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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 MUHARRAM 26, 1436 AH www.kuwaittimes.net PM: GCC unity Four killed Iran, West eye FIFA criminal necessary to in Jerusalem chances of complaint face regional synagogue historic deal reignites challenges2 attack 7 in final8 talks World20 Cup row Private schools get nod Min 11º Max 29º to run afternoon shifts High Tide 09:42 & 21:48 Children of Kuwaiti mothers allowed to attend govt schools Low Tide 03:46 & 15:33 40 PAGES NO: 16347 150 FILS KUWAIT: Education Minister Dr Bader Al-Essa indicated MPs hail Amir’s efforts, Saudi envoy back in a press statement yesterday that the ministry was contemplating allowing private sector schools to oper- By B Izzak ate second shifts in the afternoon and evening hours to teach students, thereby alleviating the crush of atten- KUWAIT: MPs yesterday hailed the efforts and wisdom of dance in the morning shift. Such schools should have HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah who suc- the proper staff to teach in these later shifts, said the ceeding in resolving a dispute between the Gulf minister, noting that this decision will be effective for Cooperation Council (GCC) states, which paved the way for the scholastic year 2015-2016. holding the annual GCC summit next month in Qatar. The The Ministry of Education has also decided to allow praise came during a National Assembly session yesterday children of Kuwaiti mothers married to non-Kuwaiti res- during which MPs agreed to allocate time to welcome the idents to attend government schools from the primary Amir’s efforts that succeeded in bringing the GCC leaders stages up through high school, Essa said yesterday. The together at an unscheduled meeting in Riyadh two days ago. decision also applies to children of Kuwaiti mothers Following the meeting, Saudi Arabia, United Arab married to illegal residents (bedoons) and is effective Emirates and Bahrain agreed to return their ambassador to for the school year 2014-2015. Those who qualify will Doha after they had withdrawn them in an unprecedented have a few conditions to fulfill, among them the neces- move in March to protest what they called Qatar’s interfer- sity to have a valid civil ID card. — KUNA ence in their internal affairs. The meeting was preceded by a shuttle mediation by the Amir who visited the four nations. Media reports said yesterday Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to News Qatar resumed his duties in Doha. Saudi ambassador Abdullah Al-Aifan told the daily Asharq Al-Awsat he was in brief “back in Doha, in the presence of all the Saudi diplomatic staff”, adding that relations between the neighbors are “back to normal”. Central Bank: No curbs “On your behalf, we salute the goodwill efforts exerted on derivatives trading by His Highness the Amir in bringing the Gulf ranks togeth- KUWAIT: Kuwaiti banks must comply with regulatory guide- er and containing any unwanted developments in the rela- lines when trading derivatives but are not otherwise restrict- tions of its members,” Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem said. He ed from doing so, the Central Bank told Reuters yesterday, said that the Amir’s efforts played a major role in opening a effectively confirming that a ban had been lifted. The state- KUWAIT: Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah (right), Oil Minister Ali Al-Omair (left) and MP ment from the governor’s office of The Central Bank of Kuwait new page in Gulf relations that Roudhan Al-Roudhan attend a session at the National Assembly yesterday. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat Continued on Page 13 (CBK) came after a newspaper reported yesterday that a ban brought in following the global financial crisis on trading derivatives with foreign banks had ended. “As per CBK circular dated October 12, 2006, banks in Kuwait are allowed to swap Riyadh fears IS wants sectarian war foreign currencies against Kuwaiti dinars in addition to out- right transactions and foreign exchange forward transactions,” RIYADH: Tighter security in Saudi Arabia exporter, birthplace of Islam and a cham- the statement said. “We would like to clarify that instruments has made it hard for Islamic State to tar- pion of conservative Sunni doctrine, are meant to be plain vanilla in nature and used for hedging get the government so the militants are Saudi Arabia represents an important ally or trading purposes. Therefore, such instruments are neither instead trying to incite a sectarian conflict for Western countries battling Islamic complex/structured derivatives nor speculative in nature. As is via attacks on the Shiite minority, the State and a symbolic target for the mili- normal, banks are expected to maintain adequate internal Saudi Interior Ministry said. Last week the tant group itself. controls and comply with CBK regulations when dealing in Sunni group’s leader Abu Bakr Al- “Islamic State and Al-Qaeda are doing these instruments,” the statement added. While the statement Baghdadi called for attacks against the their best to carry out terrorist acts or said there was no new circular or rules governing the trading Sunni rulers of Saudi Arabia, which has crimes inside Saudi Arabia,” Major General of derivatives, the fact the regulator was referring to legisla- declared Islamic State a terrorist organisa- Mansour Turki, security spokesman for tion in place prior to the 2008 ban can be interpreted to mean the market is reverting to previous rules. tion, joined international air strikes the Interior Ministry, told Reuters. “They against it, and mobilised top clergy to are trying to target the social fabric and denounce it. He spoke after an attack on trying to create a sectarian conflict inside Viva Kuwait chairman Shiite civilians, the first since 2006 by mili- the country.” The attack by gunmen in the says telco to list Dec 14 tant Saudis based inside the kingdom. Eastern Province district of Al-Ahsa on DUBAI: Viva Kuwait, the country’s No.2 mobile phone Islamic State has not claimed the Nov 3 killed eight members of the king- operator by subscribers, will list its shares on the Kuwait shooting and the Saudis have not held dom’s Shiite minority who were marking Stock Exchange on Dec 14, nearly six years after it com- the group responsible but they arrested their holy day of Ashoura. Turki said he pleted an initial public offer of shares, the company’s more than 50 people including some was not aware of any evidence that it was chairman said yesterday. In a statement carried by who fought with Sunni jihadis in Syria or coordinated with Islamic State operatives Kuwait’s state news agency (KUNA), Adel Mohammad had been previously jailed for fighting outside Saudi Arabia. Al-Roumi said the firm’s listing is an important strategic with Al-Qaeda. As the world’s top oil Continued on Page 13 DUBAI: A woman walks past luxury towers in the Marina district on step towards its development, adding the company ful- Monday. — AP filled all the technical and legal requirements to list. Roumi added the bourse is currently reviewing arrange- ments with parties connected to the listing, including Amnesty slams taking the necessary precautions and procedures to ensure a seamless listing process. He did not elaborate further. Viva Kuwait, an affiliate of Saudi Telecom, raised UAE repression 25 million dinars ($85.9 million) from selling half its shares to Kuwaiti nationals in its IPO in Sept 2008, beginning services later that year. NICOSIA: Amnesty International yes- Dozens of Emirati and Egyptian terday accused the United Arab Islamists have been jailed after being Emirates, which hosts a Formula One convicted of forming cells of the KKR, CVC pick advisers race this weekend, of repression it said Muslim Brotherhood, which is out- in race for Americana is the “ugly reality” behind the glitz and lawed in Egypt, and accused of seeking DUBAI: KKR & Co and CVC Capital Partners have chosen glamour of the event. In a report titled to overthrow the Gulf monarchies. Goldman Sachs and HSBC to advise them on their joint bid for “There is no freedom here: Silencing Amnesty said more than 100 activists a majority stake in Kuwait Food Co (Americana), sources famil- dissent in the UAE,” the human rights and government critics have been iar with the matter said yesterday. The private equity firms are watchdog speaks of a “climate of fear” charged or jailed for politically moti- facing off against Saudi Arabia’s Savola Group as the only and the “extreme lengths” the authori- vated national security or cybercrimes remaining bidders for control of one of the Gulf’s largest food HELSINKI: Sebastian Nystrom, head of Product Business at Nokia Technologies, ties go to in order to stamp out oppo- offences since 2011, and that more firms. Second-round bids for the Al-Kharafi family’s almost 67 percent stake were submitted on Oct 10. Americana, which presents Nokia’s new N1 Android Table at the Slush 2014 event yesterday. — AP sition or calls for reform. “Millions of than 60 remain behind bars. “The scale has a market value of around $4 billion, said in a Nov 4 bourse spectators from across the world are of the crackdown has been chilling filing that a major shareholder was in preliminary talks with expected to tune in to watch the Abu and the truth is that the UAE’s dreadful “various parties” to sell its holding in the Kuwaiti firm. But it Nokia plots comeback Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix this treatment of activists critical of the said no agreement had been reached and did not name the weekend - yet most of them will have government, and their families, has groups in talks with Al Khair National for Stocks and Real little clue about the ugly reality of life gone largely ignored by the world,” Estate Co, an entity owned by the Kharafi family. The Kharafis with Android tablet for activists in the UAE,” said Amnesty’s said Sahraoui. are being advised by Rothschild over the sale. “There are many deputy director for the region, Hassiba Amnesty said that UAE authorities who want to acquire this jewel,” Americana chairman Marzouq HELSINKI: Nokia is back in the fray. Just 2011. That partnership ended unsuccess- Hadj Sahraoui. responded to concerns raised in the Al-Kharafi told CNBC Arabiya yesterday. “But who has the price months after selling its ailing handsets fully - in April Nokia sold its cellphones “Beneath the facade of glitz and report by saying that the promotion of of this jewel?” He said the board had not held talks or received business to Microsoft, the Finnish com- unit to Microsoft for $7.2 billion. glamour, a far more sinister side to the human rights is an “ongoing process”. calls with any bidders. pany is planning to go back into the con- Sebastian Nystrom, head of at Nokia’s UAE has emerged showing the UAE as The UAE currently serves as a member sumer market with a new tablet. The for- technologies unit, described the N1 a deeply repressive state where of the UN Human Rights Council. The activists critical of the government can London-based watchdog said UAE Skirmish over stake mer top mobile phone maker, which has tablet as “a new beginning for Nokia.” in Boubyan Bank a history of reinventing itself since it He noted that about 80 percent of the be tossed in jail merely for posting a authorities need to implement “swift tweet,” she said. Amnesty said there is and concrete steps” to prove their KUWAIT: Investment Dar, the Kuwaiti firm which holds a began as a paper maker in the 19th cen- world’s mobile consumers use Android, stake in luxury carmaker Aston Martin, is making a tury, said yesterday it will launch a 7.9- compared with just 2.5 percent using a “huge gulf between the public image commitment to protecting human the UAE tries to project of a dynamic, rights. The UAE has not seen any of the renewed legal push to secure ownership of a major asset inch device early next year in China, the Windows mobile devices. The aluminum- at the centre of its long-running restructuring process. The world’s biggest market, before selling it cased tablet uses Google’s Android modern and burgeoning economic widespread pro-reform protests which power, home to luxury hotels, sky- have swept other Arab countries, case is a rare test of Kuwait’s Financial Stability Law, intro- elsewhere. Lollipop operating system, and will retail duced in 2009 to assist debt renegotiations in a country scrapers and designer shopping malls; including fellow Gulf states Bahrain The device will be manufactured by for some $250. For sure, it won’t be an with opaque bankruptcy rules. Investment Dar is an Islamic Taiwan-based Foxconn, which makes easy shift for Nokia after years of focus- and the darker reality of activists rou- and Oman, but authorities have investment firm which struggled to refinance debt as the Apple’s handsets. And it will operate ing on cellphones and a troubled net- tinely persecuted and subjected to stepped up a crackdown on dissent global economic crisis hit in 2008. It has made several Android instead of the Windows soft- works operation that only recently has enforced disappearance, torture and and calls for democratic reform. attempts to renegotiate terms under a KD 1 billion ($3.4 ware Nokia used on its cellphones when shown signs of improvement. other ill-treatment”. Continued on Page 13 billion) debt restructuring plan agreed in 2011. it began a partnership with Microsoft in Continued on Page 13 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 LOCAL GCC unity necessary to face regional challenges: Premier

Head of government talks security, IS coalition, oil prices, development

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al- The government is seeking to make real growth in the Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah has affirmed significance of gross domestic product, expand the road networks, reno- the GCC states’ unity in face on what he dubbed as scary vate the airport, the ports, establish a free trade zone, and dangerous regional challenges. enhance power, build 100,000 residential units within sev- Factors that keep the GCC countries together are much en years, as well as “launching a comprehensive legislative more than those that may cause differences among them, workshop to alter Kuwait into a financial center, and that is said HH the Premier, in an exclusive interview with Al-Rai through amending the partnership law of the public and local Arabic-language daily published yesterday. He also private sectors concerning the BOT contracts, modifying indicated that the Gulf Cooperation Council’s states are the tenders law, luring foreign enterprise and simplifying destined to remain united due to the common history and bureaucratic measures.” mutual relations. There have been some resolutions, intended to safe- He expressed deep appreciation for HH the Amir guard the state treasury, the next generations fund, the Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah’s relentless youth future, “even though they may not appear common, action that has led to detente among the GCC states and and that is through lifting subsidies .. these decisions tackled most of the pending files, over the past months. result in some burdens on the citizen that should be HH the Amir has recently visited GCC countries on his aware of the dangers caused by draining the treasury, good-will and mediation mission, out of his keenness on while being convinced that the management of this file safeguarding the GCC as a single entity in face of “hazards takes into consideration those of limited income, there- that may jeopardize all the accomplishments that have fore, the burden bulk will be borne by those of the greater been made throughout the past 30 years.” income.” As to some inter-GCC differences, HH Sheikh Jaber Al- The government, he added, is currently acting accord- Mubarak said, “it is normal that divergence of views exists ing to a comprehensive development plan, diligently within the single home,” noting that the Kuwaiti mediation seeking to realize HH the Amir’s vision of transforming efforts, spearheaded by HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad, has Kuwait into a financial hub. For this purpose, it has taken paved way not only for holding the next GCC Summit in flexible measures to “revive the financial cycle in general,” the Qatari capital Doha, but has also thrashed out most of he said, noting that the state’s sell-off of some stakes to the pending files that have existed in recent months. mega companies “constitute a step in this direction.” Absence of unity among the GCC countries “will make As to the ministries’ performance, Sheikh Jaber Al- us vulnerable to storms, “ HH Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah Mubarak revealed that he had asked the ministers to keep warned, stressing that the GCC states’ views should be the cabinet, always, posted about all projects’ executive coherent on “resolutions that enable us face what is hap- measures, refer violations to the public prosecutions, pening around us, and what is being plotted against us.” instantly, and respond to MPs’ queries in a transparent “We have been facing a strange package of challenges; • Establishment of sectarian emirates in the region is part of a scorched manner. “We do not have a magica wand, but things are for some powers believe their interest lies in undermining not actually as being portrayed by some and I believe that our stability, some believe exporting their problems earth plot. we have made strides forward,” he stressed, re-affirming ensure their safety, others seek to use the region as a bar- the he and the other top executives would work round the gaining chip in the file of global relations or wrongly • The leadership is close to the people, with their divergent beliefs. clock to meet the peoples’ demands. believe that altering the political status allows them to “We do not shrug off responsibilities, are not scared of extend influence and others use extremism as a bargain- • Our priority lies in social welfare, sustainable development, criticism and we do not disregard any remark,” he elabo- ing chip to scorch others, being negligent to the fact that institutional excellence and administrative reforms. rated, re-affirming that his team would coordinate with the fire may eventually engulf them too,” said the Premier, the National Assembly to overcome all obstacles on the summing up his deep concern regarding the plots being • We do not have a magic wand, but things are not actually as being road of pushing for development. sewn against the region. Each minister, along with his executive apparatus, is On fanaticism, the head of the government expressed portrayed by some and I believe that we have made strides forward. tasked with examining conditions of his sector on the his belief that it is genuinely local phenomenon, saying in ground, namely by assessing projects’ execution and part, “the extremists may be a very small minority of vari- •Trimming expenditure must be according to a well-studied plan [that] revealing the truth to the people. ous affiliations ... however they do exist and we should not On the relationship between the executive and legisla- hide our head into the sand to ignore this fact.” would not affect those of limited income. tive authorities, HH the Prime Minister indicated he was External challenges warrant not only vigilance, but also optimistic in this respect due to the cooperation between lifting “the degree of alertness at the security, political, the two sides during the past months, particularly regard- social, intellectual and humanitarian levels, and I would tuses’ vigilance, we are still resisting and we will continue be scared due to the decline (of the oil prices) for we have ing “development of the legislative process to serve the like to state, sincerely, that these challenges will spare no- to resist these black schemes.” taken the necessary precautions to deal with such matters objective of transforming Kuwaiti into a financial center, in one.” “In Kuwait, the leadership is close to the people, with since a long time ago, and we have diversified the saving addition to other aspects such as supervision, protection their divergent beliefs, and I won’t say their affiliations and income resources, and today, rationalizing expendi- of public funds, combating funds’ squandering and cor- Heart of the coalition because they are all faithful to Kuwait .. the leadership has ture has become an unavoidable matter, but without ruption.” Asked whether Kuwait is part of the international coali- never been known for being sectarian or divisive .. and I harming those of limited and medium income.” tion against the Islamic State (IS), HH the Prime Minister speak here about decades and decades .. a leadership that Elaborating on this topic, the premier indicated that Tight-belt approach answered, “certainly ... we are in the heart of the coalition has been preoccupied with a single concern; improving the top decision makers, during the recent joint meeting As to the currently prevailing issue of enforcing “the and we have been playing our logistical and security role conditions of the Kuwaiti citizen in all domains, now and that grouped the cabinet with the Supreme Petroleum tight-belt” approach, he stressed that trimming expendi- in full and joining hands with our brothers in the GCC net- in the future, in facing the development challenges at all Council, adopted “programs for slashing the operational ture must be according to a well-studied plan, ensuring work because it is our guarantee, and because the black times,” he said. costs of oil (production). that it would not affect those of limited income, express- scheme won’t differentiate between one state and anoth- At the security level, HH the Premier affirmed that “The government will maintain its development pro- ing understanding of the concern expressed loudly by er, regardless whether some may believe that they are Kuwait would remain secure and safe, not only due to the grams in a manner that provides top services and care in MPs, economic experts and journalists, as to repercussions immune.” security authorities’ vigilance but also as a result of the cit- all sectors.” of the falling oil prices. In response to a question whether Sheikh Jaber Al- izens’ keenness on the national security. He re-affirmed the policy of aiding the youth, in terms Mubarak believes Kuwait is “well-fortified in face of the Turning to repercussions of the falling oil prices, the Development plan of profession and studies, but re-underlined need to har- regional winds,” he replied, “it all hinges on what we all prime minister affirmed that the crude prices’ decline “has Regarding the development plans, HH the Premier said, monize specializations with market needs, stop “random want, on one hand, and our management in this period of caused concern however at the same time we have raised “he who works makes errors .. I have said that we do not employment,” adding that the value of the small and time on the other. the level of public alertness and have taken the measures want to sell illusions to the people or draw rosy dreams .. medium enterprises could be increased, also indicating at “I have deep confidence in the Kuwaiti citizen’s aware- so that this matter won’t impact on the (development) there have been acknowledgement of some stumbling, desire to draw up plans to create jobs for thousands of ness; being perplexed by today’s fact, predominance of plans and ventures.” out of keenness on being clear and transparent, and such academic graduates. the sectarian rhetoric over the patriotic language ... this is “The picture is not bleak,” he said in this respect, indi- an approach should be encouraged and maintained.” He re-affirmed HH the Amir’s personal care for the something we have not witnessed or experienced before.” cating that the oil price has remained above the level pro- “A great deal of (projects) have been accomplished or youth and his keenness to do everything in his hands to Establishment of “sectarian emirates in the region is jected in the state budget scheme, however “we have to on the track of being achieved and I have said that our pri- help them realize their aspirations. part of a scorched earth” plot. “It has proven successful in be realistic with start of the new year and financial meas- ority lies in social welfare, sustainable development, insti- On MPs’ interpellations, he indicated that the legislators other states but we, by His Almighty’s will, vision of the ures must be taken, in addition to staying abreast of the tutional excellence and administrative reforms and we, as should stick to substantial topics while grilling the execu- sagacious leadership and the Kuwaitis’ awareness and oil prices’ variations.” a government, are robustly seeking to achieve these tives, and re-affirmed that wrong-doing leaders would not their commitment to unity as well as our security appara- “We understand peoples’ concern but they should not goals,” he said. be relieved of punishment. —KUNA Hala February kicks off Jan 8

KUWAIT: The Supreme Committee for the ‘Hala February’ Festival announced yesterday that the Festival’s activities will kick off on January 8 and will continue till February 8. The Committee said in a statement that it took into account such date would not conflict with the celebration of the Standing Committee of the celebrations of Kuwait’s national holidays and the celebrations on granting His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah the title of a Humanitarian Leader by the United Nations, and designation of Kuwait as a Humanitarian Center. The committee added that it also took into account the mid-year school holidays falling during these days, a mat- The participants in a group photo. KUWAIT: Zain’s CEO Omar Al-Omar speaks at the event. ter that would make the evens joyful for all. A member of the Supreme Committee and Chairman of the Media Committee of the Hala February Festival 2015, Walid Mohammed Al-Saqabi told Kuwait News Agency Zain participates in discussion (KUNA) that the festival this year would witness tangible development in the events by focusing on the marketing side which is eagerly awaited by many of the citizens and panel on empowering youth expatriates to benefit from discounts and special offers provided by malls, cooperative societies, companies and shops participating in the festival, which is the first in Kuwait. ‘The Insight behind Kuwaiti Corporations’ He added that the festival would also showcase various events chiefly concerts, poetry, religious events and sports for children as well as other activities that contribute to the KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommunica- empowering youth in Kuwait. Zain was able opportunities and numerous program, which the company developed to reunion of family members. — KUNA tions company in Kuwait, announced its keen to participate and shed light on its resources. This strategy is achieved through invest in creative abilities of Kuwaiti entre- participation in a discussion panel entitled extensive Corporate Social Responsibly various initiatives the company undertakes preneurs, preparing them to engage in the “The Insight behind Kuwaiti Corporations”, strategy and how it caters to youth’s devel- to allow youth to expand their horizons business world by encouraging and sup- where the company’s Chief Executive opment. and capabilities and prepare them for the porting them. Officer, Omar Saud Al-Omar, shared Zain’s During his participation, Zain’s Chief future and further progress of Kuwait. Zain is the main sponsor of this year’s long term vision towards supporting youth Executive Officer, Omar Saud Al-Omar, Omar also explained that through Zain’s third Youth Empowerment Symposium, in Kuwait. The discussion panel was organ- highlighted that the company’s leading support to youth, the company aims to which was attended by a number of local ized as part of the Youth Empowerment position in empowering Kuwaiti youth and emphasize its strong belief in their devel- and international business leaders who Symposium which is held under the investing in the development of their skills opment across all fields of activity, as the have helped develop major international patronage of His Highness the Amir of are crucial parts of its long term strategy. company’s enthusiasm to promote a more brands. Among the speakers present was Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber The company depends on national work- prosperous Kuwait arises from its own Dawn Hudson, the former president and Al-Sabah. forces and considers them an important commitment to being a responsible and CEO of Pepsi Cola North America, Edward The discussion panel witnessed the par- element in its overall success. leading company dedicated to developing Rensi, former President and CEO, and cur- ticipation of many local speakers who are Omar further stressed that Zain has youth and supporting the community. rent executive consultant of McDonald’s considered leaders in various industries. been forever committed in investing in During the discussion, Omar highlight- Corporation, as well as Richard Carucci, for- The panel mainly discussed the role of pri- youth’s energies, and especially in national ed one of Zain’s biggest contributions to mer President and Chief Financial Officer of vate sector companies in Kuwait towards workforces by providing them with valu- youth’s development; the Zain Great Idea Yum! Brands Inc. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 LOCAL Parliament approves 18 agreements

KUWAIT: The National Assembly voted up to an agreement on reciprocal extra- in favor of 18 agreements with friendly dition of convicted nationals. They rati- countries and regional and international fied the amended Arab unified agree- organizations in its regular session yes- ment for the transfer of capital to Arab terday. But, it adjourned voting on three countries; the amended charter of the other agreements and referred them to Organization of the Islamic Cooperation the Legislative and Legal Affairs (OIC); the OIC trade preferential tariff Committee for more study to decide scheme protocol and the rules of origin whether or not their provisions are con- agreement of the OIC’s preferential sys- stitutional. tem. The parliament okayed an agree- The parliament endorsed four agree- ment with the Preparatory Commission ments for reciprocal promotion and pro- for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban tection of investment with Iraq, Kenya, Treaty Organization on the activities of Tanzania and Honduras; and two agree- the International Monitoring System ments with Macedonia and Kenya on the (IMS). The lawmakers also endorsed the avoidance of double taxation and the UNESCO World Non-Material Cultural prevention of fiscal evasion with respect Heritage and the UN Minamata to taxes on income and on capital. Convention on Mercury. It approved the two agreements with Meanwhile, the parliament referred Jordan and Algeria on maritime trans- three draft agreements for the portation and ports cooperation; an Legislative and Legal Affairs for more agreement with Romania on reciprocal study. The referred draft agreements are exemption of diplomatic missions staff on security cooperation with Jordan; on from the value added tax; and a memo- counter-terrorism and anti-organized randum of understanding on maritime crimes cooperation with Cyprus; and on KUWAIT: HH the Amir during his meeting with Qatar’s Minister of State Sheikh Abdulrahman Bin Saud Al-Thani yesterday. — KUNA transportation in the Arab Mashreq hosting Gulf Cooperation Council region. Emergency Management Center HQs in Amir receives invitation The lawmakers also gave the thumbs Kuwait. — KUNA to attend GCC summit Qatar, Bahrain appreciate Sheikh Sabah’s role

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir boosting integration” among Gulf The initiative of King Abdullah GCC relations, steering Gulf coun- Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Cooperation Council member bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud to hold the tries to strong unity are the result Al-Sabah received an invitation states. Riyadh meeting was also praised, of wise management of the Saudi from the Amir of Qatar Sheikh HH the Amir had made a num- amid his “commitment to reach King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani to ber of visits to several GCC states - the success necessary to respond the great diplomatic efforts of HH attend the 35th meeting of the most recently on November 7 - to the hopes and aspirations of the the Amir of Kuwait,” Rumaihi said Supreme Council of the Gulf including the United Arab people of the GCC bloc and the in statements yesterday. He added Cooperation Council (GCC). The Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain on a Arabian Gulf.” that the outcome of Riyadh meet- GCC summit will held on mission aimed at bridging the gap The statement went on to ing came to strengthen the broth- December 9-10 in Doha. and breaking the ice on relations underline Qatar’s own “total com- erly relations among the Gulf The invitation was handed to between these nations. His visits mitment” to GCC integration and countries which share the same HH the Amir yesterday by Qatar’s were followed by an emergency accomplishments made “in the history, goals and destiny. Minister of State Sheikh meeting between GCC leaders late benefit of all of its member states.” “The extraordinary political, Abdulrahman Bin Saud Al-Thani. on Sunday during which they Also yesterday, the Bahraini economic, social and media The reception at Bayan Palace was agreed that the ambassadors of Information Affairs Authority achievements of the GCC under its attended by Deputy Minister of Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain President Ali Al-Rumaihi lauded wise leadership are a source of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali would return to Qatar. HH the Amir’s efforts to guarantee pride for all Gulf people,” Rumaihi Jarrah Al-Sabah. In a statement Monday, Qatar’s the success of the recent Riyadh said. He further underlined the Meanwhile, Qatar expressed Foreign Ministry had commended meeting in healing the Gulf rift important role of media in beefing gratitude and appreciation of the the “noble gestures which were and cementing pan-GCC action. up security and stability of GCC “huge role” assumed by HH Sheikh worthy of the appreciation and “The success of Riyadh meeting states and unity among their peo- KUWAIT: MPs and ministers chat duringa parliament session yesterday. Sabah in “bridging the gap and admiration of the State (of Qatar).” in opening a new chapter in pan- ple. —KUNA —Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat LOCAL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 Crime US-sponsored seminar highlights Report Man arrested on Gulf environmental problems child rape charges

KUWAIT: A Pakistani woman complained to Salhiya police The Oceans’ Protection Conference kicks off that she caught her husband, 35, with the neighbor’s daughter, who is 10 years old. Her husband was watching a By Ben Garcia pornographic film while having abnormal sex with the girl and filming it. The suspect’s wife gave police a CD as evi- KUWAIT: For many years Kuwait depended dence. Police arrested the man who denied any wrongdo- on the Arabian Gulf for pearling and fishing ing, but later admitted he lured the girl with her consent. as its main source of livelihood. Today, He said they had been watching pornographic films for according to US Ambassador to Kuwait three months, but denied forcing her to have sex with him, Douglas Silliman, Kuwait and other coun- insisting it was consensual, which was documented on tries continue to use the Arabian Gulf as an video. The source said the minor never reported the daily important trade route for the transporta- activities to her parents. The girl’s parents were summoned tion of oil and gas products to the world. to refer her to the medical examiner, while the suspect will Thus the protection of the Arabian Gulf is be sent to the public prosecution. just as important now as in the old days. Silliman was speaking at ‘The Oceans’ Protection Conference’, mainly to showcase Drug dealers in custody US President Barack Obama’s ocean policy. The Drugs Control General Department arrested an The one-day seminar focused on three KUWAIT: (From left) Ambassador Douglas Silliman, Dr Hassan Mohammadi and Mijbil Al-Mutawa speak at the conference. Egyptian man who sold narcotic pills to juveniles in areas with respect to the Arabian Gulf: Salmiya with 500 tablets. The suspect said he sold Cleaning the Ocean, Managing the Ocean drugs because he came to Kuwait through a bogus and Monitoring the Ocean. The conference company and wanted to recoup the money he paid to was held in partnership with the Regional enter the country. The Egyptian told police about his Organization for the Protection of Marine two partners in Khaitan, who targeted customers in Environment, Kuwait Foundation for the cafes. The two were arrested and 700 tablets were Advancement of Sciences, Kuwait found on them. University and the Environment Public Authority (EPA). Ex-con held with drugs “The Gulf is vitally important for the Gulf Hawally police arrested an ex-convict citizen with a large people,” Silliman noted. “Nearly half of the quantity of shabu, knives and handcuffs. The man was driv- world’s population lives along the seacoast, ing erratically when police spotted his car. Police also and the livelihood and ability of people to found that he is wanted in other drugs cases. move around the oceans are essential in maintaining a healthy global environment,” he said. “The protection of our oceans is Auto theft vital for human existence around the Three persons stole the car of a citizen being driven by world.” He underlined Obama’s commit- his driver. The Indian driver told police that three per- ment to protecting the oceans and ecosys- sons got in the car and pulled out a knife, then asked tems as a matter of national policy that him to go to west Mishref where they dumped him streamlined more than 100 laws that gov- and drove off with the car. Police are working on the ern oceans. “We are trying to create a coor- case. dinated science-based approach to man- age our coast and our oceans. US Secretary of State John Kerry has adopted the nation- Bitter ex breaks into house al policy and protection of the oceans as a The participants in a group photo outside the venue. — Photos by Joseph Shagra A bedoon stormed the house of a citizen in Faiha after she key platform of Obama’s administration,” development of some countries in the mony with the environment. “Do we need ronment; we call it destruction of the envi- decided to dump him. The girl called police who surround- Silliman mentioned. “Action plans by gov- region which drastically if not gravely affect- such a high structure, the highest spike in ronment,” he mentioned. ed the house, then found the suspect sitting at ease in the ernments and authorities are recommend- ed marine environment and its natural the desert? Look at the Palms and The World Mijbil Al-Mutawa, Chairman and living room, where he was arrested. A security source said ed to protect the environment. We hope ecosystem. Mohammadi was referring to in Dubai - this is not development but de- Managing Director of the Scientific Center, the bedoon said he knew the citizen and did not storm the that the plan will spark the thoughts of major Dubai and Bahrain developments that development, a destruction of the natural admitted that the Gulf is facing serious chal- house. She confessed to having a relation with him but Kuwaiti institutions and individuals that destroyed the environment by dredging and ecosystem,” he mentioned. lenges and needs immediate action. “To decided to break up, so he entered the house without her this country can do it as an authority and as reclaiming seas to build new cities. “We Kuwait Bay was also mentioned by make sure that our children and the genera- knowledge. individuals. The conference today seeks to should build our environment in harmony Mohammadi, which he said has become a tions to come also enjoy this beautiful gift, highlight the issue from the Kuwaiti per- with our culture. ‘The Palms’ in Dubai, includ- dumping site for sewage and runoff from we have come together today to talk about spective, and we have panels that will talk ing the ongoing construction of ‘The World’ desalination and power plants; all not built the environment, maintaining healthy Missing girl found issues about these subjects,” he added. and the ‘Fish City reclamation’ in Bahrain in harmony with the environment. “The oceans and know what we can do as our Salmiya police arrested an adolescent girl who was were never built portraying the characteris- problem of fish kill in the region is happen- share for the benefit of Mother Earth. We reported missing inside a furnished flat in Salmiya. The Projects destroyed environment tics of Arab culture,” he argued. ing because we dump sewerage, and the are honored to host this conference girl said she knows the man she is staying with. Dr Hassan Mohammadi, Coordinator of Mohammadi also criticized Burj Khalifa - the water is becoming shallow and dirty. We because it is in compliance with our mission Detectives were able to locate the girl through her the Regional Organization for the Protection world’s tallest structure in Dubai - which he have to be very careful. This is not develop- to promote a clean and healthy environ- phone, and went to the building and asked the haris, of the Marine Environment, spoke about the said was built in the desert and is not in har- ment - we are not doing a favor to the envi- ment,” he noted. who told them the girl was living with a young man. Police are looking for her boyfriend.

Woman charges daughters with assault A woman accused her two daughters of beating her in Adan. A security source said the woman went to the police and handed them a medical report stating injuries in the shoulder and face. The girls are being summoned for ques- tioning. — Al-Rai Expat detained with 3kg hashish

By Hanan Al-Saadoun

KUWAIT: The Drugs Control General Department arrested an Arab expat with three kilograms of hashish. The sus- KUWAIT: Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah during his meeting with the visiting US official. (Right) Sheikh Thamer Ali Al-Sabah with US Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense pect’s home in Sulaibiya was stormed and he was arrested. for Homeland Security Thomas Atkin. —KUNA He along with the drugs was sent to concerned authorities. Kuwait, US eye closer military cooperation Hawally campaign Hawally security issued 168 traffic violations and KUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense developing and cementing bilateral military cooperation, Sheikh Thamer Ali Al-Sabah met Atkin yesterday, and the arrested 42 persons without IDs, seven iqama violators, Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah met yesterday the visiting the Kuwaiti Army’s Moral Guidance Directorate said in a two sides discussed the current security situation in the 11 absconding individuals, four ‘loose’ laborers and United States Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense statement. Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah hailed deep relations Middle East region. During the meeting, they also discussed nine roaming vendors. Fourteen persons were arrested for Homeland Security Thomas Atkin on existing cooperation between the State of Kuwait and the US, and pointed to Kuwaiti-US relations, the latest regional and international for security reasons and 10 on felony cases. The sus- between both friendly countries. mutual willingness to push them forward. The meeting was developments and several issues and matters of mutual pects were sent to concerned authorities. During the meeting, they discussed several issues and also attended by US Ambassador in Kuwait Douglas Silliman. interest, the National Security Apparatus said in a press subjects of mutual interest and ways and means of further Meanwhile, Chairman of the National Security Apparatus release. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Director General of Kuwait Fire Services Directorate (KFSD) Major General Yousuf Al-Ansari received a delegation from Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness, part of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS), headed by the center’s Director General Dr Omar Al-Bannai. Inventor Mohammad Al-Ajmi displayed his invention, a fire extinguisher that works automatically that anyone can easily use. The extinguisher, when thrown on the fire, rolls and balances by gravity, then sprays the material. — By Hanan Al-Saadoun 1,090 inmates examined for pardon

KUWAIT: The Interior Ministry began files of those who were not pardoned in preparations over the Amiri pardon com- the past years. Among other conditions is mittees that examine inmates’ files and to be well-behaved the whole time in make sure they meet the pardon condi- prison and get pardons from families and KUWAIT: Kuwait Fire Service Directorate carried out the largest exercise this year at a warehouse on Seventh Ring Road. Eight fire centers tions as set by the justice ministry for creditors. Those jailed on drug and state and other departments like public relations, central operations, safety and vocational health also participated. The drill was about several every case, reported Al-Rai daily. The security crimes are excluded from the fires engulfing hazardous materials that caused one death and several injuries. Nearly 140 firemen were involved in the exerciseo t gauge committees will look into nearly 1,090 pardon. — Al-Rai the speed of the response, whose results were positive. — By Hanan Al-Saadoun LOCAL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 Researcher unveils rare document on Kuwait’s history

KUWAIT: Basem Alloughani, a Kuwaiti researcher, areas visited. The diary of Pelly also spoke about has unveiled a rare British document addressing the presence of numerous famous Kuwait, Arab an era of Kuwait’s history when a British official and foreign names including traders Sheikh accompanied by a group paid a visit to Kuwait in Mohammed bin Rizq, Yusuf bin Badr and his sons, the second half of the 19th century, divulging his- Ibrahim bin Salem and Musa bin Jouaan and oth- torical information published for the first time. ers. Alloughani also revealed that the document Alloughani told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) also contained new information over presence of a yesterday that he had become acquainted with castle or mansion in the village of Al-Jahra charac- the document for the first time several weeks ago terized by its towers, in addition to an unoccupied in the annals of British India preserved in the Palace in Safwan at the time as well as information British Library in London during his search for doc- on the existence of a horse stud belonging to uments there. Yusuf bin Badr in Jahra, besides authentication of He stated that the document contains a diary some ancient divers Salem Al-Holi and Abdullah written by Al-Haji Ahmed Al-Manshi, an employee Al-Mutairi. of the British Resident in the Iranian city of The Kuwaiti researcher added that the diaries Bushehr dating back to 1863 two years before the of Al-Manshi were written in Arabic and English. famous mission of the British resident in that city He pointed out that Pelly was the first English to at the time Sir Lewis Pelly to Kuwait and then to reach the heart of Najd for a political mission, Basem Alloughani KUWAIT: KCCI board member Tarek Al-Mutawa receives a gift from the Omani dele- Najd. where he had met Imam Turki bin Faisal Al Saud in gation. — KUNA ancient Arab and foreign travelers to Kuwait and He added that Pelly’s trip, which also took him 1865 after his first trip to Kuwait in 1863. He said neighboring areas were one of the most impor- to Basra, Fallahiyah and Mohammarah started that Pelly had written diaries of the 1865 expedi- tant sources documenting the events experi- KCCI to enhance between 24 February to 21 March 1863. It was tion in English and were later translated into enced by the region and provide many details described thoroughly by Al-Manshi in 13 pages, in Arabic several times. about the Gulf and Arab communities in those cooperation with Oman addition to an economic report on the four key He pointed out that the trips made by the periods. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Means of cementing bilateral trade and investment cooperation, especially in real estate, were the focus of talks held yesterday between members of the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and Omani counterparts. KCCI is ready to organize exhibitions and hold meet- ings with Omanis on benefiting from the wide tourist potential in Salalah, capital of the southern Omani province of Dhofar, KCCI board member Tarek Al- Mutawa said in a press release. He stressed necessity of such talks to cement investment cooperation, as much as joint fairs and exhibitions do. For his part, head of the Omani delegation, Salim bin Abdullah bin Salim Al-Kaf, member of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Dhofar empha- sized the strong Kuwaiti-Omani economic ties. He said that themeeting aimed at exploring the investment opportunities in Salalah, and the legislations governing property owning in the Sultanate. Kaf noted that they are ready to provide KCCI with the legislations, data and statistics on property owning in Oman, noting that the Salalah new airport would soon be inaugurated to cope with the rising tourist move from other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) mem- ber states. In addition, Salalah will host a major real estate conference in the summer, he said. — KUNA Experts eye legislative reforms to tackle e-piracy

KUWAIT: Experts participating in the fifth dialogue meeting of His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award called for introducing legislative reforms and beefing up of cyber security infrastructure to counter e-piracy target- ing state institutions. The participants urged the government to upgrade rele- vant laws to enhance law enforcers’ ability to fight cyber- crimes, especially those targeting government websites and personal and financial data of ordinary people. “There is a need to toughen penalties on such a kind of crimes,” the Attorney General Abdullah Al-Remah said during the meeting. He also stressed the importance of drawing upon the laws and experience of other world countries in this domain. For his part, Head of the IT Center at Kuwait Credit Bank Tariq Al-Osaimi urged Kuwait to improve the infrastructure of cyber security and to fully apply the cyber security standards issued by the International Organizations of Standardization. Meanwhile, Liyali Al-Mansouri, head of the verification and analysis department at Kuwait’s Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT), unveiled that 38.7 percent of the government websites have been came under cyber- attacks. She revealed that 65 percent of the state bodies have not adopted an information technology governance frame- work. Mansouri noted that the CAIT repeatedly urged the gov- ernment institution to abide by the standards of the interna- tional Information security management, known ISO/IEC 27001, which is providing requirements for an information security management system (ISMS). The ISMS is a systematic approach to manage sensitive company information so that it remains secure. It includes people, processes and IT systems by applying a risk management process. The fifth dialogue, themed “electronic piracy, challenges, security, applications and legislation,” brought together senior officials and elite experts. The meeting focused on e-piracy targeting government websites and networks, means of securing data of individuals, key installations, as well as those belonging to the banks and major establishments. The award seeks, through the holding of these annual sessions, to pro- mote informatics awareness for users of the internet, smart phones and other identical gadgets. — KUNA

Youssef Al-Ibrahim Kuwait participates in human rights meeting NEW YORK: Kuwait’s Permanent Mission to the UN late on Monday took part in discussing Human Rights Council report in a committee meeting part of the ongoing 69th General Assembly. The report mentioned means to protect human rights, while also showcasing the level of human rights in several countries and the role of international organizations in cooperating in the field, said Third Secretary Kuwait’s Permanent Delegation to the UN Youssef Al-Ibrahim. Kuwait has been working on various projects to develop human rights in the country, including estab- lishing a committee to defend human rights in the National Assembly, approving an agreement for the rights of people with special needs and establishing anti-corruption authorities, Ibrahim noted in his speech before the meeting. — KUNA LENIN

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 LOCAL

Scribbler’s Note A cheat a day

By Jamie Etheridge

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he problem is endemic and seems to be getting worse. Across Kuwait, on a daily (perhaps even hourly) basis, Tpeople are cheating and being cheated. The possibili- ties seem endless. Wherever money changes hands or serv- ices and products are bought and sold, cheating can and does occur. The result is that a growing number of people in Kuwait cannot shake the persistent and all-too-common feeling of being constantly swindled. Kuwait Times randomly sampled 32 people from a variety of walks of life and asked for instances of when they were cheated. Not one single person didn’t have an instance to share. Not one single person was surprised by the question or disagreed that cheating is all too common in Kuwait. Here were some of their replies: When the butcher slips in some frozen meat with the fresh (because fresh meat has higher prices). When the hairdresser washes but doesn’t condition your hair before your haircut (though you are charged for both). When the haris tells you there is a new fee for ‘mainte- nance’ but in reality the money goes into the pockets of the rental agents. When the car garage charges KD 30 for a new part but uses a refurbished one from the scrapyard. When your employer cheats you out of your indemnity. When an instagram account charges you KD 8 for lip kuwait digest balm sold for $2 in America (or KD 5 for a cupcake!). When the jewelry you bought from the shop turns out to be fake. When the gas attendant gives you change for KD 10 Palestinians turn to vocational education (though you gave him KD 20). When you go out to a restaurant to eat and pay KD 3 for a By Abdullah Erakat bottle of water. When you pay for your child’s schooling but also have to mjad Delbah sits in front of a computer Center in Ramallah because he knows it will Walters says Palestinian businessmen and on the interactive learning process,” he said. hire tutors for them to pass the class. screen wearing headsets, his crystal benefit him in the end. the Palestinian Authority have welcomed In the online video promoting Pitman, the When you have a medical procedure done improperly blue eyes matching the blue carpet in “I can tell that anyone who comes to Pitman with open arms. One of the aims of group boasts that 77% of its graduates land a and you have to pay extra to have it done a second time. A this state-of-the-art facility located in the Pitman to study is very serious about his or Pitman is to breed efficiency within the PA’s job after six months. But what does that When your child is born and you’re told that he needs an city’s wealthy suburbs of Al-Tireh. Having her education and future career,” ministries. “We are not against this but mean for the Palestinians who have yet to MRI to check for hip dysplasia (though there are no indicators, received his accounting degree in Jordan, Administrative Executive Eman Musleh said. strongly encourage any initiative that tends establish a state on the 1967 borders? no family history and in fact nothing wrong with your child). Delbah now hopes to increase his career to the needs of the markets-especially if it “An excellent command of the English lan- When doctors order unnecessary medical tests so that potential and fulfill his dream of becoming an World-class skills means helping to increase job opportunities,” guage, demonstrated self-independence and your bill will be higher. auditor by participating in a new program Established in 1837, Pitman UK offers PA Ministry of Labor official Asem Abu Baker the ability to work independently are the key When the credit department of a local telecom calls you designed to create jobs and improve the work courses including accounting and book-keep- said. Pitman’s Palestinian partners called on for any employer,” said Barghouti, who is also up to say that you owe money - but they aren’t really from force through vocational training. ing, secretarial and office training and IT tech- the group to fill the void of the skills that are a civil engineer. He says they have received the telecom and they rob you of whatever they can. The program, which is being offered in the nical. “We are really proud of what we offer lacking. Barghouti says they are not rushing requests for the program to be in Arabic- When bills are labeled ‘postpaid’ but in fact are charged West Bank by the United Kingdom-based and believe that it can make a big difference to advertise but instead doing evaluations to ”resistance” as he calls it-but in the end, he to you at the beginning of the month. Pitman, aims to provide a much needed in helping to improve the skills and job see the Palestinian market’s needs, focusing says English is the universal language. When you are charged for name changes on airline tick- boost to the Palestinian economy and even- prospects for the Palestinian people,” Walters on small businesses. He argues that not staying up to date ets or file openings at health clinics. tually reduce the unemployment rate by said. Giving the Palestinian people the chance “If I am a web designer, I can work from today may cause students to drop out of ele- When you have to pay for a shopping bag at a local offering training in English while learning to mentary schools or universities due to the department store - because the marketing department use technology and working under pressure. gap that exists between those adhering to wants to ‘encourage’ greener shopping. “We are very excited about launching our tradition and those keeping up with the When events are organized as ‘charitable’ but there is no first Pitman Training centre in Ramallah, tak- “I think Pitman is especially good for women because times. That, however, does not mean forgoing transparency on how much money is given to charity or ing our world class vocational skills to a college of university studies. even what charity. vibrant new market in Palestine,” Andrew they can get professional experience to enter the He admonishes, “Go to university and When you learn that doctors and pharmacists recom- Walters, International Development Director workforce,” Pitman Learning-and-Training manager enhance your knowledge and come here to mend certain medicines but fail to disclose that they receive of the Pitman Training Group said. “The give you better opportunity in your future a commission on the sales of those medicines. launch event proved the appetite that there is Tahani Sbeahat said. career.” Reema Azzam did just that. When the clerk at the citizens service bureau asks you to in Palestine for learning and education,” he “There is flexibility. The pressure [at ‘recharge’ her phone card so she will finish your paperwork said. Key among Pitman’s goals is to have a Pitman] is less than it would be at the univer- quickly. positive effect on the serious problem of sity,” the 22-year old recent graduate of Birzeit The epidemic of corruption runs the gamut from govern- unemployment, which according to to develop world-class skills which can be home. If I’m a plumber, I can use social media University said. ment offices and departments to local shops and baqalas. Palestinian Ministry of Labor statistics stands used in the marketplace will have the “knock- to market,” he said referring to the web design Pitman - Ramallah hopes to enroll house- Students cheat in their exams, shopkeepers cheat cus- at 26%. on effect of driving the efficiency of business- and social media courses offered. wives through their distance learning pro- tomers, governments cheat citizens and hospitals cheat “One of the aims is to resolve unemploy- es and powering the local economy,” he Many of the centers which exist in gram. “I think Pitman is especially good for patients. The range of swindles and tricks are staggering, the ment by giving skills to the people to create added. Pitman relies on promoting its center Ramallah offer English-to-Arabic translation, women because they can get professional methods as diverse and varied as dialects of language. jobs. This will resolve unemployment. Our tar- through meetings with organizations to not but not at Pitman where its director says that experience to enter the workforce,” Pitman The consequences are demoralizing. On a societal level, get is to expand in Palestine through new col- only explain its interactive learning methods, would defeat the purpose of the bigger pic- Learning-and-Training manager Tahani few customers trust the businesses they buy from, few stu- laborations and new centers,” according to but to build relationships. ture. Walters says conducting training in Sbeahat said. dents respect their schools or teachers, few citizens respect Pitman CEO Nasri Barghouti, who predicted Before its launch, Walters says, Pitman English develops a “crucial skill for students to Pitman opened in 1992 in Kuwait and has their government. Similar to wasta, corruption undermines the creation of more than fifty new jobs with- worked very closely with Palestinians to look develop in the modern world of business offices in Libya, Jordan and Bahrain. “We tend the entire society and every system within it. Corruption in the first twelve months. at the ways “we can collaborate and the chal- which can prove a challenge for some.” to draw on the Jordanian experience in this undermines health care and education, public services and He said that the courses and degrees have lenges and tremendous potential that there is particular instance and they already want to commercial enterprises. It discourages investors, it discour- been developed “to cater for the employers’ within the education market in Palestine.” Interactive learning draw on our experience here,” Barghouti said ages spending in Kuwait (as shoppers turn to Western mar- needs and to develop graduates who are These days, according to Barghouti, the To the concern of whether or not the on a tour of the facility, adding that when the kets to buy quality goods at reasonable prices), it damages qualified and work-ready and able to deliver wrong question is being asked: “How many Palestinian market is ready, Barghouti says opportunity presents itself, he hopes to small businesses and discourages entrepreneurship. efficiency in their work place.” This is what teachers and how many rooms?” instead of that the Palestinian Territories has to keep up include the Gaza Strip. Most of all it creates a society of suspiciousness where Delbah is relying on. “What is the curriculum; and what are the with the technology since he thinks the tradi- Back in his cozy blue office, over a cup of “Today, employers are not looking for a contents and the delivery?” tional way of learning is out and people in coffee, he tells a story that he hopes will buyer beware becomes the norm and no one feels vested diploma, but for experience and this is what “We have graduates who took theoretical schools and universities will “reject and rebel.” explain in a nutshell the vast need for voca- in protecting or contributing to the future of the country. I’m getting here,” the 23-year old said. courses unlike here where the curriculum is “This is the iPad generation, this is the tional training. “I was at conference recently In other words, a sorry state of affairs repeated endlessly Delbah makes the daily two-hour com- based on experience and development in the iPhone generation, which no longer relies on and a child asked his mother, ‘Mom, when and daily. mute from Tulkarem to the Pitman Training work place - based on scenarios,” he said. talk-and-chalk teaching. There is more focus was I downloaded?’”— The Media Line

In my view The public figure

By Dr Shamlan Al-Essa n prestigious democratic countries, minis- and sects, and their making wastas to Assembly must face legal action in courts. ters, members of parliament, party offi- appoint the failed in administrative posts that We agree with the speaker that it is not Icials, lobby groups and public employees the government participates in to appease allowed to use foul language while speaking face daily criticism by the media, and these the MPs and to buy loyalty and pass laws. about MPs, but the speaker and MPs must officials accept criticism with pleasure Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem expressed realize that they are public figures, and based because they are public figures, and their displeasure towards rumors about the immi- on this aspect, everyone who has an opinion main mission is to serve the country and peo- on the performance of the members of par- ple. As long as public figures are elected by liament or its speaker can express them- people, then they should accept all criticism Popular grumbling is selves, and we are happy that the speaker they receive. confirmed that he will resort to when they Here in Kuwait, HH the Prime Minister, min- something natural today, are insulted at the personal level. isters and MPs face attacks from the press and as administrative We warn and hope that the speaker or social media. We find the prime minister and MPs do not resort to punishing individuals ministers accepting all criticisms willingly and corruption, bribery and who criticize the Assembly. If people do not attempting to overlook some criticisms, but if it have the right to criticize the Assembly and reaches personal matters, then the courts will wasta has increased among call to dissolve it in case of weak perform- decide. The strange thing is that the speaker state employees, and it did ance, who can criticize the Assembly? and MPs are not tolerating the increasing criti- The question: Is saying or distributing cisms they are facing lately, be it about their not take any legal messages through Twitter indicating that the performance or the inefficient performance of Assembly is weak or lacks civilized legisla- the National Assembly and the spread of cor- action to deter them. tions or that there are corrupt MPs a crime ruption and wasta among its members, and that should be punished? The Assembly instead of self criticism and reform, we find nent dissolution of the National Assembly, today has a newspaper and a TV station and MPs threatening to go to court. and he refuted all these claims and spoke they have the right to answer criticism. It was Popular grumbling is something natural about the long tenure of the Assembly. He proven that the government and the ruling today, as administrative corruption, bribery said there is no problem with hearing posi- family are more credible and tolerant of criti- and wasta has increased among state tive criticism, but there should be a certain cism than the elected MPs. Then when we say employees, and it did not take any legal method just as the case in democratic that we are people who do not deserve action to deter them. The blame should be Western countries, and confirmed the deep- democracy because we do not know it and on the government first, but the Assembly rootedness of Kuwait’s traditions which we we do not practice it, everyone becomes too, with their pressures and insistence on must preserve. He said that anyone using angry. I wonder why. — Translated by Kuwait employing members of their families, tribes unsuitable vocabulary and putting down the Times from Al-Watan WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 Crunch final round Modi wants closer links with Australia of Iran nuclear talks

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JERUSALEM: Israeli security personnel walk outside a synagogue that was the scene of an attack, by two Palestinians, on Israeli worshippers in the ultra-Orthodox Har Nof neighbourhood in Jerusalem yesterday. Two Palestinians armed with a gun and axes burst into a Jerusalem synagogue and killed four Israelis before being shot dead, in the deadliest attack in the city in years. — AFP 4 Israelis killed in synagogue attack Deadliest attack in Jerusalem in years

JERUSALEM: Two Palestinians stormed a Jerusalem syna- protesters in recent months. She identified the assailants as gogue yesterday, attacking worshippers with meat cleavers Ghassan and Oday Abu Jamal from the Jabal Mukaber neigh- and a gun during morning prayers and killing four people borhood. before they were killed in a shootout with police, officials Soon after the attack, clashes broke out outside the Abu said. Jamals’ home, where dozens of police had converged. The attack, the deadliest in Jerusalem in years, is bound to Residents hurled stones at police who responded using riot ratchet up fears of sustained violence in the city, already on dispersal weapons. edge amid soaring tensions over a contested holy site. Residents in the neighborhood, speaking on condition of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Israel will anonymity for fears for their own safety, said 14 members of “respond harshly,” describing the attack as a “cruel murder of the Abu Jamal family were arrested. Jews who came to pray and were killed by despicable mur- derers.” US Secretary of State John Kerry said he spoke to Re-arrested Netanyahu after the assault and denounced it as an “act of Mohammed Zahaikeh, a social activist in Jabal Mukaber, pure terror and senseless brutality and violence.” said one of the relatives of the cousins, Jamal Abu Jamal, was Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the released in a 2011 prisoner swap and re-arrested recently by attack, the first time he has done so since a recent spike in Israeli police. He did not say why. deadly violence against Israelis. He also called for an end to Israel has been on edge with a spate of attacks by Israeli “provocations” surrounding the sacred site. Palestinians against Israelis, killing at least six people in In a statement, Abbas’ office said he “condemns the killing Jerusalem, the West Bank and Tel Aviv in recent weeks, prior of the worshippers in a synagogue in west Jerusalem.” The to yesterday’s casualties. statement called for an end to the “invasion” of the mosque at Jerusalem residents had already been fearful of what the holy site and a halt to “incitement” by Israeli government appeared to be lone wolf attacks using cars or knives against ministers. pedestrians, but yesterday’s synagogue assault harkens back Israeli police called the incident a terrorist attack and said to gruesome attacks during the Palestinian uprising of the the two Palestinian assailants were cousins from east last decade. Jerusalem. Israel’s police chief said yesterday’s attack was likely not The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, a small organized by militant groups, similar to other recent inci- militant group, said the cousins were among its members. A dents, making it more difficult for security forces to prevent PFLP statement did not specify whether the group instructed the violence. the cousins to carry out the attack. “These are individuals who decide to do horrible acts. It’s Hamas, the militant Palestinian group that runs the Gaza very hard to know ahead of time about every such incident,” Strip, praised the attack. In Gaza, dozens took to the streets Yohanan Danino told reporters at the scene. to celebrate the attack. Some people held trays full of sweets Tensions appeared to have been somewhat defused last and distributed them to drivers and passersby. In the south- week following a meeting between Netanyahu, Kerry and ern town of Rafah, women and schoolchildren waved green Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Amman. The meeting was an Hamas flags and a loudspeaker praised the attack. attempt to restore calm after months of violent confrontations Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said six people surrounding a sacred shrine holy to both Jews and Muslims. were also wounded in the attack, including two police officers. Israel and the Palestinians said then they would take steps Four of the wounded were reported in serious condition. to reduce tensions that might lead to an escalation. In his The attack occurred in Jerusalem’s Har Nof neighborhood, statement, Netanyahu blamed the violence on incitement by an ultra-Orthodox community on the western edge of the city both Hamas and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and far from other recent scenes of violence. The area was sur- said the international community ignores the incitement. rounded by police and rescue workers following the attack. Kerry blamed the attack on Palestinian calls for “days of rage,” and said Palestinian leaders must take serious steps to Knives and axes refrain from such incitement. He also urged Palestinian lead- Associated Press footage showed wounded worshippers ers to condemn the attack “in the most powerful terms.” being assisted by paramedics, and a bloodied meat cleaver “Innocent people who had come to worship died in the lay nearby. Initially, police had described the weapons used sanctuary of a synagogue. They were hatcheted, hacked and as knives and axes. murdered in that holy place in an act of pure terror and “I tried to escape. The man with the knife approached me. senseless brutality and murder,” Kerry said. There was a chair and table between us ... my prayer shawl British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, speaking got caught. I left it there and escaped,” Yossi, who was praying alongside Kerry, also condemned the violence. Hamas’ state- at the synagogue at the time of the attack, told Israeli ment praised the synagogue attack, saying it was a “response Channel 2 TV. He declined to give his last name. to continued Israeli crimes, the killing, desecrating al-Aqsa Yosef Posternak, who was at the synagogue at the time of (mosque),” a reference to a recent incident at the holy site. the attack, told Israel Radio that about 25 worshippers were Abbas, at a meeting later with security officials, called for inside when the attackers entered. calm. “We call for a complete calm and a halt to all these “I saw people lying on the floor, blood everywhere. People attacks to enable us to move ahead with our political work,” were trying to fight with (the attackers) but they didn’t have he said, according to the Palestinian official Wafa news much of a chance,” he said. agency. Much of the recent violence stems from tensions sur- Footage released by the Israeli government showed rounding the Jerusalem holy site referred to by Jews as the blood-soaked prayer books and prayer shawls on the floor of Temple Mount because of the Jewish temples that stood the synagogue. A pair of glasses lay under a table, from which there in biblical times. It is the most sacred place in Judaism; blood was dripping. A set of phylacteries hung off the table. Muslims refer to it as the Noble Sanctuary, and it is their third A photo in Israeli media showed a body on the floor, covered holiest site, after Makkah and Madinah in Saudi Arabia. with a prayer shawl. The site is so holy that Jews have traditionally refrained from going there, instead praying at the adjacent Western Attackers were cousins Wall. Israel’s chief rabbis have urged people not to ascend to Police spokeswoman Luba Samri said the attackers were the area, but in recent years, a small but growing number of Palestinians from east Jerusalem, which has been the scene Jews, including ultranationalist lawmakers, have begun regu- of relentless clashes between Israeli police and Palestinian larly visiting the site, a move seen as a provocation. — AP WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 INTERNATIONAL

Turkey fears ‘2-3 million more refugees’ if Aleppo falls

ANKARA: Turkey fears another two to three mil- he told reporters in Ankara alongside his Finnish Assad as the sole way to resolve the Syrian crisis of any hope for the future of humanity in Syria,” lion Syrian refugees could cross its borders if the counterpart. permanently. But it has grown increasingly con- Ibrahim Kalin wrote in the Daily Sabah newspaper. region of Syria’s second city of Aleppo is overrun Cavusoglu said there was little difference cerned in recent months that the US-led coalition In recent months, Assad’s forces have advanced either by Islamist extremists or regime forces, between IS militants and the Assad regime. “Both strikes against IS could end up strengthening the around the outskirts of the eastern portion of Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said yesterday. of them are killing people brutally and don’t refrain Assad regime. Aleppo that is under rebel control, threatening to Turkey is already hosting at least 1.5 million from using any kinds of weapons at their disposal. Ankara has been seeking to persuade the encircle it completely. refugees displaced by the Syrian conflict and has Both force people to flee their land.” United States a three-pronged approach is needed Rebel-held areas of Aleppo are under the con- repeatedly warned that its capacities are being He added: “An advance on Aleppo would mean to strike against IS, Assad and Kurdish militants. But trol of multiple groups, including fighters affiliated strained by the numbers. an influx of two to three million people to the it is unclear if its arguments have made any head- with the FSA. Cavusoglu said supporting the rebel Free Syrian Turkish border.” He said a weakening of the moder- way with Washington. Meanwhile the Turkish online newspaper Army (FSA) was the only option for the internation- ate opposition to Assad and the FSA would “result Turkey is pressing for a no-fly zone and a securi- Radikal reported that the chief of the moderate al community against what Ankara sees as the twin in the advance of the unstoppable ISIS as well as ty zone to be imposed inside Syria along its 911 anti-Assad group the Syrian Revolutionary Front, threat of Islamic State jihadists and the regime of the regime”. kilometre (566 mile) border with the country to Jamal Maarouf, had fled to Turkey two weeks ago. President Bashar al-Assad. “And this will make Syria even more unstable. ensure its security. There was no confirmation of the report and no “The main force fighting both ISIS and the Therefore, the advance of both of them should be A senior aide to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan further details were immediately available. Media Syrian regime today is the Free Syrian Army,” he halted.” said yesterday that there was an “unholy alliance” reports said at the weekend that Turkey and the said, using another term for the Islamic State between IS and Assad in the battle for Aleppo that United States have agreed a plan under which group. “But it has failed to achieve the desired out- ‘Loss of hope for Syria’ had to be broken by the FSA. some 2,000 FSA fighters would be trained on come because it is fighting against both groups,” Turkey has repeatedly called for the ousting of “If Aleppo is allowed to fall, it would be the loss Turkish soil. — AFP

Syrian military strike kills 13, wounds 20

BEIRUT: A Syrian military airstrike killed at people have been killed. least 13 people, including children, and Syrian Kurds fighting the Islamic State wounded another 20 in the northern Syrian group in the flashpoint town of Kobane province of Aleppo yesterday after striking a made new gains yesterday, expelling the neighborhood with crude bombs, said jihadists from several central buildings and activists. seizing weapons, a monitor said. The military aircraft dropped at least one The advance came hours after the US-led “barrel bomb” - crude weapons made from coalition launched four strikes against IS posi- canisters laden with explosives and hurled tions in central Kobane, according to the from helicopters - to strike the Qabr al-Inglizi Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. area in the northern Syrian province of The Kurdish People’s Protection Units Aleppo yesterday, reported the activist collec- (YPG) staged a “special operation” during tive, the Aleppo Media Center, and the which they captured six buildings used by IS, Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human said the Britain-based group, which relies on Rights. a network of sources in Syria. The Observatory said at least 13 were Thirteen IS fighters were killed, it said. killed, including two children and a woman, The Kurds “captured a large amount of and that the death toll was likely to rise weapons and ammunition, including RPG because more people were buried under the (rocket-propelled grenade) rounds, light rubble. weapons, sniper guns and thousands of At least two slain children were piled into heavy machinegun rounds,” the Observatory the back of a flat-bed truck; at least one was said. covered under a bright red blanket; a man The US and Arab allies began strikes referred to the children as being torn apart as against jihadist positions in Syria in late he partially lifted the blanket, according to a September, days after IS launched its assault video of the incident uploaded to social on Kobane. media. The video appeared genuine and cor- Some 1,200 people, mainly fighters, have responded with The Associated Press report- been killed in the battle for the town on the ing of the event. “Bashar you dog! You border with Turkey. oppressor! May this happen to your children!” Kobane has become a major symbol of said one man in the video, referring to resistance against IS, which has committed President Bashar Assad. “These are children, widespread atrocities and imposed its harsh VIENNA: Former Vice President of the European Commission Catherine Ashton (C) arrives for a working lunch with the Iranian Foreign Minister not terrorists!” he said, standing on a wall and interpretation of Islamic sharia law in areas at the Iranian Embassy during the 5+1 talks (the five permanent members of the UN Security Council China, US, France, Britain and Russia plus gesticulating with his hands. under its control. Germany) with Iran in Vienna yesterday. — AFP Another video of the incident showed a Last month, the United States and Turkey burning vehicle. It wasn’t clear if something warned that the town was teetering on the else was targeted as well. brink, but analysts say there have been signs The Syrian military widely uses so-called the tide is beginning to turn in favour of its Crunch final round “barrel bombs” to strike at rebel-held areas. Kurdish defenders. They have been widely criticized because Highly motivated Syrian Kurdish troops they cannot be precisely targeted, and are are fighting alongside Iraqi peshmerga forces believed to have killed thousands of civilians, and Syrian rebels that have reinforced the of Iran nuclear talks particularly in northern Syria. town’s defences, backed by US-led strikes on IS positions. New gains The multi-sided Syrian war has killed more Syria’s war, now well into its fourth year, than 195,000 people and forced millions from Very critical week in Iran negotiations: Kerry began as an uprising against Assad’s contin- their homes since it began three and a half ued rule. It has since become a complicated years ago as an uprising against President VIENNA: Iran and world powers ratcheted up after 35 years of mistrust and antagonism. slashed, saying Iran has no such need at present, civil war, and activists estimate some 200,000 Bashar al-Assad’s regime. — Agencies the rhetoric yesterday as they entered a final It could also boost Iran’s economy, improve something that would extend the “breakout” round of nuclear talks six days before a deadline the lives of ordinary Iranians and mark a rare for- period to at least a year. for a deal, with still-considerable differences eign policy success for US President Barack Other thorny issues are the duration of the dogging the negotiations. Obama, five years after he offered Tehran an accord and the pace at which sanctions are lift- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad “outstretched hand”. ed, an area where Iranian expectations are Zarif warned on arrival in Vienna that an accord US and Iranian negotiations are under “excessive”, one Western diplomat said. would only happen if the five permanent mem- domestic pressure not to give too much away, bers of the UN Security Council plus Germany however, while Israel-the Middle East’s sole if Another extension? make no “excessive demands”. undeclared nuclear-armed power-and others in Given the differences, many analysts expect “If, because of excessive demands ... we don’t the volatile region are sceptical. more time to be put on the clock. get a result, then the world will understand that “There is virtually no possibility that a com- the Islamic Republic sought a solution, a com- Devil in the detail plete deal will be concluded by November 24,” promise and a constructive agreement and that In order to make it virtually impossible for former top US diplomat Robert Einhorn, now an it will not renounce its rights and the greatness Iran to assemble a nuclear weapon, the US, expert with the Brookings Institution, told AFP, of the nation,” Zarif told Iranian media. China, Russia, Britain, France and Germany (the predicting another extension of “several more But US Secretary of State John Kerry, in P5+1) want Iran to scale down its nuclear pro- months”. London but expected in Vienna in the coming gramme. The alternative-walking away-would be “cata- days, said it was “imperative that Iran works with Iran, which insists its nuclear aims are exclu- strophic,” Arms Control Association analyst us with all possible effort to prove to the world sively peaceful despite failing to declare parts of Kelsey Davenport said. “Given the political capi- that the programme is peaceful”. its programme in the past, wants painful sanc- tal that both sides have invested... it would be “This is a very critical week obviously in Iran tions lifted. foolish to walk away from the talks and throw negotiations,” Kerry said. “We hope we get there Some areas appear provisionally settled. But away this historic opportunity,” Davenport told but we can’t make any predictions.” In a joint the big problem remains enrichment, rendering AFP. news conference, British Foreign Secretary Philip uranium suitable for power generation and oth- For now though, with another extension pre- Hammond called for more “flexibility by the er peaceful uses-but also, at high purities, for a senting risks of its own-fresh US sanctions, not Iranians to convince us that their intentions in weapon. least-officials insist that they remain focused on their nuclear programme are entirely peaceful”. At present Iran could use its existing infra- the deadline. The landmark accord being sought by structure to produce enough weapons-grade “An extension is not and has not been a sub- Monday’s deadline, after months of negotia- uranium for one bomb in a few months, ject of conversation at this point,” a senior US tions, is aimed at easing fears that Tehran might although any such “breakout” attempt would be official said late Monday. develop nuclear weapons under the guise of detected very quickly. Zarif held a working lunch in the Austrian civilian activities. And Iran wants to ramp up massively the capital yesterday with the powers’ lead negotia- ALEPPO: Syrian boys play in the ruins of a destroyed building in the northern Syrian It could resolve a 12-year standoff over Iran’s number of enrichment centrifuges in order, it tor, former EU foreign policy chief Catherine city of Aleppo. Aleppo has been divided between government control in the west, atomic programme, silence talk of war and help says, to make fuel for a fleet of future reactors. Ashton, and further meetings were expected and rebel control in the east since shortly after fighting began in 2012. — AFP normalise Iran’s fraught relations with the West The West wants the number of centrifuges later. — AFP

Yemen blast kills senior Iran parliament rejects Islamist politician Rouhani’s nominee TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament yesterday nominees with this sort of thought,” hard- SANAA: A car bombing yesterday Early this month, the Huthis rejected President Hassan Rouhani’s nomi- line lawmaker Hossein Naghavi Hosseini killed a leading member of attacked Al-Islah headquarters in nee for the post of science minister over his said. The vote is an indication of the Yemen’s powerful Sunni Al-Islah the southwestern city of Ibb, killing pro-reform tendencies. increasing rift between the moderate presi- party whose supporters have been three people. The conservative-dominated 290-seat dent and his hard-line opponents in parlia- battling Shiite militias, a security Dozens of people have also chamber voted 171-70 against the candi- ment - who are angry over Rouhani’s deci- official said. been killed in fighting between dacy of Fakhroddin Ahamadi Danesh sion to give ground to pro-western voices Al-Islah assistant secretary gen- armed Shiites and Sunnis in central Ashtiani. There were 257 lawmakers in and reformists in the universities. eral Sadeq Mansur died “immedi- Yemen. attendance and 16 abstained from voting. Rouhani has repeatedly called for more ately” when a device inside the The Shiite militias did not enter Before the vote Ashtiani called himself academic freedom in Iran’s universities, say- door of his car exploded in the mainly Sunni Taez, 250 kilometres an “independent” figure and promised to ing such restrictions stifle innovation and country’s third city Taez southwest (155 miles) from Sanaa, after a deal appoint new faces as his deputies in the breed group-think. of Sanaa, the official told AFP. was struck between the provincial ministry , opposing lawmakers accused The president, a relative moderate cleric Police are trying to identify the authorities and the Huthis’ repre- Ashtiani of having close relations with elected last year, has promised to promote attackers, the official added. sentatives to avoid fighting there. reformists and said they will no longer tol- greater openness in the Islamic republic, Supporters of the Muslim Mansur’s murder comes just erate such tendencies in such a crucial but has run into fierce resistance from Brotherhood-linked Al-Islah have over two weeks after another position. hard-liners in the government. been resisting an advance by Shiite politician, the liberal Union of In October the parliament rejected Ashtiani, 59, who holds a doctorate in Huthi militiamen who easily over- Popular Forces secretary general TEHRAN: Nominee for the post of the Iran’s science minister Mahmoud Nili Ahmadabadi, another nomi- seismology engineering from London ran the capital Sanaa on Mohammed Abdulmalik al- Fakhroddin Ahamadi Danesh Ashtiani speaks in a debate for a nee for the same post; the same body dis- Imperial College, served as a deputy sci- September 21 and who have since Mutawakil, was gunned down in vote of confidence for him at the parliament in Tehran, Iran, yes- missed former-Science Minister Reza Faraji ence minister from 1997-2003 under Dana in August over similar allegations. reformist President Mohammad been expanding farther south. Sanaa. — AFP terday. Iran’s parliament rejected Rouhani’s nominee for the post of science minister over his pro-reform tendencies. — AP “The parliament will reject 20 more Khatami. — AP WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 INTERNATIONAL

Police search for suspect in fatal subway shove

NEW YORK: Police on Monday hunted for the man recognize the man. The suspect fled the station and for a kitchen supply company, and the couple was for pushing a Queens straphanger in front of a who shoved a stranger off a subway platform to his hopped on a city bus two minutes later with others planning to have breakfast and do grocery shop- Times Square train that fatally crushed him. A pho- death and circulated surveillance footage of the who had been on the platform at the time of the ping in Chinatown on Sunday. tographer who happened to be on the platform suspect walking calmly away from the station just push and unknowingly discussed the incident with The victim’s son, Gary Kwok, a 29-year-old doc- snapped a series of photos of the man as he was minutes after the fatal push. the man nearby, police said. toral student at Adelphi University, told The New being struck, prompting criticism that the photog- Wai Kuen Kwok, 61, was standing with his wife Surveillance footage shows the suspect walking York Times that his father was a “fine, regular family rapher should have tried to help the victim. on the platform at the Grand Concourse and East calmly from the subway station. Later footage man.” Later the same month, a mumbling woman 167th Street station in the Highbridge neighbor- shows him getting off a bus 10 blocks away, head- Neighbors described the family as close-knit and pushed a man to his death in front of a subway hood of the Bronx on Sunday when he was pushed ing into a convenience store and then emerging giving. “Whenever they go out they are always train in Queens. About 5 million people ride the from behind. Kwok was struck by a southbound D smoking a cigarette. The man is balding and together and they always come back together,” subway every day in New York City. Every year, train at around 8:40 a.m. and pronounced dead at dressed in a leather jacket, dark pants and white neighbor Dely Ramos, 64, told the Times. about 140 people are hit by city subways, many of the scene. His wife was not injured. sneakers. Police are trying to determine his where- There were at least two other cases in recent them in accidental knocks and willful leaps. Fifty There was no indication that Kwok knew the abouts. years that involved a person being fatally pushed people have been killed by subway trains so far man or had had any interaction with him before he The victim’s wife, 59, was taken to a hospital for onto the tracks. this year, and 55 died last year, according to the was pushed, police said. His wife said she did not observation. Relatives told authorities Kwok worked In December 2012, a homeless man was arrested MTA. — AP Colombia halts peace talks after general captured

BOGOTA: President Juan Manuel Santos although we’re negotiating in the middle demanded Colombia’s largest rebel group of the conflict, peace doesn’t come by demonstrate its commitment to peace and resorting to violence and undermining immediately release an army general it confidence,” Santos said Monday night in a captured Sunday, saying the resumption of 5-minute, televised address. suspended talks to end the half-century conflict depend on it. Dangerous zone Santos addressed the nation Monday Amid the tough talk, little is known night little more than 24 hours after Gen. about the general’s whereabouts or why he Ruben Dario Alzate, dressed in civilian apparently violated military protocol and clothes, was snatched by gunmen along set off on the Atrato River in the dangerous with two others while visiting a hamlet zone dressed as a civilian without body- along a remote river in western Colombia. guards. A massive search operation mount- A soldier who managed to flee in the ed Monday has so far yielded few leads and group’s boat, and reportedly had advised residents of the 800-person hamlet of the general against traveling deep into the wooden shacks where the group was taken jungle, said the rebels belonged to the told local media they didn’t know about recalcitrant 34th Front of the the visit. Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, The FARC considers captured military or FARC. personnel to be prisoners of war even It’s the first time that the guerrillas have though it freed all soldiers in its control and taken an army general captive and swore off the kidnapping of civilians on the couldn’t have come at a worse moment for eve of talks in 2012. Santos. Even before Santos suspended It also has been clamoring for a cease- two-year-old peace talks, frustration with fire while peace talks continue, something the slow progress and the guerrillas’ Santos has rejected for fears it would allow refusal to wind down attacks had been the guerrillas to regroup like they did in the building. Earlier this month, the FARC cap- last attempt at peace that ended in 2002. tured two soldiers during intense fighting The FARC’s 34th Front is among the in northeast Colombia and killed two group’s most entrenched and fiercest fight- WASHINGTON: US Representative-elects from the House of Representatives pose for their freshmen class photo on the steps of the US Capitol Indians who confronted rebels hanging up ing units, based in the dense, water- in Washington, DC, yesterday. — AFP revolutionary banners on their reservation. logged jungles around Quibdo where a It has since offered to free the soldiers. slew of criminal gangs and drug traffickers Calling Alzate’s abduction “totally unac- also operate. Its members repeatedly vio- ceptable,” Santos ordered government lated unilateral cease-fires declared by the House Democrats ready to peace negotiators not to travel Monday to FARC leadership in Havana during elec- Cuba as planned for the next round of tions and Christmas holidays. peace talks until Alzate and the two others A spokesman for the FARC in Havana re-elect Pelosi as leader - an army captain and a female lawyer declined to comment, saying the rebels’ advising the army on a rural energy project negotiators were still investigating the - are freed. incident and would comment at a press “The FARC have to understand that, conference Tuesday. — AP Pelosi is deeply popular with liberals WASHINGTON: Democrats seem ready to give Countless Republican campaign ads have Barack Obama’s unpopularity. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and the sought to make her their symbol of a profligate “We got hammered in the election,” said Rep. rest of their House leadership team another two government that doesn’t know how to say no Peter Welch, D-Vt. “Was it Pelosi? Most of us say years at the helm, even though the party lost to spending proposals or interest groups. Pelosi the answer is no.” Democrats consider Pelosi a seats in this month’s elections. and Hoyer, 75, have led House Democrats for tough leader and tremendous financial asset. House Democrats were meeting privately to the past dozen years, eight of them in the Her aides say she’s raised over $101 million pick their leaders. By all accounts, Pelosi -a minority. Democrats controlled the chamber over the past two years for House Democrats, Californian who served four years as the first from 2007 through 2010 but lost a disastrous appearing at 750 campaign events in 115 cities. female House speaker - will continue leading 63 seats in that year’s elections and have been That’s about the same amount raised by House the chamber’s Democrats in the Congress that in the minority ever since. Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, making Pelosi’s meets in January. So will Maryland Rep. Steny In this month’s elections, Democrats lost at total impressive because she was collecting Hoyer, the No. 2 House Democrat, and the par- least a dozen House seats, with three races cash for a party that no one expected to cap- ty’s other major leaders. undecided. Republicans will hold at least 246 ture a House majority. There were no known challengers to any top House seats, the most since the 1940s. Some Democratic senators expressed dis- leaders. On Monday, Pelosi announced her rec- Democrats say that despite private grum- pleasure with Senate Majority Leader Harry ommendations for middle-tier leadership posts, bling that the party leadership needs fresh Reid, D-Nev., after they lost at least eight saying she was doing so “since I have no oppo- blood, few blame Pelosi for recent electoral set- Senate seats, costing them control of that nents.” backs. Most cite an unfavorable political climate chamber next year. Reid was nonetheless re- Pelosi, 74, is deeply popular with liberals. beyond their control, including President elected. — AP

HAVANA: Commander of the FARC-EP leftist guerrillas Jesus Santrich (C) arrives at the Convention Palace in Havana yesterday. The fate of Colombia’s peace talks is in the hands of the FARC rebels, the president warned Monday, after halting negotia- Iowa man tions designed to end Latin America’s longest-running conflict. The two-year-old negotiations were derailed Sunday when General Ruben Alzate disappeared in a remote region on the Pacific coast in what the government denounced as a kidnap- charged ping by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). —- AFP in random Widows: Probe shootings PLEASANT HILL: A man with a handgun randomly tar- into Peru activist geted people while driving through a Des Moines suburb early Monday, shooting and injuring two men at separate locations and prompting several schools to tell students killings stalled to stay home, authorities said. Pete Jason Polson, 32, was taken into custody shortly LIMA: The widows of four indigenous lead- uous three-day river trip. after three shootings within 12 minutes were reported ers allegedly slain by illegal loggers in David Salisbury, a University of just after 6:30 a.m., Pleasant Hill police spokesman Adam Peru’s remote Amazon complained Richmond geographer who has long Choat said. Online records show Polson faces two counts Monday that the investigation into their assisted Saweto in its land ownership of attempted murder, two counts of assault-willful injury, husbands’ September deaths is stalled. quest, said the widows don’t believe all the one count of intimidation with a dangerous weapon and one count of possession of a weapon as a felon. Only two of the four bodies of the killers have been caught. Polson is being held at the Polk County jail on $85,000 Ashaninka leaders have been recovered so “The community feels there are more cash or surety bond. Court records do not list an attorney far, including of village chief Edwin Chota. people involved, not just intellectually but for him. “He’s uncooperative with us,” Sgt. Paul Brown said Chota petitioned for more than a materially,” he told The Associated of Polson following his arrest. “He won’t talk to us.” decade for title to the ancestral 300- Press.After the killings, Prime Minister Ana Two men were hospitalized in the shootings - one was square-mile (80,000-hectare) tract on the Jara promised a thorough investigation. shot near a home, the other near his vehicle. A third man border with Brazil, resisting death threats And authorities told the widows they was shot at but not injured. from illegal loggers, several of whom have would expedite the land title request. “At this time it seems random,” Choat said during a been arrested as suspects in the killings. “Without title to our property in the jun- news conference. “The third location, he just pulled up The widows complained on Monday in gle we are nothing. We are rich in natural and started firing on someone who was delivering a Lima that the investigation is stalled. They resources but without titles, without the school book bag to his kid. ... Nobody was hit and he say authorities’ claim a lack of funds to hire paper, we can’t get loans or economic sup- took off.” The victims’ conditions haven’t been released. a helicopter to visit the remote village of port,” Chota’s widow, Julia Perez, told the Police would only say both men are in stable condition. Saweto. news conference.Indigenous groups are The suspect was driving a green SUV that has been linked Late Monday, prosecutor Edder Farfan seeking title to more than 77,000 square to all the shootings, authorities said. He was taken into confirmed the difficulty of reaching the vil- miles (20 million hectares) of Peru’s custody without incident, and Choat said a motive lage but described the investigation as Amazon, according to the country’s main remains under investigation. “very active.” He said that despite the diffi- indigenous organization, AIDESEP. The The shootings led the Southeast Polk Community culties, a third suspect in the case had been nonprofit group Global Witness says Peru is School District to cancel classes Monday. Choat said arrested in the regional capital of Pucallpa. the world’s fourth most dangerous country there appears to be no link between the shootings and The widows, who have been staying in for environmental activists after Brazil, earlier threats made on social media against a local high Pucallpa, said they continue to receive Honduras and the Philippines, with 57 slain school. — AP threats and fear the journey home, a stren- since 2002. - AP WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 INTERNATIONAL

Slain TV host turned out to have scandalous past

BATON ROUGE: With his British accent and precise sage at the TV station that broadcast “Around Town,” return calls and emails seeking comment. cil said it could not recommend students attend it. The diction, Scott Rogers might’ve seemed out of place in the early morning weekend show featuring local peo- US Attorney J. Walter Green confirmed federal next week, the Bury Free Press published an investiga- Baton Rouge, but the Louisiana city on the Mississippi ple and events. Hodgkinson and Rogers’ daughter investigators had been looking into Rogers, but would tion, quoting parents who said their children were River embraced the local TV host and beloved civic worked on the show. “Scott is facing a family catastro- not say why. Stassi said the investigation began with a subjected to psychological abuse and describing how booster. phe. We don’t know what’s going on or why at this tip that Rogers may have lied in his adoption papers Rogers had sleepovers with favored pupils. He served as judge for a cook-off, raised thousands point but I have made the decision to cancel future and on US documents, such as immigration papers. That put an end to Rogers’ academy. Rogers disap- for at-risk kids and opened his own church. He co- shows,” he said. Authorities quickly found a scandal in an English peared from England with his daughter, Hodgkinson hosted the Baton Rouge Christmas parade and mod- The following day, a woman at his home called the town where he was known as Richard Scott Rogers or and a second male student. They apparently lived in erated a 2010 lieutenant governor debate. sheriff’s office, saying she had heard gunshots, Stassi Richard Scott-Rogers, and ran a dance and theater Texas from about 1997 until 1999 or 2000, when they So when Rogers, 52, was shot to death in August said. school that trained about 500 students, sending some moved to Louisiana, public records show. by his son-in-law, who authorities say then took his Rogers was dead when sheriff’s deputies arrived. on to careers in TV and theater. He quickly ingratiated himself in Baton Rouge’s own life, their adopted hometown was stunned. Hodgkinson died after eight days in a hospital. Each civic life and seemed to have put the scandal behind Then the revelations began. Rogers’ son-in-law, had been shot once in the head. Molesting a student him until authorities received the tip. Matthew Hodgkinson, was also his longtime lover, The sheriff said he believes Rogers persuaded But the school in the small cathedral city of Bury St. Rogers talked about group suicide with whose marriage to Rogers’ daughter was an immigra- Hodgkinson to kill him and then commit suicide: Only Edmunds northeast of London came under a cloud. In Hodgkinson and the second man who emigrated tion sham, Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi said. Rogers’ and Hodgkinson’s fingerprints were on the the early 1990s, Rogers was charged with molesting a with them, but that former student, who was under Hodgkinson, one of two young Englishmen who gun, and Hodgkinson left a note reading, “They broke boy. In 1993, a jury found him innocent of one charge, federal protection and not publicly identified, balked, accompanied Rogers and his daughter to Baton our happy, loving home. They do not get to take Scott, and the judge dismissed two more when the jury Stassi said. Rouge 15 years earlier, lived with Rogers, while his too.” could not reach a verdict. Then he faced a civil case. Rogers’ death also reopened the wounds of Bury daughter lived separately. Rogers and his daughter Rogers was under investigation by a federal grand Under British law, details of that case cannot be St. Edmunds. Suffolk police say three men have since both had U.S. citizenship. jury, and his daughter and the second Englishman reported. come forward to say Rogers abused them. More shocking was the reason authorities gave for who had moved with him to Baton Rouge were In November 1995, the Suffolk County Council “Within 12 hours, we had discovered that every- what they called a murder-suicide pact: Rogers was scheduled to testify the day he was killed, Stassi said. warned parents of serious problems at the academy. thing they were saying about Scott was true,” said under federal investigation, and a dark secret he Authorities had also taken away Rogers’ adopted The council raised concerns about its “unhealthy” Camille Berriman, 36, a former student of Rogers’. “He thought he had left behind years earlier in England 10-year-old son and 2-year-old foster son, whom he atmosphere, with school leaders pressuring pupils to had been a pedophile.” McConnaughey reported from was likely to resurface. was trying to adopt, attorney Seth Dornier told The switch their allegiance from their parents to Rogers. New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Katz from In late August, Hodgkinson left a voicemail mes- Advocate newspaper of Baton Rouge. Dornier did not Asserting the school operated like a cult, the coun- Bury St Edmunds, England. — AP

Abe calls snap Japan poll, delays tax hike TOKYO: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said after 18 months,” he said. “After postponing yesterday he was calling a snap election for 18 months I intend to raise the tax for and delaying an expected sales tax rise sure, regardless of economic conditions, after figures showed Japan was in reces- which is a significant change. We need to sion. ask the approval of the people for this Less than two years after he swept to change (by calling an election).” power pledging to reinvigorate the flag- ging economy, Abe will go to the polls- New stimulus plans probably in the middle of next month- Ignoring criticism that he is currying telling voters that more needs to be done favour with voters, Abe has ordered his to fix years of growth-sapping price ministers to compile a fresh economic declines. stimulus package, including measures to “I will dissolve the lower chamber on ease the impact of rising import prices. (November) 21st,” Abe told a news confer- Opposition parties, who are still in dis- ence. He did not give a date for the elec- array after their 2012 drubbing, will hope tion, which was not due until 2016, but the to capitalise on the difficulties faced by media consensus is that it will be Sunday, voters whose wages are at a standstill December 14. while prices rise. The last 24 months have seen two of “It is clear that Abenomics has not had the so-called “three arrows” of “Abenomics” any positive impact on people’s life at all,” fired-massive fiscal stimulus and a flood of said Banri Kaieda, head of the largest oppo- easy money. A third “arrow” of structural sition Democratic Party of Japan. reforms remains stuck in the quiver, a vic- Yoshiki Yamashita, a Communist Party tim of the vested interests it is intended to lawmaker, said “Abenomics merely expand- undermine. ed the gap” between the haves and the At its heart, Abenomics is intended to have-nots. push prices up and get Japanese shoppers But commentators across the spectrum spending, with the aim of generating a self- agree that Abe, who enjoys approval rat- reinforcing recovery as companies employ ings of around 50 percent, is likely to stroll more people to meet growing demand. home in the popular vote. They point out The measures have sent the yen plung- that the premier’s real target is rivals within ing, pushing up the cost of imports, includ- his own fractious LDP. KIEV: Germany’s Foreign Affairs minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier (L) leaves the presidential palace next to his Ukrainian counterpart Pavlo ing the fossil fuels used to power the coun- The thinking goes that as he faces a Klimkin after a meeting with Ukraine’s President in Kiev yesterday. Steinmeier is in Ukraine for a one-day working visit. — AFP try. three-yearly party leadership election next That stretched consumers — 60 percent September, he could stamp his authority of the economy-who were then walloped over the grouping by resetting the clock again in April by a rise in sales tax from 5.0 now. German FM jets to Kiev, Moscow to 8.0 percent, resulting in two consecutive “I suppose Prime Minister Abe conclud- quarters of contraction. ed that it’s the best timing to extend his A growing clamour has been heard over premiership,” said Shinichi Nishikawa, pro- to revive Ukraine peace plan recent months to suspend part two of the fessor of politics at Meiji University in tax rise, to 10.0 percent, which was due for Tokyo. October. “But the prospects for his decision are EU’s defence ministers to hold meeting in Brussels “Today, I reached a conclusion that I will still uncertain,” Nishikawa said. “It may not raise the consumption tax to 10 per- come at a price, depending upon election KIEV: Germany’s foreign minister jetted to Kiev “that the ‘point of no return’ has not yet been Ukraine. The EU will add more separatists to the cent in October next year... and that it results.” A new mandate would bolster and Moscow yesterday in a bid to revive a fail- crossed” in its relations with Europe. list of 119 individuals currently facing travel should be delayed by 18 months,” he said. Abe’s case for pushing ahead with the re- ing peace plan in east Ukraine, as deadly fight- bans and asset freezes. Those previously target- But in an apparent nod to the fiscal starting of nuclear reactors-an unpopular ing pushed EU-Russia relations to breaking Breakthrough ed range from close Putin allies and Russian oli- hawks in his finance ministry who say idea in a nation scarred by the 2011 point. Lavrov cautioned there would not be a major garchs to rebel leaders. Japan has to get a handle on its soaraway Fukushima disaster. It would also strength- Berlin’s top diplomat Frank-Walter Steinmeier breakthrough at the talks with his counterpart A final decision on the new names is due at pile of national debt, he pledged the tax en Abe’s hand on pet issues like reforming was set to hold key talks with Ukraine’s pro- from Germany-which has been playing the lead the end of November. rise will be implemented. Japan’s view of its 20th century warmon- Western leaders before heading to Moscow for role in mediating the crisis-but said Moscow “It will never happen that the govern- gering, which he and other right-wingers a crunch sit-down with his Russian counterpart wanted to reach “a balance acceptable to all Prepared for ‘total war’ ment will postpone the next tax raise again say is masochistic. — AFP Sergei Lavrov. parties.” Ukraine has urged Brussels to go further to On the ground, Ukraine’s military said fresh The German foreign ministry on Monday said send a “clear message” to Moscow, after NATO clashes over the past 24 hours between govern- the visit was aimed at assessing the “chances of said Russia had poured fresh armoured columns ment forces and rebels killed five of its soldiers avoiding a new spiral of violence in eastern across the border last week. despite a nominal truce that has halted fighting Ukraine.” Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko on along much of the frontline but failed to stop Lavrov’s caution came as the tit-for-tat expul- Monday wrote on Twitter that while Kiev wants bombardments at key flashpoints. sions of a string of European diplomats have to avoid all-out conflict, it is “prepared for a sce- The European Union on Monday agreed to further heightened tensions between the 28- nario of total war”. blacklist more Kremlin-backed rebels in Ukraine nation bloc and its vast eastern neighbour. Russia rejects claims that it backs the rebels but stopped short of fresh sanctions against Moscow said Monday it had expelled a militarily but it openly supports them politically Moscow, saying there was hope of restarting German diplomat in retaliation for a diplomat and it is unclear how the insurgents have dialogue with Moscow to end the worst stand- being forced to leave Russia’s consulate-general acquired the heavy armour of a regular army. off since the Cold War. in Bonn, while several Polish diplomats were Ukraine inked a string of agreements with New European Union diplomatic chief also expelled for alleged spying. the rebels in September on a ceasefire and Federica Mogherini said foreign ministers meet- East-West relations already suffered a dam- rough roadmap for peace but the deals failed to ing in Brussels had raised the possibility of her aging blow when Russian President Vladimir get off the ground as fighting continued and visiting Moscow to “re-engage in a dialogue” in Putin on Sunday left early from the G20 summit the separatists held disputed elections. search of a solution to the crisis that has in Australia in the face of a stream of criticism Ukraine’s military meanwhile said the rebels claimed more than 4,100 lives. from world leaders. had shelled government positions 33 times over The EU’s defence ministers were also due to The EU has long been divided over sanctions. the past day, wounding eight servicemen in TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks during a press conference at hold a meeting in Brussels to discuss the crisis, It initially limited them to individuals after addition to the five killed. his official residence in Tokyo yesterday. Abe said he was delaying an expected with NATO’s secretary general Jens Stoltenberg Russia’s annexation of Crimea in March, but The pro-Kiev governor in the war-ravaged sales tax rise and dissolving the lower house of parliament after figures attending the talks. then broadened them to target the Russian Lugansk region, where separatists hold the showed Japan was in a recession. — AFP Ahead of Steinmeier’s visit, Russian Foreign economy after the shooting down of Malaysian main city, said a 43-year-old woman had her leg Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow hoped Airlines flight MH17 in July over eastern blown off by rebel shelling. — AFP US ‘not intimidated’ by Islamic militants

LONDON: US Secretary of State John Kerry issued search of enemies in the Middle East. There are Immediately after the speech, Kerry headed to a warning to Islamic State militants that “we are times, however, and this is one, when enemies London, where he will hold talks with European not intimidated” after another American hostage come in search of us.” and Mideast officials on volatile situations in the was killed. A day earlier, the White House confirmed the Mideast, as well as on the Iran negotiations, Kerry said the brutality of the Islamic State death of US aid worker Peter Kassig, a former sol- which are set to expire next week. Kerry also group and its potential spread worldwide was a dier who tried to help wounded Syrians caught in plans to meet with the Egyptian and Emirati for- key reason, among many, that the United States their country’s civil war but ended up dying him- eign ministers as well as the foreign minister of must remain deeply engaged in the Mideast. self at the hands of Islamic State. The militant Oman. His comments came right before he headed group that controls much of northern Syria and Oman appears to have emerged as a key play- overseas for nuclear talks with Iran as a November Iraq has now killed five Westerners it was holding. er in the Iran talks outside the formal negotiating 24 deadline for a deal looms. “We are obviously The IS video of a militant boasting about group of the US, Britain, China, France, Russia and entering in a key period with negotiations regard- killing Kassig also appears to show extremists the European Union, known as the P5+1. ing Iran’s nuclear program,” Kerry said at an annu- beheading a dozen Syrian soldiers. Kassig was Oman, which has close ties with Iran, was the al policy forum in Washington, hosted by the captured by the extremists in eastern Syria on site of secret talks between American and Iranian publisher of Foreign Policy magazine. Oct. 1, 2013, while delivering relief supplies for diplomats in March 2013 and hosted the last But the bulk of his comments sought to the aid group he founded. round of high-level talks earlier this month in underline the case for deep US involvement in Left unchecked, Kerry said that the Islamic Muscat. On the heels of those talks, Oman’s for- the Mideast. “We have to be deeply engaged - State group could grow worldwide. Already, he eign minister paid a visit to Tehran over the deeply engaged - in this region, because it is said, the IS has seized more land and resources weekend, according to Iranian media reports. directly in the interest of our national security “than al-Qaida ever had on its best day of its exis- From London, Kerry will travel to Vienna, where and our economy, and it is also in keeping of tence.” IS “leaders assume that the world will be the next round of nuclear talks is set to begin who we are,” Kerry said. too intimidated to oppose them,” Kerry said. “But and continue through the week, the State VATICAN: Pope Francis leaves past Swiss guards at the end of a private audience with He added: “The United States does not go in let us be clear: We are not intimidated.” Department says. — AP Senegal’s President Macky Sall at the Vatican, yesterday. — AFP

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 INTERNATIONAL N Korea faces key vote in UN on human rights

UNITED NATIONS: An anxious North in a rare appearance last month as “the ship with its neighbor. would be a battlefield of political interest their own way. Iran’s representative did Korea will see how the boldest effort yet politics of love for the people” - and to and hegemonic pursuit.” not comment on the note. Some coun- to bring its leaders to account for alleged dangle hints of cooperation, including a Amendment If a simple majority of countries vot- tries, including South Africa and Brazil, crimes against humanity will move for- possible visit by the UN human rights North Korea has been nervous ing Tuesday approve Cuba’s proposal, the said they had no comment or would not ward, as the UN General Assembly’s chief. But as today’s vote approached, enough to court Russia, another perma- amended resolution then would face a know until the last minute how their cap- human rights committee votes on a reso- North Korea increasingly focused on sim- nent council member, with high-level vis- vote. “There is no overwhelming support ital would tell them to vote. lution that demands the country’s refer- ply removing the language about an ICC its in recent weeks. In the vote, the reso- for that amendment,” said the ambassa- The European Union and Japan on ral to the International Criminal Court. referral. On Monday, the country’s lution’s sponsors and their Western allies dor of Botswana, Charles Ntwaagae, Monday made a last-minute appeal to The vote follows a groundbreaking deputy ambassador moved from seat to are up against a number of countries whose country severed diplomatic rela- UN member states to support their reso- UN commission of inquiry report on seat during a human rights committee that object to being singled out on tions with North Korea after the commis- lution, which has at least 59 co-sponsors, North Korea early this year that declared meeting on other issues, focusing on human rights issues, like Iran and Cuba, sion of inquiry report - a move that and to reject the Cuba-proposed amend- the country’s human rights situation potential allies. which has been under a US economic human rights groups seized on as they ment. The letter reminded countries of “exceeds all others in duration, intensity “We will see,” Ri Tong Il said of his and financial embargo for decades. urged other developing countries to North Korea’s dismissive attitude toward and horror.” Based on interviews with country’s chances between chats with Cuba has proposed an amendment pressure Pyongyang. human rights before the commission of dozens of people who had fled the coun- Russia, Indonesia, Nicaragua and several that would delete the resolution’s lan- But Iran last week sent a note to inquiry’s report this year changed its try, the report detailed abuses including African nations. guage about an ICC referral, arguing that members of the Nonaligned Movement, tone. starvation and a system of harsh prison The non-binding draft resolution any country could be targeted like this in an organization of more than 100 devel- A trio of human rights groups - camps containing up to 120,000 people. sponsored by the European Union and the future. oping countries that Iran leads, remind- Human Rights Watch, Amnesty The mere possibility that young Japan calls on the UN Security Council to “International cooperation in the field ing them of their traditional stance International and the Jacob Blaustein leader Kim Jong Un could be targeted by refer North Korea’s situation to the ICC. of human rights would lose all credibility against resolutions that target a single Institute for the Advancement of prosecutors has led the impoverished Permanent council member China has and legitimacy,” Cuba’s Ambassador country, Ntwaagae said. “So this is very Human Rights - called on UN member but nuclear-armed North Korea on a sur- signaled that it would veto such a move, Rodolfo Reyes Rodrigues said in a letter serious.” He said he expected Syria, countries to support the resolution and prising campaign to promote its rights but a new generation of Chinese in pow- sent to UN member states on Saturday Bolivia and Venezuela to go along with “ensure justice for decades of terrible record - described by a Pyongyang envoy er is straining the formerly tight relation- and obtained by The Associated Press. “It Iran, but believes other countries will go abuse.” —AP Taleban suicide attacker kills 4

KABUL: A Taleban attack, involving at least Dostum visited the blast site, along with one suicide bomber, targeted a foreigners’ members of the Afghan army’s rapid reac- compound in Kabul early yesterday, killing tion force. four people in the latest fatal blast to hit After passing through the bombed-out the Afghan capital. gate, Dostum said the bombing “is the The attack started with a small truck work of intelligence services” acting in col- packed with explosives, which rammed the lusion with the attackers. gate of the compound housing foreigners There has been speculation over recent on the city’s eastern outskirts soon after high-profile attacks in Kabul that insurgent sunrise, said Interior Ministry spokesman groups have infiltrated security and intelli- Seqid Sediqqi. gence agencies to get access to sites inside Once the gate was destroyed, gunmen the heavily-guarded capital. attempted to breach the compound, said The attack sent a plume of smoke into Sediqqi’s deputy, Najib Danesh. Two the sky and was heard across Kabul. Afghan security guards were among the Gunfire was heard just before the blast, four killed, said the ministry. Three civilians from security guards firing on the truck as it were also wounded in the attack, which approached the gate. The Taleban claimed involved three attackers, including the responsibility for the attack. truck’s driver. In the past week, suicide bombers have The area of yesterday’s attack has sever- targeted the chief of police - an attack also al compounds housing foreign contracting claimed by the Taleban - and a prominent MELBOURNE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at a reception held by Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott at the Melbourne and service companies, as well as interna- female lawmaker, both of whom survived Cricket Ground in Melbourne, yesterday. — AP tional military bases, so the precise target the deadly assaults. was not immediately clear. The Afghan gov- Also yesterday, in eastern Khost ernment’s intelligence agency also has a province, a woman died when the van she branch nearby. was travelling in hit a roadside bomb, said NATO’s International Security Assistance Mubariz Mohammad Zadran, spokesman Modi wants closer Force said that none of its personnel were for the provincial governor. Another 13 hurt in the attack. people, including children, were wound- Afghan First Vice President Abdul Rashid ed. —AP links with Australia Indonesia tests female Two countries ‘united by ideals of democracy’ police recruits’ virginity CANBERRA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra ment and resolution of territorial disputes. ticipate in India’s progress, he said. Modi opened Modi on Monday called for a closer strategic China and Australia signed a preliminary free- his speech with a joke about Abbott’s now-infa- JAKARTA: Indonesia must stop subject- Gen. Ronny Sompie urged people not partnership between India and Australia as well trade deal on Monday that is expected to take mous threat to “shirt front” Russian President ing female police recruits to a physical “respond negatively” to the tests, saying as a closer trading relationship, warning that effect next year. Having also struck free-trade Vladimir Putin - an Australian football term for a test to try and determine whether they they were aimed at ensuring applicants peace in the Asia-Pacific region cannot be taken deals with Japan and South Korea, Prime head-on shoulder charge to an opponent’s chest are virgins, a leading human rights were free from sexually transmitted dis- for granted. Minister Tony Abbott said Australia’s next priori- - at the G-20 summit of world leaders in group said yesterday, describing the eases. Modi said in a rare address to the Australian ty was securing a comprehensive economic Brisbane, Australia, last weekend . practice as degrading and discriminato- “All of this is done in a professional Parliament that few countries have as much syn- partnership agreement with India next year. “I’m the third head of the government you ry. manner and did not harm the appli- ergy as energy-hungry India and resource-rich are listening to this week, I do not know how Human Rights Watch said in a report cants,” Sompie said. Human Rights Australia. The two countries were also “united by Major partner you are doing this,” he said. “Maybe this is Prime that such tests were a longstanding Watch has documented the use of abu- the ideals of democracy,” he said. Abbott signed a uranium export deal with Minister Abbott’s way of shirt fronting you.” practice in Indonesia, where patriarchal sive virginity tests by police in several “Our region has seen huge progress on the India for peaceful power generation in Members of Parliament erupted into laughter at attitudes and practices in the security other countries, including Egypt, India foundation of peace and stability, but we cannot September when he became the first world the comment, and even Abbott was seen chuck- forces are common. and Afghanistan. take this for granted,” he said. leader to visit newly elected Modi. Modi has ling. The report was based on interviews In a video interview recorded by the “Preserving it will be the most important task promised to provide power to his entire country Last week, British Prime Minister David with female police officers and police group, a 24-year-old Indonesian in the region. India and Australia can play their within five years. Around 400 million Cameron took his own playful dig at Abbott, applicants in six Indonesian cities who woman said she was among 20 appli- part in it by expanding our security cooperation Indians still have no access to electricity at all, noting in his speech to Parliament that he was a had undergone the so called “two-fin- cants who underwent the test.”I feared and deepening our international partnerships in while hundreds of millions more are lucky to get bit nervous when he was approached by steely- ger” test to determine whether their that after they performed the test I the region,” he added. a couple of hours a day with electricity. “I see eyed Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop at hymens are intact. The group said med- would not be a virgin anymore,” she Modi’s speech came a day after Chinese Australia as a major partner in every area of our a recent summit in Italy. ical experts said such tests were useless told the group in silhouette video President Xi Jinping told the Australian national priority, providing skills and education “I wondered for a moment whether I was in determining virginity. interview. “They inserted two fingers Parliament that China, Australia’s largest trading to our youth,” Modi told Parliament said. heading for what I’m told we now need to call a Indonesian police spokesman Maj. with gels ... it really hurt.” —AP partner, was committed to peaceful develop- Australia has immense opportunities to par- shirt fronting,” Cameron said. —AP Police clash with Indian guru supporters, 190 hurt

NEW DELHI: Thousands of devotees of an Indian cutting electricity and water to the compound. violent clash between his supporters and spiritual leader who is wanted for questioning in a Even as the clashes raged outside the ashram, another group killed one person on July 12, 2006. 2006 murder case fought running battles with there were reports that the guru had left. Ashram He has been out on bail for several years, but the police yesterday outside the guru’s heavily forti- spokesman Raj Kapoor told Press Trust of India bail was canceled in July after his followers fied ashram in northern India. that Rampal was unwell and was being treated at entered a courtroom and threatened lawyers. About 190 people, including more than 100 an undisclosed location. But Kumar, the police offi- Since 2010, Rampal, an engineer-turned-guru, security forces, were injured in the melee as cial, said authorities were confident he was still has ignored 43 court summonses, seeking exemp- authorities tried to move in and arrest 63-year-old inside. tions each time. The court set a final deadline for Sant Rampal, police said. According to PTI, Rampal and 38 others were him to be present in court on Monday, which he SEMARANG: In this photograph taken on June 3, 2014, an Indonesian police After hours of fighting, police armed with tear charged with murder and other offenses after a also ignored.— AP official inspects new police women recruit during an official ceremony in gas, batons and bulldozers still had not managed Semarang in Central Java province. Human Rights Watch yesterday urged to break into the compound in Haryana state. By Indonesia’s national police to halt “discriminatory” virginity tests for women nightfall, police broke through half of a 20-foot applying to join the force in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority coun- wall but decided to stop out of fears it was booby try. —AFP trapped and would explode. “We have given an ultimatum to Rampal and others to come out,” said Shriniwas Vashisht, the director-general of police in Haryana, some 175 S Lanka Cabinet kilometers (110 miles) from New Delhi. “We want to ensure that innocent people inside the ashram are not harmed.” minister quits Thousands of people - many of them armed with guns, rocks and even small bags of acid - were in and around the compound to fight off the COLOMBO: A Sri Lankan Cabinet member amid widespread criticism that the office police and prevent Rampal’s arrest, according to resigned yesterday to protest President lacked accountability. He was first elected in Vashisht. He said 105 security forces were among Mahinda Rajapaksa’s refusal to heed demands 2005 and won re-election in 2010 riding his the injured, including nine with bullet wounds. that he prune his virtually unlimited powers as popularity for defeating the Tamil Tiger rebels He also said many people inside the ashram president and carry out democratic reforms. in Sri Lanka’s bloody civil war that ended in were probably being held against their will. “There Technology and Research Minister 2009. Rajapaksa used his party’s overwhelm- have been people who have been calling us and Champika Ranawaka, who represents the ing parliamentary victory in 2010 to scrap a saying that they have been stopped inside the National Sinhala Heritage party, said he decid- two-term limit in office and retained powers ashram forcefully,” he said in a televised news con- ed to quit his post after Rajapaksa refused to to appoint judges and officials to the police, ference. agree to his party’s 35 demands, including election and bribery commissions. The standoff, which had been simmering since making him answerable to Parliament and the Athuraliye Rathana, a Buddhist monk and last week, escalated yesterday after police blared courts. lawmaker from the Heritage party, is canvass- NEW DELHI: Indian security officials carry a supporter of controversial guru Rampal Maharaj warnings on megaphones and then fired tear gas Rajapaksa is campaigning for a third term ing support from opposition parties to field a during a confrontation in Hisar some 175 kms north of New Delhi yesterday. Hundreds of into Rampal’s complex. Earlier, police tried to flush in next year’s elections even though he had common candidate in an attempt to defeat armed supporters of a controversial guru clashed with baton-wielding police who tried to out Rampal and his supporters for several days by promised previously to abolish the presidency Rajapaksa. -— AP storm his fortified ashram and arrest him in northern India, officers said. —AFP NEWS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Police and fire officials walk near a small twin-engine cargo plane that crashed into a home on Chicago’s southwest side early yesterday. The Aero Commander 500 that had taken off from Midway International Airport slammed into the front of the home and plunged into the basement. Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford says two occupants of the home were unhurt. The pilot was killed in the crash. — AP Erdogan slams ridicule of discovery claim

ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan yester- that “Columbus mentioned the existence of a mosque on a heavy sarcasm, suggesting that Erdogan’s next idea maybe saying world history for too long had been based on a dis- day hit back at ridicule of his claim that Islamic explorers hill on the Cuban coast.” that a Muslim, rather than Isaac Newton, discovered gravi- torted Western interpretation. “If President Erdogan had discovered the Americas three centuries before Columbus, Yesterday, Erdogan insisted that “very respected scien- ty. Devlet Bahceli, leader of the opposition Nationalist not made the comments on the Americas’ discovery, a big accusing his Muslim critics of lacking “self-confidence”. In tists in Turkey and in the world” supported his claim. “Some Movement Party (MHP), said yesterday the controversy was majority would have been unaware of the continent’s dis- an aggressive rebuttal of the criticism heaped in some youth of our country have begun objecting to this without a political manoeuvre devised by Erdogan to “cover up his covery by the Muslims because Western sources wrote that quarters on his comments, Erdogan also suggested that doing any research or paying attention to discussions. Not faults”, including corruption claims targeting his inner cir- it was Columbus who first set foot on America,” Mehmet the purported “discovery” of the Americas by Muslims only youths but also some very senior figures have begun cle. Seker wrote in the Yeni Safak daily. “We had copied the should be taught in schools. disputing it. “Why? Because they still do not believe a But pro-government media supported Erdogan’s claim, translated (Western) information into our books.” — AFP “A big responsibility falls on the shoulders of the Muslim can achieve this... They do not believe that their national education ministry and YOK (higher education ancestors carried the ships over land to the Golden Horn,” board) on this issue,” Erdogan said at a ceremony in he said, referring to Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II’s conquest Ankara. “If the history of science is written objectively, it of Constantinople (now Istanbul) in 1453. “They did not MPs hail Amir’s efforts, Saudi envoy back will be seen that Islamic geography’s contribution to sci- believe in the leaders who closed the Dark Ages and ence is much more than what’s known,” Erdogan said in opened up the New Age. This is a lack of self-confidence.” Continued from Page 1 to establish a new permanent committee for priorities. The televised comments. five-member panel will be responsible for drawing a Erdogan, a pious Muslim who has been in power for ‘Whatever Next?’ had witnessed unprecedented tension, adding that this timetable for the Assembly and list the issues to be debat- more than a decade, stirred up controversy on Saturday His claim had been mercilessly mocked by some promi- also paved the way for holding the GCC summit at the ed in order of priority and after consultations with the when he claimed the Americas were discovered by nent columnists in the Turkish media. “Now it should be same venue and on time. Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah speaker and the Assembly bureau. The head of the new Muslims in the 12th century, nearly three centuries before the turn to correct other assumptions misunderstood by Al-Khaled Al-Sabah said what marred the Gulf relations committee will become a member of the Assembly Christopher Columbus. He cited as evidence for his claim the world,” wrote Mehmet Yilmaz of the Hurriyet daily with during the past year was very painful to all, adding that the bureau. Only three MPs opposed the law and one great challenges facing the Gulf region require solid unity. abstained while 48 others voted in favor. The Assembly The next GCC summit will be held in Qatar on Dec 9-10. also approved a government request to postpone for two In another development, the National Assembly yester- months the debate on the proposed amendments of the Nokia plots comeback with Android tablet day approved a law to amend its internal charter in order Capital Market Law.

Continued from Page 1 pleting the sale of its mobile phone unit to Microsoft, Nokia has focused on its three, much more profitable oper- Riyadh fears IS wants sectarian war “It’s pointing in the right direction, but there are some ations: networks, HERE mapping services and software. It is real challenges,” said Neil Mawston from Strategy Analytics, one of the few computerized roadmap providers in the Continued from Page 1 this mean they do not have anybody capable of doing that? near London. “It doesn’t have the distribution channels world and the only one with a long history of working with Of course not, but they want our language, our personality, to that others like Samsung and Apple enjoy, and nobody is automotive companies. HERE has an 80 percent market He said improved government security, such as guards at be reflected in their speeches,” he said. Since the decree was making any profits in Android tablets at the moment.” share for embedded automotive maps. possible targets, increased border defences and surveillance, issued, the rate of Saudis travelling to Syria or Iraq for jihad But Nokia, established in 1865, has demonstrated an Nokia’s brand was wiped out of the handset market last have made it much harder for militants elsewhere to organise had slowed sharply, while the rate of Saudis returning to the ability to transform itself. Named after the small southern week, when Microsoft unveiled its first Lumia smartphone violence inside Saudi Arabia such as Al-Qaeda’s 2003-06 upris- kingdom from those countries had accelerated, he said. The Finland town where it was based, it evolved its paper mak- under its own brand name. “We are pleased to bring the ing which killed hundreds and led to the detention of more authorities have identified between 2,000-2,100 Saudi citizens ing business into a rubber boots and cable maker before Nokia brand back into consumers’ hands,” said Nystrom, than 11,000 people. Although Saudi citizens have played who have fought in Syria since its crisis began in 2011, of becoming an electronics company. Then it hit on mobile who announced the launch of the tablet in Helsinki at important leadership roles in various al Qaeda organisations, whom around 600 have returned, he said. Of those numbers, telephony that made it almost synonymous with wireless Slush, one of Europe’s largest startup and investor events Riyadh has not yet identified any in senior positions in Islamic only about 200 had left Saudi Arabia since the February high-tech, reaching a peak of 40 percent market share in with some 10,000 participants expected over two days. He State, Turki said. However, the group tends to use Saudi mem- decree while around 170 had come back. mobile phone sales worldwide in 2008. hinted Nokia was also interested in producing an Android bers of Islamic State in its propaganda because of the king- The difficulty of getting its fighters past security and into But, after holding the No.1 spot in cellphones for 14 smartphone. That can’t happen before 2016, however, as dom’s role as the leading Sunni state, he said. Saudi Arabia has pushed Islamic State to try to incite sympa- years, it wasn’t able to meet the challenge when Apple in the Microsoft deal included a commitment that Nokia not Riyadh is worried that the rise of militant Sunni groups, thisers inside the kingdom to carry out their own attacks, Turki 2007 introduced the iPhone, and also began to lose the enter the smartphone business before then. “Once that is including Al-Qaeda affiliate Nusra Front and Islamic State, as said. Unlike the Al-Qaeda campaign last decade, the attack in competition to cheaper Asian manufacturers. After com- finalized we have the option to do so,” Nystrom said. — AP participants in the Syrian war would radicalise Saudis who Al-Ahsa was not aimed at government, infrastructure or for- might then carry out a new wave of strikes inside the king- eign targets, which are now better protected by security dom. Although it has backed rebel groups fighting alongside forces, but struck at unarmed Shiite villagers. That showed the jihadis against Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, Saudi Arabia increasingly sectarian nature of jihadi ideology but also that Amnesty slams UAE repression has also taken steps to stop its people joining militants in tighter security had reduced the number of straightforward Syria or Iraq or giving them money. Turki said a royal decree in targets for militant attacks, Turki said. Continued from Page 1 with alleged links to the Islamist Al-Islah, or Reform, February imposing long prison terms for people who went The authorities detained 10 more people on Sunday for group saw 69 defendants convicted and given prison abroad to fight or helped others to do so, and for people who the attack, taking to 54 the total number of suspects arrested The clampdown began after 133 people signed a sentences ranging from seven to 15 years. They were gave moral or material support to militant groups had in 11 different Saudi cities. “The situation is unlike 10 years ago petition calling for the right to an elected parliament in accused of seeking to seize power. Some were stripped reduced the number of Saudi jihadis. when we had the first Al-Qaeda attacks. We were not ready at 2011. The move coincided with Arab Spring uprisings in of citizenship. Gulf monarchs view Islamist groups as a “One of the people we arrested (since the decree) was that time. Our public was not informed, our policemen were Tunisia and Egypt. Soon after, a mass trial of 94 people threat to their rule. — Agencies used by them (Islamic State) to write Friday sermons. Does not trained or equipped for such a danger,” he said. — Reuters WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 ANALYSIS

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By Aurelia End

20 leaders have set ambitious goals for raising global growth, but economists see them as Gmostly hollow promises as countries are too busy with their own problems to contribute to rekin- dling global recovery. At their weekend summit in Brisbane, Australia, the leaders of countries account- ing for more than four-fifths of the world economy pledged to undertake reform measures to lift their collective growth by an extra 2.1 percent by 2018. The measures to boost investment, trade and competition are promised to add more than $2 trillion to the glob- al economy and create millions of jobs. The pledge, coming amid a gloomy global eco- nomic outlook, has left economists cold. Erik Nielsen, Unicredit’s global chief economist, said in his weekly newsletter: “I can’t help wonder where the beef is?” Gucci needs to combat brand fatigue Meanwhile Saxo Banque economist Christopher Dembik said: “We’ve gotten used to G20 declarations By Astrid Wendlandt having warned that it expected no sales growth this year. year, recently created a new “V” logo for Louis Vuitton and of good intentions. He dismissed the growth target Prada was one of the brands that opened the most shops an exclusive line of handbags costing more than Ä20,000. as “completely ridiculous”. “It would have been better ucci holds the luxury spending downturn mainly last year, leading analysts to wonder if it was not starting Louis Vuitton also gained momentum last month with the (to) target the countries that have the resources to responsible for its poor performance but the Italian to be over-exposed. opening of its art museum outside Paris designed by Frank invest, spend and consume,” he said. Dembik cited Gfashion brand may also have itself to blame, sug- Analysts and investors say Gucci got rid of too many Gehry and a limited bag collection created by celebrities Germany and the United States, which he said gesting it could be time to change strategy and hire fresh accessible items and on average, raised prices too much. such as shoe maker Christian Louboutin to mark its 160th should accept “making a temporary sacrifice to talent. Every major luxury goods maker has been hit by They also mention lack of innovation, which affects brand anniversary. revive the global economy”. the worst spending slump in five years as concerns about desirability and ultimately investor sentiment and growth Louis Vuitton has benefited from new ideas and leader- economic growth and conflicts in the Middle East and prospects. A spokeswoman for Gucci’s parent Kering, ship, while Gucci has been run by chief executive Patrizio Ukraine hampered demand from the Chinese, Russians which also owns Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta, main- di Marco since 2009 and for most of the past decade by Japan in Recession and Europeans. Big brands have also been suffering from tained it was “satisfied with Gucci’s upscale strategy that is designer Frida Giannini, who is also now his partner and The example of Japan shows well just how diffi- consumers’ growing appetite for smaller, less widely dis- underway,” making reference to its third-quarter sales mother of his child. Some fashion critics say Gucci has cult it will be to return to sustainable growth, he said. tributed labels, particularly in key markets such as China, presentation. been struggling to regain the sparkle and fashion authori- G20 member Japan surprised the world Monday which was the luxury goods industry’s main growth ty it had when chief executive Domenico de Sole and with data showing it had fallen back into recession engine until 2012. Past Icons designer Tom Ford ran it until 2004. “They lost something despite its massive easy money policies aimed at lift- “I think for some brands there is a saturation and a Gucci says it is pleased with how new products have special when Tom left,” said Tamara Mellon, the woman ing it out of a decade of deflation and lost growth. brand fatigue issue in certain markets like Asia,” said Scilla been received. These include a $4,500 python backpack who built Jimmy Choo into a global luxury shoe brand and Meanwhile, even the solid German economy is Huang Sun who runs the Julius Baer Luxury Brands Fund. with bamboo handles, a central fixture of Gucci bags for is now developing her own fashion brand. expected to see “sluggish” growth for the rest of the Gucci, Burberry and Louis Vuitton, part of industry leader decades. “You cannot just keep reviving past icons, you Gucci customers may also have been driven away by year, the Bundesbank said Monday. British Prime LVMH, have all worked hard in the past three to five years also need to have breakthrough innovation,” Exane BNP sharp price rises - more than 40 percent in the past four to Minister David Cameron wrote in the daily Guardian to rebuild the aura of exclusivity they lost by going too Paribas luxury goods analyst Luca Solca said citing design- five years - sending them to more accessible luxury brands following the G20 summit that there is a “a danger- mass market and milking the label too hard in the mid to er Hedi Slimane at Saint Laurent as a successful example. such as Michael Kors in the United States and Longchamp ous backdrop of instability and uncertainty” in the late 2000s. The volume-based strategy made shareholders At Hermes, the most expensive European luxury stock - in France. Louis Vuitton also raised prices but more pro- world economy. “We cannot insulate ourselves com- rich but also diluted the brand. trading at 27 times forward earnings while Kering is on 15 gressively and conducted a less radical shake-up of its pletely but we must do all we can to protect our- Based on sales performance, some big fashion labels, times and Louis Vuitton parent LVMH on 18 times - there is product offering. Gucci has provided extensive details on selves from a global downturn,” he said in a tacit such as Louis Vuitton or Hermes, appear to have done a a ban on re-launching old classics. New designs and the the results of its upmarket strategy while Louis Vuitton has acknowledgement of the limits of the promises better job than Gucci at rebuilding or supporting that rarity of its Kelly and Birkin bags have helped the brand not. Rivals such as Mulberry and Lancel, part of Cartier made by G20 leaders. Natixis Asset Management exclusive image. Gucci’s sales have been steadily declining retain its cachet. owner Richemont, also saw sales plummet after raising economist Philippe Waetcher said the G20 growth over the past year while Louis Vuitton’s revenues are still At Chanel, designer Karl Lagerfeld helps the brand pre- prices too much. Gucci has also had to clean up its whole- target was “ambitious and clearly it won’t be easy” to growing, albeit in low single digits, and Hermes - which serve its edge by putting out six collections a year, which sale distribution network, affecting revenue, after depart- always kept volumes under control - together with produce at least one best-selling item. Last season, it was a ment stores offered too many discounts, devaluing the achieve. “But today the behaviour of each country is Burberry, are still enjoying sales growth of more than 10 pair of $1,100 iridescent tweed sneakers that sold out. brand. Louis Vuitton never does sales and has no whole- quite timid in order to protect their own position,” he percent. Prada could be the next victim of brand fatigue, Nicolas Ghesquiere, the star designer hired by LVMH last sale account. — Reuters observed.

Currency Wars The desire to defend national interests is most US-Iran talks haunted by history clearly visible in the policies of various central banks, which according to some economists are closer to a By Matthew Lee the previous leadership in Iraq. zations, supporting anti-Israel groups, House in 2009 and sanctions against Iran currency war than a coordinated rival to global Iran shares America’s goal with regard to denying human rights and trying to devel- were expanded. growth. The Bank of Japan decided on Oct 31 to step ill Clinton tried. So did George W the Islamic State, but while it may have op nuclear weapons. The election of Hassan Rouhani on a up its quantitative easing program to stimulate the Bush. Neither succeeded. As acquiesced to the replacement of pro- The Clinton administration sought to reformist platform to succeed economy, and the European Central Bank has also BPresident Barack Obama’s own sec- Iranian Iraqi President Nouri Al-Maliki earli- capitalize on the 1997 election of reform- Ahmadinejad swung the pendulum back. been openly contemplating a similar massive pur- ond term winds down, he is getting closer er this year, it has not given up on Assad, minded Iranian President Mohammad Obama initiated secret discussions with chase of assets to avoid deflation and recession. than either of his immediate predecessors who the US insists has lost all legitimacy Khatami by easing some sanctions, Iran in 2013 that led to an agreement in “Pushing deflation onto others, that is what seems to to the goal of improving US relations with and must go. Hence, Obama is treading acknowledging the US role in the 1953 November on an interim nuclear deal in be the marching order,” said Xerfi economist Olivier Iran. But he’s not there yet, and plenty carefully as some in his Cabinet and many coup and engaging in limited contact over exchange for limited sanctions relief. That Passet. With aggressive easing of their monetary poli- stands in the way, including a messy and in Congress demand more be done to get the situation in Afghanistan. interim deal and Obama’s September 2013 cies, central banks weaken their currencies and send brutal conflict in Iraq and Syria. rid of Assad. Obama answered with a blunt That contact intensified after the Sept phone call with Rouhani - the highest-level those of their trading partners up. Not only does this As high-stakes negotiations with Iran “no” when asked at a weekend news con- 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the US and the contact between the two countries since affect trade as the value of currencies changes, but over its nuclear program resume this week ference in Australia whether additional US American-led ouster of the Taleban from 1979 - are the high points of the rap- the country with the appreciated currency also suf- in Vienna ahead of a Nov 24 deadline for a assistance would be given to Syrian rebels Afghanistan, but quickly became snagged prochement to date. fers a deflationary effect. In times of normal or high deal, the ghosts of previous failed attempts inflation this effect is of little concern. However many at American-Iranian rapprochement loom countries, including those sharing the euro, are flirt- large. So do very real and current concerns, ing with falling prices that would kill growth. not least of which are the rise of the Islamic Faced with the aggressive move by the Bank of State militancy in Iraq and Syria, fierce Japan, Pesset said the ECB, which had been “the fall opposition to a deal from US ally Israel and guy, seems to have decided to take to the battle- open hostility from many in Congress and field”. He estimated that “the complicity of the hardliners in Iran who already look to be Americans is likely”. But even “this consensual trying to derail a potential agreement. adjustment between major powers creates fric- Those issues, combined with the already tions,” Pesset said. He noted that South Korea has frustratingly complex nature of the negoti- been forced to drop interest rates twice in the past ations, have made for slow going and six months in order to avoid losing too much mar- increased the chances of something less ket share. It also “complicates a bit more the situa- than a full deal being struck by next tion for emerging countries in crisis” such as Russia Monday’s target. Officials say an extension and Brazil as it dampens their export opportunities. of the already once-extended talks is possi- The outlook belies the G20’s remit as an enlarged ble, but they warn additional delays will forum giving big emerging economies a voice in invite complications. Diplomats from all global affairs. —AFP sides are eager to meet the deadline. Obama and his top aides deny that any- to topple Assad. The US-Iran divergence on again over Iranian nuclear activity, Surpassing them to restore even a sem- thing other than resolving the nuclear Assad alone would be problematic, but it is President George W Bush’s branding of Iran blance of normalcy to the relationship may All articles appearing on these deadlock is in play in the negotiations. Yet, far from the only non-nuclear point of con- as a member of the “axis of evil” and the require more than a nuclear agreement, they also acknowledge a deal is key to a tention. Decades of mistrust and suspicion imposition of new sanctions. though, as both sides suspect the other pages are the personal opinion of broader improvement in relations, some- weigh heavily on the talks. And they go Yet, even that Bush administration may renege on a deal. the writers. Kuwait Times takes no thing Obama is reported to have conveyed back further than the 1979 Islamic sought to ease tensions with Iran, reversing Then there is the chance that lawmakers responsibility for views expressed in a recent letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Revolution in Iran and the hostage-taking a decision not to participate in nuclear or new leadership in either capital might therein. Kuwait Times invites read- Ayatollah Ali Khamanei. at the US Embassy there. Iranians also have talks between Iran and European nations. rescind a pact. Israel remains a wildcard, Though it hangs over the process, what long memories of US support for the 1953 Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ers to voice their opinions. Please appears to be a shared US-Iranian interest coup that overthrew Iran’s prime minister proposed in 2008 that the US reopen an Netanyahu saying he will reject any deal he send submissions via email to: opin- in defeating the extremist Sunni Islamic Mohammed Mossadeq. interests section in Tehran to restore an believes leaves Israel unsafe and bluntly [email protected] or via snail State group has been raised only tangen- For the past 14 years, successive American diplomatic presence. Hostility leaving open the possibility of military mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. tially on the sidelines of the talks. The American administrations have tried to from Iran’s leaders, notably Khamenei and action against Iranian nuclear sites. With so The editor reserves the right to edit Obama administration’s goal is to ultimate- undo some of that damage. At the same former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, much boding ill for the prospects of a ly defeat the militants, whose rise it blames time, US officials have ratcheted up pres- along with growing nuclear concerns and nuclear deal, it may not mean the third any submission as necessary. chiefly on atrocities committed by Syrian sure on Iran by imposing sanctions on it for the detentions of Americans in Iran, ran time’s the charm for US-Iran rapproche- President Bashar Al-Assad and the failure of sponsoring US-designated terrorist organi- high as Obama moved into the White ment. — AP WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 SPORTS

Lahm injured in training Caen in match-fixing probe Steyn plays down feud BERLIN: Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm suffered a “serious” injury in PARIS: Caen and Nimes could be expelled from Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 SYDNEY: South African paceman Dale Steyn played down his rift with Australia training yesterday and was taken to see the club doctor, the German champi- respectively should match-fixing allegations be proven, the French captain Michael Clarke yesterday, saying their supposed feud had been “a bit silly”. ons said. “Bitter news,” club spokesman Markus Hoerwick wrote on Twitter. League (LFP) president said yesterday. Clarke has been ruled out of the last three matches of the one-day series against “Philipp Lahm was injured seriously in training without the involvement of “If corruption, match fixing were to be proven, the League would the Proteas by a hamstring injury and Steyn said he wished the Australian a swift another player. He is at the doc (doctor’s) now, diagnosis by this evening.” impose the necessary sanctions with the greatest severity and I remind recovery. The row started in March when Clarke sledged Steyn when the South The nature of the injury was not immediately clear. The Bayern captain, who you that it could go as far as the exclusion from the league,” Frederic African and team mate Vernon Philander were batting to try, ultimately unsuccess- retired from international football after Germany’s World Cup win in July, was Thiriez told a news conference yesterday. fully, to save both the Cape Town test and the series. Clarke, who was fined for injured during Tuesday’s morning session and had to be stretchered off in a Caen chairman Jean-Francois Fortin was among nine people arrested threatening England paceman James Anderson with a broken arm during the golf cart. He has been a key player for Pep Guardiola’s team this season, suc- on Tuesday morning on suspicion of fixing the result of a game between Brisbane Ashes test at the end of last year, apologised in Cape Town for the sledge. cessfully switching between his new midfield role and the right back position his team and Nimes last season, allowing the southern club to stay in Steyn said after a triangular series in Zimbabwe later in the year, he played for years. Ligue 2, according to a police source. Nimes president Jean-Marc Conrad however, that he would not forgive the personal slight until Clarke The Bavarians, even without injured midfielders Thiago has also been arrested. The game in question ended in a 1-1 draw on May shook him by the hand and apologised-comments he said had Alcantara, Javi Martinez and Bastian Schweinsteiger and cen- 13 this year, allowing Nimes to stay in Ligue 2 while Caen virtually been blown out of all proportion. tral defender Holger Badstuber, are undefeated in all three secured their promotion to the elite that day. “I confirm that searches “It’s got nothing to do about, ‘I’ll see you in the car park and competitions they are competing in this season. were performed and arrests were made this morning over corruption we’ll beat the crap out of each other’,” Steyn told reporters in They lead the Bundesliga and secured the fastest suspicions on Ligue 2 matches last season,” said LFP president Thiriez. Canberra yesterday. Champions League group win by any German team with two He added that the LFP and the French soccer federation would join a “Maybe I just said too much in Zim. The issue with Michael games to spare. They take on Hoffenheim in the league on potential law suit as a civil party. Caen and Nimes officials were not Clarke got blown out completely, it was like two schoolgirls the Saturday aiming to protect their four-point lead at the top immediately available for comment. way the media got hold of it.” Although Steyn said that he before travelling to Manchester City in the Champions In 1994, Olympique de Marseille were relegated to the second divi- believed there was “a line” in sledging that should not League in a week’s time. — Reuters sion over a match-fixing scandal dating back to the 1992-93 season, with be crossed, he was happy to put the disagreement OM also losing their 1993 French title. — Reuters with Clarke behind him. —Reuters

NEW YORK: Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden, defends the goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. — AP Lightning strike down Rangers

NEW YORK: Ryan Callahan scored two goals in 1 in their past 10 games. Tampa Bay improved in the past 12 games - and his 14th point in his first game against his former New York to 12-0 when Callahan scores since he was that span. Johnson has 19 points in 16 games. Rangers teammates as the surging Tampa Bay acquired from the Rangers in the captain- Callahan doubled the lead during a power NHL results/standings Lightning rode another big offensive outburst swap trade that sent Martin St. Louis to New play on the Lightning’s fourth shot. Stamkos to a 5-1 victory Monday night. York on March 5. deftly worked the puck low from the left circle San Jose 2, Carolina 0; Minnesota 4, Winnipeg 3 (OT); Montreal 4, Detroit 1; Chicago 6, Dallas Callahan netted the second of Tampa Bay’s St. Louis, the Lightning’s career points and found Callahan alone at the right post 2; Florida 6, Anaheim 2; Arizona 2, Edmonton 1. two first-period goals and then closed the leader, scored a power-play goal in the second with a pass for a slam shot that Lundqvist had Western Conference Eastern Conference scoring with 2:51 left in the game for the period for the Rangers, 1-3-2 in their past six. no chance to stop. Callahan has four goals and Pacific Division Atlantic Division Lightning, who lead the NHL with 71 goals in Henrik Lundqvist stopped 25 shots. five assists in his past six games. WL OTLGFGAPTS Montreal 14 4 1 55 47 29 19 games. Nikita Kucherov also scored in the The Lightning grabbed a two-goal lead in a While there were Rangers jerseys with his Tampa Bay 13 4 2 71 49 28 opening frame, and Steven Stamkos and Alex span of 7:30 in the first period. Just after name on the back and familiar ‘C’ on the front, Anaheim 11 4 4 51 46 26 Boston 11 8 0 51 49 22 Killorn had goals in the second after New York Bishop stopped St. Louis on a chance in front, Callahan heard early boos when he touched Vancouver 12 6 0 53 52 24 Detroit 8 4 5 45 42 21 closed within a goal. the Lightning got on the board at the other the puck. Those turned to cheers around 7 Calgary 11 6 2 59 50 24 Ottawa 8 5 4 47 45 20 Stamkos also had two assists, as did Tyler end. Johnson sent a crisp pass that sent minutes in when a video tribute to him and Los Angeles 9 5 4 45 40 22 Toronto 9 7 2 56 51 20 Johnson, Ondrej Palat and Valtteri Filppula. Kucherov in alone on Lundqvist. He flipped a fellow former Rangers Brian Boyle and Anton Florida 6 4 5 33 37 17 San Jose 10 8 2 56 53 22 Buffalo 4 13 2 30 68 10 Ben Bishop made 15 saves on New York’s sea- shot that hit Lundqvist but found its way Stralman, with the message “Thanks for the Arizona 8 9 1 47 57 17 Metropolitan Division son-low 16 shots. between the goalie’s pads as he was falling memories. We salute you,” was shown on the Edmonton 6 10 2 44 60 14 Pittsburgh 12 3 1 60 35 25 The Lightning (13-4-2), one point behind backward into the net at 6:50. scoreboard. The warm reception reverted to Central Division NY Islanders 11 6 0 54 50 22 Eastern Conference-leading Montreal, are 8-1- It was Kucherov’s seventh of the season - all boos when Callahan scored. — AP St. Louis 12 4 1 49 33 25 New Jersey 8 8 2 46 53 18 NY Rangers 7 7 4 50 58 18 Nashville 11 4 2 43 35 24 Washington 7 7 3 50 49 17 Chicago 10 7 1 51 36 21 Philadelphia 7 7 2 51 53 16 McIlroy wants to close Winnipeg 9 7 3 37 42 21 Columbus 6 10 1 44 59 13 Minnesota 10 7 0 50 39 20 Carolina 5 9 3 37 51 13 Note: Overtime losses (OTL) are worth one Colorado 6 8 5 47 61 17 point in the standings and are not season in style in Dubai Dallas 6 8 4 49 61 16 included in the loss column (L).

DUBAI: Already assured of the Race to Dubai crown, Dubai last year - by 2,726,514 points. With just that plane from Turkey the other night. Hopefully, I Rory McIlroy has now set his sights on the other tro- 1,666,600 points on offer to the winner this week, can use that to my advantage and put in a good Ogilvy leads charge at Masters phy - the $8million DP World Tour Championship no one can deny McIlroy the honour of becoming performance this week.” MELBOURNE: Geoff Ogilvy has warned love nothing better than a win in his own title - to end his fantastic season on a high. Europe’s number one for the second time in three McIlroy pulled out of the two Shanghai tourna- compatriot Adam Scott that he is one of country. The 33-year-old made an emotion- The world number one Northern Irishman won years. “I’m very proud to have won the Race to ments to concentrate on his upcoming court case “tons” of players in the field who have the al return to competition at the tournament two majors (the British Open and the US PGA Dubai again, and not having to do anything this against his former management company, but said ability to prevent the world number two last year after successfully battling Championship), a World Golf Championship title week I guess is an added bonus,” said the 25-year- he has been practicing in Dubai the last 10 days and from winning a third straight Australian leukaemia for the second time. (WGC-Bridgestone) and the flagship event of the old McIlroy. also has developed the ability to compartmentalize European Tour (BMW PGA Championship) to com- “But at the same time it would be nice to pick up Masters title this week. what’s happening with his life off the golf course Scott will be the clear favourite to fortably end the year as European number one with- two trophies on Sunday and not just one. I’m still and on it. “The last week or so, I really put my head out even having to tee up in Shanghai and Turkey. very motivated to go out there this week and per- become the first golfer to win the A$1 mil- down and focused on my golf and everything like lion (872,000 US dollar) tournament three With modified points on offer in the Final Series - form well. “It would be nice to cap off the season that. So that’s been great. I’ve actually felt like I’ve years in a row when he tees off at the the last four events of the European Tour schedule - with another win here and I feel like I’m probably a had a really good little bit of preparation coming Metropolitan Golf Club on Thursday. McIlroy now leads second placed Henrik Stenson, little fresher than most of the guys as well. “I think into this event. Former US Open champion Ogilvy won winner of both the tournament and the Race to there are a few jaded minds and bodies getting off “I feel good with my game and hopefully I’ve done enough work to be ready for Thursday,” said his first U.S. PGA tour title in four years at McIlroy. “I’ve got used to it (off-course distractions). the Barracuda Championship in August, I’m better at compartmentalising between stuff though, and believes his local knowledge that’s happening off the course and then being able could just help him add a first yellow jacket to focus on what’s going on the course.” McIlroy also to his wardrobe. dismissed the notion that he won the Race to Dubai “Obviously I feel like I can win the tourna- crown sitting on the couch. ment,” he told a news conference on “It is what it is. When one of the three guys last Tuesday. “Melbourne is home and I feel like week didn’t win, I’m reading things like: ‘Rory just if I play well on this sort of course, I should won the Race to Dubai sitting on the couch this do well. “Adam’s the favorite but I feel like I weekend’. “You’ve got to remember the first ten can win and I feel like there’s probably a ton months of the season where I actually did play and I of other guys in the field that if they go out played very well,” he added. “It basically is the mon- and play well, they can win. ey list title and I’ve done enough throughout the “There’s a lot of pretty established and middle part of the season to not be able to be proven players in this field that if they play Geoff Ogilvy in action in this file photo. caught with one event to spare. well, they are hard to beat, as well.” Accepting that his battle with cancer will “So whether they look (to change the system) at Other players favoured to challenge for probably always be the defining narrative of it again, that’s completely up to the European Tour. the title at the PGA Tour of Australasia event his career, Lyle said he would still like to “Either way works for me, whether they want to go are American Boo Weekley and local chal- make headlines for other reasons. “I’m here more FedExCup style or whether they want to keep lengers Marcus Fraser, Steven Bowditch and to compete,” Lyle told reporters. “I’m never it like this. As long as I am hopefully in the mix at the Stuart Appleby, who shot a final-round 65 to going to lose that tag, but I now am a golfer end of every season, I’ll be happy enough.” win the title in 2010. again. I want to be out playing golf. “I want The season-ending championship at the Earth Jarrod Lyle might not feature among the to be competitive. I want to win golf tourna- course of Jumeirah Golf Estates for the top-60 play- favourites with the bookmakers but would ments.” — Reuters Rory McIlroy celebrates in this file photo. ers on the Race to Dubai starts tomorrow. — AFP WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 SPORTS Shabana defies years to reach world q-finals

DOHA: Amr Shabana, the 35-year-old four times an opponent, and there are certain points which former world champion, defied the years in are very important,” said Shabana. “At the end of emphatic fashion to reach the World Open quar- the second game I got a bit too excited, which is ter-finals for the 12th time in a row. The resilient- not good in squash. “If you go overboard you ly brilliant Egyptian did that by overwhelming stop thinking, but I managed to stay in control. Max Lee, the rising Hong Kong player, by 11-6, Playing only 30 minutes means I saved a lot of 11-7, 11-4 with an encouragingly incisive per- energy. You can have one bad rally where it formance in less than half an hour. The focussed sucks the energy out of you, and that didn’t hap- and rapid success could be a significant help for pen. It was a good win for me.” the oldest man in the draw, who may conse- Shabana thus remains in contention for quently have a better chance of further becoming the oldest male world champion of all progress, possibly at the expense of Nick time, an accolade currently held by Geoff Hunt Matthew, the defending world champion. of Australia, who won his fourth world title aged Shabana’s result was all the more notable 33 years and six months. because Lee, the first Chinese player to reach However Matthew also began the tourna- the world’s top 20, came within three points of ment with this ambition. The 34-year-old beating him at last month’s US Open in Englishman was due for a third round meeting Philadelphia. Now though he was almost contin- Saurav Ghosal of India, for the right to meet uously outplayed. Shabana. “If you don’t control the game you will be at Earlier another Egyptian, the young and tal- the wrong end of it,” Shabana said. “Maybe I ented Fares Dessouki who has been tipped as a played better today. Maybe he wasn’t moving at top five player of the near future, was beaten 11- his best, I don’t know. But for me I had a game 8, 11-4, 6-11, 11-5 by Borja Golan, the sixth seed- plan and stuck to it. And I felt good.” ed Spaniard. This was a fine performance by the Shabana mixed the short and the long 31-year-old Galician, who almost lost to games superbly, taking Lee in short whenever Dessouki in the China Open in September but he had half a chance, and striking the ball heavi- who has improved his tactical options by devel- ly and with meticulous accuracy when he want- oping his front court game. “My two previous ed to send his opponent plunging to the back matches with him helped me learn about my again. There was an important phase as Lee game,” said Golan. “I am happy with that. I think I reached 6-5 and then 7-6 in the second game, am still improving.” He may need to improve when the match might have changed character. some more however as the draw suggested he Instead Shabana produced five superb attacks should next play the twice former world cham- and finished them all with winners, two to the pion Ramy Ashour, another Egyptian. Ashour front, three to the back, snuffing out the was due to face Miguel Rodriguez, the 12th younger man’s recovery. seeded Colombian, for a place in the quarter- “It’s always push and pull, pull and push with finals. — AFP DUBAI: New Zealand batsman BJ Watling (center) plays a shot as Pakistani wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed (right) and teammate Shan Masood look on during the second day of the second Test match. — AFP Pakistan in trouble after Kiwis pile up 403 runs

DUBAI: Pakistan were under pressure after losing both their openers for 34 in reply to SCOREBOARD New Zealand’s big total of 403 in the second Test in Dubai yesterday. DUBAI: Scoreboard at close on the second day of the second Test between Pakistan and New Azhar Ali (four) and Younis Khan (one) were Zealand at Dubai stadium yesterday: unbeaten at close on the second day after Shan Masood (13) and Taufeeq Umar (16) New Zealand Ist innings (overnight 243-3) (Williamson), 3-226 (Taylor), 4-245 (Anderson), departed early to give New Zealand an edge T. Latham c Ahmed b Rahat 137 5-245 (Latham), 6-278 (Neesham), 7-346 for the first time in the series. B. McCullum c Masood b Adil 43 (Watling), 8-348 (Craig), 9-387 (Southee) Pakistan still need 170 runs more to avoid K. Williamson b Babar 32 Bowling: Rahat 32-8-69-1, Adil 29-9-73-2, Babar the follow-on with eight wickets intact. R. Taylor c Masood b Shah 23 45-8-137-4, Shah 41-7-92-2, Ali 9-1-23-1 MELBOURNE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (second right) presents a gift C. Anderson c Ali b Adil 9 Pakistan’s new opening pair, after Ahmed to Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott (third left) during a reception at the J. Neesham c Misbah b Shah 17 Pakistan Ist innings Melbourne Cricket Ground. Modi is in Melbourne after attending the G20 Shehzad and Mohammad Hafeez were ruled B.J. Watling c (sub) Sohail b Ali 39 Shan Masood b Sodhi 13 Summit in Brisbane. — AFP out due to injuries, flopped as Masood played M. Craig lbw b Babar 43 Taufeeq Umar st Watling b Craig 16 over a sharp turning delivery from Ish Sodhi T. Southee b Babar 17 Azhar Ali not out 4 Modi talks ‘shirtfronting’ and was bowled between the gap. I. Sodhi not out 32 Younis Khan not out 1 Umar, playing his first Test in two years, was T. Boult c Rahat b Babar 2 Total: (for two wkts; 19 overs) 34 and cricket Down Under stumped as he was beaten by off-spinner Extras: (lb9) 9 Fall of wickets: 1-28 (Masood), 2-32 Mark Craig. That capped a good day for New Total: (all out; 156 overs) 403 Bowling: Boult 5-1-9-0, Southee 3-0-5-0, Craig SYDNEY: Indian Prime Minister Narendra In the end, the two men were all smiles for Zealand who added 160 runs in the day. Fall of wickets: 1-77 (McCullum), 2-153 6-3-8-1, Sodhi 5-0-12-1. Modi injected some humour into his address the cameras. Modi is the second leader to use Besides opener Tom Latham’s brilliant 137, to Australia’s parliament yesterday, using the the obscure term in his address, after New Zealand owed their total to tail-enders term “shirtfront” to make fun of his host while Cameron recalled his concern when Australia’s who added 125 runs for the last four wickets enth wicket in the post-lunch session to leave Corey Anderson and Tom Latham in the space also talking cricket. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop was purposefully the Pakistani bowlers frustrated on an unre- of two runs in the first three overs of the day. Modi’s official visit, the first by an Indian heading his way at a summit in Italy. “I won- after they had seemingly squandered a chance to post a big total at 278-6. Mark Craig sponsive pitch. Adil had Anderson (nine) caught in the leader in 28 years, follows on from Prime dered for a moment whether I was heading It was left to part-timer Azhar Ali to break covers before fellow new-ball partner Rahat Minister Tony Abbott’s hosting of G20 world for what I’m told we now need to call a ‘shirt- (43), BJ Watling (39) and Ish Sodhi (32 not out) leaders in Brisbane on the weekend. fronting’,” he said, before going on to say she fought hard to ensure New Zealand get past the stand when he had Watling caught in the had Latham caught behind. “(As) the third head of the government had merely wanted to offer help to fight the 400-mark, a total which could put an in- slips and then two runs later Babar trapped Latham, who scored 103 in New Zealand’s you are listening to this week, I do not know Ebola. Modi’s speech also included a reference form Pakistan batting under pressure. Craig leg-before to leave New Zealand at 348- 248-run defeat in the first Test in Abu Dhabi, how you are doing this,” Modi told members to cricket, saying that both Australia and India Watling said New Zealand had the better of 8. Craig hit five boundaries in his 110-ball fell in the next over as he edged a ball from of parliament, who were addressed by celebrated the legend of Australian batsman Pakistan on the day. “Obviously after losing knock while Watling had three hits to the Rahat to wicket-keeper Sarfraz Ahmed. Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday and Don Bradman and the class of India’s Sachin two early wickets we had to try and put up a fence in his two-hour stay. Sodhi and Tim Latham failed to add to his overnight score Britain’s David Cameron last Friday. Tendulkar. But he noted this relationship Southee (17) added a further 39 for the ninth of 137. He batted for 394 minutes and hit 11 “Maybe this is Prime Minister Abbott’s way broke down somewhat when Australian decent total and we managed that and then their two wickets made a good day for us,” wicket and Sodhi lofted Babar for a six to post fours and a six. Neesham added 33 for the of shirtfronting you!” Abbott made “shirt- Shane Warne came along, mastering India’s the 400. Babar though had the last laugh, dis- sixth wicket with Watling before he miscued a front”-which describes a confrontation in traditional strength of spin bowling. “I wish said Watling. Left-arm spinner Zulfiqar Babar Australian Rules Football-a global concept you the best for hosting a great and successful was the pick of bowlers with 4-137 while leg- missing number eleven Trent Boult to wrap drive off Shah and was caught at short mid- when in October he threatened to do it to World Cup next year,” he added, referring to gie Yasir Shah finished with 2-92 and seamer up the innings. wicket by Misbah-ul Haq for 17. The third and Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 over the one-day tournament being hosted jointly Ehsan Adil 2-73. Earlier, resuming on a strong 243-3, New final Test will be played in Sharjah from the crisis in Ukraine. by Australia and New Zealand in 2015. — AFP Watling and Craig added 68 for the sev- Zealand lost both their overnight batsmen November 26. — AFP

Ooredoo extends coaching clinic with Paris Saint-Germain Academy Coaching Clinics planned for Qatar, Algeria, Oman and Kuwait

DOHA: The “Paris Saint-Germain Academy sport professionally. ball, and contributing to their growth and brought to you by Ooredoo” coaching clinics Led by Paris Saint-Germain coaches, the development. With this new phase taking took place in Tunisia this week, with special clinics are designed to educate, motivate and place in Tunisia, we are connecting with a training sessions at the El Manzah Stadium. encourage young football players, and poten- community of young people who are More than 200 eight to sixteen year-old tially connect them with a range of new life extremely passionate about the game and young people took part, having been special- opportunities. delighted to have the chance to work with ly-selected from the Ooredoo Football Ooredoo and Paris-Saint Germain organ- coaches from Paris Saint-Germain.” Academy, which has branches in Tunis, ised a special training seminar for 16 local The next coaching clinics are set to take Sousse and Monastir, and from the junior coaches of Tunisian football teams sponsored place in Doha in December, followed by clubs of some of the Ooredoo-sponsored by Ooredoo, as part of the wider investment Oman, Kuwait and Algeria in the coming Tunisian football teams. In addition, some in supporting football in Tunisia. The first months. young people living in underserved areas phase of the “Paris Saint-Germain Academy Ooredoo and Paris Saint-Germain signed a selected by the Tunisian “Sport for All” federa- brought to you by Ooredoo” programme sponsorship agreement in September 2013, tion took part. kicked-off in Doha, Qatar in May this year and and the partnership places a strong emphasis The sessions provided important insights was a significant success. on community support and involvement. The into a range of topics - from proper training Dr. Nasser Marafih, Group CEO, Ooredoo, coaching clinic programme is part of the two and preparation through to injury manage- said: “This programme has already achieved group’s shared approach to encouraging ment - and will take the aspiring young foot- excellent results in terms of bringing young healthy lifestyles and supporting young peo- ballers closer to their dreams of playing the people together through their love of foot- ple’s ambitions and aspirations. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 SPORTS Hamilton has come a long way since 2008

LONDON: Lewis Hamilton has come a long way the most dazzling and quickest natural talents in ally recognising the other’s greatness in a sport have at least been tamed if not banished entirely. since he seized his first Formula One title in 2008 the sport. For the Briton, however, it feels like yes- where they are now among the veterans. In 2008, Once seen as emotionally immature and over- with a sensational last gasp overtake that turned terday. “People talk about how long it’s been since I Hamilton made hard work of winning the title but controlled by McLaren group boss Ron Dennis, the 23-year-old Briton into the youngest ever cham- won the title, but I honestly feel like I’m fighting for this year he has won 10 races to Rosberg’s five and Hamilton is now his own man and all the happier pion. It seems amazing now, looking back after a my first world championship all over again,” he said is the clear bookmakers’ favourite. Those who for it. No longer in need of a manager, and enjoying career of nearly 150 races, that Hamilton is pushing ahead of the looming ‘Duel in the Desert’. “Sure, I’m feared he would lose out to Rosberg on engineer- his father’s company more, the best known driver of 30 and still has only that one championship to his older and maybe a little bit wiser than I was back ing knowhow and setup, and that his aggressive his generation seems more confident about who he credit while 27-year-old Sebastian Vettel has won then. I’ve learnt a lot in the years since 2008. But I’m style would be far heavier on the tyres than his is and where he is headed. four. Sunday’s Abu Dhabi season-ender could put still the same driver. I still have the same hunger, the smoother rival, have been confounded. He has even Mercedes hired him as a winner and have been Hamilton back on top at last, with the Mercedes same will to win and I’ve been giving it everything been using less fuel. happy to let him do just that and be himself, recog- driver leading team mate Nico Rosberg by 17 points I’ve got from the word go this season.” “I know I am more prepared now than I have nising that he has matured. and needing only a second place despite the Hamilton could have taken the crown in his sen- ever been. I am stronger now that I was then (in “He feels in a better place in his life,” said motor- unprecedented double points on offer. sational 2007 rookie season, losing out to Ferrari’s 2008) both mentally and physically,” Hamilton told sport head Toto Wolff. “He has sorted out some of It will be not before time for the grandson of Kimi Raikkonen by a single point after a stormy year reporters recently. his private issues, has a good relationship and feels West Indian immigrants who has risen from an at McLaren alongside Spain’s double champion Some of the old demons, which triggered con- at home in the team and that the personalities with underprivileged background to be hailed as one of Fernando Alonso. The two are friends again, mutu- troversy and criticism in his six years at McLaren, whom he deals have been open to him.” — Reuters Rosberg clever and consistent

LONDON: Nico Rosberg was born in SMART WAY Germany, brought up in Monaco and Ibiza, “Nico is good on marketing and very educated at an international school in the friendly. Always on time. That pushes Lewis south of France and has a famous Finnish also to be very good with the sponsors and father. If the Mercedes driver were to win team guys,” said one close acquaintance. the Formula One title in Abu Dhabi on “Everything is competition. Every single Sunday, the first German to do so in a thing. Also on the track. When Lewis has German car would be the least German pure speed, Nico always needs to find a champion of them all if no less deserving. smart way.“His approach is sitting down Sophisticated and multi-lingual, as much with the guys and saying ‘How can we at ease conversing in Italian, French or improve?’ That’s Nico Rosberg. The engi- Spanish as English, the 29-year-old neering driver.” Consistent on the racetrack, describes himself as ‘international German’. with 10 second places this season, continu- What the blond son of 1982 champion Keke ity is important off it for a man whose par- has in common with Michael Schumacher ents have been married for 37 years. He had and Sebastian Vettel, whose German roots been with girlfriend Vivian for a decade go far deeper, is that attention to detail and before they tied the knot this year, and race constant quest for improvement. Rosberg engineer Tony Ross has accompanied him noticed, for example, that he sometimes fell from a debut season at Williams in 2006 sick at race weekends after long-haul com- through to Mercedes. Where Hamilton likes mercial flights. So now he wears a face to have father Anthony and family around, mask when flying to ward off viruses and and loves fast cars and chunky jewellery, has changed to a gluten-free diet. Rosberg is a polar opposite to the kid who The German has needed all his intelli- grew up on a rough Stevenage council gence and every advantage to match estate. Keke still goes to pre-season testing, British team mate Lewis Hamilton, the for- enjoying the occasional day on the golf mer friend and foe from karting days who is course with friends, but rarely attends races. DOHA: This is a Friday May 9, 2014 file photo of athletes as they compete in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase at the IAAF Diamond League in the now a Monaco neighbour. His son needs no help and no distractions. Qatari capital Doha. — AP A team player, Rosberg has also shown Nico, who turned down the offer of a this season that he has a ruthlessness that university place to study engineering, loves belies his easy charm and privileged old cars and has been known to turn up Doha to host 2019 upbringing. hours early for photoshoots in the To be champion he needs to overhaul Mercedes museum in Stuttgart to admire Hamilton’s 17 point advantage, an achiev- the exhibits. He recently purchased a 1970s able target thanks to the unprecedented 280SL Mercedes convertible. “He likes new world championships double points on offer. Both have pushed cars but driving in a classic car with Vivian each other all the way, with Rosberg taking and enjoying the scenery gives him much MONACO: The Qatari capital of Doha was It will also host the World Swimming named after such a great athlete and sports- 10 pole positions but Hamilton racking up more pleasure than driving a modern car named host of the 2019 Athletics World Championships in December and in January man,” Keflezighi, the 2004 Olympic silver 10 wins to the German’s five in a record- very fast,” confided one who knows. Championships yesterday, just days after the the men’s World Handball Championships. medalist in the marathon, said in a statement. breaking run of 11 one-twos. Racetrack excluded, of course. — Reuters Gulf state’s football officials were cleared of Qatar has come under the media microscope “This recognition as the best athlete on the corruption by FIFA in their successful bid for since winning the right to host the 2022 FIFA world’s best track and field team, especially at the 2022 World Cup. World Cup. the age of 39, means a lot to me, and is a trib- The International Association of Athletics But the gas-rich state was cleared by FIFA ute to all who have supported me uncondi- Federations (IAAF) announced Doha had of corruption on Thursday, world football’s tionally throughout the years.” Keflezighi, who beaten off Barcelona and Eugene, Oregon, for governing body ruling out a re-vote for the was born in Eritrea but is now a U.S. citizen, the event after missing out to London for the tournament despite widespread allegations set an official time of two hours, eight min- 2017 edition. Doha has proposed holding the of wrongdoing. utes and 37 seconds with his victory in event in the unfavourable period from However, the accusations seem sure to Boston, the first running of the race since last September 29-October 6 in a bid to avoid the linger as within hours of FIFA’s ethics commit- year’s fatal bombing attack. searingly hot summer month of August, when tee publishing a summary of US-based lawyer USATF outdoor champion Simpson had a the championships are usually held. Michael Garcia’s report, Garcia himself said he dream season in 2014, highlighted by her The 2015 world championships take place would appeal against the findings as they Diamond League title which she clinched in in Beijing from August 22-30, while the contained “numerous materially incomplete Zurich after beating her compatriot Shannon London 2017 event is also scheduled for and erroneous representations of the facts Rowbury by .01 seconds. Simpson was the August. The issue of temperature has also and conclusions” detailed in his investigation. third-fastest woman in the world over 1,500m been a factor in the 2022 World Cup, with a FIFA has defended its refusal to publish with a time of 3:57.22 in Paris and also record- push to hold it in the winter months, much to Garcia’s report on the grounds it would under- ed wins in Sacramento and Stockholm. the disgruntlement of the European leagues. mine a promise to all those those who gave “Twenty years ago, I was a normal kid run- For track and field, most athletics events evidence on condition of anonymity. ning around PE class when my gym coach are wrapped up in early September, with the Meanwhile, Boston Marathon champion suggested I join the cross country team,” said FRANCE: Swiss Davis Cup team player Stan Wawrinka (second right) speaks beside final Diamond League meet usually held in Meb Keflezighi and Diamond League winner Simpson. “I never could have imagined where teammates during a press conference prior to the Davis Cup tennis tournament final Brussels on the first weekend of the month, Jenny Simpson have been voted as U.S. ath- that suggestion would lead. I think of all of my against France on November 21-23, 2014. — AFP and just a sprinkling of meets following that letes of the year, USA Track & Field (USATF) different team mates over the years and I’m as athletes head into the off-season. announced on Monday. Keflezighi, who in humbled to represent all of our hard work Federer and Wawrinka bury Since successfully staging the 2006 Asian April become the first American man in three through this award and look forward to my Games, Doha has fought hard to become a decades to win the Boston Marathon, will best years still straight ahead.” hatchet ahead of Davis Cup world-renowned sports event city. It held the receive the Jesse Owens Award while Keflezighi and Simpson will be presented 2010 World Indoor Athletics Championships, women’s 1,500 metres runner Simpson earns with their honours on Dec. 4 at the Jesse PARIS: Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka Wawrinka who did. and for several seasons the opening meet of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee accolade. “It is such Owens Awards and Hall of Fame induction took to Twitter yesterday in a bid to bury Instead, Federer stayed in his hotel the Diamond League, in May. an amazing honour to receive an award ceremony in Anaheim, California. — Reuters any lingering resentments from their room and avoided all contact with the bad-tempered London match ahead of press. Sunday’s withdrawal was only the the Davis Cup final against France later third walkover of Federer’s career and he this week. “It’s great being with the boys has never abandoned a game during again,” tweeted Federer, above a Swiss play. Widely regarded as being the finest team picture including himself and tennis player of all time, Federer has won Wawrinka with arms around each other. all there is to win at the top in tennis In the shot, world number four Wawrinka apart from Olympic singles gold and the makes playful ‘bunny ears’ behind his Davis Cup. team-mate’s head. His greatest rival Rafael Nadal on the That frivolity seemed light years from other hand has the full set of all four the fallout that hit the two countrymen Grand Slam titles, Olympic singles gold as Federer defeated Wawrinka in three and the Davis Cup. gruelling sets 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (8/6) on Federer has blown hot and cold on Saturday evening in the ATP World Tour the Davis Cup over the course of his long Finals semi-finals. career, but with Wawrinka, this year’s Federer had saved three match points Australian Open champion, finally in the 10th game of the deciding set in emerging as a player of the highest-class, that match and it was poised at 5-5 and a Davis Cup win has been a priority for 40-40 in game 11 when Warwinka ges- him. The London dogfight between the tured to Federer’s box asking that they Swiss, the intensity of which astonished not make noise in between serves. many people in France, has cast a cloud Federer’s wife Mirka was sitting in the over those hopes. players section and he was reportedly In stark contrast it has been all plain upset that Wawrinka had blamed her. sailing for the French who are seeking a Tne two were then seen involved in a 10th Davis Cup title in all and a first since long and tense discussion in the locker- 2001. Captain Arnaud Clement cloistered room after the match and on Monday his team of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gael each went their own way en route from Monfils, Richard Gasquet and reserve London to Lille in northern France for the Gilles Simon, none of whom qualified for Davis Cup showdown. the London finals, in Bordeaux where As it turned out Federer was unable to they honed their claycourt skills away play in Sunday’s final in London as he from prying eyes. The French as hosts was laid low with back spasms, casting have chosen an indoor claycourt as the Zain extends support to Kuwait team doubts on his ability to play against the surface for the final believing that gives French and win the Davis Cup for the first them a better chance of defeating the KUWAIT: Zain, the pioneering company in mobile communications in the largest number of fans to cheer their team. time in his distinguished career. two higher-ranked Swiss players. Kuwait announced that it chartered an aircraft to transport Kuwaiti fans Zain said that it organized a contest through social media, in which it There was no fresh news on Federer’s Doubles specialist Julien Benneteau, who and several of its employees to support Kuwait national soccer team dur- asked its followers to take pictures or videos to express their support for injury out of the Swiss camp on Tuesday, was playing in the doubles in London, ing Gulf Cup 2014 being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. the team. It said that the winners and a group of employees were lucky to but the 17-time major winner did not then linked up with them after they The company said in a press statement that this initiative during the be on the trip with all costs paid to Riyadh. The fans supported the team practice on Monday along with decamped to Lille. — AFP past years is to support Kuwait national team and give the opportunity to during its match against UAE. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 SPORTS IOC opens door to joint bids, new sports events

LAUSANNE: Breaking from the tradition of awarding softball to be included in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. by the IOC, with no more than five cases at a time. matches - are already held outside host cities. But the Olympics only to a single host city, the IOC is Both sports were dropped from the Olympics after The reforms, called “Olympic Agenda 2020,” will be Bach said the IOC is now ready to open the chance for opening the door to possible wider bids - including the 2008 Beijing Games, but are highly popular in put to a vote by the full IOC at a special session in country-wide and joint bids. bids from an entire country, joint bids from more Japan. The package also includes measures for Monaco on Dec. 8-9. Barring any surprise, most or all “In the Summer Games, it’s more about small or than one city and even the possibility of events held revamping the bid process to make it more of a part- the recommendations are expected to be passed. neighboring countries where you have distances in more than one country. nership with candidates, creating a digital Olympic “It’s like a jigsaw puzzle,” Bach said. The pressure which are manageable and feasible,” he said. “We The possibility of new types of bids was among television channel to promote Olympic sports in the for change to the bidding process has grown follow- want to have more diversity, to give smaller countries the 40 recommendations released Tuesday as part of years between the games, and including language on ing the troubled race for the 2022 Winter Games. the opportunity to organize games.” International Olympic Committee President Thomas non-discrimination on sexual orientation in the Scared off by the reported $51 billion associated with There has been a precedent for holding events Bach’s reform agenda, his drive to make the bidding Olympic Charter and host city contract. the Sochi Games, several cities pulled out of the bid- outside the host country. Because of quarantine laws process and the games themselves more attractive The move to change the wording of the IOC’s ding, leaving only Beijing and Almaty, Kazakhstan, in in Australia, the equestrian competition for the 1956 and less costly. Principle 6 follows the international outcry that erupt- the running. Melbourne Olympics was held in Stockholm. Bach “We want to create more diversity in the candida- ed before the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi over a “More must be done to alleviate concerns regard- stressed there still should be a “main organizing city” tures,” Bach told a small group of reporters at the Russian law prohibiting gay “propaganda.” ing the costs and impacts of hosting the Olympic with an athletes village that serves as the center of Olympic Museum in Lausanne. “There is no one-size- The proposed new clause states: “The enjoyment Games,” the IOC document said. the Olympic experience. “We want the games with fits-all solution.” Bach’s proposals also include scrap- of the rights and freedoms set forth in the Olympic Under the proposals, the IOC will allow “the organ- the unity of time, place and action,” he said. ping the current limit of 28 sports for the Summer Charter shall be secured without discrimination of ization of entire sports and disciplines outside the Other recommendations include: Broad review of Games to allow for new events to come in while any kind, such as race, color, sex, sexual orientation, host city or, in exceptional cases, outside the host the Youth Olympics, which debuted in Singapore in maintaining a limit of 10,500 athletes and 310 medal language, religion, political or other opinion, national country notably for reasons of geography and sus- 2010. Moving the Youth Games to non-Olympic years, events. For the Winter Games, the proposed limit is or social origin, property, birth or other status.” tainability.” That would be a first for the Summer meaning the 4th Summer Youth Games would be 2,900 athletes and 100 medal events. The proposals also call for the appointment of an Games. The IOC rules already allow for events to be switched from 2022 to 2023. __ creation of a “register” The proposals would allow host cities to propose IOC “compliance officer” on ethics and a slight tweak held in a bordering country for the Winter Games. of consultants and lobbyists eligible to work for bid the inclusion of one or more events for their games - to the 70-year age limit for IOC members. A member’s In the Summer Olympics, some events - such as cities. Currently, bid cities have been spending mil- a move which would clear the way for baseball and term could be extended to the age of 74 if approved sailing and many of the preliminary-round football lions of dollars on consultant groups. — AP Steelers grind Titans

PITTSBURGH: Running back Le’Veon Bell ers over concussions incurred while play- had a huge night and the Pittsburgh ing the game. Steelers scored two fourth quarter touch- The multimillion-dollar settlement, downs to overcome a plucky Tennessee which has drawn objections from some Titans 27-24 on Monday. former National Football League players, Bell ran for 204 yards and a touchdown provides for payments of up to $5 million and tacked on 18 receiving yards for good to those with the most serious neurologi- measure as he helped the Steelers out of a cal impairments. 24-13 hole. But it has drawn criticism, in part, over The result pushed Pittsburgh to 7-4 on how it treats players with Chronic the season, keeping them just a half game Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, one of behind the AFC North leading Cincinnati the most common neurological disorders Bengals (6-3-1) while the Titans remain a suffered by football players. distant third in the AFC South at 2-8. “The issue here is basically the industri- “The offensive line did a great job al disease of football,” said Steven Molo, opening holes and I was just able to get to who is representing a group of players the second level and make a couple of who want U.S. District Judge Anita Brody guys miss, keep my feet moving and try to to reject the deal. About 200 former play- get first downs and hold onto the ball,” ers oppose the deal. Bell told reporters. “When we were down Molo argues that the settlement arbi- 11 we didn’t want to get away from our trarily cuts off payments to those who are game plan. We ran the ball all the way diagnosed with CTE, which is caused by done the field, converted it to a touch- repeated blows to the head and can lead down. We went out there and did what we to aggression and dementia. were supposed to do tonight.” Under the deal, the NFL will pay $4 mil- Expected to get the job done, the lion to the families of men who died from Steelers had jumped to a 10-0 lead from CTE before July 7, 2014, while those diag- an early field goal and six interception nosed afterward receive nothing. CTE, return on Titans quarterback Zach however, can only be diagnosed by exam- Mettenberger’s first throw of the night. ining the brain after someone has died, But the home side scored soon through though some experts see a diagnostic test Bishop Sankey’s nine-yard run and the for the living coming within five years. teams traded field goals to set up a 13-10 Chris Seeger, the lead plaintiff’s attor- Pittsburgh lead. Steelers quarterback Ben ney, said players with CTE would be com- CLEVELAND: Cavaliers’ LeBron James (center) jumps to the basket against Denver Nuggets’ Danilo Gallinari (left) of Italy, and Denver Nuggets’ Roethlisberger then marched his side into pensated for dementia and neurocogni- Timofey Mozgov, of Russia, in the second half of an NBA basketball game. — AP a scoring position late in the half only to tive impairments under other parts of the make a critical error. settlement. The two-time Super Bowl champion “With over 99 percent participation, it is Nuggets roll over Cavaliers threw an end zone interception inside the clear the retired player community final minute and then Mettenberger resoundingly supports this settlement,” he CLEVELAND: Ty Lawson scored 24 points and Arron uncontested alley-oops, dunks, layups and 3-point- ing streak by beating Brooklyn. turned around and connected with Nate said. “If the settlement receives final Afflalo added 23 as the struggling Denver Nuggets ers. Tyson Chandler was 7 of 7 from the field for 14 With Dwyane Wade out for a third straight game Washington on an 80-yard touchdown to approval, former NFL players will be able ended Cleveland’s four-game winning streak with a points, and Jameer Nelson had 11 points and eight due to a strained left hamstring, Chalmers remained flip the momentum and give the home to take advantage of its benefits within 106-97 victory over the Cavaliers on Monday. assists for Dallas. Gerald Henderson had 18 points in the starting lineup for the second consecutive side a 17-13 halftime lead. months, unless appeals are filed that will Denver took the lead for good early in the third for Charlotte (4-7). Al Jefferson was limited to six on night and keyed the finishing spurt for the Heat. He Titans tight-end Chase Coffman then indefinitely delay the start of these pro- quarter and was up by as many as 14 midway 3-of-12 shooting. converted a three-point play, added another free leapt high late in the third quarter for his grams.” through the fourth. LeBron James, who missed the throw and then set up Bosh for a 3-pointer that first career touchdown and an upset was There are other objections, too. morning shootaround because of a cold, led BULLS 105, CLIPPERS 89 turned a four-point lead into a 91-80 advantage with on the cards at 24-13. Because players who develop dementia at Cleveland with 22 points. The Nuggets limped into Jimmy Butler led six players in double figures 1:23 left. Bosh finished 5 for 11 after shooting 12 for But Bell refused to let the game go. His a younger age generally qualify for larger the game having lost seven of eight and were com- with 22 points as Chicago beat Los Angeles to 49 during the losing streak, including 2 for 17 in a five yard touchdown run to open the payments, some players object to reduc- ing off Sunday’s defeat at New York in which they improve to 6-0 on the road for the first time since loss to Milwaukee on Sunday. Bojan Bogdanovic fourth quarter capped off a long drive of tions in payments based on the age at made one field goal in the second quarter. 1996-97. Taj Gibson had 20 points starting in place scored 22 points for the Nets, who were held to their heavy involvement and then he continued which they are diagnosed. Denver looked like a different team Monday, of the injured Pau Gasol, Mike Dunleavy Jr. added 19 lowest point total of the season and lost their fourth to forge ahead to allow Antonio Brown to The judge granted preliminary placing five players in double figures. Leading 90-84, points and Joakim Noah had 11 points and 16 straight. Deron Williams added 14 but shot 4 of 13. grab a 12-yard pass for the go ahead score approval to the deal in June after the NFL the Nuggets scored eight straight points and went rebounds. with nine minutes left. Bell then passed agreed to remove a $675 million cap on ahead 98-84 on Lawson’s layup with 6:01 to play. The Bulls remained the NBA’s only undefeated SUNS 118, CELTICS 114 the 200 yard mark with some critical late payments. NFL Hall of Famer Joe Cleveland, which hit its first 11 3-pointers Saturday road team while opening a season-long, seven- Markieff Morris scored a career-high 30 points runs to run out the clock. DeLamielleure has opted out of the settle- against Atlanta, failed to reach 100 points for the game trip without the injured Derrick Rose. and Eric Bledsoe had a key steal and breakaway Meanwhile, lawyers for more than ment to pursue his own lawsuit against first time in six games. Jamal Crawford led the Clippers with 24 points dunk in the closing minute to lift Phoenix over 20,000 former professional football players the league. “Very few people will get any Timofey Mozgov had 14 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, and Blake Griffin added 19 points and Boston. Goran Dragic had 22 points, Alex Len scored for Denver. Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters 10 rebounds. DeAndre Jordan had 10 points and 17 19 with seven rebounds and Bledsoe finished with are expected in court today in type of financial relief from this,” he said. each scored 20 points for the Cavaliers. rebounds. Griffin was just 5 of 10 from the free 15 points and seven assists for the Suns, who lost Philadelphia to argue over the terms of a “The NFL is always two steps ahead of the throw line, where the Clippers were 10 of 22. their previous two games. settlement between the NFL and the play- posse. “They win again.” — Reuters GRIZZLIES 119, ROCKETS 93 Butler was coming off a career-high 32-points in Jeff Green led Boston with 28 points, and Jared Mike Conley scored 19 points as Memphis easily a loss to Indiana. He made 9 of 10 free throws, had Sullinger had 18 points with eight rebounds. Rajon defeated Houston in a matchup of the teams with eight assists and six rebounds. Rondo fell one assist shy of a triple-double with 14 the NBA’s two best records. points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. Whatever showdown was expected from two 9-1 TRAIL BLAZERS 102, PELICANS 93 Tyler Zeller added 19 points and seven rebounds teams and among the best defensive squads in the Damian Lillard scored 24 points, including a for the Celtics, who lost their third straight. Bledsoe league never materialized as the Grizzlies took a 16- tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:14 left as Portland ral- stole Avery Bradley’s crosscourt pass and went in point lead in the first quarter and extended it in lied past New Orleans. LaMarcus Aldridge, back after alone for a dunk, pushing the Suns ahead 116-114 each of the remaining periods, until it reached 36 missing one game with an illness, had 22 points and with 29.5 seconds to play. points in the fourth frame. Seven players finished in nine rebounds to help the Trail Blazers win their fifth double figures for Memphis, which won its fourth straight. Anthony Davis had 31 points and 11 MAGIC 107, PISTONS 93 straight overall. Courtney Lee had 15 points, and rebounds for the Pelicans, who couldn’t hold a 16- Tobias Harris scored 14 of his 24 points in the Zach Randolph added 14. Trevor Ariza led the point, third-quarter lead. Wesley Matthews hit a 3 to fourth quarter as Orlando pulled away late to beat Rockets with 16 points. Dwight Howard had 15 tie it at 91, and Robin Lopez’s layup gave Portland its Detroit. Nikola Vucevic finished with 25 points and points and nine rebounds. James Harden scored first lead of the second half with 2:23 left. Lillard’s 3- 14 rebounds for the Magic, who had all five starters only six points, going 1 of 8 from the field. The pointer put the Blazers in front 96-93, and they in double figures. Rockets, who entered allowing a league-low 89 made free throws the rest of the way. The Pistons, playing their fifth game in seven points per game, had given up that many by the end nights, were led by Caron Butler, who had 20 points, of the third quarter. HEAT 95, NETS 83 and Brandon Jennings, who scored 18. But their Mario Chalmers scored 22 points, and Chris Bosh frontcourt trio of Josh Smith, Andre Drummond and SPURS 100, 76ERS 75 ended his shooting slump and added 15 points and Greg Monroe combined for only 25 points on 10-of- Matt Bonner had 18 points and San Antonio’s Big nine rebounds as Miami snapped a three-game los- 28 shooting. — AP Three got some rest as the Spurs handed Steelers Le’Veon Bell in action against Titans. Philadelphia its 10th straight loss to open the sea- son. Tim Duncan had 16 points and nine rebounds, NBA results/standings and Kawhi Leonard had five points and 11 rebounds NFL standings in limited action. Cory Joseph added 14 points for the defending NBA champions, who never trailed. Dallas 107, Charlotte 80; Denver 106, Cleveland 97; Phoenix 118, Boston 114; Miami 95, Brooklyn American Football Conference National Football Conference Duncan played 16 minutes and Tony Parker 18. Both 83; Orlando 107, Detroit 93; Memphis 119, Houston 93; San Antonio 100, Philadelphia 75; AFC East NFC East sat out the entire fourth quarter after playing just 5 Portland 102, New Orleans 93; Chicago 105, LA Clippers 89. WL T OTL PF PA PCT Philadelphia 7 3 0 0 299 251 .700 minutes in the third. San Antonio won its 10th Eastern Conference Western Conference New England 8 2 0 0 323 218 .800 Dallas 7 3 0 1 261 212 .700 straight at home over Philadelphia and seventh Atlantic Division Northwest Division Miami 6 4 0 0 249 180 .600 NY Giants 3 7 0 0 205 263 .300 overall against the 76ers. W L PCT GB Portland 8 3 .727 - Buffalo 5 5 0 0 200 204 .500 Washington 3 7 0 0 204 256 .300 Michael Carter-Williams had 16 points and four Toronto 8 2 .800 - Utah 4 7 .364 4 NY Jets 2 8 0 0 174 265 .200 NFC North assists for the Sixers. Last season’s NBA Rookie of the Brooklyn 4 6 .400 4 Denver 3 7 .300 4.5 AFC North Year was playing in just his third game after missing Detroit 7 3 0 0 188 156 .700 Boston 3 6 .333 4.5 Oklahoma City 3 8 .273 5 Cincinnati 6 3 1 0 224 221 .650 the entire preseason and the first seven games of Green Bay 7 3 0 0 330 225 .700 NY Knicks 3 8 .273 5.5 Minnesota 2 7 .222 5 Pittsburgh 7 4 0 0 288 263 .636 Chicago 4 6 0 1 215 290 .400 the season with a right shoulder injury. Philadelphia Philadelphia 0 10 0 8 Baltimore 6 4 0 0 261 181 .600 is losing by an average of 15.5 points this season. Pacific Division Minnesota 4 6 0 0 181 220 .400 Central Division Golden State 8 2 .800 - Cleveland 6 4 0 0 216 195 .600 Chicago 8 3 .727 - NFC South Sacramento 6 4 .600 2 AFC South MAVERICKS 107, HORNETS 80 Cleveland 5 4 .556 2 Atlanta 4 6 0 0 238 255 .400 LA Clippers 5 4 .556 2.5 Indianapolis 6 4 0 0 310 253 .600 Monta Ellis scored 18 points and Chandler Milwaukee 5 5 .500 2.5 Houston 5 5 0 1 229 204 .500 New Orleans 4 6 0 2 261 252 .400 Parsons had 17 as Dallas defeated Charlotte for its Phoenix 6 5 .545 2.5 Carolina 3 7 1 0 215 300 .318 Indiana 4 7 .364 4 Tennessee 2 8 0 0 168 250 .200 fourth straight victory. Dirk Nowitzki had 13 points Detroit 3 8 .273 5 LA Lakers 1 9 .100 7 Jacksonville 1 9 0 0 158 282 .100 Tampa Bay 2 8 0 2 194 279 .200 to become the fourth player in NBA history to Southwest Division NFC West Southeast Division AFC West eclipse 27,000 with one franchise, joining a presti- Washington 7 2 .778 - Memphis 10 1 .909 - Arizona 9 1 0 0 237 176 .900 Denver 7 3 0 1 293 224 .700 gious group that includes current Hornets owner Atlanta 5 4 .556 2 Houston 9 2 .818 1 San Francisco 6 4 0 0 211 212 .600 Kansas City 7 3 0 0 241 171 .700 Michael Jordan, Karl Malone and Kobe Bryant. Miami 6 5 .545 2 Dallas 8 3 .727 2 San Diego 6 4 0 0 218 192 .600 Seattle 6 4 0 0 260 215 .600 The Mavericks came in leading the NBA in scor- Orlando 5 7 .417 3.5 San Antonio 6 4 .600 3.5 Oakland 0 10 0 0 152 265 0 St. Louis 4 6 0 0 185 258 .400 ing, averaging more than 109 points. Charlotte Charlotte 4 7 .364 4 New Orleans 5 4 .556 4 offered little resistance as Dallas routinely scored on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 SPORTS Glitzy Indian league leaves fans underwhelmed NEW DELHI: Just five weeks after a glitzy kickoff, “It’s not the same as watching Arsenal play Kolkata and ex-Portugese colony Goa. nobody came out crying, nobody cared.” India’s fledgling football league claims to be the most Chelsea, that’s for sure,” said 26-year-old computer “In India ... the people, they love football so much, Kapadia said he was also concerned about popular in Asia-even if the quality of matches and college student Anindya Sharma, waving a hand- they love the Premier League,” said former France whether the ISL was committed to fostering football performances of its ageing stars have left fans under- made sign. and Arsenal star Robert Pires, 41, who scored his first in India at the grassroots level by working with exist- whelmed. Backed by some of the biggest names in “But we should support our own league, our own goal last week for Goa. ing domestic clubs. business and sport, the inaugural league has lured a Indian league,” he added, cheering with his friend in Sensing the commercial potential, Rupert “That’s my biggest fear that, for the sake of glam- host of big-name internationals out of retirement to an empty stand. Warming the Delhi bench, Italian Murdoch’s Star TV is backing the ISL, along with our, there’s only room for the big foreign names not help India shed its image as the sleeping giant of great Alessandro Del Piero glumly watched his team sports management giant IMG and the Reliance the Indians.” Brazilian great Zico also urged the ISL to world football. get thumped 4-1. The former Juventus striker group, run by India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani. join forces with the existing domestic I-League to Halfway through the competition, Indian Super described the league as a “big challenge”, adding he provide a much larger pool of Indian players. League (ISL) organisers-citing the latest figures-claim would reserve his judgement until after the tourna- BOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR Organisers should also change the frenetic pace 22,639 fans on average have packed stadiums for ment ended. “Everyone at the moment is trying to The ISL has slick advertisements and Bollywood of the tournament-with 61 matches crammed into each match, while a total of 318 million viewers have pour as much effort as they can into the competition A-listers, such as Salman Khan, as co-owners to try to 10 weeks, he said. watched on television. (to make it a success),” the 40-year-old told AFP. prick the interest of millions of Indians normally “It is very hard for the players, they can easily get “(The) Indian Super League has achieved the rare devoted to cricket. injured.” But Zico, Goa’s manager who has coached milestone of having registered the highest average NEGLECTED AT GRASSROOTS Famous players including Sweden’s Freddie all over the world including in Japan, said he was stadium attendance for any football league in Asia, Despite being the second most populous nation, Ljungberg, 37, and controversial Frenchman Nicolas confident the ISL would succeed. ahead of competitions such as China’s CSL, Japan’s J- India has long struggled in world football and cur- Anelka front the eight city-based franchises. “This tournament is a very big success for the League and South Korea’s K-League,” an ISL rently stands at 159 — out of 208 countries-in the But India’s best-known football writer, Novy public, television, marketing, I really believe it can spokesman said. FIFA rankings. Cricket dominates on the subconti- Kapadia, said initial excitement has dwindled. help the development of India’s football,” he said. The figures mark “India’s arrival as a footballing nent, and football at the grassroots level has long “There’s been a spate of goalless draws. And there Some gathered at the Delhi stadium remained nation to the world,” the spokesman added. But on a been neglected. are too many ageing players who take longer to sceptical. With tickets only 200 rupees ($3.20) each, smoggy night last week at the capital’s impressive However, the English Premier and other European recover from injuries,” Kapadia said, pointing to university student Kritika Khurana decided to treat Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, just 1,000-odd fans leagues are hugely popular on satellite TV, and pas- Ljungberg who has played only twice for Mumbai her brother Kartik, 11, and his friend to a new experi- turned out to watch the bottom two teams- Delhi sion for local teams has long existed in pockets of the City. “There is no emotional attachment to any team ence.“Yeah it’s okay,” Kartik said. “But cricket is much Dynamos and FC Goa-go head to head. country, especially in former British colonial capital in India, no passion. Delhi was beaten 4-1 but better than this.” — AFP Nigeria lead top teams in final Africa Cup push

ABUJA: Defending champions Nigeria will lead Uganda and is now a major injury doubt. several top teams today including four-time Guinea blew open Group E after they winners Ghana and the Ivory Coast in a final trounced Togo 4-1 in Lome at the weekend, bid to qualify for next year’s Africa Cup of and now have to beat Uganda by more than 2- Nations in Equatorial Guinea. The Super Eagles 0 in their final match at home to book their got their tottering campaign back on track at ticket to the final. the weekend in Pointe-Noire, beating hosts Both Uganda and Guinea now have seven Congo to cancel out a 3-2 shock home loss in points, but Uganda are ahead on the head-to- September. head rule after they beat the Syli Stars 2-0 in Nigeria, second in Group A with seven Kampala in September. points from five matches, will bid to beat group It is a straight fight between the Ivory Coast winners South Africa in the brand-new Akwa and DR Congo for the remaining automatic Ibom International Stadium in Uyo to book qualification from Group D after a second-half their place in next year’s continental show- striker by Vincent Aboubakar against DRC in piece. “It was not an easy game against a very Yaounde gave the Indomitable Lions an unas- determined Congo side, but luck was on our sailable 13 points. The Ivorians are on nine side. We took a big step forward (by this win),” points, three points clear of DRC, and will now said coach Stephen Keshi, who will be without need at least a draw at home in Abidjan against Reading midfielder Hope Akpan who dislocat- Cameroon to guarantee their place. ed his shoulder in Congo. “Now we must do The Elephants, now captained by everything to get the three points and qualify Manchester City star Yaya Toure, fell 4-2 in for the Nations Cup.” Cameroon three months ago in a very enter- Winners in 1996, South Africa are unbeaten taining clash. DRC skipper Youssouf Mulumbu in five qualifying matches under coach said they have not given up hope of qualifying Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba but head to the and will hope results go their way today. “We southern town of Uyo with a poor record of just still believe in qualifying for the Africa Cup of one win in ten matches against Nigeria. And Nations. Our chances have been reduced, but I both Nigeria and South Africa played out a still keep faith,” said the England-based mid- goalless draw in Cape Town in September. fielder. Mali, Malawi and Ethiopia will jostle for “Going back to Nigeria will be war, it won’t be another ticket in Group B, which has already just an ordinary football match,” admitted been won by on-form Algeria. The Eagles of Mashaba. “Nigeria never expected to draw with Mali are second with six points and welcome us, and we should’ve beaten them, on the day Algeria to Bamako, while Malawi, who also luck was just not on our side.” have six points but an inferior goals difference, Third-placed Congo are hoping South Africa square up against bottom team Ethiopia, who MANCHESTER: Portugal team during a training session at Old Trafford, Manchester, England. — AP can do them a big favour by not losing in are on three points. Nigeria and they win in Sudan today. Mali have only to beat Algeria, who boast a Congo, who last featured at the Nations Cup perfect record after five rounds of matches, to United at ‘start of something 14 years ago, could also qualify as third-best seal qualification. Even bottom team Ethiopia losers if they beat Sudan and Guinea fail to have an outside chance if they beat Malawi by beat Uganda at home. at least two clear goals and Mali lose at home special’ despite income drop The Black Stars of Ghana stumbled to a 1-0 to Algeria. loss in Uganda on Saturday, but they are still Malawi are also in contention should they top of Group E with eight points and will only beat Ethiopia by a big score after they defeat- LONDON: Manchester United executive vice- fact that several well-paid first-team squad US-based Glazer family, rose slightly to £362.2 need to draw with visiting Togo in Tamale to ed them 3-2 at home in September. They will chairman Ed Woodward said yesterday the players have left the club including Rio million, while commercial income was up 5.2 advance. “We have to go all out in that game go up to nine points and have cancelled out club were at the “start of something special” Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra, Danny percent to £59.9 million, thanks to a raft of and I am sure we will qualify for the Nations Mali on the head-to-head after they reversed despite announcing a near 10 percent drop in Welbeck and Shinji Kagawa. new sponsorship deals. Cup,” said Everton forward Christian Atsu. a 2-0 loss Bamako three months ago by also income in the first quarter of the financial year Even though van Gaal has made a number However, the biggest of these-a record 10- Suspended Jordan Ayew will return, but older beating the West Africans 2-0 in Malawi on following the English giants’ failure to qualify of high-profile signings, including bringing year kit deal with German sportswear group brother Andre Ayew suffered a thigh injury in Saturday. — AFP for this season’s edition of Europe’s elite Argentina winger to Old Trafford from Real Adidas signed in July worth £750 million that Champions League. Madrid for a United record fee of £59.7 mil- reflects the huge strength of United as a glob- Woodward also played down the prospect lion, he has presided over a lower overall al commercial brand-won’t kick in until the of United bolstering their squad during the squad wage bill than did Moyes. start of the 2015/16 season. “There is the next transfer window in January amid con- United’s much-criticised debt, the bulk of unique power of the club to transcend the cerns that manager Louis van Gaal needs to which is a legacy of the club’s takeover by the industry,” said Woodward. — AFP improve his side’s defence in particular. Accounts published by United yesterday showed revenues for the three months end- ing September 30 at £88.7 million ($138.8 mil- lion, 110.9 million euros), a decrease of 9.9 percent. The fall in income could have been greater but the cost of missing out on European football has been partly offset by an increase in sponsorship money as well as a reduced wage bill at Old Trafford. United’s spending on employee benefits for the quarter fell by £3.5 million or 6.6 per- cent to £49.4 million, with a United statement saying this was “primarily to lower player wages”. Woodward said the mood at the club under Dutch boss van Gaal, brought in after United sacked former manager David Moyes, Christian Atsu of Ghana. was buoyant. “There’s a real feeling that we as a club are at the start of something special,” said Woodward in a conference call to Premier League TV rights investors. Following a break for international matches, the English Premier League resumes sale under investigation this weekend with United in seventh position- three places but just two points away from LONDON: English Premier League fans at fans, in particular attending 3 p.m. kick- the top-four finish required to qualify for the home could have access to as many offs on Saturdays,” the regulator said in a Champions League. Adnan Hamad matches live on television as audiences statement. “The investigation will take abroad after an investigation was this into account and Ofcom plans to NO SHORT-TERM FIXES launched by Britain’s broadcasting approach the Football Supporters’ Woodward said there would be no panic Bahrain sack coach Hamad watchdog yesterday. Most games kick off Federation and certain other supporters’ buying in January but added United were at 3 p.m. on Saturdays but are available groups to understand their views.” eyeing bringing in new players after the end after poor start to Gulf Cup only to international rights holders so The Ofcom investigation could delay of the season. fans aren’t discouraged from going to the start of the auction for the next “We are not looking to enter the market for RIYADH: Bahrain are looking for a new Football Association said in statement. “The stadiums. With four professional leagues three-year rights packages, although the short-term fixes,” explained Woodward. coach for the second time in just over four Bahrain Football Association has released in England, featuring 92 clubs, watchdog Premier League insists its process is com- months after Iraqi Adnan Hamad was the national team’s coach Adnan Hamad Ofcom said it will consult with fans patible with British and European com- “However we have targets we are looking at sacked in the wake of the country’s poor and assigned national assistant coach before ordering any overhaul of televi- petition law. Away from Britain, only for next summer and should any of those start to the Gulf Cup on Monday. Marjan Eid to lead the team for the rest of sion rights. Austria and Montenegro in Europe have become available in January we would con- The investigation was launched after a blackout windows when no live football sider acting but we all need to recognise that Hamad had been expected to guide the the tournament.” Bahrain, whose best result complaint from Virgin Media, which is can be shown, UEFA says on its website. is a low probability.” team into next January’s Asian Cup after at an Asian Cup was a semi-final appear- owned by U.S. cable TV operator Liberty “Fans in the UK pay the highest prices United played two fewer matches in the replacing Anthony Hudson on a two-year ance in 2004 in China, face Iran, the United Global. Virgin Media said that, with only in Europe to watch the least amount of quarter reported on than in the correspon- deal when the Englishman quit suddenly in Arab Emirates and Qatar in first round 41 percent of matches shown live in football on TV,” Virgin Media chief execu- ding three months in 2013/14 — one late July to take charge of New Zealand. Group C in Australia next year. Hamad, Britain, customers end up paying more tive Tom Mockridge said in a statement. Champions League game and one English Bahrain drew their first Gulf Cup Group A Asia’s coach of the year in 2004 in one of for their subscriptions because there is “Now is the right time to look again at League Cup game-which led to a drop of £4.2 match against Yemen, however, before a 3- several spells in charge of his native Iraq, less competition. The domestic rights are the way live rights are sold to make foot- million (21.8 percent) in matchday income to 0 loss to hosts Saudi Arabia on Sunday left led Jordan to the quarter-finals of the 2011 held by Sky, whose largest shareholder is ball even more accessible.” The blackout £15.1 million. Broadcasting revenue was them needing a win against Qatar on Asian Cup in Qatar. Rupert Murdoch, and BT Sport. Their in Britain prevents games from abroad down £2.5million (13 percent) to £16.8 million Wednesday to have any chance of qualify- The 53-year-old also oversaw an impres- three-year deals, which cost a combined from being shown between 2:45 and with no TV money coming in from European ing for the semi-finals. sive qualifying campaign for the 2014 World “The Bahraini Football Association held Cup, in which the Jordanians beat Australia 3.018 billion pounds ($4.7 billion), end 5:15 p.m. on Saturdays, which led to the football governing body UEFA. an urgent meeting ... to discuss the Bahraini and Japan, but he turned down a contract after the 2015-16 season. “Ofcom under- first 15 minutes of the Real Madrid- The fall in wages at Old Trafford reflects stands that the scheduling of football Barcelona match last month also being national team’s poor performance and neg- extension before they bowed out to both that United are not having to pay players ative results in the Gulf Cup,” the Bahrain Uruguay in a playoff. — Reuters games is important to many football blocked for viewers. — AP Champions League bonuses as well as the Doha to host Nuggets roll 2019 world over Cavaliers championships

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PARIS: FIFA lodged a criminal complaint over “possible misconduct” by individuals in connection with the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup hosting rights. FIFA’s investigation into the bidding process has loomed over international soccer, especially in Europe, where officials have talked publicly about quitting a global body that earns billions of dollars in revenue from selling broadcast and sponsorship rights to the world’s most popular sporting event. —www.fifa.com FIFA criminal complaint reignites World Cup row

PARIS: Controversy over the awarding of the man of the investigatory chamber of the FIFA remain adamant it cannot be published. tee, who advised Blatter to lodge the criminal conduct that would call into question the next two World Cups took a fresh twist yes- Ethics Committee,” FIFA said in a statement. Blatter told FIFA’s website: “There is no complaint, reiterated Tuesday that “there is integrity of the award process as a whole. terday as football’s world governing body “In particular there seem to be grounds for change to judge Eckert’s statement that the insufficient incriminating evidence to call “However, in certain places, the report FIFA lodged a criminal complaint over “possi- suspicion that, in isolated cases, international investigation into the bidding process for the into question the whole bidding process” for does indicate that further clarification is ble misconduct” by individuals in connection transfers of assets with connections to 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups is concluded. the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. needed of certain circumstances. Much of with the bids. Switzerland took place, which merit exami- “The matter will now also be looked at by “Nevertheless, there are indications of this clarification work can be carried out by FIFA president Sepp Blatter has acted on nation by the criminal prosecution authori- an independent, state body, which shows potential illegal or irregular conduct in cer- the FIFA Ethics Committee itself, while the the advice of judge Hans-Joachim Eckert, ties.” that FIFA is not opposed to transparency.” tain areas, which must now be followed up remainder is the responsibility of the relevant whose final summary of the Garcia investiga- Garcia, a former New York federal prosecu- Asked about the publication of the report, both internally by FIFA and by the relevant national investigatory authorities.” If accord- tion cleared Russia and Qatar to host the tor, spent 18 months investigating the bid- he added: “If FIFA were to publish the report, national criminal prosecution authorities.” ing to Blatter “the investigation into the bid- 2018 and 2022 tournaments. ding process for the two tournaments. we would be violating our own association The German judge dismissed talk of a ding process for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA The complaint lodged with the Swiss FIFA last week published a resume of law as well as state law. The people who are “whitewash”. “I would like to point out that World Cups is concluded,” world football’s attorney general is the latest turn in a saga Garcia’s report and cleared Russia and Qatar demanding in the media and elsewhere that not once did my statement involve a so- boss confirmed that the affair is far from over. that has rumbled on since the tournaments of corruption while ruling out a re-vote for FIFA publish the report are obviously of the called ‘whitewashing’ of the award process “Michael Garcia can of course still conduct were controversially awarded to both coun- the tournaments despite widespread allega- opinion that FIFA should or must ignore the with regard to the various allegations and further internal FIFA investigations into indi- tries in December 2010. tions of wrongdoing. law in this regard. assumptions made, contrary to what has viduals if he deems this to be necessary in “The subject of the criminal complaint is Garcia however slammed that version of “Unlike FIFA’s bodies, the Swiss criminal been claimed in some quarters,” said Eckert. the light of his report,” said the 78-year-old the possible misconduct of individual per- his report as “incomplete and erroneous” and prosecution authorities have the ability to “My statement was based on the Garcia Swiss. sons in connection with the awarding of the has lodged an appeal with FIFA. The Garcia conduct investigations under application of report-I can only work with the material con- “If we had anything to hide, we would hosting rights of the 2018 and 2022 World report will be handed over to the attorney criminal procedural coercive measures.” tained in it, and in my view, there was insuffi- hardly be taking this matter to the Office of Cups investigated by Michael Garcia, chair- general’s office by Eckert but he and Blatter Eckert, president of FIFA’s ethics commit- cient clear evidence of illegal or irregular the Attorney General.” — AFP Japan defeat Australia in warm-up

OSAKA: Japan banged in two goals in an eight-minute blitz to set-up a 2-1 win over Australia in a key Asian Cup warm-up in Osaka yesterday. The Australians created the better chances in a scoreless first half but were overrun by the Blue Samurai in the sec- ond term. Japanese substitute Yasuyuki Konno opened the scoring in the 61st minute when he headed the ball into the Australian net after being left unmarked then striker Shinji Okazaki added a second with a spectacular back heel. Japan missed a string of chances to increase their lead before the Australians pulled one back in stoppage time when the Socceroos’ best player Tim Cahill, who only came on as a late substitute, scored off a Argentina striker Lionel Messi. header. “I said last week, I’ll affect the game in a Messi hints he may positive way and I did,” Cahill told reporters. “We played fantastic tonight. We just got to believe.”We’re fearless. We have nothing to one day leave Barca lose. I’m just buzzingfor the Asian Cup.” Despite Cahill’s confidence, Japan are BARCELONA: Argentina captain Lionel if he was still planning to stay at Barca for looming as the likely favourites to defend Messi has given the strongest hint yet he his entire professional career. “Things can their Asian Cup title when the tournament could consider leaving Barcelona, saying in change a lot in soccer. While I have always takes place in Australia in January. an interview published in Ole newspaper said I would like to stay there (at Barca) for- The teams met in the final in 2011, with yesterday “things can change a lot in soc- ever, sometimes things don’t work out the Japan winning 1-0 in extra-time, and cer”. The four-times World Player of the Year, way you would like.” Tuesday’s match was both country’s last who joined Barca’s academy at the age of Quizzed about whether he would warm-up before the 16-nation tournament. 13, has not been at his scintillating best choose to leave or whether it would hap- The Australians have lost eight of their last over the past 18 months and has also had pen because of someone else’s decision, 12 matches and head coach Ange problems with the Spanish tax authorities. Messi added: “Yes, I have said it many times. Postecoglou said they clearly needed to Now 27, Messi probably has at least five If it was up to me I would stay forever. improve if they hoped to win on home soil years left at the top of the game and if the “But as I just said, sometimes not every- but there were some good signs. right offer was made, likely to be a world thing happens in the way you would like. “We lost our shape in the second half. Our record fee in excess of 100 million euros “The more so in football, which is so volatile first half was positive but the way we let our- ($125 million), it is not inconceivable he and where so many things happen. “It’s selves down, it’s disappointing,” he told could quit Barca. complicated, the more so during the reporters. Probed about his future plans, Messi moments like those Barcelona is experienc- “I don’t regret bringing Timmy on that late. I told Ole he was living “in the present” ing right now.” needed to blood players. We let ourselves down. and was focusing on winning titles with Barca are second in La Liga, two points “We still have to get details right. I thought Barca after failure to secure major silver- behind Real Madrid after 11 matches, and OSAKA: Japan’s Keisuke Honda (right) and Australia’s Aziz Behich vie for the ball during a tonight against a really good opponent, for 45-50 ware in 2013-14. have qualified for the Champions League friendly soccer match in Osaka, western Japan. — AP minutes we were good.” — Reuters “After that we’ll see,” he said, when asked knockout round. —Reuters Mideast private equity market drawing international interest

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KUWAIT: Photographers take pictures of the brand new 2015 McLaren 650S, which was launched in the Ali Al-Ghanim showroom in Kuwait City yesterday. Kuwait has posted a budget surplus in each of the past 15 years and its fiscal reserves hit $548 billion in June. —- Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

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Saudi crude oil exports edge up to 6.72m bpd view in space-starved Mumbai DUBAI: OPEC heavyweight Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports edged up in September by around 59,000 barrels per day (bpd) while volumes used by domestic refineries remained Project - a shining example of India urban regeneration high, official data showed yesterday. The world’s top oil exporter shipped 6.722 million bpd of crude in September, up MUMBAI: The redevelopment of Mumbai’s Nitin Gadkari wants a giant ferris wheel colonial times, and much of today’s city sits square meters of open space for each resi- from 6.663 million in August but lower than July’s 6.989 mil- mostly derelict docklands will, if a govern- similar to the London Eye. on reclaimed land that joined up a string of dent. This is less than the 15 square meters lion, data published by the Joint Organizations Data Initiative ment appointed panel has its way, create a “We should be looking towards the tiny islands off India’s western coast. available in capital city Delhi and the 31 (JODI) showed. Production rose to 9.704 million in September waterfront where people living in the examples of New York, London, Mumbai hasn’t got a great track record for square meters in London. from 9.597 million in August but was lower than July’s 10.005 world’s second most densely-populated Sydney...Barcelona as well, to see what can urban planning, however. Mounting demo- Residents and urban experts worry that million, the data showed. An industry source told Reuters this city can go to lift their spirits, and the rich be done with our former industrial areas on graphic pressures and long delays for infra- the Mumbai port project will either fail to month that crude supplies for both exports and the domestic can go to play. “This is a real opportunity to the waterfront,” Nayar said. Whereas as structure projects have often meant that get off the ground, or succumb to the same market fell by some 328,000 bpd, to 9.36 million bpd in give Mumbai what it doesn’t have, to give it Mumbai’s western shoreline looks out to whatever progress takes place has already unregulated building sprees seen across September, from 9.688 million in August. open space,” said Narinder Nayar, a busi- the Arabian Sea, this land is located on the been overtaken by the population’s grow- the country. There was a plan in the 1990s nessman who sits on the panel, whose rec- protected eastern side of the city’s south- ing needs. to reserve a third of 2.4 square kilometers ommendations will be unveiled this week. ern tip, affording a view across the harbor of defunct mill land in central Mumbai for Eni and Turkmenistan Owned by Mumbai Port Trust, the to the mainland, where a new deep-sea Not a single square inch public space, and a third for affordable seal exploration deal largest landowner in India’s financial hub, container port is based. Nair says the panel “You can really feel the pressure this housing. It ended with most of the area ASHGABAT: Italian energy giant Eni yesterday signed a much of the 7 square kilometers (2.7 will recommend that about 30 percent of land must be under from developers,” said sold privately and turned into luxury sky- preliminary deal to move into offshore oil and gas explo- square miles) up for redevelopment is the land be opened as public space, and Aneerudha Paul, a Mumbai-based architect, scrapers set amid landscaped gated gar- ration in Turkmenistan, expanding Italy’s foothold in the occupied today by crumbling warehouses, the construction of a hospital and afford- staring up at new blocks of flats towering dens. R M Parmar, Mumbai Port Trust isolated Central Asian nation. Eni said it had signed a informal housing and workers who eke out able housing, linked by new train lines. over the empty warehouses lining the Chairman said that “not a single square memorandum agreeing “to explore the possibility of a living breaking down disused ships or There are plans for a floating hotel and docks. There are some 12.5 million people inch” would be sold to developers, extending Eni’s activities to Turkmenistan’s offshore sec- sorting through scrap metal. The govern- convention centre too, and a tender is crammed on the ‘island city’, a narrow although plots might be leased to property tor of the Caspian Sea.” The Italian oil and gas group also ment, which has valued the land at $12 bil- already out to build a luxury marina to wedge of land jutting into the sea, and firms to raise cash for redevelopment else- agreed to extend its operations in the Nebit Dag onshore lion, is pitching the project as a shining cater for the city’s super-rich. With its natu- around 21 million in the greater metropoli- where. “So far the intentions from the gov- area until 2032. “These strategic agreements strengthen example of what urban regeneration in ral harbor, Bombay, as it was called back tan area. Half of them live in slums, and ernment have been good,” said Nayar. “But Eni’s presence in Turkmenistan,” the company said. The India should look like: transport minister then, was rapidly developed during British according to a 2012 study, there is just 1.1 only time will tell.” — Reuters agreements were signed after Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi-making the first ever visit to Turkmenistan by an Italian premier-held talks with President Iran uses China bank to transfer Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov. The agreements came as the European Union is intensifying efforts to reduce its energy dependence on Russia amid a confrontation over funds to Quds-linked companies the Ukraine crisis.

NEW YORK: There is no trace of Shenzhen Lanhao Days tioned them in 2011. The report said that the Central deal with Tehran by Nov 24. Arcapita completes Electronic Technology Co Ltd at its listed address in the Bank of Iran (CBI) holds accounts with the Bank of Kunlun The US Treasury sanctioned Kunlun in 2012 for con- $100m fundraising beige and pink-tiled “Fragrant Villa” apartment complex in Co Ltd, a China National Petroleum Corp unit. Quds-con- ducting business with Iran and transferring money to an DUBAI: Bahrain-based Islamic investment firm Arcapita has this southern Chinese city. The building’s managers say trolled Iranian companies, including one called Bamdad entity linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, but there was completed a $100 million fundraising from new and existing they’ve never heard of it. But a Western intelligence Capital Development Co, initiate transfers from these no mention then of any link to the Quds. Once the money shareholders in the Gulf just over a year after it emerged from report reviewed by Reuters says Shenzhen Lanhao is one accounts to either Chinese entities directly controlled by is transferred from Kunlun to other entities, the intelli- Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The money will help Arcapita to make of several companies in China that receives money from the Quds or to Chinese entities owed money by the Quds, gence report said, the Quds can use it for acquisitions in investments in the Gulf region as well as in international mar- Iran through a Chinese bank. Such transfers help to such as Shenzhen Lanhao. China and to finance all sorts of covert activity in other kets including United States, Asia and Europe, it said in a state- finance international operations of the Islamic “The money transfers from accounts held by the CBI countries. The report does not say how specific funds ment yesterday. Arcapita went through the Chapter 11 bank- Revolutionary Guards Corps’ elite Quds Force, the report with Bank Kunlun are initiated by the Quds Force and moving out of the CBI’s accounts at Kunlun would be ruptcy process after struggling to meet a $1.1 billion debt obli- said. transferred to Chinese companies connected to the Quds used by the Quds. The report does not suggest that either gation in the wake of the global financial crisis. It completed its The Quds provides arms, aid and training for pro- Force in order to meet its financial needs,” the seven-page the Chinese government or Bank of Kunlun were aware of restructuring in September 2013. The firm aims to benefit from Iranian militant groups in the Middle East, such as report said. Reuters could not independently verify the the possibility that there could be a Quds Force connec- a rebound in private equity business in the Gulf asset values Hezbollah, Hamas and Shi’ite Muslim militias in Iraq. They claims in the report. The suspected movement of Iranian tion to Kunlun’s transactions. But the report’s assertions recover and deal flow returns. In April, for example, a consor- have also armed and trained government forces in Syria’s funds linked to the Quds Force through a Chinese bank underline Tehran’s complex and economically close rela- tium of Gulf-based investors including Fajr Capital and Arab civil war in violation of a UN arms embargo, US and and Chinese companies is a reminder of the difficulty of tionship with Beijing: Iran is China’s third-largest crude oil Petroleum Investment Corp (APICORP) agreed on a $500 million European officials say. Washington designated the Quds a enforcing sanctions on Iran at a time when the United supplier, making China the Islamic Republic’s biggest oil deal to acquire Dubai-based oilfield firm National Petroleum supporter of terrorism in 2007. The European Union sanc- States and other world powers hope to clinch a nuclear client. — Reuters Services. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 BUSINESS Australia exports to China still face hurdles after hyped deal Australia shifting from ‘mining boom to dining boom’

SYDNEY: A trade deal signed with great fanfare Exclusions bulging at ports across the country and state between China and Australia has been touted as HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said the granaries are overflowing. The Australian dairy a major step towards Australia shifting its econo- deal would support Australia’s “great rebalancing industry’s hopes of a “white gold” rush have my from a “mining boom” to a “dining boom,” but act”, but others warned the agricultural sector is been dashed. Businesses last week complained the reality is likely to be more sobering. Australia comparatively tiny. Of Australia’s total exports to about Beijing’s response, using non-tariff barri- is looking to replace its reliance on exports of China of A$94.7 billion in 2013, iron ore account- ers from customs clearance to quality restric- minerals such as coal and iron ore as mining ed for A$52.7 billion, according to the tions, which would skirt the FTA, to curb raw investment wanes and demand begins to dwin- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Wool, material imports. The financial sector is also cau- dle. The government would prefer to expand its the top agricultural export, made up just A$1.9 tious, noting the dominance of its Asian peers in food and agricultural exports to capitalize on a billion. Boosting agriculture also requires big China. That means Australian businesses will rapidly growing Asian middle class. investment in isolated, dry and volatile areas probably dabble in niche projects, rather than It has high hopes for the proposal for a free with limited water supply. Large swathes of trying to compete in core banking services. trade agreement (FTA) signed on Monday by eastern Australia are currently in drought. Andrew Whitford, Westpac Banking Corp’s head Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Chinese Australian farms’ return on capital has seldom of Greater China, said it was still early days, and President Xi, but the more likely winner from the topped 2 percent in a year on average during Westpac was “certainly not going to be opening deal is the services sector. The deal is designed the past decade, excluding changes in land val- more branches.” to open up Chinese markets to Australian farm ues, according to government research bureau exporters and the services sector, while easing ABARES. The unpredictability of earnings is Ageing population curbs on Chinese investment in Australia. China greater than in the United States, Africa and One sector where the road seems clearer is is already Australia’s top trading partner, with Brazil. Meanwhile, the sugar, rice, wheat and cot- healthcare. Chinese per capita health spending two-way trade of around A$150 billion ($130 bil- ton sectors will have to wait three years for a is growing the fastest in Asia, having quadrupled lion) in 2013. review of their tariffs. Even then, any changes are to $321 a year in 2012 from $80 in 2005, accord- Several major agricultural foodstuffs, includ- likely to be contingent on Australia relaxing its ing to the World Bank. China wants to shift to a ing sugar, rice and cotton, are currently excluded existing requirement that all investment propos- community-based health system, as opposed to from the FTA, and Australia’s frequent severe als by Chinese state-owned entities be scruti- hospital-based, to cut costs and ensure universal droughts impose a natural production ceiling on nized by the Foreign Investment Review Board. access, leaving it with a shortage of providers in those sectors that are part of the pact. Experts “In this day and age, sugar being excluded in out-of-hospital health sectors like aged care and are waiting for the full text of the pact, which what looks like a political trade-off is an pharmacy. An advanced aged care industry is Australia called the best ever between Beijing absolutely unacceptable outcome,” said Paul “one of Australia’s great comparative advan- and a Western country, warning the devil may Schembri, chairman of industry group tages”, said Business Council of Australia CEO yet be in the detail. “Labor is deeply concerned Canegrowers. Jennifer Westacott. Peter Hope, who runs a phar- that key export sectors like sugar have been told macy in the small Australian state of Tasmania, to expect nothing from the deal,” said opposition Faltering demand said the new rules would allow him to quickly Labor Party leader Penny Wong. “Mr Abbott has At the other end of the deal, China faces a expand beyond his already planned Beijing store talked about a two-step FTA. The fact is Australia supply glut as economic growth falters. in April next year to 1,000 franchises around can’t afford a second-rate FTA with China.” Inventories of iron ore, coal and cotton are China.—Reuters

MALANG: Demonstrators protest against fuel price increase in Malang, in East Java province yesterday after Indonesian President Joko Widodo unveiled a hefty increase in the price of subsidized fuel, taking a bold, first step towards fixing the tattered finances of Southeast Asia’s top economy. — AFP Indonesia raises its interest rates Price of subsidized fuel increased by over 30%

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s central bank raised subsidies late Monday, his first serious move to for a widening current account deficit. interest rates yesterday for the first time in a strengthen the economy since taking office last Reducing the subsidies was seen as an year in anticipation of surging inflation after month. The move was in line with an election urgently needed move to revive the economy, the new government increased the price of campaign pledge. which grew at 5.01 percent in the third quarter, subsidized fuel by over 30 percent. At a special The government estimates the price rise its slowest pace in five years. But a fuel price meeting called following the price increase, will lead to about $8 billion of savings in next increase is unpopular among the public due to Bank Indonesia raised its key rate by 25 basis year’s budget, money that Widodo, known as the effect on inflation, and small protests broke points to 7.75 percent, the first rise since Jokowi, plans to divert to overhauling infra- out in major cities yesterday. The price of petrol November last year. structure and policies to help the poorest. The has risen by 2,000 rupiah to 8,500 (70 US cents) a The move was aimed at keeping inflation in subsidies “can now be used to build schools liter, an increase of just over 30 percent, while check, with economists predicting it will jump for the young and hospitals for the old, rather diesel has gone up 2,000 rupiah to 7,500 a liter, a by over two percentage points in the coming than being burned in engines of cars idling in 35 percent increase. After a large fuel price weeks as the fuel price rise pushes up the costs traffic jams”, said Wellian Wiranto, an econo- increase last year, inflation jumped several of transporting goods. Inflation edged up to mist from OCBC Bank in Singapore. The pay- points before slowly falling back to its current 4.83 percent in October. President Joko Widodo outs, which have in the past gobbled up 20 level. However, tighter monetary policy is also announced the reduction in government fuel percent of the state budget, are also blamed likely to weigh on growth.—AFP EXCHANGE RATES

Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. UAE Exchange Centre WLL Syrian Pound 2.725 Sierra Leone 0.000064 0.000070 Nepalese Rupees 3.945 Singapore Dollar 0.221444 0.227444 South African Rand 0.020249 0.028749 ASIAN COUNTRIES Malaysian Ringgit 87.980 COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH Chinese Yuan Renminbi 47.930 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001912 0.002492 Japanese Yen 2.521 Australian Dollar 236.01 233.01 Thai Bhat 9.850 Taiwan 0.009374 0.009554 Indian Rupees 4.740 Canadian Dollar 262.55 263.55 Turkish Lira 130.860 Thai Baht 0.008554 0.009104 Pakistani Rupees 2.865 Swiss Franc 307.32 305.32 Arab Srilankan Rupees 2.223 Euro 366.78 367.78 Bahraini Dinar 0.766485 0.774485 Nepali Rupees 2.964 US Dollar 291.90 294.90 Bahrain Exchange Company Egyptian Pound 0.038348 0.041448 Singapore Dollar 226.140 Sterling Pound 459.35 462.35 Iranian Riyal 0.000081 0.000082 Hongkong Dollar 37.594 Japanese Yen 2.54 2.56 Iraqi Dinar 0.000194 0.000254 Bangladesh Taka 3.761 Bangladesh Taka 3.761 4.031 CURRENCY BUY SELL Jordanian Dinar 0.406922 0.414422 Philippine Peso 6.487 Indian Rupee 4.720 5.020 Europe Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Thai Baht 8.889 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.223 2.658 Belgian Franc 0.007586 0.008586 Lebanese Pound 0.000142 0.000242 Irani Riyal transfer 59.000 Nepali Rupee 2.942 3.477 British Pound 0.451155 0.460155 Moroccan Dirhams 0.023800 0.047800 Irani Riyal cash 116.000 Pakistani Rupee 2.870 2.790 Czech Korune 0.005174 0.017174 Nigerian Naira 0.001179 0.001814 GCC COUNTRIES UAE Dirhams 79.32 79.78 Danish Krone 0.045007 0.050007 Omani Riyal 0.750859 0.756539 Saudi Riyal 77.764 Bahraini Dinar 774.72 776.79 Euro 0.359799 0.367799 Egyptian Pound 40.71 41.31 Norwegian Krone 0.039156 0.044356 Qatar Riyal 0.079330 0.080543 Qatari Riyal 80.115 Saudi Riyal 0.077070 0.077770 Omani Riyal 757.730 Jordanian Dinar 414.75 420.40 Romanian Leu 0.083583 0.083583 Omani Riyal 756.98 764.28 Syrian Pound 0.001727 0.001947 Bahraini Dinar 774.540 Slovakia 0.008496 0.018496 Qatari Riyal 80.38 80.93 Tunisian Dinar 0.155608 0.163608 UAE Dirham 79.417 Swedish Krona 0.035425 0.040425 Saudi Riyal 77.75 78.15 Turkish Lira 0.129038 0.136038 ARAB COUNTRIES Swiss Franc 0.297571 0.307771 Turkish Lira 0.129038 0.136038 UAE Dirhams 0.078356 0.0795505 Egyptian Pound - Cash 40.860 Yemeni Riyal 0.001315 0.001395 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 40.684 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Australasia Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.360 Australian Dollar 0.247554 0.259054 Tunisian Dinar 159.550 New Zealand Dollar 0.225543 0.235043 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate America Al Mulla Exchange Jordanian Dinar 411.550 US Dollar 291.450 Canadian Dollar 0.252713 0.261213 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 1.956 Canadian Dollar 261.210 US Dollars 0.287300 0.292000 Syrian Lira 2.078 Sterling Pound 458.920 Currency Transfer Rate (Per 1000) Morocco Dirham 33.314 Euro 366.995 US Dollars Mint 0.287800 0.292000 US Dollar 291.150 Asia EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Swiss Frank 304.615 Euro 367.000 Bangladesh Taka 0.003395 0.003995 US Dollar Transfer 291.500 Bahrain Dinar 774.960 Pound Sterlng 458.200 Chinese Yuan 0.046039 0.049539 Euro 364.960 UAE Dirhams 79.250 Canadian Dollar 260.150 Hong Kong Dollar 0.035486 0.038236 Sterling Pound 464.960 Qatari Riyals 80.850 Indian Rupee 4.723 Indian Rupee 0.004438 0.004839 Canadian dollar 257.670 Saudi Riyals 77.895 Egyptian Pound 40.695 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000020 0.000026 Turkish lira 129.110 Jordanian Dinar 411.235 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.221 Japanese Yen 0.002431 0.002611 Swiss Franc 303.330 Egyptian Pound 40.665 Bangladesh Taka 3.757 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.223 Kenyan Shilling 0.003234 0.003234 Australian Dollar 254.190 Philippines Peso 6.480 Indian Rupees 4.722 Korean Won 0.000256 0.000271 US Dollar Buying 290.300 Pakistan Rupee 2.868 Pakistani Rupees 2.855 Malaysian Ringgit 0.084255 0.090225 GOLD Bahraini Dinar 775.150 Bangladesh Taka 3.760 Nepalese Rupee 0.002978 0.003148 UAE Dirham 79.300 20 gram 226.000 Philippines Pesso 6.793 Pakistan Rupee 0.002706 0.002986 Saudi Riyal 77.750 10 gram 116.000 Cyprus pound 715.130 Philippine Peso 0.006355 0.006635 *Rates are subject to change 5 gram 59.000 Japanese Yen 3.515 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 BUSINESS Fewer babies herald ‘economic miracle’ for Africa 59 nations poised for ‘demographic dividend’

LONDON: Fewer babies could mean an also evidence to suggest that the available so women can make choices Afghanistan, Iraq, Papua New Guinea dividend” accounted for up to one third “economic miracle” for sub-Saharan demographic dividends could make the over their lives,” he said. But the and Yemen. The report said that all the of that rise in income. “We reckon that if Africa, with gains of $500 billion (400 transition to more democratic forms of Nigerian, a trained doctor, warned that countries were on a path of demo- all of Africa does this and in a timely billion euros) a year over three decades government “more likely”. The report health systems in countries in west graphic transition that begins with a fashion it will add about $500 billion to for the region, the UN Population Fund found that the share of the youth popu- Africa affected by Ebola had been “over- lowering of infant mortality rates, the GDP of Africa per year. Its’ huge. It’s said yesterday. The State of World lation peaked in around 2010 in the whelmed” and said that this could have which in turn encourages parents to about a third of what (GDP) is now,” Population report said a total of 59 world’s least developed countries and a knock-on effect for the care of preg- have fewer children and invest more in Osotimehin said. nations were poised for a “demographic “has begun declining”, meaning that nant women and children. “You actually their education and healthcare. It noted Global fertility rates internationally dividend” when the working-age popu- the working-age population in those might end up with more fatalities from that women in developing countries have been dropping since the 1950s, lation outnumbers the rest due to countries will more than double by that than you would from Ebola,” he “generally have more children than from an average of six children per declining fertility rates. The United 2050. said. they desire” and there was “an unmet woman to about 2.5 today. While the Nations agency said these nations- In Nigeria, the most populous nation need for modern contraception”. trend could be an economic boon for almost all in Africa-could follow the in Africa, the report said the demo- ‘Unmet need’ for contraception “Today there are more than 220 mil- the developing world, the report example of East Asian economies like graphic wave could “treble per capita The report said governments should lion women who want family planning warned that it was becoming a problem South Korea whose rise since the 1970s income in a generation” as long as it be ready to take advantage of the and are not getting it,” Osotimehin said. for mature economies. “This demo- was helped by demographics. was accompanied by the right policies demographic dividend as there was The report homed in on the develop- graphic reality, tied to the ongoing shift “Recent shifts in the age structure and investments. “The right invest- only a “one-time opportunity” for rapid ment of East Asia-defined as China, in the balance of world population from towards younger populations present ments are education, particularly girls’ economic growth offered by this wind- Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and younger to older people, creates risks,” an unprecedented opportunity to cata- education. Girls must go to school, they fall. “Without a solid economic and poli- Singapore-where average annual the report said. In developed pult developing economies forward. must stay in school,” the fund’s execu- cy framework to back it up, the demo- income per capita more than quadru- economies “smaller cohorts of young “The ‘economic miracle’ experienced by tive director Babatunde Osotimehin graphic dividend may not be fully real- pled between 1965 and 1995. It quoted people may be tasked with paying East Asian economies could become a said in an interview. “We also believe ized,” it said. The countries named in the research by David Bloom, a professor at more per person for the pensions and reality for many of today’s poorer coun- that health services, particularly repro- report also include some nations from Harvard University’s School of Public healthcare costs of larger older popula- tries,” the report said. It said there was ductive health services, must be made continents other than Africa like Health, showing that the “demographic tions”.— AFP Reviving Middle East private equity market draws international interest Western firms still demand risk premium for Mideast

DUBAI: The Middle East’s private equity market vate equity industry in this part of the world, Asset Management Co (KAMCO), believes is trying to put its Wild West days behind it, which has now rationalized itself,” said Paul Western investors set their sights too high in drawing big international players for the first Harter, head of law firm Gibson Dunn’s Middle Kuwait before the crisis. They wanted minimum time since investors lost heavily when the global East PE practice. 30 percent stakes in firms operating internation- financial crisis hit the region. While most of the ally, and demanded board and management interest is focused on the stable Gulf Arab states, New phase of dealmaking representation, severely limiting their options. Western investors are still seeking risk premiums Many Gulf families continue to invest their “Now there are more such firms that are both over markets closer to home due to the chaos wealth, but active Western-style PE houses have international and are good businesses available,” and violence elsewhere in the Middle East. Many been reduced to a handful. Those remaining are he said. “Buyers have also understandably Gulf firms are also reluctant to yield too much using improved sentiment in the wider economy reduced their ticket size expectations, so that’s control to outsiders, and the value of completed to pursue a new phase of dealmaking, selling why you’re seeing the interest you’re seeing deals remains modest. Nevertheless, interest in long-held assets and using the cash for new now.” making direct investments in companies rather investments. While the amount of funds raised is TOKYO: A woman and daughter stand in front of a clothing store in Tokyo yester- than via the region’s stock markets is picking up. growing, investments are being completed rela- Risk premium day. — AP The total value of private equity (PE) funds tively slowly. So far in 2014, 38 deals worth $428 One thing which hasn’t changed is the risk announced in the Middle East and North Africa million have been closed. This compares with 71 premium which international investors want due New monetary easing exposes so far in 2014 is $1.975 billion, up from $1.23 bil- last year and 101 in 2012, worth $1.01 billion to the war or political instability in a number of lion in the whole of 2013, according to data from and $917 million respectively, according to countries outside the Gulf. While funds might cracks in Japan’s growth blitz Zawya, a Thomson Reuters unit. Zawya data cov- Zawya data. target an internal rate of return of 20 percent in er funds that invest more than 50 percent of International firms, whose Middle Eastern Europe or the United States, they would expect TOKYO: Japan slipped into recession, offi- jump in consumer demand-and it dug into their assets in the region and have a representa- dealmaking was minimal in the past, are never- 25-30 percent in the Middle East, Hany Hussain, cial data showed this week, an unexpect- the real value of people’s incomes. Gross tive office there, so the activities of most big theless becoming more active. This year head of asset management at Saudi-based Itqan ed reading that delivered a body blow to domestic product expanded 1.6 percent- international players will come on top of these Warburg Pincus has taken a majority stake in Capital, told a PE event in Dubai. International PE Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s attempts to or 6.7 percent at an annualised rate-in the figures. Despite significant personal wealth and Dubai-based aviation technology firm mercator investors also often lack local offices, which can revive the world’s number three economy, first quarter of 2014 and things seemed to massive sovereign wealth funds, PE in the Gulf is from Emirates Group, while Blackstone Group hinder their activities in a region where face-to- dubbed Abenomics. So, what is be working. But Abe had to answer grow- still in its infancy, representing a tiny fraction of teamed up with Bahraini sovereign fund face business dealings are vital, and where there Abenomics, has it failed, and what lies in ing calls for Tokyo to rein in an eye-water- the $3.5 trillion global market. Traditionally, Mumtalakat and local firm Fajr Capital to buy a is a wariness about Western firms taking over store for Japan’s long-suffering economy? ing national debt that is more than twice much Gulf cash has flowed out of the region, as stake in GEMS Education. “The combination of control. the size of the economy. So, the premier investors diversified geographically and often non-oil sector growth, fast-growing population This is especially common among older What is Abenomics? gave the green light for a plan to raise regarded local markets as risky bets. and government spending in most Gulf coun- members of local business families, who may The three-pronged plan, launched sales taxes for the first time in 17 years, to So far, PE activity is below levels reached dur- tries makes it a very attractive destination for otherwise wish to sell assets as they plan for shortly after Abe swept to power in late 8.0 percent from 5.0 percent in April, to ing the boom before the global crisis erupted six international PE players,” said Karim El Solh, chief their retirements. While CVC co-chairman Steve 2012, is meant to drag Japan out of about slow the growth of the huge debt pile. As years ago. PE funds raised in the Middle East executive of United Arab Emirates-based Gulf Koltes said last month that he was targeting 15 years of growth-sapping deflation. It a result domestic spending-which soared from $3.91 billion in 2006 to $8.36 billion Capital. deals of around $700 million, local PE players consists of big government spending-such accounts for 60 percent of the economy- in 2008, according to Zawya data. Many of these Kuwait has seen the most prominent action. are mostly looking at purchases below that lev- as infrastructure projects as well as mas- tumbled as consumers took fright and funds failed spectacularly though, largely due to US-based Hellman & Friedman had a $3.2 billion el. In many cases, international firms are com- sive monetary easing by the Bank of Japan tightened their purse-strings. a property market crash and diving stock mar- offer for pay-TV firm OSN rejected in August, and plementing local players by buying up the and an overhaul of the highly regulated kets, wrecking confidence in the regional PE sec- KKR & Co and CVC Capital Partners are jointly investments which Gulf houses have grown economy. The cornerstone is a 2.0 percent What happens next? tor for some time. “Into and through the finan- bidding to buy a majority stake in Kuwait Food and are now looking to sell, said Gulf Capital’s inflation target, reversing the price drops Despite pleas from finance ministry cial downturn, we had a huge mess in the pri- Co. Faisal Sarkhou, chief executive of KIPCO El Solh.—Reuters that gave consumers an incentive to hold officials who want to pare the debt pile, a off purchases in the knowledge goods second tax rise-to 10 percent in October would be cheaper in the future. That held 2015 - will almost certainly be shelved. back wage growth and new hiring. Abe is also expected to call an snap elec- Abenomics aims to slay this “deflationary tion for December, hoping to stamp his mindset” and spur a so-called virtuous authority on his party ahead of a three- cycle of spending-consumer and corpo- yearly leadership poll in September. Yet rate-that drives job growth, pushes up more stimulus is expected, putatively as wages and powers the wider economy. economic medicine, but undoubtedly sweetening voters’ choice. The Bank of What went wrong? Japan may also weigh in with even more Abenomics initially helped sharply easy money in the wake of the GDP fig- weaken the yen, a plus for exporters such ures, after expanding its already huge pro- as Sony and Toyota, driving up stock gram in October. Abe’s reforms, including prices and company profits. That was fol- a pledge to draw more women into the lowed by modest wage hikes and an workforce and overhaul the protected uptick in consumer spending. Prices also farming sector, will be under even more began to rise but, crucially, that was large- scrutiny as they are seen as critical for the ly driven by the weak currency pushing up ultimate success or failure of the import costs, rather than a broad-based Abenomics project.— AFP

Hong Kong-Shanghai trade link disappoints on day two

HONG KONG: Investors largely ignored the Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing fell 2.36 link-up between the Hong Kong and percent yesterday after losing 4.45 percent Shanghai stock exchanges yesterday, a day Monday. after it launched to much fanfare and Sun Jianbo, Beijing-based chief strate- hopes of billions of dollars in daily cross- gist of China Galaxy Securities, said he was border transactions. Officials have trumpet- not surprised by the weak uptake from ed the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect mainland traders. “Those who were inter- as opening up China’s closeted stock mar- ested in the Hong Kong market placed kets to the outside world and giving main- their money there long ago through other YIWU: Journalists wait to take photos of the first cargo train ‘Yixinou’ from China’s Yiwu to Spanish capital Madrid in a train station in Yiwu, east landers a chance to enter the lucrative channels,” he said. “There’s no need for China’s Zhejiang province yesterday. Growth in foreign investment into China slowed in October, the government said, amid a slowdown in the Hong Kong exchange. But the second day them to retrieve their money and reinvest world’s second-largest economy and concerns over business risks.—AFP of trading proved a damp squib, with through the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock China-based investors buying 7.6 percent Connect. As for those who can’t afford to of their daily allowance of Hong Kong invest in the Hong Kong market, they don’t Chinese FDI growth slows to 1.3 percent shares, while Hong Kong dealers picked up know much about the market anyway.” He BEIJING: Growth in foreign investment into declined in recent years in the face of rising ment (ODI) was down 12.2 percent year-on-year less than a third of their Shanghai quota. said the link “will enhance Hong Kong’s sta- China slowed in October, the government said labor and land costs and competition from other in October at $6.92 billion and stood at $81.88 The launch day was also disappointing. tus as a window for international capital to yesterday, amid a slowdown in the world’s sec- Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam. billion for the first 10 months, up 17.8 percent. While Hong Kong investors had exhausted enter China, it’s not playing any significant ond-largest economy and concerns over busi- Chinese officials have also blamed source ODI had soared 90.5 percent in September to their daily allowance of Shanghai shares role in channeling Chinese funds out”. ness risks. Foreign direct investment (FDI) - country factors, such as Washington’s drive to $9.79 billion. China has been actively acquiring two hours before the end of trade, main- The creation of the trading platform is which excludes financial sectors-totaled $8.53 move industrial production back to the United foreign assets, particularly energy and resources, landers used up less than 20 percent of seen as a key step towards greater liberal- billion for the month, the commerce ministry States. China’s economy expanded 7.3 percent in to power its economy, with firms encouraged to their quota by the close. ization in the world’s second largest econo- said, up 1.3 percent year-on-year. The figure the July-September quarter, slower than the 7.5 “go out” and make overseas acquisitions to gain The weak uptake was reflected in the my. But it is subject to strict limits in order compares with a gain of 1.9 percent in percent expansion in the previous three months market access and international experience. two stock markets, which were hit by to preserve capital controls in China, where September, which came after a four-year-low in and the worst result since 2009 at the height of Officials have said that outward investment another batch of downbeat housing data Communist authorities keep a tight grip on August of $7.20 billion. the global financial crisis. In the first 10 months could exceed FDI this year. Over the 10-month out of China that indicates continued the yuan currency. If an investor buys For the first 10 months of 2014, FDI amount- FDI fell 42.9 percent from Japan to $3.69 billion, period, Chinese investment into the US jumped weakness in the world’s number two econ- stocks in the other market, when they sell, ed to $95.88 billion, the ministry said, a decline 23.8 percent from the US to $2.32 billion, 16.2 30.5 percent to $4.19 billion, the ministry said, omy. Hong Kong ended 1.13 percent lower, the money can only return to their home of 1.2 percent year-on-year. Chinese authorities percent from the European Union (EU) to $5.38 while that to ASEAN gained 3.9 percent to $3.99 while Shanghai lost 0.71 percent. “One market account-a so-called “closed path” to have in recent months launched anti-monopoly, billion, and 15.2 percent from the ASEAN group billion. Investment to the EU nearly tripled, the would expect trading volumes to be the prevent “hot money” leaking out. However, pricing and other inquiries into foreign firms in of Southeast Asian countries to $5.41 billion. ministry said, while that to Japan more than highest at the beginning and have daily while Hong Kong dealers are keen to buy sectors ranging from auto manufacturing and Investment from Britain and South Korea doubled and to Hong Kong it increased 22 per- trading limits hit extensively,” Credit Suisse up firms in China, many mainland traders- pharmaceuticals to baby milk. The probes have bucked the trend, rising 32.4 percent and 26.4 cent, the ministry said, without providing totals. said, according to Dow Jones Newswires. who are usually elderly private investors- raised concerns among investors that Beijing is percent to $1.18 billion and $3.29 billion, respec- It said that investment to Australia fell 16.7 per- “While we do expect participants to are reluctant to go the other way and enter targeting overseas companies, which the com- tively. Investment by Chinese companies over- cent during the period, while that to Russia increase materially over time, southbound a market with which they are not famil- merce ministry has repeatedly denied. But seas, meanwhile, fell in October after a huge crashed 78.8 percent, due to a high base effect volumes were disappointing.” Shares in iar.— AFP China’s appeal as an investment destination has jump the month before. Overseas direct invest- from last year.— AFP BUSINESS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 Markets cheer Japan vote call as more stimulus eyed Yen falls to seven-year low against dollar LONDON: European shares rose and bond yields October. It slid to a six-year trough against the European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi on rates Marius Daheim said. while US crude rose to $75.97. The airline fell yesterday on hopes that a snap election and euro. “This is positive for growth and supports Monday that he was ready to do more to fight The picture was more mixed in emerg- sector, up recently thanks to falling oil delayed tax increase in Japan might lead to more the ‘overweight’ position in Japanese equities we deflation. British inflation meanwhile picked up ing markets. Stocks lost ground and prices, was in focus after low-cost carrier economic stimulus measures, which also added to on weakness yesterday,” said Trevor slightly in October from a five-year low as fuel tracked Asian markets outside Japan, easyJet said it was positioned to deliver fur- knocked the yen to its lowest since 2007. Greetham, Director of Asset Allocation at Fidelity prices fell less strongly than a year ago, although where the mood had soured over down- ther growth. Nigeria’s naira fell to a new Investors were also cheered by a better-than- Worldwide Investment. The pan-European the Bank of England remains under little pres- beat Chinese house prices. Dollar-denomi- intraday low of 176.30 against the dollar expected reading of German investor and analyst FTSEurofirst 300 extended early gains and was sure to start raising interest rates. nated assets in Russia were up, bucking the yesterday, with the central bank making no sentiment, which pointed to a more positive out- up 0.6 percent at 1,359.62 points at 1101 GMT. Indeed, fears over global growth, exacerbat- trend. Oil prices were firmer, with Brent fresh intervention to prop up the currency, look for Europe’s No 1 economy. Japanese Prime Japan’s Nikkei index had risen 2.2 percent after ed by Japan’s unexpected third-quarter contrac- crude up 21 cents to $79.52 per barrel dealers said. — Reuters Minister Shinzo Abe’s call for parliament to be press reports said Abe would call snap elections tion, have kept the spotlight on policymakers’ dissolved on Friday was widely expected and is and delay the tax increase. capacity to do more to avert deflation. Draghi’s seen potentially bringing more measures to stim- Investor sentiment was also buoyed by comments on Monday mainly reiterated a previ- ulate growth after the Japanese economy unex- Germany’s monthly ZEW survey of analyst and ous stance that the ECB was ready to do more if pectedly slipped into recession. Abe also said an investor sentiment, which rose in November for inflation remained too low for too long. That unpopular sales tax rise would be delayed. the first time in almost a year, lifting hopes of an pushed euro zone bond yields a touch lower, The yen fell to a seven-year low against the improvement in Europe’s biggest economy. The though the euro was slightly firmer against the dollar after Abe’s comments, extending recent euro rose to $1.253 and core euro zone bond dollar. “We still have some spillover from yester- losses in the wake of fresh stimulus measures yields retreated after the survey, which added to day’s comments from Mario Draghi,” Bayerische announced by Japan’s central bank at the end of positive sentiment following comments from Landesbank’s chief strategist for global interest

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G20’s new growth plans suspiciously long in the tooth G20 repackages existing policies as new growth project SYDNEY: As leaders of the world’s 20 tial committee to prepare for the Seoul est at just 15 pages, began with an repeat of what the government has ately undermined when data showed most powerful nations congratulate G20 summit meeting in 2010. Without increase in the government’s spending announced since the current finance the country had lapsed back into reces- themselves on plans to boost economic rigorous guidelines for implementation, ceiling, a measure passed as long ago as minister took office in July. The thrust of sion, which is expected to prompt Prime growth, a closer look at their 800-plus it becomes “another talk shop, another December last year. Most of the remain- Beijing’s commitments were a repeat of Minister Shinzo Abe to postpone a con- policy proposals reveals a catalogue of photo session”, said Sakong, who now ing proposals need approval from its own 3rd plenum reform plans, and troversial hike in sales taxes and call an measures that are either old, vague or runs an independent research institute. Congress, an optimistic assumption now key proposals from Indonesia on fund- early election later in the day. Neither unlikely to be implemented. Australia, The OECD made a brave stab at estimat- that both houses are controlled by ing for infrastructure date back to late did the UK sound entirely in harmony the hosts of the Group of 20 meeting, ing that the 620-odd pages of reforms President Barack Obama’s Republican last year. Reuters’ analysis showed no with the G20’s message of hope. No claimed credit for a year-long effort to could add 2.1 percentage points to glob- opponents. One measure, comprehen- new commitments from governments in sooner was the summit over than Prime get members to adopt “extra” reforms al economic output by 2018, but only if sive immigration reform, is so anathema Germany, Britain, France, Italy or Spain Minster David Cameron took to the that would add $2 trillion to the world fully delivered, and even then it to Republicans that Obama may have to over and above what was already in opinion pages of The Guardian to tell economy and create millions of new acknowledged a “high degree of uncer- use executive action to force through train. There is no sign of extra spending readers that “red warning lights are once jobs. Prime Minister Tony Abbott said tainty”. even a limited package. in the European Union. Germany’s again flashing on the dashboard of the the plans would make the whole planet Australia itself put forward many investment plan next year amounts to global economy”. “As I met world leaders “better off”. measures first touted in a general elec- Nothing new 0.1 percent of GDP, and it will balance at the G20 in Brisbane, the problems Not everyone shared that prognosis. tion over a year ago, some of which are Illustrative of the overall theme was the budget for the first time since 1969, were plain to see,” said Cameron. He “Basically it appears to be a collection of stuck in parliament and highly unlikely South Korea’s contribution, which tightening fiscal policy rather than loos- must have missed the memo on the wish lists presented from each country,” to survive in their current form. The stretched to 114 policy measures under ening it to spur growth. importance of shoring up global confi- said Sakong Il, who chaired a presiden- United States’ offering, the second short- 33 categories over 30 pages. All were a Japan’s pledges were almost immedi- dence.—Reuters

Germany’s investor sentiment bounces The recovery of

FRANKFURT: Investment sentiment in Germany rebounded in India - Discussion November, a survey found yesterday, adding to signs that Europe’s biggest economy is stabilizing in another piece of pos- with ambassador itive news for the euro-zone. After hitting a 22-month low in October, the widely watched investor confidence index calcu- By Francisco Quintana, lated by the ZEW economic institute was back in positive terri- Head of Research at KCIC tory in November, jumping to 11.5 points from minus 3.6 points the previous month, ZEW said in a statement. The increase was ndia, along with South Korea, is the top destina- much bigger than analysts had expected. The barometer “has tion of Kuwaiti exports, receiving around 20% of increased for the first time in 2014. The recent growth figures Ithe oil sold by the country. Unlike Korea, the for the euro area suggest that the economy is stabilizing, which Indian market is expected to expand substantially for contributed to the indicator’s increase,” said ZEW president decades to come, and that is why its economic per- Clemens Fuest. formance matters profoundly for Kuwait. The last few “However, the economic environment remains fragile, not months have been exciting. After several years of least due to ongoing geopolitical tensions,” he cautioned. Data deceleration, India’s economic prospects start to look last week showed that Germany escaped recession in the third up. The recent elections have propelled economic quarter, when gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by a sentiment and might succeed at kick starting the modest 0.1 percent following a contraction of 0.1 percent in the preceding three months. For its survey, ZEW questions analysts country. and institutional investors about their current assessment of The personality and background record of the the economic situation in Germany, as well as their expecta- new Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has succeeded tions for the coming months. The sub-index measuring finan- at changing the mood in the country. Services PMI, a cial market players’ view of the current economic situation in leading indicator of economic activity of the largest Germany inched higher by 0.1 points to 3.3 points in sector in the country, rose from an average of 48 in November. the six months prior to the general elections to 52 since May. The new government has also shown its Rebound still volatile commitment to reforms by eliminating controls on A frequent criticism of the ZEW index is that it can be volatile diesel fuel and increasing natural gas prices, hence and is therefore not particularly reliable. As a result, analysts FLORIDA: A worker hooks up a fuel hose to an airplane at Tampa International Airport in Tampa, Fla. In the 12 reducing the massive subsidies bill. were cautious about reading too much into the November months ended in September 2014, US airlines saved $1.6 billion on jet fuel - their largest expense.— AP It’s too early to assess the impact of the new gov- data. “It is too early to call for a trend reversal,” said Natixis econ- ernment’s policies and reforms, but two indicators omist Johannes Gareis. Nevertheless, “the higher ZEW numbers show that investors already started to flock into the support the notion that the German economy is stabilizing country: currency and stock performance. The Indian after several months of poor hard and soft data.” Gareis said he Why airfare keeps rising rupee lost almost half of its value in the two years is now penciling in GDP growth of 0.2 percent in the fourth running to mid-2013 but has been stable since then. quarter. Capital Economics expert Jennifer McKeown also said Stocks have outperformed most global markets this the rise in the ZEW index “is a relief, although the index remains despite lower oil prices year: since January, Europe and Japan fell by 5%, at a fairly low level.” The increase “probably reflected the soften- ing of the euro, an easing of concerns over geo-political factors” emerging Asia rose 1.4% while India’s shares went up and hints of further policy moves by the European Central Bank, US airlines save $1.6 billion on jet fuel by almost 30%. she said. “However, we would be wary of placing too much Is India really starting to take off again? Is this the beginning of the catchup with China? The Indian weight on one monthly increase in a volatile survey. On bal- NEW YORK: US airlines are saving for airlines and travel agencies. That That more than $1 billion a month, ance, the survey suggests that Germany will soon be leading Ambassador to Kuwait, Mr. Sunil Jain, sat last week tens of millions of dollars every week figure doesn’t include another $56 in the highest pace since the 9/11 terror- the euro-zone recovery again, but with modest growth that will with a team of specialists from KCIC, an Asia-special- because of lower prices for jet fuel, taxes and fees that passengers pay. In ist attacks. fail to ensure a meaningful revival in the rest of the region,” ized firm based in Kuwait, Dubai and Hong Kong, to their largest expense. So why don’t the 12-month period ending in Airlines are on the largest jet-buy- McKeown said. discuss these issues. The Ambassador confirmed the they share some of the savings with September, US airlines burned ing spree in the history of aviation, positive assessment reflected by the indicators: “sen- passengers? Simply put: Airlines have through nearly 16.2 billion gallons of ordering more than 10,000 new ‘Fundamentally intact’ timent has never been so buoyant in the country”, he no compelling reason to offer any fuel. They paid an average of $2.97 a planes with manufacturers Airbus and Berenberg Bank economist Rob Wood agreed. “Careful, stated. He acknowledged that economic perform- breaks. Planes are full. Investors want gallon - down from $3.07 the prior Boeing in the past five years. Those the ZEW is volatile. One swallow does not a summer make a payout. And new planes are on year, according to the Bureau of orders are for new, fuel efficient ance could have been better in the past but he and one improvement in the ZEW survey does not a turn- order. In fact, fares are going higher. Transportation Statistics. That 10-cent planes. A temporary drop in oil prices argued that this time it will be different because the around in Germany make,” he warned. “We want to see a cou- And those bag fees that airlines insti- drop saved the industry $1.6 billion. shouldn’t slow that process. New jets economic fundamentals are still there and are very ple more monthly gains before concluding that the trend has strong. decisively changed.” Postbank economist Thilo Heidrich said tuted in 2008 when fuel prices spiked Fuel prices have since fallen further. last 15 to 20 years and the buying is aren’t going away either. United Airlines estimates it will pay driven by cheap credit almost as In his words, “the driver of India’s economy is its the German GDP data last week “show that the recovery in huge market size of 1.25 billion people. Recently, in both Germany and the euro-zone is fundamentally intact. In the 12 months ended in $2.76 to $2.81 a gallon during the last much as high oil prices. Money is also September, US airlines saved $1.6 bil- three months of the year. going back to investors. American the worst year, the country’s growth was just short of “We expect growth to continue in the coming months, but it 5%”. Moreover, for the first time in India’s recent his- will remain sluggish for now,” he said. — AFP lion on jet fuel. That helped them post Airlines this year paid its first dividend a 5.7 percent profit margin in the first Put another way in 34 years, while Delta Air Lines tory, the party in power has a strong majority. three quarters of this year, robust for US airlines burn through 311 mil- restored its payout last year. “Coalition governments have different dynamics, the industry but lagging behind the lion gallons of fuel in a week. Lower Southwest Airlines, which has paid a because partners might have different economic pri- 10 percent average for the Standard & fuel prices are saving them $31 mil- dividend for more than 37 years, orities and they pull in different directions. We have a Burgan Bank Poor’s 500. In the past six years, air- lion a week. Granted, with 753 million boosted its payout by 50 percent this government with a vision. This government is pro- lines have done a great job of adjust- passengers carried last year that aver- spring. The airlines are all also buying business and we aim to reach 8% to 9% growth, announces the ing the number of flights to fall just ages out to a savings of $2.15 for each back large amounts of their own which we had for a few years after economic liberal- short of demand. As a result, those leg of a trip a passenger takes: $4.30 stock. ization started in 1991. Youth Draw who want to fly will pay a premium to on a roundtrip non-stop ticket or Airlines responded to high fuel The present prime minister has done economic do so. Airlines are selling a record 85.1 $8.60 on a roundtrip connecting itin- prices by limiting the number of wonders in the state of Gujarat. He has proven to be Account Winner percent of their domestic seats. erary. Fuel accounts for 34 percent of flights, giving them the power to a capable administrator. The whole nation feels that Thanks to several mega-mergers, four an airline’s operating costs. The non- charge higher fares. Now, Wall Street this is a golden opportunity.” The bilateral relation- big airlines control the vast majority fuel costs include salaries and bene- analysts are worried that lower oil KUWAIT: Burgan Bank recently announced Daoud Sami ship between India and Kuwait was also a central of flights, leaving very little room for fits, lease payments on airplanes, prices are causing them to recklessly Mahmoud Abdullah as the fourth winner of the new Youth point of the discussion. India has been gaining a another airline to undercut fares. maintenance and fees for landing at add new routes or extra flights where Account draw that entitles young customers to double larger share of Kuwait’s exports over the last decade, With that in mind, here’s a closer airports. That doesn’t include the cost profits aren’t guaranteed. Hunter their student allowances and win an additional KD200 but the strength of the relationship in oil trade does look at what’s going on with airfare of reservation systems, marketing or Keay, an analyst with Wolfe Research, every month after transferring their allowance to the not extend to the other products or areas. The and the price of jet fuel: The average food and drinks. Airlines are also rein- recently wrote in a note to investors “Youth” account. With the introduction of the Youth domestic airline ticket during the 12- vesting in their planes, airport termi- that the beauty of high oil prices is Ambassador agrees only partially. According to him, Account draw, customers transferring their student month period ending in September nals and computers. In the first nine that they “force airlines to make hard the bilateral relationship is built on four factors: flows allowances to the bank will be automatically enrolled into rose 3.5 percent to $372.21, according months of this year, US carriers spent choices that are almost always good of people, trade, contracts, and investment. The first a draw, whereby for every KD20 in their Youth Account, to an Associated Press analysis of data $10.2 billion on capital improvements, for the long term investability of the one is largely met: Indians represent the first expat customers will be given a chance to win a cash prize of from the Airlines Reporting Corp., according to the industry’s trade and space, mainly around capacity deci- community in Kuwait, with more than 750,000 resi- KD200 every month. Customers wishing to take part in this which processes ticket transactions lobbying group, Airlines for America. sions and fees.”—AP dents. However Kuwaitis show less interest in India draw are advised to transfer their educational allowance to than other neighboring countries. Burgan Bank’s Youth account and enjoy their multiple The Embassy is currently extending around chances of winning. 3 winners in NBK’s Al Jawhara draws 12,000 visas a year while other countries such as The bank’s Youth Account was launched for young indi- Oman request up to 70,000. “We are working to viduals, around the ages of 15 to 25, who seek to attain a improve these numbers. We have started five-year successful future. There is no KD limit to open an account, KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait chances of winning. Al Jawhara local and regional markets by offering multiple-visit visas for all Kuwaitis and we saw a 30% and no minimum balance required to maintain it. (NBK) has announced the three lucky accounts are available to both Kuwaitis innovative products and value added increase in demand this year”. The second factor link- Furthermore, account holders receive free prepaid card winners in Al Jawhara weekly draws and Expats and can be opened at any services. For more information please and an ATM card which entitles them to discounts at during the month of November. NBK one of NBK’s branches around Kuwait. contact NBK Call Center 1 801 801 or ing both countries - the signing of large contracts - is selected merchants. To find out more about Burgan Bank’s has re-launched Al Jawhara account by NBK pioneered many firsts in both the log onto www.nbk.com. also improving. After a long period without big con- Youth Account as well as the latest promotions, customers offering customers more chances to tracts, Indian companies signed this year in Kuwait are required to visit their nearest Burgan Bank branch or win bigger prizes; KD 5,000 weekly, contracts in the oil, gas and construction sectors contact the call center on 1804080. For more information, KD125,000 monthly and a grand prize worth $2.5 billion, including to gas-gathering centers customers can visit the bank’s website on of KD 250,000 quarterly. Mohammed awarded by Kuwait Petroleum Company to Indian www.burgan.com. Ejaz Tufail, Osamah Hamad Al firms. Loughani and Eman Mousad Ali Raslan According to the Ambassador, the third factor, the each won KD 5,000 in Al Jawhara investment part, is where the link is weaker. Other weekly draws. Al Jawhara is one of than specific companies like Asiya, investors in the Kuwait’s leading cash prize accounts Gulf have shown little interest in investing in India. offering numerous benefits to its cus- He pointed that the only sizeable investment from tomers. Not only is it an interest-free Kuwait into India that has taken place this year is a $5 account with regular deposit and with- million investment from the Kuwait Investment drawal privileges, it also entitles Authority in Power Grid Corporation, a state-owned account holders to enter the weekly, firm in the power transmission sector. On the posi- monthly and quarterly Al Jawhara draws. tive side, some measures have been adopted to Each KD 50 in an Al Jawhara address this situation: “the government launched last account entitles the customer to one month the ‘Make in India’ initiative to liberalize for- chance in any of the draws. All prizes eign direct investment in the manufacturing sector. are automatically credited to the win- New sectors have been opened up and the limit of ners’ accounts the day after the draw. investment has been increased. We are rolling out Shireen Jury head of Segments at Burgan Bank with The more money held in your Al the red carpet to welcome investors”. Winner. Jawhara account, the greater your WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 BUSINESS

Cityscape Kuwait to showcase the latest unique projects & services The biggest real estate exhibition in Kuwait

Ibrahim Al Saqabi (Mazaya Holding) Khalil Al Abdullah (KUWADICO) Sameer AbuShanab (Projacs) Sami Khalid Al Omar (Capital lands) URC’s Executive Vice President, Renimah Al Mattar KUWAIT: Cityscape Kuwait, the premier in an arena which hosts real estate com- benefit from the last chance of the “pay- ny will have new products on display at needs of investors from both the region real estate investment and development panies and professionals as well as end ments’ facilities” service. This is related to the exhibition and expects a great and from all over the world, and to event in the State of Kuwait, will be users, potential customers and investors, the potential increase in financial index- turnover due to the golden opportunity explore which markets are in demand. opening its doors on December 7-9 at all in one location. es of real estate in Egypt due to the state the exhibition provides to meet Reciprocally, investors can take the the Kuwait International Fairgrounds in “Real estate is one of the strongest of the political stability expected post prospects and potential investors from opportunity to learn about Al Mazaya’s Meshref. With less than one month until and most competitive sectors in Kuwait, parliamentary elections. He confirmed Kuwait and the region. goals and aspirations, ethos, current the opening, the exhibitor numbers and thus an immense area for discussion that KUWADICO offers distinguished and developments and future plans”. have now exceeded 50 exhibitors from of the latest trends, role of government, exclusive real estate products, he said: Alarjowan He added: “One of the major strengths the domestic, regional and international laws and regulations. Cityscape’s impact “we have managed to sell all units of Ehsan Abu Nefisah, CEO and partner of Cityscape Kuwait is that it manages to markets. Participants are anticipating a lies in the seminars and panel discus- Grand Heights/ part one, two and three of Alarjowan Real Estate said that the bring together a great number of the premier platform to showcase their lat- sions, which will take place, in addition and will soon accomplish the selling of company always play a key role in all real country’s most influential real estate play- est projects to an audience of investors to networking opportunities and a all of part four and five”. estate exhibitions participation, and will ers. It will no doubt shed a greater light and real estate professionals, and to net- chance to obtain real feedback from visi- play the same role at Cityscape Kuwait at on market trends and local demand in work with the industry in a dynamic tors”. URC will be showcasing its latest Capital Lands which the company will provide and Kuwait’s real estate sectors - both com- business environment. developments in the region which Commenting on this event, Sami launch new real estate products, and will mercial and residential” Al Saqabi con- Further to bringing the local real include ‘Aswar Residences’, a 75 unit resi- Khaled Al Amer, Chairman of Capital put the facility to be accessible to every- firmed that with the industry’s continued estate market to global attention, dential community comprised of three- Lands Real Estate Development, said: one while securing a convenient return resurgence as market conditions improve, Cityscape Kuwait will also help develop story villas, in the emerging area of New “Our company is one of the pioneers and on investment Abu Nefisah elaborated it is very possible that exhibitors will proj- the Kuwaiti market towards a new era of Cairo in Egypt. ‘Raouche View at 1090’ is leading specialists in real estate develop- that the Cityscape Kuwait event will be ect their collective confidence onto creativity and development, with a view URC’s prestigious and private residential ment and marketing. The company has very significant for the State of Kuwait , investors, providing reassurance about of positioning Kuwait as a forward-think- building located in Beirut and situated engaged on strengthening its position because it has become customary in the market’s health and generating ing property market on a regional level. directly across from the famous Raouche by marketing and managing real estate Dubai yearly, and to be in Kuwait, this in excitement about impending opportuni- Parallel to the Cityscape Kuwait exhibi- rocks. Another development showcased projects and investments with great itself a unique success. “We expect ties - which would bode very well for the tion, the Kuwait Real Estate Summit will at Cityscape will be ‘Abdali Mall’, a prices, and leasing services to the owner Cityscape Kuwait to be the most suc- future of real estate in Kuwait over the be held on 7 - 8 December, and is the design-led, energy efficient mall, situat- after the purchase”. Al Amer further cessful real estate exhibition in the short and medium run. key networking event for developers, ed in the new downtown district of emphasized that all units have been region considering the high individual Al Mazaya is continually working to government officials, investors and fin- Abdali in Amman, Jordan. completely sold out in Jawharat Salalah 1 purchasing capabilities of Kuwaiti identify, analyze and evaluate a broad anciers shaping the real estate industry and Jawharat Salalah and currently the investors. In fact the Cityscape Kuwait variety of opportunities within the local to share insight, discuss important issues KUWADICO company is now working on marketing exhibition is expected to achieve great and regional markets. Future plans will and network with the industry. On the other hand, KUWADICO CEO/ Jawharat Salalah 3 and Jawharat Muscat success and will have a bigger echo in be announced at the appropriate stage, Participants at Cityscape Kuwait shared Deputy Chairman, Khalil Al Abdullah which will be at Cityscape Kuwait. The the Gulf region” At Cityscape Kuwait, but comprehensive and detailed infor- their expectations and revealed exclu- stressed on Cityscape’s importance in company is also marketing other projects Alarjowan Real Estate will showcase cur- mation about our current developments sive products they will showcase at the developing the real estate industry, and in Oman. “Our company provides credit rent and new real estate projects. will be available at our Cityscape exhibi- exhibition. was keen to participate in the inaugural facilities in Istanbul. With future upcom- tion. Al Mazaya is committed to provid- Cityscape Kuwait event due to the posi- ing projects in Turkey: Sapanca villa and Mazaya Holding ing the market, shareholders and cus- URC tive experiences from previous events in Sharjah; investment units with owner- Engineer Ibrahm Al Saqabi, CEO of tomers with the best, as well as unique Ranimah Al Mattar, United Real Estate such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Cairo. He ship and promising profits”, he ended. Mazaya Holding said: “At Cityscape developments and solutions within the CO. (URC) Executive Vice President, said said: “Cityscape Kuwait provides a Kuwait, the opportunities are extensive. real estate sector. That is why we have that participating in such a reputable unique marketing opportunity. Projacs International Al Mazaya is one of the Middle East’s built a strongly established reputation and internationally well-known exhibi- Cityscape is well recognized for its repu- Sameer Abu Shanab, Sr VP & Area leading real estate companies and for thinking big and creating value, all tion such as Cityscape Kuwait enables tation and has become a yearly forum Manager of Projacs International Kuwait, Cityscape Kuwait is the largest real the while growing and maintaining the the opportunity to position United Real for investors from all around the world Iraq & Jordan said: “Cityscape Kuwait estate exhibition in the country. Clearly trust of large-scale investors, both in the Estate Company (URC) as a leading real as well as for individuals looking for resi- plays a key role in shedding light on real it is an outstanding forum to network Kuwaiti market and abroad. Al Mazaya is estate developer in the MENA region, dential products”. estate leaders in Kuwait. The exhibition with our peers, to ascertain trends in the planning to showcase in the exhibition especially since it is the first time the Al Abdullah elaborated that at is set to have a pioneering role in both sector and discuss new innovations. It is the current projects at hand for sale & exhibition is held in Kuwait. Additionally, Cityscape Kuwait, KUWADICO will pro- developing and supporting the indus- also an excellent opportunity to reach rent and will shed light on the projects it is a platform to showcase URC projects vide visitors with the opportunity to try”. Abu Shanab added that the compa- our audience, to identify the real estate in the pipeline. Which stymied the tin market? Funds or fundamentals?

LONDON: Tin is once again failing to live up to its investment flows. Although tin’s occasional illiq- going higher if both London funds and bull hype. The price of the soldering metal on the uidity deters many larger investment players, the Indonesian authorities were on the same side? London Metal Exchange (LME) last month LME’s COTR still shows over 90 currently active touched a 15-month low of $19,000 per ton. money managers. And, it is clear from the graphic Fundamentals Down by over 10 percent on the start of the year, below, they have been steadily trimming long The simple answer is fundamentals. And par- it is vying with copper and lead for worst per- positions and adding to short positions since ticularly those of supply, given tin’s bull story former of 2014. Yet back in January analysts in around the start of August. rests not on its somewhat unexciting usage pro- the Reuters poll picked tin as a likely positive per- Indeed, the net long position shrank to just file but on its supposed lack of new mines. Firstly, former this year, based on a near unanimous view 0.6 percent of open interest at the end of despite Indonesia’s best efforts to limit exports, that supply would fail to meet demand. Tin’s sup- October. It recovered marginally to 1.5 percent in including a brief moratorium on sales in ply challenge, a combination of depleting grades the first week of November but is still the lowest September, shipments have fallen by only a mar- at existing producers and a lack of new mines, is of any of the major LME metals. The shift in posi- ginal 10 percent so far this year. a core part of this metal’s bull narrative. So too is tioning neatly dovetails with tin’s price perform- Indeed, there is a strong suspicion that the Indonesia, the world’s largest exporter. The coun- ance over the same period, the market breaking official figure of 65,575 tons is an undercount. try has exerted increasing control over the band down through support at $22,000 late in August The official figures are provided by the Ministry of free-wheeling producers operating out of the and accumulating downside momentum until of Trade and denote what is being registered and tin-rich islands of Bangka and Belitung. that mid-October low down at $19,000. checked under the country’s new export regime. The government has introduced new mini- Indonesians, government officials and produc- Other forms of tin, such as solder or alloys, may mum purity standards on exports and required ers alike, will likely view the linkage as proof that still be seeping out of the country. Certainly, the everything that leaves the country to be first “speculators” have stymied the price to the point Indonesian police suspect as much, which is why traded on a local bourse, the Indonesia that the country is now actively considering with- they swooped on 2,000 tons of outbound ship- Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (ICDX). The holding supply from the market as a way of sup- ments in September. The authorities evidently explicit aims are to increase the value of the porting prices. Yet, while short-selling by money have their suspicions as well, which is why the country’s minerals exports and to instill some managers does seem, at the very least, to have export regime is being tightened up further this environmental discipline over producers. The exacerbated the price breakdown since August, month. And while Indonesia struggles to control NBK grabs FireEye implicit aim is to achieve higher prices, wresting it’s worth considering the lay of the land before what its own industry is up to, it has even less say pricing power from the “speculators” on the LME then. over what other countries do. in favor of industrial players trading on the ICDX. The LME only launched its positioning reports China is the world’s largest producer but also ‘Excellence Award’ Quite evidently, things are not going to at the end of July but at that time the managed the largest consumer of tin and it has historically Indonesian plan. But which has stymied tin’s bull- money net long position on tin was over 14 per- been a net importer. Import flows have dropped ish prospects this year? Funds or fundamentals? cent of open interest. Only zinc boasted a higher markedly since the middle of last year. The official First of its kind in the region Or both? net long ratio. Back then, it seems, “speculators” customs figures show net imports slumping by were actively supporting the tin price above 46 percent to 5,740 tons in the first nine months KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) ty threats worldwide”, said Kokosioulis. Funds $22,000 per ton, in effect working with the of 2014. received the Excellence Award from “NBK adopts the best, most-advanced Speculative money flows on the LME can now Indonesian authorities, who have used a “sug- That, however, may be misleading, if China is be tracked thanks to the exchange’s new gested opening bid” on ICDX trading as an unoffi- shipping metal out in forms that do not make it FireEye, the leader in stopping today’s practices and measures in Information Commitments of Traders Report (COTR). The cial floor price. It’s still noticeable, by the way, into the official export data. Cui Lin, Chinese rep- advanced cyber attacks, for its commit- Security to provide its customer a secure report by its very nature can only offer a partial how many funds have kept the tin faith on the resentative of industry group ITRI, recently told ment and achievements in protecting its banking environment.” Kokosioulis picture on the complex positioning landscape on LME. The shift in net positioning has been much the SMM Tin Conference, held in Suzhou, that customers against advanced cyber- added “NBK constantly invests in its IT the LME, but the “managed money” component is more about new shorts being initiated than old exports may have been as much as 8,000-9,000 attacks. This award is the first of its kind infrastructure to enhance its information a relatively clean prism through which to see longs closed out. So, how come the price wasn’t tons in the January-August period.—Reuters in the region. At a prestigious ceremony security level. 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Toyota rolls out world’s first mass market fuel-cell car

TOKYO: Toyota said yesterday it would start selling The Mirai can travel about 650 kilometers without the world’s first mass market fuel-cell car in Japan refueling, some three times further than an electric next month and elsewhere in 2015, in what its top car, and its tank can be filled in a few minutes like executive called an industry milestone. The four- gasoline engine vehicles, Toyota said. “Mirai symbol- door Mirai sedan, powered by hydrogen and emit- izes two major innovations,” Toyota executive vice ting nothing but water vapor from its tailpipe, will president Mitsuhisa Kato said at a presentation on launch with a price tag of 6.7 million yen ($57,500) in Tuesday in Tokyo. “First, this is an innovative way to Japan, where Toyota expects to sell 400 units next solve global environmental and energy problems... year. The car-whose name means “future” in and the second, this innovation will help usher in a Japanese-will hit the US and some European coun- hydrogen-based society.” Fuel-cell cars are seen as tries, including the United Kingdom, Germany and the Holy Grail of green cars as they are powered by a Denmark, in 2015, it said. “We are at a turning point chemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen, which in the automotive industry,” Toyota chief executive produces nothing more harmful than water. Akio Toyoda said in a video message on the compa- Japanese automakers, including Toyota’s rivals ny’s website. Honda and Nissan, have been leaders in the green Toyota, the world’s biggest automaker, hopes to car sector. The country’s seven major manufacturers sell more than 3,000 units of the car by the end of reportedly plan to spend a record $24 billion to 2017 in the United States, and up to 100 annually in research the sector this year. On Monday Honda said Europe. The company added that is aiming to pro- it was aiming to launch a new commercial fuel-cell duce “tens of thousands” of the vehicle during the vehicle in Japan by March 2016 and in the United next decade. Toyota’s hybrid gasoline-electric offer- States and Europe at a later date. Tokyo has pledged ings, including the Prius, have sold more than seven to make hydrogen available at a price similar to, or million units since their launch in 1997. But a limited less than, gasoline while boosting the number of driving range and lack of refueling stations have hydrogen refuelling stations to about 100 next year. hampered development of fuel-cell and all-electric The world’s leading automakers have long been aim- cars, which environmentalists say could play a vital ing at a big-selling green vehicle. Honda already sells TOKYO: Photo shows Japanese auto giant Toyota Motor’s fuel cell vehicle “Mirai”, meaning future, in role in cutting greenhouse gas emissions and slow- a fuel-cell car, the FCX Clarity, on a small scale in a Tokyo. The Mirai, which can drive 650km from a charge of hydrogen, will go on sale in Japan with a ing global warming. few markets. — AFP price of $62,000 (7.2 million yen) on December 15. — AFP Amnesty feels ‘chill’ from China Internet conference China convicts Web marketer in anti-rumor campaign SHANGHAI: Rights group Amnesty International aims to “promote the development of (the) deleting posts critical of his clients, in a case that yesterday described a major Chinese-organized Internet to be the global shared resource for state media have used to praise a government Internet conference as chilling, calling it an human solidarity and economic progress”. A ses- crackdown on online expression. Chaoyang attempt to have a greater say in the rules that sion on “Constructing a Peaceful, Safe, Open and District People’s Court also fined Yang Xiuyu, govern the web. The Chinese government has Cooperative Cyberspace” is described as closed- manager of online marketing company Beijing set up the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen door and for invited guests only. Erma, 150,000 yuan ($24,000). this week with the theme “An Interconnected Some journalists registered to attend the The court said Erma made more than 530,000 World Shared and Governed by All”, according to conference were sent notices on Monday laying yuan ($86,000) by posting false information and its website. down rules for reporting. “If the conference has deleting critical posts between 2008 and 2013 “China appears eager to promote its own not arranged an interactive session, please do and 220,000 yuan ($36,000) by deleting negative VALPARAI: A tea estate worker receives an SMS alert on a tea estate in a remote loca- domestic Internet rules as a model for global not ask questions or interview at the scene,” it information for others between May 2012 and tion of Valparai. — AFP regulation. This should send a chill down the said, adding: “During the meeting please do not 2013. The unidentified clients included a phar- spine of anyone that values online freedom,” walk about at will within the venue.” Asked to maceutical company, a construction company SMS alerts cut deaths William Nee, China researcher at London-based clarify the rules, a media contact said foreign and a travel agency. It is not uncommon in China Amnesty, said in a statement. “China’s Internet journalists could apply to interview conference for companies to pay others to generate online model is one of extreme control and suppres- delegates beforehand through its official web- publicity for them, help promote their reputa- from elephants in India sion,” he said. China censors online content it site. Foreign participants in the conference tions or damage those of their competitors. deems to be politically sensitive, while blocking include representatives of chip maker Yang was arrested last year soon after author- VALPARAI: Geetha Thomas owes her life to the victim had received a warning. The some Western media websites and the services Qualcomm and professional networking site ities launched an intensified campaign to clean a text message. The 38-year-old tea planta- group set up a network of local people to of Internet giants including Facebook, Twitter LinkedIn, according to the event website. Jack up rumors, negativity and unruliness on social tion worker was able to scramble onto the observe the elephants and provides regular and Google. Ma, founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba which media - a platform for Chinese to express them- roof of her home in southern India as a updates on their whereabouts, sending out GreatFire.org, which monitors banned web- recently listed on the New York Stock Exchange, selves to a large audience in a country where all herd of elephants rampaged through her SMS messages when they had pinpointed sites and keywords in China, said yesterday that is also an invited guest. traditional media are state-controlled. While crit- village thanks to an alert on her mobile an elephant’s location. “In a split second, up Beijing had just blocked “thousands” of sites Web marketer convicted ics say the campaign has suppressed criticism of phone. The warning was part of an initia- to 1,500 people, mostly tea pickers, are using subdomains of edgecastcdn.net, which it In another development, a Beijing court yes- the government and ruling Communist Party, tive by the environmental group Nature informed in English and Tamil,” said NCF described as one of the world’s largest content terday convicted an Internet marketer of illegal commentaries in state media have leapt on the Conservation Foundation (NCF) aimed at researcher Ganesh Raghunathan. delivery networks. The World Internet business practices and sentenced him to four case to argue that a cleanup of “unbecoming reducing the number of deaths caused by The NCF also set up red beacon lights Conference, which begins Wednesday, says it years in prison for posting false information and behavior” is needed. — Agencies elephants in the area by alerting communi- that are activated with a missed call from a ties to the animals’ presence. Dozens of mobile number and can be seen from far people have been killed by elephants in away, reaching people without mobiles or Valparai, a tea-growing area surrounded by in areas where connectivity is poor. NCF fig- Sony takes a hard look at streaming forest in the southern Indian state of Tamil ures show that average annual deaths from Nadu, where around 70,000 people live elephants in Valparai have fallen from three TOKYO: A Sony executive said yesterday the the different consumption methods.” Sony also including Sony’s music label and a Hollywood mostly as workers on tea estates. to one since the scheme was launched in firm was taking a hard look at music streaming has a music streaming service-Music Unlimited- movie studio, as well as a video game unit-was The area is a key corridor for elephants 2012. Mani Megalai, a tea picker on an services after pop star Taylor Swift yanked her a delivery model seen by many as the next crucial for the company’s long-term health. migrating from one section of forest to estate on the edge of the forest, says the songs from industry giant Spotify. The US artist- hope as digital downloads fall off and compact “Entertainment is an extremely important another, and the local population has little warning have made her feel “much safer” whose album “1989”, featuring the dance tune disc sales remain mired in a long-term slump. business for Sony-it is a pillar of the group,” Hirai choice but to coexist with the large ani- than she did before. “Everyone keeps a cell “Shake It Off,” sold more in the first week than Despite the move by Swift, Kelleher said told analysts in the first of two conferences this mals. NCF came up with the SMS scheme phone here for safety. Before we didn’t any album in a dozen years in the United Sony was still “very encouraged” by the growth month to give an update on its corporate over- after research found that 36 of the 41 know where the elephants were,” she said. States-withdrew her songs over a payments in subscription-based streaming services, haul. Hirai has led a sweeping restructuring of the deaths from elephant attacks in Valparai “Now that we do, thanks to the SMS, we dispute. Spotify and its competitors have come which let users skip advertisements in consumer electronics giant, which has reported since 1994 could have been prevented if feel much safer.” — AFP under fire from a number of global artists from exchange for monthly fees. “The key question years of huge losses. However he has steadfastly Radiohead to AC/DC, who claim that streaming is, are the free, ad-supported services taking refused to abandon televisions and the firm services pay musicians too little and damage away from how quickly and to what extent we rejected a US hedge fund’s call to spin-off part of album sales. can grow those paid services?” Kelleher said. the entertainment business. Last month Sony “Actually, a lot of conversation has taken “That’s something we’re paying attention to as announced a whopping $1.0 billion six-month place over the last week in the light of that,” content owners who license our content to the loss, underlining its struggle to drag itself out of Kevin Kelleher, chief financial officer of Sony different platforms. It’s an area that’s gotten the red. The firm suffered badly in the cut-throat Music, told an analyst briefing in Tokyo. “What it everyone’s attention.” Kelleher’s comments television business and was out-manoeuvered in all really comes down to is how much value are came as Sony chief executive Kazuo Hirai insist- the lucrative smartphone sector by industry lead- the music company and the artist getting from ed again that the entertainment business- ers Apple and Samsung. —AFP WiFi hubs to replace Snapchat lets New York pay phones friends send NEW YORK: Thousands of high-tech termi- provide access to emergency services. De nals offering free WiFi and other services will Blasio said the CityBridge technology group cash in a snap soon replace New York’s remaining fleet of was chosen to carry out the project. It seldom-used pay phones, the city mayor said requires approval by a city committee next SAN FRANCISCO: Smartphone app Snapchat on Monday Monday. Mayor Bill de Blasio called the month. began letting users in the United States send money to Gulfnet introduces “LinkNYC” system “the fastest and largest Digital advertising displays will finance friends by simply typing dollar amounts into new “Snapcash” municipal WiFi network in the world.” Up to the project “at no cost to taxpayers,” de Blasio messages. The new feature came from a first collaboration 10,000 terminals will provide free Internet said, adding that the hubs are expected to between Snapchat and Square, a mobile payments company TouchIT screens access up to 150 feet (45 meters) from hubs, generate more than $500 million over the headed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey. “The product which will be phased in across the city’s five course of their first 12 years and create 100 you’re seeing today is fast, fun, and incredibly simple,” KUWAIT: Gulfnet Communications (Gulfnet) changed the way we conduct business meet- boroughs beginning in 2015. Free domestic to 150 jobs. “We’re taking a critical step Snapchat, which has been eagerly looking to boost revenue, recently partnered with TouchIT Technologies, ings, present information and delivery learn- phone calls can also be made from the sta- toward a more equal, open and connected said in a blog post. Those opting to use the new feature must the leading US manufacturer of innovative ing materials, added Merei.” Touchscreen tech- tions, which feature a touch-screen interface, city for every New Yorker, in every borough,” store their debit card numbers at Square to carry out the touch based visual communication products, nology has proven its reliability across many a cell phone and tablet charging station, and de Blasio said. — AFP transfers and users must be 18 years of age or older. to launch interactive LED screen technologies. fields, specifically on education. It is efficient, However, about half of Snapchat users are reported to be 17 As a result of this collaboration, Gulfnet host- and user friendly, and is used to complement or younger. ed a three-day in house training session for its high definition technology (HDMI, VGA, and Financial terms of the alliance between Snapchat and technical support and sales teams, which was DVI) and connects to wireless connections Square were not disclosed. The new service was added as conducted by representatives from TouchIT (WIFI). Andi Brabin, CEO of TouchIT Snapchat works to boost the money-making capabilities of its Technologies with an aim to enhance the Technologies stated, “We’re pleased to have popular app, which sees messages disappear shortly after team’s technical and commercial capabilities. now officially launched our product range being viewed. Last month, Los Angeles-based Snapchat The training reflects Gulfnet’s strategic with Gulfnet in Kuwait and are looking for- began weaving ads into the service. The new ads were the objectives of developing core competencies ward to working with the company closely.” first paid content at Snapchat. Users have the option of ignor- of its team through the latest technological “The need for interactive products in ing ads, which automatically disappear after being viewed or advancements such as TOUCH IT screens. The Kuwait is gaining more momentum. Being within 24 hours, according to Snapchat. The startup said the company continues to introduce such tech- able to provide high quality products reason for dabbling with advertising is simply that it needs to nology across the public and private sectors, backed up with excellent local service and make money. “Advertising allows us to support our service as well as amongst educational institutions in support through Gulfnet is what sets our while delivering neat content to Snapchatters,” the blog post particular to integrate modern teaching product offering aside from the competi- said. methods using interactive and advanced tion. Our Interactive LED range is ideal for The introduction of ads came just weeks after a huge trove tools. Ihab Abdul-Razzak Merei, (Please pro- many different vertical sectors such as edu- of evidently intercepted Snapchat images and videos were exposed online, raising fears about what may be revealed in vide title) commented, “Gulfnet continues to cation, corporate, healthcare and hospitali- messages intended to vanish seconds after beng viewed. In work with leading companies to deliver opti- ty amongst others, added Brabin. what was referred to as “The Snappening,” people who used mum solutions for our customers. We believe Touchscreens technology is key to the WEST VIRGINIA: The Green Bank Telescope operated by the National Radio third-party programs instead of the official Snapchat applica- the TOUCH IT solution is ideal for schools, hos- future of education. With the widespread Astronomy Observatory is seen in Green Bank, West Virginia. The Green Bank tion had copies of supposedly transient missives squirreled pitals and corporate due to its functionality, and adoption of smart tablets, smart- Telescope, or GBT, is the world’s premiere single-dish radio telescope operating at away by hackers who began posting them online. Snapchat ease of use and cost effectiveness. We look phones, and corresponding applications, meter to millimeter wavelengths. Its enormous 100-meter diameter collecting area, assured users that the startup’s servers were not breached, forward to further introduce more of our touchscreens technology is an ideal fit to its unblocked aperture, and its excellent surface accuracy provide unprecedented nor were they the source of the leaked images. Snapchat rock- products across Kuwait.” how teachers communicate and interact sensitivity across the telescope's full 0.1 - 116 GHz (3.0m - 2.6mm) operating range. eted to popularity, especially among teens, after the initial “Touch screen technology has dramatically with their students. To protect the GBT from interference, a national quiet zone was established in 1958, where cell phones, Wifi, antennas, and other electronic devices are restricted. — AFP app was released in September 2011. — AFP WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 HEALTH & SCIENCE Scientists ‘confident’ comet lander will wake up

BERLIN: A burst of sunshine in the spring 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko - get clos- shallow crater. Scientists at the German could be just the wakeup call for Europe’s er to the sun, warming up a secondary Aerospace Center said Monday that an comet lander. Scientists raised hopes battery on board and bringing it out of its initial review of data the lander sent back Monday that as the Philae lander nears unplanned hibernation. A few days of 311 million miles to Earth showed the the sun its solar panel-powered battery sunshine on the solar panels should be comet’s surface is much tougher than will recharge, and the first spacecraft to enough to charge the battery sufficiently previously assumed. There’s also evidence touch down on a comet will send a sec- to resume collecting scientific data, of large amounts of ice beneath the lan- ond round of scientific data back to Earth. Ulamec said. Philae’s position in the shad- der. Scientists had speculated the comet’s Since landing with a bounce on the ows may even prove to be a blessing in surface could be quite soft, but that has comet today, Philae has already sent back disguise. Shielded from the sun’s rays, the turned out not to be the case. “The reams of data that scientists are eagerly lander could survive for longer as the strength of the ice found under a layer of examining. comet approaches perihelion - its closest dust on the first landing site is surprising- But there were fears its mission would point to the sun - in August. ly high,” said Klaus Seidensticker of the be cut short because it came to rest in the Before they can say for certain if they’ll German Aerospace Center. Scientists are shadow of a cliff. Its signal went silent be able to restore contact with Philae, sci- still waiting to find out whether Philae Saturday after its primary battery ran out. entists first need to find out where on the managed to drill into the comet and Shortly before that happened, the 2.5-mile (4-kilometer)-wide comet the extract a sample for analysis. European Space Agency decided to washing machine-sized lander is, he Material beneath the surface of the attempt to tilt the lander’s biggest solar added. New pictures released Monday comet has remained almost unchanged panel toward the sun - a last-ditch offered very good clues. The high-resolu- for 4.5 billion years, so the samples would maneuver that scientists believe may tion images taken from Philae’s mother be a cosmic time capsule that scientists A combination photo produced with different images taken with the CIVA cam- have paid off. “We are very confident at ship Rosetta show the lander descending are eager to study. One of the things they era system released by the European Space Agency ESA, shows Rosetta’s lander some stage it will wake up again and we toward the comet, then bouncing off are most excited about is the possibility Philae after landing safely on the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov- can achieve contact,” Stephan Ulamec, when the thrusters and harpoons meant that the mission might help confirm that Gerasimenko, as these first CIVA images confirm. — AP the lander manager, told The Associated to anchor it to the surface failed. It drifted comets brought the building blocks of molecules on the comet, the space center awaken again, Rosetta will be able to col- Press. through the void for two hours before life - including water - to Earth. said. A full analysis of the molecules is still lect about 80 percent of the data scien- That should happen next spring, when touching down again - after a second, Tantalizingly, one of Philae’s instruments underway. The European Space Agency tists are hoping to glean from the $1.6 bil- Philae and the comet it’s riding on - called smaller bounce - then coming to rest in a was able to “sniff” the presence of organic has stressed that even if the lander fails to lion mission.— AP

Sierra Leone kindergarten keeps children from Ebola-hit mothers

KENEMA: Set apart from an Ebola unit in turn,” said Gardemann. “But as long as under canvas in Sierra Leone, a nursery iso- infection is not confirmed, the only alterna- lates children from their infected mothers, tive is to separate the child from her.” giving the youngsters their best chance of staying alive. The survival rate among ‘Easier to distract’ patients infected by the virulent tropical Boss, aged four, is the longest-standing virus is a brutal 30 percent, but among tod- resident of the kindergarten, but is about dlers it becomes vanishingly small. to complete his quarantine period of 21 So medics in the eastern diamond min- days, the maximum length of time the virus ing town of Kenema house the children of takes to incubate. The only real risk he runs patients separately in a Red Cross “interme- from infection is contact with one of the diate observation unit”-known less formal- newcomers who arrive daily from the west, ly as “the kindergarten”. The unit is playing where the epidemic is spreading fast, out- host to six infants when AFP visits, includ- pacing the capacity of hospitals, particular- ing a baby of just two months who sleeps ly in the capital Freetown. Kenema, situated serenely while his new neighbors play on the edge of an area of dense rainforest under the watchful eye of a team of nurses. straddling Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea German paediatrician Joachim Gardemann, where the virus first emerged, has seen no director of the Kenema treatment centre, new cases for three weeks. Gardemann calls these chaperones-each immune by tries as best as he can to separate his little virtue of having survived the virus-his “spe- patients completing their quarantine from cial forces”. those just arriving. “The best solution They observe the children around the would be to have one child per room but it clock, reporting the slightest change in isn’t manageable nor desirable psychologi- behavior. “Children, especially small ones, cally,” he says. do not exhibit the same early symptoms as The 59-year-old-nicknamed “Indy” after adults,” says Gardemann-pointing to the Harrison Ford’s “Indiana Jones” by his fever, vomiting and diarrhoea seen in older admiring medical students at Germany’s patients. “They stop playing, eating and University of Munster-says children laughing, sit in a corner and then deterio- respond better to Ebola than adults, who rate within hours. So we need to watch get easily depressed. “They sing, they them constantly and get to know them.” dance, they are more easily distracted,” he Staff noticed that Fatima, eight, had been said. Even the intimidating biohazard frequently scratching herself a day earlier suits and enormous masks that hide the and seemed agitated but she is fine today faces of carers and scare their adult and crowds around the doctor with the patients have little effect on the children, other children when he pays a visit. says Gardemann. “They recognize our ALENTEJO: Workers unload harvested olives from a lorry in oil mill in a farm near Evora, in the Portuguese region of the Alentejo. — AP Ebola, unlike influenza, is not airborne voice, our name,” he said. The medic, who and is not easily spread among populations. once learned to juggle in order to com- But bodily fluids containing the virus are municate with a mute patient in a psychi- highly infectious and it spreads easily atric unit, is occasionally given to demon- Europe olive harvest hit among mothers and their children. The strating his talent to his tiny residents. youngest offspring-regularly carried, fed The hope is that their high spirits will and bathed-are the most at risk when a keep them mentally and physically mother contracts Ebola. “When a baby is strong, and that, above all, they will not by bad weather, blights breastfed, as is usually the case, if the moth- join the “red zone” of sick children, on the er falls ill, it is almost certain to be infected other side of the camp.—AFP Olive oil - big business in southern EU countries

BEJA: If your favorite bottle of Mediterranean benchmark Bari region has soared to 6 euros a this year. Portuguese growers are doing what olive oil starts costing more, blame unseason- kilogram - up from 2.7 euros this time last year. the French have done: harvesting earlier and able European weather - and tiny insects. High French growers say they face their most faster than usual before any more is lost. Since spring temperatures, a cool summer and abun- daunting crisis since a big freeze in 1956 deci- mid-October, a month earlier than usual, crews dant rain are taking a big bite out of the olive mated olive groves. This year’s harvest was ini- have been hurrying through the long ranks of harvest in some key regions of Italy, Spain, tially expected to fetch some 5,000 metric tons olive trees that stretch to the horizon. The work- France and Portugal. Those conditions have also of olive oil but it may reach only 1,500 metric ers follow a low, agile, space-age-looking vehicle helped the proliferation of the olive fly and olive tons, according to the Inter-professional French that clamps the tree trunk and shakes it, briefly moth, which are calamitous blights. The shortfall Olives Association. The big culprit there is a fly making the tree shimmer in a silver-green blur. could translate into higher shelf prices for some the size of a small ant. The fly pricks olives and Long black netting on the ground catches the olive oils and is dealing another blow to south- places larvae inside, and the maggots tunnel falling olives. ern Europe’s bruised economies as they limp out through the fruit. The flies have long been a Though less damaged, the younger fruit also of a protracted financial crisis. problem for olive oil producers, but the scale this yields less oil. “Farmers will be earning less this “The law of supply and demand is a basic law year has astonished farmers. “I’d never seen this year,” said Freire de Andrade, the Olivum associa- of the market,” said Joaquim Freire de Andrade, and the older folks said they’d never seen such a tion president. Greek growers, however, antici- president of growers’ association Olivum in proliferation of flies,” said producer Laurent pate windfall profits. Greece is the world’s third- Portugal’s southern Alentejo region, the coun- Belorgey, part of a third generation of olive largest producer and is set to more than double try’s olive heartland. “It’s a tough year.” Olive oil is growers at the 19th-century Domaine de la its annual output, to 300,000 metric tons. That is big business in southern European Union coun- Lieutenante, south of Avignon. good news for farms in places such as Crete and tries. They are the source of more than 70 per- In Beja, 180 kilometers southeast of the the southern Peloponnese region where cent of the world’s olive oil, bringing export rev- Portuguese capital Lisbon, producers deploy Greece’s acute financial crisis in recent years had enue of almost 1.8 billion euros ($2.2 billion) last satellite technology on their high-tech farms left growers short of cash for maintenance and year. The United States imported just over $800 these days but after generations they are still investment. The predicted shrinkage in EU out- million of that. fighting age-old enemies: the olive fly and a fruit put should also be offset in part, experts say, by For some European growers, this year’s har- fungus that turns olives brown and makes them Spanish stocks left over from last year’s record vest is a bust. In Spain, the world’s biggest pro- shrivel like prunes. Both blights have struck hard yield.— AP ducer, the young farmers’ association Asaja says 2014 is “another disaster” after a calamitous har- vest two years ago. Spain’s output is forecast to plunge by more than 50 percent, with a drop of at least 60 percent in the southern Andalucia region. Several factors have combined to hurt Spain. Trees are exhausted after last year’s LIMA: Customer Rudy Tolentino Casas serves frog juice at a juice bar in Lima, Peru. —AP bumper harvest. Also, unusually high spring temperatures choked flowering. On top of that, some producers are battling swarms of olive flies Frog juice drinkers and moths. Consumers are already paying 1 euro a liter laud health benefits more for their olive oil, Asaja president Luis Carlos Valero says, though he doesn’t anticipate LIMA: Frogs from Peru’s Lake Titicaca are children, adults, persons with anemia, res- a hefty price jump. For celebrated Italian olive oil the main ingredient in a juice blend that piratory issues and sometimes tuberculo- producers, “this is the worst year in memory,” some Andean cultures believe has the sis” who come to her stand, Cruz said. said Pietro Sandali, head of the Italian olive power to cure asthma, bronchitis, sluggish- There’s no scientific evidence that confirms growers’ consortium, Unaprol. The group ness and a low sex drive. To make the mix, the frog juice’s benefits. The frogs are from expects a 35 percent drop in national produc- which is sold in Peru’s Andes and also at the Telmatobius culeus species locally tion this year. some stands in its capital Lima, vendor known as the Titicaca water frog. It is listed After heavy spring and summer rain, some Maria Elena Cruz grabs a frog from a small as critically endangered by the growers didn’t bother to harvest their meager aquarium then kills it by beating it on the International Union for Conservation of crop. For some who did, the volume is low and counter of her stand. She peels off the skin Nature. Cecilia Cahuana, 35, is a fan of the the quality is poor. “This crop is not to be and drops it into a blender with carrots, the frog juice and says “it immediately cures remembered. This is a crop to be forgotten in Peruvian maca root and honey. asthma, bronchitis, it has vitamins and every aspect,” said Augusto Spagnoli, an organic The juice is a greenish color and Cruz plenty of proteins.” Most of the customers olive grower from Nerola, about 50 kilometers serves it in glasses to her customers. “Frog at Cruz’s juice stand are from the Andean from Rome, as he stood amid his 10,000 trees, some of which are more than 1,600 years old. juice is good for anemia, bronchitis, bones, region that borders Bolivia, where it is also NEROLA: Augusto Spagnoli, oil producer, shows how his oil mill works, during an interview The bulk price for extra virgin oil from the the brain, fatigue, stress and it is mostly popular.— AP with The Associated Press, in Nerola, 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Rome. — AP WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 HEALTH & SCIENCE Reynolds launching heat-not-burn cigarette RICHMOND: Reynolds American Inc is stood,” said J. Brice O’Brien, head of from nicotine gum and patches to launching a cigarette that heats tobac- consumer marketing for the maker of electronic cigarettes, which many co rather than burning it, hoping to Camel and Pall Mall cigarettes. “The smokers credit with helping them kick capitalize on the growing appetite for smoker could only compare heat-not- the habit. The company’s move fol- alternatives to traditional smokes. The burn to a combustible and it lost every lows that of overseas Marlboro maker nation’s second-biggest tobacco com- time. That’s no longer the case.” Revo Philip Morris International Inc., which pany said Monday that it will begin is a “modern take on the classic ciga- launched Marlboro HeatStick and an selling Revo - a cigarette that uses a rette” that - unlike popular e-cigarettes accompanying device called iQOS carbon tip that heats tobacco after that use liquid nicotine - contains real (pronounced EYE cohs) in a test mar- being lit - in Wisconsin in February tobacco, which could make them ket in Nagoya, Japan, earlier this 2015. Reynolds said the cigarette is a more attractive to cigarette smokers, month. The short, cigarette-like sticks “repositioning” of its Eclipse product O’Brien said. are heated to maximum of 660 first launched in the mid-1990s with The brand is being launched with a degrees Fahrenheit (about 350 minimal success. marketing campaign that lets smokers degrees Celsius) in the hollow pen-like The surging e-cigarette or vapor know that it’s different and harder to device to create a tobacco-flavored industry has reinvigorated the interest use than traditional cigarettes but to nicotine vapor. for cigarette alternatives, including “stick with it, because it’s totally worth Philip Morris International has products like Revo and its predecessor it,” O’Brien said. Revo will cost about plans for another test market in Italy, Eclipse that smokers once considered the same as a premium pack of regular with further expansion plans in 2015. foreign. Even though the products left cigarettes, which varies across the It’s one of several so-called “reduced- no lingering odor and didn’t produce country but averages close to $6. With risk” products Philip Morris ashes, they tasted different than ciga- the health risks associated with tradi- International plans to test as the rettes and were more difficult to use. tional cigarettes and changes in socie- industry diversifies beyond tradition- Eclipse had remained in limited distri- tal expectations, it’s no wonder many al cigarettes amid declining demand. bution and is one of the top-selling of the world’s 1 billion smokers want The world’s second-biggest tobacco brands in the cafeteria at Reynolds’ to quit or try other tobacco alterna- company and former parent compa- headquarters in Winston-Salem, North tives. In the US, nearly half of the ny Richmond, Virginia-based Altria Carolina. nation’s 42 million adult smokers try to Group Inc have agreed to share their “Heat-not-burn technology was 20 quit each year, according to the technology for electronic cigarettes years ahead of when consumers were Centers for Disease Control and and other new alternatives to tradi- ready for it. It needed the mass pres- Prevention. tional cigarettes, so HeatSticks could ence of vapor products to open up an In more recent years, much of the potentially be marketed in the US This product image provided by Reynolds American shows its new Revo ciga- experience-base that smokers under- attention to quitting has steered away eventually. —AP rettes. — AP Russian doctors to the streets in rare protest Reforms threaten jobs

MOSCOW: Russian doctors have taken to the Making health care profitable can’t make up the difference by economizing on streets in a rare protest as thousands are set to lose The reform aims to make hospitals and clinics human lives,” she said. Nisnevich said he believed their jobs and dozens of hospitals are due to shut autonomous, meaning that each institution can that the health reforms could lead to larger-scale in Moscow in controversial moves to modernize spend only what it earns. The state is responsible protests if medics’ concerns are not addressed. the creaking health system. With white coats slung only for purchasing medical equipment that costs “Sooner or later, if this goes on, the protests will over their winter clothing, more than 6,000 doctors more than 100,000 rubles ($2,100). “The aim of the become massive. This is a grave threat to the state, and nurses braved the November cold on Sunday reform is to make the work of the medical person- and it isn’t possible to appease it by handing out to protest against the reforms to be enforced by nel as profitable as possible,” the RBK daily wrote. money, because there isn’t any more money.”—AFP Moscow’s city government. Maria S, a pediatrician at one of Moscow’s largest According to documents leaked to Russian hospitals, said this puts “very high pressure on doc- media, more than 7,000 doctors are to be dis- tors”. “The head of our clinic asked each of us to Chinese scientists missed and 28 hospitals and clinics are to close treat not 20 patients a day as before, but 50. Even if down in the city in the next few months. “We do I work crazy hours, this is a surreal target,” Maria plan Mars mission said. She said she did not take part in the street need reform, but not conducted in such a disas- protest because of “threats against me,” but warned BEIJING: Chinese scientists are planning to trous way,” said Pyotr, a 29-year-old doctor taking that the reforms would have “grave consequences launch a Mars rover “around 2020”, state part in the protests who withheld his surname for for the quality of health care”. Her concern is shared media reported yesterday, as the country fear of being fired. “Originally this reform was by the head of the lower house of parliament’s pours billions into its space program and intended by (President Vladimir) Putin to calm health committee, Sergei Kalashnikov. “The accessi- works to catch up with the US and Europe. NEKPUR: 60 year old manual scavenger Kela collects human waste while cleaning a down doctors and the middle class who protested bility of health care in Moscow has fallen sharply in Although the government has not officially toilet in Nekpur village, Muradnagar in Uttar Pradesh, some 40 kms east of New recent years,” he told TASS news agency. announced plans for a Mars mission, offi- Delhi. — AFP against his reelection. But he has failed to do this,” he said. The reforms to the health sector were cials from the China National Space among the first decrees that Putin signed after his ‘Necessary’ reforms Administration are currently lobbying to have it put on the agenda and have begun India ‘untouchable’ toilet reelection in May 2012 after Moscow was rocked But Moscow’s deputy mayor responsible for social questions, Leonid Pechatnikov, argued that “preliminary research”, the state-run China by mass protests by those opposed to his return to the reforms were “necessary and vital”. In an inter- Daily reported. cleaners forge new lives the Kremlin. view with Echo of Moscow radio station, “We plan to conduct the Mars mission The reforms call for the salaries of medical per- Pechatnikov sought to reassure doctors, saying around 2020, which will include the probe’s NEKPUR: For nearly four decades, Kela be emptied by hand in an attempt to end sonnel to be doubled. Currently, medics earn far that the reforms would make it possible for hospi- orbiting, landing and roaming,” Peng Tao, a Devi worked for a pittance emptying her the practice known as manual scavenging. less than their European counterparts - 45,000 tals to merge into centers with multiple specializa- space expert with the China Academy of high-caste neighbors’ toilets with her bare Sulabh International has built new toilets rubles ($969) a month for a doctor and 26,000 tions, offering patients a better deal. Some Moscow Space Technology, was quoted by China hands in the small Indian village where she for the community and established a cen- rubles ($560) for an orderly. But the money to fund hospitals currently have no operating theatres, and Daily as saying. “By contrast, other nations lives. But in the last two years she has tre called Nai Disha, or New Direction, hospitals and medical staff is supposed to come patients who need urgent surgery must be rushed will need multiple missions to achieve those turned her life around, learning to read and where the women learn vocational skills out of a fund of compulsory health insurance pay- by ambulance to other hospitals, he said. three steps.” The statements came less than write and opening her first bank account. such as sewing and making detergents and ments that will see its budget fall by 15 percent by Olga Demicheva, a Moscow doctor who a week after prototypes for the Mars rover Devi is among 21 women in the village of other disinfectants. Devi, who is in her mid- 2015, the RBK business daily wrote. Its budget for became an Internet sensation with a protest video were debuted at the China International Nekpur who managed to escape their des- 60s, was one of the oldest and is the moth- health spending in Moscow will fall even more addressing Putin, also conceded that “reform is Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition. China’s perate situation with the help of the charity er of three sons and four daughters. “These sharply, by 18 percent. The reforms to the medical now more necessary than ever.” “But the president recent space efforts have been focused on Sulabh International, which provided shel- women used to get food, clothes and a lit- sector are due to enter force on January 1. “They (and legislators) are giving you fake numbers and exploring the moon. The nation’s first lunar ter and a basic education. tle money for their work,” said Suman are not giving the financial means for the reforms: shaky measures,” she warned. “I understand that rover-the Yutu, or Jade Rabbit-was launched The organization stepped in two years Chahar of Sulabh International. “Now, they suddenly it becomes necessary to reduce the num- the (2014 Sochi Winter) Olympic Games and late last year, but it has since been beset by ago, when India’s government banned the make over 3,000 rupees ($50) each month, ber of medics,” said Yuly Nisnevich of the Higher (Russia’s annexation of) Crimea cost a lot but you mechanical troubles.— AFP building of non-flushing toilets that must and they have their dignity.”—AFP School of Economics in Moscow. WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 Palestinian Culture Exhibition at Bayt Lothan, ‘For You Jerusalem’

he Palestinian Culture Center holds the second of its two annual exhibitions for T2014 at Bayt Lothan. The show includes a large collection of textile-based traditional handmade cross-stitch as well as pottery from Hebron, posters and books about Palestinein English and Arabic. It aspires to reaffirm the Palestinian national identity by its handicrafts and support education and families The Palestinian Culture Center is a non- profit organizationthat was established in Jordan in 1993. It aims to (1) preserve the rich heritage and culture of Palestine, (2) help empowerwomen and their families in the refugee camps become economically inde- pendent, and (3) sustain needy Palestinians in their homeland and in the diaspora. This year was an active year for the center due to the effects of the global financial crisis which placed a further strain on the poor. Furthermore, the violent and aggressive Israeli lies, health care, and university scholarships. • Palestinian folklore “Dabkah” will be per- Symbols of the ubiquitous cypress trees sur- military onslaught on Gaza, Jerusalem and the Some of the Center’s accomplishments Exhibition Highlights formed Thursday at 6:30 pm. Palestinian rounding the orange groves, roses, jasmine rest of occupied Palestine, have made the situ- includedsupportof some of the vital institutes Traditional cross-stitch embroidery of embroidery using needle and silk thread is a and the famous olive tree are typical motifs in ation in Palestine dire, and the need for aid such as Almaqased hospital in Jerusalem dresses, linens, shawls, cushions, table runners, manifestation of the Palestinian identity as it these dresses. more urgent. As a result, the Center has which was established in 1968 with substan- cards, frames, coasters, belts, purses, book- has evolved over the ages. An age old art, all The exhibition will be held at Bayt Lothan, worked to increase the salaries of the 500 or so tial financial support from Kuwait .The Center marks and more Palestinian ladies, young and old, would Salmiya, It will be held for 4 days starting women who do the embroidery work as well is also working on providing the necessary • Handmade ceramics from Hebron. spend hours embroidering their trousseau, Monday the November 24 through Thursday as pay for their transportation (from the financing of the Water Desalination Project in • Books, posters, key chains, kafiya’s and dresses, shawls and cushions. Using geometric 27. It is open to the public from 10 am to 1:30 camps). We motivate the ladies by granting Gaza for producing potable water and assist- DVDs as well as posters from Palestine. shapes at first, and then evolving to depicting pm and 4:30 to 8:30 pm. bonuses for excellent quality work. We also ing Gaza area hospitals that were bombarded • Food sale of traditional Palestinian food images from nature surrounding them, the Venue: Bayt Lothan, Gulf Road, beside provide support to Palestinians in the home- by Israel, such as Alshefa Hospital, to produce such as thyme, sumaq, baked goods and other dresses are famous for their flowery designs Marina Mall. land by providing financial aid to needy fami- and store oxygen for medical purposes. traditional plates. and bold natural colors of indigo and red. Second fishing competition launched at Fahaheel Marine Club

Under auspices of Fahaheel Marine Club members, Al-Radhan Baits, Marine & Land Equipment Co., Touristic Enterprises Co. (TEC) recently launched its second fishing competition for fishing lovers of the club’s members. By the end of the fishing day, the organizing committee weighed the whole catch at 6 pm, when the winners’ names where declaredand they were honored on a special ceremony. The competition was won by Ali Hussein Abbas in the first place, Hassan Al-Awadhi in the second and Bader Al-Mudhie in the third place.

Marina Hotel Kuwait hosts ‘Extreme Sports’ open day

Part of the attendees. KILAW dialogue competition preparations

arina Hotel Kuwait recently held its annual open day 2014 to reward employees for their contribu- Mtion and dedication. The open day, held at the hotel’s private beach front, was organized by the Social Committee. Employees were invitedto take a breather from the busy season and were thanked for their great efforts. This annual initiative reflects Marina Hotel’s commit- mentto its employees and is a way of recognizing their hard work and loyalty. The celebration was themed General Manager Nabil “Extreme Sports” and was attended by General Manager Hammoud Nabil Hammoud, who extended his appreciation to all employees, along with representatives from the manage- Dr Ibraheem Bebhani talks about his Dr Mahmood Melhim honors Malak Al-Sarraf . Announcements ment. experience in debate competition. experience and compete in the quali- Orientation Finally, Dr Mahmood Melhim Hammoud thanked the attendees for their hard work ialogue competition in annual fying rounds of the competition that acquainted the students with the Nov 21 and ongoing professionalism, efforts and contribution to event in KILAW aimed at pol- will take place after two months. debate competition. Among the pur- MES - Malabar Gold free medical screening camp the hotel’s achievements. He also encouraged staff to aim ishing students’ talents in pre- D Welcome poses of this activity are the purpose on Friday, 21 November from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm at higher and to strive to excel. sentations, intuition, general knowl- Pakistan Excel School - near Balqees Masjid, Abbasiya. Hammoud said, “We thank you all for your remarkable Dr Mahmood Melhim, head of of this activity, the criteria of prepar- edge, dialogue, the power of convinc- ing the students for the competition, performance. You all form the fabric of our organization debate competition team, welcomed ing, using Arabic language, literary how to lead the dialogues between Nov 22 and therefore the key to progress is to develop, motivate the students, and explained the courage, strength of personality, and importance of such activities in for- opponents, and the criteria referees Embassy of the Republic of Korea, in collaboration and reward each and everyone for their contribution. This respecting the opponent opinion. In mulating the personality of law stu- follow in the qualifying rounds before with Korean-Kuwaiti Cultural Diwaniya (Han-Kut), is Open Day conveys a positive message to our committed organizing a special event for “Chuseok” the third year, preparations started for dents. Moreover, students’ activities announcing the winning teams on the staff that we appreciate their continuous efforts in manag- or Korean Thanksgiving Day on Saturday Nov 22 the debate competition between supervisor, Ms Elham Al-Mazro’y national scale. He added that it is very at 11 am. Embassy Address: Mishref, Plot 6, Block 7A, ing their roles and being instrumental in our growth.” higher academic institutions in encouraged the students to work as important to form four-member Diplomatic Zone 2, Tel : 965-2537-8621/2/3, next to Employees enjoyed the elaborate dinner buffet and an Kuwait. However, about a hundred hard as they can to be eligible to com- teams to start the workshops and the Syrian and Japanese embassies. entertainment program followed by the distribution of junior and senior students attended pete the other teams of other Kuwaiti qualifying rounds next week. valuable prizes. the orientation meeting to acquire academic institutions. WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Al-Babtain recognizes nationwide after sales contest 2014 winners

bdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al-Babtain Co. to better customer service and satisfaction. General Manager, (After sales) - NGF were also W.L.L., the sole distributors of Nissan The after sales - service and parts team is vital very happy to witness the wide participation, Avehicles in Kuwait, attributes its success to maintain the long-term relations with our which really was a big “Step UP” in the Nissan to quality service and dedicated workforce customers. NISTEC, NISAC, and NIPEC contests contests. who creates a memorable Customer Service presents a perfect platform to recognize and Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al Babtain, GM - experience. Company’s quest for the optimum reward the staff who make a real difference, Group HR and Administration, Al-Babtain level of skills and competence led to conduct- on daily basis, to the Nissan brand and to the Group was glad to witness tremendous ing the Nationwide After Sales Contests 2014. Al-Babtain Group image. “I congratulate all response to the pre-qualifying rounds of the It is to select their champion who will repre- those who have qualified to participate in the tests. “The number of staff nominated for NIS- sent Nissan Kuwait, Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz nationwide contest,” stressed Saleh Al-Babtain. TEC prelims alone crossed 100 technicians. Al Babtain Co at the Regional Nissan Middle In the opening address Mohammed Those who qualified have made it this far East Contest at Dubai in February 2015. Shalaby, COO, Al-Babtain Group noted “Our through their hard work, patience and dedica- An elaborate layout and detailed prepara- group is investing heavily on developing its tion.” He appreciated the hard work put in by tions were made last Friday at Nissan learning and development capabilities in addi- Learning and Development team of Group HR, Workshop, Shuwaikh to test the skills under tion to the operational infrastructure. “Step who coordinated the contests along with After three different categories of contests i.e. Up” is the theme of Year 2014 After-sales con- sales Service and Parts departments. He also Nissan Service Technical Excellence tests and it challenges the staff to develop thanked all the volunteers, judges, organizers, Competency Award (NISTEC), Nissan Service their skills, compete in a demanding environ- operation and support staff who made the Advisor Excellence Competency Award ment and prove themselves a winner. The con- event a big success. (NISAC), and Nissan Parts Executive Excellence test is not just to choose a champion, but a The Winners of Nationwide contests 2014 Competency Award (NIPEC). journey towards advancement of their skills were Darwin George, Majith Komath and Tiljo More than 375 members including Al and hence everybody is a winner.” Varkey in NISTEC; while Majo Thomas, Jayesh Babtain group board members, senior repre- G. Sridhar, General Manager (TCS and R&D) K.P. and Abdulrahim Surve won in NISAC and sentatives of Principals from Nissan Middle - NMEF was all praise for the Nissan Kuwait Shaikh Mukhadder, John Simon and Antony East FZE (NMEF) and Nissan Gulf FZE (NGF) - team. He added “We have seen the competi- George were NIPEC winners. Dubai, senior management and staff were tion level and quality of nominated contest- A grand ceremony followed to recognize present to witness and motivate the contest- ants going up each year. We salute the team and award the winners in different categories. ants. spirit and enthusiasm of the after sales team The event concluded with a buffet lunch ban- Saleh Al-Babtain, Vice Chairman and CEO, here.” quet. Al-Babtain Group said “Al Babtain Group is Harmeet Singh, General Manager (After committed to develop staff skills since it leads sales) - NGF and Surendra Acharya, Deputy

Kuwait’s retail boom highlighted at a seminar hosted by ACK

he Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) and Rana Al-Nibari, CEO of INJAZ-Kuwait said, “It is viduals, I have acquired a great amount of infor- INJAZ-Kuwait (INJAZ), a non-profit organi- a pleasure to see students who appreciate the mation from their success stories and by speak- Tzation aimed at promoting entrepreneurial value of such a seminar and are eager to learn ing to them in private. As I aspire to become an and leadership skills have enjoyed a mutually from experienced and successful entrepreneurs. entrepreneur myself, I have taken down a few beneficial relationship offering a number of pro- We are fully aware of the caliber of students we notes of importance and advice that would grams to the college’s students over the last 2 have at ACK and across Kuwait for that matter, hopefully lead to great success; lastly I would years. and the passion they have to learn is what drives like to thank my instructors and my College for ACK’s School of Business and INJAZ-Kuwait INJAZ Kuwait to further promote its programs this unique experience.” recently held “Business Leaders Campaign: and build on successful partnerships such as ACK emphasizes on fostering ties with indus- Kuwait’s Retail Boom, Outlook & Opportunities that with the ACK. We wish them all the best of tries, companies and organizations through its seminar” at the college. An event developed to luck.” educational programs. The partnership with expose students to successful business leaders Fawaz Al Ghanim, ACK Business Student com- INJAZ plays an integral role in exposing ACK’s ESF experiences art, adventure and inspire students’ desire to succeed and mented:”I appreciate the opportunity that was students to various sectors while creating guide them towards planning their future. presented to us to attain a better understanding opportunities for them to meet industry leaders. he English School Fahaheel Secondary A stop at Katara Cultural Village was also Business Leaders Campaign brings business of businesses and by meeting these unique indi- Art and Music departments recently planned into the itinerary with a stop in one leaders to ACK to discuss their career paths with Ttook a selected number of students of the many galleries to see art works by students in industry-related educational fields. from years 9-11 on a four day trip to Qatar as Dena Mattar whose work reflected the The speakers Colin O’Kane (Senior Vice part of the curriculum development program. abstract and geometric characteristics of President Business Development- Al Shayaa), Ms The highlights of the trip included a visit Islamic art and Ahmed Kassim whose work Dana Al Khobaizi (President & CEO, Gramercy to the Museum of Islamic Art. A tour guild examined and compared the different ele- Retail Group) and Malek A. Saad (Head of Retail provided insightful information regarding ments of the cycle of life. Operations-Sports & Fashion, Ali Abdulwahab many of the artifacts on display. Some dated The evening activities included a trip to Al-Mutawa Commercial) shared with students as far back as the 14th and 15th century. the Falcon Souq and Souq Wagif which trans- the challenges they faced and how they over- A visit to Virginia Commonwealth lated means ‘standing market’. Here both stu- came the hurdles on the way, in addition the University, students interested in pursuing a dents and teachers took in the array of beau- secrets of success. The panel also discussed the degree in the Arts found this trip particularly tiful decorative Islamic artifacts, spices, handy status of the retail sector in Kuwait and the vari- informative. Host, Mrs Sandra Bell Wilkins, crafts and souvenirs. ous career opportunities available in the job Chair of fashion gave a talk on the require- A must stop was Villaggio Mall to ride in market. ments to obtain a place on the Bachelor of the Gondola like they do in Venice. Nothing Ms Marcelle de la Roche, Instructor at ACK’s Fine Arts program as well as introduced a could end the trip but a adventurous journey School of Business, said: “Many of my marketing number of faculty staff members who elabo- into the endless heart of the desert. A roller- students contacted me after the event to rated on their specialist area which included coaster ride in a 4x4 vehicle across the tran- request further events with such young, success- graphics, silver smiting, insulation, architec- quil sand dunes and appreciate the breath- ful and perceptive speakers. We believe that stu- ture and fashion. Students were also treated taking view of the inland sea, the natural bor- dents are inspired by learning from local suc- to a demonstration on the latest 3D printing der to Saudi Arabia. It would not be complete cessful business leaders and we hope to provide machines which was followed by informal without experiencing hospitality in the desert them with exposure to more inspiring individu- discussions with current art students about Bedouin camp and have a chance to go als pushing them further in their educational life at the university. camel riding. and professional careers.” TV PROGRAMS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014

02:10 Rachel’s Favourite Food For 01:15 Art Attack 09:30 Cinderella Man-PG15 13:30 ICC Cricket 360 Living 01:40 Jungle Junction 12:00 Faces In The Crowd-PG15 14:00 WWE Experience 02:40 Hairy Dieters 01:50 Jungle Junction 14:00 Goal II: Living The Dream- 15:00 WWE Afterburn 03:30 The Roux Legacy 00:50 Crime Scene Wild 02:05 Jungle Junction PG15 16:00 WWE Raw 04:05 Bargain Hunt 01:45 Untamed & Uncut 02:15 Jungle Junction 16:00 Centre Place-PG15 19:00 WWE Vintage 04:50 Homes Under The Hammer 02:40 Animal Cops Phoenix 02:30 Violetta 17:30 Cinderella Man-PG15 20:00 European Tour Weekly 05:45 Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen 03:35 Lion Man: One World African 03:10 The Hive 20:00 A Kiss Before Dying-PG15 20:30 Trans World Sport Notebook: Cosmo Cook Safari 03:20 Art Attack 22:00 Dangerous Minds-PG15 21:30 WWE This Week 06:15 Rick Stein’s India 04:00 Lion Man: One World African 03:45 Art Attack 22:00 WWE Vintage 07:10 Hairy Dieters Safari 04:10 Jungle Junction 23:00 Top 14 Highlights 08:00 The Roux Legacy 04:25 Bondi Vet 04:20 Jungle Junction 23:30 Futbol Mundial 08:35 Bargain Hunt 05:15 Animal Clinic 04:35 Jungle Junction 01:00 Hateship Loveship-PG15 09:20 Homes Under The Hammer 06:02 Crime Scene Wild 04:45 Jungle Junction 03:00 Love And Honor-PG15 10:10 Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen 06:49 Untamed & Uncut 05:00 Art Attack 05:00 Hope Springs-PG15 Notebook: Cosmo Cook 07:36 Animal Airport 05:25 Art Attack 07:00 Despicable Me 2-PG 02:30 Volvo Ocean Race 10:40 Rick Stein’s India 08:00 Call Of The Wildman 05:50 Mouk 09:00 Now You See Me-PG15 04:00 Frankfurt Maraton 11:30 Hairy Dieters 08:25 Gator Boys 06:00 Dog With A Blog 11:00 A Good Day To Die Hard- 07:00 Volvo Ocean Race 12:20 The Roux Legacy 09:15 Must Love Cats 06:25 Mako Mermaids PG15 09:00 World Cup Of Pool 12:55 Bargain Hunt 10:10 Treehouse Masters 06:50 I Didn’t Do It 12:45 42-PG15 10:00 World Cup Of Pool 13:40 Homes Under The Hammer 11:05 Biggest And Baddest 07:15 Gravity Falls 15:00 The Nut Job-FAM 15:30 Volvo Ocean Race 14:30 Rick Stein’s Mediterranean 12:00 Animal Precinct 07:40 Jessie 17:00 Now You See Me-PG15 17:00 World Cup Of Pool Escapes 12:55 Call Of The Wildman 08:05 Win, Lose Or Draw 19:00 Drinking Buddies-PG15 18:00 World Cup Of Pool 15:20 Design Rules 13:20 Animal Airport 08:30 Good Luck Charlie 21:00 Vamps-PG15 19:00 Asian Tour Golf Show 15:45 Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen 13:50 Bondi Vet 08:55 Good Luck Charlie 22:45 The Wolf Of Wall Street-R 19:30 Asian Tour Highlights Notebook: Cosmo Cook 14:45 Animal Clinic 09:20 Sonny With A Chance 20:30 PGA Tour Highlights 16:10 Rick Stein’s India 15:40 Lion Man: One World African 09:45 Sonny With A Chance 21:30 PGA European Tour H’L 17:05 Hairy Dieters Safari 10:10 Suite Life On Deck 22:30 The Open Championship 17:55 The Roux Legacy 16:35 Treehouse Masters 10:35 Suite Life On Deck Officail Film 18:30 Bargain Hunt 01:00 Barbie Fairytopia Mermaidia 17:30 Gator Boys 11:00 That’s So Raven 23:30 Volvo Ocean Race 19:15 DIY SOS: The Big Build 11:25 That’s So Raven 02:45 Quest For A Heart 18:25 Bad Dog 04:30 Little Gobie 20:10 Rick Stein’s India 11:50 A.N.T. Farm 19:20 Mutant Planet 06:00 Zambezia 21:00 Extreme Makeover: Home 12:15 A.N.T. Farm 20:15 My Wild Affair 08:00 Barbie In A Christmas Carol Edition Specials 12:40 Good Luck Charlie 02:30 Hero Indian Super League 21:10 Wild Hawaii 10:00 Krazzy Planet 22:20 Ty Pennington’s Homes For 13:05 Good Luck Charlie Highlights 22:05 Shamwari: A Wild Life 11:30 The Ugly Duckling And Me The Brave 13:30 Jessie 03:00 Bellator MMA 22:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life 13:00 Quest For A Heart 23:10 The Restaurant Inspector 13:55 Jessie 09:00 Hero Indian Super League 23:00 My Wild Affair 14:30 Santa’s Magic Crystal 23:55 DIY SOS: The Big Build 14:20 Austin & Ally Highlights 23:55 Wild Hawaii 16:00 Pacific Pirates 14:55 Gravity Falls 20:00 Hero Indian Super League 18:00 Krazzy Planet 15:20 My Babysitter’s A Vampire Football 20:00 Marvel’s The Invincible Iron 23:30 Mobil 1 The Grid 15:45 Mako Mermaids Man 16:10 Violetta 22:00 Santa’s Magic Crystal 00:15 Eastenders 17:00 How To Build A Better Boy 23:30 Pacific Pirates 00:45 Doctors 00:20 Deadly Islands 18:30 Dog With A Blog 01:10 Dual Survival 19:00 Gravity Falls 01:15 Alone In The Wild 00:00 ICC Cricket 360 02:00 Fast N’ Loud 19:30 Violetta 02:05 The Paradise 00:30 Champions League 02:50 Storage Hunters 20:20 Mako Mermaids 03:00 Last Of The Summer Wine Twenty20 Highlights 03:15 What’s In The Barn? 20:45 Spooksville 03:30 Luther 03:30 ICC Cricket 360 03:40 Storage Wars Canada 21:10 Wolfblood 04:25 One Foot In The Grave 00:00 The Smurfs 2-PG 04:00 Australia v South Africa T20I 04:05 How It’s Made 05:00 Charlie And Lola 21:35 Suite Life On Deck 02:00 Mirror Mirror-PG15 Highlights 04:30 How It’s Made 05:15 Woolly & Tig 22:00 Good Luck Charlie 04:00 Magic Journey To Africa- 06:00 India v West Indies T20I 05:00 Treehouse Masters 05:20 Mr Bloom’s Nursery 22:25 A.N.T. Farm PG15 Highlights 05:40 Teletubbies 06:00 Bike Battles 22:50 Shake It Up 06:00 Lakeview Terrace-PG15 07:00 Live India v West Indies 06:00 Gigglebiz 06:50 Robson’s New Extreme 23:10 Wolfblood THE WOLF OF WALL STREET ON OSN MOVIES HD 08:00 Phantom-PG15 International Test 06:15 Charlie And Lola Fishing Challenge 10:00 A Christmas Wish-PG15 15:00 ICC Cricket 360 06:30 Woolly & Tig 07:40 Fast N’ Loud 15:30 The Daily Show With Jon 12:00 Mirror Mirror-PG15 15:30 Australia v South Africa T20I 06:35 Mr Bloom’s Nursery 08:30 Storage Hunters Stewart 14:00 Vantage Point-PG15 Highlights 06:55 Teletubbies 08:55 What’s In The Barn? 16:00 The Colbert Report 16:00 Phantom-PG15 17:30 Champions League 07:20 The Weakest Link 09:20 Storage Wars Canada 17:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 00:00 That’s What She Said-18 17:45 Star Trek Into Darkness-PG15 Twenty20 Highlights 08:05 Last Of The Summer Wine 09:45 How It’s Made 00:00 Escape Club 18:00 Parks And Recreation 02:00 Life Happens-PG15 20:00 Escape Plan-PG15 18:30 India v West Indies T20I 08:35 One Foot In The Grave 10:10 How It’s Made 00:55 Extreme Close-Up 00:40 Ade In Britain 18:30 Welcome To The Family 04:00 Addams Family Values-PG 22:00 Lockout-PG15 Highlights 09:10 Eastenders 10:35 Marooned With Ed Stafford 01:25 Keeping Up With The 01:30 Come Dine With Me Ireland 19:00 Melissa & Joey 06:00 Cops And Robbersons-PG15 09:40 Doctors 11:25 Deadly Islands Kardashians 02:00 Emmerdale 19:30 The Michael J. Fox Show 08:00 Overboard-PG15 10:10 Alone In The Wild 12:15 Dual Survival 03:15 Eric And Jessie: Game On 02:55 Coronation Street 20:00 The Tonight Show Starring 10:00 Big Trouble-PG15 13:05 Storage Hunters 03:25 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out 12:00 Something New-PG15 11:00 The Paradise 03:40 Eric And Jessie: Game On Jimmy Fallon 00:30 PGA European Tour 13:30 What’s In The Barn? Of Here 14:00 What About Bob?-PG 11:55 Last Of The Summer Wine 04:10 E!ES Highlights 00:45 Nine Months Later 04:50 Tales From Northumberland 16:00 Overboard-PG15 12:30 One Foot In The Grave 13:55 Storage Wars Canada 06:00 Keeping Up With The 01:30 LPGA Tour 01:35 Obsessive Compulsive With Robson Green 18:00 Identity Thief-PG15 13:10 Eastenders 14:20 Robson’s New Extreme Kardashians 03:30 Futbol Mundial Cleaners 05:15 Real Life: The Musical 20:00 Nick And Norah’s Infinite 13:40 Doctors Fishing Challenge 06:55 Keeping Up With The 00:00 Drop Dead Diva 04:00 International Rugby Union 02:25 I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant 06:10 Cook Me The Money Playlist-PG15 14:10 Alone In The Wild 15:10 Bike Battles Kardashians 01:00 The Fosters 06:15 Live Cricket One Day 02:50 Mob Wives 07:05 Come Dine With Me Ireland 22:00 Not Suitable For Children-18 15:00 The Paradise 16:00 Fast N’ Loud 07:50 Style Star 02:00 Downton Abbey International Series 03:40 Long Island Medium 15:55 Last Of The Summer Wine 16:50 How It’s Made 08:20 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills 07:30 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out 03:00 Justified 14:30 PGA European Tour 04:05 Say Yes To The Dress 16:25 The Weakest Link 17:15 How It’s Made 08:45 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills Of Here 06:00 Drop Dead Diva Highlights 04:30 Say Yes To The Dress 17:10 Eastenders 17:40 Treehouse Masters 09:15 Giuliana & Bill 08:50 Tales From Northumberland 08:00 Chicago Fire 15:30 ICC Cricket 360 05:00 Toddlers & Tiaras 17:40 Doctors 18:30 Dynamo: Magician 11:10 Kourtney And Khloe Take The With Robson Green 12:00 Emmerdale 16:00 Futbol Mundial 06:00 Something Borrowed, Impossible 09:20 Autopsy: The Last Hour Of... 12:30 Coronation Street Something New 18:10 Alone In The Wild Hamptons 01:00 Trespass-PG15 16:30 Live Hero Indian Super 19:20 Magic Of Science 10:15 Real Life: The Musical 13:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 06:25 Your Style In His Hands 19:00 Me & Mrs Jones 12:05 House Of Dvf 03:00 The Pact-PG15 League Football 19:45 Magic Of Science 11:10 Emmerdale 14:00 Chicago Fire 07:15 What Not To Wear 19:30 Getting On 13:05 Extreme Close-Up 05:00 Pop Star-PG15 18:30 ICC Cricket 360 20:10 What’s In The Barn? 12:00 Coronation Street 15:00 Drop Dead Diva 08:05 Oprah’s Next Chapter 20:00 Southcliffe 13:35 E!ES 07:00 Trespass-PG15 19:00 Golfing World 20:35 Storage Wars Canada 12:30 Ade In Britain 16:00 Emmerdale 08:55 Oprah’s Next Chapter 20:50 Luther 14:30 Style Star 09:00 Robot & Frank-PG15 20:00 Bellator MMA 21:00 Dynamo: Magician 13:25 Cook Me The Money 16:30 Coronation Street 09:45 Cake Boss 21:40 Absolutely Fabulous 15:00 Keeping Up With The 11:00 Pop Star-PG15 23:00 Snooker Champion of Impossible 14:20 Come Dine With Me Ireland 17:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 10:10 Jon & Kate Plus 8 22:10 Whitechapel Kardashians 13:00 Hold Fast-PG15 Champions 21:50 Magic Of Science 14:45 Real Life: The Musical 18:00 Chicago Fire 10:35 Little People, Big World 23:00 Bedlam 16:00 Keeping Up With The 15:00 The Runway-PG15 15:35 Celebrity Exposed:richard 19:00 The Fosters 11:00 Toddlers & Tiaras 23:50 The Weakest Link 22:40 Close-Up Kings Kardashians 17:00 Robot & Frank-PG15 Young’s Photography 20:00 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. 11:50 Say Yes To The Dress 23:30 Dynamo: Magician 17:00 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills 19:00 Stuck In Love-PG15 16:30 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out 21:00 The Voice 12:15 Say Yes To The Dress Impossible 17:30 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills 21:00 Promised Land-PG15 01:30 International Rugby Union Of Here 22:00 Mistresses 12:40 Your Style In His Hands 18:00 E! News 23:00 Killing Season-18 03:30 The Ryder Cup Official Film 13:30 Six Little Mcghees 19:00 Giuliana & Bill 17:25 Michael Flatley: A Night To 23:00 Justified 05:00 PGA Tour Highlights 13:55 Six Little Mcghees 20:00 Giuliana & Bill Remember 06:00 PGA European Tour 14:20 Say Yes To The Dress 00:00 Homes Under The Hammer 21:00 Kourtney And Khloe Take The 18:20 Cook Me The Money Highlights 14:45 Say Yes To The Dress 00:55 Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen 00:00 Violetta Hamptons 19:10 Coronation Street 07:00 Golfing World 02:00 The Last Weekend-PG15 15:10 Something Borrowed, Notebook: Cosmo Cook 00:40 The Hive 22:00 E! News 19:35 Celebrity Exposed:richard 08:00 Grand Slam of Darts 04:30 Faces In The Crowd-PG15 Something New 01:20 Rick Stein’s India 00:50 Art Attack 23:00 THS Young’s Photography 10:00 International Rugby Union 00:00 Twisted 06:30 The Woman In The Fifth- 15:35 Cake Boss 20:30 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out 12:00 Golfing World 01:00 Good Morning America PG15 16:00 What Not To Wear Of Here 13:00 Futbol Mundial 03:00 Breaking Bad 08:00 Tales Of The Night-PG 21:25 Michael Flatley: A Night To 16:50 Jon & Kate Plus 8 04:00 House Of Cards Remember 05:00 Good Morning America 07:00 Emmerdale 07:30 Coronation Street 09:00 24 10:00 Emmerdale 00:00 World’s Toughest Fixes 10:30 Coronation Street 01:00 Family Guns 12:00 Criminal Minds 02:00 Great Migrations 13:00 Twisted 03:00 Crimes Against Nature 14:00 24 04:00 The Border 15:00 Live Good Morning America 05:00 Salvage Code Red 17:00 Criminal Minds 06:00 Alaska Wing Men 18:00 Twisted 07:00 Inside 19:00 24 08:00 World’s Toughest Fixes 20:00 Criminal Minds 09:00 Family Guns 21:00 Twisted 22:00 Breaking Bad 10:00 Great Migrations 23:00 House Of Cards 11:00 Animal Mega Moves 12:00 Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey 13:00 The Known Universe 00:00 The Philly Kid 14:00 Mega Factories 02:00 Dredd 15:00 World’s Toughest Fixes 04:00 Super Cyclone 16:00 Doomsday Preppers 06:00 Knockout 17:00 Beyond Magic With Dmc 08:00 Money Kills 18:00 Naked Science 10:00 The Expatriate 19:00 World’s Toughest Fixes 12:00 Fantastic Four: Rise Of The 20:00 Doomsday Preppers Silver Surfer 21:00 Beyond Magic With Dmc 14:00 The Philly Kid 22:00 Naked Science 16:00 Knockout 18:00 Money Kills 20:00 Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer

00:30 The Daily Show With Jon Stewart 01:00 The Colbert Report 01:30 Eastbound & Down 00:00 Dredd-18 02:00 South Park 02:00 Super Cyclone-PG15 02:30 Girls 04:00 Knockout-PG15 03:30 Welcome To The Family 06:00 Money Kills-PG15 04:30 The Tonight Show Starring 08:00 The Expatriate-PG15 Jimmy Fallon 10:00 Fantastic Four: Rise Of The 07:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers Silver Surfer-PG 09:30 Young & Hungry 12:00 The Philly Kid-PG15 10:00 The Michael J. Fox Show 14:00 Knockout-PG15 11:00 The Tonight Show Starring 16:00 Money Kills-PG15 Jimmy Fallon 18:00 Fantastic Four: Rise Of The 14:00 Welcome To The Family Silver Surfer-PG 14:30 Young & Hungry 20:00 The Peacemaker-PG15 THE PHILLY KID ON OSN MOVIES ACTION 15:00 The Michael J. Fox Show 22:15 Haywire-PG15 THE PEACEMAKER ON OSN MOVIES HD ACTION Classifieds

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Kuwait One big full furnished KNCC PROGRAMME FROM THURSDAY TO WEDNESDAY room available for one (13/11/2014 TO 19/11/2014) bachelor or couple (without children), attached bath. Room includes bed, cup- board, TV satellite dressing SHARQIA-1 HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 10:00 PM JOHN WICK 8:45 PM table. Salwa block 9, near JESSABELLE 12:30 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 12:05 AM JOHN WICK 11:00 PM Sultan Center, 3 BR central HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 2:30 PM JOHN WICK 1:00 AM A/C flat. Rent KD 130. Call JESSABELLE 4:45 PM MARINA-1 NO SUN+TUE+WED 98007972. 51066770. HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 6:45 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 12:30 PM (C 4680) JESSABELLE 8:45 PM INTERSTELLAR 2:30 PM AL-KOUT.1 19-11-2014 HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 10:45 PM JOHN WICK 5:45 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 2:15 PM JESSABELLE 12:45 AM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 7:45 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 4:15 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 9:45 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 6:15 PM SHARQIA-2 INTERSTELLAR 11:45 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 8:15 PM CHANGE OF NAME DUMB AND DUMBER TO 2:00 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 10:15 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 4:00 PM MARINA-2 NO WED I, Akther Begum (old DUMB AND DUMBER TO 6:00 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 1:00 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 12:15 AM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 8:00 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 3:00 PM NO SUN+TUE+WED name) R/o. D. No. 3/154, DUMB AND DUMBER TO 10:00 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 5:00 PM Kotha Bazar, Railway Kodur, DUMB AND DUMBER TO 12:05 AM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 7:00 PM AL-KOUT.2 YSR Dist., A.P. changed my DUMB AND DUMBER TO 9:00 PM JESSABELLE 12:30 PM name as Patan Doulath SHARQIA-3 DUMB AND DUMBER TO 11:00 PM BIG HERO 6 2:30 PM (new name) (C 4859) BIG HERO 6 12:30 PM THE BABADOOK 1:00 AM BIG HERO 6 4:45 PM BIG HERO 6 2:45 PM JESSABELLE 7:00 PM BIG HERO 6 5:00 PM MARINA-3 THE BABADOOK 9:00 PM INTERSTELLAR 9:15 PM BIG HERO 6 -3D 1:30 PM JESSABELLE 11:00 PM LOST INTERSTELLAR 12:30 AM BIG HERO 6 -3D 3:45 PM THE BABADOOK 1:00 AM 71 6:00 PM NO SUN+TUE+WED MUHALAB-1 71 8:00 PM Press notification. It is noti- Prayer timings JOHN WICK 12:30 PM THE BABADOOK 10:00 PM AL-KOUT.3 fied that my original quali- HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 2:30 PM THE BABADOOK 12:05 AM INTERSTELLAR 1:15 PM fying examination certifi- PILLA NUVVU LENI JEEVITHAM-Telugu 4:30 PM 71 4:30 PM cate of main secondary Fajr: 04:53 INTERSTELLAR 4:30 PM AVENUES-1 INTERSTELLAR 6:30 PM examination of year 2011 Shorook 06:15 HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 7:45 PM INTERSTELLAR 2:15 PM 71 10:00 PM and roll no. 8105491 issued HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 9:45 PM INTERSTELLAR 5:30 PM INTERSTELLAR 12:05 AM by CBSE has been actually Duhr: 11:33 INTERSTELLAR 11:45 PM INTERSTELLAR 8:45 PM NO SUN+TUE+WED lost. Osama Vahid, street INTERSTELLAR 12:05 AM 81, building 132, MUHALAB-2 AL-KOUT.4 Asr: 14:31 BIG HERO 6 2:00 PM AVENUES-2 HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 1:30 PM Farwaniya, Kuwait. Ph: BIG HERO 6 4:15 PM 71 1:45 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 3:30 PM 66904671. Maghrib: 16:52 THE BABADOOK 6:30 PM 71 4:00 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 5:30 PM (C 4858) THE BABADOOK 10:30 PM 71 6:15 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 7:30 PM 15-11-2014 Isha: 18:12 THE BABADOOK 12:30 AM 71 8:30 PM JAZEERA 2 -Arabic 9:30 PM 71 10:45 PM NO WED MUHALAB-3 71 1:00 AM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 12:30 AM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 12:45 PM NO SUN+TUE+WED DUMB AND DUMBER TO 2:45 PM AVENUES-3 DUMB AND DUMBER TO 4:45 PM THE BABADOOK 1:15 PM BAIRAQ-1 No: 16347 DUMB AND DUMBER TO 6:45 PM THE BABADOOK 3:30 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 1:30 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 8:45 PM THE BABADOOK 5:45 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 3:30 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 10:45 PM THE BABADOOK 8:00 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 5:30 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 12:45 AM THE BABADOOK 10:15 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 7:30 PM THE BABADOOK 12:30 AM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 9:30 PM FANAR-1 NO WED HAPPY NEW YEAR - HINDI 1:45 PM NO SUN+TUE+WED DUMB AND DUMBER TO 11:30 PM INTERSTELLAR 5:00 PM 360º- 1 NO SUN+TUE+WED KILL DIL (DIG) (Hindi) 5:00 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 1:15 PM HAPPY NEW YEAR - HINDI 8:15 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 3:30 PM BAIRAQ-2 INTERSTELLAR 11:30 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 5:45 PM JESSABELLE 2:00 PM JESSABELLE 11:30 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 8:00 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 4:00 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic1 10:15 PM KILL DIL-Hindi 6:00 PM FANAR-2 HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 12:30 AM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 8:30 PM BIG HERO 6 2:00 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 10:30 PM JESSABELLE 4:30 PM 360º- 2 JESSABELLE 12:30 AM BIG HERO 6 6:30 PM JAZEERA 2 -Arabic 2:30 PM NO SUN+TUE+WED JESSABELLE 8:45 PM JAZEERA 2 -Arabic 5:30 PM 71 10:45 PM JAZEERA 2 -Arabic 8:30 PM BAIRAQ-3 JESSABELLE 12:45 AM JAZEERA 2 -Arabic 11:30 PM BIG HERO 6 12:30 PM NO SUN+TUE+WED BIG HERO 6 2:45 PM FANAR-3 JOHN WICK 5:00 PM INTERSTELLAR 12:45 PM 360º- 3 BIG HERO 6 7:00 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 4:00 PM BIG HERO 6 -3D 2:00 PM JESSABELLE 9:15 PM THE BABADOOK 6:00 PM BIG HERO 6 -3D 4:15 PM INTERSTELLAR 11:15 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 8:00 PM BIG HERO 6 6:30 PM NO SUN+TUE+WED

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Arrival Flights on Wednesday 19/11/2014 KNE 472 Jeddah 14:25 Departure Flights on Wednesday 19/11/2014 UAE 872 Dubai 14:15 Airlines Flt Route Time SVA 500 Jeddah 14:30 Airlines Flt Route Time IYE 827 Mukalla/Sanaa 14:30 JAI 574 Mumbai 00:10 SYR 341 Latakia/KAC 14:30 AIC 982 Ahmedabad/Hyderabad/Chennai 00:05 CLX 792 Hanoi 14:45 JZR 239 Amman 00:25 FDB 057 Dubai 14:30 FDB 072 Dubai 00:45 SVA 3505 Jeddah 15:00 JZR 267 Beirut 00:30 GFA 221 Bahrain 15:00 UAL 981 IAD 00:55 KAC 673 Dubai 15:00 JZR 539 Cairo 00:40 KAC 788 Jeddah 15:40 JAI 573 Mumbai 01:10 QTR 1079 Doha 15:05 THY 772 Istanbul 00:45 KNE 462 Madinah 15:45 DLH 637 Frankfurt 02:15 FDB 058 Dubai 15:10 FDB 069 Dubai 00:55 UAE 857 Dubai 15:45 THY 773 Istanbul 02:55 KAC 617 Doha 15:15 QTR 1084 Doha 01:00 ABY 127 Sharjah 15:45 PGT 859 Istanbul 03:25 KNE 473 Jeddah 15:20 DLH 637 Dammam 01:15 FDB 051 Dubai 16:00 UAE 854 Dubai 03:50 SYR 342 Damascus/Latakia 15:30 PGT 858 Istanbul 01:35 KNE 460 Riyadh 16:00 FDB 068 Dubai 03:55 SVA 503 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Dubai 18:00 FDB 070 Dubai 06:30 UAE 858 Dubai 17:45 THY 770 Istanbul 05:35 JZR 177 Dubai 18:20 JAI 525 Abu Dhabi/Chennai 06:35 ETD 304 Abu Dhabi 17:50 DHX 170 Bahrain 05:40 JZR 483 Istanbul 18:40 JZR 164 Dubai 06:55 RJA 641 Amman 17:55 BAW 157 London 06:40 FDB 063 Dubai 18:40 GFA 212 Bahrain 07:15 SVA 511 Riyadh 18:15 KAC 412 Manila/Bangkok 07:10 ABY 121 Sharjah 18:40 THY 771 Istanbul 07:30 GFA 216 Bahrain 18:20 KAC 204 Lahore 07:45 KAC 786 Jeddah 18:45 FDB 054 Dubai 08:25 GFA 944 Bahrain 18:35 FDB 053 Dubai 07:45 QTR 1080 Doha 18:50 BAW 156 London 08:45 JZR 184 Dubai 18:40 QTR 1086 Doha 07:50 KAC 774 Riyadh 19:15 QTR 1087 Doha 08:50 IRM 1187 Tehran 18:45 KAC 352 Kochi 08:10 KAC 618 Doha 19:15 KAC 671 Dubai 09:25 JZR 238 Amman 18:50 KAC 382 Delhi 08:15 KAC 674 Dubai 19:25 ABY 126 Sharjah 09:40 JZR 134 Bahrain 19:10 KAC 302 Mumbai 08:20 KAC 542 Cairo 19:25 KAC 787 Jeddah 09:50 ABY 121 Sharjah 19:20 KAC 206 Islamabad 08:25 GFA 217 Bahrain 19:30 UAE 856 Dubai 09:55 JZR 552 Alexandria 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CROSSWORD 729 STAR TRACK

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

The minute you walk into your office this morning, you are catapulted into You are up early this morning-ready to conquer the world. High hopes are schedules and meetings and potential problems that may be a little more great, but applied effort is the key to success now. This is a great time to work with others. frustrating than usual . . . But you love it. You organize and ask a few questions and take con- You may be sought after as the right person for a particular job. Gossip is disturbing this trol with little difficulty. The good life and all that is fine and luxurious may be what you val- afternoon and you try your best to stay away from those that gossip. You may have to say a ue just now and your ability to control the day is one step closer to where you want to be. few words. Everything works together to show you at your most elegant, particularly in a You enjoy finding solutions to whatever problems you find. Moving forward is the big issue social situation this evening. You have a grasp for abstract and spiritual ideas and you are of the day. You do not play favorites and are quite impersonal when it comes to your able to communicate your views very well. Close relationships offer a lot of potential for responsibilities. You may enjoy working with some sort of healing or police services. Your growth at this time. Optimism and a yearning to explore all kinds of new horizons are life path involves very close relationships with others. where your energies are now.

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

A high pressure but very lucky day is ahead of you now. You could make a People are respectful and you may have that feeling of moving through the few changes with your routine and find that you have a whole different job title. This will morning in slow motion. If you are in the retail business, you will find customers cautious probably be temporary but will help you to show off your skills. An instance of being able but courteous. They will listen to what you have to say about whatever product is in ques- to speak up and pitch in and help when others will not help is commendable and higher- tion and if anybody can sell an item, it would be you. You never seem to judge yourself or ups are impressed. Good advice from a guide or older person is available if you need it others which makes for pleasant interactions between two or more people of any race, col- today. You are just plain witty when it comes to a group discussion this afternoon-ideas roll or or creed. People just seem to be magnetically drawn to you. This is a favorable time for off your tongue. Communicating by phone, by letter or in person is an important ingredi- you in that new beginnings, real-estate closings, investments and goal setting have great ent for the afternoon. A sense of support for whatever plans you may have this evening potential for success. Domestic affairs may gain some improvement; you can teach through makes this a happy time. example. Smile.

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

This is a great time, when good fortune and plain old luck surround you. It is A period of great mental activity begins now. Opportunities flourish and you certainly not a time to stay home-you are in a work mode and in the mood may find yourself wanting to do almost everything. Take the time to weigh to accomplish much. It is easy for you to make correct decisions, find the right path and the pros and cons carefully when it comes to changing jobs just now. If you move too move forward where career and success are concerned. Stay away from sensitive commu- quickly, you may find yourself in a job that runs against your best talents and abilities. Do ACROSS 3. A city in Veneto. nication with loved ones until after the sun goes down-there are disturbing energies float- not sell yourself short. A little errand in your neighborhood this afternoon begins to feel like 1. The extreme end of something. 4. Type genus of the Amiidae. ing around this afternoon. You may find that someone close to you understands and is sup- an adventure. Complications happen when we are not paying attention to the details. This portive of your point of view. Communication with others is important so do not close may include activities such as stepping into a volunteer program without finding out the 4. Type genus of Agaricaceae. 5. Young goose. requirements or substituting at a part-time job without negotiating the working hours. This 12. A benevolent aspect of Devi. 6. Be compatible or in accordance with. yourself off from receiving the input that casual conversation with friends and loved ones can bring. Steer clear of the sensitive subjects for now. is truly a time when your energy is high. 15. A constellation in the southern hemisphere 7. Affecting things past. near Telescopium and Norma. 8. A self-funded retirement plan that allows you 16. (of tempo) Moderate. to contribute a limited yearly sum toward your Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 17. A slight amount or degree of difference. retirement. Cancer (June 21-July 22) 18. A number of sheets of paper fastened 9. A town in southeastern New Mexico on the A friend or loved one may tend to put the damper on what you say or think, together along one edge. Pecos River near the Mexican border. You might like to ignore responsibilities and do some socializing today but or in some way manage to restrict your ability to communicate. You may have 19. (Babylonian and Assyrian) Goddess of love 10. The local time at the 0 meridian passing realities demand that you tend to business. After the workday is over you may find yourself thoughts that differ with someone close to you. Communication in the business world, and fertility and war. through Greenwich, England. in fun conversations with friends. You may discover that you are more intuitive now than in however, seems to go your way. Positive things are happening and your career depends on 20. A member of the Siouan people formerly liv- the past. You may sense and feel things that others do not. It is not a time when you are at your own ambition and drive, which are strong now. You are able to use good common 11. With the least delay. your most practical but you are quite passionate and love the company of friends as well as ing in the Missouri river valley in NE Nebraska. sense, feel the trends and make the right moves. This is a time to get ahead by taking 12. A state in the western United States. family. Everything works together to bring out your unique and unusual qualities. You may action. You love all that is new and different and you are an expert at sharing your thoughts 21. One who reveals confidential information in 13. A member of the Siouan people formerly liv- find that someone close to you understands you and is supportive of your new positive self. on new ideas. That person that is not willing to communicate just now may only need a lit- return for money. ing in the Missouri river valley in NE Nebraska. You could come up with new solutions or inventions. You may enjoy probing into your tle space to meditate for now. Time grows an understanding. 23. United States sculptor and architect whose 14. (Old Testament) In Judeo-Christian mytholo- inner workings this evening. public works include the memorial to veterans gy. of the Vietnam War in Washington (born in 22. Fill with high spirits. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 1959). 28. Goddess of criminal rashness and its punish- Leo (July 23-August 22) 24. Thigh of a hog (usually smoked). ment. There may be obstacles in your path today but if you keep your eyes open Your inner resources and emotions are accented. Someone that has not 25. A silvery ductile metallic element found pri- 30. The capacitance of a capacitor that has an you will have very little problem navigating through the day. It pays in the long run to be supported your ideas before today may come around to your way of thinking. You can marily in bauxite. patient with others. Extra work will bring extra money and that is the good news for this equal and opposite charge of 1 coulomb on expect a sense of support and goodwill from those around you. You have a need to be 26. Metal shackles. day. You become more direct, less interested in frills and more able to cut through to the each plate and a voltage difference of 1 volt respected, and there are opportunities to create that respect today. You may be helping a 27. (Akkadian) God of wisdom. real business at hand. Your ability to be and act on the spot is strengthened-much intensity. between the plates. group of people become organized. Perhaps this is a citizen’s group that gathers informa- This afternoon you may be shopping for special items around your living area. You may 29. A radioactive transuranic element. tion for publishing. You are able to pull in some extra money at this time. Perhaps you have 32. Open-heart surgery in which the rib cage is even want to purchase a little paint or other items for some repair jobs you may have previ- 31. An inflammatory disease involving the seba- a part-time job or perhaps you have found a way to apply your skillful ways and gain a pay- opened and a section of a blood vessel is graft- ously postponed. A healing between family members is possible this evening. An honest ceous glands of the skin. check at the same time. A difficult relationship is on the mend. There are breakthroughs ed from the aorta to the coronary artery to and kindly conversation clears the air. 33. Born out of wedlock. regarding better budgeting techniques. bypass the blocked section of the coronary 38. Disparaging terms for the common people. 41. A unit of dry measure used in Egypt. artery and improve the blood supply to the heart. 44. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike part Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) of an organism. 34. A colorless and odorless inert gas. 45. A diagrammatic representation of the 35. The mountain peak that Noah's ark landed You are very focused on your career and your finances lately and that is a Your mind is very sharp today; take care to think through your response to earth's surface (or part of it). on as the waters of the great flood receded. good thing. You are proud of the progress you are making. Events at work others. You may be impatient and eager for new experiences. Work, achieve- may make it easy for you to be original, have breakthroughs and find new solutions to old 46. An elegantly dressed man (often with affect- 36. Lace again. ment and completing unfinished tasks take center stage most of this day. You have a need 37. A boxlike container in a piece of furniture. problems. You could discover yourself through creativity and self-expression. A more out- for psychological security and absolute truth in all matters. This cuts through most chitchat ed manners). going manner may be enjoyed now. You demonstrate your ideas and put them into prac- 39. Measure of the US economy adopted in and settles on matters of substance. Ideas and thoughts have greater meaning and form 50. A sliver-white metallic element of the plat- tice. Your analytical powers are superb and you enjoy finding new avenues of inner growth. just now. At home, you want communication. Perhaps this concerns that energetic relative inum group that resembles platinum. 1991. You and a romantic partner grow closer now. You may sense correctly that you can open that wants to join you in your business. This evening would be a good time to become 53. A large and stately mansion. 40. Top part of an apron. up and share your deepest feelings-the feeling is mutual. New and unusual ways of appre- involved in clear communications. Also, this is a great time for open communication with 55. The 1st letter of the Hebrew alphabet. 42. A blue dye obtained from plants or made ciating and loving may be possible now. your young friends or family members. Tonight is for loved ones. 58. An informal term for a father. synthetically. 59. Any elementary particle that interacts 43. Ratio of the hypotenuse to the opposite strongly with other particles. side. Word Search Yesterday Solution 62. A family of Afroasiatic tonal languages 47. A member of the military police who polices (mostly two tones) spoken in the regions west soldiers and guards prisoners. and south of Lake Chad in north central Africa. 48. Pig-sized tailless South American amphibi- 64. Internal organs collectively (especially those ous rodent with partly webbed feet. in the abdominal cavity). 49. Used especially of fruits. 66. (Old Testament) Wife of Isaac and mother of 51. A genus of Mustelidae. Jacob and Esau. 52. The basic unit of luminous intensity adopted 70. A unit of length of thread or yarn. under the System International d'Unites. 71. Small genus of tropical evergreen trees or 54. (biology) Of unlike parts or organs. shrubs having pods like those of the acacia. 56. (chemistry) P(otential of) H(ydrogen). 74. A river in north central Switzerland that runs 57. Any of several Orthodox Jewish sects who northeast into the Rhine. reject modern secular culture and many of 75. In or of the month preceding the present whom do not recognize the spiritual authority one. of the modern state of Israel. 76. An ornamental but poisonous flowering 60. Administer an oil or ointment to. shrub having narrow evergreen leaves and clus- 61. The fourth or lowest deck. ters of fragrant white to pink or red flowers. 63. The brightest star in Cygnus. 77. A nucleic acid that transmits genetic infor- 65. A man who courts a woman. mation from DNA to the cytoplasm. 67. One of a set of small pieces of stiff paper 78. The seat within a bishop's diocese where his marked in various ways and used for playing cathedral is located adv. games or for telling fortunes. 79. A river in northeastern Brazil that flows gen- 68. A stick that people can lean on to help them erally northward to the Atlantic Ocean. walk. 80. A young woman making her debut into 69. An Arabic speaking person who lives in society. Arabia or North Africa. 72. Airtight sealed metal container for food or DOWN drink or paint etc.. 1. (military) Signal to turn the lights out. 73. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods. 2. A republic in the Middle East in western Asia. Yesterday’s Solution

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Music & Movies McConaughey gets Hollywood star

scar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey Ocapped off a blockbuster year Monday as he received a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. “It’s a special day, great moment in my career and for my family,” McConaughey, dressed in a light-colored suit with an open collar, said, as some of Tinseltown’s biggest names looked on. Hundreds of fans also turned out and McConaughey was accompa- nied by his Brazilian wife Camila Alves and their three children, Levi, Vida, and Livingston. The 45-year-old actor was also joined by producer Don Phillips and Christopher Nolan, who directed McConaughey’s latest Pharrell Williams smash film “Interstellar.” “McConaughey works harder than anybody else. He deserves this,” said Nolan, who also directed the Pharrell Williams, most recent Batman trilogy. “Interstellar” co-stars, the Oscar winner Anne Hathaway and Plant to play Latin Jessica Chastain, added their star quality to the glittering red-carpet event. Receiving the star caps off a Lollapaloozas particularly memorable year for McConaughey that saw him win obert Plant and Pharrell Williams will be among the his Oscar for best actor for his por- Lollapalooza headliners in March in Argentina, Brazil trayal of an AIDS patient in “Dallas Rand Chile, among the first dates on the global festi- Buyers Club.” McConaughey also val calendar. The South American editions of Lollapalooza, caught the eye for his roles in “The which started as a traveling alternative rock festival before Wolf of Wall Street,” “The Wedding finding a permanent home in Chicago and expanding Planner” and the recent hit televi- overseas, will take place in Santiago on March 14-15, in sion series “True Detective.” His Buenos Aires on March 21-22 and in Sao Paulo on March breakout role came in the 1993 28-29. The headliners-the same for all three venues-include film “Dazed and Confused.”—AFP Actor Matthew McConaughey is honored with the 2,534th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Williams, who is known for his global smash hit “Happy,” and Plant, the legendary vocalist of Led Zeppelin who this year released his first album of new material in a decade. Other headliners include the Smashing Pumpkins, the 1990s alternative scene heroes who are soon releasing a new album, along with White Stripes rocker Jack White and Japanese actor Ken Takakura dies at 83 the DJ Calvin Harris. The Lollapalooza South American line- ups, which were announced Monday by organizers, offer en Takakura, who first rose to stardom in the 1960s Train.” In the remainder of the 1970s and after he appeared an idea of some of the musicians who are likely to be on playing yakuza outlaws, but later became in a succession of starring roles, including an ex-con jour- the global festival circuit throughout 2015. Lollapalooza, KHollywood’s go-to actor for made-in-Japan films, neying to reunite with his wife in Yoji Yamada’s 1977 hit founded by Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell in 1991, died on Nov 10 at age 83 of malignant lymphoma. A pri- “The Yellow Handkerchief.” earlier announced an expansion to Europe next year with a vate funeral had already been held when Japanese media September 12-13 edition in Berlin. The number of festivals broke the story today. The legendary actor most recently Hot-tempered detective has grown around the world in recent years, with big musi- starred in Zhang Yimou’s “Riding Alone for Thousands of Based on a story by Pete Hamill, the film was remade as cal showcases increasingly becoming a vital source of rev- Miles” and for Western audiences, was best known for his a 2008 film of the same title by Udayan Prasad, with enue for artists.—AFP roles in Ridley Scott’s “Black Rain” and “Mr Baseball.” William Hurt starring in the Takakura role. Takakura also Born on Feb 16, 1931 in Fukuoka, Japan, Takakura played a veteran dog handler in the 1983 Koreyoshi entered the Toei studio in 1955 after graduating from Meiji Kurahara smash “Antarctica,” which set a record as the high- University. His breakout role was as an escaped prisoner in est-earning Japanese film of all-time that was only sur- Teruo Ishii’s 1965 hit “Abashiri Prison,” which was loosely passed by Hayao Miyazaki’s animation “Princess based on Stanley Kramer’s 1958 “The Defiant Ones.” The Mononoke” in 1997. “Antarctica” was remade as the 2006 film spawned a long-running series, while Takakura “Eight Below,” with Frank Marshall directing. churned out hit after hit for Toei in the remainder of the In 1989 Takakura appeared in “Black Rain” as a forbear- decade and beyond. Usually playing stoic loners who move ing Japanese cop assigned to deal with Michael Douglas’s into action only after repeated provocations, Takakura hot-tempered detective, who is after an escaped yakuza became an iconic figure for a generation of Japanese played by Yusaku Matsuda. He followed with a similar role moviegoers, much as Clint Eastwood did in Hollywood. as a pro baseball manager dealing with Tom Selleck’s Takakura played a version of this character in Sydney spoiled former major leaguer in the 1992 Fred Schepisi Pollack’s 1974 “The Yakuza,” with a script co written by comedy “Mr Baseball.” yakuza movie aficionado Leonard Schrader, together After the turn of the millennium, Takakura appeared Pollack and Robert Towne. By this time, however, Japanese only in a handful films, including “Riding Alone for moviegoers had tired of Takakura’s brand of gang actioner, Thousands of Miles” and his 205th and last film, Yasuo whose good guys followed a code of yakuza chivalry rou- Furuhata’s 2012 “Dearest,” playing a retired prison coun- tinely disregarded by the more realistic hoods of Kinji selor making a journey of remembrance to the port where In this March 4, 2014 file photo, actress Melanie Griffith Fukasaku’s popular 1973 “Battles without Honor and his deceased wife was born. From 1959 until their divorce arrives to Chanel’s ready to wear fall/winter 2014-2015 Humanity” and its sequels. Even before leaving Toei in 1976 in 1971 Takakura was married to singer Chiemi Eri, but they fashion collection presented in Paris. Takakura had begun moving away from his signature had no children.—Reuters This picture taken on November 3, 2013 shows yakuza genre, playing a bankrupt-businessman-turned- Japanese actor Ken Takakura while receiving the order extortionist in the 1975 Junya Sato thriller “The Bullet of culture at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.—AFP

File photo shows actress Amanda Seyfried attends the “While We’re Young” premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto. —AP photos Melanie Griffith, Amanda Seyfried frantic onstage ome two dozen celebrities - including Melanie Griffith, Amanda Seyfried, Peter Dinklage and Pablo Schreiber - Sthrew themselves onstage Monday with little rehearsal and little sleep - and survived. They appeared in the 14th annual benefit “The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway,” which asked the actors and several writers and directors to come up with six original short plays over the course of a day. Proceeds help the Urban Arts Partnership. One play was set in a furniture store. Another was at a casting agency looking to hire an actor for a beer commercial. A third was in a hotel lobby with two sisters - one communicating only through a kazoo - who wait- ed to meet a wizard. There were jokes about Ebola and Kim Kardashian. At one point, Griffith just lost it and giggled onstage. At another point “Saturday Night Live” star Jay Pharoah came out in ripped up pants that did nothing to cover his rump. A prop Hollywood star Angelina Jolie poses with actor Geoff Evans (left) and Japanese musician Miyavi (second right) for photos in front of Australia’s iconic landmark Harbour chainsaw was used several times. The other stars who partici- Bridge after the world premiere of her World War II epic movie ‘Unbroken’ in Sydney yesterday.—AFP pated included Justin Bartha, Leslie Bibb, Katrina Bowden, Mark Consuelos, Laverne Cox, Rachel Dratch, Michael Ealy, Taran Killam, Justin Long, Stephen Merchant, Diane Neal, Rosie Perez, Leven Rambin, Sam Rockwell, Sebastian Stan, Jolie says ‘Unbroken’ an antidote to hate and violence Cecily Strong and Tracie Thoms. ollywood star Angelina Jolie said the human spirit and brotherhood and and torture, before his return home. “And I brother) Pete. You know, it’s his life.” The “There were a few people with lines written on their arms,” yesterday she wanted her World War faith and all of the things that will in the wanted to make this film because, one, I movie was shot in Sydney and elsewhere said Neal, who has starred in “Law & Order: Special Victims HII epic ‘Unbroken’, which was filmed end get us through these dark times,” she wanted to learn from Louis and be around around the country with Jolie telling the Unit” and is a veteran at the 24-hour plays. “But then they got in Australia, to act as an antidote to the vio- told a press conference in Sydney. The film this great man,” she added. Jolie said she Sydney Morning Herald the locations, the really sweaty so it all went horribly awry.” The directors includ- lence and hate in the world. Jolie thrilled tells the story of Louis Zamperini, who had shown Zamperini, who died in July tax incentives, and the crew were factors in ed America Ferrera (“Ugly Betty”), Ari Edelson (“One Night fans when she walked the red carpet with competed in the 5,000m at the 1936 aged 97, the film on her laptop-which she filming in Australia and could see her Stand”), Kathy Najimy (“Veronica’s Closet”), acting coach Leigh husband Brad Pitt for the Sydney premiere Olympics in Berlin, before becoming a took to his hospital room. return Down Under. “There’s very much a Kilton Smith and director and educator Peter Ellenstein. of the movie, which is based on the true bombardier in World War II. When his plane “He watched very intently as a man who community-we’ve all become friends-and Writers included Christina Anderson (“Good Goods”), Bekah story of a US Olympic athlete turned crashed over the South Pacific he spent 47 knew he was passing away, he watched his at the Brunstetter (“Oohrah!”), comedian David Cross, David Lindsay Japanese prisoner of war. Jolie said all the days adrift on a raft with a crewmate before life before his eyes,” she told the Australian same time there’s a very, very strong Abaire (“Rabbit Hole”), Jiehae Park (“Hannah and the Dread war and violence in the world today had being captured by Japanese soldiers in the Broadcasting Corporation at the Monday work ethic,” she told the paper. “I love them Gazebo”) and Jonathan Marc Sherman (“Things We Want”). made people question the future. Marshall Islands. night premiere. “And he smiled when he and and I hope to come back and make Sarwat Siddiqui, the winner of a young writers’ project from “I wanted to put something out in this He was held in a prisoner of war camp saw his mother and he said ‘Pete’ under his another film.”—AFP Fordham University, joined the playwrights.—AP world that reminds us of the strength of for more than two years, enduring beatings breath when he saw the character of (his LIFESTYLE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 Music37 & Movies Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel honored by ASCAP tevie Wonder gave an emotional including “Blame It on the Sun” and “I row Never Came.” “I know the father. I speech that silenced the crowd, Just Called to Say I Love You.” She said know the friend. I know the partner. I SGarth Brooks was misty eyed and she failed a Greek art class in college be- know the best friend. I am very proud Billy Joel was classic when he performed cause she spent too much time writing of Garth,” she said before Brooks walked “New York State of Mind.” The ASCAP down Wonder lyrics. onstage in all black, including a cowboy Centennial Awards on Monday night Motown founder Berry Gordy also hat. “He is a good guy.” honored the musical icons - including paid tribute to Wonder. Instead of saying Brooks, who was teary-eyed like his Joan Baez and Stephen Sondheim - at a positive things about the icon - because wife, kissed Yearwood onstage and per- gala in New York City. “It is an amazing he said he has done it repeatedly at formed a new song called “I Am A Song” world when you think about writing other events - he told the crowd some with his guitar. Sondheim, one of the songs and talking about things when of Wonder’s flaws. He said the piano biggest names in musical theater who people say, ‘How can you write about player was a “lousy driver” and that his has won Tony Awards, Grammys, a Pulit- that and you can’t see them?’ But the “golf game sucks.” He also said Wonder zer Prize and an Academy Award, didn’t reality is seeing is feeling them; feel- was consistently late, explaining that his attend because he was ill. He received ing them is in the spirit,” Wonder, 64, seminal 1976 album, “Songs in the Key a sweet tribute from Bernadette Peters, told the crowd at the Waldorf Astoria. of Life,” came two years behind sched- who sang “Children Will Listen” from “You hear (about) pictures about how ule. “Into the Woods.” Emmylou Harris car- someone looks and you write songs like ried the same energy when she sang in ‘Isn’t She Lovely’ - a song I wrote about ‘He is a good guy’ honor of Baez. “She became an ambas- my first child, Aisha,” he continued. “You He later said the album was the “key sador for freedom,” said Harris, who sang write songs like ‘If It’s Magic’ because in Motown’s life.” Wonder was just one “Diamond and Rust.”“There will only you say, ‘What is the most magical thing of the musicians to be honored Mon- ever be one Joan Baez.”—AP in the world?’ And the most magical day. Sting stunned the audience with thing I see in the world is love.” a performance of Joel’s “Big Man on Wonder closed the night, singing Mulberry Street” - ending with a high such staples as “Superstition.” Grammy- note that even left Joel impressed. Trisha winning R&B singer India. Arie honored Yearwood, wearing a gorgeous white Stevie Wonder speaks as his partner Tomeeka Robyn Bracy listens at the 2014 ASCAP Centen- the legend with a medley of songs dress, sang husband Brooks’ “If Tomor- nial Awards, benefiting the ASCAP Foundation.—AP photos

Stevie Wonder performs at the 2014 ASCAP Centennial Awards. Emmylou Harris performs on stage. Sting, left, stands with Billy Joel, center, and Paul Williams right at the 2014 ASCAP Centennial Awards. Music Review Iran blues is a soaring, must-see musical and jazz bands Side Show find fans in fter the favorably reviewed musical “Side Show” closed its original three-month Broadway run in 1997, swallowing a Tehran A$7 million loss for its producers, it still garnered four Tony Award nominations. Potential audience members stayed away because the idea of seeing the story of real-life British conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton onstage seemed disturbing. Sev- ehzad Omrani grew up in Tehran, enteen years later, so-called “freaks” are in vogue on TV and “The in a house ringing to the sounds Elephant Man” is about to begin a Broadway revival. Bof his father’s record collec- Author-lyricist Bill Russell and composer Henry Krieger tion - mostly the twangs and twirls of (“Dreamgirls”) have reworked the music, adding orchestrations American Country & Western. Years later by Tony-winner Harold Wheeler and musical direction by Sam he formed Bomrani, one of the Islamic Davis. Republic’s first country-blues bands, With a live orchestra performing the gorgeous score and and one of a handful of groups that has inventive direction by Academy Award-winner Bill Condon (“Chi- started disrupting the local music scene cago” and “Dreamgirls”) who also contributed additional book with performances a world away from material, the reimagined “Side Show” that opened Monday night Iran’s traditional rhythms. “I really like at the St James Theatre is a stunning, soaring, must-see musical. Johnny Cash, Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, The conjoined twins are vividly portrayed in their youth, John Denver, B.B. King, Gogol Bordello, during Depression-era 1920s and early ‘30s, by Erin Davie and Eric Clapton and Roger Waters,” the Emily Padgett. A noir freak show introduces the strong cast, led 29-year-old told Reuters by phone from by a pasty-faced Robert Joy as the gleefully odious manager. the Iranian capital. The rest of the sideshow attractions stomp resentfully onstage, His father brought his records back darkly singing “Come Look at the Freaks.” The girls then appear from his studies in Tennessee. Omrani’s angelically, high on a platform above. Star attractions in the distinctive gruff voice and six-piece band seedy show, they’re cheaply outfitted but clearly talented, and In this image released by The O and M Company, David St Louis, center, Emily Padgett, second right, and Erin Da- had now taken those influences onto Padgett and Davie harmonize beautifully while creating distinct vie, right, appear with the cast during a performance of “Side Show,” at the St James Theatre in New York.—AP the stages of Tehran. Five-member band personalities for the twins. Padgett is a feisty and outgoing Daisy, Pallett has been finding similar success restless yet loving toward her sister. Davie gives Violet a softer, with its jazzier fusions of clarinet, cello more romantic personality, often delicately expressive. and double bass. Both bands’ musical Scenes from their Dickensian childhood and the distraction Neil Young vows Starbucks boycott over GMOs styles are a refreshing alternatives to of media attention as they attain success add poignancy to their ock icon Neil Young has pledged to stop drinking facilitate interstate commerce.” Starbucks said that the generic pop that is breaking out in other close relationship. The girls are sweet and endearing, as embod- at Starbucks over an industry challenge to laws on activists’ charges that it was involved in the lawsuit were parts of the music scene. But the subject ied in their lovely signature duet, “I Will Never Leave You.” They genetically modified crops, but the coffee giant “completely false.”“Starbucks is not a part of any lawsuit matter of their songs is less likely to jolt want to be like everyone else, per the ironic number “Typical Girls R says the charges are false. The Cana- pertaining to GMO labeling nor have we traditionalists in the Islamic state. Next Door,” but their obvious difference is given a humorous, if at dian songwriter and environmental provided funding for any campaign,” it “A Thousand Tales”, one of Pallett’s times heartbreaking coloration through much of the show. activist urged his fans to put pressure said in a statement, while adding that as most popular songs, is infused with on Starbucks over a lawsuit filed by an a chain it preferred a “national solution” imagery of soldiers and revolutionaries, Nightmarish flashback industry group against the US state of on the issue. evoking memories of Iran’s eight-year The twins consider setting out for the vaudeville circuit, cour- Vermont, the first state to pass a law Activists have accused Starbucks of long war with Iraq. “The brother is tesy of handsome talent scout Terry, (Ryan Silverman, dashing requiring labels on genetically modi- involvement as a member of the indus- covered with blood. The brother will rise, and a little mysterious), and his pal Buddy, (an earnest, boyish fied products. try group. Young accused Starbucks of like the sun into a house,” sings frontman Matthew Hydzik), who is alienated in his own way by staying in Young accuses Starbucks of backing “hiding behind the shadowy ‘Grocery Omid Nemati. the closet. In jaunty dance numbers, the girls comically pretend the industry group challenging the Manufacturers Association.’” Young Fan Sarah Nasiri said the song to try to go in different directions, but things turn serious when GMO law. “I used to line up and get my acknowledged that Starbucks has been brought back images of her childhood. one of them falls in love and their romantic aspirations threaten latte every day, but yesterday was my progressive on other issues including la- “It brings back to life those dark years. their lifelong, loving closeness. Condon’s imaginative staging last one,” Young recently wrote on his bor conditions and gay rights. The coffee In many ways, we lost our childhood includes a nightmarish flashback to the girls’ childhood exploita- blog in a post titled “GOODBYE STAR- giant has also committed to reducing its because of the war” said the young tion at the hands of mercenary adults, using menacing shadow BUCKS!!!” “Whatever you think of GMOs, climate change footprint. woman, whose brother served in the productions of doctors who threatened to surgically separate corporations should not be using US biotech companies such as Mon- war as a pilot. Pallett’s songs pop up on them. massive lawsuits to overturn legiti- santo have been at the forefront of ge- Spotify and iTunes but band co-founder Another creative scene involves a vaudevillian portrayal of mate, democratic decisions with strong netically modified crops, which they say Rouzbeh Esfandarmaz said he does both girls in bed with one man, singing the bawdy number, “One public backing,” Young wrote. Young was referring to a can improve agriculture. While common in the United not know who is selling the royalties to Plus One Equals Three,” just one ofmany references to the sala- lawsuit filed by the Grocery Manufacturers Association, States, genetically modified crops are banned or heavily use the songs, or getting money from cious view of the twins by the media. Whether wearing tattered an industry group that fought a similar ballot initiative regulated in many countries, including European Union them being played. “We get no money dresses or sumptuous, sparkling gowns, all designed by Paul in California. members and Japan, due to public concerns.—AFP and we don’t even know who is selling Tazewell, Padgett and Davie are always riveting to watch. In the The group in June announced a lawsuit against them ... Whoever it is, I hope that they final scene, voluntarily facing yet another arena of exploitation, Vermont’s law on constitutional grounds, arguing that get what they deserve!” he joked. They the twins reflect sadly, “Are we ever to learn/why we’ve lived as only the federal government had the role of “regulat- have to resort to making money the old- two.” Thanks to Krieger’s memorable melodies and the stellar ing nationwide distribution and labeling practices that fashioned way at home, selling 60,000 cast, the audience will be thinking about the same thing.—AP copies of their first CD, “Mr Violet”.— Reuters LIFESTYLE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 Features38

This picture taken on November 11, 2014 shows a restored pyra- mid of prince Fuerst Pueckler in Branitz Park, designated a UNES- CO world heritage monument in 2004, in Cottbus, Germany. Two unique earth pyramids, made of heaped up earth, are a special feature of Branitz and a reminiscence to Prince Pueckler’s trip through the Orient from 1834 to 1840.—AFP

World’s first oil well still bubbling up black gold in Poland he smell of money hangs thick in the air as black crude oil bubbles up from what Tis billed as the world’s oldest oil well, but this is not Texas or Saudi Arabia. The sleepy village of Bobrka in southern Poland lays claim to the planet’s first oil well and rig, one that is still pumping up enough black gold to be profitable. It was dug and built by hand in 1860 under the watchful gaze of Polish pharmacist and inventor Ignacy Lukasiewicz, a humble man who pioneered the now ubiquitous use of petroleum by creating the kerosene lamp. Thanks to him, “Bobrka became the birthplace of the world’s oil industry”, says Barbara Olejarz, An old petrol station in seen at the Ignacy Lukasiewicz Museum of Petroleum Industry in Bobrka.—AFP photos who runs a local museum devoted to the ori- gins of the sector and whose last name by coin- cidence means “oilman” in Polish. “It all began Visitors watch a multimedia exhibit in the Ignacy Lukasiewicz dangerous,” says Olejarz, citing hazards includ- there,” she tells AFP while pointing a finger at Museum of Petroleum Industry. ing cave-ins, flooding and gas leaks. She spoke an obelisk built by Lukasiewicz and his circle to in front of the wooden tripod that surrounds mark the launch of the oil field in 1854 and the the Franek well, which is equipped with a cable founding of the world’s first oil company. pulley for pulling up buckets of oil. Despite giving birth to the sector, it turned out that Poland did not have much oil. It now A Rockefeller produces around 20,000 barrels a day, or 7.3 By 1874, the Austro-Hungarian Empire had million per year, worth some $584 million (466 identified 111 wells and drilling sites in Bobrka. million euros) at current prices—a trickle by The deepest well went down 150 meters (490 global standards. Refined locally, Polish crude feet). The wells would be extended later thanks covers just four to five percent of domestic de- to new drilling technology, much of which was mand, according to oil and gas expert Andrzej Oil lamps are on display at the Ignacy Lukasie- developed in the United States. “Some say that Szczesniak. The five remaining wells at the Bob- wicz Museum of the Petroleum Industry. one of the Rockefellers either came here him- kra museum pump out a combined 423 barrels self or sent his associates to seek advice on how of crude per year, which is also locally refined to obtain kerosene from crude oil,” says Olejarz, and consumed. referring to the wealthy US family behind the And though he pioneered the oil industry, company that became energy giant ExxonMo- few outside the country know about Lukasie- bil. “And Lukasiewicz told them everything.” wicz, due in part to his own humility.“His When the Rockefellers asked how much they modesty worked against him. He remained less owed him for the advice, he was said to have known than other Polish scientists: Copernicus replied that it was free because he was work- A room of Ignacy Lukasiewicz is seen in the Museum of Petroleum or Marie Sklodowska-Curie,” says Olejarz. “He ing for the good of humanity—not for money. Industry named after him. didn’t want to be the talk of the town, he didn’t “He was particularly modest, the archetypal like to stand out, he did everything during his nice guy, someone with passion,” says Joanna lifetime so that he’d be forgotten and his wish Kubit, principal of the petrochemical technical has been fulfilled.” high school in the nearby town of Krosno. “His idea was that the oil industry should above all Kerosene serve to improve life in this poor province of Born in 1822 in the southern village of Galicia,” the name of the region when it was Zaduszniki—then part of the Austro-Hungarian A figure of Ignacy Lukasiewicz in his laboratory in the an impoverished part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire—Lukasiewicz acquired a pharmacist’s Ignacy Lukasiewicz Museum of Petroleum Industry. empire. Sure enough, she says, the life of the diploma and an interest in the petroleum found region’s residents changed with the income in the eastern Carpathian Mountains. He ran generated by the sector and the considerable experiment after experiment, sometimes trig- sums their wealthiest resident spent on public gering an accidental fire or explosion, before utility projects. Lukasiewicz set up vocational succeeding at refining crude oil and invent- schools, social insurance and municipal credit ing the first kerosene lamp. In 1853, he used bureaus across the region. He also financed it to light up the hospital in nearby Lviv, now university scholarships, churches, convents and part of Ukraine, and the following year he lit monasteries. “It was said at the time that every the world’s first kerosene lamp on a street in road in Galicia was paved with Lukasiewicz’s Gorlice. Next up came the need to learn how to money.”—AFP extract fuel from the ground in high volumes. “In Bobrka, the first drillers were actually well-diggers who dug holes with pickaxes, A reconstruction of the hand operated drilling rig from 1862 in shovels and hammers. The work was hard and View of pipes at the Ignacy Lukasie- the Ignacy Lukasiewicz Museum of Petroleum Industry. wicz Museum of Petroleum Industry. LIFESTYLE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 Fashion39 Shop top finalists for CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund uxury shoe designer Paul Andrew walked ing fun, funky and elegant shapes. Her Minnie away the winner Nov 4 for the Council Halfhalf features silver confetti on one side and Rachel Roy attends the Lof Fashion Designers of America/Vogue solid black on the other, with an interior mirror, 11th annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award, but there were 10 top $995. Fashion Fund Dinner finalists spanning many areas of the industry. Wes Gordon: This was the second time the event on Monday in New The British-born, New York-based Andrew Atlanta-bred womenswear designer made York. competed against a milliner, a handbag maker, it into the CFDA/Vogue Top 10. Educated at an eyewear designer, a knitwear specialist and Central Saint Martins in London, he interned a sportswear lover, among other up-and-com- at Oscar de la Renta and Tom Ford. His designs ers considered the most eclectic class in the sing young elegance. An open basket weave award’s 11-year history. cardigan jacket was done in black and white, Making it to the finals is a big deal as hun- $1,990. dreds try for the $300,000 grant, plus a year of Simon Miller: He relies on Japanese textiles mentoring by a seasoned pro. Two runners-up and is known for denim and hand-dyed indigo. received $100,000 each and a year of help. Here Miller designs for men and women, with a we present one gifty item per finalist. New York showroom and a Los Angeles denim Paul Andrew: He worked for Donna Karan, studio. He does a cozy navy blue wool flannel Calvin Klein and Alexander McQueen for over check work shirt for men, $365. 15 years leading up to his big moment. His Tanya Taylor: She pairs girly florals with neon tassel ankle bootie in python comes in a festive green Mongolian fur trims, or a black leather poppy red, $1,595. overcoat with bright yellow collar and cuffs. Ryan Roche (runner-up): Raised in Idaho and There’s a youthful exuberance in a metallic based in upstate New York, Roche transitioned silver trench in a print of cameras, $1,195. from childrenswear to whimsical knits for Orley: Guys can wear playful, too. Brothers women. She often uses a women’s cooperative Matthew and Alex Orley, along with Matthew’s in Nepal. Her shaggy cashmere cardigan in pale wife, Samantha Orley, run this knit-driven lavender has wide ribbing at the wrists, $725. menswear brand. They’ve done full-on aqua, Eva Fehren (runner-up): Eva Fehren is New skinny trousers in white and moss green, and York City native Eva Zuckerman and her busi- more classic-color V-neck sweaters and polo ness partner, Ann Gorga. She takes inspiration shirts. They do men’s accessories, too, like an from the quirks and architecture of the city. Her Italian merino knit scarf in a reversible jacquard dagger pendant is made of 18 karat blackened pattern, $245. white gold with white diamonds, $3,700. Gigi Burris Millinery: Burris is on a mission to Grey Ant: Grant Krajecki, also in New York preserve luxury headgear. She’s a Florida native City, gave up designing clothes to focus strictly who studied in Paris and apprenticed with This image released by Wes Gordon shows on eyewear. Beyonce, Rihanna and Lady Gaga couture milliner Leah Chalfen. Now in New York the Wes Gordon Black/White Open Bas- are among his clients. He manufactures in City, she works regularly with stylists and has ketweave Cardigan Jacket from the Wes limited quantities and likes to reinterpret the a celebrity following, including Angelina Jolie Gordon Womenswear Fall/Winter 2014 col- classics. Krajecki’s Embassy glasses are a fresh and Rihanna. Her Dauphine cocktail hat is a lection during Fashion Week in New York. take on aviators in matte silver with brown hand-cut felt crown with peacock flue feathers –AP photos lenses, $390. and dangling Swarovski crystal trim, $400.—AP Edie Parker: Brett Heyman, who founded Edie Parker, is the acrylic handbag queen, offer-

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ew Look launches its Autumn Winter 2014 footwear toughens up with chunky soles, textural collection which features this season’s most interest and metal hardware. New Look’s womenswear Ncovetable key pieces and trends for men and range includes Petites, for women 5’3” and under, and women. For women fabrics are smooth and futuristic Inspire, available up to size 28. and decoration comes in bold linear patterns, flashes of For men the New Look A/W14 collection has strong pink and daring animal prints. Think sculpted shapes, naval and military influences; stormy seas and dark layering and graphic black and white. Relaxed day- skies inspire the colour palette, prints and heavy wear sees brushed cotton-check shirting mixed with textures. Deep blues and greens are accented with chunky knitwear and felted wool in gritty khaki tones. pops of neon and offset with khaki and muted tones. Cool Rider Boyfriend jeans and acid washes update the denim Cable knit jumpers, wool pea coats, Breton stripes and collection. heavy military boots are key. Urban influences are seen presents the fall collection Landing in-store in time to address every festive in sportswear separates – joggers, tees and baseball fashion challenge, New Look’s evening story revisits jackets are given a luxe update with the use of zips, the late 1960s for fabulous partywear. Lush velvets panelling and texture. haki is the new black, so let Cool Rider Also on our style agenda is the Nami in and shimmering metallics are covered with embellish- forward march your functionality to the our brand new camo print –with two ways to ment, complemented by gorgeously bejewelled party Tailoring is slim and tapered with a modern update Kfront lines of fashion. On-the-go style wear, this is the companion to help you soldier shoes. Throughout the entire collection, eye-catching on checks, dogtooth and contrast panelling. Long wool means staying connected – with your col- through the day. Bringing up the rear is our embroidery, fringing and flashes of fluoro transform overcoats and PU details showcase a darker direction leagues, with your family, and with the new new Yaretzi backpack: in stylish black, its per- easy pieces into absolute must-haves. Checks are a big for formalwear. Slogan sweats alongside pastel hues season trends. From the surplus store to the fect for exploring the city this Fall. When fall’s deal in everything from elegant tailoring, statement give a Parisian-chic edge that adds a touch of prep to streets, the new season calls for a sophisticated mood takes its cues from army-inflected hues, clutches and killer heels to cosy scarves, sweaters and the collection. The Tokyo Laundry concession offers take on camouflage and khaki color-ways – we Kipling’s new season recruits are ready to stand blanket coats. streetwise pieces, fronted by hoodies and shirts in bright call it dressy army. Tap into the new color code to attention. colours and soft, comfy materials. New Look Student with the Halia shoulder bag in our key canard Parisian-chic edge Discount card is available at all stores. The collection hue: structured, spacious and sophisticated, it’s Outerwear is varied and stylish; parkas with uber- is available at New Look stores located at The Avenues the perfect work-to-weekend carry-all. luxe furry hoods, cocoon coats in bold checks and pas- and Al-Bairaq Mall, Fintas. Opening soon in Salam Mall- tels and over-sized boyfriend coats in mannish checks. Salmiya . Throw on some soft faux fur in the form of scarves, snoods and stoles, or as detailing on bags. In contrast, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel hon- ored by ASCAP

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These photos show Prague’s “Lennon Wall” on Oct 29, 2014, and yesterday,(inset) after it was painted white in Prague, Czech Republic. Under the former communist regime the wall was a place where young people gathered to commemorate John Lennon and express their hope for freedom leaving images and messages. So far nobody has claimed the responsibility for painting it white Monday and leaving a single message “The Wall is over.”—AP Prague wall dedicated to John Lennon painted over rague’s colorful wall dedicated to the memory protests in Hong Kong appeared on the wall, while of John Lennon has been painted over. The wall another Lennon wall sprang up in Hong Kong itself. A Plocated at the heart of the Czech capital began group of art students claimed responsibility for paint- to be painted with Lennon’s images and related graf- ing the wall white on Monday and leaving a single fiti after the Beatle’s assassination in 1980. Under the message: “Wall is over!” New messages, including communist regime, it became a symbol of freedom “The wall is never over” immediately began to appear and opposition to communism. After the 1989 anti- there.—AP communist Velvet Revolution, it turned into a tourist attraction. Recently, messages in support of democracy Exhibition at Atlanta’s High features

This photo pro- vided by the Met- ropolitan Museum of Art shows Paul Cezanne’s paint- ing “Madame Cezanne in a Red Armchair.”—AP

n exhibition at Atlanta’s High Museum of War II, and his wife Rose went on to build an ing through in places. CezanneArt showcases a group of impressionist impressive collection that has been housed at the Aand post-impressionist works amassed by Princeton University Art Museum since 1976. ‘The Sacred Grove’ a private collector who described the pursuit and Soutine, the second most represented artist in acquisition of the pieces as an adventure. The Natural inclusions the exhibition, is perhaps less familiar to the ca- exhibition, “Cezanne and the Modern: Master- The collection includes works that are sual art consumer. But Brenneman said he hopes pieces of European Art from the Pearlman Col- considered among the best by the respective the exhibition will help expose more people lection,” includes 50 pieces, including works by artists, including van Gogh’s “Tarascon Stage- to the works of the French expressionist who Paul Cezanne, Vincent van Gogh, Edouard Manet, coach,” Modigliani’s portrait of Jean Cocteau and painted with thick strokes that leave markedly Amedeo Modigliani, Edgar Degas, Paul Gauguin Cezanne’s “Mont Sainte-Victoire.” But it also lacks raised ridges of paint on the canvas. To that end, and Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec. It opens Saturday anything by Pablo Picasso and others that would the High borrowed five Soutine portraits from a at the High. seem natural inclusions for a collection of works private collection to supplement the seven other The centerpiece of the exhibition is 24 works from that era. Soutine works included in the exhibition. Just by Cezanne, including 16 rarely exhibited water- “There are relationships between things, but as Soutine’s landscapes verge on abstraction, colors. it’s not a textbook collection,” said High director his portraits nearly cross the line into caricature, One of the first paintings visitors see in the of collections and exhibitions David Brenneman. Brenneman said. exhibition, Chaim Soutine’s “View of Ceret,” in “It’s really Pearlman looking at things and draw- Other highlights of the exhibition include “The which a cityscape is hardly recognizable, was ing relationships.” Pearlman greatly admired Ce- Sacred Grove” by Toulouse-Lautrec, a parody of a Henry Pearlman’s first major acquisition made in zanne, and his collection includes works featur- classical scene by academic painter Pierre Puvis 1945. In Pearlman’s “Reminiscences of a Collec- ing familiar subjects for the artist — landscapes de Chavannes that includes objects and people tor,” which is printed in the exhibition’s catalog, set in the countryside of Provence in southern from Toulouse-Lautrec’s time, and carvings by Pearlman writes that he would get a “lift” when France and still lifes of objects from his studio. Gauguin and Modigliani. The exhibition runs he saw that painting whenever he arrived home. Some of the oil paintings seem incomplete through Jan 11 at the High. Then it will be at the “This first pleasant experience with a mod- with patches of canvas showing through, and it’s Vancouver Art Gallery in Vancouver, Canada, (Feb. A journalist looks at ern painting started me on a road of adventure not clear whether Cezanne had reached a point 7-May 18) and will finish its tour at the Princeton the exhibit “Madame that has been both exhilarating and satisfying. at which he was satisfied or whether he meant University Art Museum (Sept 12-Jan 3, 2016). It Cézanne” November I haven’t spent a boring evening since that first to come back to the paintings later, Brenneman previously was shown at museums in England 17, 2014 during a purchase,” he wrote. Pearlman, whose Eastern said. Graphite drawings provide the framework and France.—AP press preview at the Cold Storage Company made significant con- for the watercolors, with colors added in varying Metropolitan Mu- tributions to marine shipbuilding during World intensity and the bright white of the paper shin- seum of Art in New York.—AFP