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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 THULHIJJA 22, 1436 AH www.kuwaittimes.net 360 Mall starts IS blows Beating Rodgers massive up Arch of parasites wins powers KD 100m Triumph in trio Nobel prize Packers expansion3 Palmyra7 for29 medicine past20 49ers Jeeran plans amendments to Min 25º electoral law, constitution Max 43º High Tide 04:37 & 19:44 Proposal calls to boost strength of Assembly, Cabinet Low Tide 12:42 40 PAGES NO: 16659 150 FILS Companies in By B Izzak KUWAIT: Islamist MP Abdulrahman Al-Jeeran said yes- terday that he plans to submit amendments to the elec- Kuwait pay toral law and to the constitution with the aim to increase the number of MPs in a bid to allow membership of the Cabinet to be raised. He said that raising the number of KD 1bn in tax the Assembly from the current 50 members has become a necessity because the population has increased sever- No income tax seen al-fold since the inception of parliamentary life in 1962. Jeeran said that his planned amendments would KUWAIT: Finance Ministry Undersecretary Khalifa allow the appointment of independent ministers for Hamadah said taxes levied by the state on companies development, higher education and youth. Under the operating in the country Kuwaiti constitution, the number of lawmakers is 50 and range between KD 800 mil- the number of Cabinet ministers should not exceed a lion and one billion annual- third of the Assembly, or a maximum of 16 including the ly, according to the new tax prime minister. This restriction has forced Cabinet mem- law. The ministry will get a bers to have more than one portfolio. new draft tax law from the Jeeran also said that he plans to amend the electoral International Monetary law to stipulate that candidates for parliament must Fund (IMF) by December, hold doctorate degrees in order to be able to legislate and will review it in three to and monitor the government. The lawmaker said he four months, the minister knows his amendments may not be popular among MPs, but he still intends to submit his proposals. said in an interview pub- Meanwhile, MPs Abdullah Al-Maayouf and lished by the daily newspa- Mohammad Tana met yesterday to coordinate Tana’s per Al-Jarida yesterday. Khalifa Hamadah plan to file to grill Minister of Social Affairs and Labor All concerned local Hind Al-Sabeeh over alleged administrative and financial authorities will take part in examining the draft, violations. Maayouf, who had repeatedly threatened to Hamadah said, naming Kuwait Chamber of Commerce grill the minister, agreed to provide Tana with docu- and Industry, Kuwait Banking Association and Union of ments against the minister and agreed to speak against Investment Companies (UIC), beside others. DUBAI: A general view shows part of the skyline of Dubai covered in early morning fog yesterday. — AFP the minister during the grilling debate. Continued on Page 13 Continued on Page13 LOCAL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015

In my view UN and refugees

By Labeed Abdal

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he UN recently held a high-ranking session in New York discussing the flow of refugees and Timmigrants. Some of the participating coun- tries’ representatives discussed the refugee prob- lem and possible solutions that are becoming KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah inaugurates fourth Special Needs’ Fair yesterday. — KUNA absolutely necessary in view of various attitudes to it worldwide. Some countries were very generous and never closed their doors, built walls or laid barbed wire to prevent refugees forced to leave their home countries and loved ones to flee some difficult and compelling situations and all types of danger to them, their children and relatives. The UN’s secretary general’s call to the world to face the most dangerous refugee crisis since World War II and his pledge to all countries to avoid wars and oppression and be committed to saving lives, ensure security, reject discrimination and enhance cooperation are actually very important pieces of advice to the whole world. Such advice is needed now that the world is going through some excep- tional circumstances where the simplest of human rights and ancient monuments have been violated and destroyed. Representatives of some participating countries like Turkey stressed that they host the largest num- ber of refugees in the world (over two million Syrians and 200,000 Iraqis). Similarly, neighboring Jordan and Lebanon also host humongous num- bers and need international support. The image of the tragic death of three-year-old Aylan Kurdi, who drowned while his family was trying to flee Turkey, Info minister opens special needs’ fair shocked the entire world and dominated various social media networks for a while. His family was KUWAIT: Minister of Information and needs. In a statement after inaugurat- vate sector and social associations, Kuwait occupies an advanced status struck by high waves onboard smugglers’ boats on Minister of State for Youth Affairs ing the Fourth Special Needs’ Fair, the “with aim of securing the best services among nations with respect of offering their attempt to seek freedom, dignity and job Sheikh Salman Sabah Salem Al- minister said the exhibition was being for them.” He praised the services, all kinds of care and services for citizens opportunities in European countries. Humoud Al-Sabah has re-affirmed that held as part of the state policy of back- showcased at the fair ground by the of special needs-namely at the health, Another tragic image was that of the Hungarian the state, namely all government ing this segment of the citizens, noting concerned authorities to the citizens of educational and guidance levels, borders heavily fortified to stop refugees, with the departments, supports cases of special that such support also involved the pri- special challenges. Minister Sheikh Salman stated. —KUNA excuse of ‘protecting Christianity’! This attitude has its historic roots when Ottoman troops attacked Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and turned churches into mosques. So, the Syrian refugees who are mainly Muslims had to be Education must encourage stopped. Such an attitude lacks religious tolerance because Muslims have not stopped eating crois- sants or banned them. Croissants were first created by a European baker who had warned European social innovation: Kuwait armies of the Ottomans’ approach. He baked them to celebrate the Austrian army’s victory and mock the crescent on the Ottoman flag. The tolerance Dr Essa underlines Kuwait’s commitment at Kyoto forum we nowadays need requires going back to over five centuries or more! KYOTO: The visiting Kuwait’s Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr Bader Al-Essa yesterday underscored the impor- tance of education system to enhance Education key social innovation and sustainability in Kuwait. to manpower In a speech at the session titled “Social Innovation for Sustainability” in the Science and Technology in Society (STS) investment: Essa Forum, being held in the western Japanese city of Kyoto, Dr Al-Essa said KUWAIT: Education is the most vital type of investment in manpower and development, said Minister of Education highly educated Kuwaitis, institutions, and Minister of Higher Education Bader Al-Essa upon cele- universities and research centers span- brating the World Teachers’ Day yesterday. In a press state- ning in different aspects of science and ment, the minister noted the important role of teachers in technology always believe that the educa- developing students’ skills on all levels, including the men- tion system is a main factor that increases tal side, thinking and behavior. social innovation and sustainability. He also called on students to respect their teachers and “Kuwait has shown consistently its appreciate their huge efforts in creating the future leaders, commitment to the social innovation and noting that they should also benefit from their teachers’ sustainability, and we will continue to give expertise and knowledge. Meanwhile, the official said that to the environment through science and His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- technology,” he stressed. Dr Al-Essa high- Sabah always expresses his appreciation for teachers by lighted an integrated modernization pro- honoring them.—KUNA gram, jointly launched by the Ministry of Education and the World Bank earlier this year, that is designed to develop the nation’s education system, especially sci- ence and technology. “The program, which will take about five years to com- KYOTO: Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr Bader Al-Essa with other participants during a session titled “Social plete changing all the education system Innovation for Sustainability” at STS Forum in Kyoto. — KUNA in Kuwait, will be effective to our social Social innovation is commonly defined prizes, senior officials, business execu- Ministry of Education Dr. Haitham Al- development and help our society move as new strategies and ideas embodied in tives and journalists from some 100 coun- Athari, Secretary General of the Private forward with social innovation and sus- policies, products and services that meet tries. In addition to a series of sessions, Dr Universities Council Dr. Habib Abul, Vice tainability,” he said. important social needs at the same time Al-Essa also participated in the Science President for Academic Affairs at Kuwait Meanwhile, the minister listed four fac- create new social relationships and col- and Technology Ministers’ Roundtable University Dr. Firyal Bou-Rabee and tors in political, economic, cultural and laboration. At the session, the partici- Meeting on Sunday, where science and Kuwaiti Embassy Third Secretary Yousef ecological aspects of social innovation pants from various countries, including technology leaders from 24 countries Al-Tarkit are also at the forum. The annual that empowers people and changes soci- Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, agreed on the need to have the concept meeting is aimed at creating a global eties for the better, such as enacting laws the US, Britain and Poland exchanged of inclusive innovation. Dr Al-Essa, who human network providing a framework and funding innovative ideas. “It is our their views and experience of social inno- heads the Kuwaiti delegation, is also for an open discussion about further belief that education and training are vative activities in their countries and net- attending a series of plenary sessions. progress of science and technology for mutually exclusive tools for in innovation. works. Kuwaiti Ambassador to Japan the benefit of humankind. The STS Those factors can increase interest in The three-day annual meeting, which Abdulrahman Al-Otaibi, Undersecretary Forum, inaugurated in 2004, is the largest KEPS head of the monitoring team Mahmoud Shahab people specifically, and society in gener- kicked off Sunday, gathers about 1,000 of the Ministry of Higher Education Dr. international conference on science and al, which in turn develops countries.” outstanding scientists including 10 Nobel Hamed Al-Azemi, Undersecretary of the technology in Japan. —KUNA 2,000 migrant birds monitored in Kuwait Schengen visa issue to figure KUWAIT: Two thousand migrant eagle birds have been in Kuwait talks in Brussels monitored in east Jahra reserve, with around 250-300 species of the eagles spotted flying over the protected BRUSSELS: A Kuwait’s parliamentary added that talks will also cover the issue region daily, Kuwait Environment Protection Society friendship group arrived in Brussels of lifting the Schengen visa for Kuwaiti said yesterday. Sunday evening for talks to expand and citizens. The birds arrived in Kuwait during their migration strengthen the parliamentary coopera- Al-Khurainiji said Kuwait enjoys a dis- from the North to the South, KEPS head of the monitor- tion with Belgium. On arrival, Deputy tinguished and respectable position in ing team Mahmoud Shahab told KUNA, adding the National Assembly Speaker of Kuwait, the world under the wise leadership of team annually monitors the birdsí migration, estimating Mubarak Al-Khurainij, the head of the His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- their numbers and determining their species. Studies delegation, told KUNA that Kuwait and Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He expressed on such basis are reviewed annually. Shahab said the Belgium enjoy “distinguished and friend- his profound thanks to Kuwait’s ambas- first flock of eagles of around 250-300 birds was seen in ly ties “, adding that “we seek to strength- sador to Belgium, the EU and east Al-Jahra reserve, noting that the eagles pass en these ties on all levels including politi- Luxembourg, Dharar Abdul Razzak through the region and temporarily settle, seeking cal and economic ones.” Razzooqi for preparing the visit and for water before they continue their journey. KEPS official He noted that the Kuwaiti delegation his very warm welcome. noted that this year, the first wave of eagles was regis- will hold a series of meetings with the Besides Razzooqi, other Kuwait tered last September 25th in the desert, adding the Belgian government officials and parlia- embassy diplomats were at the airport to KUWAIT: Minister of the Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- eaglesí species varied and they numbered about 300- mentarians in the next two days. “We are welcome the delegation which includes Sabah received yesterday the Chinese ambassador to Kuwait Wang Di and discussed 400. visiting today a friendly country Belgium MPs Saleh Ashour and Majid Moussa in various issues of common interest. Minister Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad affirmed Eagles, rare prey birds of more than 61 species, most- whose positions we respect,” he said and addition to Al-Khurainiji. —KUNA during the meeting depth of the bilateral ties between Kuwait and China. —KUNA ly live in Eurasia, the United States and Canada. —KUNA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 LOCAL

KUWAIT: Kuwait Times Editor-in-Chief Abd Al-Rahman Al-Alyan is honored with a memento yesterday by the Ambassador of Ukraine to the State of Kuwait Volodymyr Tolkach (second left) for Kuwait Times’ support for the recently-held cultural festival by the Ukrainian Embassy Kuwait. Third Secretary for Cultural and Media Issues Volodymyr Martyniuk (first left), Chief Executive Kuwait-Ukraine Friendship Society Svittana Arnd (second right), Executive Secretary Kuwait-Ukraine Friendship Society Oleno Kazantseva (first right) are also present. (Right) Kuwait Times Editor-in-Chief Abd Al-Rahman Al-Alyan with the Ambassador of Ukraine Volodymyr Tolkach (left) yesterday. —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat KD100 million expansion of 360 Mall gets underway Sheikh Jaber Int’l Complex to put Kuwait on global tennis map

By Nawara Fattahova sidiary of Tamdeen Shopping Centers According to Marzouq, this will be increase footfall by at least 30 percent to Company, part of the Tamdeen Holding the first time in the world that retail, over 18 million discerning visitors. The KUWAIT: The massive expansion of 360 Group of Companies. sports and entertainment come togeth- tennis complex will have a combined Mall, Kuwait’s iconic shopping destina- This was announced during a press er under one roof and on this scale. stadium seating for over 7,600 people tion, has commenced with the develop- conference held at the Tamdeen Group “When the expansion work is complete, across two main arenas, each with the ment of the new state-of-the-art Sheikh headquarters at the 360 Mall, addressed 360 Mall will be further enhanced and capacity to hold 4,000 and 1,600 people Jaber Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah by Mohammed Jassim Al-Marzouq, together with the tennis complex will respectively, eight indoor courts with International Tennis Complex, which Chairman, Tamdeen Group; Sheikh become a landmark in Kuwait. We aim over 500 seats and eight outdoor courts will put Kuwait firmly on the world’s Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, to promote the very best brands from with 1,500 seats. professional tennis map. The newly President of Kuwait Tennis Federation, around the world under one roof whilst Sheikh Ahmad noted that the Sheikh expanded mall with the tennis complex President of Arab Tennis Federation and simultaneously encouraging a healthier Jaber Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is expected to open its doors by 2019. Chairman of the Asian Tennis and more active lifestyle for Kuwait resi- International Tennis Complex will The KD100m expansion will build on Federation; Anil Khanna, President, dents,” he said. become one of the world’s best tennis the huge success and identity of the Asian Tennis Federation and Vice- “We believe that the synergy facilities in line with the International 360 Mall with an added offering which President, International Tennis between the glorious game of tennis Tennis Federation (ITF) and the KUWAIT: Mohammed Jassim Al-Marzouq, Chairman, Tamdeen Group (sec- includes a tennis academy, sports, Federation; and Sami Al-Ibrahim, repre- and 360 Mall, the premium lifestyle mall Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ond right); Sheikh Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, President of entertainment, a hotel and additional senting the Public Authority for Youth in Kuwait, creates an unparalleled expe- standards, thus putting Kuwait on the Kuwait Tennis Federation, President of Arab Tennis Federation and shopping. The mall is owned by a sub- and Sports. rience. We are committed to Kuwait and world’s tennis map. “We are drawing the Chairman of the Asian Tennis Federation; Anil Khanna, President, Asian to the development of tennis in Kuwait, best of designs from similar tennis facili- Tennis Federation and Vice-President, International Tennis Federation; and which we believe is a sport where the ties globally and will provide Kuwaitis Sami Al-Ibrahim (left), representing the Public Authority for Youth and country excels. Through this project we with playing conditions that will match Sports during the press conference.—Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat will provide world-class tennis facilities the world’s best,” he pointed out. for the country,” added Marzouq. “Kuwaitis have a long history of tennis great opportunity to practice this sport,” 360 Mall and provide a venue for leisure The expansion project will feature and we produce some of the top play- explained Sheikh Ahmad. and recreation with a yearlong calendar several new-to-the-market retail brands ers in the GCC,” he added. In order to enhance the “event expe- of events and activities,” stressed and a signature five-star hotel, in addi- “It is time we showcased to the rience”, spectators will have direct Marzouq. “Additionally, the facilities will tion to outstanding restaurants, a ball- world our sporting prowess and infra- access to the tennis arena from 360 provide a base for a tennis club which room and a health club. The upgraded structure. Few facilities in the world Mall, a 2,000-car multi-storey parking will cater to young aspiring sportsper- retail experience will leave shoppers offer such indoor tennis facilities adja- and from the 6th Ring Road. There sons in Kuwait and give them a venue with a multitude of new brands to cent to a fine range of outdoor courts. would be a seamless relationship like no other. For young people, the choose from, while the hospitality and This is unprecedented except for the between the mall, the tennis facility and location will have greater attraction food and beverage facilities will create a Grand Slam grounds. Also, women in KUWAIT: An aerial view of the area which will be built into the new state-of- the hotel. “The main tennis arena when because of the retail, entertainment and new luxury paradigm. Kuwait are oppressed in the sports field the-art Sheikh Jaber Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah International Tennis not being utilized for tournaments will leisure opportunities in the immediate The extension to the retail mall will and the new project will provide them a Complex. serve as an entertainment anchor for 360 Mall vicinity,” he concluded. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 LOCAL

KUWAIT: Sheikh Nimr Fahad Al-Malik Al-Sabah touring the expo venue with KUWAIT: Sheikh Nimr receiving a memento from Managing Director of the Walid Al-Qadoumi and other officials yesterday. — Photos by Joseph Shagra Group Walid Al-Qadoumi. Five-day property expo opens 250 real estate projects from 15 countries on offer

By Ben Garcia Amir’s desire to open the market for business USA, Germany, Bulgaria, Spain, Georgia, Al-Qadoumi added that the demand for zens are willing to purchase real-estate and opportunities. Managing Director of the Bosnia and Turkey,” he said. real-estate is mostly of two parts: the first part residence apartments in a number of political- KUWAIT: A five-day property expo (5-10 Group, Walid Al-Qadoumi stated that the expo Al-Qadoumi elaborated: “The great number is local demand for property apartments. This ly and economically stable countries. October) kicked of yesterday at the Kuwait has great significance in terms of its relevance of real estate companies assembling in this part is now booming as they attract a wide He lauded the Top Expo Group’s insistence International Fair Ground in Misref. Sheikh to the real-estate sector, currently being one show proves that real estate has been, and will segment of citizens seeking these real-estate on all companies committing themselves to Nimr Fahad Al-Malik Al-Sabah attended the of the most viable economic sectors in Kuwait remain the best investment option of all times. products, being a secured resident or other- the Ministry’s requirements and terms. “We are opening ceremony and toured the exhibition and worldwide. A fact that was clearly evident during the var- wise. Real-estate represents both a tentative fully confident these companies are reliable facilities. The Kuwait International Property A second significant element is that the ied and numerous crises shaking regional and and future investment, especially in light of enough, still, this does not exclusively relieve Show was organized by Top Expo Group, the Show of this year is one of the biggest world markets; whether political or economic - the great increase of lands and residential villa the client from doing proper investigation on expo arm of the KIFG. amongst real estate fairs in Kuwait, hitting a during which real estate remained a safe prices accompanied by excessive construction the company, the project or the real-estate Speaking with the reporters, Sheikh Nimr unique record with 74 real-estate, investment haven and balanced investment, unlike other cost. Moreover, Al-Qadoumi pointed to a great developer. assured Kuwaiti public that all participants and financial companies participating therein, economic sectors, which were fluctuating and number of similar projects extending in vari- It is advice we urge all those who are about have been checked for the quality and authen- including local banks. evidently declining worldwide. Financial and ous locations currently exhibited in this round to perform their purchase to take, mainly to ticity of their products being offered in Kuwait. “We have more than 250 real estate proj- stock markets were especially impacted in this of the Show. explore the location and the features of the Sheikh Nimr, who is also the assistant ects on offer here from our participants from regard experiencing great decline, blowing “This demand is based on the increasing real estate to be purchased; which is a sound undersecretary for World Organizations Affairs amongst 15 countries across the world, mainly away a considerable number of banks and momentum of foreign real-estate investment, pre-requirement for a safe contracting and Foreign Trade of Ministry of Industry and Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Sultanate companies, ultimately urging some of them to whether for business purposes, or as residence process, that contributes to avoiding any Commerce, said the expo is in line with HH the of Oman, Jordan, Egypt, the UK, France, the announce bankruptcy or collapse. outside Kuwait. Nowadays, many Kuwaiti citi- future misconception”. COP 21: In my view Climate Conference Humanitarian for joint future Leader

KUWAIT: The United Nations Climate be able to make an agreement to stop Change Conference, COP21, known also global warming at two degrees because as “Paris Climate 2015” will be held in temperature rise to more than two Paris from 30th November to 11th degrees will surely have bad conse- December, under the umbrella of the quences such as ice-rivers’ melting, By Abdullah Buwair General Secretary of the United Nations extinction of 30 per cent of flora and fau- and the Presidency of France. The 2015 na and rise of sea water levels, which will Paris Climate Conference, will be one of endanger coastal area inhabitants. the largest international conferences Kuwait is mainly concerned as a coastal state overlooking the Arabian Gulf. It is [email protected] also predicted that the Middle East, namely Kuwait, would face a severe water scarcity within 25 years. H the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah is a Accordingly, COP 21 is a conference on KUWAIT: Board Chairman and Director General of Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) Sheikh humanitarian leader and Kuwait is a humanitari- climate for the best of our joint future. We Mubarak Duaij Al-Sabah with graduates during the graduation ceremony. — KUNA Han center. When the UN first decided to give this need to set specific goals to limit man’s award, it gave it to our beloved Kuwait and its leader, negative impact on the environment. KUNA holds graduation though this came late because HH the Amir has a long history with the UN that started long before Sept 9, Kuwait’s civil society and NGOs have 2014. shown great interest in climate issues ceremony for KU students It was the Amir who stood at the UN headquarters during various activities organized over watching the Kuwaiti flag hoisted, declaring Kuwait as the past few months by the French KUWAIT: Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) held He also underscored KUNA’s contribution member number 111 in the international organization. embassy in Kuwait. More activities will yesterday a graduation ceremony for the sec- to supporting the government’s ambitious He toured all six continents to make decisions, contain still be held by the embassy in collabora- ond batch of Kuwait University students. development plan “which we all seek to sup- crises, solve problems, support Arab causes and ever held in France with over 40,000 par- tion with the French Institute in Kuwait Prepared by the agency, the program aimed port and we are confident of its success in enhance Islam’s role or Kuwait’s presence. It was HH the ticipants including diplomats, politicians before the end of the year. Therefore, you at getting the students ready for their real meeting the aspirations of the people of Amir who founded the foreign ministry, becoming and actors from various countries as well are invited to participate in the ‘Climate careers. It was held between August 2 till Kuwait.” Kuwait’s first foreign minister on Jan 28, 1963 when he as several civil society observers and and Green Days’ symposium due to September 30. For his part, acting Dean of the Faculty of laid the first foundations of this ministry. Whenever the members. Kuwait will be represented at include discussions between Kuwaiti and Board Chairman and Director General of Arts at the Kuwait University, Dr Mirsel Al- humane Sabah Al-Ahmad presented aid to the UN, it the conference by a delegation from EPA. French experts, introduction of partner Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) Sheikh Mubarak Ajmi praised the agency’s efforts in encourag- was not done to recollect those funds or interests on France is happy with this participation. organizations and making proposals to Duaij Al-Sabah expressed in his speech dur- ing the capabilities of the Kuwait University them - it was rather done for human survival. The conference will be a decisive one the civil society due to take part in the ing the ceremony his happiness for the grad- students in the media domain and enhancing Your Highness, you gave the whole world an unfor- as, for the first time, an international 2015 Paris Climate Conference (COP 21). uation of the second batch of students of the their writing of news in both Arabic and gettable lesson in humanity and how human conduct University of Kuwait who have passed suc- English languages. agreement with effective measures The conference will be held from 10:00 and morals should be. You made news worldwide and cessfully the agency’s program. He thanked all KUNA’s personnel for their should be reached, which is expected to am till 3:00 pm on October 6, 2015at despite local and international problems, you never He congratulated the students who partic- tremendous efforts, wishing the agency all stopped smiling on any occasion. Modesty, the main be achievable with the presence of rep- GUST, on October 18 at AUK and on ipated in the program for their perseverance, the best. In turn, Deputy Director-General for resentatives from 195 countries who will October 19 at Kuwait University. trait of the Al-Sabahs, was always the base of your rela- hard work and keenness to develop their editorial sector Saad Al-Ali expressed his tions with others. It was not strange Your Highness, that skills and abilities and prepare themselves for pride in the performance of students and the you were the first to come to the Al-Sadeq Mosque blast a bright and promising future. trainees’ enthusiasm and perseverance in site where you checked on the dead and wounded. I still He expressed his sincere thanks to the receiving information and applying them remember your reply to security forces when they Kuwait University and all its respective per- practically. Al-Ali said that the training pro- advised you that the place was too dangerous for you sonnel for their continued cooperation with gram last year had been a great success, and you made your famous statement: “They are my (KUNA) for the organization of this outstand- adding that the Agency was prompted to children and what happens to them applies to me”. ing national program which aims to refine the hold it for the second time in order to meet You have been daily making initiatives, reconcilia- capabilities of Kuwaiti university students and the directives of His Highness the Amir in this tions and achievements. There is no wonder in that. One prepare them for participation in the march regard. cannot also forget the largest grant ever given to citi- of the Renaissance, development and con- For her part, Fatma Al-Harran, a partici- zens in Kuwait’s history, when in 2011 Your Highness struction in Kuwait. pant Kuwait University student thanked in granted all citizens a total of KD 1.2 billion. It was upon He stressed his pride in this qualifying pro- her speech KUNA’s personnel for the tremen- your instructions that citizens, as well as 88,000 gram “that comes out of the Agency’s interest dous efforts given to the students, recalling bedoons, were given free subsidized goods for 14 in youth and embodiment of the vision of His some of the important principles taught dur- months at a total cost of KD 134.4 million. Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad ing the program including commitment, hon- God Save you, Your Highness, Kuwait and its people Al-Jaber Al-Sabah that the young people are esty, objectivity, cooperation, teamwork and from all evils. the real wealth of Kuwait”. dealing with different people. — KUNA Injaz Al-Arab-Citi Foundation partnership starts school year

KUWAIT: INJAZ Al-Arab, a member of mitment towards influencing a gener- ed survey, titled: “Unlocking Arab will reach 6,000 students in Egypt, JA Worldwide, and Citi Foundation, ation of entrepreneurs and business- Youth Entrepreneurship” 1,200 students in Algeria, 600 students Citi’s social investment arm, minded youth, driven by a willingness (http://bitly.com/citi-uayep) reported in Bahrain, 420 students in Qatar and announced yesterday the renewal of to positively contribute to economic that most students who completed 400 students in Lebanon. their partnership to foster entrepre- prosperity and stability. At INJAZ Al- INJAZ’s Company Program had gained As a step further towards nurturing neurship among Arab youth by sup- Arab, we recognize that education is more initiative and self-motivation, entrepreneurship, Citi Foundation’s porting two INJAZ Al-Arab Programs: the key ingredient in combating critical mindsets in both the job search grant will also fund an award to be The Company Program and Innovation unemployment and building a knowl- and entrepreneurial process in the presented at INJAZ Al-Arab’s “Regional Camps across eight countries in MENA. edge-based economy.” Arab World. Commenting on the part- Young Entrepreneurs Competition”. Targeting a total of 9,620 Arab The INJAZ Al-Arab Company nership, Atiq Rehman, Citi’s CEO for This year, the event will be held on youth, the two programs seek to Program fosters students’ entrepre- Middle East and Africa, said: “We are 24/25 November 2015 in Oman and improve youth’s entrepreneurship, neurial mindsets by allowing them to confident that our partnership with the Citi Foundation funded award will financial literacy, and soft skills, in an organize and operate actual business- INJAZ Al-Arab will continue to achieve recognize one INJAZ team for provid- effort to positively impacting the eco- es. As a result, students not only learn our collective goal of equipping Arab ing the most exceptional customer nomic growth of the region, in line how businesses function, but also get youth with leadership, employability, service model. with The Citi Foundation’s commit- the chance to compete at national and and entrepreneurial skills that are cru- Since the commencement of their ment to promoting economic progress regional competitions. Innovation cial for their success in the future as partnership nearly three decades ago, for young people by providing them Camps, on the other hand, are a one- well as contributing to job creation in Citi Foundation remains JA opportunities in enterprise education. day action-packed event, that caters to the MENA region.” Worldwide’s largest global corporate Akef Al-Aqrabawi, CEO of INJAZ Al- creativity, teamwork, leadership, criti- With this renewed commitment, partner. In addition to providing more Arab, said: “We look forward to starting cal thinking, and presentation skills, by Company Program will be expected to than $4 million worth of funding to the new school year with yet another challenging students to find innova- reach 410 students in Morocco, 310 support JA initiatives in 52 countries, exciting partnership with Citi tive solutions and create concepts that students in Kuwait, and 280 students more than 2,000 Citi volunteers have Foundation. This partnership embod- address real business challenges. in the United Arab Emirates by mid also given their time on an annual ies both organizations’ on-going com- The Citi Foundation recently fund- 2016. Additionally, Innovation Camps basis to JA programs. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 LOCAL Security situation serious: Sayegh

By Meshaal Al-Enezi secretary Lt Gen Suleiman Al-Fahd at the civil defense department, Sayegh stressed that there is a great deal of KUWAIT: The Interior Ministry’s assistant undersecretary for coordination amongst the Kuwaiti ministries of interior, operations affairs Maj Gen Jamal Al-Sayegh stressed that defence, the National Guard, the customs and KISR to face the serious regional situations, security breaches and weak such threats, especially that some radioactive substances security measures on the borders of some countries have were being used for medical reasons and the possibility contributed to creating extremely serious situations in GCC exists that some evil people might misuse them. “Our and Middle East states. “This calls for combining efforts to meeting comes within a framework of full cooperation secure all land and marine borders to prevent smuggling with IAEA and its member states,” he underlined, noting radioactive components for making atomic or nuclear that Kuwait refuses to be a transit point for any nuclear or bombs some terrorists are seeking to possess,” he warned. radioactive substances. Speaking during the sub-regional meeting on nuclear On his part, IAEA representative Mark Roland stressed security held yesterday under the auspices of MoI under- the need to combine international efforts to prevent ter- rorist groups from having access to atomic bombs and warned that they were trying to use all possible criminal methods to smuggle depleted uranium, such as the attempt foiled in Ukraine.

KBA fete Minister of Social Affairs and Labor and Planning and Development Hind Al-Subaih yesterday took part in cele- brating Kuwait Blind Association (KBA)’s 43rd anniversary, Mohammed Abdul Mohsen Al-Khorafi Printing Press’ 20th anniversary, the second anniversary of the under-18 youth centers and official opening of the e-library. Subaih stressed that the e-library was established upon HH the Amir’s instructions and with full support from the MSAL to KUWAIT: The liquor trader with liquor bottles. help blind students and researchers fit in the society. “The Brawl with wife Cabinet is very keen on taking care of people with special needs, namely the blind,” Subaih said, urging other soci- leads to arrest eties to follow KBA’s footsteps in providing the best servic- es for its members. Responding to a question whether she will reveal the names of fake companies currently subject- of liquor trader ed to investigations, Subaih stressed that declaring the names would have to wait until the investigations are over. By Hanan Al-Saadoun Science Club KUWAIT: A fight between a couple resulted in the Kuwait Science Club yesterday held a special ceremony arrest of a liquor trader. The woman said her husband to honor the bee research center’s researcher Abdul Aziz beat her, so police asked for his ID. He said it was in Al-Barjas for placing first place amongst 100 participants in the car. When they went there, they found 30 bottles ‘best honey competition’ held on the sidelines of the of liquor, so he was arrested and sent to narcotics International Honey Conference in South Korea on Sept 15- authorities. 20, where Barjas won a gold medal for four diverse samples of Kuwaiti Sidr honey, in addition to a silver medal for a Liquor traders arrested sample of rose-nut honey. Farwaniya police arrested 22 Asians when they raided a liquor factory. A security source said while a Case adjourned patrol was roaming in Jleeb, an Asian was seen with a A court yesterday adjourned the case of deporting Saad bottle, and when approached, he entered a house. Al-Ajmi till October 12 to state its final verdict. Police caught him and discovered the place was a • The appeal court yesterday set a hearing to be held on liquor factory. All those arrested were sent to con- October 28 to review the case of breaking into the parliament. cerned authorities. • The criminal court yesterday postponed state security case filed against dr. Salah Al-Fadhli for posting some Reception Tweets against the Decisiveness Storm operations until KFSD Director General Lt Gen Yousuf Al-Ansari October 16 pending summoning the investigations officer received Interior Ministry Assistant Undersecretary for for testimony. Allied Services Affairs Maj Gen Dr Abdullah Abu • The criminal court also adjourned hearing a case on IS Saleeb, and both discussed safety and security meas- funding by the leaders of some tribal fundraising for the ures at the Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Syrian people and set another hearing on October 12. Sciences. The two sides agreed to look into the condi- Notably, the defendants are facing charges of funding IS tions and reevaluate them. with over KD 400,000 of donations collected in Kuwait and transferred to UAE, Turkey then finally to IS in Syria. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 From the Arabic press

Crime Israeli extremism and .. Al-Anbaa Report

Citizen arrested The hijab for visa trading By Nermin Al-Houti KUWAIT: Residency detectives arrested a citizen who brought in 86 workers in exchange of money based ur column today will not discuss the religious and on a forged contract with the education ministry. Western linguistic aspect of the hijab’s meaning, but we will Investigations revealed that he manipulated a gov- Ofocus on the behavior of the majority of those who ernment contract signed with an assistant undersec- Support wear the hijab. We noticed lately many girls wearing the retary at the education ministry, without a name or hijab and this is a victory for Islam, but before wearing the assignment. A security source said the suspect was hijab, every Muslim girl must realize the principles and laws of what she wears. The hijab is not a cover to be arrested at his home and sent to the public prosecu- placed on the woman’s head - rather it is a behavior and tion for forgery. principle that comes out from internal convictions out of a religious ideology of the woman who intends to wear it. We will base our words on examples and summarized Electric shock points that show some negative examples that harm the An Asian was admitted to Jahra Hospital ICU after hijab, and also harm the Muslim woman: * The hijab of the tongue (one’s control over what he being jolted by an electric shock at a worksite. says) comes ahead of the hijab on the head. I wonder Jahra police received a call about the Asian’s Netanyahu about some women who claim they know religion, its injuries, so they along with paramedics rushed to principles and wear the hijab, and we find their discus- the scene and took the 21-year-old to the hospital sions and meetings are all about backbiting and gossiping in critical condition. Al-Anbaa about the society. So where are you from what Allah Almighty says: “And do not spy or backbite each other. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his brother when Prostitution cell busted dead? You would detest it.” Al-Qabas * The hijab of the heart is before the hijab of the head. A prostitution network was busted and 34 male and Some women are plagued with the ego disease and con- female Asians, who used a house in Khaitan as a brothel, spire against others, and always have bad assumptions towards others, and their joy on earth is preparing bad sit- were arrested. Farwaniya police learned about the Asians’ The US policy shift uations for others, and despite this they wear the hijab activities and went to raid the place. They had to call fire- and claim they are a pulpit of Islam. Do not you remember men to help them break in. All those arrested are in resi- By Qais Al-Usta what Allah Almighty says in his dear book: “O you who dency violation and were sent to concerned authorities. have believed, let not a people ridicule (another) people; ects in our Muslim world are going through a stage being kind to parents and being in touch with relatives, perhaps they may be better than them; nor let women of extreme worry, as the larger sect, or a large part treating neighbors well, commitment to the value of ridicule (other) women; perhaps they may be better than Car crash Sof it, sees that it was sacrificed by its former ally work and being tactful when addressing others. We also them. And do not insult one another and do not call each other by (offensive) nicknames. Wretched is the name of A citizen sustained fractures in Jahra governorate when who always adopted its issues, especially in the Middle defend the belief by protecting this great religion from East, and this ally began to disclaim its responsibilities sectarian traders whose only concern is more authority disobedience after (one’s) faith. And whoever does not his car rammed into the cement barrier that separates slowly, as well as getting linked with the smaller sect and money. repent - then it is those who are the wrongdoers.” “O you two streets. He was taken to hospital for treatment. with many deals. It also allowed it a nuclear program that The laws in the countries of Muslims should be away who have believed, avoid much (negative) assumption. placed it at the pole position of the nuclear race in the from those taking advantage of sects, so that they go Indeed, some assumption is sin. And do not spy or back- bite each other.” Citizen killed Gulf region. along with the current times and reduce sectarian ten- The Russian intervention in Syria strengthened the sion. These laws must be left in honest hands, and should * Tahara (purification). I wonder about some women A citizen was killed when his car flipped over in Abu Halifa, conspiracy theory with the largest sect, and proved to it be handed to a group of independents from both sides who wear the hijab on the head - a question for them: Do you make wudu (ablution) for the five prayers? Or are you and the body was recovered by the coroner. that the circuit will go through Tehran, the stronghold of away from the influence of parties that trade in religion. I the smaller sect. The problem is that the intervention of know that what I am writing today in a farfetched dream, satisfied with having a cover on the head? * Hijab of the body, before hijab of the head. I wonder the Russian bear came with the blessing and coordina- but I also know that leaving this great religion and its about the woman who covers her head and ignores her Labor offices raided tion of the United States, and this also strengthens the interpretation to backward regimes and parties that body. We found lately many manipulations and trickery to idea of the US exiting the region and handing over some trade in religion will increase the sectarian rift and the Upon instructions from MOI’s assistant undersecretary show the features of the body, though hijab is not limited of its influence to Tehran. These impressions affect the level of tension and doubt among Muslims over the dif- for citizenship and passports affairs, Maj General to the head but also a cover for everything else, so how do majority of Muslim countries internally, so any objective ferences of their sects. Mazen Al-Jarrah, MSAL’s domestic labor department you, my dear believing sister, expose the features of the observer realizes that the size of the sectarian division in Yes, we are going through the worst period, and the recently inspected various domestic labor offices and body and be satisfied with the head cover?. managed to track down a fake unlicensed one in these countries surpasses most of Islamic history’s eras. solution is in major decisions that protect this great reli- Lastly, some people may reject what has been said Hawally using social media to publish some ads. The This matter will continue as long as Muslims hand our gion from a group of incompetent persons who climbed because I am a woman who does not wear the hijab on inspection also resulted in arresting an illegal resident issues to those who trade in sectarianism, thinking that over its shoulders to speak in our name as they want, and the head, but the column was written by a Muslimah who running an illegal office for domestic labor.—Al-Rai we contribute to defending the belief. this is the core of the issue. loves her religion, and hidaya comes from Allah Almighty, In my humble opinion, defending the belief is in Was the message delivered? I hope so. not from people.

Islamist ex-MPs hail Syrian revolution DAS Wolfe participates in WHO By Meshaal Al-Enezi conference in Kuwait KUWAIT: “Kuwait was the first to support the Syrian revo- lution and expose so-called resistance groups like KUWAIT: The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs Mitch Wolfe is participating in the World Health Hezbollah and Iran, so-called jihadists like Islamic State Organization’s Regional Office for the Eastern and so-called human right advocates in Europe who Mediterranean (EMRO) Committee Meeting in Kuwait turned blind eyes to the Syrian regime’s barrel bombs,” being held now (October 5 - 8). This came during a press said former MP Waleed Al-Tabtabaei at a gathering at his conference that was held yesterday at Four Points By diwaniya in Kaifan. Sheraton Hotel, Kuwait. Tabtabaei added that the revolution showed the real The EMRO member states meet every October to review essence of the Syrian people, who have managed to sur- programs and priorities and discuss the next year’s strate- gies. The US government participates as an observer. Key vive killings for over four years, adding that the Syrian topics include polio eradication; prevention and control of regime has lost 90 percent of its power. He charged that non- communicable diseases; and global health security, Russia’s intervention in fighting IS aims to prevent with a focus on implementation of the International Health President Bashar Al-Assad’s fall. Regulations, MERS-CoV and prevention of viral hepatitis. Former MP and deputy speaker Khalid Al-Sultan In addition, Dr Wolfe will meet with Assistant stressed that victory was inevitable and urged all GCC and Undersecretary for public health Dr Majda Al-Qattan to dis- Arab governments to support the Syrian revolution. ICM cuss collaboration between the US and Kuwait on infec- tions disease control and non-communicable diseases. Dr. representative and former MP Jamaan Al-Harbash said Wolfe will also meet a panel of four Kuwaiti medical profes- the Syrian revolution remained peaceful for a long period sionals (Dr Rawan Al-Turk, Dr Ahmed Khaja, Dr Ahmed Al- despite the killing of scores on a daily basis, and that KUWAIT: Former MP Waleed Al-Tabtabaei addresses a gathering at his diwaniya in Kaifan. Rabab, and Dr Abdullah Al-Ali) who traveled to the US in rebels only resorted to arms after two years. May as part of the US Embassy’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). The delegation visited the National Institutes of Health and Department of health and Obeidi praises deliberations of 62nd WHO’s panel meeting Human Services in Washington, DC, the Cleveland Clinic’s Diabetes Center in Ohio, and the Center for Disease Control and Center for Global Health in Atlanta. In addition, the KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Ali Al-Obeidi in-depth interventions over a number of of appropriate methods to assess the health well as monitoring diseases and epidemics delegation visited several non-profit organizations that praised here yesterday the high scientific significant topics of concern to the partici- technology and choose the most appropri- related to food, provision of safe food for all promote healthy lifestyles, fitness and diabetes and obesity level of the technical discussions that took pating delegations. He added that the ate health care within the umbrella of uni- consumers and building and developing prevention programs for youth. place in the first day of the meeting of the morning session dealt with working papers versal health coverage. the capacity of health systems in this impor- Dr Mitchell I Wolfe, MD, MPH is a deputy Assistant 62nd Regional Committee for the Eastern provided by WHO’s advisers and experts He said the subject of food safety in the tant area. He pointed out that the participants Secretary for global Affairs at HHS. He was with the US Mediterranean Region of the World Health where they had given their perspectives and region and its importance to public health exchanged their expertise on food safety and Centers for Disease control and Prevention (CDC) from Organization (WHO). Al-Obeidi said in a opinions towards them. attracted significant attention by the partic- cooperation between the Ministries of Health 1998-2014, most recently as the Director of the CDC press statement that the health ministers He explained that the meeting touched ipants from the legislative, administrative, and other relevant agencies to develop and Thailand Office, as well as the Director of the CDC Global and heads and members of the participat- on the subject of evaluating health technol- organizational and legal aspects as well as implement strategies and plans for food safety Aids program Thailand/Asia Regional program, which pro- ing delegations presented their perspec- ogy and the importance of supporting the discussing the procedures taken by the and put them among the top priorities of the vides technical assistance to several countries in the region tives and shared their experiences through capacity of health systems through the use countries of the region on food control, as health domain. —KUNA and in Africa. VIVA sponsors International Day For The Elderly’s event KUWAIT: VIVA, Kuwait’s fastest-growing and most developed telecom operator, sponsored the International Day for The Elderly’s event held earlier this month under the patronage of her Excellency minister of Social Affairs and Labor and minister of state for Planning and Development Affairs Hind Al-Subaih. VIVA’s Corporate Communications team was present in this event and distributed gifts to the older persons. VIVA took the opportunity to show its respect and appreciation to those who contributed greatly to the development of this community and the younger gen- erations throughout decades. VIVA is keen to continue its ongoing socially respon- sible role in the community by spreading the spirit of goodness amongst Kuwaiti society. We believe at VIVA in taking a holistic approach to our CSR activities, one that engages our employees, and creates goodwill in our communities with a focus on helping to grow and develop the State of Kuwait. VIVA’s Corporate Social Responsibility ‘CSR’ activities Ahmadi security campaign can be reviewed on the company’s website at https://www.viva.com.kw/csr . This offers a description KUWAIT: Ahamdi security forces recently launched inspection campaigns in various areas supported with helicopters that resulted in detaining 14 vehicles of each CSR initiative that VIVA has supported, or taken without license-plates and a vehicle with GCC license plate for being driven dangerously, said security sources. The deployment of helicopters helped dis- on since its inception. cover the vehicles in violation that had been hid inside some animal pens that were turned into repair garages. Bangladesh killings underline growth of extremists

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 IS blows up Arch of Triumph

Stepping up campaign of destruction

BEIRUT: Islamic State group jihadists have blown up the raise their profile to attract new recruits, and are also fund- There was also a warning yesterday from French Foreign which has killed more than 240,000 people and sent mil- Arch of Triumph in Syria’s Palmyra, the country’s antiquities ing their “caliphate” by selling artifacts on the black market. Minister Laurent Fabius that the Syrian conflict could turn lions fleeing, to expand its influence in the country. A year- chief said yesterday, stepping up their campaign of According to a political figure close to the regime, “the into a wider religious war. “When you see a conflict which long US-led air campaign has failed to vanquish the destruction at the world heritage site. The move was seen Russians want to retake Palmyra to show that they are pro- at first was a civil war, becoming a regional war involving jihadists, and Western governments fear that Russia’s as the latest salvo in IS’s propaganda war, and came just tecting heritage in Syria.” But as the Syrian army fights to international powers, Russia, Iran, the US, the risks are seri- involvement could make things worse. President Barack days after Russia launched air strikes against the extremists recapture Palmyra, there are fears that IS may speed up its ous,” he said. Obama has called Russia’s intervention a “recipe for disas- and other opponents of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad. razing of the ancient site. Air strikes in Syria must target IS but also other groups ter”, while British Prime Minister David Cameron urged The West has accused Moscow of mainly targeting mod- For Winter, “the more the regime encroaches on considered “terrorists”, Fabius added. IS has taken advan- Russian President Vladimir Putin to “change direction” and erate opponents of the regime while neighboring Turkey Palmyra, the more likely it will be that it will be destroyed.” tage of the chaos in Syria caused by its four-year civil war, recognise that Assad must be replaced. — AFP has branded the Russian bombing campaign “unaccept- able”. Ankara said yesterday that its F-16 jets had intercept- ed a Russian fighter plane that violated its air space near the Syrian border, forcing it to turn back. The NATO member summoned the Russian ambassador and “strongly protested” the violation which took place on Saturday, its foreign ministry said. Russia and Turkey have long been at odds over the crisis in Syria, with Moscow emerging as Assad’s key international backer and Ankara urging his ouster as the only solution to the conflict. Russian warplanes have been flying over Syrian territory since Wednesday, conducting air strikes on what Moscow says are IS group targets in the country’s northern and cen- tral provinces. The extremist group has seized large parts of Syria and neighboring Iraq, committing atrocities includ- ing beheadings, rape and mass killings, and destroying archaeological and cultural heritage. Syrian antiquities director Maamun Abdulkarim warned yesterday of a catastrophe unfolding in Palmyra, which the jihadists have been dismantling since capturing it in May. “This is a systematic destruction of the city. They want to raze it completely,” Abdulkarim said. “Every time IS was attacked, they acted like this.” He said IS had booby-trapped the Arch of Triumph, situ- ated at the entrance to the ancient city’s historic colonnad- ed street, several weeks ago and blown it up on Sunday. The jihadist group had already destroyed several famed tower tombs, the 2,000-year old Temple of Bel, and the Lion of Athena. Known as the “Pearl of the Desert”, the ancient oasis town of Palmyra situated about 210 kilome- ters northeast of Damascus became famous as a stopping point for caravans travelling on the Silk Road. Under IS’s extreme interpretation of Islamic law, these artefacts are considered idolatrous, and must be destroyed.

‘Maximizing infamy’ The jihadist group has also used the destruction of his- toric artifacts for propaganda, according to experts. “It’s a fairly low-risk, cheap way for IS to really maximize its inter- national infamy,” said Charlie Winter, analyst at the London- based Quilliam Foundation. He said IS might have destroyed the celebrated arch as an attempt to recapture international attention after the Russian air strikes. Experts say the militants have used the destruction to

PALMYRA: A file picture taken on June 19, 2010 shows the Arch of Triumph among the Roman ruins of Palmyra. — AFP Iraq militia boss: US not serious about IS NAJAF: A top leader of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization paramil- itary organization said yesterday that Baghdad had turned to Russia because the US-led coalition was not serious about fighting the Islamic State group. “To this day, we have not seen a really serious effort to fight Daesh,” Hadi Al-Ameri said in the holy city of Najaf, using an Arab acronym for the jihadist organization. “There are some who try to contain Daesh but not really eliminate them and prevent those fighters from returning to Europe, which is where they came from,” he said. Ameri is a key MP of the Badr movement, a Tehran- backed Shiite party which also has a powerful military wing. He was speaking at a conference organized by Badr’s TV channel Al-Ghadeer. “This lack of seriousness of the international coalition made us change tack. Russia is mov- ing in a very serious way against Daesh,” he said. Russia’s airforce began air strikes in Syria last week. Moscow says it has been targeting IS but Washington and its allies say Russia does not distinguish between IS and other groups and accuses the Kremlin of being focused on protecting Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and his regime. Iraq announced last week it had agreed to set up a cell in Baghdad aimed at increasing intelligence coopera- tion with Russia, Syria and Iran in the fight against IS. The government in Baghdad has since said it might consider allowing Russia to bomb IS targets in Iraq as well. Ameri said IS’s ability to recruit internationally was unprecedented in the history of terrorism. “They are cur- rently recruiting fighters from 108 countries in the world and all of them are going through Turkey, with the coali- tion’s knowledge,” he said. “We told America” ‘if you are seri- ous about fighting Daesh, you have to stop those arrivals, which are wreaking carnage and destruction on Syria and Iraq’,” he said. — AFP TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 I N T E R N A T I O N A L Erdogan in Brussels for migration talks BRUSSELS: Turkish President Recep Tayyip nated by EU border agency Frontex. they would probably only mark the formal pink T-shirt and believed to be three to five with by the first country in which they Erdogan was to meet with the EU’s top offi- Any migrants picked up would be taken start of the process. The Turkish leader was years old, was found hours later at the arrive. A total of 5,800 crossed into Austria cials for urgent talks on the migration crisis back to Turkey, where six new camps for up due to meet with European Council same spot. from Hungary on Sunday, plus another and the Syrian war that is producing so to two million people would be built, co- President Donald Tusk, European The case revived memories of Aylan 2,500 between midnight and yesterday many of the refugees. Erdogan’s visit financed by the EU, to relieve the huge Commission President Jean-Claude Kurdi, the three-year-old Syrian refugee morning, official figures showed. A further comes as it emerged that 630,000 people pressure on Greece in particular. European Juncker and European Parliament chief whose body was washed up on a Turkish 5,925 crossed into Hungary illegally on have entered the European Union illegally officials are also set to push Turkey to tack- Martin Schulz. beach while his family tried to get to Sunday, almost all via Croatia. The huge this year, many coming via Turkey, and that le people smugglers, a scourge that was Greece, producing pictures that shocked influx of people has exposed deep rifts Germany could receive up to 1.5 million once again in the spotlight on Sunday Children’s bodies washed up the world. Greece’s coastguard fears the among the EU’s 28 member states. EU asylum-seekers in 2015. when the badly decomposed bodies of On Greece’s Kos, the body of a dead problem will worsen as winter approaches. leaders agreed at an emergency summit Facing the worst refugee crisis since two children were found washed up on the baby boy, thought to be less than a year The flow of migrants also continued last month to share 160,000 migrants World War II, Brussels and Ankara are Greek island of Kos. But officials played old, was discovered on a hotel beach early through the Balkans-with many initially throughout the bloc, but several member reportedly set to discuss a plan that down the chances of a final deal on the Sunday, dressed in green trousers and a landing in Greece and then moving on states opposed the plans, while mooted would see Turkey join Greek coastguard plan during the visit by Erdogan, saying the white T-shirt. The decomposed body of towards Germany, despite EU rules stipulat- “hotspots” on Europe’s borders have patrols in the eastern Aegean, coordi- talks were likely to be “difficult” and that another child, wearing blue trousers and a ing that asylum-seekers should be dealt proved controversial. —AFP Turkey warns Russia over air space violations from Syria ‘Moscow should give up on wrong attitudes’

BEIRUT: Turkey warned Russia yes- Forces are clearly instructed. Even if from NATO’s 28 member states A US official said yesterday the terday against violations of its air- it is a flying bird, it will be intercept- would meet in the North Atlantic Russian air space violation was space by warplanes straying over ed,” he added, but played down the Council later yesterday to discuss probably deliberate. “I don’t believe the border from Syria, as NATO idea of “a Turkey-Russia crisis”. “Our the situation. Turkey and Russia that this was an accident,” he said. called an emergency meeting over channels with Russia remain open,” remain on opposing sides of the Yesterday, Russia’s defence ministry the “unacceptable” intrusion. he said, hoping that Moscow would Syrian conflict, with Moscow one of said its war planes had carried out Ankara, a NATO member, protested give up on “wrong attitudes”. the few allies of President Bashar strikes on nine IS targets including to Moscow after its F-16 jets inter- Foreign Minister Feridun Al-Assad while Ankara backs a solu- command centres and communica- tions posts in three provinces in the past 24 hours. The West has accused Moscow of mainly target- ing moderate opponents of the regime.

Warning of religious war MAFRAQ: Syrian refugees wait to sign up for a return bus to the Syrian bor- Palmyra fell to IS in May, but the der, at the UN-run Zaatari refugee camp. —AP Syrian army has advanced towards the city from the west and there are fears that IS may speed up its razing Syrian refugees increasingly of the ancient site as the army approaches. French Foreign return to war zones at home Minister Laurent Fabius meanwhile called for air strikes in Syria to tar- ZAATARI REFUGEE CAMP, Jordan: Growing from entering the country. “If my mother get not only IS but other groups numbers of Syrian refugees are returning to was allowed to enter, I wouldn’t think to go “considered as terrorists”. their war-ravaged homeland from Jordan back to Syria,” he said. In recent months, He said the “most terrifying risk” because they can’t survive in exile after dras- departures by far outnumbered arrivals, and was that the conflict becomes a tic aid cuts, can’t afford to pay smugglers to the outflow is increasing. About 30 to 75 religious war. “When you see a con- sneak them into Europe or are simply home- refugees enter Jordan every day, according flict which at first was a civil war, sick. The returns, along with the increasing to Hovig Etyemezian, the Zaatari camp’s becoming a regional war involving migration to Europe, signal that conditions in director. international powers, Russia, Iran, the US, the risks are serious,” he regional host countries have become The low figures appear linked in part to said. IS has taken advantage of the increasingly intolerable, the refugees and aid Jordanian entry procedures. Several recently chaos in Syria caused by the four- officials said. arrived refugees said they waited three year civil war, which has killed more “We stopped getting any aid,” said 47- months in a remote desert area on the bor- than 240,000 people and sent mil- year-old Adnan, waiting at the UN-run der, along with several thousand others, lions fleeing, to expand its influ- Zaatari refugee camp in northern Jordan to before being allowed in. Jordan has said HMEIMIM AIRBASE: In this photo taken on Saturday, Oct 3, 2015, Russian SU-24M jet fighter ence in the country. sign up his family for the return bus to the security vetting of newcomers takes time, armed with laser guided bombs takes off from a runway. —AP A year-long US-led air campaign Syrian border, about 10 kilometers away. He but has denied large border bottlenecks. has failed to vanquish the jihadists, only gave his first name for fear of repercus- By comparison, 3,853 refugees returned to cepted a Russian fighter plane that Sinirlioglu contacted his Russian tion excluding the embattled and Western governments have sions from Syrian authorities. The UN Syria in August, compared to 1,934 in July, violated its air space near the Syrian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, warning leader. warned that Russia’s involvement refugee agency views the rising number of according to UN figures. Harper said August border over the weekend, forcing it him not to repeat similar incidents. Russian warplanes have been could make things worse. US departures with concern. saw the highest number of returns in 18 to turn back. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, meet- flying over Syrian territory since Defense Secretary Ashton Carter “It is a dangerous choice for people to months - the period during which multiple Two Turkish jets were also ing with Sinirlioglu in Brussels, criti- Wednesday, conducting air strikes said yesterday that Russia was pur- make,” said Andrew Harper, head of the UN cross-border trips became largely impossible. harassed by an unidentified MIG-29 cised the “unacceptable violations on what Moscow says are IS group suing a “losing strategy” in Syria. refugee agency in Jordan. He said the return He said departures fluctuated in the first half on the Syrian border, Turkey’s army of Turkish airspace by Russian com- targets in the country’s northern “Russia has escalated the civil war, of refugees, mainly women and children, to of 2015, but would not provide detailed fig- said. “Our rules of engagement are bat aircraft”. “I call on Russia to fully and central provinces. The strikes putting further at risk the very war-torn Syria “signals a failure of the inter- ures. He said the number of September depar- clear whoever violates our air respect NATO airspace and avoid have been criticized by opposition political resolution and preserva- national protection regime.” More than 4 mil- tures was lower than in August, but did not space,” Turkish Prime Minister escalating tensions with the backers like the United States, tion of Syria’s structure of future lion Syrians fled civil war in their country, have the final tally. There was no bus traffic to Ahmet Davutoglu told Haber-Turk alliance,” Stoltenberg said. which leads a coalition already car- governance it says that it wants,” he now in its fifth year. Most settled in Turkey, the border for several days in September television. “The Turkish Armed Stoltenberg said ambassadors rying out raids against IS in Syria. said. —AFP Lebanon and Jordan, a majority living in because of a major Muslim holiday. urban areas. Banned from working legally, they depend on aid and odd jobs. Recent aid Plans still unclear cuts by underfunded agencies, particularly It’s not clear how many plan to stay in the World Food Program, have been devas- Syria and how many view it as a way station. 2 Palestinian youths killed tating. Some refugees told UN officials they plan to In Jordan, more than half a million urban sell property so they can afford the journey refugees were hit hardest, while about to Europe. Others want to stay in their in fresh west bank clashes 100,000 living in camps were not affected by homeland. Meanwhile, departures from the latest cuts. Adnan and his family fled Amman airport to Turkey, often the first leg their village in the province of Daraa on the of the journey to Europe, have increased JERUSALEM: Two Palestinian teens, including a 13- The latest surge of violence comes at a time which has been a frequent flashpoint. Its fate is a Jordanian border - birthplace of the 2011 from 45 in June to 150 in July and 480 in year-old boy, were killed by Israeli army fire in West when most Palestinians no longer believe in the core issue at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian con- uprising against Syrian President Bashar August, said UN protection officer Sophie Bank clashes yesterday, raising concerns about a possibility of statehood through negotiations with flict. It is known to Jews as the Temple Mount, site Assad - more than three years ago. They set- Etzold. further escalation after a violent weekend that left Israel. At the same time, Palestinian President of the two biblical Jewish temples. Muslims revere tled in Ramtha, a Jordanian town just a few More than 175,000 Syrian refugees from several Israeli civilians dead and hundreds of Mahmoud Abbas has not charted an alternative it as the Noble Sanctuary, where they believe the miles from Daraa’s provincial capital. the region took the eastern sea route from Palestinians wounded. path to independence. Gaps remain vast between Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven. The 13-year-old, Abdel Rahman Shadi, died after him and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu There have been several days of clashes at the The family of 12 lived on food vouchers, Turkey to Greece between January and being hit by a live bullet to the chest while another on the ground rules of negotiations, and the two site over the past few weeks as Palestinians barri- while the two oldest sons sold vegetables to August of this year, while close to 7,000 trav- Palestinian protester was wounded in clashes that have been trading blame. caded themselves inside the Al-Aqsa mosque cover the rent of $250. Two months ago, all eled from North Africa to Italy, according to took place at Rachel’s Tomb in Bethlehem, accord- The diplomatic deadlock has been accompa- while hurling stones, firebombs and fireworks at income dried up. The two oldest sons, their the International Organization for Migration. police. The unrest later spread to Arab neighbor- 14-year-old brother and a sister headed to A total of close to 534,000 migrants reached hoods of east Jerusalem and to the West Bank. Europe - two are already in Sweden and two Europe by sea during this period, the IOM are still in Turkey - while the family lost all said. Only partial statistics about refugee Firing at tourists food aid. “There is no money,” said Adnan, movements are available from Turkey and The Israeli ban came hours after a 19-year-old who plans to follow his children to Europe as Lebanon. Palestinian, Muhannad Halabi, attacked an Israeli soon as possible. About 94,000 Syrian refugees left Turkey family as they walked in the Old City, killing the But the journey costs thousands of dol- for Syria in the past year, about half return- father, seriously wounding the mother and lightly lars, including $400 for a new Syrian pass- ing to Kobani after the ouster of Islamic State injuring their 2-year-old toddler before proceeding port that enables him to fly to Turkey with- militants from the city in early 2015, a to stab another Israeli man to death. He then out a visa, as well as a plane ticket and bribes Turkish official said, speaking on condition opened fire at tourists and police before he was for the smugglers. Adnan said he can’t of anonymity in line with government regu- shot and killed by policemen who had rushed to afford to pay for the rest of the family - his lations. The UN refugee agency said it the scene. mother, his wife, a six-year-old son, two believes most of the more than 2 million Halabi’s comments on Facebook prior to the daughters-in-law and two granddaughters. Syrians in Turkey stay put, largely because attack, along with a similar post by another attack- living conditions are better than in Jordan er, have added to fears and public debate over ‘Family reunification’ and Lebanon. whether the specter of another Palestinian On Thursday, he waited outside the UN In Lebanon, the number of registered Intifada, or uprising, is on the horizon “What’s hap- office in Zaatari to register the women and refugees dropped by 140,000 since January, pening to our holy places? What’s happening to children for return to Syria. The plan is for to 1,078,000. UN officials said they don’t yet our mothers and sisters in the Al-Aqsa mosque,” them to go back to their village of Seel and know their whereabouts. Hundreds of Halabi posted before the stabbing attack. “We are eventually reach Turkey overland. He Syrians leave Lebanon daily by ship to not the people who accept humiliation. Our peo- shrugged when asked about the risks of Turkey, presumably with Europe as the final ple will revolt.” travel in Syria, saying he simply had no destination. Refugees in one district of Beirut JERUSALEM: An Israeli border policeman checks papers at the entrance to the Old City. —AP Israeli officials, however, insist that Israel is not choice. said knew families that left for Europe, but facing another Intifada but rather a “wave of terror.” The “check-out” takes place in a complex none that had gone back to Syria. A return ing to a doctor at the Beit Jala hospital. The Israeli nied by rising tensions at a key Jerusalem shrine The stabbings were the latest in a series of deadly of trailers on the edge of Zaatari. Refugees to Syria is a one-way ticket. None of the military confirmed troops opened fire, and said it revered by Muslims and Jews. On Sunday, the Palestinian attacks. On Thursday, suspected fill in Jordanian departure forms and are three host countries allows multiple border was investigating further. Israeli government to take unprecedented security Palestinian gunmen killed an Israeli couple in front briefed by the UN refugee agency. The crossings. measures. As of Sunday, it barred Palestinian resi- of their children as they drove in the West Bank. An returnees are cautioned about the risks. “The Many Syrian refugees in Jordan are from Surge of violence dents of Jerusalem from entering the Old City for Israel died when his car was pelted with stones last road to Europe is very difficult,” UN registra- the Daraa region, which has seen sporadic Earlier yesterday, an 18-year-old Palestinian two days during a Jewish holiday, in an attempt to month and there have been numerous incidents of was killed in clashes in the northern West Bank curb Palestinian attacks. Palestinians who live, work Palestinians attacking Israelis and throwing stones tion officer Qusai Tanash told Adnan’s wife, fighting and air raids on rebel-held commu- town of Tulkarem, according to a doctor there. and study within the Old City, as well as Israelis and at passing vehicles. suggesting it would be safer for the family in nities since a failed rebel offensive in the Both doctors spoke on condition of anonymity tourists, are allowed in. Netanyahu convened an emergency meeting Jordan until they can join the others legally summer. The UN refugee agency tries to stay because they were not authorized to talk to the Israeli police said Palestinians threw rocks and of top security officials on Sunday, after which he in Europe. “Family reunification takes a long in touch with returnees. News isn’t always media. In Tulkarem, hundreds of Palestinians - at a firebombs in mostly Arab areas of Jerusalem in the declared that “additional steps to deter terror and time,” she said, adding that she would stay in good. “A few months ago, we had a family rally organized by the militant Islamic group night from Sunday to yesterday. The Palestinian punish terrorists.” Israel has blamed Palestinian Jordan if she could afford it. who left from Zaatari camp to a village in Hamas - threw firebombs, rolled burning tires and Red Crescent said over 450 Palestinians were leaders for inciting violence over the Jerusalem Another returnee, 21-year-old Khaled, Daraa that hadn’t been bombed for six threw rocks at soldiers who eventually opened fire injured in the violent protests over the last two holy site. Abbas phoned UN Secretary-General Ban said he will stay in Syria. “I miss my mother, months,’” said Etyemezian. “A few days after, after using tear gas and stun grenades, the Israeli days. Much of the recent violence has stemmed Ki-moon to “brief him” on the unrest, according to and I miss my family,” he said. Khaled said that village was bombed and they were military said. from tensions at the sacred hilltop compound, his office. —AP Jordanian authorities prevented his mother injured.” —AP TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015

WASHINGTON: In this file photo, House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Rep Jason Chaffetz (left) talks with the ranking member of the House Natural Resources. Chaffetz of Utah is planning to run for House speaker in a surprise long shot challenge to House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy. — AP House GOP in disorder with uncertainty in speaker race

Resignation deepened divisions in fractious caucus WASHINGTON: House Republicans are in upheaval as their sumptive favorite to replace the outgoing speaker. front-runner for speaker faces fresh opposition and conser- But that dynamic began to shift, particularly following vatives push to postpone leadership elections. McCarthy’s gaffe last week suggesting that the purpose of With daunting challenges ahead, it’s increasingly clear a special House committee investigating the deadly that Speaker John Boehner’s resignation only deepened attacks in 2012 of the US mission in Benghazi, Libya, was to divisions in the fractious caucus. drive down Hillary Rodham Clinton’s poll numbers. Clinton, GOP Rep Jason Chaffetz of Utah announced his candi- secretary of state at that time, is now the front-runner for dacy for speaker on Sunday, presenting himself as a new the Democratic nomination for president. face who can unite the House in the wake of Boehner’s McCarthy retracted the comment and said he regrets it, sudden resignation last month. Boehner’s deputy, Majority but it’s given a potent weapon to Democrats ahead of a Leader Kevin McCarthy of California, remains the favorite, high-profile Oct. 22 appearance by Clinton before the com- but Chaffetz’s candidacy ensures there will be no corona- mittee. McCarthy appears to have the support of a majority tion. The House GOP is supposed to vote by secret ballot of House Republicans, making him the likely winner in on Thursday, following by a floor vote in the full House lat- secret-ballot elections set for Thursday. er in the month. But under House rules, that outcome does not guaran- “There is a lot of internal strife, there is a gulf and a tee that McCarthy will become speaker. He also has to win divide that needs to be brought together,” Chaffetz said a public vote of the full House later in October. That out- yesterday on MSNBC. To his colleagues, “I’m just offering come is less certain because of potential opposition to myself as an alternative to bring that gulf and bring this McCarthy from the same 30-plus hard-line conservatives party together. I’m trying to unify us internally so that who pushed Boehner out. instead of firing on each other, fire on the Democrats and McCarthy could lose 29 Republicans and still come out communicate a message and start talking about issues.” with majority support, but so far he has not claimed he has Chaffetz, the 48-year-old chairman of the House Oversight the needed 218 votes locked up. But Chaffetz’ ability to get and Government Reform Committee, has used that post to 218 votes in the House seems even less certain. launch high-profile investigations of the Secret Service, That suggests ongoing tumult ahead in the weeks lead- Planned Parenthood and other issues. ing up to the floor vote, even as Congress is confronting a His candidacy underscores chaos in the House little weighty to-do list, starting with raising the government’s more than a week after Boehner, R-Ohio, announced he borrowing limit in early November. Amid the disarray some would resign rather than face a possible floor vote to lawmakers are seeking more time to consider their options. depose him, pushed by hard-line conservatives. In the days Rep. Mick Mulvaney, R-SC, planned to send a letter seeking immediately following, McCarthy was viewed as the pre- a delay in elections to lower-level leadership posts. — AP TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 INTERNATIONAL More debris but no word on fate of Bahamas ship

NASSAU: The search for a US cargo ship that now had been conducted primarily by air. Petty Massachusetts, said her 51-year-old daughter ing to Puerto Rico on a regular cargo supply run boats,” company president Tim Nolan said in a was lost during Hurricane Joaquin off the south- Officer John-Paul Rios, a Coast Guard was devoted to her job working on the ship. “I’m to the US island territory when it ran into trou- statement. eastern Bahamas turned up more clues Sunday spokesman, said a new area of focus was a just praying to God they find the ship and bring ble. It was being battered by winds of more The company has defended its decision to but no word yet on the fate of the vessel or its debris field spread across 225 square miles near my daughter and everyone on it home,” she than 130 mph and waves of up to 30 feet. The authorize voyage. Crew members were 33-member crew. Samana Cay, but it hadn’t been determined said. Laurie Bobillot, whose daughter, Danielle crew reported that the ship had lost power, had “equipped to handle situations such as chang- The fourth-day of searching across a wide whether it was from the El Faro, which was sail- Randolph, is a second mate on the El Faro, said taken on water and was listing 15 degrees but ing weather,” it said in a statement. Bobillot and expanse of the Atlantic Ocean near Crooked ing from Jacksonville, Florida, to San Juan, Sunday she was trying not to lose hope after that the situation was “manageable,” in their last Robin Roberts, whose stepson Mike Holland is Island for the 790-foot El Faro turned up more Puerto Rico when authorities lost track of it nearly four days anxiously waiting for news of communication on Thursday morning, TOTE an engineer on the El Faro, said they had faith in life rings and a container from the ship, as well Thursday. Family members of the crew said they the ship from its owner, TOTE Maritime Puerto Maritime Puerto Rico, said. They have not been the skill of the ship’s captain, whose name the as an oil sheen that may have come from it, the were trying to remain optimistic, but were also Rico. “We’ve got to stay positive,” said Bobillot, of heard from since. company has declined to release. US Coast Guard said. It was not enough, howev- clearly in agony as they anxiously awaited word Rockland, Maine. “These kids are trained”. The first sign of the ship, an orange life ring, “This is a top-notch captain. He’s well-edu- er, to establish what happened when the vessel of any developments at the Seafarer’s was found Saturday about 120 miles northeast cated,” Bobillot said. “He would not have put the lost power and communications as Joaquin International Union hall in Jacksonville. Some Battered by winds of Crooked Island. That was followed by floating life of his crew in danger, and would not have raged as a powerful Category 4 hurricane. sobbed and hugged each other. “This is torture,” Every week they have abandon ship drills.” debris and the oil sheen on Sunday. TOTE out his own life in danger, had he known there The search was aided by the first day of Mary Shevory, mother of crew member Mariette The El Faro departed from Jacksonville, Florida Maritime Puerto Rico said a contracted tugboat was danger out there. He had the best inten- calmer weather now that Joaquin has left the Wright. on Sept 29, when Joaquin was still a tropical and another of its ships had found a container tions. He has a family too, and he wanted to go Bahamas and was en route to Bermuda. Several Shevory, who had come to the Seafarer’s storm, with 28 crew members from the United that appears to be from the El Faro. But “there home to them too. That storm just came up way Coast Guard ships were joining effort that until Union Hall in Jacksonville from her home in States and five from Poland. The ship was head- has been no sighting of the El Faro or any life too fast.” —AP Pope urges bishops to put aside prejudices at synod Sticking points include gays, divorced and remarried

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis yester- ciful approach to a host of family “despite good intentions, distance to doctrine, or even general recom- day told a contentious gathering of problems, including whether civilly people from God” and make “Christian mendations to the pope to emerge the world’s bishops on family issues remarried Catholics can receive the life a museum of memories.” He said from the synod would be sorely disap- to put aside their personal prejudices sacraments. Despite Francis’ call for a humility was needed so bishops emp- pointed. But he suggested that the and have the courage and humility to free and open debate, Hungarian ty themselves of “their own beliefs and issue on Communion for the civilly be guided by the “surprises” of God. Cardinal Peter Erdo, a key synod prejudices to listen to their brother remarried comes down to one of indi- Francis told 270 cardinals, bishops organizer who delivered the intro- bishops and fill themselves with God.” vidual conscience. and priests that the three-week syn- ductory remarks, made clear that “A humility that doesn’t point the “If there’s a path to be opened, it’s od isn’t a parliament where negotia- there is not much to discuss on the figure against another to judge them one that takes into consideration a tions, plea bargains or compromises divorce-remarried issue since church but to extend a hand to help them up personal commitment, a personal take place. Rather, he said, it’s a teaching is clear forbidding the sacra- without ever feeling superior to freedom,” he said. Catholics who sacred, protected space where God ments for these Catholics. them,” he said. And he called for divorce and want to remarry in the shows the way for the good of the prayer to hear the “soft voice of God church must first obtain an annul- CENTURION: A file photo shows Adriaan Vlok, former South African church. The bishops are debating ‘God created law’ that speaks in silence.” The run-up to ment, a ruling from a church tribunal apartheid government Law and Order minister and born-again Christian, how the church can better care for In his opening welcome yester- the synod has been particularly con- that their first marriage was invalid. comforting Angelina Mamaleki after news that her son had passed away in Otherwise, those who remarry in civil Olievenhoutbosch Township. —AFP ceremonies are considered to be com- mitting adultery and cannot receive Communion, a condition that has led Apartheid minister seeks generations of Catholics to feel shunned by their church. redemption in township Marriage teachings Francis has upheld church teaching OLIEVENHOUTBOSCH: Twice a week, an elder- act of contrition, in 2006 Vlok washed the feet on marriage but has sought a more ly white man drives a battered pick-up truck to of Frank Chikane, the priest whom he tried to merciful approach, insisting that these deliver free food around a township where few kill when police operatives rubbed poison into remarried Catholics be fully part of the would guess that he was once a much-feared clothes in Chikane’s luggage at Johannesburg life of the church. Progressive prelates figure in South Africa’s apartheid regime. airport. led by German Cardinal Walter Kasper Adriaan Vlok, the former law and order minister, Chikane nearly died in the bizarre assassina- have called for a process by which a oversaw brutal police policies that suppressed tion attempt, for which Vlok eventually bishop could accompany these remar- public anger against racist white-minority rule, received a ten-year suspended sentence. His ried Catholics on a path of penance which was eventually overthrown with Nelson critics dismissed the feet-washing as a stunt that, over time and on a case-by-case Mandela’s election in 1994. that avoided disclosing the scale of police basis, could lead to them receiving the Now a 77-year-old widower, Vlok seeks abuse, but Vlok’s sincerity is beyond question sacraments. redemption from his past by opening his house for those whom he has helped directly. In a bid to take some of the divi- as a refuge for the vulnerable and distributing siveness out of the debate, Francis food to poor black families. In the late 1980s, he A second chance passed a law over the summer making was responsible for covert bombing operations “In my youth days, we used to watch the it easier for Catholics to get an annul- that targeted church buildings and trade union news and everything you heard about this man ment - a change conservatives have headquarters, and he even tried to kill an anti- was negative,” said Rudi Hudson, a former con- criticized as tantamount to “Catholic apartheid priest by poisoning his underwear. vict who now lives in Vlok’s house. “There were divorce.” Vingt-Trois praised the new “It was our job to make people fear us, very few South Africans who didn’t know him annulment process as a “precious” ini- because... they were fighting and coming for us,” because he was so prominent.” tiative that should help bishops “better Vlok told AFP as he prepared his next food Hudson, a reformed drug addict who was put in place paths of mercy.” But Erdo, delivery. “We had the emergency regulations to jailed for killing his wife in a botched suicide in a keynote speech addressing the lock up people without taking them to court, so attempt, first met Vlok during a prison visit. main themes for the synod, made people were afraid of the police. I believed that “We talked a lot about our pasts and how I was VATICAN CITY: In this handout picture released by the Vatican press office, Pope Francis (second clear that Communion for civilly apartheid was right.” Today Vlok lives in the sub- in prison and he was free outside,” he said. “He left) prays at the Synod on the family yesterday as cardinals and bishops gather in the Synod remarried Catholics is effectively urbs of Pretoria in a modest house that he told me he had done a lot of things that could Aula, at the St Peter’s basilica. —AFP impossible unless they abstain from shares with a black man who repairs furniture in have put him in prison. “When I was released, sex - as the church’s teaching currently the garage, a former convict who killed his own he was one of the first people to come and vis- Catholic families at a time when mar- day, Francis repeated a phrase he tentious: Conservatives have been states. wife, and a white family who was homeless. it me. riage rates are falling, divorce is com- used in his homily a day earlier that mounting a campaign to insist that Erdo said his remarks were I came (to live) here, and he helped me to mon and civil unions are on the rise. the church’s law cannot become an Catholic doctrine be strongly informed by responses from bishops Self-confessed crimes get back on my feet.” Vlok, who has two sons The main sticking points include how impediment to its mission of mercy. reasserted, particularly on the indis- around the world who had gotten in Without any escort or protection, he drives a living in Australia and a daughter in South the church should welcome gays and “God created law and the Sabbath solubility of marriage and impossibili- touch even after the Vatican drafted few miles to the township of Olievenhoutbosch Africa, does not charge his lodgers rent, but divorced and civilly remarried for man, not vice versa,” he said. He ty of civilly remarried Catholics to the working paper for the meeting, with his car loaded with trays of food donated they chip in money to help pay for bills. Moses Catholics. called for the bishops to show apos- receive Communion without an suggesting a hardening of positions by local supermarkets and bakeries. There, the Nemakonde, 32, runs a small upholstery busi- Conservatives have been insisting tolic courage, evangelical humility annulment. Progressives have been against any change in pastoral prac- man who once sent in the riot police distributes ness renovating old sofas and armchairs in a that the gathering strongly reassert and faithful prayer over the next plotting their own strategy to try to tice. That said, he allowed for develop- pies, sandwiches and cake to hungry families, a workshop in the garage. church doctrine on homosexuality three weeks. find wiggle room in pastoral practice. ments. “The synod begins today,” he children’s daycare centre and a disabled charity. “I told my clients this place is Adriaan Vlok’s. and the indissolubility of marriage. The courage, he said, was needed Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois cau- said. “It’s not like we have answers to all Vlok never served time in prison for his self- And then that’s when I realized he was the min- Progressives are seeking a more mer- since the church’s attitudes can, tioned that anyone expecting changes the questions.” —AP confessed crimes, and many black South ister of police. But before, I didn’t know any- Africans believe that apartheid leaders evaded thing,” he said with a smile. Vlok also passes real justice while the country’s poor were left to unrecognized through the dirt alleys of live in tin shacks. For Vlok, a born-again Olievenhoutbosch as he unloads his regular Adoption or trafficking? Fears Christian, it will be a lifetime’s work to try to deliveries. For those who rely on the food, the atone for his sins-and he knows that many of help he provides now is more important than those who suffered do not forgive him. how he once loomed over their lives. “I was a grow for Uganda’s ‘orphans’ “I feel ashamed of many things I have done. domestic (cleaner) under apartheid, and I was I was hard, I was heartless towards people, I always afraid of the police,” said Angelina locked people up,” he said. “I supported Mamaleki, 74, who now runs a daycare centre MPIGI: When Agatha Namusisi, 64, let her grandson Namusisi’s grandson, Mohammad Luwasi, to travel to ment, she seized the chance. Now father and grand- apartheid, I maintained apartheid, therefore I for 20 children. “What happened at that time is leave Uganda for medical treatment abroad, she the US and receive pro bono surgery after reading a mother fear he may never return. believe I have to say I am sorry.” In a symbolic all gone.” —AFP assumed he would return, but more than a year later newspaper report about his plight. “I signed papers I could not read, but I knew they she says he has disappeared. “They are nowhere to be Believing him to be an orphan, on the basis of were to help get this boy from here to America for seen,” Namusisi said of the seven-year old boy and his allegedly false documents, the charity took custody of treatment,” said Namusisi. In Uganda, there is no word Ugandan carer who travelled together to the United the boy and, according to Dickson Ogwang at the for “adoption” in the Western sense, implying perma- Cloudy future for Portugal’s States in May last year, after an Arizona-based Ugandan embassy in Washington, plans to have him nence. Rather, sending children abroad is seen as simi- Christian charity arranged for surgery to correct his adopted there. But Luwasi’s father, 29-year old carpen- lar to enrolling them at boarding school or an appren- conservatives despite win crippling spinal deformity. ter Isha Ssemata, says he wants his son back. “I miss ticeship. The case is just one example of international adop- him,” he said. “I don’t want anyone to adopt my child.” tion gone wrong through misunderstanding, negli- A series of unfortunate events led to Luwasi’s ‘Dubious circumstances’ LISBON: Portugal’s centre-right leader newly elected parliament cannot be gence or even criminality, a trend that has Ugandan predicament. After his wife died Ssemata couldn’t In May, Uganda’s parliament debated the “dubious Pedro Passos Coelho yesterday savored dissolved before six months. lawmakers worried, with a 400 percent increase in afford to look after his disabled son, so took him to live circumstances” in which “hundreds” of children leave an election victory that came despite Portugal Ahead, comprising the orphans going to the US alone between 2006 and with Namusisi, the grandmother. She too was poverty- the country despite an estimated 80 percent of so- four difficult years of austerity and prime minister’s Social Democrats and 2013. African Children’s Charities (ACC) paid for stricken, so when a charity offered to pay for his treat- called orphans having living relatives and the exis- many predictions of defeat, but he the conservative Popular Party, cam- tence of a domestic adoption program. faces turbulence in the months ahead, paigned on Passos Coelho’s record of A government report is soon to be published into commentators said. steering the country back to fragile alleged corruption and deception in international Passos Coelho’s “Portugal Ahead” growth after one of the worst crises in adoptions. The government has signaled its intent to coalition notched up 38.6 percent of recent history. Four seats to be decided close a legal loophole enabling foreigners to adopt the vote, enough for it to plan its return by votes from Portuguese expatriates while legislators warn that some cases “border on traf- to office-a rare feat by any belt-tighten- will be determined by October 14. But ficking”, a term used by a number of officials to ing government in Europe these days. the alliance is certain to fall short of the describe Luwasi’s case. ACC President Vikki Kattman But there remains substantial opposi- 116 seats needed for outright control denies trafficking Luwasi-whom she called “Lewis”- tion to austerity, and cobbling together of the 230-seat legislature. and said there was no intention to put him up for a viable government will be tough. That means that Passos Coelho, a adoption. “We will legally return Lewis to Uganda Voters “gambled on safety, but may 51-year-old economist, will have to get when it is appropriate,” Kattman said, declining to find themselves with a government of the support, or at least the acquies- specify a timeframe. ACC insists it operates legally in limited lifespan,” the daily Diario cence, of other parties. The second- Uganda, a claim dismissed by Moses Binoga, head of Economico said. placed party, the Socialists, picked up the country’s anti-trafficking task force. Luwasi’s case is “We will have a government that has 32.4 percent of the vote, retaining its due in court in Kampala, where Ugandan officials will to balance austerity, which is still nec- status as the main opposition group in argue for the boy to be returned to Uganda. essary, and the compromises that it will parliament. On the campaign trail, James Kabogozza, assistant commissioner for have to accept in parliament,” the Passos Coelho had some harsh things youth and children in the ministry of gender, said Jornal de Negocios said. “The probabili- to say about the Socialists, saying that international adoption had become a business with ty that this new government will see if they returned to power, all the good “lawyers, children’s homes, even adoption agencies,” out its term is very low, not to say zero.” that had come from the country’s sacri- SONDE: Isha Ssemata (center), the father of Ugandan boy Mohammad Luwasi, who all benefitting. Kabogozza argued that local adoption Under the Portuguese constitution, a fices would be undone. —AFP Ugandan authorities claim has been trafficked to the US, poses at his home. —AFP should always be the first option. —AFP TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015

RANGPUR: A file picture taken on October 3, 2015 shows Bangladeshi police officials standing guard at the site where a Japanese citizen was shot to death by attackers. — AFP Bangladesh killings underline growth of Islamic extremists Political crisis has radicalized govt opponents DHAKA: The assassination of two for- signs. There is a pattern that these are latest round of anti-government eigners in a week has highlighted the done by militants, which makes every- protests erupted, with families fearing growing danger posed by Islamist mil- one concerned,” Ali Riaz, an expert on they have either been secretly itants in Bangladesh, with experts militancy in Bangladesh based at detained or killed. Veteran political warning that a long-running political Illinois State University, told AFP by analyst Ataur Rahman said the crack- crisis has radicalized opponents of the phone. “The future of Bangladesh is at down on radical Islamists had only government. stake because if these killings are con- served to fuel militancy. While experts are dubious about tinued it’ll have a ripple effect on the the Islamic State organization’s claim country’s political stability and its ‘Islamists cornered’ of responsibility for the latest killings, economy.” “There is no doubt that a big sec- they say hardliners who have been Only this year Bangladesh officially tion of the people are aggrieved. shut out of the political mainstream joined the club of low to middle Some political groups, including are opting for increasingly desperate income economies, shedding its status Islamic parties are so cornered that measures in a country known for its as a least developed nation, after post- they may have opted for desperate religious tolerance. The latest killings ing annual growth rates of around six measures,” Rahman told AFP. The hith- follow the assassination of four atheist percent over the last decade. But while erto unheard of Ansarullah Bangla bloggers since the turn of the year, the economy may appear to be in Team has claimed responsibility for undermining the government’s efforts rude health, Bangladesh has been three of the blogger killings while to play down the threat posed by plagued by unrest in the last three Islamic State has put out statements hardliners. years, a period which has seen the claiming both of last week’s assassina- Even before Saturday’s murder of largest Islamist party banned while the tions-the first time that the group has Japanese national Hoshi Kunio in the mainstream opposition boycotted the been linked to any such killings in northern town of Kaunia, Australia had last elections in January 2014 over rig- Bangladesh. cancelled a tour of the cricket-mad ging fears. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has nation over security fears. The killings The death sentences handed down said police have no evidence to con- of Kunio and Italian aid worker Cesare to several leading Islamists for war firm the jihadist group’s involvement Tavella last Monday have also prompt- crimes over their role in the 1971 con- while her interior minister has repeat- ed buyers from foreign garment com- flict to secede from Pakistan have edly said there is no IS presence in the panies to shelve a meeting with local exacerbated tensions between the country. But police have in fact trum- manufacturers due to have taken secular government and its oppo- peted several arrests in recent months place in Dhaka in a worrying develop- nents. Scores of opposition activists of alleged IS recruiters or would-be ment for the $25 billion industry. including Islamists have gone missing combatants said to have been plan- “These killings are very ominous since the start of the year when the ning to head to Iraq or Syria. — AFP INTERNATIONAL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 Woman sits dead for hours in Hong Kong McDonald’s

HONG KONG: A homeless woman lay dead at a Hong said in a statement. “The subject was certified dead at endeavor to support street sleepers to enhance their humidity, some find shelter in air-conditioned restau- Kong McDonald’s restaurant for hours surrounded by the scene.” Local media said the woman was slumped at self-reliance... the subject is a complex social problem,” rants that are open around the clock. “McDonald’s diners who failed to notice her, sparking concern over a table, 24 hours after she first entered the restaurant in a department spokeswoman said. There are concerns Hong Kong would like to express our grief over the the city’s “McRefugees”. The woman, who police say was the working class district of Ping Shek. She had not over the plight of the homeless population in the afflu- unfortunate incident at our Ping Shek Estate restau- between 50 and 60, was found dead Saturday morning moved for seven hours before fellow diners noticed ent southern Chinese financial hub, although the num- rant,” Wendy Lam, senior director of McDonald’s Hong and has been held up as an example of the growing something was wrong, according to Apple Daily, citing ber of homeless is relatively low, estimated at more Kong, said. “We welcome everyone to visit our restau- number of homeless people who seek shelter in 24- CCTV footage. The woman was thought to have regu- than 1,000 by local NGOs. rants any time. In order to provide a pleasant dining hour restaurants. larly spent nights in the McDonald’s, the South China Many are forced to live on the street as they cannot environment, we would not disturb our customers, but “Officers arrived upon a report from a female cus- Morning Post said. The city’s Social Welfare Department afford to rent even the tiniest home as housing prices our service will be offered promptly upon request,” she tomer (that a person was found to have fainted),” police said it was “highly concerned” about the incident. “We are sky high. In sweltering temperatures and high added. — AFP News in Brief Ex-Hong Kong leader Tsang

Wreckage of Indonesian charged in corruption probe turboprop plane found JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities yesterday said they had found the wreckage of an Aviastar airline Twin Otter turbo- prop aircraft that went missing over Sulawesi Island last week Highest-ranking official to be arrested by investigators with 10 people on board. The plane was found in the Enrekang region, around 240 km from the port city of HONG KONG: A former Hong Kong leader Makassar in South Sulawesi, MetroTV said. South Sulawesi faces misconduct charges over a luxury police official Adex Yudiswan told Reuters that residents had apartment in mainland China, authorities found the plane. He gave no details about its condition or the said yesterday, making him the highest- fate of the passengers and crew. The Aviastar plane lost con- ranking official to be formally arrested by tact with airport authorities on Friday during a flight from the anti-corruption investigators in the Asian town of Masamba about 30 minutes before it was scheduled business hub. to land in Makassar. Indonesia has had three major crashes The city’s corruption watchdog, the over the past year, including an AirAsia flight that went down Independent Commission Against in the sea between Surabaya and Singapore on Dec. 28, killing Corruption, said Donald Tsang has been all 162 people aboard. In August, a passenger airliner crashed charged with two counts of misconduct in in Papua killing all 54 people aboard. More than 100 people public office. A grim-faced Tsang, 70, were killed in June in the crash of a military transport plane in appeared briefly at a magistrate’s court for the northern city of Medan, prompting the government to a preliminary hearing, accompanied by his promise a review of the ageing air force fleet. wife. The allegations date from before Tsang left office in June 2012 and relate to a discounted penthouse rental in neighbor- Journalist killed ing Shenzhen in mainland China offered by in northern India a wealthy friend for Tsang’s retirement. LUCKNOW: Gunmen have shot dead a television journal- It’s one of several recent cases that have ist in northern India, the latest in a string of killings in shaken public confidence and raised con- recent months of reporters in the country, police said yes- cerns about cozy ties between wealthy terday. The reporter, Hemant Yadav, who worked for Hindi tycoons and Hong Kong’s leaders. In a sep- news channel TV 24, was returning home from a market in arate corruption case last year, a former Uttar Pradesh state on Saturday night when he was shot Hong Kong chief secretary - the second- by unknown assailants on a motorbike. “It seems to be a highest ranking official - and a co-chairman case of revenge. The deceased was reportedly quite active of one of the city’s biggest property devel- socially and used to take up various causes of locals who opers were given prison sentences. approached him,” sub-inspector Raj Kumar Singh, from Tsang became the southern Chinese HONG KONG: Donald Tsang, former leader of Hong Kong is surrounded by reporters after Tsang leaves a magistrate’s court. — AP the state’s Dheena area where the attack happened, said. city’s second post-colonial leader, known as talks to lease the Shenzhen triplex from a court as a clerk read out the charges, saying cleared, repeating a brief statement issued “So, it is possible that he could have antagonized some- the chief executive, in 2005. He was also Chinese tycoon while the man’s company “I understand” after each charge. He also earlier by his office.”My conscience is clear,” one by his activism, which led to his murder,” he told AFP. financial secretary during the former British was in license negotiations with the gov- indicated to the judge he that he under- he said. “I have every confidence that the Police said no arrests have yet been made over the 45- colonial administration, when he led the ernment. The second charge stems from stood the bail conditions, which require court will exonerate me at the end of its year-old’s death. The incident comes after a freelance effort to successfully defend the city’s cur- Tsang’s nomination of an architect for a him to post 100,000 Hong Kong dollars proceedings.” reporter died after being doused with petrol and set on rency peg against speculators during the government honor without revealing that ($12,900) in cash bail, notify the court if he The Department of Justice said in a fire also in Uttar Pradesh in June. The victim’s family said 1997-98 Asian financial crisis. he had hired the architect to redecorate plans to travel outside Hong Kong or statement that it decided to prosecute Jagendra Singh was killed shortly after he published an the apartment. change residences, and prohibit him from Tsang “after careful and thorough consider- article and posted allegations on Facebook accusing a ‘Willfully misconduct’ Each charge carries a maximum sen- interfering with witnesses. ation of the available evidence, the applica- state minister of involvement in illegal mining and land The anti-corruption agency said Tsang tence of seven years in prison, though it After the hearing, Tsang told a throng of ble law and the relevant provisions in the grabbing. Amnesty International and journalists groups “willfully misconduct himself” when he appears likely Tsang would face a much TV journalists gathered on the courthouse Prosecution Code.” The case was adjourned called for an investigation into that killing, saying it under- failed to publicly declare that he was in lower penalty if convicted. Tsang stood in steps that he was confident he would be until Nov. 13. — AP scored the dangers Indian media face in doing their jobs. India is one of the most restrictive countries for the press, ranked 136 out of 180 nations, according to Paris-based Reporters Without Borders. Pressure on US as MSF demands

Suspected rebels kill probe into Kunduz ‘war crime’ 4 soldiers in Kashmir SRINAGAR: Suspected rebels killed four soldiers during firing KABUL: Pressure mounted on Washington ‘Grave concerns’ overnight near the heavily militarized border dividing Kashmir yesterday to come clean over the apparent The air raid came five days after Taleban between India and Pakistan, police said yesterday. Soldiers US airstrike on an Afghan hospital that fighters seized control of the strategic north- discovered their colleagues’ bodies yesterday morning during killed 22, an incident the Pentagon chief ern city of Kunduz, in their most spectacular a search for militants in Hafruda forest, around 140 kilometers said was “confused and complicated” but victory since being toppled from power by a northwest of the main city of Srinagar. “We lost four soldiers in which medical charity MSF branded a war US-led coalition in 2001. Afghan forces, the operation. No militants were killed or captured during the crime. backed up by their NATO allies, claim to search,” inspector general of police Javaid Gillani said. “The Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said have wrestled back control of the city. soldiers came under fire during the night,” army spokesman Sunday it has closed the trauma centre, At least 60 people are known to have colonel NN Joshi said earlier confirming killing of three sol- seen as a lifeline in a war-battered region died and 400 to have been wounded in the diers. The fourth soldier’s body was found later in the same with scant medical care, and demanded an past week’s fighting. Saturday’s raid left the forested area. Joshi said an armed militant was also killed in a independent probe into Saturday’s devas- hospital’s main building completely gutted. separate encounter in the nearby valley of Lolab overnight. tating air raid. President Barack Obama has Some of the bodies of those trapped inside Yesterday two suspected rebels, whom the army said promised a full investigation but the inter- were charred beyond recognition. The dead belonged to the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad group, national outrage over the deadly incident included 12 MSF staff and 10 patients, were killed during a gun battle in Tral area south of Srinagar. A has piled pressure on Washington for a among them three children. soldier was injured in the encounter. Kashmir has been divid- more transparent probe. MSF’s withdrawal from Kunduz comes as ed between India and Pakistan since the end of British colo- “Under the clear presumption that a war the region grapples with a humanitarian cri- nial rule in 1947. crime has been committed, MSF demands sis, with food and medicine shortages affect- that a full and transparent investigation into ing thousands of civilians caught in the the event be conducted by an independent crossfire between government forces and Pak court jails sectarian international body,” MSF general director insurgents. The hospital was the only med- leader for hate speech Christopher Stokes said. Stokes also hit out ical facility in the whole northeastern region RAWALPINDI: A Pakistan anti-terrorism court yesterday at claims by Afghan officials that insurgents of Afghanistan that can deal with major war sentenced a former leader of a banned sectarian party to were using the hospital as a position to tar- injuries. Its closure, even temporarily, could six months in jail for hate speech, part of a crackdown get Afghan forces and civilians. have a devastating impact on local civilians. after last year’s deadly Peshawar school attack. Pakistan “These statements imply that Afghan Kate Stegeman, a spokeswoman for the had previously tolerated many sectarian organizations, and US forces working together decided to charity, told AFP she could not confirm but has taken action this year as part of its grand National raze to the ground a fully functioning hospi- whether the trauma centre will reopen. The Action Plan to counter terrorism after a Taliban attack tal with more than 180 staff and patients KUNDUZ: Afghan security personnel gather at a roadside shop in Kunduz on incident has renewed concerns about the use killed 153 people-mostly children-at the Peshawar school. inside because they claim that members of October 4, 2015, as Afghan forces, backed up by their NATO allies, claim to have of US air strikes in Afghanistan, a deeply con- Mufti Tanveer Alam Farooqi, a former leader in the anti- the Taleban were present,” he said. “This wrestled back control of the city. — AFP tentious issue in the 14-year campaign Shiite organization Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ), was amounts to an admission of a war crime. American special forces on the ground who warned that the investigation will not be against Taleban insurgents. UN rights chief jailed for six months and fined 50,000 rupees ($480) by the This utterly contradicts the initial attempts came under enemy fire, but MSF said the swift. “The situation there is confused and Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has also called for a full court in Rawalpindi, according to an official there. ASWJ is of the US government to minimize the surrounding area was largely unscathed. complicated so it may take some time to and transparent probe, noting: “An air strike considered to be the political face of extremist group attack as ‘collateral damage’.” The charity said that despite frantic calls get the facts, but we will get the facts, but on a hospital may amount to a war crime.” Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), behind numerous bloody attacks The group said Afghan and coalition to military officials in Kabul and we will be full and transparent about shar- “This event is utterly tragic, inexcusable on minority Shiite Muslims. ASJW was officially banned in troops were fully aware of the exact loca- Washington, the main building housing the ing them,” he told reporters on a flight to and possibly even criminal,” he said on 2012 but had previously been allowed to operate freely, tion of the hospital, having been given GPS intensive care unit and emergency rooms Madrid at the start of a European tour. Saturday. Human Rights Watch also said holding rallies and gatherings across the country. coordinates of the facility which had been was “repeatedly, very precisely” hit almost However MSF’s Stokes stressed the need for the strike raises “grave concerns” about Authorities had also been accused of quietly tolerating LeJ providing care for four years. NATO said US every 15 minutes for more than an hour. US an independent probe, saying “an internal whether US forces took sufficient precau- until July, when the organization’s leadership was wiped forces carried out the bombardment in the Defense Secretary Ashton Carter expressed investigation by a party to the conflict tions to identify and avoid striking the out in a battle with police in the eastern city of Lahore. “vicinity” of the hospital to protect sadness over the “tragic loss of life” but would be wholly insufficient”. facility. — AFP N Korea frees detained South Korean student

SEOUL: North Korea yesterday freed a South and Washington, and a South Korean analyst said it The release comes amid speculation that North Korean national who is a student at New York may have calculated that since Joo’s alleged crime Korea may not go ahead with an earlier threat to University, in a possible sign it wants better ties was relatively minor, his release might boost the launch what it calls a satellite aboard a long-range with rival Seoul and may back away from a recent impoverished, authoritarian country’s international rocket to mark this week’s 70th birthday of its rul- threat to launch a long-range rocket later this image and lead to more investment and tourism. ing party. month. Ten days ago, Joo was presented to the media A launch would deepen an international stand- North Korean state media said it “deported” in Pyongyang and said he had not been able to off. The US, South Korea and their allies say North Won Moon Joo, 21, at the border village of contact his family but wanted them to know he Korea’s launches are disguised tests of long-range Panmunjom as a “humanitarian” measure about six was healthy. For most of the 30-minute appear- missile technology that are banned by the United months after he had been arrested for crossing the ance, he read a prepared - and probably coached - Nations. Recent commercial satellite imagery, how- Chinese border into North Korea. It didn’t elabo- speech praising the country, its government and ever, showed no signs of preparations at the rate. South Korean officials confirmed Joo’s repatri- people. Other foreigners who have been detained North’s main launch site. South Korean defense ation. The National Intelligence Service, South in North Korea have said after their release that officials also have seen no indication of an immi- Korea’s main spy agency, said it will investigate they were coached closely on what to say in such nent launch. The launch plans earlier cast doubt whether Joo violated the country’s anti-North statements. over a possible easing in animosity between the Korean security law, which prohibits unapproved Koreas. In late August they agreed to resume the travel to the North. Joo has permanent residency One of four reunions of families separated by the Korean War INTER-KOREAN BORDER: This handout photo released by the South Korean status in the United States. The exact motivation Joo is one of four South Koreans known to be after ending a military standoff caused by a mine Unification Ministry and taken yesterday shows Joo Won-Moon (center), a 21-year- for his travel to North Korea wasn’t clear. held in North Korea. The other three are accused of blast on the border that the South blamed on the old with permanent US residency, repatriated through the border truce village of North Korea often uses detainees in attempts to more serious espionage acts or attempts to estab- North. The blast seriously injured two South Panmunjom on the inter-Korean border. — AFP win political concessions and aid from rivals Seoul lish underground Christian churches in the country. Korean soldiers. —AP NEWS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 Dutch create world’s largest man-made wave

DELFT, Netherlands: In a country where most people live below some nine million litres or four times the capacity of an Olympic- unique network of dykes and dunes stretching over thousands of sea level, studying the oceans is a matter of survival. Now Dutch size swimming pool - at the speed of 1,000 litres a second down kilometres, which literally hold back the tides. One of them, scientists have created the world’s biggest man-made wave in a the channel. known as the Oosterscheldekering (or Eastern Scheldt storm bid to prepare for the worst. “Here we can test what happens if The aim of the 26-million euro ($29-million) project is to simu- surge barrier), stretches across nine kilometres to the south of enormous waves hit our dykes,” said Dutch Infrastructure Minister late the power of the oceans, and recreate tsunami conditions to the country. It is made up of 64 gates, each about 42 metres Melanie Schultz van Haegen as she inaugurated the giant wave help build better, stronger flood defences. The Netherlands is a wide, which can be closed during stormy weather to hold back machine Monday in the city of Delft. Dubbed the “Delta Flume,” country where half the population lives below sea level on rising waters. the machine, which took three years to build at the Deltares insti- reclaimed land. “Safety against floods is one of the main issues “The water and its logistics are those sectors for which the tute, can send waves as high as five metres crashing down a 300- here in the Netherlands, so we want to test the dykes and the Netherlands is known around the world,” Schultz van Haegen m long channel which is some 9 and a half metres deep. dunes,” Hofland told AFP. “It is not possible to make it at a small said, who saw for herself the full force of the machine when she “At the end of the long channel we have a wave maker, and scale, so we must have real life-scale dikes and dunes.” was drenched by one of the waves. And it’s not just those work- that’s basically a vertical wall that moves back and forth, and it ing in coastal defences who have been drawn to the gigantic can make very large waves,” explained Bas Hofland, an expert in Surf’s Up project in Delft. The team at the Deltares institute have also been coastal defences working on the project. Four powerful pistons After a centuries-long battle with the oceans, the Netherlands flooded by requests from surfers, keen to try out the power of behind the seven-metre high metal plaque push the water - has dubbed itself the “safest delta in the world” thanks to a the wave. — AFP Split over Assad, Arab states mum on Russia

CAIRO: Divided over the fate of President Bashar Al-Assad, groups like IS. “We believe that the (Russian intervention) will Arab countries have kept silent over Russian air strikes in Syria, impact the fight against terrorism in Syria and help eliminate apart from Cairo which openly supports Moscow’s campaign, it,” Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri said in New York experts said. “The Arab world has lacked regional leadership on Saturday. for years from within the region, and in that void, the US and Relations between Cairo and Moscow have flourished in Russia have been engaging,” said H A Hellyer, Middle East poli- recent times, with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warming up to YOUR SAFETY IS PRICELESS cy expert at the Washington-based Brookings Center. Russia after Egypt’s ties with traditional ally Washington “There are some signs that some wish to change that from strained following the ouster of president Mohamed Morsi in FREE SAFETY CHECK UP CAMPAIGN within the region, but the first example of leadership is being 2013 by then army chief Sisi. A government crackdown target- shown in the multilateral Arab intervention into the Yemen ing Morsi supporters that left hundreds dead and tens of thou- FOR ALL NISSAN MODELS SOLD BEFORE 30/6/12 (conflict) — and it is not a promising example at all,” he said sands jailed caused deep resentment in Washington, although referring to a Saudi-led coalition against Shiite rebels backed this has waned in recent months. “Russia is concerned by the by Iran, a regional heavyweight. resistance to terrorism and the purpose of its intervention is a Moscow launched air strikes on Syria last week, but it has fatal blow to terrorism in Syria, and its strikes are in line with come under fire for raids on Western-backed moderate oppo- those of the anti-Daesh coalition in Syria and Iraq” led by nents of Assad instead of what it says are targets connected to Washington, Shukri said, using the Arabic acronym for IS. jihadists of the Islamic State group. US President Barack Arab world’s silence was expected and reflects its division Obama has severely criticized Russia, saying its military cam- over how to proceed in Syria, experts said. “Cairo has been paign is only strengthening IS. But Arab countries like Saudi gradually embracing Moscow’s view on Syria, which is diamet- Arabia and Qatar in a US-led coalition that has been carrying rically different from Riyadh’s,” said Hellyer. “For the Saudis, the out strikes on IS since last year have so far refrained from mak- main strategic objective remains the fall of Assad’s regime - a ing any statements other than one jointly issued by the US-led goal irreconcilable with Russian interests,” said Karim Bitar, alliance urging Moscow to “immediately” halt the campaign Arab affairs specialist at the Paris-based Institute of and “focus” only on IS. International and Strategic Relations. In contrast, “Egypt’s Sisi is more in line with (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s policy Divergent Views that seeks to revive the camp of authoritarian nationalism in Just hours before Moscow unleashed its bombing cam- the face of Islamist movements.” paign on Wednesday, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir Even if Saudi Arabia wants the fall of the regime in had insisted that “there is no place for Assad in the future of Damascus it has a “confusing” foreign policy as seen from its Syria”. But not all Arab regimes are against Russia’s interven- intervention in Yemen, said Yezid Sayegh, Syria expert at the tion in Syria. Egypt, the world’s biggest Sunni Arab country Carnegie Middle East Center. “It does not know what to do or which boasts the region’s largest and best-equipped military, how to do it. The Saudis have reached a limit” when it comes to welcomed the Russian campaign as a measure to fight jihadist Syria, he said. — AFP Companies in Kuwait pay KD 1bn in tax Continued from Page 1 current week, he said. This is considered the “first borrowing stage, while the second stage is not determined yet, cost-wise The meetings held between the ministry and the IMF or time-wise, as the picture will be clear by the end of resulted in the conclusion that it would be senseless to October”, he added. impose taxes on individuals while collecting annual taxes of The ministry signed a contract two months ago with 10 percent - after it was 15 percent - on companies operating Ernst & Young (EY), a multinational professional services in the country, while the percentage could be adjusted firm, in order to prepare a study about rationalization of

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Continued from Page 1 series of questions to Finance Minister Anas Al-Saleh over the Olympia commercial center in Salmiya which is built on gov- Offer valid from October 4 until November 3, 2015. MP Ahmad Al-Azmi is also expected to speak in sup- ernment-leased land for the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). port of the grilling. Ahead of the new term due to open on Turaiji asked if the contract is a lease contract or a Build- * Oct 27, MPs have threatened to grill several ministers over Operate-Transfer contract as stated in the contract itself. FREE Safety Kit a variety of allegations. Besides the minister of social affairs He asked if the law allows OCA to carry out an investment * Spend KD 10 or more to avail this benefit, till stock lasts. and labour, lawmakers have threatened to grill ministers of commercial project on state-leased land and if the buildings health, commerce and industry, electricity and public in the project are registered under the name of OCA or a real works and oil. Other lawmakers have urged the prime min- estate company. He also asked why the lease value was not ister to reshuffle the Cabinet in order to change at least raised from a mere KD 22.5 per year to KD 376,750 per year, three ministers. the amount agreed with and accepted by OCA. Since its In another development, MP Abdullah Al-Turaiji sent a establishment, OCA has been headquartered in Kuwait. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 ANALYSIS

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here would normally be an outcry if a country’s pres- Tident called his compatriots unruly. But not in Nigeria, where many people agree that Muhammadu Buhari made a fair point. Last week Buhari, a straight-backed, straight-laced former army general, called for an end to the “hustle” that characterises life in Africa’s leading economy - which for many is part of its charm. “We must change our lawless habits, our attitude to public office and public trust,” he said in a speech to mark 55 years of Nigeria as an independent nation last Thursday. “We must change our unruly behaviour in US student debt traps parents and kids schools, hospitals, market places, motor parks (bus sta- tions), on the roads, in homes and offices. To bring about By Josh Boak change, we must change ourselves by being law-abiding The push to borrow that began in the 1990s was account for student loans. It’s more than their mortgage. The citizens.” Balogun market in the heart of Nigeria’s financial premised on the notion that virtually every degree - regard- withdrawals include about $500 a month to repay his col- capital, Lagos, is the definition of chaotic: Market traders college degree practically stamped Andres Aguirre’s less of the school or the major - could more than pay for lege and grad school debt - debt that felt unavoidable if he line the narrow street, loudly hawking their wares from Aticket to the middle class. Yet at age 40, he’s still pay- itself because college graduates would command premium wanted to provide enough for his family. “Neither of us really under colourful umbrellas. ing the price of admission. After a decade of repay- incomes, explained Peter Cappelli, a management professor likes debt,” said Rosales’ wife, Jill Rosales. “But to some Shoppers and commuters pack the spaces in between; ments, Aguirre still diverts $512 a month to loans and owes at the University of Pennsylvania and the author of “Will degree in the United States, it’s just a part of living here. battered yellow “danfo” minibuses and keke (motorcycle $20,000. The expense requires his family to rent an apart- College Pay Off?” That’s not necessarily how it turned out. There’s some debt that you have to take on to get ahead.” rickshaws) pick their way through the crowds. Horns, ment in Campbell, California, because buying a home in a Many students, like Anderson, recast their career goals - a Higher Debt, Falling Pay music and shouting merge with the smell of spices, cook- decent school district would cost too much. His daughter shift that compelled them to take on more debt. ing and sweat. At a junction with Broad Street - home to has excelled in high school, but Aguirre has urged her to And even as the debt loads climbed, median income for Much of the problem is that student loans are essential- banks, Nigeria’s stock exchange and a branch of the cen- attend community college to avoid the debt that ensnared college graduates has stagnated. A recent college graduate ly bets on future income, secured on the faith of a lucrative tral bank - a state government pick-up truck is parked, the him. “I didn’t get the warmest reception on that,” he said. “But in their 20s earned about $41,000 in 2013, or $2,000 less in career ahead. But as a group, only workers with advanced officials inside keeping watch. On the side of the vehicle is she understands the choice.” current dollars than in 1970, according to figures from the degrees have enjoyed inflation-adjusted pay increases. The the slogan “Kick Against Indiscipline”, a Lagos state gov- America’s crushing surge of student debt, now at $1.2 tril- Georgetown University Center on Education and the median income for a 30-something with a graduate degree ernment scheme designed to enforce a ban on street lion, has bred a disturbing new phenomenon: School loans Workforce. That same pattern continues for workers with is $70,000. This marks a decent jump from an inflation- trading and other petty offences. that span multiple generations within families. Weighed only a college degree in their 30s and 40s. “If the debt is not adjusted salary of $66,921 in 1970, according to down by their own loans, many parents lack the means to paying off for the parents,” Cappelli said, “they don’t have the Georgetown figures. That said, a master’s degree requires ‘An Ethical Revolution’ fund their children’s educations without sinking even deeper money to support their kids.” an average debt load of $41,400, according to the Few would argue that “order” is a word which describes into debt. Indeed, Anderson says his family’s debt loads have inhib- Education Department - in addition to the average of Lagos, where 20 million people live cheek by jowl and the Data analyzed exclusively by AP, along with surveys about ited their college savings. For his two teenage stepsons, he $27,300 borrowed separately for a bachelor’s. “anything goes” outlook on life attracts more every day families and rising student debt loads, show that: and his wife have discussed more affordable college options, “This is one of those Catch-22’s,” said Anthony Carnevale, from across the country. But stall-holder Bola Fabian l School loans increasingly belong to Americans over 40. such as starting at a two-year school. It’s a prospect that director of the Georgetown University Center on Education agrees it is time for a change. “President Buhari is right. We This group accounts for 35 percent of education debt, up leaves Anderson conflicted because it means limiting their and the Workforce. “If you don’t take out the debt, you need to change our attitude. The situation we are in now, if from 25 percent in 2004, according to the New York Federal child’s education and career options. “It’s not only going to don’t get the earnings. And you need the earnings to repay we want things to get better, we need an ethical revolu- Reserve. Contributing to this surge: Longer repayment affect the next four years but the next 34 years,” he said. the debt.” Back in 2001, the Fed studied the student debt of tion. “Anyone that falls short of expectations... should be schedules, more midcareer workers returning to school and college-educated households younger than 40. These were No Choice punished,” she told AFP. “We have to break from the past. additional borrowing for children’s education. largely the Generation X-ers, many still managing college We cannot just continue to do things the same old way. It l Generation X adults - those from 35 to 50 years old - Until recently, few researchers had explored the relation- bills. At the time, this group owed an inflation-adjusted has not helped us. It will not help us.” owe about as much as people fresh out of college do. ship between parents’ student debt and meager college $3,760 a year in payments. Buhari, now 72, earned a reputation as a strict discipli- Student loan balances average $20,000 for Generation X. savings for their children. In July, Pew Charitable Trusts pro- By 2013, when the Fed examined millennials and the tail narian during his 20-month tenure at the head of a military Millennials, who are 34 and younger, have roughly the same vided a glimpse. Gen X parents with student debt managed end of Generation X, the borrowing cycle had worsened: regime in the 1980s. Then, civil servants who turned up average debt, according to a report by Pew Charitable Trusts. to set aside just $4,000 in college savings plans. That would More was owed. The survey suggested that the debt bur- late for work were made to do star jumps; orderly queue- l Gen-X parents who carry student debt and have cover less than half a semester’s tuition at a typical public den would likely be magnified for millennials and their chil- ing was enforced while traders selling goods at above teenage children have struggled to save for their children’s university. Pew’s report warned that parents’ student debt dren. The average sum owed in 2013 - $4,850 - exceeded agreed rates were punished. Older Nigerians who remem- educations. The average they have in college savings plans is loads “could fuel an intergenerational legacy of debt” within what college graduates spent that year on auto-loan bills ber those times say Buhari’s “War Against Indiscipline” was just $4,000, compared with a $20,000 average for teenagers’ families. or groceries, according to government data. effective -even if it wasn’t popular and the excesses raised parents who aren’t still repaying their own school loans, Pew The survey found that loan balances averaged $20,000 for Economic Security Fades objections from rights groups. found. A result is that many of their children will need to bor- both Generation X and younger millennials - a surprising In the years since he was deposed to his election as row heavily for college or pursue cheaper alternatives, there- finding given that many Gen X-ers have worked for more Many parents with debt have made extreme sacrifices to civilian president in March, corruption took root and good by perpetuating a cycle of family debt. than a decade and might be expected to have repaid much contain their loans and their children’s. In Kansas, Jonathan governance faltered. Billions were plundered from state l Student debt is surpassing groceries as a primary of their debt. Yet many Gen X-ers have felt compelled to Bigler, 54, decided to leave teaching to become a physi- coffers, infrastructure crumbled, poverty increased and expense for many borrowers, with the gap widening most return to college or attend graduate school to improve their cian’s assistant in 2001. It meant taking on loans shortly Nigeria’s reputation abroad suffered. Buhari’s promise dur- for younger families. The average college-educated head of earnings prospects. To do so, they’ve had to borrow at a time before his three children would enter college. After gradu- ing the election campaign was to clean up Nigeria, starting household under 40 owes $404 a month in student debt in life when savings traditionally became a priority. ating, Jonathan and his wife, Lori, 51, also a teacher, had to by ordering his security detail to stop at red lights then payments, according to an AP analysis of Fed data. That’s Consider Ernie Rosales, who returned to college in his move to the remote town of Ashland as part of a govern- cracking down on monumental fraud in the oil sector. Last slightly more than what the government says the average 30s. He felt he had maxed out his potential income in ment-backed program to forgive the debt. With a popula- week’s comments were a call for collective responsibility in college-educated family spends at the supermarket. California’s aerospace industry with a pair of associate tion of 853, Ashland is 50 miles from the nearest Wal-Mart a society that has become more about personal gain. The multigenerational debt cycle reflects a rush to pursue degrees. Earning a bachelor’s degree at Azusa Pacific and an hour from hamburgers at the closest Sonic Drive-In. college as a path to middle class security. Roughly 25 years University in 1999 enabled him to pivot into information After a decade and a sizable consolidation, the Biglers Discipline and Attitude ago, federal policies began to encourage borrowing on a technology. Two years later, Rosales returned to school and write checks totaling $2,531 each month to repay student On the street, people agreed behaviour needed to be mass scale to cover soaring college costs. Policymakers fig- obtained a master’s degree to further enhance his earnings debts for the physician assistant’s degree, her teaching cre- addressed, to help reverse an economy on the slide after ured that borrowers could afford the debt because college power. “You reach a certain level in the corporate world you dentials and the college degrees of their daughters, ranging degrees would all but guarantee comfortable incomes. The cannot go above without a bachelor’s or master’s,” explained in age from 22 to 27. They are happy with their lives. Yet the fall in global oil prices. “We are so arrogant, unorderly reality played out somewhat differently. Roughly 6 million Rosales, 52, wearing his college class ring. they feel stressed to know they are on track to be repaying and impatient,” said fashion designer Habeeb Ajisegiri, 25. Gen-X households still owe student debt. Some, like Aguirre, But the combined debt left him with a shortage of sav- debts until Jonathan turns 72. “We don’t have the security “We like to cut corners. All these are manifestations of are forgoing home ownership. Others have moved to remote ings for his three daughters’ educations. Two are on the that we would like to have,” said Lori Bigler. “We feel like we unruly behaviour which the president spoke about.” stretches of the country to qualify for loan forgiveness pro- verge of graduating college with debt. A third, in high are in servitude and would be living a complete different Nojeem Oyeniyi, a 45-year-old shoe seller, even called for grams. school, excels at ballet and is starting to look at universities. life without the games that came along with the student the re-introduction of the War Against Indiscipline. “Any Repayment has increasingly required financial sacrifices Each month, $1,500 is deducted from the family bank loans.” —AP country without discipline... cannot move forward,” said because as college borrowing has climbed, earnings have Kenneth Eke, a 30-year-old trader. stagnated for people with only bachelor’s degrees, accord- For Olanrewaju Oladimeji, “everything has to do with ing to data provided by Georgetown University. Successful our attitude”. “Once you have the right attitude to things, careers increasingly require graduate degrees - and thus, they will work,” he said. Not everyone agreed, pointing to ever larger debt loads that take longer to repay. At no point other issues such as the fact that most of Nigeria’s popula- in the past, experts say, has such a large share of the U.S. tion of 170 million still live on less than $2 a day and the population begun their careers indebted. “We’ve never had a fact there are 10.5 million children out of school. “I don’t historical era where so much debt was taken out at an early think we are unruly as a people,” said textile trader age,” said Diana Elliott, research manager for financial securi- Kenneth Ibanu. “The issue is poverty and lack of educa- ty and mobility at Pew. tion. If people are well off, you will see them behaving well. I don’t agree with the president,” he said. “He should Different Paths try to improve our living conditions first and you will see Nathan Anderson received his first student loan in 1991. that everything will fall into place. “Nigerians will behave His time at Johns Hopkins University overlapped with the once their welfare is assured.” —AFP start of the lending boom: The government was raising bor- rowing limits, introducing unsubsidized Stafford loans and incentivizing private lenders. Such policy moves were sup- posed to make college affordable for students regardless of All articles appearing on these their parents’ incomes. But the wider availability of debt pages are the personal opinion of instead helped fuel rising tuitions, according to research this year by the New York Fed. the writers. Kuwait Times takes no Majoring in psychology, Anderson hoped to become a responsibility for views expressed child psychologist. But after suffering a shoulder injury while therein. Kuwait Times invites read- playing soccer, he found relief only from an acupuncturist. ers to voice their opinions. Please The treatment led him to study Chinese medicine after grad- uation and become a licensed acupuncturist himself in 2004. send submissions via email to: opin- He had already racked up $45,000 in college debt; acupunc- [email protected] or via snail ture school required more. Now 42 with a blended family of In this Sept 30, 2015 photo (top row from left) Julie Armstrong, Westley Armstrong, Nathan Anderson, mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. five, he runs an acupuncture clinic in Tucson, Arizona, with Jo Armstrong; (bottom row from left) Amelia Anderson, Skylar Armstrong and Dean Anderson pose for his wife, Julie, also an acupuncturist. Combined, their month- The editor reserves the right to edit ly student loans bills approach $1,700. “More than we spend a photo at their home in Tucson, Arizona. At 42 with a blended family of five, Nathan Anderson runs an any submission as necessary. on groceries and kind of like having a second mortgage,” acupuncture clinic with his wife, Julie, also an acupuncturist. Combined, their monthly student loans Anderson said. bills approach $1,700. —AP TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 SPORTS

Protecting clean athletes Boca and Tevez close Bilic: Advocaat exit bad LONDON: The Premier League will be worse off without Dick Advocaat, NEW DELHI: Athletics has been at the forefront in the fight against doping and its in on Argentine title West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has said. Advocaat stepped down as world governing body will do everything to protect the clean athletes, president Sunderland manager on Sunday after less than seven months in the job, Sebastian Coe said yesterday. BUENOS AIRES: Carlos Tevez’s Boca Juniors are closing in on the with his side second from bottom in the table and without a win in eight The twice Olympic 1,500 metres champion was elected in August to head the Argentine league title after a laboured 1-0 win over Crucero del Norte league games this season. “I told him (Advocaat) I would like (him) to stay. International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) which has been accused at La Bombonera condemned the modest north-east team to relega- You saw on the touchline he is a man full of energy and passion. The of going soft on doping after thousands of blood test data were leaked to media. tion. Elsewhere, arch-rivals River Plate lost 3-0 at Independiente on Premier League will be worse off without him,” Croatian Bilic told West Coe said athletics has been “at the vanguard” in the fight against doping and Sunday, a month before they take part in the Club World Cup in Japan Ham’s website (www.whufc.com). promised to rid the sport of the menace. “It’s not uniquely a track and field prob- as South American champions. “He is a man of knowledge, and his experience at different clubs in differ- lem,” Coe told reporters after meeting with the south Asian athletics officials in the Boca are six points clear at the top with three matches to play after ent countries and at international level is unbelievable.” The 68-year-old Indian capital. second-placed San Lorenzo and Rosario Central, who are third, drew 2- Advocaat took over from Uruguayan Gus Poyet in March and saved “Every sport in the world has global issues. We have them but we 2 at the Nuevo Gasometro on Saturday. Sunderland from relegation last season and had initially intended also resolve them. “It is our responsibility to make sure that our sys- River are seventh, 16 points off the pace with a game in hand. Tevez to retire after their escape, but changed his mind and stayed on. tems are clear and concise and the protocols are uniform across missed a seventh-minute penalty on Sunday while visiting Crucero The manager had hinted strongly at his intentions on Saturday the globe,” he said. “We must encourage the clean athletes to should have been awarded a spot kick later when Boca defender ‘Cata’ when he refused to confirm he was staying at the club after the believe that we are always going to be in their corner. “The rea- Diaz caught right back Maximiliano Oliva in the chest with his studs. West Ham game, from which the Hammers salvaged a point son that you have testing systems is actually to protect the “I didn’t like how we played but the important thing was to win the after coming from two goals down following Jeremain Lens’ clean athletes. It’s not just simply to remove those who cheat,” three points,” Tevez told reporters. “The team needs to grow in these sending off. “It’s his (Advocaat’s) decision, only he he said. matches and show character ... we had to play a great match and we knows what he feels. For a man of his experience, The Briton said IAAF tested 19,000 athletes since didn’t.” The former Manchester United and Manchester City striker he’s basically done everything in different coun- 2003-04, more than any other sport, and felt there played a part in the own goal by Crucero centre back Gabriel tries, at international level,” Bilic said.—Reuters was a perception issue.—Reuters Tomassini who turned his cross into the net.—Reuters Rangers thrash Angels, Astros stumble

ARLINGTON: Cole Hamels and the Texas Series against the New York Mets at home Rangers finally clinched the AL West title on Friday. He is likely to start Game 1 against the last day of the regular season. Hamels Jacob deGrom and the NL East champions, pitched a three-hitter, Adrian Beltre hit a go- although the Dodgers have yet to ahead homer and the Rangers beat the announce their rotation. The Padres Angels 9-2 Sunday, eliminating Los Angeles announced after the game that interim from playoff contention. manager Pat Murphy won’t lead the team A year after their 95 losses were the most next year. in the American League, two months after they were still eight games out of first place CUBS 3, BREWERS 1 and three days after ensuring themselves a The Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee postseason spot, the Rangers wrapped up Brewers 3-1 on Sunday for their eighth their sixth division title. straight win, but will have to play the NL Texas plays its first AL division series wild card game in Pittsburgh. game since 2011 on Thursday at Toronto. Even with the itinerary now taking them Moments after the final out, AL West cham- to PNC Park, the Cubs head into their first pionship banners already were flying at the postseason appearance since 2008 brim- ballpark. The Rangers will go there under ming with confidence. Chicago ended the first-year manager Jeff Banister, whose team regular season with a three-game sweep in lost ace Yu Darvish to Tommy John surgery Milwaukee. before the season started. Anthony Rizzo had a two-run single with the bases loaded in the first to reach a DIAMONDBACKS 5, ASTROS 3 career-high 101 RBIs on the season. Starter Houston is going to the playoffs for the Dan Haren (11-9) allowed three hits and a first time in a decade despite ending the walk in six innings. regular season with a loss. The Astros led The rebuilding Brewers finished with 94 the AL wild-card race by a game heading losses, 14 more than 2014. The franchise is into Sunday. They shared a few high fives in headed into an offseason of change under the dugout in the eighth inning after clinch- new general manager David Stearns. ing it when the Angels lost to Texas. Double-A call-up Jorge Lopez (1-1) went Houston finished 86-76 to reach the five innings and gave up three runs, all in postseason for the first time since playing the first. the Chicago White Sox in the 2005 World Series. The Astros will play their first AL play- RAYS 12, BLUE JAYS 3 off game Tuesday night, against the New Mark Buehrle failed to become the fifth York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Not bad for major leaguer to pitch 200 innings or more a team that had three 100-loss seasons in 15 consecutive seasons, and AL East before going 70-92 in 2014. champion Toronto missed out on home- field advantage throughout the playoffs. PIRATES 4, REDS 0 Starting for the second time in three Pittsburgh clinched home field in the NL days, Buehrle (15-8) needed two innings to wild card game, winning behind J.A. Happ’s reach the milestone, but he failed to get stellar outing and Pedro Alvarez’s long through the first. ARLINGTON: Texas Rangers’ Rougned Odor (12) tags out Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout (27) during the sixth inning of a baseball homer. Two errors led to Buehrle allowing eight game. —AP The Pirates (98-64) locked up the right to unearned runs and five hits over a career- host the Chicago Cubs (97-65) Wednesday low two-thirds of an inning. He had gone 6 Perez hit his 21st homer in the third Next up, deGrom starts Game 1 in the the first time in six weeks and pitched two- night in a winner-take-all playoff with a vic- 2-3 innings Friday night en route to his 15th inning, one behind Kendrys Morales and best-of-five matchup Friday at Los Angeles. hit ball for five scoreless innings. tory on the final day of the regular season. win. Mike Moustakas for the team lead. Cueto (4- Seven pitchers combined to hold The Giants wound up using 11 pitchers. Despite having the second-best record in Chris Colabello and Darwin Barney 7 with Royals, 11-13 overall) allowed one Washington to two hits - the first was Clint They took a two-hit shutout into the final the major leagues, the Pirates finished sec- homered for the Blue Jays, who needed a run over five innings, helping the Royals fin- Robinson’s two-out single in the seventh inning before the Rockies rallied. Charlie ond to the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL win and a Kansas City loss to finish with the ish on a five-game winning streak. inning off reliever Jonathon Niese. Blackmon also drove in a pair of runs for the Central. Pittsburgh will host the wild card AL’s best record. David Price is scheduled to The right-hander, whose transition to the Rockies. Rex Brothers (1-0) pitched a score- game for the third straight year after beat- start Game 1 of the Blue Jays’ AL Division AL since a trade from Cincinnati has hardly PHILLIES 7, MARLINS 2 less eighth for the win. George Kontos (4-4) ing Cincinnati in 2013 and losing to the San series Thursday at home against AL West been smooth, surrendered six hits and four Dee Gordon went 3 for 4 with a home took the loss. Francisco Giants last season. champion Texas. Toronto ended the regular walks. Cueto struck out the last two batters run and a double to win the NL batting title The Pirates had 20 straight losing sea- season at 93-69, a 10-game improvement to leave the bases loaded in the fourth after over Washington’s Bryce Harper and out- INDIANS 3, RED SOX 1 sons, the longest streak in major North over last season. giving up an RBI single to Danny Santana. fielder Ichiro Suzuki pitched the eighth Danny Salazar finished his first season as American professional sports history, before The defending AL champion Royals (95-67) inning, but Philadelphia avoided a 100-loss a full-time starter on a positive note, allow- their current run of postseason appear- ORIOLES 9, YANKEES 4 posted their best regular-season record season. Gordon became the first NL player ing one run in 5 1-3 innings to win for just ances. New York stumbled into home-field since the 1980 team went 97-65. Ricky to lead the league in batting average (.333) the second time in six starts. advantage in the AL wild-card game after a Nolasco (5-2) started for the Twins for the and stolen bases (58) in the same season Salazar (14-10) began the season at DODGERS 6, PADRES 3 loss by Houston made the outcome of this first time since May 31 and lasted only 2 2-3 since Jackie Robinson did so in 1949, Triple-A Columbus, a demotion that served Clayton Kershaw struck out seven in an one meaningless. innings. according to the Marlins citing the Elias as a wake-up call for the 25-year-old, who abbreviated start to become the first pitcher New York will enter today winner-take-all Sports Bureau. bounced back and tied Carlos Carrasco for in 13 years to reach 300 strikeouts, and NL game against the Astros with little positive METS 1, NATIONALS 0 Harper went 1 for 4 Sunday and finished the team lead in wins. West champion Los Angeles closed the reg- momentum after being swept in three Jacob deGrom looked especially sharp in at .330. Luis Garcia (4-6) stranded two run- The Indians battled inconsistency all sea- ular season on a five-game winning streak. games by Baltimore and losing six of their his abbreviated playoff tuneup, and NL East ners in the seventh and earned the win. son and finished 81-80, only the second Kershaw finished with 301 strikeouts and final seven regular-season games. The champion New York finally scored on Curtis Andre Rienzo (0-1) allowed four runs in the joined former Arizona teammates Randy Yankees fell behind 7-1 in the fifth inning time they were above .500 after April 9. Granderson’s eighth-inning homer. seventh without recording an out. Suzuki Boston starter Rick Porcello (9-15) came up Johnson (2000-02) and Curt Schilling (2002) and stranded 11 runners. New York was 4 allowed a run on two doubles. The Phillies as the only pitchers since 2000 to reach 300 for 31 with runners in scoring position in One day after Washington ace Max short in his bid to hit double-digit wins for Scherzer pitched a no-hitter with 17 strike- finished with the worst record in the majors the seventh straight season. strikeouts in a season. Kershaw became the closing the series, including 1 for 12 Sunday. at 63-99. second to do so in Dodgers history; his outs to complete a doubleheader sweep, mentor Sandy Koufax accomplished the feat ROYALS 6, TWINS 1 the Mets (90-72) made a run at a combined MARINERS 3, ATHLETICS 2 no-hitter of their own. They reached 90 wins BRAVES 2, CARDINALS 0 Seth Smith hit a two-out, solo home run three times in the mid-1960s. Salvador Perez added to his career-best Matt Wisler pitched four-hit ball over 8 2- for the first time in nine years and stopped a in the bottom of the eighth as Seattle ral- Kershaw allowed two hits and no walks home run total, Johnny Cueto tossed five 3 innings, and Atlanta won for a double- five-game losing streak that cost them lied. Smith’s 12th homer of the season came on 60 pitches over 3 2/3 scoreless innings. solid innings and Kansas City secured header sweep that sent St. Louis’ batters to home-field advantage in the Division Series off reliever Ryan Dull (1-2) and just eluded The left-hander completed his final tune-up home-field advantage throughout the post- the playoffs with a 27-inning scoreless before the Dodgers open the NL Division season. against the Dodgers. the leap of Sam Fuld in deep center field. streak. Seattle avoided being swept in the final St. Louis was held to seven hits in the series of the season and finished at 76-86, doubleheader, which included a loss to 11 games worse than last season, when the Shelby Miller in the first game that ended Mariners were in playoff contention until Miller’s 24-start winless streak. The Braves the final day of the regular season. Logan won 4-0 Friday. Kensing (2-1) pitched 1 2-3 innings for the Wisler (8-8) won each of his last three starts, allowing a combined three runs. victory. Tom Wilhelmsen struck out the side Pinch-hitter Brandon Moss doubled with in the ninth for his 13th save, a night after one out in the ninth to become the blowing a save opportunity. Cardinals’ first runner in scoring position off Wisler. Jon Jay hit a groundout to first, TIGERS 6, WHITE SOX 0 Tommy Pham walked and Edwin Jackson Daniel Norris pitched one-hit ball for five struck out Randal Grichuk to end the game. innings and Tyler Collins had a bases-clear- St. Louis, which won its third straight NL ing triple as Detroit finished its first-to-worst Central title, opens the Division Series at tumble in the AL Central. home Friday against the Chicago Cubs or The Tigers (74-87) entered this season Pittsburgh. the four-time defending division champion but were hurt by significant injuries and ROCKIES 7, GIANTS 3 shaky pitching in falling to last place for the Corey Dickerson hit a three-run homer, first time in seven years. pinch-hitter Justin Morneau delivered a Chicago finished the season at 76-86, in two-run single and Colorado rallied for sev- fourth in the Central, a slight improvement en runs in the ninth inning. over last year, when the Sox won 73 games. The Giants finished 84-78, a year after Norris (3-2) didn’t give up a hit until winning 88 games in the regular season and Trayce Thompson’s triple in the fourth. going on to take their third World Series Thompson was stranded on third, however, MILWAUKEE: Chicago Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo (right) hits a two-run scoring single during the first inning of a baseball game againstthe title in five seasons. Colorado’s comeback when Alexei Ramirez hit into an inning-end- Milwaukee Brewers. —AP spoiled Matt Cain’s outing. He started for ing double play.—AP TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 SPORTS Jeptoo coach contract terminated

NAIROBI: The former coach of banned the reasons for the spike in cases. The coun- marathon runner Rita Jeptoo has had his try has been the subject of numerous alle- contract terminated by his employers after gations since German broadcaster ARD’s another Kenyan under his control failed a 2012 expose claimed the blood-booster doping test. EPO and other banned substances were Claudio Berardelli was no longer work- easily available and being used by athletes. ing for Italian athlete management compa- In August, two Kenyans were sent home ny Rosa & Associati, director Federico Rosa from the world championships in Beijing told The Associated Press on Monday. for failing targeted tests, while Jeruto and Rosa said he did not believe Berardelli Josephine Jepkoech were announced last was involved in any doping but “wasn’t on week as the latest to be banned. Jeptoo is top” of the issue at his training camp in the highest profile after she tested positive Kenya. “We do not say that Claudio is for EPO in an out-of-competition test in involved in the problem, and we know he Kenya late last year. Jeruto, who was a has nothing to do with it, but (he) was not member of the same training group, was able to pay enough attention to his own also caught in an out-of-competition test in athletes,” Rosa said. Kenya in April, Athletics Kenya said. Rosa said the company oversaw five Rosa & Associati and another European- Kenyan training camps but there were only based athlete agency, Volare Sports, were doping problems in the one controlled by suspended by local authorities from work- Berardelli, and so “we decided to stop ing in Kenya for six months in April pend- working with him.” ing investigations following Jeptoo’s case. Three Kenyans coached by Berardelli Those investigations should be completed have now been banned for doping: by the end of this month, AK chief execu- Marathoners Mathew Kisorio and Jeptoo, tive Isaac Mwangi said. Both agencies, and most recently 800-meter runner which represent some of Kenya’s top stars, Agatha Jeruto, whose four-year ban for the deny any involvement in doping. Media in anabolic steroid agent Norandrosterone Kenya have instead said doctors and phar- was announced by the IAAF and Athletics macists are illegally supplying banned sub- Kenya last week. stances to athletes for money. Last week, a Kenya, a distance-running powerhouse Kenyan television station aired an expose for decades, has been hit hard in recent where doctors were arrested on suspicion years by doping with over 30 athletes of providing doping substances out of a banned and authorities scrambling to find clinic in Nairobi. —AP

WASHINGTON: In this Oct. 4, 2015 file photo, New York Islanders’ Kirill Petrov (90) and Washington Capitals’ Justin Williams (14) look to the puck Harvick dominates during the first period of an NHL hockey game. —AP to advance in Chase Wide open race for DOVER: Kevin Harvick stood by his confetti- But for a driver who faced the colossal coated car and used it as a resting spot for a responsibility in his first Cup start of replacing couple of crushed beer cans, when his crew Dale Earnhardt Sr., winning races isn’t much belted out a catchy rallying cry. “I believe that of a concern. Blackhawks’ crown we will win! I believe that we will win! I It was only three weeks ago when a confi- believe that we will win!” Believe it. dent Harvick said about the JGR drivers, Harvick has mastered his Game 7 races, “We’re going to pound them into the ground.” CHICAGO: After the Chicago Blackhawks raised the Blackhawks to the seven-game limit in the THROW THE FLAG nerves steeled and never rattled from any He never wavered in his approach even as the Stanley Cup on home ice in June to cele- Western Conference finals. Coach Bruce The NHL will allow coaches to challenge rul- pressure that should come in a must-win his title chances were bruised. “If you’re not brate their third title in six years, they spent the Boudreau’s squad is loaded with an enviable mix ings on the ice for the first time. Defending spot. He delivered one more time and domi- ready for it, it’ll eat you up,” Harvick said. summer figuring out how to pay for it. of veteran excellence and young talent, but has teams can ask for offside calls after a goal is nated a race he had to win to advance to the Harvick is simply clutch for Stewart-Haas That meant making significant changes, been knocked out of the last two postseasons by scored, or a team that believes it got the puck second round of NASCAR’s playoffs. Mired in Racing. He was eighth out of eight teams and including the departures of several key players. the eventual Stanley Cup champion. into the net can ask for a review of a no-goal call. 15th in the standings, Harvick went out and had to win last season at Phoenix That also left the Stanley Cup race remarkably While the West still appears to be the superior Both teams can ask for a review of goalie inter- led 355 laps Sunday at Dover International International Raceway to advance into the wide-open. conference with St. Louis, Los Angeles and hard- ference, as long as the team has retained its Speedway and earned the third automatic championship finale. He won, then won it all The league has no overwhelming favorite charging Calgary and Winnipeg in the mix, the timeout. The Kings are among the teams that berth in the 12-driver Chase for the Sprint the next week when his second straight when play begins tomorrow night with four Eastern Conference could finally break through plan to have an iPad near the sticks on the Cup championship field. checkered flag gave him the highest finish games. Seemingly half of the NHL’s teams have next summer after losing seven of the last nine bench to help them determine whether to chal- “Never quit. That’s why right here, guys,” among four championship drivers to earn the legitimate hopes of being the next to raise the Stanley Cup Final series. lenge calls. Harvick said over the radio as he took the crown. Cup in a league that’s financially healthy, The Tampa Bay Lightning are widely consid- checkered flag. Harvick’s title defense lives Harvick would love to win another cham- remarkably competitive and ready for a busy ered the favorite to defend their East title after NEW BOSS on. pionship not just for himself, but for friend winter. making few changes to an impressive squad. Mike Babcock will be the NHL’s most scruti- Jimmie Johnson’s bid for a record-tying and team owner Tony Stewart. Stewart “No team can live on what they did in the Washington, Montreal and the New York nized coach after accepting an eight-year, $50 seventh championship came to a shocking announced this week he will retire from past,” said Los Angeles captain Dustin Brown, Islanders all are title contenders, while returning million contract to leave Detroit for the Toronto end when a busted part sent the No. 48 Sprint Cup racing after next season. whose Kings missed the playoffs last spring after powers like the New York Rangers will look to Maple Leafs, who haven’t won a playoff round or Chevrolet to the garage and sent him plum- Stewart and Harvick grabbed hands in cel- winning the Cup in 2014. “You always have a stay in the race. finished higher than third in their division since meting in the standings. ebration window-to-window with their new challenge at this time of the year, and “There’s no guarantee that you will keep your 2004. No coach has more international respect NASCAR had the drama it craved Sunday Chevrolets parked on the track. “We weren’t everybody has it this season.” spot,” Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist said. “It’s than the longtime Canadian Olympic boss, but when it revamped its playoff format last sea- in a good situation coming into today, but Chicago is the closest thing to a modern NHL hard to get there, and it might be harder to stay fixing this legendarily underachieving marquee son. Dale Earnhardt. Jr. earned the final trans- that’s what this team is made of,” Harvick said. dynasty after its lengthy run of excellence, but there. It keeps everyone on their toes.” franchise is the biggest challenge of his career. fer spot over Jamie McMurray on a tiebreaker. “This is what it’s all about, those big-time the Blackhawks will have to do it again without While the NHL’s veterans look to grab the Earnhardt finished third and McMurray was moments.” Patrick Sharp, Brandon Saad, Johnny Oduya, ring, hockey’s two most intriguing teenage tal- NEW TEAMS fourth on Sunday. One more big moment eluded Johnson. Antoine Vermette, Brad Richards and a handful ents in the past several years will begin their The NHL continues to move toward expan- Paul Menard and Clint Bowyer also were He entered fifth in the standings and, with 10 of other contributors. Patrick Kane will be in uni- push to the top with struggling franchises. sion to Las Vegas and Quebec City, although eliminated as the Chase field was sliced from career wins at Dover, seemed a lock to form - and he’ll even have a bobblehead night No. 1 overall pick Connor McDavid makes his recent comments by Boston owner Jeremy 16 to 12. Four more drivers will be eliminated advance. His No. 48 Chevrolet was forced off Jan. 24 - while he is under investigation for an long-anticipated NHL debut with the Edmonton Jacobs cast doubt on the league’s willingness to in the next three-race segment that starts the track for 36 laps with a torn rear axle seal alleged sexual assault. Oilers in St. Louis on Thursday, the same night do it quickly. It’s tough to imagine the NHL own- next week at Charlotte Motor Speedway. and his title shot was gone. He’s 14th in the Chicago coach Joel Quenneville plans to lean that No. 2 pick Jack Eichel debuts with the ers passing on $1 billion in expansion fees, but Joe Gibbs Racing drivers Denny Hamlin standings. on Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith and his other Buffalo Sabres at home against Ottawa. we should find out during this season whether and Matt Kenseth had already earned berths “It’s tough having a very inexpensive axle veteran leaders to get through this transition Here are some more things to watch when the NHL will have new teams two years from in the next round with wins in the first two seal be the culprit and take your champi- period with a chance to repeat. the NHL season begins this week: now. Chase races. Carl Edwards also advanced onship hopes away,” he said. Johnson won “It’s what we’re bred to do. It’s what we’re all along with Joey Logano, Ryan Newman, Kurt championships in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, about,” Quenneville said. “You get to this level, 3 ON 3 EMPTY YOUR POCKETS Busch, Brad Keselowski, Martin Truex Jr., Jeff 2010 and 2013, putting him one shy of or at any level, I think you want to win every For the first time, NHL overtimes will feature Fans at all 30 NHL arenas - including Barclays Gordon and Kyle Busch. matching Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt shift, you want to win the game, you want to be 3-on-3 play. Preseason tests have demonstrated Center in Brooklyn, the Islanders’ new home - They all had a shot at knocking out for most on the career list. productive, you want to contribute in a mean- the thrill of unleashing NHL scoring talent in this will have to pass through metal detectors. Some Harvick. Now, they all have to deal down the Truex survived after he was sent to the ingful way, in a positive way. Nothing better format, which is all but certain to reduce the buildings already had the security measure in stretch with a driver who has led 571 of 700 back of the field after his team made an than winning.” number of shootouts dramatically, essentially place, but others expect longer lines until fans laps run the last two weeks. That’s bad news unapproved adjustment to the right rear after The Anaheim Ducks are a popular preseason trading in one non-traditional strategy of avoid- and arena employees get used to the new pro- for the field. inspection. Gordon’s drive for a fifth champi- pick for their franchise’s second title after taking ing ties for another. cedures.—AP “Hell, yeah,” race runner-up Kyle Busch onship is still alive in his final season. said. “That was a guy that we wanted to Earnhardt made the pivotal outside pass on knock out. That’s a guy that can win all these McMurray on the race’s final start and earned races and you don’t want to have to compete that last Chase spot because he had the best Bouchard’s comeback ends in tears in China against a guy like that.” finish in the three playoff races. Earnhardt Harvick brushed some stout circum- climbed out of his car and immediately BEIJING: Eugenie Bouchard’s FANS IN FACEMASKS seen a series of retirements and encounter with Mona Barthel, 4-6, stances against him to reach victory lane: He walked over to McMurray and consoled one comeback match from concussion Earlier Tsonga refused to blame withdrawals, including Serena 6-1, 6-4. hadn’t won since going back-to-back in the of his close friends. “That was a deserving ended in tears yesterday when Beijing’s notorious air pollution as Williams’ decision to rest until next World number one Novak third and fourth races of the season and had pass he put on to be able to make through to dizzy spells forced her to retire he was also hit by dizzy spells year. Maria Sharapova is also side- Djokovic, unbeaten in five appear- been 0 for 29 at Dover. An easy title favorite, the next round,” McMurray said. “Our car was- from her China Open first-round before falling at the first hurdle 7-6 lined from Beijing with injury. ances, heads the men’s draw while he finished 42nd in the Chase opener at n’t that good on the outside and I didn’t match against Andrea Petkovic. (7/4), 6-2 to little-known Austrian In other results, men’s fifth seed third seed Flavia Pennetta, the US Chicagoland and 21st at New Hampshire. expect anyone else’s to be that good.”—AP On a day when Jo-Wilfried Andreas Haider-Maurer. Milos Raonic was upset 6-4, 6-4 by Open champion, is now the on- Tsonga was also hit by dizziness, The eighth seed was down in Viktor Troicki, but Agnieszka paper favourite among the Bouchard lasted just 10 games the second set when he staggered Radwanska survived a three-set women.—AFP before retiring from her first match on court and took a time-out, dur- since she slipped and banged her ing which he had his heartbeat head in the locker rooms at the US checked with a stethoscope and Open. Bouchard skipped last was given medication. week’s Wuhan Open to continue But it was not long before the her recovery, but said she had felt out-of-sorts Tsonga limply suc- ready for Beijing and was bitterly cumbed to Haider-Maurer, who at disappointed to retire. world number 64 becomes the “Unfortunately, I did not feel lowest-ranked player to beat the well enough to finish the match,” Frenchman this season. she said in a statement released by The Chinese capital’s air pollu- the Women’s Tennis Association tion was in the “very unhealthy” (WTA). range, with some fans wearing “It is really frustrating as I was facemasks, but Tsonga said he did very much looking forward to play- not know if that was what caused ing the China Open. I thought I was his problem. physically ready, but unfortunately “I don’t know. You know, noth- the symptoms of my concussion ing in me can calculate if it’s came back.” enough oxygen for me or not. I just Bouchard had her blood pres- play tennis. Today I had an oppo- sure checked on court and she nent, he was just better than me then sobbed into her towel before today,” he shrugged. rising and walking off, waving “I was like, dizzy. It came just grimly to the crowd, with the score like this, on one run. After one run, at 6-2, 1-1 to Petkovic. “I just asked I went back to play a return and I her what happened, and she told feel a little bit dizzy. But I hope it’s me that she felt very dizzy,” said nothing important,” Tsonga added. Petkovic, who comforted Bouchard The departures of Tsonga and as she pulled out. “Then I asked if it Bouchard came after women’s top was the same, if it still was the con- seeds Simona Halep and Petra cussion. She said, yeah, it tends to Kvitova, troubled by injury and ill- BEIJING: Eugenie Bouchard of Canada covers her face with a towel as come back when she gets physical- ness, both exited on Sunday. DOVER: Kevin Harvick celebrates in Victory Lane after he won the NASCAR Sprint she leaves the court after retiring from her first round match against ly very active.” The tail-end of the season has Cup series auto raceat Dover International Speedway. —AP Andrea Petkovic of Germany at the China Open. —AP TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 SPORTS Fiji eager to bow out with World Cup win

LONDON: Fiji will look to end their World a win,” McKee said. “This will be our chal- Cup campaign with a flourish when they lenge come today. “The mood in the camp face Uruguay in their final Pool A fixture in has remained positive and the players have Milton Keynes today. trained well in preparation for this game Amidst all the talk of the ‘Pool of Death’ and are very focused towards making their it has been easy to ignore the Fijians’ pun- mark for Fiji Rugby in our final game.” ishing schedule that has seen them obliged Significantly, powerhouse flyer Nemani to play England, Australia and Wales in the Nadolo returns from suspension and space of 13 days. replaces Asaeli Tikoirotuma, who moves to For a major side that would be a gru- the right wing. elling programme; for a team with Fiji’s rel- With an average age of 29 years and 108 atively meagre resources it seems positive- days, this will be Fiji’s oldest starting XV ly unfair. They have lost all three matches since their 41-13 win against Japan at the so far but have made life tough for all of 2003 World Cup in Australia. the ‘big three’ in their group. For minnows Uruguay, today’s match Indeed the Pacific islanders’ centre offers hope of what would be a celebrated Vereniki Goneva scored one of the tries of win for the South Americans. “It is our best the tournament when he crowned an 85- opportunity and, without disrespect to Fiji, metre free-running move typical of Fijian it is the only tier-two team we will play rugby that brought the crowd at Cardiff’s against at the England 2015 Rugby World Millennium Stadium to their feet during a Cup,” said Uruguay coach Pablo Lemoine. 23-13 defeat by Wales. Today’s other match is another ‘World Fiji coach John McKee said the chal- Cup final’ of sorts, with both Canada and lenge for his side was to maintain their Romania, who’ve each enjoyed moments intensity throughout the course of a game. to remember in Pool D, in search of their “We have not been consistent enough first win of the competition when they though in our play of the 80 minutes to get meet in Leicester.—AFP Pistorius to stay in jail LONDON: Ireland’s Devin Toner is tackled by Italy’s Matias Aguero during their Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Italy at the Olympic as parole delayed Stadium. —AP JOHANNESBURG: Oscar Pistorius will unfair because of political interference... stay in jail after a decision to grant him it just makes our administrative systems Ireland beat Italy to parole was again delayed yesterday, his in South Africa look very poor,” criminal lawyer told AFP, in a long battle over lawyer Martin Hood told AFP. whether he should be released early “If a person has good behaviour and from a prison sentence for killing his girl- has served one sixth of their sentence, friend. South Africa’s parole review then there’s no reason not to grant them book q-final place board-the final recourse for parole dis- parole, it’s a tick-the-box exercise. putes-met on Monday to determine if “What they’re doing is passing the the Paralympic star, 28, should be buck.” The latest delay means Pistorius LONDON: Keith Earls became Ireland’s World though, camped in Irish territory for five minutes found on the left only a few metres out but Peter allowed out on house arrest. could still be in jail next month when a Cup try record holder as his side struggled to 16- and won a penalty which Tommaso Allan slotted O’Mahony heroically got his legs into touch “They’re going to refer the matter court hears an appeal by prosecutors 9 win over Italy on Sunday that secured their over to level affairs. before the lock touched down. back to the (original) parole board,” Brian that could keep him behind bars for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. The Irish responded brilliantly with a superb However, Irish ill-discipline let them down Webber, a lawyer representing Pistorius, minimum of 15 years. The result also saw France into the last eight try, winning a lineout close to the Italian line and again as Allan landed a superb pÍnalty from wide told AFP after the review board meeting. The prosecutors are pursuing a mur- and next week’s final Pool D match between the passing it down the line. Sexton offloaded bril- out on the left to reduce Ireland’s lead to just a The double-amputee sprinter was der conviction and a longer sentence, two will decide who will play defending champi- liantly to Robbie Henshaw who passed to Earls point with 30 minutes to play. sentenced last year to five years in arguing that Pistorius deliberately killed ons New Zealand in the next round. and he was not going to be stopped on his way Sexton gave them a little breathing space prison for killing model and law gradu- Steenkamp after an argument. Centre Earls broke Brian O’Driscoll’s Irish to the line. with a penalty as the game neared the hour ate Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day That hearing has been set for World Cup record with his eighth touchdown in Sexton converted to put the Irish in a good mark for a 13-9 lead. He added another three 2013, the culmination of a trial that November 3. Reeva Steenkamp’s par- two tournaments. But Ireland badly needed position to take control at 10-3 but Allan again points on the hour to put the Irish a converted attracted global headlines. He was ents, who are convinced Pistorius mur- Jonny Sexton’s 11 points from the boot for the punished the Irish with a penalty in the 19th try ahead. found guilty of culpable homicide-a dered their daughter in a rage, have win. minute as the Italy pack put their opponents The Italians clung on tenaciously and pene- charge equivalent to manslaughter-after strongly opposed the athlete’s possible “I apologise to all the Irish fans. It was a very under pressure. trated the Irish line on several occasions only for saying during the trial that he shot his release, telling an Australian television disappointing performance,” said Irish captain Things did not go Ireland’s way in a scratchy their opponents to do just enough to hold them Paul O’Connell. “We couldn’t get going at all and first-half. Sexton’s long range penalty attempt off. girlfriend through a locked bathroom channel in August he had ruined their dropped too many balls. We just hope we can came back off a post and into Parisse’s arms. Parisse’s legs finally gave in in the 64th door because he mistook her for an lives. “He killed her. He admits he killed discover our form from the two previous games Parisse led a terrific Italian defence against a minute and he recevied a resounding round of intruder. Pistorius was due to leave her. She’s dead. Why didn’t he just let her for next week’s game (against France).” surge of Irish attacks as the half neared its end. applause as he departed. There was not a similar prison in August until Justice Minister walk away? Why?” Reeva’s mother June Italy did not have the greatest of starts. The Six Nations champions came away with reaction to when O’Mahony was sin-binned in Michael Masutha made a last-minute Steenkamp said in the interview. A Captain Sergio Parisse looked to shake the cob- nothing as O’Connell opted for a try attempt the 72nd minute. Boos rang out after he shoul- intervention blocking his release. champion Paralympian and once a webs off on his return from injury but dropped a rather than a penalty kick. But from the ensuing der charged the head of an Italian at a ruck. Masutha said the parole board had poster boy for sport, Pistorius, known as simple pass offered to him and the Italians were play scrum-half Conor Murray knocked on and, The result did not impress Ireland’s followers. made a mistake when they approved the “Blade Runner” for the prosthetic further hit when centre Gonzalo Garcia limped reflecting his side’s poor performance, flung the O’Driscoll said on ITV that Ireland have “an awful Pistorius for early release, but his inter- legs he wore on the track, shot to fame off in the fourth minute. ball to the ground in a fit of pique. lot of work to do” before playing France next vention has been widely criticised by when he raced against able-bodied Sexton put the Irish into the lead with a The start of the second-half carried on in the week. “We are going to have to perform a lot legal experts. competitors in the 2012 London penalty in the ninth minute after his darting run same vein with Irish harried into errors and the better than that if we are going to advance as “This process is becoming a little bit Olympics.—AFP had created the opportunity. The Italians, Italians creating opportunities. Josh Furno was pool winners.”—AFP Washington gym takes fighters from streets into the ring

WASHINGTON: Stepping into the Bald Eagle teur light welterweight category, and number eyes shine. “This program has resurrected a lot Recreation Center in Washington is to step out two in the world, Irby was growing up in a law- of kids,” he said, adding that some of his current of a neighborhood better known for street vio- less, violent culture of street fighting when he coaches started as students. Patrice “Boogie” lence, armed robbery and assault, and into a discovered the “sweet science” of organized Harris is Hunter’s right-hand man when it state-of-the-art boxing gym home to world- boxing. He joined the Headbangers team at comes to training, but they go back to when class athletes. Bald Eagle and now has his sights on a World Harris was 16 and had the ambition of going The center is stocked with two elevated Series Boxing title. pro. He stopped fighting, but began coaching rings, rows of fleshy punching bags and all the Although Irby has succeeded inside the ring and passing the HeadBangers legacy to the workout equipment an aspiring athlete could at full speed, he’s had to learn the sport’s disci- younger fighters. dream of. But the equipment is just a small part pline the hard way. While it mostly draws boys from the streets, of the gym’s draw; most come for father-figure When he was given second place at a local one woman, Tiara Brown, 27, currently trains coaches who have built this safe harbor in a tournament at Maryland University, he threw with the team. “Being a woman, most people rough part of town. his runner-up trophy into the crowd in a rage say you have to go the extra mile. As a woman “When we become adults, we forget the and was impolite to the judges. in a male-dominant sport, you have to go the struggles of the younger people, so we lose the The Potomac Valley Boxing Association, one extra five miles,” she said. connection with them. I’ve never lost that, I of his sponsors and supporters from the start, Restricted to the three Olympic weight cate- connect with them from day one,” one of the wanted to suspend him, but settled for an in- gories for women’s boxing, Tiara has spent the founders, Barry Hunter, said. Tracing the border house punishment that consisted of Irby scrub- last months gaining weight to reach the 132lb with Maryland, the suburb of Washington bing toilets, floors and equipment at the gym, lightweight category, finally qualifying for the Highlands is just a 20-minute drive from the unable to train for one month. Rio trials on September 17 with a semifinal vic- White House, yet reports of late-night gunshots, Bald Eagle began in a small school annex 27 tory. armed robbery and violence are common with- years ago, where Hunter and Marshall In 2012 she became only the third US boxer- in this predominantly African-American neigh- Cunningham began training kids from the male or female-to win a world title, a status she borhood. neighborhood. A few years ago, then- maintained until last year, when she came in Tyrek Irby, 21, came to Bald Eagle to turn a Washington mayor Adrian Fenty approached third. WASHINGTON: Coach Jamie Harris (left) and Barry Hunter (unseen) adjust Marcus Lutherís past marked by neglect and street fighting into Hunter with the promise of building a new facil- Brown knows violence outside the ring, too. headpiece during a fight against a team from New York at the Bald Eagle Recreation a future as a world-class boxer. “I learnt from ity in recognition of the work they did with city Her brother was murdered in their home state Center. —AFP other people’s mistakes. I’ve seen friends lose kids. In their new gym, inaugurated in 2012, of Florida in 2010 and Brown admits that her drugs, robberies and murder. I want to make a education. their lives on the streets... That was about the Hunter and Cunningham have coached hun- future could have been very different had she difference and clean the streets up.” “Our program isn’t just boxing, it’s a youth time when my daughter was born, and I real- dreds of kids and adults. Hunter has been a box- not committed to boxing through the There are several other HeadBangers who program disguised as boxing and we teach ized I had to change my life around. “I got off ing coach for the US Olympic team and he is HeadBangers. have built careers in other demanding fields the kids discipline, teamwork and comradery, the streets, I stopped smoking and doing stupid one of the most sought after trainers in the She earned a degree in Criminal Justice and such as law, medicine and computer sciences. which help build self-esteem and life skills,” stuff, and now my focus is just my daughter and country. is working on becoming a US Marshall. “Crime is For the younger kids, the coaches keep track of explains Cunningham. “It’s an outlet, a posi- boxing. That’s it.” But it is the row of belts and trophies in the everywhere. The world we live in now is just so their homework, enforcing a few simple rules tive alternative from the streets, crime and Currently ranked number one in the US ama- glass display case at the gym that makes his tainted for the youth. There’s more to life than that build keep boxing in balance with formal delinquency.”—AFP

WASHINGTON: A member of the HeadBangers team trains with a water bag during a workout session at the Bald WASHINGTON: Tiara Brown trains in front of a mirror at the Bald Eagle Recreation Center in Washington. —AFP Eagle Recreation Center in Washington. —AFP TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 SPORTS Juve thrash China switches Bologna focus to youth STOCKHOLM: With one eye on perhaps hosting a future ROME: Serie A champions Juventus picked up only their World Cup, China is set to switch its focus from expensive second win of the league season after coming from behind foreign imports to the stars of the future by staging its own to beat Bologna 3-1 at home on Sunday. version of the Gothia Cup, the world-famous Swedish youth Juve fell behind early but responded emphatically tournament. through Alvaro Morata and new signings Paulo Dybala and Expected to be launched later in October, the first Sami Khedira to move up to 12th in the table. It was Gothia Cup China tournament is set to take place in Germany midfielder Khedira’s first goal for the club. AC Shenyang in 2016, with the local government investing Milan slumped to their fourth loss of the campaign as they over $15 million in infrastructure to make it happen. “The crashed to a 4-0 home defeat at the hands of Napoli. interest and support comes from the very top echelons of Fiorentina remain at the top of the table after beating Chinese society, and there is a huge movement behind it,” Atalanta 3-0 at home, with the visitors barely in the contest tournament ambassador Pelle Blohm told Reuters in an after losing Gabriel Paletta to a fifth-minute red card in a interview about the project. possible case of mistaken identity. Second-placed Inter “President (Xi) Jinping is a big soccer fan, and the combi- Milan, who were defeated by Fiorentina last weekend, lost nation of political and commercial support is a powerful further ground on the early leaders after a 1-1 draw at one.” A former professional footballer himself, Blohm Sampdoria, while Lazio overcame Frosinone 2-0 thanks to became one of the first westerners to play in China in 1996 late goals from Keita and Filip Djordjevic. when he joined Dalian Wanda, going on to win the league AS Roma saw off a late rally from Palermo to win 4-2 title and earning the nickname “The Great Wall” thanks to away, Empoli beat Sassuolo 1-0 thanks to an 88th-minute his tenacious tackling. goal from Massimo Maccarone and Udinese played out a 1- Still fondly remembered in Dalian, Blohm believes that 1 draw with Genoa. even though the game has come a long way since he Juve built on their midweek Champions League victory played there, the investment and focus on youth means over Sevilla with a hard-fought triumph over Bologna in that China is on the verge of unleashing its vast potential. Turin, despite falling behind to a fifth-minute volley from “There is a huge impetus now to develop the game in Anthony Mounier. schools and universities, and to open youth academies,” the Juve equalised on 33 minutes when Khedira set up 48-year-old said. Morata, who headed past Antonio Mirante. A Dybala “There is also a desire to develop players aged from 19 to penalty gave Juve the lead on 52 minutes, before Khedira, 25 and to catch up with the more developed nations in who was making his Serie A debut, continued his decent terms of playing structures.” start to life with the Italian champions when he headed Blohm, who documented his experiences in China in a home a Morata cross on 63 minutes. The injury-prone Swedish-language book entitled “Pioneer in the Middle Germany international brought stability to the midfield Kingdom”, says big-name imports such as Didier Drogba against Sevilla and demonstrated his composure and class and Nicolas Anelka often struggled to adapt to Chinese cul- once again. ture, and increasing the level of home-grown talent will be “Sami’s an important figure for us. He gives us interna- an enormous help. tional experience and he hasn’t regressed in these past six “Until now, there simply hasn’t been a big enough pool months,” Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri told a news con- of players for China to choose from, and that has hampered ference. “He’s a generous guy and a great pro.” progress. This tournament and the interest and investment Milan’s miserable start to the season continued as they it attracts will change that once and for all,” Blohm said. were outclassed by Napoli in front of their own aghast fans, First held in the city of Gothenburg in 1975, Sweden’s the first time they have lost by such a scoreline at the San Gothia Cup has grown into a monster festival of youth foot- Siro since 2009. ball. The 2015 event saw over 40,000 players representing Napoli opened the scoring on 13 minutes when Marek 1754 teams score 18,042 goals on 110 pitches, with over Hamsik picked up Cristian Zapata’s wayward clearance and 400,000 spectators grabbing the chance to cast an eye over played in Lorenzo Insigne, who set up the advancing Allan possible future stars from 74 countries. to finish powerfully past Diego Lopez. Insigne doubled the For now, the ambitions of Gothia Cup China are more lead on 48 minutes, playing a one-two with Gonzalo modest, but Blohm says that the goal is to be the biggest Higuain before sending a curling right-footed effort past youth football tournament in the world within a few years. Lopez. Documents seen by Reuters suggest a massive program The contest was settled on 67 minutes when Insigne of investment in infrastructure, with dozens of new pitches scored his fifth goal of the campaign with a long-range and facilities being built. freekick. There was still time for further humiliation for Covering 460,000 square meters, the new Gothia Centre Milan when the hapless Rodrigo Ely, stretching to meet a will house a 60,000-seater stadium, two practice pitches Faouzi Ghoulam cross, diverted the ball past Lopez. and a dozen tennis courts, with a slew of other sites around Fiorentina extended their lead at the top to two points the city earmarked for new soccer fields. Participants in the as they dispatched Atalanta at the Artemio Franchi. Paulo tournament will stay at the Gothia Campus, which organis- Sousa’s side took control of the match in the sixth minute ers say will be able to cater to 29,000 guests. Ultimately, when Josip Ilicic converted a penalty after Jakub Blohm believes China would like to host the FIFA World Blaszczykowski was brought down. Cup-but only if they are capable of putting out a competi- While the referee sent off Paletta, replays showed that tive team that won’t embarrass a proud sporting nation. “I the foul had been committed by striker Alejandro Gomez. think that is the long-term plan, and also the reason for the Fiorentina doubled their lead on 34 minutes when Borja focus on the need to develop young players,” Blohm said. “If Valera finished past Marco Sportiello, before substitute ITALY: Bologna Marios Oikonomou (left) challenges for the ball with Juventus’ Sami Khedira during a Serie A soc- they do host the World Cup, they don’t want to enter with a Joan Verdu added a third in the final minute.—Reuters cer match. —AP bad team-they want to have a chance.”—Reuters PETRONAS TOM’S RC F tops AUTOBACS SUPER GT 500 ZENT CERUMO RC F finishes second for Lexus

SUZUKA: The No. 36 PETRONAS TOM’S RC F after just 51 seconds of stopped time. win at Suzuka in such challenging conditions driven by Daisuke Ito and James Rossiter end- By the time all the cars had finished their was significant as it demonstrated the superb ed the “44th International Suzuka 1000km” first pit stop on the 35th lap, the No. 36 performance of the Lexus RC F and the driving race with an impressive performance to finish PETRONAS TOM’S RC F had managed to prowess of both sets of drivers in the No. 36 first at the 2015 AUTOBACS SUPER GT 500 return to the race in 2nd position. After the PETRONAS TOM’S RC F as well as the No. 38 series race, held recently at the Suzuka Circuit 62nd lap, it moved up into the lead. By this ZENT CERUMO RC F.” in Mie Prefecture. For the team it was their time, the track was completely dry, and prob- Yoshitsugu added: “Pushing these cars to second consecutive Suzuka 1000km victory, ably due to rapid changes in other conditions the limit in such challenging conditions gives following their win here last year. like the track surface temperature, there were us great insights in making ever better cars. The No. 38 ZENT CERUMO RC F driven by rapid changes in the respective paces of the This win is also a tribute to our loyal fans and Yuji Tachikawa and Hiroaki Ishiura completed cars. customers who come to these races and fol- the dominance of the Lexus RC F by finishing However, there was no wavering in the low us around the circuit and we sincerely second in the race. Rossiter and Ito lie third in speed and strength of the No. 36 PETRONAS appreciate their support.” the driver’s championship, with Ishiura and TOM’S RC F and it continued to build its lead Speaking on this occasion, Daisuke Ito, said, Tachikawa two points ahead in second. In the over the rest of the competition, only giving “The race was held in difficult conditions, but I manufacturers’ standings, PETRONAS TOM’S up the lead for brief moments due to the tim- kept running determined not to lose hope are placed second, two points above ZENT ing of its pit stops. The result was that over the until the very end. James succeeded in mov- CERUMO, with three rounds still to contest. last 30 laps of the race, car No. 36 enjoyed a ing us up in position, and I believe we were During the race, the pivotal moment solid lead of more than 60 seconds over the able to change to slick dry-condition tires with occurred during the routine pit stops around No. 38 ZENT CERUMO RC F which finally fin- good timing. After a number of races where the 25th lap. On this pit stop, it was the No. 36 ished in 2nd place. we were unable to get a good result, I’m very PETRONAS TOM’S RC F team that demonstrat- Takayuki Yoshitsugu, Chief Representative, happy that I have finally been able to get a win ed outstanding pit work to get back in the Middle East and North Africa Representative and I want to help keep this momentum going race several seconds faster than their rivals Office, TOYOTA Motor Corporation said, “This and try to win the championship.” TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 SPORTS Liverpool gives up on Rodgers experiment

LONDON: There are two schools of Eddie Howe, the coach at Bournemouth, Mourinho, as a “forward-thinking coach wanted “attacking, relentless football” over the summer. Is eight league games thought regarding how Brendan Rodgers is now the second longest-serving man- at the forefront of a generation of young when they hired Rodgers and they got it. enough of a chance after overhauling will be remembered at Liverpool. Was he ager (at 2 years, 356 days) in the division, managers” when he joined and only last Liverpool finished two points behind the team? the progressive coach who led one of the after Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger. summer talked about placing their trust Manchester City that year, when it felt Rodgers is highly rated and was most exhilarating teams in a generation Young or inexperienced managers in him “to deliver the vision we share for like the glory days of the 1970s and being spoken of as a potential England to within a Steven Gerrard slip of the given a mandate to rebuild a big club Liverpool.” 1980s returned to Anfield. manager before Liverpool’s slump. English league title, and needed time to need immediate success to satisfy the It seems FSG will turn to a manager Few managers would have been able Maybe his tactical tinkering went too far build another? money-men. Otherwise, they are out. with pedigree in a bid for instant success, to cope with what happened the follow- at times, but he was a proactive manag- Or the opportunist who simply rode David Moyes had 10 months at with Juergen Klopp - the former Borussia ing summer, when Suarez was sold and er at a club battling to find something the wave when Luis Suarez embarked on Manchester United after Alex Ferguson’s Dortmund coach - widely regarded in fellow striker Daniel Sturridge was struck different to keep pace with the modern- one of the most prolific scoring sprees retirement before getting sacked last the British media as the favorite for the down with the first of a string of injuries day heavyweights of the Premier ever seen in the Premier League, and year. Andre Villas-Boas got about the job. Manchester City, United, Chelsea and that caused him to miss most of the sea- League. Anfield hadn’t yet turned on wasn’t up to the big job of reviving a same time at Chelsea in 2011-12. Arsenal all have established managers at son. That deprived Rodgers of his main Rodgers, despite the jeers toward the great footballing institution? Rodgers was handed a new long-term the helm and Liverpool will follow suit. goal threat for last season, which started team after recent poor results. He also The decision of Liverpool’s American contract before the start of last season, The experiment with Rodgers failed, slowly, picked up for a three-month spell was operating within the parameters of owners to fire Rodgers - via a trans- and then entrusted to spend around FSG has accepted, but are they being too when Rodgers experimented with new FSG’s transfer committee system that Atlantic phone call soon after Sunday’s $120 million this offseason to overhaul hasty? Harnessing the extravagant tal- formations, and ended badly with a didn’t give him full control of incoming Merseyside derby - robs us of the chance the playing squad. ents of Suarez and building an attacking final-day 6-1 loss at Stoke. players. to find out who the real Brendan Rodgers Eight league games into the season, team around him, Rodgers brought joy He has been given little time this sea- Rodgers raised expectations to an was. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, real- he’s gone. Fenway Sports Group, which and renewed hope to Liverpool and its son to reconstruct a team struck by the unrealistic level with that title bid in ly. also owns the Boston Red Sox, felt they supporters in that magical few months at not inconsiderable losses of iconic mid- 2014. He ended up paying for that 18 Short-termism has gripped the simply couldn’t wait any longer. They the start of 2014 when the club nearly fielder Steven Gerrard and its most high- months later but, at 42, there could be Premier League to such an extent that trumpeted Rodgers, a protege of Jose won a first championship since 1990. FSG ly rated young player, Raheem Sterling, plenty more to come from him.—AP

Chelsea give under-fire Mourinho ‘full support’

LONDON: Premier League champions 10 points behind table-topping Chelsea have given their full backing to Manchester City, after eight matches. under-fire manager Jose Mourinho follow- Mourinho, who won the Champions ing the team’s torrid start to the season. League with Porto in 2004 and Inter Milan After Saturday’s surprise 3-1 home six years later, still has the support of most defeat by Southampton, the Portuguese of the fans because of his brilliant record said the Londoners would have to sack him with the club. because he would not be quitting. In his first spell in charge the self-styled “The club wants to make it clear that ‘Special One’ led Chelsea to successive Jose continues to have our full support,” league titles in 2005 and 2006. After spend- read a brief statement on their official web- ing time at Inter and Real Madrid, site (www.chelseafc.com) yesterday. Mourinho rejoined the Stamford Bridge “As Jose has said himself, results have outfit in 2013 and won the Premier League not been good enough and the team’s per- again last season. He has faced widespread formances must improve. However, we criticism this term for his public spat with believe that we have the right manager to former club doctor Eva Carneiro and for the turn this season around and that he has the team’s poor performances. squad with which to do it.” “I define this as the worst period in my Chelsea have already lost six games in career,” Mourinho said on Friday. “It’s a fan- all competitions this term and have tastic experience, even though I don’t want plunged to fifth from bottom in the league, to repeat it again.”—Reuters

SCOREBOARD CUTTACK, India: Full scoreboard of the second Twenty20 international between India and South Africa in Cuttack on yesterday: India: (w1), Rabada 4-0-18-1 (w3), Morris 2.2-0-16-2 R. Sharma run out 22 (w1), A. Morkel 4-0-12-3. MADRID: Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale (left) duels for the ball with Atletico’s Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco during a Spanish La Liga soccer match. —AP S. Dhawan lbw b Morris 11 V. Kohli run out 1 South Africa: S. Raina c Amla b Tahir 22 AB de Villiers b Ashwin 19 A. Rayudu b Rabada 0 H. Amla c R. Sharma b Ashwin 2 M. Dhoni c de Villiers b A. Morkel 5 F. du Plessis c M. Sharma b Ashwin 16 Atletico’s Vietto strikes A. Patel c du Plessis b A. Morkel 9 JP Duminy not out 30 H. Singh b Tahir 0 F. Behardien lbw b Patel 11 R. Ashwin b Morris 11 D. Miller not out 10 B. Kumar b A. Morkel 0 Extras: (lb3, w5) 8 late in draw with Real M. Sharma not out 0 Total (for four wickets, 17.1 overs) 96 Extras: (lb1, w9, nb1) 11 Fall of wickets: 1-13 (Amla), 2-38 (du Plessis), 3-49 Total (all out, 17.2 overs) 92 (de Villiers), 4-76 Fall of wickets: 1-28 (Dhawan), 2-30 (Kohli), 3-43 (Behardien). SPAIN: Atletico Madrid substitute Luciano Vietto (R. Sharma), 4-45 (Rayudu), 5-67 (Dhoni), 6-69 Bowling: Kumar 2-0-13-0 (w3), Ashwin 4-0-24-3, struck late to rescue a 1-1 La Liga draw against Real (Raina), 7-69 (Harbhajan), 8-85 (Patel), 9-85 Harbhajan 4-0-20-0 (w2), M. Madrid on Sunday, while Cristiano Ronaldo will have (Kumar), 10-92 (Ashwin). Sharma 1-0-7-0, Raina 3.1-0-12-0, Patel 3-0-17-1. to wait to set a new club scoring record. Bowling: Abbott 3-0-21-0 (w4, nb1), Tahir 4-0-24-2 South Africa won by six wickets Vietto slotted the ball home with seven minutes to go after Karim Benzema had given visitors Real the lead early on. The Frenchman continued his hot streak in front of goal by nodding home a Daniel Carvajal Morkel stars as S Africa cross after nine minutes, his seventh of the campaign. Real defender Sergio Ramos brought down Tiago clinch India T20 series Cardosa for a penalty after 21 minutes but Antoine Griezmann’s effort was well saved by Keylor Navas. The stage was set for Ronaldo to break Real’s CUTTACK: Seamer Albie Morkel led the way squad after David Wiese was ruled out with a scoring record against their city rivals but the with three for 12 as South Africa thumped India fractured hand, struck deadly blows after Portuguese had a quiet match and remains level by six wickets in the violence-hit second replacing Marchant de Lange from the team with Raul on 323 goals. Twenty20 match in Cuttack yesterday to clinch that played in Dharamsala. Real are second in the table, level with Celta Vigo the series. India were reduced to 30-2 by the fifth over and Barcelona on 15 points from seven games. Leg-spinner Imran Tahir and seamer Chris as Shikhar Dhawan fell leg-before to Chris Atletico are fifth with 13 points. “It was important for Morris chipped in with two wickets each as Morris for 11 and star batsman Virat Kohli was us to rescue a point. We did enough to win but it India were skittled for a paltry 92 after being run out first ball while attempting a risky sec- didn’t happen,” Vietto told reporters. “It was a big sent in to bat on a pitch of inconsistent bounce ond run. game and more so because it was a derby. There was at the Barabati stadium. Indian off-spinner Sharma, who hit a century in Dharamsala, obvious tension and nerves can cause you problems. Ravichandran Ashwin had South Africa strug- was run out by a direct throw by David Miller “We corrected the mistakes we made and we played gling at 49-3 after removing Hashim Amla from point. Ambati Rayadu failed to get off the well in the second half.” (two), skipper Faf du Plessis (16) and danger mark for the second successive time when he Earlier leaders Villarreal, on 16 points, had a man man AB de Villiers (19) in his four-over spell. was bowled second ball by young fast bowler sent off and crashed 1-0 away to struggling Levante But even two stoppages due to bottles Kagiso Rabada. India slipped into further trou- with Deyverson hitting the only goal. being thrown on the field of play by disap- ble when skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was Deyverson volleyed home a cross from Nabil pointed Indian fans could not prevent the caught behind off Morkel for five to make it 67- Ghilas after 82 minutes to drag Levante off the bot- tourists from surpassing the modest target in 5 in the 12th over. tom of the table. Villarreal fullback Bojan Jokic was FRANCE: PSG’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic jumps over Marseille’s goalkeeper Steve Mandanda, 17.1 overs. Tahir, who shared the new ball with Kyle given a second yellow card after 35 minutes for a during their French League One soccer match. —AP Match referee Chris Broad of England Abbott, dismissed Raina and the recalled reckless challenge on Ivan Lopez who went off ordered match organisers to provide adequate Harbhajan Singh off consecutive deliveries in injured. security in the stands before the game could his third over, reducing India to 69-7. Aritz Aduriz scored one goal and set up another for Ibrahimovic sets scoring be resumed. The easy win gave South Africa a The tail failed to play out the allotted overs Athletic Bilbao in a 3-1 win over misfiring Valencia. decisive 2-0 lead in the three-match series, hav- against the sustained pressure applied by Hosts Bilbao had the better of the play but had to ing won the opener by seven wickets in South Africa. Ashwin had Amla caught at leg- come from behind after Dani Parejo gave Valencia a record, Marseille falter Dharamsala on Friday. slip, forced du Plessis to hole out in the deep surprise lead with a precision free kick after 19 min- The final match will be played at the Eden and bowled de Villiers with a straight ball, but utes. PARIS: Zlatan Ibrahimovic became Paris St in the 65th. The result left Rennes in fourth Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.Rohit Sharma none of the other bowlers worried the tourists. Aymeric Laporte headed home from close range Germain’s top scorer of all time when he led place with 16 points from nine games after and Suresh Raina top-scored with 22 each as JP Duminy remained unbeaten on 30, hitting following a corner after 33 minutes and then on the the French Champions to a 2-1 home win their fourth consecutive draw. Monaco are India were bowled out in 17.2 overs to record the winning boundary off Suresh Raina. After hour Aduriz found Markel Susaeta to slot in. against bitter rivals Olympique de Marseille in 10th on 13 points. their second-lowest total in T20 internationals. the T20 series, South Africa will play five one- Aduriz wrapped up the win with a clinical finish Ligue 1 on Sunday. Marseille got off to a good start at the Parc They had fallen for 74 against Australia in 2008. day internationals and four Tests on their 10- after being played in by Raul Garcia with 68 minutes Ibrahimovic, who joined the club from AC des Princes when Batshuayi easily beat David Morkel, a late induction in the touring week tour of India.—AFP gone. Despite plenty of investment, Valencia lie ninth Milan in 2012, netted two penalties before Luiz in the air to head home Barrada’s long- on nine points while Athletic, who have also made a the interval to take his PSG goal tally to 110, range cross and take the lead. below par start to the season, are 13th with seven moving one ahead of the club record set by PSG, under the watchful eyes of singer points. Gareth Bale was only fit for the bench for Real Portugal’s Pedro Miguel Pauleta between Rihanna and former Brazil striker Ronaldo, but Ramos was able to return in defence. Atletico 2003 and 2008. turned the game around before halftime. have been lacking the solidity that has characterised Marseille had opened the scoring through The hosts were awarded a penalty when them in recent seasons and they gave far too much Michy Batshuayi on the half-hour and, after Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda missed space to Benzema who took full advantage to put Ibrahimovic’s double had put the hosts a back pass and flew into Ibrahimovic, who Real ahead. ahead, they missed the chance to equalise converted from the spot in the 41st minute. Despite expensive reinforcements brought in by following the break when Abdelaziz Barrada’s Three minutes later, a Rolando handball Atletico, Angel Correa has forced his way into the spot kick was saved by Kevin Trapp. gave PSG another penalty. Ibrahimovic, who attack and in his first league start, he went close with PSG’s eighth straight win against OM put turned 34 on Saturday, converted but referee two early strikes. Laurent Blanc’s side on 23 points from nine Benoit Bastien ordered a re-take as two PSG Sloppy defending by Ramos saw him fell Tiago for games ahead of Angers by five points after players had stepped into the area. Ibra stayed a penalty but Navas dived low to push away the promoted side beat Bastia 1-0 on focused and slotted home again before Griezmann’s spotkick. Real coach Rafa Benitez put Saturday. Caen are third, also on 18 points, receiving a standing ovation when he was Carlos Casemiro in midfield rather than go for a more after they snatched a 1-0 win at home to St substituted for Javier Pastore in the 71st. attacking option and the tactic helped them take con- Etienne on Sunday. Earlier, Pedro Henrique Barrada was brought down by Aurier but trol in the run up to halftime. missed a second-half penalty for Stade Trapp tipped away his penalty as OM wast- Atletico pushed forward more after the break but Rennes in a 1-1 draw at Monaco. ed their opportunity to claim a deserved it was only in the closing stages that they created real The principality side’s Wallace had can- equaliser. pressure. Vietto slotted home a Jackson Martinez celled out Rennes midfielder Abdoulaye Marseille’s Cabella had another chance in CUTTACK: South Africa’s captain Faf du Plessis (right) plays a shot as India’s captain cross that had been touched on by Griezmann and in Doucoure’s first-half opener early in the sec- the last minute but Trapp denied the mid- Mahendra Singh Dhoni looks on during the second T20 cricket match between India injury time Navas denied Martinez a winner with a ond half at the Stade Louis II before the visi- fielder from point-blank range as OM were and South Africa. —AFP fine parry.—Reuters tors wasted a great opportunity from the spot left in 16th place on eight points.—Reuters Washington gym Morkel stars as takes fighters from S Africa clinch the streets into India T20 series the ring

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LONDON: New York Jets’ Zac Stacy (centre) scores a touchdown in the third quarter during the NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins and at Wembley stadium. — AP Falcons soar over Texans, Saints win

ATLANTA: Devonta Freeman scored three touchdowns ran 17 yards to set up a key second-half score, and the their first loss of the season. ception to lead the Jets at Wembley Stadium in the first and the Atlanta Falcons remained unbeaten, romping to Packers are off to their first 4-0 start in four years. Gurley, the Rams’ first-round draft pick, saw his most division game played in London. a 48-21 victory over the hapless Houston Texans on Richard Rodgers caught a 9-yard touchdown pass on extensive action as a pro and his 52-yard run set up the Miami’s Ndamukong Suh, the highest-paid defensive Sunday. the game’s opening drive before Rodgers got his team winning touchdown. player in league history, had three tackles - the first in the Freeman, who took over as the starting running back going in the second half after a slow beginning to snap a Nick Foles threw for three touchdowns, two after third quarter - and no sacks. after rookie Tevin Coleman sustained a rib injury in Week four-game losing streak to San Francisco, which included Arizona turnovers, and St. Louis’ defense held the Both teams have byes next week, as usual for teams 2, has scored six TDs in the last two games. The Falcons a pair of playoff defeats. Cardinals (3-1) to field goals on four of five trips inside the playing in London. Miami (1-3) will face lots of questions improved to 4-0 for only the fourth time in club history. Clay Matthews added his own flair to this one. When red zone. about its poor performances thus far. Freeman had touchdown runs of 16, 23 and 6 yards. He he sacked Colin Kaepernick in the third quarter, he kissed Arizona had a third-and-2 at the Rams 43 in the final Fitzpatrick threw for 172 yards in the first half, includ- set up another score with a 44-yard reception. his right biceps Kaepernick-style to punctuate the play - minutes, but Carson Palmer overthrew receivers on con- ing a 58-yard completion to Brandon Marshall on the first Nothing went right for the Texans (1-3). Quarterback one of Green Bay’s six sacks. secutive plays to turn the ball over on downs. The Rams play for the Jets (3-1). Ryan Mallett was yanked after the Falcons built a 42-0 While methodical with nothing fancy, Green Bay (4-0) (2-2) are 2-0 against the NFC West. lead. Running back Arian Foster made his season debut seemed unfazed with a short week and long trip West REDSKINS 23, EAGLES 20 after tearing his groin early in training camp, but he after beating Kansas City last Monday night. San CHARGERS 30, BROWNS 27 Kirk Cousins threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to couldn’t find room to run. He even had the ball knocked Francisco is 1-3. Rookie Josh Lambo got his first game-winning kick in Pierre Garcon with 26 seconds left for Washington. out of his hands by one of his own teammates, leading to the NFL. Given a second chance due to a penalty, Lambo Starting at their own 10 with a little more than six min- a Falcons touchdown. BRONCOS 23, VIKINGS 20 kicked a 34-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the San utes remaining, the Redskins (2-2) drove 90 yards on Brandon McManus kicked a 39-yard field goal with Diego Chargers to a 30-27 victory against the Cleveland 15 plays to take the lead for good in a back-and-forth SAINTS 26, COWBOYS 20 1:51 left and Denver had seven sacks. Von Miller smoth- Browns on Sunday, snapping a two-game losing streak. game. Drew Brees hit CJ Spiller with a short pass that the ered the loose ball after T.J. Ward’s sack-strip of Teddy Lambo was wide right on a 39-yard attempt with :02 Cousins finished 31 for 46 for 290 yards and no running back turned into an 80-yard touchdown - the Bridgewater in the closing seconds, sealing the win for left, but Cleveland’s Tramon Williams was whistled for off- turnovers. Sam Bradford threw three second-half 400th of the Saints quarterback’s career - on the second the unbeaten Broncos (4-0), who got a 72-yard touch- side. Lambo then hit his third field goal of the game. touchdown passes for the Eagles (1-3), but their new play of overtime, and New Orleans won for the first time down run from Ronnie Hillman. Peyton Manning has led The Browns (1-3) had tied it at 27 on Josh McCown’s 1- kicker, Caleb Sturgis, missed an extra-point attempt this season. his teams to a 4-0 start seven times, most in NFL history yard pass to Gary Barnidge with 2:09 to play and a 2- and a 33-yard field-goal try. Brees, who missed New Orleans’ previous game by a long shot. Next up at four is Fran Tarkenton. point conversion pass to Taylor Gabriel. That score was because of a bruised rotator cuff in his right (throwing) Manning also joined Brett Favre as the only QBs to win set up when the Browns won a challenge of McCown’s BEARS 22, RAIDERS 20 shoulder, completed 32 of 39 throws for 279 yards in his 100 home starts in the NFL. 19-yard pass to Barnidge that originally was ruled incom- Jay Cutler threw for two touchdowns and redeemed return. It wasn’t a great day for Manning, who was picked off plete. himself following an interception by helping set up a Mark Ingram gained 126 yards from scrimmage, and twice by the Vikings (2-2). Adrian Peterson ran for a 48- Philip Rivers was 23 of 38 for 358 yards and three 49-yard field goal by Robbie Gould with 2 seconds left Khiry Robinson had a 1-yard touchdown run for New yard touchdown to pull Minnesota to 20-17 and cap a 97- touchdowns for San Diego (2-2). McCown was 32 of 41 for Chicago. Orleans (1-3). Joseph Randle scored the lone TD for yard drive with 10 minutes left. for 356 yards and two scores. It was the Bears’ first win under coach John Fox. The Dallas (2-2) on a 1-yard run in the first half. The winning Raiders (2-2) grabbed the lead on a field goal by score enlivened a Superdome crowd stunned by Saints RAMS 24, CARDINALS 22 JETS 27, DOLPHINS 14 Sebastian Janikowski with just over two minutes kicker Zach Hocker’s 30-yard miss in the final seconds of Todd Gurley rushed for all but 2 of 146 yards in the Chris Ivory ran for a career-high 166 yards and Ryan remaining that was set up by an interception by regulation. second half and the Rams held on to hand the Cardinals Fitzpatrick threw for 218, one touchdown and one inter- Charles Woodson deep in Oakland territory. Cutler then led Chicago (1-3) from its 20 to the Oakland 32 BENGALS 36, CHIEFS 21 before Gould nailed the winner. Andy Dalton added to his streak of impressive games and big plays, throwing a 55-yard touchdown pass on the NFL results/standings run, and Cincinnati stayed unbeaten. NY Jets 27, Miami 14; Indianapolis 16, Jacksonville 13 (OT); NY Giants 24, Buffalo 10; Carolina 37, Tampa Bay 23; Washington 23, Philadelphia 20; GIANTS 24, BILLS 10 Rashad Jennings broke three tackles to score on a The Bengals (4-0) matched the third-best start in fran- Chicago 22, Oakland 20; Atlanta 48, Houston 21; Cincinnati 36, Kansas City 21; San Diego 30, Cleveland 27; Green Bay 17, San Francisco 3; St. 51-yard touchdown catch midway through the fourth chise history, two wins shy of the club record. Dalton Louis 24, Arizona 22; Denver 23, Minnesota 20; New Orleans 26, Dallas 20 (OT). quarter for New York. completed 17 of 24 for 321 yards with the long touch- American Football Conference National Football Conference down pass to Brandon Tate during a scramble. Alex Smith Eli Manning went 20 of 35 for 212 yards and three AFC East NFC East touchdowns for the Giants (2-2). New York’s defense was sacked five times, the Chiefs (1-3) settled for Cairo W L T OTL PF PA PCT Dallas 2 2 0 1 95 101 .500 did the rest with Prince Amukamara stripping receiver Santos’ club-record seven field goals, and the defense New England 3 0 0 0 119 70 1.000 NY Giants 2 2 0 0 102 82 .500 Robert Woods of the ball to force a fumble with 3:41 couldn’t keep up with another one of the NFL’s top NY Jets 3 1 0 0 95 55 .750 Washington 2 2 0 0 78 79 .500 left. The Bills (2-2) were called for 17 penalties totaling passers. Buffalo 2 2 0 0 110 92 .500 Philadelphia 1 3 0 0 78 86 .250 Miami 1 3 0 0 65 101 .250 135 yards. NFC North PANTHERS 37, BUCCANEERS 23 AFC North Green Bay 4 0 0 0 113 71 1.000 Cam Newton threw for two touchdowns and Josh Cincinnati 4 0 0 0 121 77 1.000 Minnesota 2 2 0 0 80 73 .500 COLTS 16, JAGUARS 13 Pittsburgh 2 2 0 1 96 75 .500 Norman returned one of Carolina’s four interceptions of Chicago 1 3 0 0 68 125 .250 Adam Vinatieri kicked a 27-yard field goal with 4:36 Baltimore 1 3 0 0 93 104 .250 Jameis Winston for his second TD of the season. Detroit 0 3 0 0 56 83 0 left in overtime to give Indianapolis an NFL record- Cleveland 1 3 0 0 85 102 .250 tying 15th consecutive win over a division opponent. Newton tossed scoring passes of 6 and 12 yards to Ted NFC South Ginn Jr. A week after making a game-saving interception AFC South The 1972-73 Miami Dolphins also win 15 straight. Indianapolis 2 2 0 0 72 93 .500 Carolina 4 0 0 0 108 71 1.000 in the end zone against New Orleans, Norman scored on Matt Hasselbeck made his first start since November Tennessee 1 2 0 0 89 77 .333 Atlanta 4 0 0 0 137 93 1.000 a 46-yard run back and later returned a another pick 34 Tampa Bay 1 3 0 0 72 117 .250 2012 in place of the injured Andrew Luck, and led the Houston 1 3 0 0 77 108 .250 Colts (2-2) on a 53-yard march to step up the winning yards to set up a second TD. Jacksonville 1 3 0 1 62 107 .250 New Orleans 1 3 0 0 86 104 .250 points. The Jaguars (1-3) lined up twice for field goals The Panthers improved to 4-0 for the first time since AFC West NFC West 2003. The Bucs (1-3) have dropped 11 consecutive home Denver 4 0 0 0 97 69 1.000 Arizona 3 1 0 0 148 73 .750 with 6 seconds left in regulation, but Jason Myers’ first games. Oakland 2 2 0 0 97 108 .500 St. Louis 2 2 0 0 74 89 .500 attempt from 53 yards sailed wide right - just after the San Diego 2 2 0 0 96 110 .500 Seattle 1 2 0 1 74 61 .333 Colts had called timeout. Myers’ second chance also PACKERS 17, 49ERS 3 Kansas City 1 3 0 0 100 125 .250 San Francisco 1 3 0 0 48 110 .250 went wide right. Then in overtime, his 48-yard attempt Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards and a touchdown, went wide left. — AP Higher oil prices boosts Gulf, Egypt stagnates Page 22

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BEIJING: This file photo taken on November 10, 2014 shows US President Barack Obama (3rd R) taking part in a meeting with leaders from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) at the US Embassy in Beijing on the sidelines of the 2014 APEC Summit. Japan’s prime minister said yesterday that a dozen nations have reached “broad agreement” on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which aims to become the world’s largest free-trade zone, after days of talks. — AFP 12 Pacific countries seal free trade deal Deal aims to set rules for 21st century trade and investment

ATLANTA: Twelve Pacific rim countries sealed the deal ear- live outside our borders, we can’t let countries like China in major contracts; and demands countries like Vietnam, Minister Heraldo Munoz. Concretely, Fast said, the deal will ly yesterday on creating the world’s largest free trade area, write the rules of the global economy,” Obama said in a Mexico and Malaysia improve labor standards. result in significant reductions of bureaucratic and tariff delivering President Barack Obama a major policy triumph. statement. It also addresses new issues like data trade and intellec- barriers to trade and investment among the 12 countries. Working around the clock for days past their deadline, “We should write those rules, opening new markets to tual property that have not been covered in multilateral “Red tape is consuming so much world activity... this is a haggard trade ministers announced they reached agree- American products while setting high standards for pro- trade pacts of the past. massive achievement in reducing that red tape,” he said. ment on the ambitious Trans-Pacific Partnership just before tecting workers and preserving our environment.” Canada Trade Minister Ed Fast called the deal “truly TPP “is going to lead to far more seamless trade.” dawn, capping five years of difficult talks led by the United transformational.” “The magnitude and importance of rules States. ‘Trade deal for 21st century’ for 21st century issues can’t be underscored enough.... It Ratification challenge The deal aims to set the rules for 21st century trade and The accord involves significant market openings from will shape the future for many trade agreements in this The accord still must be signed and ratified by the investment and press China, not among the 12, to shape its Canada, the United States and Japan for farm products 21st century.” respective countries. But that could be a challenge in a behavior in commerce, investment and business regulation from sugar and rice to cheese and beef. The talks went four days past deadline to resolve con- number of countries. Many of the details of the deal were to the TPP standards. Japan has made major concessions to lower tariffs and flicts over Canada and Japan opening up their dairy mar- negotiated in deep secret, drawing persistent criticism that “After five years of intensive negotiations, we have reduce non-tariff barriers on food imports, long a challeng- kets to New Zealand exports, and objections from business interests dominated the talks and that the public come to an agreement that will create jobs, drive sustain- ing domestic political issue and a chronic sore point with Australia, Peru and Chile to the US push for longer biologic interest in many countries was being thrown aside. able growth, foster inclusive development, and promote major food exporters like Australia, New Zealand and the patent protections. Once made public, the details of the TPP could spur a innovation across the Asia Pacific Region,” said US Trade United States. New Zealand Trade Minister Tim Groser said his side of backlash, especially in Canada, facing a national election in Representative Michael Froman. The hard-won deal to cre- The United States agreed to lower its tariffs on Japanese the talks worked to 5 am Monday morning before an two weeks, and in the United States, with elections coming ate the world’s largest free-trade area, encompassing 40 car parts from non-TPP locations like China and Thailand, agreement was set. The deal is “profoundly important and in one year. percent of the global economy, came after five days of even though that hurts the privileged position in the US beneficial to the generations of people in our respective US members of Congress have already warned that they round-the-clock talks in an Atlanta hotel. market that the 1994 NAFTA trade pact gave Canada and countries,” he said. will not ratify any deal that gives up too much in US inter- President Barack Obama, who made the TPP a priority Mexico-both in the TPP deal. The negotiators, including from Singapore and Brunei, ests. Powerful Senator Orrin Hatch warned Monday that he of his second term, said the accord reached in Georgia But more broadly, the agreement establishes mecha- also part of the agreement, said everyone had given in will scour the deal “to determine whether our trade nego- “reflects America’s values and gives our workers the fair nisms to handle disputes between foreign investors and some areas and gained in others to reach a deal. tiators have diligently followed the law so that this trade shot at success they deserve.” governments; requires governments to not discriminate “We are satisfied with the result.... We’ve defended all agreement meets Congress’s criteria and increases oppor- “When more than 95 percent of our potential customers between their own state companies and foreign investors our country’s most sensitive issues,” said Chilean Foreign tunity for American businesses and workers.” — AFP Stocks rise as investors Moody’s assigns Baa1 rating to NBK’s bonds see Fed delaying hike LONDON: European shares rose sharply yes- ed to raise U.S. interest rates before the end of First time in Kuwait and GCC terday, following Asian stocks higher, while the year. It decided not to move in September KUWAIT: Moody’s Investors Service assigned a pro- the dollar was on the defensive after Friday’s because of anxiety in global markets about visional Baa1 long-term local-currency rating to weak US jobs data signalled the era of low- China’s slowing economic growth. National Bank of Kuwait’s (NBK) planned issuance of cost money had further to run. Wall Street, The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 stocks Kuwaiti dinar-denominated subordinated bonds which gained on Friday after the market saw index rose 2.5 percent to its highest since with contractual point of non-viability (PONV) loss the data pushing back the first Federal Sept. 22. France’s CAC index gained more than absorption features for the first time in Kuwait and Reserve rate hike since 2006, was expected to 3.4 percent after forecast-beating business the GCC. rise later yesterday, index futures showed. activity data. NBK is considering issuing Kuwaiti Dinars up to Friday’s data showed just 142,000 more US “The economic data in France was today’s 125 million Tier 2 subordinated bonds. The issuance jobs were created last month, compared with surprise,” said Andrea Cuturi, chief investment would be used to boost NBK’s capital as per Basel III a forecast of 203,000, and that hourly wage officer at asset manager Anthilia Capital. requirements and the directives of the Central Bank growth fell. This fuelled doubts over whether MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific of Kuwait. the world’s largest economy was strong shares outside Japan rose to a two-week high Moody’s said “The rating assigned to NBK’s Tier 2 enough to withstand an interest rate rise and was last up 2.1 percent, while Japan’s PONV instrument reflects the specific characteristics before the end of the year and meant the Nikkei closed up 1.6 percent. Wall Street had of the security being issued and our view on how cheap funds that have lifted financial assets already risen on Friday, and S&P index futures the Kuwaiti regulatory authorities would likely reflecting the bank’s dominant position in its as Joint Lead Managers and Arrangers for the across the globe would be around for a while. signalled further modest gains later yesterday. resolve an ailing bank, in addition to NBK’s stand- domestic market underpinning its resilient core transaction. “After the (jobs) figures in the US, the mar- Chinese markets were closed for a holiday. alone credit profile, which underpins the BCA profitability and robust financial fundamentals, NBK is the largest financial institution in Kuwait ket is more and more convinced that the Fed The dollar edged lower against a basket of assigned to the bank and constitutes the anchor including consistently good asset quality metrics with effective market dominance in the commercial will delay rate hikes and the probability that currencies point for positioning the debt on Moody’s global and strong Basel III capitalisation ratio. banking market. It enjoys a broad banking presence the ECB (European Central Bank) will deliver but remained well above lows struck after rating scale.” NBK has received the final approval from the with an international network of worldwide branch- more is also becoming a central scenario,” said Friday’s numbers. The euro was up 0.2 percent Moody’s stresses that this is the first time the Central Bank of Kuwait and a preliminary approval es in four continents. NBK’s international presence BNP Paribas rate strategist Patrick Jacq. at $1.1229, although the yen was down 0.4 agency assigns a rating to a Basel III-compliant sub- from the CMA (Capital Market Authority) on the spans many of the world’s leading financial centers Others said the Bank of Japan could ease percent at 120.27 per dollar as some analysts ordinated debt instrument issued by a bank in issuance. In the meantime, the bank is currently in including London, Paris, Geneva, New York and policy as soon as this week, though action at suspect the Bank of Japan could unveil further Kuwait and the GCC in general. the process of obtaining the remaining required Singapore, as well as China (Shanghai). Meanwhile, its Oct. 30 meeting may be more likely. Before monetary easing measures as early as Moody’s noted that NBK already carries local and approvals. regional coverage extends to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Friday’s data, the Fed had been widely expect- Wednesday. — Reuters foreign currency deposit ratings of Aa3 stable, NBK has mandated NBK Capital and KAMCO UAE, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, and Turkey. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 BUSINESS

Saudi foreign assets fall in August on drawdown to cover deficit DUBAI: Net foreign assets at Saudi month to 2.455 trillion riyals ($655 bil- The drop left assets at their lowest lev- ment spent heavily on handouts to citi- “This shouldn’t cause too much alarm Arabia’s central bank fell by $6.6 billion in lion) in August, for a year-on-year decline el since February 2013, but the pace of zens to mark the accession of King - even at the current rate of depletion, FX August as the kingdom liquidated assets of 11.2 percent. Assets hit a record high decline has slowed since early this year, Salman. Last month, Finance Minister reserves would last for at least another to cover a budget gap caused by cheap of $737 billion in August last year. when month-on-month falls sometimes Ibrahim Alassaf said the authorities were eight years,” it said. In June and July, the oil, official data showed yesterday. Saudi Arabia’s assets, some of which exceeded 2 percent. One reason for the cutting unnecessary expenses and delay- central bank sold securities heavily while The central bank, which serves as the are managed by global fund firms, are slower fall is the government’s decision ing some projects to compensate for low increasing its deposits at foreign banks, sovereign wealth fund of the world’s top held mainly in the form of securities such to resume issuing sovereign bonds for oil prices. He didn’t give specifics. its balance sheet shows. oil exporting country, has been drawing as US Treasury bonds and deposits with the first time since 2007. Since July it has The slide in Saudi Arabia’s foreign But in August it reversed that pattern. down its reserves since late last year as banks abroad. Equities are believed to been issuing about 20 billion riyals each reserves may continue for years, London- Its foreign securities holdings actually the plunge in global crude prices slashes account for only a small fraction of secu- month, reducing the need to draw down based Capital Economics said in a report rose, by $4.3 billion to $470 billion, while its export revenues. rities holdings, perhaps 20 percent. The foreign reserves. last week, though it predicted the pace foreign bank deposits tumbled $10.3 bil- Its latest data showed foreign assets vast bulk of assets are believed to be State spending may also have slowed would slow as Riyadh restrained spend- lion to $121 billion, according to the lat- shrinking 1 percent from the previous denominated in US dollars. since early this year, when the govern- ing and oil prices rebounded gradually. est data. —Reuters Alstom lands contract for Indian metro link

PARIS: France’s Alstom said yesterday it Pouliquen, Senior Vice-President for had won a 150-million-euro ($170 mil- Alstom Transport Asia-Pacific. lion) contract to provide metro trains and The company said the metro cars for signalling for the northern Indian city of Lucknow, capital of Uttar Pradesh, will Lucknow. be produced in its Sri City train manu- The French manufacturer said it had facturing facility in India with the sig- inked an accord with Lucknow Metro nalling system jointly supplied by Rail Corporation (LMRC) to provide 20 Alstom’s sites in Bangalore, India and four-car Metropolis trains fitted with air Saint-Ouen, France. conditioning for a 23-kilometre (14- Alstom’s latest inroad into Indian rail mile) line comprising 22 stations. “This infrastructure adds to the previous award is an important project for Lucknow’s of major metro projects in other cities inhabitants and its visitors as they will including Chennai, Delhi and Kochi. The soon be able to commute from the firm’s Metropolis train already operates in north to the south of the city onboard a several major cities including Paris, metro that is safe, fast, reliable and envi- Singapore, Sao Paulo, Shanghai and ronmentally friendly,” said Dominique Amsterdam. — AFP US says BP to pay $20bn in fines for 2010 oil spill WASHINGTON: The Justice Depart- ny to pay $8.1 billion in natural ment and five states yesterday resource damages, with funds going PISAC: A handout image made available by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday shows Managing Director of the IMF Christine announced a $20 billion final settle- toward Gulf restoration projects such as Lagarde (L) looks at local arts and crafts while touring the Pisac Artisan Market on October 4, 2015 in Pisac, Peru. Lagarde is in Peru to attend ment of claims arising from the 2010 support for coastal wetland and fish 2015 IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings held in Lima, Peru. — AFP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf and birds. of Mexico. An additional $600 million would The deal, once approved by a judge, cover other costs, such as federal and would resolve all civil claims against BP state reimbursement claims, with up to Higher oil prices boosts and end five years of legal fighting over $1 billion to local governments to settle the 134 million-gallon spill. claims for economic damage from the It also would bind the company to a spill. The spill followed the April 2010 Gulf, Egypt stagnates massive cleanup project in the Gulf Coast explosion on an offshore rig that killed area aimed at restoring wildlife, habitat 11 workers. BP earlier settled with peo- and water quality. “BP is receiving the ple and businesses harmed by the spill, punishment it deserves, while also pro- a deal that’s so far resulted in $5.84 bil- Dubai Parks and Resorts surges in active trade viding critical compensation for the lion in payouts. DUBAI: injuries that it caused to the environment A report by Deepwater Horizon Higher oil prices lifted Gulf stock markets stock, climbed 3.3 percent after local media reported Egypt’s stock index edged down 0.3 percent after and the economy of the Gulf region,” Natural Resource Trustees called the oil yesterday while Egypt’s bourse was sluggish after a the emirate’s transport authority had awarded a $68 a purchasing managers’ survey showed the non-oil corporate survey showed growth in business activity million contract to build roads and bridges giving private sector expanded only marginally in Attorney General Loretta Lynch said at a spill damages “unprecedented.” It found there slowed last month. access to the company’s theme park complex, due to September, with growth slowing from an eight- Justice Department news conference. that deep ocean water currents carried With Brent oil up 2.2 percent at $49.20 a barrel, open next year. month high in August. “The steep penalty should inspire BP and oil from the spill hundreds of miles the Saudi stock index climbed 1.2 percent as petro- Abu Dhabi gained 1.0 percent, buoyed by blue Investment bank EFG Hermes downgraded its its peers to take every measure necessary from the blown-out well. chemical blue chip Saudi Basic Industries added 1.6 chip Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, which gained 2.6 assessment of the Egyptian market to neutral and to ensure that nothing like this can ever Oil from the spill was deposited onto percent. Property developer Dar Al Arkan continued percent to 7.86 dirhams. Late last week Global removed Commercial International Bank (CIB) and happen again,” Lynch said. at least 400 square miles of the sea to rise, gaining 1.5 percent, after Sunday’s news that Investment House raised the stock to a “strong buy” El Sewedy Electric from its list of the top 20 The settlement, filed in federal court floor and washed up onto more than the government plans to convert a state-owned from a “hold” with a target price of 9.66 dirhams; it regional stocks. CIB fell 0.6 percent while Sewedy in New Orleans, finalizes an agreement 1,300 miles of shoreline from Texas to housing fund into a bank, the latest measure to spur said the bank’s loan growth was likely to be modest lost 2.3 percent. first announced in July. The next steps Florida. The oil was toxic to fish, birds, housing construction. in coming years but predicted a dividend yield of 5.2 Even miner Ma’aden, which had tumbled 13 percent for 2015 and valued ADCB at 8.1 times 2016 MONDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS are a 60-day public comment period plankton, turtles and mammals, caus- percent in the past three weeks as commodity- earnings, versus a sector average of 11.0. SAUDI ARABIA and court approval. ing death and disease and making it related equities around the world sagged, showed Qatar’s market edged up 0.2 percent with the The index climbed 1.2 percent to 7,462 points. In a statement, BP spokesman Geoff difficult for animals to reproduce. strength; it rebounded 2.5 percent. However, mod- most heavily traded stock, Mazaya Qatar Real Estate, DUBAI Morrell said the settlement total Environmental Protection Agency erate trading volumes suggested it was by no advancing 2.1 percent. In Muscat, National Bank of The index rose 1.8 percent to 3,659 points. announced Monday includes amounts Administrator Gina McCarthy said that means clear that the Saudi market was starting any Oman climbed 1.7 percent after posting a 6.6 percent ABU DHABI previously spent or disclosed by the besides the toll on human life, “the spill extended rally. PetroRabigh fell 1.2 percent after it rise in third-quarter net profit to 14.93 million rials The index gained 1.0 percent to 4,565 points. company, and “resolves the largest liti- drove Gulf communities into a period said a 50-day maintenance shutdown of its refining ($38.7 million), slightly above analysts’ mean predic- QATAR gation liabilities remaining from the of painful uncertainty, forcing ques- and petrochemical complex at Rabigh, due to start tion of 14.10 million rials. The Omani index rose 0.7 The index climbed 0.5 percent to 11,569 points. EGYPT tragic accident.” Among other require- tions that no American family should on Oct. 11, was likely to cause gross profit for the percent. ments, BP would have to pay $5.5 bil- ever have to ask: Is my food safe to eat? fourth quarter of this year to drop by 900 million Bank Nizwa jumped 4.8 percent after Oman’s The index slipped 0.3 percent to 7,239 points. riyals ($240 million). finance ministry said it would open subscriptions for KUWAIT lion in Clean Water Act penalties and Is it dangerous for my kids to play near Dubai’s index added 1.8 percent to 3,659 points, the sultanate’s first sovereign Islamic bond issue - a The index edged up 0.3 percent to 5,727 points. nearly $5 billion to five Gulf states: the shore? Is the air still clean to also in moderate volume, nearing technical resistance major step towards developing the Islamic finance OMAN Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi breathe? And will my businesses ever around 3,700 points, which capped the market sector and improving the profitability of sharia-com- The index rose 0.7 percent to 5,841 points. and Texas. It would require the compa- recover?” — AP repeatedly last month. pliant banks by making it easier for them to manage BAHRAIN Dubai Parks and Resorts, the most heavily traded liquidity. However, Al Izz Islamic Bank closed flat. The index gained 0.4 percent to 1,276 points. — Reuters EXCHANGE RATES

GOLD Asia Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. Jordanian Dinar 427.450 20 gram 226.690 Egyptian Pound 38.629 Bangladesh Taka 0.003492 0.004092 ASIAN COUNTRIES 10 gram 116.040 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.151 Chinese Yuan 0.046273 0.049773 5 gram 58.700 Japanese Yen 2.528 Indian Rupees 4.638 Hong Kong Dollar 0.037007 0.039757 Indian Rupees 4.625 Pakistani Rupees 2.901 Indian upee 0.004372 0.004762 Bangladesh Taka 3.891 Pakistani Rupees 2.900 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000017 0.000023 UAE Exchange Centre WLL Philippines Pesso 6.497 Srilankan Rupees 2.149 Japanese Yen 0.002468 0.002648 Cyprus pound 577.785 Nepali Rupees 2.861 Kenyan Shilling 0.003150 0.003150 CURRENCIES TELEX TRANSFER PER 1000 Japanese Yen 3.525 Singapore Dollar 212.400 Syrian Pound 2.605 Korean Won 0.000246 0.000261 Hongkong Dollar 39.112 Australian Dollar 201.87 Canadian Dollar 234.69 Nepalese Rupees 3.895 Malaysian Ringgit 0.066000 0.072000 Bangladesh Taka 3.896 Swiss Franc 316.04 Malaysian Ringgit 69.720 Nepalese Rupee 0.002904 0.003074 Philippine Peso 6.476 Euro 343.30 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 48.190 Pakistan Rupee 0.002839 0.003119 Thai Baht 8.298 US Dollar 303.30 Thai Bhat 9.320 Philippine Peso 0.006332 0.006612 Sterling Pound 463.18 Turkish Lira 101.620 GCC COUNTRIES Sierra Leone 0.000067 0.000073 Japanese Yen 2.56 Singapore Dollar 0.208720 0.214720 Saudi Riyal 80.870 Bangladesh Taka 3.894 South African Rand 0.016055 0.024556 Qatari Riyal 83.304 Indian Rupee 4.644 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001863 0.002443 Omani Riyal 787.680 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.152 Bahrain Exchange Company Taiwan 0.009577 0.009757 Bahraini Dinar 805.370 Nepali Rupee 2.905 UAE Dirham 82.566 Pakistani Rupee 2.901 COUNTRY SELL CASH SELLDRAFT Thai Baht 0.008052 0.008602 UAE Dirhams 0.08252 Europe ARAB COUNTRIES Arab Bahraini Dinar 0.8060 British Pound 0.453799 0.462799 Egyptian Pound - Cash 40.615 Egyptian Pound 0.03862 Czech Korune 0.004606 0.016606 Bahraini Dinar 0.796347 0.804347 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 38.736 Jordanian Dinar 0.4314 Danish Krone 0.041884 0.046884 Egyptian Pound 0.037869 0.040699 Omani Riyal 0.7876 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.415 Euro 0.334898 0.342898 Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000085 Qatari Riyal 0.08362 Tunisian Dinar 155.440 Norwegian Krone 0.032366 0.037566 Iraqi Dinar 0.000192 0.000252 Saudi Riyal 0.08090 Jordanian Dinar 427.900 Romanian Leu 0.086947 0.086947 Jordanian Dinar 0.423501 0.431001 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.021 Slovakia 0.009039 0.019039 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Syrian Lira 2.161 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Swedish Krona 0.032556 0.037556 Lebanese Pound 0.000152 0.000252 Morocco Dirham 31.540 Swiss Franc 0.306074 0.316274 Moroccan Dirhams 0.020516 0.044516 Turkish Lira 0.095847 0.106147 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Nigerian Naira 0.001251 0.001886 Omani Riyal 0.780853 0.786533 US Dollar Transfer 303.100 US Dollar 303.350 Australasia Canadian Dollar 232.880 Qatar Riyal 0.082543 0.083756 Euro 342.350 Australian Dollar 0.205948 0.217448 Sterling Pound 462.680 Sterling Pound 462.330 Saudi Riyal 0.080190 0.080890 Euro 341.995 New Zealand Dollar 0.189653 0.199153 Canadian dollar 231.460 Syrian Pound 0.001285 0.001505 Swiss Frank 295.395 Turkish lira 101.290 America Tunisian Dinar 0.150476 0.158476 Bahrain Dinar 805.125 Turkish Lira 0.095847 0.106147 Swiss Franc 313.930 UAE Dirhams 82.885 Canadian Dollar 0.225312 0.233812 Australian dollar 216.720 Qatari Riyals 90.880 US Dollars 0.299000 0.303500 UAE Dirhams 0.081542 0.082691 US Dollar Buying 301.900 Saudi Riyals 81.620 US Dollars Mint 0.299500 0.303500 Yemeni Riyal 0.001370 0.001450 BUSINESS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015

OECD reveals plan for tax clampdown on multinationals

PARIS: The world’s advanced Companies will find it harder and harder the international tax standards in almost high-risk area, which has been tackled Developing countries played no for- economies announced yesterday a long- to game national tax systems, Saint- a century,” the 34-nation, Paris-based within the overall plan. mal role in developing the plan, she awaited plan to close the loopholes on Amans predicted. OECD said in its report. The EU’s economic commissioner added. “As a result it fails to properly tax-avoiding multinationals that cost The OECD says the scheme will: Stop Pierre Moscovici called the OECD pro- address the needs of poor countries and countries more than $100 billion a year, Businesses avoid $100-240bn taxes companies exploiting differences in posals “a very important milestone only goes a small way towards reform- declaring: “Playtime is over.” “Today, there are wide open roads. national tax rules and bilateral treaties, towards greater tax transparency” and ing a dysfunctional global tax system Low tax bills for big names such as Tomorrow, those who want to bypass for example to win no-tax status in two said it was important they are implented that facilitates corporate tax dodging.” Google and McDonald’s, which man- their taxes will have to do so undercover. places at once. consistently and coherently to ensure a The OECD package failed to legislate aged to sharply reduce the amount due We are covering the ground with radars,” Prevent companies from shifting level playing field. for multinational companies to have pay while remaining within the law, have he said. The anti-tax avoidance plan, profits to lower-taxation countries tax where they do real business or to provoked public outrage in recent years. which applies to international compa- where their foreign subsidiaries are ‘All bark, no bite’ stop the use of tax havens, while allow- Now the wealthy nations’ policy advi- nies with revenues of at least 750 million based, or from using technicalities to But not everyone was convinced by ing some “harmful” tax regimes to sory group, the Organisation for euros, is to be submitted for approval by declare they are based in low-tax juris- the plan, which comes near a year after remain in place until 2021, she said. Economic Cooperation and the Group of 20 top world economies at dictions. “LuxLeaks” revelations that some of the Businesses worried, however, that the Development, has revealed its final rec- a meeting of finance ministers next Close loopholes that let companies world’s biggest companies-including OECD plan could lead to some firms pay- ommendations: a 15-point plan to pre- week. It will then go to a G20 leaders’ shift debt within a group towards high- Pepsi and Ikea-had lowered their tax ing their taxes twice. “Business does still vent firms from exploiting different summit in November for their endorse- er-tax countries, allowing them to rates to as little as one percent in secret have concerns that some of the recom- countries’ tax rules. ment. The OECD calculates that national declare lower profits there. pacts with tax authorities in mendations may lead to double taxation The charity Oxfam decried the governments lose $100-240 billion (89- Oblige multinationals to detail their Luxembourg. of income, and many important details scheme as a “toothless” package that will 210 billion euros), or 4-10 percent of business country by country to the tax “Rich governments are all bark and remain to be worked out,” said Will Morris, do nothing to stop poor nations being global tax revenues, every year because authorities. The OECD called for a multi- no bite when it comes to corporate tax chairman of the tax committee of the cheated out of billions of dollars. of the tax-minimising schemes of multi- lateral deal by the end of 2016 enabling dodging,” said Oxfam France’s advocacy Business and Industry Advisory Businesses fretted it could lead to dou- nationals. Saint-Amans described that as countries to update bilateral tax treaties officer on tax and justice, Manon Aubry. Committee to the OECD. Despite its ble taxation. a “very conservative” figure. in line with the new plan without the The OECD plan “will not stop multina- reservations, the business committee But the OECD was confident the plan The 15-point plan seeks to oblige need to renegotiate them one by one. tional companies cheating poor coun- said in a statement that there was a “legit- would be effective. “Playtime is over,” multinationals to pay tax in the country It offered no action specific to the tries out of billions of dollars in taxes- imate public concern” about companies Pascal Saint-Amans, who supervised the where their main business activity is digital economy-everything from money which is desperately needed to paying no taxes in different jurisdictions. drawing up of the so-called Base Erosion based. The package represents “the first Internet shopping to high-speed finan- tackle poverty and inequality,” Aubry The OECD plans “appropriately respond and Profit Shifting (BEPS) plan, told AFP. substantial-and overdue-renovation of cial market traders-but said it was a said in a statement. to those concerns”, it said. —AFP

UK economy slowing after slide in services activity

LONDON: Britain’s recovery is losing steam LOWEST PMI IN ALMOST 2-1/2 YEARS as worries about the world economy grow, The headline services PMI dropped to consumers curb spending and manufactur- 53.3 in September from August’s 55.6, its ing weakness spreads to the dominant lowest since April 2013 and well below any services sector, a major business survey forecast in a Reuters poll of economists. suggested yesterday. Financial data com- The expectations component was its low- pany Markit said its monthly all-sector pur- est since August 2014. The all-sector PMI, chasing managers’ index (PMI) had fallen to which factors in last week’s weak manufac- its lowest since April 2013, suggesting the turing and construction PMIs, also sank to economy as a whole was now growing at a its lowest since April 2013 at 53.9, down rate of just 0.3 percent, its weakest in nearly from 55.4. Firms cited weakness in demand three years. Sterling weakened against the linked to China’s stock market falls-echoing dollar and euro as investors bet the news the picture in a quarterly corporate invest- would make the Bank of England reluctant ment survey by accountants Deloitte, to move closer to raising interest rates at which also showed the cloudiest outlook in this week’s policy meeting. “The Monetary 2-1/2 years. Policy Committee’s statement on Thursday Last month the BoE’s chief economist is likely to show a further drift to a softer Andy Haldane said he feared the world outlook for both growth and inflation,” Citi could be on the brink of a new stage of economist Michael Saunders said. Britain’s financial crisis, this time centred around economy was the fastest-growing in the G7 heavily indebted emerging markets. group of major advanced economies in “Some firms reported hesitation among 2013 and 2014, and recorded growth of 0.7 clients in placing new contracts, linked to percent in the three months to June. But global economic uncertainty,” Markit said, Markit said its figures suggested gross as the inflow of orders fell to its weakest in domestic product (GDP) growth had over two years. But the survey suggested slowed to 0.5 percent in the third quarter- stronger demand from Europe and Africa, around Britain’s long-run average-and and some economists saw it pointing to could be slower in the fourth quarter. more normal growth rates rather than Conservative finance minister George potential stagnation. The PMI figures fol- Osborne told his party’s annual conference low unexpectedly weak U.S. hiring num- on Monday he saw “a lot of economic risk bers on Friday and reduce the chance that out there” and Britain should be “prepared other members of the BoE’s nine-member for whatever the world throws at us”. MPC will join Ian McCafferty in voting for ROISSY-EN-FRANCE: Employees of Air France demonstrate near the company headquarters, during the launch of the plan at a central committee Britain’s slowdown is more marked than an interest rate rise this week. meeting, in Roissy-en-France, yesterday. Air France-KLM unveiled a revamped restructuring plan yesterday that could lead to 2,900 job losses that recorded in the euro zone PMI, with Most economists do not expect the BoE after pilots for the struggling airline refused to accept a proposal to work longer hours. — AFP the services component below its euro to start raising rates until early next year at zone equivalent for the first time in just the earliest, and financial markets on Friday over four years. “Weakness is spreading pushed back their expectations of a first from the struggling manufacturing sector, rate rise since 2007 towards the end of next Protesting workers force Air hitting transport and other industrial-relat- year or even early 2017. Economists at ed services in particular. There are also Nomura switched their forecast to May signs that consumers have become more from February on Monday, and Royal Bank France managers to flee cautious and are pulling back on their of Canada said it was likely to revise down leisure spending,” Chris Williamson, chief its forecast for third-quarter GDP due to the economist at Markit, said. services data. —Reuters Cuts include 1,700 ground staff, 900 cabin crew, 300 pilots

ROISSY: Air France managers fled a meeting conists. six 787-10 jets on order. yesterday about mass job cuts after angry staff Air France CEO Gagey had already left the Industry sources said Boeing would be keen waving banners and flags stormed the room, room before the works council meeting near to keep the order on its books, possibly by according to Reuters journalists at the scene. Charles de Gaulle airport north of Paris was agreeing to defer delivery. Television images showed airline human interrupted after about an hour. Air France-KLM is seeking to cope with grow- resources and labour relations chief Xavier Parent Air France-KLM said it planned to take ing competition. It has been at loggerheads Broseta being jostled, his shirt ripped off and his legal action over “aggravated violence” carried with its main pilots union, the SNPL, over its tie hanging from his neck, battling his way out against its managers. plans. through crowds of workers as he sought to “This violence was carried out by particularly Europe’s big three flag carriers, which also escape. violent, isolated individuals, whereas the protest include British Airways owner IAG and Broseta and Air France Chief Executive by striking personnel was taking place calmly up Germany’s Lufthansa, have been squeezed Frederic Gagey had been outlining a drastic cost until then,” a spokesman said. between low-cost competition inside Europe cutting plan, described by the company as “Plan and fast-expanding long-haul airlines in the Gulf, B” after failing to persuade its pilots to accept a Cancel order for Boeing 787 as well as Turkish Airlines (THY). less radical one. Air France confirmed in the meeting, which Turkish Airlines is set to become the largest Violent protests by workers are common- will not resume today, that it planned to cut carrier on routes to and from Europe by the end place in France, where the population has a long 2,900 jobs by 2017 and shed 14 aircraft from its of this year, ahead of British Airways, aircraft fin- tradition of taking the law into its own hands. long-haul fleet, two union sources said. anciers gathered in Prague were told yesterday. This year, as the country struggles to come out The cuts include 1,700 ground staff, 900 cabin Dubai’s Emirates would be in third place. of an economic downturn, has seen many. crew and 300 pilots, the sources said. The long- The data treats Air France and KLM separate- CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP: In this Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, file photo, a General Electric Traffic disruption, damage to public property haul business would be reduced by 10 percent. ly. Lufthansa, which is also battling with union (GE) logo is displayed at a store in Cranberry Township, Pa. Trian Fund Management and injuries to police officers have gone hand- The French airline also wants to cancel its opposition to cost-cutting, has managed to has become one of GE’s top investors, buying a $2.5 billion stake, the companies in-hand with a spate of demonstrations by farm- order for Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, the push forward plans for a revamped low-cost announced, yesterday. — AP ers, taxi drivers, ferry workers and even tobac- sources added. Air France-KLM has 19 787-9 and unit, Eurowings. — Reuters UK plans $3bn Lloyds share sale to private investors

LONDON: Britain’s finance ministry said it will sell coming years. mature and tightly regulated market, and cost-cut- at least 2 billion pounds ($3 billion) worth of shares The bank was one of the biggest dividend pay- ting can only take the bank so far,” he said. in Lloyds Banking Group to private retail investors ers in the FTSE-100 before its 20.5 billion pound Shares in Lloyds were up 1 percent at 0935 GMT. in spring 2016 to return the bank to full private taxpayer-funded bailout during the 2007/09 finan- The Lloyds shares will be offered to retail investors ownership. cial crisis, which left the government holding a 43 at a discount of 5 percent to the market price, with The sale is set to be the biggest privatisation in percent stake. a bonus share for every 10 shares for those who Britain since the 1980s, when Margaret Thatcher’s Lloyds, which already has more retail investors hold their investment for more than a year. The val- government sold 3.9 billion pounds worth of than any other stock in Britain’s FTSE-100 index, ue of the bonus share incentive will be capped at shares in British Telecom and 5.6 billion pounds paid its first dividend since its bailout earlier this 200 pounds per investor, the Treasury said. worth of British Gas shares. year and is expected to ramp up payouts over the People applying for investments of less than As well as raising money to pay down Britain’s next 2 to 3 years. 1,000 pounds will be prioritised, the finance min- debt, those sales aimed to encourage ordinary “The buoyant interest in this share sale will only istry added. Britons to invest in the stock market, an aspiration now accelerate with the terms finally on the table,” Sources with knowledge of government think- shared by the current Conservative government, said Richard Hunter, head of equities at Hargreaves ing said the final sale will also include an offer to which gathered for its annual party conference in Lansdown Stockbrokers, which has 727,000 private institutions such as insurers as pension funds. Manchester on Sunday. clients. Britain’s government has recouped almost “This final sale will be the biggest privatisation three-quarters of the taxpayer cash used in the res- in over 20 years and I don’t want all those shares to CAUTION cue of the bank through sales to institutions since go to City institutions. I want them to go to mem- However, Russ Mould, investment director at AJ September 2013. It now owns just under 12 per- bers of the public,” finance minister George Bell, the online investment platform backed by vet- cent of the lender. LONDON: An illuminated Lloyds logo sits above the entrance to a branch of a Lloyds Osborne told Sky News yesterday. eran investor Neil Woodford, said investors should Executives at Lloyds had privately favoured a bank in central London yesterday. Britain will sell another £2.0 billion of shares in Market sources said the shares are likely to be only buy the shares if they felt comfortable with continuation of a trading plan that has enabled state-rescued Lloyds bank to the public, the government said yesterday. The British attractive to retail investors because of the high the long-term investment case for Lloyds. Morgan Stanley to sell almost 13 percent of the government had bailed out Lloyds during the financial crisis in 2008 at a cost of dividend yield they are expected to offer in the “Growth is likely to be limited, as the UK is a bank since December.— Reuters some £20 billion, taking out an initial stake of 43 percent. — AFP TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 BUSINESS Here’s why Americans are getting new credit and debit cards

NEW YORK: The battle against credit card fraud is world. The weakness with this technology is that and there are still hundreds of millions of credit and which are easily copied. But the magnetic strip have wanted a more secure form of pay- inching forward. As of Thursday, the liability for fraud cards can be easily copied by thieves, leaving people debit cards that need to be replaced. won’t be disappearing. All chip cards will also ment because they have generally been on committed using traditional MasterCard and Visa vulnerable to fraud. Here’s what’s going on with the new cards, and come with a strip in case chip readers aren’t the hook for any fraud committed using magnetic-stripe credit and debit cards will shift from But the switch over has been slow. While Thursday how this switch could affect you at the checkout available. However, if a store does accept chip their cards. Originally the banks relied on banks to stores. The move is part of a drive by the was originally targeted as the deadline to get most counter: cards for purchases, you should use that option their own software and data from the pay- banks and payment companies to get people to use Americans using the new chip cards, the vast majority every time because it’s more secure. ment networks to catch fraud at the point the new, more secure cards embedded with comput- of transactions are still being made using the mag- WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT THESE CARDS? of sale in the US, but an increase in fraudu- er chips. netic stripe. The biggest difference between the old card and HOW DO I USE THE CHIP CARD? lent transactions made it clear more was Roughly half of all global credit card fraud occurs Visa, the nation’s largest payment network, said it the new ones is the metal chip embedded on the Instead of swiping your card at the check- needed. The American Bankers Association in the US even though the country makes up only had roughly $11 billion in U.S. chip card transactions front, which means your personal data is much safer. out, you’ll insert it into a machine with a slot estimated that bank account fraud cost the about a quarter of all credit card transactions, accord- for the quarter ending Sept. 30. In comparison, Visa The chip assigns a unique code to every transaction similar to that at an ATM. Keep your card in the industry $1.74 trillion in 2012, the most ing to a report by Barclays earlier this month. In part, had $631 billion in total transaction volume in the U.S. made. That means that if a thief acquired that code, it slot until the machine tells you to remove it. recent year for which data is available. that’s because a 50-year-old technology that relies on in the same quarter last year. couldn’t be used to make another purchase. Chip Unlike magnetic strip cards, chip cards need to a magnetic stripe at the back of the card, has lingered Most large retailers have replaced their equip- cards are much harder, if not impossible, to duplicate. be left in the reader for a few seconds to work. WHERE AND WHEN CAN I USE in the U.S. despite being replaced in most of the ment, but thousands of small businesses have not That makes them more secure than magnetic cards, MY NEW CHIP CARD? WHY IS EVERYONE TALKING You can use it now, although many ABOUT THIS NOW? stores have been slow to upgrade their Visa and MasterCard set an Oct. 1 deadline equipment, despite the Oct. 1 deadline. for merchants to switch their card machines That’s because it’s a significant expense to from accepting magnetic stripe to accepting replace equipment and retrain employees. both chip and traditional magnetic stripe-only The Payment Security Taskforce, a group cards. Retailers can opt to keep using their old that represents the banks, payment compa- magnetic stripe-reading equipment, but they nies, and some large retailers, estimates will now be liable for any fraud that occurs at that about 40 percent of all card readers their stores. Banks, who used to cover the will accept chip cards by the end of the costs of fraud, are off the hook. This is known year. as the liability switch. WHAT ELSE IS CHANGING? WHEN WILL I GET ONE? The type of card being rolled out in the The national banks are currently in the US will still need a signature when you pay process of issuing chip-based debit cards. for something. Eventually the technology Most of the regional and smaller banks will that what will be used in the US will be the start rolling out these cards to their customers same as that which is used in the rest of the later this year. But the process could take years world, known as “chip and PIN.” It would and some smaller banks may not replace a work in a similar way to your ATM card. customers’ credit card until the current card You would insert your card and enter a expires. four-digit password to approve the trans- action. Security experts believe this is a WHO’S BEHIND THE CHANGE? very safe way to pay for things. Signing for The change is being driven by the banks a credit card purchase provides almost no and payment processing companies - Visa, security since signatures are rarely MasterCard and American Express. Banks checked. —AP BUSINESS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 The man behind the mask

BMW Group’s Thomas Nockon behind vehicle camouflaging

KUWAIT: Keeping secrets is Thomas Nock’s spe- ciality. As Head of Vehicle Camouflaging at the BMW Group, his job is to shield prototypes from prying eyes. Before a new product can take to the roads for testing, it has to be disguised. Block 70, Research and Innovation Centre FIZ, Munich, lower ground floor. That’s the official address at which Thomas Nock works. But it’s not all that easy to enter - unless, of course, you are accompanied by the Head of Vehicle Camouflaging himself. Behind numerous locked heavy steel doors are the latest BMW Group pro- totypes for models that will go into production RBI makes the move, Indian over the next few years. However, rather than government’s turn to act

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KUWAIT: India’s Central Bank, the ciencies. Little has been done so far, and ates. So, what are the main tasks involved in his In the early stages, prototypes often run without Reserve Bank of India (RBI), cut interest Modi’s administration needs to fast track job? Communicating and organising. His cell head and tail lights. Instead they use special, dis- rates once again. This is the fourth time these reforms. Streamlining approval phone rings constantly and given the wide guised lights, Thomas Nock explains. “We have to this year the RBI has lowered the main requirements for infrastructure projects range of models made by BMW, he has no trou- make absolutely sure nothing falls off the car, be repo rate, and the first time in more is a crucial first step in order to develop ble keeping busy. it at 250 km an hour, minus 35 or plus 60 degrees.” than three years that the rate has been the country’s infrastructure. Other pro- “Sixty percent of the time I’m at my desk. The Sometimes Nock has to come up with creative cut by more than 25 basis points. The investment reforms like the land acquisi- rest I spend clocking up mileage,” Nock explains. solutions. For example, the folding steel roof of rate at which banks borrow from the tion bill and the implementation of the He does a lot of to-ing and fro-ing between his the Z4 needed concealing and the team ended central bank is now at the lowest in four goods and services tax continue to face desk and the camouflage workshop next-door up using an adhesive foil that looked like textile. and a half years, at 6.75%, from 8.00% major obstacles. The central bank has aswell as travelling to the various sites around the But the use of truck tarpaulins is also not last year. The interest rate cut was done its part by loosening monetary sporting the classic painted bodywork, at this world to fit camouflaging to the first prototype of unknown! expected, but the magnitude came as a policy and instilling confidence, but the stage of the production process, they all look the each model. Given that the hard shells he uses are surprise. The decline in wholesale prices government has not yet managed to same, clad in a layer of wrapping with white and made in Munich, another part of his job consists Creativity required and the stability of consumer prices deliver any meaningful reforms neces- yellow swirls on a black background. of securing global supplies of these items. Nock Thomas Nock’s technical background is often a have allowed monetary policy to be sary to stimulate infrastructure develop- also springs into action in emergencies, when a great advantage. “It means I can judge whether or loosened this year. ment. The implementation process may A singular job car has been damaged during testing and needs not a camouflage is technically feasible,” he says. The wholesale price index (WPI) has take some time as prime minister Modi How these adhesive wrappings actually work a new camouflage panel immediately, for Although he is only 46, he has already been with been in contraction for nearly a year, needs to win more state elections that is something Nock cannot reveal. However, the instance. BMW for 31 years - since the day his career began. dropping further in August to a historic would give him greater control of the foil is there to give design details something to When he’s at his desk, he designs camouflage He started off procuring milling devices and low of -4.95% YoY. At the wholesale level, upper house. hide behind. Where the foil is not sufficient, hard concepts. This takes about four months to do per working in model construction before becoming food - particularly vegetables -, fuel and The Indian stock market rallied more plastic shells are used in addition, screwed car. Which parts will be covered or not is decided the Head of Vehicle Camouflaging. However, in manufacturing products are all in defla- than 30% last year following the directly onto the body using a cordless screw- by the Strategy and Secrecy Working Group at his private life, camouflage is an absolute taboo. tion. The consumer price index (CPI) on Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) election driver. Nock’s task is to develop the right dis- BMW, and Nock and his team come up with ideas Car fans in his circle of friends often try to whee- the other hand had been slowly acceler- win on the back of promised reforms. guise for each BMW, MINI or Rolls-Royce product for implementing their decision. But the job of dle the details of the latest innovations about to ating this year, except in July and August Sentiment was at the highest in nearly that reaches prototype maturity - and he’s the rendering interior and exterior design characteris- reach the market out of him. But Nock remains when inflation fell from more than 5% to five years last year according to the only person in the whole of the BMW Group to tics invisible is not always easy - because from air impervious. “I’ve not heard anything about that less than 4% YoY. However, the recent dip Thomson Reuters/IPSOS consumer senti- do so. He is supported by a small team consist- conditioning to headlights, everything has to yet”, is his standard answer. That’s Thomas Nock, was mostly due to a base-effect from last ment index. However the indicator is ing of one engineer and two workshop associ- remain functional even though it’s under wraps. international man of mystery... year, suggesting consumer price growth suggesting that consumer sentiment is should pick up again in September. The trending down this year. Moreover, the divergence between WPI and CPI growth RBI may not be able to loosen policy rates widened this year, exceeding eight much more. Modi, Merkel agree to percentage points in August for the first This year’s lower-than-average rainfall time since CPI was launched. The WPI may reduce harvests and fuel inflation, deflation reflects the decline in commod- while the US Federal Reserve’s plans to ity prices. However, these prices are not raise interest rates may trigger capital fast-track business deals being passed on to the consumers, as CPI outflows from emerging markets, hurt- figures show. CPI growth is still high part- ing their currencies and pressuring their ly because supply inefficiencies are not central banks to do the same. Prime being resolved. Poor investment in infra- Minister Modi is facing increasing pres- Merkel and her ministers sign 18 deals with India structure is keeping transport and logis- sure to implement the necessary reforms tics costs relatively high, thus adding to to boost investment, alleviate inflation- NEW DELHI: Narendra Modi yesterday hailed the price of consumer goods. ary pressure and boost confidence. Germany as a “natural partner” of India after Inaction by the administration may signing deals with Angela Merkel on clean Fast tract reforms translate into loss of confidence and may energy and speeding up the European power- Prime minister Modi’s most important add downward pressure on India’s stock house’s investment in Asia’s third largest objective is to tackle these supply ineffi- market performance. economy. The German chancellor held lengthy talks with the Indian prime minister on her first trip World Bank trims Asia forecast to New Delhi since Modi’s right-wing party stormed to power in May 2014 promising to but says no China hard landing reform and revive the economy. Briefly leaving behind a refugee crisis in SINGAPORE: The World Bank yesterday Mongolia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, the Europe, Merkel and her ministers signed 18 cut its growth forecasts for developing Solomon Islands and East Timor. Among deals with India’s government, including on economies in East Asia and the Pacific but the bigger Southeast Asian countries, the renewable energy and fast-tracking approvals allayed fears of a hard landing for China’s Philippines and Vietnam are expected to for German companies to operate in India. slowing economy. The bank also said it be the stronger performers as weak com- “We see Germany as a natural partner in expects any increase in US interest rates modity prices hobble growth in oil achieving our vision of India’s economic trans- to have an orderly impact but warned of exporters Indonesia and Malaysia. formation. German strengths and India’s prior- a risk that markets could react sharply, The Philippine economy is forecast to ities are aligned,” Modi said after meetings causing regional currencies to fall further. grow by 5.8 percent this year, 6.4 percent lasting three hours with Merkel, who arrived In a report on 14 economies led by next year and 6.2 percent in 2017, com- in the capital on Sunday. Foreign companies China, the bank called on them to miti- pared with 6.1 percent in 2014. have long despaired at India’s levels of taxa- gate the impact of the slowing Chinese Vietnam’s GDP is forecast to rise from tion, corruption and other obstacles to doing economy and any increase in US rates by 6.0 percent in 2014 to 6.2 percent this business. But many have welcomed Modi’s efforts to make it a faster and more reliable NEW DELHI: German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, left, and Indian Prime Minister, Narendra adopting “prudent macro-economic year and 6.3 percent each over the next Modi, address the media in New Delhi, India, yesterday. Merkel is on a three-day visit to India management” and deeper structural two years. For Malaysia, growth is place to invest. The two countries signed agreements and is expected to discuss initiatives related to skill development, vocational training and reforms. “The baseline growth projec- expected at 4.7 percent this year and in Make in India with Modi. — AP tions for China assume a further gradual 2016 and 5.0 percent in 2017, down worth two billion euros ($2.25 billion) on slowdown in 2016-17,” the bank said, sharply from 6.0 percent in 2014. German investment in developing India’s cerned about “too much red tape, infrastruc- suspend from sale about 700 Indian drugs, he playing down concerns that the world’s Indonesian growth should come in at 4.7 clean energy corridors and solar energy ture hurdles, corruption, lack of skilled labour said, adding that India wanted the EU to look second largest economy could slow percent this year, 5.3 percent next year industry, ahead of crucial UN climate change (and) tax disputes” in India. at the issue “fairly and sensibly”. down abruptly following stock market and 5.5 percent in 2017, compared to 5.0 talks later this year. “A reliable legal and administrative frame- German investments in India stand at 9.7 turmoil and a softening manufacturing percent in 2014. The bank said it expects “Energy cooperation is very much in the work is indispensable for German companies billion euros with about 1,600 companies in sector. the US central bank to raise interest rates foreground, particularly exploring and devel- in India,” he said in an interview with the the country, where the chemistry, energy and “China has sufficient policy buffers to in the coming months, which could oping rural areas is very much on our agenda,” Hindustan Times before the talks, while pharmaceuticals sectors are of greatest inter- address these risks and prevent a sharp prompt capital to flow back into the US Merkel said, standing alongside Modi. India, applauding Modi’s government for moving in est. The leaders met in April on Modi’s first slowdown,” it said. In its updated outlook economy from emerging markets in the world’s third largest emitter of green- the right direction. official visit to Germany, where the Indian pre- for the region, the bank said China’s gross search of better returns. house gases, has pledged to generate 40 per- Merkel welcomed the fast-track approval mier sought more investment as he intensifies domestic product (GDP) is expected to “While this increase has been antici- cent of its electricity from renewable sources agreement signed on Monday, which will his drive to make India a manufacturing hub. grow by 6.9 percent this year, moderating pated and is likely to prove orderly, within 15 years as part of its action plan for ensure German companies have a single Among the deals signed yesterday, to 6.7 percent next year and 6.5 percent there is a risk that markets could overre- the upcoming talks in Paris. point of contact with the Indian government, Germany agreed to lend India some of the in 2017. GDP rose 7.3 percent in 2014. act in the short term,” it warned. “The But India has rejected calls to curb its to avoid its notorious layers of bureaucracy. vocational education expertise that has The forecasts were slightly lower than the risks to global and regional growth, and heavy reliance on coal for power, instead call- “I was very glad we were able to sign the turned it into an engineering giant, with bank’s projections in April. to the cost and availability of external ing on industrialised countries to bear the fast-track agreement today so that the speed skilled workers crucial for Modi’s “Make in For developing economies in the East financing, call for a continued focus burden of curbing emissions. with which you provide licences to companies India” campaign. Asia-Pacific region, average growth is across the region on sound macroeco- to set up business is increased,” she said. The “We can look forward with confidence to forecast at 6.5 percent this year, 6.4 per- nomic management and on mitigating Fast-track deal leaders also discussed resuming stalled India- increased investment, trade and technology cent next year and 6.3 percent in 2017. external and fiscal vulnerabilities.” Germany is already India’s most important EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations-a mar- partnerships in manufacturing, infrastructure This is down from 6.8 percent actual Axel van Trotsenburg, the bank’s trading partner in Europe and both Modi and ket-opening pact to boost bilateral commerce and skill development,” Modi said. Merkel and growth in 2014. regional vice president, said in a state- Merkel have said they are keen to increase on which talks began in 2007. her delegation of cabinet ministers and “This reflects mainly a moderate slow- ment the reforms must include “regula- trade. Trade was worth nearly 16 billion euros “There was an understanding that we German business leaders will resume talks ($17.9 billion) in 2014 — mostly chemicals, down in China,” the bank said. The 14- tory improvements in finance, labour, would go forward with the negotiations,” with Modi today when they attend a business machine tools, electrical goods and textiles. country forecast also includes Indonesia, and product markets, as well as meas- Indian Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar told forum in the southern technology hub of But Merkel’s Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, ures that enhance transparency and reporters. A stumbling block to talks progress- Bangalore. The German leader leaves later the Steinmeier said German companies were con- Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, accountability”. — AFP ing was the EU’s “unwarranted” decision to same day. — AFP Rolls-Royce to cut more staff at its marine unit

LONDON: Britain’s Rolls-Royce said it would May that it would cut 600 jobs in its marine will present on Nov. 24. technologies of tomorrow by significantly would now be spread over this year and next. cut an additional 400 staff from its marine business, which employs 5,800 people in 34 The group issued a profit warning last year increasing our current rate of investment in “This is an acceleration of the downsizing,” business by the end of next year, its latest countries and builds propulsion systems, as it was hit by the slump in oil prices and ear- research and development,” Rolls-Royce’s said Haitong Research analyst Edward Stacey. move to make the unit more efficient and winches and anchors for ships. The latest job lier this year said profits at its biggest busi- marine president Mikael Makinen said in a Shares in Rolls-Royce, which hit a four-year cope with a fall in orders sparked by lower oil cuts would be worldwide, it said. ness, which makes aero-engines for large statement. low in September, traded up 3.5 percent to prices. The marine unit, which depends on oil In 2014, the marine unit accounted for planes, would also falter next year. The company said the latest job cuts 729 pence, ahead of a 2 percent rise in and gas-related customers for about 60 per- about 12 percent of Rolls-Royce total group Maintaining current profit guidance for would generate full-year savings of 40 million Britain’s blue-chip index. cent of its business, has seen some of its revenue. Rolls-Royce’s Chief Executive Warren the marine unit, Rolls-Royce said yesterday it pounds ($60.7 million)with incremental bene- The company added that its focus in the orders cancelled in the past 16 months as the East, who took up the role on July 2, is in the would invest the cost-savings from the job fits from 2016 onwards, and that the cost marine unit was to improve competitiveness price of Brent crude collapsed to six-year process of carrying out an operational review cuts into research and development activity. would be covered by a previously flagged 30 by reducing corporate and administrative lows. Rolls-Royce had already announced in of the whole business, the results of which he “We will sharpen our focus on the marine million pound restructuring charge which costs. — Reuters BUSINESS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015

Adel El-Labban to receive Arab Bankers Association’s 2015 award

LONDON: The London-based Arab Egypt’s premier bank, and in creating Ahli oured by the Arab Bankers Association. I Knightsbridge on Thursday, November 5. Chairman of Lebanon’s Blom Bank. Bankers Association announced that its United Bank, which is now one of the have been grateful for the opportunities The Annual Gala is the premier social Ahli United Bank is a Bahrain-based 2015 Award for “Distinguished Services to Middle East’s premier pan-regional banks; given to me to work with and build banks event for the Middle East financial com- bank with a presence in five other Arab Arab Banking” will be presented to Adel but we are also honouring him for the that have become flagships for financial munity in London and attracts more countries and a wholly-owned subsidiary El-Labban, the Group CEO and Managing moral tone that he sets in his own bank services in the Arab world, including Ahli than 250 guests, including many from in London. The group was created in 2000 Director of Bahrain’s Ahli United Bank, at and beyond at a time when banks and United Bank where I continue to work the Middle East. Previous recipients of and has been led by Adel El-Labban since its Annual Gala Dinner on November 5. bankers in many parts of the world have with my colleagues to further develop its the Award for Distinguished Services to that time. George Kanaan, the Chief Executive of lost the trust of the people they are sup- role as one of the region’s premier pan- Arab Banking include Raymond Audi, The Arab Bankers Association is a the Arab Bankers Association said, “We posed to serve. Adel El-Labban is a mod- regional banks.” the Chairman of Lebanon’s Bank Audi, London-based professional organisation are honouring Adel El-Labban not only ern banker with traditional values and it The Arab Bankers Association’s Dr. Michael Tomalin, the former Chief whose members work in banks and relat- for his achievements in transforming will be our privilege to honour him.” Adel Annual Gala will be held at the Jumeirah Executive of National Bank of Abu Dhabi, ed industries in the Arab world and in the Commercial International Bank into El-Labban said, “I am delighted to be hon- Carlton Tower Hotel in London’s and Dr Naaman Azheri, the former United Kingdom.

An Impressive presence of Mercedes-Benz ‘Commercial Vehicles’ at Big-5 Kuwait 2015

KUWAIT: In a step considered the first of its “We were keen to use this platform as an low fuel consumption and reduce emis- kind and amid a striking presence of opportunity to launch a pioneering model of sions”, Geyer elaborated. Mercedes-Benz “Commercial Vehicles” at the special truck Zetros, which will be the first of Big-5 Kuwait Fair 2015, the Commercial its kind in Kuwait, and exhibit the latest tech- Exceptional Features Vehicles Dep A.R. Albisher & Z. Alkazemi Co. nology of concrete mixer trucks in collabora- Tamer Al-Ghazouly, the Marketing Manager of the Authorized General Distributor of tion with Middle East’s leading companies for Commercial Vehicles at A.R. Albisher & Z. Alkazemi Mercedes-Benz in Kuwait, launched the spe- supplying concrete mixers installed in Co. pointed out saying: “The adaptable and flexible cial and thoroughbred off-road truck “Zetros” Mercedes-Benz”, he added. concept of the Zetros is ready to deal with all trans- for the first time in Kuwait. “We also displayed the latest Mercedes- port requirements and grand easy mounting and Benz Actors Truck featuring Mercedes operating of all kinds of bodies. Powerful engines, ‘Zetros’, a leading truck worldwide PowerShift technology which incorporates future-proof technology and a vehicle concept “No doubt, Zetros, the first of its type in over 30 years of Mercedes-Benz experience offering easy access for maintenance and service, Kuwait, is the answer to the enormous and expertise in the production of automated make the Zetros the perfect fit for a huge range of demand for a truck line with unsurpassed reli- manual transmission for trucks. operations and are perfectly equipped for opera- ability, durability and sustainability that Thanks to its rugged gearbox technology tions on the most challenging terrain- even under reflects the continued successful story of and a superior shift strategy, as well as the the most extreme conditions. The Zetros’ durable Heavy duty trucks from Mercedes- Benz “, said availability of a 12-speed and a 16-speed design with low fuel consumption, together with Ralph Geyer, the General Manager commercial version, Mercedes PowerShiftis the number perfectly under gears, a smart axle combination Vehicle and Daimler busses at A&A., speaking one choice even in the most demanding and the Telligent engine system, makes for an effi- on the occasion. operating conditions, thus contributing to cient, diesel-saving powertrain”. Etihad Airways named best KAMCO hosts ‘The 4 Disciplines of airline - business class Execution’ session by FranklinCovey ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has been Etihad Airways offers the travel named Best Airline - Business Class at trade a range of educational, sales sup- KUWAIT: KAMCO Investment Company, a lead- we are honored to host another successful the 26th Annual TTG Travel Awards port and reward and recognition pro- ing investment company with one of the event by the FranklinCovey team. The eventfo- 2015. The prestigious award, voted for grams. These include a dedicated trav- largest AUMs in the region, and a winner of the cuses on KAMCO and KIPCO group senior exec- by the readers of TTG Asia, TTG China, el trade portal, a rewards-based incen- prestigious Kuwait Asset Manager of the Year utives and is part of KAMCO’s leadership devel- TTG India, TTG mice, TTG-BT Mice tive program called ‘SuperSeller’, travel Award 2015, hosted a session pioneered by the opment strategy to enhance the executional China, TTG associations and TTG Asia agent famils and other localised trade FranklinCovey Company focusing on how to success of our senior executives. We value our Luxury, was presented to the airline at marketing programs. institutionalize goal clarity and implement an organizational structure at KAMCO and believe a gala ceremony in Bangkok last week. Business Class guests on all Etihad execution process throughout the organization. that beneficial events such as ‘The 4 Disciplines Peter Baumgartner, Chief Airways wide-body flights enjoy fully The event, titled “The 4 Disciplines of of Execution’ can help reduce the gap between Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways, flat beds, with guaranteed direct aisle Execution”, took place at the Chairman’s Club in top management and employees.” said: “We are delighted to have been access. Inflight, dedicated Food and September. KAMCO and KIPCO group senior Al Hubail added, “KAMCO will continue to recognised by TTG and the travel trade Beverage Managers, handpicked from executives attended the session, led by Tom organize events that provide employees with in the Asia-Pacific region, who have some of the world’s best establish- Watson, an International Execution Practice valuable information that is applicable to their voted Etihad Airways as ‘Best Airline - ments, oversee an extensive ‘dine any- Leader for FanklinCovey’s Execution Practice. role within the organization. We strive to pro- Business Class’. time’ a la carte and snack menu. On Speaking at the event, Faisal M. Sarkhou, vide our employees with the necessary tools to ultra-long-haul flights, the airline offers Chief Executive Officer at KAMCO, welcomed the organization. Great leadership is the ability to excel within their fields and achieve organiza- a full turndown service, amenity kits, senior executives and thanked the FranklinCovey implement a strategy through proper execution. tional goals. This is part of KAMCO’s ongoing cotton loungewear and slippers. On team. Sarkhou added, “We at KAMCO believe Watson presented FranklinCovey’s 4 steps lead- support for employee education and talent the ground, guests have access to air- that events such as ‘The 4 Disciplines of ing to successful execution in a professional and development as part of the company’s strategy port lounges and chauffeur-driven lim- Execution’ are beneficial for our leadership devel- engaging manner.” to keep up with the latest advanced human ousine services at more than 40 loca- opment strategy, as well as aligning employee Mohammed Abdullah Al Hubail, Chief resource methods to preserve an effective and tions worldwide. The premium lounge and senior executive goals with those of the Operating Officer at KAMCO, said, “Once again productive workforce.” in Abu Dhabi features a Six Senses Spa and Style and Shave by Etihad facility, both offering a range of services, including a selection of complimentary treatments. The TTG Travel Awards have been recognising the best of the Asia Pacific’s travel industry since 1989. This prestigious annual event honours organisations and individuals in four categories: Travel Supplier, Travel Agency, Outstanding Achievement and Travel Hall of Fame. The Best Airline - Business Class award is deter- mined against several performance cri- teria: providing the best product and service, schedules and network; agent friendliness in terms of reservations, confirmations and commission; and Peter Baumgartner the professionalism of the airline’s sales “The Best Airline - Business Class and marketing team. award is an especially important acco- Etihad Airways’ success at this year’s lade for Etihad Airways because of the TTG Asia Awards follows a succession highly competitive aviation landscape of triumphs for the Abu Dhabi-based in the region. “The ground-breaking airline already this year. These include THE One’s new autumn 2015 collection new Business Studios on our fleet of Airline of the Year at the TTG awards in A380s and B787 Dreamliners, in partic- the UK in September; Best Airline, Best KUWAIT: Lighten up with THE One’s fabulously Gold, and Key west cottage). monochrome a modern makeover with gold, ular, have redefined luxury air travel by First Class and Best Arrivals Lounge at feminine Barely There home fashion style from The Hide and Chic give in to animal attrac- silver and chocolate brown accents. This offering an unprecedented level of the Australian Business Traveller their newly launched Autumn/Winter 2015 col- tion and go on a glamorous home fashion mature masculine style contrasts clean, straight style, comfort and hospitality that sets Awards in August; the World Travel lection. The chic tone-on-tone colour palette of safari with attitude, this edgy, over-the -top lines with graphic geometric patterns and a whole new benchmark for business Awards Middle East for Middle East’s this gorgeously soft and sophisticated look cre- style balances tactile furs and exotic animals chunky feature pieces in leather, steel and mir- class travel worldwide.” Leading Airline, Middle East’s Leading ates a refreshingly light and airy feel for fall, prints with sleek leather, crystal, ceramic and ror finishes, for a contempo- classic look that Baumgartner added: “Our travel Airline - First Class, and Middle East’s with silver and antique mirror details adding antique mirror finishes for a look that purrs oozes suave sophistication. trade partners are key to Etihad Leading Cabin Crew in May; the Crystal touches of elegance. The subtle floral wallpaper extravagant luxury. The Barely There shows the For the last collection of Key west cottage, it Airways’ success in the region and we Cabin Award for its innovative A380 provides a lovely layered backdrop for indul- gorgeously soft and sophisticated style harmo- brings a relaxed, seaside boho feel to your are indebted to them for the unwaver- upper deck cabins at the Aircraft gently tactile fabrics, glossy white wood pieces, niously matches a tone-on-tone colour scheme home with this romantically rustic style, which ing support they have given the airline Interiors Expo in Hamburg; and the clear glass and snowy ceramics, while a grace- of white, cream, beige and the palest of greys blends an earthy colour palette of brown , since we commenced flights to PAX International awards for Best New ful crystal chandelier adds the finishing flourish with sumptuous fabrics, white woods, antique taupe and cream with fresh blue and white, flo- Bangkok, our first Asian destination, in IFE/Connectivity Launch by an Airline to a haven of understated opulence. mirrored pieces and clear glass, to create a fab- rals, ginger jars, warm wood and natural fabrics. April 2004.” and Best Inflight Duty Free Program. THE One’s releases the new collection in four ulously feminine haven of understated opu- Throw in a few palm trees, some coral and deli- new styles (Hide and Chic, Barely There, Black lence. About the Black and Gold that give cate shell lighting to add cool tropical vibe. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 TECHNOLOGY Why credit bureau Experian has data on T-Mobile customers NEW YORK: In the latest high-profile breach of a US collections or court judgments against you or if a prepaid phone, needs to get a credit check before customers’ data, but they are working on providing organization, hackers broke into Experian’s data- you’ve ever defaulted on a loan. T-Mobile or other carriers approve service. an alternative. base of information on 15 million T-Mobile cus- T-Mobile, which contracted out the credit check tomers and potential customers. But what is WHY COLLECT THE INFORMATION? to Experian, says applicants from between WHO REGULATES THE CREDIT AGENCIES? Experian, and why does the credit bureau keep data Banks and other lenders need to know whether September 1, 2013 and September 16, 2015 were The federal regulator of Experian, TransUnion, on a wireless carrier’s customers? you’re a good borrower and pay your debts and affected. Equifax and the other smaller credit agencies is the Here’s a Q&A about what happened at Experian would prefer to gather that information quickly and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. and what could happen next. relatively cheaply. Credit agencies provide a store- WHAT INFORMATION WAS The CFPB, which was created after the 2008 house of data that lenders can pull to make credit TAKEN? WHAT SHOULD I DO? financial crisis, started regulating credit agencies in WHAT INFORMATION DOES decisions. In turn, those lenders report their data Names, addresses, Social Security numbers, September 2012. It was the first time a federal EXPERIAN HAVE ON ME? back to the agencies so other lenders to have birthdates and driver’s license numbers. agency had weighed in on the industry. If you’ve applied for a credit card, mortgage, stu- access to more data. But Experian says the T-Mobile consumer data dent loan or any financial product in the last three This ongoing database becomes known as a per- and its consumer credit database - the credit WILL THERE BE ANY decades, Experian likely has some sort of data on son’s credit report. The data can be further reports noted above - are housed on a separate CONSEQUENCES FOR EXPERIAN? you. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau esti- processed into what’s known as a credit score, server and those records were not exposed in the It is too soon to tell. The CFPB, in a statement, mates Experian, Equifax and TransUnion hold which is a way of boiling down years of financial hack. said they ‘are concerned about the recent breach of records on more than 200 million Americans. information into a ‘grade’ that banks can look at to T-Mobile said affected consumers can sign up for consumer information’ and will be monitoring the The data can be basic information like your decide whether to lend to you or not. two free years of credit monitoring services at situation. Experian could face fines and possible address and birthdate. But if you’ve applied for www.protectmyID.com/securityincident, a service increased regulatory scrutiny as well if it is found credit, the agencies could know more about your WHY WAS EXPERIAN COLLECTING AND owned by Experian. liable for how the breach occurred. financial situation than your parents or spouse do. HOLDING INFORMATION FOR T-MOBILE? The offering of an Experian monitoring service And T-Mobile could stop using Experian. In a let- They’ll have your Social Security number, all of the T-Mobile has to decide whether to allow a led to protests on Twitter, and T-Mobile may ter to customers, T-Mobile CEO John Legere had banks you have credit card accounts with, the limit potential customer to open an account or to announce other options for its consumers to pro- said that he was ‘incredibly angry’ about the breach on those cards and if you pay them down regularly. finance their newly purchased phone. Anyone tect their data. CEO Legere said on Twitter that con- and that the company would review its relationship They can know your work history, if you’ve had any applying for cell service, with some exceptions like tracting out Experian was the fastest way to protect with Experian. — AP Twitter gives co-founder Jack Dorsey second chance as CEO Dorsey has the maturity to fix problems

SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter is embracing Jack Dorsey as its CEO in hopes that its once spurned co-founder can hatch a plan to expand the short messaging service’s audience and end nearly a decade of financial losses. The hiring revealed yesterday in a regulatory filing ends Twitter’s three-month search for a new leader. It marks Dorsey’s second stint as CEO since he helped start the San Francisco company more than nine years ago with Evan TOKYO: French Prime Minister Manuel Valls (L) greets Softbank’s smartrobot Williams, Biz Stone and Noah Glass. “Pepper” (C) with Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son (R) at the Japan France Innovation Twitter dumped Dorsey his first time around, Year at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo yester- but its board of directors now appears con- day. Valls is in Japan for a three-day visit. — AFP vinced he has the maturity to fix the problems that has caused the company’s stock to lose French PM jokes with nearly half its value in the past five months. Dorsey, 38, has already had dress rehearsal robots during Japan visit for the job, having become Twitter’s interim CEO in July after former stand-up comedian and vet- eran entrepreneur Dick Costolo stepped down TOKYO: Robots have already begun taking Pepper and Nao are both good examples amid shareholder discontent. the place of workers in a host of industries of that. They were designed and programmed Twitter is believed to have considered its but how long before they replace politicians? by French robotics company Aldebaran chief revenue officer, Adam Bain, and several That was the thorny philosophical ques- before it was purchased by Japanese mobile other CEO candidates before settling on Dorsey. tion French Prime Minister encountered dur- giant Softbank. Both robots are available for Bain, 42, was named chief operating officer con- ing a visit to Japan yesterday. purchase in Japan with Pepper-which, current with CEO announcement. During one of his many meet-and-greets, according to its makers, can read people’s Dorsey will no longer be Twitter’s chairman, Manuel Valls was introduced to Nao and emotions-costing a cool $1,600. The steep but he will continue as CEO of Square Inc., a NEW YORK: In this Wednesday, April 24, 2013, file photo, Twitter co-Founder Jack Dorsey speaks at Pepper, two chatty robots who deferentially price tag has done little to dent its popularity company he co-founded in 2009, as he prepares a fundraiser in New York. Revealed in a regulatory filing yesterday, Twitter is embracing Dorsey as welcomed him to the stage as “the minister of in a country obsessed with robots. Within a that for its initial public offering of stock. In its CEO in hopes that its once-spurned co-founder can hatch a plan to expand the short messaging ministers”. minute of Pepper going on sale in June, the doing so, Twitter’s board recanted on a pledge service’s audience and end nearly a decade of financial losses. — AP “I very much admire the scope of their tal- initial shipment of 1,000 units sold out. But issued in late June when it vowed to pick a CEO tion, pace of platform improvement, long-term owns a 3 percent stake in Twitter currently worth ent,” Valls quipped in return. “But I hope in Softbank do not want their technological who would be able to make a “full-time commit- any case, for the moment, that their innova- marvel becoming too popular with users. monetization prospects,” Sebastian wrote. about $600 million. Dorsey might attempt to ment” to the company. draw more traffic to Twitter and engage more tion stops before they are able to become a In emerged last month that the company As CEO of two companies simultaneously, Prime Minister, or minister of ministers,” he felt the need to remind customers who pur- Attempts to draw more traffic people by lifting the 140-character limit that he Dorsey can draw more parallels to Apple co- Dorsey’s biggest challenge at Twitter will be originally imposed on tweets so they would fit added. Valls’ three day trip, which included a chase the robots not to engage in sex with founder Steve Jobs - a comparison that Dorsey meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on them. An entry in the user guide warns: “The finding a way to make the site easier to navigate under the restrictions imposed at that time on has never discouraged. and broaden its appeal beyond media junkies, phone texting. Since Dorsey became interim Saturday, has been billed as a celebration of policy owner must not perform any sexual act After being ousted from Apple in the mid- Japanese-French cooperation. or other indecent behaviour.” —AFP athletes, celebrities and politicians. CEO, Twitter already has already tossed out the 1980s, Jobs came back as the company’s interim The short messaging service has amassed 140-character limit private messages sent CEO in 1997 and then stayed on oversee the cre- more than 300 million users, but its growth has through Twitter. Legal troubles, market realities ation of the iPod, iPhone and iPad. been slowing to the frustration of investors even Increasing the length of tweets, though, While running Apple, Jobs also was CEO of as people spend more time online, particularly might alienate some of Twitter’s most loyal and threaten Uber’s global push computer animation pioneer Pixar until the on their smartphones. active users, who have embraced the 140-char- company was sold to Disney in 2006. The head- Facebook has hooked 1.5 billion people on its acter limit as an exercise in eloquence. Dorsey PARIS/SINGAPORE: Uber Inc’s aggressive spurs downloads of the Uber app. In the US, quarters of Twitter and Square are within a block online social network and even its photo-shar- has must ensure that Twitter’s steadily rising rev- global expansion is looking costlier and riskier Uber has maneuvered to generate consumer of each other, possibly making it easier for ing application, Instagram, has surpassed Twitter enue begins to produce profits relatively soon. than ever as the company struggles with reg- enthusiasm for its service and then bring Dorsey to split his duties at the two companies. in size. Unlike Twitter, Facebook has been mak- Although the company generated $938 million ulatory and competitive obstacles in major pressure on local politicians to develop rules R.W. Baird analyst Colin Sebastian said the ing money for years and its stock has more than in revenue during the first half of this year, markets. that allow it to operate. It’s using a similar decision is a step in the right direction for doubled from its IPO price. In contrast, Twitter’s Twitter still lost $299 million. That raised Twitter’s Just last week, the company faced a police playbook overseas: reports of the pending Twitter. “We believe Dorsey has the requisite stock is barely above its IPO price of $26 nearly total losses since its inception to $1.9 billion. raid on its European headquarters in the new regulations in London, for example, vision and organizational clout to address some two years after its market debut. Shares rose 76 cents, or 2.9 percent, in premar- Netherlands, a criminal trial of two top execu- immediately brought an email blast to Uber of Twitter’s major challenges (i.e., user acquisi- tives in France, a ban on its services in Rio de customers that the city was about to destroy Dorsey should be highly motivated, given he ket trading. — AP Janeiro and proposed new regulations in “the Uber you know and love.” London and Toronto that could cripple its Company spokesmen stress that Uber is services in those cities. playing a long-term game and view individual The Uber Pop service, known as Uber X in regulatory setbacks as inevitable-and tempo- the US, which enables people to offer rides in rary-phenomena. Bill Gurley of Benchmark, a private cars, is now banned outright in most key investor in Uber who sits on the compa- of Western Europe. In Australia, Uber is popu- ny’s board, said in an email that he has no lar but mostly illegal, with several big court doubts about the strategy. “Uber moved challenges looming. faster than any other company going interna- Meanwhile, in China and other Asian tional. And because of money that is ear- countries Uber faces increasingly powerful marked for foreign clones of successful U.S. competitors and idiosyncratic local trans- companies, if you don’t move quickly, the portation markets. Uber has in some cases clones will pop up fast. So it’s a fact of life. I responded by moving into businesses like car would NOT have advised going slower. rental - which could be viewed as a nimble “In terms of challenges, we have faced response to local conditions or a risky move them our whole life. You are forgetting that into a low-margin, capital intensive business. we faced challenges in Chicago, DC, Portland, That’s on top of the challenge to its busi- Houston, Vegas and many many more cities ness model that Uber faces in its home state here in the U.S. But we eventually worked of California, where a class action lawsuit through the regulatory hurdles in those cities could force the company to treat its contract as the elected officials came to realize that job drivers as employees. growth, a reduction in DUIs, enablement for Taken together, Uber’s recent troubles mass transit, and a higher level of safety and raise the question of whether the firm’s head- transparency (vs taxi) are all good things.” long drive for global market share, underwrit- ten by more than $7 billion in venture capital BANNED IN FRANCE investment, is a prudent strategy. Uber’s troubles in Europe, where heavy It has moved far more quickly in its global regulation is a way of life and workers are expansion than any company in memory-it’s primed to fight for their rights, are not a big now in 60 countries after being founded in surprise. Uber Pop is now banned in France, 2009 —and the cost and complexity of so Germany, Italy and Spain, and the company is many legal wars and subsidizing millions of appealing pending bans in the Netherlands rides in countries like China could tax even a and Belgium. BUSAN: A woman walks by a billboard advertising Kakao Talk, a popular mobile messenger app, during the Busan International Film Festival at company as wealthy as Uber. Uber’s exposure in Europe is still limited: in Busan Cinema Center in Busan, South Korea. Asia’s largest film festival is trying to ensure that message-addicted smartphone users don’t look In the US alone, Uber has been involved in France, the company disclosed in court at the chat app during screenings. — AP at least 173 US lawsuits since October 2012, a Wednesday, 2014 revenue was just 6 million review of Westlaw dockets shows, while rival euros ($6.7 million), with a profit of 500,000 Lyft has been involved in 66 and lodging serv- euros. The company is running the black car New etiquette shows ice Airbnb has been a party to just 20. service and hoping that the European Court As a private company Uber discloses little of Justice will establish more liberal conti- about its spending but one indicator of the nent-wide regulations when it rules next year scale is its $1.2 billion funding for its China on a lawsuit brought against Uber in Spain. rise of mobile app unit in September. Leaked financial docu- “You need to have a strong appetite for ments show Uber overall lost more than $100 risk to break down protectionist barriers and BUSAN: Kakao Talk, a popular mobile messag- The clip, which also lists other points of turn off their phones. In Asia, mobile messenger million in the 2nd quarter of 2014. cozy networks that have existed for decades “Uber is adopting the shock and awe strat- in Europe,” said Mark MacGann, Uber’s head of ing app in South Korea, must have annoyed its movie etiquette, was made by Kakao Friends, a apps are so popular that they not only have tak- egy,” said Aswath Damodaran, a finance pro- public policy for EMEA. share of moviegoers. Asia’s largest film festival is festival sponsor that makes merchandising items en over phone calls and text messages but are fessor at NYU’s Stern School of Business. “I The mega-cities of Asia present a whole trying to ensure that message-addicted smart- with emoticon characters from Kakao Talk. also widely used for other daily tasks such as think it’s a very high risk strategy.” different set of challenges for Uber. In phone users don’t look at the chat app during The new cinema etiquette is a glimpse into a taxi hailing and sending money. Many Korean Uber executives and investors counter that Indonesia, a market that’s among the most screenings. future in which phone calls are eschewed in smartphone users belong to multiple chat its many battles are the price of taking on an social-media-savvy in the world, Uber’s The 20th Busan International Film Festival is favor of sending messages and emoticons, espe- groups in Kakao Talk and are constantly entrenched taxi industry-and happily point main rival is a motorcycle taxi service call showing a short clip before every movie with cially among young people. exchanging messages with colleagues, friends out that controversy is great marketing and Go-Jek. —Reuters instructions not to check Kakao Talk messages However, the festival message is only in and families. The 10-day film festival runs until because the glowing screen can disturb others. Korean. In English, it simply asks audiences to Saturday. — AP HEALTH & SCIENCE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 Marriage fears, stigma stop Gaza girls seeking mental health care ‘People think mental health problems are something to do with the devil’

LONDON: When Maha, a nine-year-old Palestinian girl liv- suffering mild or moderate disorders rises to 15-20 per- tered after living through three wars in the past seven ing in Gaza, visited a doctor to seek treatment for mental cent during a humanitarian emergency compared to 10 years, the last one being the most devastating. Fighting health problems she was told not to come back or she percent outside a crisis. between Israel and Palestinian militant groups killed more would likely be stigmatized for life, ruining her marriage Some experts say up to a third of the population may than 2,100 Palestinians during a 50-day war and caused prospects. Despite high levels of post-traumatic stress dis- be affected by mental disorders after exposure to vio- massive destruction to homes and schools in the small order (PTSD), anxiety and depression in the Palestinian ter- lence, the death of loved ones and the loss of homes, coastal strip. The United Nations estimated that 373,000 ritory, mental health experts say families often avoid seek- livelihoods and support networks. WHO estimates the children required specialized psychosocial support. ing help for their daughters for fear of wrecking the family proportion of people with severe mental disorders includ- Day-to-day suffering has been compounded by a reputation and the girl’s chances of finding a husband. ing psychosis - which can cause hallucinations or delu- blockade - imposed by Israel in 2007 after Hamas won “There is a general stigma and lack of awareness sions - rises to 3-4 percent during a crisis up from a base- elections - which has exacerbated unemployment, pover- around mental health,” said Bassam Abu Hamad, a public line 2-3 percent. Hamad said families are loath to seek ty and levels of depression. Hamad said it was often hard- health consultant at Al-Quds University in Gaza. “People mental health care services for sons as well as daughters, er for girls in Gaza to deal with traumatic experiences than think mental health problems are something to do with but the reluctance is more pronounced with a girl boys because of cultural factors including severe restric- the devil and supernatural forces. They think that people because of the potential impact on her reputation. “It’s a tions on their movement which leave them far more iso- with such problems have lost their minds and are crazy.” patriarchal community so women are judged more harsh- lated. Boys can spend time with friends in the streets and Hamad says Maha’s story highlights the worrying gaps ly,” he said. play sport, but girls do not have similar outlets or oppor- in mental health services in Gaza, the cultural barriers girls WHO mental health officer for Gaza, Dyaa Saymah, said tunities to socialize, he said. face in accessing care and the urgent need for better part of the reason girls with mental health disorders face Hamad said mass displacement to overcrowded mixed training of general doctors. “In Maha’s case, the doctor - a particular stigma is due to the misconception that mental shelters during last year’s conflict had been particularly general practitioner - said that continuing to visit mental problems are strongly hereditary. “People believe when a stressful for adolescent girls because of the lack of privacy health services would affect her reputation and she would mother with a mental health illness gives birth she may and sanitation. Girls in shelters had to remain veiled at all ALBION, Illinois: Marijuana plants with their buds be stigmatized forever,” Hamad said. pass this on to her baby. This is why they are afraid of get- times despite it being the height of summer, and many covered in white crystals called trichomes, are near- Maha was originally taken to the doctor primarily for ting married to a girl who has developed some sort of developed bladder-related problems because of a lack of ly ready for harvest in the “Flower Room”. epilepsy, which in Gaza is treated as a mental health issue. problem,” Saymah said. Beliefs that mental health prob- separate toilets. Her condition deteriorated during last year’s conflict in the lems are hereditary - although there can be genetic links But mental health experts say there have been posi- Legal marijuana territory after she had to run for her life when the family’s they are only one factor - mean families in Gaza may even tive developments in Gaza. In particular, mental health home in Beit Hanoun was bombed. Maha, now 13, hide away a relative with a psychotic disorder like schizo- services are being integrated into all primary health care became very withdrawn and suffered repeated night- phrenia to protect their daughters’ reputations. centers across the territory which will help reduce the stirs hope in mares. It was only when her mother took her back to a problem of people avoiding such services. In addition, doctor for an injury that she was finally referred to a spe- Isolated counseling is provided across Gaza’s schools. Hamad said cialist. Experts say the protracted conflict in Gaza has triggered the widespread suffering in last year’s war has also Illinois town There are no figures for the prevalence of mental acute levels of psycho-social distress, especially among helped reduce the stigma. “Mental health is no longer health problems in Gaza, but the World Health children and adolescents who make up nearly half the ter- just the problem of one person, it’s now the problem of ALBION, Illinois: A skunky aroma fills the room in Organization (WHO) estimates the proportion of people ritory’s 1.8 million inhabitants. Many are emotionally shat- everyone,” he said. — Reuters which hundreds of lush marijuana plants grow, some nearly ready for harvest. Grower Ashley Thompson, a former high school agriculture teacher in this rural part of southeastern Illinois, takes the scent of weed home with her. She doesn’t mind. It’s the fragrance of money and jobs. “My family says I smell,” said Thompson, who quit the classroom to work for Ataraxia, one of a handful of cultivation centers in Illinois, which is one of 23 states with medical marijuana. “I can’t tell though.” The Associated Press recently gained an exclusive look at Illinois’ first legal marijuana crop, and the new farmland ritual beginning amid surrounding cornfields in the historic town of Albion: the harvest of medical marijuana that will soon be sold in dispensaries around the state. Ataraxia is the first center to make it to the fin- ish line after running a gantlet of state requirements. For the company to find a home in Albion - where grain trucks rumble past the sleepy central square, cicadas drone in the trees shading a century-old courthouse and a breeze touches an empty bandstand - is paradoxi- cal. Stores can’t sell package liquor, but marijuana has been welcomed as a badly needed source of employ- ment. A comical T-shirt for sale says the town is “High and Dry.” Cheryl Taylor, who sells the shirts at her shop on the square, said the marijuana facility has everyone curi- ous: “It’s brought our little town to life.” Down a country road, tucked behind the New Holland tractor dealer and the Pioneer seed plant, the history-making cannabis crop is being cut and dried behind the locked doors of a giant warehouse. By mid-October, strains with names like Blue Dream, OG Kush, Death Star and White Poison will be turned into medicine in many forms: oils, creams, buds for smoking, edible chocolates and gummies.

Full bud It’s been a twisting path to harvest, marked by delays SINGAPORE: Taxi boats ply along the river as downtown buildings are shrouded in smog in Singapore yesterday. — AFP photos and a secretive, highly restrictive program meant to avoid the creation of easy-access pot shops seen in oth- er states. Until Illinois gave approval in late September Malaysian PM urges Indonesia for the AP’s tour, only company workers and govern- ment inspectors had been inside the warehouse. Thousands of cannabis plants - some in full bud, coated to act on smoke-belching fires with cannabinoid-rich fibers - filled two large rooms at the facility on the day of the AP’s tour. Mother plants and young plants started from cuttings had their own, KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s premier has urged Indonesia “very serious in tackling the forest fires” but that dry smaller rooms. to act against those responsible for raging fires that have weather caused by the El Nino climate phenomenon The 1,900-person community of Albion, which is blanketed Southeast Asia in smog for weeks, as Malaysian posed a challenge. Presidential spokesman Ari Dwipayana closer to Louisville, Kentucky, than Chicago, has schools closed again yesterday over health concerns. The told AFP that companies found to be responsible for light- embraced all this, sight unseen. “It’s a good thing for the regional environmental crisis has caused flights and major ing fires could have their business permits revoked, but local economy,” said Doug Raber, who sells insurance. events to be cancelled, and forced tens of thousands of added: “All this takes time.” Malaysian authorities had “This is a pretty conservative area. Any kind of revenue people in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to seek med- ordered school closures last month due to bad air quality we can have here is good.” Local developers sold a corn- ical treatment for respiratory problems. “They (plantation and over the weekend announced schools across much of field to Ataraxia for $5,000 an acre, which real estate companies) are operating there, we want Indonesia to take the country would close again today and tomorrow. agent Randy Hallam said is a 50 percent discount. The action,” Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was quoted Bernama said Najib, speaking on a trip to Italy, blamed city also paid to build a road and extend water and sew- as saying by state news agency Bernama late on Sunday. the fires for worsening air quality and added that the haze er lines. The company hired locals to build and outfit the “Only Indonesia alone can gather evidence and convict was also affecting Malaysia’s economy. Indonesia has for warehouse. the companies concerned.”The blazes flare annually during years faced pressure from its neighbors to address the But only seven people, aside from managers, have the dry season as fires are illegally set to clear land for culti- problem, but the haze recurs annually to varying degrees. been hired permanently. With only 3,000 approved vation on Indonesia’s island of Sumatra and in the Singapore officials last week expressed impatience with medical marijuana patients, the company can’t expand Indonesian portion of Borneo Island. Experts have warned Indonesia, and Malaysia’s Najib said the three countries yet. CEO George Archos said he wants to hire 50 to 60, that this year’s flare-up is on track to equal or surpass an must work together to formulate an effective strategy to and meeting that goal will go a long way to keeping the infamous 1997 haze outbreak that sent pollution soaring tackle the annual environmental disaster. Poor air quality community’s support. “Albion needs to diversify its to record highs and caused an estimated $9 billion in eco- forced the cancellation of major events at the weekend. In employment,” said Duane Crays, editor of The Navigator, BARITO KUALA, Indonesia: Volunteers try to extinguish nomic damage across the region. Indonesia has sent more Singapore races in the FINA World Championship-swim- Albion’s newspaper. Chief employers regionally are agri- a fire that has spread to a residential area built in a than 20,000 troops, police and other personnel to fight ming’s World Cup were called off on Saturday, and one of culture, oil and gas production, and an auto filter plant. peatland clearing in Barito Kuala in South Kalimantan fires in an effort that has included water bombing and Malaysia’s biggest marathons set for Sunday in Kuala province on Borneo Island where agricultural and for- chemically induced rainfall. Lumpur was cancelled. Some local Malaysian football Free of slavery est fires are raging. Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s office said he was league matches have also been shelved. — AFP Albion might seem an unlikely place for pioneering a marijuana crop, but it is no stranger to controversies, large and small. A few years ago, residents were at odds over whether to restore the historic brick streets or pave Again? Health care debate expands for 2016 them over. The current debate is whether to sell alcohol in stores or keep the city dry, as it has been for decades, WASHINGTON: America’s health care debate has been called “The only person not in favor of ‘repeal and replace’ is Hillary affordable for patients, and improve overall quality. except for clubs. an unhealthy political obsession. But if the 2016 presidential Clinton,” quips Republican economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin. “There A major pitfall is the switch from employer-based and pri- A love triangle was the city’s first rift. Albion was hopefuls have any say, it’s about to get bigger. The candidates is a debate being presented to the American people: Do you vate coverage to the single-payer plan. Money that employers founded in 1818 by an Englishman, George Flower; a in both parties are offering options across the political spec- want to go further left, or do you want to go in the direction con- and individuals now pay for premiums would have to be former rival for the affections of Flower’s wife founded trum, from a system wholly run by the federal government to servatives are advocating? The person who is basically arguing diverted to government coffers - a massive tax increase. “It’s a dialing back Washington’s commanding role. Behind the rheto- for the status quo is Hillary Clinton.” This week Clinton proposed dead end,” said Princeton sociologist Paul Starr, a historian of his own settlement two miles away. The two men did ric, each approach has its pitfalls. On the left, part of the appeal repealing an insurance tax in the health law that’s opposed by the US health care system. Supporters “don’t face up to the sig- agree on abolition, and the rival, Morris Birkbeck, of Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders is his years-long unions and big business but seen by experts as a needed brake nificant tax changes that would be necessary.” penned essays credited with keeping Illinois free of advocacy of “single payer,” a tax-supported, Medicare-like plan on costs. She also wants to curb prescription drug prices and limit The Supreme Court upheld Obama’s law, and the president slavery. Traces of that settler spirit remain today, alder- for all. The idea is in the political DNA of liberals, and Sanders as insurance cost-shifting to consumers. A look at the three won re-election in 2012. That didn’t settle the debate, but 2016 man Arrol Stewart said. “As the sign says when you president would lead a movement to make it happen, his cam- approaches, and their potential drawbacks: may. “For Republicans it’s their last chance to litigate the come into town: ‘Progressively Independent since paign says. Affordable Care Act,” said Jim Capretta, an expert on entitle- 1818,’” Stewart said. On the right are the Republicans, united on repealing Single payer ment programs at the conservative Ethics & Public Policy Residents’ excitement over the health benefits of President Barack Obama’s health care law, but unable to agree If Sanders keeps gaining traction, the wonkish term for a Center in Washington. “If they lose the election, the ACA is like- marijuana - from stimulating appetite in cancer patients on what should replace it. They wouldn’t stop with the government-run health care system could become a household ly to become even more entrenched.” ‘Repeal’ is a winning to easing stiffness for people with multiple sclerosis - Affordable Care Act, either. Republicans also want curbs on word. His supporters say Obama’s hard-fought health overhaul issue with the GOP’s political base, but the ‘replace’ part gets may also have historic roots. The bandstand marks the Medicaid, to reduce spending and let states, not Washington, set hasn’t done nearly enough. “People are still one illness away tricky because Republicans don’t agree on an alternative. In spot where a mineral spring once drew patients suffer- the tone. Medicaid covers low-income and disabled people. In from becoming bankrupt,” said Dr Deb Richter, who practices the general election, the GOP counterproposal will be meas- ing from a host of ailments; it was said the water could the middle - if one still exists on such a polarized issue - is near Montpelier, Vermont, and focuses on addiction treatment. ured against the health care law’s progress in reducing the cure. “My wife has MS,” Hallam said. She doesn’t have Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton. She would keep the basic “Obamacare was hyped as this savior, and it has not been that.” number of uninsured. A plan that repeals federal mandates her patient card yet, he said, “but she has a doctor’s structure of Medicare, Medicaid and the Obama health law Supporters say having the government take charge of health and reduces insurance subsidies would probably leave more appointment coming up.”— AP while making incremental changes. care finances would slow the growth of spending, keep things people uncovered. —AP HEALTH & SCIENCE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 How to prepare for Mars? NASA consults Navy sub force

GROTON, Connecticut: As NASA contemplates a based Naval Submarine Medical Research NASA is using a capsule about the size of a two- manned voyage to Mars and the effects missions Laboratory, at the request of the submarine force, bedroom apartment at the Johnson Space Center deeper into space could have on astronauts, it’s began examining ways to make tactical teams in Houston to study how astronauts might per- tapping research from another outfit with experi- work together better. Through observation of sub- form and behave during lengthy missions. Four ence sending people to the deep: the US Navy marine crews, the Navy scientists developed a way volunteers at a time live and work for 30 days at a submarine force. The space agency is working with to evaluate how teams are performing. The study time aboard the habitat, known as the Human a military laboratory at the submarine base in singled out important team practices including Exploration Research Analog, which includes an Groton, Connecticut, to measure how teams cope dialogue, critical thinking and decision-making airlock and is supported by a small version of mis- with stress during month-long simulations of and developed a way to assess how teams sion control. Video and audio recordings of the space flight. respond to setbacks. The research was made avail- subjects from the experiment with the Navy lab While one travels through outer space and the able more than a year ago to submarines’ com- will be sent to scientists in Connecticut for their other the ocean’s depths, astronauts and sub- manding officers, but it has not yet been institu- analysis. mariners face many of the same challenges. tionalized by the Navy. Ronald Steed, a former submarine commander Isolated for long stretches of time, they rely on who participated in the Navy’s research, said the crewmates for their lives in remote, inhospitable Technical director experience aboard a space ship will resemble that environments. “We have a shared interest with the “If this tool can identify precursors of when a of submariners more as it travels farther into space Navy in team resilience,” Brandon Vessey, a scientist team is about to change, that’s particularly what and faces a longer delay in communications with with NASA’s human research program, told The we’re hoping for,” said Jerry Lamb, the lab’s techni- Earth. “Like a submarine commander can’t always Associated Press. “When you stick people together cal director. The experiment with NASA is expected call to shore, you can’t just call back to Earth for for a long period of time, how are they going to to begin in January or February. The space agency advice,” he said. “The commander’s going to have do?” is taking a bigger interest in human behavior to have a set of tools that let him or her look at the The Navy research that piqued NASA’s interest issues as it pursues the capability to send humans crew and make a determination about where they started about five years ago when the Groton- to an asteroid by 2025 and to Mars in the 2030s. are.”— AP HOUSTON: This photo released by NASA shows the three-storey Human Exploration Research Analog habitat at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. — AP

EU breached tobacco 3 share Nobel medicine prize lobbying rules for new tools to kill parasites BRUSSELS: The EU has failed to be transparent about its dealings with the tobacco industry, in breach of UN rules, the bloc’s watchdog said yester- STOCKHOLM: Three scientists from Ireland, Japan and the limbs and genitals, called elephantiasis, and it’s pri- Gold medal day after a lobbying scandal claimed a top Brussels China won the Nobel Prize in medicine yesterday for marily a threat in Africa and Asia. The WHO says 120 mil- The last time a Chinese citizen won a Nobel was official. In unusually strong comments, the European discovering drugs against malaria and other parasitic lion people are infected with the disease, without about in 2012, when Mo Yan got the literature award. But Ombudsman said that Brussels must now publish all diseases that affect hundreds of millions of people 40 million disfigured and incapacitated. China has been yearning for a Nobel Prize in sci- meetings with tobacco lobbyists and described its every year. The Nobel judges in Stockholm awarded the Campbell, born in 1930, is a research fellow emeritus ence. This was the first Nobel Prize given to a previous efforts as “inadequate”. EU health commis- prestigious prize to Irish-born William Campbell, Satoshi at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. Omura, 80, is Chinese scientist for work carried out within China. sioner John Dalli resigned in 2012 after a probe Omura of Japan and Tu Youyou - the first-ever Chinese a professor emeritus at Kitasato University in Japan and “This is indeed a glorious moment,” said Li Chenjian, ordered by then Commission head Jose Manuel medicine laureate. Campbell and Omura were cited for is from the central prefecture of Yamanashi. Tu, 84, is a vice provost at prestigious Peking University. “This Barroso linked him to a tobacco lobbyist at a time discovering avermectin, derivatives of which have chief professor at the China Academy of Traditional also is an acknowledgement to the traditional when the EU was introducing tougher anti-smoking helped lower the incidence of river blindness and lym- Chinese Medicine. “I wonder if I deserve the prize. I have Chinese medicine, for the work began with herbal legislation. phatic filariasis, two diseases caused by parasitic worms learned so much from microorganisms and I have medicine.” But the ombudsman’s inquiry also found fault that affect millions of people in Africa and Asia. depended on them, so I would much rather give the The medicine award was the first Nobel Prize to with the Commission led by Portugal’s Barroso, Tu discovered artemisinin, a drug that has helped prize to microorganisms,” Omura told Japanese broad- be announced. The winners of the physics, chem- whose term of office ended in 2014, and who was significantly reduce the mortality rates of malaria caster NHK. istry and peace prizes are set to be announced later replaced by Jean-Claude Juncker. “The Barroso patients. “The two discoveries have provided Omura isolated new strains of Streptomyces bacteria this week. The economics prize will be announced Commission was not transparent enough about its humankind with powerful new means to combat these and cultured them so that they could be analyzed for next Monday. No date has been set yet for the litera- meetings with the tobacco industry,” ombudsman debilitating diseases that affect hundreds of millions of their impact against harmful microorganisms, the Nobel ture prize, but it is expected to be announced on Emily O’Reilly said. “The Commission is not fully people annually,” the committee said. “The conse- committee said. Campbell showed that one of those Thursday. The winners will share the 8 million implementing UN World Health Organisation rules quences in terms of improved human health and cultures was “remarkably efficient” against parasites in Swedish kronor (about $960,000) prize money with and guidelines governing transparency and tobacco reduced suffering are immensurable.” animals. The bioactive agent was purified and modified one half going to Campbell and Omura, and the oth- lobbying.” to a compound that effectively killed parasitic larvae, er to Tu. Each winner will also get a diploma and a It said the Commission-the executive arm of the Disfigured and incapacitated leading to the discovery of new class of drugs. Tu gold medal at the annual award ceremony on Dec 28-nation EU-generally only published information River blindness is an eye and skin disease that ulti- turned to herbal medicine to discover a new anti-malar- 10, the anniversary of the death of prize founder about meetings with lobbyists after requests for mately leads to blindness. About 90 percent of the dis- ial agent, artemisinin (pronounced ar-tuh-MIHS’-ihn- Alfred Nobel. Last year’s medicine award went to documents or questions from European lawmakers, ease occurs in Africa, according to the World Health ihn), that was highly effective against malaria, a disease three scientists who discovered the brain’s inner and that it did not qualify meetings with tobacco Organization. Lymphatic filariasis can lead to swelling of that was on the rise in the 1960s, the committee said. navigation system.—AP industry lawyers as lobbying. The Commission’s approach to publicising details of these meetings was “inadequate, unreliable and unsatisfactory,” the report said. The Juncker Commission should “from now on proactively publish online all meetings with tobacco lobbyists, or their legal representatives, as well as the minutes of those meetings,” the ombudsman added. O’Reilly gave the Commission until December 31 to explain how it would implement her recommenda- tions and requested an update on its plans for a mandatory register of lobbyists. Dalli, a Maltese politician, resigned in hugely controversial circum- stances in late 2012, claiming Barroso had forced him to step down as the lobbying scandal blew up. A probe by the EU’s OLAF anti-fraud office said Dalli had links to a Maltese entrepreneur who had exploited these contacts to seek a bribe from a Sweden’s Swedish Match in return for changes to draft tobacco legislation. Dalli categorically denied all wrongdoing, saying he had been set up by the tobacco lobby in order to delay the new regulations. His case put the spotlight on the thousands of lob- byists who work in Brussels to promote a myriad of interests, from giant auto and aerospace companies TOKYO: Kitasato University Prof Emeritus Satoshi Omura NORTH ANDOVER, Massachusetts: Scientist William C NEW YORK: This photo taken Sept 23, 2011 shows to small environmental NGOs, all seeking to get their speaks during a press conference at the university. Campbell poses for a photo with a collection of micro- Chinese pharmacologist Tu Youyou posing with her tro- point across.—AFP scopes in his home yesterday. — AP photos phy after winning the Lasker Award, a prestigious US medical prize, in New York. WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015

Action Hotels and Accor committed to extended roll-out of mid economy hotels

ction Hotels, the owner, developer and asset man- Accor Hotels’ Chairman and CEO, in the presence of His more than 2000 rooms and 11 hotels. The talks, mark- our 11 hotels”. “There is strong demand for economy Aager of branded three- and four-star hotels in the Excellency Christian Nakhle, the French Ambassador. ing Bazin’s first visit to Kuwait, focused on the strong and mid-economy hotels throughout the region, a Middle East and Australia is committed to the fur- Sheikh Mubarak confirmed that six hotels are demand for quality economy and mid-market hotels in trend we recognized way back in 2005 and stand ther roll-out of properties under management by Accor already operating and another five are in the pipeline the region, highlighting opportunities for growth. committed to today. Indeed, we founded Action Hotels, the world’s leading hotel operator. across Accor’s ibis, Novotel and Mercure brands Sheikh Mubarak commented: “We are delighted to Hotels to address this very clear market opportunity The group’s Founder and Chairman, His Excellency including new hotels in Melbourne, Brisbane and welcome Mr Bazin and the Accor delegation, in the to develop midscale and economy hotels in the Sheikh Mubarak A M Al Sabah held high-level develop- Sohar completing by end of 2015. Action Hotels is one presence of the French Ambassador, to discuss fur- Middle East, whilst others focused on the luxury end ment talks at the White Palace with Sebastien Bazin, of Accor’s leading partners in the Middle East with ther expanding our already solid relationship beyond of the market.”

Jeans Grill... All-day dining restaurant

ocated in Sharq Mall, Salmiya and waterfront loca- ambiance of coziness and relax... your preferences. On a daily basis, the restaurant offers an a international sweets all at an exceptional value. You can Ltions, Jeans Grill restaurant offers customers unparal- At Jean’s Grill, you can treat yourself to a variety of la Carte menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can also also head over to the salad bar and enjoy a broad array of lel dining experience through a wide array of dishes bountiful International culinary favorites in a cozy and opt for an ever-changing multi-cuisine buffet or head to mixed greens and delicious accompaniments. inspired from the international cuisine .At Jeans Grill, all of comfortable ambiance overlooking the gulf. With a vast the pizza and Chinese stations where you watch you dish From small indulgences to big appetites, you can have your senses will be taken in an exquisite journey; while you offerings of Chinese, Italian, Seafood, Mexican, Oriental, being cooked in front of you. Diners can also feast upon the best of both worlds at Jeans Grill with its abundant can indulge your sight with a peaceful view overlooking and Classic American cuisines, Jean’s Grill offers freshly pre- multiple choices of appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts options that serve to personalize your meals and cus- the sea, you can as well savor the art of cuisine in an pared choices and a varied selection of dishes to satisfy encompassing wok-fried dishes, pastas, soups, steaks, and tomize your plates however you desire. ACK and AUB partner up for training

li Mubarak, Director of Sales for the highest quality standards. AUB staff was to provide them with the knowl- technical expertise to deliver what is required Engineering, English Language, Information ACorporate Training & Development Naqeeb Hamed, Head of the Human edge and skills required to optimize their per- to the highest level. Technology and more. The department also department at the Australian College of Resources Department at Ahli United Bank, formance, thus improving the quality of serv- Formed in 2009, ACK’s Corporate Training has the capability to cater its offerings to best Kuwait (ACK), announced that the department stated that the main objectives of training ices delivered to the bank’s customers. In addi- department was established to empower suit the needs of its clients, while continuously has successfully trained over 450 trainees from tion, the training courses were a great oppor- human capital in both public and private sec- reviewing and adding new programs upon Ahli United Bank (AUB) across several key dis- tunity for staff members to establish new work tors and to provide professional training con- request. ciplines. The training covered courses in relationships, as well as strengthen existing sultancy services that progress into long-term achieving goals, excellence in customer serv- ones, while streamlining staff members’ per- relations. The department has grown its bou- ice, teamwork, leadership, banking, account- sonal objectives with AUB’s overall strategic quet of offerings to over 275 training and ing and induction for newly appointed objectives. Therefore, AUB found it critical to development programs, covering a wide employees. ACK hosted the training at its cam- partner with ACK for the provision of such range of disciplines such as Business pus, providing instructors with extensive deliverables as the College’s Corporate Essentials, Customer Service, Operational expertise and facilities equipped to meet the Training department has the capabilities and Health & Safety, Leadership & Coaching,

NSH Vice President Sabu along with the winners of the quiz. Quiz master Pani J Anthony speaks. Little star Harinandan, a DPS student. NSH engineers win Master Brain Trophy in quiz contest

here were hundreds of anxiety gripped Anoop said Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Abuse that reached far and wide. torious and won I, II and III prizes respectively. from employees of not only from engineering Tyoungsters from engineering and man- Kalam. He was right. The correct answer This event titled “Master Brain” was It needs a special mention that a DPS stu- but also from management and other disci- agement disciplines. Not because they enabled this victorious engineer kiss the orgainzed as part of employees’ knowledge dent Harinandan became talk of the show, plines. The purpose of this event was to foster were in the audience gallery of the world champion trophy. enrichment. Of the several hundred regis- gave a pleasant surprise there as he answered and put to test their knowledge”, quoted popular Cricket Star Sachin, Tennis Hero The leading multinational business con- tered, the top 5 scorers in the prelims got the the difficult questions and won the Best Sabu, adding that “NSH would continue the Rafael Nadal or evershining Serena Williams, glomerate NSH (Nasser S Al-Hajri chance of occupying the hot seats on the Audience Prize, on the spot. higher contribution of promoting the intellec- but because their happy feeling kept them in Corporation) conducted the maiden quiz for dais. The Project Manager P V Santhosh The winners were awarded individual tual development”. a pin drop silence while watching the Quiz the young engineers for this Master Brain Kumar delivered the inaugural address. plaques, certificates and other goodies, in a The participants commended the efforts of for the NSH Master Brain Trophy 2015. Trophy. Preparation for this grand event start- The final stage quiz consists of the 6 special function held the following day. These NSH for initiating such useful event that The two teams scored equal points at the ed a long ago, during which all logistics and rounds, viz question with clues, basic science, excited faces of the winners displaying their would help to refresh themselves, and are a end of 6 tough rounds posed by the quiz infrastructure were meticulously planned. visual round, technical, miscellaneous and hard earned trophies made it worth the wonderful employee welfare service. master. They did excellent, answered several Enthusiastic engineers were said to have rapid rounds. The corporate human resource investment of time and hard work that went The winners said that with such significant difficult questions correctly and won the been seriously preparing to kiss this trophy, trainer and renowned quiz master Pani J. into this program. contributions, NSH enhances employees’ thunderous applause from the audience and with their superiors giving tips. Anthony, who was a special invitee to host the NSH Vice President Sabu applauded the development in various forms including guests. “What is the full name of Abdul With a view to motivate the young engi- event, kept their spirit up when the rapid winners for their sterling performance. “A advancing the professional knowledge, main- Kalam?” quiz master tossed up this question neers NSH conducts a series of programs round gave a little tense. The battle continued knowledge initiative of the NSH, the quiz for taining high standards and enhancing the in the tie breaker. Recollecting his memories, such as UNO’s International Day against Drug until Anoop, Jinesh and Ajith Raj emerged vic- the Master Brain Trophy attracts participation quality of life. IAK celebrates ‘Onam 2015’

dukki Association Kuwait (IAK) cel- er traditional group dances. The pub- Bijoy Kurian expressed vote of Iebrated ‘Onam 2015’ on 18th lic meeting started with a prayer thanks. Vice-President Baiju Paul and September 2015 from 09 am till 5 song. President Georgie Mathew Joint-Treasurer Sanil Jose coordinat- pm at Co-operative Community Hall, Manchappillil presided the meeting. ed the lip-smacking feast “Onasadya”. Jleeb Al Shuyoukh. Various art com- General Secretary Sibi John wel- Programs of the day were coordinat- petitions for children like pencil comed the chief guest Mathew ed by Secretary Sunil Kumar. drawing, coloring, fancy dress and Stephen Ex-MLA of Idukki, other Executive member Binu PD designed singing were organized. IAK’s invited dignitaries and association and organized to spread the mar- Malayali Manka 2015 selection was members. Advisory board chairman velous ‘Onapookkalam’. Auditor Ajay interestingly competitive. Most Jeral Jose conveyed Onam greetings. Thomas and executive committee attractive among the various cultural IAK’s 10th anniversary year logo was members Jomon Jacob, KS Joy, Nix K It is Saif’s first day in school making programs staged was a skit per- officially released by the chief guest. Baby, Jijo Jose, Binoy MK, Justine his parents and grandparents happy formed by 40 plus IAK members. A memento of appreciation was pre- Joseph, Bruce Chacko and Abraham and proud. Congratulations, and all They presented various festival relat- sented to Joance Builders & Kuruvila have been tirelessly support- family members cannot wait until ed art forms like Pulikali, Thiruvathira, Developers from Kerala for being the ing towards the great success of IAK’s Saif is a PhD graduate. Vanchipattu, Chendamelam and oth- main sponsor of the event. Treasurer ‘Onam 2015’. WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015

Burgan Bank inaugurates newest branch in Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh In line with the bank’s overall expansion strategy

urgan Bank announced yesterday the branch in Burgan Bank Group’s extensive net- operate Sundays to Thursdays from 8:30 am to Established in 1977, Burgan Bank is the Jordan Kuwait Bank, Gulf Bank Algeria, Burgan Bopening of its new branch in Jeleeb Al- work in the Middle East and North Africa. 3:00 pm. youngest commercial Bank and second largest Bank - Turkey, Bank of Baghdad, Tunis Shuyoukh. The inauguration of the bank’s The branch was officially inaugurated by For further information on any of Burgan by assets in Kuwait, with a significant focus on International Bank, in which Burgan Bank owns a 28th branch in Kuwait comes as part of its Burgan Bank’s Chairman, Majed Essa Al-Ajeel, Bank’s products and services, customers are the corporate and financial institutions sectors, majority stake. Burgan Bank Group has one of expansion strategy, which constantly seeks to and senior bank executives. The branch is urged to visit their nearest Burgan Bank branch, as well as having a growing retail, and private the largest regional branch networks with more extend its banking and financial services to its located in block 1 of Jeleeb Al Shoyoukh, in the call the bank’s call center on 1804080, or log on bank customer base. Burgan Bank has five than 236 branches across Kuwait, Turkey, Jordan, wider customer base. This marks the 236th vicinity of the main Co-op. The new branch will to the bank’s website www.burgan.com. majority owned subsidiaries, which include Algeria, Iraq, Tunis, Lebanon and Palestine.

KNES students clean up beach n Friday 18th of September, selected students in Years 4, 5 & 6 from Kuwait National English School took part in a Beach Clean-Up at Sulaibikhat Beach. There were a lot of children involved in collecting Owaste from this beautiful area and the students really got stuck in to help collect over 1100 kilos of refuse that had been carelessly discarded by thoughtless individuals. This event was sponsored by Equate and K’s Path. Kuwait National English School strives to teach all its students about the importance of taking care of the environment and they have first-hand experience by taking part in beach clean ups and many other ecological projects. ‘Mahotsavam 2015’ celebrated

hrissur Association of Kuwait (TRASSK) Asharaf Kunnamkulam, greeted the audi- Tcelebrated its ‘Mahotsavam 2015’, an ence followed by the review report reading annual meet for the members on 2nd by General Secretary Shiju Poulose, The October, 2015 between 5pm to 11.30pm at audience were felicitated by Stephan Indian central School, Jeleeb Al Shuyoukh, Devassy, Treasurer Annie Inasu, coordinator and Kuwait. The program started with the Vanitha vedi, Kumari Aleena Joel coordina- colorful procession depicting various tor, “Kalikkalam”. regional cultural events of Kerala. Merit awards were distributed to the chil- The cultural meeting was inaugurated by dren of TRASSK members who secured high- A K Sreevastava, the Second Secretary of est marks in their examination of last aca- Embassy of India to Kuwait. The meeting demic year. TRASSK Introduced new social was presided over by the President of initiative ‘Kudumbajyothi’ and handed over TRASSK, Muraleedharan Pudhoor, The meet- cheque to concern person. ing was adorned by the representative of The audience were excited with the Governor Farwaniya region Sheikh Mubarak “Thayambaka” performed by mela pramani Sabah Al-Sabah. With the specially invited Kuttan Marar.The extravagant programs per- guest, and the commander of Farwaniya formed by various area committee members Police, Col Ebrahim Abdul Razzak Al-Daei, were outstanding, The Musical and dance Jleeb Police Chief Lt Rasheed Al-Hajri program along with “Manikilukkam” per- TRASSK members were blessed with the formed by Kalabhavan Mani and his team presence of Padmasree Peruvanam Kuttan evoked enthusiasm to the audience The Marrar, while honoring his artistic talents by Mahotsavam was convened by vote of TRASSK. thanks by its Arts convenor Jerry Antony. OICC holds CRYchess 2015 riends of CRY Club (FOCC), announces rescheduled dates for chil- seminar on Fdren’s chess tournament 2015. “CRYchess 2015” will be held at the Gulf Indian School (GIS), Fahaheel, on Friday, 06th November Gandhi Jayanti 2015, from 0930 - 1630 hrs. It is open to all School children . The players will be placed into groups, allocated by their age, to play in the Swiss pairing format. Medals & certificates are awarded to all participating verseas Indian Cultural Congress (OICC- children and first 3 positions in each group win trophies. For more OKuwait) observed the 146th birth anniver- details, registration forms, Rules of CRYChess 2015, please visit sary of Gandhiji at its office in Abbassiya by http://www.focckwt.org/ or contact FOCC members. Sponsors are also conduction a Seminar. welcome to encourage the participating young chess players. The last Varghese Puthukulangara, president OICC, inau- date for registration is Sat, the 31st Oct, 2015. gurated the seminar, while Samuel Chacko, Vice President chaired the meeting. Praveen Attukal presented the subject “Importance of Gandhian What’s On - Submission Guidelines Philosophy among World Countries”. OICC Officials Chacko George Kutty, Hameed All photos submitted for What’s On Keloth, B S Pillai, Varghese Joseph Maramon, should be minimum 200dpi. Articles Premson Kayamkulam, Nizam MA, Anuroop must be in plain text and should include Kannoor, Jobin Jose, Kochappalli Vijayabhanu, Adv. name and phone numbers. Articles and Biiju Chacko, Binoy Chandran, Ramakrishnan Kallar photos that fail to meet these require- spoke on the subject. Later, all presented were paid ments will not be published. floral tributes to Gandhiji on his picture. General Please send them to Secretary Bacon Joseph welcomed the members [email protected] and Suresh Mathur , Secretary proposed vote of thanks. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 TV PROGRAMS

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

Our emotional sensitivity prompts us to connect with those we love or withdraw Your desire for relationship stability finally gives way to the obvious need for from anyone who makes us feel insecure. The Cancer Moon opens us up to other change. Unfortunately, verbal communication might not solve all your problems people’s feelings, but the waters run deep today as intense Pluto stresses loving because your emotions can be so passionate now that others question the valid- Venus. Our attempts to maintain a lighthearted attitude are overwhelmed by ity of your perspective. Detach yourself from any desired outcome by simply extreme reactions. We may resist the dramatic changes unfolding around us, but stating your case and then letting it go. No matter what occurs next, your ability it’s wiser to relinquish control to the prevailing tides. to quickly adapt to the changing circumstances is more valuable than clinging to your past hopes and wishes. There’s no time like the present to grow.

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

You may feel slightly contentious today and are quick to squabble with some- You’re resigned to gamble on your heart today, especially if you think it’s necessary one, if necessary, on your quest for personal satisfaction. Your ruling planet to get what you want. You may feel as if you’ve run out of options and have no Venus is under intense pressure from provocative Pluto now, heightening your alternatives at your disposal. Romantic Venus is frazzled by fierce Pluto, provoking perceptions and activating your desires. Nevertheless, think again before you risk the expression of intense emotions. You’re living in the realm of extremes now, with your emotional stability just to prove your point. Consider temporarily standing very little gray between the black and the white. Take into account that your raging down until you can regain your cool practicality, especially if your sense of desires are distorting your clarity. Stay away from issuing any ultimatums and keep urgency is great. Channel your angst into your work and you will have some- all channels of communication open if you want the relationship to last. thing to be proud of at the end of the day.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Gemini (May 21-June 20) Your unspoken fears could have more of an influence on your rela- tionships now than you realize. Nevertheless, you are driven to tackle complex Your inquiring mind wants to know what drives others to seek power at work or issues, even when your common sense says there are no quick answers. The cur- in love. You may be ready to delve into the mysterious world of hidden feelings, a rent challenges hold great potential for growth, but you can’t just take the easy ACROSS 80. An interior passage or corridor onto place that you often choose to avoid. However, you’re willing to overcome your way out. You have a better chance of seeing things in their true light today if you 1. South American wood sorrel cultivated for which rooms open. resistance now, even if you shudder at the thought of what you might try being less of an optimist and more of a realist. Exploring uncharted emotional its edible tubers. 81. Agile long-legged rabbit-sized rodent of encounter. You are on the right track and will surely feel a great sense of relief territory might be scary but it is a worthwhile journey, nonetheless, if you learn to 4. Armor plate that protects the arm. Central and South America and West Indies. once you uncover the truth. Shining the light of awareness into the shadows sat- listen with your heart. 12. Relating to a recently developed fashion 82. A federally chartered corporation that isfies your curiosity and enlightens your soul. purchases mortgages. or style. 15. A number of sheets of paper fastened DOWN together along one edge. 1. An organization of countries formed in Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 16. Someone who reads manuscripts and 1961 to agree on a common policy for the Cancer (June 21-July 22) judges their suitability for publication. sale of petroleum. Strong emotional currents draw you into unfamiliar waters today, 17. Any of various primates with short tails or 2. The head of a branch of an organized It’s not appropriate in the current emotional environment to apply the same mana- and you aren’t necessarily a willing participant. Your attempts to maintain a no tail at all. crime syndicate. gerial skills you might use to handle your business affairs. Your attempts at control- healthy outlook can help you keep your head above the waves, yet you still 18. A federal agency established to coordi- 3. The sixth month of the civil year. ling the energetic flow could block the raw feelings that need to be expressed might scare yourself now by sinking into the darkness of your subconscious. 4. (Scotland) A slope or hillside. today. This is not the right time to be overly demanding or stubbornly stoic; nate programs aimed at reducing pollution There’s no reason to fight the process when positive change is your reward. Once 5. (Old Testament) Wife of Isaac and mother instead, acknowledge any negativity, shame or guilt that may be clouding the pic- and protecting the environment. you complete your deep-diving exercises, resurface and use your new awareness of Jacob and Esau. ture. Revealing your vulnerability is the key to a positive transformation. 19. (anatomy) Opposite to or away from the 6. 100 avos equal 1 pataca. to create the life of your dreams. mouth. 7. Term of address for a man. 20. Consisting of or made of wood of the oak 8. The upper house of the parliament of the tree. Republic of Ireland. 22. Unpaid labor (as for the maintenance of 9. A pointed tool for marking surfaces or for Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) roads) required by a lord of his vassals in lieu punching small holes. of taxes. 10. A rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is 24. Refuse to acknowledge. Managing your emotions is like an unsolvable puzzle today, especially if you’re Powe r struggles are likely if your dreams of the future differ from those closest to used in some alloys. stuck in one particular way of viewing intimacy in relationships. Your love life 25. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on 11. In 1649 the place was captured by Oliver you. It requires extra work to find common ground today and the emotional dis- a skewer usually with vegetables. might feel like an emotional minefield instead of the pleasure palace it’s meant co mfort that stems from social pressure tempts yo u to re treat from inte nse inte ra c- Cromwell, who massacred the Catholic to be. As difficult as it is to see now, the real conflict is within and not with any- 28. A colorless explosive liquid that is volatile inhabitants. tions. Howe ve r, avoidance tactics won’t lead to harmony in the future. Fortunately, and poisonous and foul-smelling. 12. Powerful mackerel shark of the Atlantic one else. Thankfully, everything can change for the better if you are willing to the resistance dissipates if you move purposely into the unce rt ainty without trying 29. The blood group whose red cells carry and Pacific. shift your perspective in a positive direction. A grateful heart is a powerful heart. to fo rce your ideas on anyo ne else. So metimes dire ct co nfro ntation is the only way both the A and B antigens. 13. A drama set to music. to clear the air. 30. A primeval personification of air and 14. The brightest star in Cygnus. breath. 21. A former copper coin of Pakistan. 33. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind. 23. Having or showing markings that resem- Pisces (February 19-March 20) ble veins. Virgo (August 23-September 22) 36. Fudge made with brown sugar and but- 26. Devouring or craving food in great quan- ter and milk and nuts. tities. 39. A river in north central Switzerland that 27. A soft silvery metallic element of the alka- Relationship dynamics are particularly complicated now, especially if there are Our emotional sensitivity prompts us to connect with those we love or withdraw runs northeast into the Rhine. li earth group. money problems in the mix. Keep in mind that resolution is easier once you from anyone who makes us feel insecure. The Cancer Moon opens us up to other 42. Squash bugs. 31. Wildly disordered. accept the truth you previously tried to deny. Ironically, stress works in your favor people’s feelings, but the waters run deep today as intense Pluto stresses loving 43. (of a young animal) Abandoned by its 32. Order by virtue of superior authority. today, motivating you to initiate overdue changes. Don’t get sidetracked by your Venus. Our attempts to maintain a lighthearted attitude are overwhelmed by extreme reactions. We may resist the dramatic changes unfolding around us, but mother and raised by hand. 34. The syllable naming the fourth (subdomi- need to be right; no one wins if you choose to play the blame game. Fortunately, you can increase your chances to heal a current rift if you are willing to forgive it’s wiser to relinquish control to the prevailing tides. 46. Lower in esteem. nant) note of the diatonic scale in solmiza- without expecting anything in return. 48. Chick-pea plant. tion. 35. An official language of the Republic of 49. Realistic Norwegian author who wrote South Africa. plays on social and political themes (1828- 37. One of a set of small pieces of stiff paper 1906). marked in various ways and used for playing Word Search Yesterday Solution 51. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising games or for telling fortunes. solely the razorbill. 38. A notable achievement. 52. Headdress that protects the head from 40. United States writer (born in Poland) who bad weather. wrote in Yiddish (1880-1957). 53. A Russian river. 41. Being or occurring in fact or actuality. 44. The superior of a group of nuns. 54. Material used to daub walls. 45. An honorary degree in science. 56. A metric unit of volume or capacity equal 47. A small cake leavened with yeast. to 100 liters. 50. A city in southern Japan on Kyushu. 57. An international organization of 55. A member of the Uniat Church. European countries formed after World War II 58. Of or relating to the lips of the mouth. to reduce trade barriers and increase cooper- 59. Thorn apple. ation among its members. 60. Soviet physicist who worked on low tem- 61. Bite or chew on with the teeth. perature physics (1908-1968). 63. The slender spear of the Bantu-speaking 62. Small wildcat of the mountains of Siberia Tibet and Mongolia. people of Africa. 64. An appearance of reflected light. 66. An Arabic speaking person who lives in 65. A major victory by the Romans over the Arabia or North Africa. Macedonians in 168 BC. 68. A silvery malleable metallic element that 67. Port city that is the capital and largest city resists corrosion. of Latvia. 69. In a wise manner. 70. A releasing factor that accelerates the 72. Submersible vessel for one or two per- secretion of growth hormone by the anterior sons. pituitary body. 74. The last few hours before death. 71. Very dark black. 73. Call upon in supplication. 76. Largest known toad species. 75. The universal time coordinated when an 77. A statement that expresses a personal event is received on Earth. opinion or belief. 78. A polyvalent metallic element that 79. (used of especially horses) Having a resembles chromium and tungsten in its brownish coat thickly sprinkled with white or properties. gray. Yesterday’s Solution

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Music & Movies Grateful Dead, John Mayer giving away 10K tickets to NY show embers of the Grateful Dead and John Mayer are free and we get to promote our music and share it with and I’m not going to tell you that we have them entirely giving away 10,000 free tickets to a concert next people,” Bob Weir said in an interview with The Associated locked down, but we have a good handle on them.” The Mmonth. The veteran band and Mayer, who joined Press on Saturday. Fans can enter to win tickets today band is encouraging fans who attend the show or watch forces for the supergroup Dead & Company this summer, through Thursday on Dead & Company’s website. No tick- the livestream to donate to the Robin Hood Foundation, an announced yesterday that 5,000 fans will have a chance to ets for the show will go on sale. organization fighting poverty in New York City. — AP win two tickets each to their Nov 7 show in New York City. Grateful Dead’s Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann The group has partnered with American Express for its are part of Dead & Company with Mayer; Phil Lesh is not music series, “American Express Unstaged,” for the sweep- involved. They group is performing a string of US dates on File photo shows John Mayer stakes. Film director Brett Ratner will direct the concert’s a fall tour, which kicks off Oct 29 in Albany, New York. arrives at the 57th annual Grammy livestream from Madison Square Garden. “We’re about halfway in and rehearsals are going well, if I Awards at the Staples Center in “People who want to hear the music get to hear it for may say,” Weir said. “We’ve been through 45 or 50 tunes Los Angeles. — AP Rapper Fetty Wap Estranged South Korean director rules US chart days after accident Kim Ki-duk looks to China apper Fetty Wap’s debut album opened Sunday at or the past two decades, South Korean maverick film- number one on the US chart, triumphing even as he maker Kim Ki-duk’s low-budget movies have given recovers from being hit by a car the day after the R him international acclaim, highly coveted awards and release. Fetty Wap’s self-titled album sold 129,000 copies or F many controversies. Now, one of the most accomplished the digital equivalent in the week ending Thursday to top and critically acclaimed Asian directors is turning to China the main Billboard chart, tracking service Nielsen Music to make his first multimillion-dollar film. Kim recently said. A day after his highly anticipated first album came signed a $24 million deal with a Chinese production com- out, Fetty Wap was hit by a car on September 26 as he pany to make an epic war movie with Buddhism as a cen- drove his motorcycle in his hometown of Paterson, New tral theme, with another $6 million set aside for marketing. Jersey. “This movie is not just targeting the Chinese market. The He was rushed to a hospital, with “#PrayForFetty becom- subject will interest the U.S. and Europe as well,” Kim said in ing a trending topic on Twitter. He released a video on an interview at the Busan International Film Festival. “I want Instagram saying he expected a full recovery but that he to talk about how politics manipulates religion.” Although broke a leg in three places. He has canceled a number of religion inspired many of his previous works, the new proj- concerts that were planned to promote the album. Fetty ect will be an outlier in Kim’s career. The budget for the Wap rose quickly from obscurity and a rough childhood movie, written by Kim and tentatively titled “Who Is God” in with “Trap Queen,” a melodious tale of love and drug-deal- English, is nearly three times bigger than the sum of the ing in which he both sings and raps.—AFP budgets for all of his 21 other films. It will be his first time South Korean director Kim Ki-duk speaks during an inter- working with a full Chinese cast in a Chinese language view at the Busan International Film Festival in Busan, movie. The staggering growth of the Chinese movie indus- South Korea. — AP try has been irresistible to many South Korean movie direc- tors. But Kim, who visited Busan with his latest work, “Stop,” said it was not the commercial success that attracted him to Primary education China. It was the film set and the filmmaking system in When Kim and actors from the murder thriller went to Fetty Wap China that appealed to him at a time when he felt worn out cinemas to meet audiences, they had to greet largely emp- and alienated from the South Korean movie industry. ty theaters. The spectacular failure happened only two years after Kim received big welcomes at home after he Japanese couple won the Venice Film Festival’s top prize with “Pieta,” a brutal “I’m too exhausted. It was so hard to make ‘Stop’ alone,” story of revenge and redemption. Feeling “so sorry” to staff the veteran moviemaker said. “Now I just want to sit on a and actors, he soul-searched to figure out why South (director’s) chair and look at the monitor.” When he saw the Korean moviegoers had shunned his film. “Stop” was his Busan: Indian filmmaker Chinese film set, with each director sitting before a modern ground zero, a do-over. “It was ruthless training,” he said. 60-inch monitor, he thought: “This could perhaps let me Kim may be weaning himself off the country that never make the most of my ability.” “Stop,” the story of a young seemed to have loved him. Growing up, he received little Anurag Kashyap Japanese couple conflicted about a pregnancy after mov- schooling beyond primary education, spending his ing to Tokyo from an area near the disaster-struck teenage years toiling at factories, while envying kids in juggles many projects Ava DuVernay to Fukushima nuclear plant, was filmed entirely by Kim, with school uniforms. no cinematographer, no art director and no lighting tech- Although he became an internationally acclaimed direc- ulti hyphenate Anurag Kashyap’s pioneering directori- nician. He made props in the morning and filmed in the tor - his earlier works “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter ... and al efforts like “Black Friday” and “Dev D” went a long head Mumbai jury afternoon, while the actors served as their own costume Spring” and “Three Iron” still inspire young filmmakers way toward making indies visible to mainstream audi- designer and offered their homes for the film set. Costing around the world - at home he hasn’t enjoyed the popular- M va DuVernay, director of the Oscar and Golden less than $10,000, it was filmed in 10 days. ity or reverence reserved for peers such as Park Chan-wook ences and encouraged a whole new generation of Indian film- Globe winning “Selma,” will head the makers. His partnership with producer Guneet Monga (co-pro- “Stop” may not stand out for the profound insight into and Bong Joon-ho. Many Koreans, especially females, say AInternational Competition jury at the Jio MAMI human nature that made Kim a top film director. Some crit- Kim’s works are too difficult to watch because of their bru- ducer of Busan opener “Zubaan”) yielded Cannes selections Mumbai Film Festival. The competition is open to debut “Gangs of Wasseypur,” “The Lunchbox” and “Masaan,” among ics called the work “amateurish” and “sloppy.” But the anti- tality and grisly details of violence, rape and castration. Kim filmmakers worldwide who have made films within one nuclear energy movie will stand as evidence of Kim’s said that top Korean movie stars and K pop stars are reluc- others. His current outfit Phantom Films, along with Fox Star calendar year of the festival. DuVernay said, “I’m thrilled Studios India, produced his 2015 big budget directorial ven- attempt to find an alternative movie-making venue out- tant to join his projects. Kim, the willful outsider, said he to have been invited to head the international jury for side of the South Korean system, where the top three film wants to stop telling stories as a Korean and wants to deal ture, the period drama “Bombay Velvet,” starring Bollywood MAMI and look forward to celebrating the work of a star Ranbir Kapoor, that left Indian critics and audiences disap- distributors control nearly three quarters of the movie the- with issues concerning humanity. “Removing prejudices diverse array of filmmakers with energetic, engaged aters. Without support from one of them, a Korean movie between people and class,” he said. “I think that’s the cine- pointed, but received a standing ovation from an 8,000-strong audiences in the dynamic city of Mumbai.” Festival Locarno Piazza Grande audience. “It was an indie film at a stands no chance of succeeding at the box office. ma’s goal.”— AP director Anupama Chopra said, “Ava DuVernay is one of “To be popular in South Korea, one has to have three mainstream cost,” says Kashyap, quoting his Phantom business the most exciting talents working in cinema today. Ava’s partner Vikas Bahl (director of “Queen”). (elements): Major investment, major distribution and a presence will inspire our filmmakers and energize our well-known actor,” Kim said. “I have come too far away from festival.” The Mumbai festival plays Oct 29-Nov 5. — those things.” Kim embarked on the solitary making of Q: What are you working on these days? Reuters A: I am in a writing phase right now. I’m writing three film “Stop” after his previous work, “One on One,” fell flat at the scripts and a series for whoever buys it-it is dark, edgy and very South Korean box office in 2014, selling just 10,000 tickets. real so I don’t think television is an option, so, probably a web series.

Q: What is the Phantom slate looking like after Vikas Bahl’s “Shaandaar” that’s due this month? Reverso: A watch that portrays hidden A: There’s Abhishek Chaubey’s “Udta Punjab” which is in edit now, there’s a film that Vikramaditya Motwane is going in to shoot. There are lots of these films, small and big, we’re trying to do-right now we are in develop- beauty, to celebrate solemn occasions ment overload. We’ll announce a slate probably by December. orming a link between visual perceptions and emotions, freely from the hand, since this is the only way of achieving fine Q: How is the joint venture you signed in March with the the case of the legendary Reverso swivel watch naturally characters”. giant conglomeration Reliance Entertainment working in Flends itself to the expression of intimate feelings. A desire Finely executed monograms and initials practice? to portray hidden beauty, to celebrate solemn occasions... Expressing a sense of detail and of clean-cut, rigorous lines, A: It’s not a deal that is funded. Reliance is not bringing in Whether for festivities, birthdays, anniversaries or special com- monograms convey a sense of delicate finesse. Formerly used as money. We work with various studios on every movie. The sen- memorations, the Reverso welcomes all manner of references a seal on official documents, they now ennoble the case of the sibilities stay the same. Reliance has come to us and invested in conveyed through monograms, initials, dates, family crests, legendary reversible watch, a timepiece brimming with emo- our sensibility, rather than wanting to change us. They have coats-of-arms, personal memories and magical moments - all tions that willingly plays the role of confidant. In his tireless pur- brought a whole infrastructure with them, access to interna- engraved on the back of the reversible case. One face is thus suit of perfection, the master-engraver carefully draws the tional and domestic distribution, and we have access to their reserved for time, and the other for personalization. A tribute to monograms and initials with the dry-point and then traces the library of 184 films and post production facilities. The money artistic traditions, engraving emphasizes the importance of the interlacing patterns with the burin before polishing the piece in we go out and raise ourselves. imagination in ensuring originality. Better still, it transforms the order to achieve the smooth and stately beauty it deserves. He case of the Reverso into a full-fledged stage-setting. may also adorn the watch with numerals and motif. In the Q: In your opinion, what is the Indian independent film hushed quiet of his workshop, he is more than ever attuned to scene like today? The seal of fine craftsmanship the meandering of time, tothe limpid silence of the seasons, to A: I think there are a lot of very good films coming out but From the Renaissance period onwards, horology required the embodies the nobility of a time-honored tradition: He prefers the silky light... Far removed from the hum of the world beyond, they are not finding proper distribution. If you look at it, from contribution of skilled artisans in adorning the metal of clock using hand tools rather than machines. He engraves the he engraves the echo of his imagination and invents a language last year, “Court” won at Venice, “Umrika” at Sundance, “Dhanak” cabinets and watch cases. The steadily growing number of work- reversible cases in a tranquil workshop sheltered from the hustle expressed in countless silent ways. He lends an artist’s ear to at Berlin, “Masaan” at Cannes, “Thithi” at Locarno, but the men involved in decoration came to specialize in increasingly and bustle outside. Well accustomed to coats-of-arms, initials poetic thoughts and paves the way for dreams. Whether pachy- biggest problem is distribution-and that is worrisome. All these elaborate techniques. Originally taught by masters within work- and drawings, he painstakingly illustrates and personifies the derms or butterflies, the fanciful creatures dreamed up by the movies are squeezing each other out. In a film industry driven shops, they subsequently become part of the curriculum of artis- second face of the Reverso. In fulfilling the wish of the owner of a owners thus enjoy timeless repose, immortalized in steel, gold or by stars, it is tough for independent films to survive. Industries tic schools. This art as applied to horology, and particularly to legendary timepiece, he signs the watch and establishes a privi- platinum. driven by content, like the regional Indian industries, that’s watches, was consistently cultivated in Switzerland. According to leged relationship with it. With its unique case that swivels to Lions and eagles, timeless symbols of strength and velour, are where a good film will survive. At Phantom we are trying to set the dictates of fashion and the demands of commerce, the mas- turn its back on shocks and to protect its dial, the Reverso is the motifs reserved for family crests. Used at an early period in histo- up a distribution model for films that are finding that part diffi- ter-craftsmen displayed a wealth of dexterity in practicing cer- only timepiece to lend its reversible case to personalisation. ry to authenticate documents and to signal noble rank, such cult.-Reuters tain decorative processes, including engraving. In tune with the coats-of-arms remain a distinctive insignia, and many families styles demanded by the era, such engravings were abundant Age-old tools steel choose to emphasize their social standing through them. and extremely expressive. Figurative ornamentation was then Tools that have found their way through the centuries, the Nonetheless, since discretion may sometimes be preferred in this abandoned in favor of more geometrical, understated and ele- burins, chisels, files and hammers used today differ very little respect, the owner of a Reverso enjoys the distinctive advantage gant forms. Nonetheless, this stricter type of ornamentation was from those owned by the Egyptians and the Trojans. The burin or of being able to choose between modestly concealing the family not synonymous with strict efficiency and economy, and the engraver is the direct descent of the rough scraper. The wooden crest or revealing it according to circumstances. skilled and dedicated artisans were as determined as ever in their handle of this bevel-cut steel chisel is rounded so as to fit perfect- quest for perfection. ly into the hollow of the hand, which exercises a pressure that Lacquering determines exactly how far the blade penetrates into the materi- Deep black, shimmering blue, vivid red: a palette of colors Artists al. In order to carve out tiny details and to take exactitude to enlivens and enhance the engraving. Lacquered engraving pro- Creativity, clarity and imagination are essential qualities in extremes, the master-engraver has a dozen or so burins of vari- vides greater freedom of expression and provides scope for fan- giving depth and relief to a work, in translatingthe suggestion of ous sizes. ciful and subtle motifs. The engraver’s approach is very similar, a desire into engraved or gem-set monograms or coats-of-arms. He sharpens them himself on a sandstone grinding-wheel, but the tracing performed with the burin is followed by succes- The experts who exercise this craft are endowed with an on an emery grinding and finally on an oilstone. The care devot- sive firings at 90∞, one colour after another. The distinctive immense wealth of know-how. An in-depth knowledge of met- ed to this operation determines the quality of his work: shaded shades thereby combine to depict the serene glow of the figures als, combined the ability to feelings through the 26 letters of the areas can only be created on an impeccable polished cutting sur- portrayed, the nostalgic aura of the landscapes, the aristocratic alphabet and of illustrating emotions through drawings, this art face. Writing with the burin in gold, steel or platinum requires elegance of a curve... A truly abundant wealth of artistic sensitivi- call for extreme mastery that is tending to disappear with the years of experience. First comes the sketch traced with a dry- ty can be perceived between the lines of the images, the coats- profession of master-engraver itself. This art demands a rare point directly on the back of the Reverso. The drawing is then of-arms and the monograms. degree of expertise. Heir to unique artistic knowledge and gifted refined with the burin suited to the style of the engraving. As is Anurag Kashyap with proverbial dexterity, the engraver of the Manufacture stated in an historical engraving manual: “The writing must flow lifestyle TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015

Fashion

Models present creations by Kuwaiti fashion designer Tahani Al-Otaibi. Gulf colors glitter in Paris

Haute couture abayas of Tahani Al-Otaibi with Oriental Spirit for Parisian women

uwaiti fashion designer Tahani Al-Otaibi launched a haute couture abayas in the splendid and attractive 2016 thousands of viewers (especially female ones) in various new collection of haute couture abayas that are Spring and Summer show in the French capital. countries and making them more interested in wearing the Kunique with their distinguished designs. The Kuwaiti The ultimate aim was to make the haute couture Arab abaya as a distinguished international dress on special designer was selected to represent Kuwait in designing the abaya an internationally respected attire to be worn easily occasions and private parties, because of its grace and ele- new abayas, and the event was attended by high-society by women all over the world. The show presented smart, gance. ladies and dignitaries in Paris. The collection of exquisite black embroidered chiffon abayas that attracted the audi- haute couture abayas was shown amid appreciation and ence’s attention. Special natural silk and crepe were artisti- applause of the audience, and was a real attraction. Many cally chosen for making the abayas. elegant Parisian women now choose to wear abayas to In this way, Otaibi, with her distinguished creativity, suc- Kuwaiti fashion designer weddings and evening parties. Models presented the ceeded in creating newly designed abayas and attracting Tahani Al-Otaibi.

Models wear creations for Kenzo’s Spring-Summer 2016 ready-to-wear fashion collection presented during the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, France. — AP/AFP photos From modernity to origami, Paris Fashion Week has it all

rom exposed bodies to Japanese origami to the loose, full-waisted pants were fashioned in pre-World ration-era Forties, Sunday’s installment of VIP- War II hues of dark gray, navy, black and camel. Ffilled Paris Fashion Week had it all. Here are the Proportions were exaggerated and elongated like spring-summer 2016 collection highlights. subjects from the painter Modigliani - extra-narrow waists with chiseled vertical panels, wide scooped Celine’s ingenious forties necklines that pointed at the side, or gathered sleeves Dior’s 1949 New Look - when post-war rationing that spilled over the upper arm. Stand-out looks includ- ended and full length dresses came back - is normally ed a gray “siren suit” jumpsuit that British subjects the earlier chronological starting point for the day’s would put on hurriedly to seek shelter during WWII air diverse catwalk styles. Celine’s designer, the ever-cre- raids, modernized with funky zippers, and a trench coat ative Pheobe Philo, bucked this trend. Philo on Sunday that might have been worn by Marlene Dietrich, were it wowed guests by putting surreal, contemporary twists not for its fashion-forward large volume. Empire-line on designs from the ration-era Forties. Puffy gathered blouses were thrown into the mix to make this one of sleeves, shorter hems to mid-calf, and tight shirts with the most thoughtful collections this season.

Models wear creations for Celine. lifestyle TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015

Fashion

Nina Ricci’s sheer sensuality A foxy belted, shiny coat showing decollete and worn with nothing else underneath was the opening statement at Nina Ricci - a sign that in only his second show for the historic brand, talented designer Guillaume Henry is steering the boat away from gamine nostalgia. Exposed nipples and shoulders, glimmering waxed leather and yards of sheer organza spelt full-throttle sensuality in the Saturday night show that was well-received by the audience, which included model and actress Laetitia Casta. Black aprons and rhinestone-encrusted straps filed by alongside fluttering embroidered feathers, evoking a contradiction of the aggressive versus the soft and feminine.

Models wear creations for Nina Ricci.

Models present creations by Elie Saab during the 2016 Spring/Summer ready-to-wear collection fashion show in Paris.

Kenzo’s delicate precision studded mini in ochre with matching pockets - a sponsoring an event called “Designers Apartment” Clean white geometric arches that looked neat template for the collection’s general silhou- that lasts for the duration of Paris Fashion Week. It almost cut from paper greeted rather fatigued ette: tight, mini and gently A-line. promotes up and coming talents that would other- guests in the large auditorium at Kenzo’s Sunday This origami effect recurred on space-age white wise be swallowed up in the maelstrom of multi- morning show in Northern Paris. The idea of paper and ochre stripper boots that were desexualized million dollar labels and groups such as Kering and was perhaps closely melded to the creative process with sandal heels and a crisscross pattern. Patterns LMVH. For the spring-summer 2016 season, a for Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, who produced a were also standout - like in a series of looks that building in Paris’ 2nd district has been set aside to highly creative show with plays on origami cutouts. channeled a sort of electrified hounds-tooth with showcase walk-in ateliers and exhibits by a whole It was certainly worth the early morning trek. As bright blue and black pixilation. The designers let swathe of talented designers such as A. Guery, ever, for the house founded by Japanese designer their hair down toward the end in a deft series of Koche, Maison PËre, Monographie, Victoria/Tomas Kenzo Takada, styles were Asia-infused. floppy, amorphous gowns with fluttery interlock- and Y/Project. Koche, for example, has used this Segments in contrasting patterns produced the ing strips of fabric - which show why Kenzo is still platform to gain recognition in parallel to their first first looks which included one Burmese-looking one of the funkiest tickets in town. on-calendar catwalk show last Monday. “Designers tight knee-length dress. The creative juices got Apartment” is in its seventh edition. —AP flowing with the introduction of a white lattice top Designer’s apartment with tiny, delicate cut outs, which looked like it had Paris is the city of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Chanel been made according to the Japanese paper fold- - but it’s also a champion of young designers. ing traditions. It was beautifully set off with a funky France’s powerful French Couture Federation is co- Models present creations by John Galliano. lifestyle TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015

Fashion Iraqi designer Ziad Tariq

Models wear creations designed by Iraqi designer Ziad Tariq.

Iraqi fashion designer Ziad Tariq, center, poses with models displaying his creations during a fashion show at a Hotel in Basra, 340 miles (550 kilometers) southeast of Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday. — AP Photos Alyasra Fashion spearheads avant-garde consumer engagement through private dinner nvariably at the forefront of fashion innovation hand; this dinner provided us with the perfect plat- and consumer engagement, Alyasra Fashion form in which to reach out to our clients who we Itogether with UAE-based The Dinner Club by believe are the real influencers in our community.” No. 57 hosted an exclusive dinner for the first time The brainchild of UAE-based Alamira Noor Bani in Kuwait for their VIP MaxMara clients on the 60th Hashim and Buthaina Al-Mazrui, The Dinner Club floor balcony of Kuwait’s iconic Al-Hamra Business by No.57 is an invite-only supper club held at some Tower. of the most covert locations in the region, aiming Hosted in Kuwait for the first time, the dinner to provide a different disposition to traditional din- was held at the tallest building in the country, a ner parties. A constant in all their dinners, guests veritable architectural landmark worldwide, bring- are not privy to the exact location, the theme or ing together fashion’s most relevant guests within the guest list until they arrive at the event itself to the country who are also loyal MaxMara customers. maintain the element of secrecy, which is a funda- The dinner provided guests with an avenue to dis- mental aspect of The Dinner Club series. cuss different perspectives on fashion led by Alyasra Fashion is a regional fashion retail Alyasra Fashion Marketing Manager for Garments, leader, with a world-class portfolio of over 60 high- Sama Alwasmi, whilst experiencing Max Mara’s sig- end fashion, footwear and accessories brands. nature aesthetics and visual direction through the Alyasra Fashion operates more than 270 stores, table dÈcor, overall ambience and a delectable five- with operations in eight markets across the Middle course meal. East. Sama Alwasmi said: “At Alyasra Fashion, we always want to ensure that we connect to our clients in a way that represents our culture and brand through sophisticated, personal and unique events. For us, luxury and exclusivity go hand in From modernity to origami, Paris Fashion Week has it all

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A vendor displaying a colored chick at the Friday market. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat In Muslim speed dating, Malaysians seek matches made in heaven

ooking out nervously from her pink head- tudes are rising, and the speed dating sessions pants have numbers pinned to their shirts. A few scarf, Malaysian single Siti Aisha chats with have been embraced as an alternative to online participants scribbled notes as they chatted. La man she has never met, but who could match-making sites or apps that many Cupid’s work is interrupted every five minutes become her husband following their Islamic Malaysian Muslims view as geared more for when Zuhri jingles a hand-held bell to signal it is speed-dating session. The pair talk shyly for a Western-style casual flings. As an added incen- time for the men to switch tables. “Alright, time few minutes under the watchful eyes of Siti’s tive, Malaysian Muslims face possible fines and to move on everybody. Let’s move it, move it!” parents until a bell prompts the dozens of male jail terms for committing “khalwat”, the Islamic he said cheerily into a microphone. participants to shift to a new table and a new crime of being alone with a member of the prospective wife. The Malaysian concept, staged opposite sex other than a spouse or close rela- Keeping an ‘open mind’ in a Kuala Lumpur restaurant, is a new twist on tive. “A true gentleman would seek permission Afterward, organizers notify the women of Islam’s practice of heavily-chaperoned match- from the woman’s father first,” said Zuhri Yuhyi, any interested suitors. “So far it’s been good,” making, but aimed at modern singles for whom co-founder of Halal Speed Dating. said one young woman chaperoned by her time is of the essence. “That has been the way for thousands of brother but who, like most participants, Siti, a 29-year-old graphic designer, has not years and it’s only in the last two or three gener- declined to give her name. “I think maybe there’s been in a relationship since her university days. ations that we have lost this beauty. But we one or two potentials, but even if it doesn’t work “I’m here to find someone for marriage because hope to bring it back.” Zuhri and his wife met at out I get to meet new people,” she said. Several I’m too busy to meet anyone and I spend all my an unrelated match-making event in 2012 and women said the difficulty finding romance by free time with my family,” she said during a now have a baby boy. But he wanted to create traditional match-making agencies, websites, or break, as her parents eagerly compared notes something more in line with Islamic principles. just by chance, had spurred them to take part. Members of Colombia’s Estilo Salsero dance group participate in the Cabaret on the male prospects. Organizers said more Promising an Islamic courtship in a “dignified “I have used apps to try and meet Muslim Groups category the X World Salsa Festival at the Canaveralejo Bullring in Cali, than 2,000 people had applied to take part in manner,” Halal Speed Dating requires that men. But the selection is not varied enough,” Colombia. — AFP the session this past weekend, the second women be chaperoned and that all participants she said. Zuhri, meanwhile, warned that popu- staged so far by “Halal Speed Dating”, which uses ultimately plan to wed. lar Western-based websites such as Tinder the term denoting practices that comply with The weekend round followed an initial install- “can lead to social ills like premarital sex, Islamic rules. ment in May that Zuhri said resulted in 14 abandoned babies and extramarital affairs.” Suitable matches don’t wed immediately. But matches that he hopes will soon end in martri- Siti’s father Jamali Kamarudin said they had unlike Western-style speed dating, which is mony. Though 2,000 people applied for the lat- tried other methods including match-making geared toward matching up people for later est session, capacity constraints meant only via friends but “it didn’t work out very well.” Rare Tintin drawing dates and courtship on their own, couples in the around 50 could take part, but Zuhri hopes to “This is very new and it’s our first time, but Islamic version are expected to seek marriage stage a bigger event soon, with up to 500 cou- hopefully it works out. We should keep an soon after both sides agree, including the par- ples. During the sessions, Muslim Malay men in open mind,” he said. — AFP auctioned in Hong Kong ents. Western clothing banter with the women, most of them dressed in conservative Islamic long- rare drawing of comic book economy which some fear will dent Finding a ‘true gentleman’ sleeved blouses, long flowing skirts and head- hero Tintin by Belgian cartoon- the region’s burgeoning art market, Muslim-majority Malaysia has long practiced scarves. Aist Herge will be auctioned in auction houses in Hong Kong say a moderate form of Islam. But conservative atti- Use of personal names is taboo, and partici- Hong Kong yesterday as experts say they are still optimistic that rare comic art is becoming as collectible pieces will sell. as paintings. The artwork is an illus- It is the first time that Artcurial has tration from the cartoonist’s “The held an auction in the southern Blue Lotus” book, published in 1936, Chinese city, which has become an which sees Tintin and sidekick Snowy art hub for Asia. It will hold two the dog on an adventure in Shanghai. evenings of auctions today and It is predicted to fetch up to HK$13 tomorrow, featuring everything from million (US$1.7 million). Drawn in paintings by Picasso and Renoir to monochrome, it shows Tintin being bags by Hermes and a Mercedes pulled along a street in a rickshaw Benz 300 SL Roadster. Alongside the with a policeman looking on. The Herge drawing there will be contem- drawing is the only original from the porary European pieces from leading book to remain in private hands-the comic artists Enki Bilal, Moebius and rest are in museums-according to Nicolas de Crecy. “Modern comics are leading French auction house like a painting-it’s like modern art,” Artcurial, which is holding the sale. says Leroy. Leroy says institutions, “‘The Blue Lotus’ is considered by comic collectors and modern art fans specialists as the masterpiece album would be looking to snap up the of Herge,” said Eric Leroy, Artcurial’s Herge work. “It’s such a masterpiece- expert in comic strips. “The design this drawing could go in any collec- and drawing of Herge had become tion in the world.” — AFP mature... It was also unusual to talk about China in the thirties in Europe.” Despite a downturn in the Chinese A Muslim couple holds hands as they walk at a park in Participants taking part in an Islamic speed dating event. Kuala Lumpur. — AFP photos