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WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 SHAABAN 4, 1437 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Nearly 500 Obama to pay Emirates Curry back with people a year historic visit annual profit a bang, named die in traffic to Hiroshima soars 56% as MVP for second accidents3 this month7 fuel21 costs fall straight20 year 30 housewives, ‘employer’ Min 26º Max 38º get jail over labor fraud High Tide 03:40 & 14:14 Low Tide Massive social security violations exposed 08:59 & 21:52 40 PAGES NO: 16870 150 FILS

By Meshaal Al-Enezi

KUWAIT: The criminal court yesterday sentenced 30 Yemen foes agree major prisoner swap Kuwaiti women, mainly housewives, to one year with labor and a KD 1,000 fine each for unlawfully claiming KUWAIT: Yemen’s government and Iran-backed national labor support allowance (known locally as dam rebels agreed yesterday to free half of the prisoners amala) for two years. The ruling also included repaying all and detainees held by both sides, in the first break- the sums they received. The accused had nominally regis- through in peace talks that began last month. The tered their names as employees in a private sector com- deal came during a meeting of the joint working pany without actually working for it. The company owner group on prisoners and detainees formed by UN was also sentenced to one year with labor. The sentence is special envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed. There has not final as it can be challenged. been mounting international pressure to end the Around 80 percent of Kuwait’s national workforce of Yemen conflict, which the United Nations estimates 360,000 is employed by the government, which offers high- has killed more than 6,400 people and displaced 2.8 er pay and fewer working hours. Under the national labor million since March last year. support program, the government pays a monthly salary to “It was agreed during the meeting to release 50 all Kuwaitis who take up jobs in the private sector. The state percent of the prisoners and detainees within the spends more than $700 million a year on the scheme. next 20 days,” Mane Al-Matari, media adviser to Meanwhile, Minister of Social Affairs and Labor and Yemen’s foreign minister who heads the government Minister of State for Planning and Development Hind Al- delegation, told AFP. A source close to the Houthi Subaih revealed social security violations involving 51,697 rebel delegation confirmed the agreement to citizens who had been unlawfully getting millions in pub- release half of those held by both sides, describing it lic funds. Subaih stressed strict measures would be taken as “an exchange of prisoners”. The two sides will against violators, starting with the immediate suspension meet again today to finalize the mechanism on how of social aid allowances they had been getting and end- and when the exchange will take place, Matari said. ing with prosecuting them to reclaim the sums involved, “The Yemeni government is committed to release all in addition to holding ministry officials involved in facili- the prisoners as per the agreement,” he said. Matari tating such violations legally accountable. “A special team estimated that their number is in the “thousands”, investigating social aid detected the violations and is still but the rebel source said there may be only hun- working on unearthing new cases,” Subaih added, noting dreds of prisoners involved. KUWAIT: UN special envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed (center left) is seen at a meeting of a joint Yemeni that statistics on these violations were “scary” and Continued on Page 13 working group yesterday. — KUNA involved various forms of manipulations of public funds. Continued on Page 13 MPs defer debate on oil strike Recommendations passed over flying gravel By B Izzak The Assembly also agreed to delay a probe request into the Public Authority B’desh hangs KUWAIT: The National Assembly yester- for Applied Education and Training’s day decided to postpone a scheduled overtime policy demanded by the head top Islamist debate on last month’s strike by thou- of the budgets committee MP Adnan sands of Kuwaiti oil workers for two Abdulsamad, claiming deliberate squan- weeks until the return of acting oil minis- dering of public funds. He also threat- for war crimes ter Anas Al-Saleh, who is travelling with ened not to pass the authority’s budget the prime minister. Thousands of Kuwaiti for the current fiscal year unless the DHAKA: Bangladesh hanged Islamist party leader oil workers observed work stoppages for probe is launched to establish if financial Motiur Rahman Nizami today for war crimes com- three days last month to demand that violations had been committed. The mitted during the 1971 war of independence to authorities do not cut any of their delay came at the request of the govern- break away from Pakistan, the law minister said, in a salaries, benefits and incentives. The oil ment, which said it wants to study the move that could draw an angry reaction from his sector trade union officials are still dis- issue before agreeing to the probe. supporters. Nizami, head of the Jamaat-e-Islami par- cussing the issue with the government. Continued on Page 13 DHAHRAN: Aramco President and CEO Amin Nasser chats with colleagues before ty, was hanged at Dhaka Central jail after the addressing visiting journalists at the company headquarters yesterday. — AFP Supreme Court rejected his final plea against a death sen- tence imposed by a special tri- bunal for genocide, rape and Aramco to expand as orchestrating the massacre of top intellectuals during the war. oil demand growing Nizami, 73, a former legisla- tor and minister, was hanged at DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia: State oil giant energy, industry and mineral resources. 12.01 am local time, Law Saudi Aramco, which could soon become Now, with oil demand “increasing”, Nasser Minister Anisul Haq told the world’s largest listed company, will said Saudi Aramco “will meet the call”, not- Reuters. Thousands of extra keep expanding despite low crude prices, ing that the company which has a police and border guards were Motiur Nizami its president said yesterday. “Saudi monopoly on the kingdom’s production deployed in Dhaka and other Aramco will continue to expand,” Amin Al- pumped an average of 10.2 million barrels major cities to tighten security. Officials formally Nasser told reporters during a tour of the per day (bpd) last year. Production at read the verdict to Nizami on Monday night after he company’s headquarters on Saudi Arabia’s Shaybah oilfield is increasing, he said. “We was brought to Dhaka Central Jail from a prison out- Gulf coast in Dhahran, where it drilled its are putting 250,000 barrels (per day) on side the capital, senior jailor Jahangir Kabir told first test well in 1935. Even though the stream” at the field in the east. reporters. The Islamist leader did not say then current situation “is challenging, it is an Bloomberg News reported last month whether he would seek any clemency, Kabir said, excellent opportunity for growth”, said that Aramco will complete an expansion and prisoners are normally given a 24-hour window after verdict publication to formally apply. KUWAIT: National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem and Minister of Nasser, as the industry worldwide reels of the Shaybah field by the end of May, Continued on Page 13 Public Works Ali Al-Omair are seen during a parliamentary session yester- from the collapse in oil prices. allowing the world’s largest exporter to day. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat As part of the Saudi Vision 2030 plan maintain total capacity at 12 million bpd. unveiled last month, the OPEC kingpin The move will see Shaybah’s capacity rise announced it will sell less than five per- to one million bpd from 750,000. Nasser cent of Aramco in what officials say will said he expected a balance in supply and Trump: London mayor exception to ban be the world’s largest ever initial public demand in world markets “toward the offering. Proceeds from the sale will con- end of the year, (or the) first quarter next Khan slams ‘ignorant’ views tribute to creating the biggest govern- year”. “There will be a requirement for ment investment fund in the world, with WASHINGTON: US presidential hopeful Donald Trump major producers” to increase output in a value of $2 trillion, whose profits can has said he would make an exception for London’s new line with “the prospect of additional provide an alternative to plunging oil Muslim mayor after he proposed banning all Muslims demand”, he said. revenues. “We are still doing a lot of from entering the United States, the New York Times analysis” related to commercial and legal Asked what concern he had about a reported, but an unconvinced Sadiq Khan yesterday issues and “the options available for us in return of US shale to the market as prices slammed Trump’s “ignorant” view of Islam. Trump, the pre- terms of listing”, whether in the kingdom near $50 a barrel, he said that “of course” sumed Republican presidential candidate, proposed a ban or internationally, Nasser said, adding as the price rises, additional production on Muslims entering the country in December, days after that this “will take time”. will come on stream, either conventional terrorists killed 14 people in San Bernardino, California. A public listing by Saudi Aramco would or not. “But it will take time,” he said. Khan, elected London mayor on Saturday, had make it the first flotation of a major state- Globally, Saudi Aramco is seeking new expressed worries that he would not be able to visit the United States were Trump elected in November. “There owned oil firm in the Gulf. The company is joint ventures abroad, said Nasser, naming will always be exceptions,” Trump told the Times in an seen as having a key role in Riyadh’s ambi- Indonesia, Vietnam, India and China. Asked to elaborate, he said: “Right now interview published Monday. The brash real estate billion- tious Vision 2030 plan to diversify its econ- aire - who has alienated many Americans with insults omy, and King Salman on Saturday chose we’re looking at refining, integrated against immigrants, Muslims and women - welcomed longtime Aramco chairman Khaled Al- petrochemicals.” LONDON: Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaks with Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo Khan’s election. “I was happy to see that,” he said. Falih to head a new super ministry of Continued on Page 13 as they meet at St Pancras Station yesterday. — AFP Continued on Page 13 LOCAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016

KUWAIT: Ambassador of Pakistan to Kuwait Ghulam Dastgir visited Kuwait Times yesterday and discussed matters of mutual concern with Editor-In-Chief Abd Al- Rahman Al-Alyan. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat PM’s visit to Japan to further cement ties: Society Chairman

Distinguished ties go back over half century KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace yesterday Minister of Social Affairs and Labor and Minister of State for Planning and Development Hind Al-Subaih, accompanied by members of the tenth GCC forum for social leagues, TOKYO/KUWAIT: Japan-Kuwait Society “The generous Kuwaiti aid was effective- held in Kuwait. Deputy Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali Jarrah Al-Sabah attended the meeting. — KUNA Chairman Yasushi Kimurasaid His ly utilized for the projects related to post- Highness the Prime Minister of Kuwait disaster reconstruction work, such as the Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al- completed recovery of the Sanriku Railway Sabah’s upcoming visit to Japan will fur- and refurbishment of the marine science Prime Minister receives South ther cement bilateral ties. museum Aquamarine Fukushima.” “His visit, which followed reciprocal vis- Meanwhile, Kimura renewed Japan- its by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Kuwait Society’s commitment to continue Korean companies’ chiefs Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in 2012 and to be a bridge of friendship and cultural Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to exchanges between the two countries. The Kuwait in 2013, will surely play a significant Japan-Kuwait Society, which 18 leading SEOUL: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh role in further advancing friendly relation- Japanese companies deeply linked to Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received ship and building a stronger bond between Kuwait register as members, marked the chiefs of SK Group, Hyundai Heavy Industries the two countries,” Kimura said in an inter- 50th anniversary of its foundation last year. and Daewoo EC at his place of residency in the view with Kuwait News Agency (KUNA). Since its establishment in 1965, the society South Korean Capital of Seoul yesterday. His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak is has promoted cultural exchanges and The meeting discussed means of coopera- scheduled to arrive in Tokyo today for a deepened understanding of Kuwait and tion and exchange of training between four-day visit, the first since he assumed Arab-Islam among the Japanese people Kuwait and these major industrial companies. the post, during which he will meet with through a number of publications, includ- Having cooperation with these companies Emperor Akihito, Prime Minister Shinzo ing the ‘Danah’ newsletter introducing comes in line with Kuwait’s vision of 2035 Abe and other leaders. Kuwait as well as Arab-Islamic-related that focuses on creating an inviting environ- Ever since Japan and Kuwait established books. Moreover, it regularly offers Arabic ment for investment that would, hence, diplomatic relations in 1961, the two coun- lessons to promote Arabic in Japan. diversify Kuwaiti sources of income. Later, His tries have steadily deepened friendly rela- Highness the Prime Minister also received tions. “Japan made a contribution to libera- Economic ties SEOUL: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah meets head of Kuwaiti-South Korean Friendship with top chiefs of South Korean companies yesterday. — KUNA tion and reconstruction of Kuwait during His Highness the Prime Minister’s forth- Committee President. —KUNA the Gulf War in 1991. After 20 years, this coming visit to Japan is of special impor- time, Kuwait offered us substantial support tance. Japan will be the last leg of His in the aftermath of the unprecedented Highness the Premier’s Asian tour that has Kuwait looks to benefit from South earthquake-tsunami disaster in March 2011 included Bangladesh, Vietnam and South by donating five million barrels of crude oil,” Korea. Bilateral economic ties date back to Korea’s educational experience: Minister said Kimura. “Such a mutual assistance can- 1958, when the late Sheikh Abdullah Al- not possibly be achieved overnight and it Salem Al-Sabah granted Arabian Oil much owes to longtime amicable relations Company, Ltd. oil and gas concessions in the Kuwait, South Korea to establish joint construction company cultivated by our predecessors,” he com- offshore Neutral Zone (now Divided Zone). mended firm and longstanding friendly ties Japan was among the first world between Japan and Kuwait. “Constant con- countries to recognize Kuwait’s inde- SEOUL: Kuwaiti Minister of Education and Minister fields of education and sciences with a number ing institute. Hanyang University has an alumni tact and mutual consideration are impor- pendence, through a resolution adopted of Higher Education Bader Al-Essa met yesterday of universities in South Korea. One of the main network of 300,000 that is not limited to the field tant for cultivating and maintaining friend- with Korean Minister of Education Lee Joon-sik, issues that were touched on was sending of engineering but also to other fields. It enrolls ships, same as people-to-people exchange.” discussing bilateral ties. During the meeting, Essa Kuwaiti students on scholarships to South Korea over 2,000 foreign students each year and more Kimura, who also serves as Chairman of expressed Kuwait’s keenness to benefit from the to complete their education. than 3,000 students study abroad annually. Japan’s top oil refiner JX Holdings Inc., South Korean experience as having one of the best The Kuwaiti minister, and his delegation, voiced expectation for a greater economic educational systems in the world. toured a number of high schools and universi- Hospital tour and technological partnership between the The two ministers also discussed cooperation ties in South Korea and got familiarized with the Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and two countries, underlining Kuwait’s ambi- on schools and educational institutions develop- advanced education processes and systems that Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Oil tious Second Five-Year National ment. They also tackled development of educa- are being followed in the East Asian country. Anas Al-Saleh paid a visit to Severance Hospital, Development Plan (2015-2020) launched in tion in Kuwait through enhanced cooperation The Kuwaiti delegation also visited Kookmin one of the oldest and biggest university hospi- April last year. State Minister of Planning and and exchange of educational research, in addi- University, one of the country’s leading universi- tals in South Korea. The Minister and his accom- Development Hind Al-Subaih visited Japan tion to training programs to support workers ties in technology and computer, where they panying delegation, which consisted of Minister in October 2014, and Director-General of the and researchers in the educational field in order discussed the possibility of sending Kuwaiti stu- of State for Housing Yasser Abul, Deputy Foreign Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion to develop human resources, noted the minister. dents to finish their post-graduate studies. Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah and Health Ministry Authority Sheikh Dr Mishaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Essa also expressed Kuwait’s hope to allocate Hanyang University, one of the nation’s top Undersecretary Dr Khaled Al-Sahlawi, toured the Al-Sabah came here in March last year, with hospital’s various highly advanced departments. both expressing continued expectation for Yasushi Kimura During the tour, Saleh discussed means of Japanese firms and technology, which con- health cooperation and exchange of expertise in tributed to infrastructure improvement in by the Japanese cabinet on December 8, management and treatment, with the hospital’s Kuwait in the early days. 1961. Baghdad soon banned Japanese director and some senior health staff. They also goods from Iraqi markets. Japan’s deci- tackled the possibility of sending Kuwaiti Foreign investment sion was based on balanced interests, patients, of emergency cases, over to the hospi- The two countries have signed a bilater- especially after Tokyo obtained a conces- tal to receive proper treatment. al double-taxation avoidance agreement, sion to manage Kuwait’s share in the Severance Hospital affiliated with Yonsei as well as an investment promotion and joint oilfields with Saudi Arabia. The con- University College of Medicine. It has 3,700 beds, protection agreement. Furthermore, cession ended in 2001. approximately 3,000,000 outpatients and Kuwait’s Cabinet has resolved the total In February 1962, Kuwait’s first ambassa- 1,000,000 inpatients annually. The hospital is part abolishment of its offset program that had dor to Japan Sulaiman AlSanae arrived in of the Yonsei University Health System which has long been an obstacle for foreign invest- Tokyo. Then a Japanese embassy was 7,000 employees, including 2,000 physicians and ment in Kuwait. “Kuwait has improved a opened in Kuwait in March 1963. Japanese 5,000 other personnel. 24,000 students have favorable investment climate. In the teams were in Kuwait since 1961 to study graduated from its medical schools. process of implementing many giant infra- the Gulf markets. Bilateral trade ties have structural projects, such as water, power flourished the past years, as Japan is Construction company and transportation network listed in the among the major importers of Kuwait’s oil, In the meantime, Director General of the development plan, I expect that bilateral at the time when the Japanese products Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) economic and technological cooperation flowed into the Kuwaiti markets. Bader Al-Wugayyan signed late Monday a between the two countries will make fur- SEOUL: Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education Bader Al-Essa visits a high Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ther progress,” Kimura said. Iraqi Invasion school for sciences and technology in Seoul, South Korea yesterday. — KUNA South Korea’s Land and Housing Corporation The chairman expressed gratitude to In the aftermath of the Iraqi brutal inva- (LH), to establish a joint construction company. the Kuwaiti leadership and people for their sion in 1990, Japan backed Kuwait’s right numbers of seats for Kuwaiti students in Korean ranking institutions, was one of the educational The signed MoU comes under the agreement heart-warming support and encourage- and resolutions of international legitimacy. universities through a Memorandum of institutions that were visited by the Kuwaiti del- between Kuwait government and the govern- ment following the 9.0-magnitude earth- It condemned the Iraqi occupation of Understanding between the two countries. egation. Essa discussed with Hanyang University ment of South Korea, which was signed by Abul quake and subsequent tsunami that devas- Kuwait, providing $13 billion for efforts to The South Korean Minister meanwhile President Young Moo Lee means of collabora- and South Korean Minister of Land, tated northeastern region. “Soon after the liberate it. Japan committed itself to the stressed importance of cooperation between tion in all academic and scientific domains. Infrastructure and Transport Kang Hoin, during disaster, Kuwait announced contribution of UNSC resolutions of economic boycotting the two countries and his country’s readiness to In March, Hanyang University announced the the visit of His Highness the Prime Minister five million barrels of crude oil, which of Iraq, despite the huge losses of the provide expertise in this regard. He also hoped establishment of ‘Kuwait Center,’ which aimed at Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah to greatly encouraged the Japanese people. I Japanese companies as a result. to increase the number of scholarships for transforming the university into a focal point of South Korea, said Wugayyan. was amazed at the scale of the donation Following the destructive quake that hit Kuwaiti students in South Korea, as well as academic interaction between South Korea and The company’s incorporation procedures will that surpassed Japan’s daily consumption the Pacific coast of Japan’s Fukushima pre- increasing the number of seats for Korean stu- the Gulf nations. This initiative was the product of be taken in accordance with the systems and the and valued at some JPY 45 billion ($425 fecture in 2011, followed by a Tsunami, dents in Kuwait University to study the history of cooperation with Kuwait Public Authority for laws in Kuwait, and it will operate in the plan- million),” he said. Kuwait offered the country 5 million oil bar- Arab and Islamic civilizations. Later, Essa dis- Applied Education (PAAET). Hanyang University, ning, design and implementing road construc- Kimura also offered appreciation to rels, worth $500 million, as aid. In addition, cussed means of boosting cooperation in the established in 1939, is the nation’s first engineer- tion works for about 30,000 housing units in Kuwaiti Ambassador to Japan His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- south of Saad Al-Abdullah City, the statement Abdulrahman Al-Otaibi for his active sup- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah offered $3 million added. Saad Al-Abdullah city will be the first port activities to help the disaster-stricken for the rehabilitation of the marine science smart and environment-friendly city in Kuwait people. Ambassador Al-Otaibi rushed to in Fukushima, besides $2 million for the and in line with international standards. the affected areas immediately after the Japanese Red Cross Society. The year 1995 catastrophe to deliver food, daily necessi- is considered a significant one for bilateral Joint committee ties and school supplies, as well as soccer relations, as Japanese Crown Prince Separately, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation balls for children. In addition, the ambassa- Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako visit- (KPC) announced the formation of a Kuwaiti- dor also organized and hosted a charity ed Kuwait in January of the year. South Korean joint committee, tasked with bazaar at the Embassy, of which proceeds During the visit, late Amir Sheikh Jaber inspecting investment opportunities in both were donated to the affected areas. Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah awarded the Crown countries. The announcement was made in a “I was deeply moved by Ambassador’s Prince the Mubarak Al-Kabeer medal, meeting of delegations of KPC and South words on the arrival of a tanker carrying Kuwait’s highest honorary one, in apprecia- Korean conglomerate SK Group, which coincid- the first shipment of the Kuwaiti aid oil,” tion of Japan’s support to the country ed with His Highness the Prime Minister’s visit to said Kimura. In his speech at a commemo- throughout the Iraqi invasion. the South Korean capital, Seoul. rative ceremony in October that year, Al- Then Sheikh Jaber visited Tokyo in In a press statement, KPC said that the meet- Otaibi said, “It doesn’t matter what and October 1995 to express appreciation over ing between the company’s delegation, headed how much assistance we provide Japan. Japan’s role in the Liberation. The two coun- by Minister Saleh, and the SK Group, tackled The most important thing is my country’s tries share views toward the international ways to boost cooperation between both solidarity toward Japan and its people.” issues and this was manifested in several nations, particularly, in the investment field. Looking back over the past five years, major votes at the UNSC. On the economic Moreover, both sides have agreed to form a joint Kimura shed light on Kuwait’s tremendous level, Kuwait always views Japan a distin- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Oil Anas Al-Saleh visits committee to inspect investment opportunities assistance, which he said “deeply engraved guished partner, seeking to enhance bilat- Severance Hospital in Seoul. in both nations, the statement added. — KUNA into the heart of Japanese people. eral trade and investments. — KUNA WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 LOCAL Minister, unionists discuss oil workers’ demands

By A Saleh holding the seminar was to increase aware- ness regarding the importance of cutting KUWAIT: Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs water and electricity consumption rates. The Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah yes- association’s chairman Saad Al-Muhailbi terday met a delegation from the Oil and stressed the need of practical scientific solu- Petrochemical Industries Workers tions regardless of any political effects of the Confederation (OPIWC) headed by Chairman price increase decision. Saif Al-Qahtani. The delegation also included Member Nasser Al-Zamanan made a pres- Mohammad Al-Hajri, Chairman of Kuwait entation about the reasons behind the deci- National Petroleum Company’s (KNPC) work- sion, noting that exempting citizens’ houses ers syndicate and Anas Al-Marzouq, Chairman was a political solution because they were of Kuwait Oil Company’s (KOC) workers syndi- only 40 percent of the consumers. He also cate. The meeting, which was held at the noted that the new tariff increases included Cabinet’s general secretariat office, was dedi- both water and electricity because water was cated to discussing OPIWC demands. Sheikh not less important. “Water prices will be KUWAIT: (From left) Acting Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al- Mohammed Al-Abdullah chairs a ministerial increased more than those of electricity,” he Khaled Al-Sabah, Information Minister Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah, Justice committee formed by His Highness the Prime underlined, pointing that the smart gauges Minister Yaqoub Al-Sane and Electricity and Water Minister Ahmad Al-Jassar attend a Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah to MEW intends to install must be two-way to parliament session yesterday. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat study oil sector employees’ demands. Oil allow citizens who use renewable energy workers staged a strike for a few days last sources like solar power to provide the main Cabinet Affairs Minister Sheikh Mohammad Parliament agrees to enact month in protest against alleged government grid with excess power beyond their con- Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah plans to cut their benefits. sumption. copyright ownership law that the aim of the exhibition is to present Energy consumption Health services brief reviews of health projects carried out Participants at a seminar titled ‘Electricity The Ministry of Health’s (MoH) Acting by the ministry including new hospitals KUWAIT: The National Assembly has Moreover, the note explained that the and their bed capacity. “Jaber Hospital will unanimously agreed during a session law covers 45 items and encompasses “all Fares: Between Efficiency and Rationalization’ Undersecretary Dr Jamal Al-Harbi stressed held at the Kuwait Engineers Association the ministry’s keenness to develop health provide 1,196 beds, Adan Hospital has 637 yesterday to enact a law on copyright literary, artistic and scientific works irre- beds, Jahra Hospital has 955 beds, the new ownership, and to refer it to the govern- spective of its form.” Meanwhile, the note stressed the necessity to use modern and services according to the highest levels and smart technology and renewable energy international standards. He said that the Amiri Hospital has 415 beds, the new Sabah ment. Minister of Information and clarified that there are cases where the law Hospital has 617 beds, KCCC has 618 beds, Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh is not applicable, such as national folklore, applications in generating and distributing ministry strives to provide utmost safety electricity. “We need to create communal and security for patients ‘as an integral part the new Razi Hospital has 240 and the Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah which is owned, sponsored and supported infectious diseases hospital has 224 beds,” thanked the parliament for its agreement by the nation. The note also explained that awareness of increasing electricity and water of the ministry’s general development plan.’ consumption tariffs, especially since the proj- Harbi was speaking to reporters yesterday he explained, adding that each hospital to approve the law, saying it will help the National Council for Culture, Arts and would be equipped with an air ambulance showcase Kuwait’s civil and cultural Letters (NCCAL) has the right to claim a lit- ect excludes citizens,” they said. on the sidelines of an event held to inaugu- Member of the association’s energy com- rate the ministry’s engineering and projects helipad while Jaber Hospital would have image. “Kuwait has now joined a series of erary work in the event of the death of the more than one. regional and international agreements on author of the work. The law also supports mittee Salem Al-Ajmi said that the aim of affairs sector’s first exhibition. Harbi said the rights of intellectual ownership,” an full legal action in cases dealing with copy- explanatory note to the law said. right infringement. — KUNA Nearly 500 people a year die in Kuwait traffic accidents More than 80,000 accidents in 2015 KUWAIT: A total of 2,437 people died in traffic report revealed that that youth, aged between accidents in five years, ending 26th April 2016, 21-30 years, recorded the highest percentage of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced. In a deaths in 2015 nearly 119 cases out of statistical report, the MoI stated yesterday that 429.Moreover, 90 victims belong to the age the number of road deaths have dropped from group of 31-40 years, 73 to the 41-50 age group; 493 in 2011 and 461 in 2014 to 429 in 2015. The 40 to the 51-60 years age group; 25 cases to the data also showed that the number of traffic plus-61 age group. 19 cases aged between 11-10 fatalities reached 454 in 2012 compared with and 60 cases for 11-20 age group in addition to 3 445 in 2013. unknown cases, clarified the report. Some 155 people died in road accidents in Data also showed that 80,827 accidents were the first four months of the year, exactly till April registered in 2015. The cause of 95 percent of 26th, 2016, noted the report. It stated that the these accidents was lack of due attention while highest number of fatalities recorded this year in driving, stated the report. Surprisingly, exceed- Al-Ahmadi Governorate, 53 cases; followed by ing speed limits was blamed for a small fraction Jahra 52 cases; Hawally 20 cases; Farwaniya 13 of the deaths in 2015, only 0.46 percent. cases; the Capital 12 cases and Mubarak Al- The report added that 6,338,066 traffic viola- Kaber only five cases. tions were registered in 2015, including Brigadier Hamad Al-Enezi In 2015, Al-Ahmadi Governorate also topped 3,523,241 over-speed violations; 1.1 million park- Hamad Al-Enezi said that the main cause of the the list with 167 deaths, followed by Jahra with ing violations; 533,931 driving licenses-related accidents was the use of smart phones and oth- 122 cases; Al-Farwaniyah with 54 cases; Hawally violations; 363,584 red light jumping and er electronic devices during driving. Enezi 31 cases; Mubarak Al-Kabir with 28 cases; and 205,872 safety measures violations. urged drivers to concentrate while driving and the Capital 27. Acting Director of the Criminal Affairs to abide by traffic laws and regulations for their About the age group of the victims, the Department at the Ministry of Interior Brigadier safety. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Acting Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al- Hamad Al-Sabah received former Sudanese President Field Marshal Abdel Rahman Suwar al-Dahab yesterday. Deputy National Assembly Speaker Mubarak Al-Khurainij was present at the meeting. Meanwhile, Speaker of National Assembly Marzouq Al- Ghanem received the Sudanese guest, in presence of Khurainij, MP Jamal Al-Omar, and Sudanís ambassador to Kuwait Mohi Al-Deen Salim Ahmed. — KUNA

Draft law to enshrine out of court settlements: Minister

KUWAIT: Minister of Justice, Awqaf and theme of the conference Globalization and Islamic Affairs Yaqoub Al-Sane said his min- Organizing Capital Markets, said the minis- istry is working on a draft law ter. Dean of the Kuwait enshrining the idea of settle- International Law College, Dr ments out of court in civil Mohammad Al-Moqatea, and commercial lawsuits. indicated at today’s opening Speaking at the opening of of the conference that it pro- the third annual conference vides a platform for dis- on issues of the law organ- cussing scientific papers, ized by the Kuwait among this year’s collection International Law College, of papers dealing with the the minister said the confer- nexus between the law and ence will deal over a two-day economic issues. He said up period with, among other to 80 researchers and things, corporate gover- experts from 14 universities nance and Islamic funding, and countries are participat- both of which are closely Justice Minister ing in this year’s conference, associated with corporate Yaqoub Al-Sane noting that Kuwait investment activities. Experts International Law College in law and economics will proffer their has a staff of 85 teachers and a student research papers and ideas dealing with the body reaching 1,600 students. — KUNA Man gets jail sentence for KD 200,000 in fake dinars

DUBAI: Two hundred thousand fake the jail term of 12 months, a Dh 10,000 (KD Kuwaiti dinars was discovered on a man 820) fine and deportation. visiting Dubai on a tourist visa. The man, The man claimed he planned to give the from Singapore, has been sentenced to one fake Kuwaiti currency to a contact in Dubai year in jail after being arrested last in exchange for $10,000. He reportedly KUWAIT: Commander of Support at Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Brigadier Staff Talal Al-Qadeeri attended a graduation ceremony officers serv- November following a tip-off to police. brought the money from Bangkok, report- ing at KNG’s Fire Station. Major General Khalid Al-Tarkeet, Deputy General Director for Human Development at Kuwait Fire Services Directorate Dubai Criminal Court sentenced the man to ed The National. (KFSD) attended the event. — By Hanan Al-Saadoun WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 LOCAL

In Brief Germany hails Kuwait’s Man wins court order CBK funds cancer hosting of Yemeni talks to waive phone bill patients’ Omra trips KUWAIT: Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign KUWAIT: The Commercial Bank of Kuwait (CBK) provided Affairs Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah By Meshaal Al-Enezi Kuwait Society For Smoking and Cancer Prevention (KSS- received a phone call yesterday from his German coun- CP) with financial support needed to send cancer patients terpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who hailed Kuwait’s KUWAIT: The appeals court yesterday upheld a first for Omra trips. Commenting on the program, Assistant efforts to host the UN-mediated Yemeni peace talks. instance ruling acquitting a citizen in a case filed by the General Manager for Media and Public Relations Affairs, Steinmeier expressed hope that the talks will end the Ministry of Communications demanding payment of KD Amani Al-Wer’a said that CBK is keen on maintaining good war in Yemen and bring peace and stability to the coun- 15,281 over an overdue landline telephone bill because relationships with NGOs serving all sectors of the commu- try. Moreover, the two sides also discussed topics of the claim was outdated. The court said that the bill was nity, namely patents, in order to support and help them mutual concern and the recent regional and interna- due 15 years ago, but the ministry did not claim it then. get through their ordeals. Meanwhile, KSSCP Chairman Dr tional development. — KUNA Khaled Al-Saleh hailed CBK’s initiative and support. Photo of the day

KUWAIT: Restoration works at the Grand Mosque’s dome, which are set to finish before the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. — KUNA Minister stresses sport media’s importance

KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al- Sabah, stressed yesterday the importance of sport media role in highlighting achieve- ments and covering activities and events. After his meeting with the head and members of the sport media committee, KUWAIT: Secretary General of the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO) Sheikh Salman praised, in a statement, Dr Saleh Al-Suhaibani meets with KRCS chairman Dr Hilal Al-Sayer. — KUNA Kuwaiti Journalists Association’s step in forming a special committee concerned ARCO extolls Kuwait’s with sport media. The Ministry of Information is keen to support the commit- tee’s activities in a bid to raise the level of humanitarian efforts sport media, he said. Meanwhile, Secretary General of the KUWAIT: Secretary General of the Arab Red The Secretary General of ARCO also high- Kuwaiti Journalists Society Faisal Al-Qinaee Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO) lighted the need for continuous cooperation praised the ministry’s role in supporting Dr Saleh Al-Suhaibani yesterday extolled amongst Arab humanitarian organizations, in the media movement. The committee has Kuwait’s support of humanitarian causes, efforts to better cope with the region’s disas- set a program for the development of jour- through the efforts of Kuwait Red Crescent ters. Suhaibani also noted that there are a Society (KRCS). number of locations in the Arab region in dire nalistic and media skills of Kuwaitis work- In a statement after meeting with KRCS need of humanitarian assistance, naming ing in the sports field, especially young chairman Dr Hilal Al-Sayer, Suhaibani said that Syria as a case in point. Meanwhile, Sayer said people, through workshops and special- Kuwait’s relief and aid efforts have garnered that KRCS will spare no efforts to assist those ized courses, Qinaee said. He added that the country international adulation. Moreover, affected by conflict, adding that Kuwaiti the committee will develop its relationship Suhaibani noted that Kuwait has excelled in humanitarian aid all across the globe is a KUWAIT: Minister of Information Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah with the head and members on the regional and international levels for the humanitarian arena, having lent a helping bright addition to the country’s humanitarian of the sport media committee. — KUNA the benefit for those working in sport jour- hand to a myriad of needy nations. track record. — KUNA Writer highlights Spreading Arabic Palestine in Kuwaiti literature Language vital for

RAMALLAH: Writer Fahad Al-Hindal highlighted Palestine’s presence in unity: Babtain Kuwaiti literature during a seminar late Monday on the sidelines of CAIRO: Chairman of Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain Cultural Foundation poet Abdulaziz Palestine International Book Fair. Hindal said that the current Kuwaiti and Al-Babtain stressed the importance of spreading the Arabic Language as means to Palestinian generations should further communicate in light of historical uniting the Arab World. Poets mirror the concerns and hopes of their nations, said and deep-rooted ties. He also shed light on presence of Palestine in Babtain during a cultural event held at Kuwait Embassy in Cairo on late on Monday. Kuwaiti literature in a paper he presented with the attendance of tens of He pointed to different conferences organized by the Foundation in different coun- intellectuals, reviewing the Palestinian writings in Kuwaiti magazines. tries, aiming to encourage dialogue between cultures, translation and tolerance He called on thinkers in Kuwait and the Arabian Gulf region to visit among different nations. In this context, he noted the recent ‘Ibn Zaydoun’ poetry Palestine and take part in various cultural activities there. He also conference held in Spain and attended by 450 international figures. expressed hope that he would have the opportunity to visit Palestine The Foundation is exerting huge efforts to spread the Arabic Language and liter- again in the near future. Meanwhile, Palestinian writer Hafeth Al- ature on a wider range, through providing awards and prizes for poets with promi- Bargouthi said that continuing to communicate with the Kuwaiti side on nent works, he added. Moreover, Babtain also said that the Foundation is cooperat- various levels is essential. The relationship between Palestine and Kuwait ing with 59 Arab universities to hold specialized training courses in Arabic has stopped during a dark era; meanwhile both sides share a strong and CAIRO: Chairman of Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain Cultural Foundation poet Abdulaziz Al- Language skills, reading and understanding poetry and other topics in the field, old connection in the domain of literature. — KUNA Babtain (second from left) attends a cultural event held at Kuwait Embassy in Cairo, while it is also working on developing Arabic learning in Iran, Pakistan, India, Turkey, Egypt. — KUNA USA and African countries. — KUNA WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 LOCAL

kuwait digest Kuwait Cement Company holds Sustainable cement conference, workshop development goals KUWAIT: Under the patronage of the Ministry try. From this point of view, Kuwait Cement industry in general, and for all of its products necessary expertise in this field.” of Public Works and Public Authority for Company is holding this conference and from cement in particular, which characterizes Nick Ecart, Director of Business Housing Welfare, Kuwait, Kuwait Cement invites participation of all stakeholders in the company’s products of cement for more Development, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Company conducted the ‘2nd ASTM Cement cement and concrete: Professional, Technical, than four decades, at the local and regional ASTM International explains: “We are delight- Conference and Workshop’ in partnership and Academic, Consultant and Engineering, to level. ed to build on the success of the inaugural co-operation with American Society for unite in performance in testing operations of Kandari noted by stating “That Kuwait event last year, with this 2”~’ edition of the By Labeed Abdal Testing and Materials (ASTM) International cement and concrete, which is certainly Cement Company is to hold and organize this Conference, two days training, education and and Sesam Business Consultants, UAE with the reflected on the upgrading of quality required conference for the second year in co-ordina- awareness of the key ASTM standards sup- assistant of media coordinator Eventiqe- for the national products.” tion with the American Society for Testing and porting construction across Kuwait delivered Kuwait, under the support of Public Authority Materials (ASTM), and communicate with all by top global experts. ASTM and Kuwait of Industry, Ministry of Defense, Kuwait Quality standards stakeholders and invite them to share a desire Cement Company share the mutual objective Society of Engineers, Kuwait Institute for The event comes from the vision of Kuwait to provide an opportunity for all those inter- of raising quality so we look forward to wel- Scientific Research, Kuwait University and Cement Company since its inception the ested in testing cement and concrete, coming attendees from across the industry Kuwait TV, with scientific, academic and media importance of adherence to the quality stan- whether from the government or private including government, manufacturers, con- partners. The conference was held yesterday dards and production control in Kuwaiti organizations as well as individuals to gain the tractors, consultants and academia.” he UN’s confirmation that fighting poverty at the Radisson Blu Hotel - at Al Hashmi will achieve sustainable development goals Ballroom. ASTM conducted this workshop on Tsurely places considerable responsibilities testing standards and quality control for the on international projects and various govern- Cement and Concrete industry. ments through cooperation between public and The event was Kuwait Cement Company’s contribution to continue the dissemination private sectors to achieve the millennium devel- and promotion of technical development for opment goals. True experience shows that coun- those who are interested and involved in tries that have successfully achieved these goals understanding the latest developments in did so by teamwork, combining the efforts of citi- methods of Testing Cement and Concrete by zens, communities, NGOs, governments and other the top most global organization in this field, partners. This calls for exchanging trust between the American Society for Testing and Materials the public and the private sector. (ASTM) International, which has been involved We should prioritize integration to achieve suc- in providing laboratory inspections, proficien- cess in various international programs and proj- cy testing programs and test procedure devel- ects, through seeking help of the international pri- opment for the cement and concrete industry vate sector that is capable of doing a lot in spread- internationally since 1929. The workshop is ing education, child protection and other issues. free of charge and targets Government What matters is projects’ success and achieve- Authorities, Testing Laboratories, Cement and ments, especially with the presence of youth Concrete Professionals as well as Engineers potentials and belief in the goals set by UN organ- and Consultants. izations. Ali Al-Kandari, Marketing and Sales Despite the humane goals of many programs Manager of Kuwait Cement Company stated: and activities, some directed and oriented media “The commitment to global and Kuwaiti stan- dards of quality is one of the most important has been racing to describe Islam and Muslims as KUWAIT: A general view of officials in attendance at the 2nd ASTM Cement Conference and Workshop. — Photo by Joseph Shagra groups of terrorists in general who plotted and elements of the development of local indus- executed the 9/11 attacks, which is not true. One should not generalize and point to unproved accusations at random. Such media also criticized Muslim women’s attire and the veil, though it is part of people’s personal freedom that protects them from sexual harassment. In Islam, male circumcision is mandated to pro- tect women during sexual intercourse while females are not circumcised in Islam, and this only happens in some Muslim and African countries as a habit and tradition. Many friends from other faiths do realize such irresponsible media disfiguration and defaming of Islam, but many of the radical extreme youth believe that Syrian refugees flowing into Europe are radicals and are the reason behind lack of job opportunities, without knowing that these refugees include Muslims and non-Muslims from Syria and other parts of the world who have lost their homes and loved ones because of wars and that they need the international community’s cooperation regardless of any media disfiguration!

DOHA: Kuwait’s pavilion at the exhibition. - KUNA Participation in foreign exhibitions leads to surge in exports: Official

DOHA: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Industry (PAI) yes- terday urged Kuwaiti industries to participate in foreign exhibitions, saying it leads to a surge in the country’s exports and maximizes job opportunities for youth. Head of the marketing department at PAI Nasser Al- Mutairi said during the four-day ‘Project Qatar’ exhibi- tion, that participation in foreign exhibitions would help propel Kuwait into international markets. Moreover, Mutairi underscored the importance of the exhibition, saying the scope of investment projects will lure businessmen from all across the globe. Meanwhile, Director of Exports at Al-Hasawi Group Nael Ibrahim Bedas said that the company’s participa- tion in the exhibition would present the company with the opportunity to enter the Qatari market. Head of the marketing and exports department at the National Ceramic Industries Mamdouh Dahman said that participating in international exhibitions is a tool to market products on regional and international levels. Similarly, Director of Sales at the International Powder Coating Company Osama Fowzi spoke of the importance of these foreign exhibitions, saying they create opportunities to boost the volume of exports. ‘Project Qatar’ exhibition, sponsored by Qatari Prime Minister and Interior Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani, covers an area of 30 thousand square meters and consists of 18 pavilions from 37 nations. Kuwait’s pavilion at the exhibition stretches on 315 square meters, with participation of a plethora of com- panies and industries. — KUNA WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 FROM THE ARABIC PRESS

Al-Anbaa Crime LOYAC and Report Multiple robberies reported

Freemasonry KUWAIT: Several robberies took place in various areas of Kuwait over the past 48 hours. An Indian man told Jahra police that while he was near a fast food restaurant, a per- By Saleh Al-Shayeji son forced him to get into his car. He then drove around before demanding his wallet, took KD 130 and pushed him ocieties’ minarets are like fortified forts that out. Another Indian man told Saad Al-Abdullah police that belong to all society members. They are not three persons stopped him and pulled a knife, while one of Sprivate property. This exactly applies to the them beat him and took KD 100 from his wallet, along with Kuwaiti NGO LOYAC. In less than a decade and a half his driving license and civil ID. Meanwhile, a citizen told of its age, LOYAC managed to become a Kuwaiti Court Qashaniya police 20 sheep were stolen at dawn from his minaret of which every Kuwaiti is very proud of. It orders Abdaly farm. Also, an Indian man was stopped by four per- has been uniquely active in humane constructive sons who pulled him out of his car, searched him and took charitable activities and positively changed the lives his wallet with KD 30, his ID and mobile, then beat him of many Kuwaiti young men and women. before escaping. Detectives are investigating. LOYAC realized the danger of youth heading Implementation into the world of terrorism, brainwashing, insanity or even being over-indulged in trivial activities No permission that would kill their minds and innocence, creativ- ity, culture and science. Accordingly, LOYAC start- A citizen in his thirties detained maintenance workers ed from scratch in a society that is not used to in his house and beat one of them. When police such initiatives nor to establishments doing good brought the citizen to the station, he said he was sur- for the sake of good itself, regardless of any inter- prised to find the workers inside his house without ests or goals that would serve certain categories permission, and admitted that he detained them until of people, and unfortunately, would use all their police arrived. The case was referred to concerned potentials in supporting terrorism, help start wars, authorities. create tumults and enhance hate amongst people Al-Jarida of the same country. LOYAC has avoided such dangerous and harm- Parking dispute ful practices and opted to providing real commu- nity service in many creative ways. Its activities A Syrian man told Salmiya police that a person beat extended way beyond Kuwait and it now has him over a parking spot. The man submitted a medical branches in many parts of the world, namely in report stating that he had a broken finger. Police are places where people are underprivileged or suffer investigating. from wars. Al-Anbaa However, when someone starts pointing accu- sations at LOYAC describing it as Masonic, this is Diplomacy Amir and the new GCC Family row absolutely very weird and I wonder whether he, who said so, wanted to praise Freemasonry or A bedoon (stateless) man threatened his daughter insult LOYAC! Without realizing what he did, this By Thaar Al-Rasheedi with a firearm following a heated dispute. A security person has praised Freemasonry if it could really he Arabian Gulf region is coming to the ‘new GCC era’, regional countries political power and weight that source said a patrol responded to a call, and when be represented by LOYAC’s charity, humane and but unlike its elder brother, the Middle East, the new changed them from countries only reacting to internation- they arrived, they found the bedoon had beaten his intellectual developmental projects that are after TGCC will be made locally and not by the West like the al developments to ones that actually act, and other coun- daughter and she claimed he had threatened her with building human beings, reviving individual will new Middle East that the US has been trying to form after tries, including the mightiest, react accordingly. Following a weapon. The man was arrested and police are inves- and developing creativity. It is not like others who launching the so-called new world order. The new GCC is ‘Decisive Storm’, Riyadh turned into GCC’s decision-making tigating. — Al-Anbaa had misled young people and thrown them into 100 percent locally made and was launched shortly before capital and Kuwait turned into GCC’s diplomacy capital wars here and there. Others who, whenever a war the ‘Decisive Storm’ operation led by Saudi Arabia, and all that currently hosts the Yemeni peace talks that have been stops, start a new one. GCC states have unanimously approved the decision. going on for over 10 days now to put an end to inter- LOYAC belongs to all Kuwaitis and it is our The new system is based on self-decisions following long Yemeni conflicts, which will eventually happen even if it News responsibility to defend it and refuse questioning its decades of GCC moves that were mainly done through con- takes another round of talks, that is apparently going to goals with the aim of limiting its effects because this sultations amongst brotherly countries, allies and neighbors. take longer than expected. in brief is exactly what those ‘others’ want to do, as its mere Today, GCC states own their own decision-making process Logically speaking, the agreement in Kuwait between presence and activity exposed them all without and this was manifested in launching the ‘Decisive Storm’ Yemeni rivals will be more like that made in Taif that ended ICM to participate even attempting to do so! operation that came as a surprise to the West. the Lebanese civil war in 1991. — Translated by Kuwait Times in elections: Report Full independence of political decision-making gave — Translated by Kuwait Times KUWAIT: The Islamic Constitutional Movement (ICM) is expected to announce plans to participate in the next parlia- KFH patronizes mentary elections on May 29, 2016, Al-Qabas reported yester- day quoting sources familiar with the opposition group’s thinking. ICM’s board had previously set that date to hold a conference for youth press conference, which is expected to include an announce- ment pertaining with the elections. The group, widely KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House partici- the odds. It is worth noting that KFH held a believed to be the Muslim Brotherhood’s representative pated in collaboration with ‘Al-Nuwaier seminar themed “Kuwait Sun Shines over among political groups in Kuwait, is also expected during the initiative’ in a conference for the youth. the World” hosting distinguished galaxy of press conference to announce former MP Mohammad Al- The conference hosted a huge number of champions at the college of Business Dallal as chairman of its political office. — Al-Qabas experts who delivered their insights to Administration at Kuwait University. KFH enrich the youth’s experience and widen honored a group of national champions Conscription in mid-2017 their horizons. who hoisted Kuwait flag in international KFH’s sponsorship of the conference forums in recognition of their achievements, KUWAIT: Kuwait plans to enforce conscription by the stems from its social responsibility and and as part of KFH’s social responsibility and middle of next year, a senior Kuwaiti Army official efforts to support the youth, yet to reinforce interest in highlighting the achievements of announced. The conscription law which the parliament the values of initiatives and motivation. Kuwaiti talent. passed and was ratified last year has already been in The two-day conference convened at the The seminar brought together the Rider effect since it was promulgated, but the army is cur- Gulf University for Science and Technology in Kuwait Motocross Meshari Bu Shayba, the rently working on the process of implementing it, said (GUST) witnessed a huge specialists and Jest Ski World Champion Mohammad Bu Zain sponsors young merchant Staff Lieutenant General Ibrahim Al-Omairi, Kuwait experts participation. The conference repre- Rubaiea, the Skydiver Mohammad Alrefaei, Army Chief of Staff’s Assistant for Management and sented a steppingstone for improving the the inventor who received international initiative for second year Manpower. — Al-Jarida youth’s capabilities while honing their skills recognitions Mohammad Bin Awon and the by identifying the weaknesses and beating Disabled Diver Faisal Almousawi. KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommuni- students, and witnessed the participation cations company in Kuwait, announced its of a great number of students who attend- Emergency supply sponsorship of the ‘Young Merchant’ ini- ed workshops and presented their ideas tiative for the second consecutive year. and projects to a judging panel. KUWAIT: The Cabinet asked the Ministry of Commerce and The educational initiative was organized Zain’s sponsorship sprung from the Industry to increase the state’s strategic food reserve with by the Manpower and Government company’s core belief that social responsi- enough commodities to serve the public in cases of disasters Restructuring Program (MGRP) and the bility is a significant corporate element. The for an entire year, instead of six months. That does not Ministry of Education. company believes that supporting initia- include commodities which the private sector can provide in Zain’s support to this initiative for the tives such as this one provides young peo- that case, and can cover consumers’ needs for an extra seven second time running came in line with the ple with skills and tools necessary to help months, Al-Rai reported yesterday quoting sources. The company’s Corporate Social Responsibility them highlight and develop their skills, Minister of Commerce and Industry has the authority by law and Sustainability strategies that aim at ultimately contributing to the further to take over the private sector’s supply during emergency contributing towards the education and progress of national economy. times, and set prices for certain commodities that guarantee youth sectors. By collaborating with public Zain believes that education is a core acceptable margin of profit for merchants. — Al-Rai and private educational institutions in element in the community development Kuwait, Zain is committed to the further process, and the company’s support to the progress of youth development in the ‘Young Merchant’ initiative for the second Teachers fail country. The “Young Merchant” initiative year running showcases its utmost keen- aimed at encouraging the entrepreneur- ness to contribute to the further progress KUWAIT: Seventy Arabic language teachers failed tests ship spirit within middle and high school of the education sector. necessary for promotion which the Ministry of Education conducted on Sunday, a ministry insider said. This is the second time that the teachers have failed the same tests. Education Minister Dr Bader Al- Essa had agreed to re-test the teachers after none of them passed the first time they were tested, said the source who spoke on the condition of anonymity. After the results were released, some of the teachers headed to the Arabic language division at the ministry to inquire about the situation. According to the sources, most of the teachers were ‘furious’ and questioned the credibility of testing procedures, saying that it was impossible that seventy teachers would take the same exam simultaneously and no one would pass. — Al-Rai

Degrees’ forgery suspect earned KD 3 million KUWAIT: Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governor Ahmad Al-Rujaib yesterday honored a num- ber of police, traffic and investigation department officers for their contributions in KUWAIT: A man suspected of forging university degrees service of the local community. told the court that he collected nearly KD 3 million in exchange of around 600 certificates he sold to people. The 32-year-old Kuwaiti man said during a recent hearing at the Criminal Court that he sold each forged certificate for KD 4,500, adding that he received the payments in install- ments and that each degree took three years to be issued from an Arab country, Al-Qabas reported yesterday with- out naming that state. The man further explained that he cooperates with a person living outside Kuwait who helped them carry out each transaction, adding that he made his deals with the certificates’ buyers at his office in Kuwait. Meanwhile, a source familiar with the case said that some of the people who bought fake degrees from the suspect have been able to continue their higher stud- ies, while others were employed in the public sector. Those employees will be summoned, questioned and if found guilty, will be released and ordered to pay back all salaries they have received. The main suspect faces multiple swin- dling and forgery charges. — Al-Qabas WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 Philippine leader seen Congressional Republicans grapple with Trump reality as emancipator, looming dictator Page 9 Page 12

HIROSHIMA: In this April 11, 2016, file photo, US Secretary of State John Kerry (fourth from left) puts his arm around Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after they and fellow G7 foreign ministers laid wreaths at the cenotaph at Hiroshima Peace Memorial. — AP Obama to pay historic visit to Hiroshima President will not apologize for the bombing

WASHINGTON: In a moment seven memorial in April. Kerry toured the attend the annual memorial service. In Early in his presidency, Obama said he ered a visit on previous trips to Asia. It whether the president believes an apolo- decades in the making, President Barack peace museum with other foreign minis- the US, officials remain wary that a presi- would be honored to make the trip, and has not explained why a visit there has gy is warranted, Earnest was direct: “No, Obama this month will become the first ters of the Group of Seven industrialized dential visit could be perceived as an the White House has said it often consid- never come together. Asked last week he does not.” — AP sitting American president to visit nations and participated in an annual apology for an act believed to have Hiroshima, where the US dropped an memorial service just steps from the saved American lives. atomic bomb during World War II, deci- site’s ground zero. Sunao Tsuboi, 91, a survivor of the mating a city and exploding the world Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui bombing and head of a survivors’ group into the Atomic Age. praised Obama’s plan to visit as a “bold in the western Japanese city, welcomed Obama will visit the site with decision based on conscience and the decision. “The day has finally come,” Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe rationality,” adding that he hopes Tsuboi told Japan’s NHK national televi- during a previously scheduled trip to Obama will have a chance to hear the sion. “We are not asking for an apology,” Japan, the White House announced yes- survivors’ stories. He also expressed Tsuboi said. “All we want is to see him terday. The president intends to “high- hope the visit would be “a historic first lay flowers at the peace park and lower light his continued commitment to pur- step toward an international effort his head in silence. This would be a first suing the peace and security of a world toward abolishing nuclear weapons, step toward abolishing nuclear without nuclear weapons,” White House which is a wish of all mankind.” weapons.” spokesman Josh Earnest said. The US attack on Hiroshima on Aug Nagasaki Mayor Tomihisa Taue said Obama will not apologize for the 6, 1945, in the final days of World War II, he respected Obama for what he saw as bombing, the White House made clear. killed 140,000 people and badly burned a tough decision. “I expect that the pres- And Abe said none was expected nor many thousands more. While it scarred a ident will send a powerful message, in necessary, suggesting the visit itself generation of Japanese, both physically his own words, toward achieving a would send a powerful message. “The and mentally, many Americans believe world without nuclear weapons,” Taue prime minister of the world’s only nation the bombing, along with another Aug. 9 said in a statement. to have suffered atomic attacks, and the on the city of Nagasaki, hastened the Kevin Martin, president of Peace leader of the world’s only nation to have end of the war and saved countless oth- Action, a US-based group, said Obama used the atomic weapons at war will er lives. Japan announced it would sur- should use the visit to announce specific together pay respects for the victims,” render on Aug 15. steps to “bring the world closer to being Abe told reporters late yesterday. “I free of nuclear weapons,” such as reduc- believe that would be a way to respond Risky move ing the number of nuclear warheads in to the victims of the atomic bombings Diverging views about an act that reserve. “Obama will look insincere if his and the survivors who are still in pain.” forever changed war have made a visit words espouse ridding the world of from a sitting US president a delicate nuclear weapons while at the same time Widely anticipated and arguably politically risky move. his administration continues its plan to The president’s visit has been widely Former President Jimmy Carter did visit, spend a trillion dollars over 30 years to anticipated since US Secretary of State in 1984, three years after he left office. It upgrade nuclear weapons,” Martin said John Kerry’s trip to the Hiroshima took 65 years for a US ambassador to in a statement. German knife attacker kills one, wounds three

GRAFING: A mentally disturbed German fits for the past two years, acted alone, railway station. Town mayor Angelika man carrying a survival knife yesterday said Bavaria state police deputy chief Obermayr expressed shock at the crime stabbed to death one person and Petra Sandles. “We have no information in the sleepy town of 13,000 people. “We slashed three others in a bloody dawn to suggest he was part of an Islamist net- are an absolutely peaceful Bavarian small attack at a railway station. The assault ini- work,” she told a press conference, town in the greater Munich region,” she tially sparked fears of a jihadist attack adding that he was also not known to said on NTV. “Something like this is because the 27-year-old had yelled domestic security agencies. absolutely new and has deeply shocked “Allahu akbar” (God is greatest) and The detainee “appeared to be in a the people here who only know things threatened to kill “non-believers”. rather confused mental state,” added a like that from television. However, police said the man-named police spokesman, saying the suspect “That something like that happened locally as Paul H.-appeared incoherent had briefly been in psychiatric care the here is absolutely unbelievable.” The vio- and may be sent to a psychiatric hospital, previous day after coming to the atten- lence came at a time of heightened pub- while stressing he had no known links to tion of police in central Hesse state. lic fears about jihadist attacks. Last Islamist militant groups. “He’s a crazed Before the attack, the man, who August, the Islamic State group threat- psychopath,” one police investigator told apparently had a history of drug abuse, ened Germany with attacks in an online AFP, speaking on condition of anonymi- had taken off his shoes because he execution video. In the rare German-lan- ty. The man, who had spent the night believed them to be infested with bugs guage video, two jihadists urged their outside Munich railway station, launched which he blamed for the blisters on his “brothers and sisters” in Germany and his apparently random knifing spree feet. “The fact that he yelled ‘Allahu Austria to commit attacks against “unbe- around 5:00 am (0300 GMT) in the small akbar’ was reported by a witness and by lievers” at home. town of Grafing, 30 kilometers east of the the assailant himself... and the phrase... Since then Germany has seen two Bavarian state capital. ‘you non-believers, you must die’ was knife assaults blamed on Islamists. In In the attack, he stabbed one man on also heard by a witness,” he said. February a 15-year-old girl identified as the platform, another on a stopped Prosecutors office spokesman Ken Safia S. stabbed a policeman in the neck train, then ran outside the station to Heidenreich said it was not yet clear with a kitchen knife at Hanover train sta- slash two more men on bicycles. One whether the suspect would be detained tion in what prosecutors later said was victim, a 56-year-old man, died of his in a jail cell or a psychiatric hospital. an IS-inspired attack. Last September, a injuries in hospital. A 58-year-old man 41-year-old Iraqi man identified as Rafik was badly injured, while two other men Jihadist threats Y. who had previously been jailed for aged 43 and 55 suffered non-life threat- In Grafing, bloody footprints could be membership of a banned Islamist group ening injuries. seen on the platform where police foren- stabbed and seriously wounded a police- The assailant, an unmarried carpenter sic officers in white plastic suits were woman in Berlin before another officer who had been on unemployment bene- gathering evidence at the cordoned-off shot him dead. — AFP WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 INTERNATIONAL Suicide bombing kills at least 13 near Baghdad

BAGHDAD: An evening suicide bombing in a target was a Shiite mosque. The Associated Press commercial area in a city northeast of Baghdad could not immediately verify the authenticity of killed at least 13 people, Iraqi officials said yester- the claim but it appeared on a website commonly day as the Islamic State group claimed responsi- used by the Sunni extremist group. The group bility for the attack. The bomber blew up his controls large stretches of territory in the coun- explosives-laden minibus shortly before sunset try’s west and north, as well as Iraq’s second- Monday near a bakery and a falafel restaurant in a largest city, Mosul. Commercial and public places Shiite neighborhood of the city of Baqouba, a in Shiite-dominated areas are among the most police officer said. The explosion in the neigh- frequent targets for the Sunni militants seeking borhood of Shifta also wounded at least 60 oth- to undermine the Iraqi government efforts to ers, he added. maintain security inside the capital. Baqouba, the provincial capital of Iraq’s Diyala IS has claimed responsibility for deadly attacks province, is 35 miles northeast of Baghdad. A in Shiite sections of Diyala in the past months. In medical official confirmed casualty figures. Both February, the province was the scene of one of officials spoke on condition of anonymity as they the area’s deadliest attacks, when an IS-affiliated weren’t authorized to release the information. suicide bomber struck mourners in a crowded In an online statement, the Islamic State group funeral reception hall, killing up to 40 people and BAQUBA: Iraqis gather on May 10, 2016 at the site of a car bomb explosion which hit the claimed responsibility for the attack, saying the wounding dozens. — AP Shifta area in the city of Baquba. — AFP

Syria jihadists hold bodies of 12 Iranians, says official

TEHRAN: Jihadists are withholding the bod- were captured in the battle, Iranian conserva- ies of 12 Iranian Revolutionary Guards killed tive lawmaker Esmail Kossari told the judiciary’s last week in Syria, an Iranian military official official news service Mizan Online yesterday. No said yesterday, quoted by ISNA news agency. senior military official or politician has con- According to Iranian media, 13 Revolutionary firmed the capture. Fars news agency yesterday Guards military advisers died last week in reported the deaths of four other Iranians, fighting in Khan Tuman, southwest of the including a general, Shafi Shafiei. battleground city of Aleppo, and 21 others The commander was killed on Friday in were wounded. Khan Tuman, Mizan said. Three Afghan volun- It was Iran’s biggest loss of forces within a teers killed in Syria were buried Monday in the very short period, based on official figures. All northeast Iranian city of Mashhad, papers were from Iran’s northern province of reported. Iran, Syria’s main ally in the region, is Mazandaran. “The Takfiris (extremists) are hold- involved militarily and financially in Syria’s war, ing 12 bodies of the Mazandaran martyrs,” said trying to prop President Bashar Al-Assad’s Hossein Ali Rezayi, a Guards spokesman in the regime. President Hassan Rouhani heaped region. “As fighting is still ongoing in this region, praise on the Revolutionary Guards in a speech the repatriation will be possible only after the yesterday in southeast Iran. liberation of those areas.” “Today the Revolutionary Guards not only Rezayi said that all other members of the have a responsibility to ensure the safety of the forces from Mazandaran, as well as nine of the country alongside the army, police and basijis injured, had now returned to Iran. Pro-regime (militias linked to the Guards), but also bear the troops had driven jihadists out of Khan Tuman burden of safety in other countries that ask our in December, but on Friday Al-Qaeda- help,” Rouhani said. They are present there “to affiliated jihadists of the Al-Nusra Front and defend our sacred mausoleums in Iraq, Syria, their allies retook the area, with dozens killed the oppressed (people) in Lebanon, Palestine, from both sides. Afghanistan and elsewhere where they have Five or six members of the Iranian forces requested help,” he added. — AFP Millions in US aid to Syrians

PARIS: French lawyer Richard Gisagara, defending Constance Mukabazayire of Rwanda, talks with French gendarme to enter at suspended over graft probe the court. — AP WASHINGTON: The US government has some NGO staff are accused of direct suspended millions of dollars in funding to involvement in the overcharging. The IMC several organizations providing aid for confirmed to AFP it had fired a number of Rwandan mayors on trial in Syria after discovering they were systemati- staff after the allegations emerged. “What cally overpaying Turkish companies for became clear in the course of this investiga- basic goods with the collusion of some of tion was this was a pretty sophisticated oper- France over 1994 genocide their staff. The US Agency for International ation,” the USAID official said. Development’s independent government In 2015, the US donated $397 million to auditor said it had “established grounds aid groups working in Syria, according to the ‘Massive and systematic summary executions’ resulting in the suspension of 14 entities UN’s Financial Tracking Service. USAID did and individuals involved with aid programs not say how much the suspended aid was PARIS: Two former Rwandan mayors went on ple’s courts, known as gacaca, in 2009. Both was tried in Paris and jailed for 25 years for his from Turkey.” worth, but a source within one of the NGOs trial in Paris yesterday, accused of orchestrating were mayors of Kabarondo, Ngenzi having suc- role in the genocide. His lawyers have Among the revelations, it said in a state- put the figure at tens of millions of dollars. “massive and systematic summary executions” ceeded Barahira in 1986. Witnesses have said denounced that verdict as “political” and are ment on Friday, was “a network of commer- during the central African country’s 1994 geno- that on the morning of April 13, they saw appealing it. cial vendors, NGO employees, and others Syrians hurt cide. Octavien Ngenzi, 58, and Tito Barahira, 64, Barahira wielding a spear at a rally at a football The Rwandan government has welcomed who have colluded to engage in bid-rigging War-torn Syria is among the hardest places are alleged to have played a direct role in the field where he called for “work”-code for killing prosecutions when they target Hutus, but has and multiple bribery and kickback schemes in the world for aid organizations to work, massacre of hundreds of minority Tutsis who Tutsis. Soon afterwards, hundreds of refugees reacted angrily to other efforts by the French related to contracts to deliver humanitarian with a plethora of armed groups including had taken refuge in a church in the eastern who had arrived in recent days were hacked or authorities. Kigali broke off ties with Paris in aid in Syria.” USAID did not identify any of the the Islamic State organization and its jihadist town of Kabarondo on April 13, 1994. beaten to death or blown up with hand 2006 after a French judge issued arrest war- charities, but among those affected are the rival Al-Qaeda constant threats. The Syrian It is the second trial for crimes against grenades, according to survivors. rants against nine Rwandan officials over the International Medical Corps (IMC), the Irish government has also been accused of bomb- humanity and genocide by a special Paris court assassination of Hutu president Juvenal charity Goal and the International Rescue ing hospitals in rebel-held areas. However the set up to go after suspected Rwandan killers Diplomatic freeze Habyarimana. Committee (IRC), headed by former British USAID allegations concern only the way who fled to France. Memories of the genocide, The killings in Kabarondo, a town near the The shooting down of the presidential foreign minister David Miliband, humanitari- goods were purchased inside Turkey, before in which at least 800,000 people died over 100 border with Tanzania, took place with great plane on April 6, 1994, was blamed on the an sources said. All the allegations relate to being delivered to Syrian refugees or to those days of slaughter, continue to strain relations speed. The bloodshed was over by the end of Tutsis and is considered to be the event that buying goods in Turkey, with NGOs system- still inside Syria. USAID’s Office of the between the two countries. April, when Tutsi rebels in the armed wing of sparked the genocide. The diplomatic freeze atically overpaying. Inspector General confirmed 14 “entities and Rwanda accuses France of complicity-and what is now the ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front lasted for three years. Marking the 20th A senior USAID official, speaking on con- individuals” had been suspended. “As a result even direct involvement-in the violence (FPR) took control of the area. Elsewhere in the anniversary of the mass killings in 2014, dition of anonymity, said among the largest of the suspensions, these parties are no because of its support for the Hutu nationalist former Belgian colony, the slaughter continued Rwanda’s Tutsi president, Paul Kagame, problems was product substitution-with longer able to receive US government government at the time. Ngenzi and Barahira until the FPR fighters finally prevailed in July. accused French soldiers not only of complicity Turkish private companies selling goods to awards.” International Medical Corps is among deny the charges against them, which include a The mayors’ trial, which is set to last eight in the genocide, but of actually taking part. NGOs at inflated prices and then providing the largest providers of medical aid to Syrians, “concerted plan aimed at the annihilation” of weeks, will be adjourned on Monday and Last year, charges were thrown out against a vastly cheaper quality goods and pocketing both inside the country and to refugees in the Tutsi minority. They appeared calm and Wednesday afternoons so that Barahira, who priest, Wenceslas Munyeshyaka, the first the difference. Examples included blankets neighbouring countries, with the NGO saying attentive as the trial opened and waived their suffers from kidney failure, can undergo dialy- Rwandan to be prosecuted in France in what and other basic materials for Syrians, human- more than six million patients have been right to remain silent. They were sentenced in sis. It comes two years after Pascal had also been viewed by his defense lawyers as itarian sources said. The NGOs are accused of treated in the past five years in the 430 health absentia to life imprisonment by Rwandan peo- Simbikangwa, a former Rwandan army captain, a politically motivated case. — AFP failing to monitor their procurement, while facilities it supports. — AFP

Israel charges teen tunneler Turkey accused of violating

JERUSALEM: Israel yesterday charged a a first one was discovered mid-April. The Gaza teenager who crossed into the violence was the worst flare-up between rights of Kurds and Syrians Jewish state with attempted murder and the army and Hamas since the devastat- membership of the military wing of ing 2014 war, with Hamas attacking ANKARA: Turkey came under scrutiny yesterday ‘Truly appalling’ The UN human rights chief, Zeid Raad al-Hussein, Hamas, the Shin Bet security service said. forces operating nearby with mortar for alleged human rights violations committed by The report could not independently be verified said he has received reports of unarmed civilians, In a statement released days after a spike rounds and Israel responding with air security forces against Kurds in the southeast and by The Associated Press. Turkey maintains that it has including women and children, being deliberately in cross-border violence centered around raids and tank fire, which resulted in the Syrian refugees trying to enter the country, with an open-door policy toward migrants, although shot by snipers or from military vehicles in the Israeli operations against Hamas attack death of a Gaza woman. Hamas’s Gaza two organizations calling for investigations. new arrivals are rare. “Firing at traumatized men, course of security operations in southeastern Turkey. tunnels, Shin Bet said that since his arrest leader, Ismail Haniya, said on Friday that Human Rights Watch claimed that Turkish bor- women, and children fleeing fighting and indiscrim- Those operations focused on mainly Kurdish towns last month, the suspect had given inter- the group was “not calling for a new war”, der guards have in the past two months killed five inate warfare is truly appalling,” said Gerry Simpson, where militants and youths linked to the outlawed rogators valuable intelligence on Hamas but would not accept Israeli incursions Syrians who were trying to cross into Turkey, and senior refugee researcher at Human Rights Watch. Kurdistan Workers’ Party are active. — AP operations. The 17-year-old suspect, from into Palestinian territory. called on the country to investigate the reported Jabalia in northern Gaza, had provided Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon use of excessive force by soldiers. Separately, the “extensive information” on “Hamas activity said yesterday the flare-up was over UN human rights chief urged Turkey to allow in digging tunnels for the infiltration of Israel’s hunt for tunnels inside Gaza. “When investigators to probe allegations of violations Hamas fighters into Israel,” said Shin Bet. Hamas realised we were systematically committed by Turkish security forces in their cam- The suspect was indicted at a court in beginning to discover tunnels, they tried paign against Kurdish rebels. the southern Israeli city of Beersheba with to deter us from finding more on their side New York-based Human Rights Watch accused attempted murder, being a Hamas mem- of the fence,” he said of the 100-metre border guards of shooting and beating asylum- ber and harming Israel’s security, the jus- “buffer zone” on Gaza’s side of the border seekers and at least one smuggler. It said that five tice ministry said. Shin Bet said that after where Israel claims the right to operate. refugees - including a child - were killed and 14 receiving Hamas training he took part in Shin Bet said the arrested teen was others were wounded in March and April. “extensive military activity including one of “several militants” currently in cus- A Turkish Interior Ministry official denied that ambushes and surveillance against Israeli tody “revealing updated internal informa- the incidents cited by Human Rights Watch had army forces, patrols and excavation of tun- tion about Hamas’s intensive tunnel dig- occurred and insisted that the country, which is nels toward Israel.” ging activity.” On Thursday, the agency home to 2.7 million Syrian refugees, does not Interrogators had also learned details said it had detained and interrogated shoot at asylum-seekers. The official cannot be about ways tunnel diggers “disguise their another Hamas operative who was active named because of regulations that bar civil ser- activity, such as a prohibition on exiting in the tunnel network, also from Jabalia. vants from speaking to journalists without tunnels in work clothes,” it said. “Excavators Hamas has an extensive network of tun- authorization. are required to shower and change nels inside the Gaza Strip, including those Human Rights Watch also urged Turkey to clothes inside the tunnels.” Clashes broke reaching into Israel and Egypt. Israel sees reopen its border to all Syrian asylum-seekers, out on the Gaza border last week as Israel them as a strategic threat and authorities claiming that Turkish border guards blocked thou- revealed a new tunnel reaching into its have announced technological break- sands of fleeing displaced Syrians after their territory from the Palestinian enclave, after throughs in finding them. — AFP camps near the Turkish border had been attacked ATHENS: Afghan children play at the old baseball venue of the former Helliniko Olympic com- on April 13 and 15. plex, which is used as a shelter for almost 1,000 people in southern Athens. — AP INTERNATIONAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016

Clinton, Sanders face Congressional Republicans off in West Virginia grapple with Trump reality WEST VIRGINIA: Bernie Sanders has that she would “put a lot of coal miners another chance to slow Hillary Clinton’s and coal companies out of business” State of affairs creating a tricky situation march to the Democratic presidential with her plans to increase renewable nomination as West Virginians vote in energy sources. She said her comment WASHINGTON: Congressional Republicans are their state’s primary, a week after had been taken out of context and that returning to Capitol Hill to confront an awkward Donald Trump became the presump- she wanted to help retrain people who new reality: Donald Trump is their presumptive tive Republican nominee. worked in the industry, one of the presidential nominee, but instead of uniting Clinton, a former secretary of state state’s biggest employers. behind him, leading figures like House Speaker and US senator from New York, has a Sanders, a US senator from Vermont, Paul Ryan are withholding their support. commanding lead in the pledged dele- has reminded his supporters at crowd- That highly unusual state of affairs is creating gates needed to clinch her party’s nom- ed rallies that most polls show him a tricky situation for Republicans in the House ination for the Nov 8 election to suc- beating Trump by a larger margin than and Senate, some of whom fear Trump could ceed Democratic President Barack does Clinton. A win would bolster his prove a drag on their own re-election chances in Obama. The outcome in West Virginia, decision to keep fighting for votes a year when the GOP is fighting to hang onto its where only 29 delegates are at stake through June 7, when nearly 700 dele- slim Senate majority. and opinion polls show Sanders with a gates are at stake, including 475 in “He’s our nominee and there’s no reason for slight lead, is unlikely to alter the California where Sanders is now focus- me not to be happy about it,” asserted South course of the Democratic race. ing his efforts. Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, who is up for re-elec- But Clinton’s battle with Sanders, Sanders, who has been embraced in tion. Asked if he could say he’s endorsing Trump, who defied pollsters to win in Indiana particular by younger, more left-lean- Scott replied: “I can say that that’s a ridiculous last week, has become a source of ing Democratic voters, has vowed to question. Obviously if I’m endorsing the nomi- gloating for Trump. The New York real take his campaign to the party’s nomi- nee I’m endorsing the candidate, right?” estate developer has taunted Clinton nating convention in Philadelphia at Yet the question might not be so ridiculous in in recent days by saying she “can’t the end of July, and wants a say in an election year where the GOP has been set close the deal” with Sanders, her only shaping the party’s platform. Although against itself, perhaps irrevocably, by a divisive rival since Feb 1. Clinton has said she Trump is the last man standing in what billionaire who spent years as a registered will ignore Trump’s personal insults was once a 17-candidate Republican Democrat and has managed to insult women, and instead criticize his policy pro- field, Republican voters in West Virginia Hispanics, disabled people and others. Many nouncements. and Nebraska will get a chance to regis- leading Republicans can bring themselves to Clinton apologized in West Virginia ter their preferences, with the names of support Trump only reluctantly, if at all. And that last week after being confronted by most of his vanquished rivals still posture is irritating to others in the party who angry voters for her remark in March appearing on ballots. — Reuters insist that it’s time for the GOP to get behind Trump and start preparing for a likely contest against Democrat Hillary Clinton in November. “They have to just kind of get it through their LYNDEN: In this May 7, 2016 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald heads that he’s our nominee,” Sen. James Inhofe Trump speaks at a rally. — AP of Oklahoma said as lawmakers returned to Washington Monday from a weeklong recess not going to be unity, I think that’s OK, too,” lawmakers who could face difficulty in that saw Trump effectively clinch the nomina- Trump said on Fox Business Network. “I mean, I’ll November, including Martha McSally of tion. Trump will meet tomorrow with Ryan, go out and I think I’ll do very well. I think I’m Arizona, Will Hurd of Texas and Barbara Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who going to win the race either way.” Comstock of Virginia, have told local publica- has offered his guarded support, and other GOP But Ryan’s reluctance seemed to embolden tions they are not ready to back Trump. leaders in the House and Senate. others to withhold their support. Pennsylvania “Donald Trump has a great deal of work to do Sen Pat Toomey, one of the most endangered to convince many Americans, including myself, Stunning decision Senate Republicans, wrote an opinion piece in that he’s prepared and able to lead this great Ahead of the meeting, Ryan struck a concilia- The Philadelphia Inquirer drawing back from his country,” said Rep. Charlie Dent, R-Pa., another tory tone in interviews with home-state long-stated intent to back the GOP nominee. congressman from a closely divided district. reporters Monday, while defending his stunning “His vulgarity, particularly toward women, is Ever confident, Trump announced that New decision to refuse to back Trump. Ryan appalling. His lack of appreciation for constitu- Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a former foe but now denounced the idea of any Republican launch- tional limits on executive powers is deeply con- an enthusiastic supporter, would head his transi- ing a third-party or independent candidacy to cerning. ... In short, I find his candidacy highly tion team as he heads for the White House if he challenge Trump, telling the Milwaukee Journal- problematic,” Toomey wrote of Trump. “There wins the election. Another former opponent, Sentinel it “would be a disaster for our party.” could come a point at which the differences are Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, who’s been men- And Ryan said he’d step aside from the House so great as to be irreconcilable.” tioned by Trump as a potential vice presidential speaker’s traditional role as chairman of the pick, issued a statement saying he wasn’t inter- Republican National Convention if Trump wants ‘Unite the party’ ested because Trump “will be best served by a him to, a scenario that Trump left open over the Sen Steve Daines of Montana said Monday running mate and by surrogates who fully weekend. “He’s the nominee. I’ll do whatever he of Trump: “I want to see him lead and unite the embrace his campaign.” Ben Carson is another wants in respect to the convention,” Ryan said, party and the nation,” but wouldn’t endorse former opponent who’s now backing Trump and insisting that the party must strive to unify, and him. Even in the House, where Republicans positioning himself as an emissary; Ryan’s office FAIRFAX: Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton reacts as a 3- Trump must lead the effort. command the largest majority in decades and confirmed that Carson has requested to meet year-old presents her with her artwork at Lee Highway KinderCare. — AP Trump himself shrugged off the need for uni- are unlikely to lose control, vulnerable mem- with Ryan ahead of the Trump meeting, a move ty. “I think this is a time for unity. And if there’s bers are visibly nervous. Several newly elected first reported in The Washington Post. — AP Tornadoes hit Plains; 2 dead, homes ruined in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY: Tornadoes nado hit a home near Wynnewood, “We’re real lucky, but we’ve been destroyed homes, overturned vehi- south of Oklahoma City. That storm, lucky for a lot of years, fortunately,” cles and stripped the bark from trees caught on video by several storm Webb said Monday. In the rolling hills as they churned across Oklahoma, chasers, appeared white against the between Oklahoma City and Dallas, part of a strong series of storms that dark clouds of a supercell storm. In the Oklahoma Highway Patrol closed hit the Plains. At least two people Johnston County, the sheriff’s office Interstate 35 near Wynnewood for 15 died Monday in weather so violent said a man was killed by a tornado minutes Monday so the storm could that forecasters declared a “tornado near Connerville. pass. Jessica Randolph, a cashier at emergency” for communities in the the Love’s Travel Stop in Pauls Valley, path of one of the twisters. The Storm ‘We’re really lucky’ Oklahoma, said the tornado came so Prediction Center said 23 tornadoes The Oklahoma Office of close that managers ordered employ- were reported across five states. Emergency Management reported ees and customers to take shelter. “You are in a life-threatening situa- the storms destroyed a radio station “They put us in the showers,” tion,” forecasters declared while warn- building in Coal County and an unde- Randolph said. “I drove in when all of ing the communities of Roff, popula- termined number of homes in Murray, that was going on. All we had was tion 725, and Hickory, population 71, Garvin and Johnston counties. pea-sized hail.” Despite the danger, which were ultimately spared major The bad weather should settle Randolph said she has seen severe damage. “Flying debris will be deadly Tuesday in the Ohio and Tennessee weather before and wasn’t frightened to those caught without shelter.” valleys, where hail, strong winds and by the experience. “Not for me. I’m Dana Lance was driving through tornadoes are possible. A separate used to it,” she said. the community of Roff, about 85 system is poised to move through The National Weather Service said miles southeast of Oklahoma City, on north Texas, including the Dallas-Fort a tornado touched down in central her way home from work Monday Worth area. In all, about 44 million Iowa, with no immediate reports of when the skies grew ominous, sirens people live in areas that could see damage, and another hit near wailed and forecasters on the radio storms Tuesday, the Storm Prediction Nehawka, Nebraska, about 30 miles told people to take cover. “I parked Center said. south of Omaha. Massive hail fell in and went into the school, which has a Another storm system should bring parts of Lincoln, damaging cars and safe room,” Lance said. “There were storms to the area from north Texas to other property. kids and elderly people, dogs and near St Louis on Wednesday. In Hugo, Sandy Weyers, the director of the cats, babies. It was like the whole Oklahoma, near the Red River, Charles Cass County Emergency Management town was there.” Webb piled one of his dogs and one of office, said a homeowner didn’t make In nearby Murray County, where his cats in the laundry room Monday it inside by the time the tornado Hickory is located, emergency man- and hunkered down as the storm arrived so he grabbed onto a tree and agement director Gary Ligon said one came over his house, clipping trees “rode it out.” Weyers said the man suf- person was injured. Garvin County and spinning up debris. Webb said he fered only cuts and scrapes, while the officials said a man believed to be in emerged from his home minutes later home was a total loss after the roof his upper 70s died when another tor- to see blue skies. and four outer walls gave way. — AP

OKLAHOMA: A tornado rips through a residential area after touching down south of Wynnewood. — AFP WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 INTERNATIONAL

French MP accused of sexual harassment faces legal probe

PARIS: French judges opened an extreme seriousness and if they are wanted to focus on fighting the alle- women, some of which date back ly,” she said. Elen Debost, deputy may- investigation yesterday into allega- proven, it must be dealt with by the gations, which he vehemently denies. 15 years. EELV spokeswoman or of the central city of Le Mans, said tions that deputy parliamentary courts,” she told France Info. She said Paris prosecutors said their investiga- Sandrine Rousseau told the she received sexually explicit text speaker Denis Baupin sexually she still had faith in her husband and tion would focus on gathering state- Mediapart website and France Inter messages for several months in 2011. harassed four women within his party. had heard nothing of the accusations ments from the alleged victims and radio that Baupin made an aggres- She said she did not realize the scale His wife, Housing Minister until they appeared in the media on that no criminal complaint had been sive pass at her in October 2011 of the problem until approached by Emmanuelle Cosse, told French radio Monday. “I was very affected as a lodged against Baupin. outside a party meeting. the media, and that “a lot of people earlier in the day that she was shocked woman, as a wife, as a mother and The statute of limitations for “Denis Baupin appeared in the cor- kept quiet so as not to harm his cam- by allegations made Monday by four also as a minister,” she said. harassment in France is only three ridor outside... He pinned me against paign”. Baupin’s lawyer described the members of their ecologist EELV party. Baupin, 53, resigned his post as a years, which would exclude most of the wall with his chest and tried to allegations as “mendacious, defama- “We are talking about acts of deputy speaker on Monday, saying he the incidents alleged by the four kiss me. I pushed him away vigorous- tory and baseless”. — AFP

Italy arrests Afghan national suspected of plotting attacks ROME: Italian police yesterday arrested an and Afghan military vehicles and weapons, as Afghan suspected of plotting attacks in Italy, well as Taleban propaganda videos and “a series Britain and France after finding incriminating of chants traditionally sung in preparation for evidence on his mobile phone. A second martyrdom”, he said. One of the defendants was Afghan has been arrested for alleged people also seen in a photograph posing with an MS16 trafficking while warrants have been issued for semi automatic rifle, which Rossi said was “not three other people, two Afghans and a an easy weapon to find on the market”. Pakistani man, police said. He also had links on his smartphone to The investigation began in December after websites “only accessible to those with connec- four Afghans were spotted taking videos inside tions to the international jihadist network”. The a shopping centre in Bari in southern Italy, and suspects had been taking expensive trips a police search of their phones uncovered oth- around Europe, which they had paid for in er images of the city’s airport and port, as well cash, Rossi said. Investigators also uncovered as sites in Rome, Paris and London. “It was clear details of trafficking prices and routes of these were not tourist images. They appear to migrants into Italy, but also through Hungary have been scouting sensitive sites,” prosecutor or Calais. But they were unable to pull informa- Roberto Rossi said at a press conference in Bari. tion from one of the phones recovered: a The phones also contained images of Italian locked iPhone. — AFP US still calling Myanmar’s Muslim minority ‘Rohingya’

YANGON: Myanmar and the United States whether, as reported, the country’s foreign min- appeared to agree to disagree yesterday on ister and de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi had what to call the Southeast Asian nation’s belea- personally asked him not to use the term. “I pre- guered Muslim minority that Washington and fer not to publicly talk about private diplomatic most of the world know as Rohingya. conversations,” he said. Many Buddhists inside Myanmar prefer to call them “Bengalis,” arguing that the 1 million Rohingya’s plight or so members of the minority are mostly illegal Suu Kyi, who won international admiration immigrants and not a native ethnic group. In and a Nobel Peace Prize for her non-violent fact, the families of many Rohingya have lived struggle for democracy during Myanmar’s years in Myanmar for generations. of military rule, has in recent years disappointed US Ambassador Scot Marciel said the U.S. many former fans by failing to speak on behalf of calls communities by the name they them- the Rohingya. Despite international expressions MULTAN: Abdul Qadir Gilani (C), elder brother of freed Ali Haider Gilani, son of former Pakistani premier Yousuf Raza Gilani, selves prefer. “The normal US practice and the of concern, Myanmar’s previous military-backed receives flowers from supporters outside his residence. — AFP normal international practice is that communi- government, which handed over power this year ties anywhere have the right, or have the ability to Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy par- Afghan, international forces to decide what they are going to be called. And ty, did nothing to ease the Rohingya’s plight. normally when that happens, we would call Myanmar foreign ministry official Aye Aye Soe them what they asked to be called. It’s not a acknowledged yesterday that her office had political decision, it’s just a normal practice.” asked Marciel not to use the term “Rohingya.” She free ex-Pakistan PM’s son Because Myanmar does not officially recog- said Marciel has the right to call the minority nize the Rohingya as an ethnic group, it denies whatever he likes, but calling them Rohingya most of them citizenship and basic rights. could enflame communal tensions. Joint raid releases three year long hostage Conflict over land and resources in the western “Yes, it is true that we told Ambassador Scot state of Rakhine, where most of the estimated 1 Marciel when he came to (Myanmar’s capital) ISLAMABAD: Afghan and international forces Abdul Qadir Gilani, told media he was “so happy Honda car. His secretary and a bodyguard were million Rohingya live, caused deadly violence Naypyitaw not to use the term ‘Rohingya’ freed the kidnapped son of a former Pakistani today that I can’t explain it in words”. “He is still in killed, and four people wounded. between Buddhists and Muslims which later because it is not supportive in solving the prob- prime minister during a raid on an Al-Qaeda cell Afghanistan and soon he will be among us,” he In May last year he was able to phone his father spread to other parts of the country. More than lem that is happening in Rakhine state,” said Aye in Afghanistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan said said of his brother. to tell him he was well. The ex-premier’s family is 100,000 Rohingya were forced to flee their Aye Soe, deputy director general of the min- yesterday, three years after he was kidnapped in Earlier, Abdul Qadir said he believed his father one of the most powerful in Multan and a key clan homes and now live in poor conditions in istry’s political department . “And it can even a hail of bullets. had gone to Afghanistan on learning the news. in the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), which lost the decrepit camps. Marciel declined to say worsen the situation there.” — AP Ali Haider Gilani, son of Yousaf Raza Gilani, was “God has accepted somebody’s prayer. The 2013 election. The foreign ministry statement “released from the terrorists” during the raid in prayer of those who love us,” a third brother, Ali comes two months after the kidnapped son of eastern Afghanistan, the Afghan presidency said, Musa Gilani, told media. NATO officials in Kabul another Pakistani politician was also freed. adding that he is now at the Pakistani embassy in were unable to immediately confirm the Shahbaz Taseer, son of slain Punjabi governor Kabul. Pakistan’s foreign ministry also said in a Pakistani statement. Salman Taseer, spent five years in militant captivi- statement that Gilani had been recovered “today “We are aware of the report,” a spokesman for ty before his abrupt release in March. “Welcome in a joint operation carried out by the Afghan and the NATO-led international coalition in back @haidergilani,” Shahbaz Taseer tweeted yes- US security forces”. Afghanistan told AFP, adding that more details terday, adding an image of the Pakistani flag. Preparations are being made to return him to would be provided once they were “available for Bilawal Bhutto, chairman of the opposition Pakistan following a medical check-up, it said, but release”. There were conflicting statements from Pakistan People’s Party and son of assassinated offered no further detail. Yousaf Raza Gilani broke Pakistani and Afghan officials over where the raid former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, also tweet- the news to a cheering crowd at a political rally in took place, whether in the eastern province of ed about the release. Pakistani-held Kashmir yesterday. “This rally has Ghazni or in neighboring Paktia. Provincial officials “PM @YR_Gillani received call from ambassa- proved fortunate for me,” he said. in Ghazni were also unable to provide immediate dor of Afghanistan.His son @haidergilani has “When I was about to board the helicopter (to confirmation or details. been recovered in a successful operation,” he come) I received the information that my son Ali wrote. Gilani senior was prime minister from Haider Gilani, who was kidnapped three years ‘Welcome back’ March 2008 until he was sacked and indicted by ago, has been recovered.” Hundreds of people Gilani was kidnapped by militants in the out- the Supreme Court in April 2012 for refusing to converged on the family’s home in Multan in skirts of Multan on May 9, 2013, just two days re-open corruption cases against the then-presi- central Punjab province as the news broke, danc- before a bitterly contested national election in dent. He had complained after the kidnapping ing to drumbeats and passing around sweets in which he was campaigning. Gunmen on a motor- that his family was not given security, despite YANGON: US Ambassador Scot Marciel delivers his address on Myanmar-US rela- celebration. The brother of kidnapped Ali Haider, bike opened fire before abducting him in a black being threatened. — AFP tions. — AFP Soul-searching for Austrian centre-left as leader quits VIENNA: Austria’s centre-left began yesterday the elsewhere in Europe, they have been bleeding sup- Two weeks ago, in a severe blow to Faymann, tricky search for a new chancellor as speculation port to fringe groups, in particular to the anti-immi- candidates from the two centrist parties were grew that it might take the high-stakes gamble of gration Freedom Party (FPOe) after almost a million knocked out of the first round of elections for the dropping opposition to a tie-up with the surging far- migrants passed through Austria last year. largely ceremonial post of president. Scoring a dis- right. Werner Faymann, 56, who quit on Monday as Also hitting support has been rising unemploy- mal 11 percent of the vote each, it meant that for the chancellor and leader of the centre-left Social ment-Austria no longer has the lowest job rate in the first time since 1945, Austria will not have a head of Democrats (SPOe), was strictly against any coopera- European Union-and the coalition’s inability to agree state from either of these two parties. Instead the tion with the anti-immigration Freedom Party (FPOe). reforms. Ahead of the next general election due in May 22 runoff is between the FPOe’s Norbert Hofer, But with Faymann gone and the SPOe and their 2018, the FPOe is leading opinion polls with more 45, who presents a friendly and moderate FPOe face, coalition partners since 2008, the centre-right than 30 percent of the vote, with the SPOe and the and Alexander van der Bellen, 72, a professorial for- People’s Party (OeVP), trailing in the polls the taboo OeVP scoring under 50 percent between them. mer head of the Greens. — AFP may be broken, experts said. “It’s not going to hap- pen overnight, but the party has to agree a common position on the main issue facing it: how to deal with UK police sorry for Muslim the FPOe,” Karin Cvrtila from the OGM polling insti- tute said. “It would be smart not to shut out the phrase in terror exercise FPOe,” Cvrtila said. “It needs to leave open the option of working with someone else because right now LONDON: British police apologized yesterday “We recognize and apologize for the offence that combining with the OeVP won’t be enough.” after officers shouted the Arabic phrase “Allahu this has caused.” The phrase is Arabic for “God is Such a move has been backed by party grandee akbar!” during a terror training exercise in a greatest.” Tony Lloyd, mayor of Greater and former chancellor Franz Vranitzky, among others. shopping centre in northern England. In video Manchester, said using the phrase was “ill- The two parties are already in coalition in the eastern footage of the exercise broadcast on British tel- judged, unnecessary and unacceptable”. state of Burgenland and elsewhere at local level. evision, a masked man dressed in black could “It didn’t add anything to the event, but has Political analyst Anton Pelinka from Innsbruck be seen running into the complex in the potential to undermine the great commu- University said however that flirting with the FPOe Manchester shouting the words before setting nity relations we have in Greater Manchester,” could be “very dangerous”, potentially tearing the off a bomb and falling to the floor. he said. The role play exercise on the outskirts party apart and driving voters towards the Greens. “On reflection, we acknowledge that it was of Manchester involved 800 people, including History also serves as a warning. When in 2000, the unacceptable to use this religious phrase imme- actors made up to resemble gunshot victims OeVP formed a government with the FPOe under the diately before the mock suicide bombing, with horrific injuries. Police said there was no late Joerg Haider, the result was Austria being which so vocally linked this exercise with Islam,” specific threat in Manchester and that the exer- ostracised in Europe. said Garry Shewan, a senior officer at Greater cise was devised in December a month after Manchester Police. the Paris attacks which killed 130 people and Presidential debacle In a statement, Shewan said the scenario had were claimed by Islamic State jihadists. Britain’s NEW DELHI: Indian children cool themselves at a fountain near India Gate in New The two centrist parties have dominated Austrian been based on “a suicide attack by an extremist terror threat level remains at severe, which Delhi on May 9, 2016. India is officially in the grip of its worst water crisis in years, politics since World War II but the writing has long Daesh-style organization”-Daesh being an Arabic means the security services consider an attack with the government saying that about 330 million people, or a quarter of the popu- been on the wall, only just managing to scratch acronym for the Islamic State group-but added: to be “highly likely”. — AFP lation, are suffering from drought after the last two monsoons failed. — AFP together a majority at the last elections in 2013. Like WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 INTERNATIONAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 Missing Thai activist’s wife urges police to investigate

BANGKOK: The wife of a Thai activist feared dead “There is no other reason why he could be miss- they have not found his body despite scouring the ethnic Karen activist known as Billy, vanished in 2014 after he went missing last month said yesterday ing,” said Supap Kamlae, who has travelled to forest every day for weeks-including using diving after he was ostensibly arrested by officials in Kaeng police have failed to properly investigate his case, Bangkok to petition government agencies and equipment to search ponds. Krachan National Park for carrying illegal honey. which threatens to add to the country’s dismal record rights groups for help. But the chief police officer “We want help. We are poor and we need Two years later his disappearance remains of unsolved disappearances. The United Nations has behind the investigation dismissed the theory that help...We feel powerless,” Supap told AFP. Pornpen shrouded in mystery, despite his family’s efforts to recorded at least 82 open cases of enforced disap- Den had been murdered. “We suspect he may have Khongkachonkiet, the director of the Cross Cultural prosecute park authorities they believe killed the pearance in Thailand dating back to the 1980s. suffered heat stroke or was attacked by wild ani- Foundation, an NGO publicizing Den’s case, said activist over his efforts to sue them for allegedly The latest to vanish is Den Kamlae. The 65-year- mals,” Phan Yosrungrueang, from Huay Yang district Thailand’s poor face a steep hill to justice in a legal torching the homes of 20 families in the park in old activist had been leading a long-running battle police station, told AFP. system biased towards the rich and influential. “We 2011. In January the UN called on the Thai govern- to secure a land deed for his community in north- Supap last saw her husband on 16 April, when don’t have equality in the law,” she told AFP, adding ment to do more to uncover the fates of the coun- eastern Chaiyaphum province, which authorities he headed off to forage for bamboo shoots in the that local police often do not take reports of missing try’s disappeared. It also criticized the recent acquit- accuse of encroaching on protected forest. His wife forest near their home. Den’s friends and relatives people seriously. The community’s plea for help fol- tal of five police officers accused of abducting and other villagers are convinced his disappearance told AFP they mounted their own search after lows the two-year anniversary of the disappearance Somchai Neelapaijit, a Muslim human rights lawyer is linked to his activism. police hastily wrapped up their hunt for him. But of another land activist. Por Cha Lee Rakcharoen, an who has been missing for 12 years. — AFP Transgender politician celebrates historic win

MANILA: Geraldine Roman yesterday cele- constituents of Bataan overwhelmingly brated overcoming “bigotry, hatred and endorsed Roman, with the vote count discrimination” as results showed she had showing she had secured 62 percent sup- become the first transgender politician to port. “She is also a human being. We all win a congressional seat in the predomi- have rights. It’s not an issue to me that she nantly Catholic Philippines. is transgender,” farmer Bern Salenga, 49, After her victory in Monday’s election, told AFP during a campaign sortie in Roman, 49, is being seen by the lesbian, gay, Roman’s home town before the election. bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community Roman has been living as a woman for as a source of hope in a country where two decades, and proudly wore a pearl Church influence means divorce, abortion necklace and pink lipstick while campaign- and same-sex marriage are banned. ing. She had a successful career as senior “The politics of bigotry, hatred and dis- editor at the Spanish News Agency. She crimination did not triumph. What tri- speaks Spanish, French and Italian and won umphed was the politics of love, accept- a scholarship to study in Spain, where she ance and respect,” Roman told AFP after her met her partner of 18 years. She underwent victory for a seat in Congress representing sex reassignment surgery, and legally the farming province of Bataan just north- changed her name and gender, in the west of Manila. Roman, a Catholic, said she 1990s — a recognition she wants other was looking forward to becoming a law- transgender people to have. maker so she could respond to critics who In 2001, a law was passed making it dismissed her as a one-issue politician not impossible for transgender Filipinos to to be taken seriously. “I’m elated, very, very change their name and sex. Roman has happy. I’m also excited to work. I realize that vowed to campaign to lift those restric- the burden is bigger because the stereo- tions, and to push for an anti-discrimina- type of people about the LGBT is we are tion bill that ensures equal treatment in the frivolous, that we have nothing substantial workplace, schools, commercial establish- to say, so I have to prove them wrong,” she ments and government offices. said. Roman will be the highest-ranking Despite the focus on her gender, Roman openly LGBT politician in the Philippines, said her priority was the people of Bataan, where other lawmakers have refused to and to help more poor students nation- come out for fear of losing support from the wide get scholarships. “Equality (is) not Catholic Church and other religious groups. only in terms of gender but also in terms of DAVAO CITY: A resident walks past election tarpaulins featuring Philippine presidential candidate and Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte dis- A political neophyte, Roman will suc- socio-economic status. To be rich or poor played on a street. — AFP ceed her mother as representative of should not matter. Whether educated or Bataan, where her family has been a politi- not, people should have the same opportu- cal force for three generations. Her mother nities so I’m going beyond gender to New Philippine leader seen as had to stand down after serving the maxi- include more issues,” she said. mum number of three terms. Roman’s With her historic victory, Roman said she father was a former congressman whose hoped more LGBT Filipinos would be emancipator, looming dictator death in 2014 prompted her to consider inspired to join government. “I want to continuing the family legacy. Political fami- inspire everybody. There are many factors lies dominate Philippine politics, from the for discrimination: on the basis of gender, ‘Your victory is the victory of our people’ local to the national level, and belonging to age, educational attainment, creed. So to such a dynasty was widely regarded as all people who experience discrimination, I being crucial to Roman’s success. Still the want to inspire them.” — AFP MANILA: Rodrigo Duterte, the bombastic mayor play a role in his government. When the endanger the country’s hard-fought democracy of a major southern city, was heralded yesterday Australian and American ambassadors criticized and squander economic gains of the last six years, as president-elect of the Philippines after an a joke he made about wanting to be the first to when the Philippine economy grew at an average incendiary and populist campaign that project- have raped an Australian missionary who was of 6.2 percent, one of the best rates in Asia. ed him alternatively as an emancipator and a gang-raped and killed by inmates in a 1989 jail Aquino, whose parents were democracy looming dictator. riot, he told them to shut up. He said he would champions who helped topple the senior “Our people have spoken and their verdict is talk with China about territorial disputes in the Marcos, also campaigned against Marcos Jr., accepted and respected,” outgoing President South China Sea but if nothing happened, he who has never clearly apologized for economic Benigno Aquino III’s spokesman Sonny Coloma would sail to an artificial island newly created plunder and widespread human rights abuses said in a statement. “The path of good gover- by China and plant the Philippine flag there. under his father. Filipinos have been hypersensi- nance ... is already established as all presidential China, he said, could shoot him and turn him tive to potential threats to democracy since they candidates spoke out against corruption.” into a national hero. ousted the elder Marcos. On Monday, Duterte Former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, who was He has also threatened to form a one-man rule was asked to comment about his image as a running second behind Duterte in the unofficial if legislators in the Congress oppose him. mass-murder advocate. He replied without elab- vote count following Monday’s election, conced- President Aquino went public against Duterte orating, “I’m sure that there will be a resurrection ed defeat. “Digong, I wish you success,” Roxas late in the campaign, saying the mayor may one of these days.” — AP said at a news conference, using Duterte’s nick- name. “Your victory is the victory of our people and our country.” Duterte’s harshest critic also conceded that the mayor, known for his off-color sexual remarks and pledges to kill criminal sus- pects, had emerged the unquestioned winner. “I will not be the party pooper at this time of a fes- tive mood,” Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, who has filed a plunder complaint against Duterte, told The Associated Press. “I will step back, listen to BATAAN PROVINCE: This photo taken on April 30, 2016 shows transgender legislator his policy pronouncements. This time we don’t candidate Geraldine Roman campaigning in a village in Orani town. — AFP expect a stand-up comedy act but a president who will address the nation.”

Mass rally in N Korea as ‘Duterte Harry’ Duterte, 71, himself has not spoken since congress bolsters leader casting his vote Monday, and remained at his home in Davao, on the southern main island of Mindanao. Results from a semi-official count PYONGYANG: After a ruling-party congress work with countries that had previously gave Duterte an unassailable lead, thrusting him in which leader Kim Jong Un enshrined his been hostile toward the North if they are into national politics for the first time after 22 hold on power and his commitment to willing to work with him. years as mayor of Davao and a government developing nuclear weapons, hundreds of prosecutor before that. In those two jobs, thousands of North Koreans celebrated Solidify and formalize Duterte gained notoriety by going after crimi- with a massive civilian parade yesterday Though big on pomp and visuals nals, although he was accused of carrying out featuring floats bearing patriotic slogans intended to inspire awe, the congress hundreds of extra-judicial killings. and marchers with flags and pompoms. was first and foremost a means for Kim This earned him the nickname “Duterte Harry,” Kim presided over the parade and waved to solidify his standing as the sole leader a reference to the Clint Eastwood movie charac- down to the crowd from his “tribune of hon- of the party and formalize the positions ter with little regard for rules. He has also been or” on a balcony of the Grand People’s Study of those he trusts. Those include Ri Yong compared to Donald Trump, the US Republican House, which overlooks the square. North Gil, a senior official South Korea’s intelli- presumptive presidential nominee, for his Koreans had been practicing roles in the gence agency had previously said had CURUP: Indonesian policemen escort teenage suspects prior to their trial. — AFP propensity for inflammable statements. In the parade and other events for weeks, and par- been executed. election for vice president, who is separately ticipation is considered mandatory. But by calling a congress - something his “We had been practicing every other father, Kim Jong Il, never did - Kim demon- elected in the Philippines, the son of late dictator Indonesian teens jailed for day for this event,” said Yun Song Hua, a 25- strated what may also be a leadership style Ferdinand Marcos was trailing by a hair to a polit- year-old medical student at Kim Il Sung more like that of his charismatic grandfather, ical neophyte, Rep. Leni Robredo, who is backed brutal murder, gang rape University. “I’m proud to be able to partici- national founder Kim Il Sung. Kim Il Sung by outgoing President Benigno Aquino III. pate in an event like this with our leader worked through party organs more than Kim During the three-month campaign, Duterte CURUP: Seven Indonesian teenagers were social media and tens of thousands signed here with us.” The two-hour parade started Jong Il, who preferred using his own network made audacious promises to eradicate crime jailed yesterday for the brutal murder and online petitions. The case led activists to call off with a 30-minute speech by Kim Yong of trusted individuals to get things done. and corruption within six months. His explosive gang rape of a 14-year-old girl that sparked a for harsher punishments for sex attackers and Nam, the head of North Korea’s parliament Kim Jong Un spoke several times during outbursts and curses against the inequality and national debate on sexual violence. They were sparked protests in the capital Jakarta. It also and nominal head of state. Foreign journal- the congress - including one speech that social ills that bedevil the Filipino everyman res- among a gang who set upon the schoolgirl prompted President Joko Widodo to call for ists in Pyongyang for the congress had to lasted three hours and has aired repeatedly onated among different class levels of the peo- while she was on her way home in a small vil- better protection for women. gather hours earlier, at 5:30 am, to go on the North’s state-run television. He ple that his big political rivals clearly underesti- lage on the western island of Sumatra. Her It has drawn comparisons with the fatal through strict security screening. They had announced a new five-year plan for the mated until he began to take a strong lead in battered body was found three days later in gang-rape of a student on a bus in Delhi in to surrender all telephones and communi- economy, the first made public since the opinion polls in the final weeks of the campaign. woods, tied up and naked, and 12 people 2012, which sparked mass protests and led to cation devices, which is typical whenever 1980s, to show that improving the nation’s were arrested over the attack. an overhaul of India’s rape laws. Activist Rita foreign media cover an event where Kim standard of living, which has fallen far International attention Yesterday seven attackers, aged 16 and 17, Pranawati, from government-backed rights Jong Un is present. behind its neighboring China and rival He captured domestic and international were found guilty at a court in the Curup dis- group the Indonesian Child Protection The four-day congress completed South Korea, is one of his top priorities. attention with speeches peppered with obscene trict of Sumatra and sentenced to 10 years in Commission, welcomed yesterday’s jail terms Monday was the authoritarian country’s To do that, he stressed that North Korea jokes about sex and rape and anecdotes about jail each. “This is in line with our demands,” but said more needed to be done to tackle the first since 1980, before Kim was even born. must strive to build better trade relations his Viagra-fueled sexual escapades, and for said Eko Hening Wardhono, an official from root causes of sexual violence. “Cases like this The body of more than 3,400 delegates with other countries, though he also undiplomatic remarks about Australia, the the attorney-general’s office, adding that happen due to various reasons, from parent- endorsed his nuclear and economic poli- remained firm on what the North claims is United States and China, all key players in the police were still investigating the other five. ing problems, to bad education and drinking cies, promoted his favored officials and its right to develop and possess a nuclear country’s politics. He has not articulated an over- A further two suspects are still on the run. problems,” she said. Sexual violence against gave him a new title of party chairman. Kim arsenal for self-defense. How North Korea all foreign policy, but has described himself as a The crime took place in early April but it only women is rampant in Indonesia, according to told delegates the North would not use its can do both is a question mark. Its nuclear socialist wary of the US-Philippine security caught the attention of the nation a month the National Commission on Violence Against nuclear weapons first unless its sovereignty program has brought a heavy price in sanc- alliance. He has worried members of the armed later, as reports of the incident went viral on Women. — AFP is threatened and hinted he was willing to tions that stifle growth. —AP forces by saying that communist rebels could NEWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 Falconer tweaks drones to give prey’s eye view

DUBAI: A South African falconer in Dubai’s desert is craft to give guests attending his tours a futuristic view shaking up the ancient sport of falconry, marrying one into the primal experience of being devoured. of Arabia’s most cherished customs with the cutting “Over the years we’ve progressively changed the edge world of drones and tiny cameras. Few foreigners cameras, gone smaller, adapted and modified aero- are accepted into this traditional realm, which served planes to fit these cameras, and some of the footage as a means of survival in the barren wastes before the we’re achieving is radical and we can now put ourselves era of abundant oil and glassy skyscrapers. But tour in the prey’s perspective,” Bergh said. He and his team at operator and trainer Peter Bergh has honed his skills for Royal Shaheen tours bristle at efforts, most recently by more than a decade, winning the trust of Dubai’s fal- the Dutch police, to put the beaked raptors to work tak- coning elite. ing down the flying machines, which they warn could Bergh puts their flocks through an aerial “gym” he slice up and even decapitate the birds. has fine-tuned to give them a 21-century workout. Operating from Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve’s Chasing specially-modified quadcopters and remote rolling dunes and gnarled trees, the group cling to the control planes painted to look like their turkey-sized educational uses of drones and seek to capture the quarry, the peregrine falcons must snatch in their claws action for the sake of its beauty alone. “Filming it and blobs of feathery quail meat born aloft via rope by the capturing the style, the flight the aggression, the move- miniature flying machines. Teaming up with creators of ment of the body of the birds - it’s fascinating. The tech- the rising sport of drone racing, Bergh tinkers with nology of the cameras is improving every day, so the aerodynamic bullet-shaped cameras and superfast air- future looks really bright,” Bergh added. — Reuters

MPs defer debate on oil strike... Continued from Page 1 They also call for strictly inspecting asphalt factories dealing with the ministry to ensure they are qualified to The Assembly also called on the government to produce high quality materials. They lawmakers called finalize its priority issues to be debated in the on the ministry to hold accountable those officials Assembly as MP Jamal Al-Omar strongly criticized responsible for the development of appropriate asphalt the government, saying he does not trust the gov- mixes because they have failed to carry out their job. ernment’s ability to perform. MPs also decided to They called on the ministry to submit a financial pro- delay approving a probe into Kuwait Investment gram and a timetable for the repairs on the roads, pro- Authority. vided it must be done as soon as possible to reduce the MPs, during the listless session, also passed a set negative impact on motorists. of recommendations they did not approve in the The recommendations urged the ministry to guaran- previous session for a lack of quorum after debating tee that the phenomenon will not be repeated after the the impact of flying road gravel and criticizing the use of the materials found appropriate by the ministry. ministry of public works. The recommendations call Thy also called on the finance ministry to provide the Vehicles stop on the side of a road as a tornado rips through a residential area after touching down south of on the ministry to use a new asphalt mix formulated necessary funding for the repairs of the roads, along Wynnewood, Oklahoma on Monday. The tornado touched down quickly and destroyed an unknown num- by a British lab after passing the necessary tests and with banning companies and contractors that caused ber of structures before a series of other twisters riddled the area. One person is confirmed dead. — AFP to halt the use of the previous materials in a bid to the problem from participating in future road projects eliminate flying gravel and save public funds. to prevent the reoccurrence of the problem. Trump: London mayor exception... Continued from Page 1 said, adding he was confident “Donald Trump’s approach 30 housewives, ‘employer’ get jail over... to politics” would not win. “I think it’s a very good thing, and I hope he does a Khan doubled down on his criticism of Trump, even Continued from Page 1 private sector and others including non-Kuwaitis, senior very good job because frankly that would be very, very after learning that the presumed Republican presiden- citizens who turned out to be below 20, divorced good. If he does a good job, and frankly if he does a tial candidate would probably exempt him from it. Subaih explained that violations involved 5,324 fami- women who had got married and business owners. She great job, that would be a terrific thing,” he added. But “This isn’t just about me - it’s about my friends, my lies, including 1,283 Kuwaiti women who claimed to be added that the citizens involved would be summoned the mayor declined to lend Trump his support. “I’ll be family and everyone who comes from a background married to bedoons but their husbands turned out to for investigations. backing the Democratic candidate - Hillary Clinton, who similar to mine, anywhere in the world,” Khan said. He be Kuwaiti citizens, 1,479 women who claimed to be Kuwait, which has a generous welfare system, spends I suspect it will be - and I hope that she trounces him,” added: “Donald Trump’s ignorant view of Islam could unmarried, 492 citizens who were already receiving hundreds of millions of dinars a year on social aid to Khan told the BBC. make both of our countries less safe - it risks alienating social security, 389 citizens already getting allowances low-income families. But since the sharp decline in the Khan, whose parents are Pakistani immigrants, is mainstream Muslims around the world and plays into for taking care of disabled people, 360 people working price of oil, its main source of income, the state has London’s first Muslim mayor. “I want to go to America to the hands of extremists. Donald Trump and those in the public sector, 224 dead people who had been begun applying austerity measures aimed at cutting meet with and engage with American mayors,” he told around him think that Western liberal values are getting KD 117 monthly, 105 who are working in the spending and raising non-oil income. Time magazine. “If Donald Trump becomes the president incompatible with mainstream Islam. London has I’ll be stopped from going there by virtue of my faith,” he proved him wrong.” — Agencies Aramco to expand as oil demand growing Yemen foes agree major prisoner swap Continued from Page 1 shore rigs, commercial vessels and offshore service ves- sels. It will be fully operational by 2021, Nasser said. The Continued from Page 1 southern provinces last year with air and ground sup- Aramco has meanwhile begun work on a “world company which has its own entrepreneurship center port from the coalition. But the Houthis continue to class” maritime complex which would conservatively also wants to create 200 small and medium-sized Following a two-day interruption, the two delega- control the capital Sanaa as well as large parts of the create 80,000 direct and indirect jobs and have a $17- enterprises as part of the Vision 2030. “This is a very tions resumed face-to-face talks on Monday after country’s north and west, and the Saudi-led coalition billion impact on gross domestic product. The complex important program,” Nasser said. “There will be major mediation efforts and an appeal by the UN envoy. Two has drawn strong criticism over heavy civilian casualties. in Ras Al-Khair - on the eastern coast - would provide expansions in all aspects of Saudi Aramco,” he told other working groups, spanning military, security and Ould Cheikh Ahmed warned on Monday that the con- engineering, manufacturing and repair services for off- reporters. — AFP political issues, also met yesterday but failed to make flict was at a critical juncture. “There is no doubt that we any progress on the thorny issues facing them, sources are at a true crossroads. We are either moving towards close to the two delegations said. Those issues include peace or going back to square one,” he said. implementing a UN Security Council resolution which Hours after the talks resumed on Monday, Saudi air B’desh hangs top Islamist for war crimes orders the Houthis to pull out of territory they occu- defences intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Continued from Page 1 the pro-Pakistani Al-Badr militia, which killed top writers, pied in a 2014 offensive and surrender heavy arms Yemen, the coalition said. Before that, coalition aircraft doctors and journalists in the most gruesome chapter of the they captured. hit a military base captured by rebels north of Sanaa, Nizami’s lawyer told AFP last week that he would not war. Their bodies were found blindfolded with their hands The two delegations remained far apart as the rebels killing at least 11, a military official said. Coalition seek any pardon as it would require him to admit crimes he tied and dumped in a marsh on the outskirts of the capital. demanded the formation of a consensus transitional spokesman Ahmed Assiri told Egyptian Dream televi- was convicted of. The trial heard Nizami ordered the killings, designed to government to handle other issues and the delegation sion late Monday that if Kuwait peace talks fail “we will Jamaat has said the charges against Nizami are false and “intellectually cripple” the fledgling nation. of President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi insisted he is the storm the capital Sanaa and decide the battle in Yemen” aimed at eliminating the leadership of the party. Nizami He was convicted in Oct 2014 by the International legitimate head of state, the sources said. The Yemen by military means. The talks follow two failed peace took over as party leader in 2000 and played a key role in Crimes Tribunal, which was established in 2010 by Prime conflict pits the pro-Iranian Houthis and their allies loyal attempts in June and December last year in Switzerland. the victory of an Islamist-allied government in the 2001 gen- Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government and has sentenced to former president Ali Abdullah Saleh against forces The Houthis exchanged prisoners with Saudi Arabia in eral election. The 1971 conflict, one of the bloodiest in world more than a dozen opposition leaders for war crimes. Rights fighting to defend Hadi’s internationally recognized March after unprecedented talks mediated by tribes history, led to the creation of an independent Bangladesh groups say the trials fall short of global standards and lack government, supported by a Saudi-led Arab coalition. along the frontier, where dozens have been killed in from what was then East Pakistan. international oversight, while the government says they are Pro-government forces pushed the rebels out of five cross-border shelling. — AFP Prosecutors said Nizami was responsible for setting up needed to heal the wounds of the conflict. — Agencies WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 ANALYSIS

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‘Kleptocracy Tour’: London sightseeing with a difference

By Dario Thuburn

black bus winds its way through some of London’s most expensive neighbour- Ahoods for a sightseeing tour with a differ- ence - a guided visit around luxury houses bought by shady international tycoons and offi- cials. The “Kleptocracy Tour” was set up by anti- corruption campaigner Roman Borisovich, who aims to expose dirty money fuelling the high- end London property market and the teams of British “enablers” who make it happen. “The idea behind the tour is to attract public attention to the fact of massive money launder- ing through properties in London,” Borisovich told AFP on the tour this week, ahead of an inter- Global populism wave hits Philippines national anti-corruption summit being hosted by Prime Minister David Cameron. With a group of British lawmakers, campaigners and media on By Mynardo Macaraig ed criminals, then pardon himself if he was torate with a rational assessment of risk as kind of purity. It makes things black and board, the bus drove past prime London real found guilty of mass murder. Despite six mainstream politicians tend to do,” says white: strong and weak, purity vs. inclu- estate - from mansions in leafy, gated complexes he election of Rodrigo Duterte as years of stable economic growth under Richard Ashby Wilson, professor of anthro- siveness,” he told AFP in Manila. That also to hotels to luxury pads in tourist hotspots. Philippine president marks the latest President Benigno Aquino, one in four pology and law at the University of translates to the stump; Trump and One of the stops is a six-bedroom house with Tvictory for populist politics, as voters Filipinos still lives on less than $1.30 a day Connecticut. “Instead, they play up existing Duterte make speeches filled with incom- an indoor pool on a private road near around the world reward candidates offer- and a devastating rich-poor divide has threats, embrace a narrative of victimhood plete sentences and unfiltered thoughts Hampstead Heath in north London that used to ing simple solutions to complex problems. worsened. “People want change. They are and sow despair,” he wrote on theconver- that quickly segue from one topic to belong to James Ibori, the ex-governor of In a country beset by crime, poverty and happy to take risks to get this change,” said sation.com earlier this year. another, both claiming simply to be Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta State. Ibori pleaded guilty corruption, Duterte promised voters a raft Parreno. “Whether the change is better or While Duterte has focused on criminals, telling it like it is. to 10 counts of money laundering and conspira- of quick fixes that many analysts believe worse, that’s not the issue. They want a Trump has trained his fire on Muslims and Ian McAllister, a political scientist at the cy to defraud in a British court in 2012 and is will remain empty promises. One of his new platform, even if they don’t know Mexicans. He has threatened to build a Australian National University, said this serving a 13-year sentence. “The view of corrup- main campaign pledges was to completely what is next.” wall along the southern US border to keep reflected voters’ widespread disillusion- eradicate crime within six months. out immigrants - Mexicans are “rapists” in ment with cookie-cutter candidates. “We tion is that it’s a problem of developing coun- Foul-mouthed tirades have only added Colorful Trump’s world - and says he will ban all have increasingly seen over the last 10 to tries,” said Saira O’Mallie from the ONE Campaign to the appeal of his plug-and-play solu- Even in a country that has a track record non-American Muslims entering the 15 years the rise of what are popularly set up by U2 frontman Bono, which co-organized tions for a broken economy and a bank- of controversial presidents - dictators and United States in his bid to combat the per- known as anti-politician politicians - peo- the bus tour. “But actually we realise that the UK rupt society, echoing in some ways the movie stars jostle in the pages of recent ceived threat of terrorism. This scapegoat- ple who speak their mind,” he said. and many European countries and the US facili- simplistic sloganeering of presidential history books - Duterte’s hustings have ing of minorities finds a less extreme form While Duterte may have triumphed in tate that corruption... It’s right under our noses.” hopeful Donald Trump in the United been colorful affairs. Supporters have in Europe, a continent staggering under Monday’s poll, pundits expect Trump will States. In Europe, iconoclast politicians rev- delighted in their candidate’s willingness the weight of its worst migrant crisis since come unstuck in November’s US general ‘No Place for Dirty Money’ el in anti-immigrant rhetoric, capitalizing to shoot from the hip, like when he called World War II. Geert Wilders in the election, losing to his Democratic Party More than 36,000 properties in London are on voters’ disquiet over rising unemploy- the pope a “son of a whore” and made Netherlands, Marine Le Pen in France and rival Hillary Clinton. But even if he were to owned through offshore firms, which own a total ment and an elite they think is out of jokes about raping an Australian mission- Nigel Farage in Britain have all enjoyed win, Trump, like Duterte, would likely be £122 billion ($176 billion) worth of property touch. “People want some kind of change. ary. His coarse ascent mirrors that of electoral success to one degree or another, tamed by the political system he is fight- across England and Wales. Buying properties They want to break from the past. They are Trump, the presumptive presidential can- espousing anti-immigrant nationalisms ing against, says Simon Tormey at the through offshore companies can be a way of hid- exasperated, aggravated,” said Earl Parreno didate for the Republican Party. that until a few years ago seemed con- University of Sydney. “It’s often like walk- ing the true owners and avoiding taxes. The sys- of the Manila-based Institute for Political The real estate mogul has similarly signed to Europe’s past. ing through treacle being in government. tem - laid bare last month in the leaked so-called and Economic Reform. “They want some- shown willingness to offend, luxuriating in They get all the populist energy beaten Panama Papers, a portion of which was released one like Duterte who promises everything name-calling at rallies that have at times Cookie-Cutter Politicians out of them as they are trampled on by online Monday - has been used by the world’s will be solved in three to six months.” teetered on the hysterical. Trump - who, For Francisco Magno, president of the vested interests and the flood of political super-rich to buy tracts of London real estate. Duterte’s victory over establishment like Duterte, has drawn comparisons with Philippine Political Science Association, bureaucracy,” he said. “There are no real In a speech last year in Singapore, Cameron candidate Mar Roxas was founded on sim- Adolf Hitler - is regularly accused of dema- the intolerance of modern day populists examples anywhere of a populist politi- promised to crack down on the use of London plistic brutality. The 71-year-old vowed he goguery, the populism-plus-one of a politi- is magnified by social media. The short cian making any radical change from property to launder money, saying: “There is no would end crime by ordering security cian who plays to the baying mob. soundbites and use of imagery favored on within. Either their behavior changes or place for dirty money in Britain.” The government forces to kill tens of thousands of suspect- “Demagogues do not reassure the elec- the medium “is used to emphasize some they are booted out.” — AFP subsequently launched a consultation on pro- posals to require foreign companies to provide information on their beneficial ownership before buying land or property in England and Wales. Under reform mantle, Sadr fractures politics There is speculation that Cameron will announce measures to this effect at Thursday’s anti-corrup- By Susannah George closer ties to Iran such as the Badr Brigades, Asaib Ahl Haq and also chanting Sadr’s name. Stands on the protests’ edges sold tion summit - a move that campaigners and the Kataib Hezbollah rose in prominence. Maintaining their own baseball caps printed with Sadr’s face and the Peace Brigades industry alike would welcome. fter more than a decade of dipping in and out of Iraqi chain of command, the Peace Brigades secured Samarra, emblem. “When I joined you at Tahrir Square ... I wanted to “The government’s proposals for property politics, Muqtada Al-Sadr, the young Shiite cleric who home to one of Shiite Islam’s holiest shrines. preserve the reputation of Islam and the sect (Shiism) by ownership transparency could mean that it’s no Afirst made his name fighting US forces in post-2003 As the fight against IS in Iraq dragged on and an economic seeking reforms on the path of Imam Hussein,” Sadr told sup- longer possible to secretly own property in the Iraq, is leveraging his enduring popular appeal to again roil crisis in the country deepened, discontent rapidly spread porters in late March, linking his self-appointed role as UK,” said Eleanor Nichol of campaign group Iraq’s political order. On April 30, when his supporters invaded across the country, erupting in protests last summer that “Overseer of Reform” to the seventh century struggle of Global Witness. “If properly implemented, this the highly fortified Green Zone in the Iraqi capital and overran mobilized millions to demand sweeping government reforms Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) will be a big problem for anyone wanting to the parliament building to demand political reforms, it to remove corrupt and incompetent officials. But Prime and a revered Shiite martyr. launder money here.” However, she warned the marked a dramatic escalation of a long-simmering standoff Minister Haider Al-Abadi’s efforts to address those demands In the days before the Green Zone breach, the crowds measures must be introduced soon - within a between Iraq’s powerful political blocs. have been stymied by a lack of consensus in parliament. gathered outside the fortified compound at the heart of year - and apply to all existing properties, as well While Sadr’s most recent show of force has been playing The initial protest movement was largely civic and secular Baghdad ranged between 55,000 and 70,000 people, accord- as future purchases. out in central Baghdad, the core of support that fuels his pow- in tone, but that changed dramatically once Sadr entered the ing to satellite image analysis done by Stratfor, a private intelli- er lies on the city’s northeastern edge. In Sadr City - the Shiite fray and mobilized his supporters. Suddenly the thousands gence firm. The occupation of the Green Zone itself lasted just ‘Monaco with Fog’ dominated neighborhood renamed after the cleric’s family in chanting for change were over a day. Sadr’s supporters knocked down concrete walls More than £180 million worth of property in 2003 - Sadr’s support doesn’t stem from how he’s played his and trashed the parliament building, even physically assault- Britain was investigated as suspected proceeds political hand but from his lineage. ing some parliamentarians. But the unprecedented show of of corruption between 2004 and 2014, accord- Born to a prominent Iraqi family, Sadr’s uncle Grand force ended just as quickly as it began. Following a call to dis- ing to Transparency International, which says Ayatollah Mohammed Baqir Al-Sadr was executed by band, Sadr’s supporters left the same way they entered in this figure is just the “tip of the iceberg”. Luke Saddam Hussein in 1980. In 1999, Sadr’s father Mohammed orderly fashion, a testament to his organizational control. Harding, a journalist with The Guardian newspa- Sadiq Al-Sadr was shot dead along with two of his sons in per who helped analyse the Panama Papers, Najaf. On the streets of Sadr City, images of Sadr, his father, Populist said the shock for him was the realization of the and uncle are ubiquitous behind tangles of electrical wires “Ever since that day I have been getting messages on extent of the enabling role played by British along densely packed roads. Facebook thanking me for what happened,” Hakim Al- intermediaries. “The UK has become Monaco Abdul-Khaliq Hussein Akhlati’s sitting room is lined with Zamili, a legislator and longtime Sadr ally, said of the Green with fog,” he said, after addressing the bus tour. larger-than-life portraits of Sadr and his father. “Honestly, I Zone breach. Zamili, the head of the parliament’s defense The leaks “reveal a kind of fundamental truth can’t explain my love for him, I can’t describe it,” Akhlati said, and security committee who formerly led the Peace that was hidden in plain sight - that the global gesturing to the pictures on his wall. “For us the most impor- Brigades, painted Sadr as a populist, working on behalf of tant thing is that he fought Saddam and then he fought the all Iraqis and willing to do what’s necessary to get things rich stopped paying taxes a long time ago”, Americans and now he’s fighting all the corrupt (politicians).” done. Sadr only began demanding reform, Zamili said, Harding said. — AFP However Akhlati admitted that life for him and his family because “he knew that (the people) cannot liberate them- hasn’t improved since the 2003 US-led invasion that over- selves alone and without his helping hand.” threw Saddam. Conditions in Sadr City have largely deteriorat- However, Sadr’s effort to pressure the country’s political ed, government electricity is only provided a few hours a day, leadership may only have thrown Iraqi politics further into All articles appearing on these most of Akhlati’s sons are out of work and the prices of food disarray. Parliament has been unable to meet since its com- pages are the personal opinion of have steadily risen. But he doesn’t blame Sadr, saying it’s the pound was breached, further delaying the approval process fault of the corrupt Green Zone lawmakers that al-Sadr oppos- of the prime minister’s new Cabinet. Dozens of Iraqi law- the writers. Kuwait Times takes no es. “That is just the fault of the thieves,” Akhlati said. makers continue to boycott sessions, citing security con- responsibility for views expressed From 2003 to 2011 Sadr’s Mahdi Army fought multiple bat- cerns. Some have even suggested convening the parlia- therein. Kuwait Times invites read- tles with US forces - on the streets of Sadr City and most ment in another location. ers to voice their opinions. Please notably in Aug 2004, when they waged a protracted battle Ominously, Sadr’s power move may have also raised the with American troops in Najaf. In 2011, when US forces with- prospect of a clash between Iraq’s various Shiite militias. In send submissions via email to: opin- drew from Iraq, Sadr technically disbanded the militia. the wake of the Green Zone breech, thousands of fighters [email protected] or via snail from rival Shiite militias deployed across Baghdad as a bul- mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. Peace Brigades wark against protesters and Sadr’s own militia. Zamili, When Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city, fell to the Islamic Sadr’s close ally and former militia commander, said such a The editor reserves the right to edit State group in 2014, Sadr resurrected his militia under a new move would not be tolerated a second time. “I told the any submission as necessary. name: The Peace Brigades. However, his forces have been in security forces, if the militias deploy like that again to shoot many ways sidelined in the fight against IS while militias with them,” he said. — AP WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 SPORTS

Ethiopia appoints former striker Hiddink backs Terry to Berlusconi dealing with Gebremedhin as national coach continue at top level Chinese for AC Milan sale ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia have appointed former striker Gebremedhin Haile as LONDON: Defender John Terry is fit enough to continue at MILAN: Silvio Berlusconi’s holding company Fininvest has agreed to negotiate national coach in the hope he can salvage their faint chances of qualifying for the highest level, Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink said exclusively with a group of Chinese investors for the possible sale of a stake in the finals of the African Nations Cup next year. Ethiopia, nicknamed the Walyas amid growing uncertainty surrounding his captain’s future. AC Milan. Without naming the Chinese investors, a statement on Milan’s web- after a native antelope, dismissed Yohannes Sahile last week after conceding 10 The 35-year-old’s illustrious Chelsea career appears to be site yesterday said that a “memorandum of understanding” had been signed goals in two consecutive qualifiers against Algeria. They lie second in Group J, nearing an end as his contract expires at the end of the sea- between the parties to open the negotiations. The exclusive negotiating deal five points behind Algeria. Gebremedhin, previously manager of Ethiopian son and he is yet to be offered a new deal. Terry could have will last for 45 days, and a 500 million euro ($570 million) offer for 70 percent Premier League side Defense Forces, signed a five-month deal on Tuesday and made his last appearance for the London club as he will be of Milan is being discussed, the Gazzetta dello Sport reported. The needs to ensure maximum points against Lesotho and Seychelles in suspended for the final two Premier League games of the sea- 79-year-old Berlusconi has discussed selling Milan with several June and September to hold on to what the Ethiopian Football son after he was sent off in Chelsea’s 3-2 loss at Sunderland on parties recently. Last year, he came close to selling a 48 percent Federation described as a “mathematical chance” of qualifying. Saturday. “When I make a judgment on how he plays and his stake in the club to a Thai investor, Bee Taechaubol. With the Besides hosts Gabon, 15 other teams will go through to the fitness he is able to continue,” Hiddink told reporters. “(But the Serie A season ending this weekend, Milan is languishing in sev- finals from 13 groups. As a forward, Gebremedhin led the decision is) up to the club and not for me to make declara- enth place. Berlusconi took over Milan in February Walyas in 1987 to their first victory in the CECAFA Cup of east tions on that.” Fan favorite Terry, who made his senior debut in 1986 and presided over its most successful era as the and central African nations. After sealing a spot in the 1998, is Chelsea’s most successful captain, having led them to team won 28 trophies, including eight Serie A titles 2013 Nations Cup, their first in three decades, Ethiopia four league titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups and one and five European Cups. However, Milan’s form has came within two matches of a first-ever World Cup Champions League crown since 2004. Terry has previously dipped in recent years and the Rossoneri have not won appearance in Brazil two years ago, but their form suggested that he may not retire at Chelsea, but Hiddink Serie A since 2011. Unless Milan passes sixth-place has since slumped.—Reuters called for more transparency from the club’s hierarchy regard- Sassuolo this weekend, the squad will fail to qualify for ing the situation.—Reuters Europe for a third consecutive year.—AP

LOS ANGELES: New York Mets’ Juan Lagares (left) and Curtis Granderson celebrates after the Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 in a baseball game on Monday, May 9, 2016. — AP Nationals overpower Detroit Tigers

WASHINGTON: Moments after Bryce Harper RED SOX 14, ATHLETICS 7 REDS 3, PIRATES 2 Bradley (1-0) shook off a rough start to pitch deep to lead the Mets over the Dodgers in was ejected from the dugout, pinch hitter Jackie Bradley Jr extended his career-high Tucker Barnhart hit the last of Cincinnati’s six innings and get the win the same day he their first meeting since last year’s NL Division Clint Robinson hit a game-ending homer to hitting streak to 15 games with a two-run three solo homers off Jonathon Niese, and was recalled from Triple-A Reno. The win was Series. Matz (5-1) allowed two runs and six give the Washington Nationals a 5-4 come- single in Boston’s six-run fourth and added a Reds relievers threw three scoreless innings - the Diamondbacks’ fourth straight and ended hits in six innings and struck out five in the back victory over the Detroit Tigers on grand slam two innings later, carrying the a rarity for the major leagues’ worst bullpen - a four-game skid to Colorado. The Rockies opener of a four game series. Matz served up Monday night. As he joined his teammates in Red Sox over the struggling Athletics. Brock to close out a victory over the Pirates. Zack took two out of three in Arizona to start the a two-run homer to Trayce Thompson in the racing to the plate to greet Robinson for a cel- Holt hit a two-run homer, and David Ortiz Cozart, Joey Votto and Barnhart connected season and then swept the Diamondbacks at fourth after he was staked to a 3-0 lead, but ebration, Harper yelled something in the had three hits and two RBIs for Boston, off Jonathon Niese (3-2), with all three Chase Field at the end of April. All it took was the left-hander helped himself out in the sixth direction of umpire Brian Knight. Knight which has won seven of its last 10 games. homers barely reaching the stands in left a change of venue and some power to turn with an RBI double. Jim Henderson struck out pointed toward the dugout and signaled Khris Davis hit his seventh homer and drove field. Barnhart’s tiebreaking homer in the sev- things around against Colorado and Tyler Yasiel Puig and got Thompson on a foul pop Harper’s ejection after the batter before in two runs for Oakland, which has lost 12 of enth was upheld on review. Barnhart’s first Chatwood (4-3), who gave up six runs and with the tying runs on base in the eighth. Robinson, Danny Espinosa, was called out on 16 and fell to 1-7 this month. Josh Reddick’s homer since last May 27 ended the seventh- seven hits in seven innings. Jeurys Familia got three outs for his 11th save strikes. Then Robinson connected with a 1-0 club-record streak of hits in eight consecu- longest active streak without a homer in the in 11 chances. Kazmir (2-3) gave up four runs pitch from Mark Lowe (1-2). tive at-bats was stopped when he grounded major leagues - 270 at-bats. It was the first MARIENRS 5, RAYS 2 and six hits in 5 2/3 innings. out his first time up. time this season that Niese allowed three Ketel Marte hit a tiebreaking three-run YANKEES 6, ROYALS 3 homers in a game. homer off Steve Geltz and had a career-high BLUE JAYS 3, GIANTS 1 Carlos Beltran hit two of New York’s five MARLINS 4, BREWERS 1 four hits to lead the Mariners to a victory over Edwin Encarnacion hit a two-run homer, solo homers in the first three innings off an Jose Fernandez pitched well enough to ASTROS 7, INDIANS 1 the Rays. Felix Hernandez (3-2) allowed just Aaron Sanchez struck out five over seven ineffective Chris Young, and Aroldis Chapman overcome a teammate’s home run that was Jose Altuve had three RBIs and Colby two runs on four hits over seven innings to innings, and the Blue Jays beat the Giants in allowed a run in his Yankees debut before negated due to a baserunning blunder, and Rasmus added two as the Astros jumped on pick up the win. Steve Cishek earned his 10th their first visit to AT&T Park in nearly three closing out a victory over the slumping the Marlins beat the Brewers. Fernandez (4- Corey Kluber for five runs in the third and save of the season. Dana Eveland (0-1) was years. Encarnacion connected in the third off Royals. Brian McCann, Brett Gardner and 2) allowed four hits and pitched around cruised to a win over the Indians. Altuve drove saddled with the loss. Marte went 4 for 5 with Jake Peavy (1-4), who has given up five Aaron Hicks also went deep to help the four walks in seven shutout innings, his in two with a double in the third and Rasmus two doubles, three RBIs and three runs homers in his last two outings and lost his Yankees win the opener of a four-game series longest start this season. He improved to had a two-run single later in the inning to scored. With the game tied at 2 in the sixth third straight start. Toronto had gone back-to- against the defending World Series champi- 20-1 at Marlins Park. With the game score- make it 4-0. Kluber (2-4), coming off the sec- inning, Marte hammered the first offering back games without a home run for the third ons. Alex Gordon and Eric Hosmer homered less in the second inning, a home run by JT ond shutout of his career in his last outing from reliever Geltz over the right field wall to time this season, but Encarnacion’s deep for the Royals, who have lost 10 of 13. Ivan Realmuto was negated when he passed against the Tigers, was chased after just 2 2/3 give the Mariners a 5-2 cushion. third-inning drive into the left-field bleachers Nova gave the Yankees a good effort in his teammate Marcell Ozuna after rounding innings. He entered with a 1.48 ERA in five kept the Blue Jays from doing so in three first start of the season, pitching in place of first base, costing Miami a run. Realmuto’s career appearances against the Astros, and METS 4, DODGERS 2 straight for the first time since Sept 26-28, injured lefty CC Sabathia. Nova was pulled hit struck the home run sculpture in center had allowed just five earned runs in 30 1/3 Steven Matz won his fifth straight start, 2014. Sanchez (3-1) allowed one run and after 81 pitches - one out short of qualifying field. Ozuna, who was on first base, mis- innings against them. On Monday he gave up Curtis Granderson homered on the first pitch three hits and walked one in a strong 105- for a win - but New York’s fortified bullpen judged the fly and retreated to first, and five hits and five runs in his first loss since of the game, and Kevin Plawecki also went pitch performance.—AP held Kansas City at bay. Realmuto trotted past him. April 17. Houston starter Mike Fiers (3-1) allowed season lows of one run and three hits in seven innings for his third straight win. MLB Results/Standings WHITE SOX 8, RANGERS 4, 12 innings Washington 5, Detroit 4; NY Yankees 6, Kansas City 3; Miami 4, Milwaukee 1; Boston 14, Oakland 7; Cincinnati 3, Todd Frazier hit a tiebreaking grand slam Pittsburgh 2; Chicago White Sox 8, Texas 4 (12 innings); Houston 7, Cleveland 1; Arizona 10, Colorado 5; NY Mets in the 12th inning for his second homer of 4, LA Dodgers 2; Seattle 5, Tampa Bay 2; Toronto 3, San Francisco 1. the game, powering the White Sox over the Rangers. Frazier had four hits and a career- American League National League high six RBIs to help the White Sox win after Eastern Division Eastern Division the bullpen blew leads in the eighth and W L PCT GB NY Mets 20 11 .645 - Baltimore 18 12 .600 - Washington 20 12 .625 0.5 ninth innings despite a majors-leading 1.82 Boston 19 13 .594 - Philadelphia 18 14 .563 2.5 ERA coming in. Last year’s All-Star home run Toronto 17 17 .500 3 Miami 17 14 .548 3 derby winner in front of the home crowd in Tampa Bay 15 15 .500 3 Atlanta 7 23 .233 12.5 Cincinnati, Frazier has 10 homers with NY Yankees 12 18 .400 6 Central Division Chicago after an offseason trade. His go- Central Division Chicago Cubs 24 6 .800 - ahead blast to left came off left-hander Chicago White Sox 23 10 .697 - Pittsburgh 17 15 .531 8 Cesar Ramos (0-2). Dan Jennings (1-0) Cleveland 15 14 .517 6 St. Louis 16 16 .500 9 pitched a scoreless 10th and 11th as the Kansas City 15 16 .484 7 Detroit 14 17 .452 8 Cincinnati 14 19 .424 11.5 White Sox won their fourth straight in a Minnesota 8 23 .258 14 Milwaukee 13 19 .406 12 series opener between teams coming off Western Division Western Division three-game sweeps. Seattle 19 13 .594 - San Francisco 17 17 .500 - Texas 18 15 .545 1.5 LA Dodgers 16 16 .500 - DIAMONDBACKS 10, ROCKIES 5 Oakland 14 19 .424 5.5 Arizona 16 18 .471 1 Jake Lamb homered, tripled and drove in ARLINGTON: Rougned Odor #12 of the Texas Rangers slides into third base after hitting a LA Angels 13 18 .419 5.5 Colorado 15 17 .469 1 four runs, Jean Segura also went deep and the Houston 13 20 .394 6.5 San Diego 13 19 .406 3 triple against the Chicago White Sox in the bottom of the eighth inning at Globe Life Park Diamondbacks beat the Rockies. Archie on May 9, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. — AFP WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 SPORTS

RugbyL - Ex-All Blacks coach Henry switches codes

WELLINGTON: World Cup-winning for- healthy discussions about coaching pre- cocktail reportedly achieves an ampheta- to be hugely beneficial not only for me three Rugby World Cups between them mer All Blacks coach Graham Henry is tak- viously and I’m thrilled to have the mine-like high without breaching doping personally but for the squad as a whole.” as a player and assistant coach respec- ing his talents to rugby league, announc- chance to be able to work with him, to rules. Three of the players, with interna- It was the first of two overtures to All tively, and White said he hoped they ing yesterday he has teamed up with the observe the organisation and to provide tional pedigree, were subsequently left Blacks legends, with New Zealand could help further develop the All Whites’ struggling Warriors in the Australian some feedback.” The Warriors have had a out of the New Zealand team beaten 16-0 Football also calling on Wayne Smith and team culture. “There are some common National Rugby League (NRL). Henry, who chequered history in the NRL and this by Australia last Friday. McFadden said he John Kirwan to help the All Whites pre- traits of what it means to be a Kiwi, like guided the All Blacks to victory in the season lie 10th of 16 teams with four wins had considered a number of options pare for this month’s Oceania Nations the never-say-die attitude, work ethic and 2011 World Cup, will be with the Warriors from nine matches. Six players were before calling on Henry, who has also Cup in Papua New Guinea. pride, and we don’t want to go away from for the next month working with coach recently dropped for breaching team pro- coached Wales and the British and Irish All Whites coach Anthony Hudson said that,” he said. “I’m just trying to gain from Andrew McFadden, the New Zealand- tocols, amid allegations five of them Lions. “In the end we were really fortu- the appearance of Kirwan and Smith at a their experience because it’s two men based club said. “I’ve got a lot of time for drank a mixture of prescription drugs and nate to be able to secure (Henry’s) servic- New Zealand team training camp on who really understand what it means to him as a coach and I also really enjoy his energy drinks on a night out after a 42-0 es,” McFadden said. “It’s a real privilege to Tuesday had a significant impact on his represent New Zealand. That has to be at company,” Henry said. “We’ve had some hiding by the Melbourne Storm. The have him involved and I know it’s going players. Kirwan and Smith have won the heart of what we do.”— AFP Manohar quits as India cricket board president

NEW DELHI: Shashank Manohar resigned as the changes that had been designed to give greater president of the Indian cricket board yesterday, power to India, England and Australia. Manohar as the embattled organization comes under had publicly blamed Srinivasan for bringing the growing pressure from the country’s top court to BCCI into disrepute following a Supreme Court introduce wide-ranging reforms. Manohar wrote probe that found Srinivasan’s son-in-law guilty to board secretary Anurag Thakur to announce of corruption in the Indian Premier League. his resignation “with immediate effect”, in a Indian newspapers have been reporting for move expected to trigger his bid for re-election several days that Manohar would resign his post as chairman of the International Cricket Council. at the BCCI in order to stand for re-election as “The BCCI confirms that Shashank Manohar ICC head. Under reforms that Manohar had him- has resigned from the post of President, BCCI,” self supported, it will soon no longer be possible Thakur said in a statement. “He has also resigned to be chairman of the ICC and head up the as the BCCI representative on the International national board of one of its member countries. “I Cricket Council (ICC) and the Asian Cricket think it’s his personal decision to contest the Council. “The BCCI places on record its deep ICC’s independent chairman position. The rea- appreciation of the immense contribution to sons why he stepped down only he can tell you,” Indian cricket made by Manohar.” Manohar had former India captain Sunil Gavaskar told NDTV. “I only been in his post since October last year, think it will be terrific to have an Indian as the when he returned for a second stint as president first ever independent chairman of the ICC,” of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Gavaskar added. in the wake of the death of Jagmohan Dalmiya. In the wake of the IPL corruption scandal, The 58-year-old lawyer had been widely regard- India’s Supreme Court commissioned retired MUMBAI: Chief Shashank Manohar leaves ed as a safe pair of hands who could bring some judge Rajendra Mal Lodha to draw up a report after attending a special meeting at BCCI much needed stability to a board whose reputa- on the BCCI’s governance in a bid to avoid future headquarters in Mumbai. Manohar resigned tion has been tarnished by several scandals. conflicts of interest. The Lodha Committee rec- yesterday as president of the Indian cricket Manohar had pledged to clean up the board ommended that the board introduce term and board, reports and a senior source within the after being unanimously elected as head of what age limits for its office bearers and a ban on tele- organization said.— AFP is the most powerful body in world cricket. After vision adverts in between overs during live becoming BCCI president, Manohar swiftly broadcasts. Its mega rights deals with Indian playing nations have been accused of bending MADRID: Romania’s Simona Halep poses with her trophy after the women final of Madrid moved to topple another of his predecessors, broadcasters, including for the IPL, have helped to India’s demands in the ICC, desperate to Open tournament at the Caja Magica (Magic Box) sports complex in Madrid. — AFP Narayanaswami Srinivasan, from the ICC chair- make the BCCI by far the wealthiest board in attract tours by India which can ensure their manship and reverse some of the recent rule world cricket. Many of the game’s smaller Test- financial security.— AFP Halep brings the Madrid confidence to Roman clay

ROME: Madrid champion Simona Halep appointment at the ensuing edition. She is hopes to trade further on her Spanish suc- hoping to change that scenario in a few cess this week in Rome, with the sixth seed weeks in Paris through continued hard confirming yesterday her confidence is high work. “It’s tough to stay at the top, but now for the WTA Italian Open. Halep owns two I’m used to being there, I’ve been almost semi-finals at the Foro Italico, with losses to three years to be in the top 10. “But I have Carla Suarez Navarro a year ago and to to keep working every day the same. It’s Serena Williams in 2013. But Romania’s top different tennis. I have to get used to it. I player is currently bursting with confidence just need few days. “I have to play and to after beating Dominika Cibulkova for the get better on these conditions, because Madrid title on clay at the weekend. Halep they are similar to the French Open.” has turned her season prospects around In the women’s first round, ninth seed after a poor start to 2016. “I didn’t play the Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russian beat same at the beginning of the year, it was a France’s Caroline Garcia 7-5, 6-4 while tough period for me as I started the year a unseeded former Wimbledon finalist bit sick. I couldn’t train like I do now. “But I Eugenie Bouchard advanced over Serbia’s came back very strong, in my opinion, and former number one Jelena Jankovic 6-4, 2- played good tennis in Madrid. I have more 6, 6-3. Briton Johanna Konta put out confidence - I believe in my game. Sweden’s Johanna Larsson 6-1, 6-2. On the “I’ve started to work much more than men’s side, Czech eighth seed Tomas before, so I’m all good. I feel good. The Berdych booked the first of the third-round most important thing: I don’t have injuries. spots through his defeat of Spaniard Albert I’m able to practise, I’m able to play match- Ramos-Vinolas 6-3, 6-4. In the first round, es. “That makes me feel more confident on there were wins for Nicolas Mahut of court.” Halep played the 2014 Roland France and German Philipp Garros final but lost in a second-round dis- Kohlschreiber.— AFP

VI Markets Company sponsors MELBOURNE: This file photo shows Britain’s Andy Murray (left) talking to his coach Amelie Mauresmo during a training session in Melbourne. —AFP Manchester United Fans Club

KUWAIT: VI Markets Company has Manchester United Fan Club President Failure to win major title led announced its patronage of Manchester Abdelaziz Al-Hardan said “we realize the United Fans Club in Kuwait (MUSK) - spon- extent of the Kuwaiti youth love for football. soring its activities for the next season That is why we are keen on creating a part- to Murray-Mauresmo split 2016/2017 as it signs a strategic partner- nership with Man U fans. He said that the ship with the Fan Club. The announcement weekly meetings will be continually devel- ROME: Andy Murray confirmed yesterday that a Madrid final as defending champion against end of Wimbledon, but longer term and medi- was made during a press conference held oped, and the company will present several failure to win a third Grand Slam title was among Novak Djokovic. The Scot was quick to add that um term the same thing was going to continue to announce the partnership that shows activities to serve the club members. the factors which finally caused him and coach Mauresmo’s sex had nothing to do with the happening. It just made more sense to stop the company’s efforts in supporting the “Signing the treaty is a pride for us. We are Amelie Mauresmo to end their relationship on parting of ways. “It’s nothing to do with AmÈlie now. “I haven’t really thought too much about a youths in all fields. Head of the Fan Club the first trading company in Kuwait that the eve of the French Open. The Scot world being a woman. It just takes a lot of time to do new coach. But it’s something that I will speak Abdelaziz Al-Hardan and CEO of VI Markets presents such sponsorship. The company number three is now playing a final Roland the job (as an ex-player) well and properly. It’s to my team about over the next few weeks and Talal Al-Ajmi signed the contract during the had given youth special care since its estab- Garros tune-up at the Rome Masters this week not easy to do that for four, five years in a row. try and, you know, find something that press conference. lishment,” VI Markets CEO Talal Al-Ajmi said. without two-time Grand Slam winner Mauresmo “We certainly could have tried through to the works.”— AFP in his corner. Murray, the first major men’s player to choose a female as coach when he and Frenchwoman Mauresmo got together in spring, 2014, said the pair made it work through the Owen Farrell seeks to end of last season. The Scot, who turns 29 at the weekend, said emulate Carter’s calm he was at a low ebb in his game when Mauresmo began helping him in 2014. The rela- ST ALBANS: Owen Farrell said Dan Carter’s about the right things. That’s definitely some- tionship produced seven ATP titles and a pair of “calm and control” are the qualities he most thing I’ve taken into account.” Farrell has a Australian Open finals. “When she first came into admires in his rival fly-half as he prepares to fiery side and he had to serve a two-week ban the team, I was really struggling. I was not doing face the All Blacks great in Saturday’s for a dangerous tackle on Dan Robson during well, my confidence was low and I was going the Champions Cup final. Farrell will try to steer Saracens’ European semi-final win over wrong direction,” Murray said. “For two years, I London side Saracens to victory as Carter, bid- domestic rivals Wasps. think the results that we had were good. But ding for a clean sweep of rugby union’s major But he insisted this was not a sign of a lack unless I win a Grand Slam, then ultimately that’s prizes, tries to do the same for Paris-based of calm, but demonstrated an aggressive how people judge whether it worked or not. Racing 92. “He’s been there and done it so approach to defense that he was keen to “When she came on board, my results really many times,” said Farrell, speaking at Saracens’ maintain. “Rugby is a physical game and you picked up. The time we spent together was posi- training ground, of Carter. have to play in a physical way. You can’t be tive. It’s just a shame I wasn’t able to win one of “People talked about whether he could do hesitant in what you do or you... end up in the major events, because that’s what both of us it or not going into the World Cup. That’s not trouble yourself,” said Farrell. “The collision wanted. “Obviously in Australia (January final) it for me to take notice of, but a player of his that you’re talking about was unfortunate but started well, but between the Australian Open class was always going to play like he did,” said going forward you have to be decisive in what and Rome, we only spent 10 days together, in Farrell, deployed as a centre during England’s you do.” Two years ago, Saracens’ first major Miami. “It became difficult with the amount of recent Six Nations grand slam. “It’s just how European final ended in a 23-6 defeat by a time required to do the job and the amount of calm he is, how much he is in control of what Jonny Wilkinson-inspired Toulon. The follow- time we were able to work together.” “It (the he does that stands out,” added Farrell when ing week saw Saracens also lose the English post-Australian period) was just such a long peri- asked what he most admired about World Premiership final after an extra-time defeat by od of the year, an important period where I was Cup-winner Carter. “Trying to be calmer on the Northampton. struggling, as well, where we weren’t getting to pitch, it’s definitely something I’m always try- For the 24-year-old Farrell, now a veteran of work through that together. “It’s unfortunate but KUWAIT: VI Markets Company officials and Manchester United Fans Club members ing to do. “The more you’re calm, the more 40 England Tests, those losses were a lesson in pose for a photograph after signing a strategic partnership deal. those things happen.” you’re in control and the more you’re thinking staying composed. —AFP —Photo by Joseph Shagra Murray arrived in Rome after losing the WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 SPORTS

GUANZHOU: Children take part in a football training session in the suburbs of Guangzhou in southern China’s Guangdong province. China is in the midst of a national football boom - investing billions of dollars in an effort to GUANZHOU: Children attend a football training session in the suburbs of Guangzhou in southern China’s realize President Xi Jinping’s dreams of hosting, and one day winning, the World Cup. — AFP Guangdong province. — AFP China’s football boom missing key ingredient Where’s the passion?

GUANGZHOU: When Kin Chai was a boy in With a university degree in physical education, state’s notoriously intensive sports develop- sorship deal with FIFA, football’s troubled examination or ‘gaokao’-that will make it hard 1990s China, his rural school had no football the 27-year-old coaches for Dreams Come ment machine, which has helped turn China world body. In a recent book, Wang wrote: to grow a mass youth football craze. The edu- team. Or pitch. Or even a ball. Instead, the True, a not-for-profit organization trying to into an Olympic titan while its football teams “The government leaders care about it very cational system “leaves very little space or time children kicked an empty plastic jug around build a national network of after-school soccer lag far behind. But Mark Dreyer, a sports ana- much, and the Chinese administration of for sports”, said Mary Gallagher, of the in the street. “It was a small village,” he said, programs aimed at encouraging kids’ passion lyst in Beijing, warned: “The methods that sports made several appeals, so I came back University of Michigan. “Will parents risk “not that developed... we tried to put together for the sport. “We’re giving students a little China has used to great effect to become and am offering support for Chinese football.” points on the gaokao for the chance to play village competitions, but the school didn’t training in their spare time,” said its chairman dominant in other sports cannot be trans- China’s soccer skills have long lagged soccer every day?” Chinese media editorials have the resources.” Fast-forward 20 years and Zhou Weihao. ferred to football.” “Simply forcing kids to play behind other indicators of national power: and articles have called for a “grassroots” revo- China is in the midst of a national football The main goal of the program, based in the against their will won’t solve anything,” he said, FIFA ranks China a lowly 81st, their only World lution in the sport, but until now there have boom, investing billions of dollars in an effort teeming southern metropolis of Guangzhou, is adding that a “total overhaul of its grassroots Cup appearance was in 2002, and in March been few green shoots. Former England man- to realise President Xi Jinping’s dreams of to keep children active and make them “useful system” and a “proper footballing pyramid” they needed a big dose of luck to reach the ager Sven-Goran Eriksson, now coaching hosting, and one day winning, the World Cup. to society”, he said. If they show talent, “then were crucial. final round of qualifying for the 2018 tourna- Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League, China, long an avid consumer of foreign foot- we give them more training”. This relaxed ment in Russia. The government’s top eco- has complained that football participation is ball such as the English Premier League, is approach is unusual for China, and contrasts Political football nomic planning body last month outlined a almost non-existent in the country. “That is a now attracting expensive talent to its domes- sharply with the industrial-style efforts of real The Evergrande academy’s size and ambi- development plan to make the world’s most pity because young people-boys, girls-they tic competition and has plans to build thou- estate behemoth Evergrande, the majority tion show how the cash-rich corporations populous nation a global football leader by play badminton, they play ping-pong, they sands of academies to create a new genera- owner of Guangzhou Evergrande, the current which bankroll Chinese teams are spending 2050. Within the next four years, it said, China play basketball,” he told AFP in an interview tion of players. Asian and Chinese champions. It has built a big to achieve Xi’s goal of soccer supremacy. will have 20,000 soccer academies and 30 mil- last year. But a mother watching her son show But it is finding there is one thing money football academy in conjunction with Spanish Business tycoons openly acknowledge that lion elementary and middle school pupils off his ball skills at a Dreams Come True ses- cannot buy: a love of playing the game, the giants Real Madrid, reputedly the biggest in their footballing investments are an opportu- playing the sport, among more than 50 million sion said the organization’s low-key approach simple ingredient that many experts see as the world, where more than 2,000 students nity to gain political favor, after China’s leaders Chinese active in the game. had fed his passion for the game. “He doesn’t critical for creating elite performers. Kin is now train for hours every day in the hope of mak- made it clear that the sport was a priority. Last watch TV. He doesn’t read comics. All he thinks one of a small group of people working to ing it as professionals. year, Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin’s Wanda ‘The Chinese dream’ about is soccer,” she said. “Raising his level of inspire that enthusiasm in Chinese children, The facility, which boasts a huge replica Group bought a 20 percent stake in Spain’s But specialists say China has cultural issues- play is his dream. It’s our dream.” She paused, who are often too busy studying to play sport. World Cup trophy, mirrors the communist Atletico Madrid, and in March it signed a spon- including a high-pressure university entrance then smiled: “It’s the Chinese dream.”—AFP FIFA membership goal sets up new soccer politics problem

GENEVA: Despite FIFA’s ongoing image crisis fueled by cor- ruption cases, membership of the organization remains a goal being pursued with passion. Still, joining soccer’s world body - gaining entry to World Cup qualifying and million-dollar FIFA funding - can create new political problems on and off the field, including for players. On Friday, the 209 national soccer federations who make up FIFA should add two more members at a meeting in Mexico City. Kosovo and Gibraltar can expect to join the club, and then be fast-tracked into the 2018 World Cup qualifying groups which kick off in September. Kosovo’s case is the more complex, posing the question of who is able to play for the largely ethnic Albanian former RIO DE JANEIRO: Cooks prepare meals during one of many food-testing exercises of enclave of Serbia. “There are many players in Europe (that) the Olympic menu in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — AP Kosovo may call, and they have expressed the desire to choose Kosovo colors,” the national federation spokesman Fazli Berisha told The Associated Press in an email reply. It Rio Olympic spread - anything could see a wave of transfer requests to FIFA from players who opted to represent countries, including Albania and Switzerland, before Kosovo started to get international soccer from halal to Kosher, Kimchi recognition just two years ago. The player eligibility issue was raised, and not resolved, RIO DE JANEIRO: The dining room for the are holding about 20 food testings before the when Kosovo was elected a member of UEFA last week. That athletes village at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics Olympics open Aug. 5. They’ve been through win cleared the way for FIFA’s vote. The Swiss federation led will be bigger than two football fields, and seven or eight already, including one a few calls to delay taking Kosovo into UEFA. Its European the kitchen being built in the same massive days ago. “Imagine you start eating at 10 a.m. Championship squad next month should have several LIMA: Peruvian FIFA referee Melany Bermejo (right) warms-up with a colleague tent will be as large as one. The setting hints and you finish 8 pm,” Cordeiro said. “Everyone Kosovo-eligible players, including midfield stars Xherdan before a match at a stadium in Lima, Peru. From the 65 Peruvian acting referees, 22 at quite a spread when the games open in thinks that food-tasting is super-duper, but Shaqiri and Granit Xhaka, aged 24 and 23, respectively. It are subscribed to FIFA and eight of them are women, none of them with activities in just under three months. “We want to make this is how you eat.” would be unfair to put players on the spot of having to the first division football due to the FIFA physical requirements. — AFP sure when there is a medal or a record, part of He demonstrated, lifting a tiny sandwich choose, Swiss federation secretary general Alex Miescher said. that record also goes to our food team,” said slice up to his nose, one made of ham, moz- “Whatever they decide upon will not be for a nation, but Marcello Cordeiro, Rio’s director of food and zarella, cream cheese and lettuce. He checked against a nation,” Miescher told UEFA’s congress. “This will cre- Amid scandal, FIFA deserves beverages, in an interview with The for texture and presentation, and finally took ate a lot, a lot of problems.” Associated Press. At its peak, the athletes vil- a small bite. Next he graded the offering on a FIFA declined to comment in detail ahead of meetings in credit for reforms: Gosper lage kitchen will prepare 60,000 meals daily, checklist. “I’ll tell you the truth, I can’t stand Mexico City, but noted that its player status committee produced from daily shipments of 210,000 the testing,” he said. “This means eating the decides if players can switch allegiance. That panel is on new MELBOURNE: The “arrogance” of senior in the right direction and I think they can kilograms of raw ingredients - all served up whole day. Actually, not eating. Tasting. You ground. Typically, players who are eligible for more than one officials brought corruption-related turmoil build on that,” the 82-year-old Australian on 4 million biodegradable plates for 18,000 bite and you leave it.” Rio will also offer differ- country are allowed to move once, and only if their appear- to world soccer but important governance told Reuters. athletes, coaches and staff. Diners will choose ent breakfast styles. For the Japanese palette ance for initial country was not in a senior competitive inter- reforms could restore its credibility, accord- “There are a lot of elements of the man- from five different buffets - Brazilian, Asian, there might be rice and miso soup, or fish and national match. Now, FIFA must consider what to do with ing to influential sports administrator agement of FIFA, the bureaucracy of FIFA International, Pasta and Pizza, Halal and natto, the gooey, pungent paste made from established senior internationals who previously did not have Kevan Gosper. Former International where they’ve done some good work. “And Kosher. Food for Muslim and Jewish athletes fermented soybeans. “We’re also very careful Kosovo as an option. Olympic Committee Vice President Gosper that really didn’t come to the surface when will adhere to their specific religious dietary with the spice,” Cordeiro said. “We’ve asked (FIFA) the question in a very direct way, and served last year on FIFA’s reform commit- everything went wrong as a result of the laws. Koreans will even get spicy kimchee - The athletes village consists of 31 apart- we’d like to receive a clear answer,” UEFA legal director Alasdair tee, which was formed as part of the gov- law enforcement authorities rightfully mov- the nation’s famous fermented cabbage, scal- ment towers containing 10,160 bedrooms. It Bell said last week. Assuming Kosovo joins FIFA, all parties erning body’s response to US authorities ing in on the corrupt side. “(Soccer) has a lions and assorted vegetables - shipped is just one part of the Olympic food opera- seem to agree decisions should wait until the European indicting a raft of senior soccer officials and great history, the downside of the history is directly from home. tion. Deborah Cordiner is handling most of Championship, in France, finishes in July. The Albania v marketing executives for corruption. The that a certain degree of arrogance had And everyone can try 40 varieties of the rest, including athletes’ food at venues, Switzerland match on June 11 in Lens has an extra angle since committee recommended a slew of sweep- emerged in the top level in some regions Brazil’s exotic fruits like caju, acai, carambola, and support centers for volunteers and the Group A draw was made in December. “I will be there to ing reforms, including term limits on top which led onto corruption and that’s very caqui, goiaba and maracuja, often squeezed accredited guests. “We always face the same be Swiss, like all my teammates,” Valon Behrami, the 31-year- executives and the disclosure of their sad. “But I do believe they’ve had a big into Brazil’s famously delicious juices (sucos in challenges, the transport, the volume of old, Kosovoborn Switzerland midfielder, told the Tribune de salaries, which were later endorsed at a wake-up call. “I’m optimistic for the new Portuguese). The subsequent Paralympics will food,” said Cordiner, a Scot who has worked at Geneve daily. “We will see after the Euro. This is such a person- special Congress in February. The corrup- FIFA administration. This has been a big offer the same variety, though the numbers all but two Olympics - Salt Lake City and al choice that you should not interfere.” tion scandal has since rumbled on, howev- shakeup for them.” Gosper worked on the will be smaller. “We are confident our Brazilian Sochi - since the 2000 games in Sydney. Albania soccer leader Armand Duka has been more pos- er, with announcements of new probes, reform committee with Infantino, who was food is going to be a success, we’ll make a bit itive than his Swiss counterparts. “We might be afraid we extraditions and punishments of tainted elected president in February after former more to be safe,” Cordeiro said. “We are doing ‘Tens of thousands’ could be losing (players) but this is not the issue,” Duka officials a near-daily occurrence. boss Sepp Blatter was banned from soccer our best to bring the world to Brazil.” He listed She said athletes at venues will munch on said, urging a vote for UEFA membership to develop the With that backdrop, FIFA holds its first activities last year for ethics violations. key ingredients of the basic Brazilian diet: “tens of thousands” of sandwiches. A game in Kosovo. Serbia refuses to recognize Kosovo’s dec- annual Congress under new president Infantino has pledged to continue driv- rice, black beans, farofa (flour from toasted spokesman for the organizing committee laration of political independence in 2008 - which is Gianni Infantino in Mexico this week, hop- ing governance reforms but was forced last cassava often sprinkled on top of food) and declined to give the names of catering compa- accepted by more than 100 United Nations member states ing to bring its 209 member associations month to deny any wrongdoing related to meat. But the regional specialties are as large nies under contract, saying they “are not spon- - and has pledged to challenge its neighbor’s soccer recog- up to speed on reforms to clean up the the signing of a TV rights contract with two as the continent-size country itself. sors, so they don’t have a right to be associat- nition at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. game. Gosper said FIFA deserved credit for indicted Argentine businessmen under his ed with the games.” The International Olympic It is likely FIFA and UEFA will need to separate the Serbia its commitment to reforming itself, even if watch while at European soccer governing ‘They can eat all they want’ Committee and organizers receive billions and Kosovo national teams and clubs in competition draws for those efforts had been largely overshad- body UEFA. Gosper maintained that Buffet-style eateries are popular in Brazil, from sponsors like McDonald’s. Cordeiro said several years. Similarly, Gibraltar and Spain teams have been owed by the corruption investigations. “I Infantino was the right man for FIFA’s top where they charge by the weight - so-called he is worried less about the menu - he has kept apart since the British territory joined UEFA in 2013. Swiss think what they have done, which is to take job. “I was very pleased to see Infantino get “Kilo Restaurants.” There will be no charge for about 20 chefs, several from outside Brazil - official Miescher suggested to UEFA members that where on all the recommendations that we made (it). I didn’t know him well before (the the athletes. “They can eat all they want,’ than he is about food safety. He must guaran- Kosovo plays its home matches could also be a security issue. in terms of changes to statutes and regula- reform committee) but I found him to be Cordeiro said. “No scales. We know athletes tee the food is free from steroids or other Less than four months before 2018 World Cup qualifying tions, integrity and their agreements on one of the straightest and smartest contrib- know exactly what they need to eat.” To pre- ingredients that might cause an athlete to test groups in Europe kick off, FIFA and UEFA must work quickly if more transparency on what people have utors,” he said. “I saw him as a very straight pare the final menus, Cordeiro and colleagues positive on a doping test.—AP the new members join on Friday.— AP been paid, on limits to office, they’re going man and a guy with integrity. —Reuters WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 SPORTS

Euro 2016 Rooney fights to prove England worth LONDON: Manchester United captain behind only Peter Shilton (125), David arrived in England”, but the true weight Wayne Rooney is facing the biggest fight Beckham (115) and Steven Gerrard (114) of his achievements remains hard to of his 13 year international career to in England’s all-time ranking. But he has measure. With United, who he joined hold onto his England place going into performed fitfully for United and saw a from Everton in 2004, he has won almost the European Championships. England’s brief return to form abruptly curtailed in everything, including five Premier talisman ever since he burst onto the February when he was sidelined by a League titles, two League Cups and the scene as a preternaturally gifted 18-year- knee injury. In his absence, England 2008 Champions League. old at Euro 2004, Rooney has gone to recorded a rousing 3-2 win over world He is also the club’s second-highest five major tournaments as one of the champions Germany in Berlin. Dele Alli goal scorer and has Charlton’s United first names on the team-sheet. But com- and Ross Barkley have encroached onto record of 249 goals in his sights. His petition from emerging stars such as Rooney’s territory as chief creator and goals include some unforgettable Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy, coupled there are also doubts about his ability to strikes, including a stunning overhead with doubts about his own form and fit- press with the same intensity as his bicycle kick against Manchester City in ness, mean that England’s all-time younger rivals. England manager Roy 2011, and he has amassed countless record goal-scorer is no longer an auto- Hodgson has toed a diplomatic line with individual awards. But for all that, there matic pick. regard to his captain’s status, defending lingers a sense of potential unfulfilled, “As I’ve said throughout my career Rooney’s right to a place in the squad and nowhere is that feeling more pro- with Manchester United and England, I but stating that he cannot consider him- nounced than when his achievements never take my place for granted,” self a guaranteed starter. with England are brought into consider- Rooney, 30, conceded recently. “First of ation. It is now 12 years since he explod- all I want England to be successful and ‘White Pele’ ed onto the global football conscious- win trophies, and obviously it is great if I While Rooney remains one of the ness with four goals at Euro 2004 in can be a part of that.” The current cam- world’s most famous players, he is no Portugal and the years since have Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney paign has already been a historic one for longer the game-changing force of brought nothing but false dawns and Bobby Charlton,” Rooney said. “He’s won of English football’s finest”. But with Rooney, who broke Bobby Charlton’s 35- nature who burst onto the scene with disappointments. the World Cup.” In purely statistical Kane and Vardy the new darlings of the year-old England scoring record in Everton at the age of 16, earning himself Rooney admitted as much after terms, Rooney’s international record English game and time catching up on October and now has 51 international the nickname ‘The White Pele’. Arsenal England’s meek group-stage exit at the stands up against anyone’s and former him, the former Boy Wonder must prove goals to his name. manager Arsene Wenger described him 2014 World Cup in Brazil. “Obviously I’m England striker Gary Lineker believes in France that his best days in an He has also moved onto 109 caps, as “the biggest English talent since I’ve not going to be as big a legend as Sir that he is “right up there in the pantheon England shirt are not behind him.— AFP England ahead of the Euro Championships

LONDON: Five things about England ahead of tional goals. The 30-year-old Manchester the Netherlands 4-1, before edging Spain on the European Championships: United striker will surpass David Beckham’s penalties in the quarter-finals. But they fell to old record of 115 appearances for an outfield play- foes and eventual champions Germany in ago- Fifty years of hurt er if he plays in England’s three warm-up nizing fashion in the last four. After early goals This year marks the 50th anniversary of games and then helps them reach the knock- from Alan Shearer and Stefan Kuntz cancelled England’s only major tournament triumph: vic- out phase in France. each other out, Gascoigne came within millime- tory on home soil at the 1966 World Cup. A team ters of touching in a cross from Shearer in extra managed by Alf Ramsey, captained by Bobby Fearless youth? time that would have given England a golden- Moore and inspired by Manchester United mid- Having seen stalwarts including John Terry, goal victory. Gareth Southgate was the fall guy fielder Bobby Charlton came through a group Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Cole, Steven Gerrard and in the penalty shootout, with Andreas Kopke containing Uruguay, Mexico and France. They Frank Lampard retire from international football parrying his tame spot-kick. England previously saw off Argentina in a bad-tempered quarter- over the course of his tenure, Hodgson has finished third at the four-team European final before Charlton’s brace secured a 2-1 suc- presided over the blooding of a new generation. Championship of 1968. Sami Khedira cess against Portugal in the last four. In the final Leading the way are the Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley, West Ham United’s Geoff Hurst pairing of striker Harry Kane (22) and midfield Cradle of the game German trio give Loew scored a hat-trick in a 4-2 extra-time win over dynamo Dele Alli (20), who have formed a formi- Football’s modern rules were first codified in West Germany, becoming the first and to date dable Premier League partnership. Other young a London pub in 1863 and England played the only player to score three times in a World Cup players likely to feature in France include first ever international match against Scotland in a pre-Euro 2016 boost final. Despite producing some of the game’s Everton pair John Stones (21) and Ross Barkley 1870. But a strained relationship with world gov- best-known footballers, England have reached (22), Spurs holding midfielder Eric Dier (22), erning body FIFA meant that England did not BERLIN: Less than a week before he names just three major tournament semi-finals-at the Manchester City tyro Raheem Sterling (21) and, if compete at a World Cup until the 1950 edition in his provisional Euro 2016 squad, Germany’s 1990 World Cup and the 1968 and 1996 he recovers from a broken leg in time, 20-year- Brazil, where they were humiliated 1-0 by the head coach Joachim Loew has been given European Championships-in the years since. At old Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw. part-timers of the United States. They were dealt a boost by three of his stars. Loew will the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, they were eliminat- their most painful defeat three years later when name his squad at the French Embassy in ed after just two matches. Euro 96 heartache a Hungary team inspired by the great Ferenc Berlin next Monday, but has been given England’s last brush with major tournament Puskas romped to a stylish 6-3 victory at a shell- good news about injured pair Bastian Record-chasing Rooney success came 20 years ago in the 1996 European shocked Wembley. The 1966 World Cup triumph Schweinsteiger, Germany’s captain, and Captain Wayne Rooney broke Charlton’s 35- Championship, which was played on home soil. restored the English game to its former lustre, Sami Khedira, while striker Mario Gomez is year-old England scoring record last October Terry Venables’s side thrilled in the group phase, but recurrent subsequent failings have exposed in top form. when his penalty in a 2-0 Euro 2016 qualifying beating Scotland 2-0 in a game that featured a how far behind the rest of the world England has German magazine Kicker reports win over Switzerland took him to 50 interna- wonderful Paul Gascoigne goal and outclassing fallen.— AFP Manchester United’s Schweinsteiger is on the road to recovery after tearing the medi- al ligament in his right knee in March and should return to running training in the next ten days. Schweinsteiger’s fellow Mario Gomez defensive midfielder Khedira is recovering “As far as the selection of players for a tour- from a calf strain and recently visited the nament is concerned, sometimes a sur- German team doctor in Munich to get the prise may well be useful tactically and can all clear. “I’m doing well, there’s no reason generate some energy in the entire squad,” to worry. There is no danger of missing the Loew said in an interview with Playboy cup final against Milan or the European magazine. But Loew says Germany’s 2014 championships,” Khedira told German daily World Cup triumph in Brazil will mean Bild with his club Juventus set to play AC nothing in France. Milan on May 21 in the Italian Cup final. “Like us, every team will start from zero,” And Gomez has proven he is in goal- he said. “Whoever wants to be European scoring form having scored 25 times this champions must be able to beat anyone. season to become the Turkish league’s top And we are.” Germany start their training scorer while on loan from Fiorentina at camp in Ascona, Switzerland, on May 23 Besiktas to help them win their first Super before playing friendlies against Slovakia Lig title since 2009. Loew is expected to on May 29 in Augsburg and Hungary in name up to 31 players on Monday, but the Gelsenkirchen on June 4 before heading to squad will then be reduced to 23 on May their Euro 2016 base in Evian on June 7. The 30. He is already without Borussia world champions open their Euro 2016 Dortmund’s defensive midfielder Ilkay campaign against Ukraine in Lille on June Gundogan, who dislocated his knee. Loew 12 before also playing Poland and Northern has hinted there may be a few surprises. Ireland in Group C.— AFP Russia ahead of Euro 2016

MOSCOW: Five things about Russia ahead Shesternyov’s bad luck of the European Championship finals Albert Shesternyov, nicknamed ‘Ivan the Igor Akinfeev where they are in Group B with England, Terrible’ by opponents and widely regard- Wales and Slovakia: ed as the best defender in the Soviet Union era, went to two European Dzagoev’s goals needed Championships finals and suffered a rare Akinfeev a Russian icon Al Dzagoev is a key player for CSKA piece of bad luck at the second in 1968. Moscow and the Russian team and his The Soviet Union reached a semi-final coach in each case is Leonid Slutsky. The against hosts Italy and the match ended 0- attacking midfielder made his debut in a 0 after extra time. The rules then dictated that the result had to be decided by the despite WCup blunder World Cup qualifying game against Germany in 2008 at the age of 18. Coach toss of a coin. Shesternyov called and lost. Guus Hiddink said he had a “killer pass.” He The Soviet side then lost to England in the third-place playoff. MOSCOW: Igor Akinfeev’s international name has league title since the collapse of the Soviet Union. one club man,” the newspaper said. As for that scored three goals at the Euro 2012 but been marked by a calamitous error at the 2014 His confident performances attracted jaw-dropping error in Brazil-Akinfeev says he has Fabio Capello kept Dzagoev on the substi- Third time against England World Cup, but he remains Russia’s best goal- national coach Georgy Yartsev and he became recovered even if it took time to shrug off the tute’s bench for Russia’s poor 2014 World Russia start their Euro 2016 campaign keeper and he is looking to make amends at Euro Russia’s youngest ever international goalkeep- ignominy, and the often fierce reaction of some Cup finals where they left Brazil without against England in Marseille. The two 2016. As the clock ticked towards 70 minutes in er in a 2004 friendly with Norway aged just 18. Russian fans. winning a match. He now has 49 caps and countries have played twice before in Russia’s opening group match in Brazil, South Akinfeev did not make the squad for the “I still love football just as I did before this but is influential again now Slutsky is in charge Euro, qualifying for the 2008 finals. Korean Lee Keun-ho hit a speculative shot that European Championship finals, but another at times things became uncomfortable, difficult,” so that number will increase. England won 3-0 at Wembley before looked an easy take. But Akinfeev fumbled the season at CSKA when they won the league Akinfeev told Russian website Championat.com 86,000 people on September 17, 2007 ball which looped agonizingly into the back of title, Russian Cup and UEFA cup cemented his in December 2015. “Fans in Russia don’t forgive Fifth time lucky? with Michael Owen scoring twice. One the net. Akinfeev was left to clutch his head in dis- place in the national team. He has never really players’ mistakes. On the contrary they take The Soviet Union won the European month later Roman Pavlyuchenko scored belief. “Not one goalkeeper, including myself I given it up. In 2007 Akinfeev was linked with a pleasure from the failures of others.” “But let them Nations Cup in 1960 in France. But the tour- twice as Russia scored a revenge 2-1 win have to say, will ever be able to explain what hap- move to England’s Arsenal but a cruciate knee wallow in their own filth. Their opinions don’t nament in France will be modern Russia’s before 84,700 people at the Luzhniki sta- pened until the end of my days,” Akinfeev, 30, told ligament rupture sidelined him for almost six interest me.” Now with his club coach Leonid fifth European Championship finals since dium in Moscow and eventually took sec- the Sport Express daily last year. months. Hopes of a move to the English Slutsky in charge of the national team, Akinfeev 1996. They have only got past the group ond place in the group ahead of England. “There is only one explanation and that is that Premiership were dashed. is gearing up for the new challenge in France. stage once however in 2008, and what England failed to qualify and manager it was a terrible mistake.” The blunder set the tone And ex-players insist that Russia’s bid could not tournament they had. Beaten 4-1 by Spain Steve McClaren was sacked. for a dismal World Cup for Russia. The team under Russian icon be in safer hand. “Akinfeev is an unbelievably in their opening group match, Guus Italian coach Fabio Capello managed just two He fought back to fitness and reclaimed his gifted athlete,” former Russia keeper Sergei Hiddink’s side bounced back to beat hold- Slutsky renews national link points and crashed out. Born just outside Moscow place at his boyhood club, Akinfeev has played Ochinnikov, who now coaches at CSKA, told ers Greece and Sweden to set up a quarter Russia has returned to a Russian coach in 1986, Akinfeev was just four when he caught nearly 500 times for CSKA and won more than 85 Sport Express when Akinfeev turned 30 last final against the Netherlands. They won 3-1 after a decade of experiments with foreign the eye of junior team coaches at Moscow’s CSKA caps for the national team. This month Britain’s week. “He is the only world class goalkeeper in in extra-time and then had to play Spain managers. It started with Guus Hiddink Red Army team. In 2002 he helped CSKA’s youth Daily Telegraph ranked him 14th on the list of the Russia in recent decades.” “Igor has always been a again. They lost 3-0 against a Spanish side from 2006 to 2010. Hiddink was inspira- team win the Russian junior title. Akinfeev was 20 best keepers, describing him as a “one of the kind and open-hearted guy. His career should establishing a crushing dominance of tional in getting Russia qualified for the promoted and the next season made 13 appear- world’s most reliable goalkeepers”. “He is also that serve as a guide for millions of youngsters. He’s world football. 2008 European Championship finals. —AFP ance for CSKA’s main side as they win their first rarest of commodities in the modern game - a an icon!”— AFP WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 SPORTS Bayern splash $83 million for Hummels and Sanches

BERLIN: German champions Bayern Munich yes- terday splashed out a reported 73 million euros ($83 million) to launch their Champions League campaign for next season by signing Germany defender Mats Hummels and Portugal teenager Renato Sanches. Centre-back Hummels, 27, becomes the third Dortmund star to join German champions Bayern in three years after midfielder Mario Goetze in 2013, followed by striker Robert Lewandowski in 2014. Sanches and Hummels have been given five-year con- tracts at Bayern, who were confirmed German champions for a record fourth season in a row last Saturday. The double signings show Bayern’s intent to win the Champions League title. The Bavarians are still smarting from last week’s defeat to Atletico Madrid, their third straight exit to Spanish opposition at the semi- final stage. LEICESTER: Leicester City’s Italian manager Claudio Ranieri (left) poses with the pre- Neither Dortmund nor Bayern said how much mier league trophy after winning the English Premier League at King Power Stadium the Hummels transfer cost, but German media in Leicester, central England. — AFP put the fee at 38 million euros. The Bavarian giants confirmed they paid 35 million, plus Ranieri ‘love’ for Italy job on bonuses, for the 18-year-old Sanches. Benfica said the fee could rise to 45 million euros. Hummels and Sanches will join the Bayern hold as Foxes target Europe squad when Carlo Ancelotti replaces Manchester MILAN: Claudio Ranieri admits he would all that spicy stuff.” And while rejecting City-bound Pep Guardiola for the 2016/17 cam- love to coach Italy one day but has commit- the need for players worth “30-40 million” paign. Hummels’ transfer will add extra spice to ted his immediate future to a Leicester City who could “ruin the dressing room”, the the German Cup final on May 21 in Berlin when side that, he believes, could spring a few Italian has urged his in-demand stars to Bayern meet Dortmund in the battle of surprises in next season’s Champions remain at the club. Germany’s top clubs. “My decision has not been League. “I would never rule it out. I would “I know a lot of my players can now go made easier by the last eight-and-a-half years,” love it. And Leicester’s blue shirts are where they want, but I told them that after said Hummels, who joined Dortmund on loan already quite similar to those of Italy,” another year they will have even more from Bayern in 2008 before the transfer was for- Ranieri said in a Gazzetta dello Sport inter- experience and they will be worth even malized a year later. view yesterday. more,” said Ranieri. He added: “I don’t want As Leicester’s fans continue to soak up players worth 30-40 million who ruin the Boos for Hummels FRANKFURT: Frankfurt’s Hungarian midfielder Szabolcs Huszti (left) and Dortmund’s defender the club’s incredibly title-winning feat, atmosphere in the dressing room. I want “Before I return to my hometown in the sum- Mats Hummels vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match Ranieri’s resounding achievement has players with the same kind of attitude as mer, we all have a great common goal: to bring between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund in this file photo. — AFP made the 64-year-old the toast of his native my guys. “I always tell them, ‘I don’t expect the German Cup to Dortmund,” he added in a Italy. On Monday, he was awarded the you to win all the time, but I expect you to statement. Hummels was booed and jeered by ‘Bearzot Prize’ for sporting excellency at the always give everything’. That’s what they Dortmund fans 10 days ago, after reports first Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) in Rome, did, and that’s what they will do in the emerged he was set to join Bayern. He can following in the footsteps of 2006 World Champions League.” expect a similar treatment at Signal Iduna Park Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi. It came Leicester’s triumph has drawn compar- on Saturday for Borussia’s final home game amid the presence of Italian football feder- isons with some of the biggest success sto- against Cologne. “We respect his decision. I want ation (FIGC) president Carlo Tavecchio, who ries in world sport, with reports a to emphasize that he has behaved openly and said he wants to see Ranieri steering Italy Hollywood film is already in production. fairly towards us at all time,” said Dortmund’s to a fifth World Cup crown. Italian-American star Robert De Niro has CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke. “We wish, both for After the bittersweet experience as been touted to play Ranieri, who said: “It him and Borussia Dortmund, that during his final coach of Greece, who sacked him after doesn’t matter who plays me. As long as weeks in the black and yellow shirt he will get defeat to the Faroe Islands ended their the film is a success, just like we are.” the recognition he deserves and leaves with the hopes of qualifying for Euro 2016, Ranieri Leicester feted their historic championship German Cup in Dortmund’s hands,” Watzke admitted: “I was curious to know what it triumph in style last weekend when world added hopefully. would be like to coach a national team, but famous Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli adding At Bayern, Hummels will pair up with his my experience with Greece was enough. special emotion by singing ‘Nessun Dorma’ national team-mate Jerome Boateng and they Obviously, being coach of Italy would be at the King Power stadium.Ranieri admitted were Germany’s centre-backs in the 2014 World different.” But for the moment, Ranieri is Bocelli, who was blinded permanently Cup campaign. “We are delighted that Mats staying put as he believes Leicester’s “fairy- aged 12 due to a football accident, told him Hummels has opted for Bayern,” said Bayern tale of beating the Premier League giants” prior to the game: “I’m feeling very emo- chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. “Mats is one could be extended to next season’s tional.” Ranieri added: “His wife told me, ‘It’s of the best central defenders in the world and Champions League. “I know a lot of the only time I’ve seen him (Bocelli) happy with him, we can further increase the quality of (European) clubs will be thinking, ‘it’s okay, to take the plane’.” our team.” Hummels returns to the Bavarian it’s only Leicester we’ve got’. But we’ll be giants having won the German league title twice playing the Champions League with exact- Emulate Notts Forest with Dortmund (in 2011 and 2012) and the ly the same attitude.” Yet despite his success, Ranieri says German Cup (2012), as well as the 2014 World Leicester’s feats fade in comparison with Cup. Meanwhile, Bayern beat off competition ‘Spicy stuff’ those of Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest. from Manchester United for talented teenager Ranieri admitted that while it had been After steering Forest into England’s top flight Sanches. The defensive midfielder has had a a culture shock in the English midlands in 1977, Clough led his side to the title a year meteoric rise this season. he has already curbed the Leicester play- later (1978), and two successive European He was first capped by Portugal this year hav- ers’ appetite for beer, but struggles to Cups in 1979 and 1980. Ranieri said: ing only made his debut for Benfica in the limit their intake of spicy food. “The beer “Nottingham Forest was a bigger success Portuguese league last October. “Renato isn’t a problem,” said the Italian when story than ours, because they came from the Sanches has been observed over a long period of time by FC Bayern,” said Rummenigge. “We are asked if he had had to change his players’ second division, won the league title then Renato Sanches eating habits. “They always asked my per- two European titles in succession. “I hope we fortunate to have signed him in spite of well- mission. It was more the food. They love get to their level in a few years.”— AFP known international competition. “Renato is a reached agreement with Bayern Munich for the tional sums which could take the total sum to 45 dynamic, combative and technically-gifted mid- permanent sporting rights to athlete Renato million euros depending on the achievement of fielder, who will strengthen our team further.” Junior Luz Sanches for the sum of 35 million specific targets. The contract runs until June 30, Allardyce steels Sunderland Benfica announced on its website that “it has euros.” It added that the accord “allows for addi- 2021.— AFP for the pivotal Everton test Winger Roberts Liverpool eyeing Europa SUNDERLAND: Sunderland manager Sam arrive at the Stadium of Light desperate to Allardyce has warned his side that they are end a season that has gone from bad to sets sights high LIVERPOOL: Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen a final coming up. “My personal mindset is not yet safe as they close in on a fourth worse, ramping up speculation about the is desperate for another chance to impress that when I cross that white line my focus is consecutive late-season escape from future of embattled manager Martinez. for Celtic against Chelsea today as the fight to fea- always on performing and helping the Premier League relegation. The northeast The Spaniard, who has been in charge ture in the Europa League final hots up. team to get the result, regardless of who club will secure a 10th successive season of since 2013, has overseen a run of just one GLASGOW: Celtic winger Patrick Roberts is setting his Allen has spent much of the season on the we’re playing. “Personally, I don’t struggle top-flight football with victory at home to win in nine Premier League games, which is sights high after helping to fire the Glasgow giants to fringes of Jurgen Klopp’s starting line-up, to motivate myself.” Liverpool started badly Roberto Martinez’s drifting Everton today. likely to condemn his side to a bottom-half but the Wales international has impressed enough this season to warrant the sacking Fourth-bottom Sunderland have pulled finish. The former Swansea City and Wigan a fifth successive Scottish Premiership title. The on- loan Manchester City star grabbed a first half double whenever selected and underlined his cre- of Brendan Rodgers as manager, yet they off similar last-gasp escapes in the past Athletic manager has pointed to Everton’s dentials with a goal in Sunday’s 2-0 win could still match last year’s achievement in three seasons and set up a chance to do it cup exploits-reaching the semi-finals of in the Hoops’ 3-2 win over Aberdeen as they clinched their 47th top flight championship. The 19-year-old over Watford. finishing sixth. again with a stirring 3-2 comeback victory both domestic knockout competitions and There are two league matches left To do so, they may have to win their over Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on some reasonable away form as evidence will be back at Celtic Park next season after signing an 18-month loan deal back in January. And Roberts, against Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion final two games or hope others drop Saturday. Their 48,000-capacity home will that he is still making progress with a tal- before Liverpool face holders Sevilla in points. That may not be easy, given that whose side take on St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park again post the ‘Sold out’ signs as they look ented squad. But the Merseyside club have Basel on May 18 and Reds boss Klopp Liverpool are approaching the end of a to secure back-to-back wins for the first won on the road only twice in the league today, is keen for even more success in the coming insists he does not yet know his line-up for marathon season, which has already added time since November, which would see since the turn of the year and disgruntled campaign. “I want this just to be a start. I don’t want to the European showpiece. That offers hope up to 60 games. Klopp has therefore had to them safe and condemn neighbors supporters are calling in increasing num- go backwards,” the England under-19 international to Allen and the rest of Liverpool’s under- juggle his resources and select below- Newcastle United and Norwich City to the bers for a change of management. said. “My full intention is to go on and try and win a studies, who may get another opportunity strength sides, with Allen one of the Championship alongside bottom club Martinez admitted that Saturday’s abject treble next season, that would be good for us and to state their cases when deposed champi- unsung stars of their recent run, which has Aston Villa. A draw will leave their relega- 3-1 defeat at champions Leicester City was good for me.” Roberts may miss the club’s first ons Chelsea arrive at Anfield. “With the final seen Liverpool lose just one of the last sev- tion rivals with slim hopes of staying up not good enough and that it will take a Champions League qualifier in July with the winger looming we want to use every opportunity en league games. Striker Divock Origi and and Allardyce is keen to finish the job to major change in attitude and application expected to be picked for the England squad that will we get out there on the pitch to build midfielder Jordan Henderson are still miss- avoid going into the final day with matters to prevent Sunderland from securing vic- compete in the European under-19 Championship. momentum ahead of that game against ing for Liverpool but could return at West still unresolved. tory. Wing-back Bryan Oviedo concurred, However, Roberts admitted he would prefer to Sevilla,” Allen said. Brom on Sunday. The determination Sunderland visit Watford on Sunday, saying: “We need to focus on Sunderland help the Hoops try to qualify for the lucrative group “To be honest any time you step out for Chelsea had shown in denying Tottenham with Newcastle hosting Tottenham Hotspur now and see what we can do better. It’s stages of the Champions League. “I came into this club this team you are playing to prove you victory at Stamford Bridge last week, end- and Norwich travelling to Everton. “Our important to try and finish strongly in should be involved in the next game, what- ing their London rivals’ title challenge, was destiny is in our own hands,” Allardyce said. these last two games and focus on next and I’ve always wanted to get into the Champions League and play,” the Celtic player said. “It’s a big ever that game is. “Of course there is an notably absent in the 3-2 defeat at “But we can’t go into the Everton game season.” Everton are again without first- added incentive in some ways when there’s Sunderland on Saturday. — AFP with the expectation that it’s job done, choice defenders Phil Jagielka and Seamus ambition of mine and Celtic haven’t been there for the because it isn’t. We need a repeat of the Coleman through injury, while winger last couple of years. To get back there would be great performance and support we had against Gerard Deulofeu is also out with a ham- for the club and unbelievable for me. “To perform well Chelsea, particularly in the second half.” string problem. Centre-back Ramiro Funes in that as well as the league and the cups is what I Everton humiliated Sunderland 6-2 earlier Mori is available after suspension.— AFP want from a good season.” After a slow start to his in the season and have lost only once in 11 career at Celtic, Roberts has found his feet in recent visits to Wearside. Despite that, they travel matches grabbing five goals - the first of his profes- to the northeast woefully out of form, but sional career. Allardyce does not expect them to roll over, Match on TV And after collecting his first winners medal the 19- even though his side start as favorites. (Local Timings) year-old admitted the loan move had gone better “There will be an instinctive response from than he expected. “This experience has been even Everton,” he said. “So it’s by no means a for- ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE better than I thought it might be,” Roberts said. “It’s gone conclusion.” good playing football, but to play in front of all of these fans, I knew I had to perform well or else I Martinez in spotlight Sunderland v Everton 21:45 wouldn’t be playing. “As soon as I stepped through Allardyce confirmed that defender beIN SPORTS 4 HD the door, I had intentions of getting into the side and Lamine Kone is available after being forced staying there. The main thing is to develop in my off against Chelsea with a thigh problem. Norwich City v Watford 21:45 career.” Celtic will be without captain Scott Brown for Sunderland have taken eight points from beIN SPORTS 3 HD LIVERPOOL: Liverpool’s German manager Jurgen Klopp (left) and Watford’s Spanish their last four matches and Allardyce the match away to St Johnstone through injury while manager Quique Sanchez Flores look on during the English Premier League football added: “We want to give another good Liverpool v Chelsea 22:00 Charlie Mulgrew is a doubt after hobbling out of the match between Liverpool and Watford at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on account of ourselves, but of course this beIN SPORTS 2 HD win over Aberdeen. —AFP May 8, 2016.—AFP match for us is all about the result.” Everton China football Euro 2016: Rooney boom missing fighting to prove key ingredient England’s worth

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PORTLAND: Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (top) and Portland Trail Blazers guard Gerald Henderson (bottom) dive for a loose ball during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series on Monday, May 9, 2016. — AP Curry breathes new life into Warriors Wade powers Heat past Raptors in overtime

LOS ANGELES: Stephen Curry returned from injury to after watching the way Curry rallied the troops, he Curry scored the Warriors’ first 12 points of overtime series at two games each. “That is just him being D deliver an overtime performance for the ages Monday, threw that plan out the window. “The guy has played for a 123-118 lead with 1:51 to go. Harrison Barnes’ Wade,” Dragic said. scoring 17 points in the extra session to lift Golden State one game in three weeks,” Kerr said. “I expected a lot of fastbreak layup extended the lead to 125-118 with “Unbelievable. He is unstoppable.” Game five is to a 132-125 win over Portland in game four of their rust. Nobody could have predicted that explosion. “I 1:23 to play. Lillard made a pair of free throws to cut Wednesday in Toronto, where Wade will be public ene- playoff series. Curry reminded everyone why he is the figured he would find his stroke and make a few shots, the difference to 125-120 with 1:18 to go, but Curry my number one after Toronto fans accused the Chicago reigning league MVP, coming off the bench to finish with but that was crazy.” Curry didn’t enter the game until drained another three-pointer and it was 128-120 with native of being disrespectful in game three for shoot- 40 points in 37 minutes of playing time as the Warriors halfway through the first quarter, with the Warriors 65 seconds left. The Blazers got no closer than seven ing baskets during the Canadian national anthem. On moved to within one victory of the NBA Western trailing 16-2 in front of a crowd of 19,500 at Portland’s points the rest of the way. Monday, Wade tied the score with 12 seconds left by Conference finals. Curry, who sat out the past four post- Moda Center arena. “I been through a lot in the last Meanwhile in the Eastern Conference game driving to the rim for a basket. Toronto had a chance to season games with a knee injury, bagged all but four of three weeks,” Curry said. “A lot of people helped me to Monday, Dwyane Wade scored 30 points and had a ice the victory in regulation but Cory Joseph missed a Golden State’s overtime points as he outscored the Trail come back and play.”Klay Thompson scored 23 points clutch steal and dunk in overtime as the Miami Heat 15-foot jump shot at the buzzer in front of a crowd of Blazers by himself in the extra session. “It took me a and Draymond Green collected 21 points, nine evened their second-round playoff series with a 94-87 19,600 fans at Miami’s AmericanAirlines arena. Toronto, while to get in the groove but it finally happened,” said rebounds, seven blocked shots and five assists for the win over Toronto. “This is one heck of a series,” Heat who played without injured center Jonas Valanciunas, Curry, who also had nine rebounds and eight assists. Warriors. Damian Lillard scored 36 points and handed coach Erik Spoelstra said. “Was there any doubt this got scoring from some unexpected sources - 14 points Warrior coach Steve Kerr started his news confer- out 10 assists, CJ McCollum added 24 points, and Al- was going to overtime?” The Heat stepped it up in each from DeMarre Carroll and Joseph. Bismack ence Monday by joking, “Steph will start on Wednesday Farouq Aminu chipped in 18 points and 13 rebounds for overtime as Joe Johnson blocked two shots, Justise Biyombo started in place of Valanciunas and tallied a night”, referring to game five. Kerr said he expected to the Blazers, who will attempt to extend the series by Winslow produced a tip-in basket and Goran Dragic double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds. have to limit Curry’s minutes Monday to about 25. But winning Wednesday at Oracle Arena. had a key layup as Miami levelled the best-of-seven Valanciunas is out for the rest of the series. — AFP Predators, Stars Banned Indonesia force game seven eyeing Mourinho JAKARTA: As former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho mulls his next LOS ANGELES: The Nashville ing Stanley Cup champion Chicago move, an unlikely suitor has emerged in the form of the beleaguered Predators and Dallas Stars stayed Blackhawks in round one. Indonesian national team, which is banned from international foot- alive in the NHL playoffs with a pair Trailing 3-0 after the first period, ball. Indonesian Sports Minster Imam Nahrawi has announced that of hard-fought victories on Monday the Blues scored once in the second he wants Mourinho, who has been out of work since December after to send both second round Western period and then cut the lead to 3-2 being sacked by Chelsea, to train the country’s national side. Conference series to a game seven. on a goal by Patrik Berglund off a Mourinho has been widely linked to Manchester United where Louis Kari Lehtonen stopped 35 shots to pass from Jori Lehtera at 8:59 of the van Gaal has spent most of the season under siege, but Nahrawi lead Dallas to a 3-2 win over the St third period. St Louis was done in by hopes the 53-year-old Portuguese might pick sun-kissed, tropical Louis Blues in game six of their best- their poor start to Monday’s game. Indonesia over chilly northwest England. “This has been discussed of-seven series. “We took advantage Dallas scored on two of their first with President Joko Widodo,” Nahrawi was quoted as saying by state- of some early opportunities,” Stars three shots on goal, with Mattias run news agency Antara on Monday in Jakarta. coach Lindy Ruff said. “We got the Janmark and Vernon Fiddler getting However Nahrawi conceded that it was “not an easy thing to do”, start we wanted.” The Stars’ win tied the goals just 20 seconds apart in particularly given the high cost of hiring Mourinho. In addition, the series at three games each and the first five minutes of the opening Mourinho would be landed with a team that currently cannot even forces a deciding game seven period. Fiddler was celebrating his compete internationally after FIFA suspended Indonesia in May last Wednesday in the Lone Star state to 36th birthday. Jason Spezza year over allegations of government interference. The crisis began see who will punch their ticket to increased the lead to 3-0 with a pow- when the government sought to remove the football association the NHL semi-finals. er-play goal at 16:49 after Troy due to a row over which teams could participate in the country’s top In the other West series in Brouwer was called for cross-check- league, and the domestic game ground to a halt soon afterwards. Nashville, Tennessee, Swedish for- ing. It was the first goal of the series An interim league kicked off at the end of last month, but authori- ward Viktor Arvidsson scored just for Canadian Spezza and only the ties and the football association are still at loggerheads and the FIFA 2:03 into the extra session as the Stars’ second power-play goal in 17 ST LOUIS: Alexander Steen #20 of the St Louis Blues beats Radek Faksa suspension remains in place. The national side is ranked 185th by Predators sank the San Jose Sharks opportunities in the series. #12 of the Dallas Stars to the puck in Game Six of the Western FIFA. If efforts to net Mourinho fails, Indonesia has a plan B-they will 4-3 in a tight series in which the The Blues pulled goalie Jake Conference Second Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on go after Chelsea’s interim manager, Guus Hiddink. “Hiddink costs a home team has won all six games. St Allen with 1:48 to go for an extra May 9, 2016. — AFP little less,” Nahrawi said. The approach to Mourinho came after Louis is seeking to reach their first attacker but could not beat down the left wing and the Swede 18 shots. Game seven is Thursday Indonesia last month threw its hat into the ring to host the 2023 AFC NHL semi-final since 2001 while Lehtonen for the tying goal. The backhanded a perfect shot to the night in San Jose. It was the series’ Asian Cup, despite the FIFA ban. The Indonesian proposition is the Dallas got to the final four in 2008. Blues outshot the Stars 37-14 over- top corner past goaltender Martin second overtime win for Nashville, second unusual offer for Mourinho in recent times after war-ravaged The Blues will be playing their sec- all, including a 14-2 in the third Jones. It was Arvidsson’s first playoff which captured game four on Mike Syria sounded him out about managing their national team. ond game seven in this year’s play- period. Meanwhile in Nashville, goal. Jones made 28 stops for San Fisher’s goal at 11:12 of the third Mourinho insisted he would be back in management by summer-but offs, having eliminated the defend- Miika Salomaki sent Arvidsson Jose, while Pekka Rinne saved 15 of overtime. — AFP not with Syria. — AFP Egypt’s urban consumer inflation jumps to 10.3%

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DUBAI: Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of the UAE Department of Civil Aviation, CEO and chairman of The Emirates Group and Chairman of Dubai World walks to the podium for the Emirates Airline annual results news conference in Dubai yesterday. The Middle East’s biggest airline, Emirates, said yesterday its profits were up by about 56 percent to $1.9 billion in the last fiscal year largely due to lower oil prices that drove down fuel operating costs. — AP Emirates profits soar 56% on lower oil prices Profits jump to $1.9bn in last fiscal year as fuel costs drop

DUBAI: The Middle East’s biggest airline, Emirates, said cent the year before. Still, fuel remains the airline’s biggest claim the mantle as the world’s busiest for international deny they are subsidized. Emirates, which flies to 10 US yesterday its profits were up by about 56 percent to $1.9 cost. “The revenue fall has been well managed, let me say passengers, handling some 78 million passengers last year. cities, has made it no secret it wants to expand to more. billion in the last fiscal year largely due to lower oil prices that. It could have been a lot worse,” said Clark, who added The world’s overall busiest, however, remains Hartsfield- “That will not sound very good. It won’t resonate well in that drove down fuel operating costs. that the company was also able to save on its supply costs. Jackson Atlanta International Airport. In addition to certain quarters in the US. But we have stated that’s what The Dubai government-owned airline said revenue, The airline, which marked its 30th anniversary last year, Emirates, other Gulf carriers such as the Abu-Dhabi based we’re going to do,” Clark said. however, fell in 2015-2016 by four percent to $23.2 billion has posted profits for 28 consecutive years. Its parent com- Etihad Airways and Doha’s Qatar Airways, have increasingly When asked if Emirates would be open to codeshares from $24.2 billion in 2014, mostly because of a stronger US pany, Emirates Group, which includes the Dnata ground challenged Western airlines in long-haul flights. with more US airlines, he said that would be the sensible dollar that impacted currencies in many markets where the and travel services provider, reported that profits also US carriers - including American Airlines, Delta Air thing to do given the amount of travel through Dubai as a Emirates operates, including in its base in the United Arab climbed to $2.2 billion from $1.5 billion in the previous fis- Lines and United Airlines - have criticized the three major global hub for passengers connecting between Europe, Emirates where the dirham is pegged to the dollar. cal year, though revenue fell three percent to $25.3 billion. Gulf carriers, saying they are aggressively expanding Asia and Africa. The airline currently has a codeshare agree- Emirates President Tim Clark told The Associated Press Emirates Group employs some 95,000 people, with 61,000 services to the United States while receiving unfair subsi- ment with US carrier Jetblue Airways. “It would make sense that despite the drop in revenue, the airline’s fuel bill working for the airline. dies from their governments. They have pressed for them to engage with us rather throw bricks at us and decreased to $5.4 billion over the last year, comprising Emirates carried nearly 52 million passengers in 2015- Washington to renegotiate treaties that allow Gulf air- there will be a commercial benefit, a mutual commercial around 26 percent of operating costs, compared to 35 per- 2016. That’s helped its hub at Dubai International Airport lines to fly to the US. Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways benefit,” he said. — AP Most Gulf bourses retreat; Kuwait falls

MIDEAST STOCK MARKETS

DUBAI: Most bourses in the Gulf edged lower yester- Islamic bond issue of five years duration, a lead manag- day after oil prices pulled back overnight, while Egypt’s er said on Tuesday. “Companies are tapping the bond Palm Hills Development tumbled in response to a drop market more and more to raise capital and this bodes in its profits. Brent oil futures were trading at $44.11 a well in an environment of still-low interest rates,” said a barrel, near two-week lows, while MSCI’s broadest Dubai-based fund manager, adding that appetite for index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was near investment-grade bond issues might dwarf institution- Adel Abdul Wahab Al-Majed, Boubyan Bank’s Vice Saleh Al-Ateeqi, Chief Executive Officer of Boubyan one-month lows. The Kuwait index edged down 0.2 al fund flows into Gulf equity markets in the next few Chairman and CEO Capital percent to 5,352 points. months. Egypt’s main index gave up early, small gains Petrochemical shares were the main drag on Saudi and edged down 0.3 percent as local traders sold, Arabia’s stock index, with bellwether Saudi Basic bourse data showed. Industries dropping 0.9 percent. The index fell 0.7 per- Palm Hills Development tumbled 3.5 percent after Boubyan Bank’s sukuk issuance cent. Saudi Airlines Catering climbed 2.3 percent after reporting on Monday a 40 percent drop in first-quarter saying it had renewed a contract with Oman Air. The net profit to 105 million Egyptian pounds ($11.82 mil- oversubscribed, reaches $1.3bn three-year contract has a total value of 35 million riyals lion). But revenue rose to 1.072 billion pounds from 743 ($9.33 million) and will be reflected in third-quarter million pounds a year earlier; the company said January’s KUWAIT: Adel Abdul Wahab Al-Majed, Boubyan Bank’s Vice opportunities such as Boubyan Bank’s sukuk.” Al-Majed did results, the firm said. First-quarter 2016 revenue was adoption of amendments to Egyptian accounting stan- Chairman and CEO, stated: “Thanks to God, the Bank succeed- not forget to praise the role played by Boubyan Capital, 559.2 million riyals. dards had deferred some profit. — Reuters ed locally and internationally in covering the subscription in Boubyan Bank’s investment arm, whose efforts were crowned Earnings at real estate firms have been mixed in the its capital enhancement sukuk which was oversubscribed by by success in managing the sukuk issuance which represent- United Arab Emirates but the latest to report, Abu more than five times the targeted amount, reaching $1.3 bil- ed the company’s first and most important test on the inter- Dhabi’s Aldar Properties, posted results above analysts’ Kuwait raises June lion. This was achieved during a marketing period that did not national arena where the company succeeded in arranging, expectations. The builder of Abu Dhabi’s Formula One exceed two weeks from the date of obtaining the regulatory managing and marketing Boubyan Bank’s sukuk within circuit reported a 14.1 percent rise in first-quarter net oil price for Asia approvals from the Capital Markets Authority and the Central record time for this important issuance and in a very profes- profit to 649.0 million dirhams ($176.7 million); analysts LONDON: Kuwait set its June official selling price Bank of Kuwait. The marketing campaign was launched by sional manner. at SICO Bahrain had forecast 453.6 million dirhams. (OSP) for crude sales to Asia at $1.80 a barrel below the Bank in Kuwait as well as the international financial capi- Saleh Al-Ateeqi, Chief Executive Officer of Boubyan However, the stock fell 1.9 percent. the average of Oman/Dubai crude, up $1.10 a barrel tals and Boubyan Bank issued $250 million sukuk, priced at Capital, stated: “Boubyan Capital believed that the first Abu Dhabi’s index pulled back 1.1 percent, also from May and reaching a nine-month high, trading 100%, which will bear profit at a rate of 6.75 percent.” sukuk issuance to be managed by the company should be dragged down by a 1.3 percent drop in Etisalat, the sources said yesterday. “Succeeding in covering the sukuk issuance which aims at the one of Boubyan Bank because this is a very unique largest telecommunications operator. Etisalat’s rival, This is the highest selling price for Asian buyers enhancing the capital base via Tier 1 capital instruments event, being the first issuance of sukuk in the world for the Dubai-listed du, weighed on Dubai’s index, which edged since September last year. The OPEC producer also reflects the trust of local and international investors in the enhancement of Tier 1 Capital in compliance with the down 0.1 percent. Shares in du retreated 1.4 percent. raised its June OSP for crude sales to Northwest future of Boubyan Bank in light of the Bank’s achievements requirements of Basel III. The importance of this sukuk But builder Arabtec, which has not yet reported first- Europe by 30 cents to a discount of $5.80 a barrel to during the past years and its successes which encouraged issuance emanates from the fact that it is the first one in quarter earnings, rose 2.1 percent. dated Brent. Prices for sales to the Mediterranean such investors”, Al-Majed added. Kuwait since 2007 in addition to being the first sukuk rose by 35 cents to dated Brent minus $5.40 a barrel, Al-Majed went on to add: “We take pride in our achieve- issued by a Kuwaiti Bank to enhance Tier 1 Capital.” QATAR, EGYPT ment not only because this represents a success for Boubyan “Despite the circumstances surrounding the international while the price for Sidi Kerir was up 25 cents at dat- In Doha, the main index reversed course and ended Bank, but also because this success is similarly attributed to economy and the concerns of investors which drive them ed Brent minus $5.15 a barrel. Kuwait’s crude price 0.3 percent higher, lifted by heavyweight property the Islamic financial industry, and as it highlights the invest- away from entering into investment opportunities, the com- formula is loosely linked to that of Saudi Arabia’s developer Ezdan Holding, which added 2.3 percent. ment environment in the state of Kuwait, in general, being pany managed, thanks to God, with its young national cadres Arab Medium grade. — Reuters The company released initial price thoughts for an one of the countries that enjoy the necessary elements to and expertise, to market the sukuk within a record time and attract global investors in light of the availability of new succeeded in managing the issuance”, he added. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 BUSINESS Oil rally loses momentum: Expert

LONDON: The rally that carried oil prices up by after tightening progressively since the start of the indicative margins for refineries in the mid-conti- their long positions by 28 million barrels, or around more than $20 per barrel between the middle of year. Short-term interruptions to crude output, nent area slipped last week from almost $13 to less 6 percent. Across the three major WTI and Brent January and the end of April seems to have run out ranging from the wildfires in Alberta to problems than $11 (“Key commodity prices and differentials”, contracts, hedge funds cut their net long position of steam for the time being. with Libya’s exports, have failed to provide a sus- Valero, May 2). In the last couple of weeks, US refin- by 43 million barrels, the largest one-week decline Spot crude prices, time spreads and refining tained boost to either spot prices or timespreads. ery throughput has slipped below the record rates since November 2015. margins have all showed signs of weakening since Refining margins have also started to soften reported at the same time a year ago. The concentration of hedge fund positions on the start of this month. Crude prices are struggling which could be a bad sign for oil demand if they Hedge funds seem to sense the rally may be run- the long side of the market has increased the risk of to rise further despite signs of continued growth in encourage refiners to cut crude processing. In the ning out of momentum, and have closed some bull- a price reversal as a result of long liquidation (“Risks consumption. Prices for both WTI and Brent futures United States, the generic 3-2-1 crack spread, which ish long positions, taking profits. Hedge funds and rise as hedge funds place record bet on oil” ). with delivery dates in July peaked at the end of measures the gross revenue from turning three bar- other money managers reduced their record net The oil market is heading into the strongest peri- April and have been gradually falling. rels of crude into two barrels of gasoline and one long position in WTI and Brent futures and options od of demand in the year as the US driving season Prices for both futures contracts yesterday barrel of diesel, has fallen from $19 to around from 663 million barrels on April 26 to 620 million begins at the end of the month which should pro- closed below their 14-day and 20-day moving aver- $15.50. Valero, the largest independent refiner in barrels on May 3. Long positions were cut by almost vide some support to prices. But at the moment ages for the first time since early April illustrating the United States, reports indicative margins for its 38 million barrels while short positions were attention has shifted away from the decline in crude how the rally has run out of momentum. refineries along the Gulf Coast have dropped from increased by more than 5 million barrels. production and growth in demand to the overhang Timespreads, which tend to track the supply- $20 to less than $17. Profit taking was especially pronounced in Brent, of refined products such as gasoline and diesel, demand balance, have eased since the end of April After firming progressively since February, where hedge funds and other money managers cut causing the rally to stall. — Reuters

News Rajaa Fadhili wins KD 125,000 in in brief

Abu Dhabi sees demand NBK’s Al-Jawhara draw for April for $5bn bond offer ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi said yesterday that it had seen KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) money in an account means more chances strong investor interest in a $5 billion issuance of sovereign announces the winner for April’s KD into each draw. This new added feature bonds, the first by the oil-rich emirate in seven years. The 125,000 Al-Jawhara monthly prize, Rajaa enables al Jawhara Account holders’ to sale comes with Abu Dhabi and other oil producers facing Ibrahim Fadhili. The draw was held under double their chances when maintaining a sharp drop in energy revenues caused by a slump in the supervision of the Ministry of their balance without withdrawing. crude prices on world markets. Demand was more than Commerce and Industry. The winner’s Al-Jawhara is the most popular prize-giv- three times higher than supply with orders worth $17 bil- name was announced live on Marina FM. ing account in Kuwait. Al-Jawhara account lion for the five- and a 10-year bonds, the emirate’s depart- NBK has doubled customers’ chances to entitles account holders to enter the week- ment of finance said in a statement carried by the WAM win in the weekly, monthly and quarterly ly, monthly and quarterly Al-Jawhara draws. state news agency. Abu Dhabi is the richest of seven draws when they do not withdraw or trans- All prizes are automatically credited to the sheikhdoms that make up the United Arab Emirates and fer from their accounts. winners’ accounts the day after the draw. sits on the bulk of the country’s oil wealth. NBK customers have chances to win KD Al-Jawhara account is available for both 5,000 weekly, KD 125,000 monthly and a Kuwaitis and expats and can be opened at Egypt sets price for local grand prize of KD 250,000 quarterly. Each any of NBK’s numerous branches around cotton and corn crop KD 50 in a customer’s account entitles Kuwait, or safely and easily through NBK’s CAIRO: Egypt said yesterday it will pay 1,250 Egyptian them one entry into the draw, thus more website for existing customers. pounds ($140.77) per qintar (160 kg) for its cotton, a small drop from the 1,300 offered last year, and 2,100 pounds per ton for yellow corn. Egypt predominantly Egypt’s urban consumer Morocco cereal crop grows a high-quality and extra-long staple cotton, once known as “white gold”, but output has been to fall 70% after shrinking for years. The agriculture ministry said the cabinet had approved a price of 1,250 pounds for the inflation jumps to 10.3% severe drought Giza 86 and Giza 87 varieties and 1,100 pounds for the Giza 90 and Giza 91 types produced in the 2016 sea- RABAT: Morocco is expected to harvest a cereal crop of son. Last year the agriculture ministry briefly banned 3.35 million tonnes, down 70 percent from last season’s Heat on govt to ease prices for the poor record 11 million tons, after the worst drought in 30 years, imports of cotton to boost local production but quick- the agriculture ministry said yesterday. Abnormally dry ly reversed the decision. The US Department of CAIRO: Egypt’s annual urban consumer inflation jumped tion,” he said. Abu Basha expects inflation to stabilize weather across the country is threatening to add to the Agriculture projects that Egypt will produce 395,000 for the first time this year in April, its statistics agency said around 10 percent next month. financial risks for Morocco’s government just as it seeks to bales of cotton during the 2016-17 financial year that yesterday, putting pressure on the government to ease Egypt has been struggling to revive its economy since spur economic growth and cut public spending. starts in July, up 23 percent from a year earlier due to prices for the poor with Ramadan approaching in June. a 2011 uprising drove away tourists and foreign investors Agriculture accounts for more than 15 percent of the government efforts to improve seed quality and Inflation may rise further as food demand normally who are major sources of hard currency, eroding its for- economy and the weak harvest is expected to slow growth. increase the total area harvested. spikes during the holy month because of heavy night-time eign reserves. Reserves diminished by more than half to Morrocco’s central bank expects the economy to grow 1 per- consumption following the dawn to dusk fasting period. $17 billion in April and the central bank has been cent in 2016, slowing sharply from 4.4 percent in 2015.The Iraq sells $1.3bn in local Ramadan this year begins on June 6. Inflation increased to rationing its dollars, focusing on imports of essential harvest includes 1.86 million tons of soft wheat, 870,000 bonds to plug deficit 10.3 percent in April from 9 percent in March, data from goods. A black market for dollars has seen the pound tons of durum and 620,000 tons of barley, the ministry said BAGHDAD: Iraq’s central bank yesterday said it started sell- the CAPMAS statistics agency showed. It was the first time weaken to around 11 per greenback, far from the central in a statement. Rainfall was 43 percent less than an average ing local bonds worth 1.5 trillion Iraqi dinars ($1.29 billion), since November that inflation has accelerated. bank’s official rate of 8.78. year and 45.5 percent less than last season, which makes this as part of an effort to plug a government deficit caused by The government said in November that it would control Abu Basha said the weakness of the pound on the par- the worst season in 30 years, with 98 dry days between tumbling oil prices and the costs of fighting an Islamic prices of 10 essential commodities to help restrain inflation allel market was another factor in the surge in inflation. November and February. However, the ministry said the State insurgency. It is the first local bonds sale to the public with the country short of foreign hard currency, and price The dollar sold at a range of 10.85-10.95 pounds on the drop in agricultural gross domestic output would be con- since 2003, when Saddam Hussein was overthrown. Iraq movements subsequently eased. But inflationary pressure black market yesterday, two traders said without giving tained at 7.3 percent or 110 billion dirhams ($11.45 billion) thanks to other non-grain cultivations in irrigated areas. The already issues Treasury bills to domestic banks and has resurged when the central bank devalued the pound in trade volumes. At its last monetary policy meeting on US Department of Agriculture attache in Morocco said in a international bonds outstanding. The two-year bonds are March by around 13 percent in order to close the gap April 28 the central bank kept key interest rates report last month that Moroccan cereal imports would reach sold at an 8-percent annual discount rate, the Central Bank between official and black-market rates for the US dollar. unchanged, balancing inflationary pressures with the 4.6 million tons in the 2016/17 season, including 3.9 million said in a statement. “Purchase applications from banks and The bank later hiked interest rates by 150 basis points at need to stimulate the economy. Its next meeting is due to tonnes of wheat and 0.7 million of barley. citizens can be presented at the central bank directly,” it its MPC meeting on March 17 to curb expected inflationary take place on June 16. pressures. “There is some impact from the devaluation in “I think rates will remain on hold until we get news from For the current season, analysts and traders expect said. The bonds are sold on behalf on the Finance Ministry cereal imports to remain less than 3 million tons, as last and come to maturity on March 14, 2018. March with continued pressure on prices, as well as unfa- the budget,” Abu Basha said. Egypt’s 2016/17 fiscal year vorable base effects which led to the rise in inflation,” said starts in July. “The meeting after the devaluation, rates were year’s bumper harvest has helped mitigate the impact of Mohamed Abu Basha, economist at EFG Hermes. hiked aggressively because they anticipated an acceleration the drought. Rising food import costs come at a delicate Suez Canal revenue “Businesses generally are likely to gradually increase in inflation, so I think that was to take care of the current time, as Morocco faces protests over austerity measures rises to 3.477bn pounds their prices to maintain their margins after the devalua- inflation that we are seeing now,” he said. — Reuters and unemployment in an election year. —Reuters CAIRO: Revenue for Egypt’s Suez Canal rose to 3.477 billion Egyptian pounds ($396 million) in March from 3.108 billion pounds in February, the Suez Canal Oil rises as Canada, Nigeria woes counter stockpile fears Authority said yesterday. Since February it has not published dollar figures for revenues on its website, LONDON: Oil rose yesterday, boosted by on the growth of stocks of unwanted McMurray in the western Canadian ing bearish fundamentals precipitated a making monthly comparisons hard to assess after the supply disruptions in Canada and else- crude. Weekly data on speculative hold- province of Alberta. Outages in Canada, modest retracement in prices,” Societe central bank devalued the pound in March. The canal where that have knocked out 2.5 million ings of crude futures has shown investors which consultancy Energy Aspects said Generale said in a weekly note to clients. is one of Egypt’s main sources of foreign currency. barrels of daily production and tem- are cooling a little towards oil. now totalled 1.6 million barrels per day With plenty of crude available, refiners Egypt has been struggling to revive its economy since porarily eclipsed concern over high glob- “We’ve seen the market slump 10 pct (bpd), have brought global disruptions to have produced large volumes of gasoline a 2011 uprising scared away tourists and foreign al inventories and a looming surplus of from the highs since this (Canada) news more than 2.5 million bpd since the begin- and diesel, threatening to swamp investors, other main sources of hard currency. refined products. came in, which suggests that there are ning of the year. This has at least temporar- demand despite the coming US summer Brent crude futures were up 39 cents other fish to fry at the moment,” Saxo ily wiped out a surplus that emerged in driving season. Turkey’s Ziraat Bank on the day at $44.02 per barrel by 1200 Bank senior manager Ole Hansen said. mid-2014 and slashed 70 percent off “Crude cannot go up without support Q1 net profit rises 46% GMT, while US crude futures were virtual- “The big reaction yesterday to the prices before a recovery started early this from products, and that support is not ISTANBUL: State-run Ziraat Bank, Turkey’s biggest lender, ly flat at $43.38 per barrel. change in Canada gave an indication that year. A series of attacks on Nigeria’s oil there at the moment, and more refineries posted a 46 percent rise in first-quarter net profit to 1.6 bil- In spite of output outages from the market has become a bit more infrastructure has pushed its output of are coming out of turnarounds so there lion lira ($545.1 million), it said in a statement yesterday. It Canada to Nigeria, oil prices are down by focused on selling into rallies...” Oil prices crude close to a 22-year low, Reuters data will be more products and tanks are get- said loans rose 22 percent year-on-year to 193.2 billion lira by more than 2 percent so far this week, fell on Monday by as much as 3.8 percent shows, piling pressure on its finances. ting full,” said Oystein Berentsen, manag- the end of the first quarter. Assets rose 14 percent to 310 bil- hampered by worries that even hefty at one point, after the wildfire moved “Despite some significant supply dis- ing director for crude at Strong lion lira, and deposits were up 18 percent to 192 billion lira. dents to production will have little effect away from the oil sounds town of Fort ruptions, most notably in Canada, ongo- Petroleum in Singapore. — Reuters

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Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. Turkish lira 104.120 Nepalese Rupees 3.825 Indian Rupee 0.004317 0.004707 Swiss Franc 313.880 Malaysian Ringgit 76.225 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000018 0.000024 Australian Dollar 226.010 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 46.795 Japanese Yen 0.002751 0.002931 ASIAN COUNTRIES US Dollar Buying 300.750 Japanese Yen 2.819 Thai Bhat 9.570 Kenyan Shilling 0.003106 0.003106 Indian Rupees 4.557 GOLD Turkish Lira 103.200 Korean Won 0.000248 0.000263 Pakistani Rupees 2.879 20 Gram 259.130 Malaysian Ringgit 0.071882 0.077882 Srilankan Rupees 2.072 10 Gram 132.570 Bahrain Exchange Company Nepalese Rupee 0.002877 0.003047 Nepali Rupees 2.840 5 Gram 67.130 Pakistan Rupee 0.002662 0.002942 Singapore Dollar 223.670 Philippine Peso 0.006352 0.006632 Hongkong Dollar 38.809 COUNTRY SELL CASH SELLDRAFT Sierra Leone 0.000067 0.000073 Bangladesh Taka 3.850 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Europe Philippine Peso 6.390 British Pound 0.429608 0.438608 Singapore Dollar 0.219637 0.225637 Thai Baht 8.616 Czech Korune 0.004807 0.016807 South African Rand 0.014314 0.022814 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001691 0.002271 Malaysian Ringgit 75.887 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Danish Krone 0.042481 0.047481 Taiwan 0.009238 0.009418 US Dollar 301.900 Euro 0.0339479 0.0347479 GCC COUNTRIES Norwegian Krone 0.032955 0.038155 Thai Baht 0.008276 0.008826 Canadian Dollar 234.060 Saudi Riyal 80.563 Romanian Leu 0.086616 0.086616 Qatari Riyal 82.987 Sterling Pound 436.275 Slovakia 0.008986 0.018986 Arab ani Riyal 784.693 Euro 345.405 Swedish Krona 0.033294 0.038294 Bahraini Dinar 0.794360 0.802360 Bahraini Dinar 802.310 Swiss Frank 294.660 Egyptian Pound 0.029710 0.034828 UAE Dirham 82.253 Swiss Franc 0.304407 0.314607 Bahrain Dinar 798.680 Turkish Lira 0.098801 0.109101 Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000085 ARAB COUNTRIES UAE Dirhams 82.435 Iraqi Dinar 0.000191 0.000251 Egyptian Pound - Cash 32.250 Qatari Riyals 83.650 Australasia Jordanian Dinar 0.421871 0.429371 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 34.393 Saudi Riyals 81.185 Australian Dollar 0.214624 0.226124 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 New Zealand Dollar 0.200808 0.210308 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.213 Jordanian Dinar 425.285 Lebanese Pound 0.000151 0.000251 Tunisian Dinar 151.430 Moroccan Dirhams 0.020745 0.044745 Egyptian Pound 33.901 Jordanian Dinar 425.460 America Nigerian Naira 0.001244 0.001879 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.072 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.013 Canadian Dollar 0.230168 0.238668 Omani Riyal 0.777866 0.783546 Syrian Lira 2.153 Indian Rupees 4.528 US Dollars 0.297850 0.302350 Qatar Riyal 0.082227 0.083440 Morocco Dirham 31.784 Pakistani Rupees 2.878 US Dollars Mint 0.298350 0.302350 Saudi Riyal 0.079633 0.080583 Bangladesh Taka 3.840 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Syrian Pound 0.001279 0.001499 Asia US Dollar Transfer 301.950 Philippines Pesso 6.369 Tunisian Dinar 0.147532 0.155532 Bangladesh Taka 0.003431 0.004005 Euro 347.540 Cyprus pound 575.020 Turkish Lira 0.098801 0.109101 Sterling Pound 438.730 Japanese Yen 3.810 Chinese Yuan 0.044989 0.048489 UAE Dirhams 0.081229 0.082378 Hong Kong Dollar 0.036858 0.039608 Canadian dollar 235.900 Syrian Pound 2.370 Yemeni Riyal 0.001364 0.001444 WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 BUSINESS Africa eyes digital age to revive growth

KIGALI: Hammered by plunging commodity prices, Saharan Africa has been hit by slower growth partly changes. Schwab’s book says the new technologies will need to thrive in a digital age. According to experts, Africa’s political and business leaders meet for three caused by plummeting commodity prices. Growth is affect all disciplines, economies and industries and this will take time. “I believe there will be an adjustment days from today to discuss diversification and entering predicted to fall to around three percent in 2016, the argues that the world must gear up to meet the chal- period, a lot of investors were in Africa for raw materi- the digital economy to kickstart growth. lowest in nearly two decades. lenge. But for Africa, this will be an uphill struggle als,” said Roger Nord, deputy director for Africa at the The World Economic Forum on Africa opens in the Among the most affected countries are oil produc- against woefully inadequate infrastructure, poor power IMF. Rwandan Finance Minister Claver Gatete said his Rwandan capital Kigali on the heels of its bigger avatar ing giants such as Angola and Nigeria and mineral-rich supply and weak internet penetration. country wants to become a “knowledge-based econo- in the chic Swiss resort of Davos which stressed the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. But my.” “As a country that doesn’t have much natural need to shift to the digital era. “This is an opportunity according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Huge challenges resources, as a country that is landlocked we believe for us also to consider what this means in the context Ivory Coast, Kenya and Senegal were among the “You can’t just become a high-tech hub without the that IT can become something that is going to become of Africa, with ongoing opportunities and challenges,” nations recording strong growth above five percent, fibre-optic cables, without sufficient power supply, and very, very useful in terms of driving the economy.” said Elsie Kanza, WEF’s Africa head. benefiting from cheaper oil, infrastructure investment that is what is critical for a number of African Some countries have already begun to diversify, Africa, the world’s poorest continent, is a major and consumer demand. economies that are looking to transform,” said Natznet including Ivory Coast, the world’s top cocoa producer source of raw materials for more developed economies, The so-called ‘digital era’ has been dubbed the Tesfay, an analyst at advisory firm IHS Country Risk. which recently opened its first cocoa processing plant. including China which has tapped its resources to pow- Fourth Industrial Revolution by WEF founder and head “If anything, the low commodity price environment The theme of the 26th WEF for Africa is “Connecting er its economic juggernaut. Klaus Schwab who wrote a book on the theme and just shows the greater need for Africa to transform its Africa’s Resources through Digital Transformation” and “The key question here is what are the new indus- spoke of an age of artificial intelligence, 3D printing, 54 markets to facilitate more industrial growth,” Tesfay is expected to draw more than 1,200 participants, tries that can be created by Africans?” Kanza said. Sub- self-driving cars, genetic editing and other sweeping said. Another pressing issue for Africa is developing the including at least 10 heads of state. — AFP China producer prices decline in April BEIJING: Chinese producer prices declined Beijing is seeking to retool China’s econ- at their slowest rate in 16 months in April, omy away from the investment- and official data showed yesterday, a positive export-led growth of the past to one more sign for the world’s second-largest econo- driven by consumer demand. It is also try- my. The producer price index (PPI), which ing to reform lumbering, loss-making state- measures prices of goods at the factory owned enterprises to make the sector gate and is a leading indicator of consumer more efficient. But the transition is proving inflation, fell by 3.4 percent from a year bumpy, raising fears of a hard landing, and ago, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) global markets have been alarmed by slow- said in a statement. The figure was ahead of ing expansion. the median estimate of a 3.7 percent The government has been loosening decline in a Bloomberg News survey of monetary policies since late 2014 and more economists, and the indicator’s best per- recently has been stepping up investment, formance since December 2014. but growth in the first three months of the Moderate inflation can be a boon to year still slid to 6.7 percent. consumption as it pushes buyers to act A source identified only as an “authorita- before prices go up, while falling prices tive person” was on Monday quoted by the encourage shoppers to delay purchases People’s Daily, the Communist Party’s and companies to put off investment, both mouthpiece, as saying that China was likely of which can hurt growth. to have an “L-shaped” growth pattern, sug- The “significant moderation” of the PPI gesting it will remain flat rather than rising falls was largely due to rising commodity in a U- or V-shape. The “L-shaped” economy prices and higher production driven by “will not end in one or two years” due to infrastructure investment, Nomura analysts entrenched sluggish demand and overca- said in a note, adding: “PPI deflation may pacity, the interviewee said, in a prominent continue to narrow.” article that started on the front of the China’s economy, a vital driver of glob- broadsheet paper and took up the entirety al expansion, grew 6.9 percent last year, of page two. “Unlike what was the case in the slowest in a quarter of a century. the past, economic growth will not contin- Producer prices in the Asian giant have ue to pick up and post high rates for several been falling for years, and low consumer consecutive years once it rebounds,” said ANHUI: A customer selects green soy beans at a market in Fuyang, in eastern China’s Anhui province yesterday. Chinese producer prices declined inflation had stoked fears of deflation the source. The government must wean the at their slowest rate in 16 months in April, official data showed yesterday, a positive sign for the world’s second-largest economy. —AFP until recently. The consumer price index economy from reliance on credit, said the rose 2.3 percent year-on-year in April, the article, warning of a possible financial crisis NBS said in a separate statement, in line and adding: “High leverage is the original with expectations and the same figure as sin and the origin of high financial risks.” ECB asks eurozone banks to the previous two months. The comments have led some analysts to The figures may bring some cheer to the caution that the current boost in invest- Chinese economy, which is grappling with ment growth, which is fuelled by debt, may slowing growth, huge overcapacity and be short-lived. detail Brexit preparations mounting debt problems. Month-on- Shen Jianguang, a Hong Kong-based month, the PPI increased by 0.7 percent, analyst with Mizuho Securities, said in a the second rise in a row. NBS analyst Yu report yesterday: “The bottom line is that Qiumei said in a statement: “Price increases there appears to be sharp disagreement Exposure to sterling, stock markets being gauged in some industrial sectors accelerated”, among top policy makers on future policy including in natural resource extraction. direction in China.” — AFP FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank has banking hub. A source at a large German bank Ralph Hamers, chief executive of Dutch lender asked large eurozone banks to detail how they said the ECB had asked about its exposure to ING said yesterday that the ECB had been in are preparing for a British exit from the EU, sterling, as well as its wider exposure to Britain in touch with his bank over the Brexit issue. He said including how they would deal with the shock to its fixed income, equities and loans portfolios. a British exit would not necessarily lead to a markets and any changes they would have to “They also questioned us about how a Brexit review of its London-based financial markets make to their business models. may affect our business model,” the person said. and structured finance business - although if it The ECB, which supervises the 129 eurozone The source added that his bank saw only negligi- caused other banks to move some trade out of banks it deems most systemically important, has ble Brexit-related impact and had so far taken no Britain, ING might have to follow. sent letters to banks with a large exposure to specific action beyond making sure trading “But if the larger banks in the markets would Britain, according to several people familiar with desks would be able to handle the high volatility move and with that the flow in the markets the matter. The watchdog is taking stock of what expected on June 24 - the day after Britain’s ref- would move, we would move as well, clearly,” he specific exposure banks have to Britain and what erendum on EU membership. said during a results news conference. People contingency plans they have drawn up to pre- involved in Brexit preparations at some other pare for all possible scenarios. “ECB Banking HEDGING German banks said issues like export-import Supervision is engaging with the relevant banks The ECB is able to be more open in asking financing and loans to British companies or to ensure they are adequately assessing the risks banks about preparations for a possible Brexit German firms with a large UK business were also and are prepared for all possible outcomes,” an than it could be on the prospect of Greece leav- part of the discussions with the ECB. ECB spokesman said. Britain is the world’s fifth- ing the euro zone, given Britain is not a member Nils Beier, head of banking at consultant biggest economy, and the EU’s second largest. of that bloc. During the Greek debt crisis the Accenture, who has had many discussions with Many eurozone banks have large operations in central bank played down having a contingency banks about Brexit, said that most were vetting London, home to the world’s biggest foreign plan for a ‘Grexit’, mindful of the political implica- and hedging their positions to make sure they exchange market and a major global investment tions this would have on the currency union. avoided trading losses. — Reuters US companies brighten their earnings outlook MANILA: A Filipino carries buckets with groceries in suburban Manila yesterday a day after the country went to the polls in the presidential election. — AFP NEW YORK: The profit recession that has previous quarter and would reverse the deterio- which is typical and sets the bar low to make it weighed on large-cap stocks on Wall Street for ration in earnings that began in the third quarter easier to beat expectations. For the second quar- IMF team arrives in Ukraine the past three quarters may be loosening its grip of 2015. The so-called earnings recession - at ter so far, 44 forecasts have come in below ana- as US companies allow a hint of blue sky to poke least three quarters of declining earnings from a lysts’ expectations, while 21 have come in above, to check on new government through the gloom. As companies share their year earlier - has made stocks more expensive. a negative-to-positive guidance ratio of 2.1 to 1. expectations for coming months, the proportion The S&P 500 index is trading at about 16.7 times That ratio for the first quarter was at 4.7 to 1 at a KIEV: An International Monetary Fund of pro-Western President Petro Poroshenko of raised forecasts to those that are lowered is its components’ estimated earnings over the next comparable point in the earnings reporting sea- team arrived in Kiev yesterday after the has since vowed to keep strictly to the the healthiest it has been since 2011, according 12 months, above the long-term average of son, Thomson Reuters data shows. The weaken- formation of a new Ukrainian govern- measures prescribed by the IMF. Groysman to Thomson Reuters data. about 15. Bullish investors have hoped a pick-up ing dollar and recovering oil prices should help ment resolved a prolonged political crisis last month crucially met one of the Fund’s Technology and healthcare sectors are lead- in profits would make prices more attractive. forecasts a lot, said Brad McMillan, chief invest- that had stalled the release of vital aid. key demands by pushing through parlia- ing the way with forecasts that are even rosier To be sure, most companies’ forecasts for the ment officer for Commonwealth Financial in The mission’s visit was long awaited in ment legislation that nearly doubled aver- than those of most analysts, including from second quarter are below analysts’ expectations, Waltham, Massachusetts. — Reuters the cash-strapped former Soviet country age household gas tariffs-an unpopular Adobe Stryker and Baxter International. But as it grapples with the costs of a two-year reversal of the Soviet-era practise of spend- they are not alone. Moreover, some companies conflict in the pro-Russian separatist east ing vast sums on state subsidies. like Pfizer, which last week raised its full-year and attempts to dig out of a dramatic But the government overhaul also forecasts, are citing a benefit from the dollar. economic swoon. The Fund approved a cost US-born finance minister Natalie When it was rising, the dollar had been among new $17.5-billion (15.4-billion-euro) loan Jaresko her job. The former State the biggest profit drags for US multinationals in program in March 2015 that included an Department worker and private banker recent quarters. There have been some big initial lump payment of $5 billion and was highly regarded in Western financial negatives, however, most notably Apple Inc, provided for the subsequent release of circles and seen as a key interlocutor in whose weaker-than-expected sales forecast $1.7 billion every three months. talks with the Fund. Her replacement was particularly worrying because of its poten- But Ukraine has so far only received Oleksandr Danylyuk, a relatively tial impact on the market. Apple is the largest $6.7 billion and seen no new disburse- unknown figure outside Ukraine, previ- component of the S&P 500. ments since the second half of last year. ously served as the deputy head of But overall, companies are bolstering ana- The IMF has been frustrated by the slow Poroshenko’s administration. lysts’ view that the first quarter, on track for a 5.5 adoption of painful belt-tightening The Fund said in a statement issued percent decline in S&P 500 earnings, will prove measures that were being resisted by before the team’s arrival that the “mission to be the bottom of the current earnings reces- populist parties and damaged the will continue policy discussions with the sion. “We think people are too bearish on earn- approval ratings of leaders who rose to Ukrainian authorities” but gave no hint ings, and we’re much closer to the end of the power in the wake of Ukraine’s February about the possible release of further aid. profit recession than to the beginning,” said 2014 pro-EU revolt. Political mayhem Deputy Prime Minister Stepan Kubiv said Richard Bernstein, chief executive and chief spurred by allegations of state-level cor- last month that he expected the Fund to investment officer of Richard Bernstein Advisors ruption and the influence of powerful approve a new tranche payment by June. in New York. “It doesn’t mean profits are going tycoons over key decisions and appoint- A resumption of IMF lending would to be booming ... but it’s better than it was, and ments also put the breaks on the also trigger the release of billions of dollars why you’re seeing some of the rotation into resumption of lending. of other foreign aid. The IMF last month more cyclical stocks now.” That conflict was settled when prime lowered Ukraine’s 2016 economic growth For instance, the S&P energy sector, last year’s minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk submitted his forecast to 1.5 percent from 2.0 percent. worst-performing group, is up 7.4 percent for the JAKARTA: Indonesian jobseekers line up to register on a company list during a job exhibition resignation and was replaced by Ukraine’s economy shrank by 9.9 percent year so far. Analysts are still expecting a 3.3-per- in Jakarta yesterday. Indonesia’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.50 percent in the first quar- Volodymyr Groysman in April. The protege last year and 6.8 percent in 2014. — AFP cent decline in second-quarter S&P 500 earnings. ter of 2016, down from 6.18 percent in the third quarter of 2015, according to a report by the But that would mark an improvement from the country’s Central Agency on Statistics. — AFP BUSINESS WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 World stocks rise, yen falls back, Manila swings

LONDON: World stock markets rose yesterday, after euro zone finance ministers offered to been very well received by investors,” said Nick British no-frills airline EasyJet hiked its div- firms after a slump in crude prices as the helped by solid corporate earnings in Europe, grant Greece some debt relief, with the move Stamenkovic, bond strategist at RIA Capital idend despite falling into a loss, while wildfires sweeping Canada’s oil-sands progress on Greek debt talks, and a new pledge causing Greek 10-year bond yields to fall below Markets. European stock markets built on posi- Dubai’s carrier Emirates posted a 56-per- region abated. by Japan that it was prepared to weaken its cur- 8 percent for the first time in more than six tive momentum from earlier on in Japan, where cent jump in annual profits. In London, Japanese stocks advanced for a second rency. The MSCI All-Country World index climbed months. The offer appears to be a compromise the Nikkei rose 2.2 percent after Japan’s shares in EasyJet jumped 2.0 percent to day as the dollar made up more ground 0.4 percent, the pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 between Germany, which does not believe Finance Minister Taro Aso reiterated his resolve 1,499 pence, helping to boost its rivals’ against the yen after Friday’s US jobs report index advanced 1.3 percent, while the MSCI Greece needs additional debt relief, and the to intervene in the currency market if the yen’s stock value. Deutsche Lufthansa jumped provided hope for the economy but was Emerging Market index also edged higher. US International Monetary Fund, which insists it is gains last long enough to hurt Japan’s fragile 2.7 percent to 12.83 euros. weak enough to suggest any Federal equity index futures rose around 0.5 percent and necessary, and will be fleshed out by deputy economic recovery. “EasyJet is making a bullish bet on its Reserve interest rate hike would be grad- oil prices also climbed, driven by supply disrup- finance ministers by May 24. “At the very least it Frankfurt’s DAX 30 index and the Paris CAC future by raising the dividend, judging ual. Japanese officials continued to try to tions in Canada and elsewhere. appears the gap between the IMF and the 40 were both 1.0-percent higher in early after- that passenger numbers will continue to talk down the currency, with finance minis- Greek shares hit their highest level in 2016 Germans appears to be narrowing and that has noon deals. Travel stocks enjoyed solid gains as rise even while it acknowledges the knock ter Taro Aso repeating warnings about pos- the sector is taking from recent terror sible intervention. The Nikkei index closed attacks” in Brussels and Paris, noted Joe 2.2 percent higher while the dollar climbed Rundle, head of trading at ETX Capital. to 108.93 yen, up from 108.34 yen in New In Asia, Tokyo led markets higher yes- York and sharply higher than the 105.50 terday as exporters were lifted by a weak- ening yen, while tighter Chinese inflation Manila swings data also provided some cheer, dealers Among other markets, Sydney ended said. Aso’s comments sent the yen to its up 0.4 percent and Seoul added 0.8 per- lowest level in almost two weeks against cent. Hong Kong climbed 0.4 percent. the dollar, and reinforced the backdrop of Manila’s stock market ended 2.6 percent central banks around the world looking higher after a volatile day as anti-estab- for ways to boost the global economy. lishment politician Rodrigo Duterte Hampstead Capital hedge fund manager claimed victory as the new president of Lex Van Dam said record low interest rates the Philippines. from the European Central Bank meant The 71-year-old stormed to victory equities still offered more attractive with a landslide in Monday’s election returns than cash or bonds, while after an incendiary campaign dominated Clairinvest fund manager Ion-Marc Valahu by his profanity-laced vows to kill crimi- added that he had bought up European nals. Philippine shares had fallen more equity positions over the last week. than five percent over the past six weeks Tokyo led Asian markets higher yester- as Duterte looked set for victory, with day as exporters were lifted by a weaken- traders concerned about his economic ing yen, while tighter Chinese inflation plans. But despite uncertainty over poli- data also provided some cheer. However, cies, the peso rose 0.7 percent against gains were tempered by losses in energy the dollar. — Agencies BUSINESS WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016

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Mezzan Holding named Arabian Business Consumer Goods Company of the year

KUWAIT: Mezzan Holding KSC, one of the The company headquartered in Kuwait largest manufacturers and distributors of with direct operational activities in food, beverage, FMCG and pharmaceuti- Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, cal products in the Gulf, has been named Jordan, and Afghanistan. Consumer Goods Company of the Year in Mezzan Holding operates in seven the 2016 Arabian Business Achievement countries through 29 subsidiaries with Kuwait Awards. 7,500 employees. The Arabian Business Achievement It distributes over 25,000 Stock Awards have been held annually across Keeping Units (SKU), making it one of the the Gulf region to celebrate the very best largest operators in terms of SKUs, unit in business achievement, both on a cor- sales, market share and in terms of share porate and individual level. The 2016 of revenues of total consumer spending in Kuwait Awards included twelve compa- consumer categories served by the com- nies and individuals from various sectors, pany. recognizing them for their outstanding The company is active in various seg- performances over the past year. ments of the consumer staple industry Mezzan Holding CEO, Garry Walsh said: supported by long-standing relationships “We are honored to have been chosen as with Johnson & Johnson, Olayan the Consumer Goods Company of the Kimberly-Clark, Reckitt Benckiser, General The lobby of the Oberoi Al-Zorah, Ajman. Year by Arabian Business. On behalf of Mills, Arla Foods, Sara Lee and many other everyone at Mezzan Holding, we thank leading brands and manufacturers. Arabian Business for recognizing our It serves over 100,000 meals a day in The Oberoi Al-Zorah set to efforts in serving customers across seven Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE through its countries.” catering business and has a total of Mezzan Holding is 70-year old compa- 130,000 square meters in food, beverage ny that was listed on Kuwait Stock and FMCG manufacturing facilities in open this year in Ajman Exchange in the second quarter of 2015. Kuwait, Qatar, UAE and Afghanistan.

KUWAIT: The Oberoi Al-Zorah is set to open the group’s worldwide portfolio. Earlier this year, the Group announced two this year as one of three new luxury properties The Oberoi, Al-Zorah, nestled alongside a new properties in Qatar - a 250 key luxury hotel for The Oberoi Group with two others including coastline, boasts an ultra-modern layout that in the West Bay area of Doha, and a 148 key lux- The Oberoi Marrakech, Morocco and The harmonizes with the natural environment. Each ury serviced apartment located in Lusail, Doha. Oberoi Sukhvilas, Chandigarh. of the 113 villas, suites and penthouse are ele- The Oberoi Group’s legendary service deliv- The Oberoi Al-Zorah, a luxury eco-desti- gant and provide breathtaking sea views. The ered by an attentive and caring team will make nation resort, only 30 minutes from Dubai spacious and luxuriously appointed rooms and the upcoming luxury hotels the preferred International Airport, will be nestled in Al- suites all have private balconies, while the villas choice for the discerning traveler. Zorah which boasts a beautiful long beach- offer terraces and temperature-controlled pri- The Oberoi Group, which was founded in front, azure lagoon, lush mangrove sand, 247 vate pools. The Oberoi, Al-Zorah in Ajman 1934, operates 30 luxury hotels in several coun- acres of natural forest with exceptional bio- offers al-fresco, beachside and indoor dining tries, two luxury Nile Cruisers, and a Motor diversity. venues all serving the finest cuisine. Also, the Vessel in the backwaters of Kerala under the All three of The Oberoi Group’s luxury hotel spa at Oberoi offers signature therapies as well luxury ‘Oberoi’ brand. The Group is also openings this year will be located in stunning as a traditional hammam, an 80-metre pool, a engaged in flight catering, airport restaurants, natural environments and offer impeccable fully equipped gymnasium, and daycare facili- travel and tour services, car rentals, project standards of luxury and service associated with ties for families. management and corporate air charters. Burgan Bank ‘first in Kuwait’ to AUB wins prestigious annual receive ISO 20000 Certification KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced yesterday award from Commerzbank that it is the first local bank in Kuwait to have been successfully certified with the prestigious ISO 20000 certificate, in acknowledgment of KUWAIT: For the fifth year in a its attainment of best Information Technology row, Ahli United Bank has service management standards and global received the prestigious annual best practices in service management. With Award from Commerzbank for this current achievement, the bank is proud to outstanding performance in independently demonstrate to its customers straight-through-processing that it has met best practice in Information (STP) of payments. This award Technology service management. recognizes the high level of The ISO/IEC 20000 certificate is an interna- operational efficiency at Ahli tional standard for IT service management, United Bank. applicable to any organization from all types Jehad Al-Humaidhi, Ahli of business sectors and activities, and is based United Bank’s Senior General on and replaces BS 15000, the internationally Manager for Information Technology and Operations, said: recognized British Standard. The bank Fahad Al-Menayes, Group Chief “We are delighted to receive this achieved this certificate by meeting interna- Information Technology Officer at award from Commerzbank for tional best practice standards of IT service Burgan Bank. Richard Groves, Ahli United Bank’s CEO receives Commerzbank award. management in developing IT services that the fifth year running. The award are supported and driven by different business viding best-in-class IT service management is based on Ahli United Bank’s objectives, integrating people, processes and that are aligned with the needs of our busi- robust, state-of-the-art in-house 4 million Emirates Skywards miles technology to support business goals,and ness and clients, while ensuring that our busi- payments architecture infra- placing controls to measure and maintain con- ness operations are carried out as efficiently structure and reflects the Bank’s with ABK’s latest summer promotion sistent levels of service. as possible.” Al-Menayes noted that the bank’s high internal standards, which facilitate automated processing Commenting on this token of achievement, latest achievement signifies the hard work KUWAIT: Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) recently announced period. For ABK Credit cardholders, local and international throughout the payment Fahad Al-Menayes , Group Chief Information and dedication of Burgan Bank’s staff along its latest summer promotion, which enables cardholders to transactions through POS and/or cash withdrawals qualify process. Technology Officer at Burgan Bank said: “We with the support of Protiviti; the bank’s global enter a series of draws where ABK will be giving out 1 mil- to enter the draws, whereas for ABK Debit cardholders only Al-Humaidhi added : “With are proud to be the first bank in Kuwait certi- consulting firm. lion Emirates Skywards Miles every month during the pro- international transactions through POS and/or cash with- our experienced personnel and fied with the ‘ISO 20000’ certificate, which is an Burgan Bank’s achievement of the ISO motion period, Which will run from 1st May to 31st August, drawals qualify to enter the draws. ABK Prepaid cardholders’ our strong IT infrastructure and acknowledgement of our well defined policies 20000 certificate further builds on its string of 2016. Emirates Skywards is the award-winning frequent flyer local and international transactions through POS only quali- delivery channels, we are set to and procedures streamlined to meet the accolades, and is a clear indication of its con- program of Emirates Airline. fy to enter the draws. continue providing a high quali- bank’s overall business objectives and func- stant perusal of excellence through embracing To take part in one of the four monthly draws, ABK Credit ABK cardholders interested in taking part in this promo- ty service to all our individual tions in accordance to worldwide criteria. international quality standards, a step that & Prepaid cardholders need to spend a minimum of KD 100 tion will gain 1 draw point for every KD 10 spent locally and and institutional customers.” Complying international standards helps re- marks its strong position across the banking during the transaction periods specified below to win the 3 draw points for every KD 10 spent overseas. For purchases Needless to say, Commerzbank is assure our clients that our services are efficient sector. Additionally, the certification demon- first, second or third place prize of 500,000; 300,000 or made on the emirates.com website using a valid ABK a leading international commer- to meet their needs.” strates that Burgan Bank has adequate con- 200,000 Skywards Miles respectively each month. A total of Prepaid, Credit or Debit card during the campaign period cial bank with branches and Al-Menayes added: “Today’s announce- trols and procedures in place to consistently 4 Million Skywards Miles to be won during the promotion will allow the cardholder to earn double the draw points. ment drives us to continue our journey of pro- deliver a cost effective, quality IT service. offices in more than 50 countries. technology WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016

Austin voters keep fingerprinting for Uber, Lyft drivers

AUSTIN: Fingerprinting drivers for ride-hailing compa- companies have said their background checks suffice nies must continue in Texas’ capital city after voters and that fingerprint databases can be out of date. rejected a $9 million campaign by Uber and Lyft to over- Fingerprinting can also slow down the process of quick- turn the safety measure. Both Uber and Lyft threatened ly adding new drivers. to leave Austin, which hosts major annual events such “Uber, I think, decided they were going to make as the South by Southwest and Austin City Limits music Austin an example to the nation,” said political consult- festivals, on Monday after Saturday’s defeat, the Austin ant David Butts, who led the Austin campaign to defeat American-Statesman reported. the repeal. “And Austin made Uber an example to the “Lyft and Austin are a perfect match and we want to nation.” Uber Austin general manager Chris Nakutis said stay in the city,” Lyft spokeswoman Chelsea Wilson said the company was disappointed to be shutting down in a statement. “Unfortunately, the rules passed by City operations in Austin. “We hope the City Council will Council don’t allow true ridesharing to operate.” reconsider their ordinance so we can work together to Voters decided to keep city rules that require ride- make the streets of Austin a safer place for everyone,” hailing company drivers to undergo fingerprint-based Nakutis said. Ride-hailing companies may try to go background checks by Feb. 1, 2017. Austin also pro- around local governments if they can; in 2015, they hibits drivers from stopping in traffic lanes for passen- pushed for a statewide ride-hailing regulation bill for ger drop-offs and pick-ups, includes requirements for Texas and could try again in 2017. identifying vehicles for hire and imposes data reporting State Senator Charles Schwertner, a Republican, on the ride-hailing companies. The finger-printing ques- announced Sunday he will file legislation to create tion was the key fight in the campaign, and spurred the statewide regulations of ride-hailing companies, which most expensive campaign in city history. he considers an effective weapon against drunk driving. Austin appeared to be the chosen battleground for The companies “can no longer operate effectively ride-hailing companies that are facing similar restric- through a patchwork of inconsistent and anti-competi- tions in major cities across the country, including tive regulations,” Schwertner said. Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta. Uber recently threat- Austin Mayor Steve Adler, who had urged defeat of ened to leave Houston, which requires drivers to be fin- the ordinance repeal, said he hopes to get Uber and Lyft gerprinted, drug-tested and undergo a physical before back to the city’s negotiating table. “We’re at a place AUSTIN: In a May 7, 2016 photo, volunteer Alex Berringer, a political science major at they can drive for the service. right now where we welcome Uber and Lyft to stay in Austin Community College, walks the Allandale neighborhood canvassing for anti-prop1 Advocates for fingerprinting say it’s the best way to the community, and I hope that they’ll continue to talk group, Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice, in Austin, Texas. — AP weed out drivers with criminal records. Ride-hailing with me,” Adler said Saturday night. — AP

‘Space Invaders,’ ‘Grand Theft Auto III’ hall of fame games

ROCHESTER, NY: A video game that the influence of video game violence. allowed players to zap marching aliens with dot lasers and another that gave them “SPACE INVADERS” flamethrowers and put them in the driver’s The high score display at the top of seat in a violent 3-D world are among six “Space Invaders” quickly became a stan- games inducted into the World Video dard feature in arcade games. In 1980, Game Hall of Fame. the game broke free from the arcade “Space Invaders” and “Grand Theft Auto and entered the home console market III,” along with “The Oregon Trail,” “Sonic the to become the Atari 2600’s most popu- Hedgehog,” “The Legend of Zelda” and “The lar game. Sims,” were honored Thursday for their influence on gaming and pop culture at “THE OREGON TRAIL” the hall inside The Strong museum in “The Oregon Trail” was developed by Rochester. three student teachers in 1971 and gave “Space Invaders” wasn’t the first shooter many players game when it was introduced in Japan in their first introduction to computers. It 1978, but it spurred many imitators and a was designed to teach Minnesota school- craze for arcade games, said Jeremy children American history Saucier, assistant director of The Strong’s by making them settlers heading west International Center for the History of in covered wagons toward the Pacific Electronic Games. coast. Jon-Paul Dyson, director of The A virtual universe away, “Grand Theft Strong’s International Center for the Auto III” armed players with flamethrowers History of Electronic games, said “The Cisco drives gender inclusion in ICT and assault rifles. “By providing players Oregon Trail” pioneered the valuable blend with a license to do virtually anything they of learning and play. wanted to do on foot or behind the wheel, through its Girls Power Tech initiative ‘Grand Theft Auto III’ renewed debates “SONIC THE HEDGEHOG” about the role of games and violence in “Sonic the Hedgehog” was Sega’s DUBAI: In a global effort to raise awareness around ted will be based on the use of technological innova- individuals worldwide, are expected to attend the society while it signaled video games aren’t answer to Nintendo’s Mario character, the necessity for girls to consider a career in ICT, Cisco tion around the Internet of Things and align to Cisco’s event. just for kids,” Saucier said. The title sold 14.5 and was launched in 1991. It remains the is once again supporting Girls in ICT Day through its vision of ‘Changing the way we work, live, play, and The speakers million copies by 2008. best-selling Sega Genesis game of all Girls Power Tech initiative. The UAE edition of the learn’. Dubbed the ‘Digital Rock Stars Challenge’, the Speakers at the local edition of Girls Power Tech The hall of fame inductees were cho- time and has inspired more than 20 addi- event will be held on May 12, 2016 at the Cisco’s inter-school competition aims to ignite creativity and include Mike Weston, Voce President, Cisco Middle sen from among 15 finalists culled from tional games and spin-offs, as well as a Dubai offices in Knowledge Village, where 60 female foster team work and entrepreneurial skills. The stu- East; Frida Kleimert, Head of Channel and thousands of nominations from around television show and comic book, said students from various schools will have the opportu- dents’ innovative work be evaluated by a panel of Commercial Sales - Cisco UAE; Den Sullivan, Cisco’s the world. Contenders that missed the Strong Associate Curator Shannon nity to experience the latest technology first-hand, judges based on originality, ingenuity and feasibility. EMEAR Leader Software Sales; Manal Al-Ansari, final cut were: “John Madden Football,” Symonds. It also inspired the first video engage with industry professionals and learn about “Students attending the event will have an oppor- Innovation Manager, Emirates NBD and Mohammed “Elite,” “Final Fantasy,” “Minecraft,” game-themed balloon in Macy’s the education and career experiences of Cisco’s tunity to meet women role models and men who are Khamis, Consulting Systems Engineer, Cisco. The par- “Nurburgring,” “Pokemon Red and Green,” Thanksgiving Day parade. women executives. advocates for women in technology, learning about ticipants will be given the opportunity to connect “Sid Meier’s Civilization,” “Street Fighter II” “Globally, women comprise a mere 27 percent of their career paths and the excitement of working in with the other girls across UAE, Oman and Kenya and “Tomb Raider.” “THE LEGEND OF ZELDA” the computer science, engineering and physics the fast-evolving field of technology. The initiative’s through Cisco’s Telepresence collaboration solutions The Strong, which also houses the “The Legend of Zelda” of 1986 also fields and remain a largely untapped resource. A focus is on mentoring girls and young women about and female Cisco employees will share their personal National Toy Hall of Fame, opened the spun off sequels, comic books and a tele- diverse workforce has never been more important career opportunities in ICT and encouraging them to experiences in the ICT field. World Video Game Hall of Fame last year to vision series. to stay competitive in today’s digital world and, pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, Through its networking academies, Cisco has recognize electronic games of all types - Inspired by creator Shigeru Miyamoto’s more importantly, in the future,” said Mike Weston, and math (STEM) to become the next generation of helped over 220,000 students in the Middle East grad- arcade, console, computer, hand-held and childhood expeditions through woods and Vice President, Cisco Middle East. “For nearly two innovators who will use technology to change the uate from the program since its inception. With nearly mobile. To get in, games must have had caves, it popularized non-linear open- decades, Cisco has made it a top priority to build a world,” added Frida Kleimert, Head of Channel and 480 active academies in the Middle East across 14 sustained popularity and influenced the world exploration. diverse talent pool to meet these challenges. We not Commercial Sales - Cisco UAE. countries, Cisco has over 44,000 active students and video game industry or society. only encourage diversity at our work place but are Cisco will be contributing to the Girls Power Tech over 1000 instructors with the average female student “THE SIMS” also committed to inspire young women to careers initiative by hosting young girls from 50 countries in participation standing at 37 percent. The number of About this year’s honorees: “The Sims” provided a digital dollhouse in technology through our global initiatives such as 90 locations and providing them with career advice, female students is in the Middle East is high, where “GRAND THEFT AUTO III” setting for endless domestic dramas and Girls Power Tech.” personal career anecdotes and demos in Cisco tech- women account for 55 percent of students in the UAE, The first 3-D open-ended game that let gave players flexibility to tell stories in an nology. The UAE edition of the event will involve a 40 percent in Jordan, and 63 percent in Oman. Girls in players control the action became a model open-ended environment. Its nearly 200 Original ideas combination of office visits, presentations, technolo- ICT Day is an annual day of activities backed by the for the “sandbox-style” games that fol- million sales in 60 countries and more During the event, students will also be presenting gy demonstrations, fun activities and mentoring. 60 International Telecommunications Union aimed at lowed. But the flamethrowers and auto- than 20 languages following its 2000 original ideas they have developed with the aim of girls from various schools in the UAE including Cisco’s creating an environment that empowers and encour- matic weapons that were part of the action release make it the best-selling PC game creating a positive impact and addressing day to day existing Networking Academies, an ICT skills and ages girls and young women to consider careers in in the 2001 best seller fed worries about franchise ever. — AP challenges and inconveniences. The projects submit- career building program for learning institutions and the growing field of ICT.

SWIFT rejects Bangladeshi Warner Music says streaming Facebook’s number 2 exec claims in cyber heist, revenue bigger than downloads police stand firm pays tribute to single mothers LOS ANGELES: In a further sign that the streaming revenue globally grew 45 per- download era is waning, Warner Music cent last year, while the number of sub- MENLO PARK: Facebook’s number 2 DHAKA: SWIFT has rejected allegations by officials in Group says it made more money from scribers who paid for services like Spotify executive Sheryl Sandberg says she never Bangladesh that technicians with the global messaging streaming platforms than any other sin- and Apple Music leapt 66 percent to 68 realized how hard it is to be a single par- system made the nation’s central bank more vulnerable to gle source of recorded music revenue in million. Meanwhile, the IFPI said down- ent until her husband died a year ago. In a hacking before an $81 million cyber heist in February. the latest quarter. Warner claims it is the load revenue dropped 10.5 percent. For touching Mother’s Day weekend post on The comments were in response to a Reuters story that first of the three majors to hit the mile- Warner, streaming revenue grew 59 per- Facebook, Sandberg says the odds are cited Bangladeshi police and a central bank official as say- stone. But the others are sure to follow. cent in the quarter through March, help- stacked against single moms. Many live in ing that SWIFT technicians introduced security holes into Last month, the International Federation ing boost overall revenue by 10 percent poverty, work two jobs or don’t get paid the bank’s network while connecting SWIFT to of the Phonographic Industry said to $745 million. — AP leave to care for themselves or children if Bangladesh’s first real-time gross settlement (RTGS) sys- they get sick, she says. tem. “I did not really get how hard it is to “SWIFT was not responsible for any of the issues cited succeed at work when you are over- by the officials, or party to the related decisions,” the Google front page celebrates whelmed at home,” Sandberg wrote. She Brussels-based bank-owned cooperative said in a state- called on leaders to rethink public and ment posted on its website on Monday. Sigmund Freud’s 160th birthday corporate policies to better support single “As a SWIFT user like any other, Bangladesh Bank is mothers. She didn’t say whether anything responsible for the security of its own systems interfacing MOUNTAIN VIEW: Google is celebrating of psychoanalysis. Google says an image of SAN FRANCISCO: In this November 3, will change at Facebook, where she is with the SWIFT network and their related environment - Sigmund Freud’s 160th birthday with a spe- a leather couch “might be the typical visual 2015 file photo, Facebook chief oper- chief operating officer. starting with basic password protection practices - in much cial doodle. Instead of a Google logo, visi- associated with Freud and other therapists.” ating officer Sheryl Sandberg speaks Sandberg’s husband, Dave, died in a the same way as they are responsible for their other inter- tors to its home page in much of the world The company says its artist used an iceberg during a forum in San Francisco. — AP treadmill accident a year ago while on nal security considerations,” the statement said. Friday saw an image of Freud’s head nestled theme because the vast hidden bases of vacation in Mexico. Here are other leave. She says we need to rethink policies But Bangladesh’s main police investigator maintained between a pair of icebergs with a passing icebergs reference “the murky depths of the thoughts she shared on single parenting, to better support single mothers. The there were loopholes in the way SWIFT carried out the ship going by. Freud is known as the father unconscious mind.” — AP leave policies and her book: post doesn’t address Facebook’s own poli- integration of its network with the RTGS platform that left cies. Facebook does offer US employees the central bank’s computer systems vulnerable to hackers. Being a single mom: up to four months of paid parental leave. Mohammad Shah Alam, the head of the criminal inves- Sandberg says she never realized how It’s among several high-tech companies tigation department of the Bangladesh police, said the often situations come up where she’s that offer benefits around childbirth. probe had identified specific deviations from set proce- unable to stop her son or daughter from dures that compromised Bangladesh Bank’s security. crying. “What would Dave do if he were Lean in “We stand by our investigation,” he said in response to here?” she asks herself. Sandberg writes Sandberg concedes she’s fortunate not the comments by SWIFT. But he added he did not want to that she never realized how many events to have the financial worries that many engage in a debate and urged greater international coop- such as father-daughter dances there are single moms face. She admits that in her eration to identify the culprits behind one of the world’s at schools and how hard they are for chil- 2013 book “Lean In: Women, Work, and biggest cyber thefts. dren without dads. the Will to Lead,” she should have written Reuters has not been able to independently verify the more about women raising children with- allegations by Bangladeshi officials about the SWIFT tech- Leave policies out a partner. “I will never experience and nicians. US investigators suspect the involvement of The US, Sandberg says, is the only understand all of the challenges most sin- employees of the Bangladesh Bank in helping the hackers developed economy in the world that gle moms face, but I understand a lot breach the systems, the Wall Street Journal said, quoting does not provide workers paid maternity more than I did a year ago.” — AP people familiar with the matter. — Reuters WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 HEALTH & SCIENCE Adolescent health neglected worldwide: Report PARIS: Decades of neglect and underin- factors for death, including disease-ridden Untapped resource ed. Adolescence is a critical time of accounting for another 21 percent. vestment have damaged the health of 10- drinking water and inadequate sanitation. The report, led by a consortium of four growth, both biologically and socially. Accidents are also the top killer among to-24-year olds worldwide and could hold The fastest-growing health risk from 1990 major research centres, said the findings- “Puberty triggers a cascading process of both 15-19 year-olds and 20-24 year-olds, back future generations, according to a to 2013, the period covered by the study the first of their kind-should be a wake- brain development and emotional followed by suicide and violence. major report published yesterday. published in medical journal The Lancet, is call to governments and policy-makers. change that continues through the mid- Tackling these problems “will bring Even as global efforts have significantly unsafe sex. Nine out of ten adolescents live Led by George Patton of the University of 20s,” Patton explained. huge social and economic benefits,” said improved the wellbeing of children aged in developing countries, where these dan- Melbourne, the authors call for massive “It profoundly shapes health and well- Ali Mokdad, lead author of the statistical five and under, adolescents-defined in the gers loom larger. “Two-thirds of young investment they say will yield triple bene- being across the life-course.” In a compan- study. In a comment on the report, also in study as people aged between 10 and 24 people are growing up in countries where fits: for young people today, for their later ion study, also in The Lancet, researchers The Lancet, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- — have fared less well. Mortality rates in preventable and treatable health problems years as adults, and for their children. at the Institute for Health Metrics and moon described young people as “the this age group-numbering 1.8 billion, one like HIV/AIDS, early pregnancy, depression, “This generation of young people can Evaluation at the University of world’s greatest untapped resource”. in four people on the planet-have declined injury and violence remain a daily threat,” transform all our futures,” Patton said in a Washington provide detailed metrics on Improving their health is crucial to ful- more slowly, and the leading causes of concluded the report. statement. “There is no more pressing task what afflicts and kills young people today. filling the UN’s Sustainable Development death, including traffic accidents, suicide, Alcohol tops the list of risk factors for 20-24 in global health than ensuring they have HIV/AIDS, road accidents and drowning Goals, long-term targets adopted the violence, tuberculosis and drowning, have year olds-accounting for an estimated seven the resources to do so.” Investment should cause a quarter of all deaths in 10-14 year world’s nations last year to end poverty, remained stubbornly persistent. Nor has percent of health costs worldwide for the age target not just health directly, but also olds, they found, with intestinal diseases, promote health and protect the environ- there been much change in the top risk group-followed by drug use. education, Patton’s commission conclud- respiratory infections and malaria ment, he said. — AFP 70-year-old Indian woman gives birth to first baby ‘My life feels complete now’

NEW DELHI: An Indian woman ceived using the couple’s own egg who gave birth at the age of 70 said and sperm and was now “healthy yesterday she was not too old to and hearty” after weighing just two become a first-time mother, adding kilograms (4.4 pounds) at birth on that her life was now complete. April 19, the National Fertility and Daljinder Kaur gave birth last Test Tube centre said. Kaur’s hus- month to a boy following two years band, Mohinder Singh Gill, who of IVF treatment at a fertility clinic owns a farm outside Amritsar, said in the northern state of Haryana he was unfazed about their age, with her 79-year-old husband. saying God would watch over their Kaur said the couple, married for child whom they named Armaan. 46 years, had almost lost hope of “People say what will happen to MIAMI: Locatel pharmacy manager Tania Faife talks over the phone with a customer ever having a child and had faced the child once we die. But I have full in Miami, Florida. Locatel is one of the pharmacies in South Florida that accept pre- ridicule in a country where infertili- faith in God. God is omnipotent scriptions from doctors in Venezuela and ships medicines to the South American ty is sometimes seen as a curse and omnipresent, he will take care country, suffering from shortages of medicines and basic foods. — AFP from God. “God heard our prayers. of everything,” he told AFP. My life feels complete now. I am Anurag Bishnoi, who runs the looking after the baby all by myself, fertility clinic, said he was initially Florida pharmacies I feel so full of energy. My husband skeptical about going ahead with is also very caring and helps me as in vitro fertilisation (IVF), but tests taking orders from much as he can,” Kaur told AFP from showed Kaur was able to carry the the northern city of Amritsar. unborn baby. “I first tried to avoid “When we saw the (IVF) advert, the case because she looked very crisis-hit Venezuela we thought we should also give it a frail. Then we made her undergo all try as I badly wanted to have a the tests and once all the results MIAMI: The phone rings off the hook these actual paperwork is usually sent by fax. If baby of my own,” she said. Kaur put were okay we went ahead,” the doc- days at some pharmacies in Florida and the the medicine requested is not available in her age at about 70, a common sce- tor said. The case is not the first in calls are long-distance: from Venezuelans the United States, the Venezuela-friendly nario in India where many people India, with a 72-year-old woman desperate for everything from diapers to pharmacies are good at suggesting alterna- don’t have birth certificates, while HISSAR: Indian couple Mohinder Singh Gill (left) poses with his wife from Uttar Pradesh state reportedly cancer medication. tives or medicines with the same active the clinic said in a statement that Daljinder Kaur and their newly born baby at The National Fertility giving birth to twins in 2008, also Venezuela, though sitting atop the ingredient as in the ones being ordered. she was 72. The baby was con- Centre in Hissar. — AFP through IVF. — AFP world’s largest proven oil reserves, is endur- But payment is indeed a problem. The ing an acute economic crisis due in part to pharmacies only accept dollars, and they the global drop in crude prices and just are hard to come by in Venezuela because about everything is in short supply, includ- of strict currency controls. ing medicine. So people are phoning in “We pay our suppliers in dollars, we sell prescriptions to a handful of pharmacies in for dollars. We have no other way to do it,” south Florida that are willing to help, said Cohen, who is Venezuelan himself. His although a shortage of dollars in Venezuela company works with private foundations to means most of the orders cannot be filled: try to make medicine more affordable for Venezuelans cannot pay for the medicine people back home. Because of the currency with local currency, just greenbacks, which pitfall only about 10 percent of the orders they do not have. received are actually filled, Cohen said. So Still, the pharmacies are doing what this kind of business “is not really economi- they can. The flood of calls is so great that cally viable for us.” one pharmacy set up a phone line just to But the cases that do work out are a take calls from Venezuela, said Walter source of true satisfaction for the pharmacy. Cohen, head of international sales for “People call us to say ‘thank you, you saved Locatel, a Venezuelan pharmacy chain that us. Those calls are what make all of this has two outlets in south Florida. worthwhile and possible,” said Cohen. In the five years that these pharmacies Pharm Aid often waives shipping costs have been accepting prescriptions from when the medicine is expensive, said Freddy abroad and offering to send medicine to Abreu, another owner of the pharmacy. Venezuela “the increase has been exponen- tial,” Cohen said. Every week the pharmacy Family support receives about 1,000 orders for things such Venezuelans are also relying on rela- as medicine, vitamins and even medical tives in south Florida, where Venezuelan equipment. Besides Locatel, some other emigrants tend to settle. “Here is where I pharmacies, courier services and civil socie- buy my mother’s medicine for high blood ty organizations have stepped up to try to pressure,” Venezuelan Oralia Martinez said make it easier to send medicine to the while shopping at Locatel. She arrived in hard-pressed people of Venezuela. Florida a year ago on a student visa, and The opposition in Venezuela has gone sends medicine home to her 72-year-old so far as to say the country is suffering a mother and other relatives. Courier com- full-blown humanitarian crisis. But the left- panies that send things from Florida to ist government of President Nicolas Venezuela report that more and more they Maduro defends itself by blaming the crisis are sending packages with medicine. on what it says are conservative business Because of Venezuela’s economic crisis-in interests maneuvering to topple him. And which goods in short supply include as that fight grinds on, pharmacy tele- essentials such as toilet paper and soap, phones in Florida ring and ring and ring. besides food-one of the couriers, Terra Overseas, does not charge for shipping Basic stuff medicine. “At first we sent a lot of appli- “We receive countless calls at the phar- ances, a lot of clothing. But now with the macy, each with a different story, people crisis in Venezuela we mainly send medi- NEW DELHI: A poor man scavenges for plastic bottles in a dustbin as activists and people affected with HIV hold a rally to urge China, Germany asking for such little things as anti-inflam- cine and basic necessities, such as food and Japan to step up their contributions to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in New Delhi yesterday. Poor people from matories, catheters, basic things that peo- and soap,” said Lady Guillen-Rivera, vice developing countries like India are heavily dependent on the GFATM for their medical checkups and care. —AP ple simply cannot get a hold of,” said president of Terra Overseas. Miguel Gonzalez, one of the owners of It is based in Doral, near Miami and with Pharm Aid, in the town of Pembroke Pines. a large Venezuelan community. Since the Romania’s health minister The medicines most commonly request- company stopped charging for shipping ed are for chronic diseases such as high medication, orders have skyrocketed and blood pressure or diabetes, or to battle its employees are working overtime. “We cancer. But Venezuelans also call in for birth have family there and every day we hear quits over disinfectant row control pills and even diapers, pharmacy about the hardships they are enduring. So employees said. This is happening because it is no longer a matter of doing business. It BUCHAREST: Romania’s health minister hospitals. Patriciu Achimas-Cadariu stepped hospitals. Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos accepted Florida law allows pharmacies to accept is not about money, but rather we need to resigned Monday amid public outrage over the down after authorities announced an investiga- his resignation and announced he would take medical prescriptions from abroad. The help,” said Guillen-Rivera. — AFP use of sub-standard disinfectants in dozens of tion into how the disinfectants were used at 50 on the job as interim health minister. He said he wanted to increase security in the health sector, tackle infections that patients con- Gauloises maker appeals tract in hospitals and carry out administrative reforms in the health system. French plain package law Authorities on Saturday conducted searches at hospitals and the offices of drug company PARIS: Seita, the French subsidiary of sell cigarettes in packages that contain Hexi Pharma, which supplied dozens of hospitals Britain’s Imperial Tobacco and the maker neither logos nor distinctive colouring. with the disinfectants for use on surfaces and of the iconic Gauloises and Gitanes ciga- Seita said the decree suppresses four out hands, according to media reports. Hexi Pharma rettes, said yesterday it would appeal to of five distinctive elements of a brand has said it’s cooperating with the investigation. France’s top court against regulations under French intellectual property laws, Hexi Pharma spokeswoman Loredana Albu imposing plain packaging. The appeal to thus depriving businesses owners of their said production had been halted pending the the Council of State, France’s top adminis- rights under the French constitution. inquiry, adding the public would soon find out the trative court, won’t suspend the regula- Japan Tobacco International (JTI) said company’s products were “the best on the market.” tion from entering force on January 1. it had filed an appeal immediately after “From our point of view, patients were safe,” she “Our rights to use our brands, several the publication of the decree in March. In said after police took away documents and sam- of which were created more than 100 2012, Australia became the first country ples from 25 hospitals, where tests revealed there years ago in France, should be respected,” to mandate plain packaging for cigarettes were problems with the disinfectants. Media Seita’s director for global corporate affiars in a bid to reduce smoking rates, and reports said the disinfectant was diluted. About Axel Gietz said in a statement. tobacco companies have so far failed to 500 people protested Friday in Bucharest over France published in March a decree overturn it using intellectual property the latest scandal to hit the underfunded health introducing plain packages, the culmina- arguments. Tobacco firms also failed to care system. Thousands of medics emigrate tion of efforts launched by the govern- have the matter accepted for internation- BUCHAREST: Women wear masks that read ‘Corruption Kills’ during a protest joined by hun- annually, and bribery and informal payments are ment in 2014 to require tobacco firms to al arbitration. dreds against irregularities in the country’s health system. — AP rife in the system. — AP WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 HEALTH & SCIENCE Planet ravaged by changing land use and climate change A report on world’s plants by Royal Botanical Gardens

LONDON: Carlos Magdalena, botanical horticulturist looks towards LONDON: Carlos Magdalena, botanical horticulturist looks towards the the flower of Paphiopedilum Rothschildianum, an endangered plant, flower of Ramosmania Rodriguesi, as he holds a young specimen, right, an at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London. —AP endangered plant, at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in London. Scientific basis for laws on LONDON: A report billed as the first comprehen- 30 percent of land used for growing maize and which are developing new computer databases sive look at world’s plants finds a planet slowly bananas won’t be viable by the end of the cen- with nearly comprehensive details about their marijuana, driving questioned being ravaged by changing land use, mostly tury. The figures for beans are even higher, with plants. That’s step one in protecting those conversion of forests to agriculture to feed a 60 percent of the land likely to be unfit for that plants, he said. “If this plant doesn’t have a name, WASHINGTON: Six states that allow mari- are stopped by police, but by the time their growing population, and climate change. purpose. But some crops - particularly yams and and it falls over in the forest, no one knows,” he juana use have legal tests to determine blood is tested they have fallen below the The “State of the World’s Plants” study is cassava - are found to be much more resilient, said. “Once we have a specimen, and a name, we driving while impaired by the drug that legal threshold because active THC dissi- designed to provide a baseline for annual making them important candidates for more put that on the map,” he said, adding that it’s have no scientific basis, according to a pates rapidly. The average time to collect reports that will measure how many plant research and investment as the world copes important for “conservation assessment.” study by the nation’s largest automobile blood from a suspected driver is often species are being discovered, and how many are with mounting food insecurity as population ris- club that calls for scrapping those laws. more than two hours because taking a being lost forever. es and productive land dwindles. WHO COLLECTED THAT? The study commissioned by AAA’s blood sample typically requires a warrant “The positive is we’re still discovering lots of Lest anyone doubt Kew’s bona fides, consider safety foundation said it’s not possible to and transport to a police station or hospi- new plants, about 2,000 each year, new plants WHAT’S IN A NAME? the origin of some of the samples hidden away set a blood-test threshold for THC, the tal, the foundation said. for food, for fuel, for drugs,” said Kathy Willis, sci- The obscure process of discovering, describ- in the vast herbarium - including the ones col- chemical in marijuana that makes people In addition, frequent marijuana users can ence director at the Royal Botanic Gardens at ing and naming a new species may seem of little lected in the Galapagos Islands by Charles high, that can reliably determine impair- exhibit persistent levels of the drug long Kew. “On the negative, we’ve seen a huge practical value, but Timothy M A Utteridge, head Darwin. The scientist, whose theory of evolution ment. Yet the laws in five of the six states after use, while THC levels can decline more change in land cover, mainly driven by cultural of identification and naming at the Royal has helped shape modern thinking, enjoyed a automatically presume a driver guilty if rapidly among occasional users. Nine states, activity, with a little bit of climate change in Botanical Gardens, says the information is vital if long, intense friendship with William Hooker, that person tests higher than the limit, including some that have legalized marijua- there as well.” scientists are to protect plants. who was an early director at the botanical gar- and not guilty if it’s lower. As a result, driv- na for medicinal use, have zero-tolerance The goal, she said, is to better understand the He helped name 12 new species last year and dens, and Darwin used Hooker’s son Joseph as a ers who are unsafe may be going free laws for driving and marijuana that make factors driving these negative changes - and to sees a remarkable number of new plants pin- taxonomist to work on the plants Darwin had while others may be wrongly convicted, not only the presence of THC in a driver’s change them to protect more plants from pointed in Australia, Brazil and China, all of brought back from his travels. — AP the foundation said. The foundation rec- blood illegal, but also the presence of its extinction. The report by one of the world’s lead- ommends replacing the laws with ones metabolites, which can linger for weeks after ing research institutions involved more than 80 that rely on specially trained police offi- use. That makes no sense, said Mark A R scientists. Here are some of its findings: cers to determine if a driver is impaired, Kleiman, a New York University professor backed up by a test for the presence of specializing in issues involving drugs and HOW MANY PLANTS ARE OUT THERE? THC rather than a specific threshold. The criminal policy. “A law against driving with The report estimates there are 391,000 vascu- officers are supposed to screen for dozens THC in your bloodstream is not a law you lar plant species known to science, with an aver- of indicators of drug use, from pupil dila- can know you are obeying except by never age of 2,000 new ones being discovered and tion and tongue color to behavior. smoking marijuana or never driving,” he said. named each year. Brazil, with its vast rainforests, The foundation’s recommendation to He said rather than switching to a new has led the way in the last decade with the high- scrap the laws in Colorado, Montana, kind of law as AAA recommends, states est number of newly discovered species. That Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania and should consider simply making it a traffic sounds encouraging, but a daunting 21 percent Washington comes as legislatures in sever- violation. Studies show that using marijua- of global plant species are currently threatened al more states consider adopting similar na and driving roughly doubles the risk of with extinction, the report finds, as habitat is laws. At least three states, and possibly as a crash, Kleiman said. By comparison, talk- gobbled up for human use. many as eleven, will also vote this fall on ing on a hands-free cellphone while driv- ballot measures to legalize marijuana for ing - legal in all states - quadruples crash WHY DOES IT MATTER? either recreational or medicinal use, or risk, he said. A blood alcohol content of The new study documents 31,128 plant types both. Several legislatures are also consider- .12, which is about the median amount in put to a specific use, mostly for medicine (17,810 ing legalization bills. drunken driving cases, increases crash risk plant species used in the pursuit of good health), “There is understandably a strong by about 15 times, he said. but also for human food, animal food, fuel, desire by both lawmakers and the public Driving with “a noisy child in the back of materials and other things. Plants provide many to create legal limits for marijuana impair- the car” is about as dangerous as using of the building blocks used for textiles and con- ment in the same manner we do alcohol,” marijuana and driving, Kleiman said. The struction materials. said Marshall Doney, AAA’s president and exception is when a driver has both been The study found “significant gaps” in the col- LONDON: A Nymphaea Thermarum, an endangered plant, grows at the Royal Botanic CEO. “In the case of marijuana, this using marijuana and drinking alcohol lection of DNA data and specimens from many Gardens, Kew, in London, Monday. Kew Gardens held the launch of the first ever State of the approach is flawed and not supported by because the two substances together parts of the world that would hinder efforts to Worlds, Plants report. The report is the first of its kind in the plant world. — AP scientific research.” greatly heighten impairment, he said. preserve plant diversity in the face of changing Determining whether someone is The foundation also released a second climate and land-use patterns. It also seeks to impaired by marijuana, as opposed to hav- study that found the share of drivers in pinpoint locations where botanists should focus Argentina zoo worried about ing merely used the drug at some time, is fatal crashes who had recently used mari- collection efforts to boost food security and find far more complex than the simple and reli- juana doubled in Washington after the plants that can adapt. decaying health of polar bear able tests that have been developed for state legalized it for recreational use in HOW BAD IS CLIMATE CHANGE? alcohol impairment. There’s no science that December 2012. From 2013 to 2014, the BUENOS AIRES: The director of the Mendoza Canada. Caram said then that the bear was too It is too early to accurately judge the impact shows drivers become impaired at a specif- share of drivers who had recently used zoo in western Argentina says she has concerns old to be safely relocated. of climate change, Willis says, but the report ic level of THC in the blood. A lot depends marijuana rose from 8 percent to 17 per- about the health of the country’s last captive Activists say Arturo paces nervously in his finds most of the world’s ecosystems have expe- upon the individual. Drivers with relatively cent. While it stopped short of blaming the polar bear. Zoo director Mariana Caram said concrete enclosure and suggest the animal rienced a greater than 10 percent change in high levels of THC in their systems might crashes on that increase, AAA traffic safety Monday that the bear named Arturo is losing suffers from depression. Arturo’s partner, a land-cover in the last 10 years, due to changes in not be impaired, especially if they are regu- director Jake Nelson said traffic fatalities his appetite and is showing signs of decline. polar bear named Pelusa or Fuzz, died of can- land use and climate change. lar users, while others with relatively low went up 6 percent in Washington during Animal rights activists circulated a petition in cer in 2012. The last polar bear at the Buenos Studies by a research institute in Colombia levels may be unsafe behind the wheel. that same period while the fatalities 2014 that was signed by more than a half mil- Aires zoo died in late December 2012 amid a included in the report establish timelines for the Some drivers may be impaired when they nationally declined. — AP lion people asking that Arturo be moved to heat wave. — AP loss of certain foods in Africa, finding that up to WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016

Lulua Productions presents free copies of latest publication

ulua Productions presented free Happiness’ to students at Gulf Avenues Mall and Shaheed Park visi- activity that positively affects their Sabah, Chairperson of Lulua copies of its latest publication University for Science and tors. The idea of the book is to allow psychological and mental health, Productions. L‘Coloring Your Way to Technology, as well as shoppers at grownups to color paintings; an said Sheikha Intisar Salem Al-Ali Al-

GUST announces the second annual Abdulrahman Al-Rushaid Al-Bader Scholarship

ulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) announced Gtoday the Abdulrahman Al- Rushaid Al-Bader Scholarship for all first- time GUST students thanks to the gen- erosity of Abdulrahman’s family. The scholarship aims to assist any new uni- versity student to attend and enjoy their educational experience and focus on excelling in their academic study, with- out financial strain. The Abdulrahman Al-Rushaid Al- Bader Scholarship covers the entire four year of study, with a maximum of 120 credits, and will be awarded annually to an incoming Business Administration freshman at GUST. GUST President, Professor Donald Bates, “This scholarship is one of a kind, and in the spirit of a stu- NSH takes part in the coastal clean up drive dent who was also one of a kind. The uni- versity is humbled and privileged to offer GUST President Professor Donald Bates this scholarship to its students, and those o keep the coast clean for the benefit of sent to the waste dumps. Venu who took part in the drive said, “the the scholarship, the student must main- in receipt of it should cherish the oppor- the public, a coast clean up drive was “The coastal areas are the lifeline, as the initiative in cleaning the environment is a tain a CGPA of 3.00, register for a mini- tunity.” Tundertaken in Fahaheel by the Nasser S shore houses the beautiful beaches in small step and it gives us satisfaction in mum of 12 credits per semester, and Students applying for the scholarship Al Hajri Corporation (NSH Corporation). As a Kuwait”, said Corporate HR Manager Pani J extending our service to make the surround- must not withdraw or transfer from can be from any nationality, with a GPA part of NSH’s Corporate Social Responsibility, Anthony. “The beach needs to be kept very ings clean and also spread the message of GUST. The application process includes of 3.00 upon graduation from high the initiative, “zero harm to environment” was clean. The campaign was aimed to clean the cleanliness among the public”. Harikumar said the completion of a form for the speci- school. The student must also attain a earlier implemented by the company’s Vice seashore stressing the importance of preserv- similar activities should be continued at regu- fied scholarship period which must be score of 61 in the TOEFL, six on IELTS, or President Sabu. ing both marine and coastal environment in lar intervals and the public should be made submitted with all supporting docu- pass the GUST Math and English place- Several NSH employees participated in the general. Plastic and other solid wastes on the aware of. The initiative should come from the ments. For further information, please ment tests to be able to enroll. The event, which aimed at cleaning and preserv- seashore become lethal to the ecosystem. people to keep their environment clean by visit: selected student cannot be awarded ing one of Kuwait’s best spots. The program They mainly affect the cleanliness of the dumping wastes at appropriate places. ttps://www.gust.edu.kw/event/abdulrah- another scholarship during their period was organized by the HR (Welfare) beach. Besides, such wastes obstruct the man_al_rushaid_al_bader_scholarship. Department of NSH. The employee volunteers growth of marine plants important to the of study and must abide by the GUST collected wastes mainly plastics which were coastal ecosystem,” he added. Code of Conduct at all times. To maintain

Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Fawaz Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah attended an operetta organized by the educational activities department at the Ahmadi Educational District. The operetta, which took place at the Mangaf Kindergarten’s theater, concluded the governorate’s 22nd annual educational cultural season. WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 ACK’s first annual competition for innovation and entrepreneurship

he Center of Innovation and Canada. The Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Australian Entrepreneurship at ACK aims to support stu- TCollege of Kuwait (ACK) recently hosted dents in building their entrepreneurial skills, its “First Annual Competition for Innovation up-skilling idea-owners to transform business and Entrepreneurship in Small and Medium ideas into feasible and viable business activi- Enterprises”. The event took place at ACK and ties, creating a culture of innovation and was sponsored by the Arab Planning Institute entrepreneurship, fostering excellence in inno- (API) and Kuwait Banking Association (KBA). In vation and entrepreneurship, supporting com- attendance were Mr Abdullah Al-Sharhan, mercialization of academic intellectual proper- Chairman of ACK, Dr Bader Mallalah, Chairman ty as well as supporting networking and out- of API, Mr Sulaiman Al-Ayoubi on behalf of Mr reach initiatives. Majid Al-Ajeel, Chairman of KBA, and Dr Redha At the end of the competition “Green Behbehani, Founder and Director General of Rubber Corp.” The project was announced as Global Center. the 1st winner, with the team consisting of Participating projects covered a wide range Mohammad Al-Eidani, Ali Mohammed, of industries, such as food and beverage, IT, Mohammed Ali, Addeb Peerkhan, Aftab Social Media and Communications, Tourism, Sawhney, and Mustafa Al-Jasem. “Open Table” Industrial and more. The judging panel of the took 2nd place, with their team consisting of: competition consisted of Dr Sam Toglaw, Fatema Al Ghanim, Hajar Arab, Loulwa Boodai, Manager of the Center for Innovation and Menna Abdulmajeed, Nada Khalaf, and Tabia Entrepreneurship, Dr Ehab Moqagalah, Al Nasser. 3rd place went to “In Radius” with Director of SME Center at (API), and Mr Wael their team consisting of: Mohammad Dabbousi, Director of Engineering and R&D at Abdulrazzak, and Ali Abdulrasoul. the Renewable Energy Startup in Montreal, Semsom Restaurant wins the prestigious Q-PLATINUM AWARD

tandard Arabian Business and extensive efforts made by its staff and direc- trainers whom are certified by the Chartered to deserve the valuable Q- PLATINUM Award hygiene system. Standard Arabian Business Enterprises Company W.L.L have been tors. Semsom Restaurant Manager, Chefs and Institute of Environmental Health, CIEH of the that is ultimately assured by CIEH: the char- and Enterprises Company with its growing Srecently honored to receive an outstand- Staff followed strict training regimes by United Kingdom. Standard Arabian Business tered institute of Environmental Health in the vision, in all their endeavors, including retail, ing Award from BOECKER, which is considered BOECKER, on high levels of food safety and and Enterprises Company being one of the UK. Semsom Restaurant of Standard Arabian contracting and architectural sectors, are the most international certification System for hygiene standards and on food handling from best strenuous teams in the region operated a Business and Enterprises Company, was working towards high successful standards in food establishments in the Middle East. receiving raw materials to the delivery of end tremendous task considered to be Unique in delighted to obtain the prize of providing high all its scope of businesses. The valuable Award was offered to SEM- products to the customers. its adaptation and in business discipline con- quality food to the Kuwait market. The aim is SOM Restaurant - Kuwait Branch, located in The entire team was in process of following cerning food innovations and high Quality to evolve the food and beverage sector in Arabella Complex - due to the huge and international recognized rules by accredited services to be always in practice. They proved Kuwait and to maintain their safety and their

Jaber Al-Ali School honors outstanding office boys

epresented by assistant managers, recently honored five of its ‘office boys’ staff Fadhel Ghadanfar and Mohammed for their outstanding performance. RAl-Hudhainah and Social Worker, Honorees included Ibrahim Al-MeLegi, Hani Hassan, Jaber Al-Ali Secondary School, Ibrahim Al-Moghazi, Sayyed Sha’ban, of Muabark Al-Kabeer educational area Shawqi Ameen abd Amjad Hafez.

Al Mulla Group highlights importance of seismic bracing systems

s the exclusive agent for EATON’s BLINE hospitals, schools, universities, refineries, gov- TOLCO by EATON’s BLINE has supported in support system, the Engineering Products ernment agencies, etc. the engineering and supply of Seismic bracing ATrading Division of Al Mulla Group organ- With each and every earthquake around the material for a number of prestigious projects in ized a seminar at Radisson BLU Hotel on 26th world, the seismic bracing industry has evolved Middle East such as APS-5 Warehouses-Arifjan April 2016 to highlight the latest development learnt more of its effects on non-structural ele- US Army Camp in Kuwait, The Burj Al Arab hotel and need for Seismic Bracing Engineering ments of buildings. For over 40 years EATON’s & Emersons Warehouses in UAE the King Solutions which has been mandated by NFPA for BLINE has been a leading manufacturer and sup- Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah Saudi all projects regardless of seismic zones or any plier of TOLCO Seismic Bracing components to Arabia to name a few. other parameters. the mechanical, electrical and fire protection Towards the end of the seminar the Q&A seg- Mr Tapas Bhattacharya, General Manager- industries. Known for innovative designs, their ment was filled with a number of queries from Engineering Products, Al Mulla Group, delivered bracing products include break away bolt and the audience who found the presentation highly the Introductory speech followed by Mr George nut features to provide the installer the ease of a interesting and informative. The evening ended Samuel-Manager Direct Sales who welcomed proper installation 100% of the time. with a sumptuous dinner for the guests. the guests and gave a brief introduction of BLINE products. Mr Greg Shaughnessy- Global Product Line Manager- TOLCO Seismic Bracing & Fire Protection, USA and Mr Binish Mammen, UAE delivered complete technical presentation to explain in detail the growing complexity of the seismic bracing standards and how the seis- mic bracing is becoming more common in diverse areas of the world. The event was attended by senior Dignitaries & Engineers from various government organiza- tions such as MPW, MEW, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Awqaf, KNPC, KFD and Kuwait University. The 120 plus attendees included sev- eral senior engineers from various major con- sultants and contractors attended the Seminar. During the seminar along with the latest developments in seismic bracing industry, the attendees were also informed about the impor- tance and the latest standards set by IBC for seis- mic bracing systems for all projects especially p32.qxp_Layout 1 5/10/16 7:30 PM Page 1

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 TV PROGRAMS

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Wild 00:00 Deliver Us From Eva 17:25 River Monsters 07:00 How Do They Do It? 20:30 Home Fires 02:00 Raising Helen 18:20 Gator Boys 07:23 Mythbusters 21:25 Agatha Christie’s Partners In 19:15 Tanked 08:08 How It’s Made Crime 20:10 Biggest And Baddest 03:40 Game Of Pawns 08:30 How It’s Made 22:20 Coronation Street 21:05 Treehouse Masters 04:05 Storage Wars Canada 08:53 Kings Of Construction 22:50 Emmerdale 22:00 Gator Boys 04:30 Property Wars 09:38 Through The Wormhole With 23:15 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute 22:55 Gator Boys 03:00 Flubber 05:00 How Do They Do It? 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Undercover 18:00 Doctors 20:35 Property Wars 01:31 Food Factory USA 03:40 American Restoration 07:15 Valentine Warner’s Wild 17:50 Supa Strikas 18:30 Doctors 21:00 Running Wild With Bear 01:55 How The Universe Works 04:05 American Restoration Table 03:10 Henry Hugglemonster 18:15 Lab Rats 19:05 Death In Paradise Grylls 02:42 How It’s Made 04:30 Pawn Stars 07:40 Mega Food 20:00 Ripper Street 21:50 Bear Grylls: Mission Survive 03:20 Calimero 18:40 K.C. Undercover 05:00 The Curse Of Oak Island 08:30 David Rocco’s Dolce Vita 21:00 Wallander 22:40 Dive Wars Australia 03:35 Zou 19:05 Disney Mickey Mouse 06:00 Mountain Men 08:55 Lyndey Milan - Taste Of 22:40 Silent Witness 23:30 Fast N’ Loud 03:45 Loopdidoo 19:10 Annedroids 06:50 Ice Road Truckers Australia 23:35 Silent Witness 00:20 Wheeler Dealers 04:00 Art Attack 19:35 Phineas And Ferb 07:40 Ax Men 09:20 Lyndey Milan - Taste Of 04:30 About Time 00:30 Orphan Black 01:10 Running Wild With Bear 04:25 Henry Hugglemonster 20:00 Mighty Med 08:30 Shipping Wars Australia 07:00 Tea With Mussolini 01:30 Doctors Grylls 04:35 Calimero 20:25 Gamer’s Guide To Pretty 08:55 American Restoration 09:45 Chefs Run Wild 09:30 Black Nativity 02:00 Doctors 04:50 Zou Much Everything 09:20 American Restoration 10:10 Glamour Puds 11:30 Belle 02:00 Bear Grylls: Mission Survive 03:15 The Hive 02:30 Wallander 05:00 Loopdidoo 20:55 K.C. Undercover 09:45 Alaska Off-Road Warriors 10:35 Glamour Puds 13:30 Reds 02:50 Dive Wars Australia 03:20 Sabrina Secrets Of A 05:15 Art Attack 21:20 Pickle And Peanut 10:35 Counting Cars 11:00 Tom’s Istanbul Delight 17:00 Odeio O Dia Dos Teenage Witch 05:35 Henry Hugglemonster 21:45 Lab Rats 11:00 Counting Cars 11:25 Valentine Warner Eats Namorados 03:45 Sabrina Secrets Of A 05:50 Calimero 22:10 Mighty Med 11:25 The Curse Of Oak Island Scandinavia 19:00 The Color Of Money Teenage Witch 06:00 Zou 22:40 Disney Mickey Mouse 12:15 American Pickers 11:50 The Food Files 21:00 Jersey Boys 04:10 Hank Zipzer 06:20 Loopdidoo 23:00 Programmes Start At 6:00am 13:05 Storage Wars 12:15 Sara’s New Nordic Kitchen 23:30 Rush 04:35 Binny And The Ghost 03:00 South Park 06:35 Art Attack KSA 13:30 Storage Wars 12:40 Food School 01:45 Black Nativity 03:25 Tattoo Disasters 05:00 Violetta 07:00 The Hive 13:55 Storage Wars Miami 13:05 Lee Chan’s World Food Tour 03:00 Destroyed In Seconds 03:50 Disorderly Conduct: Video 05:45 The Hive 07:10 Zou 14:20 Storage Wars 13:35 Mega Food 03:25 Destroyed In Seconds On Patrol 05:50 Mouk 07:25 Loopdidoo 14:45 Shipping Wars 14:30 David Rocco’s Dolce Vita 03:50 Ultimate Survival 04:40 Workaholics 06:00 Lolirock 07:40 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 15:10 Shipping Wars 14:55 My Dubai 04:40 How It’s Made 05:05 Disorderly Conduct: Video 06:25 Sofia The First 08:05 Sofia The First 15:35 Shipping Wars 15:25 Rustic Adventures Italy 05:05 How It’s Made 05:00 Cuban Fury On Patrol 06:50 Gravity Falls 08:30 Goldie & Bear 16:00 Mountain Men 15:50 Chefs Run Wild 05:30 Through The Wormhole 07:00 The Cobbler 05:55 Tosh.0 07:15 Miraculous Tales Of Ladybug 08:45 Miles From Tomorrow 03:15 WAGs 16:50 Ax Men 16:20 Lucky Chow 06:20 Mythbusters 09:00 The Scorpion King 4: Quest 06:20 Tosh.0 And Cat Noir 09:10 Sheriff Callie’s Wild West 04:10 WAGs 17:40 Ice Road Truckers 16:45 David Rocco’s Dolce Vita 07:00 Doki For Power 06:50 Disorderly Conduct: Video 07:40 Hank Zipzer 09:20 Doc McStuffins 05:05 WAGs 18:30 The Curse Of Oak Island 17:15 David Rocco’s Dolce Vita 07:25 Doki 08:05 Shake It Up 11:00 Jack And The Cuckoo Clock 09:35 Doc McStuffins 06:00 Fashion Bloggers 19:20 American Pickers 17:40 Valentine Warner Eats Heart 10:00 Sofia The First 06:25 Keeping Up With The 20:10 Pawn Stars Scandinavia 12:45 McFarland, USA 10:30 Goldie & Bear Kardashians 20:35 Pawn Stars 18:10 The Food Files 15:00 The Cobbler 11:00 Jake And The Never Land 07:20 Keeping Up With The 21:00 Forged In Fire 18:35 Sara’s New Nordic Kitchen 16:45 Dawn Of The Planet Of The Pirates Kardashians 21:50 Swamp People 19:05 My Dubai Apes 11:25 The Lion Guard 08:20 E! 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` Kuwait KNCC PROGRAMME FROM THURSDAY TO WEDNESDAY REQUIRED (05/05/2016 TO 11/05/2016) Urgently required a PRINTING ASSISTANT to work SHARQIA-1 FANAR-2 HASAN WA BOQLOZ 5:30 PM in a printing shop with the following requirements: THE JUNGLE BOOK 11:30 AM THE JUNGLE BOOK 12:45 PM HASAN WA BOQLOZ 7:30 PM THE JUNGLE BOOK 1:45 PM THE HUNTSMAN WINTER’S WAR 3:00 PM HASAN WA BOQLOZ 9:30 PM n Experience in the design software and media THE JUNGLE BOOK 4:00 PM THE JUNGLE BOOK 5:15 PM HASAN WA BOQLOZ 11:30 PM THE JUNGLE BOOK 6:15 PM THE JUNGLE BOOK 7:30 PM CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 1:30 AM execution and fixing THE JUNGLE BOOK 8:30 PM THE JUNGLE BOOK 9:45 PM THU+FRI n THE JUNGLE BOOK 10:45 PM THE HUNTSMAN WINTER’S WAR 12:05 AM Ability to learn new methods and meet deadlines THE TRUST 1:00 AM AVENUES-3 n Ability to sell FANAR-3 THE DEAD ROOM 1:15 PM SHARQIA-2 FAN- Hindi 11:30 AM THE DEAD ROOM 3:15 PM n Good looking CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 12:00 PM FAN- Hindi 2:15 PM THE DEAD ROOM 5:15 PM CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 3:00 PM THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY 5:00 PM THE HUNTSMAN WINTER’S WAR 7:00 PM n Fluent in English, Arabic will be an advantage CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 6:00 PM 24- Tamil 7:15 PM THE DEAD ROOM 9:15 PM CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 9:00 PM THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY 10:30 PM THE DEAD ROOM 11:15 PM n Transferable visa CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 12:05 AM THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY 12:45 AM THE DEAD ROOM 1:15 AM n NO THU+FRI Ready to join immediately SHARQIA-3 FANAR-4 CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 1:15 AM HASAN WA BOQLOZ 11:30 AM CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR -3D 12:15 PM THU+FRI Salary according to experience CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 2:00 PM CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR -3D 3:15 PM CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 5:00 PM CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 6:15 PM 360º- 1 CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 8:00 PM CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR -3D 9:15 PM THE JUNGLE BOOK 1:15 PM Candidates can send their CVs to: CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 11:00 PM CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 12:15 AM THE JUNGLE BOOK 3:30 PM THE JUNGLE BOOK- 3D 5:45 PM [email protected] MUHALAB-1 FANAR-5 THE JUNGLE BOOK 8:00 PM THE JUNGLE BOOK 1:15 PM CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 11:15 AM THE JUNGLE BOOK 10:15 PM THE DEAD ROOM 1:30 PM CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 2:15 PM CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 1:00 AM THE JUNGLE BOOK 3:30 PM CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 5:15 PM THU+FRI CHANGE OF NAME THE JUNGLE BOOK 5:45 PM CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 8:15 PM THE HUNTSMAN WINTER’S WAR 12:30 AM THE JUNGLE BOOK 8:00 PM CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 11:15 PM NO THU+FRI THE DEAD ROOM 10:15 PM I, Irene Elias Sequeira, THE DEAD ROOM 12:15 AM MARINA-1 360º- 2 holder of Indian Passport THE JUNGLE BOOK 11:30 AM THE HUNTSMAN WINTER’S WAR 11:45 AM No. G3662883, Sai Kripa MUHALAB-2 THE JUNGLE BOOK 1:45 PM THE HUNTSMAN WINTER’S WAR 2:00 PM Chawl R 2 Tembi Pada CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 1:00 PM THE JUNGLE BOOK 4:00 PM MIDNIGHT SPECIAL 4:15 PM Lokmanya Nagar Bhandup CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 4:00 PM THE JUNGLE BOOK 6:15 PM HASAN WA BOQLOZ 6:30 PM W Mumbai, converted to SUPREME (TELUGU) 4:00 PM THE JUNGLE BOOK 8:30 PM HASAN WA BOQLOZ 8:30 PM Islam and hereby change SUPREME (TELUGU) 7:00 PM CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 10:45 PM HASAN WA BOQLOZ 10:30 PM my name as Ayesha. 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CROSSWORD 1250 STAR TRACK

Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (September 23-October 22)

Circumstances may help to create some negative moods-careful. It would You have good choices from a career standpoint. Your work is progressing be easy to find an argument if you are looking. Keep your sense of humor well and you will probably complete projects way ahead of time. The knowledge you and do not push your point of view too strongly. There may be some serious decisions have regarding some hobby or some recent home project will come in handy when you made about the future of a project, investment or term of employment with your business solve problems in the workplace this afternoon. It is good that you pull on all your at this time. You are in the mood to conquer just about anything you set out to do. Stay resources when you or those around you are in a quandary. You may feel like socializing away from the negative verbiage to calm others and find some inside point of view. You this evening. This is an excellent time to socialize and enjoy life. If you are single, go out to may perceive how to proceed with plans and decisions regarding your own life situation. all those gatherings where you might really find that dream partner. At the very least, you This evening you will have the opportunity to enjoy new music; perhaps a concert or a will meet compatible people who share your love of life. Enjoy some time with friends new group of songs has your attention. who tend to make many appealing invitations.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Scorpio (October 23-November 21) With positive fervor to burn today you could promote yourself, your compa- Your work could come under the scrutiny of people in authority. This is a ny, a product or your best friend with successful results. Answering to a boss may not be good thing for now because you can show off how much you have learned either recently what you consider the job for you and today there may be insights into having your own or from your past experiences. Those that doubted your talents will no longer be doubtful. business. Keeping this quiet may be difficult just now, but important. Ask questions, do Now you will need to be ready to respond when the requests come in for you to con- your research and let a few days go by before making the necessary appointment to delve tribute your very own expertise. There are indications that this is a good time to finish up deeper into this possible new business. Today is for planning. Frustrations this afternoon any unresolved business. You are filled with an urge to work hard and get things done. Do are of short duration. In order to keep the frustrations down to a low growl . . . Expect inter- not push yourself beyond what is comfortable with regard to time limitations. Go easy on ruptions and criticisms from others. You will particularly enjoy the company of family and yourself and enjoy a few breaks each day. This evening there is an opportunity to enjoy friends this afternoon. Enjoy the celebrations. and relax with loved ones.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

This is a very lucky day for making plans or decisions and finding your way There may be a return of some old mechanical problems so take your time through just about any problem you may discover. Positive energies are available with and make sure all mechanical defects are serviced properly. All forms of respect to love and money. You feel successful and able to handle difficult situations. Good communication are possible. A family member that lives some distance from you may advice from a guide or older person may be forthcoming. There is a growing sense of self- enjoy communication by telephone. There is a strong emphasis on community participa- ACROSS DOWN confidence and even a pride of ownership. You could do well in politics, if that is your tion-perhaps a block party is being planned, etc. You, a friend and a loved one or a few 1. A graphical record of electric currents asso- 1. Informal terms for a meal. choice. Your social life is active at this time. New social contacts will boost career prospects family members will enjoy a group get together soon . . . Plans are in the making. There is ciated with muscle contractions. 2. A member of the Siouan people formerly now. Social and community endeavors are also open to you where the need for basic fair- lots of laughter and interaction between neighbors. You feel most comfortable in these 4. Bar from attention or consideration. living in the Missouri river valley in NE ness and evenhandedness is helpful. You can be direct, candid and to the point. This pas- surroundings and may find yourself in a storytelling mood. Your dreams are worth explor- ing this evening-consider keeping a dream diary. 11. A river in central Italy rising in the Nebraska. sion is about truth. There are positive results today. Apennines and flowing through Florence 3. Taken or to be taken at random. and Pisa to the Ligurian Sea. 4. Small cubes with 1 to 6 spots on the faces. 5. Not out. 15. A river in north central Switzerland that Cancer (June 21-July 22) runs northeast into the Rhine. 6. North American evergreen with small pink- Capricorn (December 22-January 19) ish bell-shaped flowers and oblong leaves 16. Obtain from someone after their death. This is an excellent time to plan a trip or take a vacation. You are likely to used formerly for shinplasters. This time is perfect for focused and detailed mental work, though you may 17. Pass gradually or leak through or as if hear some good news regarding something of importance to you. Your sensitivity to oth- 7. A streak of light in the sky at night that ers is increased but there are possibilities of being deluded-pay close attention. There is resist some of those dull routine tasks. Complete unfinished business today. You have a through small openings. sharp mind and your awareness of the overview of a situation is strong. Your ambition is results when a meteoroid hits the earth's great achievement now through your profession. Being in the spotlight is common to you 18. A feudal lord or baron in Scotland. strong and you have the right amount of discipline to get you where you want to go. You atmosphere and air friction causes the just now. It may be a good idea to be humble and see where your work can best help oth- develop a keen appreciation for the value of things, including the money it takes to buy 20. A republic in southern Europe on the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode. ers. You may look to the social setting to improve your professional standing. Interactions Italian Peninsula. them. Take the social opportunities that are open to you now and network with people 8. A self-funded retirement plan that allows with the opposite sex on the professional level may occur a great deal during this time. that share your same job interests or talents. A love of music and an appreciation for sen- 21. (Polynesian) An alcoholic drink made from you to contribute a limited yearly sum There is inner harmony and a deepening of a love relationship. This romantic partner may sual pleasures are strong. You may find the right romantic interest for you, or you may find the aromatic roots of the kava shrub. toward your retirement. want your undivided attention. an existing romance will deepen. 22. A island in the Netherlands Antilles that is 9. A cylindrical tower used for storing silage. the top of an extinct volcano. 10. Tending to check bleeding by contracting 24. Relating to or using sight. the tissues or blood vessels. 26. A group of countries in special alliance. 11. Relating to the use of or having the nature Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 28. A portable shelter (usually of canvas of an interrogation. This is a period of personal growth. This attitude is contagious and you stretched over supporting poles and fas- 12. Show a response or a reaction to some- may find others have questions and inquiries as to the latest self-help book or mentor that Consciously take and plan for extra time to stay organized with projects the rest of this month. A strong instinct to be powerful and in control may lead to a greater thing. you have been gaining information from lately. This mindset is carried over into the work- tened to the ground with ropes and interest in investing. There are all sorts of interaction through some form of lecturing, place so that whatever you do, you do it with enthusiasm and look for ways to improve pegs). 13. A river in northwestern Russia flowing teaching or learning a new technique. You could resist someone’s ideas and it might be a 29. Fine powdery material such as dry earth or generally west into the Gulf of Finland. the workplace. You want to reshape the world and help others. You may expend a great good idea to look at your reasoning. This is an artistic time when you are more aware of 14. A translucent mineral consisting of hydrat- deal of effort to secure finances at this time. This may come about through associations the beauty that surrounds you; it is also a practical and materialistic time. You may decide pollen that can be blown about in the air. you have with people in important positions. The simple things in life bring you much 32. A severe rebuke. ed silica of variable color. to keep a sketch pad handy for those times you are in repose with a cup of tea or chatting 19. (Sumerian and Akkadian) A demon per- pleasure. Besides being creative, you are very sociable and magnetic to the opposite sex. 35. Unarmed feather palms of central and on the phone. You will have a grasp for abstract and spiritual ideas and the ability to pres- sonifying death. This feeling will extend to a love interest later. ent or convey these things to others. northern South America. 23. A French abbot. 37. Being one more than one hundred. 25. A narrow headband or strip of ribbon 39. Full of or showing high-spirited merri- worn as a headband. Virgo (August 23-September 22) ment. 27. An esoteric or occult matter that is tradi- Pisces (February 19-March 20) 40. Emblem usually consisting of a rectangu- tionally secret. Someone could challenge your sense of identity today, but you will lar piece of cloth of distinctive design. Interactions with co-workers may create a desire to plan a get together at 30. A hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cav- remain calm and clear in your reporting of the details that are needed. There is someone the noon meal. Be careful to arrange an additional day for those that need 43. A line spoken by an actor to the audience ity of females. watching you that appreciates your struggle. Now is the time to initiate any changes that to stay behind. This is a great time to be with others and to work together as a team. You but not intended for others on the stage. 31. (archaic) Strict and severe. will create the most positive results, whether it is regarding some project or some goal of may be sought after as just the person for a particular job. Your management abilities are 45. A river that rises in northern Colombia and 33. Aristocratic Italian family of powerful mer- yours. Financial gain through speculation looks positive-you will eventually need to take in high focus. There has been a lot of overtime lately and it probably will not be the last of flows generally eastward to the Orinoco chants and bankers who ruled Florence in care in how you allocate the benefits or money received. Study and mental self-control the overtime for a while. You will enjoy a relaxing evening. There is a sense of support and are hard to achieve today, but not impossible! The time is ripe for family changes and this harmony around you, making this a productive and happy time. Place a notepad, flash- in central Venezuela. the 15th century. may be in a marriage, birth or reunion. This is a great evening for socializing with friends or 47. By bad luck. 34. United States comedian and film actor light and pen next to the bed and put your worries on paper so you don’t fidget all night . . just enjoying some quality time with a loved one. . They will be waiting tomorrow; you will have better insight. 49. Horny plate covering and protecting part (1880-1946). of the dorsal surface of the digits. 36. Type genus of the Lycaenidae. 50. A user interface based on graphics (icons 38. Perennial herb of East India to Polynesia Word Search and pictures and menus) instead of text. and Australia cultivated for its large edible Yesterday Solution 51. A highly unstable radioactive element (the root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch. heaviest of the halogen series). 41. Resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects. 52. West Indian tree having racemes of fra- 42. Offering fun and gaiety. grant white flowers and yielding a 44. A small fragment. durable timber and resinous juice. 46. A language spoken by the Atakapa people 54. Being one hundred more than three hun- of the Gulf coast of Louisiana and Texas. dred. 48. Located in a plane that is parallel to the 55. One who professes great sensitivity to the central plane of the sagittal suture. beauty of art and nature. 53. A decree that prohibits something. 58. Kauri pine. 56. Come to pass. 60. Type genus of the Anatidae. 57. A radioactive transuranic element pro- 62. A ruler of the Inca Empire (or a member of duced by bombarding plutonium with his family). neutrons. 63. A high-crowned black cap (usually made 59. Of or relating to or characteristic of Hades of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in or Tartarus. Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus. 61. Close-fitting pants of heavy denim for 68. A television system that has more than the casual wear (usually in the plural). usual number of lines per frame so its pic- 64. (botany) Of or relating to the axil. tures show more detail. 65. A Russian river. 71. A city in northwestern Syria. 66. Panel forming the lower part of an interior 72. Genus of widely distributed agarics that wall when it is finished differently from the rest. have white spores and are poisonous with 67. A tax on employees and employers that is few exceptions. used to fund the Social Security system. 75. A period marked by distinctive character 69. The form of RNA that attaches the correct or reckoned from a fixed point or event. amino acid to the protein chain that is 76. Something causes misery or death. being synthesized at the ribosome of the 77. A tricycle (usually propelled by pedalling). cell (according to directions coded in the 78. Black tropical American cuckoo. mRNA). 79. The mother of your father or mother. 70. Characteristic of false pride. 80. Genus of beetles whose grubs feed mainly 73. The force of workers available. on roots of plants. 74. A loose sleeveless outer garment made 81. (British) Your grandmother. from aba cloth. Yesterday’s Solution

Daily SuDoku Yesterday’s Solution WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016

Color me! Make a Leaf Collection

What You Need: * A collection of leaves from outside * White paper Spot the differences * Stack of heavy books * Heavy paper * Glue

Instructions: 1. Collect many types of leaves. The Fall season is perfect for the most beautiful colors of leaves. 2. Lay the leaves between sheets of paper. 3. Lay a heavy stack of books on the paper and press for one week. 4. Glue the leaves onto sheets of heavy paper for a wonderful collection of leaves that will last a very long time! Try to identify the leaves you collect and try to do some research as well! The Colosseum WORD SEARCH

he Colosseum or Coliseum, also held the stonework together were pried known as the Flavian or hacked out of the walls, leaving TAmphitheatre is an oval amphithe- numerous pockmarks which still scar the atre in the centre of the city of Rome, building today. Italy. Built of concrete and sand, it is the In recent years the Colosseum has largest amphitheatre ever built. The become a symbol of the international Colosseum is situated just east of the campaign against capital punishment, Roman Forum. Construction began which was abolished in Italy in 1948. under the emperor Vespasian in AD 72, Several anti-death penalty demonstra- SUDOKU and was completed in AD 80 under his tions took place in front of the successor and heir Titus. Colosseum in 2000. Since that time, as a The Colosseum could hold, it is esti- gesture against the death penalty, the mated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spec- local authorities of Rome change the col- tators, having an average audience of or of the Colosseum’s night time illumi- some 65,000; it was used for gladiatorial nation from white to gold whenever a contests and public spectacles such as person condemned to the death penalty mock sea battles, animal hunts, execu- anywhere in the world gets their sen- tions, re-enactments of famous battles, tence commuted or is released, or if a and dramas based on Classical mytholo- jurisdiction abolishes the death penalty. gy. The building ceased to be used for Most recently, the Colosseum was illumi- entertainment in the early medieval era. nated in gold in November 2012 follow- It was later reused for such purposes as ing the abolishment of capital punish- housing, workshops, quarters for a reli- ment in the American state of gious order, a fortress, a quarry, etc. Connecticut in April 2012. Although partially ruined because of Because of the ruined state of the damage caused by earthquakes and interior, it is impractical to use the stone-robbers, the Colosseum is still an Colosseum to host large events; only a iconic symbol of Imperial Rome. It is one few hundred spectators can be accom- of Rome’s most popular tourist attractions modated in temporary seating. However, . The Colosseum is also depicted on the much larger concerts have been held just Italian version of the five-cent euro coin. outside, using the Colosseum as a back- The Colosseum’s original Latin name drop. Performers who have played at the was Amphitheatrum Flavium, often Colosseum in recent years have included anglicized as Flavian Amphitheater. The Ray Charles (May 2002), Paul McCartney building was constructed by emperors (May 2003), Elton John (September KIDS RECIPES of the Flavian dynasty, following the 2005), and Billy Joel (July 2006). reign of Nero. This name is still used in The Colosseum was used to host CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS modern English, but generally the struc- gladiatorial shows as well as a variety of ture is better known as the Colosseum. other events. Another popular type of The Colosseum underwent several show was the animal hunt. This utilized a radical changes of use during the great variety of wild beasts, mainly medieval period. By the late 6th century imported from Africa and the Middle a small chapel had been built into the East, and included creatures such as rhi- structure of the amphitheater, though noceros, hippopotamuses, elephants, this apparently did not confer any partic- giraffes, aurochs, wisents, Barbary lions, ular religious significance on the build- panthers, leopards, bears, Caspian tigers, ing as a whole. The arena was converted crocodiles and ostriches. Battles and into a cemetery. The numerous vaulted hunts were often staged amid elaborate spaces in the arcades under the seating sets with movable trees and buildings. were converted into housing and work- Other performances would also take shops, and are recorded as still being place by acrobats and magicians, typical- rented out as late as the 12th century. ly during the intervals. Severe damage was inflicted on the The Colosseum today is now a major Colosseum by the great earthquake in tourist attraction in Rome with thou- • Russia has a larger surface area than Pluto. 1349, causing the outer south side, lying sands of tourists each year paying to • Oxford University is older than the Aztec Empire. on a less stable alluvial terrain, to col- view the interior arena, though entrance What You Need: • France was still executing people by the guillotine lapse. Much of the tumbled stone was for citizens of the European Union (EU) is reused to build palaces, churches, hospi- partially subsidised, and entrance is free • Pretzels when Star Wars: A New Hope hit the theatres. tals and other buildings elsewhere in for EU citizens under eighteen or over • Semi-sweet chocolate chips • Nintendo was originally a trading card company. Rome. A religious order moved into the sixty-five years of age. There is now a • Bowl • If the sun were the size of a white blood cell then the northern third of the Colosseum in the museum dedicated to Eros located in • Cookie sheet • Wax paper Milky Way galaxy would be the size of United States. mid-14th century and continued to the upper floor of the outer wall of the Instructions: • There are more stars in space than there are grains of inhabit it until as late as the early 19th building. Part of the arena floor has been century. The interior of the amphitheater re-floored. Beneath the Colosseum, a 1. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. sand on every beach in the world. was extensively stripped of stone, which network of subterranean passageways 2. Remove bowl from microwave and dip pretzels into chocolate, • For every human on Earth there are 1.6 million ants. was reused elsewhere, or (in the case of once used to transport wild animals and making sure that they are covered. This is easiest to do using a fork. • An eagle can kill a young deer and get away with it. the marble faÁade) was burned to make gladiators to the arena opened to the 3. Place pretzels on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. 4. Put cookie sheet in the refrigerator until chocolate covered pret- • A flock of crows is called a murder. quicklime. The bronze clamps which public in summer 2010. DID YOU KNOW..? DID YOU zels harden. lifestyle WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016

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Lewis staying Turner really did off drugs has believe that been a struggle Snow was dead uliette Lewis has admitted it’s been a “struggle” to stay ophie Turner wrote her ‘Game of Thrones’ co-star Kit off drugs since she got clean at the age of 22. The Harrington a goodbye letter when she thought his charac- J‘From Dusk till Dawn’ star began experimenting with Ster Jon Snow had been killed off. The 20-year-old actress illegal substances when she was a young adult as a form of has revealed that the details of every character’s death on the escapism, however, she quickly learned that using drugs HBO fantasy TV series - based on George R. R. Martin’s novels of was only making her problems worse. Juliette made the the same name - is kept top secret from the rest of the cast, with brave decision to quit all “street drugs” when in her early only those due to be murdered being told of their exit. So when 20s, but she admits 20 years later she still finds it tough to Kit, 29, confessed to her that he was facing being killed, Sophie - not relapse. Speaking to website Team Rock, she said: “I who plays Sansa Stark - decided to pen him a message telling used drugs when I was younger specifically to escape over- him how much she had loved working with him on the program. whelming feelings and problems that I didn’t know how to And when Kit made his surprise return to set he couldn’t help but handle ... I only ever used drugs specifically to escape my tease her about her kind written words. During an interview on problems and in the long run they only served to make UK TV show ‘This Morning’, she revealed: “It was kept from me. Kit them bigger, so by the age of 22 I had a big problem on my told me in the fifth season that he was going, that was it, and so I hands. That was when I made the decision to quit all street wrote him a really long heartfelt letter about how much I was drugs for good, and life from that moment on has been a going to miss him, how much I loved working with him. And then real struggle: I’m 42 and every day is a struggle. Thankfully, he came back the next season and was like, ‘Your letter is so fun- I have different priorities and experience and wisdom ny I’ve still got it.’ He does it just to take the mickey out of me guiding me now.” Juliette never had a mind-expanding now. He shows it to people. I was really gullible. Everyone dies (in experience with drugs like so many other artists claim to the show) so I was just like, ‘Another one bites the dust.’ “ Sophie - have had. Instead, the thing that has given her a spiritual who can currently be seen on the big screen as Jean Grey in ‘X- awakening, is the death of her actor father Geoffrey Lewis Men: Apocalypse’ - is relieved that the secret of Jon Snow’s sur- who passed away in April at the age of 79. Since he died, vival is now out because she always gets nervous about spilling Juliette has felt as though she has been hit by a “lightning secrets from ‘Game of Thrones’. She said: “Most of the time people rod of spiritualism” and she can now hear him speak to her keep it (who’s leaving) a secret. There’s a lot of secrets to keep but and guide her on her journey in the world. She shared: “I luckily the Jon Snow secret is out now.” Snow was thought to be know there’s a generation every generation that says dead after he was repeatedly stabbed in the courtyard of the cas- they’re expanding their horizons and becoming spiritual tle in the Mutiny at Castle Black and left to bleed out in the frost, beings by taking drugs, but when I lost my father that was however, a day later he is brought back to life by Melisandre like a lightning rod of spiritualism for me: I’d hear him talk (Carice van Houten). to me and remind me of the beauty of life and the now.” Bella Hadid Josh Hartnett wants is a ‘typical to meet Mary Berry middle child’ he Hollywood heartthrob is a massive fan of Mary’s he 19-year-old model has opened up about her TV show ‘The Great British Bake Off’ and was gutted famous family, which includes her supermodel sister The didn’t get to meet the 81-year-old food expert at TGigi, 21, and brother Anwar, 16, and admits she’s the the TV BAFTA Awards on Sunday , but has made it his mis- person who likes to be the one who makes sure everyone is sion to meet her in the future. Speaking on UK TV show “happy” and “satisfied”. She explained: “I am definitely the ‘Good Morning Britain’, he gushed: “I do watch ‘Bake Off’ typical middle child. I love making sure everybody around and I do eat a lot of cake as well. I would love to meet Mary me is happy, peaceful, and satisfied.” Bella has followed her Berry, that would be great.” The 37-year-old actor binge older sibling Gigi into modeling and was taught early on by watched the BBC cooking program whilst shooting his TV her mother Yolanda Foster - who divorced their father series ‘Penny Dreadful’ in the UK and was astonished by the Mohamed Hadid in 2000 - that she should be “happy” when “ruthlessness” of the baking competition’s contestants. He working because the audience can see how you’re feeling in added: “In my opinion ‘Bake Off’ brings this competitive the finished photos. Asked for her advice for taking the best atmosphere and then layers frosting on top. Then every- photo on set, she said: “My mom always taught me to think one is really sweet but underneath you can tell there’s about something happy when I’m working, because it kind some ruthlessness there and I love seeing that.” Josh loves of shows through your face. I used to think about my horses, Mary - who co-presents ‘GBBO’ with Paul Hollywood - so but now I think about other things.” Bella is in a relationship much he could imagine hanging a poster of her on his with Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, and says wall. In an interview on Nick Grimshaw’s Breakfast Show on starring in the music video for his song ‘In The Night’ allowed BBC Radio 1, he said: “If I could have a post of anyone on her to witness her boyfriend’s “passion” for his “art” and she my wall now it would have to be Mary, why not?” ‘The loved being able to work with him by combining her model- Great British Bake Off’ is not the only British television ing and the 26-year-old star’s music. She told Elle magazine: show Hartnett enjoys watching. The 37-year-old star cur- “I love seeing him happy and passionate about his art. Being rently splits his time between the UK and the US after hav- able to see how he works, and put both of our workplaces ing a daughter with British actress Tamsin Egerton and he together, turned out to be really beautiful.” And things seem also likes to catch Channel 4’s ‘First Dates’ when he’s in to be moving quickly for the couple who have reportedly Britain. Hartnett - who has been in a relationship with 27- decided to move in together after dating for just over a year. year-old beauty Egerton since 2012 - said: “First Dates’ as A source previously said: “Bella and Abel have decided to well that has absolutely blown my mind. I think you get a take the next step in their romance and move in with one real sense of how people are when they’re nervous.” another.” Anderson aged ‘20 Meghan Trainor years’ by Salomon divorce pulls video over photoshopping eghan Trainor removed her latest music video after realizing it had been “photoshopped”. The 22-year-old singer has admitted Mshe took down the ‘Me Too’ promo on Monday because she had been edited “the crap out of” and is “embarrassed” her team decided to cinch in her waist as much. Speaking on Snapchat about why she pulled the track after it was digitally modified, the ‘All about That Bass’ hitmaker said: “Hey guys, I took down the ‘Me Too’ music video because they pho- toshopped the crap out of me and I’m so sick of it and I’m over it. So I Hamilton getting took it down until they fix it. “My waist is not that teeny. I had a bomb waist that night. I don’t know why they didn’t like my waist but I didn’t approve of that video and it went out for the world so I’m embarrassed. “The video is still one of my favorite videos I’ve ever done, I’m very proud amela Anderson aged “20 years” female role models who she looks up on well with Neville after her divorce to Rick to, although she feels at a “loss” now of it. I just as p***ed off that they broke my ribs, you know?” The Grammy- Salomon. The 48-year-old her two sons Brandon, 19, and Dylan, atasha Hamilton is “getting on the best” she has with Ritchie Neville since award winning musician had planned to release the video on Monday P actress says happiness keeps her 18, have grown up. She explained: “I they split up. The Atomic Kitten singer and the 5ive star ended their evening with a showing at Times Square in New York City. However, looking young, although she felt she actually like ageing. I have great older engagement in March, and though they are now forging a friendship for American songstress Meghan revealed to Andy Cohen on Bravo’s ‘Watch N aged by two decades after the gruel- female role models in my life, includ- the sake of their 18-month-old daughter Ella, the 33-year-old pop beauty insists What Happens: Live’ show she is intending to release a new version of the ing second divorce from her ex-hus- ing my amazing mom, who have glitz, they won’t be getting back together as a romantic couple. Writing in her Star video on Tuesday. band Rick - which was finalized last glamour and all sorts of fun. Getting magazine column, she said: “I constantly get asked about what’s going on year following their attempt at a sec- older isn’t the end. I know I have so between Ritchie and me. But nothing has really changed. “If anything, we’re ond union that lasted only one year. much to look forward to. “At a certain now getting on the best we have since splitting up. We’re on friendly terms and Speaking to W Magazine about age, you can find yourself at a loss. hopefully that’s how it will stay.” Natasha - who also has son Josh, 13, with Fran maturing, the blonde beauty said: Your children are grown. You may Cosgrave, son Harry, 11, with Gavin Hatcher and five-year-old boy Alfie from her “Ageing is something we all deal with. have gone through a divorce. You’re marriage to Riad Erraji - recently revealed she and Ritchie are still living together, I look back at pictures of myself when trying to find meaning. What’s your a situation she is finding very “stressful”. She said: “We’re still living with each oth- I was in this awful relationship, and I purpose now? You’ve raised your kids, er at the moment. It’s stressful. Anyone who has been in the same situation can looked 20 years older. Calm, peace- and now they think you’re a little understand that. It’s hard to move on with your life when you see that person fulness and not-constant stress are crazy, because you’re trying to do all every day.” Asked if she is looking for a new home, she added: “It’s all still very up very, very important to feeling beauti- these self-help things. You become in the air at the moment, it’s not decided. “I’m just weighing up my options and ful and confident. And that comes distant from everybody. You’re seeing what will be best for all of us.” Adding to Natasha’s stress is cancelling all across whether you’re wearing make- searching for answers.” the plans she and Ritchie had made for their wedding, which had been planned up or not.” The former ‘Baywatch’ star - to take place this summer. She said: “I’m not feeling sorry for myself, it just feels who is set to play the role of a woman like a bereavement because what you almost had has gone... “The wedding was insecure about her appearance in the going to be this summer. That’s a nightmare. You’ve booked a wedding and then short science fiction film ‘Connected’ - you’ve got to cancel it all. You just feel, oh God. It’s also quite stressful.” enjoys ageing because she has older lifestyle WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016

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In this May 29, 2015 photo provided by Jennifer Goodwin, Emma Schambers, 18, of East Greenwich, RI, wears a prom dress once belonging to her Jennifer Goodwin, Jillian Dalton wears Catherine Malatesta’s prom dress at her home in Catherine Malatesta, center, poses with Lauren Hourican, late friend Catherine Malatesta, in front of Schambers’ home in East Greenwich. Arlington, Mass. — AP photos left, and Molly Mahoney, right, before the junior prom at Arlington High School in Arlington, Mass. Traveling prom dress sisterhood honors friend lost to cancer he Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” now has a High crew team. In autumn 2014, she told her parents she glowing smile, even though she was frail after being real-life version: The Sisterhood of the Traveling was having some pain in her shoulder. They thought it was released from the hospital just the night before. “TProm Dress. The last time many of Catherine an athletic injury, but after doctors’ visits, they got the “She looked at me and said, ‘Mom, for the first time in a Malatesta’s friends saw her, she was wearing a huge smile diagnosis: Catherine, 16, had epithelioid sarcoma, an long time, I actually feel beautiful,’” Goodwin said. Through and the deep blue, shimmery dress at her junior prom. aggressive cancer. She started chemotherapy the day after months of grueling cancer treatments, she had been Four days later, battling a rare cancer, she went into the Christmas, then had radiation, then simultaneous courses forced to miss out on some important things in her life: the hospital and never left. Now, four of Catherine’s friends are of both. She also participated in a clinical trial. But the can- lead in a school play, a choral trip to Italy and a counselor’s honoring her by wearing that dress to their own proms, a cer had spread to her lungs and spine. She died Aug. 2, a job at summer camp. She pushed through, never com- gracious gesture her mother named after “Traveling Pants.” little over two months after her prom. plaining, her mother said. And, like the pair of jeans in the books and movies that The idea for the traveling prom dress was born when Some weeks, her mother drove her to school for a 7 am magically fits four teenage girls of different shapes and Catherine’s mother called Jillian about three months after chorus practice, then picked her up to take her to Boston sizes, Catherine’s dress works for all of them, with only tem- Catherine died and asked if she would like to wear it to her for cancer treatments. After a nap, she’d head back to porary hemming for two of the girls. prom. Two months later, Goodwin invited some of school for afternoon classes. She ran for student council “When each girl tried it on, it fit each one of them Catherine’s other friends over to pick out something to president and won. Lauren Hourican, a close friend from beautifully despite all having very different body types,” remember her by. The girls saw the sleek blue prom dress Arlington, recalled going to school dances with Catherine said Catherine’s mother, Jennifer Goodwin. “It is uncanny.” hanging on her closet door. “One of us said, ‘We should and watching her do “an absolutely insane kind of danc- There won’t be any scheduling conflicts; the girls go to wear it to our proms,’ and we all said, ‘Catherine would love ing.” She plans to wear the dress to her senior prom May 20. different schools, and their proms are on different dates. Emma Schambers, 18, of East Greenwich, RI, displays a that,’” said Emma Schambers, who plans to wear the dress “She’ll be back out on the dance floor where she belongs,” Another friend of Catherine’s already has asked to wear bracelet with a charm and beads she wears in memory of to her senior prom in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, on she said. — AP the dress to her prom next year, while Catherine’s sev- her late friend Catherine Malatesta. May 13. The gown has a halter-style neckline that covered enth-grade cousin has asked Goodwin to save it for her self-confidence and a silly sense of humor. She loved to act the port Catherine had for her medications. prom, years down the road. in school plays, taught religious education to first-graders, gladly debated anyone on any topic, and was the life of the Blissful-looking girl Self-confidence party. “Everyone knew her as the nice girl who made peo- Catherine had lost her hair, so her mother bought a wig “It’s a way of keeping her with me,” said Jillian Danton, ple laugh,” said Carly Blau, a friend from summer camp who that a hairdresser styled into an updo that framed her face 17, who wore the dress to her junior prom at Arlington plans to wear the dress to her senior prom next month at with a braid. A makeup artist evened out her skin tone, High School in April. “All of us being able to have this piece Beverly High. which had been dotted by acne caused by her treatments. of her is healing.” Catherine was a bubbly girl with an easy Catherine played field hockey and was on the Arlington Photos from that night show a blissful-looking girl with a

Review Refugees-as-guides a hit at Berlin’s museums

ohamed Al-Subeeh was a senior restorer from its emergency refugee relief work to integrat- at Syria’s best-known mosaic museum, but ing the newcomers. Key cultural institutions in the Mas war swept deeper into his province, country have also chipped in, including Berlin’s destroying artefacts and threatening his and his world-renowned orchestras which this year organ- family’s lives, he was forced to flee. The 64-year-old ised a special concert for refugees and volunteers. from Idlib province never dreamt that he would ever work in a museum again, certainly not in Germany, to which he had fled in a 23-day journey that involved a rubber boat ride across the Mediterranean, endless bus and train rides and hours of trekking on foot. But when he heard about a project at some of Berlin’s top museums that trains newcomers to become Arabic-language guides for fellow refugees, he leapt at the opportunity. “I loved my work in Syria. Being a guide here today makes me feel like I’m getting a bit of my life back,” Subeeh, who used to work at Maaret Al-Numan museum, told AFP. Subeeh, who arrived in Germany last August, now takes groups of Syrian, Iraqi and other This image released by Disney shows Elizabeth Olsen, left, Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan in a scene from Marvel’s ‘Captain America: Arabic-speaking refugees on tours through the Civil War,’ opening in theaters nationwide on May 6, 2016. — AP Bode Museum, where artefacts include a large mosaic piece from Ravenna, Italy. As part of a bid to integrate refugees into Germany, several museums run by the Prussian This file photo shows Mohamed Al-Subeeh, who The Avengers divide Cultural Heritage Foundation, which administers used to work in the Mosaics Museum at Maaret Al- the capital’s state museums, came up with the Numan in Idlib province, and is now a guide at unique project. Nineteen new arrivals were select- Berlin’s Bode Museum poses for a photo at a cere- ed to participate in the program, which entailed mony. — AFP in revitalizing ‘Civil War’ taking a course about the artefacts or art works that they would be introducing to fellow refugees. Lessons from history onventional movie wisdom would sug- Black Widow, and so on. Some of it is rather silly, Black Panther - two characters who we already “We also learnt about how to capture their inter- Hermann Parzinger, president of the Prussian gest that there can only be diminishing especially the villain Zemo, whose somewhat know are getting their own movies. Every est, so that they don’t get bored during the one- Cultural Heritage Foundation, underlined the sig- Creturns with long-running franchises. nonsense plan leaves a lot to chance and coinci- moment with them feels like a trailer, and like hour tour,” said another guide Kefah Ali Deeb, a nificance of the collections included in the Multaka There must be a breaking point, right? Especially dence. Daniel Br¸hl, as always, is great in the the best trailers, we see only the finest stuff. “Civil Syrian opposition activist who says she was jailed project. The project, whose name translates into at movie four, five, six and beyond. There are role, but still little more than a plot device - as War” dares you to not be won over by Holland’s four times by the regime before she fled. Deeb, “meeting point”, includes Arabic and Islamic art col- exceptions, sure, but even the painstakingly though the screenwriters thought that it would youthful comedic charm and Boseman’s depth who now conducts tours at the Pergamon lections as they are “particularly important for peo- plotted Marvel films have had low points. And be too dark for the good guys to fracture with- as the stoic prince in the killer suit. We also can Museum, said she is grateful for the opportunity to ple who have lost their homeland and who now yet in the ashes of “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the out a push from a manipulative outsider. The conjecture, for instance, that Spider-Man doesn’t “meet other Syrians and Iraqis and to tell them find themselves in a foreign land”, Parzinger said. brain trust behind Marvel Studios and directors good news is that this Avengers movie in dis- ultimately have much of an impact on the plot about our own heritage”. Christian art is also in the mix as it shows newcom- Joe and Anthony Russo have built what is easily guise keeps everything rather intimate for a because the actual Spider-Man movie will even- ers “the society in which they now live and which one of the strongest films of their so-called cine- superhero movie. tually come from Sony, not Disney. Does any of ‘Feels like coming home’ they need to understand”. The participation of the matic universe with “Captain America: Civil War,” There are only so many times these films can this really matter if the movies are good? No, of Every Wednesday and Saturday, a tour takes visi- German history museum meanwhile showcases an engaging, lively and just flat out fun use of get away with scenes of massive destruction - course not. We just know too much about the tors to see one of the participating collections-the “the complete destruction in the 20th century, but the characters we’ve gotten to know across the the thrill (and horror) of the spectacle starts to roadmap to make any of it seem spontaneous, Museum for Islamic Art, the Near East Museum, the despite that, the rebuilding-that is a vision for peo- last eight years and 12 films. dull. In “Civil War” the combat is mostly hand-to- surprising and organic. Sculpture Collection, the Byzantium Art Museum as ple to take courage and be confident in their As our interest waned in the prospect of yet hand, the stakes are personal, and the set pieces Characters can’t just break out from the pack well as the German History Museum. Since future,” said Parzinger. another supervillain threatening to destroy an small. The showdown of the superhero teams is on their own merits. If they could, Marvel proba- December, 3,000 refugees have joined such ses- That was also a message that Bashar al- entire city or planet, Marvel smartly pivoted and confined to an airport runway, for instance. That bly would have resurrected the idea for a Black sions to view artefacts from their own heritage, and Mohammad al-Shahin, who used to work as a turned the conflict inward. With the near airport sequence, by the way, is exceptionally Widow movie by now. The thing is, Marvel to learn about Germany’s tumultuous history. The museum guide in Syria, wanted to give to fellow inevitability of a civilian death toll any time the entertaining. It’s both witty and visually engag- makes it funny, and that charm and care is what tours have proved so popular that the organizers citizens he was taking on tours in Berlin. “In the Avengers are involved in an incident, the UN ing and worth the price of admission. Cap, has and will keep audiences coming back over are looking at expanding the program to include First World War, the Second World War, millions of steps in with an accord proposing regulation Falcon (Anthony Mackie), Scarlet Witch and over again. “Captain America: Civil War,” a “intercultural workshops, which the Berlin public people were killed here, there was a lot of destruc- and oversight. Essentially now, the Avengers (Elizabeth Olsen), Hawkeye, Ant-Man (Paul Walt Disney Studios release, is rated PG-13 by can also participate in”. tion. “But Germany became the top country in need permission before they jump into action. Rudd) and the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) the Motion Picture Association of America for Graphic designer Shadi Zayab, who arrived in democracy, technology and economy, so we have face off against Iron Man, Black Widow, War “extended sequences of violence, action and Germany just four months ago after fleeing Syria to to learn. One day when we come back home, we Chance and coincidence Machine (Don Cheadle), Vision (Paul Bettany) mayhem.” Running time: 147 minutes. Three avoid military conscription, was on his second visit have to do the same, we have to build our home- Tony Stark/Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr) is and the two newbies, Spider-Man (Tom Holland) stars out of four. MPAA Definition of PG-13: to the Pergamon Museum. “I really enjoy this. It’s land,” he told AFP. — AFP for it. Steve Rogers/Captain America (Chris and Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman). Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may important to me to see this art, these colors, mate- Evans) is against it. And the rest of the Avengers be inappropriate for children under 13. — AP rials, everything here. It feels like coming home,” he must decide where they side, leading to some Comedic charm said, after a tour that included an ornately decorat- interesting alliances - like Black Widow (Scarlett It’s also hard not to be a little cynical about ed wall alcove which comes from a Damascus Johansson) going against her pal Cap, Hawkeye the obvious corporate machinations of “Civil house. After taking in more than 1.1 million asylum (Jeremy Renner) positioning against his friend War,” like the introduction of Spider-Man and seekers in 2015 alone, Germany is shifting gears lifestyle WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016

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In this Sunday, May 18, 2008 file photo, American producer George Lucas, left, American In this Saturday, May 24, 2014 file photo, actress Uma Thurman, left, and director In this May 14, 1991 file photo, Madonna leaves the actor Harrison Ford, center, and American director Steven Spielberg pose for photogra- Quentin Tarantino dance as they arrive for the awards ceremony at the 67th international screening of her movie ‘In Bed with Madonna’ with direc- phers at the “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” photo call during the film festival, Cannes, France. tor Alek Keshishian, right, at the 44th Cannes Film Festival 61st International film festival in Cannes, France. — AP photos in France. The glitz and glamour of Cannes through the years

he Cannes Film Festival officially gets underway celeb-spotters will throng the boutique-lined Boulevard Wednesday and as usual it’s set to be one of the most de la Croisette, one of Europe’s glitziest seafront prome- Tdazzling events in the European calendar. The festi- nades. Looking out to sea, the super-yachts on display val, in its 69th year, brings a mix of Hollywood A-listers and will no doubt get their fair share of attention as well. The world cinema auteurs to the French Riviera. Associated Press has been on the French Riviera for This year, films by Pedro Almodovar, Sean Penn, Kean years chronicling the serious business of the festival as Loach and Asghar Farhadi are among those competing for well as the accompanying stardust. Here are some the coveted Palme d’Or. Stars including George Clooney, moments captured by photographers from The AP over Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, Julia Roberts and Gerard the years that illustrate some of Cannes’ trademark style Depardieu are due to climb the famous red-carpeted steps and glamour. — AP outside the Palais, Cannes’ main movie venue. Away from the glare of the competition, thousands of In this May 13, 1986 file photo, singer Grace Jones is photographed in Cannes, France during the the 39th film festival.

In this Thursday, May 24, 2007 file photo, American actors, from left, In this May 13, 1979 file photo, British actress Joan Collins poses for the In this May 20, 1977 file photo, Arnold Schwarzenegger shows off his body for an appre- Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and George Clooney arrive for the screening of media before the presentation of her film ‘The B**h’ at the 32nd International ciative beach audience in Cannes, France, ahead of the presentation of his film “Pumping the film ‘Ocean’s Thirteen,’ at the 60th International film festival in Film Festival in Cannes, France. Iron” at the Cannes Film Festival. Cannes, France.

In this May 7, 1972 file photo, from left, actor Robert Redford and wife Lola, and In this May 9, 1963 file photo, director Alfred Hitchcock and American In this May 13, 1976 file photo, Gene Kelly, left, and Fred Astaire arrive at the director Sydney Pollack and wife, Claire Griswold arrive at Festival Palace for the actress Tippi Hedren arrive at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes, France for the Festival Palace for the presentation of ‘That’s Entertainment Part 2,’ which opened presentation of American film ‘Jeremiah Johnson’ in Cannes, France. presentation of their film “The Birds” at the Festival Palace. the 30th Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France.

In this May 7, 1962 file photo, Italian actress Sophia Loren, center right, and her company In this May 13, 1959 file photo, American actress Kim In this May 16, 1956 file photo Ingrid Bergman is snapped from all sides by a crowd of are protected by police as they arrive at Festival Palace for the opening of the Cannes film Novak dances with Cary Grant after the presentation of photographers at Cannes, France. festival. the American film entry ‘Middle of the Night’, at a US reception at the Cannes Film Festival. lifestyle WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016

Music & Movies Team player Russell Crowe shines in private eye bromance ussell Crowe was preparing on set to shoot Ridley Scott’s 2010 epic “Robin Hood” when word reached him that his Rco-star, stage and screen legend William Hurt, was freaking out. Crowe rushed to the side of his fellow Oscar winner, who had been hired to play William Marshal, first earl of Pembroke, but was in emotional turmoil over his inability to get into character. “I real- ized he simply just wanted to know what we were doing. So I started to talk to him about his character and he didn’t realize his character was an actual historical figure of great importance,” Crowe recalled. “So I just started to go out to my trailer and bring him pages and pages of research, and things to think about and talk about. We had a 25- to 30-minute conversation in a car park.” The chat, said Crowe, was transformative: Hurt found his mojo and cast aside his worries to give one of his best performances and become an inspiration to the cast. Crowe, a veteran of more This file photo shows actor/director Russell Crowe attends than 40 movies, recounted this episode not to show off, but to the premiere of ‘The Water Diviner’ at the TCL Chinese demonstrate that teamwork is one of the most important Theatre in Hollywood, California. — AFP aspects of the job. Perhaps he was showing off a little. The star was warming up unlike many of his contemporaries, has never really suffered a fal- toward the end of a roundtable interview to promote comedy- low period in a career studded with blockbusters. thriller “The Nice Guys,” and appeared to be enjoying himself. Crowe won a best actor Oscar in 2000 for “Gladiator” and followed Deep connection it with a BAFTA and Golden Globe for his stunning portrayal of There was little need for the father of two to risk tying himself schizophrenic mathematician John Nash in “A Beautiful Mind.” to “The Nice Guys,” a smart but obscure private eye story-part noir thriller, part laugh-a-minute farce-set in the smog of 1970s Los ‘Illiterate plonker’ Angeles. Crowe revealed he had planned to turn down the role of Still one of the most recognizable actors in the world, the battle-scarred enforcer Jackson Healy by getting director Shane famously short-tempered Hollywood A-lister cuts an intimidating Black drunk and letting him down gently. But he quickly changed figure, despite being polite and jovial. Even at his fighting weight, his mind after discovering the filmmaker doesn’t drink-and that This combination of file pictures created on April 14, 2016 shows (from top left) New Zealand-born Australian the lifelong smoker is a stocky six-footer (1.8 meters) but now, he had persuaded Ryan Gosling to join the movie, which gets its actor Russell Crowe, South African and US actress Charlize Theron, US actress Kristen Stewart, French actor aged 52, he doesn’t look like he’s paused at the salads and soups US release through Warner Bros. on May 20. Vincent Cassel, French actress Adele Exarchopoulos, French actress Juliette Binoche, French actress Marion section of the menu for a good number of years. Crowe has gen- The chemistry between the pair elevates “The Nice Guys” from Cotillard, Spanish actor Javier Bardem, French actress Adele Haenel, Canadian actor Ryan Gosling, French actress erated his fair share of negative headlines through a number of a clever piece of counter programming for moviegoers who aren’t Lea Seydoux, US actor Adam Driver, Italian actress and director Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, French actor Fabrice public altercations, and is famously sensitive about criticism. interested in superheroes into an early contender for Oscars. “Ryan Luchini, French actress Isabelle Huppert. — AFP He enthused about how much the cast and crew of his latest is a cineaste, he has a knowledge of the history of film,” Crowe movie care about their craft but then, unprompted, seamlessly said. “So if you’re seeing things in his performance that feel like it turned what ought to have been a positive point into an stretches between Harold Lloyd and Gene Wilder... he knows unquotably sweary swipe at his critics. Catherine Shoard, a film where he’s going with that stuff.” “The Nice Guys” sees Crowe shar- writer from the London-based Guardian newspaper, recalled ing his first scenes with Kim Basinger since they co-starred in being upbraided for her lukewarm review of “Les Miserables” by another noir thriller 19 years ago. Kristen Stewart, Marion Cotillard: an irate Crowe, who tweeted that she was “an illiterate plonker.” “It “The relationship we had on ‘LA Confidential’ was so intimate, made me like him more: here is a man of passion and engage- the scenes we had to do were so intimate. We connected so ment, unafraid to speak out,” she wrote, despite describing him as deeply and I loved it,” Crowe said. But he added that the pair have having “the heart of a soppy 11-year-old girl inside the body of a not spoken for more than a decade and that their relationship on 50-year-old bruiser.” “The Nice Guys” was “not the same thing-it’s not like we were con- Born in New Zealand, Crowe has lived in his beloved Australia nected the same way we were in that film.”— AFP Queens of Cannes 2016 since he was a small child and owns a $10 million house in Sydney as well as a 790-acre (320-hectare) country estate. From modest here will be no shortage of movie star royalty at the Up-and-comers beginnings in a Wellington suburb, he has done rather well and, Cannes film festival, but the true queens of this year’s red The festival will also feature young up-and-comers with plenty Tcarpet will be “Twilight” megastar turned indie darling of celebrity blood in their veins, Lily-Rose Depp and Elle Fanning. Kristen Stewart and French film siren Marion Cotillard. Both With parents like Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp and French actresses are sweeping into the French resort town with two singer and actress Vanessa Paradis, Lily-Rose was never going to films in the official selection. Cotillard, 40, who has become a fly under the radar, and the 16-year-old has already turned to act- transatlantic celebrity with an Oscar and several Hollywood ing and become the teenage face of Chanel. She makes her blockbusters under her belt, will appear in two films in the run- Cannes debut as legendary American dance prodigy Isadora ning for the top prize, the Palme d’Or. Duncan in “La Danseuse” (The Dancer) which will be shown in the In “From the Land of the Moon”, set just after World War II, “Un Certain Regard” section of the festival. Cotillard stars as a woman caught in an unhappy marriage who The young Depp made her cinema debut alongside her falls in love again. She also stars in “It’s Only the End of the World” famous father in Kevin Smith’s 2014 horror comedy “Tusk”. She by French Canadian wunderkind Xavier Dolan, about a writer also stars in the upcoming French drama “Planetarium” alongside who returns home to tell his family he is dying. While Cotillard was Natalie Portman. Another Cannes teen star is American actress the first French actress since 1960 to win America’s highest acting Ellie Fanning, 18, who features in Danish director Nicolas Winding award in 2008, Kristen Stewart became the first American actress Refn’s horror thriller “The Neon Demon” about cannibalistic mod- ever to win France’s equivalent, the Cesar, in 2015, for her support- els. The film is being shown in competition and is Refn’s first at ing role in Cannes since his “Only God Forgives” was booed three years ago. Elle Fanning is the younger sister of former child star Dakota ‘Clouds of Sils Maria’ Fanning. Her ascent into stardom began when she was just two Stewart, 26, became a celebrity icon for an entire generation as years old, playing a younger version of her sister’s character in the Bella in the blockbuster vampire romance-thriller trilogy “Twilight” 2001 Michelle Pfeiffer/Sean Penn film “I am Sam”. She has also but has gained a reputation for taking on passion projects, some- appeared in Sofia Coppola’s “Somewhere” and Francis Ford times for little pay. “I take part in successful productions to facili- Coppola’s “Twixt”. tate the existence of more modest films,” she told France’s Le Monde magazine. This year she appears in the out-of-competition Dunst on jury duty opening film, Woody Allen’s “Cafe Society”, about a young couple Another Cannes queen is American film star Kirsten Dunst, one who fall in love in 1930s Hollywood. She is also starring in “Personal Shopper”, a ghost story set in of four women on the nine-member jury who will decide who the Paris fashion world which is in the running for the Palme d’Or, wins the Palme d’Or, the top prize at the world’s most prestigious teaming up again with “Sils Maria” director, France’s Olivier film festival. Dunst, 34, lifted the best actress award at Cannes five Assayas. Stewart, a Los Angeles native, was first discovered by a years ago for her part in Lars von Trier’s “Melancholia”. Like some of talent scout who spotted her in a school play at the age of eight. her fellow Cannes royalty, she was a child star before building a glittering career by mixing arthouse hits like “Interview with the Her breakout role came opposite Jodie Foster in the 2002 thriller Workers install a part of the red carpet yesterday at the Festival Palace in Cannes, on the eve of the beginning of Vampire” and “The Virgin Suicides” with the “Spider-Man” films. She “Panic Room” and at 17 her career rocketed into the stratosphere the 69th Cannes film festival. — AFP photos when she landed the role of Bella Swan in “Twilight”. Her relation- will soon be seen in “Woodshock”, a first foray into film-making for ship with “Twilight” co-star Robert Pattinson made her a tabloid Los Angeles fashion designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy. — AFP favorite, particularly after she was pictured cheating on him with then-married director Rupert Sanders in 2012. Finishing touches to Cannes Taylor to donate before red carpet unfurls money to fire-ravaged n army of workers built giant screens and tested spotlights he told AFP. “Cannes must be protected not because of the cock- in Cannes yesterday as the rich and famous were set to tail parties, but because it is a professional event of a high level Ainvade the French Riviera town for two weeks of film and which brings honor to France.” Last month elite police forces Fort McMurray fun-all under maximum security. A lone cleaner painstakingly staged a simulated terror attack at the Palais des Festivals, where mopped the staircase to the Palais des Festivals, the main venue the films in the running for the main Palme d’Or prize are shown. James Taylor is using his music to help people evacuated from a for the world’s top film festival, before the red carpet is unrolled to As part of the tight security, air and sea exclusion zones have been huge wildfire in Canada. The “Carolina in My Mind” singer has welcome a host of Hollywood stars when the cinema extravagan- declared, as well as a ban on drones, and Lisnard has said random turned two Alberta concerts next month into benefits. Proceeds za gets underway tonight. searches will be conducted in the streets of Cannes. from tickets to his shows in Calgary on June 7 and Edmonton on “Is this where the red carpet goes? Really?” an excited Chinese This file photo shows French actor Jean-Pierre Leaud smil- June 8 will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross to help victims tourist breathlessly asks a fellow traveller, joining dozens others Will rain soak red carpet? ing as he arrives for the screening of the film ‘The Search’ of what Taylor says is a major national catastrophe that’s just walking up and down the Croisette beach strip snapping selfies. The film festival is likely to get off to a rain-drenched start with at the 67th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, impossible to ignore. “It’s really a part of human nature to respond The population of the picturesque Mediterranean town is set to a downpour predicted for Wednesday night when Woody Allen’s southern France. — AFP to things like this by wanting to lend a hand if you can. You’d like nearly triple to some 200,000 people as film producers, industry “Cafe Society” starring Kristen Stewart will open the event. The to feel as though people would be there for you if you were in a workers, actors and tourists roll in to soak up the glamour, sell movie, about a young couple who fall in love in 1930s Hollywood, similar situation,” Taylor told The Associated Press by phone on films, network and party. The 69th Cannes film festival has created is being screened out of competition. With the clock ticking down Cannes to award Monday. a security headache worthy of a movie script for French authori- to festival time, cranes, production trucks and construction equip- Taylor says the idea came from conversations with his ties who have highlighted an unprecedented terror threat six ment lined the Croisette where seaside dancefloors were ham- Canadian manager Sam Feldman as he arrived for a 15-concert months after a series of attacks left 130 people dead in Paris. mered into place, and a giant screen erected on the beach. Truffaut’s muse tour of Canadian cities over the next month. He said the two “We must keep in mind as we prepare to open this festival, In the Cannes port, crew members scrubbed and shined the shows would raise “at least a quarter of a million, maybe a that we are faced with a risk which has never been as high, and sleek yachts where many of the festival’s parties take place. $100,000 more than that.” —AP faced with an enemy determined to strike us at any moment,” Several billionaires have parked their superyachts along the honorary Palme d’Or Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said on a visit to Cannes Riviera for the festival: Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s “Octopus” Monday. As a result an “extraordinary mobilization” of security was in Nice and director Steven Spielberg’s “Seven Seas” in ean-Pierre Leaud, the actor regarded by French New Wave forces has been put in place, with 400 private security agents Antibes, according to Forbes.com. Among the stars expected on great Francois Truffaut as his double, is to be given an deployed around the Palais des Festivals to control who goes in the red carpet during the festival are Julia Roberts, Jodi Foster, Jhonorary Palme d’Or, the organisers of the Cannes film and out and check the bags of those entering. Cazeneuve said Sean Penn, Robert De Niro, Kirsten Dunst, Charlize Theron and festival said yesterday on the eve of its opening. Leaud, 71, bomb experts would carry out daily sweeps before film screen- George Clooney. — AFP made his debut at Cannes at just 14 in 1959 in Truffaut’s semi- ings at the venue. Hundreds more police officers and specialized autobiographical masterpiece “The 400 Blows”, with the direc- units will be on duty in the city, whose lure for the rich and famous tor later admitting that the actor was effectively playing him. makes it equally attractive to jewelry thieves-with several multi- He later went on to star in other Truffaut classics such as million dollar heists in recent years. “Stolen Kisses” and “Bed and Board”. But the director’s untime- ly death aged 54 in 1984 was a disaster for the actor who was Balancing security and fun so closely associated with the master. “Jean-Pierre Leaud is Just along the coast from Nice on the French Riviera, Cannes is part of Cannes legend,” the festival said in a statement. “His home to 500 CCTV cameras, making it the most closely monitored spontaneity was representative of the wind of freedom that town in France, said mayor David Lisnard. He dismissed concerns the French New Wave brought to cinema.” Although Leaud that the tight security will throw a wet blanket over the parties, also worked with the other great New Wave director Jean-Luc glitter and glamour of the event. “Do you think an attack brings Godard, his career never quite recovered. The Palme d’Or is In this July 9, 2015 file photo, singer-songwriter James merriment? We have succeeded in preserving the festival atmos- A picture taken yesterday in Cannes shows a statue the highest prize at Cannes and will be awarded just before Taylor performs in concert at the Giant Center in Hershey, phere. The public will be at the foot of the (red-carpeted) steps. All holding a golden palm two days ahead of the 69th the close of the festival on May 22.-AFP Pa. — AP the parties will be authorized, but, security must be taken care of,” Cannes film festival. The glitz and glamour of Cannes through the years

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A Jordanian Bedouin sits on a camel in front of the Treasury Building in the ancient city of Petra in Jordan yesterday. Established as the capital city of the Nabataeans, the rose rock city is Jordan’s most popular touristic site and was chosen as one of the seven New Wonders of the World in 2007. — AFP photos Behind picture postcard, life is tough for Petra’s animals

n a hot sunny day in Jordan’s Petra, two tourists in abuse and improving living conditions. Vienna-based the back of a horse-drawn carriage gaze over the Four Paws will start providing the clinic with much-need- Opicturesque lost city. The horse is reluctant to ed supplies of drugs and equipment. It will also train local move forward - it has been a long and grueling day trans- veterinarians, project leader Robert Hengl said. porting tourists on tricky, rocky terrain. The oblivious Stables, rest areas to protect horses from the sun and A tourist takes a ride on a horse carriage in the ancient passengers don’t notice when the frustrated coach driver troughs are also planned before the summer, when tem- city of Petra. unleashes a frenzied lashing of his horse. A short distance peratures soar above 40 degrees Celsius. “The first advice away next to the visitor center, dozens of horses, don- we give is to avoid overworking animals,” Hengl said, keys, mules and camels stand idle under the blistering adding that an awareness campaign underway is as sun without shade. important as the treatment. At the clinic a team from They are some of the 1,350 animals put to work ferry- Four Paws is already in action. ing tourists at one of the most famous and beautiful landmarks in the Middle East, renowned worldwide for Syria War Knock-On Effect its unique giant rock-cut architecture. For years the only Abbayah, a mare, is being seen for the first time. “I professional care for the animals came from a small and cleaned the wound and administered an antibiotic. She ageing veterinary clinic. But now two charities have must rest for a few weeks and she will be much better,” Tourists joined forces with Jordan’s government to improve the Rosu tells Abbayah’s owner, Ahmed Mchaalia. Local visit the welfare of the animals who walk the trails of a UNESCO guides have welcomed the new initiative, complaining ancient city World Heritage site that in 2007 was elected one of the that the current medical center is ill-equipped and can- of Petra. New Seven Wonders of the World. “There was no treat- not cope with the number of animals requiring medical ment here. A few months ago I had to kill a horse treatment. Petra’s animals are regularly victims of injury because I couldn’t offer him the appropriate treatment,” as they work over rough and slippery trails - especially Camels are seen in front of a souvenirs shop in the said Imad Hlalet, a veterinarian at the Petra clinic, where the Siq path, a winding and narrow gorge between sand- ancient city of Petra in Jordan. seven to 15 animals are treated per day. The animals stone mountains that many of the animals cross several transport visitors on their backs or in carriages over 10- times a day. kilometer (six-mile) treks through the ancient city of the Activists and veterinarians say animals drawing car- Nabateans, which dates back to 400 BC. riages are especially vulnerable. “We have asked the min- istry of tourism to ban horse-drawn carriages, but they Exhaustion, Lameness, Colic told us that this method of transport was essential for The trails through towering canyons once carried tourists who can’t handle the long walk,” Hlalet said. The frankincense, myrrh, silk and slaves but today the traffic is conflict in Jordan’s neighbor Syria has also had a knock- tourists - more than half a million a year according to the on effect on the animals. Guides - often oblivious to their Petra National Trust. The animals are kept in poor condi- animals’ welfare - are pushing their animals harder to tions and forced to carry or pull weights that are often far make ends meet due to a significant drop in tourists too heavy for their size, activists say. The working days are since the start of Syria’s civil conflict four years ago. far too long and many of the animals also have no shade, About 975,000 people visited Petra in 2010. Last year insufficient food and water and no quiet places to rest. the number was about 596,600. Waiting for clients with With limited access to veterinary care, many suffer his horse at the entrance to Petra, Tarek echoes the com- Touristic horse from exhaustion, lameness and colic. Concerned over plaints of many of his fellow guides. “Tourism is dead at carriages ride their treatment, the Four Paws Animal Welfare group and the moment in Jordan.” — AFP Touristic horse carriages ride in the ancient city of Petra in the ancient the Princess Alia Foundation are working with the min- in Jordan. They are some of the 1,350 animals put to city of Petra. istry of tourism to usher in a program aimed at halting work ferrying tourists at one of the most famous and beautiful landmarks in the Middle East, renowned worldwide for its unique giant rock-cut architecture. A new law was passed at the end of March 2016 which will regulate the working conditions of the horse own- ers and horses in the Petra park.

Tourists vis- it the ancient city of Petra. A horse and a dog are seen next to Jordanian national flags in the ancient city of Petra in Jordan.