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THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 SHAWWAL 21, 1436 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Jailed A look at Multibillion Gunman fires Barrak Egypt’s Suez dollar India on Pakistan rushed to Canal, past e-commerce cricket legend hospital3 and14 present battle21 heats up Akram’s20 car MH370 mystery unravels, Min 30º Max 47º High Tide but questions remain 03:50 & 15:55 Low Tide 10:25 & 22:25 40 PAGES NO: 16601 150 FILS Malaysia confirms wing part is from ill-fated MH370

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia confirmed early today that a piece of a wing washed up on an Indian Ocean island Obama: Rejecting Iran deal would spell war beach last week was from the Malaysian Airlines jet MH370, the first trace of the plane found since it van- ished last year with 239 people on board. “Today, 515 WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama made a vig- days since the plane disappeared, it is with a heavy orous case for his nuclear deal with Iran yesterday, heart that I must tell you that an international team of warning lawmakers that rejecting diplomacy would experts have conclusively confirmed that the aircraft lead to war and destroy US credibility. Casting the debris found on Reunion Island is indeed from MH370,” debate over the agreement with Tehran as “the most Prime Minister Najib Razak said in an early morning tel- consequential foreign policy debate” in a decade, evised statement. The announcement, by providing Obama said Congress must not waver under pres- clear evidence that the plane crashed in the ocean, clos- sure from critics whom he said history had already es one chapter in one of the proven wrong. biggest mysteries in aviation his- “Many of the same people who argued for the war tory, but still leaves unanswered in Iraq are now making the case against the Iran questions about precisely why it nuclear deal,” he said, urging lawmakers to instead disappeared. choose an American tradition of strong diplomacy. “Malaysia Airlines would like to “Congressional rejection of this deal leaves any US sincerely convey our deepest sor- administration that is absolutely committed to pre- row to the families and friends of venting Iran from getting a nuclear weapon with one the passengers onboard Flight MH370 on the news that the flap- option: another war in the Middle East. If Congress eron found on Reunion Island on kills this deal, we will lose more than just constraints 29 July was indeed from Flight Najib Razak on Iran’s nuclear program or the sanctions we have MH370,” the airline said in a statement issued as soon as painstakingly built,” he warned. “We will have lost the prime minister had spoken. “This is indeed a major something more precious. America’s credibility as a breakthrough for us in resolving the disappearance of leader of diplomacy. America’s credibility as the MH370. We expect and hope that there would be more anchor of the international system.” objects to be found which would be able to help Continued on Page 13 WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama delivers a speech yesterday at American University. — AFP resolve this mystery,” it said. Continued on Page 13 Egypt to unveil Suez extension IS threatens to kill Croatian abducted in Egypt CAIRO: Egypt is to unveil a major exten- four wars with Israel, including a 1973 sion of the Suez Canal today, a mega- offensive launched across the canal that project that has emerged as a corner- Egyptians celebrate as their greatest mil- Days of easy stone of President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi’s itary victory. efforts to restore national pride and The government hopes for another money ending revive the economy after years of unrest. historic moment today, when it unveils The 1869 inauguration of the canal link- an $8.5 billion extension of the waterway as oil plunges ing the Red Sea to the Mediterranean funded entirely by Egyptians, without for- was hailed as a leap into the modern eign aid. The media and government sup- DUBAI: The days of very easy money are drawing to age, and President Gamal Abdel-Nasser’s porters across the board have breathless- a close in the rich Gulf Arab oil-exporting nationalization of the British and French- ly repeated the same message - after four economies as money market rates start to rise, part- run waterway in 1956 was seen as mark- years of strife and the overthrow of two ly because of the damage which cheap oil is doing ing Egypt’s decisive break with its colo- presidents, Egypt is back. to government finances. Loose liquidity created by nial past. That sparked the second of Continued on Page 13 inflows of oil money pushed short-term rates in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and neigh- boring states to record lows last year, fuelling fren- zied competition among banks to lend to firms at HARDA, India: Two Indian passenger trains are seen next to each other following tiny spreads. a derailment after they were hit by flash floods on a bridge outside this town in But in the last few days, money rates have started Madhya Pradesh yesterday. — AFP to rise relatively sharply. If this continues, banks could begin to regain some pricing power over their loans. One reason for higher rates is expectations for US monetary tightening this year. With their curren- 27 dead after two cies pegged or closely linked to the US dollar, Gulf central banks would probably tighten too. But a big- ger factor is the plunge of oil prices since mid-2014, India trains derail which has slashed governments’ oil revenues, threat- ening to shrink flows of money into Gulf banks. NEW DELHI: Two passenger trains eastern city of Patna and bound for “The days of easy money are over,” said a senior derailed after flash floods struck a bridge Mumbai, then crossed over. “The mud banker at a state-run UAE commercial bank, declin- they were crossing in central India, killing from under the tracks was washed away ing to be named because of the subject’s sensitivity. up to 27 people in the latest deadly acci- and the tracks were left in the air,” Madhya “Dragging oil prices and expectations that dent on the nation’s crumbling rail net- Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh increased exports from Iran will add to the global work. Rescuers pulled scores of terrified Chouhan told the NDTV network at the supply glut are unnerving the money market, which passengers to safety after they became scene. previously held rates at rock-bottom levels for sev- trapped in carriages that toppled over on Minister Prabhu told parliament in New eral months.” the weakened and flooded tracks in Delhi the number of confirmed deaths so Continued on Page 13 This video grab shows a militant standing next to a kneeling man who identifies Madhya Pradesh state, railway and gov- far was only 12, but two officials in himself as 30-year-old Croatian Tomislav Salopek at an unknown location. — AP ernment officials said. A total of 10 car- Madhya Pradesh put the death toll much riages and one engine from the express higher. State railway police chief M.S trains, travelling in opposite directions, Gupta said 27 people had been killed and Bollywood hit brings hope were derailed minutes apart outside the another 70 injured. “All the coaches have town of Harda just before midnight on been cleared and all bodies have been col- Tuesday. lected from inside,” Gupta told AFP. for mute Indian in Pakistan The government has ordered an inquiry Madhya Pradesh government spokesman into the accident, but Railways Minister Anupam Rajan told AFP that 25 bodies KARACHI: Deaf and mute, Geeta has in tracing her roots. But India’s High Suresh Prabhu said it appeared the cause had been recovered. been stuck in Pakistan for 13 years, Commissioner (ambassador) to Pakistan was a “flash flood due to heavy rains”. Television footage showed a line of car- unable to return to her native India T C A Raghavan visited Geeta on Tuesday Passengers described how they were riages lying on their sides and on top of because she cannot remember or evening to collect preliminary informa- jerked awake by the falling carriages, each other in a field of mud. Rescuers with explain exactly where she is from. But tion which could help track down her which quickly filled with muddy water. “I specialist cutting equipment were after repeated false dawns, Geeta has home and parents. And afterwards was sleeping and suddenly I felt a jolt. I deployed along with doctors. But a pas- new reason to hope. Following fresh Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj woke up and saw that all the passengers senger told regional TV that “nobody came media coverage the Indian government vowed to bring the story to a movie-style were screaming and running,” Manoj for us, we were stuck there for three to this week pledged to bring her home, in happy ending, tweeting: “We will bring Mongi told the Hindustan Times newspa- four hours”. “The train was off the tracks an echo of a smash-hit Bollywood film. Geeta back to India.” per’s website. “I came out. I saw three and water was everywhere. And within a “Bajrangi Bhaijaan”, featuring Indian It is still unclear how long the formali- women floating but I could not save them,” second, the whole train derailed and we all superstars Salman Khan and Kareena ties will take or whether her home town he added. “The water level on the track was got trapped inside.” Kapoor, tells the mirror image of Geeta’s has been identified. Although she cannot almost waist-high,” Shashi Bhushan Pandit, Officials said rescuers, who worked story - a mute young Pakistani woman speak, Geeta can write the words another passenger, added. mostly in darkness through the night into who ends up trapped in India. “Telangana”, the name of a state in south- The Kamayani Express, travelling from yesterday morning, were hampered by the Geeta, aged in her early 20s, lives in a ern India, and “Peddavura”, the name of a the financial hub of Mumbai, came off the waters. “The entire area has been reeling women’s shelter in Karachi run by the village, in Hindi along with the number rails shortly after a surge of water from the under heavy rainfall for the last few days. nearby Machak river washed away soil on The roads are badly damaged, even the KARACHI: This photograph taken on Aug 3, 2015 Edhi Foundation, Pakistan’s largest wel- 193. Edhi officials speculate this may the small bridge, officials said. The Janata access road,” said national railway ministry shows Indian woman Geeta speaking in sign language fare organisation. News of her plight sur- have been the number of her house. Express, coming the other way from the spokesman Anil Saxena. — AFP during an interview at the Edhi Foundation. — AFP faced in 2012 but no progress was made Continued on Page 13 THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 LOCAL Boosting national media to serve expectations: Minister

KUWAIT: Minister of Information and ancestors and the Kuwaiti heritage, Sheikh Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman said. Meanwhile, he stressed keen- Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al- ness by His Highness the Prime Minister Sabah underlined yesterday the necessity of Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al- enhancing the role of national media to Sabah on supporting private media. serve state priorities and expectations. The minister underlined the necessity of Sheikh Salman made the statement dur- enhancing the relation with the private sec- ing a workshop on the results of audience tor and the civil society for realizing a quan- viewership and listening rates of the tum media shift to achieve the goals of the Kuwaiti TV and Radio for 2014-2015, organ- society. Prior attention has to be paid to ized by the ministry’s Media Planning and youth, Sheikh Salman said, referring to the Cognitive Development sector in coopera- national project for youth launched by His tion with Ipsos Marketing. Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad The minister referred to the gravity of Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, four years ago. KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah meets the current stage in the region and the Arab Ipsos Marketing director Belal Murad Sabah meets His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- Acting Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al- World in particular, saying there are priori- reviewed the rates and statistics on viewer- ties the media discourse has to comprise, ship and listening rates of the Kuwaiti TV Ahmad Al-Sabah. —Amiri Diwan and KUNA photos Khaled Al-Sabah. mainly backing the state achievements and and Radio, after two years of hard work. He development plans and programs, through said that TV is the major source of news in creating a supporting public opinion. Kuwait. During the Muslim fasting month of These priorities include consolidating Ramadan, the Kuwaiti TV ranked first the national identity, sense of belonging among other channels in the country, he and paying extended attention to values of added. —KUNA

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al- Sabah meets Deputy Premier and Defense Minister Sheikh Sabah meets Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah. Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Sabah. KUWAIT: Information and Youth Affairs Minister Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Amir, Crown Prince receive top officials Al-Sabah is seen during the workshop. —KUNA

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al- Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al- British Embassy - Consular Information Note Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Sabah. Sabah, Deputy Premier and Defense Minister Palace yesterday His Highness the Crown Meanwhile, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah and Minister This is to inform you that from the 1st of als should be able to process their resi- Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sheikh received Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, of State for Housing Affairs Yasser Hassan June, 2015, the British Embassy in dency permits and driving licenses and Sabah and Acting Prime Minister and Foreign Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Abul. —KUNA Kuwait will re-legalize the Foreign and other local procedures without a stamp Commonwealth Office (FCO) legaliza- from the British Embassy if their docu- tion Apostille on UK issued documents ment has the legalization Apostille by only if it has not been attested by the the FCO in the UK, the Kuwaiti Embassy Kuwaiti Embassy in the United in the UK, and the Ministry of Foreign Kingdom. British and non British nation- Affairs in Kuwait. Pavilion agenda at Expo Milano 2015 discussed

MILAN: Kuwaiti Commissioner General for save water and power, director of the pavilion Expo Milano 2015 Faisal Al-Mutalaqim dis- Mazin Al-Ansari said yesterday. cussed Kuwait pavilion’s agenda since it has He added that Mutalaqim was made been set up at this universal exhibition in aware of a visit that will take place by National Milan. As part of its agenda, Kuwait pavilion Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim and a themed “nature’s challenge” will present visit by His Highness the Prime Minister Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah Development, Ministry of Electricity and sometime next month. Mutalaqim met with Water, Ministry of Public Works where they Italy’s Commissioner General of EXPO Milano focus on shedding light on the Gulf accom- 2015 Bruno Pasquino where they tackled plishments in using the latest technologies to bilateral ties in media and culture. —KUNA

The streets of Cairo decorated in preparations for the inauguration of the new Suez Canal.

Amir attends Suez Canal inauguration MILAN: Kuwaiti Commissioner General for Expo Milano 2015 Faisal Al- Mutalaqim visits Kuwait’s pavilion. —KUNA CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi will Canal Authority, said the celebration would President Sisi has praised the gigantic project inaugurate today the new Suez Canal, ‘Egypt’s gift include parades by the air and naval forces, also saying it would be followed with other ventures to the world,’ as he had branded it, at a broad cer- showcasing newly-acquired arms and large mili- of similar significance in the near future, as part emony to be attended by a large number of lead- tary pieces, namely FREMM frigates, the French- of the national development strategy. The new ers from various nations, amid planned extraordi- made fighter jets Rafale and the American-fabri- 72-km-long new canal had already witnessed nary security precautions. Among the top leaders cated warplanes, F-16. testing navigation. It is shorter than the previous to be attending the major event is His Highness one which stretches for 190 kms. The armed the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- ‘El-Mahrousa’ forces had overseen, in coordination with the Jaber Al-Sabah, who will be accompanied by a It will begin with the president ascending the Suez Canal Authority, the construction and dig- delegation of ranking officials. Kuwait’s Deputy yacht ‘El-Mahrousa,’ built in 863. It was the first ging works. Speaker of Parliament Mubarak Al-Khurainej is warship at the time to cross the Suez Canal-with The new canal is forecast to increase pro- also attending the ceremony. hosted king and princes on board. Al-Ismailiyah ceeds from the man-made routes by 259 per- Egyptians and concerned nations wait to wit- Governor Major General Yassin Taher said in a cent, reaching $13.2 billion, by 2023, as com- ness opening of this major installation, which had statement that two flotillas would sail simultane- pared to the current revenues, estimated at $5.3 been built in record short time, approximately ously through the two canals with the ships billion. Number of navigating ships will swell to one year, with Egyptians’ funding. The event has sounding their blares. A documentary will be 97 per day. cast a joyful atmosphere across the nation. screened about digging work, in addition to The old canal, inaugurated in 1869, was The Egyptian president, during the hours’ long diverse folkloric and artistic and musical shows. nationalized by the late leader, Gamal Abdel- ceremony, is due to sign a document signaling Public places in the nation’s governorates Nasser in July 1959. The 1967 war led to its clo- start of operating the new canal, then he will have been adorned for the major event. sure for eight years until the late president, Anwar Kuwaiti Commissioner General for Expo Milano 2015 Faisal Al-Mutalaqim is address a speech announcing its opening, to be Lieutenant General Mahmoud Hegazi, the Al-Sadat, re-opened it in June 1975. The new pictured during his meeting with Italy’s Commissioner General of EXPO the second man-made water passageway, parallel Egyptian Army Chief of Staff, has inspected secu- canal, a new route of the global network of water Milano 2015 Bruno Pasquino. to the old one. rity precautions at the site of the planned cele- passageways, is forecast to facilitate global navi- Admiral Mohab Mamish, Chairman of the bration. gation and boost international trade. —KUNA

Kuwaiti Commissioner General for Expo Milano 2015 Faisal Al-Mutalaqim (right) is seen during his visit to Kuwait’s pavilion. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 LOCAL Crime Former MP Barrak taken to hospital Report By Meshaal Al-Enezi distribution networks in regards to the loads of many investment lots, farms, pens, private residences and Three million drug KUWAIT: Lawyer Mohammad Al-Jasim said that former MP house care homes according to each governorate, during Musallam Al-Barrak was transferred to the Chest Hospital the period from January until the end of June, Ministry of pills confiscated as his health deteriorated. Barrak was rushed to the hospi- Electricity and Water assistant undersecretary for power By Hanan Al-Saadoun tal under tight security at the recommendation of the cen- distribution networks, Jassim Al-Lingawi, said. tral prison’s doctor. Barrak is serving a two-year for offend- Lingawi noted this action is within the development KUWAIT: Airport cargo customs officers collected a huge ing His Highness the Amir during a public rally. plan that includes many projects for the sector to enhance amount of Captagon tablets estimated to be more than the level of services, and through the sector’s strategic three million tablets. According to a security source, the Humidity to drop next week plan to provide power to the new areas. pills were smuggled inside houseware products from Meteorologist Essa Ramadan expected the humidity He added the total loads that were tested were 495,150 Lebanon. In another incident, airport customs officer percentage to drop next week, while temperatures will KV, adding that the total loads in commercial facilities is arrested an Ethiopian woman for attempting to smuggle remain high. He said the temperatures will drop at night 46,742 KV; industrial residence, 20,681 KV; while farms and three kilograms of the banned substance ‘qat.’ She was sent and be relatively better without the current humidity. ranches, 28,570 KV; private residences, 160,212 and gov- to concerned authorities. ernment sectors, 172,118 KV. Workers protest About delivering power to consumers without inter- A large number of drivers and workers at the customs ruption, Lingawi remarked the sector has a tender to Fatal crash department demanded that the new mechanism of bring various diesel generators with silencers to use Musallam Al-Barrak A female citizen was killed when her sports-utility- inspecting containers at Shuwaikh port be stopped. The besides the current units, to connect power in case of vehicle (SUV) collided with a truck on Seventh Ring new mechanism calls for taking 20 containers for inspec- tor general of customs to have strict inspection of arrivals any emergency. He said the tender included seven gen- Road. Qurain Fire Center responded to the call and tion, then another 20 and so on; and this caused anger and into the country for security considerations during this erators with a capacity of 180 KV, seven with a capacity found the woman dead. Criminal evidence took over chaos in the port. It also caused severe traffic jam and hav- period, said informed sources. of 320 KV, seven with 500 KV - all mobile. He said that the case. ing the containers there for a long time, while some of 175 secondary transformer stations were replaced, them have no food under such hot and humid weather. Power distribution along with 155 integrated distribution units and 711 Instructions were given by the finance minister and direc- The Ministry of Electricity and Water tested the power transformers. Dive Team removes boat from Al-Bidaa

Fake maids office busted Residency Affairs Department’s detectives arrested a gang of eight Ethiopian nationals who ran a bogus domestic help office and harbored several absconding maids then selling them to others. Detectives found that three persons run the operations and deliver the maids in exchange of KD 150 to KD 250 after issuing bogus receipts in the name of an office. The maid then escapes and goes back to this office. All of those arrested are wanted for several charges including theft.

KUWAIT: Kuwait Dive Team of the was able to lift it using the emergency servic- was able to lift 2,000 tons of various harmful cause to the marine environment and dan- Environmental Voluntary Foundation suc- es management devices in the Municipality waste, he said, adding that the effort would gers to shipping lanes. He also thanked the ceeded in removal of a 22-feet-long boat of Kuwait, the team’s marine operations’ offi- continue in cooperation with various gov- emergency services management in the that weighs three tons from Al-Bidaa beach. cer Waleed Al-Shatti said yesterday. ernment agencies. Municipality of Kuwait and Touristic The boat was a danger to the beach-goers This operation is part of a national cam- Shatti called on boat owners not to aban- Enterprises Company for their cooperation in and the nearby waterways, and the team paign to clean up the coast, where the team don their boats for the pollution they may the operation of lifting the boat. — KUNA MPs regret Gulf Cup’s suspension

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KUWAIT: MP Askar Al-Enezi expressed regret at the deci- sion to postpone the 23rd Gulf Cup soccer tournament set to be held in Kuwait for a year. He said the move is a “shameful decision that caused Restaurants closed the dismay of the sports community, especially that it Kuwait Municipality’s does not agree with Kuwait’s sports ability.” He noted Public Relations said that taking the decision unilaterally embarrassed Kuwait Farwaniya municipali- in front of GCC countries, adding, “the government ty branch carried out should have a stand against the chaos in the sport and it several campaigns is not right to deprive Kuwaiti fans from enjoying the resulting in the Gulf Cup.” removal of a garden He remarked that conflicts and having private inter- that was established ests take over public ones is one of the reasons for on state property in sports failures in Kuwait and said that such conflicts Ardhiya residential must stop. area. Four restaurants “It is not accepted to have a country smaller than and a juice shop were ours, Qatar, to organize the World Cup in 2022, while we also closed during the in Kuwait ask to postpone the Gulf Cup because the campaign. grounds are not ready,” he said. Meanwhile, Member of Parliament Nabil Al-Fadhl said the cabinet must take a decisive decision to hold the PAAAFR prevent Gulf-23 soccer tournament, and let “Talal” hit his head on the fence of Qadisiya club. “It is not right for any individ- 78 ships from ual to impose his will on the state and the people,” he said. MP Fadhl asked house speaker Marzouq Al- fishing for shrimps Ghanem to call for an emergency session to decide on what the government did not, saying “we are facing a KUWAIT: The Public Authority of Agricultural Affairs and Fish crime that is close to being a treason.” Resources (PAAAFR) prevented 78 ships and vessels from fishing for shrimps in the international waters. The ships violated poli- Security measures cies for fishing for shrimps in the international waters, PAAAFR MP Khalil Abdallah said that all work of all govern- Chairperson Nabilah Al-Khalil said yesterday. ment bodies should revolve around security issues, PAAAFR in cooperation with the costal guards revoked the starting with the council of ministers all the way to the fishing licenses from the ships and procedure will reoccur if vio- smallest department. MP Abdallah said terrorism was lations continued, said Khalil. She added that fishing for shrimps declared against them as a state through the bombing in international waters, which was granted earlier this month, was only allowed under rules issued by the authority. Shrimp of Imam Al-Sadeq mosque and mentioned “We must be fishing in territorial waters will be allowed next September, said ready to face this terrorism, and for that I propose a the official. — KUNA committee be formed within the council of ministers under the chairmanship of Deputy Premier, Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khalid, to take deci- Internet service sions on urgent matters with regards to security to face terrorism.” MP Abdallah added the customs depart- cut in Shuwaikh ment should be under the Interior Ministry stressing the urgency to close the holes the country is facing through customs. By Ben Garcia Manpower Authority KUWAIT: Internet connections in some areas of Shuwaikh were disrupted yesterday following an accidental cut of the Acting Director of Manpower Public Authority fiber optic cable connecting the areas to the undersea cable. Abdallah Al-Mutoutah said the authority is in near Internet providers such as Fastelco said they received dozens agreement to rent a new building in Dhajeej, adding of calls from customers in the area. that it asked for technical opinion about the projected Speaking with the Kuwait Times, Ferras Karrazon, Fastelco validity of the new building which covers an area of Sales Department Officer said: “There are many construction 5,000 square meters. Meanwhile, Mutoutah said the activities going on in Shuwaikh area right now. What we authority will write to the Civil Service Commission (CSC) heard, the fiber optic cable was accidentally cut by a sharp in regards to amending the organizational structure. He object being used in the on-going projects there.” Kuwait added that as soon as the budget was received, the Times newspaper along with several companies in the sur- authority had a place at CSC to appoint new employees rounding blocks in Industrial Shuwaikh experienced disrup- tion of internet service from around 8:00 am yesterday. as is the case with the rest of the government bodies. “To address the issue, we are now re-connecting our clients to our standby bandwidth scheme; it will be slower 6,400 pilgrims speed than usual because we’ll be using the option being Awqaf Ministry asked the Interior to speed up the used by other internet retailers. But don’t worry it will be issuance of bedoon (stateless) passports in preparation temporary and as per the Ministry of Communication it will for hajj (pilgrim). Awqaf Ministry Undersecretary Adel Al- be reconnect and ready by tomorrow evening. We are Falah said the bedoons are in compliance of hajj rules, warned (by the ministry) not to touch the fiber cable affected adding that anyone who has a passport can register in so we’ll wait for their action,” Karrazon said. The internet con- hajj campaigns. Undersecretary Falah added Kuwaiti pil- nections using bandwidth are supported by other internet retailers, while the fiber optic cables are used exclusively by grims can register from September 10 to September 20 the wholesaler such as the Fastelco. and hoped all commit to the dates because the number of pilgrims this year is 6,400. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 LOCAL

Minister Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud is pictured inside a pavilion in the museum. KUWAIT: Information and Youth Affairs Minister Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah is seen during his visit to ‘Beit Al-Othman’ museum. — KUNA Heritage should be preserved for future generations: Minister

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti heritage and historic artifacts should in sustaining and preserving Kuwait’s history. Now, Beit The new sections include: Dr Yaqoub Al-Hajji’s muse- Inaugurated by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah be preserved and displayed in museums for future gen- Al-Othman is of an international reputation, manifested um of rare Kuwaiti transcripts; Ismael Behbehani’s muse- Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on April 8, 2013, the new erations to view, said Information Minister Sheikh by the daily and continuing visits, Sheikh Salman said, um of historic artifacts (Some 10,000 with a few dating museum hosts rare historical items and antiques for old Salman Sabah Salem Al-Sabah. His remarks came dur- adding that he visited newly-added pavilions of the back to one century ago of Kuwait’s history) and a muse- Kuwaiti houses, decorating the walls of its art gallery ing his visit of ‘Beit Al-Othman’ museum late on museum that house rare items, a matter that strikes a um by the Public Authority of Youth and Sport (PAYS), are paintings and belongings of Kuwaiti artists. There Tuesday, as part of efforts to fulfill vision of His clear example of the State’s endeavors to preserve its which groups a number of items belonging to the are also the crafts and Kuwaiti dhow models on display, Highness the Amir and His Highness the Crown Prince history. ‘Golden Era’ of Kuwaiti football in the 1970s and 1980s. among others. — KUNA

KRCS pays for prosthetic implants for Syrian refugees Society delivers further aid to Syrians in Lebanon

BEIRUT: Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) 600 Syrian families in the village of Shebaa in ing food and detergents, are sufficient for a announced yesterday that it will bear the expens- southern Lebanon and the town Hermel north- month, Enezi said. es of prosthetic implants for Syrian refugees in east of the capital. The delivered supplies, includ- Enezi had announced earlier that KRCS distrib- Lebanon. The society is currently following the uted relief aid to Syrian refugees in Arsal, north- medical cases of 10 Syrians who lost their limbs east the Lebanese capital, as part of its humanitar- during the course of the Syrian conflict, KRSC’s ian campaign to alleviate suffering of civil conflict- envoy Dr Mus’ad Al-Enezi said. Prosthetic implants traumatized Syrian refugees. KRCS handed out are very expensive; therefore, the KRCS will food packages and cleaning supplies to 450 dis- finance the medical recovery of Syrian refugees placed Syrian families in Arsal, Enezi said, , noting who lost their limbs, Enezi said. that this is the second aid distribution campaign Meanwhile, director of socio-medical services for refugees in Arsal due to their difficult living at the Lebanese Red Cross Laila Jaber welcomed condition. the society’s generous donation to help the Syrian Al-Enzi expressed his hope that the aid helps refugees. The cooperation between the Lebanese ease the refugees’ suffering, particularly women Red Cross and KRCS to provide Syrian refugees and children, reiterating the Kuwaiti society’s with prosthetics is an example of effective cooper- keenness to continue providing and delivering ation, said Jaber, affirming that both Lebanon and humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees in various Kuwait were keen on helping the Syrians during Lebanese areas and towns. their plight. Kuwait since the flare-up of the Syrian crisis Reflecting the refugees’ gratitude towards the has supplied aid to millions of Syrian refugees in KRCS gesture, refugee Nariman Othman thanked Lebanon and other countries neighboring their the society for providing the necessary funds to homeland. Kuwait had also hosted three interna- help her walk again. Othman lost her leg during tional conferences during which billions of dollars the crisis in Syria and now is able to move around worth of aid were pledged to help the Syrians. thanks to KRCS. Currently, there is over one million Syrian refugees in Lebanon, mostly women, children, and elders, Relief aid who are living in random camps in various Separately, the KRCS distributed relief aid to Lebanese areas. — KUNA

Kuwait loans KD 4 million to Chad

KUWAIT: Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development al land, increase farmers wages and promote Chad’s food (KFAED) signed a KD 4 million ($13,6 million) agreement security, the KFAED said in a press statement yesterday. The loan with Chad to help fund rice production in the Chari- agreement was signed by KFAED’s Deputy Director Hamad Logone perennial river system. The fund will help providing Al-Omar and Chad’s Minister of Planning and International sustainable water sources to irrigate 400 acers of agricultur- Cooperation Mariam Mahamat Nour. — KUNA

KUWAIT: IICO Director General Salem Hamada is seen during his meeting with Yemeni Charge d’Affaires in Kuwait Mohammed Al-Barri yesterday. — KUNA IICO ready to offer relief aid to Yemen

KUWAIT: The Kuwait-based International Islamic Charity Association. Relief was extended to Yemeni refugees in Organization (IICO) is ready to provide urgent relief aid to Djibouti and Somalia, who fled fighting at home, Hamada Yemeni people through an airlift or by land, Director General added. Poor and conflict-stricken Somali families benefited Salem Hamada said yesterday. Hamada made the statement from the aid. after he discussed with Yemeni Charge d’Affaires in Kuwait The Yemeni diplomat was also briefed on the Iftar cam- Mohammed Saleh Al-Barri the dimensions of the humanitari- paign carried out during the fasting month of Ramadan in an situation in Yemen. cooperation with 15 charity societies. Al-Barri reviewed the He said that during the meeting, the IICO officials acquaint- deteriorating humanitarian conditions at home, saying that 80 ed Al-Barri with the organization’s relief efforts for Yemenis percent of the Yemeni people are suffering from lack of food KUWAIT: KFAED’s Deputy Director Hamad Al-Omar and Chad’s Minister of Planning and International over the past period in cooperation with the Social Reform security, and rare medical supplies. Thousands of Yemeni chil- Cooperation Mariam Mahamat Nour shake hands after signing the agreement. — KUNA Society, an affiliate of the Kuwaiti Mercy International dren are exposed to starvation, he warned. — KUNA THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 LOCAL

In Brief Deputy Speaker Undersecretary Ambassador meets offers condolences chairs meeting Tirana’s governor

KUWAIT: Deputy National Assembly Speaker Mubarak TIRANA: Kuwait Ambassador to Albania Najib Al- KUWAIT: The Interior Ministry’s Acting Bader discussed with new Tirana governor bilateral Al-Khurainej sent a cable of condolences yesterday to Undersecretary Major General Mahmoud Al- the Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Sunij Jain over the cooperation yesterday. The envoy stressed Kuwait’s Dousary chaired a meeting yesterday that commitment to help build Albania’s infrastructure death of former Indian president, Abdul Kalam. addressed improving security and economic and developmental projects through aid given by Khurainej expressed deepest sympathies and condo- coordination between state departments. Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development. The lences to the people of India on the death of the former Representatives from the Ministry of meeting laid out all humanitarian, social, education- president. Dubbed ‘the Peoples’ President,’ Abdul Kalam Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Health, al and cultural projects that have been funded by left an indelible mark in Indian history, as his contribu- Customs General Department and the Public Kuwait. Bader also discussed setting a cornerstone tions and sacrifices will stand the test of time. — KUNA Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish for a monument downtown Tirana to honor ties Resources attended the meeting. between Kuwait and Albania. — KUNA Photo of the day

KUWAIT: This photo provided by the Kuwait Fire Services Directorate shows the Jaber Hospital in South Surra. The hospital’s construction is expected to finish by this year’s end, while it is set to go on test operation at the beginning of 2016. The hospital is considered the largest in the Middle East and the sixth largest worldwide with a total area of 220,000 square meters. The building consists of five towers with a total bed capacity of 1,168, and contains a parking lot that fits 5,000 vehicles. An underground central power plant, build specifically rfo the project, supplies the building with 100 percent of its electricity needs. Realty plots’ prices to decline in long run: Union

KUWAIT: Tawfiq Al Jarrah, the chairman of the Kuwait tion. Some investors have started building housing Real Estate Union, indicated yesterday that housing units for investment, due to decline of banking inter- allotments by the Public Authority for Housing Welfare ests. (PAHW) will lead to significant decline of realty plots’ The businessmen are currently favoring housing prices in the long run. plots for investment ones, due to high feasibility namely Jarrah, interviewed by KUNA, said the PAHW’s recent profits amounting to more than nine percent, Jarrah residential units’ distribution to citizens in Al-Mutlaa, said, also noting in this respect that some of the private north of Kuwait City, did not “contribute to pushing the residences have been transformed for investment pur- prices down in the short run.” However, the allotments poses, namely leasing. Housing and investment realty will result in substantial decline in the long term, with grew by 11 percent over the past seven years, he said, minor increase in the short and medium terms, he also indicating that a large number of stock traders added, noting that private housing occupation reached have moved to real-estate businesses. 98 percent, according to a study conducted by the Jarrah also linked the high prices to limited houses’ union covering the current year. “This is a clear indica- allocations by the state, estimated 3,000 units per year, tion about the investors’ shifting toward the residential in addition to population growth and land shortage. property.” The state authority is planning to distribute up to He attributed rising realty prices to high demand on 12,000 units, including real-estate plots, houses and residential units and slow pace of land plots’ distribu- apartments flats, for the 2014-2015 period. — KUNA THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 Local

Twenty-seventh Pearl Diving Trip starts today

KUWAIT: The 27th Pearl Diving Trip will be launched today under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His Highness the Amir is represented by Minister of Information, Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah. Held under the slogan ‘those are my children,’ the voyage is organized by the Sea Heritage Committee of Kuwait Sea Sports Club (KSSC) and will run from August 6 to August 13. More than 200 youth men are participating in the trip on board of 12 diving ships, presented by His Highness the Amir as well as the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The voyage will be launched at 8:30 am with the entrance of divers on the KSSC’s beach in Salmiya.

Crime Kuwait Fotball Al-Anbaa Report Federation Legacy of a quarter Visa trafficker arrested century of invasion KUWAIT: A Syrian woman made many of her compatriots believe she can process any transaction for them regard- By Dr Hassan Jouhar less of how difficult it is. The woman, in her 50s, gave a price for family or visit visa at KD 500, and many obliged quarter of a century following the ‘black Thursday’ on Aug but no family or visit visas were received. Director General 2, 1990, we still remember this painful incident with more of Residency Affairs Brigadier Saud Al-Khader asked his bitterness and bring back memories of the Iraqi invasion men to inquire about the woman’s activities, as their inves- A and the patriotic images made by Kuwaitis with much heart- tigations revealed that she conned more than 11 persons. break. The sad irony is that we always take the example of the Brigadier Khader said the woman was arrested and con- invasion, but do the opposite of its lessons (semantics); we bring fessed to tricking several Syrians. She was also found want- back the national unity, but practice the contrary. We remember ed on 37 fraud cases. She was sent to Ardhiya police sta- Kuwaitis’ loyalty, but do something else in our behavior, talk and tion for further action. deed, to a point where we turned this dangerous turn into just a hanger or a commodity for cheap political trade. Drunk We, as Kuwaitis, were not the first country to be invaded and occupied, yet there is much difference following the invasion and Saad Al-Abdallah airport security official referred a occupation period. China was occupied three times and today is female Moroccan airline attendant to Jleeb Al- the largest political and economic giant in the world. Germany Shuyoukh police station, after complaining against a and Japan were invaded and occupied, and they are main pillars Gulf national for talking to her indecently during the in world economy. Eastern and Western Europe were invaded flight from Dubai and then pushing her chest. When and occupied, but today, it is the largest entity of a continental the accused was asked about the claims, he said he union on earth. These are some examples of modern experiences drank liquor at the Dubai airport. Al-Jarida that benefited from their bitter experience and came out as a new and developed example. Poultry thief Kuwait’s invasion, and despite its heinous criminal dimen- sion, is considered the shortest occupation in history, as it did Jahra detectives are looking for a thief who steals pigeons not complete seven months, and is the only experience the and chicken from the area’s farms, without knowing where Al-Anbaa entire world stood in support for and defended. The financial he places them. The latest theft included 10 pigeons and liquidity during the entire invasion period kept life going both 10 chickens with an estimated value of KD 1,000. A citizen inside and outside Kuwait, and the invasion did not cause a told police that his highly expensive birds were missing Is China Sydney?! change in the political, economic or social system, and the only and filed a complaint. difference Saddam’s aggression made is that it strengthened the concept of internal unity, cohesiveness and the true feeling By Nermin Al-Hooti of the meaning of losing the country by all. Today, after the elapsing of a quarter century, we still com- Fake officer ome people may laugh at the first instance they I took the information and searched to make sure I plain from deteriorating services, and seek wasta (favors) to read the title of my column and think that I do was not wrong, and found out that my information A citizen told Daeya police that four persons stormed solve our problems. Corruption files swelled up, and our demo- not know that China is a republic in East Asia, was indeed correct, and the person who commented into his flat in Bneid Al-Qar. One of them claimed to be a S cratic experience has regressed and reached rock bottom, and while Sydney is a city in Australia. Geography still on the picture was wrong and Asia Cup was in China detective and then they placed the citizen in his own car, that could be tolerated for a period and dealt with true will, but exists, and that the political situation has not changed not in Sydney as he wrote. Following my demand that while another person drove it. While inside the car, they the mother of all tragedies is that we inherited internal division in countries, but despite that the page owner correct the pulled a knife against him and took KD 300. They went to and pluralism that is built on sectarian, group, and tribal there are some people who mistake, he ignored it, so I Riqqa and left him with the car, before escaping. extremism and import others’ problems from outside to hit think China is Sydney! ended up putting the correct The issue is not limited to an each other in Kuwait. The story began when I information on my page with Saddam Hussein was our joint enemy and his tyranny unit- was checking pictures and the games’ symbol and also ‘Earthquake’ individual, but our lines ed all groups and sects, but we created many enemies for us comments on my Instagram placing the correct informa- today, for matters that concern other societies. We became ene- A bedoon woman called police telling them “Help... there is account, when I found a pic- tion on the page of the per- include many of those who mies to regimes and people, while there are some who come an earthquake in my home.” Police and civil defence ture of Kuwait’s national son who made a mistake in forward, without shame, to wish Baghdad tyrant Saddam authorities went to the house and noticed the cracks, but team, and there was a com- violate history the sports history. Hussein mercy! according to civil defence, the reason for the cracks was air ment of two parts, and the The issue is not limited to Today, 25 years following the occupation, suppression, pressure and not an earthquake. first is the most important in an individual, but our lines killing and violation of honor and property that we went our column. The first part says “with the golden team include many of those who violate history and place through its hardship, we started encouraging and urging and in Asia Cup 2004 in Sydney.” And here is where the sto- many wrong information without any supervision feel good about what people are exposed in Syria, Iraq, Bahrain, Tobacco smuggler ry’s complexity begins. The picture is correct; it is over those who make mistakes in human history, and Yemen, Egypt, Libya and others in the form of tragedies, Kuwait’s national team and those are our boys with this is not limited to sports but we include all fields, Salmy customs officers arrested a citizen for attempt- destructions, killings and displacements due to their domestic their president. But in 2004, the Asia Cup was held not which history recorded many lines about them, some ing to smuggle a large quantity of tobacco. The citizen differences, and each side among us accepts tragedies for this in Sydney, and this is where some people may have correct, and others have many grave mistakes such as did not have a health ministry permit and refused to group or that, the hardships we suffered from. Those are the been astonished, though I may not have the correct making China, ‘Sydney.’ pay customs duty. He was sent to concerned authori- feelings we inherited from the invasion, so why do we celebrate geographical knowledge. —Translated by Kuwait Times ties for further action. —Al-Rai, Al-Anbaa them? —Translated by Kuwait Times THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015

Atomic bomb still ‘Extensive’ fight against IS to start soon: Turkey scars Hiroshima

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CALAIS: French riot police stand on a road to prevent migrants from reaching the road leading to the ferry port in Calais, northern France, yesterday. The European Commission offered to help France and Britain deal with the migrant crisis at the Channel Tunnel, as police on both sides braced for new attempts at the crossing. A police source said yesterday some 350 migrants attempted to enter overnight on to the Channel Tunnel site near Calais. — AFP Migrant boat capsizes, at least 25 dead Hundreds feared drowned off Libya

ROME: Hundreds of migrants attempting the ers,” UNHCR chief spokeswoman Melissa people may have disappeared below the weeks of complaints from France and Britain get agreed by EU leaders at a summit in June. perilous journey across the Mediterranean Fleming said on Twitter. waves. “The boat overturned and sank quickly over the disruption caused by asylum seekers “If we don’t get there on a voluntary basis, we were feared to have drowned yesterday after Three other ships have been sent to the because it was made of metal,” Federico Fossi, at the Channel Tunnel. will have to reconsider the Commission’s pro- their overcrowded fishing boat capsized off area to search for survivors. Nawal Soufi, an spokesman in Italy for the UNHCR told AFP, European Commission chief Jean-Claude posals,” the former premier of Luxembourg Libya. The boat ran into difficulty some 15 Arabic-speaking Italian based in Sicily who is adding that “we fear many (people) were stuck Juncker told AFP yesterday that EU govern- said. Nearly all of the people crossing the nautical miles off Libya and sent out a distress often contacted by migrants in distress, told inside” when it sank. ments have a duty to help the flood of Mediterranean so far this year, often in rick- call, which was picked up by the coastguard in AFP she had received a call earlier on More than 2,000 people have died trying to migrants arriving in Europe and not cave in to ety boats and at the mercy of human traffick- Sicily. Wednesday about a boat in trouble with more cross the Mediterranean to Europe this year, “populist” demands to turn them back. ers, have landed either in Italy (97,000) or Two vessels-the Doctors Without Borders than 600 people on board. according to the International Organization He said he was disappointed that EU min- Greece (90,500), according to the IOM. (MSF) ship Dignity One and Irish patrol vessel Soufi said she was called at 9am (0700 for Migration (IOM), while around 188,000 isters had failed late last month to agree on The so-called central Mediterranean route LE Niamh-were immediately dispatched to the GMT) from someone onboard who said the people have been rescued. how to distribute a total of 40,000 mostly proved by far the deadliest, with just over 1,930 scene, but the boat capsized after the fishing boat, carrying men, women and chil- Syrian and Eritrean migrants from over- people dying as they tried to cross from Libya migrants all rushed to one side in anticipation dren, was in trouble because its engine room Duty to help stretched Italy and Greece. They agreed to to Italy, while only about 60 died trying to reach of being rescued, the coast guard said. was flooded. Coastguard spokesman Filippo The latest shipwreck was set to shift the start relocating a little over 32,000 of the Greece. The eastern route is shorter and IOM “Boat carrying 600 capsized off Libya. So Marini confirmed it was probably the same focus in the immigration debate back to the arrivals among the EU’s 28 members in said that traffickers taking people to Italy tend- far, 250 rescued, 16 dead. Worried for the oth- boat but it was too early to say how many struggles of those fleeing war zones, after October, falling around 8,000 short of the tar- ed to use more unseaworthy vessels. — AFP Pressure rises on China over island building drive

KUALA LUMPUR: China came under mount- with the Philippines slamming Beijing’s “unilat- ing pressure yesterday over its land reclama- eral and aggressive activities”. tion in the South China Sea with both the US State Minister Minoru Kiuchi, Japan’s envoy and Japan criticising it for militarising the dis- to the talks, told delegates to the forum on puted waters. Wednesday he had “deep concern over... large- US Secretary of State John Kerry raised the scale land reclamation, the construction of issue during a meeting with China’s Foreign outposts and their use for military purposes”, Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of a regional according to a Japanese government state- diplomatic gathering in Malaysia that has ment. Tokyo is locked in a confrontation of its been dominated by tensions over the Chinese own with Beijing over disputed islands in the moves. East China Sea. “Secretary Kerry reiterated his concern The annual gathering is hosted by the 10- about rising tensions over disputed claims in member Association of Southeast Asian the South China Sea and China’s large-scale Nations (ASEAN), and includes countries from reclamation, construction and militarisation of across Asia, the United States, Russia and else- features there,” a senior State Department offi- where. It continues until today. KUALA LUMPUR: US Secretary of State John Kerry (5L) joins other ministers for a group photograph before an ASEAN Gala in Kuala cial told reporters. Lumpur yesterday. — AFP “He encouraged China, along with the oth- Kerry, Lavrov meet issues including plans for a September US visit ing to take extra measures to defend US-allied dled on a bilateral basis between rival er claimants, to halt problematic actions in Beijing claims control over nearly the entire by Chinese President Xi Jinping and China’s fighters in Syria, describing the plan as “coun- claimants. order to create space for diplomacy.” South China Sea, a key shipping route thought “great cooperation” on the recent Iran nuclear terproductive”. Diplomats and analysts say this stance is The Asian giant has sparked alarm by to hold rich oil and gas reserves. deal. Kerry, in a meeting Wednesday with ASEAN aimed at preventing ASEAN from presenting a expanding tiny reefs in the flashpoint sea and Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and A US diplomat said Kerry met his Russian foreign ministers, said Washington shared more united front. constructing military posts on some of them Brunei-all ASEAN members-also have various counterpart Sergei Lavrov later yesterday to their desire “to preserve peace and stability in A Washington-based think-tank said this to try to shore up its territorial claims. claims as does Taiwan, many of which overlap. “discuss a range of issues of mutual concern”. the South China Sea”. week Beijing could be preparing to build a The United States and Southeast Asian China’s neighbours have increasingly They last met in Doha on Monday along- He stressed the need to maintain the secu- second airstrip on an artificial island. nations have called for a halt to such activities, chafed at what is seen as mounting violations side Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir, rity of sea lanes and fishing grounds and to China is already building a 3,000-metre but China has refused. by Beijing of a regional pledge not to take where the ongoing civil war in Syria topped settle disputes peacefully. (10,000-foot) runway on Fiery Cross reef, which Southeast Asian foreign ministers warned actions that could stoke conflict. the agenda. Beijing has insisted it will not discuss the could ultimately be used for combat opera- Tuesday after they met in Kuala Lumpur that Before their meeting, Kerry had said he and After that meeting, Lavrov hit out at an South China Sea during formal meetings at tions, according to the Center for Strategic and China’s moves were raising regional tensions, Wang would also discuss a range of bilateral announcement by Washington that it was will- the forum, saying disagreements must be han- International Studies. — AFP INTERNATIONAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015

Israel jails Jewish extremist for 6 months without trial

JERUSALEM: Israel has jailed a Jewish Adumim, for six months. down on Jewish militancy that came tion, to help stamp out the trend. held for months or even years without extremist for six months without A statement from Yaalon’s office said after two deadly attacks last week. On On Tuesday, authorities also arrested trial or charge. The measure is rarely charges or trial, expanding a crackdown Meyer, who Israeli media reported to be Friday, suspected Jewish extremists Meir Ettinger, a high-profile activist applied against Israelis. Israel has against militant Jews and deploying a 18 years old, was being held in connec- torched a West Bank home, an arson accused of leading a new movement of defended the administrative detention contentious measure typically used for tion to “his involvement in violent activi- attack in which a Palestinian toddler was defiant settler youths who embrace vio- of Palestinians as a necessary tool for Palestinians suspected of staging ties and recent terror attacks.” The min- burned to death and his parents and 4- lence and reject the rule of law in the preventing militant attacks. attacks. istry would not elaborate on the suspi- year-old brother were seriously wound- name of the purity of the Holy Land. Meyer’s lawyer, Adi Keidar, told Israeli This was the first time the measure, cions against him. But Israeli media said ed. A day earlier, an anti-gay ultra- Ettinger, 23, was not being held Army Radio that there were “less drastic known as administrative detention, was Meyer was suspected of links to attacks Orthodox man stabbed six people at under administrative detention but was steps” Israel could use to pursue an applied against an Israeli since the crack- against an important church in northern Jerusalem’s Gay Pride parade, and one of arrested for “involvement in an extremist investigation against his client. He said down began following a pair of deadly Israel and another in Jerusalem, as well them - a 16-year-old girl - later died of Jewish organization.” The Shin Bet securi- he opposed the measure, both for attacks last week. as attacks on Palestinian property. He her wounds. ty agency would not say if Ettinger is Israelis and Palestinians. Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon has previously been banned from the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also suspected in the West Bank arson “Legally speaking, you can’t take a signed an order late Tuesday that jails West Bank and Jerusalem, Israeli media has pledged “zero tolerance” for Jewish attack. person and put him in jail, without extremist Mordechai Meyer, from the also said. terrorism and Israel authorized a series Administrative detention is typically having evidence against him,” Keidar West Bank settlement of Maaleh The detention intensifies a crack- of steps, including administrative deten- used against Palestinians who can be said. —AP

US-trained Syrian rebels captured by al Qaeda wing

WASHINGTON: The United States said on around a third of the territory in Syria. But Tuesday it had indications that Syrian instead of Islamic State, the New Syrian rebels trained by the US military were cap- Forces appear to be consumed with a bat- tured by fighters from al Qaeda’s Syria tle against Nusra Front. wing, Nusra Front, in the latest blow to a One of the most powerful insurgent fledgling program at the center of groups in northern Syria, Nusra Front has a America’s war strategy. record of crushing rebel groups that have The Pentagon said in a statement it was received support from Western states, monitoring the situation but had “no fur- including the Hazzm movement that col- ther details to provide.” A US defense offi- lapsed earlier this year. cial, speaking to Reuters on condition of Pentagon spokesman Captain Jeff Davis anonymity, said at least five Syrian rebels said the United States had not lost focus on were believed to have been captured. the threat from Nusra Front. That followed an attack by Nusra Front “The al-Nusra Front has publicly on Friday believed to have killed one of the declared itself an al Qaeda affiliate ... and so-called “New Syrian Forces,” in what we remain committed to working with our would be their first battlefield casualty. partners in the region to counter the The incidents underscore the extreme threat,” Davis told a news briefing. vulnerability of the New Syrian Forces, a The US military’s training program has still tiny group thought to number less been challenged from the start, with many than 60 who only deployed to the battle- candidates being declared ineligible and field in recent weeks. some even dropping out, putting the The White House, Pentagon and State Pentagon far behind on its goals to train Department this week restated the U.S. around 5,000 fighters a year. commitment to defend them, including Obama’s requirement that they target with airstrikes. It launched five strikes to militants from Islamic State has sidelined help the New Syrian Forces eventually repel huge segments of the Syrian opposition, Friday’s attack, for example. which is focusing instead on battling Syrian The New Syrian Forces are at the core of government forces. The Pentagon on U.S. President Barack Obama’s strategy to Tuesday also offered additional details on build them into a force large enough to Friday’s attack, saying it believed “several wrest territory from Islamic State, instead of members” of the US-trained force were injecting American combat troops into attacked by about 50 fighters believed to Syria’s messy civil war. be from Nusra Front. It declined to confirm DIYARBAKIR: Relatives mourn over the graves of two fighters of the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) during their funeralin Diyarbakir in The Islamic State is thought to control any casualties. —Reuters southeastern Turkey after the bodies of 13 militants were repatriated from Iraq yesterday. Europe and the United States urged Turkey to show a “proportionate response” in the face of daily attacks by Kurdish militants amid growing concern over the scale of Ankara’s air campaign against the rebels. — AFP International outcry after Burundian rights activist shot ‘Extensive’ fight against

BUJUMBURA: The attempted killing of a securing a third consecutive term despite leading rights activist, shot in the face by a opposition protests and international con- gunman, triggered international outrage demnation. IS to start soon: Turkey on Tuesday and stoked fears of worsening violence in Burundi. ‘A disturbing escalation’ Pierre-Claver Mbonimpa, who publicly On Tuesday evening, shots could be US planning to fly manned aircraft out of Turkey opposed President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid heard in a neighbourhood of the capital for a third term last month, was shot on his Bujumbura where loyalties are split ANKARA: An armed drone taking off from although they did not conduct airstrikes at the linked Nusra Front in Syria. way home from work in the capital on between Nkurunziza’s camp and the oppo- Turkey launched a strike on the Islamic State time. Syrian’s state media quoted Foreign Minister Monday by a gunman on a motorbike. sition. Ruling party CNDD-FDD spokesman group yesterday, a US official said, as Turkey’s Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an Walid al-Moallem as saying in Tehran on “His condition is stable, and has even Gelase-Daniel Ndabirabe accused the foreign minister said American aircraft had ASEAN meeting in Kuala-Lumpur, Turkish Wednesday said the fight against the IS should slightly improved,” a family member said on opposition of carrying out a “plan of target- begun to arrive at a Turkish base close to the Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said the bat- be coordinated with Syria. Tuesday. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- ed assassination” against its loyalists, the border with Syria and an “extensive” fight against tle against the IS from the Turkish air base would “We are with any effort to fight Daesh as long moon condemned “the assassination day after a local party official was shot dead the extremists would begin soon. begin soon, but didn’t elaborate. as it is in coordination with the Syrian govern- attempt” and called for the perpetrators to in the east. Also yesterday, Syria’s foreign minister said “As part of the agreement reached with the ment otherwise it is an infringement on Syria’s be brought to justice. “This incident... is Nkurunziza’s candidacy was condemned Damascus would support efforts against IS, as United States, we have made great strides on sovereignty,” al-Moallem was quoted as saying part of a growing pattern of politically- as unconstitutional by the opposition and long as the fight is coordinated with the Syrian the technicalities of Incirlik’s use and the US air- by Syrian state TV. motivated violence in Burundi that must be provoked months of protests that left at government. craft have started to arrive,” the state-run Al-Moallem has been in Iran since Tuesday broken before it escalates beyond control,” least 100 people dead in a fierce govern- Ending years of reluctance, Turkey carried out Anadolu Agency quoted him as telling reporters. where he is believed to have been discussing an his spokesman said in a statement. ment crackdown, as well as an attempted airstrikes against IS targets in Syria late last “Soon we will together start an extensive battle Iranian initiative to try to end Syria’s four-year The UN Security Council separately coup in mid-May. month and agreed to allow US warplanes to use against Daesh.” He was using the Arabic acronym conflict that has killed more than 250,000 peo- strongly condemned the violent attack tar- AU Commission chief Nkosazana Incirlik Air Base for operations, taking a more for the Islamic State group. ple. geting the rights activist and voiced con- Dlamini-Zuma condemned the attack and front-line role in the US-led coalition’s fight According to the Lebanon-based pro-Syrian cern that the “security situation in Burundi wished Mbonimpa “a speedy recovery”, against the extremists. Effective fight has began Al-Mayadeen TV, the four-point Iranian initiative is deteriorating rapidly.” In a unanimous while Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis The Turkish minister also told reporters that calls for an immediate cease-fire, formation of a statement, the 15-member council the government to ensure his safety. said a drone had launched an airstrike from once the “effective” fight has begun, the ground national unity government, amending the con- appealed for calm and a return to dialogue “We are shocked at this blatant attack Turkey for the first time yesterday, but provided would become safer for moderate opposition stitution to reassure ethnic and religious minori- while voicing support for regional media- on one of Burundi’s most prominent and no further details. forces fighting IS. ties and holding internationally supervised elec- tion efforts. respected activists,” said HRW’s Africa chief He said the US was planning to fly manned His comments came following reports that tions. Ban on Monday spoke by phone with Daniel Bekele. aircraft out of Turkey but that had not yet begun. members of the Free Syrian Army who went Iran is Syria’s strongest ally in the region and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni who is “The Burundian authorities should take US officials had said the first armed drone mis- through a US training program to fight Islamic has backed Assad since the country’s crisis leading East African efforts to defuse the immediate steps to secure Mbonimpa’s sions out of Turkey began last weekend State militants were captured by the al-Qaeda- began in March 2011. —AP risis in Burundi. Several diplomats, includ- safety and protection.” ing from the United States and France, as Amnesty International condemned the well as African Union officials, were at “brazen attack” it said was part of “a dis- Mbonimpa’s hospital bedside during the turbing escalation” of violence. Dlamini- Loyalist forces chase Yemen night until the arrival of the police. Zuma called on the government to investi- The shooting followed Sunday’s killing gate the “attempted murder” as well as “all in a rocket attack of General Adolphe other such killings”, including the assassina- Nshimirimana, who was widely seen as the tion on Sunday of Nshimirimana, a close rebels after seizing airbase central African nation’s de-facto internal aide to Nkurunziza. security chief. In Brussels, the EU said the attack ADEN: Pro-government forces pursued fleeing whose leader Abdulmalik al-Huthi claimed just rebel control, and in the southern town of Loder, The attacks come just over a week after showed the security situation was deterio- Shiite Huthi fighters in south Yemen yesterday, Sunday that their ouster from Aden after four according to residents and local officials. Nkurunziza was declared the outright win- rating sharply and called on the authorities military sources said, as they looked to press months of ferocious fighting was merely a A spokesman for the pro-Hadi forces said ner of a controversial presidential election, to ensure Mbonimpa’s safety.—AFP recent gains against the rebels, including the “short-term” setback that would be reversed. Wednesday however that “the liberation of retaking of a key airbase. To secure Yemen’s second city, pro-govern- Zinjibar is now close”. Yemen has been riven by Soldiers loyal to exiled President Abedrabbo ment forces are seeking to retake areas in Lahj violence since a Saudi-led coalition launched air Mansour Hadi wrested control Tuesday of Al- and neighbouring Abyan province in a bid to strikes against Huthi rebels earlier this year after Anad airbase in Lahj province-one of Yemen’s prevent a rebel riposte. they and troops loyal to ousted president Ali largest military facilities-from the Huthis, and lat- Recent days have seen fierce fighting in Abdullah Saleh approached Aden after seizing er advanced to take provincial capital Huta. Zinjibar, the capital of Abyan that remains under Sanaa in September. — AFP Military and medical sources said that at least 39 rebels and 17 loyalist fighters had been killed since Tuesday around Huta, which had been in Huthi hands since March. “(The situation in) Huta is under control after search operations last night and this morning,” a military source said. Rebel fighters beat a retreat in the Wadi al-Husseini region around the road linking Al-Anad and Huta, the source said, adding that Lahj’s provincial governor was expected to visit Huta later yesterday. The recapture of Al-Anad is a major boost for the defence of second city Aden and paves the way for a possible return by the exiled govern- ment to the southern port which was its last refuge before it fled into exile in neighbouring Saudi Arabia in March. Al-Anad, 60 kilometres (40 miles) north of Aden, is strategically located on the main road north towards both the battleground third city of Taez and rebel-held capital Sanaa. TEHRAN: Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani, right, The vast complex housed US troops oversee- welcomes Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem at the start of their meeting in ing a drone war against Al-Qaeda in Yemen until ADEN: Pro-government fighters loyal to exiled Yemeni President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi Tehran, Iran, yesterday. Pictures of the late Iranian revolutionary founder Ayatollah shortly before the rebels overran it. pose for a photo in Yemen’s southern Lahj governorate, some 50 kilometres north of the Red Khomeini, top left, and supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hang on the wall. — AP Its loss is a major blow to the insurgents, Sea port of Aden, Tuesday. — AFP INTERNATIONAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 US archdiocese settles abuse cases for $21m

MADISON: The Roman Catholic part of our history and we embark on a hearing. As a result, the creditors’ com- better protected.” The deal was also criti- Some people will get no money Archdiocese of Milwaukee said Tuesday new road lined with hope, forgiveness mittee was forced to prevent the case cized by David Clohessy, director of the under the deal. No payment will be given that it will pay $21 million to more than and love,” Listecki said in a statement. from being drawn out any longer, Survivors Network of those Abused by to 157 claims that had previously been 300 victims of clergy abuse in a settle- The settlement was reached after Anderson said. Priests. He accused church officials of disallowed or dismissed, were not for ment that would end a four year bank- three days of negotiations in July in “The treatment of the survivors by the “cramming a self-serving plan down the sexual abuse, did not name the abuser or ruptcy proceeding. Milwaukee between the archdiocese, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has been throats of struggling abuse victims.” where a financial settlement had already The proposed deal, which will be part creditors’ committee and attorneys for harsh and hurtful,” Anderson said in a Under terms of the deal, 330 abuse been paid, the archdiocese said. of a reorganization plan submitted to a abuse survivors, the archdiocese said. statement. “This process has been heart- survivors will share $21 million and a Money to pay the claims will come bankruptcy court later this month, was to Attorney Jeff Anderson, who repre- breaking for many who have been treat- $500,000 therapy fund will be estab- from various sources, including insurance be reviewed by a judge overseeing the sents people who have filed 350 of the ed so unfairly by hardball legal tactics. lished for them to receive counseling for settlements worth $11 million and finan- case at a Nov. 9 hearing. Archbishop approximately 570 bankruptcy claims, The survivors continued to stand up for as long as they need it. All of the archdio- cial arrangements with the cemetery Jerome Listecki called the settlement a criticized the archdiocese for trying to what was right, what they believed in, cese’s parishes, schools and institutions trust fund. The archdiocese filed for “new Pentecost.” have hundreds of claims thrown out of and to make sure the truth was brought would be protected from future lawsuits bankruptcy protection in 2011 to address “Today, we turn the page on a terrible court before a November bankruptcy to light. Because of them, children are related to abuse claims. its sex abuse lawsuit liabilities. —AP

Half of blacks say police have treated them unfairly

WASHINGTON: A majority of blacks in the while nearly half - 46 percent - say the United States - more than 3 out of 5 - say police are treated fairly by the criminal jus- they or a family member have personal tice system. experience with being treated unfairly by When asked why police violence hap- the police, and their race is the reason why. pens, 62 percent of whites said a major rea- This information, from a survey conduct- son is that civilians confront the police, ed by the Associated Press-NORC Center for rather than cooperate, when they are Public Affairs Research, comes as the stopped. Three out of 4 blacks, or 75 per- Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, cent, said it is because the consequences of Missouri, approaches its first anniversary police misconduct are minimal, and few and the nation continues to grapple with officers are prosecuted for excessive use of police-related deaths of black Americans. force. More than 7 in 10 blacks identified African-Americans said they felt espe- problems with race relations, along with cially targeted by the police. Half of black poor relations between police and the pub- respondents, including 6 in 10 black men, lic that they serve, as major reasons for said they personally had been treated police violence. unfairly by police because of their race, Whites and blacks disagreed over compared to 3 percent of whites. Another whether police are more likely to use dead- 15 percent said they knew of a family mem- ly force against blacks. Nearly 3 out of 4 ber who had been treated unfairly by the whites - 74 percent - thought race had police because of their race. nothing to do with how police in their White Americans who live in more communities decide to use deadly force. diverse communities - those where census Among blacks, 71 percent thought police data show at least 25 percent of the popu- were more likely to use deadly force lation is non-white - were more likely than against black people in their communities, other whites to say police in their commu- and 85 percent said the same thing applied nities sometimes treat minorities more generally across the country. Fifty-eight roughly, 58 percent to 42 percent. And percent of whites thought race had noth- they’re more likely to see the police as too ing to do with police decisions in most quick to use deadly force, 42 percent to 29 communities on use of deadly force. percent. Larry Washington, 30, of Merriville, Seventy-two percent of whites said they Indiana, described his encounter with a always or often trust police to do what is white police officer when he was arrested right for them and their community, while for theft in Burbank, Illinois, as a teenager. 66 percent of blacks said they only some- CLEARLAKE OAKES: Laureen Lee (L) embraces her daughter Bella Lee (R) as they listen during a fire update at the Moose Lodge where several “When I got to the police station, the offi- times, rarely or never trust the police to do dozen Rocky Fire evacuees are staying Tuesday in Clearlake Oakes, California. Nearly 10,000 firefighters are battling the Rockyire F that has cer who arrested me told me that I looked what is right. burned 65,000 acres has forced the evacuation of 12,000 residents in Lake County. — AFP like I wanted to do something about it,” The AP-NORC Poll of 1,223 adults, Washington said, adding, “And he kept call- including 311 black adults, was conducted ing me ‘nigger.’” online and by phone July 17-July 19, using Weather provides some help “It’s been like this for a long time,” a sample drawn from NORC’s probability- Washington said. “It’s just now that every- based AmeriSpeak panel, which is body starting to record it and stuff, it’s just designed to be representative of the U.S. hitting the spotlight. Most Caucasians, they population. The margin of sampling error to California firefighers think it’s just starting to go on when it’s for all respondents is plus or minus 4.2 per- been like this.” centage points. For results among black The AP-NORC poll shows stark differ- respondents, the margin of error is plus or More than 10,000 firefighters tackling the fires ences between whites and blacks when it minus 9.1 percentage points. came to attitudes toward law enforcement: Respondents were first selected ran- LOS ANGELES: Crews battling two dozen tena- overtime and cancel days off, CAL FIRE as wildfires can more easily spark and then More than two-thirds of blacks - 71 per- domly using address-based sampling cious wildfires in drought-stricken California spokesman Daniel Berlant told MSNBC. they’re going to spread at these historically fast cent - thought police are treated too methods, and later interviewed online. rushed in reinforcements Tuesday, using a win- Resources from other states, including water- rates,” Berlant said. The week-old Rocky Fire has leniently by the criminal justice system People selected for Amerispeak who didn’t dow of humidity and cooler temperatures to try bomber planes from Colorado, were also being forced more than 13,000 people to evacuate when they hurt or kill people. A third of otherwise have access to the Internet were quench the blazes ahead of a forecast spell of scrambled to the rescue, Berlant said. In their homes in Colusa, Lake and Yolo counties whites say police are getting away with it, interviewed over the phone. — AP drier weather. Washington, President Barack Obama was north of Sacramento, the state’s capital, where it More than 10,000 firefighters are now tack- briefed on the situation in California and other has consumed more than 67,000 acres (27,000 ling the fires that have forced thousands to flee parts of the west, White House spokesman Josh hectares) of land and destroyed around two their homes and ravaged large tracts of land in Earnest said, praising the bravery of the firefight- dozen homes. Only about 20 percent of the Boko Haram abducts 135 the most populous US state. ers. “These are selfless individuals and we owe inferno is under control, CAL FIRE said. The biggest blaze in northern California, them a debt of gratitude for putting their lives State-wide, at least 142,000 acres of land in deadly Cameroon raid dubbed the Rocky Fire, has drawn in 3,478 fire- on the line to fight these fires and protect their have burned so far. California is in the throes of fighters. Valiant efforts by fellow crews mean- fellow Americans,” he said. a severe drought, with much of the state com- YAOUND: Suspected Boko Haram Islamists dier at the scene confirmed finding six bod- while had brought two other fires-one in Shasta Many of the fires are actually made up of pletely parched and residents asked to make have kidnapped 135 people in a raid on a vil- ies, describing them as vigilantes. County and another in Los Angeles County- dozens of smaller fires started by lightning, major cutbacks in water use. In the northern lage in northern Cameroon which left eight “The villagers told us that more than 50 under control, CAL FIRE said. Berlant said. part of the state some forests were completely villagers dead, local sources said yesterday. people had been kidnapped by Boko Haram But new fires continued to pop up and quick- While temperatures cooled over the week- engulfed by the infernos, forcing the closure of The raid took place before dawn on terrorists,” he told AFP. ly spread, abetted by one of the worst droughts end, they are expected to rise again yesterday, several stretches of highway. In areas where Tuesday in the village of Chakamari in a in California on record. followed by more thunderstorms on Thursday, fires had been put out, charred cars dotted some region known as the Extreme North, which Nigerians deported “Tinder dry conditions from the drought con- CAL FIRE said. Thunderstorms tend to increase roads and trees were left smouldering on the borders Boko Haram strongholds in neigh- Meanwhile, Nigerian authorities said yes- tinue to allow wildfires to burn at an explosive the threat of fires, often bringing lightning but blackened earth. A state of emergency was bouring Nigeria. terday that more than 1,000 nationals had rate,” said the California Department of Forestry virtually no water. issued Friday and the California National Guard Cameroon, which is part of a regional returned home after being deported from and Fire Protection, or CAL FIRE. has been called in, underlining the scale of the force fighting Boko Haram, has been hit by a northern Cameroon. The refugees had sought The state is bringing in extra crews from ‘Historically fast’ threat facing the Golden State. A firefighter from series of deadly Islamist attacks in recent shelter in Cameroon from Boko Haram, but southern California to the hard-hit north, and “Right now, definitely conditions are dry. We South Dakota, Dave Ruhl, 38, was killed last months. were rounded up and sent home as Yaounde making firefighters already on the ground work are continuing to see the effects of the drought week in a forest outside Alturas. — AFP The attack came as Guinea offered help in stepped up security measures to prevent the regional fight against Boko Haram whose Boko Haram suicide attacks. bloody insurgency in Nigeria has increasingly Last week, local sources in Cameroon said spread to neighbouring states. Yaounde had deported more than 2,000 Mexico City murder deepens “Men from Boko Haram attacked our Nigerians living illegally in the north of the neighbours in the village of Chakamari country. But Nigerian officials put the num- overnight Monday-Tuesday. They killed eight ber far higher, saying that around 12,000 peo- threatened journalists’ fears people, two women and six men,” a member ple had already been expelled, with the num- of a vigilante group in a neighbouring village ber expected to rise to 17,000. MEXICO CITY: Mexico City was once seen as an investigative magazine Proceso, had moved to he later returned to Mexico, counting on the told AFP. The deportations came after three deadly island of refuge in one of the world’s most dan- Mexico City two months ago after receiving sheer size of the sprawling capital to keep him The vigilante, who spoke on condition of attacks in Cameroon’s far north last month gerous countries for reporters, but the brutal threats in Veracruz. safe. Living in self-exile is “no kind of life,” he told anonymity, said the attackers torched many which left at least 44 people dead. Also yes- killing of a prominent photojournalist has shat- He had also been beaten by state police in AFP. “It’s a life of constant anguish, nightmares, homes before making off with the hostages. terday, Guinea’s President Alpha Conde said tered that image. The death of news photogra- 2013. Another Veracruz colleague sheltering in crying. It’s a life of not telling people where you A police source confirmed the death toll his country was ready to help in the regional pher Ruben Espinosa in a gory five-victim homi- the capital said Espinosa’s killing had brought his are, not arriving where you say you will, chang- and the number of people abducted. A sol- fight against the Islamist militants. —AFP cide has unleashed new fears for other journal- old hometown fears back to his doorstep. “After ing your phone number, mistrusting everyone, ists who, like him, have fled to the capital after what happened to Ruben, your fear returns. We even your friends,” he said. Currently around 15 receiving threats in their hometowns. There are exiles don’t feel so safe among the multitude Mexican journalists are reported to be living in currently at least a dozen journalists from anymore,” said the political cartoonist, who self-exile abroad. The number of colleagues around the country sheltering in Mexico City spoke on condition of anonymity. seeking to join them has increased substantially because they fear for their safety in a nation The cartoonist fled the state in 2012 after in recent years, said Philippe Olle-Laprune, the where, according to Reporters Without Borders, finding a threatening note in his car. “Calladito,” it head of the Citlaltepetl House of Refuge in at least 88 of their colleagues have been mur- said-”Quiet.” That one word chilled his blood and Mexico City, which shelters persecuted journal- dered in the last 15 years. convinced him to flee the country, he said. But ists and artists from around the world.— AFP Once seen as a sort of ceasefire zone-or at least a place to hide out anonymously amid nine million people-Mexico City suddenly seems a lot less safe since Espinosa was found Friday with a bullet through his head, his hands bound and his body showing signs of torture. Four women killed alongside Espinosa were found in similar condition. They included human rights activist Nadia Vera. Judicial authorities released surveillance footage of the alleged killers Tuesday night. “This was the armored city, and now it’s broken,” said a colleague at Espinosa’s funeral Monday who, like the slain photojournalist, hails from Veracruz. The eastern state has been described as the deadliest in Mexico for journalists by rights RENO: In this Aug. 3, 2012, file photo, Chantel Blunk, center, the wife of Colorado group Article 19, which says 17 journalists have movie theater shooting victim Jonathan Blunk, holds their son Maximus, 2, and been killed there in the last 15 years — 13 of daughter Hailey, 4, right, as she is presented with an American flag during a grave- them since current Governor Javier Duarte came side service in Reno, Nev. Blunk, 26, was a Navy veteran who had served three tours to power in 2010. MEXICO CITY: This still image from video released by Local Attorney’s office Tuesday from in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea and had hoped to re-enlist to become a Navy footage of a surveillance camera shows the alleged killers of news photographer Ruben SEAL. A friend who was injured in the theater shooting testified that Blunk threw ‘No kind of life’ Espinosa and four other women the moment they left the apartment building where the mur- himself in front of her and saved her life. — AP Espinosa, a photographer for the prestigious ders occurred in Mexico City. —AFP INTERNATIONAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 Dog buried alive in France sparks social media fury

VERSAILLES: Photos of a dog buried alive up to its “Only her head was visible and it was difficult to see drated” according to the police source, was taken to a running away,” said a source close to the investigation. head in France sparked an outpouring of anger on given the amount of earth covering her.” veterinary clinic nearby. Police quickly traced the ani- The owner will be put on trial for animal cruelty social media yesterday and police said the owner was A police source told AFP that the dog was sur- mal to its 21-year-old owner who was taken into cus- and could be sent to prison for two years and be taken into custody. The French mastiff was discovered rounded by stones and her lead was attached to a tody. He denied burying the dog, saying that the ani- forced to pay a fine of up to 30,000 euros ($32,600). and then rescued on Saturday by a man walking his sack of gravel to prevent her breaking free from the mal had run away. However, investigators said this was An online petition calling for the “maximum sen- own dog on waste ground in Carrieres-sur-Seine, west earth. The man called the emergency services and “not very plausible”. “The dog is more than 10 years old tence for the owner” had received 135,000 signatures of Paris. The man posted pictures on Facebook saying: began to free the animal. The dog, “shocked and dehy- and suffers from arthritis. It’s difficult to imagine her by yesterday. — AFP No common approach with US on fighting IS: Russia Islamic State is the common threat, common evil

KUALA LUMPUR/MOSCOW: Russia and the United States have not been able to agree on a common approach to fighting Islamic State, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said yesterday, after his second meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry in recent days. “We all agree that Islamic State is the com- mon threat, common evil. We agree that we need to join efforts to fight this phenomenon as soon and as effectively as possible,” Lavrov said OSLO: Mani Hussaini, the president of Norwegian Labour party youth division (AUF) in comments carried by Russian state TV from laughs as he speaks to journalists on the Utoya island some 40 km west of Oslo yes- Malaysia. “For now we don’t have a joint terday, ahead of their first summer camp since the bloody rampage in 2011. The AUF approach on how specifically we can do it given youth camp takes place from August 7 until 9, 2015 on the island, four years after the stand-off between various players on the right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik’s massacred 69 people, most of them ground, including armed units of the Syrian teenagers. — AFP opposition.” Lavrov added that he and Kerry had agreed officials from both countries would con- tinue to work to find a common strategy for Four years after carnage, fighting the Islamist militant movement. A senior US State Department official said the Utoya comes back to life two had also discussed the Ukraine conflict and what steps needed to be taken to fully imple- OSLO: Four years after Anders Behring her knees, she escaped Breivik’s bullets by ment the Minsk Agreement calling for a cease- KUALA LUMPUR: Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (L) and US Secretary of State John Breivik’s bloody rampage, the Norwegian hiding behind a cliff. fire between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian Kerry look on before a bilateral meeting in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. — AFP island of Utoya will return to life this weekend separatists. as it hosts its first Labour youth camp since Bullet holes intact Kerry and Lavrov, in Malaysia for meetings of Buffer zone the ultra-radical jihadist group meant even those the carnage. More than 1,000 participants-a Mani Hussaini, a 27-year-old from Syrian the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, held At the beginning of their meeting, Cavusoglu who oppose Syrian President Bashar al-Assad record number-are expected to descend on Kurdistan who was elected the head of AUF trilateral talks on the war in Syria with Saudi was asked by a reporter when there would be an should now join ranks with Damascus to fight the the tiny heart-shaped island from Friday to last year-and who embodies the multicultural- Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir in Qatar on effective moderate Syrian opposition force in a common enemy. Sunday, including a handful of survivors. ism so reviled by Breivik-acknowledged that Monday. Russia has been trying to bring about buffer zone in northern Syria that Turkey and the The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday Breivik killed 69 people, most of them this year’s summer camp would be “special”. rapprochement between the Syrian government United States aim to establish. “Now we are train- that the formation of a “wide anti-terrorist front” teenagers, on July 22, 2011 when he opened The 2012 camp was cancelled, and the two fol- and regional states including Saudi Arabia and ing and equipping the moderate opposition had been one of the main themes of the Kerry- fire on a gathering of the Labour Party’s youth lowing years it was held at another location. Turkey to forge an alliance to fight Islamic State together with the United States,and we will also Lavrov-Jubeir talks. Syrian Foreign Minister Walid wing (AUF), spreading terror as he hunted Families and survivors have visited Utoya on a militants who have taken large amounts of terri- start our fight against Daesh very effectively al-Moualem arrived in Tehran on Tuesday for talks them down for an hour and 15 minutes, few brief occasions. “Those who are preparing tory in Syria’s civil war. soon,” he said, referring to Islamic State. “Then the with officials from Iran and Russia that were trapped on an island just 0.12 square kilome- to return to Utoya are helping to write a new Kerry met Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut ground will be safer for the moderate opposition expected to focus on efforts to end the civil war. tres (0.05 square miles) surrounded by chilly page in the history of the island,” Hussaini told Cavusoglu in Kuala Lumpur yesterday afternoon that are fighting Daesh on the ground.” Iran and Russia have stood by Assad, providing waters. Breivik later explained that he want- AFP. Another survivor, 20-year-old Astrid Willa and welcomed Turkey’s recent decision to open The State Department official said that at the military and financial support during more than ed to wipe out the nascent leaders of the par- Eide Hoem, is one of those who has decided to its bases to US air operations against Islamic Qatar meeting Kerry, Jubeir and Lavrov “acknowl- four years of conflict. The United States and some of ty, Norway’s dominant political force, which be there this weekend. “It’s important for AUF State fighters and its support for Syrian refugees. edged the need for a political solution to the con- its Gulf Arab allies have said Assad must leave he blames for the rise of multiculturalism. as an organisation and for me as a person,” she The senior State Department official said flict and the important role to be played by oppo- office. World powers led by the United States Just prior to the Utoya attack, the right- said. “Utoya has to continue to be a workshop Kerry also reiterated US commitment to promot- sition groups in reaching that solution”. In calling reached a nuclear agreement with Iran on July 14, wing extremist had placed a bomb near the where young people learn about democracy, ing conditions for a negotiated settlement to for wider international cooperation to fight but both sides have made it clear that the deal will government headquarters in Oslo, some 40 politics and activism.” end the conflict in Syria. Islamic State, Russia says gains on the ground by not change their policies in the region. — Reuters kilometres (25 miles) away, killing eight peo- The leafy, green island has in the mean- ple. “We are going to reclaim Utoya,” AUF time received a facelift. Thanks to donations leader Eskil Pedersen vowed the day after the and the work of hundreds of volunteers, new attacks, as normally-tranquil Norway reeled in buildings have been built, while the old ones shock from its worst peacetime atrocity. have been renovated with respect to the Pedersen, who survived by fleeing aboard dead. The cafeteria, where 13 youngsters lost the only boat linking the island to shore, was their lives, was initially to be torn down but insistent that Utoya remain the political has been maintained, with its bullet holes forum it had been for decades. intact. But another wooden building is being Four years later, the site will finally reopen built and will partially encompass the cafete- for the AUF summer camp in what is certain ria as a memorial centre. to be an emotionally-charged event. Some “The new Utoya should be a place to families of victims were opposed to the idea remember, to learn, and to cultivate political that teenagers would return to the island to activism,” Hussaini said. A little further away, a play football, flirt and hold fiery political memorial entitled “The Clearing” has been debates at the site where their children were mounted in the woods: a giant steel ring sus- killed. And for some survivors, it’s still too pended from the evergreens, bearing the soon to go back. “I’m not sure I want to return names of 60 of the 69 victims. In a sign that to the camp, so I prefer to wait until I really the wounds are far from healed, nine families want to go,” 21-year-old Labour party mem- did not want their loved ones’ names to ber Marie Hogden told AFP. With water up to appear on the ring. —AFP Hunter in Zimbabwe court over Cecil the lion’s death HWANGE: The professional Zimbabwean hunter, became the target of vicious hunter who led the expedition that killed abuse and death threats over the killing, Cecil the lion arrived in court yesterday and went into hiding after demonstra- to stand trial on charges of organising an tions outside his dental practice. illegal hunt. He apologised for killing Cecil, who Theo Bronkhorst, who runs a safari was renowned for his distinctive black company, denies any wrongdoing over mane, and blamed Bronkhorst for mis- TOKYO: Students of nursing schools hold candles during a candlelight ceremony before starting the awarding ceremony for the Florence the hunt in early July when Walter leading him. But Bronkhorst said that he Nightingale medal in Tokyo yesterday. Japanese Empress Michiko, honorary president of the Japanese Red Cross Society gave the medals to Palmer, a dentist from the American state was innocent of all charges and had two distinguished Japanese nurses at the ceremony. — AFP of Minnesota, paid $55,000 (50,000 obtained the permits required to kill an euros) to shoot the lion with a bow and elderly lion that was outside the national arrow. park boundaries. The hunt provoked worldwide out- “We shot an old male lion that I Westminster under suspicion as rage when it emerged that Cecil was a believed was past his breeding age,” well-known attraction among visitors to Bronkhorst told AFP last week. “I don’t the Hwange National Park and was wear- think that I’ve done anything wrong. ex-PM faces child abuse claim ing a tracking collar as part of an Oxford “We had done everything above University research project. board. I don’t foresee any jail sentence.” LONDON: Allegations linking former prime minis- investigating allegations about Heath after a Cyril Smith, a Liberal MP who died in 2010; and Bronkhorst, dressed in a checked Bronkhorst added that Palmer had ter Edward Heath to child sex abuse threatened police watchdog announced it was investigating Greville Janner, an ex-Labour MP and member of beige shirt and khaki trousers, waited in stayed in Zimbabwe only three days and fresh disgrace for Britain’s political establishment a retired policeman’s claim that a prosecution the House of Lords. the courtroom in Hwange with his lawyer that the two had not been in contact on Tuesday as claims of high-level historic pae- was dropped in the 1990s when the accused Last month, it emerged that in 1986, the MI5 Givemore Muvhiringi, an AFP reporter since news of Cecil’s death triggered dophilia piled up. Heath led Britain between 1970 threatened to expose the ex-premier. intelligence service had urged a cover-up of said. Palmer, an experienced trophy global fury. —AFP and 1974, taking it into the European Economic Police on the Channel Island of Jersey con- claims that an unidentified MP “has a penchant Community in 1973, and was known as a cur- firmed Heath features in Operation Whistle, their for small boys”. There are suggestions that chil- mudgeonly bachelor who loved sailing and classi- probe into alleged historic abuse, while police in dren were abused at London’s exclusive Dolphin cal music. He died in 2005 at the age of 89. the county of Hampshire said they were “investi- Square apartment complex near parliament, Now he has become the most senior figure to gating allegations”. popular with MPs. join the ranks of prominent Westminster politi- Tuesday’s Daily Mirror newspaper carried an cians accused, many of them posthumously, of allegation from a man who said he was raped by Ex-PM had police minder sexually abusing children. The story comes as Heath in 1961, aged 12, before it emerged as Politicians make up just one element of the Britain enters a crucial stage in its efforts to many as five police forces were investigating overall picture. The number of abuse allegations investigate claims that people in social elites allegations. In Wiltshire, where Heath lived in his being made has surged since one of the BBC’s repeatedly carried out and concealed child sex later years, the police force said officers had top presenters, Jimmy Savile, was exposed as a abuse in the second half of the 20th century. received “a number of calls” following appeals paedophile after his 2011 death. A vast judge- “I’m in absolutely no doubt that there were a for information. Heath is being directly investi- led inquiry was opened last month into child significant number of politicians and many oth- gated by Scotland Yard over child sex abuse sexual abuse at a whole range of British institu- ers in high society... who were committing child claims, the BBC reported Tuesday. tions from parliament to the BBC, children’s sexual abuse and probably continue to do so,” Police in Kent, the county southeast of homes to churches. Simon Danczuk, an opposition Labour MP and a London, said they had received a report on It cited estimates that around one British leading campaigner on the issue, told Sky News Tuesday of a sexual assault in the 1960s. child in every 20 has been sexually abused. television. Others urged caution, noting that “The victim has named Sir Edward Heath in Heath rarely spoke about his private life Heath was not around to defend himself. connection with the allegation. Detectives are despite years of media insinuations that he was “There are many unanswered questions here,” making initial inquiries and will obtain a full gay, at a time when any public declaration of former Conservative lawmaker Brian Binley, who account from the victim,” a spokesman said. homosexuality would have impeded a top-flight once worked in Heath’s office, told BBC radio. Heath, who led the Conservative party now political career. Friends of the former prime min- “We must be very careful. It’s easy to smear peo- headed by Prime Minister David Cameron, is not ister said they found the allegations difficult to ple not around.” the first politician accused of abuse. believe. “It never crossed my mind that anything Others include the late Leon Brittan, interior like this could have occurred,” Robert Vaudry, VATICAN: Pope Francis is greeted by the faithful during a general audience at Politicians under suspicion minister under prime minister Margaret Heath’s former private secretary, told The Times Vatican’s Paul VI hall yesterday. — AFP A string of police forces confirmed they were Thatcher and then a European commissioner; newspaper. —AP INTERNATIONAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015

Top Pakistan judges back controversial military courts

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Court yesterday activists and in April a group of lawyers challenged “We stated in our petitions that the matter of Wednesday condemned the military courts as approved controversial new military courts set up the constitutional amendment that created them. military courts is not in accordance with the consti- “secret, opaque” and in violation of fair trial obliga- to hear terror cases, rejecting an attempt to have But a 17-member bench of the Supreme Court tution and it is against human rights,” Murtaza said. tions. The army announced the first verdicts and them ruled illegal. yesterday dismissed the petition by 11 votes to six, “It affects the basic structure and independence sentences from the new courts in April. Six mili- Lawmakers approved a change to the constitu- Chief Justice Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk said in a brief of judiciary itself.” Parliament has approved the use tants were condemned to death and another jailed tion in January to establish the military courts, as ruling before a detailed judgement expected later. of the courts for the coming two years, and cases for life, all on terrorism charges, though scant part of a crackdown on militancy following a Kamran Murtaza, a former President of the are referred to them by provincial governments. details of the offences and trials were given. Taliban massacre at a school which left more than Supreme Court Bar Association and a petitioner in But some have called for the trials to be more The Supreme Court suspended the sen- 150 people-mostly children-dead. the case, told AFP they would consider asking the transparent. tences while it heard the legal challenge to the The move prompted concern from rights court to review its decision. The International Commission of Jurists on courts. — AFP Afghan civilian casualties touch record high, says UN Ground combat is causing more deaths, injuries

KABUL: Civilian casualties in Afghanistan hit a record high in the first half of 2015, the UN said yes- terday, as Afghan forces struggle to contain the expanding conflict six months after the NATO com- bat mission ended. In a worrying trend, ground combat is causing more deaths and injuries than improvised explosive devices (IEDs), the UN said, adding that the conflict was taking a particularly heavy toll on women and children. The growing insecurity as Afghan forces face their first summer fighting season without full NATO support coincides with a faltering peace process, with the Taleban confronted by an increas- NEW DELHI: Indian police officers detain activists from the right-wing Hindu Sena ingly bitter power transition. Total casualties-the group during a protest against the jihadist Islamic State group in the old quarters of combined number of civilians killed and wounded- New Delhi yesterday. Protesters urged the Indian government to stop the militant between January and June increased one percent group from entering Indian territory and called on Indians Muslims to condemn compared with the same period last year, the United them. — AFP Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said in a report. The report said 1,592 civilians were killed, a six Fishermen’s messaging percent fall over last year, while the number of injured jumped four percent to 3,329. The figures represent an average of around nine civilians killed service saves lives, boosts and 18 wounded every day. The casualties have reached their highest level since the UN began issu- income in India ing its authoritative reports in 2009. “The cold statistics of civilian casualties do not KABUL: Danielle Bell, United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, UNAMA, Human adequately capture the horror of violence in CHAUMUHANI: A fisherman’s son and erished in the country with more than 60 Rights Director left, and Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Afghanistan Afghanistan, the torn bodies of children, mothers now a fisherman himself, Kulamani Tarai per cent earning less than a dollar a day, Nicholas Haysom, show a copy of the United Nations casualty report during a press conference and daughters, sons and fathers,” said UNAMA chief knows all too well that while the sea has according to the 2010 census by the in Kabul, Afghanistan, yesterday. The United Nations said yesterday that an increasing number Nicholas Haysom. “The statistics in this report do not provided sustenance to his family for gen- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute. of women and children were getting hurt or killed in Afghanistan’s war against the Taleban reveal the grieving families and the loss of shocked erations, it can also be a cruel and deadly The International Labour Organisation and other insurgents. — AP communities of ordinary Afghans. These are the real place. sees fishing at sea as one of the world’s consequences of the conflict in Afghanistan.” mission in Afghanistan in December, leaving local Omar who led the militant movement for some 20 Every morning, when he leaves his mud- most dangerous occupations and the gov- UNAMA attributed 70 percent of civilian casual- forces to battle militants alone, but a 13,000-strong years. and-thatch home on India’s east coast to ernment of Odisha is well aware of that ties to “anti-government elements” including the residual force remains for training and counter-ter- An increasingly bitter power struggle has broken venture out on his wooden boat into the reputation. Taliban, while highlighting a 60 percent increase in rorism operations. out, casting a pall over a fragile peace process aimed Bay of Bengal, he knows there is a chance “Odisha has seen calamities like casualties caused by pro-government forces com- at ending Afghanistan’s long war. The Taleban dis- he will not return. cyclones and floods 77 times over the last pared to 2014. Female casualties soared 23 percent Bolder insurgency tanced themselves from the second round of talks Deaths of fishermen are common along 100 years. The fishing community, particu- and child casualties increased by 13 percent, the “When the NATO combat mission was on, the that were scheduled for last Friday but were can- this coastal belt of Odisha state, where larly those living on the coast, bear the report added, as civilians are increasingly caught in Taleban mostly used guerrilla tactics,” Graeme Smith, celled after the announcement of Omar’s death. calm seas can suddenly turn violent and burnt and are always the worst affected,” the crossfire. a senior analyst with the International Crisis Group in The powerful army chief of Pakistan, the Taleban’s swallow flimsy boats his, leaving families said Bishnupada Sethi, secretary of Odisha’s “The thousands of civilians killed and injured from Afghanistan, told AFP. historic sponsors, said this week that ongoing efforts back home to grieve fathers, sons and fisheries department. conflict-related violence... demonstrate the contin- “Now they’ve grown bolder as they face Afghan at talks are the “only credible way” to achieve lasting brothers lost at sea. “Their miseries multiply due to poor ued failure of parties to the conflict to protect civil- forces directly. That explains why civilian casualties peace in the region. But a new state-run voice messaging shelter, illiteracy, poverty and, above all, a ians from harm,” the report said. have risen, though not as dramatically as in previous Meanwhile, there has been no let-up in insurgent mobile service for fishermen, which pro- lack of access to information.” The statistics are a grim indicator of rising vio- years.” attacks. A suicide bomber late last month killed 19 vides weather updates, ocean status fore- The voice messages, all in the local lan- lence as the Taliban insurgency spreads north from But the Taleban face growing internal divisions people including women and children in a crowded casts and locations of where to scout for a guage Odia, give information on potential its traditional southern and eastern strongholds, with after Mullah Akhtar Mansour was announced as the market in the northern province of Faryab, as insur- fish, is trying to change this. It already has fishing zones, weather warnings, ocean sta- Afghan forces increasingly battling the militants on new head of the insurgent movement on Friday, fol- gents intensify their annual summer offensive more than 200,000 subscribers. tus forecasts and market rates for fish such their own. US-led NATO forces ended their combat lowing their confirmation of the death of Mullah launched in late April. — AFP “I know how devastating it is if you are as hilsa, mackerel, prawns and shrimps. not aware of the weather. During the hor- The messages also provide information rific 1999 super cyclone, hundreds of our on fishing bans that are temporarily fishermen brothers were killed,” said Tarai, imposed and offer regular updates on the 59, sitting with other fishermen in the various welfare schemes offered by the Jagatsinghpur district. government. “Our main concern was how to stay safe. Sethi said there are also plans for a simi- Now, we do not have so much fear. lar service for the poor communities work- Whenever we get a voice message saying ing in the livestock, dairy and poultry sec- the sea condition is rough, we never go out tors, adding such a service would help for fishing,” he added. bridge the gap between the “information- The voice messaging service - a one- rich” and the “information-poor”. minute bulletin sent to subscribers cell Local fisherman have welcomed the phones five times a day - was launched by service, adding that it has not only helped Odisha’s fisheries department in January keep them safe, but also increased their 2014. It may already have had an impact. incomes. Government data shows there were 45 fish- “Two years ago, I use to catch only 50 kg erman who died in Odisha in 2014, down of fish daily,” said 45-year-old Sanatan from 57 in 2013. Behera, a fisherman at Chilika lake in Odisha’s Puri district. Increasing incomes “Now, after I know the exact fish loca- India’s fishing communities, about four tion through the voice message, I am able million people, are among the most impov- to catch almost double.” — Reuters Indian forces capture Pakistani in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Indian forces captured a Kashmiri people in their struggle for Pakistani militant yesterday after a dead- self-determination. ly attack on a military convoy in the dis- Last week, gunmen stormed a police puted Kashmir region, Indian officials station and killed seven people in India’s said. Punjab state, south of Kashmir. India The accusation could further raise said the gunmen had come from tension between the nuclear-armed Pakistan, according to an analysis of a neighbours following a recent attack on GPS tracking device they carried. KABUL: In this Tuesday, June 30, 2015 file photo, an Afghan woman cries out at the site of a suicide attack on a NATO convoy inKabul, an Indian police station in which seven The government had ordered securi- Afghanistan. — AP people were killed and intermittent ty forces to try to take the militants clashes on their disputed border in holed up in the police station alive to Kashmir. A group of militants attacked nail down evidence of their identities. an Indian army convoy in the south of But the men were killed in the day-long China ordains first Catholic bishop Jammu and Kashmir state earlier yester- operation. day, killing two soldiers and wounding “Taking a man alive is a significant BEIJING: A diocese in central China has ordained said 75 priests, 120 nuns and more than 1,500 Hundreds of police and security agents sur- eight. breakthrough. We need to know who the country’s first Catholic bishop in three years in faithful attended Zhang’s ordination at Anyang’s rounded the church and checked the identities of The militants fled into forest, taking these people are,” said A.S. Dulat, former a potential sign of improvement in the long- Sacred Heart Cathedral. It said officials from the those attending to weed out anyone not on their three passersby hostage. Soldiers later head of India’s external spy agency. strained relations between Beijing and the Vatican. official list, the overseas websites said. They said an over- stormed a hilltop school where they Pakistan rejected the assertion that The Rev. Joseph Zhang Yinlin was named coad- Catholic Patriotic Association and the central flow crowd of about 500 watched the ceremony via were holed up, killing two of them and the gunmen involved in the Punjab jutor bishop of Anyang in Henan province, sharing government’s United Front Department and a videolink. capturing one, officials said. “In our pre- attack came from Pakistan, calling it the position as head of the diocese with 90-year- Religious Affairs Bureau also attended. It quoted Despite the ordination and recent expressions liminary questioning, he has said he is “unsubstantiated and unwarranted”. old Bishop Thomas Zhang Huaixin, according to Zhang as saying he would respect China’s constitu- of friendship by Pope Francis, relations between from Faisalabad, Pakistan,” Danish Rana, There was no immediate word from the diocese and Catholic websites based abroad. tion and work to “maintain national unification and the church and China remain rocky. inspector general of police, told Pakistan on the gunman captured yester- The overseas websites AsiaNews and Ucanews social stability and unity in order to contribute to A continuing campaign to remove exterior reporters. He identified the militant as day. In 2008, India arrested a lone mem- said that Tuesday’s ordination took part with the the building of a moderately prosperous society,” crosses and demolish unauthorized churches in Usman, 22. “We are going to find out ber of a 10-strong group that carried out Vatican’s approval, possibly indicating a return to echoing standard Communist Party slogans. Zhejiang province prompted an unprecedented what route he has taken, what was the attacks in the city of Mumbai in which the formula under which Chinese authorities, who Three other bishops taking part in the ceremo- public protest by the officially sanctioned bishop of target,” he said. 166 people were killed. Authorities used claim the sole right to appoint bishops, name can- ny were also government-appointed and Vatican Wenzhou and 26 priests in recent weeks. India has long accused Pakistan of his testimony to show that the assault didates that are then tacitly accepted by the approved, according to the overseas websites. Ma, the Shanghai bishop, has not been seen in pushing separatist Muslim militants was plotted by the Pakistan-based Vatican. Zhang, 43, is a representative of a younger gen- public since his ordination, during which he into India’s part of Kashmir to foment Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET) militant group. The That unspoken arrangement seemed to have eration of priests seeking to walk a middle path renounced membership in the Communist Party- revolt in India’s only Muslim-majority gunman was later executed. Later this broken down amid worsening relations following between their loyalty to the Vatican and the party’s run Catholic association, shocking and angering region, which both countries claim. month, national security advisers from the 2012 ordination of Shanghai Bishop Thaddeus overweening desire to control all social and reli- officials. Despite official condemnation, the Muslim Pakistan says it only gives the two sides are due to meet to discuss Ma Daqin, the last bishop to be installed prior to gious institutions. According to his official biogra- Chinese church continues to recognize him as moral and diplomatic support to the terrorism. — Reuters Zhang. phy, he graduated from seminary in 1996, and Shanghai bishop, and he is believed to be The Henan Catholic church’s official website became a priest in 2004. sequestered at the city’s Sheshan seminary.—AP INTERNATIONAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 S Korea’s Park offers North ‘opportunity’ with rail link

SEOUL: South Korean President Park railroad that once linked central Seoul “The doors of opportunity stand and Russian support for the plan. both remain idle due to perennial sim- Geun-Hye offered North Korea a “door with the North Korean eastern city of open for North Korea to join in this But past experience suggests the mering tensions between the two of opportunity” as she flagged off Wonsan. process,” Park said. “Eurasia Initiative” faces a stiff challenge rivals. restoration work yesterday on a railway South Korea hopes to reconnect the “I hope that North Korea will build a in securing the necessary inter-Korean The latest project was launched to line that could one day link both Koreas line and link it to Russia’s Trans-Siberian future for co-prosperity and develop- cooperation. mark the 70th anniversary of the with Europe via the Trans-Siberian. Railway, an ambitious project which ment by opening its doors and choos- The two Koreas have already August 15, 1945 liberation of the The work will focus on the South’s would cut logistics costs for trade with ing the path of change,” she said, restored two other cross-border lines- Korean peninsula from Japanese colo- section of a disconnected inter-Korean Europe. adding that she would seek US, Chinese one in 2003 and another in 2006 — but nial rule. —AFP

Japan PM calls for probe into WikiLeaks claims of US spying

TOKYO: Japanese leader Shinzo Abe told “The Vice President reaffirmed the US Vice President Joe Biden he would have United States’ commitment made by “serious concerns” if WikiLeaks claims President Obama in a 2014 presidential Washington spied on Japanese politicians directive to focus our intelligence collec- were true, and called for an investigation, a tion on national security interests.” top official said yesterday. Unlike German chancellor Angela Tokyo’s Cabinet spokesman Yoshihide Merkel and French president Francois Suga said Biden had apologised to the Hollande, Abe did not appear to be a direct Japanese prime minister in a telephone call target of wiretapping-but other senior for “causing troubles”, without confirming politicians were, according to WikiLeaks, the spying claims. including Trade Minister Yoichi Miyazawa. The whistleblower group said Friday it Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko had intercepts revealing years-long spying Kuroda was also in the sights of US intelli- by the US National Security Agency (NSA) gence, WikiLeaks said. on Japanese officials and major companies. The allegations came just as delegates “Prime Minister Abe told (Biden) that, if negotiating a vast free-trade agreement figures in Japan were in fact subject to known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership these activities, it would risk jeopardising failed to reach a final deal after several days the trusting relations between allies and he of intense talks in Hawaii. would have to express serious concern,” The US and Japan are the two biggest Suga told a regular press briefing. economies in the 12-nation negotiations, Abe “also requested that the case be but they have sparred over key issues investigated and (Washington) supply an including auto sector access and opening explanation”. up Japan’s protected agricultural markets. On Monday, Suga called the claims Wikileaks’ allegations also come at a “deeply regrettable”, but Tokyo’s response time when Abe has moved to expand the was widely seen as muted compared to the role of Japan’s military, a move applauded anger expressed in France and Germany by Washington but one that is deeply following similar NSA spying allegations. unpopular at home. Japan is one of Washington’s key allies in WikiLeaks said the US intercepts showed the Asia-Pacific region and they regularly “intimate knowledge of internal Japanese consult on defence, economic and trade deliberations” on trade issues, nuclear poli- MRAUK: Flood-affected residents gather as they look at a military helicopter (not in picture) delivering food aid at Mrauk U in Myanmar’s issues. cy, and Tokyo’s diplomatic relations with Rakhine state yesterday. Tens of thousands of people huddled yesterday in monasteries and other makeshift evacuation centres in remote Following the Abe-Biden call, the White Washington. areas of Myanmar cut off by deadly floods, as rescuers struggled to deliver desperately needed aid. — AFP House issued a statement highlighting the “The reports demonstrate the depth of countries’ strong ties. US surveillance of the Japanese govern- “In the call, the Vice President under- ment, indicating that intelligence was gath- Desperation mounting scored our strong commitment to the US- ered and processed from numerous Japan alliance and thanked Prime Minister Japanese government ministries and Abe for his enduring partnership,” it said. offices,” it said. — AFP in flood-hit Myanmar MH370: What happens to debris when plane crashes in the ocean? Official death toll climbs to 69 SYDNEY: Australia is leading the hunt the air is released or void spaces for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 which become filled, a process which is has- YANGON: Tens of thousands of people huddled either too afraid to go home, or with no house to the generals running the country then refuse is thought to have gone down in the tened by the action of wind and waves. yesterday in monasteries and other makeshift return to, according to Thang. They have food outside help for weeks. This time China, Japan, southern Indian Ocean, with experts in Other items constructed of materials evacuation centres in remote areas of Myanmar for the coming days, but illness is striking the Australia and Norway have already pledged France due to examine yesterday a wing which are less permeable, such as seat cut off by deadly floods, as rescuers struggled to overcrowded camps, he said. donations, as UN agencies stepped up their part that washed up on La Reunion cushions, will float for long periods but deliver desperately needed aid. “Many people are traumatised. There are response to flooding they have described as a island. they too will eventually sink when the Heavy seasonal downpours have caused dev- cracks across about a third of the city’s streets, so “major natural disaster”. The national science agency, CSIRO, material degrades through chemical astation across large parts of South and there could be more landslides. People are really along with the Australian Transport and/or mechanical decomposition. This Southeast Asia in recent weeks, claiming hun- afraid of more rain,” he added. ‘Extraordinary losses’ Safety Bureau, has performed drift mod- decomposition may take a very long dreds of lives and displacing millions. In cyclone-battered Rakhine state, where at Speaking on the sidelines of a regional sum- elling based on their current search time in the case of some synthetic mate- In Myanmar, international aid efforts acceler- least 41 people have died, whole communities mit in Malaysia, US Secretary of State John Kerry zone for the jet that vanished last year rials, plastics in particular, but is quicker ated yesterday to meet the widening crisis fol- remain cut off even after floods retreated, with expressed his condolences over the “extraordi- en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing for items which biodegrade. lowing an appeal from the government for help. waterways clogged with debris and roads water- nary losses of people in the floods”, adding a US with 239 people on board. Tens of thousands of people remain stranded in logged. relief package would soon be announced. The Here are some of their insights Q. Is it unusual for wreckage Myanmar’s rugged and mountainous western An AFP photographer travelling yesterday current quasi-civilian government has admitted released yesterday: to wash ashore? border regions after relentless rains caused flash with one military relief helicopter say scores of it has struggled to reach remote communities. A. The opportunity to locate and floods and triggered landslides swept away residents gathered as food and water was Myanmar military helicopters and commer- Q. What happens when a plane recover debris from the sea surface homes, roads and bridges. The official death toll unloaded. cial airlines have helped to deliver aid provided crashes into the ocean? diminishes rapidly over the first few rose to 69 with more than 260,000 affected, by the UN’s World Food Programme in recent A. There is almost always some debris weeks from the time of a crash. Phyu Lei Lei Tun of the ministry of social welfare Trouble ahead days. WFP has said some 150,000 people are in left floating after an aircraft crashes in Thereafter, there will be some less per- told AFP Wednesday. The floods severed com- Attention is now turning to the country’s low- need of immediate food assistance, estimating it water. The opportunity to locate and meable items of debris which will munications across large areas of the country, lying Irrawaddy delta region as deluges from the needs an additional $2.5 million a month. In a recover debris from the sea surface remain afloat for a longer period but which is roughly the size of France. north drain to the sea through the country’s nation where philanthropy is deeply woven into diminishes rapidly over the first few they will be increasingly dispersed. But information is starting to filter back from rivers, with authorities relocating residents from the social fabric, ordinary people have organised weeks from the time of a crash. Dispersal is directly related to the sur- remote regions where people are seeking food downstream areas. State media sounded the rock concerts and taken to the streets to raise Thereafter, some less permeable items face drift experienced by the individual and shelter in monasteries, schools and alarm for residents near the Irrawaddy river, money for those affected. of debris will remain afloat for a longer items of debris, which in turn is related mosques. The hilltop Chin state capital of which was expected to exceed danger levels in Members of the nation’s burgeoning tech period but they will be increasingly dis- to their physical characteristics: size, Hakha, home to about 40,000 people, is still only parts of Magway region Wednesday. “Elderly community have also built websites and apps persed. shape and density. To be found ashore, accessible by helicopter a week after a series of people, women and children have begun evacu- for advice on donating and current flood loca- an item of debris must remain afloat landslides saw walls of saturated earth collapse ating from vulnerable areas,” according to a tions. Q. What type of debris from long enough and be subjected to the onto homes and roads. “The mountainsides col- report in the state-run Global New Light of Across the region, hundreds have died and a plane is likely to float? right combination of wind and currents lapsed-in some areas the whole hill collapsed in Myanmar newspaper. more than two million people have been affect- A. Items designed to float include for it to make landfall. the flood,” Jacob Thang, of the local rescue com- Myanmar this week made a rare appeal for ed, with India and Pakistan bearing the brunt of seat cushions, life jackets, escape slides. mittee, told AFP by telephone. About 6,600 peo- overseas help, in contrast to Cyclone Nargis in the devastation, while Vietnam and Nepal have Many items from the cabin, such as cab- Q. Could debris from MH370 have ple were taking refuge in temporary shelters 2008 that left 140,000 dead or missing and saw also seen scores killed. —AFP in linings and tray tables, which are drifted 4,000 kilometres (2,500 miles) made of low density synthetic materials, west from where the current search can also remain buoyant. Similarly, air- for the plane is underway in the craft structural components may entrap southern Indian Ocean to the French Atomic bomb still scars Hiroshima enough air to remain afloat for reason- territory of La Reunion Island? able periods and have been commonly A. Yes. The most recent drift model- HIROSHIMA: Charred bodies bobbed in the brack- tres above the city. About 140,000 people are esti- where they fell, desperate for help that would nev- found on the water’s surface following a ling indicated that most debris from ish waters that flowed through Hiroshima 70 years mated to have been killed in the attack, including er come, or even just for a sip of water. crash. MH370 is likely to have drifted first north ago this week, after a once-vibrant Japanese city those who survived the bombing itself but died then west away from the probable acci- was consumed by the searing heat of the world’s soon afterwards due to severe radiation exposure. ‘Changed lives’ Q. How long does debris stay afloat? dent site in the 16 months since the first nuclear attack. The smell of burned flesh filled Tsuboi, then a college student, was about 1.2 For those that survived, there was the terrifying A. Over time, all floating debris will plane disappeared to July 2015. The drift the air as scores of survivors with severe burns kilometres from the hypocentre and was literally unknown of radiation sickness still to come. become waterlogged and then sink. analysis undertaken by the CSIRO fur- dived into rivers to escape the inferno. Countless blown away by the blast and blinding heat. Gums bled, teeth fell out, hair came off in For some items this may be relatively ther supports that the debris from hundreds never emerged, pushed under the sur- When he picked himself up, his shirt, trousers clumps; there were cancers, premature births, mal- fast. For example, items which are buoy- MH370 may be found as far west of the face by the mass of desperate humanity. “It was a and skin flapped from his burned body; blood ves- formed babies and sudden deaths. As tales of the ant due to entrapped air will sink when search area as La Reunion Island. —AFP white, silvery flash,” Sunao Tsuboi, 90, said of the sels dangled from open wounds and part of his new, unknown illness spread through the war-rav- moment when the United States unleashed what ears were missing. aged country, survivors were shunned out of fear was then the most destructive weapon ever pro- Tsuboi remembers seeing a teenage girl with they might bring infection. For years afterwards, duced. her right eyeball hanging from her face. Nearby, a many found it difficult to get jobs, or to marry. “I don’t know why I survived and lived this long,” woman grasped at her torso in a futile attempt to Even today, 70 years on, some “hibakusha” said Tsuboi. “The more I think about it... the more stop her intestines from falling through a gaping (nuclear survivors) avoid talking openly about their painful it becomes to recall.” Seven decades since hole. “There were bodies all over the place,” he said. experience for fear of discrimination. Hiroshima the attack, the city of 1.2 million people is once “Ones with no limbs, all charred. I said to myself: mayor Kazumi Matsui, 62, whose mother survived again thriving as a commercial hub, but the scars of ‘Are they human?’” Many died of their terrible the bombing, said he has only recently begun dis- the bombing-physical and emotional-still remain. injuries over the following hours and days; lying cussing the personal effects of the attack.—AFP

Mushroom cloud It was 8:15 am on August 6, 1945 when a B-29 bomber called Enola Gay flying high over the city released Little Boy, a uranium bomb with a destructive force equivalent to 16 kilotons of TNT. Just 43 seconds later, when it was 600 metres (1,800 feet) from the ground, it erupted into a blis- tering fireball burning at a million degrees Celsius (1.8 million Fahrenheit). Nearly everything around it was incinerated, with the ground level hit by a wall of heat up to 4,000 degrees Celsius-hot enough to melt steel. Stone buildings survived, but bore the shadows of anything-or anyone-that was charred in front of them. Gusts of around 1.5 kilometres (one mile) a SEOUL: Lee Hee-ho, center, the wife of the late former South Korean President Kim second roared outwards carrying with them shat- Dae-jung, is greeted by a supporter as she arrives at Gimpo Airport in Seoul, South tered debris, and packing enough force to rip limbs Korea, to leave for North Korea yesterday. Lee’s planned Aug. 5-8 trip comes amid and organs from bodies. continuing animosity between the rival Koreas following the recent opening of a UN The air pressure suddenly dropped due to the HIROSHIMA: People visit the Peace Memorial Park to pray for victims of the atomic bombing in office in Seoul tasked with monitoring what activists call the North’s widespread blast, crushing those on the ground, and an omi- Hiroshima yesterday. The Japanese western city will mark the 70th anniversary of the world’s abuse of its citizens’ rights. — AP nous mushroom cloud rose, towering 16 kilome- first atomic attack today —AFP NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 Egypt to unveil Suez extension Continued from Page 1 as Tomislav Salopek working for a French company, and m (79 ft), the canal now allows the simultaneous passage of Mohammed Samir said extra troops have been deployed to appears kneeling at the feet of a hooded man holding a knife. ships with up to 66 ft draught. Originally planned as a three- “deal with threats and potential aggression”. An Interior “Our culture can be very sentimental, and this was the first Reading from a sheet of paper, he says he will be executed year project, Sisi ordered the new segments to be finished in Ministry statement carried by state news agency MENA said time Egyptians have been so galvanized,” said Adel Beshai, within 48 hours if Egypt’s government fails to release Muslim just one, citing the pressing need for an economic boost. major steps were being taken to hinder the “terrorist professor of economics at the American University in Cairo. “It women held in prisons. Salopek, wearing an orange jumpsuit, Work has been non-stop ever since, and at one point 43 mas- Brotherhood” and other “terrorist infiltration”, adding that was a brilliant idea by Al-Sisi - the Egyptians now own the did not say when the countdown began. He said he works for sive dredging machines were cranking away. The canal drew since July, security forces had launched an extensive crack- canal.” French company CGG’s branch office in Cairo. He said he was in a record $5.3 billion last year, a figure the government esti- down in cities along the canal, combing nearby farms and He views the expansion as the first step in a new area of abducted on July 22 by the Sinai Province group, IS’ Egyptian mates it can raise to $13.2 billion by 2023 if it doubles the verifying the identities of people in hotels and rental proper- development, free of the public sector’s notoriously crippling affiliate based in the Sinai Peninsula. number of ships transiting daily to 97. ties. bureaucracy. The key global trade route is already one of Formerly known as Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis, the group Economists and shippers, however, say that’s overly opti- Video released by the military and broadcast continually Egypt’s top foreign currency earners, and is run by a semi- changed its name when it pledged allegiance to IS in mistic. “It’s not about capacity, it all depends on trade on state and private television shows masked special forces independent authority with 25,000 employees that is consid- November. Two days after the kidnapping, the Croatian for- between East and West, growth in the world economy, espe- patrolling the canal in boats, tanks and armored personnel ered one of the country’s most competent bodies. “It is open- eign ministry said in a statement that he was abducted as he cially in Europe, and how the (authority) handles its fees,” said carriers, with US-made Apache attack helicopters and F-16s ing infinite horizons. It is going to be handled outside the ossi- travelled to work. “The armed group stopped his car, forced Xu Zhibin, managing director for the Egyptian affiliate of soaring overhead. Some analysts say security remains a con- fied bureaucracy that has been holding us back. What is being the driver out and drove away in an unknown direction,” the China’s state-owned COSCO, one of the world’s top container cern for foreign investors, whose capital is needed for the next done there is done with extreme efficiency and a scientific ministry said at that time, without elaborating and identifying shippers. Others suggest that sluggish world trade makes it stage of the project - the expansion of the canal zone to approach,” Beshai said. him only as TS. Salopek is the first foreigner to be abducted unlikely the project can deliver immediately on its promise. include a logistics hub and manufacturing centers. “In theory Meanwhile, Egypt’s affiliate of the Islamic State group and threatened with death by militants in Egypt since the Ahmed Kamaly, an economist with the American University in at least, Egypt has many of the ingredients to become a man- threatened yesterday to execute a Croatian kidnapped in Islamist insurgency broke out after the army’s ouster of presi- Cairo, said the projections were “wishful thinking”. “There was ufacturing hub,” wrote William Jackson, senior emerging mar- Cairo last month within 48 hours if Muslim women jailed in dent Mohamed Morsi in July 2013. no viability study done, or known of, to assess the viability of kets economist with Capital Economics, in a note. “We remain Egypt are not freed. The man is the first foreigner to be The new Suez Canal extension involved digging and the project,” he said. concerned that Egypt’s security situation and poor business abducted and threatened with death by militants in Egypt dredging along 72 km of the 193-km canal, making a parallel For the project to reach its revenue targets, world trade environment may deter investment.” since an Islamist insurgency erupted two years ago. In a video waterway at its middle that will facilitate two-way traffic would have to grow by 9 percent annually until 2023, said That second stage, which would generate badly needed posted online by the jihadists, the Croatian identifies himself accommodating the world’s largest ships. With a depth of 24 William Jackson of Capital Economics - higher than the 3 per- jobs for Egypt’s surging population, is still being developed cent average seen over the past four years. Since 2011, Suez and would take years. Sisi’s office said the next step would Canal revenue growth has failed to even keep pace with focus on the East Port Said area, the expansion of its harbor Obama: Rejecting Iran deal would spell war growth in world trade. While global trade volumes rose by an and the development of an industrial zone that would cover average of 2.9 percent from 2011-2014, Suez Canal revenue 40 million sq m and eventually generate some 400,000 jobs. Continued from Page 1 gram altogether. The debate has split Congress largely - rose by just 2 percent during the same period, Jackson said. “It will take time to see tangible investment,” said Angus Blair, although not exclusively - along party lines, with The project’s success also depends on the security situa- chairman of Mideast business consultancy Signet. “There is Positing the now unpopular Iraq war as a cautionary Republicans, who are in the majority, staunchly against tion. Security has been stepped up along the canal ahead of significant interest in the areas to get developed around the tale, Obama recalled president John F Kennedy’s diplo- the accord. today’s ceremony, which is expected to be attended by Sisi canal which, if developed well, should generate new jobs and matic efforts to engage a nuclear Soviet Union as a Obama will need to win the support of fellow and foreign dignitaries. Military spokesman Brig Gen business development.” — Agencies more worthy example to follow. Obama’s remarks came Democrats in order to avoid having the deal struck at the American University, in Washington, where in down by lawmakers. Here, history has proved as much Bollywood hit brings hope for mute... 1963 Kennedy used a commencement address to a burden as an aid to Obama. The United States and argue vehemently for peace with the Soviet Union in Iran severed ties following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Continued from Page 1 been ups and downs in the relations between the two the face of panic over a nuclear conflagration. Speaking which saw 52 American embassy staff and citizens held countries, but the relations of humanity always remain a year after the Cuban missile crisis, Kennedy cautioned hostage for 444 days. Her memory of how she came to be in Pakistan is intact,” he told reporters after meeting Geeta. against brandishing US power to bring about a the Iran’s antagonism toward the United States, Israel hazy and her account, communicated through impro- In Karachi she lives at an Edhi shelter for women and “peace of the grave or the security of the slave”. Instead, and support for terror groups in the Middle East since vised sign language, has changed over time. When AFP girls in a bustling area of the old city, where they discov- he announced diplomatic efforts to check “one of the then has given many lawmakers pause, with a number met and interviewed her in 2012 she said she ran away ered she was Hindu and set up a place for her to wor- greatest hazards which man faces in 1963, the further of Democrats already breaking ranks. Obama admitted from home after quarrelling with her parents but this ship. Geeta rings bells and lights incense and earthen- spread of nuclear arms.” that Iran might use cash coming its way under sanc- week she said she remembered losing her family at a big ware lamps to pray to different Hindu gods, whose “The young president offered a different vision,” tions relief to fund “terrorist organizations”. But he said Hindu festival near a river. Geeta, then aged 11 or 12, images are kept on a table topped with a white cloth. Obama said. “Strength, in his view, included powerful that was preferable to Iran - which he described as had no identity papers when she was found by police “She worships her deities in the temple and also offers armed forces and a willingness to stand up for our val- “dangerous and repressive” - armed with a nuke. alone and disorientated on a train that had crossed the prayers with her Muslim fellows and even fasts in the ues around the world.” Obama’s diplomatic deal would Obama singled out Israel as an opponent of the border into the eastern city of Lahore. Even the name holy month of Ramadan,” Edhi said. give Iran sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on its deal, but said it would also benefit from an Iran Geeta was given to her by Edhi staff. The foundation has made repeated attempts to trace nuclear program, which Washington long believed was blocked from gaining nuclear weapons. “Every nation She was handed over to Edhi officials, who have Geeta’s family but with no success. “In 2013, an Indian cover for building a bomb. in the world that has commented publicly - with the looked after her ever since. “They told us that she would diplomat visited us to know about Geeta but he also Congress is expected to vote on the issue within exception of the Israeli government - has expressed be mistreated in jails and pass through cumbersome warned that she might languish in jails in India as she weeks. Critics have angrily denounced Obama’s rheto- support,” he said. “No one can blame Israelis for having judicial process and still her destiny was not sure,” Faisal had no travelling or identification documents,” Edhi said. ric and what they say is a false dichotomy between war a deep skepticism about any deals with a government Edhi, the organization’s acting chief, told AFP. “So they “So we chose to let her stay with us instead of pushing and peace. The alternative to a bad deal, they say, is a like Iran’s.” But, he added “a nuclear armed Iran is far handed the girl to us so that she could be properly her to some other ordeal.” looked after.” Edhi hopes the success of “Bajrangi Bhaijaan”, one of better deal that not just subjects Iran to inspections more dangerous to Israel, to America, and to the world Ties between Pakistan and India, which have fought the biggest hits in the subcontinent this year, will jog and limits enrichment, but dismantles the nuclear pro- than an Iran that benefits from sanctions.” — AFP three wars since 1947 and have several intractable terri- someone’s memory and help reunite her with her family. torial disputes, are perpetually thorny. Geeta’s plight is Geeta watched the movie recently, Edhi said, breaking slightly better than that endured by Pakistani and Indian down in tears at the climactic scene when the heroine is Days of easy money ending as oil plunges fishermen, who are regularly detained by the other side reunited with her mother - and leaving more deter- for straying into disputed waters and can languish in jail mined than ever to go home. Her eyes glistening, Geeta Continued from Page 1 on-year because of lower government deposits. Chief for years before being allowed to return home. told of her hopes through sign language - getting her executive Alex Thursby said he didn’t expect more big Raghavan, the Indian high commissioner, said he was photo taken for a passport and then flying to India. “I The UAE’s three-month Emirates Interbank Offered outflows of government funds, but added: “There’s a confident Geeta’s family would soon be traced despite love my home back there,” she said, making a heart ges- Rate (EIBOR), at a record low 0.68 percent as recently as major dollar liquidity squeeze in the UAE and the region recent tensions between the two nations. “There have ture with her hand. “Here I am sad.” — AFP February, jumped 3 basis points in the past day to 0.79 due to lower oil sales and dollars moving to different percent, a 17-month high. The three-month Saudi markets.” equivalent, essentially flat at a record low of 0.77 per- The ratio of gross credit to deposits at UAE banks cent since March, climbed in the past few days to nearly climbed to 100.2 percent in June from 97.0 percent last MH370 mystery unravels, but questions... 0.80 percent. Rates in Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain also December and 95.0 pct in June 2014 - a shift that has Continued from Page 1 believed to have crashed in the southern Indian Ocean, rose. “In general, UAE banks’ net interest margins tend alarmed some bankers, and may prompt some to raise about 3,700 km from Reunion. to be positively geared to higher EIBOR rates, which deposit rates to fight for money. In Saudi Arabia, The airline’s priority would be to update families and The Balma test centre specializes in metal analysis have been on an upward trend year-to-date,” said NBK deposits have continued growing strongly. But Riyadh cooperate with authorities “on the investigation and and is equipped with a scanning electron microscope Capital analyst Aarthi Chandrasekaran. Many Gulf com- is running a much bigger budget deficit than the UAE, recovery of this tragic accident”, it added. capable of 100,000 times magnification. It was used to panies have refinanced debt on cheaper terms over the so last month it started issuing sovereign bonds for the International crash experts had been examining the store and analyze debris from an Air France jet which past year; those that have not yet done so could find first time since 2007. wing part found on France’s Indian Ocean island of crashed in the Atlantic in 2009. The Boeing 777 was they risk missing the boat. Some analysts think its sovereign bond issues may Reunion last week. minutes into its scheduled flight when it disappeared So far, bankers don’t expect a squeeze that might total up to 200 billion riyals ($53 billion) by year-end. A statement from a French prosecutor involved in from civil radars. Investigators believe that someone cause money rates to soar. The UAE banker said he Commercial banks hold nearly 300 billion riyals in cen- the case said there would be a news conference “on the deliberately switched off the aircraft’s transponder, believed that if the US Federal Reserve tightened 25 tral bank bills and non-statutory central bank deposits, subject of the disappearance of the Boeing MH370” in diverted it thousands of miles off course, and deliber- bps, EIBOR might rise roughly 50 bps. That would bring and may simply switch some into bonds - but by 2016, Paris. The examination of the part is being carried out ately crashed into the ocean off Australia. the three-month rate above 1.0 percent, to where it was bond issuance could start sucking funds from money under the direction of a judge at an aeronautical test In January, Malaysia Airlines officially declared the in early 2013. Finance ministries and central banks have markets. Kuwait is considering whether to issue bonds facility run by the French military at Balma, a suburb of disappearance an accident, clearing the way for the car- been working with considerable success to protect to finance its deficit; Oman and Bahrain are expected to the southwestern city of Toulouse, and witnessed by rier to pay compensation to relatives while the search banking systems from any drastic tightening. Several issue more while oil remains cheap. “More Gulf nations Malaysian officials. goes on. A $90 million hunt along a rugged 60,000 sq governments have huge financial reserves overseas; are likely to access the bond markets to plug deficits fol- Officials from the United States and manufacturer km patch of sea floor 1,600 km west of the Australian they have liquidated some of them and brought money lowing in Saudi’s footsteps, as they cannot sustain the Boeing were also on hand to advise whether the piece city of Perth has yielded nothing. The search has being home, keeping local markets flush with funds. rate at which they are drawing funds from their can be tied to Flight MH370, which went missing on extended to another 60,000 sq km and Malaysian and In the last few weeks, however, there have been signs reserves,” said a foreign bank’s head of markets. “The ris- March 8 last year while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Australian authorities say this will cover 95 percent of this strategy has its limits. National Bank of Abu Dhabi ing loan-to-deposit ratio in the UAE is a sign that liquidi- Beijing. Boeing declined to comment. The airliner is MH370’s flight path. —Reuters said last week its deposits had shrunk 3.1 percent year- ty in the region is shrinking.” — Reuters THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 ANALYSIS

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n July 1956, Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, marking Egypt’s deci- Isive break with its colonial past. Before that, the canal, built in 1869 by French engineers, had largely been under British and French control. It served as a vital link to ship oil, as well as other goods between British colonies around the world. Nasser made the decision to nationalize the canal to help fund construc- tion of the Aswan Dam, which was completed in 1970 In this June 13, 2015 photo, ships move through a new section of the Suez canal during a media tour. —AP Photos to control the flow of the Nile River. But Nasser’s move angered France and England, and the two, with the help of Israel, invaded and took over the waterway. They ultimately withdrew under diplo- matic pressure and Egypt was able to reopen it in March 1957. Now, 59 years later, AP is making two sto- ries about the nationalization of the Suez Canal avail- able, along with historic photos of the passage, ahead of Egypt’s unveiling of a major extension of the water- way. ALEXANDRIA, July 26: Egypt is seizing the Suez Canal under a nationalization decree, President Gamal Abdel Nasser announced tonight. Its revenues will be used to build the Aswan High Dam, he said. Nasser declared his government, throughout taking over the canal, could receive $100 million a year in revenue. “We don’t have to seek American and British aid for building our dam,” he said. “We’ll build the dam ourselves and with our own money.” The dam has been projected to In this Aug 12, 2014 photo, an Egyptian soldier stands guard near the Suez In this Aug 11, 1956 file photo, an Egyptian soldier stands guard as the Argentine cost $1,300,000,000. Canal as an American container ship crosses the Suez Canal. cargo ship Mabel Ryan sails through the Suez Canal south to the city of Suez. To wildly cheering thousands packed in Alexandria’s Liberation Square, Nasser read this decree: “In the name of the nation we hereby declare that the A look at Suez Canal, past and present International Suez Canal Co. be nationalized. The com- pany with its assets and liabilities will be transferred to By Brian Rohan Egyptian government. Egypt later sold its response, but were ordered to withdraw from 49. The canal drew in a record $5.3 the Egyptian state. The present management will be shares to imperial Britain because of a debt by the United States and the Soviet Union, billion last year, a figure the government liquidated. Shareholders will be compensated accord- gypt is to unveil a major expansion of crisis. The canal was built using forced in what was seen across the Arab world as estimates it can raise to $13.2 billion by ing to the closing prices in the stock exchange. the Suez Canal on Thursday in what labor, with hundreds of thousands of a defining victory for Abdel-Nasser and 2023. Economists and shippers say that’s “The company will be annexed to the Egyptian Ethe government hopes will be a Egyptian peasants drafted into low-wage Arab nationalism. overly optimistic. Ministry of Commerce. The company will have its own moment of national pride following years digging work with hand tools. Thousands Egypt went on to fight two more wars The government has billed the $8.5 bil- budget. All company money in Egypt and abroad will of political unrest. Around 10 percent of died before the practice was banned and against Israel. The last, in 1973, saw Egypt lion mega-project, which is entirely funded be frozen. Banks and individuals are forbidden to dis- the world’s trade flows through the water- steam-powered excavators took their launch a surprise attack across the canal by Egyptians, as a historic achievement pose of this money except with the permission from way, which links the Red Sea to the place. Before building the Statue of that is now remembered as the country’s and the start of a new era after the years of the new Egyptian management. All employees will Mediterranean, allowing vessels to avoid Liberty, French sculptor Frederic Auguste greatest battlefield victory. The 1979 peace unrest that followed the 2011 overthrow of remain in service. No resignations will be accepted.” sailing around Africa. The canal is one of Bartholdi proposed building a giant statue treaty with Israel returned the Sinai President Hosni Mubarak. The work was In London, Prime Minister Anthony Eden called in the Egypt’s top foreign currency earners and is of a peasant woman holding a torch for Peninsula to Egypt, placing the Suez Canal initially supposed to take three years, but US charge d’affaires and the French ambassador for seen as a symbol of its modern state. The the opening of the Suez Canal. Called well inside its borders. President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi ordered it emergency talks. The 101-mile canal is operated by the following is a brief overview of the canal, “Egypt Bringing the Light to Asia,” the stat- completed in one, saying the country its storied history and the latest expansion. ue was to stand at an entrance to the canal The Extension urgently needed the economic boost it’s Suez Canal Co., under a concession due to expire in 1968. and the torch was to serve as a lighthouse. The canal has been repeatedly expand- expected to provide. The company is an Egyptian joint-stock company. The ‘Egypt Bringing the Light to Asia’ ed over the years, from an initial length of The streets of Cairo have been decked British government holds about 350,000 of its 800,000 The Khedive of Egypt, Ismail Pasha, Nationalization and War 164 km and a depth of 8 m. The latest with lights and flags in the lead-up to shares. Half its board of directors is made of Frenchmen. inaugurated the original canal in 1869 in a In 1956, then-President Gamal Abdel- expansion brings its length to 193 km and today’s inauguration, which is expected to British armed forces occupied the Suez Canal for 74 years, ceremony celebrating the modernization Nasser nationalized the canal from the its depth to 24 m, allowing it to accommo- be attended by Sisi and several foreign but withdrew gradually over the last few years. of Egypt. A French company founded by British and French companies that owned date the world’s largest vessels. The expan- dignitaries. Egypt’s Cabinet has declared lll diplomat Ferdinand de Lesseps had begun it, a moment cherished by Egyptians as a sion will cut the time of a north-south pas- today a public holiday and allowed free PARIS, July 27: France and Britain sharply protested construction a decade earlier with capital defiant break from imperialist control. sage from 18 to 11 hours, and a total of 97 entrance to museums for Egyptians until in concerted to the Egyptian government today and raised by French investors and the Britain, France and Israel invaded in ships will be able to pass every day, up the end of the month. —AP made plain they will not accept President Gamal Abdel Nasser’s abrupt nationalization of the Suez Canal. British officials were reported to feel that with American support it would be practical to challenge Egypt’s control of the canal -possibly by the test pas- sage of a British ship which would refuse to recognize Egyptian authority. The decisions of Prime Ministers (Anthony) Eden of Britain and Guy Mollet of France apparently awaited the outcome of consultations in Washington and other capitals. The US State Department disclosed tonight that these urgent talks were ongoing. The Eden gov- ernment was reported under strong pressure from such British Commonwealth countries as Australia, New Zealand and South Africa to challenge Egypt’s action, which they feared threatened their sea lanes. As a first installation of what promised to be far- reaching penalties against Egypt, Eden informed a tense House of Commons that Britain was considering freezing Egyptian sterling balances in London, stop- ping all arms shipments to the Nile republic and bring- ing the matter before the U.N. Security Council. In Paris, In this Aug 12, 2014 photo, an Egyptian woman waves a national flag as the hurriedly summoned French Cabinet refused flatly laborers work on the Suez Canal during a media tour in Ismailia. to accept what Foreign Minister Christian Pineau called Egypt’s unilateral “act of plunder.” Saying Nasser was In this June 18, 1956 file photo, Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser waves in acting like “a man at bay,” Pineau prepared to fly to response to cheering supporters as he moves through Port Said to raise the London Monday for further moves against the Egyptian flag over the Navy House. The flag-raising was part of ceremony in Egyptian. —AP which Egypt formally took over guardianship of the Suez Canal Zone after British occupation of more than 70 years.

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Terry wants long career De Villiers to captain Boks Wood to replace Anderson

LONDON: Chelsea defender John Terry has worked hard on his fitness in the last few DURBAN: Jean de Villiers will complete his remarkable comeback from a horrific LONDON: England fast bowler Mark Wood came through their final training years and wants to have a long playing career like former Manchester United mid- knee injury when the experienced centre leads South Africa in the Rugby session for the fourth Test against Australia with no flare-up of his ankle prob- fielder Ryan Giggs, the former England captain said. Giggs called time on a remark- Championship test against Argentina at King’s Park on Saturday. De Villiers has yet lem and is poised to replace James Anderson at Trent Bridge today. able 23-year, trophy-laden United career at the age of 40 to take on the role of assis- to feature in a 2015 test, having undergone major knee surgery after being injured Anderson is battling to be fit for the final Test at the Oval after suffering a tant manager to Louis van Gaal last year. against Wales last November. side strain during England’s victory at Edgbaston last week, The 34-year-old Terry played a big role in Chelsea’s title run last season and has no The 34-year-old’s return comes as a huge boost for coach Heyneke Meyer ahead leaving the door open for Durham’s Wood. plans to stop anytime soon. “In the last four or five years I’ve done a lot of the September-October World Cup in England with De Villiers’ leadership both on “It looks really good for Woody. He seems to have of extra work, not just at the training ground,” Terry told Sky Sports and off the pitch valued highly. As a result of his inclusion at outside centre, explo- come through training pretty good,” England captain News. sive prospect Jesse Kriel will move to right wing. “Jean’s comeback is truly remark- Alastair Cook told a news conference on Wednesday. Wood “Putting the effort in the gym, training ground, off the pitch able and very inspirational and I can’t wait to see what he can offer playing next to has a good track record at Trent Bridge in county cricket and eat the right food, I’m hoping to carry on as a long as possi- exciting youngsters such as (flyhalf) Handre Pollard, (inside centre) Damian (De and the 25-year-old is favoured over Yorkshire’s Liam ble. “There’s an opportunity you see with players like Giggs of Allende) and Jesse,” Meyer said in a news release yesterday. Plunkett and Derbyshire’s Mark Footit. playing until a very big age.” Terry quit international football in “Jean now has 160 minutes of rugby behind him since his comeback a month 2012 after the Football Association banned him for four ago and I’m very satisfied that he will be able to make his mark as player and cap- “I think that’s fair to say,” Cook said. “I thought he matches when he was accused of making a racist tain.” The forwards on the bench are again rotated due to injuries, with flank Siya bowled really well at Cardiff, didn’t quite get it remark to Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Kolisi and lock Pieter-Steph du Toit returning as replacements. Neither have played a right at Lord’s, and he’s looked fit and ready. Ferdinand. He was cleared of the allegation in a test since the victory over France in Paris in late 2013. “Everything he’s been asked to do he’s come London court. The central defender believes quit- The other changes to the team are all also injury-enforced after South Africa’s through with flying colours. He’s really excited ting international football helped keep his fitness bruising 27-20 loss to New Zealand at Ellis Park late last month ruled them out of for the opportunity.” England took the first at a level where he was able to play every minute contention for this year’s championship. Flanker Marcell Coetzee returns and will and third Tests in Cardiff and of the London club’s triumphant league sea- take over from Francois Louw, while prop Vincent Koch will get his first start for the Edgbaston respectively but Australia son.—Reuters Boks in place of Jannie du Plessis.—Reuters won at Lord’s. — Reuters Royals tame Tigers, Indians down Angels

DETROIT: Salvador Perez homered and drove in three runs against Dan Straily (0-1). Houston’s Carlos Gomez drove in strikeouts over seven innings. The 25-year-old rookie’s only ing out five and walking three. Tommy Hunter and Justin as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 in two runs with a double and a homer. other big league win came Sept. 22, 2014 against Toronto Grimm completed the three-hitter with one inning each as Major League Baseball on Tuesday. while he was with the Chicago White Sox. Francisco the Cubs (58-47) matched their longest winning streak of The game was overshadowed by an afternoon REDS 3, CARDINALS 2 Rodriguez pitched the eighth and Fernando Abad worked the season from May 11-16 and moved 11 games over .500 announcement that Dave Dombrowski was being replaced Anthony DeSclafani handled the St. Louis Cardinals for the ninth to complete Oakland’s AL-leading 14th shutout. for the first time since the end of the 2008 season. as Detroit’s general manager by his top assistant, Al Avila. the second straight start, striking out a career-high nine, Jonathan Schoop had two hits for Baltimore. The Orioles In his last nine starts, Arrieta is 6-1 with a 1.38 ERA. He In 14 years with the Tigers, Dombrowski took one of the and Cincinnati turned a big first inning off John Lackey into dropped into third place in the AL East division, 6 1-2 improved to 5-1 in his career against the Pirates. Rizzo dou- worst clubs in the game and took it to six postseason a victory. DeSclafani (7-7), the most experienced member games behind the New York Yankees. bled and scored in both the third and fifth innings as the appearances including World Series losses in 2006 and of Cincinnati’s all-rookie rotation, gave up seven hits and first baseman led the Cubs’ 14-hit attack with the fourth 2012. two runs in six innings. It was his second straight impres- BLUE JAYS 3, TWINS 1 four-hit game of his career. Detroit came into the season looking for a fifth straight sive start over the NL Central leaders. Last Wednesday in St. Josh Donaldson and Troy Tulowitzki hit solo home runs, AL Central division title, but now trail the Royals by 12 1/2 Louis, DeSclafani gave up only three hits in seven innings Marco Estrada pitched 6-plus innings to win consecutive GIANTS 8, BRAVES 3 games. Danny Duffy (5-5) allowed one run on five hits and of a 1-0 win. starts and Toronto beat Minnesota. Hunter Pence hit a tie-breaking three-run homer in the four walks in seven innings, only striking out two. Justin Aroldis Chapman fanned two in the ninth - his fastball Toronto’s sixth win in seven games moved the Blue Jays eighth inning and the Giants bounced back from a deflat- Verlander (1-4) struggled in his ninth start of the season, topping out at 101 mph - for his 23rd save in 24 chances. ahead of the Twins and into the second AL wild-card play- ing loss with a win over Atlanta. allowing five runs on 10 hits in seven innings. The left-hander has converted 56 consecutive save oppor- off spot. Minnesota has been held to just one run in four of Braves starter Shelby Miller saw his frustrating winless tunities at Great American Ball Park since his last failure in its past five games, losing all four. The Twins are 5-12 since streak extend to 14 starts when the Braves bullpen failed to INDIANS 2, ANGELS 0 September 2012. the All-Star Game break. protect a 3-2 lead in the eighth inning. Miller has a 3.14 Rookie Giovanny Urshela hit a two-run homer in the Donaldson and Tulowitzki both drilled second-deck ERA during the streak, which started after he lost a no-hit- 12th inning after teammate Carlos Carrasco pitched one-hit PHILLIES 6, DODGERS 2 homers off Twins right-hander Phil Hughes, who leads the ter with two outs in the ninth inning on May 17. ball through the first nine as Cleveland beat Los Angeles. Maikel Franco hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the sev- majors with 27 home runs allowed this season. Colorado’s Jeremy Affeldt (1-2) picked up the win in relief of Jake Lonnie Chisenhall led off the 12th with a single against Peavy, who gave up one run and five hits in six innings as Jose Alvarez (2-3), who was working his third inning of he continues to pitch at a high level since returning from relief. Cam Bedrosian replaced him and got two outs before MLB results/standings injury. Peavy struck out a season-high eight and walked Urshela - the Indians’ No.9 hitter, drove a 1-0 pitch into the one while throwing a season-high 106 pitches. lower seats in the left field corner for his fourth homer after NY Yankees 13, Boston 3; Washington 5, Arizona 4; Philadelphia 6, LA Dodgers 2; Chicago Cubs 5, Pittsburgh 0; Toronto 3, starting the road trip 1 for 20. Zach McAllister pitched one Minnesota 1; Kansas City 5, Detroit 1; San Francisco 8, Atlanta 3; Cincinnati 3, St. Louis 2; NY Mets 5, Miami 1; Texas 4, Houston 3; RAYS 11, WHITE SOX 3 inning for the victory and Cody Allen got three outs for his Tampa Bay 11, Chicago White Sox 3; Milwaukee 4, San Diego 1; Seattle 10, Colorado 4; Oakland 5, Baltimore 0; Cleveland 2, LA Chris Archer pitched seven strong innings, and the 22nd save in 24 chances. Angels 0 (12 innings). Tampa Bay Rays backed him with a season-high four Carrasco struck out seven, including Kole Calhoun with homers while pounding Chris Sale and Chicago. the potential winning run at second base to end the game. American League National League Archer (10-8) allowed two runs and six hits for his first Last Thursday at Oakland, the 28-year old right-hander Eastern Division Eastern Division win since June 23, and the Rays matched their highest from Venezuela pitched a two-hitter and retired his final 16 W L PCT GB NY Mets 57 50 .533 - home run total since Sept. 7. batters in a 3-1 victory. NY Yankees 60 45 .571 - Washington 55 50 .524 1 Logan Forsythe, Mikie Mahtook, Asdrubal Cabrera and Toronto 56 52 .519 5.5 Atlanta 48 59 .449 9 Richie Shaffer all went deep. Kevin Kiermaier and Rene METS 5, MARLINS 1 Baltimore 54 52 .509 6.5 Miami 43 64 .402 14 Rivera each had three hits, and Tampa Bay improved to 5-0 Eric Campbell’s tiebreaking pinch single and Juan Tampa Bay 54 54 .500 7.5 Philadelphia 42 65 .393 15 against Chicago. Lagares’ two-run triple highlighted a four-run eighth inning Forsythe hit a two-run drive in the first. Mahtook made Boston 47 60 .439 14 Central Division that helped send New York to a win over Miami. Central Division it 3-1 when he connected leading off the fifth, and the Rays St. Louis 67 39 .632 - Jonathan Niese (6-9) allowed one run and four hits in Kansas City 63 42 .600 - chased Sale (9-7) in a five-run sixth. They sent 10 batters to seven innings for the NL East-leading Mets, who won their Minnesota 54 52 .509 9.5 Pittsburgh 61 44 .581 5.5 the plate in that inning and added two more runs in the fifth consecutive game. Mets relievers Tyler Clippard and Detroit 51 55 .481 12.5 Chicago Cubs 58 47 .552 8.5 seventh on back-to-back homers off Daniel Webb by Jeurys Familia combined to pitch two scoreless innings to Chicago White Sox 50 55 .476 13 Cincinnati 48 56 .462 18 Cabrera and Shaffer - the first hit for him in Major League end the game. Cleveland 49 57 .462 14.5 Milwaukee 45 63 .417 23 Baseball. Lucas Duda drove a ball over right fielder Cole Gillespie Western Division Western Division for a single leading off the eighth against Mike Dunn (1-5) Houston 60 48 .556 - LA Dodgers 60 46 .566 - MARINERS 10, ROCKIES 4 and Travis d’Arnaud followed with a base hit. Campbell bat- LA Angels 56 50 .528 3 San Francisco 58 48 .547 2 Nelson Cruz homered for the fifth consecutive game ted for Niese and hit a soft line drive into shallow left field Texas 53 53 .500 6 San Diego 52 55 .486 8.5 and Seattle spoiled Jon Gray’s major league debut with a over the outstretched glove of shortstop Adeiny Seattle 50 58 .463 10 Arizona 51 54 .486 8.5 victory over Colorado. Hechavarria. Lagares’s tripled to make it 4-1 and scored on Oakland 48 60 .444 12 Colorado 44 61 .419 15.5 It is the second time this season Cruz has gone deep in Curtis Granderson’s double. The Marlins have lost six of sev- five straight games. He also singled to extend his hitting en. streak to 15 games. Gray, the third overall pick in the 2013 MLB draft, had a NATIONALS 5, DIAMONDBACKS 4 enth inning to spoil Jimmy Rollins’ return to Philadelphia Kyle Kendrick has surrendered 26. rough beginning to his big league career. Seattle touched Wilson Ramos blooped a two-run single to right with and lead the Phillies to a victory over NL West-leading Los Hughes (10-7) lost for the first time since June 8 against him for two runs during a 33-pitch first inning. He allowed one out in the bottom of the eighth that helped Angeles. Kansas City, ending a streak of six straight winning deci- an unearned run in the fourth on two singles and an error Washington to a victory over Arizona. Rollins got a prolonged standing ovation in his first sions. He allowed five hits and three runs in 5 2/3 innings. that gave the Mariners a 3-1 lead. Ryan Zimmerman led off the eighth with a walk off game in front of a crowd that rooted for the shortstop his Gray’s teammates rallied to keep him out of the loss col- David Hernandez (0-2) and went to third on Jayson Werth’s first 15 seasons. The 2007 National League Most Valuable YANKEES 13, RED SOX 3 umn. Charlie Blackmon’s homer in the first, the 10th leadoff double. One out later, Ramos sliced his single that ended a Player finished 2 for 5. Brian McCann and Chris Young hit three-run homers blast of his career, made it 2-1, and Nick Hundley hit a two- 3-3 tie and scored both Zimmerman and Werth. Franco connected off reliever Joel Peralta to put resur- during a nine-run burst in the seventh inning and New York run shot to tie it at 3 in the fourth. Gray allowed three runs - Drew Storen (2-0) earned the win thanks to a perfect gent Philadelphia ahead 5-1. The Phillies have the worst broke loose once again, romping past Boston. two earned - and five hits, striking out four in four innings. eighth. Jonathan Papelbon posted his 19th save of the sea- record (42-65) in the league, but they are 13-3 since the Down 2-1 and held to three singles going into the sixth, son and his second with the Nationals, despite allowing an MLB All-Star Game. the Yankees suddenly struck. The AL East leaders wound up BREWERS 4, PADRES 1 unearned run in the ninth. Washington ended its four- Jeanmar Gomez (1-2) allowed one run in 1 2-3 innings scoring in double figures for the fourth time in seven Jimmy Nelson scattered three hits over 6-plus solid game losing streak. and Ken Giles got the final four outs for his third save since games - they’d gone more than a month without doing it innings, Khris Davis drove in two runs and Milwaukee end- replacing Jonathan Papelbon. Giles struck out Rollins look- until a 21-5 rout at Texas last week. ed a six-game losing streak with a win over San Diego. RANGERS 4, ASTROS 3 ing at a 100 mph fastball to leave runners on second and Mark Teixeira hit a pair of RBI singles and McCann, Alex The Padres scored an unearned run off Nelson (9-9) in Relievers Sam Freeman and Shawn Tolleson pitched out third in the eighth. Starter Jerome Williams allowed one run Rodriguez, Carlos Beltran and Chase Headley added late the fourth, but the big right-hander, who threw a season- of trouble and Texas held off Houston. Freeman relieved in five innings. doubles as the Yankees won for the 11th time in 15 games. high 112 pitches, allowed nothing more. He walked one Yovani Gallardo (8-9) in the sixth inning, and allowed a sin- Last-place Boston lost its eighth straight on the road. and struck out four before leaving with a 2-1 lead and two gle and a walk to load the bases with one out. Freeman ATHLETICS 5, ORIOLES 0 out in the seventh. Jeremy Jeffress retired pinch-hitter Brett then retired Luis Valbuena and Marwin Gonzalez. Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning CUBS 5, PIRATES 0 Wallace to end the inning. Davis, who struck out with run- Tolleson earned his 20th save, all since May 20, despite to help Chris Bassitt earn his first win this season as Jake Arrieta pitched seven strong innings, Anthony ners in scoring position for Milwaukee in the first and fifth, giving up a walk and Valbuena’s second single before Oakland topped Baltimore. Rizzo tied a career high with four hits and Chicago beat knocked in a run with a two-out base hit in the third, end- recording an out. Jason Castro and Jose Altuve struck out Brett Lawrie added an RBI triple and Eric Sogard scored Pittsburgh for its sixth straight win. ing a 2-17 slump, and a sacrifice fly in the seventh. for the final two outs. twice as Oakland won for only the third time in 12 games. Arrieta (12-6) allowed two singles - Andrew McCutchen Francisco Rodriguez pitched the ninth for his 24th save in Texas erased a 2-1 deficit with three runs in the fifth Bassitt (1-4) gave up five hits and had a season-high seven in the fourth and Starling Marte in the seventh - while strik- as many chances.—AP

DETROIT: Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy watches a delivery during the first inning of a baseball ANAHEIM: Cleveland Indians Jose Ramirez is caught stealing as the Los Angeles Angels Johnny Giavotella applies game against the Detroit Tigers. — AP the tag during the first inning of a baseball game.— AP THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 SPORTS

Scientists at heart of doping storm defend findings

LONDON: The two scientists whose and world championship medal win- It also countered the IAAF’s claim ulation however further investigation give a public undertaking that it will analysis of leaked anti-doping data ners. that a large proportion of the blood such as target testing would have been immediately share the entire database from the IAAF’s database has thrown In a strongly worded statement on samples were collected before the required. with (former WADA chief) Dick Pound’s athletics into crisis, defended their find- Tuesday, the IAAF said the allegations introduction of Athlete Biological “We stand by the evaluations we independent review.” ings yesterday after their claims were were based on “guesswork”. Passports (ABP) in 2009 and therefore submitted to Sunday Times and The sport of track and field has been rubbished by the world governing Responding to suggestions that they could not be used as proof of doping. ARD/WDR,” it added. The IAAF labelled plagued by spectacular doping cases body. lacked sufficient knowledge of the IAAF the reports “sensationalist and confus- over the past three decades, involving Australian blood experts Michael programme, a joint statement pointed IAAF RESPONSE ing” on Tuesday, insisting the data used some of the biggest stars in the sport, Ashenden and Robin Parisotto inter- out that Parisotto had worked with the “The pre-2009 data is reliable, in fact had not been secret and had been used including Ben Johnson and Marion preted data from 12,000 blood tests, Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) by their own admission, the IAAF has in a report published by WADA four Jones, who were both stripped of involving 5,000 athhletes, from 2001- to review blood profiles and Ashenden relied on those data to extend sanc- years ago. Olympic golds. 2012, which was obtained by British was a member of the World Anti- tions against athletes,” it said. In response, the statement from the The latest storm comes just weeks paper the Sunday Times and German Doping Agency (WADA) Passport “We followed the same procedure as scientists said: “We note the IAAF’s con- before the world championships in broadcaster ARD. Committee that devised targeting IAAF expert panelists when reviewing firmation that the database is ‘not a Beijing and the vote for the IAAF’s The two media outlets claimed the strategies for sporting federations. ABP profiles, classifying results as ‘likely secret or hidden document in any way’ new president-a race between data pointed to widespread blood dop- “Both advised anti-doping organisa- doping’ when we were able to confi- and that the IAAF welcomes the oppor- Sebastian Coe and Sergei Bubka. ing in athletics and that the IAAF had tions on how to undertake target test- dently exclude all other potential caus- tunity to present to the Independent Briton Coe has described the claims failed to act on hundreds of suspicious ing of athletes suspected of blood dop- es or instead ‘suspicious’ when there Commission. against the IAAF as “a declaration of blood samples-many given by Olympic ing,” the statement said. was genuine evidence of blood manip- “We therefore call on the IAAF to war” on the sport. —Reuters Coe on attack in doping as Bubka wants transparency

LONDON: The two men bidding to lead world athletics into a new era, Sebastian Coe and Sergey Bubka, offered contrasting reactions yes- terday to the latest doping storm to engulf the sport’s governing IAAF. While Coe, who is going head-to-head with fellow Olympic champion Bubka to win the election to become president of athletics’ world governing body in August, went on the attack, his rival offered a more con- ciliatory tone. A damning report in British newspaper The Sunday Times and by German broadcaster ARD/WDR at the weekend accused the IAAF of failing to investigate hundreds of “suspicious” drug tests between 2001 and 2012, raising new Sally Pearson questions about the sport just weeks before the Aug. 22-30 world championships in Beijing. Pearson clearing hurdles The IAAF hit back in a strongly-worded state- ment on Tuesday and vice-president Coe, who said the claims were “a declaration of war” on on long road back to top athletics, offered an impassioned defence of the SYDNEY: Olympic champion sprint hurdler LONGEST LAY-OFF sport he graced as twice Olympic 1,500m cham- Sally Pearson has finally begun the road Before facing hurdles both physical and pion. back to competition after her horror fall in psychological, however, Pearson must get Rome and is convinced she will be a con- her body back into shape after the longest COVER UP tender once again when the Rio de Janeiro lay-off of her career. “I don’t think anyone should underestimate Games come around in a year’s time. Only then will she start the process of the anger which is felt in our sport in the betray- Yesterday, the 28-year-old was still plotting her course towards her Olympic al of the last few days of our sport,” Coe, who won gold at the 1980 and 1984 Games, told the showing the scars from surgery on the title defence in Brazil. “At this point it’s all File photo of Double Olympic Gold Medalist Sebastian Coe. BBC yesterday. “That in some way we sit on our “bone explosion” she suffered in the tum- about getting fit again, it’s going to be a long three months of endurance training,” hands, at best, and at worst are complicit in a young people worldwide. “We must be more “Every athlete at the world championships in ble at the Diamond League meeting in ear- cover up, that is just not borne out by anything proactive and even more transparent in our 2011 and 2013 was subject to blood tests, that’s ly June that left her fearing her lower left she said. “It’s only a year to go,” she added. “And people think that’s plenty of time but we have done as a sport in the past 15 years. aggressive pursuit of a zero tolerance policy unprecedented. We spend two million dollars a arm might need to be amputated. “We have led the way on out-of-competition against doping cheats.” year (on anti-doping) and we are not a rich While keen to shield the rebuilt wrist what you have to do in that time to be at your absolute best at race time is huge. independent testing, we have led the way on The two news organisations making the sport, we have 10 full time professionals.” from the winter chill outside Sydney’s “This will be my third Olympics now, laboratories, we were the first sport to have claims said they had obtained ‘secret’ test data The 58-year-old Coe, who hopes to replace Museum of Contemporary Art, Pearson was though, I know what to do this time arbitration panels, we introduced blood pass- from the vaults of the IAAF, supplied by a long-serving IAAF president Lamine Diack, otherwise upbeat as she helped the around, I’m not nervous, I know how to ports in 2009 because we wanted to elevate the whistleblower disgusted by the extent of dop- pointed to the fact that the governing body has Australian Olympic Committee mark the handle the pressure.” science around weeding out the cheats.” ing in track and field. a strong track record in rooting out cheats. “We one-year countdown to Rio. What the fall will not have done, she was Fellow International Association of Athletics The reports said 800 of the 12,000 blood have got some of the highest profile names out “I’m doing alright, it’s a bit of a slow certain, was in any way dull the competi- Federations vice-president Bubka, the 1988 tests involving 5,000 athletes were suspicious, of the sport in the last few years,” he said. process, I started my rehab training yester- tive drive that helped her win gold in Olympic pole vault champion, said the sport indicating suspected widespread blood doping “This has caused us intense embarrass- day and I’m hoping to return to proper London and the world title in Daegu in should be more transparent. in athletics between 2001 and 2012. Coe dis- ment but we have always taken the view that training in September,” she told Reuters. 2011. “Athletics is the most fundamental of all putes the findings. we would rather have short-term embarrass- “It’s going slowly, there’s not a lot of “You’ve always got to be confident and sports and the way the world sees athletics ment and protect the clean athletes.” He movement in (the wrist) at the moment but excited,” she said. “And no doubt, when I influences the way it views all sports,” he said in THE BETRAYAL poured scorn on the idea that the IAAF had a statement. “What has angered me and angered our not shared blood-testing data with the World at least it’s not my ankle, that would be dis- get out (to Rio), I’m going to be just as “We cannot fail because the world would sport is the betrayal that we are doing absolute- Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). “The assump- astrous.”I’m okay.” fierce as I have been at any other Olympics. lose faith not only in athletics but in other ly nothing when we have led the way on this tion that we are not sharing this information After such a frightening ordeal, Pearson I’m really looking forward to it. sports and that would be a catastrophe for and have consistently done so,” he said. is wholly false,” he said.—Reuters could be forgiven for some trepidation “I’m not going out there to just make up about once again launching herself at full the numbers. I’m going out there to be seri- sprint at a line of ten hurdles, 83.8 centime- ous.” With the injury having ruled her out of tres high. “I’m the sort of person that this month’s world championships, Pearson doesn’t dwell on things and doesn’t keep said she backed Dawn Harper-Nelson to those negative thoughts in my head,” she take the gold at the same Bird’s Nest stadi- said. “I think when it’s time to get back over um where the American won the Olympic the hurdles, I think I’ll be okay with it. “At title in 2008. “I think she can come out and this point in time I don’t have any fear win it, she’s the most consistent hurdler out about it, who knows how I’ll feel when there at the moment,” said Pearson, who actually have to face them? I don’t know, claimed Olympic silver in Beijing. “I’m only there’s always a risk of it happening again saying that because I’m not going to be but I’ll just have to make sure it doesn’t.” there, of course,” she laughed.—Reuters Tokyo 2020 logo designer: No truth to plagiarism claims TOKYO: The Japanese designer behind creative, you would never plagiarize.” the logo for the 2020 Summer Olympics Media reports have said Debie might said yesterday there is “absolutely no ask for Tokyo to withdraw or change the truth” to claims it was plagiarized from a logo, which the Belgian has admitted was Belgian design, while Tokyo Games offi- not registered as a trademark but had cials said legally there is no problem. gained international recognition through Questions about the 2020 logo arose two years of use. last week when Belgian designer Olivier Tokyo 2020 officials acknowledged Debie said it was too similar to his design receiving the letter but declined to reveal BRAZIL: Teams of rowers from Italy (top) and the US (bottom) practice for the 2015 World Rowing Junior Championships on Rodrigo de Freitas for the Theatre de Liege and that he was its contents and said only that they were lake in Rio de Janeiro. —AP consulting lawyers, who sent a letter to working with the Japanese Olympic Japanese organizers last week demanding Committee and International Olympic a response. Committee on a response. Kenjiro Sano told a packed news con- Hidetoshi Maki, Tokyo 2020 Marketing World Rowing seek viral ference in downtown Tokyo that he had Director, said they had conducted thor- never, and would never, plagiarize any ough checks of trademarks throughout design. He considered his Olympics logo a the world before revealing the logo. “Their testing in Rio waters career “masterpiece”. logo was not a registered trademark, so “It was a great honor to take part in the there is absolutely no problem,” he added. design competition, and I wanted to pour The fuss over the logo, which was RIO DE JANEIRO: The head of the governing terparts and expects the federations for canoeing, year’s games. Smith said the event will go ahead all my experience up until then into it. It unveiled on July 24 and has received body of world rowing said Tuesday he will ask for swimming and triathlon to also back viral tests. despite concerns. He said the conditions were took several days,” Sano said. “Of course I mixed reviews from the Japanese public, is viral testing at the rowing venue for next year’s Olympic canoeing and rowing will be held in suitable, according to bacterial tests, which is all didn’t take that (logo) as an example, just the latest mishap to befall Japan Rio Olympics, and he expects all other water the Rodrigo de Freitas lake in central Rio, and that was required until the WHO issued new there is absolutely nothing to that talk.” almost two years after it won hosting sports in Rio to follow suit. The move comes after triathlon and distance swimming will take place guidelines following the AP study. “For this event Sano’s design centres around “T” for rights for the 2020 Games over Madrid an Associated Press investigation last week by the famous Copacabana Beach. now we’re going forward with the information we Tokyo and echoes the Japanese flag with and Istanbul. showed a serious health risk to about 1,400 In AP’s study, all Olympic water venues were have, the guidelines we have to make a judgment its round red sun. Inspiration came from Last month, it suddenly scrapped the Olympic athletes who will compete at water ven- shown to have dangerously high viral levels, call - a risk call - on the health for the athletes,” type fonts Didot and Bodoni, which he design for the new National Stadium, the ues around Rio that are rife with human waste according to water safety experts who reviewed Smith said. said had an appealing strength and sensi- centrepiece of the Games, due to public and sewage. the data. In Rio, much of the waste and sewage Smith said there was no “B Plan” for the tivity. The overall layout is meant to sug- outrage over skyrocketing costs. A new The Rio Olympics open in one year, Aug. 5, goes untreated and runs down hillside ditches Olympics if viral tests show the Rodrigo de Freitas gest a circle in homage to the logo for the design will be chosen later this year and 2016. Following AP’s study, the World Health and streams into Olympic water venues that are lake poses health dangers. 1964 Summer Games, which Tokyo also construction will begin in 2016. A commit- Organization advised the International Olympic littered with floating rubbish, household waste, “We don’t have a B plan in Brazil, but we have hosted. tee from Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Committee to analyze viral levels in Rio waters. and dead animals. The problem becomes acute other places in South America where we have “I take a lot of time with every design, Party met to discuss the stadium on “Together with the WHO and the IOC, we’re with heavy rains. international level rowing courses.” nurturing them like children. So for this Tuesday. going to follow what they say,” Matt Smith, CEO of AP tests did not include a lagoon bordering He said the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo had a riv- kind of talk to emerge is really unfortunate Their recommendations, to be submit- World Rowing, told AP. “We will ask that viral test- the Olympic Park being built in the Rio suburb of er course, which was probably not suitable. Smith and kind of sad,” Sano said, adding that ted to the government as early as Friday, ing is done. If there is a problem, we will react. It’s Barra da Tijuca, the heart of next year’s Olympics. said it was likely that the Rio de Janeiro state gov- the controversy had made him a little may include building a smaller stadium our moral duty.” Last week, the International The government’s own data shows that it’s one of ernment would be asked to do the testing. depressed. “If you’re creative, you never and opting not to build a new one at all, Sailing Federation said it would seek independent the most polluted bodies of water in Rio. However, Peter Sowrey, the chief executive of the start from zero and are influenced by a lot instead relying on existing stadiums. No viral testing in heavily polluted Guanabara Bay, Smith spoke at the World Rowing Junior ISAF sailing body, told AP last week he would seek of things just through daily life. But it’s cost estimates have yet been estab- the venue for Olympic sailing and wind surfing. Championships, which begins Wednesday. The “independent tests to get the facts about what’s also a point of pride that as somebody lished.—Reuters Smith said he has been in touch with his coun- event at the Olympic venue is a test event for next in the water.”—AP THURS DAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 SPORTS Sandow boost to Wolves after Cup loss

LONDON: After the disappointment of seven rounds if they are to make the get out of the fishbowl in Sydney. the news that Australian international are still buzzing from making the Saturday’s Challenge Cup defeat the play-off semi-finals in the new system. “I think he will be the key ingredient Dave Taylor will join next year and coach Challenge Cup final. signing of Chris Sandow is exactly the But Asotasi - who played with in the Super 8s and the guy to steer us Laurent Frayssinous, who lured Todd “Our league form has been scratchy shot in the arm that Warrington Wolves Sandow at South Sydney Rabbitohs - is into the semi-finals, straight away in talk- Carney to France at the end of last sea- but our performances in the Challenge need - according to teammate Roy confident they have found just the man ing to some of the guys we are sure we son, is over the moon. “We are delighted Cup have been unreal. We’ve beaten Asotasi. for the job. have got one of the best players in Super to be able to attract such quality player some top teams but we’re not looking The Wolves’ semi-final defeat to Hull “The game in the northern hemi- League.” To close the gap to Huddersfield to the Super League,” he said. too far ahead,” said semi-final hero Shaun KR last time out has left Asotasi and co sphere will really suit Chris, he struggled in the top four, the Wire must win at “He will help us to make one step for- Lunt. “We’ve got plenty of league games with only the upcoming Super 8s to with the coach at the Eels and the game Headingley this weekend against table- ward thanks to his experience at the very before the final, we’ve got the Super 8s to focus on. But the impact of star half-back being so structured over there,” said the toppers Leeds - a side they have already top level. His speed, agility and capacity contend with now and it’s not going to Sandow - who is in line to make his 33-year-old prop. “But anyone who has done the double over this season. to offload combined with his size will be an easy task. We need to focus on that debut against Leeds this weekend after watched Warrington under Tony Smith Elsewhere the Giants travel to last make him a good weapon for us.” and worry about the Challenge Cup in a signing from the Parramatta Eels - will knows we play an expansive game and I year’s runners-up Wigan while Castleford Meanwhile in the Qualifiers - which few weeks’ time.” Elsewhere Bradford need to be immediate. think they are going to be a really good welcome Hull FC and defending champi- sees the bottom four Super League sides Bulls host Sheffield Eagles, Halifax wel- The Wire currently sit four points fit. “I spoke to Chris when he was think- ons St Helens head to the south of and the top four Championship sides come Widnes Vikings and Salford Red behind the top four and will need to ing about coming over but he didn’t France to face Catalans Dragons. battling for top-flight status - Leigh Devils meet Wakefield Wildcats in the make up a lot of ground over the next need a lot of convincing, he wanted to The Dragons have been boosted by Centurions welcome a Hull KR side that only all Super League tie. —AFP

Court issues arrest warrant for ex-cricket boss Modi

MUMBAI: A special court in India issued facilitation fee of 4.25 billion rupees ($67 an arrest warrant yesterday for exiled for- million) to the Mauritius arm of World mer cricket boss Lalit Modi over allegations Sports Group (WSG) as part of a contract of money laundering linked to a lucrative for taking over broadcast rights to the IPL. television deal, an official said. The Enforcement Directorate is probing The court in the financial capital if part of this fee was allegedly siphoned off Mumbai granted the non-bailable warrant to unknown individuals, at the behest of after ex-Indian Premier League chairman Modi who was then IPL chairman. Modi failed to answer a summons ordering Modi has more recently been embroiled his return from London to face corruption in controversy with Foreign Minister allegations. A senior Enforcement Sushma Swaraj who is under pressure to Directorate officer confirmed to AFP via resign over her role in helping him gain a text message that the warrant had been passport in Britain. issued by the court, which hears money Modi was removed as chairman in 2010 laundering cases. and later banned for life from holding any “Yes, we have received the warrant for positions in the sport by the powerful Lalit Modi’s arrest,” the official from India’s Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). financial crimes investigating agency, said Modi has consistently denied all accusa- on condition of anonymity. tions against him. Since its launch, the IPL Modi was instrumental in founding and has been mired in a series of corruption overseeing the money-spinning Twenty20 and betting scandals in cricket-loving India. IPL in 2008 before fleeing to London two Last month, a Supreme Court-appointed years later when tax and financial crime panel suspended two of the IPL’s eight authorities raided his premises. teams after officials were found guilty of Enforcement Directorate officers want to illegally betting on matches. speak to him in connection with allega- International news organisations includ- tions that proceeds from the TV deal were ing AFP have suspended on-field coverage funnelled to unauthorised beneficiaries in of matches hosted by the BCCI since 2012 Singapore and Mauritius. The Multi Screen after the board imposed restrictions on pic- Media (MSM) of Sony Entertainment paid a ture agencies.—AFP

Clarke fights back after NOTTINGHAM: Australia’s Steven Smith during net practice in preparation for the fourth Ashes Test cricket match against England, at Trent scrutiny of performances Bridge. —AP

NOTTINGHAM: Having a test batting aver- way to get through that.” age of 49.73 would not be a cause of con- Most of the doubts surrounding Clarke England eye Ashes glory cern to most cricketers. For a player of the in recent years have been about his health, caliber of Michael Clarke, however, it’s rather than his form. He has battled with another stick to beat the Australia captain chronic back problems and hamstring NOTTINGHAM: England head into the fourth side at Edgbaston. meagre series aggregate of 94 runs in six innings during an Ashes series when he is coming injuries that threatened not only his partici- Test against Australia at Trent Bridge starting However, they will have to decide if he Wood at an average of under 19. But a defiant Clarke under increasing scrutiny. pation in the Cricket World Cup this year today knowing they are just one win away from is over the ankle trouble that forced him out at dismissed suggestions he no longer has the For the first time in nearly 3 1/2 years, but also, Clarke acknowledged, his career. recapturing the Ashes yet being equally aware Edgbaston, with Liam Plunkett and uncapped desire to do well in Test cricket. Clarke’s test average has dipped below 50 He fought his way back to fitness to cap- they’ve yet to string back-to-back victories Derbyshire left-armer Mark Footitt standing by. “People can certainly have a shot at me about courtesy of scoring just 94 runs in six tain Australia to the world title in March. together in Tests in 2015. Australia left-arm quick Mitchell Johnson insist- my performance, but they can’t have a shot at innings this series. That continues an And Clarke, who has started nets sessions Since drawing their series opener against the ed Anderson’s absence would leave a huge hole me about my hunger and my will to play this underwhelming run of form that has seen 30 minutes before his teammates this West Indies at Antigua in April, England’s next in England’s attack. “It’s a massive loss for them,” great game,” he wrote in his Sydney Daily him hit one test half-century in 16 months. week, sounded a warning: Never underesti- seven Tests have seen them alternate between he said. “Whoever they bring in will have big Telegraph column published Tuesday. And with Australia 2-1 down and on the mate him. “Getting out of bed to get better winning and losing. pressure on them.” It is Adam Voges, averaging 14.60 this series, brink of losing a fourth straight Ashes hasn’t become tougher at all,” Clarke said. Indeed their eight-wicket win in the third Test Meanwhile England opener Adam Lyth is set however, who is in greatest danger of being series in England, Clarke’s critics are start- “When that becomes too hard, it’s time to at Edgbaston, which put England 2-1 up in the to keep his place despite managing 72 runs in replaced by reserve batsman Shaun Marsh. ing to gather. walk away, there’s no doubt about it. But five-match Ashes series followed a defeat by the six innings at an average of 12 so far this series. Australia would dearly love more of the Some are putting forward the theory I’ve proved to a lot of people throughout huge margin of 405 runs in the second Test at Stuart Broad, set to lead England’s attack in aggression from Johnson that saw him produce that Clarke should switch his place in the the World Cup - after just about everyone Lord’s. the absence of longtime new-ball partner two rip snorting deliveries that yielded the wick- batting order, from No. 4 to No. 5, to give said I wouldn’t get back for that, I wouldn’t England will also be without all-time leading Anderson, is just one wicket away from joining ets of Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes in the him some breathing space. Some are say- be fit - that I was willing to do the work.” wicket-taker James Anderson, who took an Test cricket’s ‘300 club’ on his Nottinghamshire space of three balls during England’s first ing he should be dropped from the team Negating Clarke has been one of the Ashes-best six for 47 at Edgbaston but was sub- home ground. But that is not his main concern. innings at Edgbaston. entirely. Others go even further, suggesting reasons why England finds itself unexpect- sequently ruled out of the fourth Test with a side “We are consistently the most inconsistent side,” “I’m scratching my head a little bit about not that at age 34 he has lost his hunger to play edly on the brink of regaining the Ashes. strain. said Broad. continuing on from that (first over), and that’s international cricket. Clarke bristled at Stifling the influence of an opposition It is the first time Anderson has missed a Test “There is no point ignoring and pretending it something I’ll look at this game,” said Johnson. those suggestions on Wednesday, saying team’s captain, especially someone with as in three years and means he won’t be able to has not happened. He added: “It is all about Meanwhile Nottinghamshire groundsman he has the “love, desire and passion” to get distinguished a career as Clarke, can breed add to his exceptional record at breaking it down into the simplest form as play- Steve Birks is under pressure too after last year’s back the kind of form that made him one of confidence. Nottinghamshire’s headquarters which has seen ers, so focusing in on our individual jobs on Test pitch at Trent Bridge was officially classed as the polished, easy-on-the-eye batsmen “We know what a good player Michael him take 53 wickets in eight Tests, including 10 Thursday morning and not thinking about the “poor” after a run-glut draw between England around. “If I didn’t have the love I have for Clarke is, his record is fantastic,” England during England’s thrilling 14-run win in the cor- exterior things like 300 wickets.” and India proved heart-breaking for any bowler the game, if I didn’t have the will to want to captain Alastair Cook said yesterday, “but responding Ashes clash in Nottingham in 2013. above medium-pace. be the best I can possibly be and help this the lads have bowled really well at him and England would like to recall Durham quick Mark HUNGER AND WILL But Broad said overhead conditions often team have success, I wouldn’t be sitting we’ve got to continue.” Wood, whose absence through injury paved the For Australia, captain Michael Clarke is des- held the key to the outcome of matches at Trent here today,” a determined-looking Clarke Clarke said after Australia’s eight-wick- way for Middlesex fast bowler Steven Finn to perate to end a mediocre run of form. Scores of Bridge. “If it is blue sky, it is good to bat. If it is said the day before the fourth Ashes test et loss at Edgbaston that the team has take a Test-best six for 79 on his return to the 10 and three at Edgbaston left Clarke with a cloudy it can be good to bowl.” —AFP that Australia cannot afford to lose. been playing with only 10 players this “I’ve had this (criticism) a number of series, a harsh assessment on his own per- times throughout my career. It’s not new to formances. “The captain hasn’t turned up me. That’s what playing sport at the highest yet,” he said.If he doesn’t turn up at Trent level is about - the rollercoaster ride, the Bridge, he could end his career without Johnson eyes Lillee’s record highs and lows, being able to pick yourself achieving one of his big goals - a series up when things don’t go to plan and find a win in England. —AP NOTTINGHAM: Mitchell Johnson has set his Lillee has remained a source of support and as well. It’s probably something I don’t normally sights on equalling the record of mentor Dennis Johnson said: “It would be nice to reach DK think about. Lillee after becoming just the fifth Australian to Lillee. That’d be pretty special. “You never know, “It’s something that I’ll be able to cherish take 300 Test wickets last week. if I get that opportunity to reach him and could when I finish cricket and am sitting back with my Shane Warne’s Australia record 708 Test wick- end it there as well. It would be a nice little finish mates enjoying a beer,” he added. —AFP ets and Glenn McGrath’s next-best 563 are set to prove far beyond the reach of the 33-year-old left-arm quick. But the Test tallies of fellow Australia fast bowlers Brett Lee (310) and Lillee (355) are with- in range for Johnson. Last week, Australia lost the third Test at Edgbaston by eight wickets as England took a 2-1 lead in the five-match Ashes series. One consolation for Johnson was the manner in which he got to 300 Test wickets, a rip-snort- ing bouncer which England’s Jonny Bairstow gloved to wicket-keeper Peter Nevill. Two balls later, a similar delivery saw Ben Stokes caught behind for a duck as Johnson pro- duced one of the most thrilling spells of bowling in the entire series so far. “It was a very special occasion,” Johnson said Tuesday of the delivery that did for Bairstow. “And the way I did it. I guess that’s sort of a trademark for me now, to bowl that short ball and get it ripping off the gloves,” he also told reporters at Trent Bridge, where the fourth Test starts on Thursday. “The next target for me is trying to chase down Brett Lee. That’d be really nice, he’s a hero of mine,” Johnson added. “I once said I wanted to bowl as fast as Brett Lee when I first came in on the scene.” But it was Lillee who first alerted Australia’s hierarchy to Johnson’s talent, having coming across the then teenage paceman in his role as a Australia’s Michael Clarke fast-bowling coach. Mitchell Johnson THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 SPORTS The Grand Slam bid is done; Spieth is not

WHISTLING STRAITS: Jordan Spieth three-putts that round. He took four equipped to do just that. His goal at St. majors in the same season. “When did tations for 2015. “My goals for this year was on the 14th green and battling in putts on the eighth green in the final Andrews was to ignore what was at that start?” he said, already knowing the were to make the Presidents Cup team, conditions so severe the wind round. He also made a bunch of birdies stake and treat it like another major. Put answer. contend in at least one major and make approached 40 mph. “They pulled us off all week, and at the end of 72 holes, he the ball in play. Make putts. Get in con- No one ever talked about an the cut in all the majors,” he said. “In the course,” he said. Spieth wasn’t talk- needed one more. Simple as that. If tention. He said when it was over the American Slam until it was served up as 2013, they were tangible, specific goals I ing about St. Andrews. This was Sunday there was a hangover, it didn’t last long. historical significance never crossed his a consolation prize to Woods when his could shoot for. Right now, what’s big- at Whistling Straits, where he took a Spieth was playing golf in Dallas with mind even when he was tied for the shot at the Grand Slam ended in the ger than what we’ve done? We had a two-day scouting trip of the course that friends when his roommate mentioned lead with two holes to play. His wind and rain at Muirfield in 2002. chance to do something no one has will host the final major of the year. the “weirdest feeling” about watching approach to Whistling Straits isn’t much Woods made a strong run at the PGA done - win all four majors in a year.” Spieth was one shot away from mak- the Open. He told him that it seemed as different. Championship that year by making Part of the challenge is to finish ing the PGA Championship the most though Spieth had an off week at St. “I really don’t think it changes at all,” birdie on his last four holes, only to fin- strong. That’s what Spieth failed to do significant golf event since Tiger Woods Andrews, perhaps because he already Spieth said. “Like I said, the historical ish one shot behind Rich Beem. last season, when he finished out of the completed his sweep of the majors in had won the Masters and US Open. part never factored into my preparation Now the opportunity falls to Spieth. top 20 in six of his final seven events on 2001 at the Masters. The 22-year-old Maybe it was ingrained in everyone, or knowledge of the course or whatev- It’s still a chance to achieve something the PGA Tour. In his eyes, a new season Texan was trying to become the first Spieth included, that anything but a vic- er. All in all, I have the exact same feel- no one has ever done, though it feels starts this week at Bridgestone player to win them all in one season, tory at the British Open was not going ing. I may feel better. I knew what was hollow compared with what he was Invitational in Ohio, followed by the and he came closer than any of the oth- to be acceptable. at stake, and there was an added ele- chasing a month ago at the home of PGA Championship and then four FedEx er three greats - Arnold Palmer, Jack “We played good golf given every- ment to that off the course. Those were golf. Cup playoff events. “I would like to win Nicklaus and Woods - to getting the thing,” Spieth said. “It’s still good to play the questions everyone was asking. The Grand Slam is over. His season is one of these last six events,” he said. “I’d third leg of the Grand Slam at the British a major and lose by one shot. But that That’s what the crowd was saying as you not. Spieth knows what it’s like to adjust like to be in contention and close one of Open. was one shot from being the greatest go hole to hole in the practice round. goals during the course of the season, them out, stay focused on trying to win His three-putt on the 14th green at week of my life, instead of being on the ‘The Grand Slam is alive.’ just as he did as a rookie in 2013 when one of these six and forget about how St. Andrews, when the second round back burner. That’s what put it in per- “I wish they were still saying that,” he he started the year without a PGA Tour this year has gone. This is so new for us. resumed in wind so strong Spieth was spective for me.” said. “But since they aren’t, that might and finished it as the youngest It’s hard as a team for us to sit back and heard to say, “We never should have It was a memorable run, and now it’s ease the burden as far as practice.” He American (20) to play in the Presidents not want to soak in what’s happened.” A started,” is not what cost him a chance time to move on.Spieth already has laughed when asked about the Cup. lot has happened. And even in the final at the claret jug. He had four other shown at such a young age he is American Slam - winning the three US Looking back, he set modest expec- two months, there’s a lot left.—AP Miami lineman speaks of heatstroke ordeal

CORAL GABLES: Hunter Knighton once was becoming very hostile. A symptom of went a week without sleeping, afraid to heatstroke is irritability. And they couldn’t close his eyes because the nightmares get my hands off the bench to get me on were inevitable. Panic attacks were com- the cart. They said I had a death grip, fight- mon. Memories were hazy. Breathing was a ing people and stuff.” With every second, struggle. The dark, scary moments are still his condition seemed to worsen. Knighton in the recesses of his mind. But he’s about was breathing but not responding to para- to take another step toward escaping medics. His temperature was soaring to them for good. 109 degrees. Golden could see in the para- A year and a half removed from nearly medics’ faces that the situation was sud- dying on the Miami practice field because denly very critical. of heatstroke, Knighton returns to that “The enormity of what we were getting same field Thursday for the start of hit with became apparent,” Golden said. Hurricanes’ training camp. The offensive “What I saw, it’ll never be erased.” lineman - after undergoing intense reha- Knighton’s parents were summoned from bilitation on both the physical and psycho- the family’s Pennsylvania home. They were logical fronts - has been cleared for a full- first told he was having seizures. Soon they fledged return to the team, something that were told that the situation was turning became official just days ago after success- dire. They were there when Knighton woke fully completing one last round of tests. up. He thought 12 hours had passed. It was “It is definitely a big weight off my actually 12 days. He was in a coma, losing shoulders and I’m so thankful that God has 55 pounds in his sleep and unsure of what given me a second chance to showcase happened. what I can do.,” Knighton said. “Once I take “The worst memory of the hospital was the field, I’ll just have a lot of joy. But at the when I first woke up I couldn’t breathe,” same time, I still have a long way to go.” Knighton said. “I had the tube in there; it But after working with both doctors was like I was suffocating. Every breath I and other officials at Miami, as well as thought was going to be my last. I was being evaluated and treated at the Korey trapped in my body. Couldn’t talk. Couldn’t Stringer Institute in Connecticut - the facili- breathe. Everything was fuzzy. It felt like I ty named for the Minnesota Vikings line- was dying.” man who died of exertional heatstroke in These were dark days for Miami. A day August 2001 - Knighton is back in the after Knighton collapsed former game. Hurricanes standout JoJo Nicholas was That’s victory in itself. “I get emotional involved in a horrible car crash in Miami LAS VEGAS: In this May 2, 2015, file photo, boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., celebrates his unanimous decision victory over Manny Pacquiao, from just thinking about it,” Miami coach Al Beach and eventually died from his the Philippines. —AP Golden said. “Words can’t describe. ... What injuries. Golden was going from one hospi- he went through, everything he’s done to tal room to the other for those days, trying get back. He’s had the best care in the to console two grieving families while try- world. Everything in terms of his integra- ing to hold his emotions together. Mayweather returns to tion has been handled from the highest Months later, Golden’s wife would have levels. And it will be an incredible day to a serious health scare and needed hospi- have him out there again.” talization. By coincidence, she was placed Everything changed for Knighton on in the same room that Knighton had the ring for final fight the morning of Feb. 24, 2014. It was months earlier. around 70 degrees at 8 a.m. that morning “The irony,” Golden said. “Strange. It’s in South Florida, with a bit of cloud cover very strange.” Kelly Golden survived. So has LAS VEGAS: Floyd Mayweather Jr. will return to “Floyd has been completely consistent and Olympics, winning a piece of the welterweight helping make conditions seem downright Knighton. Some would say he’s thrived. the ring for the first time since boxing’s richest hasn’t wavered a bit in saying this is his last title along the way. But he was then beaten by comfortable by Miami standards. Put sim- He’s bigger and stronger than ever. “I’m fight ever, facing Andre Berto on Sept. 12 in fight,” said Stephen Espinoza, executive vice Ortiz and would go on to lose back-to-back ply, for Miami, it wasn’t hot. As Knighton - expecting big things from him,” Miami what he has said will be his final fight. president and general manager for Showtime fights to Guerrero and Jesus Soto Karass. who unknowingly was trying to fight quarterback Brad Kaaya said. The welterweight title bout doesn’t figure to Sports. “He’s still arguably the best fighter in the Berto, who has rebounded to win his last two through the flu and dehydration during Knighton sat out 2013 because of be nearly as lucrative as Mayweather’s May 2 sport so it’s somewhat surprising for him to step fights, said he will prove his worth in his biggest that practice - would soon learn, the tem- shoulder surgery. He missed last season fight with Manny Pacquiao that earned him a away now but I’ve never heard him say anything fight ever. “Best believe that I plan to bring it to perature didn’t matter. because of the heatstroke, and said it was reported $220 million. But it will still be sold on other than this will be his last.” Floyd and I’m not concerned about what 48 oth- “A lot of people think of the typical often unbearable to not be able to help his pay-per-view, even though Mayweather will be Espinoza dismissed criticism that the fight er fighters have been unable to do,” he said. heatstroke as an older person in the house team - especially when the offensive line an overwhelming favorite to win for the 49th looks like a mismatch, saying there were compli- “Somebody is getting knocked out and it won’t or a baby locked in a car,” Knighton said. was decimated by injuries. time in as many fights as a pro. Berto, a 2004 cations trying to do a deal with Britain’s Amir be me.” “There’s a difference between that and These days, he chooses to think about Olympian, was once thought of as a rising star Khan and not a big pool of other fighters to If Mayweather beats Berto he would improve exertional heatstroke.” what he gained and not how his life was but has lost three of his last six fights. Two of choose from. He said Berto will be aggressive to 49-0, matching the perfect record set by He remembers completing two condi- nearly lost. His faith grew deeper in the last those losses were to Robert Guerrero and Victor against Mayweather, something Pacquiao was Rocky Marciano before he retired as heavy- tioning drills that morning. Teammates 18 months. He values family and friends Ortiz, fighters that Mayweather beat easily. not able or willing to be in their fight. “He’s one weight champion in 1956. There has been spec- remember him getting through as many as more. He became a better student, no “I always bring my A-game and this fight of those fighters who never fails to entertain,” ulation Mayweather would fight at least once eight. Knighton has no recollection of the small feat since when he first returned to against Andre Berto is no exception,” Espinoza said about Berto. “His biggest flaw is more to break the record, perhaps opening the others. He also has no recollection of school his brain was still so fogged that he Mayweather said in announcing the bout. “He’s a he’s probably too aggressive.” MGM’s new arena on the Las Vegas Strip next punching teammate Shane McDermott, likened a simple business class to rocket young, strong fighter who is hungry to take Mayweather waited until the last possible spring. Espinoza declined to say what he who was trying to help him onto a cart science. down the best. Forty-eight have tried before and moment to announce the fight, which will take thought the Berto fight would sell on pay-per- that would take him from the field to a “I definitely take things less for granted,” on September 12, I’m going to make it 49.” place at the MGM Grand arena where he won a view, coming on the heels of the record-setting waiting ambulance. Knighton said. “I appreciate being able to The fight is the last in a six-bout deal that unanimous decision over Pacquiao. The two 4.4 million buys of the Mayweather-Pacquiao “They took me over there,” Knighton play this game again. There’s no way I’m Mayweather has with the Showtime network, fighters will get together in Los Angeles on fight. It will, however, be cheaper, with a sug- said, gesturing to where some benches not playing. I’m a Miami Hurricane and I’m and Mayweather has said repeatedly he will Thursday to promote the bout, which is less than gested price of $74.95 compared to $99.95 for had been set up on the edge of the field. “I going to play.”—AP retire when the deal is finished. The 38-year-old six weeks away. Pacquiao. Espinoza said Mayweather has done retired once before, but came back to fight after Berto (30-3) won his first 27 fights as a pro nearly 10 million PPV buys in his first five fights taking a short break. after losing in the first round of the Athens on the Showtime contract. —AP Donovan first female coach with 200 wins in WNBA

UNCASVILLE: Connecticut Sun coach Anne Donovan became the first woman to record 200 victories in the WNBA when her team rout- ed the San Antonio Stars 82-51 on Tuesday. Donovan is the fourth coach in WNBA history to reach the mile- stone. The others are San Antonio’s Dan Hughes, Van Chancellor and Mike Thibault. Donovan has coached five teams in more than a decade in the league. Kelsey Bone had 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists to lead the Sun (10-9). Connecticut also had a season-high 24 assists, led by Chelsea Gray’s career-best seven. In other games, Candace Parker had 18 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and four steals as the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Minnesota Lynx 83-61 for their third straight win. Jantel Lavender recorded her league-leading 11th double-double for Los Angeles with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Los Angeles had a season-high 12 steals. In Phoenix, DeWanna Bonner scored 25 points, capped by a contested 3-pointer at the overtime buzzer, to lift the Mercury over the Tulsa Shock 87-84. Phoenix struggled to run a final play after a timeout with 23 seconds left and again after a timeout with 5.2 left before getting the ball to Bonner near mid-court. She started right, went left above the key before taking a dribble back to the right and shooting over Karima Christmas. Elena Delle Donne had 19 points, six rebounds, six assists and four blocks in just 23 min- Miami offensive lineman Hunter Knighton. utes as the Chicago Sky defeated the Indiana Fever 106-82.—AP Anne Donovan THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 SPORTS Man United look for winning balance

LONDON: After returning to the Premier “The manager has built the midfield Schneiderlin, Michael Carrick, Ander Real Madrid. “I don’t think (van Gaal) knows his League’s top four, Manchester United area to a point where we look strong Herrera and Marouane Fellaini (who is The Argentine’s departure is part of a best defence-that’s a problem in itself,” have once again recruited extensively, enough to dictate the tempo of games,” suspended for the first three league streamlining process that has also seen said Ferdinand, who wants his former but there are concerns about the bal- said Robson, now a club ambassador. games) will be competing for only three Nani, Tom Cleverley and Rafael da Silva club to sign Everton’s England defender ance of their squad ahead of the new “Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlin starting berths. pass through the exit door. John Stones. season. Manager Louis van Gaal has look really good signings. They are going With the exciting Memphis Depay, a Irked by United’s gruelling travelling With Ramos’s arrival having been spent around £77 million ($120 million, to be the powerhouse of United’s mid- £25 million acquisition from PSV arrangements on their 2014 tour of the established as a pre-condition for David 110 million euros), notably bolstering his field and that should hold us in good Eindhoven, expected to start on one United States, van Gaal took a firm grip de Gea to move in the opposite direc- midfield with the additions of Bastian stead over the season.” flank, Ashley Young, Juan Mata, Antonio on this year’s trip Stateside, keeping jour- tion, United’s goalkeeper has been left Schweinsteiger and Morgan United fans raised on the all-action Valencia and Adnan Januzaj-and poten- neys to a strict minimum. in a position that Van Gaal acknowl- Schneiderlin, to take his spending since displays of players like Robson and Roy tially reported target Pedro Rodriguez A pair of training camps allowed him edges is “not favorable”. The club’s Player succeeding David Moyes last year to Keane have long lamented the lack of must vie for a place on the other side of to drill his players on the team’s shape of the Year in 2014-15, De Gea is set to around £230 million. oomph in the team’s midfield, but if any- the pitch. and make adjustments in defence, with start the new campaign between the With Robin van Persie and Radamel thing, the club now have too many mid- Daley Blind moved to centre-back, Luke posts, but Argentina’s Sergio Romero Falcao having left and Javier Hernandez fielders on their hands. United, who fin- DE GEA STALEMATE Shaw given a run at left-back and Matteo has been drafted in to provide back-up, out of favour, it leaves Wayne Rooney ished fourth last season, deployed a 4-2- A new £750 million kit deal with Darmian, recruited from Torino, intro- further marginalising Victor Valdes. shouldering a heavy burden up front, 3-1 formation in pre-season, but van Adidas having taken effect on August 1, duced to the team at right-back. United begin the season at home to but former captain Bryan Robson Gaal has pledged to revert to the 4-3-3 money is now even less of an object for But with United having failed in their Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday and believes the midfield reinforcements can system that belatedly brought the team English’s long-time richest club, hence attempts to lure Sergio Ramos from Real with a Champions League play-off tie provide the platform for a first sustained success in the latter part of the 2014-15 the hit they were willing to take in Madrid, former centre-back Rio following soon after, they can ill afford a title assault since Alex Ferguson’s depar- campaign. offloading Angel di Maria just a year Ferdinand believes the defence remains repeat of the sluggish start they made a ture in 2013. It means that Schweinsteiger, after his record £59.7 million arrival from an area of concern. year ago. —AFP Chelsea trust in continuity as Premier League dawns

LONDON: It is a reflection of squad that already included Chelsea’s dominance last season Michael Carrick, Ander Herrera, that although they are yet to Marouane Fellaini, Juan Mata, strengthen their squad, they Ashley Young and Adnan Januzaj, remain strong favorites to retain not to mention the departing the Premier League title in 2015-16. Angel di Maria, whose place in the Arsenal, third last season, squad could go to Barcelona’s appear better-equipped for a title Pedro Rodriguez. tilt, while Manchester United, Falcao, Nani and Robin van Manchester City and Liverpool Persie have also left, but as a have spent big in the hope of clos- Champions League qualifying play- ing the gap on Chelsea, who fin- off looms, goalkeeper David de ished eight points clear of outgoing Gea’s future remains up in the air. champions City in May. But with their title-winning side intact, Jose FINANCIAL BEHEMOTH DOHA: Qatar’ Foreign Minister Khalid Al-Attiyah talks to the Associated Press Mourinho’s men are widely per- With a new £5.1 billion ($8 bil- reporter. —AP ceived as the team to beat. lion, 7.3 billion euros) domestic tel- “Throughout the Premier evision rights deal kicking in next League there is strength now year, Premier League clubs have Qatar’s FM promises because a lot of clubs are buying not been shy in splashing out. big players, not just the top clubs,” The biggest transfer to date has said Mourinho, who hopes to been Raheem Sterling’s £49 million best World Cup ever repeat his feat of leading Chelsea to switch from Liverpool to City, after successive titles in 2005 and 2006. a protracted transfer saga that DOHA: Qatar’s top diplomat on Tuesday not entitled to have such an event,” he “At the moment, we are champions opposition fans are unlikely to for- promised that his country would host a said. of the toughest league in the get in a hurry. successful World Cup in 2022 and suggest- Al-Attiyah acknowledged that more world, so we know how difficult it is Despite falling short in defence ed that criticism of its successful bid was work needs to be done to improve condi- going to be to repeat the achieve- of their title, City have kept faith partly based on racism. tions for migrant laborers working on ment, but we are ready for the chal- with manager Manuel Pellegrini, The bid is under renewed scrutiny fol- World Cup infrastructure and other con- lenge and we will enjoy the chal- but with the club hierarchy contin- lowing the launch of American and Swiss struction projects in Qatar. lenge.” uing to flutter their eyelashes at investigations into corruption at football’s Promised reforms to the country’s With Asmir Begovic having Pep Guardiola and last season’s world governing body, FIFA. restrictive labor laws, which bind workers replaced Petr Cech as reserve goal- Golden Boot-winner Sergio Aguero In a wide-ranging interview with The to a given employer and which rights keeper and Radamel Falcao taking short of fitness after the Copa Associated Press, Foreign Minister Khalid groups say leave workers open to abuse, the place of Didier Drogba, America, doubts remain. al-Attiyah reiterated Qatar’s stance that it have yet to be implemented. Chelsea’s squad is materially the Shorn of Sterling and the has and will continue to cooperate with Al-Attiyah said he expected the new same as it was last season. emblematic Steven Gerrard, investigators. He said he was confident guidelines will be put in place by the end However, Diego Costa’s trouble- Liverpool have brought in seven the event would go ahead and will be “the of the year. “It is on the right track, and it some hamstrings, which caused new players, among them Christian best World Cup ever.” will happen. We are serious about doing him to miss Sunday’s Community Benteke, James Milner and Roberto He also hit back at the barrage of inter- reforms,” he said. Shield loss to Arsenal, and some Firmino, but ahead of an opening- national criticism directed at Qatar over Al-Attiyah made the comments in an leggy pre-season performances weekend trip to Stoke City, where the tournament, indicating that racism AP interview where he called for a “serious have given their rivals reason for they were humiliated 6-1 on last played a role. dialogue” with Iran in the wake of its optimism. That 1-0 Community season’s final day, manager “Some parties cannot digest that a nuclear deal with world powers, even as Shield win, coupled with the arrival Brendan Rodgers is also under small, Arabic state ... is hosting such an he blasted Tehran for continuing to sup- of Cech, has encouraged belief at pressure. event, as if our region, our Arab region is port Syria’s embattled government. —AP Arsenal, back-to-back FA Cup-win- For all the title contenders’ big- ners, that their 12-year wait for a money moves, it is the transfers league title may be approaching an involving England’s mid-ranked end. With a world-class goalkeeper clubs that have emphasised the Five youngsters eyeing backing up a settled defence and a Premier League’s transformation midfield that bristles with guile and into a financial behemoth and Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas Premier League stardom inventiveness, the only weak spot is none more so than Yohan Cabaye’s the European places. Stoke and (Quique Sanchez Flores), who were up front, where Arsene Wenger £10 million switch from French Swansea City will hope to build on promoted from the Championship must choose between the not par- champions Paris Saint-Germain to impressive campaigns, while alongside Bournemouth and LONDON: From Ryan Giggs to Harry Kane appearances, coming off the bench in a 1- ticularly prolific trio of Olivier Crystal Palace, who finished 10th in Palace, Aston Villa, West Bromwich Norwich City. via Michael Owen, Wayne Rooney and 1 draw with Manchester City in January Giroud, Theo Walcott and Danny 2014-15. Albion and Sunderland finished last “It’s not rocket science,” says Cristiano Ronaldo, the Premier League has and starting against Liverpool and West Welbeck. With even the smaller teams season dreaming of better things Bournemouth’s affable 37-year-old proved a breeding ground for some of Bromwich Albion in May. He was publicly Another team brimming with now boasting budgets that put after successful managerial manager Eddie Howe. European football’s biggest stars. rebuked by Jose Mourinho for a careless midfielders and short on strikers is them on a par with all but the very changes. West Ham United, “Bournemouth are not going to be Ahead of the start of the 2015-16 sea- display in a post-season friendly against United, with Louis van Gaal having biggest European clubs, a whole Newcastle United and Leicester City able to compete with those top son this weekend, AFP Sports selects five Sydney FC, but that only suggested that added Bastian Schweinsteiger, host of sides-among them have new managers-respectively, clubs, but when you put 11 players teenage players seeking to grab a share of the Chelsea manager has bigger plans for Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton Slaven Bilic, Steve McClaren and on the pitch, it’s not really about the limelight. him this season. “I listened to what the Depay to a department of his and Everton-will have designs on Claudio Ranieri-as well as Watford money.”—AFP manager said,” Loftus-Cheek said. “I wasn’t Brendan Galloway (19, Everton) at the level I need to be and I need to do Everton supporters got their first better if I want to play for Chelsea.” glimpse of Galloway at the back end of last season when he started their final two Andreas Pereira (19, league matches. Born in Zimbabwe, he Manchester United) moved to England at the age of six and A Belgium-born Brazilian youth inter- joined Everton in 2014 following a spell national, Pereira joined United from PSV with Milton Keynes Dons, for whom he Eindhoven in 2011 and could be set for a made his debut aged just 15. It is thought breakthrough season after impressing that Everton manager Roberto Martinez during the club’s pre-season tour of the intends to ease him into senior football at United States. Competition for midfield left-back, but should John Stones depart, places is fiercer than ever at Old Trafford, Galloway may be given an opportunity to but manager Louis van Gaal’s record of stake a claim for a first-team place at cen- promoting young players suggests tre-back. Pereira may get chances to impress. Pereira made two first-team appearances Joe Gomez (18, Liverpool) last season and signed a new three-year Gomez only joined Liverpool in June, contract in May. “Andreas has all the arriving from Charlton Athletic in a £3.5 attributes to become an integral part of million ($5.5 million, 5 million euros) deal, the first team: great natural talent, cou- but British newspaper reports claim he pled with a good appetite to learn,” said could feature in the starting XI when Van Gaal. VIVA Real Madrid Academy players Brendan Rodgers takes his team to Stoke City on Sunday after impressing his Jeff Reine-Adelaide (17, Arsenal) coaches in pre-season. The England The Emirates Cup pre-season friendly immersed in their training program Under-19 international has predominant- tournament tends to offer Arsenal man- ly played at right-back and centre-back in ager Arsene Wenger a chance to blood KUWAIT: VIVA, Kuwait’s fastest-growing and growth. Commenting on this occasion, the Real Madrid Academy program is just one of his career to date, but he has turned out promising players from the club’s youth most developed telecom operator, shared the Commenting on this initiative, Abdulrazzaq the ways in which we are trying to do this.” at left-back in Liverpool’s warm-up games. set-up and this year it was the turn of enthusiasm and excitement of the top 10 quali- Bader Al Essa , Director of Corporate added Al Essa. “Ideally, centre-back is my main position, French attacking midfielder Reine- fying players who travelled to Madrid, Spain to Communications at VIVA said: “We are extremely The top 10 players were selected from over but I’m happy to play right-back or left- Adelaide to thrill the fans at the Emirates practice at Ciudad Real Madrid (Valdebebas) pleased with the enthusiasm the players have 400 participants who joined the Real Madrid try back if the manager believes I can help Stadium. After a cameo in a 6-0 win over training ground, on August 1 until August 8, displayed since the beginning of the trip. As outs, which were held in March 2015. All the the team there,” Gomez told local newspa- Lyon, he started the decisive game 2015. soon as they arrived to register their names at players who chosen to travel to Madrid, Spain to per the Liverpool Echo. against Wolfsburg and created the only The training program comprises of several VIVA Real Madrid Academy, they couldn’t wait join a fully funded week-long training camp to workshops and activities educating the players until practice to begin and for them to show off be educated and trained by the best VIVA Real goal of the match with a forward dart fol- on the best maneuvers, attacks, different scenar- their talents to the coaches.” Madrid Academy coaches. Real Madrid Academy Ruben Loftus-Cheek (19, Chelsea) lowed by a measured through ball for ios and conditioned games. The program also “We are very pleased to have been able to is one of the leading football training institu- A tall, elegant central midfielder, Theo Walcott. Wenger has described the focuses on different technical areas, such as support these young athletes in bringing them tions located in middle of the Spanish City, Loftus-Cheek was a driving force last sea- former Lens player as “something special” dribbling, short passing, turning and finishing. closer to their dream of becoming professional Madrid, and accompanies the players by trainers, son as Chelsea claimed success in the FA and ruled out sending him out on loan in The programs were also designed to develop football players. VIVA is very committed to supervisors as well as VIVA officials who will sur- Youth Cup and UEFA Youth League. He order to keep close tabs on his develop- young players in other fields, such as tactical encouraging young people in the community to round them with care and attention throughout was also granted a handful of first-team ment. —AFP understanding, and mental, physical and social develop their talents and hone their skills, and the trip. Pearson clearing Mayweather hurdles on long returns to the road back to top ring for final fight

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KAZAN: United States’ Katie Ledecky swims in the women’s 200m freestyle final at the Swimming World Championships yesterday. — PA Ledecky on verge of history

KAZAN: Katie Ledecky claimed her third world champi- world title with victory over the sprint distance on fought for every centimetre and every inch,” said Peaty. Australia’s Cameron McEvoy is also the name to beat onships gold yesterday to leave her poised to make his- Wednesday. The 20-year-old won the 50m final by “All my training was for the 50m final tonight and in the men’s 100m freestyle final, also on Thursday, hav- tory while Adam Peaty’s breaststroke double capped clocking 26.51 in the final with South Africa’s Cameron then the 100m in the relay. “It’s been the stuff dreams ing been the only qualifier from the semi-finals to go an outstanding night for Britain in Kazan. van der Burgh, the 2013 world champion, taking silver, are made of, but head down now for the 200m heats in under the 48 seconds mark. Ledecky underlined her status as the stand-out per- at 0.15sec back. the morning.” “There is a lot of excitement around the 100m former in the Kazan pool by claiming victory in the The Briton has matched David Wilkie’s breaststroke Chinese long-distance expert Sun Yang claimed his freestyle,” said McEvoy.”It’s just a matter of recovering 200m freestyle final just 24 hours after breaking the 40-year-old double when the Scot won the 100 and second gold with victory in the 800m freestyle final, as much as I can before then and I’ll be using the same world record for the second time in winning the 1500m 200m golds at the 1975 world championships. but he was made to work to retain his title after Italy’s race plan regardless of who is in the final.” Russia’s freestyle final. Gregorio Paltrinieri pushed him all the way. Vladimir Morozov, who had posted the world’s joint The USA’s triple world record-holder had already MEDLEY WORLD RECORD Sun clocked seven minutes, 39.96secs, but Paltrinieri fastest time this year coming into Kazan, was disquali- won the 400m gold last Sunday and she can become Peaty then backed up his individual win by helping swam a new European record at 0.85secs back as fied in his semi-final after leaving his blocks too early. the first women to win four freestyle world titles when the British team win the 4x100m mixed medley event Australia’s Mack Horton took bronze at 4.06. Olympic champion Nathan Adrian of the United the 800m heats start on Friday with the final on in a new world record time. Defending Olympic and world champion Chad le States was fifth fastest. Fresh from winning the Sunday. “I have trained a lot to be able to do these It was the third time the event’s record had fallen on Clos had to settle for silver in the men’s 200m butterfly women’s 100m world title on Tuesday, Australia’s races and I knew I could trust my training and this con- Wednesday alone after Russia, then the USA broke it in final as Hungary’s Laszlo Cseh beat him on the wall to Emily Seebohm was fifth fastest into Thursday’s 50m fidence has filled my swims this week,” said the 18-year- the morning’s heats and it means world records have capture his first major title for a decade. Cseh clocked final as China’s Fe Yuanhai clocked the quickest time old, who won the 200m freestyle final in 1min 55.16sec. now fallen on ten occasions in Kazan. With two gold 1min 53.48sec to beat Le Clos by just 0.20sec. of 27.18secs. Japan’s Natsumi Hoshi was the fastest “I have a couple of races left to give my all in. and two world records from his worlds debut here, into the women’s 200m butterfly final on Thursday at “I have been preparing all year for the whole year for Peaty can still claim a third individual title when the LOCHTE ON HISTORIC COURSE 2:06.36 secs, but the big surprise was Hungary’s ‘Iron these world championships.” Fresh from setting the 200m breaststroke heats begin today. Ryan Lochte of the USA is on course to win his Lady’, Katinka Hosszu failing to qualify as 13th fastest world 50m breaststroke record of 26.42secs in “It’s my first world championships, so I never fourth consecutive world 200m individual medley gold in the semi-finals as the 200m IM champion missed Tuesday’s semi-final, Britain’s Peaty added to his 100m thought I’d walk away with three gold medals, but I as the quickest into Thursday’s final in 1:56.81. out. — AFP Gunman fires on Pakistan Hewitt beats Smith cricket legend Akram’s car in Citi Open clash KARACHI: Pakistani cricket legend pointing at me, then people told him my Wasim Akram said yesterday he was identity and he fired at the side of my WASHINGTON: Lleyton Hewitt climbed out of The 34-year-old Hewitt has said he will retire lucky to escape unscathed when a gun- car,” Akram told reporters. a courtesy car Tuesday afternoon, slung a case after next year’s Australian Open. So he is on man opened fire at his car after a traffic “Had the people not told him about of rackets over his shoulder and walked across something of a farewell tour, receiving wild- collision. me, he would have shot me.” Karachi is the Citi Open grounds, accompanied by his 6- card entries into tournaments because his rank- year-old son, Cruz, who gave Dad a hand by ing has slid to 163rd after a series of injuries and Akram, one of the best left-arm fast one of Pakistan’s most violent and toting a black gym bag. poor results. bowlers ever to play the game, was on unpredictable cities, racked on a daily More than seven hours later, the elder Tuesday’s victory over Smith, who is ranked his way to coach at a training camp at basis by ethnic, political, sectarian and Hewitt - a former No. 1 and two-time major 133rd, was only the third win in singles this sea- the city’s National Stadium when the criminal bloodshed. The 49-year-old champion - smacked a volley winner to cap a son for Hewitt in 10 matches. Hewitt, who built incident happened. Akram, Pakistan’s all-time leading Test 25-stroke exchange and finish off a 6-3, 6-4 vic- his success on a grind-it-out baseline style and “A car hit mine, I stopped him and wicket-taker with 414 in 104 matches, is tory over qualifier John-Patrick Smith in an all- terrific returning, won mainly on the strength of then his guy stepped out and fired at my one of the country’s best loved sports- Australian first-round matchup at the US Open two key statistics: He converted 3 of 6 break car,” he said on the Express News chan- men. tuneup tournament. points on Smith’s serve, while saving 9 of 10 nel. He retired from playing in 2003 and is Hewitt, wearing his trademark backward that he faced. white baseball cap, pumped his fist. Cruz, “True competitor,” Smith said. “You can’t “He was definitely an official, I have currently running a Pakistan Cricket wearing a backward black hat, rose from his teach that. It’s something you’re born with.” noted the number of the car and given it Board fast bowling training camp at the front-row seat in the stands and applauded. Hewitt’s 30 career titles include the U.S. Open in to the police.” Initial reports had said the National Stadium. “This is special, having my son here this 2001, and Wimbledon in 2002. He won the gunman did not aim at the cricketer. But Along with right-arm partner Waqar week,” Hewitt said. “He came to this tourna- Washington tournament in 2004, and his name Akram later said the man had been Younis, he formed one of the most fear- ment with me last year. He wanted to do it appears in white, capital letters alongside those about to shoot him when someone some fast bowling partnerships in crick- KARACHI: Pakistan’s former cricket captain Wasim again. He asked if we’re going back to of other past champions on a blue overhang in revealed who he was. et history, leading Pakistan to their sole Washington. I said, ‘We’ll have to see if they the main stadium, where the occasional cry of Akram leaves after talking to media regarding a gun give us a wild card.’” “Come on, Lleyton!” rang out Tuesday. — AP “He tried to shoot me, his gun was World Cup title in 1992.— AF attack at the National Stadium. — AP UAE’s RAK Ceramics acquires Iran unit Page 22

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KASHMIR: A Kashmiri vegetable vendor smokes a hookah, or a hubble bubble, on his boat as he waits for customers in Srinagar, India. Set in the Himalayas, Kashmir is a green, saucer-shaped valley full of fruit orchards and surround- ed by snowy mountain ranges. About 100 lakes dot its highlands and plains. — AP India’s multi-billion dollar e-commerce battle heats up Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal battle for supremacy

MUMBAI: The battle for supremacy in India’s #justsaying,”-an apparent reference to the fact who had early movers’ advantage,” retail analyst the decade. According to recent local newspaper raised $1 billion in funding last year while bulging e-commerce market between Amazon, that Flipkart’s founders used to work for the with Technopak Pragya Singh said. India’s e-com- reports, Amazon plans to invest $5 billion in Bloomberg reported on Monday that Snapdeal is Flipkart and Snapdeal is rapidly heating up with American company. Internet entrepreneurs merce market, although small in comparison to India to turn the country into its biggest market set to receive a $500 million war chest from multi-billion-dollar investments, trolling on Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal, who are not relat- China’s or the United States’, is expected to rise outside of the US, while Flipkart and Snapdeal Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba and Twitter and squabbling over exclusive selling ed, quit Amazon to start Flipkart in 2007, with the swiftly to be worth over $32 billion by the end of are spending big just to stay ahead. Flipkart Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn. rights. Gaining ground after entering India in Bangalore-headquartered company rapidly estab- The investment, which may also include Japan’s 2013, Amazon has been embroiled in rounds of lishing itself as India’s largest online store. SoftBank Group according to Bloomberg, values one-upmanship with its local counterparts as Snapdeal at around $5 billion, the report said. competition intensifies for a greater slice of the Flipkart worth $15 billion lucrative market. “In such a crowded marketplace Sachin and Snapdeal co-founder Rohit Bansal, We’re largest: Amazon India it is difficult to distinguish between the firms again no relation, traded jibes on their personal Amazon India’s vice president and country based solely on the products they sell or the cus- Twitter accounts recently over the latter’s pur- manager Amit Agarwal refused to comment on tomer service provided,” industry analyst Shriram ported comments that it was difficult to find how much the company was spending to capi- Subramanian said. good staff in India. “Don’t blame India for your talize on India’s growing middle class but “It’s brutally competitive so there’s a strong failure to hire great engineers. They join for cul- claimed its website was receiving more hits than itch to take a dig at the opposition in an attempt ture and challenge,” Sachin wrote to Rohit. The Flipkart’s. “We are today the largest online store to stand out to customers,” added Subramanian, Snapdeal chief operating officer responded say- in India with over 25 million products,” he told head of Indian corporate advisory firm InGovern. ing his company had been voted one of the best AFP in an email. Flipkart, India’s largest e-commerce firm, and US places to work in India. Flipkart is estimated to “Not only that we have the largest in-stock behemoth Amazon exchanged barbed com- be worth $15 billion and commands up to 44 selection of about 800,000 products available for ments on Twitter recently when portal Reddit percent of market share, well ahead of Snapdeal, guaranteed next-day delivery. This is by far multi- India tweeted a photo showing an Amazon which was launched in 2010 and enjoys around ple times higher than what anyone else in the delivery box sitting at Flipkart’s reception. The 22 percent of sales, according to analysts. same space offers,” he added. tweet suggested Flipkart staff preferred to order Amazon occupies around 12 to 14 percent, Amazon and Flipkart have also tussled over from Amazon. The Indian company hit back, insiders say, and has its rivals firmly in its sights exclusive selling rights with both accused of posting “We recycled said packaging as our despite coming to the party in India late. NEW DELHI: Co-founder and CEO of Snapdeal Kunal Bahl attends a press conference in alleged infringement in two separate cases, one reception’s dustbin.” “Amazon has done very well in the two years New Delhi. The battle for supremacy in India’s bulging e-commerce market between of which is before the High Court in Delhi. Amazon then weighed in, tweeting: “There is a since launching in India because already it has Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal is rapidly heating up with multi-billion-dollar invest- Flipkart reportedly sold novelist Amish Tripathi’s bit of Amazon in every eCommerce company managed to start challenging market leaders ments, trolling on Twitter and squabbling over exclusive selling rights. — AFP latest book when Amazon had sole rights. —AFP Turkey’s troubles deal a new World Bank unveils blow to stumbling economy new rules for loans WASHINGTON: The World Bank has Now, the Bank will deem that “off- unveiled a set of new social and sets”-actions to compensate for ANKARA: The end to a ceasefire with Kurdish rebels ing a new economic prosperity to millions of ordi- in exports, which fell to $73.3 billion from January- environmental rules for its 188 “unavoidable biodiversity impacts” and political uncertainty after inconclusive June nary Turks, many of them religiously-conservative July compared with $80 billion in 2014. member nations to receive financial linked to economic development- elections are compounding already mounting small business owners, who form the core of his William Jackson at Capital Economics in London assistance. According to the World should be considered “a last resort” problems for Turkey’s stuttering economy, analysts support. Many Turks credit Erdogan and the ruling said Turkey’s exports “have performed dismally so Bank, the draft framework, under and prohibited in certain instances. say. The resumption of regular attacks by Kurdistan Justice and Development Party (AKP) for rescuing far this year”, down 8.0 percent compared to the discussion for several years, repre- Indigenous peoples affected by Workers’ Party (PKK) rebels in the southeast of the the country from the mire of its 2000-2001 financial first half of last year. Even taking into account sents “a major step forward” for the projects would need to give “free country as Turkish jets bomb their positions in crisis. Erdogan repeatedly boasts of presiding over exchange rate movements, “Turkish exports have development lender that strength- prior and informed consent” before northern Iraq has brought back memories of the an economic miracle and is now proclaiming a tar- been struggling for some time” and are being held ens its protection of the environ- the projects can proceed, and pro- 1990s when the country was often in economic, get for Turkey to become one of the world’s top 10 back by “underlying competitiveness problems”, he political and security chaos. The deterioration of economies by 2023, the 100th anniversary of the said. Analysts say that problems in the tourism ment and the world’s poor and vul- poses that in some instances offsets the security situation is already impacting Turkey’s foundation of the modern state. But growth slowed industry and the country’s large balance of pay- nerable in its investment projects. would be prohibited altogether. If tourism sector, which has boomed in recent years to 2.4 percent last year while the Turkish lira suf- ments deficit are the problems which are going to In early March, the World Bank prior consent “can’t be shown, the to become one of the sources of the improved eco- fered massive depreciation and the Istanbul stock haunt Turkey in the months to come. “In the period acknowledged that internal reviews World Bank will not proceed with nomic prosperity under the rule of President Recep market has lost 20 percent in value since the start to come, there is no chance of a respite on these had found significant flaws in the the aspects of the project relevant Tayyip Erdogan. of the year. And the government’s growth objective two points,” said economist Gungor Uras in the way it handles the resettlement of to indigenous peoples, it said. Even more disturbing for investors is the spectre of 4 percent for 2015 is going to be difficult to Milliyet daily. people to make way for develop- In a joint statement, 19 civil soci- of political uncertainty, with the country still with- reach, according to Demir. With analysts speculating that Erdogan fancies ment projects. ety organizations, including Oxfam out a government after inconclusive June 7 polls his chances in early elections, the fears of instability Under the proposed framework, and Human Rights Watch, and snap elections still a possible scenario. “The ‘Performed dismally’ are also not likely to go away fast. “The thing that the World Bank will demand that denounced the new World Bank resumption of violence with the PKK and the Turkey’s key tourism sector was hoping for new foreign investors hate the most is political instabili- borrowing countries extend labor framework, calling it a “dangerous chance of a new election which may not unblock growth this summer, particularly with tour opera- ty,” said Serkan Demirtas, political analyst and rights, including for the first time rollback in environmental and social the political situation-will without doubt have an tors expected to shift tourists from Tunisia particu- columnist for the Hurriyet Daily News. “Turkey the rights to collective bargaining protections.” impact on state expenditure and interest rates larly after the deadly attacks on tourists in the north owed its miracle to the arrival en masse of fluid and freedom of association. The proposed rules “will vastly which will have to go up,” and Inan Demir, chief African country. assets. If this is no longer possible then clearly there The institution also amended a weaken protections for affected economist at Finansbank in Istanbul. The looming But regional instability meant tourist revenues is a risk for the economy,” he added. Erdogan how- previous proposal on environmen- communities and the environment risk of early elections “weighs on the investment cli- slumped 9 percent in the first six months of 2015 ever seems not unduly worried, describing the situ- tal standards that had raised ire at the same time as the bank mate”, he added. from the year earlier. Tourism from Russia has been ation as one of “transient” nature. “I don’t envisage among nongovernmental organiza- intends to finance more high-risk Erdogan, prime minister from 2003-2014 and particularly hit as the country battles its own eco- serious economic difficulties,” he said in comments tions and other groups in July 2014. projects,” they said. — AFP president from 2014, owes his popularity to bring- nomic crisis. The negative tendency was also seen published this week. — AFP THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 BUSINESS

BEIJING: A Chinese stock investor uses a magnifying glass to look at his mobile phone screen as he monitors stock prices at a brokerage in Beijing, China. — AP IMF urges no rush to add yuan to currency basket Reserve managers need 6 months’ notice on SDR changes

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund more freely traded yuan before including it as a inclusion, saying Beijing would speed up the should put off any move to add the yuan to its reserve currency. Others said the delay seemed convertibility of the yuan on the capital account benchmark currency basket until after September technical, aimed at giving the market more time and open domestic individual cross-border 2016, IMF staff said in a report which showed a to prepare. “The IMF article implies a large likeli- investment and foreign institutional investment mixed performance of the renminbi on meeting hood of SDR inclusion otherwise the technical in China’s capital market. key financial norms. The report, published on preparation would not be necessary,” UBS econo- Earlier this year, frustrated by the refusal of the Tuesday, comes after Beijing launched a major mist Wang Tao said in a note to clients. IMF US Congress to pass reforms to increase the vot- diplomatic push for the yuan to be added to the Managing Director Christine Lagarde has said ing rights of emerging markets in the IMF, Beijing IMF’s Special Drawing Rights basket as part of its adding the yuan to the basket is a “question of announced it would set up its own investment long-term strategic goal of reducing dependence when”. European members of the Group of Seven bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. on the dollar. major industrialized economies - Germany, Despite pressure from Washington, which along The IMF board is scheduled to make a decision Britain, France and Italy - favor adding the yuan with Tokyo, has declined to join the AIIB, most US in November on whether to include the yuan in a to the basket quickly. Japan, like the United allies in Europe have signed up for the Chinese- basket of currencies comprising dollars, euros, States, is more cautious, officials have said. The led initiative, seen as a rival to the World Bank pounds and yen, although the decision could be yuan has made huge strides since Beijing’s last and Japan-based Asian Development Bank. pushed back if policymakers decide they need push for more formal international recognition of Siddharth Tiwari, director of the IMF’s strategy, more information. Delaying any change in the the currency, as global financial leaders were policy and review department, said in a docu- basket for nine months through September 2016 struggling to deal with the fallout of the sub- ment released with the report on Tuesday that would avoid disrupting financial market trading prime and banking crisis. Chinese Premier Li the IMF executive board would decide on the on the first day of the new year, the staff report Keqiang in March asked Lagarde to push for extension proposal later this month.—Reuters said. A senior IMF official said reserve asset man- agers would need about six months notice to adjust to a change. The yuan, also known as the renminbi, meets UAE’s RAK Ceramics the requirements as a significant currency in terms of international trade, but also has to be judged to be “freely usable”, or widely used to make interna- tional payments and readily traded on foreign acquires Iran unit exchange markets. The report shows a mixed per- formance on financial criteria. Although the cur- DUBAI: United Arab Emirates-based RAK million-euro ($544.05 million) contract to rency is increasingly used in cross-border transac- Ceramics, one of the world’s largest makers build a power plant there. tions and heavily traded in Asia, it is only thinly of ceramic goods, said yesterday it had fully Iran is the world’s fourth largest ceramics traded in North America and is not commonly acquired its subsidiary in Iran, the latest producer after China, Brazil and India. RAK used in international debt securities. Data was investor seeking opportunities after Tehran’s Ceramics also has a plant in India. Financed missing for some variables, the report said. nuclear deal. As a close neighbor to Iran, the by the World Bank, RAK Ceramics set up Iran The senior IMF official said there was no set UAE stands to be a major beneficiary of clos- operations in 2003, with a $40 million invest- checklist of indicators to guide the decision and er trade relations once sanctions against the ment. The plant remained running even as no “off-on” switch on whether the yuan would Islamic Republic are lifted as part of the July sanctions tightened and the Iranian econo- make the grade at the planned review. But he said 14 deal with big powers mandating limits on my floundered. politics would play no role in the decision, which its disputed nuclear activity. The facility now has three production will govern the mix of currencies that countries RAK Ceramics, which has a distribution lines and an annual production capacity of 9 like Greece receive as part of disbursements from network covering around 160 countries, said million square meters, RAK Ceramics said. the IMF. “They should be able to use it directly or in a statement it had “a long term vision for The statement did not disclose a value for they should be able to sell it immediately,” the offi- the Iranian market both domestically and as the deal, which sees RAK Ceramics acquire cial said. an export centre in Central Asia as the sanc- the remaining 20 percent stake in RAK Iran tions regime gets lifted”. In another example that it does not currently own. A spokes- Different views of growing foreign interest in Iran, Italian woman for RAK Ceramics declined to say Analysts interpreted the IMF delay differently, company Finmeccanica said on Wednesday how much it paid until the deal received reg- with some inferring the IMF wanted to see a its engineering unit Fata had signed a 500- ulatory approval.—Reuters

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Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. GOLD Saudi Riyals 81.780 US Dollars Mint 0.300500 0.304500 20 gram 223.220 Jordanian Dinar 428.295 10 gram 114.300 Asia ASIAN COUNTRIES Egyptian Pound 38.706 5 gram 57.970 Bangladesh Taka 0.003566 0.004166 Japanese Yen 2.445 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.271 Chinese Yuan 0.047594 0.051094 Indian Rupees 4.768 Indian Rupees 4.742 Hong Kong Dollar 0.037136 0.039886 Pakistani Rupees 2.987 Pakistani Rupees 2.982 UAE Exchange Centre WLL Indian upee 0.004645 0.005035 Srilankan Rupees 2.276 Bangladesh Taka 3.898 Nepali Rupees 3.003 Philippines Pesso 6.665 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000019 0.000025 Singapore Dollar 220.040 CURRENCIES TELEX TRANSFER PER 1000 Cyprus pound 578.925 Japanese Yen 0.002362 0.002542 Japanese Yen 3.455 Hongkong Dollar 39.221 Australian Dollar 202.99 Kenyan Shilling 0.003160 0.003160 Syrian Pound 2.605 Bangladesh Taka 3.908 Canadian Dollar 234.06 Korean Won 0.000250 0.000265 Nepalese Rupees 3.965 Philippine Peso 6.655 Swiss Franc 315.52 Malaysian Ringgit 0.076584 0.082584 Malaysian Ringgit 80.515 Thai Baht 8.682 Euro 333.66 Nepalese Rupee 0.003050 0.003220 US Dollar 304.30 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 49.285 Pakistan Rupee 0.002819 0.003099 Sterling Pound 475.53 Thai Bhat 9.685 GCC COUNTRIES Philippine Peso 0.006642 0.006922 Japanese Yen 2.48 Turkish Lira 110.665 Saudi Riyal 81.370 Sierra Leone 0.000067 0.000073 Bangladesh Taka 3.907 Qatari Riyal 83.578 Singapore Dollar 0.216855 0.222855 Indian Rupee 4.765 Omani Riyal 790.280 South African Rand 0.017851 0.026351 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.275 Bahrain Exchange Company Bahraini Dinar 808.020 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001987 0.002567 Nepali Rupee 2.980 UAE Dirham 82.838 Taiwan 0.009719 0.009899 Pakistani Rupee 2.987 CURRENCY BUY SELL Thai Baht 0.008474 0.0009024 UAE Dirhams 82.72 Europe ARAB COUNTRIES Bahraini Dinar 807.69 Belgian Franc 0.007935 0.008935 Egyptian Pound - Cash 41.125 Arab Egyptian Pound 38.75 British Pound 0.465544 0.474544 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 38.904 Bahraini Dinar 0.800168 0.808168 Jordanian Dinar 432.29 Czech Korune 0.004235 0.016235 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.420 Egyptian Pound 0.039216 0.042046 Omani Riyal 789.20 Danish Krone 0.040302 0.045302 Tunisian Dinar 154.840 Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000085 Qatari Riyal 83.82 Euro 0.324765 0.332765 Jordanian Dinar 429.580 Iraqi Dinar 0.000193 0.000253 Saudi Riyal 81.09 Norwegian Krone 0.032710 0.037910 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.041 Romanian Leu 0.087234 0.087234 Jordanian Dinar 0.424918 0.432418 Syrian Lira 2.168 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Slovakia 0.009085 0.019085 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Morocco Dirham 31.190 Swedish Krona 0.030903 0.035903 Lebanese Pound 0.000152 0.000252 Swiss Franc 0.304257 0.314457 Moroccan Dirhams 0.019937 0.043937 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Turkish Lira 0.110288 0.117288 Nigerian Naira 0.001257 0.001892 US Dollar Transfer 304.100 US Dollar 303.650 Omani Riyal 0.783859 0.789539 Euro 331.770 Canadian Dollar 235.320 Australasia Qatar Riyal 0.082817 0.084030 Sterling Pound 474.090 Sterling Pound 472.635 Australian Dollar 0.215181 0.226681 Saudi Riyal 0.080457 0.081157 Canadian dollar 231.250 Euro 338.275 New Zealand Dollar 0.192120 0.201620 Syrian Pound 0.001289 0.001509 Turkish lira 109.110 Swiss Frank 292.945 Tunisian Dinar 0.150192 0.158192 Bahrain Dinar 806.720 Swiss Franc 312.220 America Turkish Lira 0.110288 0.117288 UAE Dirhams 83.050 Australian dollar 224.730 Canadian Dollar 0.224988 0.233488 UAE Dirhams 0.081814 0.082963 Qatari Riyals 91.060 US Dollar Buying 302.550 US Dollars 0.300000 0.304500 Yemeni Riyal 0.001374 0.001454 BUSINESS THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 How much more does CEOs make? You may find out

WASHINGTON: CEOs make a lot more Public reporting of the gap is unlikely currently disclose the ratio of CEO com- Business interests such as the US The group represents chief executives at than the average working Joe or Jane. to result in a rush to cut executives’ pay pensation to rank-and-file worker’s pay, Chamber of Commerce have lobbied the largest US companies. And in the near future, Americans will packages or boost employee salaries. they don’t calculate it the way the SEC is against the requirement, saying it will be On the other side, investor advocates, find out how big the disparity actually is The numbers could pack a symbolic requiring, according to an analysis by costly and time-consuming for compa- shareholder groups and union pension within publicly traded companies. punch, though, and nudge company the law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. nies to gather the information. The funds have pushed for reporting of the Federal regulators, under mandate from directors as watchdogs to push back on It won’t be known until the SEC acts how Chamber maintains it will cost US com- CEO-employee pay gap. They say the a 2010 law that reshaped regulation executives’ excess, supporters of disclo- soon the new information would start panies more than $700 million a year, gulf has widened about ten-fold since after the financial crisis, will require com- sure say. The issue of executive compen- showing up in companies’ financial compared with the SEC’s estimate of 1950. Moreover, fat pay packages for panies to reveal the extent of their own sation took on greater urgency in the reports. The vote at the public meeting about $73 million. “It will impose on executives don’t necessarily track with pay gaps. The Securities and Exchange wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Outsize is likely to split the five-member SEC companies and their shareholders an strong financial performance by the Commission was scheduled to vote yes- pay packages - often tied to the compa- along partisan lines, as it did when the extremely costly and burdensome company, critics say. “We think it’s very terday to formally adopt the rule, which ny’s stock price - were blamed for rule was proposed in September 2013. requirement, and compel companies to important, very clear information,” said will compel public companies to dis- encouraging disastrous risk-taking and The two Republican commissioners, disclose immaterial, if not misleading, Ed Mierzwinski, consumer program close the ratio between their chief exec- short-term gain at the expense of long- Daniel Gallagher and Michael Piwowar, information,” Mike Ryan, vice president director at US Public Interest Research utives’ annual compensation and medi- term performance. at the time called it a shaming exercise of corporate governance at the Business Group. “It’s going to send a message to an employee pay. Although a handful of US companies and political showmanship. Roundtable, said in a statement Monday. investors.”—AP

France’s Societe Generale to News cut costs despite rising profits In brief Net profit jumps by 25 percent

PARIS: French bank Societe Generale earnings were boosted to the tune of Further cost cutting unveiled yesterday a new cost cut- 312 million euros due to a revalua- Societe Generale, which made 97 ting plan of 850 million euros ($925 tion of its financial liabilities, it also percent of the 870 million savings million) to compensate for higher saw improved performance in sec- envisaged in a 2012 cost-cutting pro- regulatory costs, despite a jump in tors including French retail banking gram, unveiled new targets. “Projects profits. Net profit at the bank and investment banking. Net bank- to simplify the organizational struc- jumped by 25 percent for the April ing income, a measure of profitabili- ture, improve efficiency, reinforce through June period from the same ty from core banking operations, controls on externalized costs and quarter last year to 1.35 billion euros, rose 9 percent to 6.54 billion euros. review and simplify transactions with considerably higher than the aver- Net profit from French retail banking customers will enable the Group to age of 856 million expected by ana- jumped by 20 percent to 419 million generate 850 million euros in addi- lysts surveyed by the financial news euros, while its private banking unit tional savings by 2017,” Societe service FactSet. BFI saw its profit climb 15 percent to Generale said in a statement. The result includes a new provi- 691 million euros. The bank did not specify the sion of 200 million euros for litiga- However its international retail impact on jobs of the cost-cutting tion, taking the total to 1.3 billion banking and financial services unit plan, which aims to keep the bank euros. Societe Generale did not spec- saw its net profit slide by 6.6 percent competitive as regulatory costs rise. Picture shows a Ryanair plane taking off from ify what the provision was for, but its to 312 million euros due to troubles The bank’s chief executive, Frederic Barcelona’s airport. — AFP French rival Credit Agricole saw its in its Russian operations, which lost Oudea, expressed satisfaction with Ryanair flies over 10 shares plummet 10 percent on 45 million euros in the second quar- the results. “Mid-term, the Group is on million passengers Tuesday after increasing its provi- ter. Societe Generale’s Russian retail track to achieve all the targets set,” he LONDON: Ryanair has flown more than 10 million passen- sions by 350 million euros as it was in bank, Rosbank, posted a net loss of said in a statement. “All the Group’s gers in a single month, a first for an airline, the Irish budget ATHENS: Greece’s Prime minister Alexis Tsipras takes advanced talks with US authorities 61 million euros, which was half the businesses have posted earnings in his seat to attend a gathering at the Agriculture min- carrier said yesterday. Traffic grew 11 percent in July to for violating rules for dollar transac- amount lost in the first quarter of the line with or above the targets, with 10.14 million passengers compared with the same month a istry in Athens yesterday. Tsipras said his country was tions with countries under US year. Despite Russia’s continuing eco- the exception of Russia where the sit- at the ‘final stage’ of talks for a new bailout, as his left- year earlier, Ryanair said in a statement. “This is the first embargoes. nomic crisis, Societe Generale said uation is gradually normalizing,” he wing government yesterday rejected the idea of an time ever that any airline has carried over 10 million inter- extension in negotiations. — AP Societe Generale has also been loan issuance levels were normalizing added. Investors welcomed the national customers in one calendar month,” said caught up in that US probe, which after having adopted a more selec- results, sending the bank’s shares up spokesperson Kenny Jacobs. cost another of its French rivals, BNP tive approach and it had cut costs by 7.8 percent to 48.13 euros in early EU’s Juncker hopeful Paribas, $8.9 billion last year to settle. eliminating 1,200 posts in the coun- trading, while the Paris CAC 40 index While the bank’s second quarter try during the second quarter. was up 0.93 percent overall.—AFP Travelers Cos CEO to step down, cites health issues of Greece debt deal HARTFORD: The Travelers Cos Inc said Tuesday that BRUSSELS: European Commission head Jean-Claude Chairman and CEO Jay S Fishman will step down as CEO on Dec 1 due to health problems. The company Juncker believes an agreement on a third bailout for said Alan D Schnitzer, head of the insurance company’s Greece is likely this month, hopefully by August 20 business and international insurance unit, will succeed when Athens must make a key debt repayment. “All the Fishman as CEO. Fishman, 62, will stay on as executive reports I am getting suggest an accord this month, chairman, the New York-based property and casualty preferably before the 20th,” when Greece must repay insurer said. Fishman told colleagues and employees some 3.4 billion euros ($3.7 billion) due to the European last November he had a slowly progressing neuromus- Central Bank, Juncker said in an interview yesterday. cular condition. He said in a letter posted on the com- Officials from the Commission, the ECB, the EU’s pany’s website Tuesday that he is dealing with a vari- bailout fund and the International Monetary Fund are ant of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as currently in Athens working out the details of the new Lou Gehrig’s disease. “At every company there comes a rescue worth up to 86 billion euros. The Greek govern- time for new leadership,” he said. “Because of the pro- ment said Tuesday it expected an agreement by August gression of my neuromuscular condition, this time has 18. The negotiations in Athens, which took some time come a little earlier than I had hoped.” “While this is a to organize, are now making “satisfactory” progress, progressive disease, anyone who has seen me can tell Juncker said. He said if an agreement is not reached, you that I am more than able to play an active role in “then we will have to arrange another round of bridge Travelers’ future,” Fishman said. Fishman, who became financing” similar to July, when Juncker scraped togeth- CEO of Travelers’ predecessor company in 1998, fielded er an emergency loan of 7.0 billion euros so Athens a question about his health during the second-quarter could pay the ECB and make up arrears due to the IMF. conference call July 21. After two bailouts costing 240 billion euros plus a private sector debt writedown of more than 100 billion Don’t fancy a cuppa? euros, the IMF has been pressing its European partners Tea sales fall in UK hard to reduce Greece’s debt mountain of more than LONDON: Britons famously love their tea but sales have 320 billion euros. Greek debt is not sustainable, the IMF fallen by more than a fifth since 2010, driven by a shift argues, and another bailout must allow for some reduc- away from the traditional cuppa, a report said yesterday. tion if the economy is ever to get back on track after six Tea sales by volume fell by 22 percent between 2010 and years of recession and austerity. 2015 to about 76 million kilos (about 170 million pounds) Juncker however played down any differences with from 97 million kilos, according to market research firm the Washington-based fund, saying: “I think people Mintel. Sales of bags of black tea-the cheapest version exaggerate a bit ... the IMF is there in Athens and the known as “builder’s tea”, commonly drunk with milk-fell by understanding between the institutions is very good.” 13 percent between 2012 and 2014 to £425 million (610 Germany in particular has taken a hard line on Greece, million euros, $662 million). “Standard black tea is strug- warning against any debt reduction before Athens gling to maintain consumers’ interest amid growing com- implements more tough austerity measures and even petition from other drinks, held back by a rather uninspir- ing image,” said Mintel analyst Emma Clifford. However, then not offering much leeway. At the July 12-13 fruit and herbal tea are becoming more popular with sales Brussels summit of euro-zone leaders which agreed to BEIJING: A customer plays a game on a Xiaomi Mi Pad tablet at a Xiaomi service center in Beijing yesterday. rising 31 percent to £76 million in the same period, reflect- talks on a third bailout, Berlin even raised the possibility Chinese company Xiaomi was the largest smartphone vendor in China based on shipments with a 15.9 percent ing a growing “foodie” trend in Britain. Another reason for of Greece taking “time out” from the single currency. market share in the second quarter of 2015, according to Canalys. Telecom equipment maker Huawei was close the trend could also be that tea is often drunk alongside a The proposition was discussed but then dropped. behind at 15.7 percent, it said, followed by Apple, South Korea’s Samsung and Chinese firm Vivo. —AFP biscuit or cake-sweet snacks that many people are now eschewing over health concerns. ‘Always excluded’ Grexit Juncker said he had “always excluded” a Greek euro- zone exit, or Grexit, even if the Commission had drawn Apple slump deepens on Du profit falls 8%, in up plans for such an eventuality as a matter of caution. line with estimates “That does not mean I wanted it, not at all, I did every- DUBAI: Du, the United Arab Emirates’ No 2 telecom thing to avoid it,” the former Luxembourg premier who iPhone, China concerns operator, reported an 8 percent fall in second-quarter took over as Commission president in November, said. net profit yesterday, in line with analyst estimates. The “If we had kicked out the weakest country, the financial SAN FRANCISCO: Apple is slump- in the Dow Jones industrial average ahead to the December quarter, firm, which ended rival Etisalat’s domestic monopoly markets would have soon sniffed out the next weakest ing as the usually high-flying tech for the day. Apple is also by far the which is traditionally Apple’s in 2007, made a net profit of 502 million dirhams (and turned on it) ... I have never met anyone who stock struggles with the burden of biggest component in the Standard strongest. The company sold 74 mil- ($136.7 million) in the three months to June 30, down could, in detail, properly explain to me what the real raised expectations. The world’s & Poor’s 500, making up 3.6 percent lion iPhones during that period last from 547.7 million dirhams in the year-earlier period. consequences of a Grexit would be.” most valuable public company saw of the index, which is a benchmark year, a 46 percent jump. But with a Analysts polled by Reuters on average forecast du Juncker said the Greek crisis highlighted the impor- its stock price drop for a fifth for most mutual funds. much larger volume to compare would make a quarterly profit of 500.6 million dirhams. Second-quarter revenue was 3.09 billion dirhams. This tance of European solidarity and strengthening the straight day on Tuesday, falling as Apple sold more than 47 million against, it will be more difficult for compares with 3.02 billion dirhams a year ago. euro, citing a report drawn up by him with EU President much as $5.19, or 4.4 percent, to of its signature iPhones in the last Apple to show that kind of year- Donald Tusk, European Parliament head Martin Schulz, $113.25 as investors fret over quarter, or 35 percent more than a over-year growth again. Mario Draghi of the ECB and Jeroen Dijsselbloem who China’s economy and whether year earlier. That drove the compa- But new products like Apple Pay Luxury retailer Neiman chairs the group of 19 euro-zone finance ministers. The Apple can keep growing at the pace ny’s profit and earnings above Wall and the expected release of new Marcus files for IPO ‘Five Presidents’ Report’ makes a series of recommenda- it’s maintained over the last few Street estimates. But demand for the iPhone models this fall could give NEW YORK: Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus has filed for an tions on increasing the economic and political integra- quarters. iPhone and Apple’s new smartwatch the company a boost, Ives said. initial public offering for the second time in a little more tion of the euro-zone so as to bolster the single curren- Apple shares closed Tuesday at still fell short of some analysts’ more Apple’s current slump isn’t as than two years. For the purpose of calculating a filing fee, cy. “I can only press euro-zone member states to think $114.64 - down 14 percent since hit- bullish predictions, and executives severe as an earlier slide that Neiman Marcus said it expects to raise $100 million from continually of how to deepen economic governance (of ting a record $133.60 in February. gave a forecast for the current peri- began almost three years ago, in a the offering. The Dallas company has 41 Neiman Marcus the bloc). The lesson to be drawn from Greece is not to That puts Apple in a “correction,” od that was also lower than some period when investors worried locations and two Bergdorf Goodman stores on New York’s give up but to get down to business!” Juncker said. which is Wall Street jargon for price analysts expected. That has sent the that the Cupertino, California, Fifth Avenue. Its MyTheresa brand has one store in At the same time, Juncker said he was anxious to declines of 10 percent or more from stock into a decline since Apple company had run out of ideas to Germany and targets a younger clientele. Neiman Marcus minimize the divide between euro and non-euro states, a peak. The slide has wiped out reported earnings on July 21. counter growing competition Group Inc. says it had $4.84 billion in revenue in its last fis- cal year. Neiman Marcus was spun off from former parent especially with Britain. Prime Minister David Cameron more than $96 billion in market val- Shareholders are also worried from other smartphone and tablet Harcourt General in 1999. It was taken private in 2005 by ue. The stock also dropped below its about recent hiccups in China’s makers. Apple shares fell 45 per- plans an “in-or-out” referendum on British EU member- private equity firms TPG Capital and Warburg Pincus, who ship by 2017, after talks with Brussels on returning 200-day moving average, a techni- economy, because the country is cent from a split-adjusted peak of paid a total of $5.1 billion for the company. Neiman Marcus some powers to London. “The Commission is working cal indicator that traders use to viewed as one of Apple’s biggest $100.72 in September 2012 to a filed for an IPO in June 2013, but never went public, as Ares on a fair deal with Britain,” Juncker said. “We will reach gauge momentum. And as a sign of markets for expansion, said Daniel low of $55.01 in April 2013. By Management and Canadian Pension Plan Investment an agreement because the British people always show Apple’s outsized role in the market, Ives, a managing director and senior June of that year, however, the Board bought it for $6 billion in October of that year. Ares themselves to be pragmatic when it comes to the its decline Tuesday accounted for analyst for FBR Capital Markets. He stock had embarked on a steady and Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board will maintain essentials.”—AFP more than half of the 47-point drop added that investors are looking climb upward again.— AP majority control of the company following the IPO. BUSINESS THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 Gold slips near multi-year low Fed comments buoy dollar

MANILA: Gold slipped toward a 5-1/2-year low yesterday US economy strengthens, particularly its labour market. FCStone analyst Edward Meir said. In fresh evidence of a global benchmark is providing some support. Holdings as the dollar strengthened after comments from a Federal Spot gold was down 0.2 percent at $1,085.10 an ounce by recovering US economy, new orders for US factory goods of the SPDR Gold Trust, the world’s largest gold-backed Reserve official backed expectations that the US central 0218 GMT. Bullion has stayed largely below $1,100 since rebounded strongly in June on robust demand for trans- exchange-traded fund, dropped further on Tuesday to bank would hike interest rates as early as next month. breaching that key support level in a late July rout that portation equipment and other goods. The dollar index 21.56 million ounces, the lowest since September 2008. Atlanta Federal Reserve President Dennis Lockhart has said pulled it to as low as $1,077, its weakest since February was hovering near a more than three-month peak of Spot platinum and palladium wallowed near multi-year it would take “significant deterioration” in the US economy 2010. US gold for delivery in December slipped 0.6 percent 98.218. Gold may languish below $1,100 as investors wait lows on a global glut and weak demand from the auto- for him to not support a rate hike in September, according to $1,084.70 an ounce. “We suspect that we will see a out Friday’s US nonfarm payrolls, said MKS Group dealer motive sector. Platinum slipped 0.4 percent to $947.50 to the Wall Street Journal. steady grind lower across most commodity complexes, Samuel Laughlin. an ounce, after sinking to $940.50 on Tuesday, its lowest Gold, an asset that does not earn interest, has taken a including gold, largely attributable to the strength of the Bullion could test $1,080 yesterday, he said, following since February 2009. Palladium was steady at $594.05 hit given rising risks of a US rate hike. The Fed looks intent dollar and poor technicals that will only encourage more Lockhart’s comments although some Chinese demand after hitting $586.33 overnight, its weakest since on lifting rates this year for the first time since 2006 as the funds to further increase their short side exposure,” INTL where onshore premium is around $2 an ounce over the October 2012.— Reuters

KIEV: Lenin’s portrait is for sale among other goods in a city flea market where people sell their belongings in an attempt to survive in a financial crisis in Ukraine’s capital Kiev. — AP Asian stocks ‘mixed’ on US rate talk, China fears

HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed yes- tion. Among Japanese firms that have already terday as traders assessed the prospects of an reported in the latest earnings season, 61 per- early US interest rate rise and China’s moves to cent exceeded profit expectations, an stem a recent market rout. The dollar advanced improvement from the 48 percent that beat to a four-month high after a US Federal Reserve forecasts in the previous quarter, according to official expressed support Tuesday for an inter- data compiled by Bloomberg. “The overseas est rate rise as early as September. Tokyo put on environment will continue to be a drag on the 0.46 percent, or 93.70 points, to close at market,” Hiroichi Nishi, a manager at SMBC 20,614.06, while Seoul ended flat, gaining 1.77 Nikko Securities Inc. in Tokyo, told Bloomberg points to 2,029.76. Sydney lost 0.42 percent, or News. 23.9 points, to close at 5,674.0, despite big gains “Lockhart’s comments made the market by miners on the back of an iron ore price rise. wary of rate hikes once again. Caution toward Hong Kong was up 0.44 percent or 108.04 the Chinese economy continues to weigh on points to 24,514.16 by close of trading, while the market as well.” Dennis Lockhart, president Shanghai closed down 1.65 percent, or 61.97 of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, said points, at 3,694.57. China’s benchmark index Tuesday he supports raising rates in saw investors take profits after strong gains the September barring an unexpected stumble in previous day sparked by new restrictions on the US economy. Currency traders are keeping short-selling. The Shanghai and Shenzhen a close eye on US economic data as they try to exchanges said Monday investors who borrow gauge the timeline for a rate increase-a plus shares must wait until the next day to repay the for the dollar-which is widely expected in loans, instead of settling the same day as previ- September or December. In Tokyo forex trade ously. That measure followed earlier interven- the dollar was at 124.40 yen at the close, up tions, including banning major shareholders from 123.93 yen early Tuesday. The greenback from selling and funding a state-backed firm to traded at 124.36 yen in New York late Tuesday. buy stocks. The euro was at $1.0856 and 135.02 yen com- “The government’s unprecedented, rushed pared with $1.0882 and 124.40 yen in US market intervention may have supported trade. The dollar’s strength appeared to hit prices initially but at the expense of its long- already declining demand for gold, which is term credibility,” Alex Wolf, an economist for less sought after in times of higher interest emerging markets at Standard Life rates. Investments, told Bloomberg News. Traders It fetched $1,085.72 an ounce compared were also taking note of a International with $1,092.65 on Tuesday. US stocks ended Monetary Fund declaration Tuesday that “sig- lower Tuesday following a mixed batch of nificant work” needs to be done in reviewing earnings reports and a fall by Apple of 3.2 per- the inclusion of China’s currency in its basket of cent, leaving it down more than 12 percent “special drawing rights” reserve currency. The since its July 21 earnings release. The Dow Chinese government is seeking to expand use Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.27 per- of the yuan by having it included in the SDR, an cent. The broad-based S&P 500 fell 0.22 per- international reserve asset that currently is cent, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite comprised by four currencies: the dollar, euro, Index slid 0.19 percent. Oil prices rose on pound and yen. expectations of upbeat US stockpiles and jobs data due at the end of the week. US bench- Wary market mark West Texas Intermediate for September Tokyo ticked up after a brief slide in open- delivery gained 18 cents to $45.92 while Brent ing trade, rising on positive earnings reports crude for September was up 17 cents to and a weaker yen, but analysts advised cau- $50.17.— AFP

Brent inches up above $50 ahead of US oil stocks data

SINGAPORE: Benchmark Brent crude oil rel, recovering from a four-month low prices inched up just above a key support touched on Monday. US crude inventories level of $50 yesterday, recovering from fell by 2.4 million barrels last week week multi-month lows, as investors await US to 459.7 million, the American Petroleum oil inventories data to gauge supply. Oil Institute said late on Tuesday, compared markets paused for a breather after prices with analysts’ expectations for a decrease tumbled about 20 percent in July because of 1.5 million barrels. Crude stocks at the of a supply glut. OPEC continued to pump Cushing, Oklahoma, delivery hub fell by at record rates in July and US shale oil pro- 504,000 barrels, API said. duction showed no sign of abating as The US Energy Information drillers added more rigs in past two weeks. Administration (EIA) will publish its fig- A landmark nuclear deal struck between ures by 10:30 am EDT. A stronger dollar Tehran and world powers has sparked may limit gains in oil prices as it deters concerns of more Iranian oil returning to holders of other currencies to buy the global markets and worries about fuel dollar-denominated commodity. The demand growth has also dragged down greenback strengthened against the yen oil prices. “The market is still digesting and euro early yesterday after Atlanta news of Iran coming back with more sup- Federal Reserve President Dennis ply,” Ben Le Brun, a markets analyst at Lockhart expressed his support for an OptionsXpress in Sydney said. interest rate hike in September. On tech- “There is uncertainty in terms of nical charts, Brent may test resistance at demand growth being able to pick up the $51.03 per barrel, a break above which slack caused by a supply glut.” September could lead to a gain to the next resist- Brent crude rose 20 cents to $50.19 a bar- ance at $52.30, Reuters market analyst rel by 0147 GMT after gaining 1 percent in Wang Tao said. West Texas Intermediate the previous session, up from a six-month (WTI) may break resistance at $46.03 per low on Monday. US crude for September barrel and rise further towards $47.41, he delivery gained 20 cents to $45.94 a bar- said.— Reuters BUSINESS THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015

Lower quotas get the fish eye in sardine-loving Portugal

LISBON: Stricter catch quotas proposed to protect Portuguese association of net fishing organizations, 13 sardines per second given Portugal’s appetite for the fish. According to decreasing Atlantic fish populations have the fishing Humberto Jorge, who is worried about the 5,000 Sardine fishing off the Iberian Peninsula has been IPMA estimates, the national consumption rate dur- industry in Portugal irate as the restrictions would people who live off of sardine fishing. regulated since 2012 in a plan worked out by ing the month of June represented 13 sardines eaten apply to sardines, virtually the national dish. The “I’m stunned, it’s unacceptable. We are already Portugal and Spain. It sets a maximal catch limit each per second per person. To satisfy that voracious most recent fishing stink arose in mid-July, when the banned from fishing between January and April, and year, with 70 percent of the total attributed to demand, Portugal has turned to imports, and now International Council for the Exploration of the Sea each trawler can unload a maximum of two tons of Portugal, and the remainder going to Spain. The ICES nearly 70 percent of the sardines it consumes come (ICES) called for slashing maximal catch quotas for sardines a day,” he said. The country’s secretary of has proposed a 2016 limit of 1,110 tons of sardines from foreign suppliers-notably Morocco. Victims of sardine stocks off Spain and Portugal by a whopping state for the sea, Manuel Pinto de Abreu, expressed for Portugal and 477 tons for Spain. The sardine limit over-fishing and unfavorable environmental factors, 90 percent. surprise at “this abnormal scenario.”“We are going to for the two countries in 2012 was 55,000 tons. the population of sardines “has been greatly reduced The ICES, which provides scientific advice on the clarify this problem with the ICES because we know, Alexandra Silva, a researcher at the Portuguese Sea in Iberian waters over the past 10 years, and their marine ecosystem and issues opinions to govern- better than anyone, about the state of the (sardine) and Atmosphere Institute (IPMA), acknowledges that resources are at their lowest level in 37 years,” said ments and regulators that manage the North stock,” he said. The Portuguese government general- the recommended 2016 quota is “very low,” but says Silva. That situation is bad news for the Portuguese, Atlantic Ocean, called for catch limits of 1,587 tons in ly takes into consideration the opinions of the scien- that “limiting catch (volumes) is the only solution” to who in addition to having an outsized hankering for 2016, down from the current combined quota of tific community but it does not necessarily follow prevent the exhaustion of regional sardine popula- sardines are also Europe’s largest consumers of all 19,095 tons for Portugal and Spain. “It would be a their recommendations to the letter, JosÈ Luis Santos tions. fish, with a per capita annual intake of 56 kilograms death sentence,” declared the president of the Silva, assistant secretary of state for the sea said. Reducing sardine limits is all the more difficult (123 pounds). — AFP

Symbol of freedom runs dry as S Sudan brewery eyes closure

JUBA: Once hailed as a symbol of freedom, December 2013 when President Salva Kiir South Sudan’s only brewery may be forced to accused his former deputy Riek Machar of shut down as the world’s youngest nation planning a coup, setting off a cycle of retal- reels from 19 months of civil war. Drinks giant iatory killings that has split the poverty- SABMiller opened the brewery in 2009, two stricken, landlocked country along ethnic years before South Sudan split from the lines. Over 70 percent of the country’s 12 north. The flagship beer was named White million people need assistance with some Bull, after the distinctive and valued cattle areas on the brink of famine, according to that are a symbol of national pride. The brew- the United Nations. Tens of thousands have ery also represented the country’s hard- been killed. Gomes said the dire situation fought freedom, won in 2011, from Muslim- had to be “resolved quickly” otherwise, “we majority north Sudan where Sharia law may have to make a very difficult decision, applies and alcohol is banned. which we really don’t want to do,” alluding The $50 million (46 million euro) brewery to shutting down the brewery. just outside the capital Juba was the single “We would not want to fail, because that largest investment in South Sudan apart from will send internationally a very bad mes- the oil industry and one of the few ventures sage that wouldn’t be good for the future to provide much-needed tax revenue. But civ- development of South Sudan,” he said. The il war, economic collapse, fuel shortages and brewery’s closure would also hit thousands a dearth of foreign currency have put of people who rely on the distribution and SABMiller’s operation in jeopardy. Managing sale of the beer. Bar owners said the closure director Carlos Gomes said it was “difficult to would force them to import more expen- continue with our operations”, amid basic sive beer from neighboring Uganda, with shortages of fuel to run generators and hard prices already rising in recent months by currency to buy materials. more than a third. “I am definitely worried,” The brewery’s entire operation runs on said Joseph Laku, a small scale beer retailer. diesel generators and all raw materials except “Imagine those of us with small businesses, water are imported because South Sudanese can we afford to go up to Kampala, farms cannot provide commercial quality Uganda, to import beers? We will be forced grain, sugar or yeast in the quantities needed. to close down our beer business.” “We depend on imports of raw materials,” Businesses big and small are feeling the Gomes said. “We cannot locally source squeeze as food and fuel prices soar. enough diesel to keep our operations run- Black market fuel sells for up to five QUEENSLAND: Photo shows dive instructor (left) and a tourist from the Ocean Freedom diving on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. An Australian court ning... and now we do not have enough suffi- times the official price at often dry pumps. yesterday revoked the approval of an Indian-backed project building what would be one of the world’s biggest coal mines which environmentalists say cient forex to run operations and production.” The South Sudanese pound is worth 16 to threatens the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. — AFP Gomes said around 100 workers, roughly a the dollar on the black market, five times quarter of the total workforce, had been sent the official government rate of three to the home on leave. dollar. “Almost all my salary now goes on “The scaling down has already started,” food,” said primary school teacher Abe Australia’s court blocks Gomes said, adding the rest of the operation Johnson. “The prices of goods increase was in a “very precarious position.” The brew- every day.” A 25-kilogram (55-lb) bag of ery produced tens of thousands of liters of flour has more than doubled in recent beer a day at peak production, as well as soft months along with staples like beans, rice Indian-backed coal mine drinks and other products. It is owned by and cooking oil. Regional mediators, Southern Sudan Beverages (SSBL), a backed by US President Barack Obama dur- SABMiller subsidiary. Now operations in the ing his recent visit to Kenya and Ethiopia, Mines ‘threaten’ World Heritage-listed Barrier Reef vast warehouses are stalled, the latest loss in have given South Sudan’s rivals until a war that has left the fledging nation in ruins. August 17 to halt the civil war. “We are just SYDNEY: An Australian court yesterday revoked the approval of praying that the peace is signed this an Indian-backed project building what would be one of the ‘Very bad message’ month, and there is an improvement of the world’s biggest coal mines which environmentalists say threatens Standard Chartered slashes South Sudan’s civil war began in situation,” said Johnson. — AFP the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. But while environ- ment groups hailed the decision as another important step in the dividend 50% on profit slump Aus$16.5-billion (US$12.2-billion) project’s eventual demise, Indian firm Adani insisted it would go ahead. HONG KONG: Asia-focused British bank measures. “The overall result is short of “With the consent of the parties, the Federal Court has formally Standard Chartered slashed dividends by 50 expectations. As an international bank, it set aside the approval of the Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail percent yesterday after profits plunged in isn’t running as smoothly (as it should),” said Project,” Australia’s Environment Department said in a statement. the first half of the year, its first result under Jackson Wong, associate director for Simsen Environmental groups had challenged the government’s approval new leadership as it struggles to return to Financial Group. But he added: “No capital of the mine on the basis of the enormous amount of greenhouse growth. Net profit slumped 36.7 percent in raising plan is welcomed by shareholders. gases it would create, its impact on vulnerable species and Adani’s the six months to June compared to the Investors are holding on for Bill Winters to “poor environmental record”. same period in 2014, with pre-tax profits take the bank to a new direction.” They also have protested against its impact on the Great nosediving 44 percent. Shareholder divi- Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most biodiverse marine areas, dends were cut by half from 28.8 cents per ‘Not good news’ because the coal would have to be shipped out of a nearby port, share to 14.4 cents per share. Group CEO Others said the dividend cut would as well as the damage caused by climate change. The court did Bill Winters, former co-head at JP Morgan, affect sentiment. “They are keeping the cash not publish its findings but the Environment Department said the took the reins from Peter Sands in June after close to their chest. It’s not good news. decision was made because there was a possibility the advice it shareholder calls for a boardroom cull fol- People don’t like dividend cuts,” said analyst provided to Environment Minister Greg Hunt before he made his lowing profit warnings. Last month Winters Francis Lun. “Standard Chartered is still fac- decision did not meet all technical requirements. “This is a techni- appointed a new management team ing a challenging environment in the sec- cal, administrative matter and to remove this doubt, the depart- reporting directly to him as he tries to cut ond half.” Shares in the bank were up 0.7 ment has advised that the decision should be reconsidered,” it costs and improve performance. percent in morning trading in London. said. “Reconsidering the decision does not require revisiting the But there was little cheer in the first-half Standard Chartered survived the 2008 glob- entire approval process.” results. “We have delivered good progress al financial crisis without state assistance, Sue Higginson, a lawyer for the Mackay Conservation Group on our target of strengthening the group’s unlike many of its peers. However it has suf- which brought the legal challenge, said the court ruled on capital ratio and will continue to do so,” said fered in recent times from a growth slow- whether due consideration had been given to advice about two chairman John Peace in a statement to the down in emerging market economies in vulnerable reptiles-the lizard-like yakka skink and the ornamental Hong Kong stock exchange.”However, these Asia, Africa and the Middle East, the regions snake. Both are only found in Queensland, the state where the actions have also impacted our return on from which it makes about 90 percent of its project would be located. “The case also alleged that the minister equity, and combined with a disappointing profits. failed to consider global greenhouse emissions from the burning earnings performance and the current near- In 2014 it was also hit by a $300 million JUBA: People stand outside South Sudan’s only brewery, owned by Southern Sudan of the coal, and Adani’s environmental history, however these term outlook for the group, the board has fine from New York state’s banking regulator Beverages (SSBL), a SABMiller subsidiary, outside Juba. — AFP matters are left unresolved before the court,” Higginson said. The decided to reduce the dividend by 50 per for failing to detect possible money-laun- Environment Department said it expected it would take six to cent,” he said. Winters said the bank faced dering. That came two years after it had eight weeks to prepare new advice and supporting documenta- some “very real challenges”. “But they are fix- paid US regulators $667 million to settle tion and for Hunt to reconsider his decision. able and it is important to remember that charges that it violated US sanctions by han- Euro-zone business growth there is a strong business at the heart of the dling thousands of transactions involving Electricity and jobs group,” he said. Iran, Myanmar, Libya and Sudan. The bank’s The decision is the latest set-back for the controversial Adani Net profit dropped from $2.31 billion to net profit fell by 37 percent in 2014, the sec- exceeds expectations: PMI mine and follows major European and US banks ruling them- $1.46 billion, with adjusted profit before tax ond consecutive year of decline, prompting selves out of providing funds for parts of the development over LONDON: Euro-zone business growth face of the Greek debt crisis in July,” said down from $3.27 billion to $1.82 billion. bosses to announce in March this year that environmental concerns. The mine is estimated to provide elec- accelerated at the end of last month as Chris Williamson, Markit’s chief economist. Revenues were down eight percent while they would forgo their bonuses. Standard tricity for up to 100 million people in India and generate thou- companies largely put the Greek debt crisis “With survey results like these, the impairment losses on loans almost doubled. Chartered said in January it would axe 2,000 sands of Australian jobs. But the development proposes massive behind them, suggesting the bloc’s eco- European Central Bank will no doubt see Analysts said although the dividend cut was jobs around the world in 2015 as it tries to open-cut and underground coal mining some 160 kilometers nomic recovery is on track, a survey the euro-zone recovery as remaining firmly sharp, investors would be pleased the bank make savings of $400 million in a structural (100 miles) northwest of Clermont in central Queensland, as well showed yesterday. Greece’s flirtation with ‘on track’, supporting the view that the had not taken more drastic capital raising overhaul. — AFP as a 189-kilometre rail link. bankruptcy had threatened to wreck the region looks set to grow by at least 1.5 per- It is forecast to produce 60 million tons of thermal coal a year currency union, but Athens agreed a cent in 2015.” for export, which environment groups say would create vast framework bailout plan with its European Services, which dominate the bloc’s amounts of carbon emissions that are blamed for global warming. Union partners in mid-July in exchange for economy, also performed better than first Ellen Roberts, from the Mackay Conservation Group, said the deci- stringent reforms and budget austerity. thought. A PMI covering the sector came in sion paved the way for the government to overturn approval for With conditions and sentiment improving at 54.0, above the flash 53.8. In June, it was the mine. “It’s obviously got a huge climate change impact, huge in the bloc after the deal, Markit’s July final 54.4, better than a four-year high. However, ground water impact. There are a number of threatened species... Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index as in every month since early 2012, busi- there are impacts on the Great Barrier Reef,” Roberts said. (PMI) beat an earlier estimate of 53.7, set- nesses cut prices to encourage business - Adani said it was committed to ensuring its mine, rail and port tling at 53.9. That was shy of June’s four- although only slightly. The composite out- projects in Queensland were developed and operated in accor- year high of 54.2, but the index has now put price sub-index rose to 49.8 from June’s dance with Australian laws, including strict environmental condi- been above the 50 mark that separates 49.4, its highest reading since it fell below tions. “It is regrettable that a technical legal error from the Federal growth from contraction since mid-2013. 50 in April 2012. The price discounting and Environment Department has exposed the approval to an The composite PMI pointed to third- steady growth allowed service companies adverse decision,” the company said in a statement. “We have quarter expansion of 0.4 percent, Markit to build up a surfeit of orders, at the second been advised that, because certain documents were not present- said, in line with the expectations for the fastest pace since mid-2011. The backlogs ed by the department in finalizing the approval, it created a tech- previous three months but less than the 0.5 of work index rose to 51.1 from 50.8. nical legal vulnerability that is better to address now.” Adani, which percent median forecast in a Reuters poll Detailed PMI data are only available under is in the fifth year of development and approvals for the massive taken two weeks ago. “The euro-zone econ- license from Markit and customers need to HONG KONG: A woman walks past a logo of the Standard Chartered bank in Hong project, said it was confident the conditions imposed on the origi- omy showed reassuring resilience in the apply to Markit for a license.— Reuters Kong. The British bank yesterday releases its six-month financial results. — AFP nal consent were robust and appropriate. — AFP THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 BUSINESS Gulftainer supports logistics for largest LPG cargo in Iraq

SHARJAH: Gulftainer, the privately owned inde- Qasr Logistics Centre has been specifically cold stores, offices, laydown area, providing cus- pendent Terminal Management and Logistics designed to support this type of project cargo, tomers and their clients with the assurance that Company, welcomed two of Iraq’s largest LPG including this type of LPG tank. Our expertise in their product is secure. A 100 man camp facility storage vessels at its Umm Qasr Logistics Centre managing project cargoes to the highest tech- is also nearing completion. (UQLC) at the Port of Umm Qasr in Basra. The nical and safety standards was identified as a In addition to its activities at Umm Qasr in two cylindrical LPG storage tanks each weigh key factor in supporting the cargo manage- Iraq, Gulftainer’s current portfolio covers UAE over 250 tons and measure 50m in length - ment.” operations in Khorfakkan Port and Port Khalid more than half the length of a football pitch. Arrangements for clearance were organized in Sharjah, Recife in Brazil, Jeddah and Jubail in This is the largest cargo that has ever been and carried out at the UQLC, where customs Saudi Arabia and in the USA, where the compa- Zain makes strategic investment transported such a long distance within Iraq. officials have an on-site administrative office. ny recently began operations at the Canaveral Opened last year as part of a $150 million UQLC is a 750,000m2 secure facility located on Cargo Terminal in Florida. Gulftainer is also in Earlybird’s Digital East Fund investment program in the country by the main Basra highway adjacent to the North expecting to commence operations in Tripoli Gulftainer, the logistics centre is strategically Port in Umm Qasr, consisting of warehouses, Port in Lebanon in September 2015. connected to Umm Qasr Port by a bonded KUWAIT: Zain Group, a leading innovator offerings and trade sales since 2004. access road, allowing movement from of mobile communications in eight mar- Commenting on the strategic invest- Gulftainer’s Iraq Container Terminal (ICT) facility kets across the Middle East and Africa, ment, Zain Group CEO, Scott Gegenheimer and the North Port, directly to the UQLC. UQLC announces its third foray in venture capital said, “Participation in the Earlybird Digital was chosen by the cargo manufacturers to store investment through a strategic participa- East Fund is a new strategic direction for the tanks in a secure and safe environment tion in Luxembourg-based ‘Digital East Zain as we aim to benefit from innovation while preparing the necessary customs clear- ance. Close liaison between the client, con- Fund’ that is managed by venture capital coming out of fast-growing and dynamic signee, and the heavy lift logistics specialist was specialist Earlybird. The fund has raised regions of Central& Eastern Europe and required and Gulftainer’s full range of capabili- $150 million since its inception in 2013and Turkey. We believe there is significant ties were demonstrated in the successful han- invests in early-stage and growth-stage growth potential for digitally-focused com- dling of these tanks in UQLC, including secure digital companies in Central and Eastern panies in these regions and this investment storage and reloading to the specialist transport Europe, as well as in Turkey. Investors in showcases our intention to remain at the at the time of exit. this particular fund include the World forefront of innovation.” Bill Chalmers, Iraq General Manager at Bank’s International Finance Corporation On his part Emre Gurkan, Zain Group Gulftainer, said: “We are grateful to the compa- (IFC) and the European Research and Chief Strategy and Business Development nies involved in this operation for their confi- Officer said, “Zain is increasing its exposure dence in our competencies to support the logis- tics of the country’s largest LPG cargo. The Umm to the digital economy and becoming an active participant in this new digital age with the ultimate aim of capitalizing on Sales relatively stabilized; deals bounced back the most promising digital ideas that can impact operations in our core business and customer offerings.” Earlybird Kuwait Real Estate Market Report Partner,Evren Ucok said, “The convergent KUWAIT: Kuwait Real Estate Market has relatively main- slight jump in the investment sectors’ share. At Al-Ahmadi Summary ICT space is vibrant, and we are pleased to tained an approximate level of Q1 2015, whereby the total governorate, the investment and commercial sectors’ In spite of the economic and geopolitical changes in work with forward-looking telcos such as sales for Q2 2015 reached KD966 million (contracts and shares rose up on the expense of the residential sector. the region, Kuwait real estate sector was able to maintain Zain that embrace the evolving telecom power of attorneys), increasing by 1.1% on quarterly basis. Finally, the investment sector’s share has relatively acceptable levels. This is due to uninterrupted high ecosystem. We believe the geographic Meanwhile, the total count of deals during this quarter increased at Al-Jahra and Mubarak Al-Kabeer gover- demand on the residential sector by nationals, increased focus of our latest fund in Central and slumped by 5.5%, concluding only 1660 deals. The aver- norates. demand on investment sector by expatriates, as well as rel- Eastern Europe, and Turkey is a strategic age deal value in Q2 2015 amounted to KD582 thousand atively acceptable return on investment rates of real estate compared to KD 544 thousand in Q1 2015, that is an Variant Changes in Prices investments compared to the low interest rates on opportunity for Zain to expand its area of increase of 6.9% on quarterly basis. Having perused the price levels in the main three sec- deposits. Not to mention lack of investment alternatives in exposure in terms of both services and Market Indicators are still far away from the levels real- tors (residential, investment and commercial sectors), it the local economy and the slowdown in Kuwait Stock geographic reach. ized at the corresponding quarter of 2014where the total has been generally evident that the prices have relatively Exchange performance. All the above have collectively The cooperation will also provide ‘syn- sales dropped by 32.5% on annual bases, while the count bounced in both residential and investment sectors q/q, helped achieving a relative stability in the performance of ergies’ for the Digital East Fund and portfo- of deals and average deal value bounced back by 25.2% unlike the commercial sector. However, the prices have the Kuwaiti real estate. lio companies, many of which have Zain’s and 9.8% respectively. Having reviewed the market per- remarkably varied according to the governorate and loca- The relatively high prices of real estate properties are geography and business areas on their formance during the 1st half of 2015, the total sales tion. In average, the price per square meter in the residen- still pushing down the count of deals in the market. strategic road map.” This investment in the amounted to KD1.92 billion, that is 39.2% of total sales of tial sector increased by 7.7% while the price in investment Though the relatively fallback in prices in the 1st half of Zain Group CEO Scott Gegenheimer Digital East Fundis the third venture capital 2014. The total count of deals in the 1st half of the year sector increased by 1.68% against a fallback in the com- 2015, price levels are still deemed high and thus hamper- announcement in recent months by Zain, reached 3416 deals, ie 41.3% of the total deals concluded mercial sector’s prices by 13.7% q/q. ing the execution of more real estate deals. This has always last year, while the average deal value for the 1st half For more details, the increase in prices at Al-Jahra been reflecting the drawback in the count of real estate Development Bank (EBRD), as well as a further building on the establishment of reached KD562 thousand that is 95.7% of the registered and Hawally governorates supported bouncing the deals that coincides with either stability or increased levels number of prominent family offices and the Zain Digital Frontier and Innovation average deal value last year. residential sector prices in general, as the prices of of average deal value. During this quarter, the market has entrepreneurs from the region. (ZDFI) business unit in 2014, which is residential real estate in both governorates leaped by been affected by a number of seasonal factors such as the A pioneer in venture capital, Earlybird charged with launching Zain into the digi- Market Performance 11% though the prices of residential sector at Al- holy month of Ramadan and start of summer holidays. This was founded in 1997 and has raised in tal space with the view to growing the The Residential Sector’s sales for Q2 2015 witnessed a excess of US$ 800 million to date spread company through new innovative busi- shortfall by 14.5% and amounted to KD410 million only. over four funds that have invested in over ness streams that add to the company’s The count of real estate deals registered in residential sec- 100 small to medium early-stage technol- valuation and customer service offerings. tor bounced back by 16.1%, recording only 1151 deals ogy based entities across Europe and the ZDFI focuses on the areas of innovation; compared to 1372 deals in the previous quarter. The aver- Middle East. The firm has offices and pres- digital services; corporate venturing; and age deal value in the residential sector reached KD357 thousand increasing by 1.9% q/q. Annually, the total sales ence across the globe including in smart cities. The addition of Earlybird to and count of deals dropped by 30% while the average Luxembourg, Berlin, Munich, Istanbul, Zain’s venture capital footprint comple- deal value slumped by 1.8%. On the other hand, the London and Silicon Valley. The four ven- ments two other funds Zain has participat- investment sector performance improved compared with ture capital funds that Earlybird currently ed in, namely with Middle East Venture Q1 2015, as the total sales reached KD422 million com- manages have all had a successful and Partners and Wamda Capital. Zain now has pared to KD352.6 million in the previous quarter, thus proven investment approach in a variety digital related investments covering the recording a remarkable increase at 19.7%. However, the of sectors including consumer Internet, regions of MENA, Turkey, and Central and sales level in this sector is still 31.6% below the levels of enterprise software and services, as well as Eastern Europe, providing the company 2014. The number of deals in this sector increased by in medical technology. Impressively, the vast opportunities and scale to benefit 33.1% quarterly that is 462 deals, while the indicator Earlybird management team’s track record from exciting products and services devel- dropped by 9.8% y/y. The average deal value slumped also by 10.1% q/q and 24.2% y/y reaching only KD914 of profitable exits includes 20 initial public opments in the near-future. thousand. The commercial sector sales improved realizing KD102.5 million, with an increase of 12% quarterly, yet still lower by 47% on annual bases. The deals count in the commercial sector has been doubled reaching 32 deals which is the same count of deals recorded for Q2 2014. However the average deal value dropped by 44% q/q and by 46% y/y reaching only KD3.2 million. As for the other sectors, the coastal strip sector concluded only one deal for KD13 million, while 7 deals were concluded in the crafts sector for a total value of KD8.1 million. The ware- house sector also had 7 deals for a total of KD 10 million. While the showrooms sector has not made any deals dur- ing the quarter. Comparing sales proportional shares for the main real estate sectors; the investment sector’s share increased on the expense of the residential sector reaching 43.7% of flydubai to add new total sales, the commercial sector, however, sustained at the same levels, while the residential share bounced back to 42.5% compared to 50.2% in the previous quarter, and operations from DWC this might be attributed to seasonal reasons as the shares of the main sectors are similar to the ones prevailing in Q2 KUWAIT: Dubai-based flydubai announced yester- at DWC will offer the same enhanced travel experi- of 2014. Having reviewed the most significant types of day that it will commence new passenger services ence to our passengers and will enable us to cover real estate sold in the three main sectors, the investment from Al Maktoum International at Dubai World more of Dubai.” buildings share increased reaching 85.9% of the sector Central (DWC) with effect from 25 October 2015, In a planned approach flydubaiwill progressive- total sales, compared to 22.2% only for the investment the commencement of its winter schedule, as it ly grow its operations at DWC over the next few lands. Similarly, the land sales in the commercial sector continues its operations from Dubai International years. In addition, flydubai Cargo will be available dropped and the commercial buildings and complexes’ (DXB). Flights to Amman, Beirut, Chittagong, offering a range of transport solutions. Looking share increased. As for the residential sector, the houses Doha, Kathmandu, Kuwait and Muscat, for both ahead at the opportunity the scale of the plans for share increased to 55.2% of the total sales on the expense business and economy passengers, will become DWC presents, Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO, said: “we see of residential lands that slumped to 43% only compared available from DWC. Flights to these destinations this as the first step to increase opportunities for to 48.3% in Q1 2015. will continue to be available from DXB. travel across Dubai. With the delivery of eight new The development of DWC will allow the UAE’s aircraft each year for the next few years and as we Geographical Performance highly successful aviation sector to continue to prepare for the first delivery of the new model Geographically, Hawally Governorate came the first in grow strongly over the next decades. Following the Boeing 737 MAX we remain focused on supporting total sales with a share exceeding 35%, ie KD 356.8 million. recent decision to expand capacity at the existing travel, trade and tourism by enhancing connectivi- This is due to the improvement of investment sector per- terminal at DWC to 26 million by 2018flydubai has ty from Dubai’s two airports.” formance. It also realized 24% of the total count of deals taken the opportunity to offer its passengers the “This is great news for travelers to and from and approximately 19.4% of the sold areas. Al-Ahmadi choice of flying from Dubai’s two airports. Dubai and a strong endorsement of the growth Governorate came the second with 21.2% of the market Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of fly- strategy planned for our two-airport city, as cus- total sales that is KD215 million. The total count of deals dubai, commenting on the announcement, said: tomers will now have the choice of a fast growing reached 32.2% & approximately 35% of the total sold “DWC is the new frontier of aviation in the UAE. range of services at two world class airports. areas. As for the market sales value at different geographi- There are very few international cities that do not Customers of flydubai will benefit from the con- cal areas, Al-Salmiya came the first by approx. 17.3% total- have more than one airport and Dubai is planning venience and efficiency of the new facilities at ing KD176.3 million. On the other hand, Sabah Al Ahmad to build the world’s largest airport. The start of our DWC and the arrival of flydubai will see a signifi- area was ranked the first in the deals count with 219 deals, Ahmadi governorate dropped by 3.45% and at is clearly witnessed in the residential sector. It is also new operations at DWC provides further opportu- cant increase in the choice of destinations avail- that is 12.9% of total deals concluded in the market. Mubarak Al-Kabeer governorate by 2.74%. The resi- expected that this will cast its shadows on the market per- nities for growth for flydubai as we take delivery of able at DWC”, said Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Having reviewed the performance of real estate sectors dential properties values in both Al-Farwanyah and formance during this summer. more than 100 new Boeing aircraft by 2023. We will Airports. geographically, it has been established that the commer- the Capital governorates bounced by 4.1% and 7.6% Nonetheless, the performance of real estate sector on continue to play an important role in the future of In its sixth year of operation flydubai will see cial and residential sectors took the lion share of total sales respectively. the medium and long terms would be affected by other aviation in the UAE.” the fulfillment of its order placed in 2008 for 50 air- in the Capital governorate on the expense of investment In the investment sector, prices of investment real structural factors such as the levels of local economic activ- With the continued development of new com- craft when the last aircraft from this order arrives sector, whereby the residential sector acquired half of estate recorded a noticeable rise approximately at 33% ities and the implementation of the development plan munities in the south of Dubai flydubai sees the later this year. It has created a network of 94 desti- total sales compared to 44% q/q. in Al-Ahmadi governorate, while prices of investment projects, as well as the regional and international economy opportunity to meet its passengers’ needs at DWC nations, announcing 18 new routes since the start However, the investment sector’s share of total real real estate at the Capital governorate bounced back at outlook. However, it is not foreseen to witness structural and provide them with greater choice and flexibili- of the year and includes 59 routes that did not pre- estate sales in Hawally governorate increased to 58% in almost the same level. In addition, prices of investment changes to the levels of sales and prices till end of this year. ty in their travel needs. Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO, viously have direct air links to Dubai. Flights for comparison with 51% of the former quarter. This increase real estate in Hawally Governorate increased by 8.9%. Interest rates are expected to increase and clearer vision of added: “we know from listening to the feedback both DXB and DWC can be purchased from fly- has affected both residential and commercial sectors. At As for the commercial sector’s, the fallback in Capital oil prices to be captured, the matter which may impose from our passengers that they value the conven- dubai’s website (flydubai.com), its Contact Centre Farwaniya governorate, the sectors maintained the same governorate commercial properties have dramatically economic changes and thus, may have an impact on the ience and flexibility of Terminal 2 at Dubai (+971 600 54 44 45), flydubai Travel Shops or percentages prevailing in the former quarter but with a lead the general fallback in the sector’s prices. performance of real estate sector in general. International. We believe that our new operations through travel partners. technology THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 Mobile malware has grown almost 3-fold in Q2, and cyberespionage attacks target SMB companies Kaspersky Lab has published its Q2 capable of attacking no less than 29 Brazil (4 percent), Australia (4 percent) 2.0. The victim toll includes government Kaspersky Lab’s Global Research and cyberthreats report highlighting key banking and financial applications. The and Hong Kong (3.7 percent). Note that agencies, commercial companies and Analysis Team. security incidents of the quarter and Trojan’s latest version that emerged in most countries in the TOP 10 are tech- other high-level targets. evaluating the Q2 cyberthreat level. 51 Q2 is capable of attacking 114 (four nologically advanced and/or have a The second quarter has also demon- Q2 in figures percent of web-borne attacks blocked times more) banking and financial developed banking system, which strated the cybercriminals’ interest in l According to KSN data, Kaspersky by Kaspersky Lab’s products were applications. Its main goal is to steal the attracts the cybercriminals’ attention. small and medium businesses - this type Lab solutions detected and repelled a launched from malicious web resources user’s login credentials with which to Financial threats are not limited to of businesses was targeted by the total of 379.9 million of malicious located in Russia. Next on the list came attack, among others, several popular banking malware programs which cyberespionage campaign Grabit. attacks from online resources located all the USA, the Netherlands, Germany, email applications. attack the clients of online banking sys- Cybercriminals focused on such eco- over the world - this is 19 percent lower France, Virgin Islands, Ukraine, tems. Apart from banking malware (83 nomic sectors as chemical industry, nan- than in Q1. Singapore, the UK and China. Attacks on the Web: financial threats percent), financial threats are posed by otechnologies, education, agriculture, l During the three month period, an * There were 5,900,000 notifications Bitcoin miners (9 percent) - these are mass media and construction. average of 23.9 percent of Internet users’ Mobile threats about attempted malware infections to malware programs that use the victim’s “In Q2 we launched an important ini- computersacross the world came under l 291,800 new mobile malware pro- steal money via online access to bank computer’s computational resources to tiative called Securing Smart Cities a web-borne attack at least once. This is grams emerged in Q2, which is 2.8 accounts - this is 800,000 lower than in generate bitcoins, as well as bitcoin wal- which aims to help those responsible 2.4 percentage points lower than in Q1. times greater than in Q1. Q1. let stealers (6 percent) and keyloggers for developing smart cities to do so l 26,000,000 unique malicious objects l There were 1 million mobile mal- In Q2 2015, Singapore became the (2 percent). without forgetting about cybersecurity. were detected, which is 8.4 percent lower ware installation packages in Q2, which leader in the number of Kaspersky Lab If security measures are not planned at than in Q1. The script AdWare.JS.Agent.bg is 7 times greater than in Q1. users who came under web-borne Targeted cyberattacks the development stage, that could have was the most widespread among such Mobile banking has remained a main attacks by banking Trojans - 5.3 percent In Q2, Kaspersky Lab’s Global serious implications later, and retro-fit- objects - this script is injected by adware target for mobile threats. Kaspersky of all Kaspersky Lab users in Singapore Research and Analysis Team disclosed ting security might not be a straightfor- programs into arbitrary web pages. The Lab’s Q1 2015 report mentioned Trojan- faced this threat over this time period. four cyberespionage campaigns ward task,” comments Alexander complete text of the Q2 report is available SMS.AndroidOS.OpFake.cc which was Next came Switzerland with 4.2 percent, CozyDuke, Naikon, Hellsing and Duqu Gostev, Chief Security Exert at at Securelist.com.

The Nokia Story - Comcast speeding up its The Company Lives On discounted Internet service By Saad Elkhadem - Research Analyst, Presented with a choice between Android Handsets and Monitors, IDC Middle East, and Windows Phone, the vendor made the WASHINGTON: Comcast is speed- Once a family is approved, home network and a pilot pro- For households making less than Africa and Turkey fateful decision to go down the Microsoft ing up and expanding a discount- Comcast can send a self-installa- gram for helping low-income sen- $30,000 a year, that number falls route. ed Internet service that was creat- tion kit in three to five days. iors get Internet access in West to 74 percent. o doubt this will come as a shock to Then and now, the Windows Phone oper- ed to get more low-income people Philadelphia-based Comcast Palm Beach, Florida. Comcast said The FCC wants to expand its anyone reading this who’s under the ating system struggles to truly compete, with online. Comcast created the pro- said Tuesday that more than additional cities for testing the Lifeline discounted phone pro- Nage of 20, but there was a time in the or without Nokia under its wings. According gram four years ago as a condition 500,000 households have been service for seniors will be gram to include Internet service, not-too-distant past when Nokia was the to market intelligence and advisory firm IDC, of government approval of its pur- Internet Essentials customers. announced in coming weeks. while President Barack Obama brand that ruled the mobile roost. Indeed, Windows Phone accounted for less than 5 chase of NBCUniversal. The service That’s up from 350,000 households The service’s expansion comes last month unveiled a public-pri- the vendor was so dominant in days gone by percent of the GCC’s smartphone OS market costs $10 a month, a quarter of about a year ago. About 20 percent as the government is also pushing vate partnership called that those of us of a slightly older generation last year, with Android pulling in a whopping Comcast’s promotional price for a of eligible households have signed programs meant to help bridge ConnectHome, which aims to had our formative mobile years shaped by share of 79 percent. When you see figures slightly faster Internet speed. up. the “digital divide.” According to a get low-income families dis- the brand, with Nokia’s numerous iconic ear- like that, you can’t help but wonder what the But critics have said the service, Other changes Comcast recent report from the Pew counted access to the Internet. ly devices touching all our lives in one way or future might have held for Nokia had it called Internet Essentials, was too announced Tuesday included Research Center, 97 percent of The government had said another. backed the winning horse. slow and its reach too limited. The adding a free Wi-Fi router so fami- adults living in a household with ConnectHome will initially reach We did see a glimpse of that potential latest upgrade doubles the current lies can connect their smart- annual income of $75,000 and more than 275,000 low-income future back in February 2014 with the short- speed to up to 10 megabits per sec- phones and other devices to a higher say they use the Internet. households. —AP lived release of the Nokia X line of devices. ond. That lets you watch online This was somewhat of a halfway house video but is still below the bench- though, because despite using an Android- mark for broadband, 25 megabits, based OS and being marketed very much as set by the Federal Communications Android devices, the Nokia X family didn’t Commission. Internet Essentials incorporate Google’s Play Store. And crucial- had been limited to families of chil- ly, the user interface bore no resemblance to dren who would qualify for the the one that Android users had become government’s discounted school accustomed to, with the devices sporting a lunch program. Now Comcast is tile-like design more reminiscent of Windows testing a program for low-income Phone handsets. seniors, too. So what of Nokia now? Microsoft’s $7.2 “The increasing of the speed is a billion acquisition of the one-time handset step in the right direction,” said giant’s device and services unit finally went Arturo Carmona, Executive through in April 2014, having first been Director of Presente, a Latino advo- announced in September of the previous cacy group that had fought year. It’s still too early to really know the full Comcast’s failed proposal to merge story, but Microsoft is slowly but surely phas- with Time Warner Cable. “The real ing out the Nokia moniker from its Lumia test will be in assuring that actual smartphone lineup, with a case in point families will benefit from this.” being the Microsoft Lumia 535, the first In a report last year, the Saad Elkhadem Lumia device to lose the Nokia badge. California Emerging Technology As for Nokia itself, there have been Fund, a non-profit that advocates The vendor’s phones came in all shapes rumors that the vendor may return to the for broadband adoption, said sign- and sizes, including its very first GSM phone, handset market in its own right once the ing up for Internet Essentials was a the Nokia 1011, and the sliding 8110 device agreement it has with Microsoft not to sell “long and cumbersome” process made famous by Keanu Reeves’ character in Nokia branded phones comes to an end in that can take up to three months. 1999’s ‘The Matrix’. There was also the inter- late 2016. An official statement from the ven- Comcast spokesman Charlie changeable covers of the seemingly ubiqui- dor quickly quashed these rumors but spec- Douglas said some of the criticisms tous 3310 and 8210 models, the bizarre ‘bat- ulation persists, primarily fueled by some of the program are “quite old and shaped’ 5510, and the BlackBerry-battling highly unexpected news in late2014 when have not been well-documented.” E71 that came complete with a QWERTY key- the Nokia N1 was unveiled, a 7.9” aluminum Comcast says it’s increasing the board. And who can forget endless games of tablet reminiscent of an Apple iPad Mini that number of schools whose families PHILADELPHIA: This December 3, 2009 file photo shows signage outside the Comcast Center in Snake on the famed 3210? runs Android 5.0 alongside Nokia’s Z are eligible for faster approval. Philadelphia. —AP Another beast of a device in the Nokia Launcher. The product is part of a licensing arsenal was the Communicator 9000. A busi- agreement with Foxconn that will see the ness-centric phone that opened in half to device initially released in China during the reveal a full keyboard and a full-length sec- first quarter of 2016, before it is steadily ondary screen, the device was in essence the rolled out to other markets around the Netflix to give workers with smartphone of its time. The models men- world. tioned here are merely the tip of the iceberg This appears to be the future for the new of what we saw from Nokia during its glory Nokia, for the moment at least. Under this babies a year of paid leave years, with new devices being launched at a model, the company will no longer build or rate that would make today’s smartphone sell devices itself, but instead license the vendors seem positively bone idle in com- Nokia brand and its designs to other OEMs, SAN FRANCISCO: Netflix is giving The US and Papua New Guinea are last year by the United Nations’ Salaries at Netflix vary widely, parison. who will then build, market, and sell devices new parents on its payroll up to a year the only countries among 185 International Labor Organization. according to Glassdoor.com, a web- Things began to change with the arrival themselves, paying royalties to Nokia in of paid leave in a move that could nations and territories that hadn’t Netflix’s baby-benefit policy covers all site where workers from a variety of of the iPhone and the proliferation of return. Could the vendor pursue a similar pressure other technology employers imposed government-mandated of the roughly 2,000 people working industries share information about Android-powered devices. Once these start- path in the smartphones space? It’s certainly to improve their baby benefits as they laws requiring employers to pay at its Internet video and DVD-by-mail their compensation. Pay at Netflix ed to gain real traction, it soon became clear a possibility, despite Nokia’s protestations to vie for talent. The employee benefit mothers while on leave with their services, according to the Los Gatos, ranges from about $15 per hour for that Nokia’s Symbian OS was unable to keep the contrary. In tech terms, 2016 is still a long announced Tuesday on Netflix’s blog babies, according to a study released California, company. customer service representatives up with the pace of the mobile market’s con- way away so there is plenty of time yet for is generous even by the high stan- fielding inquiries from the company’s stantly evolving landscape. In order to sur- the vendor to change its tune and embark dards of Silicon Valley, where free more than 65 million subscribers vive, Nokia had two options, both of which on what would be an intriguing new era for meals and other perquisites supple- around the world to more than involved a change of operating system. the once iconic king of the mobile world. ment lavish salaries in the fiercely $200,000 annually for software engi- competitive battle for computer pro- neers. grammers and other technology Most Netflix employees also workers. receive stock options, which have China jails TV hacker “Netflix’s continued success been producing huge windfalls in the hinges on us competing for and past few years as the company’s keeping the most talented individuals shares have soared. Netflix’s stock over anti-govt broadcast in their field,” Tawni Cranz, the compa- closed Tuesday at $121.15, nearly 16 ny’s chief talent officer, wrote in the times more than its price three years SHANGHAI: An engineer who hacked never shown by domestic media in blog post. “Experience shows people ago. into a Chinese cable television system China, where the Communist Party perform better at work when they’re Netflix traditionally has long given has been jailed for 12 years, state censors anti-government messages not worrying about home.” its workers more leeway than most media reported, after he broadcast and references to incidents it deems Google, which consistently ranks employers. For instance, the company denunciations of the ruling sensitive. among the best places to work, offers already allows employees to take an Communist party-including showing Wang, a Beijing-based employee of 18 weeks of paid maternity leave. unlimited amount of vacation each the Tiananmen Square “Tank Man” a technology firm which serviced the Parents can also take seven to 12 PALO ALTO: In this July 20, 2010 file photo, a person uses year, as long as they get their assign- image. cable company, was detained the weeks of paid “baby bonding” time Netflix in Palo Alto, California. —AP ments done and fulfill other require- Wang Yibo accessed the cable same month as the incident as he during their child’s first year. ments of their jobs. —AP feed to 465,000 set-top boxes in the returned to the capital from a family eastern city of Wenzhou last August, vacation in the US, and confessed state broadcaster China Central after two days of questioning, CCTV Computers can be hijacked to send data as sound waves Television said. “Bandit Communists said. He was sentenced last month by you’ve done too many evil deeds and a court in Wenzhou and admitted car- LAS VEGAS: A team of security researchers has mation from keyboards and the like, success- cept” code after the talk, allowing other now you’re feeling guilty,” read one of rying out the lone attack due to dis- demonstrated the ability to hijack standard fully capturing light, heat and other emana- researchers and potentially malicious hackers the messages shown, viewers said at appointment he was not given more equipment inside computers, printers and mil- tions that allow the receivers to reconstruct to build on his work. the time. “opportunities” at work, the report lions of other devices in order to send informa- content. Hackers would need an antenna close to the The phrase “Friends, don’t co-oper- Monday said. tion out of an office through sound waves. The new makeshift transmitting antenna, targeted building to pick up the sound waves, ate with Communist devils,” was In China, legal international satel- The attack program takes control of the dubbed “Funtenna” by lead researcher Ang Cui Cui said, and they would need to find some way imposed over a basketball match, and lite television broadcasts, available physical prongs on general-purpose input/out- of Red Balloon Security, adds another potential to get inside a targeted machine and convert the emblematic photograph of a lone in some hotels and residential com- put circuits and vibrates them at a frequency of channel that likewise be would be hard to the desired data to the format for transmission. individual standing in front of a col- pounds, are routinely blacked out for the researchers’ choosing, which can be audi- detect because no traffic logs would catch data But the tool’s development over the past umn of tanks during the 1989 pro- the duration of newscast segments ble or not. The vibrations can be picked up leaving the premises. two years is another illustration that a broaden- democracy protests was also shown, showing politically sensitive materi- with an AM radio antenna a short distance Cui showed the system in action for a few ing array of devices can be manipulated in they said. Such images are almost al. —AFP away. reporters ahead of his talk Wednesday at the unpredictable ways and that attackers increase For decades, spy agencies and researchers annual security conference Black Hat in Las their advantage over defenders as gadgets have sought arcane ways of extracting infor- Vegas. He said he would release “proof-of-con- grow more complex. —Reuters THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE Can genes make us liberal or conservative?

PARIS: Aristotle may have been more on the rotransmitter, or chemical messenger-is research based on people of European al distinct dopamine pathways, including they also devised a survey based on local money than he realized in saying man is a released in the brain. What they found was a descent that found similar patterns around one related to the risk-taking-arguably a issues known to divide opinion in political animal, according to research pub- robust link between the presence (or not) of the same gene, according to the study. In the parallel to the liberal-conservative dichoto- Singapore along political lines. One set of lished yesterday linking genes with liberal or the variant and a split between liberals long-standing “Nature vs. Nurture” debate, it my. From an evolutionary standpoint, risk- questions, for example, asked the students- conservative leanings. Or, to be precise, a spe- inclined to decry inequality, on the one hand, was long assumed that social values-and taking is a complicated business: in some half men, half women with a mean age of cific variant of one gene that would seem to and die-hard conservative wary of change, on especially political ones-were rooted in family situations, it may enhance one’s chances of 21 - to take positions on sensitive environ- exert greater sway over women than men. the other. upbringing, education and class. But a grow- success or survival, and in others it may mental and animal rights issues. The corre- Working with 1771 university students of Han “The association between political atti- ing body of evidence suggests, in the words spell doom. In the study, the researchers lation with the genetic variations was espe- Chinese origin in Singapore, researchers com- tude and DRD4 was highly significant for of the researchers, that “biology can’t be used standard questionnaires to rate con- cially strong on these points. “Our results pared answers to surveys-including one tai- females,” and less so for men, said the study, ignored.” servative or liberal tendencies, making it provide evidence,” Ebstein and colleagues lored to hot-button issues in the city-state- led by Richard Ebstein of the National A landmark study published in 1999, for easier to compare with earlier efforts to conclude, “for a role of the DRD4 gene vari- with the presence of a permutation of the University of Singapore. Women, it was also example, of twins separated at or near birth uncover links between genes and attitudes. ants in contributing to individual differ- DRD4 gene. DRD4 is one of several genes that shown, tended to be more conservative in showed a marked strain of heritability for At the same time, to adjust for cultural ences in political attitude, particularly in determines the way dopamine-a crucial neu- general. The results are bolstered by earlier ‘conservatism’. The brain is wired with sever- variations from one country to another, females.” —AFP Add spice for a longer life?

Fresh chilli linked to lower risk of death

PARIS: Eating spicy food, especially BMJ journal, collected dietary data sumed spicy foods one or two days those who did not consume alco- fresh chilli, has been linked to a from nearly 490,000 people, aged a week were at a 10 percent reduced hol. Fresh and dried chilli peppers lower risk of death in a Chinese 30 to 79, in China. They were risk of death,” said a statement from were the most commonly used study, researchers said. But they enrolled between 2004 and 2008, The BMJ. And those who ate spicy spices and the association was cautioned it was too early to draw a and their health monitored for an foods almost every day, “had a rela- higher with the fresh variety, LOME: A tourist holds horns at the fetish market in the heart of the rundown final conclusion on the potential average of seven years. tive 14 percent lower risk of death according to the team led by Akodessewa district of Lome yesterday. —AFP benefits of fiery fare, and urged fur- Just over 20,000 participants died compared to those who consumed researchers at the Chinese ther research that may lead to in the period. “Compared with par- spicy foods less than once a week.” Academy of Medical Sciences. The Togo fetish market helps “updated dietary recommenda- ticipants who ate spicy foods less The association was similar in answer may be found in an ingredi- tions”. The study, published in The than once a week, those who con- men and women and stronger in ent of spices-capsaicin, which has the sick and politicians previously been suggested to poss- es anti-obesity, anti-oxidant, anti- LOME: Lucien Yekpon, a Lome traditional bined with certain herbs and honey can inflammation and anti-cancer prop- healer, sat on a stool surrounded by fetish cure a chronic asthma patient,” Yekpon erties. The team urged “further objects-skulls, feathers, statuettes-to place says. prospective studies in other popu- his hand on the head of a patient and “Patients come from all over... Some lations”, that may lead to dietary recite incantations. “You will soon be com- whites also patronize us,” he claims. But recommendations and “develop- pletely cured,” Yekpon told the 35-year-old tourists from Europe and sometimes ment of functional foods, such as visitor, who had travelled to Togo from America tend to visit the market more out herbal supplements.” neighboring Benin to seek a remedy for of curiosity than to consult with the heal- In a comment, Kevin McConway migraine that dogged him for three years. ers. Their number has fallen since last of the Open University urged “I have been treated in several medical year’s outbreak of the Ebola virus in sever- against jumping to conclusions. “If centers in Benin (but) the pains have per- al west African countries, the market’s people who eat spicy food more sisted,” says Adolphe Houndji, a tailor from main tour guide, Elias Guedena, says often have lower death rates, that Benin’s main business city, Cotonou. Just regretfully. “Ebola caused many tourists to might indeed be caused by the chilli three days after his arrival in Lome, Togo’s flee because most of the objects displayed eating, or it might be caused by capital, Houndji has started to feel the are derived from animals in the bush (a magic touch, reporting that he feels “much major source of Ebola transmission). But something different that is related better.” Located in the heart of the run- over the past two months, they have been to eating chillis and also, separately, down Akodessewa district, the fetish mar- coming back gradually,” he adds. happens to promote health. “Maybe ket is famous across west Africa. All man- this is something in the way spices ner of ailments are treated, ranging from ‘We are not witchdoctors’ are used in Chinese cooking, or malaria and typhoid fever to erectile dys- A traditional healer from Kpalime to the related to other things people eat or function, asthma and tuberculosis. north of Lome, Olivier Massenon, travelled drink with the spicy food. Maybe it About 100 healers and witchcraft doc- more than 100 kilometers for a singular has something to do with the sort of tors work there and have mostly come purpose. “Today, I bought three heads of a people, in China, who tend to eat from Benin, the historic home of the poly- powerful bird, known as ‘Aziza’ to make more spicy food.” People who ate theistic religion known as voodoo, which medicine for a patient who has suffered more chilli were, for example, more takes multiple forms and is known as from a feeble sex drive for eight years,” he likely to live in rural areas. —AFP vodun in west Africa. Traditional worship says. “He will never be healed in a hospital and magical practices were mixed with because the spirits have revealed that he some Christian rites during the colonial has been bewitched. After two weeks of era. “This market is a heritage from our treatment in my care, his penis will recover Republican hopeful wades into grandparents. We initiate our children into all its strength,” adds Massenon, 35. it so that they take over from us,” explained Ailments blamed on witchcraft are numer- Paul Adounsi, 40, while he attended to a ous in the Lome market because hospitals women’s health funding spat patient from Senegal seeking a cure for his and doctors are unable to treat such cases, sinusitis. which are “not natural”, Yekpon says. In a separate domain, the market plays WASHINGTON: Republican 2016 presidential use of fetal tissue for research. The footage implied that the money might be better used for Ebola fears deter tourists host to a different set of clients when elec- hopeful Jeb Bush stepped into a heated debate appalled conservatives and prompted renewed other purposes. “You could take dollar for dollar- “Most of the clients (in early days) came tions are coming near, Boccovo says. Tuesday about funding for women’s health and calls to end all federal funding for the organiza- although I’m not sure we need half a billion dol- from Lome,” said Houndjenoukon “Politicians come to ask us to prepare abortion, offering a critique that earned a swift tion, which last year received about 40 percent lars for women’s health issues-but if you took Boccovo, a renowned healer. “It was in charms to enable them to succeed at the rebuke by Democratic rival Hillary Clinton. of its $1.3 billion funding-more than $500 mil- dollar for dollar, there are many extraordinarily 1963 that (our elders) got the idea to cre- polls. During the July 2013 parliamentary Controversy has simmered in recent weeks fol- lion-from taxpayer money. fine community health organizations that exist ate this market” in Togo’s capital itself, elections, especially during the election- lowing the release of undercover videos that Bush told the Southern Baptist Forum during to provide quality care for women on a wide bringing their services closer to their main eering campaign, I even prepared rings for showed officials from women’s health provider an onstage interview that the next president variety of health issues,” Bush said. customers. A dozen altars adorned with some candidates” to enhance their Planned Parenthood cavalierly discussing the should defund Planned Parenthood, but then he Clinton, the Democratic frontrunner, quickly totems for vodun divinities stand behind chances, he adds. Boccovo declined to tweeted a retort: “@JebBush: You are absolutely, stalls displaying skulls, dried animal skins, reveal whether the charms worked to unequivocally wrong.” Bush issued a statement reptile bones, feathers and statuettes. The maintain professional secrecy. There are saying “I misspoke, as there are countless com- nauseous stench of decaying flesh oozes few clients for whom the healers of munity health centers, rural clinics and other out in alleyways. “All that you see on the Akodessewa will not work, but they turn women’s health organizations that need to be shelves are ingredients used in the prepa- away “those who want charms to harm fully funded. I was referring to the hard-to-fath- ration of our products... For example, a their neighbors,” Boccovo says. “We are not om $500 million in federal funding that goes to properly crushed tortoise’s shell, com- witchdoctors.” —AFP Planned Parenthood-an organization that was callously participating in the unthinkable prac- tice of selling fetal organs.” Planned Parenthood is the largest US abor- tion provider, but that is a small percentage of the group’s work. Millions of women visit the organization for family planning, HIV testing and prevention and cancer screenings. The back-and-forth could fuel debate in the 2016 election cycle that Republicans are waging a war on women, something Clinton directly accused her rivals of in a two-minute video on Monday. The spat comes a day after Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill that would bar any federal funding to Planned Parenthood and redistribute such money to community health care centers that provide women’s health Republican presidential candidate former Florida Gov Jeb Bush care. —AFP Simple coordination could slash ‘superbug’ infections

WASHINGTON: Simple coordination between ple each year,” said CDC Director Tom Frieden. 37,000 lives over five years. Without it, cases hospitals, nursing homes and health authori- “We can dramatically reduce these infections if will keep growing, it warned, demanding an ties could slash the number of drug-resistant health care facilities, nursing homes, and public urgent improvement. Other ways health facili- “superbug” infections and save thousands of health departments work together to improve ties can better work together include sharing US lives, experts said Tuesday. Hospitals and antibiotic use and infection control so patients data about antibiotic resistance, the CDC said. nursing homes strive to control infections but are protected.” Antibiotic-resistant germs-those “We must transform our public health rarely report to one another when a patient that no longer respond to the drugs designed response to turn the tide. The coordinated being transferred is carrying antibiotic-resis- to kill them-cause more than two million ill- response this Vital Signs report describes is a tant bacteria, greatly increasing the risk of nesses and at least 23,000 deaths each year in forward-looking approach,” said Beth Bell, spreading infections, said the Centers for the United States, says the CDC, the leading director of CDC’s National Center for Emerging Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. national public health institute in the US. and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. The fight “Antibiotic-resistant infections in health care With better coordination, says the CDC, the against drug-resistant “superbugs” is one of LOME: Lucien Yekpon, a Lome traditional healer, stands in front of his booth settings are a growing threat in the United United States could reduce such potentially President Barack Obama’s major public health at the fetish market in the heart of the rundown Akodessewa district of States, killing thousands and thousands of peo- deadly infections by 70 percent and save priorities. —AFP Lome yesterday. —AFP THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE Did Fractofusus discover sex 565 million years ago? PARIS: Somewhere between the rise of single-cell organisms from the primordial soup and the advent of dating apps, reproduction made the leap from cloning to sex. A ghostly, bottom-dwelling ocean creature that came and went some 565 million years ago just may be the first to cross that threshold, according to a study published this week in Nature. “Fractofusus looked like nothing that is alive today,” said the study’s lead author Emily Mitchell, a researcher at the University of Cambridge. “They lived in very deep water-two kilometers-far below the photic zone, so they were not plants,” Mitchell told AFP. “They had no mouths or any animal features, nor were they fungi.” But they were what biolo- gists categorize as complex organisms. Shaped like an oval skull cap, Fractofusus lived in communities, with generations spread outward in concentric circles and linked by spindly, branch-like connectors. Adults could reach 40 centimeters (25 inches) across, with babies a tenth that size. While they appear to have gone extinct quickly, at least on a geological time scale, the enigmatic organ- isms did manage to colonize great swaths of ocean floor. We know this because they left fossils, lots of them. Mitchell and colleagues used spatial and statisti- cal analysis to examine more than 1,000 specimens spread across three sites in Newfoundland, Canada. “We already knew that Fractofusus had a non-random spa- tial pattern,” Mitchell explained. But it was only after the researchers mapped out the rock surfaced that they realized that the patterns were not caused by environ- MUMBAI: Indian students form an ‘awareness ribbon’ as they hold more than 2,500 umbrellas and create an umbrella mosaic on a beach in Mumbai. The mental forces such as currents, but a reproductive feat by students from over 40 city colleges was an attempt to set a new record for the largest umbrella mosaic record with the aim to support cancer sur- process. vivors and spread awareness of their emotional trauma and the daily insensitivities they endure. —AFP The vast majority of individuals were clones that formed from runners, called stolon, similar to strawber- ry or spider plants today. Up to that point in Earth’s his- Contrary to popular myth, ‘the pill’ tory-the Ediacaran age, stretching from 580 to 541 mil- lion years ago-that’s how reproduction happened. Animals and plants with clear sexual differentiation did prevents womb cancer, study finds not appear on the scene until the subsequent Cambrian explosion. But cloning did not explain how Fractofusus got from one part of the ocean floor to another, and Busts myth that oral contraceptives raise cancer risk that is where things got interesting. The original settlers of a new territory arrived in the LONDON: Using an oral contraceptive, often referred to as University who co-led the study. “Previous research has Although oestrogen levels in oral contraceptives have “the pill”, gives long-term protection against womb cancer shown that the pill also protects against ovarian cancer. decreased markedly over the years, with pills in the 1960s form of waterborne organism parts called propagules. and the longer it is used the greater the reduction in risk, People used to worry that the pill might cause cancer, but typically containing more than double the oestrogen dose These tiny, sub-millimeter buds, unlike clones, were scientists said yesterday. In an analysis of all available evi- in the long term the pill reduces the risk of getting cancer.” of pills in the 1980s, the study found the reduction in independent, and could travel great distances. dence, the researchers said an estimated 400,000 womb For their study, published in The Lancet Oncology jour- endometrial cancer risk was at least as great for women Moreover, they were produced only rarely, possibly as a cancer cases had been prevented by use of the pill in nal, Beral’s team pooled data on 27,276 women with who used the pill during the 1980s as for those who used result of a disturbance such as volcanic ash fall, Mitchell wealthy countries the past 50 years, including some endometrial cancer in 36 studies from North America, it in earlier decades. The results suggest the amount of explained. “The babies would be distinct, new individu- 200,000 in the last decade. Europe, Asia, Australia and South Africa-using virtually all the hormones in the lower-dose pills is still sufficient to als capable of living independently of their parents.” It is “The strong protective effect of oral contraceptives epidemiological evidence ever collected on the effect of oral reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer, Beral said. possible that they were generated asexually. “But if against endometrial cancer - which persists for decades contraceptives. They found that for every 5 years on the pill, The risk reduction was broadly in line with the number of after stopping the pill - means that women who use it when the risk of endometrial cancer reduces by about a quarter. In years a woman used the pill, the study found, and was not propagules were generated by sexual reproduction, they are in their 20s or even younger continue to benefit high-income countries, they found, 10 years of oral contra- affected significantly by other factors such as a woman’s Fractofusus would be the oldest example of large- into their 50s and older, when cancer becomes more com- ceptive use reduces the risk of developing endometrial can- reproductive history, body fat levels, ethnicity, or alcohol organism sexual reproduction,” she added. —AFP mon,” said Valerie Beral, a professor at Britain’s Oxford cer before age 75 from 2.3 to 1.3 cases per 100 users. and tobacco use. —Reuters Special veg-rich diet may slow cognitive decline in the elderly

NEW YORK: A diet rich in green leafy vegeta- researchers showed that the diet developed at in the MIND diet are berries. bles, beans, berries, whole grains and wine can the Rush University Medical Center may reduce The researchers tested the cognitive ability help to slow normal brain ageing and cogni- the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. of 960 adults with an average age of 81.4 tive decline, researchers said on Tuesday. MIND, or Mediterranean-DASH Diet years at 40 retirement community and senior Cognitive decline is a normal part of ageing Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, is a public housing units in the Chicago area over but a study by scientists at Rush University hybrid of the Mediterranean diet rich in olive a period of 4.7 years. They uncovered a slower Medical Center in Chicago showed that elderly oil and vegetables and the DASH eating plan decline in mental ability among the elderly adults who strictly followed the MIND diet designed to control high blood pressure. It who adhered most closely to the diet. were 7.5 years younger cognitively over a peri- consists of 15 dietary components and recom- “Everyone experiences decline with ageing; od of nearly five years than those who adhered mends at least three servings of whole grains, and Alzheimer’s disease is now the sixth lead- the least. a salad and another vegetable each day and a ing cause of death in the US which accounts BEIRUT: Lebanese protesters shout slogans and hold Arabic placards that read:”Health “The study findings suggest that the MIND glass of wine. Beans and poultry should be eat- for 60 to 80 percent of dementia’s cases,” of the citizen is above interests of the rulers, right and center, The corrupt system has diet substantially slows cognitive decline with en at least twice a week and fish once a week. Morris said in a statement. “There is still a turned the country into a garbage dump (left)” as they protest against the ongoing trash age,” Martha Clare Morris, a nutritional epidemi- Followers of the diet limit the amount of the great deal of study we need to do in this area, crisis, in front of the government house, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon yesterday. ologist at Rush University Medical Center, and five unhealthy food groups - red meat, butter, and I expect that we’ll make further modifica- Citizens of Lebanon are suffocating from mountains of stinking garbage collecting on her team said in a report in the journal stick margarine, cheese, pastries and sweets tions as the science on diet and the brain the streets, yet another reflection of government paralysis and its inability to find a solu- “Alzheimer’s & Dementia.” In an earlier study, the and fried or fast food - they eat. The only fruits advances.” —Reuters tion for the capital’s rubbish. —AP FOOD THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015

This July 13, 2015 photo shows kasha salad with beets, stone fruit, walnuts and mint in Concord, N.H. Kasha, the toasted form of buckwheat, cooks up in about 10 minutes. Get to know buckwheat Flavorful grain perfect for summer

t’s high time we jumped on the buckwheat in the gluten-free community. Despite the creamy, salty feta cheese and crunchy walnuts, Kosher salt and ground black pepper kitchen towel across the top of the saucepan, bandwagon. The nutty pyramid-shaped word “wheat” in its name, buckwheat is actual- it makes for a satisfying summer dinner, and a 1 medium plum, pitted and chopped cover and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with Igrain has been around for about 8,000 ly a seed, not a grain. Hence, you’ll find buck- fantastic lunch at work the next day. 1 large nectarine, pitted and chopped a fork. years, popular in part for its high protein and wheat in everything from gluten-free beer to 1 large peach, pitted and sliced into wedges In a blender, combine the lemon juice, sher- mineral content. Thought to have been first noodles, even whiskey! KASHA SALAD WITH BEETS, STONE 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled ry vinegar, garlic, mint and olive oil. Blend until cultivated in Southeast Asia, the grain quickly And I love it as a change from the usual FRUIT, WALNUTS AND MINT 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped smooth, then taste and season with salt and picked up fans around the world from Japan grains in my pantry. Kasha cooks up in just Start to finish: 1 hour Heat the oven to 400 F. pepper. (soba noodles and tea) to India (kuttu ki puri: about 10 minutes. Tossed with butter, it easily Servings: 6 Wrap the beets loosely in foil, crimping and In a large bowl, toss the kasha, plum and buckwheat bread) to France (galettes or buck- accompanies nearly anything you might be 3 medium beets, trimmed and washed, but sealing the edges so no steam can escape. Set nectarine with the dressing, then stir in the feta wheat crepes). serving for dinner. It also makes a great bowl not peeled on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes, or and walnuts. Taste for seasoning, then tumble But it’s probably the Eastern Europeans and with leftover vegetables, some quick pickled 2 cups water until the beets are tender. Remove from the onto a platter. Arrange the beets and peaches Russians who fell hardest for buckwheat, cucumbers, an egg and some hot sauce. 1 cup toasted buckwheat groats (also sold oven to cool slightly, then peel. Slice into in concentric circles around the perimeter of becoming the world’s largest growers, and Toss a handful into a frittata or your morn- as “whole-granulation kasha”) wedges. the platter. Finely, finely slice several mint using the toasted form (kasha) in everything ing scramble to give it more structure. On its 1/4 cup lemon juice Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over leaves and sprinkle over the top. from porridge and stuffed cabbage to a Jewish own, it makes a fantastic backdrop for sum- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar high, bring the water to a boil. Add the kasha, Nutrition information per serving: 400 calo- comfort food dish, kasha varnishekes (toasted mer’s great bounty of fruit and vegetables. 1 large clove garlic, chopped stir, reduce heat to low and return to a very ries; 230 calories from fat (58 percent of total buckwheat, schmaltz-soaked caramelized Take my recipe for example: I make a zesty 4 to 5 sprigs fresh mint, leaves and soft gentle simmer. Cover and cook on low for 7 to calories); 26 g fat (6 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); onions and bow-tie pasta). mint dressing and toss in some fresh stone fruit stems, plus extra for garnish 10 minutes, or until tender but not mushy. 15 mg cholesterol; 290 mg sodium; 37 g carbo- These days, buckwheat is gaining new fans and roasted beets. Along with chunks of 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Remove from heat. Uncover, place a clean hydrate; 6 g fiber; 12 g sugar; 8 g protein. Tomato, basil & Pineapple, Lime, and prosciutto omelette Coconut Spritzer

Ingredients Ingredients l 4 slices quality prosciutto 3 cups pineapple juice l 4 large free-range eggs 2 cups coconut water l 1 handful different coloured small tomatoes, halved and quartered 1/2 cup fresh lime juice l 1 small handful fresh basil leaves (from about 8 limes) l 1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped, optional 2 cups club soda or l olive oil, for drizzling, optional sparkling water 1/2 pineapple, cored Method and cut into spears Preheat your grill to high. Heat a small, non-stick frying pan until medium hot. Dry fry the prosciutto until crisp. Remove to a plate, keep warm, and put the pan back on Directions the heat. 1. Combine the pineap- Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a small bowl and season with sea salt and pepper. ple juice, coconut water, Pour into the hot pan and, using a fork, mix the eggs around to cook a little. Scatter and lime juice in a large the tomatoes on the top, remove the pan from the heat and place under the hot grill, pitcher. Chill for 30 minutes about 6-7cm away. Continue to cook until the eggs are just cooked and the tomatoes or up to 12 hours. are warmed through. 2. Just before serving, To serve, place the prosciutto on add the club soda. Serve top, sprinkle over the basil and chilli, over ice, garnished with a if using. Season with black pepper pineapple spear. and finish with a drizzle of olive oil, if you like. Nutritional Information Nutritional Information Amount * Per Serving per serving: * Calories 78 * Fat 0 g Calories * Sat Fat 0 g Calories are just a unit of energy. If * Cholesterol 0 mg you eat more than you use you can * Sodium 67 mg gain weight, or lose it if you don’t eat * Protein 1 g enough. How much you need * Carbohydrate 19 g depends on your weight, gender and * Sugar 14 g how active you are, but it’s around * Fiber 1 g 2,000 a day. * Iron 0 mg * Calcium 20 mg Carbs Carbs are a great source of energy and, excluding foods such as pota- toes, are made from grains - like bread, pasta and cereal. We all need carbs, but try to make them all wholegrain by sticking to brown bread, rice and pasta - they are much more nutritious.

Sugar We all deserve a treat sometimes, but try to limit your sugar intake. Most of your sugar should come from raw fruit and milk, because they give us lots of nutrients too. Always check food labels so you know how much sugar you’re eating.

Fat We all need to eat a small amount of fat because it protects our organs and helps us grow. But we need to be careful about how much fat we eat and what kinds of fat, because in higher levels it’s associated with weight gain, diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

Saturates Saturated or “bad fats” are in beef, pork, chicken skin, butter, cream and cheese. Too much can be bad for our heart and cholesterol levels, but unsaturated or “good fats” in fish, nuts, avocados and some oils can help keep our hearts healthy if eaten in moder- ation.

Protein Protein helps our muscles to grow and repair, as well as providing you with essen- tial amino acids. When it comes to protein, try to eat leaner sources such as chicken and fish or non-meat sources such as eggs, dairy, beans, nuts, seeds, tofu and pulses. WHAT’S ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015

Asha’s adds a little spice with new Sizzling Sensations

sha’s, one of the Middle East’s favorite fine din- options, that it will be offering in all its restaurants Asha’s menu reflects the very best of Indian cui- While many know her to be a prolific singer - the ing destinations, has launched a special menu across the region. sine and promises a truly memorable dining experi- ‘most recorded artist in music history’ in the Guinness Acalled “Sizzling Sensations” that aims to delight Built around the legendary Indian artiste, Asha ence. It combines traditional North Western cuisine, Book of World Records, she is an equally talented guests by providing a culinary experience that Bhosle, and her passion for cooking, Asha’s has Indian home-style cooking and new-age fusion cook, with a passion for experimentation. Her recipes appeals to all five senses. expanded from one restaurant in Dubai to a series of selections that give traditional Indian dishes an inno- have been known to enthrall many Bollywood per- The smoke, the sizzling, the aromas, the taste successful award-winning restaurants across the vative twist. sonalities, who say they experience the same magic and the textures make the Sizzling Sensations a real Middle East and United Kingdom. Today, Asha’s is syn- The concept of Asha’s was created to express Asha in her cooking as they do in her singing. Find out treat for the taste buds. Asha’s has created six new onymous with excellent food and exemplary service, Bhosle’s love for cooking and offers an exclusive din- more about Asha’s on www.ashasrestaurants.com, or sizzlers, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian and has seen steady growth in all markets as a result. ing experience with some of her signature dishes. as @AshasMiddleEaston Instagram and Facebook

Students from the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity leaves Kuwait today heading to Thailand in order to participate in the ‘Smart Brain’ competition. The team includes nine students from the 9-11 years category, four from the giftedness and creativity category and five from the ‘Smart Brain’ program. Kuwait is the only Gulf Cooperation Council state to participate in the competition that fea- tures nearly 3,000 participating students from around the world.

BE a star with Centrepoint’s back to school collection Exciting character based collection for all school children entrepoint, the region’s largest retail- exciting FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and and Super Girl Neon capsule collections. er, has launched its fun and practical Manchester United themed school gear. Head to Shoe Mart for as the region’s Cback-to-school collection that is set Favorites such as Disney Princess, Hello leading footwear and accessories brand to make all school children stars. Adding Kitty, Barbie, Dora the Explorer, Marie the unveils a delightful array of smart and com- the excitement to the start of a new aca- Cat (for pre-schoolers), Lulu Caty, Minnie, fortable styles that will go perfectly with demic year, Centrepoint is offering the Frozen and inside out are part of the color- school wear. Girls will get to rock the classy widest range of licensed character mer- ful and trendy line-up for girls. school-goer look featuring floral accents, chandise in the market in addition to its Appealing to the teens and tweens is perforations, glaze-matt contrasts and smart and comfortable collection of acces- Lifestyle’s latest back to school range with embossed effects. Sturdy year-round mate- sories, shoes and cosmetics. designs that are red-carpet worthy and rials bond with flexible soles to assure Fulfilling every child’s dream to be a star, bound to make every student’s year at relaxed wear day in and day out. Babyshop’s latest selection of merchandise, school. With brands such as Mimmie’s The boys will be spoiled for choice with features the widest range of licensed char- Teddy Bear, Ferrari branded school luggage an impressive range that’s durable enough acter merchandise in the market that and Happy House, it is the perfect accom- to sail through the action-packed year. includes everything from school bags and paniment for every student to carry with High on comfort and style, the specially water bottles to stationary pouches and them this school year. The collection designed range features all leather Velcro lunch boxes. includes stylish and colorful designs are strap ultra-light shoes. White canvas sneak- The exclusive range of Shaun the Sheep, bound to be every child’s dream accessory. ers take care of sporty days and are Trash Pack, Ben 10, Spiderman and Minions Extending the character range, Splash at designed to withstand boys’ active back-to-school merchandise promises to Centrepoint is offering a full range of lifestyles. win the interest of the boys, followed close- books, notes pads, pencils, mugs, back Visit Centrepoint at Al Rai, Avenues, ly by the likes of Disney’s Cars, Avengers, packs, pencil cases and many more items Hawally, Salmiya, Fintas, Jahra, Fahaheel, Smurfs, Disney’s Mickey Mouse, Smurfs etc. based on famous characters like Hello Kitty, Sulaibhikhat and Kuwait City for the latest Young football fans can also pick from Batman, Barbie, SmileyWorld , Superman Back to School Collection. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 TV PROGRAMS

01:15 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 15:30 Man Fire Food Wilmore Teenage Witch 16:00 Chopped 16:30 The Goldbergs 01:40 Wolfblood 17:00 The Kitchen 17:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 02:05 Wolfblood 18:00 Easy Chinese 18:00 Men At Work 02:30 Violetta 18:30 Easy Chinese 18:30 Galavant 00:45 Tanked 03:15 The Hive 19:00 Chopped 19:00 Modern Family 01:40 Africaʼs Outsiders 03:20 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 20:00 Iron Chef America 19:30 Modern Family 02:35 Glory Hounds Teenage Witch 21:00 Trishaʼs Southern Kitchen 20:00 The Tonight Show Starring 03:25 Gator Boys 03:45 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 21:30 Trishaʼs Southern Kitchen Jimmy Fallon 04:15 Beast Lands Teenage Witch 22:00 Australian Food Adventures 21:00 The Daily Show With Jon 05:02 Treehouse Masters 04:10 Wolfblood With Matt Moran Stewart 05:49 Africaʼs Outsiders 04:35 Wolfblood 23:00 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 21:30 The Nightly Show With Larry 06:36 Meet The Sloths 05:00 Violetta 23:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Wilmore 07:25 Too Cute! Pint-Sized 05:45 The Hive 22:00 Big Time In Hollywood, Fl 07:50 The Wild Life Of Tim 05:50 Mouk 22:30 Silicon Valley Faulkner 06:00 Lolirock 23:00 Married 08:15 Africaʼs Outsiders 06:25 Hank Zipzer 23:30 Late Night With Seth Meyers 09:10 Treehouse Masters 06:50 Girl Meets World 10:05 Tanked 07:15 H2O: Just Add Water 11:00 Too Cute! Pint-Sized 07:40 Jessie 00:35 Callie-Anne Cooks Into The 11:25 The Wild Life Of Tim Wild Faulkner 08:05 Wizards Of Waverly Place 08:30 Wizards Of Waverly Place 01:05 The Hungry Sailors 11:55 Treehouse Masters 02:00 Emmerdale 00:00 Scandal 12:50 Austin Stevens: 08:55 Sabrina: Secrets Of A Teenage Witch 02:55 Coronation Street 01:00 The Flash Snakemaster 03:25 Endeavour 02:00 Backstrom 13:45 Glory Hounds 09:20 Sabrina: Secrets Of A Teenage Witch 05:15 Murdoch Mysteries 03:00 The Knick 14:40 Gator Boys 06:10 The Hungry Sailors 04:00 State Of Affairs 15:35 Tanked 09:45 Austin & Ally 10:10 Austin & Ally 07:05 Coronation Street 05:00 Criminal Minds 16:30 Austin Stevens: 07:30 Endeavour 07:00 Resurrection Snakemaster 10:35 Wizards Of Waverly Place 11:00 Wizards Of Waverly Place 09:20 Coach Trip 08:00 Bones 17:25 Africaʼs Outsiders 09:00 Criminal Minds 18:20 Big Fish Man 11:25 Jessie 09:45 Coach Trip 11:50 Jessie 10:15 Brendanʼs Magical Mystery 10:00 State Of Affairs 19:15 Gator Boys 11:00 The Flash 20:10 Tanked 12:15 Sabrina: Secrets Of A Tour Teenage Witch 10:40 The Chase 12:00 Emmerdale 21:05 Gangland Killers 12:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Big Fish Man 12:40 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 11:35 The Hungry Sailors 13:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 22:55 I Was Bitten Teenage Witch 12:30 Murdoch Mysteries 13:05 Good Luck Charlie 13:25 Emmerdale 14:00 Bones 13:30 Good Luck Charlie 13:50 Brendanʼs Magical Mystery 15:00 Scandal 13:55 Dog With A Blog Tour 16:00 Emmerdale 14:25 H2O: Just Add Water 14:15 Coronation Street 16:30 Coronation Street 14:55 Lolirock 14:40 The Chase 17:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:25 Austin & Ally 15:35 Coach Trip 18:00 Bones 00:05 Tareq Taylorʼs Nordic 16:00 Jessie 16:00 Coach Trip 19:00 Criminal Minds Cookery 16:30 Jessie 16:30 Paddock To Plate 20:00 The Fosters 00:30 Masterchef: The 17:00 The Next Step 17:25 Come Date With Me 21:00 The Flash Professionals 17:25 Austin & Ally Australia 22:00 Justified 01:25 Homes Under The Hammer 17:50 Gravity Falls 17:45 Come Date With Me 23:00 The Knick 02:15 Bargain Hunt 18:15 Girl Meets World Australia 03:00 Antiques Roadshow 18:40 Liv And Maddie 18:20 Murdoch Mysteries 03:50 DIY SOS: The Big Build 19:05 The Next Step 19:10 Coronation Street 04:45 Extreme Makeover: Home 19:30 Lolirock 19:35 Coach Trip Edition Specials 19:55 Hank Zipzer 20:00 Coach Trip 06:05 Homes Under The Hammer 20:20 Binny And The Ghost 20:30 Paddock To Plate 07:50 Kirstieʼs Fill Your House For 21:25 Come Date With Me 01:00 Good Morning America 20:45 H2O: Just Add Water 03:00 American Horror Story: Freak Free 21:10 Good Luck Charlie Australia 08:35 Masterchef: The Show 21:35 Wizards Of Waverly Place Professionals 05:00 Good Morning America 22:00 Wizards Of Waverly Place 09:25 Extreme Makeover: Home 07:00 Emmerdale 22:25 Sabrina: Secrets Of A Edition Specials 07:30 Coronation Street Teenage Witch 10:45 DIY SOS: The Big Build 08:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:40 Masterchef: The 22:50 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 09:00 Prison Break Teenage Witch 00:10 Cesar To The Rescue Professionals 01:00 Cesar To The Rescue 10:00 Emmerdale 12:30 Homes Under The Hammer 23:10 Wolfblood 10:30 Coronation Street 23:35 Wolfblood 02:00 The Big Picture With Kal 13:20 Kirstieʼs Fill Your House For Penn 11:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show Free 02:25 The Big Picture With Kal 12:00 24 14:05 Masterchef: The Penn 13:00 The Blacklist Professionals 02:55 Innovation Nation 14:00 Live Good Morning America 14:55 Masterchef: The 03:50 Wicked Tuna 16:00 Prison Break Professionals 00:00 House Of DVF 04:45 Battleground Brothers 17:00 24 15:50 Extreme Makeover: Home 00:55 Extreme Close-Up 05:40 One Ocean 18:00 The Blacklist Edition Specials 01:25 Kourtney And Khloe Take 06:35 Laverstoke Mill 19:00 Prison Break 17:10 Come Dine With Me The Hamptons 07:30 Dinofish 20:00 24 17:35 Homes Under The Hammer 02:20 E! 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Arrival Flights on Thursday 6/8/2015 Departure Flights on Thursday 6/8/2015 Airlines Flt Route Time Airlines Flt Route TimeAIC CHANGE OF NAME KAC 564 Amman 00:05 976 Goa/Chennai 00:05 QTR 1084 Doha 00:05 RBG 556 Alexandria 00:05 THY 772 Istanbul 00:15 BBC 044 Dhaka 00:10 I, Avula Ohamundeswari JZR 239 Amman 00:20 JZR 562 Sohag 00:20 holder of Indian Passport JZR 267 Beirut 00:30 JAI 573 Mumbai 00:25 No. K9651511, Sree DLH 637 Dammam 00:35 MSR 615 Cairo 00:30 FDB 069 Dubai 00:55 FDB 072 Dubai 00:30 Ramaulapeta Dalavati Palli GBB 4763 Sarajevo 01:00 KLM 411 Amsterdam 00:55 Pullampet Kadapa AP, here- JZR 539 Cairo 01:30 JZR 502 Luxor 01:10 by change my name Vaddi JAI 574 Mumbai 01:30 KAC 177 Vienna 01:20 SAI 441 Lahore 01:35 DLH 637 Frankfurt 01:35 Chamundeswari wife of PGT 858 Istanbul 01:40 THY 773 Istanbul 02:05 Vaddi Subramanyan Reddy. ETH 620 Addis Ababa 01:50 SAI 442 Lahore 02:35 (C 5015) OMA 643 Muscat 02:05 ETH 621 Addis Ababa 02:50 GFA 211 Bahrain 02:15 JAI 525 Abu Dhabi/Chennai 02:55 KKK 6507 Istanbul 02:15 PGT 859 Istanbul 02:55 I, Vaddi Subramanyam UAE 853 Dubai 02:25 KKK 6508 Istanbul 03:10 THY 768 Istanbul 02:50 OMA 644 Muscat 03:35 holder of Indian Passport THY 769 Istanbul 03:40 No. 9651550, Sree QTR 1076 Doha 02:55 ACCOMMODATION SITUATION WANTED ETD 305 Abu Dhabi 03:05 UAE 854 Dubai 03:45 Ramulapeta Dalavayi Palli FDB 068 Dubai 04:00 RJA 643 Amman 03:10 Pullampet Kadapa AP, here- FDB 067 Dubai 03:15 ETD 306 Abu Dhabi 04:05 Partition room available Indian, finance profession- MSR 612 Cairo 03:15 MSR 613 Cairo 04:15 by change my name to for couple or bachelor in al, MBA, CGMA, CPA, with KAC 1544 Cairo 03:35 PGT 861 Istanbul 04:45 Vaddi Subramanyam Reddy PGT 860 Istanbul 03:45 THY 765 Istanbul 04:55 Salmiya. Call 66711141. 10 years of experience in father name Vaddi Nagi THY 1464 Istanbul 03:55 MSC 406 Sohag 05:00 (C 5014) 4-8-2015 Investment Banking, Real MSC 401 Alexandria 04:00 JZR 560 Sohag 05:00 Reddy. (C 5016) QTR 1077 Doha 05:05 Estate & Trading seeks a SAW 703 Damascus 04:05 5-8-2015 Sharing accommodation JZR 555 Alexandria 04:15 SAW 704 Latakia/Damascus 05:05 suitable middle level man- THY 770 Istanbul 04:40 QTR 1085 Doha 05:20 available for a decent fami- QTR 8301 Doha 04:50 THY 1465 Istanbul 05:55 ly, couples or working agement position in THY 5580 TZX 05:05 QTR 8302 Doha 06:20 ladies in a CAC flat at finance & accounts. Please DHX 170 Bahrain 05:10 RJA 643 Amman 06:35 call 00965 65094498, email: MSC 411 Asyut 05:55 GFA 212 Bahrain 06:50 Jabriya area 10 near Jabriya KAC 412 Manila/Bangkok 06:15 THY 771 Istanbul 06:50 Indian School from Sept - [email protected] BAW 157 London 06:35 MSC 412 Asyut 06:55 112 2015. Please call 99300513. (C 5013) JZR 1541 Cairo 06:40 FDB 070 Dubai 07:05 3-8-2015 JZR 563 Sohag 06:45 JZR 240 Amman 07:05 (C 5012) 3-8-2015 OMA 641 Muscat 06:50 JZR 164 Dubai 07:15 JZR 503 Luxor 07:20 JZR 256 Beirut 07:30 KAC 382 Delhi 07:30 KAC 173 Munich 07:45 IRA 673 Ahwaz 07:30 OMA 642 Muscat 07:50 Kuwait KAC 206 Islamabad 07:45 KAC 537 Sohag 08:20 KNCC PROGRAMME KAC 204 Lahore 07:50 BAW 156 London 08:30 FROM THURSDAY TO WEDNESDAY FDB 053 Dubai 07:50 IRA 672 Ahwaz 08:30 SVA 512 Riyadh 07:50 FDB 054 Dubai 08:30 (06/08/2015 TO 12/08/2015) KAC 302 Mumbai 07:55 JZR 778 Jeddah 08:30 QTR 1086 Doha 07:55 SVA 513 Riyadh 08:50 SHARQIA-1 SAT+SUN+TUE+WED KAC 154 Istanbul 08:10 QTR 1087 Doha 08:55 INSIDE OUT 12:30 PM SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 6:30 PM KAC 352 Kochi 08:15 KAC 1801 Cairo 09:00 INSIDE OUT 2:45 PM SAT+SUN+TUE+WED JZR 534 Cairo 09:15 INSIDE OUT 5:00 PM THE GIFT 9:30 PM UAE 855 Dubai 08:25 ANT-MAN 7:15 PM SUN+TUE+WED KAC 332 Trivandrum 08:30 KAC 671 Dubai 09:25 ANT-MAN 9:45 PM SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 9:30 PM KAC 362 Colombo 08:30 KAC 787 Jeddah 09:30 ANT-MAN 12:15 AM SAT KAC 284 Dhaka 09:00 ABY 126 Sharjah 09:45 COP CAR 12:30 AM IRA 667 Esfahan 09:00 JZR 482 Istanbul 09:45 SHARQIA-2 SAT+SUN+TUE+WED ABY 125 Sharjah 09:05 UAE 856 Dubai 09:50 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 12:15 PM ETD 301 Abu Dhabi 09:10 IRA 668 Mashhad 10:00 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 2:45 PM FANAR-3 QTR 1070 Doha 09:25 ETD 302 Abu Dhabi 10:00 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 5:15 PM BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 12:00 PM IZG 4161 Mashhad 09:30 KAC 101 London/New York 10:00 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 7:45 PM BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 3:00 PM RJA 648 Amman 09:30 RJA 649 Amman 10:15 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 10:15 PM BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 6:00 PM IZG 4162 Mashhad 10:30 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 12:45 AM BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 9:00 PM KAC 350 Kochi 09:40 BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 12:05 AM FDB 055 Dubai 09:40 QTR 1071 Doha 10:40 SHARQIA-3 SYR 341 Damascus 10:05 FDB 056 Dubai 10:40 BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 1:00 PM FANAR-4 KNE 470 Jeddah 10:30 KAC 677 Abu Dhabi/Muscat 10:50 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 4:00 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 12:15 PM GFA 213 Bahrain 10:40 KAC 501 Beirut 11:00 BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 6:30 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 2:45 PM UAE 873 Dubai 10:40 SYR 342 Damascus 11:05 NO FRI+SAT MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 5:15 PM MEA 404 Beirut 10:55 KNE 471 Jeddah 11:20 SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 6:30 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 7:45 PM MSC 405 Sohag 11:20 KAC 561 Amman 11:25 FRI+SAT MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 10:15 PM JZR 561 Sohag 11:25 KAC 165 Rome/Paris 11:25 SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 10:00 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 12:45 AM GFA 214 Bahrain 11:35 THU+FRI RBG 553 Alexandria 11:30 HAYATI MOUBAHDILAH 1:00 AM FANAR-5 AGY 680 Alexandria 11:40 MEA 405 Beirut 11:55 THU+FRI INSIDE OUT 12:00 PM JZR 165 Dubai 11:50 KAC 541 Cairo 12:05 HAYATI MOUBAHDILAH 9:30 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 2:15 PM FDB 075 Dubai 12:25 UAE 874 Dubai 12:10 NO THU+FRI INSIDE OUT 4:45 PM NIA 151 Cairo 12:35 RBG 554 Alexandria 12:10 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 11:30 PM INSIDE OUT 7:00 PM JZR 241 Amman 12:40 JZR 776 Jeddah 12:15 NO THU+FRI MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 9:15 PM UAE 871 Dubai 12:45 MSC 402 Alexandria 12:20 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 11:45 PM MSC 409 Asyut 12:55 AGY 685 Sohag 12:40 MUHALAB-1 MSR 610 Cairo 13:00 KAC 785 Jeddah 13:00 BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 1:30 PM MARINA-1 THY 766 Istanbul 13:10 FDB 076 Dubai 13:10 THU INSIDE OUT 11:30 AM JZR 176 Dubai 13:10 BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 4:30 PM INSIDE OUT 1:45 PM JZR 779 Jeddah 13:50 THU INSIDE OUT 4:00 PM KAC 672 Dubai 13:55 JZR 124 Bahrain 13:30 INSIDE OUT 7:30 PM INSIDE OUT 6:15 PM AXB 393 Kozhikode 13:55 NIA 152 Cairo 13:35 THU MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 8:30 PM QTR 1078 Doha 14:05 MSC 410 Asyut 13:55 SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 10:30 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 11:15 PM KNE 460 Riyadh 14:10 MSR 611 Cairo 14:00 THU GFA 221 Bahrain 14:20 THY 767 Istanbul 14:10 MARINA-2 FDB 057 Dubai 14:20 UAE 872 Dubai 14:15 MUHALAB-1 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 11:45 AM SVA 500 Jeddah 14:30 KAC 741 Dammam 14:40 SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 1:30 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 2:15 PM KAC 538 Sohag 14:55 AXB 394 Kozhikode 14:55 FRI MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 4:45 PM BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 1:30 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 7:15 PM JZR 257 Beirut 14:55 QTR 1079 Doha 15:05 MON MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 9:45 PM KAC 788 Jeddah 15:00 FDB 058 Dubai 15:05 SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 4:30 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 12:15 AM RJD 135 Abu Dhabi 15:00 GFA 222 Bahrain 15:05 FRI+MON OMA 645 Muscat 15:05 KNE 481 Taif 15:10 SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 7:30 PM MARINA-3 KAC 1802 Cairo 15:35 KAC 617 Doha 15:15 FRI+MON ANT-MAN 1:00 PM ABY 127 Sharjah 15:35 KAC 673 Dubai 15:20 SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 10:30 PM MINIONS 3:30 PM UAE 857 Dubai 15:45 JZR 188 Dubai 15:50 FRI+MON ANT-MAN 5:30 PM NIA 251 Alexandria 15:50 KAC 773 Riyadh 15:55 HAYATI MOUBAHDILAH 8:00 PM RJA 640 Amman 15:55 MUHALAB-1 ANT-MAN 10:00 PM SVA 505 Jeddah 16:00 BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 1:30 PM ANT-MAN 12:30 AM ETD 303 Abu Dhabi 16:00 KAC 613 Bahrain 16:00 SAT+SUN+TUE+WED JZR 535 Cairo 16:05 OMA 646 Muscat 16:05 SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 4:30 PM AVENUES-1 FDB 051 Dubai 16:10 RJD 136 Abu Dhabi 16:10 SAT+SUN PIXELS 11:30 AM QTR 1072 Doha 16:20 ABY 128 Sharjah 16:15 BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 4:30 PM THU+FRI+SAT+MON JZR 125 Bahrain 16:25 ETD 304 Abu Dhabi 16:45 TUE+WED MAX 1:45 PM KAC 118 New York 16:30 NIA 252 Alexandria 16:50 BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 7:30 PM THU+FRI+SAT+MON KNE 476 Jeddah 16:40 RJA 641 Amman 16:55 SAT+SUN+TUE+WED PIXELS 4:00 PM KAC 178 Vienna 16:55 JZR 266 Beirut 17:05 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 10:30 PM THU KAC 562 Amman 17:00 SAT+SUN+TUE+WED SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 4:00 PM FDB 052 Dubai 17:10 POUND OF FLESH 1:00 AM FRI+SAT+MON SVA 510 Riyadh 17:15 JZR 512 Sharm el-Sheikh 17:15 SAT+SUN+TUE+WED MAX 7:00 PM UAL 982 IAD 17:25 QTR 1073 Doha 17:25 THU GFA 215 Bahrain 17:30 KNE 477 Jeddah 17:30 MUHALAB-2 SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 7:00 PM JZR 177 Dubai 17:45 UAE 858 Dubai 17:40 INSIDE OUT 11:30 AM FRI+SAT+MON KAC 742 Dammam 17:45 SVA 511 Riyadh 18:15 MINIONS 1:30 PM SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 10:00 PM JZR 777 Jeddah 17:50 GFA 216 Bahrain 18:20 INSIDE OUT 3:30 PM THU+FRI+SAT+MON KAC 678 Muscat/Abu Dhabi 17:55 JZR 184 Dubai 18:20 INSIDE OUT 5:45 PM PIXELS 1:00 AM KAC 176 Geneva/Frankfurt 18:20 ANT-MAN 8:00 PM THU+FRI+SAT+MON KAC 563 Amman 18:30 ANT-MAN 10:30 PM JZR 483 Istanbul 18:20 KAC 287 Dhaka 18:35 KAC 502 Beirut 18:35 ANT-MAN 1:00 AM AVENUES-1 JZR 156 Dubai 18:35 PIXELS 12:15 PM KAC 786 Jeddah 18:35 UAL 982 Bahrain 18:40 MUHALAB-3 SUN+TUE+WED KAC 618 Doha 18:55 JZR 538 Cairo 18:40 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 11:45 AM MAX 2:30 PM KAC 542 Cairo 18:55 JZR 238 Amman 19:15 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 2:15 PM SUN+TUE+WED QTR 1080 Doha 18:55 GFA 218 Bahrain 19:50 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 4:45 PM PIXELS 4:45 PM KAC 104 London 19:00 FDB 064 Dubai 19:50 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 7:15 PM SUN+TUE+WED GFA 217 Bahrain 19:05 QTR 1081 Doha 19:55 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 9:45 PM SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 7:00 PM UAE 875 Dubai 19:05 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 12:15 AM SUN+TUE+WED ABY 124 Sharjah 20:00 PAPER TOWNS 10:00 PM FDB 063 Dubai 19:10 KAC 361 Colombo 20:00 KAC 614 Bahrain 19:10 FANAR-1 SUN+TUE+WED UAE 876 Dubai 20:35 ANT-MAN 11:30 AM PIXELS 12:15 AM ABY 123 Sharjah 19:20 JAI 571 Mumbai 20:35 ANT-MAN 2:00 PM SUN+TUE+WED JAI 572 Mumbai 19:35 FDB 062 Dubai 20:35 BIN ROYE -Pakistani 4:30 PM KAC 774 Riyadh 19:40 KAC 351 Kochi 20:45 ANT-MAN 7:00 PM AVENUES-2 FDB 061 Dubai 19:50 AGY 681 Alexandria 20:50 HAYATI MOUBAHDILAH 9:30 PM THE GIFT 11:45 AM AGY 684 Sohag 19:50 KAC 1543 Cairo 20:55 ANT-MAN 11:30 PM COP CAR 2:00 PM OMA 647 Muscat 20:00 THE GIFT 4:15 PM KAC 674 Dubai 20:00 KAC 343 Chennai 20:55 FANAR-2 COP CAR 6:30 PM KNE 480 Taif 20:10 KAC 333 Trivandrum 20:55 MINIONS 11:45 AM THE GIFT 8:45 PM MEA 402 Beirut 20:15 OMA 648 Muscat 21:00 THU HABIB AL ARAD -Kuwaiti Film 11:00 PM ABY 121 Sharjah 20:20 ABY 122 Sharjah 21:00 THE GIFT 1:45 PM THU AVENUES-3 DLH 634 Frankfurt 20:20 KNE 461 Riyadh 21:10 MEA 403 Beirut 21:15 COP CAR 4:00 PM INSIDE OUT-3D 12:45 PM JZR 189 Dubai 20:25 THU INSIDE OUT 3:00 PM MSR 618 Alexandria 20:40 JZR 554 Alexandria 21:15 MSR 619 Alexandria 21:40 MINIONS 6:00 PM INSIDE OUT-3D 5:15 PM KAC 174 Munich 20:55 THU INSIDE OUT 7:30 PM ALK 229 Colombo 21:10 DHX 171 Bahrain 21:50 THE GIFT 8:00 PM INSIDE OUT 9:45 PM ETD 307 Abu Dhabi 21:15 ETD 308 Abu Dhabi 22:05 THU THE GIFT 12:05 AM UAE 859 Dubai 21:15 FDB 074 Dubai 22:10 SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 10:15 PM KLM 417 Amsterdam 21:25 ALK 230 Colombo 22:20 THU AVENUES-4 FDB 073 Dubai 21:30 KAC 381 Delhi 22:20 COP CAR 1:15 AM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 1:30 PM UAE 860 Dubai 22:25 THU MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 4:15 PM QTR 1074 Doha 21:30 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 7:00 PM GFA 219 Bahrain 21:45 KLM 417 Dammam/Amsterdam 22:25 KAC 349 Kochi 22:30 FANAR-2 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 9:45 PM THY 764 Istanbul 22:10 COP CAR 1:30 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 12:30 AM ETD 309 Abu Dhabi 22:10 KAC 301 Mumbai 22:30 FRI+MON AIC 981 Chennai/Ahmedabad 22:25 QTR 1075 Doha 22:40 SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 3:30 PM AVENUES-5 UAL 981 Bahrain 22:40 GFA 220 Bahrain 22:45 FRI+MON INSIDE OUT 12:30 PM FDB 059 Dubai 22:50 ETD 310 Abu Dhabi 23:00 SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 6:30 PM INSIDE OUT 2:45 PM JZR 157 Dubai 22:55 THY 5583 ADB 23:00 FRI+MON BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 5:00 PM JZR 185 Dubai 23:00 KAC 153 Istanbul 23:00 SRIMANTHUDU - Telugu 9:30 PM NO MON JAI 526 Chennai/Abu Dhabi 23:00 KAC 205 Islamabad 23:05 FRI+MON Special Show “HABIB AL ARAD -Kuwaiti Film” KAC 411 Bangkok/Manila 23:25 COP CAR 12:30 AM 5:00 PM MSR 614 Cairo 23:30 FRI+MON MON JZR 513 Sharm el-Sheikh 23:30 FDB 060 Dubai 23:50 BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 8:00 PM FDB 071 Dubai 23:35 KAC 415 Kuala Lumpur/Jakarta 23:50 FANAR-2 NO SAT+MON LZB 7779 Burgas 23:45 JZR 1540 Cairo 23:50 MINIONS 11:45 AM Special Show “PAPER TOWNS” 8:00 PM SAT+SUN+TUE+WED SAT THE GIFT 1:45 PM Special Show “BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi” SAT+SUN+TUE+WED 8:00 PM DIAL161 FOR AIRPORT INFORMATION COP CAR 4:00 PM MON stars34 THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015

CROSSWORD 983 STAR TRACK

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

You might not easily accept the fact that you can’t have everything you want Financial troubles may be a sign that you’ve been neglecting your responsibili- now. Satisfaction grows even more elusive if you expect others to fulfill your ties lately. But the stress you feel might not be limited to money since it also rais- needs. Anger can sneak into the equation if you’re not careful today. But don’t es issues of your own self-worth, especially pertaining to love and relationships. toss blame around if you’re feeling frustrated; striking out against someone else If your confidence takes a hit, don’t waste time worrying about what others only pushes them away. Instead, hard work or strenuous exercise is a healthier think or say about you. You need to be your own biggest fan if you want to cre- outlet for your bottled-up tension. You’ll be a lot more fun to be around if you’re ate the best possible outcome. not ready to explode at any given moment. Breathe; this too shall pass.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

Your efforts to socialize today may be met with a cool reception. Although you The expectations of loved ones can generate emotional pressure and their needs might believe someone is purposefully setting obstacles in your path, making a are so over-the-top now that you’re tempted to run for the hills. Your sense of significant connection isn’t out of the question. Cold Saturn’s stressful square to alienation might be exasperated by the lack of support from those who profess warm Venus requires you to set aside your fantasies for a while. Fortunately, put- to be on your side. Keep in mind that your current experience may be heavily ting in the extra effort that builds a strong foundation improves the chances of influenced by memories of difficult times. Forgive and then let go of the past; creating an enduring relationship. There’s no free lunch when it comes to love. healing is only possible when you’re truly ready to move on.

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

Your clever wit naturally gives you a distinct advantage when it comes to having a good time. However, you may be too anxious to fully enjoy Suppressing a sudden rush of emotions might seem totally unnecessary to you. yourself today. You could be so concerned about losing your goodies that you However, others could be overwhelmed by your energetic onslaught now if you ACROSS licensed by a state to provide routine care for unconsciously clench your jaw in fear. Unfortunately, holding your breath only release pent-up feelings without any self-restraint. Luckily, your uncharacteristi- 1. One of the five major classes of the sick. produces the opposite effect of what you really want. This stress is inconsequen- cally practical vision of the future can pull you out of a downward spiral today. Do immunoglobulins. 5. (often plural) A command given by a supe- tial in the larger scheme of things and you can change the atmosphere by simply what you do best: aim your thoughts at an impossible goal and then defy all 4. Former name for the order Crocodylia. rior (e.g., a military or law enforcement offi- relaxing into the present moment. Counting your blessings is the quickest way odds by taking the high road to reach your destination. 12. A health resort near a spring or at the sea- cer) that must be obeyed. to remember what you value most. side. 6. A state in New England. 15. Small cubes with 1 to 6 spots on the 7. Prohibited by law or by official or accepted faces. rules. Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 16. Antacid (trade name Prilosec) that sup- 8. Fossil fuel consisting of carbonized veg- Cancer (June 21-July 22) presses acid secretion in the stomach. etable matter deposited in the Carboniferous 17. Of southern Europe. You may be afraid that your happiness is about to slip through your period. You may believe that it’s a smart idea to avoid your friends today, as you move 18. A land mass (smaller than a continent) fingers. Unfortunately, you can easily succumb to this self-induced uncertainty through a period of self-imposed isolation. Although the idea of socializing that is surrounded by water. 9. Made of wood of the aspen tree n. and withdraw from close encounters with those you love. However, a better might seem as if it could boost your morale, conversations fall short of your high 20. A mistake resulting from inattention. 10. Testacean rhizopods. strategy might be to face your demons and consciously overcome your instinc- expectations now. Don’t be too self-judgmental; a bit of quality alone time offers 11. (informal) Of the highest quality. tive resistance. The more awareness you shine on your hidden feelings, the more 21. (British) Your grandmother. you a rare opportunity to listen to your inner voice. Blocking out the extraneous 12. The capital and largest city of Yemen. lighthearted you’ll feel about life in general. Mustering the courage to engage 22. Fast-growing herbaceous evergreen tree noise enables the wisdom of your soul to be clearly heard. of South America having a broad trunk with 13. One of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers your worries empowers you to conquer them. high water content and dark green oval that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old leaves. Testament. 23. A small hole (usually round and finished 14. Transient cessation of respiration. around the edges) in cloth or leather for the 19. The audible part of a transmitted signal. Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) passage of a cord. 24. A cruel and brutal fellow. 26. Any of various tailless stout-bodied 25. Relating to or characteristic of a tribe. amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping. Pulling back into the safety of your home and family may be your most sensible Your first order of business today is delivering on your re ce nt promises. 30. An informal term for a father. move as the tides of change wash upon your shore. You might be feeling a sense 27. A silvery soft waxy metallic element of 33. Being derived from. Responsibility calls, even if you prefer to be spending your time with others while the alkali metal group. of urgency, but won’t likely lose your chance to find fulfillment if you don’t jump pleasure-seeking Venus is revisiting your 7th House of Relationships. Reality is 34. A minute epidermal pore in a leaf or to act today. In fact, you have an excellent opportunity to tie up loose emotional 28. Avatar of Vishnu. stem. your taskmaster now and you must do what’s being asked of you, which means 29. Having undesirable or negative qualities. ends now so that you can launch into a new cycle in the days ahead. you have to temporarily set aside your notion of personal satisfaction. Thankfully, 35. Being or occurring in fact or actuality. Reconnecting with those you love does your heart good. 31. The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet. 37. Electronic equipment that provides visual applying yourself in a disciplined and industrious manner increases the chances 32. Become imbued. images of varying electrical quantities. of fulfillment down the ro ad. 36. A cord that is drawn through eyelets or 39. A rich black loam of India. around hooks in order to draw together two 40. (Jungian psychology) The inner self (not edges (as of a shoe or garment). Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) 38. Broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains the external persona) that is in touch with that are separated from the flour by sifting. the unconscious. 42. A broad flat muscle on either side of the 41. Indian religious leader who founded You have a realistic handle on your emotions today, but with your new focus It feels as if your current actions won’t alleviate your sense of disappointment, no back. Sikhism (1469-1538). comes the need to take decisive action. The bad news is you may be pulled in matter what you do. Thankfully, it isn’t the end of the world if you have to post- 44. Often cultivated for the decorative 43. A ductile gray metallic element of the lan- the direction of separation now, rather than connection. The good news is you pone your plans to make a dream come true. Don’t assume this delay is a cancel- foliage. thanide series. have the potential of fixing something that’s been bothering you for a while, but lation; you’re just putting a potential adventure on hold so you can make it per- 46. Widely distributed genus of herbs or 45. A compartment in front of a motor vehi- it requires you to reveal your vulnerability first. Ultimately, listening to your heart fect. In the meantime, patiently tend to the most pressing issues on your plate shrubs with glandular compound leaves and cle where driver sits. won’t lead you astray when it comes to manifesting your dreams. today; ironically, you might actually fix whatever prevented you from reaching spicate or racemose purple or white flowers. 47. (combining form) Indicating radiation or your goals in the first place. 49. A gum used especially as a thickener or radioactivity. emulsifier. 48. Characterized by lightness and insubstan- 50. Relating to the blood vessels or blood. tiality. Word Search Yesterday Solution 51. (Akkadian) God of wisdom. 52. A public promotion of some product or 54. A benevolent aspect of Devi. service. 55. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind. 53. Small genus of deciduous West Indian 60. Unable to relax or be still. trees or shrubs. 62. Very dark black. 56. United States baseball player and manag- 64. A town of Denmark in north central er (1873-1934). Jutland. 71. A loose sleeveless outer garment made 57. A midwestern state in north central from aba cloth. United States in the Great Lakes region. 72. Fictitious land described in the novel 58. A city in Veneto on the River Adige. Erewhon by Samuel Butler. 59. Reduction or lack of an immune response 75. A deceptive maneuver (especially to to a specific antigen. avoid capture). 61. Go trecking. 76. Being one more than two. 63. A doctor's degree in optometry. 77. Light automatic rifle. 65. Wading birds of warm regions having 78. (Scottish) A narrow secluded valley (in the long slender down-curved bills. mountains). 66. The Tibeto-Burman language spoken in 79. A committee in the executive branch of the Dali region of Yunnan. government that advises the president on 67. English illustrator of several of Dickens' foreign and military and national security. novels (1815-1882). 80. A festival featuring African-American cul- 68. A family of languages of the Fula people ture. of west Africa in the sub-Sahara regions from 81. A unit of length equal to 3 feet. Senegal to Chad. 69. A person who makes use of a thing. DOWN 70. Of a quality, as in. 1. A person of subnormal intelligence. 73. A period marked by distinctive character 2. Something whose name is either forgotten or not known. or reckoned from a fixed point or event. 3. Australian operatic soprano (1861-1931). 74. The compass point that is one point 4. A nurse who has enough training to be north of due west. Yesterday’s Solution

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n “Diary of a Teenage Girl,” a bell-bot- She finds much of it within her family’s wall- skeptically at her naked body in the mirror tomed California 15-year-old girl comes papered, second-floor San Francisco apart- and jumping on her bed with a friend to Iof age in 1970s San Francisco. She docu- ment, where she lives with her mom, Iggy Pop and the Stooges. ments the transition she’s been craving, nar- Charlotte (Kristen Wiig), and little sister, rating into a tape recorder her eager plunge Gretal (Abby Wait). The air is filled with ciga- Empowering promiscuity into adulthood, and illustrating it in crude rette smoke, California sunlight and the Female sexuality has typically been so con- cartoons that take after R Crumb. The awak- moral muddiness of post-60s, Patty Hearst- strained by the movies that “Diary of a ening of Minnie Goetze (23-year-old Bel era 1976. After a string of men, her mom is Teenage Girl” feels almost radical in its portrait Powley) is awkward and brash, enthusiastic “looser now,” Minnie says. She vacuums dur- of empowering promiscuity. Heller occasion- and angst-ridden, lewd and tender. And it’s ing coke-fueled cleaning binges. ally overlays the film with bits of psychedelic gloriously honest. animations by Sara Gunnarsdottir, a technique As a film made by women and starring a The age difference that has become to feel a little overused. female protagonist, “Diary of a Teenage Girl” Minnie, big-eyed with dark bangs, is told Minnie aspires to become a cartoonist like is a bracingly fresh entry in a coming-of-age she “exudes sexuality.” Her first sexual experi- Aline Kominsky, R Crumb’s future wife, who, tradition that has, in the movies, almost ence, and one that continues throughout herself, succeeded in the male-driven comic always been seen through male eyes. It’s an the film, is with her mother’s 35-year-old book industry. unusually accomplished first film from easy-going boyfriend, Monroe (a striking, But thank goodness the irreverent but Marielle Heller, who also wrote the screen- naturally charismatic Alexander Skarsgard). earnest “Diary of a Teenage Girl” avoids the Review play, an adaptation of Phoebe Gloeckner’s What begins with childlike playfulness moralizing that would usually accompany a 2002 graphic novel. The different perspec- begets a full-blown affair. The age difference, film about young people, sex and drugs. tive is clear from the first shot, in which of course, makes the relationship inappropri- Besides, Minnie is too busy growing up to get Heller, in close-up, trails from behind and ate, but “Diary” largely withholds that judg- bogged down in such things, too busy hap- below the hippy strut of Minnie. Minnie ment. Minnie is the one who’s choosing her This photo provided by Sony Pictures Classics shows, Kristen Wiig, from left, as lessly becoming one of the most memorable smiles to herself, but her glow momentarily partners and driving her story. After their Charlotte Goetze, Bel Powley as Minnie G. — AP protagonists of the year. “Diary of a Teenage fades when a buxom blonde jogs past her. first time in bed, she asks Monroe to take a frightened by her experienced prowess in attempts to sternly instruct Minnie and Girl,” a Sony Pictures Classics release, is rated R Such fleeting, contrary emotions of exu- polaroid of her, so she can see how she’s bed. The escapades grow darker, too, in the Gretal. The whole ensemble is excellent, but by the Motion Picture Association of America berance and self-doubt pinball throughout changed. She deduces she looks different: chapter she introduces as “The Making of a the film belongs to newcomer Powley, who for “strong sexual content including dialogue, “Diary of a Teenage Girl,” a movie with a firm “probably my aura.” Harlot.” The sole grounding voice in her life is doesn’t so much play Minnie as become her. graphic nudity, drug use, language and drink- grip on how it feels to be a precocious 15- In her headlong rush into adulthood, she her former stepfather Pascal (Christopher Her performance is remarkably easy in its ing involving teens.” Running time: 102 min- year-old in burning pursuit of self-discovery. passes by the boys of her high school. One is Meloni), who makes comic but heartfelt intimacy, filled with moments like gazing utes. Three and a half stars out of four. — AP ‘Fantastic Four’ oining Spider-Man in the annals of dizzyingly rapid reboots, Fox’s second stab at “Fantastic Four” Jcomes just eight years after the first try and its sequel, which didn’t set the bar inordinately high. Yet if this latest version, with a significantly younger cast (one’s tempted to call it “Fantastic Four High”), clears that threshold, it’s just barely, drawing from a different source to reimagine the quartet’s origins without con- spicuously improving them. All told, the movie feels like a protracted teaser for a more exciting follow-up that, depending on whether audiences warm to this relatively low-key approach, might never happen. Where many recent superhero movies have risked overstaying their welcome, “Fantastic Four,” at 100 min- Bjork cancels concerts in European tour

jork has cancelled the last The news was a blow to one Review three concerts of her French festival taking place this This photo provided by courtesy Twentieth Century Fox shows, The Thing, from left, Michael B. European tour because of month, la Route du Rock in the B Jordan as Johnny Storm, Miles Teller as Dr Reed Richards, and Kate Mara as Sue Storm, in a scene an unspecified “scheduling con- northwestern town of Saint-Malo. from the film, “Fantastic Four”. — AP photos flict”, organizers said yesterday. It was partially reimbursing peo- The Icelandic singer was pulling ple who held tickets for Bjork’s biggest problems are getting people to take his tele- to clobbering much of anything. And because it’s hard- out of shows she was meant to August 15 show. The other two porter device seriously, and experiencing puberty. ly a mystery that the heroes will end up united and fac- have performed at two French festivals, Pitchfork in Paris and ing off with Doom, there’s a sense of killing time in the music festivals and one in Iceland Airwaves in Reykjavik, Ultimate goal early going that’s not adequately compensated for by Iceland. “Bjork really wanted to said they would fully reimburse Discovered seven years later at a science fair by Dr the fate-of-the-world-in-the-balance action sequence do these concerts”, according to tickets for Bjork concerts that Franklin Storm (“The Wire’s” Reg E Cathey), Reed is that finally ensues. Part of that, frankly, stems from her agent, but had to cancel were to have been put on in late whisked off to the Baxter Institute, a sort-of science uncertainty as to what exactly Doom’s powers are, academy and think tank, where he meets Storm’s after a fleeting demonstration of them that feels closer because of “a scheduling conflict October and early November. The adopted daughter Sue (Kate Mara) and her hotheaded to horror than the superhero genre. outside her control”, organizers three cancelled shows were to brother Johnny (Michael B. Jordan). said. The agent did not elaborate cap a mini-European tour that Alas, he has to leave behind his longtime buddy Enough similarities but said the singer was looking at had already taken Bjork to Britain, Ben Grimm (Jamie Bell), though when Reed decides to If the original comics were defined in part by the playing later dates to make up for Slovakia, the Czech Republic, This photo provided by Twentieth Century Fox put his device to the test, he enlists Ben to join in the interaction of the characters-from Ben’s depression at the ones scrapped. Spain and Germany. — AFP shows, Kate Mara, as Sue Storm, in a scene from enterprise. Rounding out the group is Victor Von having become a “monster” to the budding relation- the film, “Fantastic Four.” — AP Doom (Toby Kebbell), a former prized pupil of Dr ship between Reed and Sue to Johnny and Ben’s Storm, lured back to help Reed finish a project in squabbling-those dynamics emerge only fitfully. And utes, actually feels a tad rushed at the end, with a hasty which the mercurial Victor had previously dabbled. while comicbook aficionados will likely welcome the climax that nevertheless produces some solid The ultimate goal is to use Reed’s creation to reach an seriousness of tone, the near-absence of humor and moments-at least a few of which, given the slow pace alternate dimension, potentially providing the lengthy emphasis on building the interdimensional initially, probably should have come at least a half- resources to cure man’s ills, but also bringing with it all portal largely handcuffs the cast, with only a hint, for hour sooner. Instead, filmgoers are treated to a lot of the expected perils. example, of the ebullience Johnny gleans from his science, with the central characters gazing intently into An unscheduled attempt to visit those forbidding newfound powers. Technically, the look has improved- computer screens. Using elements from the original environs gives the group its extraordinary powers: starting with the Thing, who loses his shorts but picks Stan Lee-Jack Kirby comics as well as a 2004 revision of Reed the ability to stretch; Johnny to burst into flame up computer-generated size, muscle and menace that them, “Ultimate Fantastic Four,” director Josh Trank- and fly; Sue to turn invisible and cast force fields. Ben, was mostly lacking in the prior incarnation. sharing script credit with producer Simon Kinberg (a meanwhile, is transformed into a brutish rock creature, As for the costumes, much as in the first “X-Men,” veteran of the “X-Men” franchise) and Jeremy Slater- whose enormous strength has an officious bureau- they’re built for utility, with the spacesuit motif offer- goes way back into the group’s past. The story thus crat-type (Tim Blake Nelson) practically salivating at its ing enough similarities to satisfy all but those who begins with brilliant science prodigy Reed Richards more pragmatic applications. won’t settle for anything less than spandex and a big (played by Miles Teller as a grown up) back when his Alas, it takes a long time before anyone gets around “4” insignia. —Reuters

Original ‘My Fair Lady’ Executive producer Mark Gordon, from left, actress Priyanka Andrews to direct Sydney show Chopra, and writer/executive producer Joshua Safran appear dur- ing the “Quantico” panel at the Disney/ABC Summer TCA Tour at tage and screen icon Julie the Beverly Hilton Hotel. — AP Andrews will direct a 60th Sanniversary production of Indian film star “My Fair Lady” at the Sydney Opera House, a show she first Priyanka Chopra starred in on Broadway in 1956, joins US TV’s ‘golden age’ it was announced yesterday. The British actress rose to ndian film star Priyanka Chopra juicy role in a “smart show’ that prominence as Eliza Doolittle in says she was eager to add a US any actress would covet, she said. the original production of Alan ITV series to her resume. “It’s like Parrish is “Jason Bourne in female Jay Lerner and Frederick the golden age of television right form,” Chopra said. Loewe’s retelling of George now and I wanted to be part of Despite her new job, she has Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, that ... revolution,” Chopra said of no intention of abandoning her This file photo provided by Disney/Marvel shows Hulkbuster in a scene from the her role as a FBI recruit in ABC’s film career back home. “I love film, “Avengers: Age Of Ultron.” — AP kick-starting a long theatre, new drama “Quantico.” It debuts doing my Indian films, and it’s movie and television career. Sept 27. But she told the network amazing that I can balance both,” She will be in Sydney later this that she didn’t want to be cast for Chopra said, labeling herself an year to start casting. ‘Avengers’ helps Disney “I am thrilled to have been the color of her skin, what she effective multitasker. After this looks like or where she’s from, season wraps she’ll jump back asked to direct My Fair Lady at Chopra told a TV critics’ meeting into a film. the Sydney Opera House in top 3Q earnings expectations August 2016,” Andrews, who Tuesday. The goal was a worthy TV’s 15-hour-plus production project that “gave me the respect days took her by surprise. So did made her movie debut in of being an actor.” Chopra said she being in the dark about her char- isney’s movie studio boosted parks revenue grew, the unit’s revenue 1964’s Oscar-winning “Mary is glad to bring further diversity to acter and story lines until getting company earnings once again, came in below forecasts. Studio revenue Poppins”, said in a statement. “I ABC, which includes characters of each script, in contrast to knowing Dwith the debut of “Avengers: Age gains of 13 percent topped all divisions, look forward to coming to Julie Andrews various ethnicities in “Fresh Off the how a movie begins and ends. of Ultron” proving the continued helped by “Avengers,” which grossed $1.4 Sydney this November to cast arrogant phoneticist Henry strength of the Marvel superhero brand. billion in theaters worldwide since its Boat,” “black-ish” and other series. “They tell me nothing,” she said of the production and begin the Higgins. Net income grew 11 percent in the April release. Since coming to America as a the producers. But she heard from process of bringing this great “To think that Broadway’s student, “I never saw anybody a good source, Kevin Spacey, April-June quarter to $2.48 billion, or Every Disney segment grew except for $1.45 per share, topping the $1.39 its interactive division. There, revenue musical to life once again.” original Eliza Doolittle, Julie who looked like me on TV, and that’s part of the charm of work- Producer John Frost and Opera Andrews, will direct our new this was an opportunity for me to ing in TV. Spacey said during a expected by 10 analysts polled by Zacks dropped and the unit broke even, revers- Investment Research. Revenue climbed ing a profit from a year ago, as the “Disney Australia artistic director production at the Sydney change that.” She plays Alex master class that he never knows Lyndon Terracini will jointly Opera House 60 years later will, Parrish, an Indian-American what “House of Cards” character 5 percent to $13.1 billion, a hair short of Infinity” game lost momentum. The game present the new production I’m sure, excite both Australian whose fledgling FBI career and Frank Underwood is up to until he the $13.2 billion expected by six ana- is expected to get a surge of fresh content freedom are in jeopardy after a reads it on the page. “It keeps you lysts surveyed by Zacks. for this holiday season. Shares fell 2.1 per- about Cockney flower girl and international audiences,” New York terrorist attack. It’s a on your toes,” he told her. — AP Disney said weakness in the euro hurt cent to $119.14 in after-hours trade fol- Doolittle and the appealingly said Frost. — AFP revenue at Disneyland Paris. Although lowing the release of results. — AP lifestyle THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 MUSIC & MOVIES New disc matches Elvis Presley with Royal Philharmonic

South Korean K-pop group Crayon Pop perform during a free K-Pop concert in Seoul. The concert, which was free for foreigners, was organized by the Korea Tourism Office in the wake of the country announcing an end to the recent MERS outbreak which took a heavy toll on the national economy, stifling consumer spending and devastating the tourist sector. Local businesses including shopping malls, restaurants and cinemas reported a sharp drop in sales as people shunned This CD cover image released by RCA shows “If I public venues with large Can Dream,” a release by Elvis Presley with the crowds. —AFP Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. — AP new CD scheduled for release in October will unite the music of Elvis Presley with the Royal APhilharmonic Orchestra on songs like “Burning Love” and “Love Me Tender.” The album, announced Broadway’s musical ‘Hamilton’ Tuesday, also features a duet with Michael Buble on “Fever” and appearances by the singers Il Volo and gui- tarist Duane Eddy. The orchestra adds its backing to original tracks recorded by Presley, who died in August 1977. “This is right down the alley for Elvis,” said Priscilla stands on the edge of history Presley, the late singer’s former wife. “This is something he would have loved to do.” t hit Broadway like a lightning bolt after the Drama Desk. (It’s only eligible for a Tony Presley said the disc, “If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley enormous buzz downtown. Celebrities after it opens on Broadway.) with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,” was conceived Icrowded in to see it. Reviews were ecstatic. during discussions she had with producer Don And the young man behind it was the most Rap musical Reedman while she was in London acting in a play two sought-after theater figure in town. The show The backstory of “Hamilton” could easily be years ago. She admitted initial skepticism, since her role was “A Chorus Line,” which opened 40 years a musical itself: Miranda, the New York City son with Elvis’ estate requires her to sift through a lot of ago this summer and went on to run for 15 of Puerto Rican parents, came across lousy ideas for use of his name or music. But it grew on years, forever changing Broadway. Its ground- Alexander Hamilton biographer Ron her, and when Elvis’ former Las Vegas conductor breaking legacy is something many believe Chernow’s book and was inspired to write a approached her with a similar idea last year, she saw it “Hamilton” will share, but even its creator cau- musical. He debuted the first song at the White as validation. The disc, recorded in London’s famed tions patience. House. Jeffrey Seller, the Tony Award-winning Abbey Road studio, is set to come out Oct 30. “I know this show exists because of ‘A producer behind “Rent” and “Avenue Q,” was While Elvis was obviously known best for rock ‘n’ roll, Chorus Line’ and ‘Rent’ and ‘Sweeney Todd’ one of the first people to hear the music as it he had a large music collection that encompassed many and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ and ‘1776’ and a developed in the summer of 2010. He says he’s different styles, she said. And he loved the sound of an million other shows that you could find in the still in awe of Miranda. “That he was onto orchestra. “Knowing him, he wanted bigness, he wanted DNA. It’s a love letter to all of those,” says something powerful was clear. But we never fullness, he wanted drama,” she said. “His manager at the author and star Lin-Manuel Miranda. “And so know. You don’t know where it’s going to go. time, Col. Parker, said ‘just have Elvis singing, that’s all I’m curious what shows will have the DNA of And literally we’re in a place now that I could the people want.’ But onstage, he surrounded himself ‘Hamilton’ in them. But that’s not going to be never have anticipated,” Seller says. with the music that influenced him - gospel singers, an for a while.” Few shows in recent memory “Hamilton” director, Thomas Kail, from left, and cast members Daveed Diggs, Lin- There are some warning signs in theatrical orchestra, a rock band. People didn’t get that.” have excited the New York theater communi- Manuel Miranda and Anthony Ramos begin Broadway rehearsals at the New 42nd history: “Holler if Ya Hear Me,” a rap musical She and Reedman obviously include some well- ty like Miranda’s hip-hop flavored biography Street Studios in New York. — AP featuring Tupac Shakur songs, failed last sum- known Presley songs, like “In The Ghetto” and “It’s Now about Alexander Hamilton, the nation’s first Hamilton. It could just as easily apply to were petty and jealous and had affairs and mer, and a too-cool recounting of the nation’s or Never.” But they also wanted some songs that may be treasury secretary. Miranda. “He’s a rapper and he thinks like a had scandals, but they still were able to do seventh president, “Bloody Bloody Andrew overlooked in his catalog, like Neil Diamond’s “And the “Hamilton” opens Thursday on Broadway rapper. He’s a musical theater nerd, but he remarkable things.” Jackson,” left most people puzzled. But Grass Won’t Pay You No Mind” or a version of “Bridge already having received national critical raves thinks like a rapper,” says Daveed Diggs, a rap- “Hamilton” was a sold-out sensation earlier Miranda has already proven adept at blending Over Troubled Water.” and enough advance tickets to keep it run- per and actor from California who plays this year when it debuted at the Public hip-hop, R&B and traditional show tunes in his The new disc will add to what is already one of the ning for years. The actual president of the Thomas Jefferson and the Marquis de Theater, with people paying well over 10 hit “In the Heights.” He’s also got a talented most active and successful entertainment estates, large- United States has seen it - before it officially Lafayette. times the $120 ticket price and a crush of fans director in Thomas Kail and a hungry cast that ly through the work of Priscilla and daughter Lisa Marie opened. At 35, Miranda is a unique artist able “Hamilton” is no fussy history lesson. In it, seeking lottery tickets. Celebrities like Tom also includes Broadway veterans in Odom, Presley. Forbes magazine, in its annual list of earnings by to reconnect Broadway back to popular cul- Founding Fathers swear, cheat on their wives Hanks, Dick Cheney and Madonna showed Renee Elise Goldsberry, Christopher Jackson dead entertainers, said Presley’s estate earned $55 mil- ture. He’s both a hip-hop lover and a theater and conduct rap battles over fiscal policy. It’s up. Last weekend, J-Lo went to Broadway to and Jonathan Groff. lion for the year ending October 2014. That’s second to fan, someone versed in both Sondheim and ultimately the story of an orphan immigrant see it, too. In interviews, cast members say they love Michael Jackson. Snoop Dog. He has a Tony for creating “In the from the Caribbean who rises to the highest The frenzy has its echoes in “A Chorus watching young people respond to this fresh In 2013, Presley’s intellectual property rights were Heights” and is part of a crew that freestyle ranks of American society, told by a young Line,” which attracted the likes of Diana Ross, retelling of America’s birth told in a hip-hop sold to Authentic Brands Group, signaling a new raps. African-American and Latino cast. It is not Cher and Shirley MacLaine when it, too, was vocabulary. The next step is to be inspired and activism with the estate. Priscilla Presley also said she’s your father’s Founding Fathers. “I don’t know at the Public. Back then, Michael Bennett, write their own stories. “He’s opened the door pleased with the work of Sony Legacy, the label that has American society why they don’t teach us history in this way. I who was 32, had $1 million in the bank ready because he’s set the standard,” says Okieriete taken control of packaging Presley’s music. “Elvis was a His book and score for “Hamilton” has sly don’t know why they don’t teach that these for the Broadway move - an enormous Onaodowan, who plays James Madison. “Now risk-taker,” she said. “If we kept everything status quo, references to Gilbert and Sullivan, Notorious people were human beings. They make them advance for 1975. “Hamilton” has a war chest he’s done it in such a great, prolific, clean, clear, how do we bring him into the future? How do we bring B.I.G., LL Cool J and Rodgers and demigods and they make them so far out of of $31 million, a stunning amount. It has precise way that it can’t be denied, which him current with this generation? How do we move on Hammerstein. “America, you great unfinished our reach,” says Leslie Odom Jr, who stars as already won awards from the Outer Critics opens the door for other people to start to and continue the legacy? We’re not going to let that symphony/ You sent for me,” he wrote for Aaron Burr. “These were regular people who Circle, the New York Drama Critics’ Circle and explore and hopefully get to that level.” — AP happen.” — AP Taylor Swift lets Aussie Country Music Producer and seniors ‘shake it off’ Songwriter Billy Sherrill Dies op star Taylor Swift has leapt to the aid of a Sydney theatre company illy Sherrill, the longtime Nashville only topped the country chart, but also suffering an “artistic emergency” by giving the cast of 70-somethings record producer and songwriter who broke into the top 20 of the pop singles Ppermission to dance to her chart-topper “Shake it Off”. Sydney’s Belvoir Bcrafted countless hits for George chart, and reached No 1 in the UK several Theatre took to Twitter with the hashtag “greygrey4taytay” to appeal to the Jones, Tammy Wynette and others, died on years later. Wynette’s husband Jones was American singer for permission to use the song in a play last night. “I’m facing Tuesday, as first reported by the already an established star by the time he an artistic emergency I hope you can help with,” theatre director Anne-Louise Tennessean. and Sherrill crossed paths professionally at Sarks tweeted to the singer on Tuesday morning. He was 78. A key auteur of the country- the start of the 1970s, but it was under She was referring to the play “Seventeen” about 17-year-olds on their last politan sound, Sherrill’s recordings were Sherrill’s production that he cut his most night of high school but played by actors in their 70s. In the production’s seminal in shaping country music into an enduring singles. Working with the pro- show-stopper scene, the cast dance to “Shake it Off”-and they had learned all accessible, lushly produced genre that ducer for two decades, Jones hit the top of the word to the song-yet at the last minute they had been denied permission could compete with other pop strains on the country chart with “The Door,” “The to use it, reportedly by the song’s publishers. “Is there anything at all you can the charts. (His impact on country’s sonic Grand Tour,” “Still Doin’ Time,” “He Stopped do?!!” Sarks pleaded. The response was quick with the singer giving the green landscape was often compared to Phil Loving Her Today” and “I Always Get Lucky Jill Scott locks down light via Twitter: “Permission granted. Good luck with your opening night.” Spector’s on rock and roll.) Among his With You,” as well as several duets with Swift is a global superstar with more than 61.5 million followers on Twitter biggest hits were Wynette’s “Stand by Your Wynette. but her work was largely unknown to the cast of the Seventeen until they Man” (which he also co-wrote) and “D-I-V- Rich, Barbara Mandrell, Johnny O-R-C-E,” Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Paycheck, Johnny Cash and Tanya Tucker No 1 with ‘Woman’ began rehearsing the play, which was written specifically for them. “These Today” and “The Grand Tour,” and Charlie were among Sherrill’s many other note- actors weren’t, until these rehearsals, familiar with Taylor Swift or much pop &B diva Jill Scott has nabbed her Rich’s “The Most Beautiful Girl” - all of which worthy collaborators, and artists from out- music-so we introduced them to this track, they learned all the words-it was still stand as landmarks of the genre. side Nashville also acquired his production second No 1 album with “Woman,” mov- kind of a big process,” Sarks told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. “So ing 62,000 units to top the US album As songwriter Bobby Braddock, who expertise, particularly Ray Charles for R it was quite a big deal to get denied those rights at the last minute.” She later co-wrote “D-I-V-O-R-C-E” and “He Stopped 1984’s “Friendship” and Elvis Costello for sales chart for the week ending July 30, accord- said on Twitter that Taylor’s support for artists was “a thing to behold”. — AFP ing to data from Nielsen Music. Scott’s latest Loving Her Today,” told Variety: “Genius is 1981’s “Almost Blue.” Sherrill’s lone solo set follows up the success of 2011’s “The Light the most overused word in the music busi- Producer and songwriter Billy album was the 1967 oddity,” Classical of the Sun,” which sold more than twice as ness, but with Billy Sherrill, you can’t use it Sherrill, left, receives the BMI Icon Country,” which reimagined Buck Owens many copies as “Woman” when it debuted at enough.” Born in Alabama, Sherrill initially award from BMI president and CEO songs with a string quartet and harpsi- No 1 with 133,000 units moved. pursued a career as a blues musician, Del Bryant at the 2010 BMI Country chord. Sherrill won two Grammys as a Another high-charting new album comes though his life’s trajectory changed in 1962 Awards in Nashville, Tenn. — AP songwriter, for “Almost Persuaded” in 1966 from Lamb of God. The rock outfit’s “VII: Sturm when he was hired by Sam Phillips to help and Rich’s “A Very Special Love Song” in and Drang” debuted to sales of 50,000 units, manage Sun Records’ Nashville studio. year, Sherrill signed Wynette after a cold 1974. He was inducted into the Musicians good for third place. The blockbuster sound- Shortly thereafter, he became an in-house audition, and initiated her long string of Hall of Fame in 2008 and the Country track to Jake Gyllenhaal boxing pic “Southpaw” producer at Epic Records, and scored his hits with “Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad,” Music Hall of Fame in 2010, and was hit the chart as well, premiering at No 5. The first country smash with David Houston’s which culminated with six country No. 1s named BMI’s Country Songwriter of the collection features cuts from Eminem, The “Almost Persuaded” in 1966. That same from 1967-’69. Her “Stand by Your Man” not 20th Century in 1999. — Reuters Weeknd and 50 Cent, who stars in the pic. The heft of the soundtrack is matched by the movie’s tone, which the Variety review predicts will “land enough visceral blows to catch on 007 actor Brosnan with audiences.” The final newcomer to the chart is the debut album from “X Factor” alum Bea Miller. stopped at airport with knife Miller’s “Not An Apology” bowed at No 7, mov- ing 33,000 units in its first week. Future’s “DS2” olice say former James Bond actor He said Tuesday that police wouldn’t finished at No 2 after debuting atop the chart Pierce Brosnan has been stopped at a be called to Burlington International the week before. The rap set moved 52,000 PVermont airport security checkpoint Airport for such an incident and they units, down 65%. Unsinkable Taylor Swift because of a knife he was carrying. don’t have a report on it. A TSA agent said dropped 8% to fourth place, moving 47,000 Burlington Police Department Lt Shawn he hadn’t heard about it. The Irish- units of “1989.” In the 40 weeks since the Burke says airport authorities told him about American actor played secret agent 007 in release of “1989,” the pop whopper has not left Brosnan’s encounter with Transportation movies including “GoldenEye” and “Die the top 10, rarely even dropping out of the top Security Administration agents. He says Another Day.” He also starred in “The five. Ed Sheeran’s “X,” another long-term pop Brosnan “was encountered by TSA at one of Thomas Crown Affair” and “Mrs Doubtfire.” Pierce Brosnan attends the Press juggernaut, finished at No 6, having moved their checkpoints” and was allowed to pro- His publicist hasn’t returned messages Room at the 67th Annual DGA 34,000 units. —Reuters Taylor Swift performs during her 1989 World Tour in Vancouver, BC. — AP ceed after the issue was resolved. seeking comment. — AP Awards, in Los Angeles. — AP lifestyle THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015

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This photo provided by Pottery Barn shows a reclaimed wood coffee table in a living This photo provided by West Elm shows a trim midcentury sofa that is available in This photo provided by Konekt shows the Pause chaise room that is part of the new Bowry collection. one of this fall’s trending shades of deep blue. — AP photos lounge. Fall 2015 decor is all about the mix f you’re looking to update your home decor this fall, you’ll find new furniture profiles, accents and textures galore, in Ieverything from rugs to wall coverings to ceramics and bedding. The trend toward mixing things up continues, from rustic to contemporary with a dash of traditional. “What’s interesting is the warm breath of traditional style that infuses the season’s midcentury influence: Furniture, textiles and accessories, no matter how sleek-lined, are warm, inviting and touchable,” says New York designer Elaine Griffin. Also coming on is the handmade or “collected” vibe. “Our desire for authenticity, as well as for finely crafted and small production design, is resonating,” says Jackie Jordan, color marketing director for the paint manufacturer Sherwin-Williams. “We want to know whose hands actually created the object we’re purchasing, and how and where the materials were sourced.” Griffin concurs: “This season, the handmade look reigns supreme, with highly-textured fabric This photo provided by Pottery Barn shows a paisley pil- This photo provided by Pottery Barn shows a reclaimed wood coffee table that is part of weaves, wallpapers (faux bois, faux hand-painted murals, and This photo provided by low. Paisley is one of fall’s hottest patterns. Stone Forest shows a new the new Bowry collection. multicolored and metallic-layered geometric prints) and Ore Vessel. appliqued effects on upholstery.” Expect more tabletop accent pieces and furniture labeled with place of origin and/or maker’s information, whether century modern hues: brandy, burgundy, whiskey and mer- One interesting place to see this trend is the bathroom: brass joinery, and a burled wood desk on Lucite legs. Gus they were crafted in Indiana or India. One new kid in town is lot, as well as navy and olive. vintage-style, weathered-bronze and cast-iron fixtures. Modern’s acrylic end table is etched with a white grain pat- Scandinavian style. Simple, clean lines, gentle colors and Stone Forest introduced the Ore vessel sink, inspired by an tern to look like a piece of timber. charming motifs make for a look that’s contemporary and Materials antique steel pipe cap. The Industrial series, with a cast-iron accessible. Again, it’s all about the mix. “For both furniture and sink, towel bar and paper holder, has an old-school factory Pattern and texture And the dark horse? With the popularity of midcentury accessories, when it comes to finishes this fall, one is a lonely quality. Interesting woods continue to make inroads in furni- Channel quilting, in which stitching runs in one continu- modern, some designers are ready to move forward to a number,” Griffin says. “The freshest looks combine at least ture, flooring and doors. Watch for acacia, walnut, birch, ous line, is another trend to watch for. The straight lines, 1980s redux. Decorators have welcomed ‘60s- and ‘70s-era two colors and materials, like black lacquer with metallic maple and beech, and finishes ranging from weatherworn even spacing, design detail and comfort all add to its appeal. macrame, flame stitch, classic furniture and retro fabric accents (especially brass and copper); white enamel with to highly lacquered. “This is part of the continued resurgence of Art Deco, which prints. Will they also embrace Memphis style - the ‘80s design gleaming metallic, acrylic pieces in harvest hues; and indus- Pottery Barn’s new Bowry collection of tables and storage is synonymous with fluid lines, bold shapes, lavish ornamen- movement characterized by disparate geometric shapes and trial iron paired with chrome.” Patinated and polished brass, units uses reclaimed acacia, teak and mango hardwoods. tation and metallic finishes,” says Murphy. Look for rattan contrasting colors? Griffin thinks there’ll be more to this marble, copper, steel and mirror clad everything from accent The Warren pulley lamp’s rustic-finished iron and function- and other woven fibers in items beyond basketry, like wall trend come spring. pieces to furniture. See West Elm, Wisteria and CB2 for exam- ing pulleys make for a steampunk-style fixture. Konekt art, bowls and ottomans. ples. designer Helena Sultan’s Pause chaise lounge perches a Shags, nubby wools, Southwest-patterned flat weaves Color While silver and chrome are big players, Michael Murphy, comfy upholstered seat on brass or chrome legs, in several and Impressionist-patterned Indian silks will be on the floor Jordan sees a shift “to soft monochromatic palettes,” cit- design and trends producer for Lamps Plus, says brass and finishes. of rug departments this fall. West Elm has some graphic kil- ing creamy whites and mineral tones - gray, khaki, earth gold will be especially strong, especially in softer, burnished And saddle and butter-soft leathers are strong players in im rugs and pillows. Geometrics and facets cover textiles, tones, and nature-inspired hues like spruce, smoke, pond tones. ottomans, director’s and club chairs, and benches. The flip vases and mirror frames. Some have an organic quality - and shell pink. “The serenity of these colors provides a sense “These metals can be easily introduced in the home with side is the proliferation of translucents like acrylic and glass, think beehives or reptile skin. But rendered in iron or wood, of calm to balance our hectic lifestyles, and celebrates natu- a table lamp, chandelier or distinct accessory like a large often combined with other materials. “These materials are they can have an industrial vibe. In wallpaper, look to ral materials, honed, soft and sheer finishes,” she says. vase or unique table sculpture,” he says. Jordan says the being combined with unique fabrics like fur to create a Tempaper, Wolfum and Timorous Beasties for intriguing pat- Stronger hues are in play, too. Griffin sees last spring’s handmade look extends to metals: “We’re seeing materials clearly contemporary trend,” says Murphy. “We see this terns ranging from ‘80s Southwest to Japanese archival pale pastels evolving into deeper, Southwestern hues like hand-carved, forged and assembled. Imperfections and where the tops of settees, benches and stools are covered prints to nature themes. — AP terracotta, pale pumpkin, deep salmon, dusty rose citron, flaws in materials like iron, wood, concrete and hand-woven with a luxe fur and fabrics, and the legs are made from clear and smoky French and teal blues. Look too for boozy, mid- wool only add to the character of the piece.” materials.” Jonathan Adler has a Lucite etagere with polished Fall home trends: Turn discarded objects into upcycled light fixtures

ousehold objects, industrial cast-offs and redundant and has no value and you are basically vintage farm tools - all these and more are transforming it to give it value again. In my case, Hbeing salvaged and upcycled into lighting I’m looking at esthetic value. It doesn’t have to fixtures that range from elegant to funky to pure have a certain style particularly; it’s just got to wow. The trend is evident at eateries like Malai have something interesting about it, then you put Marke, a stylish Indian restaurant in New York it in the right setting and it’s amazing.” City’s East Village, where light in the dining room glows from bulbs surrounded by green wine bot- Really luxurious tles arranged in a circle, empty but corked. Edwards’ website reflects her philosophy that It can be seen on websites like Pinterest, where “you could literally upcycle anything,” from repur- Robert Nicholas’ showroom, Splurge, in Asheville, NC. — AP photos the “Upcycled Lighting Obsession” board shows posing abandoned buildings to making new cloth- bulbs affixed to old skateboards, the metal innards ing from scraps. But her book focuses on interior of a box spring, bird cages, teacups and an upside- decor, including lighting. Two of her favorite light- down colander. And it’s become a career for ing designers featured in the book are Alex Robert Nicholas in Asheville, North Carolina, Randall, whose quirky, theatrical lighting includes whose dramatic showpiece chandeliers made lampshades made from vintage dresses with enor- from all kinds of vintage objects sell for up to mous full skirts; and Stuart Haygarth, who $6,000. Edwards says is known for show-stopping chande- Nicholas’ materials range from the wooden roof liers, including one made from eyeglasses and of an old gazebo to tobacco stakes, which were lenses where you can’t tell “at first glance that it’s used to harvest and dry tobacco leaves and are spectacles because it’s looks really luxurious.” part of North Carolina’s agricultural history. The Another concept she likes is from a Finnish compa- gazebo-turned-chandelier is going to be a show- ny, Characters, which makes lights out of individ- piece for a local brewery; the tobacco-stakes fix- ual letters from old neon signs refitted with LED ture ended up in Miami. technology. “You’re taking something that may feel more “Lighting is probably the most important thing indigenous to a cabin in North Carolina and you’re in any interior,” she adds. “It’s what sets the ambi- Lighting fixtures in Robert Nicholas’ showroom. putting it in a modern home in South Beach,” ence.” Nicholas started his lighting business about Nicholas said. In fact, many of his fixtures have an 15 years ago “making lamps out of found architec- urban-chic sensibility despite their authentic rural tural pieces” like distressed porch balustrades with roots, a style he’s dubbed “modern folk.” turned wood and layers of paint. At one point, he was making hundreds of upcycled lamps, selling Basically transforming them wholesale to a furniture market and a retail- Yet when it comes to an object’s original pur- er. But eventually he got bored with smaller fix- pose, Nicholas said, “I don’t really care what it was, tures and now concentrates on larger, unique but I’m intrigued by what it was. It really is more pieces, which can be seen on his website and in about the esthetic look of it and the potential of his showroom, Splurge, in Asheville’s River Arts what it can become,” along with its potential for a District. He has a message for those who see an “wow factor.” His esthetic has “a modern feel to it upcycled lighting idea on Pinterest or in a shop but there’s also a primitiveness to it,” he said. “The and think, “I can do that.” “Hey, create something younger generation, they want the modern feel that hasn’t been done yet!” Nicholas says. “Don’t but they still want to be comfortable.” His philoso- copy something else.”—AP phy stems from “seeing value in things we were discarding.” That’s similar to how Antonia Edwards, author of a book called Upcyclist: Reclaimed and Remade Photo shows a light fixture at Malai Marke, a stylish Indian restaurant in Furniture, Lighting and Interiors (Prestel), defines This undated photo provided by Prestel shows PET Lamps New York City’s East Village. upcycling: “You take something that is considered made from used PET bottles by Alvaro Catalan de Ocon. lifestyle THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015

Features Invite young people into the Cecil conversation with books he death of Cecil the lion in The lion & the mouse Zimbabwe at the hands of an The African Serengeti comes alive in TAmerican bow hunter continues to Jerry Pinkney’s nearly wordless retelling generate outrage around the world, but of the beloved Aesop fable. The lion bringing kids into the conversation may spares the mouse from becoming a meal. require some finesse. That’s where books The mouse returns the deed by freeing come in. Many exist to feed the imagina- the lion from a poacher’s trap. tion of young readers, teach respect for Appropriate for children 1 and up. Vivid the majestic beasts and urge them to illustrations in watercolor and colored pitch in and help exotic animals the pencil. Close-ups of the main players are world over. juxtaposed by endpapers showing off Here’s a sampling of books for all ages vast landscapes. Little, Brown Books for with lion themes or nonfiction facts, fig- Young Readers. ures and photographs. The lion and the bird Counting lions A sweet look at friendship, for kids 4 This book cover image released by National Geographic Children’s Books shows ‘Face to Charcoal drawings of 10 endangered and up, between a lion who finds an Face With Lions,’ by Beverly and Dereck Joubert. — AP photos animals in an oversize format, with a injured bird in his garden one autumn majestic lion as the cover boy. In addition day. The bird is left behind by his flock to simple counting on a level worthy of and the lion nurses his damaged wing very young children, text covers the back to health, only to have him rejoin qualities and behavior of each animal, his flock the following year. Creator including elephants, giraffes, pandas, tur- Marianne Dubuc makes use of wordless tles and macaws. Creators Katie Cotton pages to portray the passage of time and Stephen Walton urge children to through the seasons, as the two friends care about protection and preservation. share a meal and sit together by the fire Walton’s drawings are meticulously life- of the lion’s cozy cottage. Enchanted Lion like. October release, Candlewick. Books.

Lafcadio, the lion who shot back Face to face with lions Published in 1963, this was Shel Part of National Geographic’s “Face to Silverstein’s first children’s book. A 50th Face With Animals” series, this offering is anniversary edition was released in 2013. full of detail and close-up photography The fable goes like this: A lion eats a to satisfy young buffs in classrooms or at hunter in Africa, taking his gun and home. The book covers diet, life becoming a crack shot himself. A circus expectancy, reproduction and how man names him Lafcadio the Great and prides function. The authors, husband- brings him to New York City, where he and-wife team Dereck and Beverly grows more humanlike, dressing in Joubert, urge young readers to help save starched collars and fancy suits. Soon, he the vanishing lions of Africa. Intended for grows despondent and returns to the kids 7 and up. National Geographic jungle to ponder whether he’s more man Children’s Books. — AP or beast. Anniversary edition, HarperCollins. This book cover image released by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers shows ‘The Lion This book cover image released by HarperCollins & The Mouse,’ by Jerry Pinkney. Children’s Books shows ‘Lafcadio, The Lion Who Shot Back by Shel Silverstein. Kid Lit Style: Decor inspired by children’s books

sing children’s books as inspiration for bedrooms sprig of straw, a twig and a brick. While each is rendered in and playrooms is one way to introduce a child to lit- muted hues, the spare imagery packs graphic punch. Uerature. It also can be just a fun, imaginative way to Land of Nod partnered with Little Golden Books this decorate. “I lifted the oranges, greens and yellows from the spring to produce a bed and bath collection featuring sev- pages of ‘The Wind in the Willows, ‘Charlotte’s Web’ and eral of the series’ beloved characters, such as Tawny ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,’ and used those col- Scrawny Lion, Poky Little Puppy, Shy Little Kitten and ors in the fabrics, wall color” and furniture of a child’s room, Scuffy the Tugboat. The illustrations have been reproduced says Sheilah Michaels, an interior designer in Crozet, on a range of soft furnishings and wall art. Virginia, who designed the room for the Charlottesville Design House a few years ago. She used the classic kids’ Victorian furniture books as her jumping-off point. The response was over- Find organic cotton printed with fun motifs from books whelmingly positive, she says. like Mo Willems’ “Knuffle Bunny” and Margaret Wise “My heart was in (it), as I was an avid reader growing up Brown’s “Goodnight Moon.” Besides using artwork from and my grandparents had a book business,” Michaels says. kids’ books, you can integrate the books’ overall style into a She also channeled Beatrix Potter, using watercolor art- room. For a “Goodnight Moon” room, for example, you work, a tea set, a hand-painted dresser, and a lamp with might use a color palette of green, orange, blue and yel- flower and garden motifs reminiscent of Mr McGregor’s low. Bring in striped curtains, a starry night poster and a garden from “The Tale of Peter Rabbit.” round, hooked rug. A palette of browns, indigo and gray; Many designers and retailers, from bookstores to home- shaggy ottomans; and a big sailboat pendant light set the decorating stores, have picked up on the theme of chil- scene for a “Where the Wild Things Are” rumpus room. dren’s literature as decor inspiration. (Pottery Barn Kids For an “Alice in Wonderland” room, use classic Victorian stocks Peter Rabbit-themed bedding, for example.) The furniture and black-and-white checkerboard textiles. Add a work of authors and illustrators such as James Gurney, Jan big vintage-style wall clock and a teacup lamp. Or design Brett, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Dr Seuss, Shel Silverstein, your own decorative elements. Create nursery mobiles out Steven Kellogg and many more is also available online in of old book pages, for instance, by gluing cutouts onto unframed, downloadable or ready-to-hang art. Check web- This photo provided by Land of Nod shows Tawny This photo provided by Land of Nod shows a Shy Little card stock and hanging them from ribbon or filament. sites like Etsy, Art.com, Zazzle and Books of Wonder. Scrawny Lion kids bedding. Kitten pillow. Graham suggests using clearance Easter decorations for a pillows with quotes from “Peter Pan,” Hans Christian For a contemporary space, consider Chicago artist “Guess How Much I Love You” or Peter Rabbit room. A New generation Andersen and others. “To quote famous classic children’s Christian Jackson’s minimalist versions of classic fairy tales: carved, wooden lion and a closet door painted like a Some images can be transferred to photo fabric and literature keeps those words alive, introducing them to a Little Red Riding Hood is evoked by a copse of trees and a wardrobe suggest CS Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and the crafted into pillow covers or window coverings. Cynthia whole new generation,” she says. “And knowing that those flash of red cape; the Goldilocks print shows three bowls of Wardrobe.”—AP Mehlberg, a designer in Gillette, Wyoming, crafts canvas words may inspire a child makes my heart sing.” oatmeal, each a different size; Three Little Pigs consists of a

This photo provided by Square Inch Design shows a This photo provided by Square Inch Design shows a This photo provided by Square Inch Design shows a This photo provided by Sweet Meadow Designs shows print of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ by Wilhelm and Jacob print of ‘Rapunzel,’ by Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm. print of ‘Goldilocks & the Three Bears,’ by Robert Cynthia Mehlberg’s winsome and charming pillow Grimm. Southey. design that references some of her favorite quotes from children’s literature. — AP photos Invite young people into the Cecil conversation with books

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Modern Etiquette: Designer Ten rules for success in the workplace ver a century ago, legendary magnate John D Rockefeller Arnold Scaasi said, “I will pay more for the ability to deal with people Othan any other skill under the sun.” Since then, studies by companies such as Google have echoed his thinking by pointing out that the most effective managers and executives possess strong interpersonal skills. Thus, here are my Ten Commandments for Effective Business dead at 85 Behavior: In this Oct 10, 2002 file photo, fashion designer Arnold Scaasi talks about his designs at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. 1. Thou shalt have a positive attitude. Everybody has bad days. Nobody has the right to take it out on others. Rudeness, impoliteness, surliness, ugly moods, unprovoked displays of esigner Arnold Scaasi, whose bright, flamboyant recalled the designer as “an amazing individual, so inim- First lady anger, and general unpleasantness can be costly to your creations adorned first ladies from Mamie itable - very funny and witty, a real personality.” She called For Barbara Bush, he designed a number of outfits career. DEisenhower to Laura Bush and film stars from his designs “colorful, feminine and sculptural.” including her two-toned, deep blue “Barbara blue” 1989 2. Thou shalt respect yourself and others in cyberspace. E-mail is Elizabeth Taylor to Barbra Streisand, has died. He was 85. Scaasi was born in 1930 in Montreal. His father was a inaugural gown. Laura Bush, he said, had to be persuaded eternal. Social media is a minefield. If you would not want Scaasi died early Tuesday at New York-Presbyterian furrier, and he became interested in art and fashion at an to shorten her skirts slightly, to mid-knee. He praised her your mother to see it, do not hit “Send.” Hospital of cardiac arrest, said his longtime friend, Michael early age. He trained both in Montreal and Paris and “long neck, which, of course, any woman would give her 3. Thou shalt be on time. Keeping others waiting is the ultimate Selleck, executive vice president of sales and marketing at worked for designer Charles James - famed for his glam- eyeteeth to possess.” Scaasi said loyalty to the Bushes pre- power play. This goes for in-person appointments, emails, and Simon & Schuster. Until he closed his dress business in orous, sculptural gowns - in New York before opening his vented him from actively seeking made-to-order business telephone calls. In the end, being late is self-defeating. 2010, Scaasi - his surname, Isaacs, spelled backward - spe- first ready-to-wear business in 1956. Over the years he from Hillary Rodham Clinton. But to his surprise, he said, Everybody’s busy. Everybody’s time is valuable. Being late cialized in made-to-order clothes, favoring ornate, bril- won numerous awards, including the 1996 lifetime he met her in 1994 and learned that she had purchased a only makes you look as if you don’t have your act together. liantly-hued fabrics and trimmings like beads and feath- achievement award from the Council of Fashion dress of his, a ruffly black number that she called “one of 4. Thou shalt praise in public and criticize in private. If you ers. “Fashion, it’s really about feeling good,” he told The Designers of America. Because he did relatively little for the prettiest gowns I own.” intend to improve a situation or somebody’s performance, Associated Press in 2002, when the Museum at the the mass ready-to-wear market, Scaasi wasn’t as well As for another famous first lady - Jacqueline Kennedy - public criticism is the worst approach. It serves no purpose Fashion Institute of Technology exhibited his works. “It known to the average customer as contemporaries like Scaasi wrote in his book that she had worn his clothes except to humiliate the other person, and possibly lead to should be fun to get dressed. I like exciting and pretty Oscar de la Renta or Liz Claiborne. before she became first lady, but not after; he said he cutthroat retaliation. Remember that the office gossip looks clothes that help women feel exciting and pretty.” But he did design some high-end ready-to-wear could not afford to provide clothing to her as first lady for far worse than those being gossiped about. While “less is more” was usually not his credo, perhaps clothes for specialty stores, telling Women’s Wear Daily in free. Scaasi also recalled in his book how he persuaded 5. Thou shalt honor social courtesies at business functions. Scaasi’s best known outfit was a famously translucent 2007 that he was creating a new ready-to-wear line opera star Joan Sutherland to feel comfortable in clothes Etiquette is just a matter of common sense with a large dose pantsuit worn by Streisand’s in 1969 to accept the best- because “women were stopping me in airports and asking that showed off her figure, rather than hiding it. He made of kindness. Make sure you respond to invitations promptly actress Oscar for “Funny Girl” (she won in a tie with me at dinner parties.” For a spectacular price, his socialite a gown with apricot roses on a black background, topping and never bring an uninvited guest. Never be a no-show Katharine Hepburn.) It featured bell-bottom pants and a and celebrity clients got one-of-a-kind clothes - carefully it with a tangerine silk cloak. He wrote that she told him: “I when you’ve said you’d be there. Good guests contribute as matching top in spangly black lace, with white collar and constructed, tailored to their precise size, highlighting have never felt pretty in my life. Tonight I feel really pretty.” much, if not more, to a social occasion as good hosts. cuffs. Strategically placed patch pockets covered her their best points and camouflaging their worst. He was Scaasi is survived by husband Ladd, with whom he shared 6. Thou shalt get names straight. We all forget people’s names. breasts, but the effect of the thin fabric in bright light cre- known for taking dozens and dozens of measurements of homes on Manhattan’s Beekman Place, on Long Island There’s nothing wrong with saying, “Please tell me your name ated the impression of nudity from some angles. Scaasi clients’ bodies. and in Palm Beach, Florida. “Our relationship was very pro- again. My brain just froze.” But there is something wrong with denied the intent was to shock, saying only that he told In his 2004 book, “Women I Have Dressed (and found,” Ladd said Tuesday. — AP not checking on correct spelling whenever you write a name. Streisand: “We have to do something very modern - really Undressed),” Scaasi described some of the things he made That’s lazy. It can cost your career. And remember, with four of today” - since to that point, moviegoers had seen her for Elizabeth Taylor: “A spectacular white satin ball gown generations actively operating in today’s workplace, it’s a big only in costumes from another era. with a rhinestone design of arches over the entire dress. ... mistake to assume you can call someone by his or her first A long black velvet cape to go over it - it was fab. ... A coral name. Amazing individual and turquoise petunia printed silk short dress with a cape 7. Thou shalt speak slowly and clearly on the telephone. A smile Scaasi’s most important legacy will be that of “his pro- coat in turquoise cashmere. ... A beautiful short black chif- can be heard in your voice. So smile or you will sound irritated found individuality,” Parker Ladd, the designer’s husband fon number that was totally covered in tiny leaves and and put out. Not a good move when you are speaking with since 2011 and his partner of 54 years, said in a telephone flowers with diamante clusters.” Scaasi was a young man someone in authority, and perhaps from a different culture or interview Tuesday. “Everyone who committed to his when he had his first White House client: Mamie generation. clothes will feel that way, and museums and history will Eisenhower. The first lady favored strapless evening 8. Thou shalt not use foul language. Kind is about the only four- remember him that way,” Ladd said. Valerie Steele, director gowns, Scaasi wrote: “I was very pleased that Mrs letter word for the workplace. Don’t accept vulgarity and poor of the FIT museum, worked on the Scaasi exhibit and Eisenhower wanted to look so stylish.” grammar as your personal standards. On the other hand, lib- eral use of “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me” is helpful in career advancement. 9. Thou shalt dress appropriately. Don’t enter your workplace without knowing its dress code. Good grooming is more important than making a fashion statement. 10. Thou shalt be accountable. We all make mistakes. That does not give us license to blame someone else for them. There is no shame in admitting you don’t have all the answers. Yet there is shame in not being willing to look for them. — Reuters

In this April 14, 1969 file photo, actress and singer In this April 28, 1972 file photo, American designer In this Jan 9, 1989 file photo, first lady Barbara Bush, Barbra Streisand wears a sequined Arnold Scaasi bell- Arnold Scaasi, center, walks with two models at his right, presents her inaugural gown, designed by bottomed sheer pantsuit as she poses with her Oscar for studio in Paris. — AP photos Arnold Scassi, to the Smithsonian Institution in her role in ‘Funny Girl’ at the 41st Academy Awards in Washington. Los Angeles.