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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 THULQADA 12, 1435 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Cebu Pacific Shabab name Obama delays Neymar launches new leader acting on stunner gives direct flights after US strike immigration Brazil win to Manila3 kills chief7 reform9 over20 Colombia Egypt charges Morsi with Max 45º Min 30º leaking secrets to Qatar High Tide 05:14 & 20:23 Muslim Brotherhood slams ‘kangaroo trial’ Low Tide 13:14 40 PAGES NO: 16278 150 FILS CAIRO: Egypt charged ousted president Mohamed Morsi and nine others yesterday with endangering national security by leaking state secrets and sensitive documents to Qatar, furthering a state crackdown on his outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. Relations between Qatar and Egypt have been icy since July 2013, when Egypt’s then-army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi toppled Morsi after protests against his rule. Qatar had supported Morsi, who is already in jail along with thousands of Brotherhood mem- bers, many of whom have been sentenced to death on separate charges. Security sources had said last month that Egypt was investigating Morsi in connection with documents they said were leaked to Qatar and its satellite news channel Al Jazeera. The Egyptian public prosecu- tor’s office said yesterday its secret investigation had unearthed enough evidence of espionage to charge Morsi and nine others in a criminal court. The maximum penalty if convicted is death. “The inquiries ... exposed humiliating facts and the extent of the largest con- Mohamed Morsi spiracy and treason car- ried out by the terrorist Brotherhood organisation against JAMMU, India: Residents look towards threatened houses as waters from the overflowing Tawi river rage past yesterday. — AFP the nation through a network of spies,” it said in a three- page statement. The public prosecutor said Morsi’s aides were involved in leaking to Qatari intelligence and Al Jazeera, docu- ments which exposed the location of and weapons held Rains kill 230 in Pakistan, India by the Egyptian armed forces and detailed the country’s foreign and domestic policies. The Qatari Foreign Ministry SRINAGAR, India: More than 230 people in Pakistan ing have left at least 128 people dead and marooned also were killed in a mudslide Thursday near the de- in Doha did not immediately respond to requests for and northern India have been killed in torrential mon- thousands more, according to officials. facto border with India, known as the Line of Control comment on the accusations. Al Jazeera, which has been soon rains which triggered flooding, landslides and Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chaired a dividing disputed Pakistani- and Indian-administered banned from Egypt, has denied any bias in reporting house collapses, officials in the two countries said yes- high-level review meeting yesterday and ordered Kashmir. events there or any role in aiding the Brotherhood. terday. Troops and other emergency personnel were acceleration of relief and rescue efforts in the country, Pakistan has been swept by deadly monsoon The Brotherhood dismissed the charges as political. deployed in both countries to help with relief opera- his office said. In worst-hit Punjab province, the death floods for the last four years - in 2013, 178 people “Today is the start of yet another kangaroo trial... Morsi’s tions, with boats and helicopters being used to reach toll from rains and flooding over the past three days were killed and around 1.5 million affected by flood- trials are politically motivated cases with trumped up stranded people. Incessant rains in Pakistan have hit 55 while 235 people were injured, rescue services ing around the country. Rescue workers struggled to charges and a corrupt judiciary preciding over it,” killed at least 106 people over the past three days and director general Rizwan Naseer, told AFP. Another 48 reach remote mountain villages in Pakistan’s scenic Abdulla El-Haddad, a Brotherhood spokesman based in damaged thousands of houses, officials said as people have died in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, Neelum valley along the Line of Control but landslides Britain, said by email. Morsi faces trial in five other cases authorities put four districts on red alert for floods. said Akram Sohail, chairman of the disaster manage- hampered efforts. as well, on charges ranging from violence to insulting And in neighbouring India, torrential rains and flood- ment agency in capital Muzaffarabad. Three soldiers Continued on Page 13 the judiciary. Continued on Page 13 Iran forces plane to land

TEHRAN: A charter plane carrying 100 landed at an airport in Bandar Abbas, a people, including Americans, out of port city on the Gulf. The plane had earli- Bahrain extends Afghanistan was ordered to land in er left Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, southern Iran because of errors in its US officials said on Friday. The State activist custody flight plan, a Tehran-based official said Department quickly refuted US media yesterday. The rare incident prompted a reports that Iran had scrambled fighter DUBAI: A Bahrain court ruled yesterday that promi- flurry of reaction in the United States but jets and forced the charter plane to land. nent rights activist Maryam Al-Khawaja be kept behind the problem was solved and the aircraft Ilkhani said airport officials had not been bars for an extra 10 days despite a UN call for her headed on to Dubai, its original destina- aware that Americans were on board but release, her lawyer said. The Bahraini co-director of the tion, after a few hours on the ground. the plane was asked to land because it Gulf Centre for Human Rights, who also has Danish “We realized that the flight information was in Iranian airspace and there was a nationality, was arrested for assaulting a police officer was incorrect and to be sure there was problem with its route information. after arriving at Manama airport on Aug 30. Her lawyer no problem, we asked to pilot to land,” “We interviewed the pilot and verified Mohammed Al-Jishi told AFP the judge ordered that said Mohammad Ali Ilkhani, head of the his flight documents. The pilot acknowl- Khawaja be kept in custody on that charge. Iranian Airports Organisation. edged there had been errors. In a hearing held in the judge’s office, and attended Flight FZ 4359, operated by flydubai, Continued on Page 13 VENICE: Director Roy Andersson shows his Golden Lion for the best film for his only by Jishi and a Danish diplomat, Khawaja insisted movie ‘A Pigeon Sat On A Branch Reflecting On Existence’ during the awards cer- st the charges against her were “vindictive and fabricat- emony of the 71 edition of the Venice Film Festival yesterday. — AP ed”, according to lawyer. Her arm in a sling, she coun- tered by accusing police of attacking her at the airport. Jishi said Khawaja had to see a doctor during her cus- Swedish film wins tody due to her apparent trauma. If convicted, Khawaja could face a max- Venice Golden Lion imum of two years in jail, Jishi said. VENICE: Swedish director Roy his baby son’s life in Italian Saverio On Friday, the United Andersson’s film “A Pigeon Sat on a Costanzo’s New-York based tale “Hungry Nations called for Bahrain Branch Reflecting on Existence”, a series Hearts”. Italian actress Alba Rohrwacher to release Khawaja, a of comedic sketches exploring the won best actress for her performance in member of the island human condition, won the Golden Lion the same film, where she played a moth- kingdom’s Shiite majority for best movie at the Venice film festival er who believes her child is a ‘chosen’ one and the daughter of yesterday. The eccentric film, which fea- but risks killing him with her love. prominent opponent tures salesmen flogging novelty items, The Grand Jury prize went to Joshua Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja. He singing bar women and a sex-mad fla- Oppenheimer’s powerful “The Look of Zainab Al-Khawaja KUWAIT: Children head to school in this file photo. — KUNA was jailed for life follow- menco dancer, was hailed by critics in Silence”, his second documentary on the ing 2011 protests against authorities in the Sunni-ruled Venice for its distinctive look and moving Indonesian genocide, in which the broth- state across the Gulf from Shiite Iran. Ravina exploration of what it means to be er of a murdered man confronts his Back to school! Shamdasani, spokeswoman for the UN High human. killers. “Adi made this film because he Commissioner for Human Rights, said Friday the Collecting the prize, Andersson told wanted to meet the perpetrators and agency was “seriously concerned” that Khawaja had KUWAIT: Schools start the new aca- schools. The number of learners at liter- the audience in English that he had been have them accept what they’d done so demic year today by welcoming 638,496 acy centers is 20,308, 2,801 students are been arrested. “We urge the government to take inspired by Vittorio De Sica’s 1948 he could pardon them,” Oppenheimer students in both public and private undergoing religious education and immediate steps to release Ms Khawaja and all human “Bicycle Thieves” - an emblem of said by video link about the protagonist schools including 82,646 kindergarten special needs schools have 1,763 stu- Neorealism filmmaking - particularly the of his work. The only person in the docu- rights defenders and individuals detained for the and 54,410 elementary students, with dents. scene in the pawnshop, because the mentary who accepts responsibility, peaceful exercise of their rights,” she said in a state- the expectation of traffic jams returning Assistant Undersecretary for Public character “discovers Rome’s poor”. “It’s a however, is the daughter of an ageing ment. to the streets despite preventive meas- Education Khalid Al-Rashid said results humanistic scene, it’s true empathy. murderer. “We in the West should follow Khawaja has been very active abroad in criticising ures announced by the interior ministry. of the second round tests will be That’s what a movie should be,” he said. this daughter’s example of dignity, Bahraini authorities since the crackdown in 2011 on Statistics by the planning depart- announced on Sept 13, 2014, while con- US actor Adam Driver, from the HBO acknowledge our own role in the geno- Shiite-led protests that took their cue from Arab Spring ment at the ministry of education on firming that public schools (803 series “Girls”, won best actor for his por- cide and our collective responsibility for demonstrations demanding democratic reforms. the 2014/2015 school year show the schools) are ready to receive students trayal of a desperate father trying to save these crimes,” Oppenheimer said. — AFP Continued on Page 13 number of students in public schools is after construction works are complete 360,845 and 252,779 students in private and air conditioners installed. — Al-Rai LOCAL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 UN hails Kuwait as ‘extraordinary partner’

NEW YORK: The upcoming UN honoring of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for his global humanitarian work will be a recognition of Kuwait’s extraordinary partnerships with the United Nations and other international organizations, a senior UN official said yesterday. Kuwait has recognized the importance of sup- Ambassador Jamal Al-Ghunaim porting the global humanitarian effort through the part- nerships it developed, the Undersecretary for UNHRC tackles human Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos told KUNA. rights in Arab world Amos said that, for the last five years, Kuwait had hosted two regional donors’ conferences on Syria which had really GENEVA: The United Nations Human Rights Council’s 27th grown in importance, adding that the GCC nation has session, scheduled to begin tomorrow, will tackle human raised billions of dollars to support the Syrian refugees and rights issues in Arab countries, said Kuwait’s permanent displaced. envoy at the UN. The UN official affirmed that the donors conferences Ambassador Jamal Al-Ghunaim told KUNA the 47-mem- were very successful, leading the establishment of a top ber body will hear a presentation by the Commission of donors group, countries and organizations who have given Inquiry on human rights violations in Syria and a report USD 50 million plus. The group holds regular meetings in about the same issue in the occupied Palestinian territo- Kuwait to make sure the resources raised are being spent ries, Iraq, Sudan and Somalia. with transparency, accountability and reports. Assigned experts will address the session, due to pro- Leading the Arab Group, Kuwait pushed the issues of ceed till September 28, on human rights affairs in Ukraine, Iraq, Gaza, and Syria, keeping them high on the global South Sudan, North Korea, Central Africa, Cambodia and agenda not only seeking for a solution to the humanitarian Valerie Amos Mohammad Al-Hashel Sri Lanka. consequences of regional conflicts, but also boosting “Kuwait deals with these files in line with its foreign poli- efforts for political solutions, she said. the Iraq has been of significant benefit to the UN, in terms al humanitarian hub” is a great source of pride. cy bases,” Ghunaim said in part, underscoring the very Kuwaiti diplomats to the UN in both New York and of ability to get as much aid in. Naming HH the Amir and Kuwait is well-deserved due harsh conditions in the occupied territories as well as the Geneva have been very active in working with their col- The UN official also took a chance to thank Kuwait for its Sheikh Sabah’s efforts, initiatives, and humanitarian work, deteriorating human rights situation in other regional leagues and the UN system in terms of keeping those latest USD five million donation to World Health Al-Hashel told KUNA. He also praised the role of HH the countries such as Syria and Iraq. issues high on the agenda, along with the support that has Organization (WHO) in order to tackle the Ebola outbreak. Amir and the long list of humanitarian initiatives and con- Conferees will have a chance to get acquainted with been given -not only financially- but also in terms of part- tributions which helped millions around the globe. planned approach of the new UN High Commissioner for nership with our work, she added. Source of pride The Information Ministry’s permanent celebrations com- Human Rights, Zaid Ra’ad Bin Al-Hussein, the first Arab The spread of ISIL across Syria and Iraq has made the Meanwhile, Mohammad Al-Hashel, Governor of the mittee is coordinating efforts with both the Foreign Ministry serving in the senior post. delivery of urgently needed humanitarian supplies Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK), said that naming HH the and the office of the UN permanent representative to merge The session will witness dialogues with 19 experts in extremely difficult, yet the contribution made by Kuwait to Amir as “global humanitarian leader” and Kuwait as a “glob- celebrations at the UN on September ninth. — KUNA human rights, namely the rights of old people, indiscrimi- nation, impact of hazardous waste on the rights issue, boosting democracy through fair governance, the right to attain development and peace. FM in Cairo for Arab League meeting Seminars, to be held within framework of the session, will address internet privacy along with related topics. Syrian opposition to participate The council was established in 2006. The current session is headed by Gabon. — KUNA KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and in Cairo. The President of the National Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al- Coalition Hadi Al-Bahra is to speak at the Hamad Al-Sabah arrived in Cairo yesterday to League’s ministerial meeting, presided by attend the 142nd Arab foreign ministers Mauritania, Al-Hariri told reporters following Mashhad willing meeting, slated for today and tomorrow. his meeting with League’s Secretary General Sheikh Sabah was accompanied by senior Nabil Al-Araby. to lend expertise officials, including Sheikh Sabah’s office man- He unveiled that he discussed with Al- ager Ambassador Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Araby recent developments in Syria, in addi- Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah. tion to the UN Security Council (UNSC) MASHHAD: Mashhad city is willing to lend its expert- Upon his arrival, Sheikh Sabah was Resolution (2171) on conflict prevention and ise to Kuwait on all possible levels, Mayor of Mashhad received by Kuwaiti Ambassador to Egypt outcome of NATO summit in Wales on Friday. Solat Mortazavi said. Salem Al-Zamanan and Kuwait’s Permanent On taking the Syria seat at the Arab Speaking at meeting with a Kuwaiti delegation of Delegate to the Arab League Ambassador League, Al-Hariri said that the coalition did journalists and other figures late Friday, Mortazavi said Aziz Al-Dihani. not take Syria’s seat at the pan-Arab organiza- that Mashhad was willing to share its experience with tion as it has no recognized government or a Kuwait in all possible domains, namely the transporta- Syrian opposition foreign ministry. tion, the media, and tourism domains. Meanwhile, Secretary General of the He also said that Al-Araby informed Members of the delegation, including Adnan Al- National Coalition of Syrian Revolution and the coalition that it is entitled to partici- Rashed, the mission’s coordinator, Mohammad Al- Opposition Forces, Nasr Al-Hariri, announced pate at League’s meetings and not to Sanousi, a former minister of information and Kawthar CAIRO: Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Sabah is received upon arrival in that the coalition will take part in the meet- take a seat according to Kuwait summit’s Al-Jawaan, a lawyer and chief of the Kuwaiti Women’s Cairo yesterday. — KUNA ing, to be held at Arab League headquarters resolution. — KUNA Development Institute, expressed mutual interest in developing relations with Mashhad city, noting that they would convey this message to officials back in Kuwait. Kuwait-Hong Kong meeting Importat step Meanwhile, Cultural Attache at Iran’s Embassy in discusses trade cooperation Kuwait Dr Abbas Khamayar lauded the Iranian-Kuwaiti friendship league, saying that its formation is regard- ed as an important step to bolster relations. MPs meet Vietnamese counterparts In a statement to KUNA, he wished that the four- day visit of the Kuwaiti media delegation to Mashhad KUALA LUMPUR: Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau Kuwait-Vietnamese Parliamentary Friendship Committee would give impetus to bilateral relations especially at Khalid Al-Mutairi discussed yesterday with Assistant Executive Chairman MP Khalil Abdullah said in a telephone call with KUNA the popular level. Director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council Raymond Yip, that the Vietnamese chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee Khamayar pointed out that the delegation found ways to develop trade cooperation between the two countries. asserted during their meeting on the need to strengthen ties, par- that Iran has a great civilization, indicating that Iranian Yip said that there were opportunities to increase trade ticularly economic relations citing volume of trade at about USD religious, economic and cultural capabilities are exchange between the two countries in a number of fields, 800 million. Kuwait is involved in an oil refinery projects in regarded as an additional support to Kuwait and all including trade of food commodities and fish, Al-Mutairi told Vietnam. states in the region. KUNA via a phone call. He also stressed the need to raise the level MP Abdullah noted also that the Vietnamese MP expressed The delegation, which included senior officials, met of trade cooperation with Hong Kong through the exchange of hope that such meetings and visit would boost bilateral relations a number of Iranian officials, NGO prominent figures experiences and increase the volume of trade exchange, Al- and lay the foundation for good cooperation between the two and media people. Mutairi added. The Assistant Executive Director confirmed that parliaments. He said he handed over a formal invitation on behalf The name Mashhad comes from Arabic, meaning the council has more than 40 branches worldwide to develop of Kuwait National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim to the the place of martyrdom, the place where Ali ar-Ridha trade between Hong Kong and various countries around the Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Sinh Hung. (Persian, Imam Reza), the eighth Imam of Shiite world. He also added that these branches provided business Meanwhile, MP Abdullah said that the other meeting with offi- Muslims, was martyred and so his shrine was placed opportunities for companies that take Hong Kong as headquarter. cials from the Vietnamese Union of Friendship Societies have there. touched on the consolidation and strengthening of relations Mashhad is the second most populous city in Iran Strengthening economic relations between the peoples of the two countries. and is the capital of Razavi Khorasan Province. It is Meanwhile, members of Kuwait-Vietnamese Parliamentary MP Abdullah added that the goal of this meeting was also to located in the northeast of the country close to the Friendship Committee discussed Friday with Vietnamese parlia- promote and activate bilateral agreements signed previously borders of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. Its popula- mentary Foreign Affairs Committee chairman and officials from between the two nations, namely in the public and diplomatic KUALA LUMPUR: Consul General Khalid Al-Mutairi (left) tion was 2,772,287 according to the 2011 population Vietnam Union of Friendship Societies on ways to strengthen sectors. The Kuwaiti delegation also include MPs Ahmad Lari, with Assistant Executive Director of Hong Kong Trade census. It was a major oasis along the ancient Silk bilateral relations. Adnan Abdulsamad and Faisal Al-Duwaisan — KUNA Development Council Raymond Yip. — KUNA Road. — KUNA Jordanians, Kuwaitis meet on media matters

AMMAN: A Kuwaiti media delegation tive of exchanging expertise with it in met yesterday with its Jordanian the realm of broadcasting and pro- counterpart where they discussed a ducing programs, said head of the wide range of issues centering on Kuwaiti delegation Mohammad Al- media cooperation between the two Awash, assistant secretary for media countries, officials from both sides services at the ministry of informa- told KUNA. tion. The Kuwaiti delegation’s visit He said what came out of today’s comes within the mutual interests of meeting was bilateral agreement to both Kuwaiti and Jordanian media exchange radio and TV programs and personnel to get to know one anoth- personnel visits. er up close and to establish long- The Director of Jordanian Radio Mubarak Al-Harees ranging ties among themselves, said and TV establishment Ramadan KHARTOUM: Ambassador Talal Al-Hajri (left) with Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Kuwait’s Ambassador to Jordan Dr Ruwashda, who was present at Karti. — KUNA GCC parliaments Hamad Al-Duaij, in a statement to today’s meeting, told KUNA that both KUNA. sides agreed to exchange literary and Sudanese FM receives discuss laws unification He added that cooperation of music-based radio and TV programs both countries on media affairs have as well as to produce joint works of KUWAIT: Representatives of legislative and legal affairs com- recently taken a turn for the best and drama and soap operas. Kuwaiti message mittees at Arab Gulf legislatures meet today in Muscat to dis- this visit by the Kuwaiti delegation is He said more such agreements will cuss laws unification among GCC states, Kuwaiti Parliament’s a further testimony to that. materialize when a Jordanian media KHARTOUM: Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Khartoum, Talal Al-Hajri, who affirmed to Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee stated yesterday. The visit comes also upon the delegation visits Kuwait in December Karti received a letter yesterday from KUNA after the meeting with the minister The meeting also aims at unifying laws related to GCC directives of the Kuwaiti Minister of to attend the general assembly meet- Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and that Kuwait, as current chairman of the General Secretariat such as labor and trade laws, as well as Information Sheikh Salman Al- ings of The Arab States Broadcasting Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Arab summit, would seek strengthening security laws and measures among GCC States, MP Mubarak Humoud Al-Sabah to increase con- Union (ASBU). He praised the media Al-Hamad Al-Sabah dealing with Arab inter-Arab action trough continuous con- Al-Harees, Chairman of the committee told KUNA. tacts with the Jordanian state radio cooperation between his country and issues and coordination for bolstering joint tacts with the Arab states. Kuwait, represented by Parliament Speaker Marzouq Al- and TV establishment with the objec- Kuwait. — KUNA Arab action. He added that his talks with the minister Ghanem, stands behind the idea of holding this meeting as The message was handed over to minis- dealt with economic, cultural and humani- current president of GCC, Al-Harees said. — KUNA ter Karti by the Kuwaiti Ambassador in tarian issues of common concern. — KUNA SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 LOCAL

KUWAIT: Ambassador Monsanto poses here with Cebu Pacific and Caesar Travel. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat CEB boosts tourism, culture and commercial exchange Cebu Pacific flying direct, non-stop flights to Manila

By Ben Garcia ing for this great moment,” said Monsanto as he opened the gala night. “Some of us have to go to Dubai or other KUWAIT: The Philippines’ largest airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) neighboring countries to travel to the Philippines. Your is now flying thrice weekly from Kuwait to Manila. entry with a non-stop flight will be very rewarding to Philippines Ambassador to Kuwait Lamberto Monsanto Filipinos,” he asserted. Monsanto said Cebu Pacific’s it will inaugurated the maiden flight that departed Kuwait at 4:40 help not just Filipinos, but other expatriate and local travel- am on Wednesday. On Thursday evening, a ‘gala night’ was ers who wish to visit the Philippines. “It will help us in pro- moting the Philippines as a remarkable tourism destina- tion and promoting cultural and commercial exchanges between the two countries,” the ambassador mentioned. CEB’s thrice weekly flights from Kuwait to Manila depart at 4:40 am (Kuwait time) and arrive in Manila at 7:20 pm (Manila time) every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. CEB flights from Manila to Kuwait depart at 9:30 pm (Manila time) and arrive in Kuwait at 3:10 am (Kuwait time) every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Cebu Pacific is the only airline offering non-stop flights from Kuwait to Manila. CEB flights to Manila utilize brand new Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a configuration of 436 all-economy class seats. It offers fast and convenient same- terminal connecting flights for guests taking advantage of CEB’s extensive Philippine network. Ghazi Yousef Abdul Lateef Al Abdul Razzak, Chairman of Lamberto Monsanto the Caesars Group of Companies, also welcomed CEB and stressed that Cebu Pacific’s entry will surely boost tourism by Kuwaitis and will encourage other expatriates to visit the Philippines. “Most of Kuwaitis do not know much about the Philippines as a tourist destination. There are plenty of beautiful resorts over there, but are quite far from the capi- tal. With Cebu Pacific coming to us here, it will boost tourism in the Philippines,” he opined. “The challenge now is not about the passengers - we have the support of Filipinos - but to sell the Philippines as a tourism destina- tion. We have lots of chances and possibilities to make this happen, and we need the help of other travel agencies to make our wishes come true,” he said. Since Cebu Pacific is a budget airline, passengers may opt to purchase baggage allowance, seat selection, inflight Wi-Fi connectivity and hot meals. In his presentation, Alex Reyes, General Manager, Cebu Pacific Long Haul Division, Ghazi Y.A.L.Al Abdul Razzak told attendees the airline’s services can be purchased online. “We are proud to offer the fastest, most affordable way for Filipino expatriates to come home. Through Cebu Pacific’s direct, non-stop service, travelers from Kuwait can discover all the best that the Philippines has to offer, and enjoy CEB’s trademark lowest fares,” Reyes, said The airline also took delivery of its third Airbus A330- 300 this year. The brand-new Airbus-A330 arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila on Sept 2, 2014. With this delivery, CEB now operates five wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft for its long haul operations. CEB is also set operate flights from Sydney to Manila four times a week from Sept 9. CEB’s longhaul division operates direct, non- stop flights from Manila to Dubai, Kuwait and Sydney. For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to www.cebu- pacificair.com. The latest seat sales can also be found on CEB’s official Twitter (@cebupacificair) and Facebook pages. Alex Reyes CEB’s 51-strong fleet is comprised of 10 Airbus A319, 28 Airbus A320, 5 Airbus A330 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. It is organized at Sheraton Hotel to thank their partners in one of the most modern aircraft fleets in the world. Kuwait and introduce Cebu Pacific and explain its services. Between 2014 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of Monsanto welcomed the historic entry of the biggest 11 more brand-new Airbus A320, 30 Airbus A32lneo, and 1 budget airline in the Kuwaiti market which could ease pas- Airbus A330 aircraft. Also in attendance at gala night were senger traffic from this part of the world. Philippine Consul General Raul Dado, Consul Jabbar “Congratulations Cebu Pacific - Filipinos has been wait- Adiong and Vice Consul Sheina Tesorero. Kuwait partakes in GCC health investment forum meeting in Kuwait

KUWAIT: The First Investment Forum was held September 4-5 in the Dominican Republic with Kuwait represented by Ambassador to Cuba and non-resident to Dominican Bader Al- Awadhi. President of the Dominican Republic, Danilo Medina, opened the forum which focused on tourism industry of the Dominican, said Dr Ali Al-Obaidi Ambassador Al-Awadhi in KUWAIT: a press release. The GCC Health Ministries under- Ambassador Awadhi secretaries meeting will be held in Kuwait said that the Kuwaiti today with important issues on the agenda, companies and private such as unifying mechanism for abroad treat- sector were keen attract- ment in Gulf states and the combat of the ing investment from the Ebola virus being on the agenda, said republic of Dominican Minister of Health Dr Ali Al-Obaidi yesterday. Ambassador Bader Al-Awadhi especially in the fields of In a press release, the minister said that tourism, real estate, and other issues concerning unifying health care industries. The forum gave participants a clear picture of all procedures for Gulf citizens would be dis- available investment opportunities in the Republic and the eco- cussed , adding that GCC measures to counter nomic environment provided by the government to attract the Ebola outbreak would be touched upon investment, the ambassador said. during the meeting. It is important to hold Meanwhile, Awadhi held bilateral meetings on the sidelines such meetings to unite the GCC health care of the forum with a number of officials from the Ministry of front, affirmed the minister who indicated that Foreign Affairs of the Dominican, discussing issues of common the meeting would contribute to the develop- interest. —KUNA ment of health care in the region. — KUNA SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 LOCAL Changing name a ‘nightmare’ in Kuwait Prosecutor has right to reject request

By Nawara Fattahova name’ at the ‘names correction prose- If the change demand is refused by Crime cution’ department in Hawally. “This the prosecution, then the applicant Crime KUWAIT: Some people decide to department is in charge of this issue can file a case in court. “People have Report Report change their name as they are not sat- for people from all governorates. various reasons for changing their isfied with the one given to them by Usually when people want to change name. So they can still insist in chang- their parents. Others want to add the their name, the prosecutor checks if ing their name even if the prosecutor Woman beats up name of their family or tribe. Some their original name is common or not. refuses. After the case is over and the non-Arab expats are also forced to change is approved, the names of hubby’s date change or correct their names in offi- people who demanded the change cial documents due to a mistake in will be published in the official translation and spelling, as their origi- gazette Al-Kuwait Al-Yawm, and they KUWAIT: A Kuwaiti woman began punching a woman nal documents are not in Arabic. can receive their new documents as soon as she saw her with her husband at a restaurant. Changing the name of her daugh- from the birth and death records When the husband failed to stop the fight, he left the ter was a nightmare for American department of the Ministry of Health,” place. A security source said the wife found her hus- expat Jane, who spent a lot of time he explained. band with the woman by accident in a Salmiya restau- running from one department to The majority of name changing rant, so she attacked her. Police were called in and took another just to fix a mistake of the cases are for adding the family name. both women to Salmiya police station. employee who issued the birth certifi- “The majority of clients filing such cas- cate of her daughter. “They wrote her es are Kuwaitis, especially of tribal ori- family name wrong and I couldn’t gins whose tribe name is not men- issue her civil ID, so we filed a case in tioned in their civil ID. This mostly Offensive messages court. This certificate is only for Kuwait happened in 1962 when they as I issued her American one too. Then obtained Kuwaiti nationality and were Detectives are looking for a citizen who sent a we traveled, and during that period only registered with four names with- woman in her twenties messages urging her to the case was brought to court, which out the final family name,” stressed commit vice acts with him. The woman complained blocked my husband from entering Asfour. “In order to file such a case, the to police in Fahd Al-Ahmad and told them that he the country. He was then obliged to Lawyer Hussein Al-Asfour applicant has to bring the IDs of all his did stop his messages although she asked him to, sign the papers for this change. It was family members and they have to and gave them his phone number. a mess, and without wasta (connec- If it’s a strange or unknown name, the support his demand. I don’t think any tions) we wouldn’t have been able to prosecutor will easily change it. But if member will refuse if the case is not finish this complicated case that was his name is a common one, the prose- related to money. The prosecution will Missing wife located not our fault in the first place,” she told cutor may refuse the change. It investigate and research old docu- Kuwait Times. depends on the decision of the prose- ments to make sure the applicant real- A Salmiya police patrol arrested a man and a woman In order to change the name, a per- cutor and his assessment,” said attor- ly belongs to the family he is claiming who was reported missing by her husband more than a son has to file a case of ‘changing ney Hussein Al-Asfour. to belong to,” he concluded. month ago. Both were under the influence of alcohol. Police called her husband, who told them he had divorced her after she left the house, and denied any relation with her. Police informed her family that she was found, and sent both to criminal evidence to test the level of alcohol in their blood.

KUWAIT: The two vehicles involved in yesterday’s Maid accused of theft fatal accident. A citizen in his thirties accused his domestic worker of stealing KD 230 from his room when she entered Man killed in to clean it. The housemaid denied any wrongdoing, and detectives are working on the case. highway crash

DUI By Hanan Al-Saadoun Police in Maidan Hawally arrested three citizens for pub- lic drunkenness when they were driving at dawn errati- KUWAIT: An accident took place on King Fahd Road cally. The suspects were referred to the proper authori- near Um Al-Haiman. Abdullah Port fire department ties to face charges. responded and discovered a fatality, and they contact- ed concerned authorities.

Burn injuries A citizen accused an owner of a beauty salon of leaving her with burn injuries, and submitted a medical report to support her claim. A security source said the woman said that the salon owner advertised a herbal product claiming it strengthens hair roots and prevents hair fall. She said she bought the product for KD 65, and after few days of use, she discovered that she had patches of burned hair. Investigations are underway. —Al-Rai KUWAIT: The detained attackers in a picture made available by the Interior Ministry yesterday. Police attackers arrested, search ongoing for accomplices No injuries in scrap fire KUWAIT: The Security Information Department said in a pects including the main suspect, while the rest of the sus- Fire broke out in the wood scrap area in Amghara, statement about an attack on an officer and a non-commis- pects are being sought. The arrested suspects gave detailed so occupational, Jleeb and backup fire centers sioned officer from the northern borders’ security by a group confessions about the attack and injury of the two security of suspects who attacked them with sharp objects and stole men severely with sharp objects that were found and kept as responded. The fire, which covered an area of 1,000 some security objects, as the suspects refused to stay away evidence. The statement said the interior ministry and its men square meters, was contained and kept from from the restricted area. are protected by law and cannot be attacked in any shape or spreading further. No injuries were reported. The statement said that criminal detectives arrested 5 sus- form, and any such attack will be met with severely. Mudej could step down as commerce Foreign minister, take over education recruitment Scenario to avoid grillings opened soon? KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Manpower considers By A Saleh committee will discuss a proposal by of 2015, in addition to including allowing local companies to recruit labor from outside in MP Abdulrahman Al-Jeeran that if an other groups in other periods. The the near future. KUWAIT: Following the resignations expat harbors an absconder, the sources said that MPs are disap- Hiring foreigners from abroad to work in the private of education and awqaf ministers expenses of his deportation from pointed because of the health min- sector is currently closed pending a decision from the man- KUWAIT: The cigarettes that the jail inspector was Ahmad Al-Mulaifi and Nayef Al-Ajmi Kuwait will be borne by the person istry’s slowness, and it did not tell caught trying to smuggle. power authority which was formed earlier this year. No offi- respectively more than 5 months who harbors him. MPs about anything it did in this cial timetable is set, as the state-owned body works on ago, a new scenario is being con- The committee will discuss the regard contrary to the promises of controls to regulate the process. Jail inspector templated to get around parliamen- building of a new airport outside minister Dr Ali Al-Obaid. Original plans called for hiring to resume early next year, arrested for tary grilling threats and cool things residential areas, as well as parlia- according to unconfirmed reports, but a report published down. mentary proposals to increase ICM discussions yesterday seems to suggest that a decision could happen smuggling attempt Sources said that the govern- salaries of state employees by 25 In another development, the at an earlier date. The authority is coordinating with the ment will ask Commerce and percent who do not have special Islamic Constitutional Movement Central Statistical Commission to reopen foreign recruit- Industry Minister Abdelmohsen Al- cadre. Also, the parliamentary witnessed heated discussions as ment through a criteria that does not negatively affect KUWAIT: A jail inspector was arrested for attempting to Mudej to take over the education members exchanged blame smuggle contraband into the women’s prison, the Interior Kuwait’s demographic structure, Al-Watan reported quot- and higher education ministries because of the movement’s situa- ing informed sources. Ministry announced yesterday. The woman was caught permanently, and another candi- tion after not participating in the during routine check with cigarettes that were intended to Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the sources date will be appointed at the com- National Assembly elections. added that the plan is to start issuing new work permits to be smuggled to female prisoners, the ministry’s Jail merce ministry. They said this pro- Sources said discussions were over Security Department said in a statement. companies in all sectors instead of a list of twenty where posal is logical as the education decisions issued by Sheikh issuance is currently limited. The sources did not provide a ministry suits minister Mudej, Mohammad Al-Khalid Al-Sabah at specific date for when a decision is expected. “There are besides he is facing a grilling as the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Stateless residents continuous meetings in order to reach results that serve commerce minister that the govern- Affairs that affected some leaders the country’s best interest,” they said. ment does not want because it will who belong to the ICM, and other Several companies had complained of lack of skilled receive driving affect the relationship between the decisions will be taken that will sig- workers in the labor market, and made their demands clear two authorities, though it is confi- nificantly affect others. The sources licenses regarding the need to recruit workers from outside. dent the minister will defeat it. The Abdelmohsen Al-Mudej said members blamed the previous sources said Sheikh Mohammad Al- ICM secretariat under the leadership Traffic coordination KUWAIT: Authorities have granted up to 1,140 driving Khalid will not stay at the awqaf health committee will hold a meet- of Nasser Al-Sane for going along Meanwhile, the same sources said that the authority licenses to illegal residents in first six months of 2014. ministry to pay full attention to the ing to discuss the government pro- with the disorganized opposition launched cooperation with the Interior Ministry’s General The driving permits were issued in coordinating with interior ministry. cedures to start the implementation and not having a clear agenda, for Traffic Department to establish connection between their the traffic department of the Ministry of Interior, said of the health insurance law that was which ICM paid the price without respective databases, in order to control the issuance of car Abdullah Al-Farhan, the information director of the Central Committee meetings approved by the National Assembly gaining anything. ownership documents. The measure can help prevent Apparatus for Illegal Residents Affairs, in remarks to KUNA. Meanwhile, parliamentary in its last term. The sources said that some mem- manipulation in this field, the sources explained. The period between January first and end of June wit- sources said the “judiciary independ- Parliamentary sources said com- bers will ask during a general meet- nessed issuance of 1,140 licenses for the illegal residents, ence law will be completed in the mittee members and other MPs ing of the movement that ICM In addition to setting foreign recruitment controls, the he said, indicating that Al-Jahra topped the districts, with next term as the government told want to hasten the implementation adopt a decision and declare the manpower authority also holds discussions to determine its main tasks that are said to include sponsoring the expa- 658 permits. the legislative committee it will not and start calling insurance compa- movement’s participation in the triate labor forces in Kuwait, while phasing out the flawed He has affirmed that this segment of the society is enti- obstruct it. They said the law will be nies before the end of the year, so next one-vote elections because it is kafala (sponsorship) system in the process. - Translated tled to apply for the driving license, with approval of the on top of the legislative committee the retirees’ health insurance be constitutional according to the material from Al-Watan was used in this report. competent authorities. —KUNA priorities in the coming period. The implemented during the first period court ruling. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 LOCAL

Refinery blaze Protecting students Peaceful protest KUWAIT: MP Dr Abdullah Al-Turaiji sent questions to KUWAIT: MP Dr Abdurrahman Al-Jeeran urged students Minister of Oil Dr Ali Al-Omair about recent accidents KUWAIT: Former opposition MP Musallam Al-Barrak to launch a ‘new era’ of education in Kuwait at the start of reiterated Kuwaitis’ constitutional right of public reported at refineries operated by the Kuwait the school year, and focus on ‘protecting students from demonstration, saying that the idea of requesting a National Petroleum Company (KNPC). The lawmaker foreign ideologies.’ To do that, Jeeran said teachers license from the government to hold a protest asked about last week’s fire at the sulfur warehouse should ‘anchor Islamic values and social traditions’ within against its practices is ‘illogical.’ The outspoken oppo- in Ahmadi refinery, the reason it took days before it students, side by side with improving their educational sitionist urged protesters to keep their demonstra- was extinguished and precautionary measures taken attainment. — Al-Qabas tions peaceful, and called authorities to ‘honor inter- to prevent similar fires that he said happen every national treaties’ that ban crackdowns on peaceful summer. — Al-Qabas demonstrators. — Al-Watan Photo of the day

KUWAIT: A Kuwaiti saqqar (falconer) poses with a rare albino falcon at a local function. Practiced for generations, falcon training remains a popular hobby in the Arabian Gulf region today. Trainers breed and train fal- cons on hunting smaller birds, mainly the houbara; another native bird of the Arabian Peninsula. The term Saqqar comes from the Arabic word ‘saqr’, which means falcon. — Photo by Joseph Shagra Solo drama award

KUWAIT: The Thought and Creativity Center announced the 4th session of the Dr Haifa Al-Sanousy Annual Monodrama Award, which encourages Kuwaiti writers to engage in the art of mon- odrama writing. Monodrama is considered one of the finest forms of theater, and one of the hardest when it comes to writing, said Dalal Al-Hubaishi, head of the center’s cultural committee. Participants are required to hand over their works before a December 15th deadline, Hubaishi said. She added that the win- ner will be awarded with a KD 500 cash prize and a memorial plaque during a special ceremony. The Thought and Creativity Center was established in 2012 as a nongovernmental organization that encourages creativity in academic and field research. — KUNA Dr Haifa Al-Sanousy Dalal Al-Hubaishi

NBK organizes health awareness program

KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) organizes a health awareness program for its employees. The program aims to increase the employees’ aware- ness towards avoiding health problems, including breast cancer awareness, dental checkup, consulta- tions and advice in order to raise awareness about their health. “The health awareness program comes as part of a comprehensive agenda aiming at building up a healthy lifestyle among NBK employees focusing on raising awareness on serious health threats”, said Yaqoub Al-Baqer, NBK Public Relations Officer. Baqer added “The Health awareness program is held under the supervision and direction of spe- cialized doctors who constantly follow up with the employees and monitor their progress.” This program includes breast cancer awareness that aims at protecting female staff against breast cancer by encouraging them to go through med- ical checkups. The nutrition campaign offers a diet plan to achieve the perfect weight for each employee and raising awareness about serious threats caused by being overweight, in addition to the awareness day on eye care, examination of healthy eyes and the treatment of eye diseases. NBK strongly supports health care awareness. Throughout the years, NBK also organized several social awareness programs including blood dona- tion drives and breast cancer awareness cam- paigns.

Yaqoub Al-Baqer SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 LOCAL

Local spotlight kuwait digest Human rights Pampered child is at stake out of control By Abdellatif Al-Duaij he United States knows and also announces that terrorist organizations receive finance Tsupport from Arab regimes, and of course, By Muna Al-Fuzai Arab oil regimes are in the forefront, with which the Regional conflicts’ solutions United States is working hard these days to form an international alliance against terrorism, with its base being the states and regimes of these the states and regimes of countries that are officially [email protected] accused by the United States and international monitoring systems for financing terrorism! t is indeed a tough time for human rights activists, espe- How can the United States put its hands in the cially those in conflict zones like Iraq and Syria, areas hands of those who just recently put millions in the that turned into open theatres for daily massacres and I hands of Nusra or IS?! Maybe they are desperate abductions at the hands of Islamic State. Women, men and children of all ages and religions are being subjected to all because this is the best there is. The real danger of kinds of torture, rape and humiliation. Moreover, IS terrorism makes the United States strike an alliance beheaded American journalist James Foley last month and Al-Anbaa with the devil to face it. Then if this is the case, why others in front of the whole world with no real action being the hesitance towards supporting Egypt? And why taken by anyone, not even their own governments. work on the other side to topple the Syrian regime, Does that make human rights at stake and will we ever which is the only Arab regime in the region that is witness an end of this nightmare called IS? Hello! This is a global threat and no one should think he/she is safe. So far, practically and tragically preoccupied with receiv- it is clear that some of the IS murderers are not Arabs, but ing terror hits?! came from other countries and settled in an area where I do not imagine that American administrations, they can release all their craziness against innocents. kuwait digest with all the research, eavesdropping and intelli- What did Western governments do? So far nothing - gence, do not know the continued cooperation not even when the US watched its citizens executed in between some establishments and Arab regimes, its front of cameras! I’m from the Middle East and I know that Cause of disturbance condemning and expressing angry statements means rich people and some organizations the United nothing in reality. In the Arab world, it is common for pow- States is getting ready to charge with claims of ter- ers to kill or jail people but the fact that the US and UK By Nermin Al-Hoti rorism. So it is clear that the Americans are dream- watched their people slaughtered like sheep and did noth- ing of finding means to tame terrorism, or at least ou may be the reason or the originator, and you may go back to our example, and how to deal with the link in ing but make statements is a shame and history books will preoccupy it with the region’s domestic issues, or remember this. Amnesty International accused IS of ‘ethnic bear the result without knowing what the reasons which so much anxiety intertwines with annoyance they may think that they can return the genie into cleansing’ in Iraq and I cannot agree more. It is a crime are. But in all cases, the cause remains, which is our between the two sides. The first is the employee, and the Y the bottle and place it under control as the case was against humanity with thousands of innocents simply dis- case today is “disturbance”. The majority have been com- second are the reasons that are making him anxious. If your appearing or shot to death. in the last decades of the previous century. plaining from “short breath” because of annoyance, superior is the reason of your annoyance, smile at him, and German Interior Minister Thomas de Mesar made a I think this is like the hope of Satan to enter whether the source is people in your life or at work. It may speak with him calmly, and if this does not work, ask for a statement that we should not underestimate the role of heaven - because the terrorist organizations, after also come from stagnation that we see in our daily life and transfer to get your comfort. European fighters in IS in Syria and Iraq. One dissident from years of support and financing, became independ- IS expressed fears of the possibility that Western fighters the issue remains suspended without solutions on how to If the reasons of the annoyance are coming from your ent to a certain extent from traditional financial would commit terrorist operations in the United States and remove the source. colleagues, try to get close to them, and if this does not support. It is a fact that religious initiation and Western Europe. Such a claim is logical. Let us start with the definition of the reason, which are work, go along with their talk, laughs, or get them to your teaching that were practiced by most Arab regimes The administration of President Obama announced an known according to dictionaries as anxiety and annoyance, side with your generosity through breakfast or sweets you intention to form a coalition of 10 countries, including and forced in the region for decades resulted in the and out of those terms, we find that there is action and reac- bring with you, and make this a habit, not just once. It was Germany, to fight IS. The Republican leaders are calling existence of popular powers that support terrorism tion, and understanding that will lead us to remove the rea- said in proverbs “feed the mouth and the eye will be shy”. Obama to present a comprehensive plan to Congress to with conviction and belief. This makes it difficult to confront this terror group. This means more people will get sons and stay away from the source. Our example today will If the reasons behind your annoyance are your patrons, control these popular powers, or even convince shot in the head and beheaded until this coalition is be about one place that the human being feels most annoyed deal with them like you do with your family. Greet them them to shrink their supplies to terrorism and ter- formed. While politicians are considering their options and in - at work, regardless of the place. You find many employees with a smiling face and good words, because this brings rorists. choices, human rights will be violated, and more humans hit with anxiety when they head to work in the morning, and psychological calmness for you and them. If this does not will die because of their miscalculation. The genie is out of the bottle, multiplied and that anxiety comes from the annoyance of their colleagues, work, do not be disturbed and ask them to return the next spread, and it is no longer possible to control or superiors or patrons. The treatment stage starts here as well as day to receive the transaction, and here ends our example Letters to Muna direct it, so the United States can only face the truth the removal of the state of anxiety from oneself. which took us to search for the reasons to solve the cause, with terrorism, and maybe face its allies in fighting Dear Muna, Our words may somewhat be philosophical, but they not freeze it and pile in your mind. it instead of cooperating with them. Greetings to you! are objective, because of what we see all day from such cas- In conclusion: Why fear? There is no reason for that. —Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Qabas I thought I needed to pen a short note of appreciation es of anxiety in our government departments, and here we —Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Anbaa in specific response to your religious wars’ piece in the Kuwait Times. I believe what you wrote was important for people to hear, and as always I feel you give a vital voice, and I wish people would hear what you say and respond accordingly. Please accept my thanks and deep gratitude. in my view You mention the European religious wars and they serve to remind us all have far people can move away from the ideals, instructions and intent of the original goals or in Sotloff’s unanswered alarm about IS this case words of Jesus. How hard is for Christians to remember “Blessed are the peacemakers!” or “Love as I have loved!” but sadly we do to our shame. I’m reminded in By Felice Friedson the prophetic book of Revelation John records his vision of s the international media is fixated on women’s involvement, Sotloff wrote from Aleppo, and cases of limb-loss. He struggled successfully Jesus and his sad indictment on the church at Ephesus, “You have forgotten your first love!” Many say they are the struggle between the military and “Movement in general is becoming more difficult. to obtain video, and had difficulty transmitting doing something in the name of “A the Muslim Brotherhood, few reporters Three Spanish journalists were kidnapped out of quality film due to intermittent Internet. God/Allah/Jesus/Church/Islam etc, and clearly they are not! are focusing on Syria. But a spate of kidnappings the media center. The situation is now hostile to They have forgotten and moved far from the purpose of of foreign journalists in Syria has made the coun- Westerners since our governments are not involv- Going into Syria faith. Thank you for highlighting such important matters try a mini-Iraq that few want to venture into. ‘It’s ing themselves. We are now restricting movement On August 2, Sotloff communicated with me for and challenging us readers! May God continue to work in your life and bless you. dangerous and getting worse by the day,’ says a only with fighters we trust. They certainly won’t be the last time from the Turkish border-town of Kilis, Stewart correspondent for a major Western publication. If taking us to any weddings and women’s gather- discussing the dangers of going into Syria. I no one is asking for articles, why should we risk ings. Just having an Aleppo byline these days is a warned him not to trust his “fixer” (the local mak- it?” - One of Steven Sotloff’s final reports for The luxury. Open to suggestions, though. Imams are ing the introductions and guiding his way), but Media Line news agency, July 30, 2013. Sotloff was do-able.” Sotloff insisted that he did. Sotloff said a few jour- kuwait digest kidnapped in Syria about a week later. In true journalistic fashion, Sotloff eschewed nalists were still going in and that it was his hope Subsidizations between If Steven Sotloff could express his frustrations, the desk for the street. Syrians returning from to return and write a book about his experiences. no doubt atop the list would be that the world Turkey were reporting that the US was prepared Shortly thereafter, Sotloff dropped off the radar. cash and goods that, post-mortem, is hanging on every word he to fund anti-Assad rebels, but Sotloff was quoting Threatening to go public to whomever might be wrote, failed to read his stories and heed his warn- Syrians who were asserting that, “We don’t need receiving Steven’s emails, I finally heard from an By Dr Bader Al-Daihani ings several years before. food; we need weapons. Where are our weapons?” anonymous organization seeking his release who As a freelance journalist, Steven Sotloff was in In May 2013, Sotloff wrote that, “Syria’s peaceful told us of the abduction and that a gag order (of he aim of subsidizing basic goods and state-provid- ed necessary services is to ensure that certain social the Middle East by choice rather than by assign- unexplained jurisdiction) was in place. Tcategories duly receive them, namely those with ment. Driven there by his fascination with the Subsequent conversations with parents Arthur medium and low incomes. Government subsidies are region and affection for its people, Sotloff, who In May 2013, Sotloff wrote and Shirley Sotloff and others close to the family becoming very necessary to reduce the disastrous effects was fluent in Arabic, quickly developed an uncan- confirmed the worst of fears even though it is still of a fluctuating market and injustice in distributing wealth ny sense not only of what was, but what was that, “Syria’s peaceful revo- not known what group originally pulled-off the and income, because without strict regulations and gov- going to follow as well. He traced the evolution of lution has become a mili- kidnapping. What is certain is that Sotloff eventu- ernment subsidies, only those who already get high the jihadi takeover of Syria and Iraq; the spawning ally wound up in the hands of ISIS, perfectly-time income and possess their own fortunes would be able to tary inferno.” Two months get basic goods and services. Things, of course, get worse by Al-Qa’ida of the Nusra Front and the Islamic to be used in its ghastly anti-American demonstra- with inflation and price increases that have very negative State; all while chronicling the early steps toward before he went missing, he tion. sociopolitical impacts on the society and the state as a the carving-out of the ISIS caliphate and the dan- For more than one year, our utmost concern whole. gers it presented to the Western world. When the wrote a story about Syrian beyond Steven’s ultimate safety was that it not be The government has been talking for long about its media world was focused on Libya, Steve was discovered that he held dual US-Israeli citizenship. intention to stop subsidizing basic goods and services. there, writing about Darna, calling it “the Jihadi activists and their Friday The consequences, all concerned agreed, would Finance Minister Anas Al-Saleh recently stated that the capital,” and already admonishing that “the Libyan be a windfall for his captors that would prove irre- government intends turning product subsidies into cash demonstrations. ones to be directly given to needy citizens as part of a dilemma will impact the Syrian crisis.” He warned sistible. government strategy to resolve financial and economic in a personal email that “voices of support for Sotloff grew up in south Florida and after imbalances. intervention will be drowned out.” revolution has become a military inferno.” Two attending University of Central Florida, moved Though the minster said that the reason behind shift- months before he went missing, he wrote a story Israel in 2008 where he enrolled in the ing to cash subsidies is the low efficiency of the current Fearless journalist about Syrian activists and their Friday demonstra- Interdisciplinary Center at Herzliya. subsidization system, he did not explain how such a pre- Sotloff first came to The Media Line - an tions. “With the rebel-led Free Syrian Army locked Many months were to pass before Art Sotloff sumption was reached, especially since product subsidies American news agency covering the Middle East - in a stalemate with regime forces, Al-Qa’ida confirmed that Steven was still alive. But only two are far much better than cash for two reasons. The first reason is the difficulty of determining all the categories in 2009. His pitch for full-time employment didn’t jihadists pouring in from neighboring countries, weeks ago, when the world witnessed the horrific that deserve cash subsidies. The second reason is the pos- work out because I felt his need to travel through- and lootings and kidnappings prevalent, Syrians spectacle of James Foley’s beheading and saw sibility that cash subsidies that are subject to market out the region and not be assigned to a single are trying to figure out what went wrong with Sotloff displayed as the “next victim” did concern demand and supply rules may drop, and accordingly, beat. But in 2012, Sotloff reached-out again after their pristine revolution.” He quoted 28-year old that his Israeli connections become known sky- those getting them may not be able to purchase their nec- he had spent time living in Bahrain, Egypt, Libya, Mazin Al-Masri lamenting, “We had so much hope rocket. essary needs. Qatar and Yemen; and became a freelancer for The when we began protesting, but today we feel our Steven Sotloff was a courageous journalist Anyway, even if we assume that the government will Media Line, reporting from Egypt, Libya, Turkey peaceful revolution has been hijacked by gang- whose insights were clearly “on-the-mark.” His be capable of administrating the cash subsidies despite the lack of modern, developed administrative equipments, and Syria; filing insightful stories that eerily pre- sters and jihadists.” readings of events-at-hand and events-in-the- highly qualified manpower and a huge budget such a dict today’s headlines. In one of Sotloff’s final stories written for The making constitute a sounding of the alarm that no process requires, the state budget imbalances will not be Sotloff was fearless to the point where he Media Line, he wrote about a four-day Syrian- one answered. Perhaps the mass outpouring over fairly resolved by only focusing on subsidizing basic goods appeared to believe he would not be harmed American medical conference in Gaziantep, his barbaric slaying will prompt the sort of action and necessary services. This issue has to be given top pri- because potential foes would somehow sense his Turkey, where American physicians conducted a that would be worthy of Steven Sotloff’s contribu- ority at a time when other major structural shortcomings attachment to the Arab world and its people. In workshop for Syrian doctors training them in the tion to civil society. are being neglected and ignored. January 2013, in answer to a query regarding use of computerized equipment in trauma cases —The Media Line —Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Jarida SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

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NAIROBI: A handout file picture released by the Kenyan presidency shows a destroyed section of the Westgate mall on Sept 26, 2013. — AFP Shabab appoint new leader Group confirms Godane dead • Somalia on high alert MOGADISHU: Somalia’s Al-Qaeda-linked Josh Earnest said Godane’s demise represent- Shabab rebels yesterday confirmed their ed “a major symbolic and operational loss to leader Ahmed Abdi Godane has died in a US the largest Al-Qaeda affiliate in Africa”. US offi- air strike, their first official comment on his cials did not specify how Godane’s death was fate since the attack. In a statement posted on confirmed, but in similar cases in the past, US jihadi forums, the rebels announced the intelligence agencies have tested DNA sam- appointment of Ahmad Umar to replace ples and used information gleaned from Godane and renewed their pledge to Al- eavesdropping. The State Department had Qaeda, the private terrorism monitoring listed Godane as one of the world’s eight top group SITE said yesterday. “The Shabab leader terror fugitives, and a top US intelligence offi- has been killed by a US drone on Monday, cial said there was no obvious successor in the alongside two other comrades,” the Shabab’s waiting. military spokesman Abdulaziz Abu Musab “He was a strong leader of Al-Shabab... and told AFP in a brief statement. had basically taken care of rivals pretty effec- On Friday the Pentagon confirmed that tively,” said Matthew Olsen, director of the US Godane, the leader of Al-Qaeda’s main affiliate National Counter-Terrorism Center. The group in Africa, was killed in a Monday attack in is deeply divided and “there are a number of which US drones and manned aircraft rained potential candidates” who could succeed Hellfire missiles and laser-guided bombs on a Godane, Olsen told reporters, adding it will be gathering of Shabab commanders. US officials crucial to “keep up the pressure” - with ana- did not specify how Godane’s death was con- lysts unsure of the group will do next. “It is too firmed, but in similar cases in the past, US soon to declare the demise of Al-Shabab, but intelligence agencies have tested DNA sam- the group will now face difficult decisions ples and used information gleaned from about how to replace a brutal but effective eavesdropping. An undated and unlocated file handout pic- leader,” said Joe Temin of the US Institute for “Avenging the death of our scholars and ture provided by US website ‘Rewards for Peace. leaders is a binding obligation on our shoul- Justice’ shows slain Shabab leader Ahmed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud ders that we will never relinquish nor forget no Abdi Godane. — AFP said the death was “a chance for members of matter how long it takes,” SITE quoted the Godane’s death. Al-Shabab to embrace peace”. “While an Shabab statement as saying. “By the permis- Godane had been fighting to overthrow extreme hardcore may fight over the leader- sion of Allah, you will surely taste the bitter the war-torn country’s internationally-backed ship of Al-Shabab, this is a chance for the consequences of your actions ...” The group also government, carrying out a wave of suicide majority of members to change course and renewed its pledge of allegiance to Al-Qaeda bombings, brazen commando attacks, assassi- reject Godane’s decision to make them the chief Ayman Al-Zawahiri, according to SITE. nations and kidnappings. Godane, 37, who pawns of an international terror campaign,” he Earlier, Somalia’s government warned yes- reportedly trained in Afghanistan with the said. He said the government was “willing to terday of a wave of retaliatory attacks by Taleban, had also overseen the group’s trans- offer amnesty to Al-Shabab members who Shabab rebels. The Horn of Africa nation’s formation from local insurgency to major reject violence and renounce their links to Al- president also offered Shabab fighters a regional guerrilla threat, widening the group’s Shabab and Al-Qaeda - but for the next 45 chance to lay down their arms and seize on a reach with attacks in countries that contribute days only”. “Those who choose to remain 45-day amnesty, telling them government to AMISOM. He claimed responsibility for the know their fate. Al-Shabab is collapsing,” he troops and the African Union’s AMISOM force July 2010 bombings in the Ugandan capital asserted. were on the brink of overrunning their territo- Kampala that killed 74 people, and the group The strike against Godane came days after ry. also claimed the Sept 2013 massacre in the African Union troops and Somali government Somalia’s national security minister said he Kenyan capital’s Westgate mall, a four-day forces launched “Operation Indian Ocean”, a believed Shabab were now bent on revenge. seige in which at least 67 people were killed. major offensive aimed at seizing key ports “Security agencies have obtained information Reacting to Godane’s death, Kenyan from the Shabab and cutting off one of their indicating that Al-Shabab is now planning to President Uhuru Kenyatta offered his “heart- key sources of revenue: multi-million dollar carry out desperate attacks against medical felt thanks” to the United States for “finally exports of charcoal. AU forces are targeting facilities, education centres and other govern- allowing us to begin our healing process”. He Shabab on several fronts, with Ugandan ment facilities,” Kalif Ahmed Ereg told said the operation had provided “a small troops leading the offensives against the reporters. “The security forces are ready to measure of closure” for victims of the main port of Barawe, south of Mogadishu. counter their attacks and we call on people to Westgate attack. Ugandan army spokesman Paddy Ankunda help the security forces in standing against also told AFP that his forces had given “the violent acts,” he said, adding nevertheless that ‘Chance to Embrace Peace’ intelligence that enabled the decisive target- “we congratulate the Somali people” on In Washington, White House spokesman ing” of Godane. — AFP SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Iraq welcomes US plan for coalition against IS Syrian warplanes hit bakery, training camp

BAGHDAD: Iraq yesterday welcomed US ultimately defeat (IS),” Obama said. He said invasion of Iraq. “When we talk about what we President Barack Obama’s plan for an interna- there was “unanimity” among NATO members are doing today, in no way do we want to tional coalition against jihadists as a “strong that the group “poses a significant threat”. But resemble anything that was done in 2003,” message of support”, after repeatedly calling European allies of the United States, while sup- State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf for aid against the militants. Obama outlined a portive of Obama’s initiative, were more cau- said. “We’re certainly not using that playbook.” plan at a NATO summit Friday for a broad coali- tious. Yesterday, Syrian air strikes in the jihadist- tion to defeat the Islamic State (IS) jihadist Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari held northern city of Raqqa killed 31 people, group, which led an offensive that overran praised Obama’s remarks as a strong response 15 of them IS fighters. Syrian warplanes chunks of five Iraqi provinces in June and also to Baghdad’s long-standing appeals for aid. bombed a bakery run by IS in the air raids that holds significant territory in neighbouring “We welcome that, and we have repeatedly also hit a major training camp used by the Syria. International concern has been building called on our international partners for help insurgent group for a second day running, a for some time over IS - which has carried out and support because this threat is a very dead- group monitoring the war said. The air strikes numerous atrocities including killings, kidnap- ly threat... not only to the people of Iraq or the on Raqqa, Islamic State’s stronghold some 400 km northeast of Damascus, also hit a building used as an Islamic court, and another of the CAIRO: In this image made from video broadcast on Egypt’s state televi- group’s offices, the Syrian Observatory for sion President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi speaks in a nationally televised pro- Human Rights said. gram yesterday. —AP Rami Abdulrahman, founder of the Observatory, said the bakery was run by the Egypt president asks for militant group. In a headline bar, Syrian state TV said army units had destroyed weapons and patience over power cuts ammunition stores used by Islamic State fight- ers in Raqqa, “eliminating a number of them and wounding others in a number of areas”. It CAIRO: In a nationally televised speech yester- unrest and decades of mismanagement. Sisi ran day, Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi asked on a ticket focusing on economic improvement. gave no further details. Raqqa is the main the public to be patient and grasp the extent of In his half-hour speech yesterday, Sisi said his Syrian foothold of Islamic State. The group has the challenges facing the country following a government is working to eradicate the threat of been overseeing most aspects of civilian life in massive power outage that struck the capital terrorism, but he focused his “heart-to-heart” on the city including bakeries, banks, schools, and other cities. The hours-long power outage Thursday’s power outage, which he said was the courts and mosques. on Thursday, which halted the Cairo subway and most severe blackout in the country since the Washington has said that operations in Syria knocked TV stations off the air, was a huge 1990s. The Thursday outage halted the capital’s will be needed to defeat IS, but has thus far embarrassment for the government, and offi- subway, disrupted airport operations, took TV ruled out any cooperation with the govern- cials struggled to offer a coherent explanation to stations off the air and left entire cities without ment in Damascus. Syrian President Bashar Al- an angry public. electricity for hours. Sisi said it was largely due to Assad’s regime carried out a bloody crackdown The failure of Sisi’s predecessor, Islamist crumbling infrastructure that needs billions of on opponents of his rule, sparking a civil war President Mohamed Morsi, to address regular dollars and time to fix. He estimated the country that has destroyed cities and provided fertile small-scale power outages contributed to the needs about $12 billion over five years to ground the rise of jihadists. public anger that built up during his year in upgrade and build new power plants to meet In Iraq, IS militants shot dead two doctors power and culminated in massive protests increasing demand, adding that he is already MAKHMOUR, Iraq: A Kurdish peshmerga fighter waves a Kurdish flag at a combat who allegedly refused to treat jihadists and a demanding his ouster. Sisi, who was military reaching out to investors. “Why am I telling you outpost on the outskirts of this city. —AP woman who ran for parliament earlier this year chief at the time, removed Morsi from office in this?” Sisi said, speaking off the cuff from his pings and attacks on minorities in areas it con- region, but to Europe, to America, to NATO,” in the northern city of Mosul, a morgue July 2013. Less than a year later, Sisi ran for office, office in colloquial Arabic. “We must know this is trols in Iraq and Syria. Zebari told AFP yesterday. “This is basically our employee and witnesses said. Mosul was the winning by a landslide and promising to restore not going to happen overnight.” Sisi said he But the beheading of American journalists fight... but we need the support-our capacity is first city to fall to the initial IS-led militant drive law and order and improve daily life after three understood the public’s frustration but begged James Foley and Steven Sotloff, which IS limited, and we need the support to enhance in June, which swept Iraqi security forces aside. years of turmoil following the 2011 uprising that for patience. He said he wants to engage the toppled longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak. public so as not to be taken to task in a year’s claimed, have sparked significantly more out- our capacity. Baghdad won its first major victories of the Authorities have meanwhile cracked down time for lack of results. rage in the West than its other abuses, provid- “Nobody’s thinking of any ground troops at conflict when federal troops, Shiite militiamen hard on Morsi’s supporters since his ouster and “I am talking now to remind myself and to ing increased impetus for action against it. The this stage - they are calling for air support, for and Kurdish fighters broke a months-long imprisonment, detaining and sending thou- remind each other that we said we had many United States has sent military advisers to Iraq tactical support, for arming the forces on the siege of one town on August 31 and then sands of people to trial, killing hundreds in street problems, and we said we will treat them and launched a campaign of air strikes against ground, like the (Kurdish) peshmerga, the Iraqi retook other nearby territory. clashes and effectively banning most public together,” he said. “Please be patient. You must the jihadists, while it and a string of other security forces, and also to provide... intelli- In the town of Sulaiman Bek, which had demonstrations through a draconian protest be sure that we will overcome all this but not in countries have promised arms for Iraqi Kurdish gence, reconnaissance,” said Zebari. been held by IS since June but was retaken on law. The Brotherhood denies it is behind a rising a month or two or three.” Sisi said saboteurs forces battling IS militants. Monday, Kurdish fighters and Shiite militiamen wave of violence since Morsi’s ouster that has were partially to blame for some of the recur- Obama said regional involvement was Syrian Air Strikes discovered mass graves containing 35 bodies, mainly targeted police and military. Radical rent power cuts, saying they aim to “stir the “absolutely critical” for the anti-IS effort, American officials were quick to distance an officer and a doctor said Friday. It was not groups have claimed the attacks, saying they are public’s anger”. Government officials have although the State Department added there the process of forming an anti-IS coalition from clear when the killings took place, as the town avenging the death and jailing of protesters. accused Morsi supporters of aggravating the were “no plans” for military coordination with the heavily-criticised “coalition of the willing” north of Baghdad has fallen from government Egypt’s security woes are compounded by an power crisis through loyalists in the electricity Iran in the fight. “We’re going to degrade and that was formed ahead of the 2003 US-led control several times this year. —Agencies economy that is reeling from three years of sector. —AP Nigeria military under fire over Boko Haram response

LAGOS: When Nigeria’s new chief of Years in the Making? in defence spending. Some reports defence staff was appointed earlier Nigeria’s military woes are all too have said less than $100 million of this year, he promised a swift end to predictable for some. Former army the nearly $2 billion defence budget the deadly violence being waged by general-turned-lawmaker Ahmed actually gets to deployed troops. Boko Haram Islamists. “If we do our Saleh believes the rot set in after a Ryan Cummings, chief Africa analyst work cohesively, I can tell you we will failed coup attempt against military with Red24 risk consultants, said the finish that thing (the counter-insur- ruler Ibrahim Babangida in 1990. fact that members of Nigeria’s “anti- gency) in no time,” Air Marshal Alex Babangida got rid of experienced Boko Haram” unit - the 7th infantry Badeh said at his investiture on Jan senior officers and handed more con- division - had refused to deploy was 20. Eight months on, Boko Haram trol to the military high commands in telling. It showed “just how poorly look stronger than ever, having Abuja, leading to “decay” in the ranks the insurgency is being addressed seized towns and villages in Nigeria’s in terms of training and skills, he said. from a military perspective”, he said. northeast at a rate which has drawn Frontline operations were impossible comparisons to Islamic State mili- without weapons and ammunition Demoralising Effect tants’ rapid gains in Iraq. shortages, he was quoted as saying Virginia Comolli, a West Africa The military in contrast seems far in Nigeria’s media on Friday. “We security and extremism specialist at from cohesive: Some soldiers have have a duty to rebuild the armed the IISS, said she was unsurprised reportedly refused to deploy, com- forces and unless we understand that the military was demoralised plaining they are ill-equipped to fight these basic facts, we are not going and struggling to defeat Boko Haram. the better-armed rebels. Hundreds of anywhere,” he added. The IISS said The better equipped rebels were others are said to have shouldered that despite refit and repair programs gaining confidence and beginning to arms and fled their posts; salaries in recent years, much of Nigeria’s fight more like a conventional army, have reportedly gone unpaid; and defence equipment is “unfit to be “intimidating (and possibly) over- soldiers left without proper food. deployed for prolonged periods of whelming... the soldiers battling The military denies the claims. On time”. them”, she added. Rights abuses, Thursday, US Assistant Secretary of Procurement has not focused on including extra-judicial killings, arbi- State for African Affairs Linda counter-insurgency while analysts trary detention and torture, have Thomas-Greenfield warned that the blame widespread graft and man- meanwhile eroded civilian trust in worsening security situation must be agement failures for the lack of the military, losing them a vital intel- reversed. “The reputation of Nigeria’s improvement, despite the increases ligence asset. —AFP military is at stake,” she told a bilater- al security meeting in Abuja. “But more importantly, Nigeria’s and its children’s future is in jeopardy. Iran never agreed “Failure is not an option.” to nuke deadline ‘It is Shameful’ Africa’s most populous nation and VIENNA: Iran said yesterday it never agreed to a deadline to provide answers leading economy also has one of its on its controversial nuclear program, after the UN atomic watchdog accused largest militaries. There are 80,000 Tehran of failing to deliver on time. “Iran had warned the International Atomic personnel on active service and Energy Agency that because of the complexity of the issues, implementing all 82,000 paramilitaries, according to five points by August 25 was not possible,” said Behrouz Kamalvandi, the International Institute of Security spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran, quoted by state news Studies’ “The Military Balance 2014”. agency IRNA. “The IAEA was aware of this,” he said. “We do not have any com- Out of this year’s federal budget of mitment on a date... But we have always said we will try to deliver all the clarifi- 4.962 trillion naira ($30 billion, 23 bil- cations as soon as possible.” lion euros), 968 billion naira or nearly The Vienna-based IAEA said Friday Iran had failed to meet an Aug 25 deadline 20 percent went to defence - the to provide information on five points to allay concerns it was developing nuclear highest since the 1967-1970 civil war. weapons, something it denies. Not answering the long-standing questions over Boko Haram is estimated to have the allegations could harm the chances of a potentially historic deal between between 6,000-8,000 fighters and is Iran and world powers focused on Tehran’s current activities. New talks between largely reliant on criminality for fund- Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany ing and looting the places it attacks, are due to resume in New York on Sept 18 ahead of a Nov 24 deadline. The including military barracks. mooted deal, after a decade of rising tensions, would kill off fears that Iran might Why the militants appear to have use its nuclear facilities - which it says are for peaceful purposes - to develop the upper hand has left many atomic weapons. To do this the United States, China, Russia, Britain, France and Nigerians baffled and politicians Germany want Iran to scale back its nuclear program in exchange for relief from demanding answers. “This is not the painful sanctions. Vital to the deal is the IAEA’s probe into what it calls the “possi- military that we used to know,” said ble military dimensions” of Iran’s atomic program - work on developing a nuclear one former officer, who participated weapon that the watchdog suspects took place before 2003 and possibly since. in Nigeria’s first military coup in Jan In May, Tehran agreed to exchange information on large-scale tests of explo- 1966. “How can a ragtag group of dis- sives that could be used in a nuclear bomb, and calculations on the size of a sidents overpower trained Nigerian nuclear explosion. It is these two areas that Iran has so far failed to provide soldiers? It is shameful,” he told AFP. answers, with the IAEA saying Friday that the two sides had merely “begun dis- “Our military are just wallowing in cussions”. —AFP self-denial.” INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 Migrants try to skirt Mexico crackdown ARRIAGA, Mexico: The Salvadoran migrant was try- 29-year-old who refused to give his last name, diers have been operating in Arriaga since early vehicles that indiscriminately stop buses to check ing to skirt new police patrols in southern Mexico recounted his near-death experience. His group was August, often at night. “Things got ugly, with papers of migrants. Some migrants now trek across when a band of criminals shot him in the neck. With hiding away from the train tracks when they were migrants running everywhere, on the train tracks hills for days instead of taking speedier drives to Mexico cracking down on a tide of illegal crossings ambushed by criminals who wanted to take $70 off and into modest hotels” along the railway, said a avoid a second customs control 60 km from the bor- at its southern border with Guatemala, Central his pockets. “We wanted to avoid immigration offi- hotel manager. El Salvador has asked Mexico’s der. Three other migration posts and a military American migrants like Albert have to take new, and cials but didn’t expect we would run into criminals,” National Human Rights Commission to investigate checkpoint have also been installed to review vehi- in his case riskier, routes to hide on their trek to the Albert said, relieved that he managed to escape the an Aug 6 operation in which 25 girls, 16 women and cles. The Misericordia Migrant House in Arriaga has United States. The authorities are now stopping a assailants alive. eight men were detained, said the Salvadoran gen- received around 40 percent fewer migrants in recent freight train known as “The Beast” that migrants eral consul in Chiapas, Herbert Guzman. weeks than in June, said its director, Carlos Bartolo. have been riding for decades on their way north ‘Things Got Ugly’ “They were taken violently, treated like criminals, The crackdown has made it more expensive to travel despite the risk of deadly falls on the tracks. An estimated 200,000 migrants cross Mexico’s without being explained why they were detained,” north, with smugglers demanding $9,000 for the The new measures were announced in July after southern border every year and face the risk of Guzman said, adding that they were denied immedi- journey, Bartolo said. “It’s a question of supply and the United States declared a humanitarian crisis due extortion, kidnapping and even murder at the hands ate consular aid. Some said they were struck with demand,” he said. Last week, only 50 migrants wait- to a surge of unaccompanied Central American chil- of drug cartels and other criminals on their way stun guns and others claimed their money was ed to board The Beast compared to the hundreds dren who have been caught at the US-Mexico bor- north. Authorities say they deported some 6,000 seized, the consul said as he fielded a steady stream who normally hitch a ride. “It’s hard getting here. der. For Albert and two relatives, this cat-and-mouse Central Americans in August. The Mexican govern- of calls and reviewed documents in his small con- There’s a fistful of checkpoints,” said a 37-year-old game led to a near fatal run-in with a band of crimi- ment says the new measures seek to protect sular office. Honduran man whose feet were red and swollen nals as they headed to Arriaga, a town in the state of migrants who risk their lives on top of The Beast. US from walking barefoot to Arriaga in the bushes Chiapas known as a transit point for Central officials say fewer unaccompanied children have ‘Fighting Fear’ under a storm. Melvin Humberto, a Honduran, ran Americans heading north. been caught at the US-Mexico border in the past The road between Arriaga and the Suchiate River, between the tropical vegetation to hop on the Recuperating at the Good Pastor Shelter for two months. Migrants and workers at shelters say which serves as a natural border between Mexico freight train in the dead of night. “Even with fear we migrants in the nearby city of Tapachula, Albert, a agents from the National Migration Institute and sol- and Guatemala, is patrolled by immigration police want to get to the United States,” he said. — AFP A child of Guatemala seeks seat in Congress

WASHINGTON: Norma Torres sees herself shop in Los Angeles. Torres worked for 18 in some of the Central American children years as a dispatcher for the Los Angeles who have flooded into the United States in Police Department and ran for local office recent months. More than four decades in 2000, serving first as a councilmember ago in Guatemala, Torres’ parents told her and then as mayor of the city of Pomona she was going to the United States on a before moving on to the California vacation. They declined to tell her she Legislature. She’s running for the congres- would not be coming back. Now 49, Torres sional seat being vacated by Democratic is the favorite in a race between two freshman Gloria Negrete McLeod and Democratic candidates to represent a Los gained nearly two-thirds of the vote in the Angeles-area district in the House. “In many state’s June primary. Four other candidates ways, I see the decision these children have divided the rest of the vote. made ... like the decision my parents made for me,” Torres said in a recent telephone ‘Little Monster’ interview. “They wanted an opportunity for During her service in the California me to grow up and be a successful person.” Senate, colleagues gave Torres the nick- Torres’ candidacy takes place as name “Little Monster” for her fierce style. Hispanics gain increasing political influ- Her approach to the more than 66,000 ence in the United States and as Congress unaccompanied children, mostly from struggles over how to proceed on immigra- Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, who tion policy. Hispanics make up nearly 70 have been caught crossing the border percent of the district that she seeks to rep- since October, is molded in part by her own resent, and nationally, Latinos overwhelm- experiences. Torres says she agrees that the ingly support Democrats. But in the House, US cannot take in all people suffering from Democrats are expected to remain in the hardships. But she believes the children are WILTSHIRE, England: US President Barack Obama tours Stonehenge in Amesbury on Friday. — AFP minority after the November midterm elec- entitled to certain legal protections as they tions. seek asylum. Like others flowing north to the US, Under existing law, youths who come Torres’ family had abundant reasons to without authorization into the US, except Obama to delay action leave their home in Escuintla, a medium- from Mexico or Canada, are turned over to size city in southern Guatemala. Her father, the Department of Health and Human an electrician, already had brothers living Services, and then are generally placed in the US. Her mother was gravely ill with a with family members or others while await- heart condition. The country was also in ing an asylum hearing. Democrat Christina immigration reforms the midst of a civil war that would kill an Gagnier, Torres’ longshot opponent in the estimated 200,000 people. Thousands general election, also supports the 2008 more disappeared and authorities were protections. “It was an example of a biparti- Immigration advocates infuriated cracking down on union activity. “We had san effort rooted in what America is all the idea to emigrate to improve our situa- about, being a global leader not just for WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama has when Democratic losses were blamed on votes for Larger Debate tion, and also the political situation there power, but on the humanitarian front,” decided to delay any executive action on immigra- gun control legislation, undermining any interest in Still, the dispute over how to deal with the surge was not very clear. I was a union leader,” Gagnier said. tion until after the November congressional elec- passing future gun measures. White House officials of Central American border crossers threatened to Torres’ father, Samuel Barillas, now living in Some lawmakers are skeptical that the tions, abandoning his pledge to act on the issue by said aides realized that if Obama’s immigration spill over into the larger debate over immigration California, said in Spanish. children are fleeing persecution or torture. the end of summer, White House officials said. The action was deemed responsible for Democratic and the fate of 11 million immigrants in the United At the time, Barillas said, children had lit- As Rep Bob Goodlatte, the Republican move instantly infuriated immigration advocates losses this year, it could hurt any attempt to pass a States who either entered illegally or overstayed their tle trouble traveling to the United States. chairman of the House Judiciary while offering relief to some vulnerable Democrats broad overhaul later on. visas and have been in the US for some time. The Torres received a temporary visa and lived Committee, put it during a June hearing: in tough Senate re-election contests. Two White Democratic-led Senate last year passed a broad over- with her uncle in Whittier, California. She “Apparently, word has gotten out that once House officials said Obama concluded that circum- Political Will haul of immigration with support from some overstayed that visa, but her family helped encountered by Border Patrol agents and venting Congress through executive actions on Immigration advocates blasted Obama and Republicans that boosted border security, increased her obtain legal residency while she was in processed, thanks to this administration’s immigration during the campaign would politicize Senate Democrats over the decision, saying both visas for legal immigrants and a provided a path to her teens. She became an American citizen lax enforcement policies, one will likely nev- the issue and hurt future efforts to pass a broad have shown a lack of political will. “We are bitterly citizenship for immigrants illegally in the country. But in the months leading up to the 1992 presi- er be removed.” President Barack Obama overhaul. disappointed in the president and we are bitterly the Republican-controlled House balked at acting on dential election. After sending her to the says the problem stems from a broken The officials, who spoke on the condition of disappointed in the Senate Democrats,” said Frank any broad measure and House Speaker John US, Torres’ parents planned for the rest of immigration system and from dangerous anonymity to discuss the president’s decision Sharry, executive director of America’s Voice. “We Boehner informed Obama earlier this year that the the family to join her. But Torres’ mother conditions in the children’s home countries. before it was announced, said Obama made his advocates didn’t make the reform promise; we just House would not act in 2014. That led Obama to passed away about a year after her daugh- Torres has met with some of the children decision Friday as he returned to Washington from made the mistake of believing it. The president and declare he would act on his own by issuing executive ter left. Her father eventually traveled to who have crossed the border. “Turning a NATO summit in Wales. They said Obama called a Senate Democrats have chosen politics over peo- orders. During a news conference Friday in Wales, the US with a second daughter after he was them back,” she said, “you are sending them few allies from Air Force One and informed them of ple, the status quo over solving real problems.” Obama reiterated his determination to act on his offered a job by a cousin who had a work- back to a death sentence.” — AP his decision, and that the president made more Cristina Jimenez, managing director of United own even as he avoided making a commitment on calls from the White House yesterday. The officials We Dream, said the decision was “another slap to timing. He also spelled out ambitious objectives for said Obama had no specific timeline to act, but that the face of the Latino and immigrant community”. his executive actions. he still would take his executive steps before the “Where we have demanded leadership and courage Obama said that without legislation from end of the year. In a Rose Garden speech on June from both Democrats and the president, we’ve Congress, he would take steps to increase border 30, Obama said he had directed Homeland Security received nothing but broken promises and a lack of security, upgrade the processing of border crossers Secretary Jeh Johnson and Attorney General Eric political backbone,” she said. Partisan fighting and encourage legal immigration. He also said he Holder to give him recommendations for executive erupted recently over how to address the increased would offer immigrants who have been illegally in action by the end of summer. Obama also pledged flow of unaccompanied minors from Central the United States for some time a way to become to “adopt those recommendations without further America at the US border with Mexico. The officials legal residents, pay taxes, pay a fine and learn delay.” Obama faced competing pressures from said the White House had not envisioned such a English. “I want to be very clear: My intention is, in immigration advocacy groups that wanted prompt battle when Obama made his pledge on June 30. the absence of ... action by Congress, I’m going to do action and from Democrats worried that acting Obama asked for $3.7 billion to address the border what I can do within the legal constraints of my now would energize Republican opposition against crisis. The Republican-controlled House of office, because it’s the right thing to do for the coun- vulnerable Senate Democrats. Among those consid- Representatives, however, passed a measure that try,” he said. The extent of Obama’s authority is a mat- ered most at risk were Democratic Sens Mark Pryor only gave Obama a fraction of what he sought and ter of debate among legal experts and in Congress. of Arkansas, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Kay made it easier to deport the young migrants arriv- Some Democrats say it would be best for Obama to Hagan of North Carolina who represent states car- ing at the border, a provision opposed by let Congress act. But pro-immigrant groups called on ried by Republican Mitt Romney in the 2012 presi- Democrats and immigration advocates. In the end, Obama to stick to his end-of-summer deadline, and dential election. Congress adjourned without a final bill. The number weighed in with a strongly worded appeal to him on Obama advisers were not convinced that any of unaccompanied minors caught illegally crossing Friday. “Being a leader requires making difficult and presidential action would affect the elections. But the Mexican border into the United States has been courageous decisions,” said the letter, whose signers the officials said the discussions around the timing declining since June. That decrease and Congress’ included the National Council of La Raza and the SACRAMENTO, California: In this Aug 28, 2014 photo, state Sen Norma Torres poses grew more pronounced within the past few weeks. absence from Washington during August has taken League of United Latin American Citizens. “It is your in the Senate Chambers at the Capitol. — AP Ultimately, the advisers drew a lesson from 1994 attention away from the border for now. time to lead, Mr President.” — AP Unresponsive plane crashes off Jamaica

KINGSTON: A small US private plane with an unresponsive pilot crashed off the east coast of Jamaica on Friday after veering far off its course toward southwest Florida and trig- gering a US security alert that prompted a fighter jet escort. A New York county official said that Larry Glazer, a real-estate executive from Rochester in New York, and his wife, Jane Glazer, were aboard the plane. Both were killed, the official said. It was not yet known if anyone else was on the plane. Search and rescue teams, including a military plane and a helicopter, were dispatched to the crash site about 22 km north of the tourist town of Port Antonio, Jamaica’s Civil Aviation Authority said. The US Coast Guard also joined the search with an HC- 130 Hercules airplane and a helicopter, as well as a Coast Guard Cutter en route. “At this time we have not located the aircraft or debris,” a US Coast Guard spokesman said late on Friday afternoon. The pilot stopped responding to radio calls about an hour after take-off from Greater Rochester International Airport in New York and was headed to Naples Municipal Airport in Florida, a spokeswoman for the Federal Aviation Administration said. The single-engine, seven-seater plane, a Socata TBM700, flew for several hours at an altitude of 25,000 feet (7,620 m) southbound down the Florida east coast and south over Cuba, the FAA said. —Reuters SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Barcelona locals protest against ‘drunken tourism’

BARCELONA: Sick of drunken, naked visi- living in small houses and hanging out they cited tourism as their fourth-biggest tourism in Barcelona, said: “The problem is city’s economic output depends on it,” she tors cavorting in the streets, residents of washing from the balconies overlooking worry, after unemployment, the economy not the number of tourists, but the fact added. “It brings us a lot of life and cultural one seaside neighborhood in Barcelona the narrow streets. and security. The number of tourists to they are concentrated in the same few wealth, but if that comes at the price of are fighting back, complaining that the Now these locals say so-called “tourist Barcelona shot up from 1.7 million in 1990 places. “Barcelona cannot do without social discontent, something is being done Spanish city has fallen victim to its own apartments” are driving up housing prices to 7.5 million in 2013 — but that figure tourism because 10 to 12 percent of the wrong.” —AFP tourism success. Long popular with foreign in their home district. “They are speculat- only includes those who stayed in licensed merrymakers, the beachside district of La ing with the apartments and rents are ris- hotels. Barceloneta surged to notoriety last month ing,” said Pilar Lozano, an unemployed The city hall puts the figure at about 27 when newspapers published photographs woman of 42. “We have lived in this neigh- million if day-trippers and other categories of smirking tourists shopping stark naked borhood all our lives. We cannot allow of visitor are included-in a city with a pop- in a supermarket there. Local families soon that.” Barcelona’s city hall has boosted ulation of 1.6 million. “This tourism model took to the streets themselves in angry police patrols in the district and stepped based on unlimited growth is unsustain- demonstrations, condemning a mass up inspections of suspected illegal flat- able,” said Lluis Rabell, president of a tourism industry that they say packs visi- rentals. It has not granted any new licens- Barcelona neighborhood association. “It tors into cheap, unregulated rental flats in es to let out tourist flats in the centre since seriously alters neighborhood relations their district. “La Barceloneta rebels,” read May. “We have been working for some and the lives of locals. It transforms the city signs waved by the locals. “Stop mass wild time on promoting tourism but it has not into a theme park.” Among the worst tourism... My building is not a hotel.” been properly regulated until now. Now affected areas overall in the city are the old “It’s a daily ordeal for us. At night the we are addressing that,” said Sonia Gothic quarter and the Raval, near the place fills up with illegal parties, people Recasens, the city’s top economic official. popular central avenue Las Ramblas, getting drunk and shouting in the street. It where locals have been protesting lately is disgraceful and unbearable,” said Manel ‘Theme park’ too.A professor of tourism at the Catalonia Serrano, 59, pushing his mother in a Barcelona’s tourism problems stretch Open University, Oriol Miralbell, warned wheelchair at one of the demonstrations. beyond La Barceloneta, however. that tensions over tourism in the city could Formerly an old fishing district, La Overcrowding has long afflicted the old eventually put visitors off. Barceloneta’s beachfront became one of centre and the areas around the Sagrada “A study needs to be made of how the finest spots in the city when Barcelona Familia cathedral and Park Guell, a pair of much tourism these areas can withstand was renovated to host the 1992 Olympic star attractions with designs by the and tourism needs to be decentralised so BARCELONA: Residents of Barceloneta shout slogans as they protest Games. Its kept its local character however, renowned Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. that people visit other areas,” he said. Saida against “drunken tourism” in their neighborhood in Barcelona. —AFP with the same deeply rooted community When the city polled its residents in July, Palou, author of a doctoral thesis on Guns silent amid Ukrainian truce West lines up Russia sanctions

KIEV: Ukraine and pro-Kremlin insur- intentions with dread. “This decision Yatsenyuk said the agreement gents appeared to be observing a truce sends a clear message-NATO protects required US and EU backing because yesterday that could stem five months all allies at all times,” alliance’s outgo- Kiev could “not manage with Russia on of bloodshed but still failed to head off ing chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said our own”. Yet Washington appears to fresh Western sanctions against Russia at the conclusion of a two-day summit have little appetite to get drawn in and is unlikely to quell the separatist in Wales. The Kremlin accuses NATO of directly into the post-Soviet conflict drive in the east. The 12-point pact concocting evidence about Russia’s and responded cooly to Yatsenyuk’s signed on Friday in the Belarusian capi- involvement in the conflict as pretext appeal. “This obviously is a ceasefire tal Minsk is the first to be backed by for expanding its own presence along that has to be held between Russia both the Kremlin and Kiev since bands Russia’s western frontier. and Ukraine,” US State Department of Russian-speaking militias seized a spokeswoman Marie Harf said. “We’ve string of government buildings across ‘Stealth Russian invasion’ obviously been in contact with the Ukraine’s industrial heartland in early AFP reporters near the latest east- Ukrainians and other parties as well April. ern Ukrainian hotspots said that guns about it, but this is really something Yet highly skeptical Western lead- that had been blazing in the early that they need to hold to themselves. ers nonetheless decided to punish morning fell silent when both sides This isnt about the United States; this is Russian President Vladimir Putin for his ordered a halt to fire on Friday at 1500 about them.” MARIUPOL: A picture taken yesterday on the outskirts of the key southeastern port city of Mariupol shows a efforts in supporting the rebels by GMT. The peace blueprint-its initial destroyed tank the day after Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels signed a ceasefire in their five month conflict, beefing up sanctions on Moscow’s terms unveiled by Putin this week after East’s status uncertain which has plunged relations between Russia and the West into their worst crisis since the Cold War. —AFP most crucial state firms. “The only rea- telephone talks with his Ukrainian The pact has done little to calm the son that we’re seeing this ceasefire at counterpart Petro Poroshenko-could separatist passions of insurgents who this moment is because of both the leave separatists in effective control of remain deeply mistrustful of the sanctions that have already been a region that accounts for one-sixth of nationalist-leaning team that ousted a applied and the threat of further sanc- Ukraine’s population and a quarter of Russian-backed leader in February. The tions,” US President Barack Obama its exports. It was drawn up during a fighting has killed nearly 2,800 people said. surge in tensions as the rebels and sent at least half a million fleeing But with the rebels winning launched a lightning counter-offensive their homes. Dozens of towns now notable gains in recent days and that saw a dramatic reversal of for- stand in ruin and once-powerful facto- Russia outwardly defiant over the tunes for the Ukrainian army. NATO ries and coal mines that form the back- impact of earlier sanctions there was says the rebels were bolstered by bone of Ukraine’s economy have little sign the ceasefire would put an heavily-armed elite forces from Russia. ground to a halt. end to the eastern insurgency. The The deal brokered by the OSCE Rebel envoy Igor Plotnitsky said closely coordinated steps by European security body will see both only a separatist government with Washington and the European Union sides start pulling back their units from plans to become a formal part of target Russia’s cash-generating energy major flashpoints and exchanging Russia had the trust of locals after and defense sectors while taking aim prisoners yesterday. Russia was also weeks of heavy shelling by govern- at the overall economy by limiting allowed to supply stricken cities with ment forces. “(The) ceasefire does not Moscow’s ability to raise funds in the humanitarian aid that Kiev had previ- mean a change in our goal to split West. Obama said these measures ously opposed out of fear the convoys from Ukraine,” Plotnitsky told reporters were needed to ensure Russian “fol- could be used to smuggle arms. But in Minsk. OSCE officials said the future low-through” on the peace plan. the agreement leaves Poroshenko status of the self-proclaimed rebel EU diplomats said their “agreement exposed to charges of signing off on “republics” in Donetsk and Lugansk in principle on new sanctions” would his government’s surrender and failing were not discussed in Minsk. A be officially implemented in writing on his May election promise to reunify source close to the negotiations told on Monday. And NATO also approved the nation of 45 million under a single Kiev’s pro-government Ukrainska a “spearhead” force of several thou- banner of building strong ties with the Pravda news site that the framework sand soldiers that would maintain a West. agreement reserves “special status for “continuous” presence in eastern Kiev had little room for manoeuvre. parts of the Donetsk and Lugansk European nations that view Putin’s Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy regions”. —AFP Feeling the strain, Germany tries to tighten asylum rules

BERLIN: Germany, which has for two years been Europe’s among the biggest groups of asylum seekers in Germany. leading destination for asylum seekers, is planning to Even if their requests end up being rejected, they receive toughen its immigration laws as it struggles to deal with a benefits while their applications are being considered-pos- growing influx of new arrivals. While Greece and Italy have sibly for several months-that often exceed what they can called for more European funding to help deal with the hope to earn back home. Petra Follmar-Otto of the German flow of immigrants arriving on their shores, Germany is Institute for Human Rights said all the measures boiled readying steps to tighten rules for applicants from three down to a “restrictive” policy on asylum law that would Balkan states. The Bundesrat upper house of parliament is “seriously change the way in which one deals with people due to debate draft legislation later this month that would who are looking for protection”. make it easier for authorities to deport asylum seekers Since the end of 2010, the number of asylum requests from the formerly war-ravaged states of Serbia, Macedonia in Germany has soared. For the last two years, Europe’s and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Berlin says it wants to focus biggest economy has attracted more asylum requests than instead on refugees from more dangerous warzones such any other country in the European Union. In 2013 requests as Syria and Iraq. Lawmakers in the lower Bundestag have jumped 64 percent to 127,023, according to German gov- already approved the measure, which is opposed by ernment data, making up 29 percent of the total number human rights organizations. Ministers from Germany’s 16 of requests registered in the EU.The long and bloody con- regional states held two days of discussions on the issue, flict in Syria has seen the number of Syrian asylum requests ending on Friday. in Germany increase almost threefold since the start of the Thuringia state’s interior minister Joerg Geibert said the year, while those from Iraqis has doubled. measure aimed to cover asylum seekers whose request “is Many of the refugees have made a perilous journey obviously unjustified”. After a surge in applicants in recent across the Mediterranean and eventually arrive in big cities years, Berlin has argued that the three Balkan states are such as Berlin where centers are already feeling the strain. safe and citizens don’t face persecution, torture, arbitrary Some 6,141 refugees had arrived in the German capital by violence, or inhumane or humiliating treatment. late August, more than the figure for the whole of 2013. Chancellor Angela Merkel said efforts now needed to be The city has now taken the unprecedented step of closing focused on refugees fleeing current hotspots. “We must until the start of next week its arrival centre for refugees, watch that we concentrate on refugees who urgently need forcing them to turn to relatives or rely on charities. In oth- help or for whom there are grounds for asylum, such as er German cities asylum seekers are living in gymnasiums, people from Syria,” she told the Maerkische Allgemeine bus depots or in tents, as is the case in the southeastern regional newspaper. city of Nuremberg. The German Institute for Human Rights has complained about conditions in some centers, while ‘Restrictive asylum policy’ the Pro Asyl organization warns such emergency solutions Serbs, often from the impoverished Roma minority, are cannot drag on forever. —AFP SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Hollande in trouble, ‘public and private’ Private life exposed in a ravaging book

PARIS: Things can’t get much worse minister of the new Cabinet, Thomas for French President Francois Thevenoud, was forced to quit Hollande: The economy is lagging; his because of problems with tax authori- new government is already under fire; ties, according to the prime minister’s and his private life has just been office. exposed in a ravaging book by the Even once-popular Prime Minister former first lady. Adding to his con- Manuel Valls has seen his approval rat- cerns is the possibility that his chief ing plummet to around 30 percent in rival - conservative Nicolas Sarkozy - recent weeks. He faces a confidence launching a political comeback this vote Sept. 16 at which dozens of weekend. The developments have Socialist parliament members who helped push Hollande’s popularity to disapprove of Hollande’s spending new record lows. Three polls released cuts could try to spread rebellion in recent days show that he has lower among leftist ranks. Far right leader approval ratings than every other Marine Le Pen asked for dissolution of French president in modern times. Parliament to organize new elections. This week, ex-partner Valerie Another threat may come from the GLASGOW: HMS Astute, the British Royal Navy’s latest nuclear hunter killer submarine, sails up Gareloch on the Firth of Trierweiler described Hollande as a mainstream conservatives, meeting Cylde to her new base at Faslane, in western Scotland. Astute is armed with 38 torpedoes and missiles. Britain’s future mean liar in a book released seven this weekend in Nice after a couple of as a nuclear-armed nation could be thrown into doubt if Scotland votes for independence on September 18. — AFP months after they broke up, amid President Francois Hollande years of division and tumult. Many are reports that he was having an affair hoping that Sarkozy announces his with French actress Julie Gayet. Not ence, insisting that serving the poor is candidacy for the party’s top job, a Scottish independence only did Trierweiler spread intimate his “reason for being.” This new politi- first step toward a potential bid to details of Hollande’s infidelities, but cal storm comes just days after regain the presidency in 2017 after she also depicted the Socialist leader Hollande appointed a new Cabinet to losing it to Hollande in 2012. may force Britain nuclear as someone who despises the poor - a silence ministers who had openly criti- Hollande insisted Friday he would- grave political sin for a left-wing cized his economic policy, and to send n’t let the avalanche of bad news get leader who won election in 2012 on a pro-business signal to the European him down. “I’ve been elected for 5 deterrent rethink promises of social justice. According Union. years by the French people. There is to Trierweiler, Hollande once disdain- But with unemployment over 10 no poll... that may interrupt (my) fully referred to the poor as those with percent and no economic growth, the term.” Emmanuel Riviere of the TNS- LONDON: Britain’s future as a nuclear-armed nation could said West, adding that extra money would need to be “no teeth” - a reference to people who new government had no grace peri- Sofres polling agency linked be thrown into doubt if Scotland votes for independence found. “There’s a distinct possibility that people could say can’t afford dental care. od. A remark by new Economy Hollande’s unpopularity to larger on September 18, experts say, raising serious questions you should just stop being a nuclear power.” Other prob- The expression shocked many and Minister Emmanuel Macron that he malaise. “France has difficulties pro- about its future status in the international community. lems would include finding a suitable alternative site and immediately became the top hashtag would be open to rethinking France’s jecting into the future, and has doubts The UK’s Trident nuclear submarines are currently based the timing of the move, likely to take longer than the on Twitter in France, seized upon by 35-hour workweek caused big uproar about collective mechanisms that at Faslane naval base on a sea loch west of Glasgow sur- SNP’s deadline. Professor Malcolm Chalmers of defense Hollande’s critics. Some right-wing in the French left. A few days later, made France’s greatness in the past rounded by dramatic mountain scenery. But the Scottish think-tank the Royal United Services Institute said: “Our activists dubbing themselves the “no Labor Minister Francois Rebsamen years. And this lost confidence applies National Party (SNP), leaders of the pro-independence estimate is that sometime around 2028 would be an teeth” movement held a small protest said he wanted the country’s unem- to the political class in general,” he campaign which is gaining ground in opinion polls, wants appropriate time to complete the move.” near the Elysee Palace on Friday ployment services to better monitor said. “Not one party has more than 30 them out of Scotland by 2020 if there is a “Yes” vote. evening. A visibly indignant Hollande jobseekers - causing uproar among percent of confidence. This is historic. Some say the cost and complexity of a move could Ageing submarines defended himself at a news confer- unions. And then Thursday, a junior It has never been seen before.” — AP force Britain to re-open the debate about whether it Britain’s nuclear-armed status has underpinned its needs a nuclear deterrent at all. “The Americans like us standing as a diplomatic power for decades. Under a deal being a nuclear power-it would cause problems with sealed at the height of the Cold War, the US supplies them. In the NATO alliance it would cause alarm. Can you Britain with nuclear missiles. While formally only the India police arrest ‘Islamist militant’ really remain a permanent member of the Security British prime minister can authorize their use, they are NEW DELHI: Indian police said yesterday they had arrest- the blasts. No formal charges have yet been filed against Council? I don’t know,” said Lord Alan West, head of part of NATO’s collective deterrent. President Barack ed an alleged key member of a homegrown Islamic mili- Shaikh, who was being held in custody while police inves- Britain’s Royal Navy between 2002 and 2006 and an ex- Obama hinted at the importance of Trident to the US in tant group over a series of attacks, days after security was tigated the allegations against him. Indian security agen- security minister. His view is shared by figures including July, saying he wanted Britain to remain “a strong, robust, tightened following claims by Al-Qaeda that it had cies have put several cities on high alert after Al-Qaeda Scottish former NATO secretary general George united and effective partner”. There are four submarines in launched an Indian wing. Police identified the man as chief Ayman Al-Zawahiri said in a video statement Robertson. the Trident fleet, at least one of which is on patrol some- Ajaz Shaikh, 27, and said in a statement that he had Wednesday that Assam, Gujarat and Kashmir-Indian “The forces of darkness will simply love it,” Robertson where in the world 24 hours a day. worked as “the logistics man” for transferring funds to the regions with large Muslim populations-along with said in April during a speech in Washington. “It might But the Scottish independence vote comes at what is banned Indian Mujahideen group. Bangladesh and Myanmar would be the organization’s mean the unilateral nuclear disarming of the remainder of already a crucial moment in its history. The submarines Police accused Shaikh, arrested in northern Uttar new targets to “wage jihad (holy war)”. the UK.” The SNP, Scotland’s ruling party led by First are ageing and ministers will take the main decisions on Pradesh state, of being involved in several attacks includ- The banned Indian Mujahideen came to public atten- Minister Alex Salmond, describes Trident as “an affront to replacing them in 2016. Even within the British govern- ing one outside India’s biggest mosque in Delhi’s old tion in November 2007 following serial blasts in Uttar basic decency with its indiscriminate and inhumane ment, this is controversial. Prime Minister David Cameron’s quarter in 2010 that wounded two Taiwanese and serial Pradesh. It is accused of a number of attacks since includ- destructive power.” Despite the possible upheaval, coalition partners, the Liberal Democrats, want to end 24 blasts the same year in the Hindu holy city of Varanasi ing in Mumbai, Bangalore, New Delhi and Pune. As well as Britain’s government says it has not done any contingency hour patrols and procure one less submarine to replace that killed one person and injured dozens. Indian being banned by India, the group was labeled a “terrorist planning for relocating the facilities at Faslane and nearby Trident. Despite the uncertainty, some play down the Mujahideen had claimed responsibility for the attacks. organization” by the US State Department in 2011 which Coulport, where warheads are loaded into missiles. Any prospect of Britain giving up its deterrent anytime soon. Police said the suspect was from the western city of Pune said it had staged dozens of attacks and killed “hundreds such move would be extremely expensive, potentially Chalmers said London would not want to give up such a and had claimed at one time to be a “techie” working for of innocent civilians”. The group is believed to head a net- an information technology outsourcing company. work of Indian Islamic militant groups with links to the costing £8 billion (ten billion euros, $13 billion). symbol of international prestige after such a “major Police accused the man of having sent out several powerful Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e- This comes against a backdrop of austerity in Britain, shock”. “There would be a sense of humiliation in the UK, “blood-curdling” emails to Indian media houses following Mohammed organizations. — AFP where this year’s military budget is £33.5 billion as minis- fears about how the UK is seen internationally, so it would ters implement eight percent defense cuts in the four be a big step to be seen to be giving up its nuclear force,” years to 2014-15. “The defense budget couldn’t face that,” he said. — AFP Japan PM steals a march on China with South Asia tour

DHAKA: Japanese Prime Minister Lanka later this month. “Prime matic economic engagement with Shinzo Abe flew to Bangladesh yes- Minister Modi is weaving a complex China, in Tokyo he criticized coun- terday for a two-stop tour of South tapestry of relations with Asia,” said tries with an “expansionist” mindset, Asia as the globe-trotting leader Dayan Jayatilake, a political scientist, a coded jibe against Beijing’s asserts Tokyo’s interest in a region author and former Sri Lankan diplo- assertive behavior in Southeast Asia. where it has ceded influence to mat. Modi “has a new equation with China. Abe becomes the first From economic parity in 1980, China, which is reciprocated by the Japanese prime minister to visit China’s growth has outstripped Chinese leadership based on eco- Bangladesh in 14 years and today India’s fourfold and Beijing has nomic pragmatism,” said Jayatilake, will be the first to travel to Sri Lanka sought to recycle some of its vast “but he is also seeking closer ties in nearly a quarter of a century. export surpluses into foreign invest- with Japan and Australia in the Asia- Asian great-power diplomacy has ments in resources and infrastruc- Pacific region. “So we can discern stirred to life since the rise to power ture in South Asia to feed its indus- multi-tiered Asian architecture in the of Indian nationalist Narendra Modi, trial machine. That rising economic new foreign policy of Prime Minister who announced his intent to play an presence in the Indian Ocean region Modi.” active role on the world stage by has stoked concerns in New Delhi inviting regional leaders to his inau- that China is creating a ‘string of Seeking attention guration in May. pearls’ that surrounds India and pos- For Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Abe comes to India’s backyard es a threat to its security. the increased attention of the after hosting Modi for summit talks In addition to reaching out to region’s largest economies creates that yielded a Japanese pledge to Abe, Modi this week welcomed the opportunity to attract much- invest $34 billion in India and Australian Prime Minister Tony needed inward investment and launched a “special, strategic global Abbott for the first solo visit by a for- promote exports. Bangladeshi partnership” to deepen security eign leader since his election, sign- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visit- cooperation. The Japanese premier ing a deal for the supply of uranium ed Tokyo in May and Abe’s return pre-empts Chinese President Xi for nuclear power generation in visit should bring progress on Jinping, who travels to India and Sri India. Although Modi seeks prag- Japan’s commitment to invest 600 billion yen ($5.7 billion) over the next four to five years. “The Japan visit can...help Bangladesh leverage its geographic position between China and Japan,” venture capitalist Ifty Islam wrote in Bangladesh’ Daily Star newspaper this week. For Japan, which has to import most of its energy, the Indian Ocean is a critical sea passage for supplies of oil and liquefied natu- ral gas from the Middle East. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa will welcome the atten- tion of Japan as a donor and investor and as a counterweight to China, which financed a $500 million port terminal in Colombo that was opened last year. “They (the Japanese) are aware that we are beholden to China’s influence in many ways, so they would like to counter that,” said Nanda Godaga, a retired Sri Lankan DHAKA: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pose for a photo after a signing ceremony at the diplomat who follows Japanese Prime Minister’s office yesterday. — AFP foreign policy. — Reuters SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 INTERNATIONAL At US base, S Korean ex-prostitutes face eviction

PYEONGTAEK: More than 70 aging women US military. Analysts say the South Korean tripled in size and house more than 36,000 200,000 won ($200), said Woo Soon-duk, transmitted diseases, then locked them up if live in a squalid neighborhood between the government saw the women as necessary people, including troops, their family mem- director of the Sunlit Sisters’ Center, a local they were sick; and that officials from the US rear gate of the US Army garrison here and for the thousands of US soldiers stationed in bers and civilian staff. Investors are eyeing non-governmental organization dedicated military and South Korean government reg- half a dozen seedy nightclubs. Near the front the South. Some of the women went to the the Pyeongtaek land in anticipation of to the women. Many of the women want ularly inspected the prostitution operations. gate, glossy illustrations posted in real-estate camps voluntarily; others were brought by homes for US military families and sites for the government to take greater responsibili- The government saw the camptowns as a offices show the dream homes that may one pimps. In 1962, the government formalized businesses that will cater to the new flood of ty for their well-being and financial stability. way to regulate prostitution, bring in much day replace their one-room shacks. They the camptowns as “special tourism districts” people and wealth. Piles of rubble from They believe they played an important role needed money and keep the US soldiers once worked as prostitutes for American sol- with legalized prostitution. That year, some happy. It was also worried about a rising diers in this “camptown” near Camp 20,000 registered prostitutes worked in near- number of sex crimes committed against Humphreys, and they’ve stayed because ly 100 camptowns, and many more were South Korean women by US soldiers in the they have nowhere else to go. Now, the unregistered. 1950s and ‘60s, Park says. women are being forced out of the Anjeong- The women who became prostitutes saw A spokeswoman for the government’s ri neighborhood by developers and land- few other options, but the work made them Ministry of Gender Equality and Family lords eager to build on prime real estate social pariahs, unable to live or work any- declined to comment until after a court around the soon-to-be-expanded garrison. where else, says Park Kyung-soo, secretary reaches a decision. She wouldn’t give her “My landlord wants me to leave, but my general of the National Campaign for the name, saying office rules prohibited her legs hurt, I can’t walk, and South Korean real Eradication of Crimes against Korean from being named publicly. The US military estate is too expensive,” says Cho Myung-ja, Civilians, a group that tries to uncover and wouldn’t answer specific questions about 75, a former prostitute who receives monthly monitor alleged US military crimes against the women, saying in a statement that it was court eviction notices at her home, which South Koreans. aware of their case and has “zero tolerance” she has rarely left over the last five years Pockets of former camptown women for prostitution. Many of the women feel because of leg pain. “I feel like I’m suffocat- exist throughout South Korea. Now in their trapped. As Tom Petty and the ing,” she says. Plagued by disease, poverty 60s, 70s and 80s, the women of Anjeong-ri Heartbreakers’ “Rebels” plays on an old radio, and stigma, the women have little to no sup- mostly live alone in tiny homes, struggling to Kim Soon-hee, 65, a former camptown pros- port from the public or the government. pay for food and rent on a monthly govern- titute, eats a piece of melon. Clotheslines Their fate contrasts greatly with a group ment stipend of 300,000 to 400,000 won crisscross her room, which barely fits a bed of Korean women forced into sexual slavery ($300 to $400). Activists say most of the and a dresser. The air smells strongly of the by Japanese troops during World War II. women are in danger of losing their homes. mold that covers the walls. Those so-called “comfort women” receive “I’m so worried that I can’t sleep,” says a She wants to move to a better place in government assistance under a special law, camptown woman who will only give her PYEONGTAEK: Jang Young-mi, 67, who worked in a military camptown the same neighborhood, but she’s too poor. and large crowds demanding that Japan surname, Kim, because she’s ashamed of her for nearly two decades, poses for a photo in her small one-room home “In the winter, the water doesn’t flow compensate and apologize to the women past. The 75-year-old’s landlords have told where she lives with her three dogs, her only family, at Anjeong-ri in because the pipes are frozen,” she says. She attend weekly rallies outside the Japanese her she has a month to leave, and she looks Pyeongtaek, South Korea. —AP shares a courtyard with two other one-bed- Embassy. While the camptown women get nearly every day for a new home. room homes that are empty. Jang Young-mi, social welfare, there’s no similar law for spe- The camptown women’s predicament demolished homes sit next to new villas. A for South Korea. 67, who was orphaned as a girl and worked cial funds to help them, according to two began when Washington and Seoul agreed few blocks from some of the remaining In June, 122 former camptown prosti- in a military camptown for nearly two Pyeongtaek city officials who refused to be in 2004 to relocate the sprawling Yongsan shacks, a partially built apartment building tutes sued the South Korean government. decades, lives with three mangy dogs. A bite named because of office rules. Many people US base, which takes up 620 acres of prime rises to the beating of hammers and They’re each seeking 10 million won (about from one of them left the long white scar on in South Korea don’t even know about the real estate in the center of wealthy Seoul, to whirring of drills. Landlords eager to capital- $9,870) in compensation. A court date has her hand, but she refuses to abandon the camptown women. the base in Pyeongtaek, 70 kilometers from ize on rising land prices are trying to force not been set. Activists and lawyers for the offending animal. “Maybe because I lived for In the decades following the devastation the capital. The deadline, originally set for the women out with pressure and eviction women say police prevented prostitutes so long with American soldiers, I can’t fit in of the 1950-53 Korean War, South Korea was 2012, is now tentatively 2016. At the end of orders, and have more than quadrupled the from leaving; that the government forced with Koreans,” Jang says. “Why did my life a poor dictatorship deeply dependent on the the move, Camp Humphreys will have monthly rent, from 50,000 won ($50) to the women to undergo tests for sexually have to turn out this way?”—AP China faces uphill struggle in News in brief

Hong Kong democracy fight Gunmen kill minority Sikh man in Pakistan PESHAWAR: Unknown gunmen on a motorcycle yester- New ‘era of civil disobedience’ day shot dead a herbal medicine trader from the minority Sikh community in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, officials said. The shooting took place in the HONG KONG: China may have won the ‘Ungovernable’ disparity. It seems that the government is “They have admitted that it is impossible congested Nothia Bazaar of Peshawar which has seen fre- latest round in its long-running battle Unless Beijing does more to address this too pro-business so that adds to the for them to change Beijing’s electoral quent bomb blasts and suicide attacks by Taleban mili- with Hong Kong over genuine democra- anger, analysts warn, the city risks becom- demand for democracy,” Ma said. The mechanism, so I think the Occupy Central tants active in the tribal belt along Afghan border. cy, but in a city simmering with anger ing ungovernable, with continued street wealth gap in Hong Kong, already one of movement has morphed into a civic educa- “Harjeet Singh, 28, a herbal medicine trader, was shot and ingrained with activism the issue protests and outraged pro-democracy law- the world’s widest, shows little sign of abat- tion campaign and mobilization campaign,” dead outside his shop,” senior police official Faisal will not go away. Pro-democracy cam- makers promising to be a permanent thorn ing. Anger also bubbles over rising living Lam said. Shahzad said. Shahzad said that nobody immediately paigners had threatened for more than a in the government’s side. “The democrats costs and skyrocketing property prices. The claimed the responsibility for the shooting, but several year to take over the streets of the city’s have already said they will be fully uncoop- government last year found almost 20 per- Delicate balance militant groups were active and now targeting minorities financial district if their demands for full erative throughout, so how can you cope? cent of residents in the city of over seven Occupy organizers know they tread a to create unrest. Local police station chief Dost universal suffrage were not met. But difficult path between keeping popular Mohammad confirmed the incident and details. Beijing called their bluff, insisting the anger simmering and not losing local sup- Minorities in Muslim-majority Pakistan make up some financial hub’s next leader be vetted and port through overly confrontational actions two percent of the country’s population of 180 million. In dealing a major blow to Hong Kong’s in a city where economic stability is a gold- September last year devastating double suicide attacks decades old democracy movement. en calf. “On one hand we need to create Activists have since struggled to disturbance so that the authorities will pay at the historic All Saints church in the main city area of respond. attention to what we are demanding... at Peshawar left 82 people dead. Pakistan is rife with vio- After initially vowing a new “era of civ- the same time we need to bring sympathy lence against religious minorities as Al-Qaeda and il disobedience”, leaders from Occupy from the rest of the community,” Occupy Taleban-led militants regularly target Christian, Sikhs, Central, the largest grassroots group, co-founder Chan Kin-man said. Hindus, Ahmadi and Shiite communities in the country. backtracked, admitting little can be done “All along, people talk so much about to change China’s mind-and even hinting paralyzing Central, they only look at the dis- that support for their cause was waning. ruptive side of civil disobedience... we need Australian man dies But while senior officials in Beijing might to be very careful to strike this balance,” surfing in Indonesia look with glee at the discord in the ranks Chan added. The movement meanwhile has MATARAM: An Australian man has died after being of Hong Kong’s democracy campaigners, gone into damage limitation mode since a hit by a wave while surfing in Central Indonesia, the issues that fuel them-and encourage series of despondent interviews by its lead- police said, while another Australian surfer remains hundreds of thousands of protesters ers, sending out fiery statements reaffirm- missing near the holiday island of Bali. Friends on onto the city streets every year-still ing their commitment to direct action. Friday noticed the 54-year-old Australian man float- remain. Hong Kong University law expert Simon ing some 100 meters (300 feet) from the shore of Regardless of whether the city’s civil Young said Occupy was caught between “a disobedience thrives or fizzles out, China’s rock and a hard place”-the rock China, and Sorga beach on the island of Lombok, which lies just crucial economic hub still faces a political the hard place Hong Kongers’ expectations. east of the popular resort island of Bali, local police crisis brought on by deepening social “It (Occupy) is in a very difficult position,” chief Arif Budiman said. “He went out Friday morn- anger, analysts say. “My prediction is this HONG KONG: Protesters attend a pro-democracy rally next to the Hong he said. Meanwhile Hong Kong students- ing and only surfed for a few minutes before he was (social unrest) will get worse because of Kong government complex. —AFP many of whom are at the more radical end seen floating in the water,” Budiman said, adding he the latest decision from Beijing,” Surya of the political spectrum-have vowed to is believed to have been hit by a wave. The man, Deva, a law professor at City University of How could anyone run Hong Kong?” veter- million were living in poverty. press on with their own civil disobedience who had been staying on Lombok for three days, Hong Kong said, adding that “Hong Kong an democracy campaigner Martin Lee told Pro-democracy groups recognize this. campaign. On Saturday, multiple student was still alive but in a “weak condition” when pulled has been experiencing a governance crisis AFP.”If the chief executive is... at least not a Knowing they now have little chance of groups from different universities will vote from the water, and died on the way to a local health for a while”. Increasing income inequality slave of Beijing... then we can work with defeating Beijing over universal suffrage, on a plan to hold a week long strike later centre, Budiman said. Australian consular officials and the perceived cosiness between city him.” networks like Occupy are changing tactics this month. “There is still a very real danger could not be immediately contacted. Meanwhile, officials and business elites have driven Ma Ngok, a professor at the Chinese and settling in for a much longer and pro- that those under age 30 will undertake another Australia tourist, Peter Maynard from the the demand for a more representative and University of Hong Kong, said the demand tracted fight with the mainland. “They will actions without direction from Occupy state of Queensland, has been missing since August accountable leader, he explained, adding for greater democracy was just one mani- try to turn back this humiliating defeat into Central organizers,” said Michael DeGolyer, a 27. His family, who arrived on the island on Friday to that the chief executive has always been festation of a much wider anger over an opportunity to educate the public about professor at Hong Kong Baptist University join the search, said that Maynard was last seen viewed as unaccountable. “Rather, he rep- inequality and reduced opportunities. the fact that this would be a long drawn and commentator on local politics. “But going for a surf on August 27 off the island of Nusa resents Beijing and the elites, including “Economic and social problems discredit out struggle,” Chinese University of Hong their isolated actions will just turn more Lembongan, a short boat ride from Bali. the business community.” the current system in terms of the income Kong political analyst Willy Lam told AFP. against them.” —AFP Japan places political star at heart of nuclear revival Search on in Greece for Europe’s oldest village TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may ment Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and, having Hostile communities quarter of the country’s electricity supply. That has ATHENS: Archaeologists seeking traces of what could be have hoped that a 40-year-old mother-of-two first been a minister at the age of 34, holds the Since the 2011 disaster at Fukushima, where a left resource-starved Japan reliant on expensive Europe’s oldest settlement in waters off southern Greece with impeccable political pedigree might prove record as the youngest woman ever to make the tsunami knocked out cooling systems and sent fossil fuel imports, which has played havoc with say they have located promising indications of human the acceptable face of nuclear power when he grade. Now, as industry minister, her portfolio reactors into meltdown, Japan’s entire nuclear sta- the balance of payments and has pushed up activity and sections of a deep-sunken prehistoric coast- appointed her industry minister. But, say includes overseeing the power industry. ble has gone offline, taking with it more than a prices for hard-pressed consumers. At her inaugu- line. Greece’s Culture Ministry said Friday the Swiss-Greek observers, Yuko Obuchi will have her work cut out ral press conference, Obuchi repeated the Abe mission plans an undersea excavation in coming years in convincing a public still badly scarred by the administration line that policy remained “to areas pinpointed during an initial survey last month. Fukushima disaster that it is safe to switch the reduce our reliance on nuclear plants by actively Archaeologists hope the investigation off the seaside country’s 48 atomic reactors back on. introducing renewable energy and thorough ener- Franchthi Cave, an important prehistoric site, will help “I too am raising children,” Obuchi told a gy saving”. But, she added: “We will restart (nuclear show how the first farming communities spread through press conference shortly after being made plants) by making safety our priority”. Europe in Neolithic times about 9,000 years ago. While Japan’s first female minister of economy, trade The new minister highlighted the importance very early stone tools, pottery and ornaments were found and industry. “If people say they are worried, I of earning the “understanding in the cave, where they were made, remains a mystery think it is only natural. If you are a mother, I think of hosting communities”, who may be hostile and the Swiss-Greek team believes the site lies underwa- it is a kind of feeling that everyone has. The cen- to the prospect of firing up nearby reactors, tral government must offer a full explanation to despite beefed up safety rules and-by Japanese ter. Last month’s survey also uncovered traces of the pre- these sentiments. ”Naming a young mother to regulatory standards-a ferocious new watchdog. historic coastline up to 225 meters (246 yards) deep. the job was “a cunning move by Mr Abe”, said Obuchi is expected to visit the crippled Fukushima Greenpeace Japan’s Kazue Suzuki, because the plant in the coming days, as well as the Sendai Southwest China floods implicit message is that if someone who has chil- nuclear power station in southwestern Kyushu, kill 44, leave 18 missing dren says nuclear power is safe, it sounds more whose two reactors are the most likely candidates credible. for restart in the coming months. Japan’s nuclear BEIJING: Flooding in southwestern China over the But Suzuki said people would not fall for that regulator could confirm the two units’ safety as past week has left 44 people dead and 18 missing, kind of sleight of hand, and that if Obuchi wants soon as next week, having considered the nearly and has caused massive damage to housing and to represent them she should speak out against 17,000 public comments received since it crops, the Civil Affairs Ministry said yesterday. nuclear restarts. “When (Obuchi) makes decisions, announced the Sendai plant’s re-evaluation in July. Constant heavy rain beginning Aug 31 has caused she should consider the reaction of ordinary Junichi Takase, politics professor at Nagoya widespread destruction in Sichuan and Guizhou women, the majority of whom do not want University of Foreign Affairs, dismissed speculation provinces, as well as the mega-city of Chongqing, nuclear power stations reactivated,” Suzuki that Obuchi’s appointment was a cynical ploy. where all but one of the deaths occurred and all of said.Obuchi, the daughter of one-time prime min- TOKYO: Newly appointed Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Rather, he says, she got the job because she is a the missing were reported. ister Keizo Obuchi, is a rising star in the establish- Obuchi arrives at the prime minister’s official residence in Tokyo. —AFP capable individual with a bright future. —AFP NEWS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 Men’s fashion thriving in US

NEW YORK: Part cowboy, part dandy and inspired by Arizona and New Mexico are dressed entirely in denim, Michael Bastian filmed and photographed by designers is a rising star in American men’s fashion. and critics alike. And when he thinks about the future, he A feathered bronze chain hangs smiles. The era of the fashion-conscious, around the neck of one. Another sports a accessory- and jewelry-loving man has snakehead bracelet. Bastian says an dawned. And it’s all thanks to bloggers entirely new generation is excited about and style-conscious stars like Kanye West menswear - be it heritage, classic, tailored and Jay-Z. Across the United States, cloth- or streetwear - and for every fascination ing brands are multiplying, fulfilling you have, “there is a blog for it”. “With increasing demand for smart and casual social media and Instagram, men are so wear, accessories and jewelry and mining much more exposed to fashion and need- the potential in a market on the rise. ing to look good and stay in shape,” agrees “Previously, it has been marginalized,” Todd Magill, design director of menswear said Mark-Evan Blackman, assistant brand Jack Spade. menswear professor at the Fashion Then there is the inevitable trickle- Institute of Technology, one of New York’s down effect wielded by global music most prestigious design schools. “People superstars Jay-Z, who wrote a rap song were not thinking of it as being vibrant named after American designer Tom Ford, and sexy and fun. That really has changed or the fashion-obsessed West. West took within the last decade, and it’s really hit- to the stage in 2012 wearing a leather ting its stride now,” said Blackman. men’s Givenchy skirt with leather leggings Commentators now predict that New York and a big cotton hoodie. If a man can wear could get its own fashion week just for a skirt with a hoodie, why not add a bag, a men in July, attributing the revolution in necklace or a ring? Once sneered at for sartorial demand to bloggers followed by being effeminate, accessories are being millions online. embraced online and on the street. NEW YORK: Models pose at the Haspel Spring 2015 Collection during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at ‘The “It’s been driven by the menswear Jake Gallagher, fashion blogger at Esquire’ at 286 Spring Street on Friday. — AFP blogs,” said Bastian, a designer with an AContinuousLean.com, says the passion in what is happening here is really some- women’s fashion world are seeking to tap New York’s Soho with an entire floor dedi- eponymous label and former men’s fash- for men’s fashion is a “sea change”. “I don’t thing that can’t be matched.” into this new market. “We are taking the cated to men later this year, followed by ion director at luxury department store know if menswear will ever surpass wom- Bastian launched his eponymous label men’s business very seriously,” John Idol, other dedicated menswear shops. Bergdorf Goodman in New York. “Men are enswear but the excitement around in 2006, joining the likes of Thom Browne, chairman and CEO of high quality pret-a- Building on leather goods, sportswear and catching up to the women... they’re more menswear right now is certainly larger,” he Rag and Bone or Band of Outsiders to find porter brand Michael Kors Holdings Ltd, watches, the “MK” brand hopes for a $1 bil- interested in style and in fashion and how told AFP, calling New York the epicenter of success despite competition from heavy- said in May. lion men’s business. “We view menswear they look,” he said. Behind him, models this new trend. “Things are a lot rougher, a weights such as Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein With a market value at more than $16 as a huge opportunity for us,” Idol told dressed in suede and slim-fit shirts from lot less exact here than... over in France, or and Tommy Hilfiger. Along with these billion on the stock exchange, the group Women’s Wear Daily in an interview this his spring/summer 2015 collection in London, or in Milan, but the excitement young, trendy brands, bigger fish from the plans to open a large new boutique in summer. — AFP

Bahrain extends activist custody Iran forces plane to land Continued from Page 1 remains deeply divided three years after the authorities Continued from Page 1 would be intercepted. crushed month-long protests with Saudi-led military back- It was not immediately clear who was on board the fly- “Maryam is really being targeted because of her inter- ing. Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, who was convicted of plotting He was then allowed to leave,” Ilkhani said. After several dubai plane, but defence officials confirmed it had been national advocacy work, including in Washington,” said to topple the monarchy, has been on hunger strike along hours on the ground, the plane was back in the air, deputy chartered by the US-led NATO International Security Brian Dooley of Human Rights First. She has been a familiar with other inmates since Aug 25. He staged a 110-day State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said separately. Assistance Force. It was not disclosed if it was carrying any figure in Washington over the past three years, said the US hunger strike in 2012 in protest against his imprisonment. Washington and Tehran have not had formal diplomatic rela- US troops flying from the sprawling Bagram military air rights group, pointing out that she has regularly met with Yesterday, Khawaja voiced determination to continue tions for three decades, since the 1979 storming of the US base just outside the Afghan capital, Kabul. members of Congress and administration officials. his hunger strike, in a phone call to his wife from prison, embassy in Tehran and the subsequent 444-day hostage crisis. Officials confirmed however that there were American In 2011, she testified as a witness at a congressional according to tweets posted by his daughter Zainab. In recent months, the two countries have been holding citizens as well as other US government contractors of dif- hearing on Bahrain. “The US government should make “Emotionally I am strong (but) physically it’s not in my face-to-face negotiations on Iran’s suspect nuclear program, ferent nationalities on board. Jasem Jaderi, the governor of clear to its military ally Bahrain that there should be no hands anymore,” he said in a weak voice, according to his but ties remain tense. Several Americans, including a US Hormozgan province, where Bandar Abbas is the capital, reprisals against congressional witnesses,” Dooley said. Tiny daughter, who goes by the handle angry arabiya on Marine, are being held by Tehran despite pleas from told Iranian news website yjc.ir that out of 140 passengers but strategic Bahrain, home base for the US Fifth Fleet, Twitter. — AFP Washington to send them home. “We have nothing to indi- on the diverted flight, 110 were American. Iranians radioed cate there was more to it,” Harf told CNN television, adding: the plane’s crew to say they did not have the proper paper- “We really do view this as purely a bureaucratic issue.” CNN work and to return to Bagram, a US official said Friday. The reported that the plane was told to land by Iranian authori- pilots said they did not have enough fuel to return so the Egypt charges Morsi with leaking secrets... ties and warned that if it did not comply with the order, it Iranian authorities told them to land in Iran. —Agencies Continued from Page 1 daughter Karima and four other intermediaries. It said Sabalan later flew to Doha and met with Al Jazeera news While Sisi has gone on to election as president, Morsi editor Ibrahim Hilal and a senior Qatari intelligence officer Rains kill 230 in Pakistan, India and other Brotherhood leaders as well as the leading and a deal was reached for Morsi’s aides to hand over the Continued from Page 1 Rescuers are still searching for the 33 other people who were lights of the 2011 popular uprising that toppled autocrat documents in return for $1 million. on the bus. “Apart from the bus victims, 66 people have died in Hosni Mubarak, many of them secular activists, now lan- It added that part of that sum was paid after docu- “The landslides caused by rains have damaged 4,000 hous- flooding incidents in the Jammu region (in the south of Indian guish in jail. Hopes of democratic change inspired by the ments were handed over at Doha airport by an Egyptair es in Kashmir -more than half have been destroyed,” Sohail Kashmir),” said Jammu divisional commissioner Shantmanu, revolt in the most populous Arab country have since fad- steward who acted as a go-between. Subsequent interro- said. who uses only one name. ed. Sisi promised during his election campaign that the gations had also linked Morsi and his office manager Hardest hit on the Indian side was Indian Kashmir where Another 11 people were killed in the Kashmir valley as res- Muslim Brotherhood would cease to exist under his rule. Ahmed Abdelatti to the case, it said. Egypt’s public prose- the heaviest rains and flooding in at least half a century have cuers struggled to move thousands of people stranded by Egyptian security forces killed hundreds of cutor charged Morsi and his two aides, Abdelatti and Srifi, claimed at least 107 lives since last Tuesday. “The floods have floods to higher ground, officials said. The usually slow-flowing Brotherhood supporters during protests against Morsi’s as well as seven others including Sabalan and the air caused a lot of damage,” Indian home affairs minister Rajnath river Jhelum, which meanders through Srinagar, is running far ouster and thousands of others have since been jailed. steward in the case. Three of the accused, including Singh said after being driven around Kashmir’s main city, above the danger levels, swollen by pounding rains. In India’s Egypt’s oldest Islamist movement, once among Egypt’s Sabalan and senior Jazeera editor Hilal, are at large and Srinagar, by state chief minister Omar Abdullah. “If this is the Punjab state, at least 21 people died as a result of house cave- most formidable political forces, has been branded a ter- the prosecutor called for their arrest pending trial. condition of city, what will be the situation in rural areas?” ins and landslides. Most deaths were reported from villages rorist group and its assets have been seized by the state. Egypt’s rulers are deeply suspicious of Qatar and any- Singh asked. Many key roads and the lone highway linking the near Amritsar, home to the Golden Temple Sikh shrine. The Brotherhood formally renounced violence as a means one who supports the Brotherhood. Egyptian authorities Kashmir region to the Indian plains were closed, communica- Eight members of one family died in their sleep when the of political change decades ago and has denied any role have long since closed down the Al Jazeera office in Cairo. tion lines and railway services disrupted, while several bridges roof of their dilapidated home collapsed, administration offi- in more recent bloodshed. Earlier this year, an Egyptian court jailed three Al Jazeera were washed away. cial Rohit Gupta told AFP. In Pakistan, rescue official Naseer said In a detailed statement, the prosecutor said his inquiry journalists for up to 10 years on charges of aiding “a terror- Some 30 bodies were pulled from a river in the mountain- waters were receding in many areas of Punjab provincial capi- had found that Morsi’s secretary Amin Al-Srifi abused his ist group” by broadcasting misinformation that harmed ous Rajouri region of south Kashmir, a senior state official said. tal Lahore and other districts. But “a red alert” has been issued position to slip documents from Egypt’s security agencies national security. Al Jazeera has said the charges are base- The victims were among at least 63 people aboard a bus swept in four districts - Jhelum, Sialkot, Nankana Sahib and Narowal - to Jordanian Al Jazeera journalist Alaa Sabalan via his own less. — Reuters into a gorge last Thursday by fast-flowing flood waters. where the situation was still precarious, he said. — AFP SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 ANALYSIS

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Washington Watch In defense of Christians

By Dr James J Zogby

e have every reason to be concerned with the fate of the Christian communities of the Arab World. From Egypt to WIraq, these ancient churches have not only survived through centuries of hardship, foreign invasions, and domestic repression, they have also played an important role contributing to Arab culture and Islamic civilization. Given the unsettling hostilities of the post-Iraq and post-Arab Spring Middle East, the region’s minority religious and ethnic groups find themselves at great risk. Caught in the midst of sectari- an conflicts brought on by war, occupation, repression, and severe social and political dislocation, vulnerable communities have paid a terrible price, most especially in Syria and Iraq. Whether forced to US wary over hitting Syrian militants flee the violence of the civil wars that have ravaged these coun- tries, or expelled by murderous extremists as part of genocidal By Zeina Karam late last month when he said “we don’t ened Assad made significant advances request is still pending. Still, such a pro- “cleansing” campaigns, the size of these once vibrant Christian have a strategy yet” for dealing with the against outgunned rebels in key areas, par- gram faces the same questions hanging communities have been so depleted, that some rightly fear their BEIRUT: The US and its allies are trying to Islamic State group in Syria. “It is very ticularly around the capital, Damascus. over US policy the past three years - how extinction in their homelands. Because these ancient churches hammer out a coalition to push back the important from my perspective that when Members of the Obama administration to distinguish “moderate” rebels from oth- date back to the time of Christ and have added richness and tex- Islamic State group in Iraq. But any serious we send our pilots in to do a job, that we have said they recognize the need to ers in an increasingly radical landscape ture to the culture of the Arab East, it is inconceivable to imagine attempt to destroy the militants or even know that this is a mission that’s going to address the Syria side of the equation. and how to ensure weapons only reach Egypt, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, or Iraq without their Copts, seriously degrade their capabilities means work, that we’re very clear on what our While meeting with NATO foreign and those groups. Maronites, Assyrian/Chaldeans, and other Catholic and Orthodox targeting their infrastructure in Syria. That, objectives are, what our targets are,” defense ministers on possible action in Airstrikes alone would likely do little to Christian communities. In a real sense, what is at stake is not just however, is far more complicated. If it Obama said. His statement epitomizes the Iraq, US Secretary of State John Kerry said truly defeat the Islamic State if there is no the survival of these important minorities; it is the future of the launches airstrikes against the group in caution that many say has been at the there are obviously “implications about force on the ground to seize territory as region, itself. In a word, intolerant and violent extremist groups like Syria, the US runs the risk of unintentionally heart of US foreign policy on Syria the past Syria in this”. A senior Obama administra- the radicals retreat. Western leaders have IS and their kin, pose an existential challenge not only to Christians, strengthening the hand of President Bashar three years. For better or for worse, Obama tion official said Thursday that the US categorically rejected the notion of part- but to all Arabs and Muslims - asking them to look to the future Assad, whose removal the West has actively has avoided wading into the Syria mud, wanted to establish a credible ground nering up with Assad, whom they accuse and imagine the kind of society they want to emerge from the cur- sought the past three years. Uprooting the resisting pressure to directly arm the rebels force in Syria by training more moderate of committing war crimes on his own peo- rent turmoil. Of course, given the onslaught of IS in Syria and Iraq Islamic State group, which has seized in part because of fears the weapons would rebels before taking military action there. ple. So that means greater coordination and their horrific displays of violence and intolerance, the immedi- roughly a third of Syria and Iraq, may only end up in extremists’ hands. The US signaled back in June that it with rebel factions. “Unless such groups ate question before us is what is to be done now to defend potentially open the way for the Syrian Last year, the US threatened to bomb hopes to enlist moderate Syrian opposi- are able to capitalize on any airstrikes Christians and other minorities put at risk by the raging conflict. army to fill the vacuum. Assad’s forces following a deadly chemical tion fighters in the battle against militant against the Islamic State in Syria, the Syrian This will be the topic of a conference, “In Defense of Christians”, The alternative would be to finally get weapons attack last year blamed on his extremists. Obama sent Congress a $500 armed forces may be able to fill the vacu- which will take place in Washington next week. The event will serious about arming the mainstream government. It backed away at the last million request for a Pentagon-run pro- um,” said Torbjorn Soltvedt, a senior ana- bring together the leaders of six of the churches of the Middle East, Western-backed rebels fighting to topple minute. Though he had to give up his gram that would significantly expand pre- lyst at the British risk analysis firm lawmakers, and activists from a number of non-governmental Assad. But there is a reason the administra- chemical weapons stockpile, an embold- vious covert efforts to support rebels. The Maplecroft. —AP organizations devoted to human rights and religious freedom. tion of President Barack Obama has been For several reasons, I am participating in the event both as an deeply reluctant to throw its weight behind advisor to the group and a speaker. In the first place, I am a them. The relatively moderate rebel fac- Maronite Catholic and an Arab American, deeply committed to my tions fighting in Syria are in tatters. There heritage and the land of my father and forefathers, and concerned are no secular groups, and the strongest about the survival of my rite and that of the other Christian com- factions are Islamic groups, many of which munities in the Arab World. I am also participating because I am an work with Al-Qaeda’s official branch in American who believes that my country, and the West in general, Syria, the Nusra Front. has, on too many occasions, negatively contributed to the conflicts The Nusra Front, which has somewhat that are unsettling the Middle East today. I am concerned lest we dropped from international headlines err again taking steps, out of blind ignorance or sheer folly, which because of the Islamic State group’s would only make the regional situation more volatile and precari- exceeding brutality, is on the US list of ter- ous. I am concerned, for example, that some of the loudest voices rorist groups and is still very active. It and calling for action to defend the Christians in Iraq today come from other rebels recently seized the Quneitra the far right. It is disturbing, of course, that a decade ago as the border crossing between Syria and the Bush Administration blundered its way into Iraq, this wing of the Israeli-held Golan Heights, taking 45 United political spectrum was too busy beating the drums of war to hear Nations peacekeepers hostage. It was also the warnings coming from Iraq’s Christians about the impact that among a group of militants that recently the war and the pathetic misguided occupation would have on overran a Lebanese border town and is their communities. This same crowd went deaf again to the plight holding several Lebanese soldiers and of Iraq’s Christians during the brutal civil war that followed, with its policemen captive. “ethnic cleansing” that reduced the country’s Christian population While the US and its allies are now arm- from 1.4 million to 400,000. ing Kurdish peshmerga fighters in Iraq Does defending Christians mean that Saddam should have against the Islamic State group, Syrian been tolerated because he provided more protection for rebels complain they are largely on their Christians than the sectarian pogroms that followed? Most certain- own, battling both the militants and the ly not. But because those who are now the most strident advo- tyranny of Assad. The Syrian opposition cates for a US military-led assault on Iraq and Syria are the very and many Syria observers are convinced same folks whose policies led to the current crisis, I believe we that the rapid rise of the Islamic State should, at the very least, be wary of their advocacy. group is a result of the US having left the Just as it is important that we be concerned not to allow the Syrian conflict fester for so long. defense of Christians to serve as a cover for the agenda of the war- hawks, we must not allow it to degenerate into Muslim-bashing. No Strategy Islamophobes may draw applause from some in Washington, but Obama kicked up a storm of criticism In this undated image posted on June 30, 2014, fighters from the Islamic State group parade in Raqqa in north Syria. —AP their inflammatory rhetoric will only harm the fate of Christians in the Middle East. In the end, they appear to be more focused on fomenting a “clash of civilizations” then contributing to a reformed and reconstructed Arab World. Shabab wounded but dangerous, unpredictable What should also be of concern are those who either want to defend only some Christians -ignoring for example, the hardships By Peter Martell successor in a major internal rift last year,” Aynte added. Shabab,” Watts said. faced by Palestinian Christians living under Israeli occupation - or “Without Godane as its leader... it is difficult to imagine Al- According to estimates by intelligence sources and ana- those whose advocacy is limited exclusively to Christians. As a he US missiles that smashed into Somalia’s Islamist Shabab remaining a cohesive entity. He made no obvious lysts, the Shabab are believed to have anywhere between Christian and an Arab American, I reject both approaches. I cannot chief this week ended the life of the one of the world’s attempts to groom a successor.” 5,000 and 9,000 fighters, but it is unclear how many of these imagine Palestine without its Arab Christian community. All too Tmost wanted men, but not the danger of his Shabab The Shabab have not commented on who will replace are part of a hardcore cadre and how many are linked with often, American evangelicals come to the Holy Land to see the insurgents, analysts warn. Ahmed Abdi Godane, declared Godane - let alone even confirm his death - but analysts individual warlords who are nominally affiliated to the group. sights, while ignoring the indigenous Christians struggling to survive dead by the United States after an air strike earlier this and intelligence sources say potential successors include Shabab commandos carried out the four-day seige in the in the face of an unrelenting occupation. The famed little town of week, was a ruthless kingpin of Al-Qaeda’s main African the man thought to be Godane’s nominal deputy, Mahad Kenyan capital’s Westgate mall last September, slaughtering Bethlehem has lost most of its land to Israeli land-grabs, and its peo- affiliate. As he had purged potential rivals, there is no clear Diriye, and the head of the group’s feared internal security at least 67 people, as well as bomb attacks in Uganda and ple are hemmed in by a 30’ concrete wall. It is easier for an American leader for the fighters, although the Shabab have survived wing, Mahad Mohamed Ali, also known as Karate. Another, Djibouti. A Western security source said that while the death tourist to travel thousands of miles to visit Jerusalem, then it is for a before: Godane himself took power after the last Shabab known as Ikrima - believed to have been a key plotter in the of Godane was a “step forward” in terms of defeat of the Bethlehemite to go a few miles to pray in the Holy City. chief was also slain in a US missile strike in 2008. Shabab’s attack on Kenya’s Westgate mall last September, Shabab, it also “opens up a wide door of what it will do next.” NOTE: Dr James J Zogby is the President of the Arab American Institute “Removing him will significantly weaken the Shabab, at and who US special forces reportedly tried to capture in a Shabab gunmen are expected to retreat in face of AU least in the short term,” said Cedric Barnes of the raid on southern Somalia last year - remains at large. assaults in Somalia, but attacks elsewhere may be more International Crisis Group. But his death could be pivotal in Another influential Islamist, Muktar Robow, also remains deadly. In the face of a renewed push in the 22,000-strong the direction the Shabab now take: the group could swing powerful - but he was believed to have split from Godane’s African Union force’s seven-year military campaign against All articles appearing on these back to being focussed on Somalia and mired down in the wing. It is also unclear who else was killed in the US air the Shabab, few expect fighters to soon hold any major country’s complex clan rivalries, or, as Godane tried to push, strike, which is believed to have killed six or seven Shabab towns. pages are the personal opinion of as insurgents pursuing a wider jihadist agenda by staging figures. But with vast rural regions still under the sway of Shabab, the writers. Kuwait Times takes no attacks across the region. many fear the fighters will use the lawless zones to plot large responsibility for views expressed Will McCants, Director of Brookings Project on US What Next? scale attacks across the region. “With Godane dead, Al- Relations with the Islamic World, said Godane’s death was a Clint Watts, fellow of the Homeland Security Policy Shabab’s deadly external operations forces might be looking therein. Kuwait Times invites read- “very big deal”, branding him a “ruthless killer” who merged Institute at George Washington University, said the group to either retaliate, relocate or both,” Watts said. “I suspect they ers to voice their opinions. Please Shabab with Al-Qaeda. Godane led the extremists with a may splinter. Shabab foot soldiers, often economic con- will either wreak havoc by accelerating operations they send submissions via email to: opin- “macabre mix of unbridled brutality and striking charisma”, scripts and not committed idealogues, could be tempted already have in motion, or will rapidly move to a new battle- [email protected] or via snail said Abdi Aynte, who heads the Mogadishu-based Heritage by a government amnesty, while a hardcore elite - including field and affiliate if they believe their Somalia safe haven is Institute think tank. With the whine of drones a common skilled foreign fighters - may intensify attacks to show off compromised.” Watts said the key question was “Will Shabab’s mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. sound in southern Somalia, Godane must have been all too the group is still there. “I suspect many of Godane’s lieu- new leader swear allegiance to Zawahiri and ‘Old Guard Al- The editor reserves the right to edit aware of his possible sudden death, but it is unclear if he tenants already had plans of their own... My estimate Qaeda, to Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi and ISIS, or will he pursue an any submission as necessary. had tapped a successor. would be the most hard core of Godane’s adherents will independent track for Shabab in Somalia independent of “The irony is that Godane killed his would-be obvious break off and form a particularly violent element of Al- today’s jihadi politics?” —AFP SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 SPORTS

Brazil’s Ronaldinho joins Coventry return from Taiwanese Wu seeking Mexican club Queretaro exile in winning style 3rd term as AIBA head TAIPEI: Taiwanese Ching-Kuo Wu, who failed in a bid to become president MEXICO CITY: Brazilian legend Ronaldinho made a surprise move to LONDON: Coventry City marked their return home after a 13-month of the International Olympic Committee last year, is to stand for a third term Mexico’s first division on Friday, joining the White Roosters of Queretaro on exile in the perfect style with a 1-0 win over Gillingham on Friday. as head of the Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA). The 68- a two-year deal. The 34-year-old former World Cup winner and two-time Steven Pressley’s League One team had been forced to spend the past year-old architect was first elected AIBA president in 2006 after taking over world player of the year had been without a club since leaving Brazilian out- year playing their ‘home’ fixtures some 35 miles from Coventry in Northampton after a row with the owners of their Ricoh Arena stadi- from Pakistani Anwar Chowdhry, who was ousted after allegations of cor- fit Atletico Mineiro in late July. “I chose Mexico for the affection I have ruption, and wants another term to continue his revolutionizing of the always received here. I am very motivated to represent” Queretaro, he wrote um. But that rent dispute was finally settled last month, allowing the sport. Wu is credited with modernizing amateur boxing, revamping scoring on Twitter. The former Paris St-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan playmaker, 1987 FA Cup winners to come back home. Average attendances of just methods, instigating the launch of the AIBA Pro Boxing whose full name is Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, said he 2,287 watched Coventry at Northampton’s Sixfields Stadium as fans Competition, ditching head guards and bringing women’s would be wearing the number 49 jersey, sporting his refused to back the decision to quit the city. But supporters turned out boxing into the Olympics. He wants to “govern all levels of lucky number. in force for the first match at the Ricoh Arena since April 2013, with a boxing worldwide” and sees the new pro boxing competi- “I am pleased to share with you that from today, 27,306 crowd forcing the kick-off to be delayed by 15 minutes. The Sky tion, which launches next month and allows professional the star @10Ronaldinho is a rooster,” team owner Blues’ attendance on their return to the Ricoh was almost 5,000 more fighters with fewer than 20 bouts to take on amateur ath- Olegario Vazquez wrote on Twitter. letes for a place at the 2016 Olympics, as the latest phase of “It strengthens a great team, the fans deserve it,” than all their 10 home gates for the second half of last season at Sixfields put together. Frank Nouble ensured the celebration of that. “Therefore, I have decided to run again for the AIBA he said. Ronaldinho joins the club as it fights to presidency to serve another four years and to continue retain a playoff spot in the Liga MX 2014 Coventry’s return was a resounding success as the debutant striker’s enhancing all the AIBA programs together with Apertura tournament. Seven games into the 10th minute goal saw off Gillingham to the delight of City’s long-suf- you for more great achievements in all areas,” he season, Queretaro currently sit in eighth fering fans. Nouble’s winner lifted Coventry to eighth in the third tier told AIBA members in a letter published by the place, the last playoff place. —AFP table as City extended their unbeaten run to six matches. —AFP body yesterday. — Reuters

MLB ROUNDUP Giants win at Detroit with Peavy in command

DETROIT: San Francisco pitcher Jake Peavy was in such dominant form that he even resumed after a rain delay of almost three hours and steered the Giants to an 8-2 win over Detroit in Friday’s key interleague clash of playoff aspirants. The victory moved the Giants within two games of the National League West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers, while the Tigers slipped two games behind American League Central leader Kansas City, which prevailed in a defensive struggle against the New York Yankees. New York missed an opportunity to make up some ground on runaway AL East leader Baltimore, which lost to Tampa Bay, while the key NL clash saw Milwaukee end a run of nine-successive defeats by beating St Louis, which had won its previous six. San Francisco scored six runs in three innings and led 6-0 when a severe storm came through, delaying the game for two hours and 40 minutes. When play resumed, Peavy (4-4) surprisingly went back to the mound and did not give up any earned runs in his six innings. Kansas City capitalized on Detroit’s defeat by beating the Yankees 1-0, with a superb performance by pitcher James Shields. Two MINNEAPOLIS: Danny Santana #39 and Jordan Schafer #1 of the Minnesota Twins chase starts after putting in one of his worst out- after a ball hit by Tony Campana #22 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the ings this season against New York, Shields (13 ninth inning of the game on September 5, 2014. — AFP 7) showed his best by retiring his first 11 bat- ters. It was one of his two 11-batter stretches of the game, and he induced 12 groundouts MOTOR RACING in 8-1/3 scoreless innings. Nori Aoki’s run- scoring single in the third proved the winner as the Royals notched a fourth-straight win McLaren in no rush to and moved 17 games over a .500 record for the first time in 25 years. Baltimore remained 9-1/2 games ahead of decide 2015 F1 drivers New York atop the AL East after a 3-0 loss at Tampa Bay. Rays’ starter Alex Cobb and two MONZA: McLaren are in no rush to decide Whitmarsh, would not be drawn on them relievers combined for Tampa Bay’s AL-best their 2015 Formula One driver lineup, and and indicated there might be other options. 19th shutout this season. Cobb didn’t get the Jenson Button’s future, but will do so before Former McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton, the decision despite going seven innings and the end of the season, group chairman Ron 2008 champion, is currently in his second allowing two runs or less for the 11th consec- Dennis said yesterday. year at Mercedes and battling German team utive start; a team record. He gave up only “When there is a decision to take we will mate Nico Rosberg for the title. one walk and struck out six. Reliever Brad take it...it won’t be in the next few days and Talks on extending his three-year con- Boxberger (4-1) pitched a perfect eighth to it won’t be at the end of the season, it will tract have been put on hold with some take the win. Milwaukee finally got back on be something in between,” he told reporters media speculation about his future starting the winners’ list by beating St Louis 6-2, clos- at the Italian Grand Prix. He indicated also to spread. “No-one could have predicted the ing back within three games of the NL that it could ultimately remain unchanged. tension inside Mercedes-Benz...we can all “We really respect both of them, they’re imagine a range of scenarios that could see Central-leading Cardinals. doing a great job,” said Dennis of 2009 world one of those drivers on the market by the Scooter Gennett had a two-run single in champion Button and Danish rookie Kevin end of the year,” said Dennis. “That does not the third inning and drove in another run Magnussen. “The drivers’ role in the future is mean we would automatically reach for that with a double in the fifth. Brewers’ starter an open issue and will only be decided as driver, or any other driver, in preference to Mike Fiers (5-2) gave up two runs in 6 2-3 and when we know where the market what we have. “What it means is you are try- innings, improving to 5-1 since being called stands,” he said. ing to understand what is available, and up from the minors. Los Angeles’ Kole Button, 34, is out of contract at the end then you make a decision. And it could be Calhoun had three hits and scored four times, of the season but has said he wants to con- that decision is not to change.” sliding into home for the go ahead run in the tinue and is ‘very relaxed’ about the situa- McLaren have not won a race since 2012, 10th inning to give the Angels a 7-6 victory tion. Dennis, speaking after announcing a when Hamilton and Button were team over Minnesota. Calhoun singled to start the sponsorship with Italian coffee company mates but Dennis said the team were in 10th, and two walks loaded the bases. A fly Segafredo Zanetti, reiterated that McLaren good shape and fighting back. He said the ball by Erick Aybar was caught by Oswaldo always had the best drivers available but Segafredo sponsorship was “the first Arcia but his throw from right field to home stressed the key word was ‘available’. “So the announcement of many” and more partners plate was a bit off line and not in time for first thing you have to establish, before you will be introduced over the coming months. catcher Josmil Pinto to tag the speedy have any process of selection - and that is “You will see as things unfold over the next Calhoun. The Angels moved six games clear MINNEAPOLIS: Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout hits the wall in a futile effort not derogatory, detrimental or negative to few months, McLaren is going to be very atop the AL West. Washington’s Rafael to catch a two-run double by Minnesota Twins’ Trevor Plouffe that tied the baseball game in the ninth inning on Friday, Sept 5, 2014. — AP your existing drivers - is who is available,” he much back in every aspect of Formula One,” Soriano blew another save, and an error by added. he added. “We have been making systemat- Bryce Harper on a routine fly ball in the 11th Cleveland’s David Murphy drove in the win- powering the Mets to a 14-5 thrashing of Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso and Red Bull’s ic and very structured forward progress. All inning led to the go-ahead runs, giving ning run with a bases-loaded single in the Cincinnati and a third-straight victory. quadruple champion Sebastian Vettel have of the people who have been joining Philadelphia a 9-8 win over the Nationals. The 10th inning to five the Indians a 2-1 victory Seattle’s Kendrys Morales hit two of his both been spoken of as targets for McLaren, McLaren or were going to join are now inte- Phillies rallied from a five-run deficit with two who are starting a new partnership with grated into the organization,” declared over the Chicago White Sox. team’s four homers as the Mariners beat unearned runs in the eighth and then three in Boston’s Yoenis Cespedes had four hits, Texas 7-5, handing the Rangers their sev- Honda next season. Both drivers have said Dennis. “We are now a much more focused the ninth off Soriano, who was booed off the they are happy where they are but Dennis, and dynamic organization...I can absolutely including a game-winning single that enth-straight loss only hours after manager field as his late-season slump continues. Then capped a three-run 10th inning, as the Red Ron Washington resigned unexpectedly. who is remodelling the team after retaking and categorically assure you that we are came a pair of runs in the 11th, which started control in January from the ousted Martin back.” — Reuters Sox rallied to beat Toronto 9-8. New York’s Colorado’s Tyler Matzek pitched his first with a two-base error when Harper ran smack Curtis Granderson and Travis d’Arnaud each career shutout, steering the Rockies to a 3-0 into center fielder Denard Span, who had hit three-run homers and drove in four runs, win against San Diego. —AP clearly called for a fly ball. Washington resigns The Nationals stayed seven games clear atop the NL West because Atlanta lost 11-3 at MLB results/standings Miami. Marlins starter Jarred Cosart (4-1), as Rangers manager who came into the game with the lowest ERA (0.65) in the majors over the past four weeks, Baltimore 5, Cincinnati 4; Detroit 4, Cleveland 2; Boston 9, NY Yankees 4; Philadelphia 4, retired 13 batters in a row during one stretch Atlanta 0; NY Mets 8, Miami 6; Toronto 8, Tampa Bay 2; Chicago Cubs 7, Milwaukee 1; Kansas DALLAS: Ron Washington made a surprise res- league club in terms of on-field performance, and allowed two runs in 72/3 innings, with City 2, Texas 1; Chicago White Sox 6, Minnesota 3 (10 innings); Houston 8, LA Angels 3; St. ignation announcement Friday, leaving his but we were looking forward to moving ahead six strikeouts and only one walk. Marcell Louis 6, Pittsburgh 4; San Francisco 12, Colorado 7; Seattle 6, Oakland 5; LA Dodgers 4, post as manager of the Texas Rangers for “per- with Ron as our manager in 2015. Ozuna had four hits and four RBIs for the Washington 1; San Diego 2, Arizona 1. sonal” reasons, the Major League Baseball “We wish Ron the best as he deals with this Marlins, who had a season-high 18 hits. American League National League team announced. The 62-year-old had led the matter.” The Rangers had enjoyed some suc- Houston’s Chris Carter hit his 36th homer of Eastern Division Eastern Division club since the start of the 2007 season. But he cess under Washington. They had finished the season and drove in three runs against W L PCT GB Washington 78 59 .569 - guided the Rangers to a 53-87 record in 2014, fourth in 2007, going 75-87, then placed sec- his former team to help the Astros beat Baltimore 80 57 .584 - Atlanta 72 67 .518 7 the worst record in any of his more than seven ond two consecutive years before winning slumping Oakland 4-3. Carter added an RBI NY Yankees 70 66 .515 9.5 Miami 67 70 .489 11 seasons as the manager. On the day of his back-to-back division and league crowns in Toronto 70 67 .511 10 announcement, Texas was in last place in the 2010-11. single, Jon Singleton also homered and Jose NY Mets 65 74 .468 14 Altuve had two hits for Houston, unbeaten in Tampa Bay 67 72 .482 14 Philadelphia 64 74 .464 14.5 AL West, their lowest standing since Washington, of New Orleans, leaves the Boston 61 77 .442 19.5 Washington was named manager. club having posted a 664-611 record and led three games since firing manager Bo Porter Central Division on Monday. It was the Astros’ fifth-straight Central Division St. Louis 75 63 .543 - “I have submitted my resignation from the the Rangers to three playoff berths. “Over the Kansas City 76 61 .555 - win overall, two shy of their season high. Milwaukee 73 65 .529 2 job I love-managing the Rangers-to devote my past eight seasons, it’s been a privilege to be Detroit 76 62 .551 0.5 The A’s had the best record in the majors a Pittsburgh 71 67 .514 4 full attention to addressing an off-the-field part of some of the best years in club history Cleveland 70 66 .515 5.5 personal matter,” Washington said. and I will always be grateful for the opportu- month ago but have gone 7-17 since and a Cincinnati 66 72 .478 9 wild-card berth increasingly looks like their Chicago White Sox63 75 .457 13.5 “As painful as it is, stepping away is what’s nities I’ve had here, and for the great manage- Minnesota 60 78 .435 16.5 Chicago Cubs 63 76 .453 12.5 best for me, my family.” Tim Bogar has been ment, players, and coaches who have made only passage into the playoffs. Los Angeles’ Western Division Dan Haren pitched well on two extra days of Western Division appointed interim manager for the remainder our time here a success,” he said. He asked LA Angels 83 54 .606 - LA Dodgers 78 61 .561 - rest to steer the Dodgers to a 2-1 win over of the season. “We accept Ron’s decision and that people respect his privacy. Along with Oakland 79 59 .572 4.5 San Francisco 76 63 .547 2 Arizona. The game between Pittsburgh and are grateful for his many contributions to the Tampa Bay’s Joe Maddon, Washington was Seattle 74 63 .540 9 San Diego 66 71 .482 11 Rangers organization over the last eight years,” the only other manager to guide a team to the Chicago Cubs was suspended by rain Houston 60 79 .432 24 Arizona 57 81 .413 20.5 Rangers GM Jon Daniels said. “This has cer- four straight seasons with 90 or more wins with the game tied 3-3 in the top of the sev- Texas 53 85 .384 30.5 Colorado 55 84 .396 23 tainly been a difficult season for our major from 2010-13. — AFP enth inning and will resume on Saturday. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 SPORTS Run Forrest, run! Gatlin eyes Bolt rivalry

BRUSSELS: After a sensational sprint dou- he does is: when he runs he goes. I think ble at the Diamond League finale, that’s my mentality when I go out on the American Justin Gatlin admitted Tom track: just go,” he said. “Why am I going to Hanks’ film character Forrest Gump had overthink, over analyse my race, who’s next been an inspiration as he battled back from to me, what someone’s run this year? I’m a four-year doping ban. Gatlin rolled back talented enough.” the years to scorch to a rare 100-200m dou- Gatlin insisted that his goal next season ble on Friday and immediately stated he was to be a rival who pushed double world wanted to establish a rivalry with Jamaican record holder Bolt. “It’s not just one lane on star Usain Bolt, who has already called time the track when it comes to the 100m or any on his season after a short-lived comeback other event,” he said. “As competitors we from injury. are obligated to show our best perform- Belying his 32 years, Gatlin, the 2004 ance. “I’m not going to lay down when Olympic 100m gold medalist and double Usain Bolts takes the stage and shows the sprint world champion in 2005 before serv- world who he is. “I definitely want to go out ing a 2006-10 doping ban, first raced the there and put on a good show. If he goes 100m and won by setting a season’s fastest out there and runs one of the world’s time of 9.77sec. Amazingly, the American’s fastest times, I want to feel like I’m pushing time matched his world record-equalling him to it, or I’m going to go out there and mark set in Qatar in 2006 — later rescinded try and beat him. because of his doping infraction. Only four “The world wants to see a good rivalry. I men have ever run faster: Bolt, American want to go home, work very hard and Tyson Gay, and Jamaican duo Yohan Blake hopefully produce a good rivalry for the and Asafa Powell. years to come.” Asked what time it would Gatlin then returned to the track just an take to beat Bolt, who has run 9.58sec for hour later and blasted to an incredible vic- the 100m and 19.19 for the 200m, Gatlin tory in the 200m in 19.71sec, just 0.03 slow- chuckled: “The same time I need to beat er than his own world leading time. “It felt him any day, in any race. “In a good fantasy great. Me and my coach Denis Mitchell world, if both of us are injury free and we’re have been working this year to put togeth- lined up (in the 100m), we can take it back er a good race pattern and I knew right down to low 9.6s or faster. I think it would from the start of the season that I could run be a great, spectacular race. 9.7 or even better,” he said. “We just needed “I have respect for Bolt, he’s a great com- favorable conditions and tonight was prob- petitor, one of the best competitors I’ve ably the most perfect night I’ve had all year. ever been up against and he knows how to It was a very special night for me and my show up. That keeps me on my ‘A’ game. “I BRUSSELS: US athlete Justin Gatlin competes to win the Men’s 100m event of the Memorial Van Damme athletics Diamond League meeting in family. “To be able to run 19.71 and 9.77 in want to be able to be one of those guys for Brussels, on September 5, 2014. — AFP almost an hour apart or less... we work very him, so he knows he needs to bring his ‘A’ hard all year long, so I don’t see why not game.” Gatlin also insisted that age was not give myself to the fans. a problem. Friendly fire as Wozniacki, “I wanted to test my toughness, to see “In track and field a lot of people write what I can do under pressure.” Gatlin said you off as you get older,” he said. “I want to Forrest Gump, the lead character of the be able, looking at guys like my coach and 1993 Oscar-winning film of the same name Frankie Fredericks who stood the test of Serena eye US Open title who sets out on a three-year coast-to-coast time and had great races later on in their US marathon after a spurned marriage pro- career, to model myself after them. “When I posal, continues to play a role in his prepa- was growing up I thought I could fly, so NEW YORK: Serena Williams is steaming at full of that match against Clijsters. “She had been ment to star golfer Rory McIlroy. “It would mean rations. “One of the movies I watch before I short story, until this day I never put a limit speed toward a sixth US Open triumph, but out there before. So this time it’s going to be dif- so much to me,” added Wozniacki, once knocked go out and run is Forrest Gump because all on me.” — AFP Caroline Wozniacki isn’t conceding anything in ferent. “I have definitely learned a lot in those as a number one who hadn’t won a major. “It her quest for a first Grand Slam crown. The two years. I have learned more about myself,” said would definitely have the media stop talking friends meet today in the championship match of Wozniacki, who has come on strong this season about my lack of a Grand Slam, so that would be the last Grand Slam of the year. World number since the painful and public end of her engage- nice.” — AFP one Williams is vying to become the first woman to win three straight titles at Flushing Meadows since Chris Evert won four on the trot in the 1970s. With a win she’ll join Evert and Martina Navratilova on 18 career Grand Slam titles-a pur- suit that has been stalled as she failed to make it past the fourth round in any other major this year. Her third-round singles exit at Wimbledon was followed by a bizarre departure from dou- bles, Williams looking weak and woozy before sister and playing partner Venus led her from the court mid-match. Following on from her second- round French Open exit, it sparked immediate speculation not only as to the state of her game but also her psyche. “There’s always skeptics,” said Williams, who says she was suffering from a virus in London. “I worked really hard for Wimbledon. I was disappointed and sad-and shocked-that I wasn’t able to win. “I worked hours, more than I worked before. Maybe it’s just paying off now.” Maybe it is. BRUSSELS: Qatar’s Mutaz Barshim competes and wins the Men’s High Jump during Williams hasn’t dropped a set en route to the the Memorial Van Damme athletics Diamond League meeting in Brussels, on final, dispatching 17th-seeded semi-final oppo- September 5, 2014. — AFP nent Ekaterina Makarova 6-1, 6-3 in an hour in her latest show of strength. She’s a prohibitive favorite over Wozniacki, far removed from her ATHLETICS days at number one back in 2010 and back in a Grand Slam final for the first time since her 2009 US Open runner-up finish to Kim Clijsters. That’s Prince Barshim ready to fine with Wozniacki. “I always believe in myself when I go out to play,” Wozniacki said after secur- supplant King Sotomayor ing her finals berth when China’s Peng Shuai dra- matically retired with heat illness while trailing in their semi-final. “I definitely believe that no mat- BRUSSELS: Mutaz Essa Barshim is a rarity in with Bondarenko and Sweden’s Patrik Sjoberg ter who stands on the other side of the net I can high-class Qatari athletics: not an incomer tied at 2.42m. “It was a clear jump (at 2.43m). I win the match.” Williams has won eight of their from Nigeria or Kenya but a real homegrown had a good feeling and knew I could be able nine encounters, but Wozniacki is encouraged talent who is within a whisper of breaking to jump 2.46 if I make the same jump, but I that in recent meetings in Montreal and one of track and field’s most legendary was so empty, so tired after that jump.” Cincinnati she pushed her good friend to three records. The last Qatari to shine on the world Barshim’s 2.43m was not only a world-leading sets. “When she’s on fire, she’s hard to beat,” stage was Saif Saaed Shaheen, formerly mark, but it also broke his own Asian record Wozniacki said. “But I have had two tough match- known as Kenyan Stephen Cherono. as well as the IAAF Diamond League record. es against her the last few weeks. I was really Ironically, it was at the same Brussels stadium “In a competition like today, you don’t have close. Hopefully for me that would be third time’s that Shaheen set the 3000m steeplechase the world record on your mind,” said the the charm. “It’s going to be exciting.” Williams is world record in 2004 that Barshim took centre world indoor champion. “The competition is expecting another close match. “She knows my stage on Friday, becoming the second high- so intense, you just want to win, you want to game well and she knows how to play,” Williams est man of all time after clearing 2.43 meters beat your opponents, you don’t mention said. “She’s so consistent, that’s one of the things in the men’s high jump in a thrilling display. what the height is. that makes her really tough.” The key in the face The 23-year-old Barshim was locked in a “Jumping 2.43m is a huge thing. I didn’t of that Wozniacki persistence, Williams said, “Just battle royal with Ukraine’s Bohdan realise it but now after the competition, I stay calm, just be able to relax and be happy.” Bondarenko, both attempting 2.46m, 1cm thought that’s high! “It means Javier is the king higher than Cuban Javier Sotomayor’s 21- and now you’re the prince. You might take Going to be different year-old high jump record, in a nail-biting cli- over at any time, so that’s really big for me and Wozniacki-who toppled five-time Grand Slam max to the Diamond League final. The record really good motivation.” Asked what he need- winner Maria Sharapova in the fourth round- remained intact, but Barshim is confident it ed to do to improve and have a real shot at believes she’ll benefit from the experience of her NEW YORK: Serena Williams of the United States celebrates after defeating Ekaterina will be broken given the increase in high Sotomayor’s record, Barshim said: “Mostly it’s first US Open final, when she was 19. “I didn’t Makarova of Russia during their women’s singles semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2014 jumps. There have now been 16 jumps over time: I need experience, there’s no shortcut for know what to expect from my nerves,” she said US Open. — AFP 2.40m in 2014. Before this year, never had two experience. I need time to get stronger. “I’ve high jumpers cleared 2.40m in the same com- only tried for the world record two or three petition-it has now happened four times. “I times. I need big competitions, to be fighting. BASKETBALL think it’s possible to break the record. It’s “It’s a world record and you need everything to been done by a human, we’re all human, so be perfect, the weather, the crowd, you need it’s possible,” the Doha native said. to feel good physically and mentally. “When all Star duo work magic for “I gave it my best and am happy with 2.43, that comes together, I think it’s possible to it’s the second best ever” after Sotomayor, beat Sotomayor’s record.” — AFP Brave Peng ignores doctors the new-look Lithuania to chase grand slam dream SEVILLE: Lithuania’s NBA stars Donatas istry continues to improve game by game. collarbone injury just a week before the World Motiejunas and Jonas Valanciunas have been When asked about how the young duo are Cup started forcing less experienced point NEW YORK: Suffering from heat illness and up in pain on the baseline, and the tearful working magic for the national team at the growing together on the court, Motiejunas guards Sarunas Vasiliauskas and Adas cramps, a brave Peng Shuai ignored doc- 28-year-old lifted into a wheelchair and 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The duo led said: “It’s basketball. Smart basketball players Juskevicius to take much bigger roles with the tor’s advice and returned to a baking court taken to an onsite medical facility. “The the Baltic state to a first place finish in Group D pass the ball. We share the ball with one team. determined to complete her US Open doctor, she said to me, ‘You are not able with a 4-1 record and a last 16 showdown with another and we play for each other.” The emer- “It’s a great experience and I think it’s the semi-final on Friday - only to have her really go out to fight, compete, because New Zealand today. Motiejunas is Lithuania’s gence of Motiejunas has started to change the biggest chance they will ever get in their lives. grand slam dream end in agony. With your look is not really well,” Peng told second-leading scorer at 10.4 points per game Lithuanian team. With Motiejunas and I mean, if they will not take it now, there might Caroline Wozniacki leading 7-6(1) 4-3 and reporters after recovering from her ordeal. and is second in rebounding at 3.8 rebounds Valanciunas starting games, a new generation not be another one. If you don’t take your closing in on victory when Peng suddenly “I said, ‘No, no, no, I don’t want to give up. I per a game, making him one of Lithuania’s of players is beginning to have a bigger impact chance, you might never have it again,” clutched at her thighs and stumbled to the want to try one more time.’ “Then I come most consistent players at just 23 years of on the national side. Motiejunas said. The FIBA World Cup has been back wall of Arthur Ashe Stadium court back. I know I’m not going to stay maybe age.”It depends on my teammates, I rely on The team is starting to come together and a turning point for Motiejunas, who averaged with severe cramping. too long but I just want to try. “I just want- them. I play the game and try to score some Motiejunas continues to feel more comfort- less than five points a game last summer at In obvious distress, the Chinese doubles ed to challenge her one more time.” points,” said Motiejunas, who plays with the able as his game improves. “We are a good EuroBasket 2013 in Slovenia. Motiejunas had specialist was eventually helped off the Peng said she knew the moment she Houston Rockets in the NBA. group of guys. We are fighting for each other. trouble playing in limited minutes and was an court and disappeared into the locker returned to the court there was no chance Motiejunas has been starting games with a We are young and inexperienced a little bit but inconsistent performer. But in Spain he has rooms where she received treatment. A to complete the match. player he grew up competing against - 22- we will keep on fighting and that is the key to done everything his coaches ask of him and valiant Peng, playing in her first career Clearly suffering the effects of the heat, year-old Toronto Raptors center Valanciunas. In getting a win.” Motiejunas and Valanciunas are knows now that he will play better when his grand slam singles semi-final, refused to a disorientated Peng was not sure if she Spain, Motiejunas is starting at power forward not the only young players getting a chance focus is on the team. “Win as a team, that is throw in the towel, and returned 11 min- told the chair umpire she was defaulting or and Valanciunas at center for the first time for Lithuania. National team captain and start- the most important thing,” concluded utes later determined to continue. if doctors finally intervened to end the together in the national team. And their chem- ing point guard Mantas Kalnietis suffered a Motiejunas. — AFP But after six points, Peng was left curled ordeal. —Reuters SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 SPORTS Pietersen slams ‘selfish’ Cook LONDON: Kevin Pietersen has slammed England which prompted several ex-England stars to call for England’s chances. The controversial batsman was son, Pietersen believes his style fundamentally does captain Alastair Cook as “selfish” for playing down his him to step down as limited overs skipper. “I think it axed after that dismal Ashes campaign after falling not fit in with what is required in the shorter form of team’s chances of winning next year’s World Cup. is selfish that the captain is not talking positively out with several members of Cook’s team. “There is a the game. The 34-year-old, who also suggested Cook’s side beat India by 41 runs on Friday to sal- about winning the World Cup,” Pietersen wrote in his theory the England and Wales Cricket Board are English stars should spend time in the IPL to hone vage some pride after an emphatic defeat in the Daily Telegraph column yesterday. “In Alastair Cook’s reluctant to remove Cook as captain of the one-day their limited overs skills, has joined Graeme Swann one-day series, but former England batsman own words it is ‘far fetched’ to believe we can win team because it might destabilize the camp ahead of and Michael Vaughan in suggesting Cook should just Pietersen is still frustrated by what he sees as a nega- the tournament. I just do not buy that. It is also non- next year’s Ashes,” he added. “That is hard to swallow focus on the Tests. “This is not a witch-hunt against tive attitude in the national team hierarchy. sense to think we do not have time to make changes for those of us who endured back-to-back Ashes Cook. But he would gain a lot of respect if he admit- He believes Cook is keen to take a low-key that could transform England’s chances.” campaigns just so this winter could be dedicated to ted he is not the right man to open the batting and approach to the World Cup in Australia and New Pietersen revealed that the lack of positivity going one-day cricket in the lead-up to the World Cup.” captain the one-day team, and decided he was going Zealand to avoid heaping further pressure onto his into next year’s tournament is especially galling after Although Cook came through similar doubts about to concentrate all his efforts on winning back the own shoulders after his poor one-day displays, the Ashes schedule was amended to improve his suitability to lead the Test side earlier in the sea- Ashes,” Pietersen added. — AFP

BMW GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP A week of rest - and a 36-hole lead for Garcia

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE: Sergio Garcia’s holes, and then it got a little bit better.” It spot on Ryder Cup was so secure. was all didn’t affect his golf He holed out the but certain of getting to the Tour short wedge for eagle on the next hole. Championship. It was the perfect time for Garcia was at 8-under 132. him to take a week off and make sure he Barring a charge that would make had plenty of energy for a big September. even Arnold Palmer proud, Phil Mickelson He looked better than ever at the BMW is playing his last PGA Tour event of the Championship. Garcia holed a bunker season. He twice hit into the water - mak- shot for birdie, holed a short wedge for ing a triple bogey on the par-3 12th and a eagle and made a pair of big putts at the bogey on the 17th - and shot a 76. end for a 6-under 64. It gave him a one- Mickelson, who needs to finish about shot lead over Ryan Palmer going into fourth to qualify for the Tour the weekend at Cherry Hills, with Rory Championship, was 14 shots behind and McIlroy not far behind. in a tie for 63rd in the 68-man field. Jason “I know myself after 15 years of run- Day withdrew on the ninth hole with a ning around,” Garcia said. “I would love to back injury and said he would try to be play all four tournaments on the FedEx ready for the Tour Championship. Cup, but I knew that it wasn’t going to be Garcia had one of several great finish- good for me to start with - I was going to es - birdie-par-birdie, though it felt like he picked up shots on every shot. First, he made a 20-foot birdie on the 16th. He went for the green in two on the 17th and came up well short. With the tough 18th ahead of him, it looked as though he would lose his lead and perhaps even more ground. But he hit wedge to tap-in range for his par, and then made one of only six birdies on the closing hole at Cherry Hills. “It’s only Friday, so we still have two days to go,” he said. “But it defi- nitely helped my frame of mind going into the 18th tee, which today was play- NAPIER: Argentina’s scrumhalf Martin Landajo (left) has a kick charged down by New Zealand All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick during their rugby ing quite hard. So it was nice to be able to union match at McLean Park yesterday. — AFP get that up-and-down and then play 18 really well.” Palmer has been showing up on leaderboards over the last month - Savea brace for All Blacks share of the first-round lead at the PGA Championship and an opening 63 last week in Boston. He thought the greens might be softer because of the rain, and in tight win over Pumas he was right. Palmer saw a few approach shots on No 1 and told his caddie the NAPIER: Winger Julian Savea scored two tries as clever tactical kicking that Savea pounced upon for a try, only for Gauzere to call him back, to the course would be there for the taking. He New Zealand again struggled to put Argentina to score the first try. surprise of many in the near sell-out crowd of waited until the end to grab it with four away before they eventually ground out a 28-9 Sanchez reduced the scoreline to 8-6 with his 21,329. The All Blacks then shut the game down birdies in his last five holes. “It was a great win in their tightly contested Rugby second penalty before the All Blacks gave them- in the final 20 minutes when Slade kicked a way to finish,” he said. “I was glad I was Championship clash at McLean Park in Napier selves a massive confidence boost after the half- penalty and number eight Kieran Read broke COLORADO: Sergio Garcia of Spain lines one of the ones that shot low.” McIlroy yesterday. Liam Messam and Aaron Smith also time hooter when they secured a tighthead from from an attacking scrum to feed scrumhalf Smith up a putt on the 15th hole during the also made a late surge after starting with scored tries for the All Blacks to secure a vital the Pumas’ scrum. Barrett broke the line and for the bonus point try under the posts with less second round of the BMW Championship one birdie, one bogey and 12 pars. He four-try bonus point, though the home side had beat the cover defenders and fed to Messam to than 10 minutes remaining. at the Cherry Hills Country Club on began to turn it around with a 30-foot a poor game with the boot. Beauden Barrett, extend the advantage to 13-6, a critical lead that “Once you get four tries in conditions like this September 5, 2014 in Cherry Hills birdie putt on the 15th, a 35-foot birdie making his first start at flyhalf, kicked a penalty gave them momentum heading into the second you’re going to be happy,” All Blacks’ captain Village. — AFP putt on the 16th and a long two-putt but missed four other kicks, before he was half. Barrett then created Savea’s second try Richie McCaw said. “It was always going to be get tired of it. It wasn’t going to be good birdie at the 17th. replaced by Colin Slade, who kicked a penalty shortly after the break when he took the ball to scrappy and there were patches there where we coming into the Ryder Cup. So if the He shot the same score and felt entire- and a conversion, though he also missed a the defensive line and popped a no-look pass to didn’t look after the ball but they stuck at it. “We Ryder Cup wasn’t there I would have ly different - finishing with two late penalty. his Wellington Hurricanes’ team mate to storm had an Argentina side who certainly came to probably made an effort, but I didn’t feel bogeys one day, three late birdies the Flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez slotted three penal- onto the ball and cross. play and they put real pressure on us at the con- like that was the right thing for me to do.” next. “I feel much better coming off the ties for the Pumas, who were also unlucky to The match then descended into another arm tact area, but we expected that. “There was a So he went to the Hamptons, played golf, golf course because I birdied three of the have a try to Leonardo Senatore inexplicably wrestle before the decision that effectively killed wee patch in the second half where we didn’t went to the beach and had a good time.” last four holes,” McIlroy said. “I sort of ruled out by referee Pascal Gauzere, who said off the Puma’s chances. While trailling just 18-9 get much luck at scrum time but I’m proud of Two days at Cherry Hills haven’t been struggled to get anything going today. It the number eight’s charge down of a clearing they were putting pressure on the All Blacks the ways the guys came back and won a couple all that bad, either. The only nuisance was a little cooler, so the ball wasn’t kick was a knock on. “There are things that hap- deep in their own half, Senatore then charged of big scrums that resulted in tries and that was pen on the game, unfortunately the referee did- down Ma’a Nonu’s clearing kick and raced away satisfying.” — Reuters happened on the sixth green, and it had going quite as far, a little bit of wind ... n’t see it, but that’s all,” Argentina captain nothing to do with his golf. Garcia heard even though the course was softer, it still Agustin Creevy told reporters, before adding it what he described as a series of beeps in played pretty tough.” Hideki Matsuyama could have changed their momentum. “But we his ear, and then a pop. “It’s happened of Japan had a 67 and was among those had an excellent first half then we made some before, but usually I kind of blow it and it four shots behind in a tie for fifth. easy mistakes with the tries they scored off the gets back,” he said. “But for some reason it Matsuyama is at No 30 in the FedEx Cup. first phase. “We didn’t take advantage of the situ- just didn’t feel quite the same. And it still The top 30 after this week advance to the ation when we did score. That would’ve been doesn’t, but it’s definitely better. It was Tour Championship for a shot at the $10 the difference and we could have been closer on uncomfortable probably for five or six million bonus. — AP the scoreboard.”

Tight struggle RUGBYU The All Blacks have struggled to put Argentina away in recent games in New Zealand Wallabies floor Springboks and the pattern continued on Saturday as the heavy rain that had threatened to influence the PERTH: Wing Rob Horne scored a powerful attacks on the line. game duly arrived in the late afternoon and thrilling try in the dying minutes as It looked like the Wallabies would have dropped balls and a tough forward battle were Australia overhauled front-runners South to settle for just three points, from a Foley the predominant features of the match. “Very Africa 24-23 for their first win of this year’s penalty, for their efforts during their peri- happy with the final result,” All Blacks’ coach Rugby Championship yesterday. Horne od of advantage. But the inclusion of Steve Hansen said. “We have played these guys stepped off the wing and inside the last Kurtley Beale in the 73rd minute lifted the three years in a row in not great conditions and defender as he finished off a backline Wallabies. “The coaches have been big on this is the first time we have got a bonus point move with two minutes left, before reserves coming on and making an so fairly happy to have picked that up.” Barrett and Sanchez traded penalties midway through Bernard Foley landed the crucial conver- impact, and they did,” Hooper said. “We the first half before the All Blacks managed to NAPIER: Argentina’s lock Mariano Galarza (top) takes the line-out ball against the New Zealand sion to seal victory by a point. Australia thought it was in our control-too many break down the Pumas’ defensive line with profited from the controversial late sin- penalties in the first half and they pun- All Blacks during their rugby union match at McLean Park in Napier yesterday. — AFP binning of South Africa’s Bryan Habana in ished us. his 100th Test as they climbed off the bot- Morney (fly-half Morne Steyn) can con- tom of the southern hemisphere tourna- vert them from everywhere.” The ment’s table. The decisive try came just Wallabies needing a good start after their Dhoni wants India attack seconds before Habana was due back on demoralizing loss to the All Blacks at the field following his yellow card for a Eden Park in Auckland two weeks ago. high tackle on Adam Ashley-Cooper, And they got it when Foley and Matt ready for World Cup slog which replays showed was unlucky. The Toomua linked up to open up the South result was a surprise after the unbeaten African defense for Israel Folau to spear LEEDS: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said were not in position to chase the runs, so those big. “So we cannot use spinners too much after Springboks won 38-12 on their last away through for his 15th Test try. But the his side’s pacemen would need to hone their dismissals really cost us the game.” The likes of the 40th over. “To some extent it will put extra game against Australia, who were com- Springboks stuck to their game plan of skills bowling in the ‘slog-overs’ if the world pacemen Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed pressure on the fast bowlers to stand up and take ing off a 51-20 hiding in Auckland. kicking the ball whenever they could and champions were to defend their title in Australia Shami were able to take early wickets and then more responsibility. However, in eight games between the caused the Wallabies plenty of headaches and New Zealand early next year. Dhoni’s men let the spinners take over for much of the series. “It’s really important for them to use the com- two sides at the Perth venue, it was the that resulted in penalties. The six convert- suffered a 41-run defeat by England in the fifth It was a tactic that worked well until Friday, when ing games well but at the same time, the next eighth settled by less than seven points. ed penalty goals by Steyn were almost and final one-day international at Headingley on England belatedly made use of the batting pow- five (ODIs at home) against the West Indies, we “You’ve got to be happy to see your wing enough for a third straight win for the vis- Friday but still took the series 3-1 after a trio of erplay by scoring 55 runs for no wickets in the will get a fair amount of dew so they might find it finish the game by scoring in the corner- itors after they opened their campaign crushing wins. India repeatedly exploited designated five overs. tough to execute their yorkers or may not find lovely,” said Australia captain Michael with two victories against Argentina. “I England’s longstanding weakness against spin However, pitches and overhead conditions their reverse swing-it won’t be exactly what we Hooper, who also praised Foley’s ice-cool thought we played pretty well in stages, bowling and might well have done so again on are likely to be very different ‘Down Under’ when may face later in Australia and New Zealand.” But conversion. “It’s his show, it’s his moment, but they played well right to the end and Friday but for Joe Root’s 113 on his Yorkshire the World Cup starts in February, although India having seen Shami take two for 52 in 10 overs at he loves it. He had an outstanding game scored the try,” said South Africa captain home ground. will first have the benefit of a tri-series in Headingley, Dhoni indicated he had the disci- For once India’s batsmen proved unequal to Australia also featuring England. “I think slog pline he was seeking from his pacemen. “His exe- at 10, controlled the boys well and gets Jean De Villiers. “It was a bit tough to the chase, despite a fine fifty from Ambati bowling is something which I would like to cution was great, which I feel is lacking in some the icing on the cake at the end.” The defend with 14 players and a few mis- Rayudu and a dashing 87 from Ravindra Jadedja. improve as a team because the conditions in of our other fast bowlers. “But definitely he Springboks defense led 23-14 when takes cost us. “I thought we did well in the “Three hundred was par score today, and we Australia and New Zealand will be very different,” bowled really well with his yorkers. “Whenever I Habana was penalized and they defied first-half to play the conditions well, but gave away quite a few soft wickets in the middle Dhoni said. “In New Zealand, there are not many needed him or asked him he really bowled well,” Australia for most of the period that they we made a few bad errors in the second order,” Dhoni said. “We lost too many wickets and games (for India) but the grounds are not very Dhoni added. — AFP played a man short, holding off three half.” — AFP SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 SPORTS

NFL teams moving to Photo of the day variable ticket pricing

FOXBOROUGH: Many NFL teams are follow- charged $117 for each of 10 games for certain ing the leads of other sports - dropping prices seats last season. Now those seats cost $57 for less desirable games while jacking up for each of two preseason games, $117 for costs for the biggest matchups. “The reality is four regular-season games and $147 for the not every game is created equal,” said Jennifer other four. The total cost, $1,170, is Ferron, senior vice president of marketing unchanged. and brand development for the New England For the Chargers, “the varying of single- Patriots. In cold-weather cities, games in game prices provides an opportunity to more December may be less attractive than those closely align face value and market value, in early fall. Weeknight games pose more of a which should improve sales,” chief executive challenge to fans who must work the next officer AG Spanos said. The Bills have three morning. It’s tougher to sell or re-sell tickets regular-season tiers for their most expensive to games between bad teams where no rival- seats - $130 for the “gold” level against New ry is involved. England and Miami, $112 for “silver” games Variable pricing already is used in major against San Diego, Minnesota, the Jets and league baseball, the NBA and NHL. After sev- Green Bay and $99 for “bronze” games against eral years of study, half the NFL clubs are Cleveland and Kansas City. The top price for making the move this season, particularly those seats for each regular-season game last with preseason games. “The advantage to the year was $102. “So far so good,” Bills chief league is we have season ticket members that marketing officer Marc Honan said. “We’re are more satisfied with their NFL experience. seeing the games we thought would move That’s clearly our priority,” said Brian Lafemina, are moving well.” In Miami, it costs $80 to the NFL’s senior vice president for club busi- $165 in section 430 in the upper deck to ness development. Seven teams use variable watch the season opener against the Patriots. pricing for season tickets and single-game If you wait to see the Chargers on Nov 2, that tickets - Arizona, Buffalo, Detroit, New cost would range from $41 to $71. Tom England, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Garfinkel took over as the Dolphins’ chief Seattle. Nine use it only for single-game tick- executive officer last summer and made it a ets - Atlanta, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Miami, priority to increase attendance in a stadium Minnesota, the New York Jets, St Louis, San that has had more than 10,000 empty seats in Diego, and Tennessee recent years. The Packers don’t have trouble selling seats, with people waiting years to get How are they doing? season tickets. The added challenge is that “Anecdotally, it has certainly been seen as the team has a separate season package for a positive from season ticket members,” Milwaukee-area residents, who make a two- Mohammad Al Attar performs at the Red Bull Parkour Project 2014 in Rampur. —www.redbull.com Lafemina said. “There really haven’t been any hour trip north to get to games. They typically negative implications yet and I don’t think get the second and fifth games of the season, there will be.” The Green Bay Packers are one no matter the opponent. But in a variable of the teams looking into variable pricing and pricing structure, the strength of an oppo- Senegal blank Egypt 2-0 likely will use it next season. “Over the evolu- nent would have more weight. tion of the game and the preseason, presea- Would that package cost more if the oppo- son games are just a lot different than they nents were the division-rival Bears and were 15-20 years ago,” Packers President Mark Vikings? Would it cost less if the two oppo- South Africa crush Sudan 3-0 Murphy said. “Starters play fewer minutes. nents were less desirable, non-conference The feedback that I’ve gotten from fans is, teams? “A little bit of an issue somewhat with JOHANNESBURG: Mame Biram Diouf set individual effort in the English Premier home an angled right-footed shot for a sec- with the face value as high as it is, for presea- the variable pricing is kind of accurately pre- Senegal on their way to an impressive 2-0 League against Manchester City last ond five minutes later. son it’s hard for them to re-sell them. “I think if dicting what games are worth more in terms home victory over record winners Egypt at Saturday. Sadio Mane, who joined Debutant Bongani Ndulula scored South we lowered the price for preseason it would of face value,” Murphy said. The Patriots have the start of the group stages of the African Southampton last week, netted the second Africa’s third 11 minutes from time with an help fans.” done that analysis. They decided that watch- Nations Cup qualifiers on Friday. Guinea in almost identical fashion in stoppage time easy tap-in and there were opportunities for With NFL ticket buyers now exposed to ing the rival Jets in mid-October this season is beat Togo 2-1 in Casablanca, having been at the end of the first half, as Ndoye played more goals from Bafana Bafana, who hosted the plans, it could become easier for them to worth more than possibly driving on snowy ordered to play at a neutral venue because an even better defence-splitting pass. the last Nations Cup finals, but failed to get be satisfied with future increases for games in roads for the last regular-season game against of fears over the Ebola virus, while South Egypt, who have won seven African past the quarter-finals. one price tier while others remain Buffalo three days after Christmas. “We felt like Africa put aside a dismal four years since Nations Cup titles, but failed to qualify for Guinea’s Seydouba Soumah scored early unchanged. For now, “I don’t think you can we had enough data to make some educated they hosted the World Cup to beat Sudan 3- the last two tournaments, looked to and Idrissa Sylla doubled the lead just after infer that any pricing increase was due to decisions,” Ferron said. “We haven’t received 0 away in Khartoum. Mohamed Salah for inspiration but he halftime, before Togo pulled one back variable pricing,” Lafemina said. The Patriots any negative feedback.”— AP The remainder of the first round of quali- missed a series of half-chances in the sec- trough Jonathan Ayite in Group E. Togo’s fying matches across seven groups played ond half. In Group A, Sibusiso Vilakazi came Emmanuel Adebayor was making his yesterday. Senegal’s pacey forward Diouf off the bench at halftime to engineer a sur- return after 18 months out of the team, but Wilshere blasts opened the scoring against Egypt in Group prise away victory for the new-look South the visitors could not conjure up an G when he ran onto a superb throughball Africa, who have Ephraim Mashaba back in equaliser. All five of the African countries from team mate Dame Ndoye and squeezed charge and have undergone a major over- who played at the World Cup in Brazil ‘reckless’ critics it past goalkeeper Sherif Ekramy in the 17th haul of their team with an emphasis on began their qualifying campaigns yester- minute. youth. Vilakazi took advantage of a defen- day, with Nigeria, Ghana and the Ivory The goal capped a superb week for the sive mistake by Sudan to slip home the Coast at home and Algeria and Cameroon LONDON: England midfielder Jack lack of understanding shown by a man Stoke City forward after he netted a brilliant opener in the 55th minute and then blasted playing away. — Reuters Wilshere has hit back at the ‘reckless’ crit- whose own career was curtailed by injury ics who claim the Arsenal star is failing to at the age of 31. “I listen to the people make the most of his talent. Wilshere was who I work closely with,” Wilshere said tipped as England’s most promising ahead of England’s opening Euro 2016 Another bitter chapter in young players when he made his interna- qualifier in Switzerland tomorrow. “With tional debut four years, but he has strug- all due respect, if anything, I think gled to live up to that billing. The 22- Redknapp should have a little bit of year-old has won just 21 caps due to a empathy. He was injured more than I Di Maria Real’s departure series of injuries and loss of form at club was. “It’s easy for someone to go on tele- vision and say ‘he should be doing this, he should be doing that’ but if you look back, he was injured just as much as I Real put ‘pressure’ on Argentina during WCup was. Maybe more than I was. “And he was never injured at my age as well and it does take a lot of mental strength to BUENOS AIRES: Angel Di Maria has claimed his come back. former club Real Madrid put pressure on “So to hear people go on TV and say Argentina not to play him in the World Cup final ‘he’s got to be doing this or that’ - I don’t in another bitter chapter in his departure from need that. “I listen to people like the boss the Spanish giants. Di Maria joined Manchester here, Gary Neville, people who talk a lot United from Real last month for a British record of sense and can help me with my game.” fee of 59.7 million pounds ($97.45 million) with Wilshere accepts criticism comes with the Spanish club’s president Florentino Perez say- ing the winger’s demands for a new contract England’s midfielder Jack Wilshere being a high-profile footballer, but the manner in which it is delivered some- were too steep. level, prompting criticism from former times grates. “It doesn’t hurt me as much,” “There was a letter from Madrid that arrived at England players such as Jamie Redknapp, Wilshere said. “It probably disappoints 11 in the morning of the match day, we were due Paul Scholes, Jamie Carragher. Redknapp, me a little bit more. “It’s easy to go on TV to play at 4 in the afternoon... was putting ice on who played in midfield for Liverpool and and say ‘he’s got to do this or that,’ ‘if he’s my leg to be in the final,” Di Maria told Argentine Tottenham, said “Jack Wilshere’s problem not fit he’s not in the starting line-up’ and radio station America on Friday, suggesting the is Jack Wilshere” and that he had “no ‘he’s got to get fitter’. That’s the easy way club did not want him to aggravate a leg injury. “I excuses anymore”. out. “I know that’s part and parcel of foot- tore up the letter as soon as it was given to me Those comments rankled with ball, but when it’s just reckless and and didn’t take any notice of it, I didn’t care what Wilshere, who was disappointed by the aggressive, I don’t listen.” — AFP might happen, but it was (coach) Alejandro’s (Sabella) decision,” he said. “I didn’t want to make any demands of him but I also didn’t want to leave the team a man short five minutes from a very important match.” Algeria win away Di Maria, whose goal gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Switzerland in the last 16, suffered a leg muscle injury during the 1-0 quarter-final win under new coach over Belgium and took no further part in the tournament. Argentina lost the final 1-0 after extra time to Germany at the Maracana in Rio de ADDIS ABABA: Goals from El Arabi ments and accused of match fixing and Janeiro on July 13. “I suffered a lot that morning, Soudani and Yacine Brahimi ensured where players clashed on the pitch. But it was the worst thing that’s happened to me in Algeria got off to a good start under new with four new caps, including teenaged my life in footballing (terms) because reaching coach Christian Gourcuff by beating goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoua, the side made another final is very difficult, not to say impossi- Ethiopia 2-1 away in Group B of African a winning start to their Group D qualifying ble,” Di Maria said. “The letter was handed to (late Nations Cup qualifying yesterday. Soudani campaign at the TP Mazembe Stadium. Argentine FA president) Julio (Grondona) and he scored 11 minutes before halftime for Njie, with just a handful of games at said if I wanted to play I should do so anyway. Algeria, who had faced an early onslaught Olympique Lyonnaise to his name, was From what I understand it had something to do from their hosts on a wet pitch. He missed among the new players and capped a with insurance.” Later on Friday, Julio Grondona Jr a good chance soon after the interval strong first-half performance when he beat accused Perez of wanting to intimidate the AFA before Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez set up advancing goalkeeper Robert Kidiaba to into not fielding Di Maria, who was man of the Brahimi for the second in the 79th minute. the ball to score just before the interval. match in Real’s Champions league victory in the Ethiopia scored a consolation from the Aboubakar added the second eight final against Atletico Madrid in May. “We received penalty spot deep in stoppage time minutes from time with a stinging shot the letter signed by Florentino Perez saying he through Salaheddine Said. Gourcuff, who after cutting inside two defenders. did not allow Di Maria to play... We called Di replaced Vahid Halilhodzic after the World Stephane Mbia, who played left back, pro- Maria and together agreed to tear it up,” said Cup, kept faith with most of the team that duced a captain’s performance in defense Grondona’s son, president of Argentine first divi- reached the last 16 in Brazil, where they having taken the armband from Samuel sion club Arsenal which was founded by his were beaten by eventual winners Germany Eto’o, who announced his international father, and a member of Argentina’s World Cup after extra time. retirement last month. delegation. The win will come as a relief to coach Cameroon return to success Volker Finke, who had several players pull “We were pressured” In another development, Cameroon put out before the match, was without sus- Di Maria, outstanding in Argentina’s 4-2 a desperate World Cup behind them, kick- pended Alex Song, and took a gamble in friendly win over Germany in Duesseldorf on ing off their African Nations Cup campaign goal on 18-year-old Ondoua of Barcelona’s Wednesday, denied ever wanting to leave Real yesterday with goals from debutant Clinton junior team. The teenager made several and once again praised former team mate Njie and lead striker Vincent Aboubakar in confident stops to keep a clean sheet. Ivory Cristiano Ronaldo for backing him to stay at the a 2-0 away victory over the Democratic Coast played Sierra Leone in Abidjan late club. “I never wanted to leave Madrid, Cristiano Republic of Congo. Cameroon lost all three yesterday in the other group game. always supported me to stay. Selling me was very matches in Brazil, where the team were Cameroon host the Ivorians in Yaounde on good for Madrid to recover all they had spent (in embroiled in controversy over bonus pay- Wednesday. — Agencies the transfer market),” he said. — Reuters Argentina’s midfielder Angel Di Maria SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 SPORTS Road to France begins in earnest for Europeans

PARIS: Exactly eight weeks on from highly talented players (but) they lack experi- Germany’s triumph over Argentina in the final ence. We can’t expect them to be fully ready of the World Cup in Brazil, the road to the to replace the more seasoned players. We 2016 European Championship begins today. need to think about the long-term,” admitted The first round of matches in a qualifying Loew as Germany look to improve on a record campaign that will run until November next of just one defeat in their last 51 tournament year will be spread over three nights, with qualifiers. European football’s governing body UEFA Few doubt Germany will advance from the eager to maximize television exposure for the section, but beneath them, Poland, Scotland, leading nations. And yet there is unlikely to the Republic of Ireland and Georgia all appear be too much in terms of drama, with the to harbor genuine hopes of progressing too. finals in France to be the first in the competi- “Germany will qualify. Then it is a mini-league tion’s history to comprise of 24 nations. for the other two spots,” admitted Gordon It is a far cry from the eight-nation event Strachan, who has revived an ailing Scotland when France last held the tournament in side since becoming coach. The added pres- 1984, and it means that of the 53 nations ence of Gibraltar, appearing in a qualifying involved in qualifying, close to half will competition for the very first time, adds even advance to a bloated finals along with the more intrigue to Group D and they will play hosts. With the top two in each of the nine their first qualifier against Poland in Faro on groups progressing along with the best third- Portugal’s Algarve while they await construc- placed team - the remaining third-placed tion of a venue on the rock itself. sides will play off for four more berths - the chances of seeing any major nations miss out New era seem virtually non-existent. That, coupled For other nations, the road to Euro 2016 with the number of matches against minor marks the birth of a new era, in particular for nations, led England manager Roy Hodgson Spain, who failed miserably in their defense to warn that a less-than-half-full Wembley, as of the World Cup but remain the two-time was the case for the midweek friendly against defending European champions. “In the past Norway, may become a common sight. we had to manage our success, which was “I think you’ll find we’ll find it hard to bring also difficult, and now we need to manage attendances back to very high levels because the fact that we are coming off a defeat, or we of the opponents we’re playing, they won’t be failed to meet expectations,” said coach exciting the public,” admitted Hodgson, Vicente del Bosque. “Let’s see if we get it right although his side, after their abject failure at as we have on other occasions.” the World Cup, do face a genuine test in their La Roja begin their bid to qualify from a opening Group E qualifier against Switzerland modest Group C when they tackle Macedonia in Basel tomorrow. Germany could be forgiv- in Valencia tomorrow, and they will do so en for wanting to savor their World Cup suc- without the likes of Xavi Hernandez, Xabi cess a little longer, but instead Joachim Alonso and David Villa, who have all retired Loew’s side-without the retired Philipp Lahm, from international duty. Other countries have OOSTENDE: Belgium’s goalkeeper Jean-Francois Gillet makes a save during a training session of the Belgian national soccer team yesterday in Miroslav Klose and Per Mertesacker or the appointed new coaches, such as Euro 2004 Oostende. — AFP injured Mesut Ozil, Julian Draxler and Mats winners Greece, who will be led by veteran Hummels — start their Euro campaign Italian Claudio Ranieri as they start at home against Scotland in Dortmund in Group D on to Romania in Group F, while the Netherlands Misfiring Spain begin Euro Sunday. The Germans lost 4-2 in a World Cup are now led by Guus Hiddink after Louis van final rematch against Argentina on Gaal took them to third place at the World Wednesday, but Loew is hopeful a new-look Cup. The Oranje are away to the Czech defense in particular will come good against Republic in Group A on Tuesday, while defense against Macedonia the Scots. Antonio Conte’s first competitive game as “I am not worried. We need patience and Italy coach will be in Norway in Group H the time to get a settled defense. They are all same day. — AFP MADRID: Coach Vicente del Bosque must cope only three recognized forwards in Munir, retiring after the finals in Brazil, but the likes of with the absence of first-choice striker Diego Barcelona team mate Pedro and Paco Alcacer of Cesc Fabregas, Sergio Busquets, David Silva and Costa and try to reverse Spain’s recent inability to Valencia, who won his first Spain cap as a substi- Santi Cazorla are still an integral part of Del find the net when they host Macedonia in tomor- tute in the France game. Bosque’s plans. Captain Iker Casillas remains first- row’s opening Euro 2016 qualifier. Costa, who Spain failed to muster a shot on target at the choice goalkeeper and is likely to have the famil- played 66 minutes of Thursday’s 1-0 friendly Stade de France, with local media reporting it iar sight of Real Madrid team mate Sergio Ramos defeat to France, was forced to abandon the was the first time that had happened since 1990, and Napoli’s Raul Albiol in front of him in central European champions’ squad on Friday with a and Del Bosque said after the game his tactics defence, with Jordi Alba and Cesar Azpilicueta thigh injury and Del Bosque sprung a surprise by would be more attacking against the playing and left and right back respectively. replacing the Chelsea forward with Barcelona Macedonians. “Next Monday we will focus more Silva defended Spain’s possession-based play- teenager Munir el Haddadi. on offence and we will try to get the three ing style, saying it had worked well in the past An Under-21 international who turned 19 on points,” he told a news conference. Spain, who and there was no reason to change. “We have Monday, Munir is of Moroccan origin and only won consecutive European titles in 2008 and won a lot playing in that way ... and many of us made his debut for Barcelona in their opening La 2012, are desperate to return to winning ways are used to it,” the Manchester City midfielder Liga match at home to Elche last month, scoring after a woeful World Cup when their title defense told a news conference at Spain’s training base in in a 3-0 win. A skillful left-footer who has some- foundered in the group stage with defeats to the Madrid yesterday. “I believe we should stick with thing of the Lionel Messi about him and looks a Netherlands and Chile. it. Some very important players have left but bit like Neymar, Munir’s call-up prompted claims For all the talk of a fresh start, there will be a those of us here are important too and the new in the Spanish media that Del Bosque had select- host of familiar faces in the team at Levante’s players will be as well.” Euro 2016 qualification ed him so he would be tied to Spain and cannot Ciutat de Valencia stadium tomorrow. Midfield Group C also includes Ukraine, Belarus, Slovakia play for Morocco. With Costa out, Del Bosque has stalwarts Xavi and Xabi Alonso may have gone, and Luxembourg.— Reuters England can’t afford DORTMUND: Germany’s goal keeper Manuel Neuer exercises during a training ses- sion at the stadium in Dortmund, prior the UEFA EURO 2016 qualifying soccer match between Germany and Scotland. — AP Germany wary of a slow start: Rooney LONDON: Wayne Rooney admits England over. After a lacklustre 1-0 friendly win over al since the stadium’s opening in 2007. To can’t afford a slow start to their Euro 2016 Norway in midweek was greeted with criti- make matters worse, the 40,181 that did turn ‘motivated’ Scots qualifying campaign against Switzerland cism, England boss Hodgson cut a tetchy fig- up were hardly wowed as England’s display tomorrow. Roy Hodgson’s team head to Basel ure as he swore at reporters who questioned lacked inspiration and quality. DORTMUND: Following a 4-2 defeat against they’re physical in the tackle. “But for the last desperately in need of a strong performance his team’s lack of shots on target. However, Manchester United striker Rooney Argentina, Germany manager Joachim Loew few months we’ve seen that they don’t play a and result to erase the bitter taste of their mis- Against that depressing backdrop, England is confident that good times are around the expects Jerome Boateng’s return to help the typical British game. They’re trying to play more erable World Cup campaign. The road to the captain Rooney knows his side can’t afford to corner, pointing to the spirit and excitement world champions improve in their first European football.” Having lost record goalscorer Miroslav Euros in France starts with a potentially tricky let the post-World Cup negativity linger any brought by the performance in the World Cup Champoinship qualifying match against Klose to retirement after the World Cup, clash with the Swiss, who are likely to be longer. “It is important to start the qualifying opener against Italy, even if the game in Scotland today. In the absence of Boateng, the Germany started Fiorentina striker Mario Gomez England’s only serious rivals to win Group E. campaign off with a good result,” Rooney said. Manaus ended in defeat. “It’s exciting times,” German back line was cut open regularly in the up front on his own against Argentina. Gomez Switzerland-who only lost to an Angel di “It is important to try and win the game, but I he said. “The Italy and Uruguay games were friendly defeat by World Cup runners-up had a difficult evening on his return from injury, Maria goal for Argentina in the dying minutes think not to get beat and give Switzerland the disappointing results, but I thought we did Argentina in Duesseldorf on Wednesday. though, missing three clear chances and being But Loew is hoping his team can put that set- booed by the crowd when he was substituted in of extra-time of their last 16 World Cup clash- upper hand from the first game is vital.” The well in both games. “It could have gone either back behind them when they host Scotland in the second half. are ranked ninth in the world and are the English public’s apathy in the wake of the way, but we lost and we’re out. We played Dortmund in a Euro 2016 qualifier today. Loew would not confirm if the 29-year-old bookmakers favorites to win tomorrow’s World Cup was highlighted by the fact some great attacking football. “The lads who “Overall in the first half (against Argentina) we would start against Scotland but he did offer a encounter at St Jakob-Park against an England Wednesday’s friendly against Norway attract- were at that tournament have gained vital weren’t too badly organized,” Loew said yester- robust defense of the former Bayern Munich team still suffering from a World Cup hang- ed Wembley’s lowest crowd for an internation- experience from the tournament.” — AFP day. “There were some problems with concen- player. “He’s done a lot for the German team in tration and you saw that if you make mistakes the past and he’s scored a lot of goals,” Loew like that against a top-class team you get pun- said. “He’s only played one competitive game for ished. “We can’t do that tomorrow. We have to Fiorentina after seven months out through close the space down and we have to concen- injury. He needs games. “When Mario is in top trate for the full 90 minutes. form, he’s a world class player and one of the “Scotland had relatively few problems in the best strikers around. “Booing any player isn’t fair. build up and they have nothing to lose playing It doesn’t help the player and it doesn’t help our against the world champions. “They’re very team. I think the Dortmund fans will stand motivated, they cover a lot of ground and behind our players.” — AFP Gibraltar prepare for historic debut

MADRID: While many international sides will in a group also comprising world champions trudge back into qualifiers for the 2016 European Germany, Scotland, Republic of Ireland and Championships still suffering from a World Cup Georgia. However, they scored their first full inter- hangover, Gibraltar’s players are preparing for the national win with a 1-0 success over Malta in their biggest game of their careers to date. The tiny last outing in June. Preston North End’s Scott British Overseas Territory, home to just 30,000 Wiseman and Liam Walker, who plies his trade people, face a Poland side spearheaded by with Israeli Premier League club Bnei Yehuda, are Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski in the only full-time professionals left in Bula’s squad their first ever competitive international today. following the retirement of former Stoke City Years of campaigning to become a UEFA defender Danny Higginbotham at the end of last member was finally rewarded in May 2013 thanks season. Indeed 16 of the 21-man squad to face to the Court of Arbitration for Sport despite com- Poland play in the local Gibraltan league, while plaints from neighbors Spain due to the ongoing midfielder Aaron Payas and striker Anthony political row over the sovereignty of Gibraltar. Hernandez are currently without a club. “I’m look- Plans for an 8,000 capacity new stadium are ing at the long-term. I need the right balance and already in place, but for the meantime with the the right players to give us more professionalism possibility of games being played on Spanish soil on and off the field, and help our local players a political no-go, their adopted home for the who have been there for quite a lot of years,” said immediate qualification campaign will be the Bula. However, despite their paucity of resources, Estadio Algarve in Faro, Portugal. That was where Bula has high expectations that his men can they held the top-50 world ranked Slovakia 0-0 in shock some of the more established nations in their first match since being welcomed into the the group over the next year. “We want to have a UEFA structure in November. Since then coach dignified run through the qualifiers, to give a Allen Bula has seen a mixture of results and per- good account of ourselves against Germany in formances from his mainly amateur squad. particular, and also perhaps try to finish fourth or A 4-1 defeat to the Faroe Islands in March was fifth within the group. That would be a tremen- BURTON-UPON-TRENT: England’s forward Wayne Rooney (2nd left) in action during a team training session at St George’s Park in central a sign of how difficult they may find it to compete dous achievement.”— AFP England. — AFP Brave Peng ignores Road to France doctors to chase begins in earnest grand16 slam dream 19for Europeans SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

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NEW YORK: Japan’s Kei Nishikori became the first Asian man to reach a Grand Slam final when he swept past seven-time major winner Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals yesterday. The 10th seed braved on-court temperatures nudging the 40-degree mark to clinch a famous 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 victory over the world number one. Nishikori, the first Japanese man since 1918 to reach the semi-finals in New York, goes on to face either 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer or Croatia’s Marin Cilic in Monday’s championship match. His victory over Wimbledon champion Djokovic will go down as one of the sport’s greatest shocks. The 27-year-old Serb was the 2011 champion in New York, was playing in his eighth successive US Open semi-final and bid- ding for a sixth final, his 15th overall at the majors. The top seed was also looking to make his third Grand Slam final of 2014. In contrast, prior to yesterday, the 24-year-old Nishikori’s best effort had been a run to the quarter-finals of the 2012 Australian Open. “I don’t know what’s going on,” said a breath- less Nishikori. “I was a little bit tight especially as it was my first semifinal in a Grand Slam but it’s just an amazing feeling to beat the number one player. It was tough conditions, it was a little heavy and humid but I guess I love to play long Djokovic wipes his face during a break in play against Nishikori. — AFP matches.” Nishikori said that the key was to for- 10th seed Nishikori showed no signs of fatigue, He then conjured up a break for 5-3, courtesy get about the one-sided second set. “He started breaking for 2-1 in the opener. of a backhand pass and a stylish forehand return to play much better, very consistent and more The world number one retrieved it immedi- winner off a 120mph first serve. But he cracked aggressive. I tried to forget about the second set ately, but the Japanese star, pouncing on the when trying to serve out the set, his second dou- and tried to concentrate again.” Djokovic second serve, took the crucial next ble fault handing the break straight back to the break for 4-3. The set was wrapped up in 39 min- Serb. As the on-court temperatures shot up, Chang Influence utes on an oddly subdued but sweltering Arthur Nishikori went 4/0 and 5/2 in the tiebreak and The Florida-based star also praised the work Ashe Stadium when the top seed netted a serv- claimed the set when Djokovic went limply wide of coach Michael Chang, a Grand Slam winner ice return. Djokovic, however, shrugged off his with a weary forehand. Nishikori then turned the with the French Open title in 1989. “He’s been lethargy, breaking in the fourth and sixth games screw, breaking for 1-0 in the fourth set and fend- helping me a lot. We’ve been working well so on his way to levelling the semi-final with a sixth ing off three break points in the next for 2-0. And that’s why I’m here.” He added: “I hope it’s big NEW YORK: Kei Nishikori of Japan celebrates after defeating Novak Djokovic of ace securing the second set. Nishikori, threaten- that was almost that. Down and almost out, news in Japan. Even though it’s 4 o’clock in the ing to wilt in the heat, had to save four break Djokovic was broken again in the ninth game Serbia in their menís singles US Open semifinal match at the USTA Billie Jean King morning I hope everybody’s up watching.” National Tennis Center yesterday in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens bor- points in an 11-minute third game of the third when he sent a forehand long, a shot which rock- Despite playing back-to-back five-setters over set which went to seven deuces. eted Nishikori into the record books. — AFP ough. — AFP eight and half hours to get to the semi-final, Neymar stunner gives Brazil win over Colombia

RIO DE JANEIRO: With Neymar back in least ensured the Selecao pushed their their ranks and scoring the only goal, Brazil horror show against the Germans a little gave Dunga a winning start in his second deeper into the distant memory file to spell in charge-although a 1-0 friendly suc- edge out opponents whom they had also cess over Colombia left media unim- beaten in the World Cup quarter-finals. pressed. Fielding seven of the side “The Selecao is not just one player,” whipped 7-1 by Germany in their World Neymar noted afterwards, though he Cup semi-final almost two months ago, added: “The important thing was to win.” Dunga could point to a win and a clean Having taken the captain’s armband on sheet as positives to take from Friday’s his return he added: “I am very happy the encounter in Miami, but observers back coach has this confidence in me” to lead home were critical. There was “little samba the squad. “But everyone has to remember or salsa,” with the match only remarkable this is a group.” Tasked with overhauling for “the same old song-the talent of the five-times world champions, Dunga Neymar,” complained sports daily Lance. picked just 10 of the 23-man squad which Rio daily O Dia was even blunter in its ultimately disappointed at a home World assessment after a win over opponents Cup. He said the result was secondary to reduced to ten men following a red card the performance, which he judged satis- for Juan Cuadrado just after the interval for factory. “We came out of the Cup a little fouling, inevitably, Neymar. bruised and had to respond. “There were a “Brazil remain the same-they only have lot of positives.” Neymar,” grumbled the paper, though it Neymar returned having made a full could not fault the team’s effort and pin- recovery from the back injury he sustained pointed some periods of “good football.” in July’s victory over the Colombians, dur- Globo joined the chorus of underwhelmed ing which he was kneed in the back by observers. “Little has changed - (they) suf- Juan Camilo Zuniga. The pair embraced fered” to drag out the win. “Starting a new before Friday’s game as Neymar showed era under Dunga (sacked after a World Cup there were no hard feelings. The Barcelona quarter-final loss against Holland in 2010 star will also captain Brazil when they face before replacing Luiz Felipe Scolari six Ecuador in a second friendly on Tuesday in weeks ago) there were few on-field New Jersey. After facing Ecuador, the improvements as Brazil’s game plan still Brazilians will meet World Cup finalists lacks alternatives” to Neymar, Globo com- Argentina in November as Dunga, who as plained. a player lifted the 1994 World Cup, chases Neymar’s absence through injury a winning blend for next year’s Copa against Germany derailed the side not just America championship. Defender David in terms of creativity but also psychologi- Luiz insisted afterwards that the team had cally, the hosts falling apart in that game learned lessons from the World Cup and as they suffered their worst ever World Cup was now ready to get to grips with “a new loss. Neymar’s strike from a late freekick at cycle.” — AFP

MIAMI GARDENS: Neymar #10 of Brazil reacts to a tackle during an International Soccer friendly against Colombia at Sun Life Stadium on September 5, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida. — AFP Tunisia ripe for recovery from revolt chaos: PM

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THESSALONIKI: Teachers shout slogans as they protest as Greek Prime Minister gave a speech at the annual Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) in Thessaloniki yesterday. Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said that Greece would return to growth in the next quarter, after six years of recession, and it would get “in the coming months,” the “official validation” of the viability of its huge debt. — AFP (See Page 22) Greek PM announces cuts to crisis-era taxes

ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras yesterday in Paris this week with the lenders as part of the country’s third. “The country has stabilized and is entering the path certify that the country’s debt is viable. Athens also faces announced cuts to unpopular taxes introduced at the latest bailout review, but there has been no confirmation of growth,” Samaras said. Greece has staged an abrupt the risk of a fresh bout of political instability ahead of presi- height of the country’s debt crisis, in a bid to show the yet they have agreed to the package. Samaras said details turnaround since nearly going bankrupt in 2012 and dential elections early next year. Samaras’s government nation that over four years of austerity are finally nearing of the tax cuts would be presented in the country’s draft almost bringing down the euro with it. The country must secure the support of at least 180 lawmakers in the an end. The Greek premier, whose conservative party is budget to be announced in October. He also said a new remains the euro zone’s most indebted nation with debt 300-seat parliament to push through the appointment of a trailing in opinion polls behind the anti-austerity, radical taxation “roadmap” would be unveiled in the future, with forecast to top 177 percent of the economy this year, but it new president, failing which parliament must be dissolved leftist Syriza party, said a heating oil consumption tax the maximum income tax cut to 32 percent from 42 per- has largely managed to bring its finances back on track and new elections called. would be cut by 30 percent and a “solidarity tax” would cent and the corporate tax rate reduced to 15 percent from and posted a budget surplus before interest payments last The radical leftist Syriza party has vowed to block the also be reduced. 26 percent. A deeply unpopular property tax would also be year. nomination of a president, and Samaras has only the sup- “This is the year that Greece has started to stand on its cut, he said without providing any details. In a sign of improved investor sentiment, Athens also port of 154 lawmakers in his coalition of Socialists and con- feet. It is still wounded, yes, but standing,” Samaras said in The government on Saturday also confirmed that returned to bond markets successfully this year with two servatives. his annual state of the economy speech marking the end Greece will show growth in the third quarter, its first quar- bond sales that raised a total of 4.5 billion euros. That is Still, Samaras played down the prospect of early elec- of the traditional summer break. “It is still wounded, yes. terly expansion since the start in 2008 of a crippling reces- expected to be followed by another bond sale before the tions saying there was growing support for his coalition But its wounds are healing and it is looking to the future.” sion that has wiped out nearly a quarter of the country’s end of the year. and warned that Greece would be tipped back into crisis Buoyed by improved investor confidence and signs of economy. Despite the reversal in fortunes, Athens still faces sever- with elections. economic stabilization, Samaras has pushed the country’s al outstanding issues before it can fund itself unaided. The “The time is approaching for the country to exit the EU and IMF lenders to start rolling back austerity to kick- Back to growth country is expected to need more debt relief, talks on bailout era once and for all and if an early pre-election start growth and preserve the fragile political stability in Greece is expected to return to marginal growth this which are expected to start after the country’s latest campaign starts right now, we will risk losing everything Greece. year after the six-year recession that has left more than one bailout review and European bank stress tests in the that we have achieved,” he said. Greek officials brought up the issue of tax relief at talks in four jobless and reduced household incomes by nearly a autumn. Samaras said the country’s lenders would soon “It would be political suicide for Greece.” — Reuters ECB lifeline depends on reform by govts

FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank has charged to friendly and also would contribute to budget consolida- the rescue of the euro-zone once again, but governments’ tion.” foot-dragging on reform could undermine its efforts, ana- Draghi also denied there was any sort of “grand bar- lysts said on Friday. gain”. “There is no ‘bargain’, no negotiating going on. This ECB chief Mario Draghi insisted that no deals had been would not be institutionally correct. We do monetary poli- made over radical action announced on Thursday to make cy and others do other policies,” Draghi said. He insisted money easily available, in exchange for tighter budget dis- that monetary policy alone cannot steer the 18 countries cipline by euro-zone countries. But some observers sug- that share the euro away from deflation-a climate of falling gested that the surprise rate cut and asset purchase pro- prices which can cause economies to shrink. gram, which Draghi announced to ward off the threat of “You need growth. You need to lower unemployment. deflation, could be part of a wider game-plan to get the You need fiscal policy. You need structural reforms first and euro-zone economy back on its feet. foremost,” he said. “We can provide as much monetary If Germany turns a blind eye to so-called “deficit sinners”, stimulus as we want, as much availability of credit as we France and Italy would speed up structural reforms of their want. But if the person who has planned to use this credit economies, Brussels would launch new initiatives, and the for a new business has to wait eight months before he or ECB would push down the value of the euro, it was sug- she can open this new business, and then once he does it, gested. The ECB moves did indeed send the euro down has to pay lots of taxes, this person will not apply for cred- against the dollar: it fell below $1.30 on Thursday for the it,” Draghi said, explaining why governments had to pursue first time since July 2013. And stock markets rose. reforms. But the ECB action, which is just what France had want- ed, could ultimately take pressure off governments, who Responsibility have been only too eager in the past to shy away from Analysts said the governments would have to play their unpopular reforms. part if the ECB measures are not to prove ineffective. “The And Draghi, who insisted on Thursday that monetary ECB can only play the support act. A lack of dynamism in policy can do only so much, could find himself fighting a France and Italy and Russia’s aggression in Ukraine have lone battle, analysts warned. France, where there is hostili- interrupted the recovery,” said Berenberg Bank economist ty to the EU’s limits on budget deficits, has already indicat- Holger Schmieding. ed that it will again struggle to meet the EU’s strict require- “These factors are outside the ECB’s control.” While the ments. Italy has also called for an easing of the fiscal aus- ECB’s latest measures would help, they would not solve all terity, widely seen as being imposed by Germany. problems, Schmieding said. Tom Rogers at EY Eurozone Forecast agreed. “Governments have a responsibility for No grand bargain improving their own growth prospects as well as looking Draghi insisted that he was not calling for a relaxation of to the ECB,” he said. RBS economist Richard Barwell was Europe’s budget rules. “These discussions on flexibility also adamant that the ECB was not letting governments off should not be viewed (as if)... they would undermine the the hook. “But the ECB is in favor of changing the fiscal Britain’s Red Arrows airplane display team performs during the second week-end of the AIR14 air show yesterday essence of the Stability and Growth Pact,” he said, referring mix, in particular squeezing government consumption to in Payerne, western Switzerland.— AFP to the budget rules. “One could do things that are growth- create scope for tax cuts,” he said. — AFP BUSINESS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Bayt.com weekly report Five tips to go green in MENA workplace

eing sustainable isn’t a choice anymore, it’s a necessi- ty. In fact, 96 percent of respondents in the Bayt.com B“Green Workplaces in the Middle East and North Africa” poll, August 2014, say it is important for them to “go green” in their lifestyle. A further 80 percent say that envi- ronmental issues concern them to a large extent. This over- whelming attitude to going green must be followed up with appropriate action. Luckily, all of us have the ability to live sustainably. Often, it’s the little, daily efforts that make all the difference. Since we spend most of our day at work, it’s the best place to start being eco-friendly. Here, the career experts at Bayt.com, the Middle East’s #1 job site, suggest some tips to be eco-friend- ly at work:

1. Avoid unnecessary paper usage In the digital era, paper usage can be kept to a minimum. Nowadays, computers, tablets, smartphones, etc. are medi- ums through which you can write down your thoughts, emails, documents, contracts, and everything else. You can even take these tablets to client meetings, instead of print- ing out pages and pages of documents. If using paper is an absolute must, then you can advise your management to invest in a double sided-printer, with recyclable, eco-friendly cartridges. You could even recycle used paper like 66 per- cent of professionals in the MENA, as per the Bayt.com “Green Workplaces in the Middle East and North Africa” poll.

2. Try a greener commute Four in 10 professionals drive to work daily. Driving cars uses up our energy sources, and causes pollution and noise. There are few things I hate more than rush hour traffic! Why not opt for an alternative travelling option? Examples are public transport, mini-bus services and car-pooling. You can read a book, meditate or just sleep while going to work, and thus reduce driving stress. If your workplace is not very far off, and if weather permits, consider walking or cycling to THESSALONIKI: Teachers shout slogans as they protest as Greek Prime Minister gave a speech at the annual Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) in work. This way you can stay fit and benefit the environment! When it comes to travelling abroad for meetings, you could Thessaloniki yesterday. —AFP always consider using video conferencing technologies instead.

3. Have an eco-friendly lunch at work Tunisia ripe for recovery Food is our fuel. It is our sustenance during a long day at work. Therefore, we need to make the right choices towards it. The best option is to pack lunch from home, using a re- usable container. This is eco-friendly, inexpensive and healthy! If you don’t have time, get all your colleagues from revolt chaos: PM together and order lunch from one restaurant. This is a three-fold strategy; carbon emissions are reduced as there is only one delivery, it is less expensive (delivery fee is split on Investment conference opens in Tunis tomorrow many), but also this way ensures that less packaging is involved.

TUNIS: Tunisia has stabilized from the fall- Ben Ali triggered the Arab Spring. the 2011 uprising that toppled Ben Ali. In budget deficit, but the economy goes 4. Conserve energy, the simple way out of the 2011 revolution and is now ripe But Jomaa declined to declare his the wake of the uprising, Tunisia was through long cycles: decisions are taken Conserving energy is really not that difficult. It just for investment in its battered economy, expectations, noting that at “donor confer- rocked by violence blamed on hardline today and the benefits are seen in two, three requires being mindful. For starters, you could put your Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa said in an ences, we have seen that it doesn’t work: Islamists who were suppressed under the years.” Asked about the threat of jihadists computer on sleep mode when not in use, or shut it down interview. Speaking ahead of the “Invest in they create hope but achieve little.” The former dictator, paralyzing the country’s ahead of elections for a new parliament on before leaving office.58 percent of MENA professionals fol- Tunisia: Start-up democracy” conference to purpose of the conference “is not to put institutions and its economy. October 26 and president on November 23, low this strategy and it has helped their companies save on be held tomorrow, Jomaa said Tunisia’s new forward figures, but rather to generate Jomaa heads an independent govern- Jomaa said measures were being taken to energy. Another mental check is ensuring that all power government was upbeat but realistic about interest” in projects that are to be present- ment tasked with leading Tunisia out of the bolster security and avoid any more instabil- switches are off when idle. During the day, let natural light in a recovery. “We expect a strong signal from ed tomorrow. festering crisis fuelled by jihadist violence ity. “The risks exist but we are confronting - both to get your daily dose of vitamin D and to reduce the entire political, financial and business Sustainable Development Minister Hedi and mistrust between the Islamist Ennahda these fears... We have a clear idea of the real- electricity usage. Check with your management whether communities to say that today there’s con- Larbi told a news conference Thursday that party-the majority in the assembly-and its ity and don’t have any fears. they use eco-friendly light bulbs, and if not, suggest that fidence in Tunisia’s future,” said the premier. Tunisia would unveil 22 projects at an over- opponents. “What we are trying to build is in opposi- they do. According to the Bayt.com “Green Workplaces in “We also expect our partners to spend all cost of around 12 billion dinars (more tion to the model that the terrorists and the Middle East and North Africa” poll, 71 percent of profes- and to actually invest in projects,” added than five billion euros/$6.6 billion). The ‘Confronting fears’ those behind them are trying to impose.” sionals in the MENA say their company uses energy-efficient Jomaa, who came to power in January central bank said this week Tunisia’s eco- Jomaa gave assurances that Tunisia was The interior ministry has said it is aware that lighting in their office. tasked with leading Tunisia out of a politi- nomic growth slowed to 2.0 percent in the evolving “from a planned and politically militants are planning to launch attacks cal crisis and preparing fresh elections. second quarter of 2014 from 2.8 percent a oppressive state to one that is rather regula- aimed at disrupting the elections. “They will 5. Discover ways to re-use items and Thirty countries are to attend the con- year earlier. tory.” “There are a few years of sacrifice that not to derail this process... We have faith, we advocate eco-friendly products ference aimed at showcasing investment A recovery is all the more important for we must see out,” he said. are organized and vigilant. We can suffer Certain items such as mugs, lunch boxes, card board opportunities in Tunisia, where an uprising Tunisia as poverty and unemployment “We have worked on macroeconomic blows but we will make progress,” said boxes, folders/files, paper, plastic bags, etc. can be used over against longtime president Zine El Abidine were among the key issues that sparked stabilization and on reducing the state Jomaa. —AFP and over again, so make sure that you don’t throw them away. Check with your office admin if the cleaning products used are eco-friendly. If not, do an internet search and advo- EU seeks European capital market for small firms cate some eco-friendly brands. You could even take a small plant to the office to keep at your desk. Plants cleanse the air BRUSSELS: European Union governments are considering a corporate bond markets. “A line of action could aim at devel- also be developed,” the document said, referring to funds that and are nice to look at. 77 percent of MENA professionals re- pan-European market where smaller companies can raise capi- oping a common European framework for corporate bonds for invest part of their assets in loans and bonds of unlisted com- use items at work either sometimes or all the time, as per tal, in an effort to revive the stagnating euro-zone economy, issues of smaller amounts by unlisted firms,” said the docu- panies. the Bayt.com “Green Workplaces in the Middle East and according to a document prepared for a meeting of finance ment, which was obtained by Reuters. North Africa” poll, so don’t be the exception! ministers next week in Italy. “Giving visibility to these practices across national markets ‘Fragmentation’ Bayt.com is the #1 job site in the Middle East with more The euro-zone’s faltering economic recovery will be at the would create a wider and more liquid market,” the document In the aftermath of the euro-zone debt crisis, small- and than 40,000 employers and over 17,000,000 registered job forefront of discussions at the two-day meeting in Milan from said, outlining a potential new asset class for institutional medium-sized companies are competing for scarce funding. seekers from across the Middle East, North Africa and the Sept. 12. With interest rates already at record lows, ministers investors such as pension and mutual funds. Banks are reducing riskier lending to build up capital buffers, a globe, representing all industries, nationalities and career are seeking more radical measures to help growth. The document also considers “the development of a problem in a continent where banks account for 80 percent of levels. Post a job or find jobs on www.bayt.com today and One option is a capital-market union, building on the euro- European market for private placements” - the sale of securities corporate loans. In the United States, the proportion is the access the leading resource for job seekers and employers in zone’s banking union. The aim is to reduce companies’ reliance to a small number of chosen institutional investors. reverse - up to 70 percent of funding for the economy comes the region. on banks by establishing the kind of funding offered by US “Other forms of intermediation such as debt funds could from markets, the rest from banks. —Reuters EXCHANGE RATES

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FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank Q: How does that help? remains weak and makes it harder for gov- ping up the finances of governments and A: The effect of QE is difficult to meas- has said it could use quantitative easing - A: By purchasing bonds, the central ernments to shrink their high public debt. reducing pressure on them to reform. ure. The United States, however, has seen the purchase of large amounts of financial bank drives down market interest rates, Q: So why don’t central banks do QE all The ECB has also talked about buying falling unemployment since launching QE assets such as bonds - as a way to boost the making it cheaper for businesses and con- the time? bonds made up of bundles of bank loans in 2009, and Fed Chair Janet Yellen says struggling economic recovery in the 18- sumers to borrow. That’s because the pur- A: Usually central banks steer the econ- to small businesses as a way to stimulate the program helped. Michael Koetter, a country euro-zone. Such a program has chases drive up bond prices, which move omy using their benchmark interest rates. lending. That would be on a smaller scale. professor at the Frankfurt School of been used in major economies like the US, in the opposite direction of interest yields. QE is something that’s done when interest Q: Sometimes QE is called printing Finance and Management, says “the jury is Britain and Japan, but not in the euro-zone. So QE can make credit cheaper and more rates are near zero. The ECB’s benchmark money. Why is that? still out” on how much the US improve- Here are questions and answers on abundant. rate is now 0.15 percent. There’s not much A: Actually no printing press is ment can be credited to QE. That’s quantitative easing, or QE for short. Q: And that’s good because...? left to cut. involved. The central bank uses its unique because no one knows what would have Q: What is QE? A: Credit is a key factor in economic Q: Can the central bank buy any kind of powers as the issuer of the currency. The happened without it. A: Typically, it’s when a central bank growth. Businesses borrow to expand pro- bonds? money is created electronically, by “My verdict would be, it has at least buys bonds from private-sector banks or duction. Consumers borrow to buy hous- A: In the case of the US Federal increasing the sum in the bank’s reserve not done any harm, but also has not other financial institutions such as insur- es or large items such as cars. Reserve, it was government bonds - account. That increases the amount of caused a big boost to the supply of cred- ance companies. The central bank pays for Q: What else can QE do? Treasurys - and bonds based on mort- money in the financial system. If banks it,” Koetter said. The ECB has said QE the bonds by adding newly created money A: It can also increase inflation. Right gages. It’s not clear what kind of bonds lend those funds, that increases the would be more effective if governments to the reserve accounts that the financial now that’s a key goal for the ECB. Inflation the ECB would buy: government or corpo- amount of money in the economy. join in by spending more on investment institutions are required to have with the in the euro-zone is way too low at an rate. Buying government bonds would Q: Is QE effective - does it always and cutting burdensome regulations on central bank. annual 0.3 percent. It’s a sign the economy open the ECB to criticism that it is prop- increase growth? hiring and firing. —AP

Ukrainian turmoil impacts European business activity

LONDON: On the day that the outlook for Though details of the cease-fire agree- the European economy may have become a ment are sketchy and there was no immedi- little bit brighter thanks to a cease-fire in ate indication that the fighting would stop, eastern Ukraine, a closely watched survey investors around Europe have responded showed the extent to which the crisis in the positively to the news. The Stoxx 50 index of country has weighed on business confi- leading European shares was up 0.9 percent, dence across the continent. while Germany’s DAX spiked 1.1 percent. In its monthly survey, financial informa- Unsurprisingly, Russia’s RTS index was the tion company Markit highlighted tensions in standout performer, trading 3.9 percent Ukraine for a sharp fall in its gauge of busi- higher. ness activity for the 18-country euro-zone. Germany’s economy, Europe’s biggest, Its purchasing managers’ index, which has been one of the most affected by the collates figures from the manufacturing and escalation in tensions over Ukraine this year. services sectors, fell to 52.5 points in August Germany has a big trading relationship with from July’s 3-month high of 53.8. Though it Russia that has been threatened by the tit- remains above the 50 threshold that signals for-tat sanctions that have been exchanged growth, the indicator is at its lowest level between Moscow and the European Union. this year and below the preliminary estimate It’s unclear whether the cease-fire agree- of 52.8. ment will have any bearing on Thursday’s “Tensions in Ukraine are clearly having an monthly meeting of the European Central impact on confidence, subduing business Bank. There are some expectations in the spending and investment,” said Chris markets that the ECB, headed by President Williamson, Markit’s chief economist. Mario Draghi, may back further measures to Separately, the European Union’s statistics stimulate the ailing euro-zone economy. office, Eurostat, said euro-zone retail sales There’s even been talk that it could back a fell by a monthly 0.4 percent in July. Federal Reserve-style program to inject new The figures echo a raft of recent findings money into the economy. that any momentum that the euro-zone Markit’s Williamson said it’s “likely to be economy may have been showing earlier in too early” to see anything other than the year came to a halt through the summer. stronger rhetoric from the ECB as far as a In the second quarter, the euro-zone econo- stimulus is concerned, especially as the French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron (center) gestures yesterday during the inauguration of the new production line of my posted flat growth, raising fears of an firm’s survey is pointing to strong growth in the Trimet Aluminium factory, in Saint-Jean de Maurienne, southeastern France. —AFP unprecedented triple-dip recession. Ireland and Spain, two of the countries at The hope in Europe will now be that the forefront of the region’s debt crisis. those tensions which have been hobbling He said the impressive performances of Europe’s economy will ebb following the two will likely encourage Draghi to Dozens of Brazil lawmakers Wednesday’s apparent agreement by “stress that recoveries in other countries are Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko and being held back by the lack of successful Russian President Vladimir Putin to call a halt structural reforms rather than a lack of cen- to the fighting in eastern Ukraine. tral bank stimulus.” —AP linked to graft scandal Revelations could cloud Rousseff’s re-election chances RIO DE JANEIRO: A jailed former spoke of at least 32 lawmakers and a soared since she replaced original tion case-the so-called ‘mensalao’ or director of Brazil’s Petrobras has governor belonging to five unspeci- Socialist Party candidate Eduardo vote-buying scandal dating back to named dozens of lawmakers and a fied political parties. Campos, her running mate, who 2005 when Lula was in office. governor said to have received kick- “There was a politician knocking was killed in an August 13 plane A lawmaker unveiled to a nation- backs from the state-run oil firm, in at my door every single day,” Costa crash. al newspaper how Rousseff’s party revelations which could damage was quoted as saying. Brazilian Silva is promising a “new politics,” paid thousands of dollars a month President Dilma Rousseff as she media did not give the names of the although she served as environ- to congressmen to secure their seeks re-election next month. The lawmakers implicated in a corrup- ment minister under Rousseff’s votes for legislation, the funds com- allegations, detailed in major tion scandal worth a reported $4.5 Workers Party predecessor Luiz ing via state owned companies. Brazilian newspapers Saturday, billion. Costa, who faces 30 years in Inacio Lula da Silva. The corruption Petrobras has itself endured other come with Rousseff battling to prison, spoke to federal police issue comes as a fresh blow to scandals aside from the one which regain the initiative from environ- investigators at the start of the Rousseff, as she battles to regain has just broken, following last year’s mentalist Marina Silva, whom polls week as part of a deal to reduce his poll momentum having already revelation that the firm, a cash cow see as winning an October 26 run- sentence, reports said. been buffeted in the past year by for state spending, massively over- off vote. Neither Rousseff nor her His deposition was sent to the popular protests over the cost of paid to buy a refinery at Pasadena, main rivals for the presidency com- Superior Court of Justice, which will staging the June-July World Cup. Texas, in 2006 at a time when mented on the case early yesterday. rule on whether to validate the More than a million people took Rousseff herself chaired the Paulo Roberto Costa, the former agreement. to the streets last year to demand Brazilian giant. head of Petrobras’ refining and sup- more cash for poor public services Petrobras has over the past five ply unit who was arrested as part of Three percent cut instead of billions on World Cup- years seen its market capitalization a money-laundering investigation, According to Costa, the lawmak- related projects such as football sta- value slump by hundreds of mil- gave the names of 49 deputies, 12 ers received three percent commis- diums. lions of dollars, leaving it the world’s senators and a state governor impli- sions on the value of the contracts Many Brazilians fear some stadi- most-indebted major oil company. cated in the scandal to federal signed by Petrobras while he served ums will prove white elephants, and The government has hampered police. as director of refining and supply are outraged that a slew of planned the company’s performance by They come from three political (2004-2012). urban mobility projects scheduled forcing the firm to sell fuel to parties of the congressional majori- The contracts were signed with a to be completed for the football domestic consumers at below mar- ty-Rousseff’s Workers’ Party, or PT, variety of companies created within extravaganza never saw the light of ket prices in order to keep rising the Brazilian Democratic Movement Petrobras, across nearly all sectors, day. inflation in check, slashing poten- HONG KONG: A woman reads on her mobile phone next to sculptures by Party, or PMDB, and the Progressive in an attempt to conceal the wrong- tial revenue at a time when the artist Rosanna Li Wei-han outside an MTR station in Hong Kong yesterday. Party, or PP-according to opposition doing, he alleged. After long lead- Fighting off scandals company is in the early stages of an Hong Kong’s economy in 2014 is expected to expand at its fastest pace in newspaper Folha de Sao Paulo. The ing opinion polls Rousseff has lost Rousseff’s party has also recently ambitious expansion plan focused three years, according to government estimations, with a forecasted growth Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper her favorite status as Silva’s star has been mired in an additional corrup- on oil exploration. —AFP of between three and four percent, up from 2.9 percent in 2013. —AFP Kuwait crude oil prices down 59 cents to $98.79

KUWAIT: Kuwait crude oil per barrel (pb) tract went down to its lowest in 16 months went down Friday 59 cents to USD 98.79 because of the slow demand on crude oil In compared to USD 99.38 the day before, Europe and China markets. American crude according to oil prices announced by oil prices also went down to their lowest in Kuwait Petroleum Corporation yesterday. seven months because of the US dollar Meanwhile, in the international oil mar- exchange rate going up and due to the ket, the prices of future Brent mix oil con- abundant supplies. —KUNA Canada unemployment steady at 7% in August

OTTAWA: Canada’s unemployment rate 0.1 percent from July. Year-on-year, how- remained at seven percent in August as ever, employment increased by 81,000 — the country unexpectedly shed 11,000 or 0.5 percent-mostly in part-time posi- jobs last month, the government said tions. Employment declined among Friday. Analysts had expected a much young people aged 15 to 24 in August, as rosier economic picture, forecasting the well as among women aged 25 to 54. But creation of 10,000 posts following the men aged 25 to 54 saw an uptick in jobs, 41,700 added in July. edging that group’s unemployment rate Full-time jobs declined by 2,300 com- down by 0.2 percent. Fewer people were pared to the previous month while part- employed in wholesale and retail trade, JALALABAD: Afghan livestock owners herd their animals to the market during sunrise on the outskirts of Jalalabad, Nangarhar time positions dropped by 8,700, transportation and warehousing but Statistics Canada said. Overall, the labor gains were seen in construction, services province yesterday. Afghanistan’s economy has improved significantly since the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001 largely because of participation rate was 66 percent, down and public administration. —AFP the infusion of international assistance. Despite significant improvement in the last decade the country is still extremely poor and remains highly dependent on foreign aid. —AFP SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 BUSINESS

Kuwait equities remain buoyant

BAYAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

KUWAIT: Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) ended last week Company’s stocks (VIVA) in the official market during the in the green zone. The Price Index closed at 7,453.75 current year, which spread an optimism feeling among points, up by 0.67 percent from the week before clos- the traders in the market, especially that this step may ing, the Weighted Index increased by 0.28 percent after open the door for listing new companies in the stock closing at 492.38 points, whereas the KSX-15 Index market, and contribute to enhancing the financial liquidi- closed 1,201.91 points up by 0.39 percent. Furthermore, ty pumped into it. last week’s average daily turnover increased by 2.95 per- For the annual performance, the price index ended cent, compared to the preceding week, reaching KD last week recording 1.27 percent annual loss compared 22.35 million, whereas trading volume average was to its closing in 2013, while the weighted index increased 224.85 million shares, recording a decrease of 7.18 per- by 8.73 percent, and the KSX-15 12.49 percent growth. cent. The stock market was able to continue its positive per- Sectors’ indices formance that it has been witnessing this period support- Ten of KSE’s sectors ended last week in the green zone, ed by the purchasing power on many stocks, in addition while the other two recorded declines. Last week’s high- to the active speculative operations that concentrated on est gainer was the Technology sector, achieving 3.76 per- a number of small-cap stocks, which contributed in cent growth rate as its index closed at 1,027.29 points. enhancing the gains of the three market indicators to Whereas, in the second place, the Basic Materials sector’s realize good gains for this week, especially the Price Index index closed at 1,277.45 points recording 2.49 percent that was close to restore the 7,500 point level which it lost increase. The Consumer Goods sector came in third as its few months ago. index achieved 1.16 percent growth, ending the week at On the contrary, the selling pressures were not absent 1,358.29 points. The Telecommunications sector was the on influencing last week’s trading activity, which raised least growing as its index closed at 770.48 points with a slight fluctuations on the market indicators during some 0.24 percent increase. sessions, whereas the stock market witnessed quick prof- On the other hand, the Oil & Gas sector headed the it collection operations included many stocks and losers list as its index declined by 1.35 percent to end the focused on the large-cap ones, which limited the indices week’s activity at 1,255.58 points. The Banking sector was gains on one hand, and dropped some of it on the other second on the losers’ list, which index declined by 0.89 hand; and however that such operations were expected percent, closing at 1,107.25 points. after the big increases in prices that realized by many stocks during the last period, it did not succeed in pulling Sectors’ activity the stock market indices into the red zone on the weekly The Financial services sector dominated total trade shares were 25 percent of last week’s total trading vol- week’s total market trading value. The Real Estate sector level. volume during last week with 585.27 million shares ume, with a total of 281.09 million shares. took the second place as the sector’s last week turnover On the other hand, Kuwait Stock Market announced changing hands, representing 52.06 percent of the total On the other hand, the Financials Services sector’s was KD 26.06 million represented 23.31 percent of the during last week that the Capital Markets Authority market trading volume. The Real Estate sector was sec- stocks were the highest traded in terms of value; with a total market trading value. —Prepared by the Studies & approved listing the Kuwaiti Telecommunications ond in terms of trading volume as the sector’s traded turnover of KD 37.21 million or 33.30 percent of last Research Department, Bayan Investment Co.

US stocks push higher; S&P 500 at record

WALL STREET WEEKLY REPORT

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks continued their strong data. The bank also lowered its deposit rate and upward push this week amid signs of progress Reports from the Institute for Supply marginal lending rate and said it would in the US economy and confidence that glob- Management showed August activity in the undertake purchases of securities on a large al easy-money policies would persist. For the manufacturing sector reached its best level scale to inject cash into the economy. second time in a row, the broad-based S&P since August 2011, while activity in the servic- “If global rates continue to remain low, that 500 closed the week at record levels, this es sector pushed to its highest level since should provide the impetus for higher stock week adding 4.34 points (0.22 percent) to January 2008. “It’s slow and steady with the prices,” Levy said. Investors continued to mon- 2,007.71. The Dow Jones Industrial Average economic recovery,” said David Levy, portfolio itor developments in Ukraine, where govern- tacked on 38.91 (0.23 percent) to 17,137.36, manager at Kenjol Capital Management. ment forces and pro-Kremlin rebels signed a just shy of a record, while the tech-rich More easy money seen truce Friday even as US President Barack Nasdaq Composite Index edged up 2.63 (0.06 Analysts also viewed Friday’s jobs report as Obama and others expressed skepticism over percent) to 4,582.90. likely to discourage the Fed from raising the agreement. Analysts welcomed another week of gains benchmark interest rates quickly. “A disap- Major corporate stories for the week includ- following a torrid August that lifted both the pointing employment report for August gives ed the latest twists in a takeover battle for dis- Dow and S&P 500 by four percent. “It says the US policymakers more food for thought about count retailer Family Dollar, which Friday uptrend is still intact,” said Michael James, when the economy might be capable of with- rejected a sweetened offer from Dollar managing director of equity trading at standing higher interest rates,” said economist General, while again endorsing a deal with Wedbush Securities. “The market remains Chris Williamson at Markit. Dollar Tree. However, Dollar General hinted at extremely resilient.” On Friday, stocks initially “The slowdown in hiring certainly vindi- a possible hostile campaign, saying that it fell after the Department of Labor said the US cates the Fed’s cautious approach to tighten- “remains committed to acquiring Family Dollar NEW YORK: A Wall Street sign in front of the New York Stock Exchange. Stocks economy added only 142,000 net new jobs in ing policy.” The European Central Bank’s and is currently evaluating its next steps.” were mixed in early trading on Friday after the government reported that US August, well below the 223,000 markets were moves Thursday also bolstered confidence Oil giant BP took a big hit, when US Federal employers added fewer jobs than forecast in August. — AP expecting. that liquidity would remain high on a global Judge Carl Barbier concluded the massive But the market quickly shrugged off its level. Amid worries that the euro-zone single 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill was the result of ment retailer Home Depot after it said it Apple event in California on September doubts, finishing the trading session with sol- currency area is threatened by stagnant the company’s “gross negligence.” The deci- was investigating a possible attempt to 9 that is expected to launch new models id gains that left US stocks in the black for the growth and deflation, the ECB cut its main sion could expose BP to as much as $18 bil- hack its computer systems that may have of the iPhone. The week’s economic week. Investors seemed to take the weak jobs “refi” refinancing rate to 0.05 percent from lion in additional federal penalties. targeted customer data. releases include the August retail sales growth with a grain of salt in light of other 0.15 percent. Questions swirled around home-improve- Next week’s calendar includes an report. — AFP BUSINESS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 Argentina moves to impose price, production controls

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s Senate passed a bill spon- small and medium-size enterprises that “do not have a The government is seeking the additional powers as gesting they would seek to have creditors who take the sored by President Cristina Kirchner that would empow- dominant position in the market place.” Product short- it grapples with annual inflation of over 30 percent, and payments declared in contempt of the US court. “It’s in a er her government to regulate prices and production to ages and unjustified price increases could draw sanc- an economy on the brink of recession. Adding to the blatant violation of the court orders. The court order combat high inflation, drawing sharp objections from tions and fines under the bill, although the government economic uncertainties, Argentina is currently locked in prohibits the change of the payment mechanism on the the private sector. The Senate voted 38 to 27 to pass the must get court approval for prohibitions or temporary a legal impasse in the United States over debt payments exchanged bonds without court approval,” Robert bill, which must still be passed by the lower house to closures. that has forced it into default for the second time since Cohen, lawyer for NML Capital, told AFP. “It looks like become law. The Chamber of Deputies, where Representatives of Argentina’s private sector said 2001. The Senate passed a separate bill early Thursday Argentina has chosen to ignore that and we will be tak- Kirchner’s supporters also hold the majority, was they would challenge the measure as unconstitutional designed to enable Argentina to circumvent a US court ing appropriate steps to do whatever is available to us expected to take up the measure in two weeks. if it is approved. “We regard it as unconstitutional order blocking payments on its restructured, heavily in the US courts to be sure that that plan will not be The bill empowers the government to set “profit because it delegates extraordinary power to the execu- discounted 2001 debt unless it also pays hold-out credi- implemented and that any third party who thinks it margins, reference prices as well as maximum and mini- tive, and is not in line with the free exercise of industry tors in full. The bill would authorize making those pay- might be appropriate to participate in that exchange mum prices for the provision of indispensable goods and commerce,” Jose Urtubey, vice president of the ments from Buenos Aires or Paris, instead of New York. realizes that they may well be held in contempt of court and services.” It targets large producers, exempting Argentina Industrial Union, said in a radio interview. The holdouts have vowed to fight the move legally, sug- doing so.” — AFP Alibaba seeks to raise over $21bn in record US tech IPO

NEW YORK: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd seeks to raise more than $21 billion in an IPO that will value the Chinese e-commerce giant at up to $163 billion and rank as the largest-ever technology debut in the United States. Alibaba expects to price its initial public offering between $60 and $66 per American Depository Share, valuing the company at about $162.69 billion at the top end of the range and raising a maximum of $21.1 billion. The company founded by former English schoolteacher Jack Ma will decide on its final price after a globe-spanning roadshow that HUDSON: An employment application form on a table during a job fair at Columbia- will kick off in New York on Monday, and is Greene Community College in Hudson, NY. Payroll processor ADP said that private expected to stop in cities from Hong Kong to employers added 204,000 jobs in August, down from 212,000 in July, which was San Francisco. revised slightly lower.—AP If all goes well, Alibaba may ring the open- ing bell on the New York Stock Exchange in as US job creation slows, eases little as two weeks. Industry analysts had expected Alibaba to try for a valuation in pressure for interest rate hike excess of $200 billion, ranking the Chinese prepare a complicated prospectus. “When an June quarter increased 46 percent year-on- company among the 20 largest publicly trad- Internet company of our scale that originated year to $2.54 billion, a faster pace than the ed companies in the United States. It may from China enters the global scene, you 38.7 percent growth in the previous quarter. Picture of overall growth dims eventually price above the initial range, should expect that it will encounter skepti- Alibaba is selling 123.1 million of the 320.1 should it deem investor demand sufficient. cism from different directions due to differ- million ADSs slated for the IPO. Shareholders WASHINGTON: The US economy pumped And nearly three million people Many investors are eager to buy a piece of ences in cultural perspectives, values and including Yahoo, Ma and executive vice chair- out far fewer jobs than expected in August, remained in the long-term unemployed a Chinese company that handles more e-com- even geopolitical positioning,” Ma said in a let- man Joe Tsai are offering the remainder. dimming the picture for overall growth and ranks, jobless for more than 27 weeks. The merce than Amazon.com Inc and eBay com- ter to investors reminiscent of the “founder’s CitiGroup has been appointed to the easing pressure on the Federal Reserve to establishment survey showed another key bined. “This number may seem enormous, but letters” that accompanied the debuts of depositary receipt role for Alibaba, which quickly raise interest rates. sign of slack, that workers’ situations were when you look at the value compared with Facebook and Google. means it will hold the underlying shares and The Labor Department’s report Friday of not changing much in terms of earnings. “While it may be difficult for a public issue ADRs to shareholders, according to a only 142,000 net new jobs in August com- The average workweek remained at 34.5 the company’s fundamentals, it’s not as rich as we might expect,” said Brian Hamilton, chair- Alibaba to side-step controversy, we hope source familiar with the matter. pared to the 223,000 markets were expect- hours and earnings were rising at a very that controversies generate constructive In other key banking roles, Morgan Stanley ing-broke a six-month streak of more than modest 2.1 percent year-on-year pace. man of private company analysis firm debate and add fresh perspectives to the dia- and Credit Suisse will manage the so-called 200,000 a month that had cheered policy- The Federal Reserve has its ultra-low Sageworks. makers and job-seekers. interest rate policy focused on reducing logue on globalization.” Some investors say “lockup” agreement that dictates when pre- The department also lowered by 28,000 slack in the labor market. Fed policymakers Caution now the company’s fundamentals outweigh the IPO shareholders will be able to sell once the the number of new jobs reported for the have forecast a likely first rise in its bench- But some investors remain cautious about risk of investing in a company with an unfa- stock starts trading, a person familiar with the two previous months, leaving the impres- mark fed funds rate from the current zero the potential conflicts of interest between miliar governance structure. Alibaba accounts matter told Reuters. Goldman Sachs will act as sion of a jobs market significantly weaker level only in the second half of next year, Ma’s role as a steward of the company, and his for about 80 percent of all online retail sales in the “stabilization agent,” overseeing the than understood over the past half-year. when they expect the unemployment to be investment interests elsewhere. The company China, where rising Internet usage and an stock’s early trading. Credit Suisse will also Analysts were quick to note that August below the six percent mark. has also attracted its share of controversy in expanding middle-class helped the company oversee the “friends and family program,” for- data is frequently volatile and possibly out But a growing minority of economists the past, as when it hived off lucrative pay- generate gross merchandise volume of $296 mally known as a directed share program, the of line with trends due to seasonal shifts. and policymakers, the inflation hawks, have ments unit Alipay, triggering objections from billion in the 12 months ended June 30. The person familiar with the matter said. “Listen, And though other data has been mixed, warned that not moving earlier risks major shareholders Yahoo and Softbank. Chinese e-commerce giant’s revenue acceler- it’s a very successful company. The market the broader picture is of steady economic unleashing inflation that could become The company said in its latest prospectus ated in the April-to-June quarter on strong needs a company like this,” said Akram Yosri at growth. Even so, August’s jobs numbers hard to control. One of the Fed’s doves, Eric that it has racked up almost $16 million in gains in its mobile business, providing 3i Capital Group. “As an institutional, I would reinforced the view that the economy is Rosengren, head of the Boston Federal IPO-related legal fees, unusually high for an investors with what may be the final glimpse have liked to see around $135 billion. It’s up not picking up steam, and that there is little Reserve branch, called the jobs data “some- IPO and an indication of the effort that of the company’s financials before its expect- to the syndicate now, I hope they exercise upward pressure on wages and prices that what disappointing,” and said it provides Alibaba and its advisers have undertaken to ed landmark market debut. Revenue in the prudence.” — Reuters would cause a burst of inflationary. proof that a rate hike should not be rushed. “A disappointing employment report for “Significant slack remains, and thus August gives US policymakers more food monetary policy needs to be patient in for thought about when the economy removing stimulus,” he said in a speech. Lawmaker: Colleagues to might be capable of withstanding higher Most analysts said they anticipate a interest rates,” said economist Chris rebound in the jobs market in the coming Williamson at Markit. months. “The slowdown in hiring certainly vindi- “We expect that payroll gains will soon scrutinize Tesla deal cates the Fed’s cautious approach to tight- return to their previous trend of 220,000 to ening policy.” Despite the lower job cre- 230,000, with some possible overshooting RENO, Nevada: Nevada Assembly Speaker schools to improve. through,” said Andy Matthews, the institute’s ation number, the jobless rate fell a tick to in the short-term,” said Harm Bandholz at Marilyn Kirkpatrick says it’s too early to say Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval, in announc- president. “They need to make sure it’s going to 6.1 percent, helped by a slight decline in UniCredit. But Dean Baker of the Center for whether a huge package of tax breaks and ing the deal Thursday, asserted the factory east be good for the state of Nevada.” the size of the labor force, and a 268,000 Economic and Policy Research said the incentives needed to land Tesla Motors Inc.’s of Reno would create more than 22,000 new “It’s an opportunity for real discussion about jump in the number of those not in the weakness in the August jobs report was lithium battery factory will have smooth sailing jobs and pump $100 billion into the state’s econ- whether it makes sense to give so much away to labor force. telling. “The stronger rate in the first half of at a special legislative session next week. omy over the next 20 years. a single company,” Matthews added. “If you’ve All three data points come from the sur- this year really was not consistent with the The North Las Vegas Democrat said on Friday But Bob Fulkerson, director of the Progressive been here for decades, you’re paying taxes, vey of households, much more volatile and rate of GDP growth that we have seen that she and her colleagues must scrutinize Leadership Alliance of Nevada, said he was you’re saying, ‘Why them and not me?’ “ inconsistent month-to-month than the recently or is generally forecast for the near details of the legislation before voting on state incredulous of the economic studies cited in the The partnership between Nevada and Tesla is establishment survey which provides the future,” he said. US Treasury yields fell on incentives that could total $1.3 billion in costs announcement, noting project promoters have “a bold move” that could be a model for future job creation numbers. the news, but later rebounded and ended over 20 years. an incentive to cite rosy numbers. deals if it succeeds, said Joe Harpaz, a tax analyst Even so, the household survey under- higher, with the 10 year bond moving to Kirkpatrick’s comments came a day after Tesla “They talked about an 80-to-1 ripple effect to with Thomson Reuters. The $1.3 billion tax scored the continued softness. The labor 2.46 percent. CEO Elon Musk declared Nevada the winner of a this,” he said. “There’s no way there can be that incentive under the deal would be the 11th force participation rate was 62.8 percent, Stocks also sank into losses after the high-stakes battle with California and three oth- kind of a ripple effect. What are the assumptions largest nationwide, he added. still very weak and virtually unchanged announcement and then rebounded to a er states for the $5 billion “gigafactory,” which behind that?” “While history is littered with examples of since April. The total number of unem- new record for the S&P 500, as investors will mass-produce cheaper batteries for its next Fulkerson said he hoped citizens could vet government incentives for private companies ployed remained about 9.6 million and the took the news as a signal of continued low line of more-affordable electric cars. the plan and wondered whether there would be that failed - Solyndra is probably the best recent number of people forced to work part-time rates. The S&P 500 finished up 0.5 percent The deal has prompted concerns from both time for an independent analysis of the econom- example - we’ve also seen countless successes because they couldn’t find full-time jobs while the Dow Jones Industrial Average conservative and liberal groups in the Silver ic claims. “We’re supposed to be taxpayers on with well-executed tax incentive programs,” was also only slightly lower at 7.3 million. rose 0.4 percent. — AFP State. “I have had many conversations with legis- this, not observers of a deal that was already Harpaz said, pointing to BMW, Honda, Hyundai lators. They need enough time to look at it to get made,” he said. Representatives of the Nevada and Mercedes factories that have revitalized the their questions answered,” Kirkpatrick told The Policy Research Institute, a conservative think manufacturing sector in the South. “The Fed Beige Book: US growth Associated Press. tank, said they’re carefully screening the plan. Nevada/Tesla program is a classic example of risk “Everybody is open-minded about looking at “It’s really important that lawmakers don’t get and reward: the bigger the risk, the bigger the steady, business optimistic the legislation and excited to have it on the fore- caught up in the euphoria of this and ram it potential upside . and downside.” — AP front. But we have to do due diligence to make WASHINGTON: The US economy is grow- there were rising expectations for the next sure the things we want are in there.” Democrats, ing steadily with little sign of change of half-year. who control both houses of the Legislature, pace, but businesses are generally more Five districts reported that contacts want to ensure Nevada workers get first crack at optimistic about the future, according to “generally remained optimistic about future jobs as well as “decent” wages and health care the Federal Reserve’s newest Beige Book growth; most of the other districts cited var- coverage, Kirkpatrick said. They also want to report. The survey of regional economies ious examples of ongoing optimism from ensure Tesla is held accountable if it fails to meet reiterated the “modest to moderate” specific sectors.” its goals. description of activity of the past half-year, Among key indicators of activity, auto “Accountability is everything,” she said. “We but noted that in a number of regions, there sales in some areas were hot but in others don’t mind incentives. But if they don’t meet are some signs of tightening in the labor were beginning to fall from recent peaks; requirements, we need to get a return on our market, with companies having trouble fill- tourism was widely improved with higher investment.” ing skilled positions. The report, which is hotel occupancy rates ; and bank lending Legislative leaders are gearing up to start the used by the Federal Open Market was on the rise, though mainly for car and special session Wednesday, she said, and its Committee to help shape monetary policy, truck purchases. length will depend on questions raised by the was cautiously upbeat, as has been the case On the other hand, home loan demand legislation. The public will be given a chance to since the end of the first quarter, when had fallen off, and home sales and construc- testify during the session. extremely harsh winter weather forced the tion was also largely flat. And though a “The hope is the special session will last one economy to contract. The rebound since number of districts reported shortages of day. But I think it’s important to have as much then has been firm but its strength remains workers with specific skills-information input from the public as possible because this is in question, with the survey, covering late technology workers, truck drivers, energy a big deal,” Kirkpatrick said. “I don’t want to rush July and August, noting only “slight to mod- sector workers and construction workers- the thing. I want to spend as much time to go erate” gains in consumer spending and real wages were mostly unchanged, suggesting over it so legislators have a chance to make a estate and construction weakness in half of some slack remains in the jobs market. thoughtful decision.” Senate Majority Leader Mo the Fed’s 12 districts. Likewise, the Beige Book said, inflation Denis, D-Las Vegas, and Republican legislative It said that the service industry, exclud- was tame: “Overall, price pressures leaders did not immediately respond to mes- ing banks, reported improving business, but remained largely unchanged.” Fed Chair sages for comment Friday. manufacturing was more mixed. However, Janet Yellen has repeatedly cited continued the report noted that “among districts slack in employment, and little inflationary New jobs reporting on their firms’ near-term expecta- pressure, to justify the FOMC holding its State Sen. Tick Segerblom, D-Las Vegas, said tions, the manufacturing outlook remained benchmark federal funds interest rate at the he supports the deal. “It’s a lot of money, but all- generally upbeat.” zero level to support the economy. The in-all, it’s positive for the state,” he said, adding TOKYO: Money traders of a foreign exchange company work in front of a an electric monitor The report underscored that, even with FOMC next meets to review monetary poli- Tesla employees used to high-quality schools in displaying the current exchange rate of Japanese yen against US dollar in Tokyo, Friday. The US the pace of activity largely unchanged, cy on September 16-17. — AFP Silicon Valley could push low-ranking Nevada dollar rose to around 105.70 yen, the highest since October 2008, on Friday morning. —AP BUSINESS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 Toyota and Lexus win highest honors Toyota the best resale value brand for third year in a row

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Lumia 730 with 3G Dual “We are now operating 7 money Joyalukkas Exchange has presence in SIM will be priced around EUR 199 exchange centers across Kuwait and have UAE, Oman & India. Lumia 830: the affordable flagship before taxes and subsidies, while The Lumia 830offersthe best of Lumia and the the Lumia 735 withLTE/4G and latest from Microsoft, in a pocket-friendly design wireless charging support will be Gulf Bank announces winners and price. priced around EUR 219 before * The Lumia 830 captures high-quality images taxes and subsidies. of Al-Danah daily draws and videos, day or night, with a 10-megapixel KUWAIT: Gulf Bank held its Al-Danah daily Al-Danah allows customers to win cash PureView camera with ZEISS optics, Rich draws on August 31, 2014, announcing the prizes and simultaneously encourages them Recording and the world’s thinnest optical image names of its winners for the week of August to save. Each KD100 gives the customer 1 stabilization system. 24 to August 28. The Al-Danah daily draws chance daily which accumulates day by day. * It delivers the best of Microsoft with the pre- include draws each working day for two The more money saved and the longer it is loaded Microsoft Office; the latest version of prizes of KD1000 per winner. in the account, the more chances individu- Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim; and The winners were: als stand to win. Every Al-Danah prize draws OneDrive with 15GB of free storage, allowing con- (Sunday 24/08): Layla Ali Hussain will automatically be deposited into the tent to be synced and shared securely and easily. Boabbas, Hussain Ibrahim Mohammed winner’s account within two working days. * It comes with flagship Lumia innovations (Monday 25/08): Ahmed Hamad Ahmed Al-Danah also offers a number of unique such as integrated wireless charging in a sleek Al-Haddad, Saad Khalifa Mohammed services including the Al-Danah Deposit and light aluminum and polycarbonate design. Joumaa Only ATM card which helps account holders Lumia 830 will begin rolling out globally this (Tuesday 26/08): Fatemah Jaber Helal Al- deposit their money at their convenience; month, priced around EUR 330 before taxes and Shammari, Hashem Mohammed Sayed as well as the Al-Danah calculator to help subsidies. Abbas Al-Mahri customers calculate their chances of (Wednesday 27/08): Khaleel Rayyes Ali becoming an Al-Danah winner. Kamal, Nouf Mehsen Awad Al-Harbi Gulf Bank’s Al-Danah account is open to (Thursday 28/08): Abdulaziz Nazzal Saud Kuwaitis and all residents of Kuwait. Canon celebrates 80th anniversary Al-Dhafeeri, Jassem Mohammed Hussain Al- Customers who open an account and/ or Muhanna deposit more will enter the draw within two Gulf Bank’s Al-Danah 2014 draw lineup days. To be part of the Al-Danah draws, cus- of Kwanon, company’s first camera includes daily draws (2 winners per working tomers can visit one of Gulf Bank’s 58 day each receive KD1000). Gulf Bank advises branches, transfer on line, or call the DUBAI: Canon Europe, leader in digi- thus embarking on the Company’s AE-1, introduced in 1976, which was lenses realized through the culmina- all its Al-Danah customers to maintain their Customer Contact Center on 1805805 for tal imaging solutions, yesterday history as a camera manufacturer. the world’s first SLR camera tion of various technological innova- balances in their accounts to enhance their assistance and guidance. Customers can announced that its parent company In 1959, Canon introduced its first equipped with a built-in microcom- tions centred on optical technolo- chances of winning one of the major cash also log on to Canon Inc is commemorating the single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, the puter. gies developed since the Company’s prizes of KD 25,000, KD 125,000, and KD www.e-gulfbank.com/aldanahwinners, 80th anniversary of Canon’s first Canonflex, followed in 1961 by the In 1987, following continued founding. Since its introduction, the 500,000 in the third Al-Danah quarterly to find out more about Al-Danah and who camera, the Kwanon. Marking Canonet, an immensely popular technological innovation, Canon Cinema EOS System has contributed prize draw for 2014 in September. the winners are. Japan’s first 35mm focal-plane-shut- rangefinder camera that took the launched EOS, the world’s first AF to expanding the horizons of visual ter camera, the Kwanon was pro- expression. Masaya Maeda, duced in prototype form in 1934, the Managing Director and Chief Brazil keeps rates on hold culmination of the dreams of engi- Executive, Image Communication BRASILIA: With the country battling recession tle scope for a cut. Brazil is in a fourth year of neers who wanted to catch up with Products Operations at Canon Inc., and inflation a month away from a presiden- anemic growth and the 2014 forecast is for Europe, the leading presence in the comments: “Over the 80 years since tial election, Brazil’s central bank kept its key just a 0.52 percent rise in GDP. camera industry at the time. the birth of the Kwanon camera pro- interest rate on hold at 11 percent. Traders The benchmark rate has not budged since The engineers who created the totype, Canon has continuously and analysts had forecast no change and the a quarter point rise in April in what was the camera decided to name it Kwannon innovated to fulfil the Company’s central bank’s monetary policy commission ninth straight monthly increase as Brazil and the camera’s lens is called never-ending ambition to create the (Copom) duly elected to leave well alone fol- fought against inflationary pressures. The Kasyapa. Additionally, the top por- world’s finest cameras. Leveraging lowing its monthly two-day meeting. decision came with a new Ibope opinion poll tion of the camera body featured an market by storm, selling out an (autofocus) SLR camera to employ a the technologies and know-how it “Taking into account the macroeconomic showing environmentalist Marina Silva as still engraving depicting the thousand- entire week’s worth of inventory in a fully electronic mount system. In has acquired over its history, Canon climate and inflation outlook, Copom decided on course to oust incumbent Dilma Rousseff armed Kwannon. mere two hours. Following these 1995, EOS marked its entry into the will continue contributing to the unanimously to maintain the Selic rate at 11 in an October 26 run off. In 1936, two years after the birth successes, the Company continued digital era and the line-up continues development of the photographic percent,” the bank said in a statement. The poll showed Workers Party (PT) can- of the Kwanon and following much to lead the industry with a range of evolving today. In 2012, the and video imaging culture through After Latin America’s largest economy slid didate Rousseff with 37 percent of voter trial and error, Canon launched the popular camera models, such as the Company released the Cinema EOS its technologies and products into recession last week, analysts had cited intentions for the first round on October 5 Hansa Canon,1 its first commercial F-1, a top-of-the-line 35mm SLR System, a line-up of professional dig- designed to satisfy the expectations the need to rein in inflation which in July crept with Socialist Party (PSB) candidate Silva 35mm focal-plane-shutter camera, camera introduced in 1971, and the ital cinematography cameras and of our customers.” above an official 6.5 percent ceiling, seeing lit- on 33. —AFP SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 technology

World of Warcraft pays tribute to Robin Williams

WASHINGTON: Hollywood star Robin Williams, who announced the find on fan site Wowhead. of the game, which comes out November 13. on the @Warcraft account. who died August 11 and was a devoted video The fan also gave details of other apparent Blizzard Entertainment did not immediately The actor’s love of video games was evident game fan, has made a subtle cameo in “World tributes to Williams: a character in suspenders respond to a request for comment. But three in the choice of his daughter’s name: Zelda, in of Warcraft,” as promised by gamemaker like Williams’ Mork from the sitcom “Mork & days after the actor’s death by apparent sui- reference to the Nintendo classic “The Legend Blizzard Entertainment. In a test version of Mindy” as well as a woman who resembles Mrs cide, Blizzard had said it would memorialize of Zelda.” The death of Williams, one of “Warlords of Draenor,” a futuristic character Doubtfire, from the 1993 movie in which the beloved actor in the game. “.@robin- Hollywood’s brightest stars, sparked world- named Robin emerges from a lamp to quote Williams cross-dressed as an elderly nanny. williams Thank you. You gave us so much joy in wide mourning. He suffered from severe two lines from Disney’s “Aladdin” genie, who According to specialist website The Verge, our lives, and we hope you enjoyed your time depression and early signs of Parkinson’s dis- was voiced by Williams. It was a game devotee other tributes may appear in the final version in our world. We’ll see you in-game,” they wrote ease. — AFP Apple eyes old magic with latest products Apple likely to unveil the iWatch SAN FRANCISCO: With its highly awaited prod- uct launch next week, Apple is aiming for a new “big thing” as the iconic gadget-maker finds itself under pressure over a celebrity photo theft scandal. Apple has been customarily tight- lipped ahead of its Tuesday event at a perform- ing arts center where late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs introduced the Macintosh computer This photo shows a scene from the video game, “Republique.” — AP 30 years ago. But those who follow Apple are expecting bigger versions of the iPhone and perhaps more significantly-an entry into wear- Game creators seek ables with an “iWatch” at the event led by Apple chief Tim Cook. mature storytelling The choice of venue has fueled talk that Apple will crash the wearable computing party SEATTLE: For many of the game designers “My end goal is to not only make enough with a health-themed smartwatch, in a bid to showing off their latest creations at the recent money to keep the business going and our 25 dominate the segment the same way it ruled Penny Arcade video game expo in Seattle, the employees well fed,” said Payton. “It’s also that I smartphones, tablets and MP3 players with push to feature more mature storytelling has know, through our game, we could touch mil- iPhones, iPads and iPods.”This is probably the been one of their most significant challenges. lions - if not possibly tens of millions - of people last major thing that Steve personally will give “We are changing as a medium,” said Richard in all parts of the world and get them to think us,” Creative Strategies president Tim Bajarin Dansky, a writer who has worked on several seriously about surveillance infrastructures, said. “It is Tim Cook’s design, but the genesis “Tom Clancy” games, in a talk called “You’re So whether they’re corporate or governmental.” began with Steve’s journey through health Mature! Is Storytelling in Games Coming of While indie games have long been the biggest issues.” Age?” While recognizing there have been seri- sector of the industry to tackle sociopolitical ous-minded games going back to the days of topics like diversity, personal freedom, mental Bigger than music 1980s text-based adventures, Dansky said an health and sexual identity, developers at PAX Bajarin says the impetus for a wearable Apple unstoppable evolution is afoot in the industry - Prime said that line of thinking has come to device came from Jobs and his frustration with SAN FRANCISCO: The Apple logo is seen in file photo at the Yerba Buena Center for Arts in San an evolution that has sparked recent online many mainstream games in recent years, point- the health care system while battling the illness Francisco. — AFP feuding between fans, bloggers and developers. ing to “The Last of Us” and “The Walking Dead: that took his life in late 2011. Apple could use its “We are throwing open new doors and The Game” as examples of titles that took such services such as online data storage locker design to entice software developers to tailor Google Wallet. exploring new territory in ways that are advanc- risks. iCloud to aggregate health information and act applications for hardware that won’t be available ing faster and obviously making some people Toiya Kristen Finley, a writer who recently as a mediator with the health care industry. “You for months. “I believe it will be another historic Black eye for Apple unhappy,” he said. “We can’t just say, ‘They have worked on a mobile game called “Fat Chicken,” could see this being bigger for Apple than the product for Apple,” Bajarin said. Apple would be asking people to trust it with to deal with it.’ They’re letting us know they’re which light-heartedly looks at the issue of facto- music industry,” Bajarin said, referring to the health and more financial data after taking a unhappy in ways that are reprehensible. It’s up ry farming, said the most difficult topic for game company’s prosperous iTunes store. “Money iPhone goes phablet bruising over the release of nude photos of to us to keep reinforcing and pushing for designers to confront has been sexual abuse. spent on health care makes the money spent in Confidence is high, and timing is right, for celebrities including Oscar winner Jennifer change.” Over the past 50 years, the interactive She chastised the PlayStation 3 game “Beyond: the music industry look like peanuts.” Apple to introduce new-generation iPhone 6 Lawrence from its cloud. Apple says there was medium once considered merely child’s play has Two Souls” for limiting interactivity during a Cook has stated that wearable computing models with screen sizes stretched to tap into no breach of its iCloud and that the celebrities gained both financial and cultural significance, scene that dealt with a sexual assault at a bar. makes more sense on the wrist than in eyewear love for “phablets” combining features of smart- had their accounts hacked by using easy-to- but a disparity persists, as evidenced on the floor such as Google Glass. Apple is fine-tuning a new phones and tablets. “Frankly that’s one of the guess passwords, or by giving up their personal of the Seattle expo, known as PAX Prime. There, Storytelling in games mobile operating system that could allow for things they need to do to improve their standing data to cybercriminals posing as Apple. the likes of the kid-friendly, cartoony “Pokemon” “I’m not saying you can’t have that content, mobile payments and includes a health plat- in the market,” Forrester analyst Frank Gillett said Cook told the Wall Street Journal that Apple icon Pikachu loomed over gamers firing virtual but I think it’s a problem when it’s shortcut char- form, which could mesh nicely with an “iWatch” of iPhones getting bigger. “Much of the market would step up its iCloud security by sending guns and slashing virtual throats in “Far Cry 4” acter development,” said Finely. “It’s often used to for tracking activity, sleep, pulse and more and popularity of smartphones has been driven by alerts when attempts are made to change pass- and “Assassin’s Creed.” toughen a character up, but it just doesn’t work connecting to an iPhone or iPad. large screens.” Apple has seen sales growth for words or access iCloud data on new devices. that way. When you experience trauma, it can While Apple is not the first to dive into the iPhones, but slower than its rivals like Samsung. Jack Gold, analyst with J Gold Associates, argues Indie games take years of healing. It’s a long process. It’s disre- business of building brains into wearable The iPhone has a leading share in the US market that “this will go away, unless it happens again in “I think it’s important not to lose track that specting to the character and players who’ve devices, the company is likely to set its offering of some 40 percent, but its worldwide share of the near term. But it is certainly a black eye for games tackling serious subjects have been been through that, as well.” apart with a trademark blend of style and inno- the smartphone market is less than 12 percent, Apple.” woven into the DNA of the industry since the Ultimately, designers like Qais Fulton, who vation. “Apple did not introduce the MP3 player, according to surveys. Gartner analyst Van Baker If Apple delivers on expectations Tuesday, it beginning,” said Dansky. “We’ve always had peo- has worked on such games as “Crimson Dragon” they made it better; they didn’t invent the smart- predicts Apple will unveil an iPhone 6 with a could regain some of the shine rubbed off by ple who’ve attempted to use this medium for and “Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death,” phone, they made it better; they didn’t invent screen increased to 4.7 inches, and that odds are the celebrity photo hacking. “Once the market more than just ‘shoot ‘em in the face.’ I think believes there’s room in the cloud and on hard the tablet, they made it better,” Bajarin said. strong for a 5.5-inch version. New iPhones are understands what Apple is doing here, and the what’s happening now is unprecedented access drives for all types of titles. Fulton is among the “They will put their design genius and back-end also expected to feature near-field communica- ultimate potential, they will realize that Apple to consumers and the awareness the Internet game developers who hope to bridge the divide content networks into a wearable.” tion chips that will let them be used as mobile has another blockbuster on its hands,” Bajarin allows us.” Ryan Payton, the head of game studio between not-so-serious and more thoughtful Apple is likely to unveil the iWatch form and wallets, challenging services such as Square or said.— AFP Camouflaj who previously worked on the “Metal games. “I think the resistance to mature story- Gear Solid” and “Halo” series, said he had to bal- telling in games is coming from a place of con- ance the financial rigors of game development cern,” said Fulton. “It doesn’t mean mature games with his personal desire to explore a mature top- preclude juvenile games. Fart jokes are never Germany Gadget Show ic while crafting the mobile game “Republique,” going away. We will always love them, so just which casts players as a hacker guiding a because we enjoy those doesn’t mean we can’t woman through a dystopia where individuality also appreciate a heartfelt, insightful and is banned. poignant experience that has no fart jokes.” — AP Apple courts fashionistas

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple Inc has invited style editors, according to an invitation top fashion editors and bloggers in seen by Reuters. unprecedented numbers to its Tuesday Fashion site Refinery29’s health and launch gala, further evidence that the science director Kelly Bourdet said the iPhone maker is preparing to take the decision to include fashion editors on wraps off a smartwatch. Apple is forging the invite-list is a “nod to the fashion closer ties to the fashion world as it plots crowd.” Apple seems poised to network its foray into the fertile field of wearable with the who’s who of the industry. In technology, trying to win over a critical the past year or two, it has hired Patrick crowd that may prove crucial to the suc- Pruniaux, former vice president of Tag cess of consumer gadgets worn around Heuer’s global sales and retail; Angela the body. Ahrendts, former chief executive of A smartwatch would represent Chief Burberry Inc; and former Yves Saint Executive Officer Tim Cook’s first real new Laurent CEO Paul Deneve joined as vice product since taking the baton from president of special projects. Steve Jobs. Several fashion media editors It is not just Apple. From Google Inc to told Reuters they received invitations for LG Electronics Inc and Intel Corp, tech- the first time to an annual September nology companies are beginning to product-launch, which they took as con- forge fashion ties. On Friday, Intel firmation of a wristwatch in the wings. “I announced a tie-up with Fossil Group on BERLIN: A woman passes an installation with curved screens displayed by Samsung. — AP photos assume it’s because they are unveiling a wearable technology. Sonny Vu, chief wearable,” said Lea Goldman, features executive of Misfit Wearables, expects and special projects director for Marie more tie-ups as tech companies ramp up Claire magazine, a first-time invitee. “This the fashion quotient in smartwatches, suggests Apple is serious about tapping given that the current crop of watches into the fashion world, which often sits has received mixed reviews. on the sidelines.” Apple declined to com- The challenge for technology compa- ment. nies is to make something “fashionable The iPhone maker, known for its sleek off the bat” that is not clunky, said Eric aesthetic, has made overtures to the Wilson, fashion news director for InStyle fashion press in the past. It typically opts Magazine. He and other editors said they to host a separate event in New York harbored high hopes for Apple and where editors meet the team and review planned to monitor Tuesday’s event. “It products, two fashion editors say. That confirms that they have a play in wear- courtship has grown more aggressive. ables and that they want to appeal to the Last month, the company hosted what it fashion world, and not just technology called a “first-of-its-kind event” at an consumers,” said Lauren Indvik, editor in Apple Store in New York to showcase chief for Fashionista and another first- BERLIN: The Smart Tennis Sensor linking a tennis racket to a smart- BERLIN: A woman shows a prototype of the Mota Smart Ring. The smart fashion and retail apps to a group of time invitee. — Reuters phone is displayed at the booth of Japanese giant Sony. ring is designed to notify users about incoming messages and phone calls. HEALTH & SCIENCE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 Vigilante ‘border guards’ keep Ebola out of Senegal

DIALADIANG: A dozen Guineans await told AFP he has been monitoring the deportation at a Senegalese frontier police movements of Guineans in order to report post, stopped in their tracks by the foot sol- them to the security forces. “Night time is a diers of an informal battalion of villagers at problem. We cannot do anything then. We the forefront of a fight to keep Ebola out. just hear the sound of motorcycles pass- These new vigilante “border guards” are ing,” he said, sitting on the edge of the road becoming an increasingly common sight among a group of young people who listen since a Guinean student brought the dead- to him speak. ly epidemic raging across west Africa into The Ebola virus, passed on through con- Senegal just before the border closed on tact with infected bodily fluids, has killed August 21. more than 2,000 in Guinea, Sierra Leone He remains the only case in the country, and Liberia. Nigeria became the fourth in part, say these villagers, because of the country caught up in the epidemic, report- vigilance they have shown. “They were try- ing seven deaths before Senegal registered ing to cross the border. We arrested them its first case. In the capital Dakar, some 600 with the help of the villagers. We are wait- kilometers (370 miles) away, the fear of ing for the order to send them back,” said a Ebola is palpable. policeman in Dialadiang, one of the last A mob tried to get into a Dakar hospital towns before the frontier. “Last week we to attack the young Guinean Ebola patient sent back a Cameroonian and two Sierra last week but were repelled by security Leoneans. Villagers arrested them for us to forces, according to Health Minister Awa send them back,” the officer added at the Marie Coll Seck. President Macky Sall called town’s decrepit police post. for calm on Wednesday, asking the After Dialadiang, a last military post Senegalese people to “avoid stigma, while leads into Guinea, on a deserted road trav- showing solidarity with neighboring coun- elled by oxen, goats and plump sheep who tries”. Seniba Camara, the official in take advantage of the thick carpet of grass Faroumba, thinks of Guineans as “the fami- on either side. Alongside the potholed, ly of the Senegalese”. iron-rich waterlogged track runs a dense “But solidarity doesn’t mean getting forest which gives way to fields of peanuts, their contagion,” he told AFP. “The govern- corn and cotton, dotted with thatched ment of Senegal has closed the border huts. with Guinea. Whoever illegally enters the PHILADELPHIA: Four-year-old African lion mother Tajiri licks one of her cubs during their debut at the Philadelphia Zoo. — AP In the nearby village of Faroumba, country must be sent home,” Sambou under a light rain falling on vast green Niabali, a fellow resident , told AFP. Another fields, vigilante groups keep guard. “We of the villagers, Ousmane Balde, sees the stop Guineans every day to turn them back communities nearest to Guinea as the bul- Ebola stirs anger in Liberia to the border. We do not want them to wark, preventing Ebola’s spread. introduce the disease into our country,” “We want to protect our family in the said Seniba Camara, an official of the town interior of Senegal,” he said. But not every- Pressure growing on Liberian govt over response of a few hundred people. “All the surround- one agrees with shutting Senegal to its ing villages are kept informed. Residents neighbors. “We call for open borders with MONROVIA/DAKAR: When a starving Ebola to helping people who need it the most and we causing significant turbulence, such trends are regularly call to say they have arrested controls at specific points where people patient escaped from a treatment centre in can get into the politics later,” Information unlikely to destabilize government or funda- Guineans to deport,” he added. passing through can wash their hands and Monrovia and staggered through a crowded Minister Lewis Brown told Reuters. “We’re in a mentally alter the balance of power,” he said. have their temperatures taken and blood market in search of food, bystanders who scat- better position than we were several weeks ago ‘Solidarity yes, contagion no’ sampled,” said Amadou Ba, a lorry driver in tered in his path voiced their anger not at him in this fight.” Messages and awareness campaign In the village of Linkering, near the Diaobe, a town that hosts a weekly market but at Liberia’s president. To many in this impov- Johnson Sirleaf has taken bold steps. A major challenge has been informing a Niokolo-Badiar country park which strad- once frequented by many west Africans, erished West African country, President Ellen Declaring a state of national emergency last poorly educated population about a disease dles the border, teacher Ousmane Balde but now deserted. — AFP Johnson Sirleaf’s government has not done month, she closed schools to prevent them which had never before struck in West Africa. enough to protect them from the deadly virus. becoming breeding grounds for infection, and Burial traditions of washing the dead by hand Ebola has killed more than 1,000 people in sent home all non-essential government staff. have fuelled the spread of the highly contagious Liberia since its arrival six months ago. Across But the disease is far outpacing efforts to control disease but with many citizens unable to read, West Africa, the death toll from the world’s worst it. Medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres education campaigns have been slow to reach Ebola outbreak has surpassed 1,900. (MSF) said this week a further 800 Ebola beds their mark. “People are still not aware of how the Panicked residents said the patient was the were needed in Monrovia alone, and it called for virus can spread,” Emmanuel Geayon, a universi- fifth to escape in recent weeks from the under- foreign military teams to be deployed. “Localised ty student. “The Ebola messages and awareness staffed ELWA hospital. Dozens watched anxious- unrest and public criticism of government fail- campaign are not in the vernacular.” ly as workers in protective clothes bundled the ures look set to increase as the health situation Campaigns have also been dogged by deeply struggling patient into a truck and drove him worsens and the authorities fail to find adequate engrained mistrust of the political elite. Rumors back. “The patients are hungry, they are starving. responses,” warned Roddy Barclay of consultan- had circulated early in the outbreak that Ebola No food, no water,” said one terrified woman in cy Control Risks. was a myth and politicians were poisoning wells the crowd. “The government need to do more. in Monrovia to win access to more aid money. Let Ellen Johnson Sirleaf do more!” No clear strategy On the muddy streets of rain-soaked Monrovia, A Noble Peace Prize winner for her work on Tom Frieden, head of the US Centers for billboards now proclaim “Ebola is Real”. On the women’s rights, Johnson Sirleaf had made grad- Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warned radio, songs describe the symptoms of the dis- ual progress before the epidemic in rebuilding this week after a visit to the region that the out- ease and how to avoid infection. Liberia after a 1989-2003 civil war. She now break was gathering pace and threatened the The World Health Organization has warned seems destined, however, to spend the last two stability of fragile West African nations. that up to 20,000 people may be affected before years of her presidency dealing with the fallout Although the epidemic was detected deep in the outbreak ends. It has laid out a $490 million from Ebola. Feted internationally since she the forests of neighboring Guinea in March, roadmap for tackling the outbreak but support became Africa’s first female head of state nine Liberia now accounts for more than half the from foreign donors has been slow to arrive. “In years ago, Johnson Sirleaf’s reputation at home 1,900 people who have died from the virus, a way, we feel saddened by the response,” has been dogged by a slow improvement in liv- which has also struck Sierra Leone, Senegal and Johnson Sirleaf told CNN in an interview. The ing standards. Some critics saying she is out of Nigeria. “The government was not clear on how president has admitted that Liberia - which had SYDNEY: An undated photo shows a black-flanked rock wallaby. — AFP touch with poor Liberians. to engage the outbreak,” said Francis Colee, an only 50 doctors for its 4.5 million people on the environmentalist living in Monrovia, who said eve of the outbreak - does not have the Food shortages Liberia had reacted poorly compared with its resources to cope. Kangaroos abound but fears The 75-year-old former World Bank official neighbors. “The government’s response mecha- Even in hospitals in Monrovia, a scarcity of now faces mounting anger over her handling of nism has been very disappointing.” gloves and protective clothing has put doctors for smaller cousins: WWF Ebola. Her government has been denounced for Liberia is not the only government to face at risk when treating patients - and in rural causing food shortages by imposing quarantine criticism as health systems have buckled. In clinics resources are even scarcer. Several top SYDNEY: Australia’s big kangaroos are thriv- which was once found along the north- on affected communities, while healthcare Sierra Leone, struggling to recover from its own emergency doctors have died in their duties. ing, but wildlife campaigners hold fears for eastern coast, is now only found in four workers have walked out on strike after several 1991-2001 civil war, frustration has mounted at Johnson Sirleaf apologized last month for the their smaller cousins, including the little- small, isolated populations in tropical north of their colleagues died. The president has also the government’s handling of the crisis. After high death toll among healthcare workers, and known bettong and the rock wallaby, WWF Queensland, WWF said. And the black- faced criticism for sending troops to quell strikes by healthcare workers, President Ernest pledged more money for ambulances and new Australia has warned.”The kangaroo is prob- flanked rock-wallaby is only seen in a few protests in the ocean-front West Point slum of Bai Koroma dismissed his health minister last treatment centers. But the suspension of ably the most recognizable Australian animal isolated groups in remote areas as their Monrovia. A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot month. Johnson Sirleaf similarly sought to quell flights by international airlines and the closure of all,” WWF-Australia spokesperson Darren numbers have been threatened by foxes after soldiers opened fire on a crowd trying to criticism by dismissing senior officials who failed of borders by neighboring states has compli- Grover told AFP ahead of national threat- and feral cats. Grover said the kangaroo break out of a quarantine there. to report for work. cated efforts to respond. “How do we get in ened species day today. itself was not at risk, with some of the Opponents have called for Johnson Sirleaf to For Barclay of Control Risk, recognition that the kinds of supplies that we need? How do we “But part of that larger kangaroo and wal- largest species probably at historically high resign, but her government has said it is doing the opposition cannot offer better alternatives get experts to come to our country? Is that laby family are all these almost unknown lit- numbers due to land clearing providing everything possible, given the scant resources at due to Liberia’s weak institutions, meant popular African solidarity?” Information Minister Brown tle animals; the bettongs and potoroos and grass and dams a good water supply. its disposal. “Care and attention should be given anger was unlikely to bubble over. “Despite asked. — Reuters rock wallabies that people haven’t necessari- But he said the fear was that the ‘roo’s lit- ly heard of. “Many of them are really strug- tle cousins would disappear before many gling.” Grover said the overwhelming risk to people even realized they existed. “These these smaller marsupials were feral cats and are animals that not a lot of people have Quake directed its introduced foxes, along with a loss of shelter ever heard of but they are just as an impor- due to habitat loss and changed fire prac- tant part of Australia’s biodiversity as those tices. larger kangaroos and wallabies,” he said. main force at Napa He said exact numbers of the smaller Australia’s National Threatened Species Day species were difficult to calculate, but some is held each September 7 to commemorate were only surviving on offshore islands the date the last known thylacine, or SAN FRANCISCO: Emerging data on last Northern California in 25 years. Official while in other cases mainland populations Tasmanian tiger, died in captivity in Hobart month’s 6.0 magnitude earthquake damage estimates still are being tallied. were under threat. The northern bettong, Zoo in 1936. — AFP shows it directed most of its force north Counts so far range from the hundreds toward Napa and the Napa Valley, hit- of millions of dollars to more than $1 bil- ting hard enough to move one side of lion. More than 100 people suffered the West Napa Fault north by 18 inches, injuries serious enough to seek medical the head of the US Geological Survey’s treatment, although no one died. Earthquake Science Center said Beyond the immediate shock that Thursday. moved the west side of the West Napa Scientists’ ongoing study of the quake Fault 18 inches, afterslips - slips on a is helping explain why the city of Napa fault after an earthquake- have shifted suffered so much of the damage in the it another few inches, Brocher said. Aug 24 quake even though the epicen- Scientists found cracks in the ground ter was about 5 miles to the south, said over a 10-mile distance. Earthquake Tom Brocher, head of Earthquake experts have called the quake a suc- Science Center. Older buildings in down- cessful test of an early-quake warning town Napa that had been only partially system, ShakeAlert, which the USGS is reinforced against earthquakes, or not testing in conjunction with universi- reinforced at all, incurred much of the ties. ShakeAlert monitors in San damage, including some old chimneys Francisco picked up the first waves of and building facades that tumbled to the Napa quake eight seconds before the ground. “The energy really pointed the main force of the shock reached right on Napa,” Brocher said. San Francisco, scientists at Thursday’s Additionally, vineyard-rich Napa Valley briefing said. In the case of a longer, lies on soil and other, softer geological bigger quake along the San Andreas deposits, that shake harder and longer fault, for example, seismic experts than bedrock, Brocher said. believe the warning system could pro- LIMA: US citizen and tattoo celebrity Matt Gone participates in an international NAPA: In this file photo, a cracked section of roadway is He spoke by phone after a USGS sem- vide up to a minute of warning before tattoo encounter in Lima, on September 5, 2014. Gone and scores of other tat- shown in the Carneros district of Napa, Calif following inar Tuesday for seismic experts to share the main shock hit San Francisco, too culture masters, male and female, met for three days to share it with Lima an earthquake. — AP data on the quake, the hardest to hit Brocher said. — AP residents. — AFP HEALTH & SCIENCE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

This undated artist rendering shows the Dreadnoughtus. — AP photos PHILADELPHIA: This photo shows a humerus bone (right) and a tibia bone from a Dreadnaughtus schrani in a lab at Drexel University. Argentine dinosaur may shed light on huge beasts

NEW YORK: Researchers studying the remains of an enor- dard technique that analyzes bones of the upper limbs, the beast Dreadnoughtus schrani; the second name refers specimen.” Among the questions it can help scientists mous dinosaur - a creature that was bigger than seven bull he said. And its bones indicate it was still growing when it to an American entrepreneur who supported the investigate, he said, is what kind of anatomical features elephants - have given it an equally colossal name: died. research. It belongs to a poorly understood group of were needed to let a dinosaur grow so huge. Dreadnoughtus, or “fearing nothing.” Scientists hope its Lacovara and colleagues describe the plant-eating dinosaurs called titanosaurs. Last May, other scientists announced that another unusually well-preserved bones will help reveal secrets behemoth in a study released Thursday by the journal Experts not connected with the study said the remains huge dinosaur was being excavated in Patagonia. Wilson, about some of the largest animals ever to walk the Earth. Scientific Reports. He said the bones were probably were remarkably complete and well-preserved for a who has seen some of its bones, said its size is compara- The four-legged beast, with a long neck and powerful 29- around 75 million to 77 million years old. The creature got titanosaur. While no complete skull was found, the ble to Dreadnoughtus. He said he hopes scientists can foot (8.8-meter) tail, stretched about 85 feet (25.9 meters) some media attention in 2009 when its excavated remains reveal more than 70 percent of the rest of the determine whether the two beasts are closely related, or long and weighed about 65 tons. That’s more than seven remains arrived in a large shipping container at a pier in skeleton. “We’re getting a more complete picture of this whether each came by its huge size independently. times the weight of even a plus-size male African elephant. Philadelphia. Since then, Lacorvara and colleagues have giant animal than we have for any of the other big Paul Upchurch of University College London said he Kenneth Lacovara of Drexel University in Philadelphia, created computerized 3D reconstruction of the bones, titanosaurs that are out there,” said paleontologist Kristi thinks the recently announced dinosaur and another who found the specimen in Argentina’s southern and have started making miniaturized physical models of Curry Rogers of Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. species, Argentinosaurus, were more massive than Patagonia in 2005, said he can’t claim it was the most parts of the skeleton to investigate how the animal The bounty of anatomical data should help scientists Dreadnoughtus. But he called Dreadnoughtus valuable massive dinosaur known, because the remains of compa- moved. learn about variation in titanosaurs and their evolution, for its combination of huge size and the completeness of rably sized beasts are too fragmentary to allow a direct The bones will be returned next year to Argentina, she said. its skeleton. “If you’re interested in super gigantic animals, comparison. But it’s the heaviest land animal whose where they will be housed permanently at a museum, “This is pretty big news,” Rogers said. Jeff Wilson of the this is probably the one you want to work on” to study weight during life can be calculated directly with a stan- researchers said. In the new paper, the researchers named University of Michigan called the finding “a really great how such beasts walked around, Upchurch said. — AP

Nepal doctors Captured cobra had remove metal intact venom glands rods from LOS ANGELES: A monocled cobra that color would make it an easy dinner for pred- roamed a California neighborhood for days ators in the wild, Recchio said. could have given a potentially deadly bite, a The snake is an adult and could be any- ‘possessed’ shaman snake expert said Friday. “There’s no indica- where from 5 years to 20 years old, Recchio tion that it’s had its venom glands removed,” estimated. Monocled cobras can grow to 5 KATHMANDU: Nepalese surgeons removed four said Ian Recchio, curator of reptiles and or 6 feet and live two decades, he added. metal rods measuring up to 15 centimeters (six amphibians at the Los Angeles Zoo. The Recchio said the snake appears to be inches) from a shaman, or traditional healer, who snake, about 3 feet long, was captured on healthy and probably chowed down on rats had swallowed them during a trance, doctors Thursday in a neighborhood in Thousand and mice while it was loose. “It looks pretty said yesterday. The shaman, Janak Bahadur Shahi, Oaks, where it had been slithering around fat,” he said. The zoo didn’t try to determine 47, was brought to a hospital in mountainous since at least Monday. Reports that it had its sex. “We don’t have the antivenom here Jumla district, 350 kilometers (220 miles) north- bitten a dog that evening raised concerns, so putting your hands on it wouldn’t be in west of the capital Kathmandu, on Thursday suf- and authorities warned people to watch the cards,” he explained. Cobras are illegal in fering from stomach pains, fever and vomiting, their children and keep their pets indoors. California without a permit to keep one for doctor Naresh Thapa told AFP. A veterinarian later said it appeared the scientific or educational purposes. “We pulled out four rods of 12-15 centimeters dog was simply injured while trying to get Authorities are searching for the owner. (4.7-6.0 inches) in length that had punctured the away from the snake. Still, authorities were There is a thriving black-market trade intestine, causing internal bleeding,” Thapa said. wary because the bite of a monocled cobra around the world in dangerous and exotic can kill a person within hours if untreated. wildlife, but Recchio said he couldn’t under- Doctors said he was now out of danger. The The snake was taken to the Los Angeles Zoo stand the motivation of the owner. “I can’t shaman, who claims to have swallowed more Thursday evening and was transferred get into the person’s head who would put than 300 metal rods in his lifetime, had ingested Friday to the San Diego Zoo, which has a their neighbors and their family at risk,” he the four rods two months ago when he was “pos- supply of antivenom for Asian cobras. A said. Snakes aren’t aggressive but will bite if sessed” by a form of the Hindu god Lord Shiva, monocled cobra gets its name from the they are cornered, so it’s a good thing that Thapa said. When the shaman’s pain worsened, ring-like mark on the back of its hood, but the cobra will have a new home at the San his family brought him to hospital, carrying him the cobra found in California lacked the Diego Zoo, said Recchio. “I’m looking at an for four hours on foot, Thapa said. Shaman heal- mark because it is nearly pure white. The animal that’s over-the-top, nervous, just ers and mystics are common in Nepal, especially THOUSAND OAKS: This photo shows the monocled cobra that has been in quaran- blue-eyed snake lacks pigment, a condition wants to get away from you and settle in remote villages. — AFP tine since Thursday afternoon after being caught by Los Angeles County Animal known as leucism, Recchio said. The snake down,” he said. “So I’m happy it’s going to be Control officers in Thousand Oaks, Calif. probably was raised in captivity because its in a place... where it’ll be safe.” — AP WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Lu&Lu Hypermarket celebrates Onam 2014

u&Lu Hypermarket, the market leader in ments at all of its outlets. Hypermarket. As a part of their celebration mark- petition was also held on 4th September at 6pm. and authentic Onam Floral Carpet competition regional retailing, is holding an 11-day Onam, the harvest festival in Kerala, which ing Onam, Lu&Lu Hypermarket held several cul- The Onam celebrations gathered pace in the on 6th September, which started from 10am. Gift LOnam special promotion at all its outlets also marks the start of the New Year in the Kerala tural shows on the 4th and 6th of September at evening hours with traditional and non-tradi- vouchers of KD100, KD75 and KD50 were given from 3rd to 13th of September. In sponsorship calendar, is the biggest and most important fes- their Al-Rai outlet, which included numerous tra- tional dance shows. Various attractive prizes away as prizes to the first, second and third place with leading food brands, Nirapara and Double tival of the state. The celebrations were inaugu- ditional and non-traditional dances and other were offered to all the stage performance partic- winners of the floral competition. Consolation Horse, the celebrations include special Onam rated at the Al-Rai outlet on 4 September by exciting events. ipants. The Onam promotion through their cul- prizes were also given to all the participants in promotions and offers on food items and gar- Mohamed Haris, Regional Director of Lu&Lu An hour-long special children’s drawing com- tural programs also incorporated the popular the competition. WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Major Archbishop Cardinal Cleemis visits ICSK

ajor Archbishop-Catholicos of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis visited Indian Communist School (Senior), Salmiya. During his visit the Major Archbishop held an interactive session with the students. Cardinal Cleemis, who is also the president of Catholic Bishop Conference of India (CBCI), was received by Chairman of the ICSK board of Trustees Ashok Kalra, Secretary Vijay Karayil, Vice Chairman Bobby Mathew, Principal Dr V Binumon, Mother board members and Parent Advisory Council (PAC) members on his arrival. In his interaction with ICSK students, the Major Archbishop urged them that in today’s world people need to have two essential qualities. They are: Faith in God Almighty and love for humanity, he said. Embassy of Cuba Indian Embassy he visa to the Republic of Cuba is only for purposes of tourism (Tourist visa) holiday issued for Kuwaiti citizens and foreign residents in Kuwait. It is valid for one single entrance into national territory for a 30-days trip and can be extend it for he Embassy of India will remain closed on September T 7, 2014 on account of Onam. However, needed/emer- an additional 30 days at the office in the hotel where you have accommodations or at Tgency services relating to Consular, Visa and Labor the immigration authority. Children must have their own Tourist Visa even if they are wings would be available to the visiting service seekers. travelling under their parents’ passport(s). To obtain this visa in person at the Consulate, these documents are needed: Valid passport, return air ticket, accommodation in Cuba, payment required, travel insur- Summer Festival ance, one photo. Fill application form. The Embassy is located in Rawda, Block 3, Abu Hayan Al-Tawhedy St., House No. 74, opening hours from 8:30 am to 2 pm from on at EC until Sunday till Thursday. September 13

Pravasi Bhartiya Divas ithin the activities of the summer festival cur- rently going on at the Entertainment City, the he Government of India has decided to hold the next Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD- Touristic Enterprises Co. (TEC)’s PR and media 2015) at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat in January 2015. The effort would W department manager, Sager Al-Bader stressed that out of be to have more meaningful and interactive sessions that would address the issues T TEC’s keenness on providing various recreational services and concerns of the overseas Indian community effectively. Since 2015 marks the hun- and that the special summer offers on admission tickets dredth anniversary of the return of the greatest “Pravasi”of all, Mahatma Gandhi from would go on until September 13. Al-Bader reminded this South Africa, it is desired that PBD-2015 would be celebrated in a grand way. summer festival offers one free ticket with every three The detailed programe of PBD-2015 is being prepared and will be uploaded on the tickets of any category and three free tickets with each Embassy’s Website in due course. five. He also noted that the city would receive visitors on More detailed information on Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD-2015) can be accessed at its regular summer working hours from 5:00 pm to 1:00 the Ministry of Overseas India Affairs’ website (http://www.moia.gov.in). am and that Mondays are allocated for ladies only. Seva Darshan Kuwait completing 10 years of selfless service in Kuwait

eva Darshan Kuwait is com- ‘Viswakarma Institute of Training’ ing and education to children pleting 10 years of its selfless to be set up and run by Seva accordingly. Under privileged and Sservice in Kuwait. On this Darshan Kuwait. deserving students will be provid- occasion, the organization The Viswakarma Institute of ed with free education. A mega announced its project for the year Training will be established at event named ‘ Seva Dasakam’ will 2015 at a general body meeting Chalakuddy in the Trissur district be showcased on 25th of February held in Farwaniya. The well-attend- of Kerala. The Institute will be run to initiate support for the project ed meeting was addressed by Seva by the Jagad Guru Educational, all across Kuwait by Seva Darshan Darshan President Ajayakumar T K. Charitable and Cultural Trust, and its members. A committee Unlike the previous ventures of Chalakuddy, Kerala. As part of the was formed with Rajajrajan providing building for schools, government initiative to promote Ganesan as the convener and hostels and training centers, the skill development across the Mohankumar and Pratap Pillai as new project is to launch nation, the VIOT will provide train- joint conveners.

Second annual Aware Center - Sept calendar of events Military Logistics Guided Tour: Grand Mosque and restaurants, right? Some people say Headquarters. Cameras are welcome. Limited Aware Short Lecture and Documentary 13 Sep 2014, 9:15 a.m. there’s nothing to do here! However, may be Seats. Advance reservations are required at 30 Sep 2014, 7 pm. Kuwait summit For a rewarding, spiritual & informative there are places of interest to visit that you [email protected] Registration Hajj is an international pilgrimage to Mecca experience. This is a 11/2 tour of one of don’t know of. Therefore, come along to Deadline: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 that attracts up to three million Muslims annually. oving, maintaining and sustaining naval, air Kuwait’s most famous landmarks. Ladies are AWARE’s Diwaniya to discover known and The speaker will discuss its historical significance, and ground forces officially supported by the required to cover - long sleeves and long hidden places of interests that you could visit Guided Tour: Bait Al Othman Museum describe the major rites that comprise the pil- MKuwait Armed Forces, represented by the ankle length skirt, otherwise the mosque will after which you could send an Instagram 29 Sep 2014, 5 pm. grimage, and share some of the sentiments that Logistics & Supply Authority (J4), the 2nd annual provide a cloak. If you have your own scarf postcard to friends & family saying, “From Inaugurated by the Amir of Kuwait, His Muslims experience in this trip of a lifetime. This Military Logistics Kuwait summit will take place on 23 you’re welcome to bring it. Cameras are Kuwait with love. Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber 30-minute PowerPoint presentation will be fol- and 24 September 2014 at the Radisson Blu, Salwa. allowed. Children are welcome. This tour Al-Sabah, on April 8, 2013, this Museum lowed by National Geographic’s 45-minute docu- meets directly at the Grand Mosque Guided Tour: Arab Organization hosts rare historical items & antiques for old mentary film entitled, “Inside Mecca” which pres- Headquarters Kuwaiti houses. Decorating the walls of its ents an intimate look at the annual pilgrimage by Guided Tour: House Of Mirrors following three pilgrims from very different back- 15 Sep 2014, 5 pm. grounds as they embark on a spiritual journey What’s On - Submission Guidelines The House of Mirrors is home to the fami- that is both deeply personal and widely universal. ly of the late renowned artist, Khalifa Al- Qattan. His wife has spent vast amounts of Aware Eid Al-Adha Festival All photos submitted for What’s On time creating scenes on the walls, the floors 09 Oct 2014, 5 pm. & even the ceilings to showcase what can be The AWARE Center would like to invite should be minimum 200dpi. done with broken pieces of mirror & glass Westerners in Kuwait to our Eid Open House Articles must be in plain text and when accompanied by an artists’ touch. Festival which is will be held at our premises in Enjoy a cup of tea, an artful snack & a guided Surra on Thursday, October 9 from 5:00p.m. This should include name and phone tour to view the splendors of this ‘bedazzled’ event is free of charge and will be followed by a numbers. Articles and photos that home. Cameras are welcome. dinner buffet. This Festival provides an opportuni- fail to meet these requirements will Fee: KD 3 per person. This is an adult only ty for the Western Guests to experience Eid in tour for 8 participants. 27 Sep 2014, 9:30 am. Art Gallery are paintings & belongings of Kuwait through various activities like: Culture not be published. Advance reservations are required at This tour is a marvel of innovative archi- Kuwaiti Artists. There are also the crafts & Clothes, Cultural Paintings & Items for Sale, [email protected] tecture displaying modern technology com- Kuwaiti dhow models on display. Fee: KD 2 Henna, Hajj Documentary, Arabic Calligraphy. Please send them to bined with traditional artisan craftsmanship per person. Children below 14 years & Pets Your RSVP is kindly requested at Diwaniya: Places to Visit in Kuwait from Tunisia, Syria, Morocco, Egypt & contri- are not allowed. Limited Seats. Advance [email protected]. Address: Surra, Block 3, [email protected] 16 Sep 2014, 7 pm. butions from Kuwaiti designers. This tour reservations required at Hamad Al Roomi Street, Villa 84. E-mail : Kuwait’s only good for shopping malls meets directly at the Arab Organization [email protected] [email protected] TV PROGRAMS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

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It’s a dynamic reflected in the repeated Edition 08:20 I Didn’t Do It 13:25 Four Weddings UK 21:00 Witches Of East End 20:00 Wild Case Files 11:00 Quartet-PG15 odes to Broadway in the Venice line-up and the 06:05 Antiques Roadshow 08:45 I Didn’t Do It 14:20 Coach Trip 22:00 Dracula 21:00 Apocalypse World War I 13:00 All Is Lost-PG15 red-carpet sentiment that Hollywood has lost its 07:00 Come Dine With Me: South 09:05 Liv And Maddie 14:45 The Chase 23:00 Sons Of Anarchy 22:00 Ultimate Survival Alaska 15:00 Zambezia-PG way. 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Joe: Retaliation-PG15 18:30 The Goodwin Games Billions have to be spent,” said “The Godfather” star. 22:00 Miami Vice-18 08:00 Arthur 3: And The War Of 19:00 How I Met Your Mother Unlike last year, when the festival opened with 3D Two Worlds-PG 19:30 Enlisted space giant “Gravity”, starring George Clooney and 10:00 The 7:39-PG15 20:00 That Mitchell And Webb Sandra Bullock, this year there has been barely a 12:00 All In Good Time-PG15 Look 00:00 Undercover Brother-PG15 nod to special effects. Swedish director Roy 14:00 Three Investigators And The 20:30 Wilfred 02:00 3 Times A Charm-PG15 Andersson pared his film “A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Secret Of Terror...-PG 21:00 The Daily Show With Jon 04:00 Romy And Michelle’s High Reflecting on Existence” down even further than Stewart School Reunion-PG15 16:00 Arthur 3: And The War Of most, presenting a series of sketches in which fur- Two Worlds-PG 21:30 Last Week Tonight With John 06:00 The Sisterhood Of The niture is minimal and props limited to the odd 18:00 You Will Meet A Tall Dark Oliver Traveling Pants-PG15 briefcase. 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Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (September 23-October 22)

Helping others to make a positive difference in their lives and finding new Your personality hangs on your mind; mental activity and the world of com- ways to make money are where your mind-set is focused now. A quick munication open up for you now. This is the keystone that binds the rest of you together. chance to show your talent at a flea market or community bazaar will help you bring in Ideas, mental things, information exchange and the interrelating of all these are central to some spending money. Obtaining and exchanging information takes on a great deal of your outer makeup. Communication is the interface that holds the rest of you together. importance when a foreign visitor takes a liking to your professional skills. You are able to Communication is where the fun part of this day happens. Visiting with acquaintances con- step up and take care of this visitor’s needs. While you may not want to make writing a liv- tinues this afternoon-a leisure meal or an ice cream party may develop as a celebration of ing, you could consider some of your writing is worthy of being published. Think about the end of the summer season. You love a good story and a sense of the mystical pervades writing a review of an activity, city or accommodations while traveling or vacationing in the every one you tell. You are at home in the world of myths and dreams and may find that near future. Being paid for your literary expertise can be a lot of fun. you enjoy the company of others, all day long.

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

You may find that this is just not the best time for exercise, chores and Sunny days are not over. You may find yourself gardening and being creative upkeep of home and self but since those things are important, you might be able to get through the design you give your garden. Perhaps a pool of water and a little waterfall will some family member to help-perhaps in exchange for some favor. Pay close attention to an be nearby. Whatever the case, you enjoy the planning and developing stages. Your persua- older person in your family today as this person may give you guidance in an unexpected sive ways will win over any disputes that occur today, but not without much deliberation. way. You are able to penetrate and get to the very heart of things and you find positive The idea of what-you-see-is-what-you-get is not enough for you. You want more than results to most any situation. Self-sacrifice and an understanding attitude could have far- appearances and are willing to dig down to get at the heart of things. You work through all reaching effects on your family members and friends during this time. Involving yourself that is superficial, no matter what kind of personal sacrifice is required. You draw emotional with a hobby this evening will help you to relax. You could include others in your fun activi- sustenance and a sense of security from ideals, friends and social involvement this after- ty. A young person may want to join you. Whistle a happy tune! noon. Ideas for a vacation may surface tonight.

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

This may be a good time for study-you have a real appreciation for old ways You have an incredible drive to accomplish and achieve these days. Your of thinking. You may find yourself enjoying a long conversation, writing a let- ambitions are backed up by the will to get things done. Be aware of your ter, or making a special phone call. Your own requirements may appear to limit or separate tendency for aggressiveness-you can be very emotional when involved in personal goals. you from where the rest of the gang is headed. Perhaps you have decided to brush up on You try hard and you always push on toward whatever you want to accomplish. You have ACROSS 3. The function or position properly or customar- some computer skills-at any rate you will be able to join the group activities again soon. an ability to work with the imagination, reaching beyond the mundane. Consider the field 1. (computer science) The smallest discrete com- ily occupied or served by another. Unconventional approaches to philosophy, religion, law and politics play a bigger role in of teaching, even on a part-time basis. You could be an excellent teacher in the areas of art ponent of an image or picture on a CRT screen 4. A tricycle (usually propelled by pedalling). your life. Developments in these fields can have a big impact on you. Higher education, and creative matters. Your sense of the unity behind things spiritual and psychological is felt (usually a colored dot). publishing, broadcasting or advertising could also play an unexpected role in setting new by those around you. You are at home in the world of dreams and may find the television, 5. An international organization of European movie or scriptwriting industry quite tempting. 4. A sailor's heavy woolen double-breasted jack- countries formed after World War II to reduce directions for you now. Keep a good balance. et. trade barriers and increase cooperation among 11. (dialect) A short straight stick of wood. its members. 15. Being two more than fifty. 6. According to the Old Testament he was a Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 16. New Guinea echidnas. pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th Cancer (June 21-July 22) You and an old friend may get together today and talk about old times. 17. A round shape formed by a series of concen- century BC). Getting personal with you is a mistake-it always manages to plunge you into Fondness and appreciation for the past and for your roots in life take on tric circles. 7. Candlewood of Mexico and southwestern 18. (Greek mythology) One of the mountain turmoil. You resent probing questions, but you are fascinated by any so-called secret infor- greater importance now. You may yearn for family harmony. Mothering, or being nurtured, California having tall columnar stems and bear- nymphs. mation. You may prefer not to think about anything below the surface, but even this is not a sympathy and a yearning to put down roots create a fondness for things that have stood ing honey-scented creamy yellow flowers. 20. Type genus of the Ardeidae. constant and this inner conflict produces more than its share of tension. Think about the test of time. These are some of the hallmarks of the phase that now begins in your life. adding to your list of friends-these relationships are the ones that will help you grow in pos- 21. A river in north central Switzerland that runs 8. A person with an unusual or odd personality. Romantic and social experiences, as well as artistic tastes, will show evidence of these fac- 9. Used of a single unit or thing. itive, healthy ways. After all, it is through our friends that we truly learn about ourselves. You tors. Family and security are things that rattle your chain more than ever. 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Gossip Mariah Carey bans Nick Cannon from discussing their split

he 44-year-old singer has been living apart from her defend the mother of his children. He wrote: “What infuri- husband since June and has reportedly “started the ates me most is to hear people slander @MariahCarey . I Tdivorce process”. A source told The Daily Mirror: “Nick will forever be in debted to her for blessing me with our and Mariah have the paperwork in place for the break-up. children... “I will always love her unconditionally for this Both will not have to give away their fortunes, and will split and so much more. @MariahCarey is an amazing Mother very easily in legal terms. “The one clause that is a problem and I trust her wholeheartedly... [sic]” He added: “So to see is that he must not speak about Mariah or kiss and tell. If false reports in the media stating otherwise is absurd! he does Mariah can come after him legally. “Mariah has While I would like to remain silent I can no longer allow always been controlled about her personal life. Nick is a this to happen. “I love @MariahCarey and that will never much more open book and could face troubles if he lets change!!! “For the record I NEVER have, nor will I make a slip.” Mariah and Nick - who have three-year-old twins, statement regarding my marriage. [sic].” Moroccan and Monroe, together - married in 2008. Recently, the ‘America’s Got Talent’ host took to Twitter to Adam Levine loves Lenny Kravitz dreams about Jennifer Lawrence

calling Behati he ‘Hunger Games’ actor admits he laugh out loud every day. That’s essential. never tells his 24-year-old co-star - Mostly at myself. Like right now I’m in Twho plays Katniss Everdeen in the rehearsals with my band, and things get Prinsloo his wife film franchise - he thinks about her when really funny and I just crack up.” Lenny says he Maroon 5 frontman, who married the Namibian he is asleep he has when he wakes up. he can be very emotional and cried at his model in Mexico in July, says he uses the word Explaining his most recent dream, the 50- birthday party in May. He added to PEOPLE Tinstead of her name as often as possible. The 35-year- year-old singer-and-actor said: “It sounds magazine: “So many people were there, old star told an upcoming episode of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres really ridiculous, but I was somewhere with people that really matter to me. My daugh- Show’: “I use that word right now a lot. I say it for no rea- Jennifer Lawrence. We were hanging out ter [Zoe] and her mom [Lisa Bonet] and all son. I say it a lot. Wife, wife, wife. I love it.” He added: “I even with a bunch of people, and she was stand- my good friends and cousins and family. changed her number in my phone to wife.” The ‘One More ing next to me. I texted her when I woke Just people who really matter to me. They Night’ hitmaker - who dated a string of models in the past - up. But I didn’t tell her about the dream.” showed me a lot of love.” admits he is smitten with the 25-year-old beauty and is The singer is very grateful for his success in surprised by how much he loves being a married man. He life and admits he surrounds himself with said: “I never really thought I would (adore it). It’s so trippy. happy, positive people. He said: “I’m around I’m a child. How did this happen?” The ‘Voice’ USA mentor a lot of funny, interesting people, and I recently confessed being married makes him feel more masculine. He said: “I think it does change, but in a great way. You feel like a man or something, it’s weird. “The rela- tionship doesn’t change, but you feel slightly more mascu- line. I feel like from a man’s perspective ... at the end of the day, if you’re with the right person, the guy is supposed to Antonio Banderas is dating a feel like, I think, a little bit more of a man.” Adam also said he wants to have 100 kids with Behati in the future. He said: “We’re definitely going to do it. I want to have 100 Dutch investment consultant kids. I want to have more kids than would be socially responsible. I don’t know when we’re going to do it. We can’t do it right now. I think it’s absolutely in the works for he ‘Shrek’ star, who split from actor and Melanie Griffith.” The cou- some future date.” Melanie Griffith in June after 18 ple met after Antonio’s separation. Khloe Kardashian Tyears of marriage, has already Melanie recently admitted she is moved on and is reportedly smitten happy to be “completely free” follow- with Nicole Kempel, whom he was ing her split from Antonio. The 57- first spotted with in St Tropez, France year-old star, who has 18-year-old has gained more last month. A source told Spain’s daughter Stella with the actor, said: Hola! magazine that the blonde “Over the last years, I’ve devoted than 10 pounds beauty had nothing to do with the myself to my family, and that was it. 54-year-old actor’s split from his But now, I’m completely free. So I’m estranged wife, saying: “Nicole has in determinate to do only what I want he 30-year-old reality TV star, bored (sic)” After a fan commented no way fuelled or been the cause of from now on, and none is going to who embarked on a grueling that she doesn’t look like she has the split between the stop me.” Asked about her plans for Tfitness regime and lost 30 gained any weight, the ‘Keeping the future, she said: “I’m going to do pounds after splitting from Up with the Kardashians’ star a lot of things. I’m going to do estranged husband Lamar Odom replied: “I def gained about 10 lbs ‘Pippin’ on Broadway in January.” in December amid rumors he or even more. Oye! Focused now But she added: “It’s not about cheated on her and was addicted (sic)” She later posted a video of my career now. It’s just about to cocaine, is determined to get herself working hard in the gym. finding great work and hav- back in shape after “slacking off” Earlier this year, Khloe, who is dat- ing a good time. My kids are while filming her upcoming E! ing French Montana, claimed she almost grown. I’m getting series, ‘Kourtney & Khloe Take The loved working out. She said: “I’ve divorced. I’m just happy. Hamptons’ over the summer. The definitely become obsessed with I’m really joyful. Life is brunette beauty shared her working out! It’s funny, because my good.” — Bangshowbiz weight-loss plans on Twitter, writ- weight has always fluctuated-but ing: “Started working out again this recently so many people have week after slacking for a few been saying “you look so good, months while taping in the you’ve lost all this weight.” It’s actu- Hamptons.” Khloe has teamed up ally been about a year and a half with her longtime personal trainer, that I’ve been making a lifestyle Gunnar Peterson, again, but also change. There’s no quick fix, I asked her followers to recommend would say.” other ways to workout. She tweet- ed: “Mentally, I feel great already. My body will follow shortly. What r some of ur fav workouts?!? I love trying new things so I don’t get

Heidi Klum is teaching her children to cook

he German supermodel, who has two daughters, Leni, 10, and Lou, four, and two sons, Henry, eight, TJohan, seven, with ex-husband Seal, gets them to assist her in the kitchen, as she thinks it’s very important that they see how nutritious meals are made. The ‘Project Runway’ host, who also volunteers with the organization God’s Love We Deliver, which provides meals for people who are too sick to cook for themselves, told UsMagazine.com: “[My kids] cook everything with me. They barbecue with me, they chop with me. The little one wash- es. Everyone has their part to do, because I think it’s impor- tant they see how food is made, how a dish is made.” She added: “A lot of younger people nowadays don’t know how to cook. No one taught them. So I think it’s important to teach that to them.” The blonde beauty, 41, admits she is very strict about table manners and was furious when Henry recently damaged her dining table. She said: “My son Henry carved his name into the dining room table. I said, ‘What’s your favorite sports car?’ He said, ‘A Ferrari.’ So I said, ‘Well, imagine you had a Ferrari and I took a knife and wrote Heidi all over the hood.’ I’m like, ‘Think of all the pieces of furniture in the house as little Ferraris, okay?’ lifestyle SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

K S Chithra’s musical odyssey through past and present Al Mulla Exchange serves a musical feast on Onam

By Sajeev K Peter brought her national and state awards as best playback singer. varnante’ from the Malayalam film ‘Nandanam’ and ‘rajaham- pushpam mathram’, ‘oru madhura kinavin lahariyil’, etc, Teenu Chithra is the recipient of the Padmashri Award and 31 differ- same’, she rendered a few songs on demand from the audience. rendered contemporary hits like ‘koottile mainaye,’ ‘vijanathayil l Mulla International Exchange served a sumptuous musi- ent state awards. Her dexterous voice and unique ability to ren- The singer is also involved in several philanthropic endeavors paathivazhiyil’ and ‘olanjaali kuruvi’ etc while Thomas sang, ‘Tamil cal feast to their Indian customers when it presented a der classical, folk, devotional, or fast numbers with effortless like the Sneha Nandana, an effort to lend a helping hand to the numbers such as ‘engeyum, eppozhum’ and ‘Guruvayoorappa’ Adazzling musical show by the illustrious Indian singer K S ease makes her a favorite among both music directors and audi- financially challenged musicians of yesteryears. Sneha Nandana etc in addition to a few Kishore Kumar hits. Chithra and her troupe on the occasion of Onam festival. The ences alike. Incidentally she is also the only female artist to have was launched at an event called Chitra Pournami, a star -stud- three-hour-long musical odyssey through the past and the pres- worked on the maximum number of songs for A R Rahman. ded event to commemorate the singer’s 30 glorious years in the Tribute ent led by the Little Nightingale of South India enthralled the The audience received her songs ‘padaraiye, padippariye’ music industry. The singers also paid a rich tribute to the legendary com- audience in the packed auditorium of the American composed by Ilayaraja and ‘Kannalane’ by Rahman with thun- Three upcoming playback singers-Nishad, Teenu Tellence posers of Indian film industry such as Devarajan, International School, Maidan Hawally on Friday and yesterday. derous applause. She also sang the song ‘piya basanti re’ from and Thomas, also accompanied Chithra on stage presenting a Dakshinamoorthy Swamy, Naushad, Bombay Ravi, Baburaj, K The name K S Chithra is one that has been deeply her blockbuster album followed by a few Hindi film songs. After wide range of compositions from different music directors. Raghavan, Shyam, Raveendran, Johnson and Kannoor Rajan by entrenched in the Malayali psyche. Her ‘manjal prasadavum’ or singing some of her most sought after numbers like ‘karmukil Nishad sang evergreen songs such as ‘harimuraleeravam’, ‘oru singing a medley of their evergreen compositions. ‘kaarmugil varnante’ are songs that perfectly capture the Versatile musician Anoop with his refined harmonic style led essence and flavor of this Malayali spirit. Spanning a career of the orchestra with his keyboard while flute and saxophone were over three decades, the versatile singer continues to regale audi- played by Biju. Shaji played bass guitar and Sumendru played ences worldwide. lead guitar while Malaimari Sasi provided rhythm pad support. Chithra opened with one of her favorite songs Tabla and mridangam accompaniments were given by ‘Keshadipadam’ as a dedication to her mentor and the legendary Ganeshkumar and Harikrishnamoorthy respectively. singer S Janaki. Before foraying into Tamil and a few Hindi num- Earlier, in his opening remarks, Rajesh Gairola, Divisional bers, she rendered a few of her Malayalam masterpieces like General Manager, Exchanges, Al Mulla Group Holding Company, ‘manjal prasadavum’ ‘maaleyam maarodananju’ ‘chentharmizhi’ said, “Onam is one festival that binds us all together as it conveys etc, setting the tone for the rest of the concert. the message of unity. The spirit of Onam is such that it tran- Chithra began her early lessons in music under the tutelage scends all religious barriers and reminds us all that we all are of her father, the late Krishnan Nair, who encouraged the singer human beings,” he said. to pursue her dreams. Her gurus in Carnatic music include Dr K He said, “This musical show ‘Onam celebration with K S Omanakutty who has been a pioneering influence in her singing Chithra’ is the 84th event Al Mulla Exchange is organizing in the career. She ventured into the field of playback singing at the ten- last three-and-half years in our efforts to get closer to our cus- der age of 16 when she sang for M G Radhakrishnan in 1979. tomers.” Chief guest Binu in his speech said, “Al Mulla Exchange Since then, Chithra has sung easily over 20,000 songs in all major in the only exchange company in Kuwait that organizes cultural Indian languages. shows for their customers.” He said Al Mulla Exchange has 54 branches across Kuwait offering the best rates in town. Dexterous voice The ‘chinna kuyil,’ who is the recipient of six Indian national awards, the highest number of awards for any female singer, also Renowned Indian singer K S Chithra and her troupe members perform at the American International School, Maidan sang a few Tamil and Hindi film songs, some of them which Hawally. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

The audience at AIS auditorium cheers as Chithra’s troupe performs. Al Mulla Group Holding’s Divisional General Manager Rajesh Gairola and Al Mulla Exchange Country Head John Simon pose for a photograph with Chithra and her troupe.

Goodbye Texas: Zeppelin’s Robert Plant comes home to England

obert Plant has come home to England from Texas. The ‘Ultimate song’ ‘Crazy life’ Led Zeppelin frontman has been pining for his roots- In the mid-1970s, Led Zeppelin was the biggest band in Plant is now happily installed back home-once again Rfamiliar landscapes, the distinctive “Black Country” the world, filling vast stadiums and selling millions of records. among familiar people and places. His recent return from accent of where he grew up and people who call him “Planty”. The eight-minute single “Stairway to Heaven” is regarded by Austin, he said, had nothing to do with the end of his relation- And the legendary singer-songwriter, 66, considered by many many as one of the greatest rock songs of all time. But the ship in 2013 with US folk singer Patty Griffin. Instead, it was one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time, is back in creative group, which was formed in 1968, has played only a handful more to do with a natural end to some of his US collabora- mood. He wrote nine of the tracks on his latest album “lullaby of concerts together since the death of drummer John tions and a dose of plain old homesickness. One track on the and... The Ceaseless Roar”, due to be released on Monday, his Bonham in 1980.Like Plant, Bonham was also from album, “Turn It Up”, speaks of being “lost in America” and “turn- first original compositions since the “Mighty ReArranger” in Worcestershire in western England, close to the former indus- ing into someone else”. 2005. trial area called the Black Country. The pair used to drive home In the end, he said recently, he felt he had to return in When Plant performed in Britain in August 2013, around 50 together to see their families after Led Zeppelin concerts. In order to “find out just how much I valued what I’d left behind”. percent of his set was drawn from the Led Zeppelin back cata- 2008, Plant definitively ruled out a reunion tour with guitarist “It’s a big, big homecoming so I’m stimulated and pleased,” he logue. A year on, he says his return home and a reunion with Jimmy Page and bassist and keyboard player John Paul Jones, told AFP. “I never really ran away. I just spent more time away... his “Mighty ReArranger” collaborators-his backing group the saying he was too old and wanted to concentrate on new I came and went, and came and went and I have done that Sensational Space Shifters has fostered an atmosphere in projects. since I was 17-years-old... (But) I found that I was missing my which he’s been able to “experiment a lot more”. The same year he began a tour of the US and Europe with home too much. My culture...,” the singer told AFP. “This is Together over the past two years they played in New bluegrass artist Alison Krauss. The duo’s “Raising Sand” collab- about lifestyle much more than about music... I’m in a position Zealand, Australia, Britain and Europe and the process helped oration won the 2009 best album Grammy. Plant calls his lat- where nobody really treats me particularly in a special way inspire him to create original music again. “We were always est work a “mÈlange”. “A lot of melodies arrived early in the where I live because I always lived here,” said Plant, who has a moving but using all the songs (old and new) and it was natu- process (of writing). We were just creating moods... all working grown-up daughter and two sons-another son died as a child. ral that we would take a break and start writing new stuff for the same thing, and that is the ultimate song,” he said. “My kids said, ‘hey come back’, so I thought it was the reward which was representative of 2014,” he told AFP by telephone Reviews have been favorable. One critic, Daniel Paton of for a crazy life.” — AFP This file photo shows Led Zeppelin’s former frontman, from his home in England. “There’s nothing to gain from just online music magazine OMH, called it “outstanding... a serious British singer Robert Plant, performing on stage at the playing stuff from the past so we had to create for the present work reflecting on landscape, memory, regret and the pull of Eurockeennes music festival in the eastern French city of and future,” he said. our roots”. Belfort. — AFP

Doha Film Institute forges ahead with planned new fest he Doha Film Institute is forging ahead “It will concentrate on mentorship, educa- with its postponed Qumra Doha Film tion, and progress,” said Al-Remaihi, adding that TFestival, which is on track to have its first the idea remains to “fill the gap out there” on edition in 2015, acting CEO Fatma Al-Remaihi the Middle East film festival circuit which lacks confirmed in an interview from Toronto where a high-profile event dedicated to feature films six films supported by the DFI are screening, from newcomers which could help foster a including Salma Hayek-produced “The more vibrant film industry and culture in the Prophet.” “The Prophet,” an animation portman- region. teau pic based on works by Lebanese poet Meanwhile, the DFI’s Head of Film Kahlil Gibran which world preems today in Programming Ludmila Cvikova has recently left Toronto, will be the closer of the DFI’s upcom- “to pursue other opportunities,” said Al- ing Dec 1-6 Aiyal Youth Festival, now at its sec- Remaihi. Former DFI CEO Abdulaziz Al-Khater ond edition. also left last month. Besides “The Prophet,” oth- Both Aiyal and Qumra fests were er DFI-supported films screening in Toronto announced in 2013 after the DFI severed ties include Naji Abu Nowar’s Bedouin Western with Tribeca Enterprises, with which it ran four “Theeb” and Ghassan Salhab’s “The Valley,” both editions of the Doha Tribeca Film Festival recipients of funding from the institute’s grants between 2009 and 2012. But while Aiyal, program. The DFI’s five-year $100 million which is modeled on Italy’s Giffoni kiddie fest, revolving fund announced in 2013 remains in materialized, Qumra, announced as being dedi- place, though no titles have yet been cated to first and second works, has yet to gel. announced. — Reuters Al-Remaihi said Palestinian auteur Elia Suleiman is still on board as the artistic advisor of Qumra Doha, the exact format for which is still being decided. Performers entertain the crowds during City Day celebrations in central Moscow yesterday. — AFP lifestyle SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Fun, spectacle at New York Fashion Week on Day 2

ew York Fashion Week kicked into high gear on its sec- normally houses seven gleaming basketball courts. Pugh, the ond day, with celebrities dotting audiences at the avant-garde British designer who usually shows in Paris, NLincoln Center tents and elsewhere in Manhattan. shrouded the premises in darkness and fog (billowing from There was whimsy at Peter Som’s Spring-Summer 2015 show, strategically placed machines.) Giant video projections dis- and a night earlier, spectacle and celebrity at Gareth Pugh’s played everything from clouds and tornadoes to exotically dance-fashion happening. Among the highlights: clad figures. And there were dancers - live ones - writhing and churning, and wearing very little. Their moves were choreo- JASON WU graphed by prominent British contemporary choreographer Jason Wu says he was inspired by strong women for his Wayne McGregor. The only thing missing: Clothes, as in, what Spring 2015 collection, and he had two in particular in mind: is Pugh suggesting that we wear next spring? It was hard to Actresses Charlotte Rampling and Diane Kruger. “They have spot a single garment that might be actually, like, for sale one impeccable style,” Wu says of the actresses. “I imagined them day. As attendees - including celebrity guests like Maggie in every single piece.” Wu presented what he called a glam- Gyllenhaal, Sarah Jessica Parker, Adrian Grenier and model orous take on American sportswear - casual looks in rich fab- Coco Rocha - entered the premises of Basketball City, an rics. He used silk organza, suede, leather and what he calls “silk impressive sports facility housed in a giant warehouse on the canvas.” A suit that looked like denim was actually made of silk river, waiters were at the ready with glasses of white wine and tweed. In dressier looks, Wu’s fabrics took on a shiny, sparkly wild mushroom hors d’oeuvres. There were two large open Models walk the runway at the Jason Wu fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 at Spring veneer. “The idea of reflection has always been an important bars. The huge space had been transformed into a dark club - Studios on September 5, 2014 in New York City. — AFP/AP photos element in my shows,” explained the designer, famous for no wooden basketball floors or hoops to be seen. Once the designing not one, but both of Michelle Obama’s inaugural show began, three performance spaces had the crowd rush- gowns. “For this collection I wanted to concentrate on beauty. ing from one to the other. Will Pugh, 32, who has dressed I wanted to celebrate women.” In honor of German actress celebrities like Lady Gaga, become more of a presence in New Kruger, 38, described by the fashion house as Wu’s “perennial York? Not clear, but his splashy, foggy show certainly had peo- muse,” the designer introduced what he calls his “Diane Bag” - ple buzzing as Fashion Week got underway in earnest. — AP a shoulder bag made of calf leather, exotic python and croco- - dile. And as for Rampling, the 68-year-old British actress inspired a “Charlotte Tote” - a leather bag featuring origami folds.

PETER SOM A favorite of first lady Michelle Obama, Peter Som ramped up the fun early Friday, with olive green in broad stripes and bold florals on his New York Fashion Week runway. Som tran- sitioned from easy living dresses, flouncy short skirts and stur- dy jackets and coats for day to a series of gold lame looks for evening, offering a youthful flourish with flowery appliques on numerous outfits. Fourteen-year-old Willow Shields, who plays Primrose Everdeen in the “Hunger Games,” counted the three-dimen- sional applique among her favorite things from Som as she attended her first-ever fashion show - in grown-up heels! “I’m getting better in heels, but they still hurt,” she laughed. The playful mood of Som’s collection continued with colorful aprons wrapped around floral-print shirtdresses, a sleeveless top in with a fluttery, oversized back ruffle, and roomy T-shirts in snake prints in light pink and white. Som turned to Christian Louboutin and his signature red soles for comfort- able leather flat sandals in white, black and silver. Shields, wearing a black Som outfit, explained how she likes the way the designer “mixes different things,” like leather and the sewn-on flowers. “That gives it a bit of a grungy look, but then there’s flowers and that gives it a girly look,” she said. “Balancing that is fun.”

REBECCA MINKOFF How’s this for a young fashionista’s dream accessory: A studded bracelet that also serves as a phone charger? That was just many of the millennial-friendly concepts introduced Friday at Rebecca Minkoff’s Fashion Week show, always an event that draws a posse of young starlets. This year, atten- dees included Zosia Mamet of HBOs “Girls,” along with actress- es AnnaSophia Robb and Victoria Justice. Justice happily took a selfie or two with her 3D glasses, provided to all by Minkoff so they could inspect the final five looks on her runway. The looks featured what the designer calls a 3D print, which changed when examined with the glasses (the effect worked better in close-up backstage than on the fast-moving run- way.) The crowd was also treated to sparkly black iPhone cas- es, and live music from a young rock band. Backstage before the show, in black jeans and sneakers, Minkoff said her collec- tion was inspired by the late fashion photographer Deborah Turbeville, known for transforming the art form into some- thing more moody and avant-garde. The collection, aimed chiefly at younger women, featured breezy looks, many with lace or ruffled hems or broad stripes. As for shoes - every mil- lennial fashionista’s best friend - Minkoff’s were covered with studs. “Not too feminine,” she said. “Something with an edge.” As for that phone-charger bracelet, it wasn’t shown on the runway, but Minkoff described it backstage as part of her move into wearable technology, an emerging theme this Fashion Week.

GARETH PUGH There are fashion shows that focus purely on the clothes to be sold. Then there are the shows that lean more toward con- cept, toward image, toward performance. And then there are shows like Gareth Pugh’s splashy happening Thursday night at New York Fashion Week, a so-called “live immersive fashion Rebecca Minkoff experience” held in a cavernous space on the East River that Peter Som lifestyle SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Designer Gareth Pugh presents his Spring 2015 collection with dancers and video displays.

Maggie Gyllenhaal Alexis Stoudemire Coco Rocha Sarah Jessica Parker attends the Lexus Design Disrupted: Gareth Pugh fashion show.

Lady Gaga sings PHARRELL IS ECO-FRIENDLY AT jazz songs at NEW YORK FASHION WEEK Fashion Week party esigners usually wait to show their faces after the white spots. Frank Ocean and Jay Z’s “Water” played in the f Lady Gaga’s performing onstage, you better listen. models hit the runway. Not Pharrell. The pop star background. Pharrell, who has had huge success as a And if you don’t, she’ll stop singing. When a loud led a dozen models Friday during New York Fashion singer, rapper and producer, says he’s always been interest- crowd still chatted at the Plaza Hotel where Gaga was D I Week for his RAW for the Oceans spring-summer collec- ed in fashion. “I have been given opportunities by really performing jazz tunes Friday night, she stopped in the tion. He sported his signature hat and denim was a staple great companies, and I’ve been given opportunities by middle of her second song because of the noise. “Will for the line, a collaboration with G-Star and Bionic Yarn, really great people,” he said in an interview. “I wanted to you (expletive) shut up? We’re playing some jazz,” she told the crowd of a few hundred in New York City. which produces fabrics made by fibers collected from recy- learn more about what’s out there creatively and how I “Goddamn rich people.” cled plastic bottles. “It’s very easy to forget we live on this could further find new ways to express myself.” — AP Gaga sang at the New York Fashion Week party by planet,” Pharrell told the crowd. “We don’t want to just talk Harper’s Bazaar, where attendees included Donatella about it, but we actually wanted to put it in practice.” The Versace, Liberty Ross, Brooke Shields and R&B singers large room at 23 Wall Street was smoky and gloomy as Adrian Grenier Maxwell and Miguel. The 28-year-old pop star sang lights beamed and ceiling featured a projection of artsy (left) and Pharrell songs from her collaborative jazz album with Tony William Bennett called “Cheek to Cheek,” to be released Sept 23. She shut up the crowd at moments when she hit impres- sive high notes. Gaga sported short blond hair and a black leather dress she said her sister created for her. The New York- born performer dedicated a cover of Cole Porter’s “Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye” to her family and boyfriend, “Chicago Fire” actor Taylor Kinney. “So, if you all keep it down while I sing my boyfriend a song, I’d appreciate it,” she told the audience at the black-tie event. The Friday event honored women in fashion, includ- ing Linda Evangelista, Shields and Gaga. “An icon, I believe, is somebody that has a strong message behind their beauty and I think all of the women that are here tonight have that,” Gaga said on the red carpet. “I’m not sure that I have it, but I am pretty happy to be on the list with all these super models, so thank you.” — AP

Lady Gaga attends a Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga concert taping in New York. — AP Pharrell Williams reveals the Raw for the Oceans Spring/Summer 2015 collection presented by G-Star RAW and Bionic during Fashion Week. — AP photos Fun, spectacle at New York Fashion Week on Day 2

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Flowers are placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star for Joan Rivers in Hollywood, California.

In this file photo, comedians Kathy Griffin (right) In this May 16, 1987 file photo shows entertainer Joan Rivers (center) with her Flowers surround Joan Rivers’ star on the Hollywood Walk and Joan Rivers arrive at the “Comedy Central husband Edger Rosenberg (left) and daughter Melissa, at Fox Broadcasting of Fame in Los Angeles. — AP/AFP photos Roast of Joan Rivers” in Los Angeles. Studios in Los Angeles. Celebrities reflect on Joan Rivers’ death

’m completely heartbroken by the loss of my beloved DeGeneres in a tweet. “First Robin (Williams). Now Joan. The Joan. Not only was she my boss, she was and will always world just became a less funny place. RIP Joan Rivers.” - “Ibe my teacher, therapist, closest friend, inspiration and Comedian Gilbert Gottfried in a tweet. the only grandmother I ever knew. She was family and I will nev- “RIP GODDESS: Hail Hail, a GENIUS has vacated this realm: er forget her. Laughter will be difficult for a while but when I’m Joan Rivers has died.” - Comedian Roseanne Barr in a tweet. sad, lonely or upset all I will have to do is think of Joan and a “We lost a great one in Joan Rivers - she was funny all the way smile will cross my face. ... I will miss you deeply and will always to the end.” - Talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel in a tweet. hear your voice in my head saying, ‘My darling get out there and “Watching Joan Rivers do standup at age 81 was incredible: be you!’” - Rivers’ fellow “Fashion Police” panelist Kelly Osbourne athletic, jaw-dropping, terrifying, essential. It never stopped. in a statement. Neither will she.” - Actress-director-writer Lena Dunham in a “Here’s a woman, a real pioneer for other women looking for tweet. “I was lucky enough to have Joan rivers critique my style! I careers in stand-up comedy. And talk about guts - she would will miss seeing and most importantly hearing her humor on come out here and sit in this chair and say some things that TV!” - Auto-racing star Danica Patrick in a tweet. were unbelievable, just where you would have to swallow pretty “Goodbye my friend Joan Rivers. You were a huge part of my hard . But it was hilarious... The force of her comedy was over- professional life and you brightened up the horizon with your This photo shows US television personalities Joan powering.” - Host David Letterman from the taping of Thursday’s Chutzpah! Sad!” - Musician Boy George in a tweet. (right) and Melissa Rivers (left) posing for a photo “Late Show.” “She was trailblazing. Hysterical. Thoughtful. We’ll miss you with the USC marching band on the red carpet “Our dear Joan is gone. Knowing her, working with her and immensely Joan.” - Host-produc- before the start of the 62nd annual Golden Globe enjoying the fun times of life with her was special. She will er Ryan Seacrest in a Awards show in Beverly Hills. always be in our hearts... Joan we will miss you.” - Comedian Don tweet. — AP Rickles in a statement. “A legend, a friend, a mentor, an icon, and wildly funny. One of a kind. RIP...” - Comedian Kathy Griffin in a tweet. “I never saw someone attack a stage with so much ener- gy. She was a controlled lightning bolt. She was a prolific and unpredictable, joyful joke writer. She loved comedy. She loved the audience. She was a great actress and should have done that more. She loved living and working. She was kind. She was real. She was brave. She was funny and you just wanted to be around her. I looked up to her. I learned from her. I loved her. I liked her. And I already miss her very much.” - Comedian-actor- writer Louis CK in a statement. “What a full life. Every woman in comedy is indebted to her. She was there at the beginning and funny to the end. RIP Joan” - Comedian-actress-writer Amy Poehler in a statement. “No one loved life, laughter, and a good time more than Joan. We would have dinner and laugh and gossip and I always left the table smiling. She was a brassy, often outrageous, and hilarious performer who made millions laugh. In private, she was the picture of elegance and class. I will miss her.” - Newswoman Barbara Walters in a statement. “My heart is torn in half. She wasn’t done.” - Comedian Sarah Silverman in a tweet. “Joan Rivers was a pioneer in the entertain- ment industry. Fearless, tireless and brilliantly funny. I will forever look up to Joan. She was a true friend.” - Talk-show host Kelly Ripa in a statement. “She was one of the best comedy guests Johnny (Carson) In this file photo, Television personalities Joan ever had.” - Comedian-director David Steinberg in a statement. Rivers (left) and daughter Melissa Rivers attend the “Joan Rivers will always be a pioneer. She paved the way for a 2013 Matrix New York. lot of comedians. I’m very sad she’s gone.” - Comedian-host Ellen