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TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 SHABAN 6, 1438 AH www.kuwaittimes.net US-backed ‘Baghdaddy’: New Celtics defeat fighters corner York turns Iraq Wizards as Jazz Islamic State war into musical eliminate 7 40 Clippers20 Opposition MP queries govt Min 29 º Max 40º over FIFA’s corruption case High Tide 04:55 & 15:18 Low Tide Lawmaker inquires if Iran is involved in Istanbul assassination 10:05 & 23:01 40 PAGES NO: 17215 150 FILS

By B Izzak conspiracy theories KUWAIT: Opposition MP Riyadh Al-Adasani yesterday inquired about government measures with regard to Our precious sea corruption allegations in world football FIFA involving Kuwait. The issue unraveled after the head of Guam Football Federation Richard Lai confessed to US inter- rogators that he received graft worth $850,000 between 2009 and 2014 from a senior member of Kuwait Football Association. The allegations led Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, a leading figure in world sports and By Badrya Darwish in FIFA, to resign from FIFA and also dropped out of the election to the FIFA council scheduled for next week. Sheikh Ahmad however categorically denied any involvement in the issue and said he will defend himself [email protected] at any level. In a question to State Minister for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, MP Adasani asked about the measures taken by the Kuwaiti ur sea is polluted. Thousands of fish are government and if it has succeeded in establishing dying on the shore. The air also is polluted. whether the news is authentic. He asked about the OSandstorms and humidity and no rain. Our expected legal measures the government intends to streets are polluted. Our systems are corrupt. Our take in case the allegations are correct against those soul is polluted. Everything around us is polluted. who might have squandered public funds, distorted the People are polluted with greed and discrimination country’s image and misused their posts to achieve per- and apartheid. Our society is polluted. sonal benefits at the expense of public interests. This is not the first time that fish are dying on Adasani asked what would the government do if the the shores of Kuwait in their thousands. It hap- allegations were proven to be false and what is the nor- pened before - a few years ago and was explained mal procedure taken against those who distort the as ‘red tide’, something that suffocates the fish. But KUWAIT: Kuwaiti students listen as National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem addresses the students during image of the country. now it’s happening again in Kuwait and we didn’t the opening of the fourth edition of the Student Parliament yesterday. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat ( See page 2) Continued on Page 13 hear a proper explanation from the government. Just rumors here and there about warning against eating fish as they might be poisoned and other rumors saying no, fish are safe, eat them. Then Germany seeks end to Yemen war rumors about what caused the flood of dead fish. Is it heat or pollution or fishermen bombing the seas? DUBAI: Germany has offered diplomatic help to try to end the war in But the truth stays a secret. Where is KISR, our Yemen, Chancellor Angela Merkel said yesterday as she ended a two- scientific research center? Where are the millions nation Gulf tour taking in the Arab world’s largest economies with a stop spent in KISR? Can’t someone from KISR explain to in the United Arab Emirates. Merkel arrived in the seven-state federation us what is happening in the sea? There is sewage following a visit to neighboring Saudi Arabia, where she held talks with actually pumping into the sea in Kuwait City. Where King Salman and other senior leaders that touched on regional conflicts is the Public Authority for Agricultural and Fish as well as women’s inequality and other human rights issues. Resources? Why aren’t they offering us any expla- She said Berlin is offering diplomatic support aimed at resolving the nation? Aren’t they qualified? And what about the Yemen conflict and has been in contact with UN Secretary-General EPA? - Kuwait’s Environmental Protection Agency. Antonio Guterres about its proposal, according to a transcript of her All of these government bodies mandated to remarks provided by her office. “Germany has offered to support this UN protect our natural flora and fauna and not a peep. process with its own diplomatic possibilities,” she was quoted as saying. Where is the parliament? Where is the shouting and “That has met with the approval of Saudi Arabia. We will now move screaming notorious MPs who typically raise a ahead with the necessary coordination with the UN secretary-general.” A ruckus over every little thing? The sea doesn’t con- Saudi-led coalition backed by significant Emirati support has been cern them? The life of Kuwait is the sea. Our ances- bombing and battling Yemeni rebels for more than two years in support tors lived and died by the sea. So the sea now is an of the impoverished country’s internationally recognized government. extra thing that we don’t give a damn about as we Shiite powerhouse Iran supports the rebels, known as Houthis, and have oil, money and tenders? I’m fed up. Just the Sunni-ruled Gulf states view the fight as a way to limit Iran’s involve- ABU DHABI: Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan (center right) Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and depressed beyond belief. This is our country, our ment in their backyard. While in Saudi Arabia, Merkel had said she does Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel land, our sea. How did we fall so far? not believe there can be a military solution to the war, which has killed (center left) pose for a photograph with students from the German International School in Abu Continued on Page 13 Dhabi. Merkel met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince for talks on economic and security issues. — AFP Step back for Sheikh Ahmad, Asia’s sporting power broker

HONG KONG: After almost a decade as positions he held in football to avoid “dis- one of the game’s main power brokers, tractions” for the Asian Football News Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Ahmed Al- Confederation (AFC) as well as global gov- in brief Sabah stepped away from his involvement erning body FIFA. in world football on Sunday as the US Whether it will end for good the fabu- Department of Justice probe into FIFA’s lously wealthy Kuwaiti’s involvement in Iran, Israel ‘benefit’ affairs claimed another victim. His decision football’s power games is open to ques- As Arab World burns came after US Court documents made ref- tion. A high-ranking member of Kuwait’s DUBAI: Arab League chief Ahmed Abul Gheit warned erence to a Kuwaiti Olympic official as royal family and former Secretary General yesterday that Iran and Israel were the main beneficiar- being involved in the bribery case of FIFA’s of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting ies of turmoil across the Arab world, which he described audit and compliance committee mem- Countries (OPEC), Sheikh Ahmad has been as the worst he has ever seen. “I have never seen any- ber, Richard Lai. involved in power games of one sort or thing worse than what we are now seeing,” Abul Gheit Sheikh Ahmad has “strongly” denied other for most of his adult life. PARIS: French CRS anti-riot police officers are engulfed in flames as they face protesters dur- said at the Arab Media Forum in Dubai. “Iran is enjoying any wrongdoing and said he resigned the Continued on Page 13 ing a march for the annual May Day workers’ rally in Paris yesterday. — AFP (See Page 10) what the Arab world is going through. There are those in Iran who are watching and waiting for us to destroy our- selves.” Ties between Iran and Arab states have grown increasingly tense in recent years, with Tehran backing Anonymous app ‘Yik Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, Yemen’s Shiite Houthi Yak’ shuts down rebels and armed Shiite groups in Iraq. WASHINGTON: Yik Yak, a mobile applica- our technology, and ourselves.” Two Muslims killed by tion which gained popularity for allowing The statement offered no reason for Indian mob over cow users to make anonymous comments the shutdown, but its rapid rise and fall GAUHATI: Two Muslim men were beaten to death and which sparked debate on cyber bul- highlights the fast-moving nature of by a mob in northeastern India over allegations of lying, has shut down. The app launched social media applications. In 2015, cow theft, the latest in a series of similar attacks in 2013 and gained a following among another anonymous app called Secret across the country, police officials said yesterday. high school and college students, push- was shuttered after reaching an estimat- Senior Assam state police official Mukesh ing its valuation by investors to an esti- ed $100 million value, while drawing Aggarwal said police have filed a criminal com- mated $400 million at one point, accord- complaints about its use for harassment. plaint and are trying to identify the members of ing to some reports. The company, which The mobile payments startup Square, led the mob, but no arrests have been made so far. had raised $73 million, said in a state- by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, indi- The attack took place Sunday in a village in Nagon ment over the weekend that “we’ll begin cated in a regulatory filing that it would district, 130 kilometers east of the state capital, winding down the Yik Yak app over the pay $1 million for “certain intellectual Gauhati, when a mob accused the two men of try- coming week as we start tinkering property of Yik Yak.” ing to steal cows and began beating them with around with what’s ahead for our brand, Continued on Page 13 sticks and rocks. Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 LOCAL

KUWAIT: National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al- Ghanem poses for group photos with students following the ‘Student Parliament’ special session at the National Assembly yesterday. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat National Assembly hosts Student Parliament session

KUWAIT: The idea of the Student that their children are mature students, Parliament is an advanced and important despite their age and attempts to keep one that catches the interest of everyone, them young, he said. said National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ghanem said the Assembly is consider- Al-Ghanem yesterday. This came in ing the inclusion of students in private Ghanem’s speech during the opening of the schools for the membership of the Student fourth edition of the Student Parliament Parliament in the future to ensure that this which was attended by Minister of parliament represents all Kuwaiti students. Education and Minister of Higher Education Meanwhile, Minister Fares said the Dr Mohammad Al-Fares, Minister of Student Parliament is a civilized way to Commerce and Industry and Acting meet the needs of the youth and help them Minister of State for Youth Affairs Khaled Al- come up with their own initiatives and Roudan in addition to ministries’ officials, interact positively with the democratic life, students and members of the Student characterizing Kuwait’s democratic practice. Parliament. This is best way towards strengthen- The Student Parliament is an opportunity ing the democratic system’s principles in for students to say and deliver what they the hearts of students, he said, adding want of messages, ideas and visions in that the Student Parliament is an oppor- accordance with the regulations, agenda tunity to reflect and exchange views and and in the framework of the Constitution, values of dialogue and enhance the abili- Ghanem added. Everyone should realize ty they have. —KUNA A general view of the session in progress.

National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem addresses students dur- Undersecretary of the Ministry of Youth Affairs Al-Zain Al-Sabah and other Students have a side discussion during the session. ing the session. state officials attend the session.

Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education Dr Mohammad Al- Fares speaks during the session. Students are seen during the session. National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem reacts during the session.

Students speak during the session. LOCAL TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Italian Prime Official talks between His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah Minister Paolo Gentiloni, in presence of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al- and his Italian counterpart Paolo Gentiloni. Jaber Al-Sabah. —Amiri Diwan and KUNA photos

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Health Minister Dr Jamal His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Minister of Commerce Al-Harbi and board members on the occasion of the formation of the new board. and Industry Khaled Al-Roudan and Chairman of the National Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Fund Abdullah Al-Joaan and board members. Amir meets Italian Prime Minister

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Advisor of King Abdullah II of Jordan and Rapporteur of the national policies council Abdullah Saleh Wreikat.

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh the surgical sector and cope with world Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah medical advancements. received yesterday at Bayan Palace Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni and his Small businesses accompanying delegation, in presence of His Highness the Amir later received His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Minister of Commerce and Industry and Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Acting Minister of State for Youth Affairs The two sides discussed deep-rooted Khaled Al-Roudan and Chairman of the relations between the two countries and National Small and Medium-sized ways of enhancing them as well as issues of Enterprises (SMEs) Fund Abdullah Al-Joaan common interest. The meeting was attend- and board members on the occasion of the ed by His Highness the Prime Minister formation of the new board. The meeting Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al- was attended by Deputy Minister of Amiri Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali Jarrah Al-Sabah. Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled The delegation later met with His Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister Highness the Crown Prince, who wished the and Defense Minister Sheikh Mohammad fund’s board best of luck, saying the SMEs Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Deputy sector is a key pillar for promoting econom- Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali ic growth and diversification and creating Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah, Deputy Premier and jobs for young people. His Highness the Finance Minister Anas Al-Saleh, Deputy Crown Prince urged them to develop cre- Foreign Minister Khaled Sulaiman Al- ative and pioneering ideas that could serve Jarallah, Head of the accompanying various economic sectors in the country, Mission of Honor, Advisor at His Highness reiterating the State’s interest in this sector the Prime Minister’s Diwan Sheikh Dr Salem and its role in the promotion of sustainable Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. development. The meeting was attended After that, His Highness the Prime by His Highness the Crown Prince’s Diwan Minister held official talks with his Italian Protocol Chief Sheikh Mubarak Sabah Al- counterpart as they discussed means of Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah. boosting cooperation in various domains His Highness the Amir also received between both countries to best serve the Advisor of King Abdullah II of Jordan and interests of both sides. They also talked Rapporteur of the national policies council over positions of Kuwait and Italy regarding Abdullah Saleh Wreikat on the occasion of the regional and international issues of his visit to Kuwait. Meanwhile, His Highness mutual interest. Senior government offi- the Amir received Deputy Prime Minister cials attended the meeting. and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khaled Al- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Jarrah Al-Sabah, as well as Guinea Bissau’s Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah also received Minister of Internal Administration, in Kuwait’s Health Minister Dr Jamal Al-Harbi charge of Hajj affairs Botche Cande. and Chairman of Kuwait Surgical Cande handed His Highness a letter Association Sheikh Dr Salman Khalifa Al- from president of Guinea-Bissau, tackling Sabah and board members on the occasion bilateral ties between both nations and of the formation of the new board. The means of enhancing them in various fields. meeting was attended by Deputy Minister The meeting was attended by Deputy of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali Jarrah Al- Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali Sabah. Furthermore, the new board mem- Jarrah Al-Sabah and the Interior Ministry’s bers later met with His Highness the Crown Undersecretary Major General Mahmoud Prince, who wished them best of luck and Al-Dosari. —KUNA urged them to do their utmost to develop

His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al- Sabah meets with Italy’s Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni. LOCAL TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 No backtracking on financial reforms: Minister Saleh vows ‘No plans to extend subsidy cuts’

KUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance categorized into four areas: Improving govern- fiscal sustainability, the minister insists in his Minister Anas Al-Saleh has vowed to forge ahead ment efficiency by cutting public spending interview he is not panicking. “Our reserves have with game-changing reforms to address finan- while prioritizing capital spending; reducing given us a strong backbone to face the head- cial imbalances and diversify national economy, expenditure by capping departmental budgets winds coming in...,” he said. even if oil prices surged again to $100 per barrel. and rationalizing subsidies; shrinking the public He argued Kuwait Investment Authority’s “I have been sector wage bill; and diversifying public rev- (KIA) investments - “made overseas for prudency very firm in saying enues by growing the private sector. The pro- and diversification” - further temper his anxiety there can be no gram has started to yield positive results, such as about the budget shortfall and support his rea- KUWAIT: Officials observe environmental awareness books displayed during an backtracking, the $3.6 billion in savings from budgeted to actual soning that there is no need to impose further exhibition held as part of the workshop. —KUNA reforms are going expenditure for the last fiscal year, according to cuts on the general public. ahead,” Saleh said the Ministry of Finance. “Our reserves are just over $500 billion and Calls for boosting awareness in an interview the Saleh is now preparing to publish a revised KIA has been (generating) average annual Arabian Business version of the FES in the next few weeks, in what growth of 6.9 percent. If it does only three per- on environment, biodiversity magazine pub- he hopes would achieve further efficiencies and cent, I will still pay my deficit in the next five lished Sunday. improve the business environment. The new FES years,” Saleh explained. Saleh has devised version would focus on achieving greater effi- “Having said that, we don’t want to rely on KUWAIT: Undersecretary of the Ministry of a package of fiscal ciencies within government “tightening belts (that income stream). We want to benefit from Oil Sheikh Talal Al-Athbi Al-Sabah has reforms he hopes within the house rather than touching the pock- the drop in oil prices and use it to implement stressed the necessity of disseminating would change ets of citizens,” Saleh made it clear. reforms for sustainability.” The minister is also environmental awareness and educating Finance Minister Kuwait’s economic optimistic about foreign investor interest in decision makers on the importance of bio- Anas Al-Saleh make-up for good. Subsidy cuts Kuwait - total foreign direct investment was diversity. Kuwait is going through a huge Kuwait has There are no plans to extend controversial $1.18 billion last year, a 29 percent increase from process of environment treatment of bio- already cut electricity, water and fuel subsidies subsidy cuts, he said; instead, government enti- $920 million in 2015. High levels of demand for diversity, Sheikh Talal told a workshop as part of its reform plan, including hiking the ties will face tighter fiscal constraints, such as a Kuwait’s recent bond sale is further evidence of organized by the Kuwait Institute for cost of petrol by up to 80 percent. Kuwait has ban on signing leases for new office space. “I am investor interest, Saleh said. “We were over- Scientific Research (KISR) on behalf of also begun looking at alternative means of rais- saying to departments, it’s top-to-bottom now, whelmed with demand from quality names and Minister of Oil, Minister of Electricity and ing finance, such as its $8 billion debut interna- this is your budget, give me your priorities,” the book quickly filled up. We got a spread (cal- Water Essam Al-Marzouq. tional bond issue in March, for which orders Saleh stated. culation) of 75 (basis points) over five years - The event is themed ‘biodiversity of ani- totaled a reported $29 billion. The program also includes measures to help unheard of in the GCC.” mal organisms in Kuwait’s tidal areas.’ He Despite such progress, the International grow the private sector, particularly through Kuwait is drafting a law to permit the explained that biodiversity is connected to Monetary Fund (IMF) said in November that public-private-partnerships (PPPs), such as the issuance of longer-term bonds - up to 30 years climate change, and it is exposed to Undersecretary of the Ministry of Kuwait would need $114 billion to finance its Al-Zour North power plant last year. Three more compared to the five- and 10-year debt issued in tremendous pressures in Kuwait. Part of Oil Sheikh Talal Al-Athbi Al-Sabah. deficit over the next six years. The deficit reflects PPPs are planned for 2017, including the Al-Zour March. Saleh reveals such a bond could be this biodiversity is dying out. Sheikh Talal the budget shortfall but does not take into North Plant II, Umm Al Hayman wastewater issued in 2018, at a smaller scale, possibly with stressed the dire need for a swift and effec- account government revenue transferred to the treatment plant, and a solid waste management some Islamic instruments, too. tive action through scientific research and Future Generations Fund or the vast wealth of plant in Kabd. “Our plan is to be a rational prudent borrower planning as well as strict laws and policies the Kuwait Investment Authority, which is esti- Kuwait is also embarking on a nationwide pri- and continue to be in the market over the com- to remedy the situation. mated at $592 billion by the Sovereign Wealth vatization strategy. Saleh noted that the privati- ing years, even after we close our deficit. We Since 2013, KISR has been carrying out Fund Institute. zation touched three state assets - Kuwait want to build up a proper sovereign yield curve the project on the biodiversity and the dis- International Airport, Sabiya power plant and and help corporates back home to benefit from tribution of animal organisms in Kuwait’s Main challenges the country’s fixed telecoms network - is expect- that,” he said. “We also want to explore new tidal areas, Executive Director of KISR’s In the interview, Saleh mentioned two main ed to commence this year. The government also financing instruments for our budget rather Environment and Life Sciences Research challenges. “The first is the short-term chal- plans to sell minority stakes in several units of than financing it from our reserves.” Center Dr Faiza Al-Yamani told the work- lenge, to close down the deficit, and the other state oil producer Kuwait Petroleum. Under the proposals, the legislation will per- shop. The workshop aims to review the is the medium to long-term one, diversifying Other reforms are aimed at improving busi- mit the government to borrow up to $65.7 bil- outcome and the recommendations of the the economy.” ness environment, with a long-awaited insolven- lion over 20 years; the current ceiling is $32.8 bil- project, Yamani told the event on behalf of “On the first, we are doing well. We have a set cy law to be passed in the coming weeks; an lion. Saleh added other planned legislation such KISR’s Director General Dr Samira Omar. of reforms we are now revamping to be more amendment enacted this month to remove capi- as the insolvency law would encourage busi- Kuwait’s coast, extending over 500 kilome- ROPME Executive Secretary efficient. We have been in contact with industry tal requirements for new businesses; and a deci- nesses to set up in Kuwait. ters long from north to south is home to Abdulrahman Al-Awadhi associations from accounting, law, economics sion to slash fees for corporate licensing However, he admitted he has shelved plans rich and unique biodiversity, which plays and other sectors to take long-term views on renewals. “We are doing everything possible to to introduce corporation tax, fearing it could an important role for environmental inte- what is required, because we have to build up a enhance our ranking in the World Bank’s Ease of place Kuwait at a competitive disadvantage gration and balance in this distinct sea consensus that reforms are necessary.” Doing Business report,” Saleh stressed. unless all of the GCC states impose it simultane- environment, she said. He stressed that previous limp efforts to The revised plan is intended to help close the ously. That is what the GCC is doing with a value- The project data sheds light on the hard reduce oil dependence must be sharpened and, deficit “tremendously,” shrinking shortfall by at added tax (VAT) due to be implemented from efforts exerted by Kuwaiti researchers, finally, brought to fruition. “We still have 90 per- least $3 billion annually over the next five years, January 1, 2018. experts, and technicians as well as interna- cent of our revenues coming from oil. Like many with a targeted budget ceiling of $65.7 billion Saleh cautioned against presuming the VAT tional consultants, which will be of great ben- GCC states, we are oil dependent and this is defi- each year to 2020, Saleh pointed out. will bring about significant fiscal change in efit to government bodies when drawing up nitely not sustainable. But we are dealing with it The plan is expected to support the New Kuwait. He said his present focus is top-down national plans for the preservation of the nat- now and we are dealing with it even if the oil Kuwait 2035 economic diversification plan while government rationalization. “I wouldn’t lean on ural resources in Kuwait, Yamani noted. price goes back up to $100 per barrel....” maintaining the country’s Aa2 sovereign credit (VAT) too much. There is so much tightening we Since the Regional Organization for the The first version of the National Program for rating. The privatization of government assets, can do within the system that would pay us Protection of the Marine Environment Fiscal and Economic Sustainability (FES) was which include Kuwait Airways and Sabiya power more. The procedures we are issuing in the new (ROPME) was established, it has been keen published in March 2016 and includes measures plant, are expected to begin this year. plan include more efficient tightening that will on organizing and supporting such proj- such as subsidy cuts, which had already been not hurt our tummies too much, but hopefully ects in the region, especially in Kuwait, Executive Director of KISR’s partially implemented. Long-term sustainability make sure we do not overeat,” he said. - Material ROPME Executive Secretary Abdulrahman Environment and Life Sciences The five-year plan to 2021 sets out reforms Despite his concern over Kuwait’s long-term from KUNA and Arabian Business Al-Awadhi said. —KUNA Research Center Dr Faiza Al-Yamani

Al-Zour refinery strategic part of Kuwait 2035 vision

KUWAIT: The new Al-Zour refinery project is terms of refining capacity and producing up to 1.41 million bpd, from the current considered one of the most prominent strate- environmentally-friendly fuel that meets all 615,000 bpd, including 225,000 bpd of low- gic projects of ‘Kuwait 2035’ vision. The proj- international environment conditions. sulfur fuel oil to meet the requirements of ect is a significant edifice that would place The new refinery is an essential part of power generating stations in Kuwait, which Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) Kuwait Petroleum Corporation KNPC’s strate- will highly reduce the environmental impacts, amongst the top global refining companies in gy to increase the refining capacity of Kuwait too. —KUNA LOCAL TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 Al-Sawaber chosen for ‘Modern Century’ campaign

By Sara Ahmed

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s famous Al- KUWAIT: A general view of the Municipal Council’s session in progress. Sawaber complex has been listed by — Photo by Fouad Al-Shaikh the World Monuments Fund among its ‘Modern Century’ sites that need preservation. The social media cam- Municipal Council members call for paign aims to “involve the public in a by-elections to fill vacant seats global discussion about modern architecture and preservation advo- cacy,” according to the WMF website. project, developing the vegetable and fruits By Meshaal Al-Enezi Designed in 1981 by Arthur market in Suliabiya, and accelerating transac- Erickson, Al-Sawaber is an enormous With 11 members in attendance, the tions related to development projects. KUWAIT: futuristic-looking apartment com- Municipal Council hosted an ordinary session Furthermore, the members discussed a request plex, constructed with the idea of yesterday, during which Chairman Muhalhel Al- to allocate a session in order to discuss the providing a community for Kuwaiti Khaled declared that five seats are vacant, after issue concerning food unfit for human con- families of modest means. To accom- members resigned last December to contest for sumption that is found in crackdowns on plish this, the layout provides easy parliamentary elections. restaurants and shops around the country; a horizontal circulation between the Meanwhile, the council’s Secretary General problem that has persisted for years now. They apartment blocks, and the place- Yousuf Al-Saqaabi read a letter from Deputy also debated a request to refer blocks 3 and 4 ment of the buildings creates inti- Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh in Kheitan to the Public Authority for Housing mate spaces sheltered from the rest Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah concerning the nomi- Welfare in order to carry out housing projects of the city. In recent years a lack of nation of five council members for the 2016 par- there, as well as a proposal to unify buildings’ maintenance, arson in some of the liamentary elections. In addition, eight council shapes and colors. units, escalating land values in the members proposed declaring the five seats The council had failed to convene since the surrounding area, and gentrification vacant and called for re-electing five other beginning of the year due to lack of quorum have rendered Al-Sawaber vulnera- members through by-elections. after the members’ resignation, as the law stipu- ble to demolition. The council then discussed several issues on lates that a Municipal Council member must In fact, the Cabinet issued a deci- its agenda, including a request to name a street step down if he decides to run for parliament. KUWAIT: Al-Sawaber complex in the heart of Kuwait City. —Photo by Athoob Al-Shuaibi sion in January 2010 requiring the in Merqab after the late Jassem Abdul Hameed None of the nominated members won in the removal of all remaining tenants by will be used once Al-Sawaber is smaller sections and sold piecemeal. cultural, and historic significance and Al-Sager. It also debated the technology world elections, and the law bars them from returning March 2016 so that plans for demoli- demolished continue until the pres- The Modern Century campaign uniqueness. Supporters can vote for project, the seventh ring road’s developmental back to the council once they have resigned. tion could move forward. Debate ent. Its planned to become either an will run until May 26 and sites are Al Sawaber by visiting wmf.org/mod- Minister explains why co-ops might and discussions over how the land investment area or divided up into selected based on their architectural, ern-century#entry16758. have shortages in goods supply By A Saleh Housing projects The Pubic Authority for Housing Welfare KUWAIT: Minister of Commerce and Industry, (PAHW) and a Korean construction company Acting Minister of Information Khaled Al- with whom it signed a contract to build the Roudhan stressed that the Ministry of South Saad Al-Abdullah residential project have Commerce and Industry (MCI) is committed to yet to finish determining the final number of insuring the availability of supply goods in housing plots to be built and distributed to citi- Kuwait Supply Company’s warehouses, so that zens there. The project will be executed in a way they can be delivered to co-op societies and dis- that allows distribution of houses in phases over tributed to citizens according to schedule. a period of two years, during which the total Drug cases in April Roudhan clarified that occasional shortages in number of units is expected to exceed 25,000, some items might happen due to several rea- informed sources said. A contract was also sons, mainly co-op societies’ failure to pay off the signed with the project’s consultant last month, By Hanan Al-Saadoun thetic marijuana) with added chemi- broker and charged a fee for each Major General Dr Fahad Ibrahim Al- company’s overdue payments. He added that the sources said, adding that preparations for cals, and 21 liquor bottles. passport copy. Dousary were in attendance. the company stopped delivering supplies on the second phase are currently in progress with KUWAIT: A total of 52 drug cases April 16, 2017, and then resumed it on April 18 the Republic of Korea. were registered in the first half of Fake visa trader busted Female investigator appointed when the late dues were paid. April, involving 66 suspects, accord- An Arab man was arrested after Deputy Prime Minister and Responding to an inquiry filed by MP Osama Job positions ing to the Drug Control General being caught selling fake work per- Interior Minister Sheikh Khalid Al- Al-Shaheen, Roudhan added that the second The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is expect- Department. The amount of contra- mits. According to Residency Affairs Jarrah Al-Sabah received investigator reason the shortage might happen is due to the ed soon to approve the allocation of new job bands seized during the operations Detectives, the suspect admitted Dhaha Obaid Al-Azmi on the occa- transporter’s failure to respect the time schedule positions for the Ministry of Health (MOH), are as follows: 1.264 kg hashish, that he sold the visas and used local sion of her appointment at the inves- set for transporting goods. He gave an example informed sources said. The ministry had urged 982g heroin, 609g shabu (metham- companies to obtain the visas, the tigations department. Ministry with Bayan Co-op Society’s transporter, noting CSC to allocate 3,000 new job opportunities to phetamine), 2,296 illicit tablets, Interior Ministry’s Relations and Undersecretary Lieutenant General that he has contracts with over 15 co-ops, which cover up shortages that had been in effect for 100g marijuana, 542g ‘chemical,’ Security Information said in a state- Mahmoud Al-Dousary, and Director sometimes causes delays in delivery. two years, the sources added. which is a variation of Spice (syn- ment. He claimed that he was only a General of Investigations department TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 From the Arabic press

Crime Al-Jarida Report Leaders Travel ban man found with KD 45,000 in cash By Ali Mahmoud Khajah KUWAIT: An Egyptian man, facing a travel ban, was arrest- he concept of leaders and followers should be ed while trying to leave the country with the help of a minimally used, provided that the leader has cer- friend. He is now being questioned in several cases and Ttain characteristics such as deep thinking, being interrogated regarding a large sum of money found in his realistic in using his leadership tools, capable to objec- possession. The man was reported to be holding KD 45,000 tively assessing things and capable to selecting team when he was arrested. He claimed the money was his life members who are able of achieving his profound savings, but could not explain why he had the money in vision. We are still dominated by the concept of having several different currencies including Kuwaiti, Iraqi and a leader surrounded by followers who believe in his Bahraini dinars, Emirati dirhams, Saudi riyals and Egyptian thoughts and wait for his actions, to repeat them and pounds. He said he paid his friend $2,900 to help him leave do the same. Those followers usually disperse, issues, Kuwait. The man is facing several criminal complaints get lost and their sound fades away if the leader him- including ones for kidnapping and rape. The suspect and self disappears. his friend will be sent to the prosecution. The concept of the Hit and run A driver of a car with diplomatic license plates, ran over an Egyptian man, leaving him with a fractured sole leader and his ankle. The driver stopped, examined the victim and then drove off. The man, a carpenter, was crossing a street in Kheitan when he was hit. Passersby called followers has completely police who arrived with paramedics. The license plate number was given to police who are working on identi- vanished in advanced fying the driver who faces legal action.

Fight in cafe and developed countries An argument over a football match resulted in a fight between four Egyptians in a Nugra cafe, and one of them This idea might sometimes be true but will definitely sustained injuries during the melee. The injured man got be unaccepted as a rule we can always rely on into an argument with three other men who then beat him Al-Anbaa because the general rule is definitely group work up. The three escaped as police arrived while the injured based on ideas and visions that have been man was taken to Mubarak Hospital. Detectives are looking rearranged, purified and assessed before determin- for the suspects. ing the tools needed to put them into practice, which A mosque in Canada are almost missing in Kuwaiti politics, if not in those Drinkers to be deported through the Arab world. Fifteen Sri Lankans are being held pending deporta- By Saleh Al-Shayeji It is noteworthy to mention that the concept of tion after being arrested for drunkenness by Maidan the sole leader and his followers has completely van- Hawally police. The suspects gathered in a room in wo young Muslim Canadians of Syrian origin who series of deadly absurdity and bloody madness. It will ished in advanced and developed countries because Maidan Hawally where they were drinking. As they were born and raised in Canada and never knew not be the last, either. It is repeatedly happening all over they realize that getting carried away behind some- grew rowdy and disturbed residents, police were Tany other home country, who had received full Arab and non-Arab Muslim countries; Muslim and non- one has its dangerous consequences and would nev- called. The 15 were arrested and face legal action and healthcare, education and all citizenship rights for them Muslim countries. Those two young men were not born er achieve actual reform. deportation. and for their family, have suddenly disappeared from in a Muslim Arab country. So, where did such destructive I do understand the enthusiasm someone can cre- their school to appear on a video later on declaring that ideas come to their minds, forcing them into darkness ate or the charisma he might have. Yet, this does not Woman attempts suicide they have joined the terrorist Nosra Front for Jihad. They and dismay? The answer comes quickly from the mean alienating our own minds or getting carried A woman attempted suicide by ingesting a mixture of also tore their Canadian passports before the camera shocked school principal, who said that it came from the away. I am not talking here about a certain person or tablets at her sister’s residence in Fintas. The woman was cursing both Canada and the ‘West nonbelievers.’ mosque near the kids’ house, where their minds were incident. Nations are usually built through collec- rushed to Adan Hospital where she was rescued. The Furthermore, they threatened to tear the west apart and filled with hate, turning them into ticking time bombs. tivism regardless of personal feelings or enthusiasm Egyptian woman became ill and lost consciousness, so her annex it to the Islamic State (IS) under the leadership of In that mosque, the boys were taught to hate this towards someone. brother-in-law took her to Adan hospital. Police are investi- the Caliph Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi. ‘worldly’ life and consider it only a passage towards This is what we should focus on instead of prompt- gating an attempted suicide case, and the woman will be The story was so ironic and full of black comedy, Heaven. They were taught that this life was not worth liv- ing the concept of ‘sole heroes’ who do everything, questioned when she recovers. insanity and total absence of mind. It was more like self- ing and that they are forgetting about the blessings in carry out difficult tasks, never commit mistakes and denial versus illusion and myth. However, the poor their afterlife in Paradise. They were taught that Paradise have all the answers and solutions to problems, which Drug users arrested Canadian school’s principal was so shocked with the is a true Muslim’s better house compared to this vanish- we should all do without settling to praying for any A citizen, an Iraqi and a Jordanian were arrested by news and almost cried while telling the story to an Arab ing world. They were taught to abandon the world and such leader. Let us turn our individual domestic duties Farwaniya police with illicit tablets and remains of two lady expressing astonishment at such ingratitude join Jihadists. Those are the fatal thoughts put in young into group projects and substitute exams with joint hashish joints, as well as a sword they use during fights towards the country that hosted and treated them and people’s minds by Satan agents and slaves because their presentations and research to enhance the idea of when necessary. The three were arrested at a check their families kindly, giving them full citizenship rights. folks had not immunized them against such misleading ‘heroic groups’ instead of that of individual heroes. —Translated by Kuwait Times point in Kheitan. — Translated from the Arabic press The case of those two young men is not the first in a ideas. —Translated by Kuwait Times Kuwait Airways doubles Mumbai service to twice a day as market share increases Photo of the day Passengers benefit from morning, evening departures KUWAIT: After recently concluding an will provide more flexibility to passen- As part of the announcement, agreement with the civil aviation gers travelling to and from India’s Kuwait Airways also confirmed that its authorities in India, Kuwait Airways commercial capital; however, transit Mumbai destination will only be has today confirmed that, from 10th passengers will also benefit from served by its Airbus A320ceo and May 2017, it will operate a twice daily shorter connection times to Cairo, Boeing 777-300ER aircraft; therefore, (14 times per week) service to Jeddah and other GCC and Levant- passengers on this route will be trav- Mumbai. based destinations, on Kuwait elling on some of the airline’s latest According to industry data, Kuwait Airways’ network. additions to its fleet. While standard Airways, the official national carrier of According to the airline, its two on Kuwait Airways’ new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER-s, Kuwait Airways has confirmed that all its A320ceo air- craft, serving the Mumbai route, will also guarantee Wi-Fi on-board. Commenting on the additional services being added to and from Mumbai, Kuwait Airways’ Deputy CEO, Kamil Al-Awadhi, said: “Traffic between Mumbai and Kuwait has seen a significant increase in demand over the last few years and Kuwait Airways has been working hard, with all the concerned parties, to ensure the airline can cater to this growth.” “We are delighted to have now secured an agreement with the Indian civil aviation authorities to increase our services to this impor- tant city destination and we would like to extend our thanks to everyone responsible for helping us to achieve this,” Awadhi added. “Kuwait Airways is also pleased to announce that by deploying some of the State of Kuwait, already has the outbound flights to Mumbai will the latest additions to our fleet on this largest market share of any single air- depart at 05:50hrs and 21:40hrs route, passengers flying between line serving to Mumbai - Kuwait route; (Kuwait time), with the two inbound Mumbai and Kuwait will be some of however, the latest figures indicate flights departing at 05:25hrs and the first to appreciate the new prod- that this was further increased, by four 13:25hrs (Mumbai time) respectively. ucts and services we have been percentile points, in 2016. The travel time between Kuwait and enhancing and introducing - all across Undoubtedly, a twice a day service Mumbai is approximately four hours. our network,” he concluded.

KUWAIT: The Commercial Bank of Kuwait (CBK) recently received students from Al-Najat Primary School for boys at its Faiha branch. The kids were briefed about banking accounts, transactions, the importance of saving money KUWAIT: Ancient copper and pottery household utensils put in display at a local museum. — KUNA photo and other banking-related issues. TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017

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AZAZ: A displaced Syrian girl plays with a cuddly toy in front of a damaged wall in the city of Azaz, situated on the border with Turkey on Sunday. —AFP US-backed fighters corner IS in Tabqa SDF takes control of 80% of strategic Syrian city

TABQA, Syria: US-backed fighters cor- black IS flag, dropping it to the rubble-lit- “These were a huge surprise to them (IS) nered the Islamic State group in a last tered street as fellow fighters cheered and shattered their morale... Dozens of part of Tabqa yesterday, after tearing and took pictures. Daesh fighters have surrendered. There down a huge jihadist flag that had flut- “We’ve brought down Daesh’s flag were more surrenders here than any oth- tered over the northern Syrian city. The and we’ll hang our own-the flag of the er town,” he told AFP. Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), an Syrian Democratic Forces,” SDF fighter In an online statement yesterday, alliance of Kurdish and Arab fighters, Zaghros Kobane told AFP, using the the SDF said its fighters had seized were in control of all but a fifth of Tabqa Arabic acronym for IS. Other IS propagan- three IS tanks as well as a bomb-making as of early yesterday, a monitor said. da could still be seen around the city, factory in Tabqa. The city sits on a strategic supply including a billboard of a balaclava-wear- route about 55 kilometres (35 miles) west ing jihadist with three warplanes behind ‘Wrath of the Euphrates’ of IS’s main Syrian stronghold Raqa and him. “We will be victorious despite the The assault on Tabqa began in late served as a key IS command base. The global coalition,” the billboard read. March when SDF forces and their US-led SDF broke into Tabqa from the south a coalition allies were airlifted behind IS week ago and steadily advanced north, ‘Toughest battle’ lines. The SDF surrounded Tabqa in early squeezing IS in three contiguous neigh- Tabqa is home to an estimated 85,000 April before pushing into the city on April borhoods on the bank of the Euphrates people, including IS fighters from other 24, as part of their flagship offensive for River. At dawn yesterday, IS fighters with- areas. Many families have fled the incom- Raqa further east. drew from the western-most district ing offensive, lugging jerry cans, packed That assault, dubbed “Wrath of the towards the other two neighborhoods, suitcases and blankets as they marched Euphrates”, was launched in November said Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the out of the city. But other civilians have and has seen SDF fighters capture Syrian Observatory for Human Rights stayed on in neighborhoods newly seized swathes of countryside around the city. monitoring group. by the SDF, and AFP’s correspondent saw More than 320,000 people have been “The SDF now controls more than 80 women and toddlers timidly peering out killed in Syria since the country’s war percent of Tabqa,” Abdel Rahman said, at SDF fighters from behind the gates of began with anti-government protests in with IS only holding the two northern their front yards. The city is also adjacent March 2011. neighborhoods of Hurriyah and Wahdah. to the strategic Tabqa dam, which The US-led coalition bombing IS in A total of 35 IS fighters were killed in remains under IS control. The SDF said Syria and Iraq said on Sunday that its 24 hours of clashes and air strikes in their hard-fought advance had seen strikes had unintentionally killed 352 civil- Tabqa, the Observatory said yesterday. It jihadists surrendering in large numbers. ians since the intervention began in 2014. had no immediate information on casual- “Tabqa is the toughest battle we’ve ever From November to early March, coalition ties among SDF fighters. waged,” said SDF commander Jako strikes killed 45 civilians, it said. Critics say In the aptly named Flag Roundabout Zerkeh, nicknamed “The Wolf”. the real total number of civilian deaths is in Tabqa’s west, an AFP correspondent on Zerkeh said the SDF had used new much higher than the tally reported by Sunday saw an SDF fighter climb a ladder tactics-including the waterway supply the US military. The coalition says IS’s use propped on a huge flagpole. He tri- line and an airlift behind enemy lines in of human shields makes it difficult to umphantly pulled down an enormous late March-to kickstart the offensive. avoid some civilian casualties. —AFP Violence scars pre-election May 1 marches in France

PARIS: France’s traditional May 1 union marches erupted into local government, said: “You have to put Le Pen as low as possi- violence yesterday, highlighting the divisions six days before a ble. One of them is a candidate who will uphold republican val- crunch presidential election. Four police officers were hurt in ues and one is not.” clashes in Paris between masked youths throwing molotov cock- Two unions, the CFDT and Unsa, have called for their mem- tails and riot police who responded with teargas. bers to back Macron on Sunday. But while three other more left- One officer was engulfed in flames, an AFP photographer saw, wing unions including the biggest, the CGT, have called for a and unconfirmed reports said he had suffered serious burns. demonstration against Le Pen’s vision of French identity, they Reacting to the scenes on Twitter, far-right presidential candidate have stopped short of backing Macron whose economically lib- Marine Le Pen said: “This is the sort of mess ... that I no longer eral outlook worries many on the left. want to see on our streets.” The traditional May Day marches Seeking to capitalise on those concerns, Le Pen told thou- staged by France’s powerful labour unions provided a useful sands of her supporters at a rally Monday to reject “the world of gauge of the country’s mood as it prepares to choose between finance, of arrogance, of money as king” that she said Macron Le Pen and centrist frontrunner Emmanuel Macron. embodied. Her rival told France 2 TV on Sunday that “deep down, The protests underlined the conspicuous absence of the unit- she doesn’t care about the people”. ed front shown in 2002 when Le Pen’s father Jean-Marie shocked the country by reaching the run-off. On this day 15 years ago, ‘Not the same thing’ some 1.3 million people, including 400,000 in Paris, took to the Some militants have formed a movement they have called streets of France in union-led demonstrations to protest against “Social Front” to block both candidates and marched under a the founder of the National Front (FN). banner saying: “Rock and a hard place: Social Front, it will be won That show of force, coupled with a political closing of ranks, in the streets.” CGT leader Philippe Martinez said he “deeply dis- helped centre-right Jacques Chirac inflict a crushing defeat on Le agreed” with that approach, arguing that Le Pen and Macron “are Pen senior. This time, with the left-wing candidates eliminated in not the same thing”. “The National Front is a racist, xenophobic the first round, the left is deeply divided over the choice between party that is anti-women and anti-workers because it is also an Le Pen’s 48-year-old daughter and Macron, a 39-year-old former economically liberal party,” he said. investment banker. Le Pen hit back that the unions “are not defending workers’ In Paris’s Place de la Republique, 28-year-old teacher Camille interests, they are looking after their own interests”. Macron is Delaye was holding a placard that read: “Abstention is a political currently favouite to become France’s youngest ever president, act”-meaning he is so disgusted by both candidates, he will not leading Le Pen by 19 points in the polls, but she has shown she is vote on Sunday. But Nastassja Naguszewski, 28, who works in a cunning campaigner. —AFP INTERNATIONAL MONDAY, MAY 2, 2017 Police hold 200 after May Day protests in Istanbul

ISTANBUL: Turkish police yesterday fired tear gas and tions. Authorities later opened up the square for cel- plastic bullets at protesters seeking to march to ebrations in 2010 but it was shut down again after it Istanbul’s Taksim Square to celebrate May Day, in defi- played host to anti-government protests in 2013 ance of an official ban. Authorities said more than 200 targeting Erdogan, then prime minister. “Our people people were detained for “illegal” protests in the city were massacred on May Day in 1977, workers were and using May Day celebrations as a “pretext”. Police massacred,” a protester who gave her name as tried to stop around 200 protesters in the Gayrettepe Sevim told AFP. district on the European side of Istanbul who wanted “We are going to Taksim square because it is a to walk to the famous Taksim square in spite of the meaningful place for the working class,” she said ban by city authorities, an AFP journalist said. shortly before the police intervention in The protesters-made up of left-wing groups- Gayrettepe. This year’s May Day celebrations also unfurled anti-government banners against the come after the ‘Yes’ camp won last month’s referen- result of the April 16 referendum, which handed dum with 51.41 percent of the vote against 48.59 President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expanded powers. percent for the ‘No’ camp. “Long Live May Day, No to dictator!” the banners The opposition have alleged major irregulari- read. Turkish authorities imposed a ban on any ties but its complaints were thrown out by the demonstration at Taksim square, with police sealing election commission and a top court. Yunus off the avenue with barricades and halting traffic. Ozgur, another demonstrator, said he wanted to Among those detained were two women who march to Taksim square to protest “irregularities” attempted to penetrate the ban and unfurl banners during the referendum. at the square, the private Dogan news agency “We are frustrated,” he said. “Taksim has a politi- reported. In a statement, Istanbul governor’s office cal meaning. They (authorities) are scared of this. said some illegal groups sought to rally around Taksim is ours.” In the meantime, several thousand Taksim square and elsewhere in the city by using people and unions attended celebrations in an offi- May Day celebrations as a “pretext,” adding that a cially sanctioned rally in the Bakirkoy district near total of 207 people were detained. the international airport on the city’s western side. Police had also seized 40 Molotov cocktails, 17 In Ankara, at least 6,000 people demonstrated for hand grenades, 176 fireworks and seven masks. ISTANBUL: People chant slogans as they march with the red flags of the Turkish communist party, the May Day and against the referendum result, holding And one citizen was killed in an accident when a Communist Movement of Turkey, while they gather in Bakirkoy district as part of the May Day rally in large letters spelling out “Hayir” meaning “No” in TOMA, an armored water cannon truck designed for Istanbul yesterday.—AFP Turkish, an AFP photographer said. riot control, was doing manouvering, it said. alone, with the governor’s office urging citizens not cordoned off with iron barricades. Metro lines did Some held banners saying: “No means no”. to heed calls for protests in non-official areas. Police not stop at Taksim square, which was a rallying Earlier in the day, up to 60 people commemorated 30,000 police in charge checked tourists and citizens passing through ground for May Day celebrations until 1977, when the 103 people killed outside the train station in Some 30,000 police were on duty in Istanbul Taksim and all streets leading to the square were at least 34 people were killed during demonstra- Turkey’s worst terror attack in October 2015. —AFP Civilian casualty toll could complicate Iraqi ceasefire US-led strikes against IS killed 352 civilians: Pentagon BAGHDAD: The US-led coalition has come remain “the most precise air campaign in histo- coalition strikes in Iraq and Syria since the start of under increasing scrutiny by monitoring groups ry.” “But all the tactics, techniques and proce- the air campaign against IS. Activists and moni- regarding civilian casualties in the fight against dures and plans that we have, all these things toring groups put the number much higher, with the Islamic State group in Iraq, a turn that is wor- are executed by people,” he said, “and what that London-based monitoring group Airwars report- rying some in the country’s political leadership means is, it’s not going to be perfect, it’s going ing coalition strikes have killed more than 3,000 who fear the destruction and loss of life could to be as good as we can possibly make it.” More civilians in Iraq and Syria since 2014. The complicate hopes of reconciliation with the than a month since the incident, Dorrian Pentagon’s Sunday statement also included the country’s minority Sunnis. declined to specify when the investigation - the findings of an audit begun in March that inspect- The Pentagon acknowledged over the week- most extensive single investigation into civilian ed the way the US-led coalition reports and end that at least 352 civilians have been killed by deaths undertaken by the coalition since the tracks civilian casualties in the fight against IS. coalition strikes in Iraq and Syria since the start fight against IS began - would be complete. The statement said the audit found that 80 civil- of the air campaign against IS in 2014. However, ian deaths caused by coalition airstrikes had not activists and monitoring groups say the number Why it’s happening been previously publicly reported and two civil- is much higher. The coalition argues that casual- Civilian deaths in the nearly three-year battle ian deaths previously reported were found to RAMALLAH: A banner with a picture of a Palestinian prisoner in an Israeli jail reads in ties are inevitable in urban warfare with irregu- against IS spiked as Iraqi forces pushed into have not been caused by the coalition. Arabic “Karim Younis, the icon of patience and will, 35 years in captivity, for how lars mixing with civilians and determined to Mosul, undertaking some of the toughest fight- Some in Iraq’s political leadership have long,” in the West Bank city of Ramallah yesterday.—AP stage a last stand. But critics see a degree of ing yet. The battle space, with its narrow streets, expressed concern that the levels of damage recklessness and excess that aligns with the is claustrophobic and the Islamic State group is and loss of human life in Mosul will make recon- Trump set for first meeting ciliation with the country’s minority Sunni popu- lation more difficult after a military defeat of IS. with Palestinian president What it means for RAMALLAH: US President Donald Trump most Palestinians want the 82-year-old to post-war governance meets Mahmud Abbas tomorrow for their resign. Abbas’s term was meant to expire in Iraq’s Parliament speaker, Salim al-Jabouri, first face-to-face talks, with the Palestinian 2009, but he has remained in office with no one of the highest ranking Sunni government leader hoping the billionaire businessman’s elections held. The bitter split between officials, has said that reports of increased civil- unpredictable approach can inject life into Abbas’s Fatah party, based in the West ian casualties in western Mosul are of “great con- long-stalled peace efforts. Bank, and Hamas, the Islamist movement cern.” When Haider al-Abadi took office in 2014, Abbas makes the trip to Washington that runs the Gaza Strip, has also taken a he promised reforms that would hold corrupt while politically unpopular back home, but new turn in recent days. Iraqi leadership accountable and allocate more hoping Trump can pressure Israel into con- Some analysts say it seems Abbas is of a political stake to the country’s Sunnis. Al- cessions he believes are necessary to sal- seeking to increase pressure on Hamas in Abadi has handed more control over to Iraq’s vage a two-state solution to one of the the impoverished strip, but he risks being regional leadership and appointed a Sunni to world’s oldest conflicts. Palestinian officials blamed for worsening conditions in the lead the Ministry of Defense. have seen their cause overshadowed by enclave of two million people. Israeli offi- Iraq’s foreign minister has warned such a global concerns such as the Syrian war and cials say the Palestinian Authority dominat- massive reconciliation effort will need funding Islamic State group jihadists, and want ed by Abbas’s Fatah has begun refusing to and support akin to the Marshall Plan that Trump’s White House to bring it back to the pay Israel for electricity it supplies to Gaza. helped western Europe recover from the devas- forefront. “Palestinians are hoping that Rights activists say exacerbating an already tation of World War II. In order for Iraq’s military Trump’s unpredictability might play in their severe power shortage in the strip under gains to stick, the international community favour,” one Jerusalem-based European an Israeli blockade for 10 years could be needs “to present assistance to Iraqis and sup- official told AFP on condition of anonymity. catastrophic. The reported move comes port development and overcome the effect of “They are going to be very disappointed. after the PA announced earlier in April it war against Daesh terrorist gangs,” Jaafari said in They can’t be sure of anything.” Examples would temporarily cut stipends to its Gaza a statement released by his office. Daesh is an were seen early on, with Trump backing civil servants. The PA said it was forced into MOSUL: In this April 1, 2017 file photo, children play inside a damaged car, amid heavy Arabic name for IS. away from the US commitment to the two- cutbacks by falling foreign aid, but others destruction in a neighborhood recently retaken by Iraqi security forces from Islamic State mili- state solution when he met Israeli Prime alleged it could be aimed at stirring discon- tants on the western side of Mosul.—AP Roots of is support Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in February. tent in Gaza and destabilizing the Hamas When the Islamic State group rampaged He said he would support a single state administration there. heavy-handed rule of the Sunni areas by the holding hundreds of thousands of civilians in through northwestern Iraq in 2014, the extrem- if it led to peace, delighting Israeli right- Shiite dominated Iraqi government. Here’s a look the city as human shields. Since Iraqi forces ists were welcomed by some Sunnis who wingers who want to see their country Regional support at some aspects of the situation. pushed into western Mosul in February, the thought IS represented a Sunni revolution that annex most of the occupied West Bank. With those difficulties in mind, Abbas fighting has killed and wounded more than would deliver them from the country’s Shiite- Trump also vowed to move the US embassy may face demands from Trump that could A devastating mistake 4,000 civilians, according to the United Nations, dominated government in Baghdad. in Israel from Tel Aviv to the disputed city of be “political suicide” for him to implement, Last month, the Pentagon launched an inves- a number that only counts civilians who reached Under former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, Jerusalem, a prospect that alarmed the European official said. Such demands tigation into an incident in which Mosul resi- a trauma hospital for treatment. many of Iraq’s Sunnis began to view the coun- Palestinians but which has been put on the may include stopping payments to families dents say a single airstrike killed more than 100 In the most recent report, the Pentagon try’s security forces as an occupying force. Police back burner for now. At the same time, he of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, a poli- civilians sheltering in a house in the western part announced on Sunday that investigations con- and military units often swept through Sunni urged Israel to hold back on settlement cy heavily criticized by Netanyahu as of the Iraqi city that was also being used by IS ducted during the month of March show that communities detaining all military-aged males building in the West Bank, a longstanding encouraging further violence. fighters. While both Iraqi and coalition planes coalition airstrikes killed 45 civilians, mostly in in an attempt to quell dissent, filling the coun- concern of Palestinians and much of the Doing so could further open Abbas to are active in the skies above Mosul, the US and around Mosul. In each incident, the try’s prisons with men arrested on trumped-up world. One of Trump’s top advisers, Jason accusations of bending to Israel’s will, par- acknowledged coalition planes conducted a Pentagon said “all feasible precautions were tak- terrorism charges. Baghdad has not yet present- Greenblatt, held wide-ranging talks with ticularly with one of his rivals in Fatah, strike “at the location corresponding to allega- en,” but the strikes still resulted in “unintentional” ed a comprehensive plan for the governance of both Israelis and Palestinians during a visit Marwan Barghouti, leading a hunger strike tions of civilian casualties,” but did not confirm loss of civilian life. The report came days after Nineveh province once the fight for Mosul is in March. Abbas and Trump spoke by involving hundreds of Palestinian prisoners the number of casualties inflicted or the circum- President Donald Trump gave the Pentagon concluded and plans for an Iraqi “national guard” phone on March 11. in Israeli jails since April 17. Barghouti is stances of the event. greater flexibility to determine the number of US that would give greater control of local security serving five life sentences over his role in The incident sparked outrage in Iraq and troops in Iraq and Syria. The Pentagon had to regional leaders have languished in Pressuring Hamas? the second Palestinian intifada, but he is beyond with calls from local government offi- already been making quiet, incremental addi- Parliament. The United Nations reports more Trump’s unpredictability is far from popular and polls suggest he could win the cials as well as the United Nations for greater tions to the troop levels in both countries in than 800,000 civilians have returned to Anbar Abbas’s only concern, with polls suggesting Palestinian presidency. — AFP restraint in the fight against IS for Mosul. recent months. province after much of that territory was retaken Despite the allegations surrounding the from IS last year, but rebuilding there is mostly March 17 strike, the spokesman for the US-led A look at the numbers being financed with private money as Iraq is still Al-Qaeda leader: Group fought coalition Col. John Dorrian told The Associated The Pentagon acknowledged over the week- battling an economic crisis sparked in part by Press that the coalition’s anti-IS operations end that at least 352 civilians have been killed by the worldwide drop in oil prices.—AP alongside US-backed forces CAIRO: The leader of Al-Qaeda’ branch in groups,” he said, adding that his followers Yemen said that his militants have often have teamed up with an array of factions Residents forced to leave historic fought alongside Yemeni government fac- - including the ultraconservative Salafis, tions - remarks that could embarrass the “the Muslim Brotherhood and also our US-backed coalition fighting the impover- brothers among the sons of (Sunni) Turkish district hit by violence ished Arab country’s Shiite rebels. tribes” - against Yemen’s Shiite rebels Qasim Al-Rimi leads the group known known as Houthis. DIYARBAKIR, Turkey: Residents of gogues. Clashes between the property elsewhere is difficult, and place, this paradise?” Turkish as Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Al-Rimi did not elaborate on what Turkey’s historic Sur district in the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) for those who are not homeowners, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said considered by Washington to be the exactly fighting “alongside” meant but Al- Kurdish-majority province of fighters and the Turkish armed the situation is worse. Sahin Darkan, last September 1.9 billion lira most dangerous offshoot of the global Qaeda has emerged as a de facto ally of Diyarbakir were forced to evacuate forces erupted after the collapse of who had lived in Sur for 11 years, ($535.5 million, 491 million euros) terror network. He succeeded Nasir Al- the government of President Abed Rabbo their homes by yesterday as the a two-and-a-half-year ceasefire in told AFP that he did not have to pay would be invested in the district Wuhayshi, who was killed in a US drone Mansour Hadi and his backers Saudi violence-wracked region under- 2015. The Kurdish separatists have rent while he lived in the district. with billions more poured into the strike nearly two years ago. Arabia and the United Arab Emirates goes restoration. fought against the Turkish state “Now we need to evacuate. We southeast region for development On the US most-wanted list with a $5 against the Houthis in a grueling civil war The district in southeastern since 1984 in a bloody conflict will have to pay a rent. They after the violence. million reward for his capture, Al-Rimi that has wreaked devastation, caused province has been hit by clashes which has left over 40,000 people (authorities) placed pressure on us But others including Zeliha has been a top target of US airstrikes, widespread hunger and killed more than between the Turkish army and out- dead. Two more neighborhoods in to leave. I don’t know what will Ceylan said they could not leave which have soared in the past four 10,000 since late 2014. Over the past lawed Kurdish militants for over Sur were being emptied yesterday happen to us,” Darkan, who works without getting enough money to months in southern Yemen. He spoke on decade, the terror group has built up ties two years. Turkish authorities say but families told AFP they did not odd jobs, said. “Actually we do not buy a house elsewhere. “They gave Sunday to AQAP’s media arm Al- of one degree or another with the coun- they will restore the district, a want to leave the homes they have want to leave but we must leave,” me a small amount. I have nobody. Malahem from an undisclosed location in try’s many tribes - and has often used UNESCO world heritage site with its lived in for many years. Baris Umut, a member of one of I cannot buy a house or pay rent. Yemen. “We fight along all Muslims in anger over civilians killed in American ancient fortified walls, historic Those who own their own homes Sur’s oldest families, said. “Where The state is telling me to move, but Yemen, together with different Islamic airstrikes to gain recruits. — AP mosques, churches and syna- have been given money but finding should we go, leaving this beautiful where will I go?” —AFP TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 INTERNATIONAL May Day rallies across US to target US watchdog opposes immigration policy NEW YORK: Labor unions and immigrant advo- red carpet for Duterte cacy groups will lead May Day rallies in cities across the United States yesterday, with organiz- ers expecting larger-than-usual turnouts to protest the immigration policies of President Philippines president hesitant on US visit, warm on China Donald Trump. The demonstrations could be the largest by immigrants since Trump’s inauguration on January MANILA: A US-based human rights with the United States while strengthening 20, activists say, and some immigrant-run busi- group says President Donald Trump ties with China and Russia, said he could nesses plan to shut down for some or all of the should not roll out the White House red not commit to the American president because of a busy schedule that included a day to protest the administration’s crackdown on carpet for Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte, whom it accused of being a trip to Moscow. immigrants living in the country illegally. “mastermind” of mass murder because of “I am tied up. I cannot make any definite “To me, it’s offensive the policies this president his anti-drug crackdown in which thou- promise. I am supposed to go to Russia, I is trying to implement,” said Jaime Contreras, vice sands have died. am supposed to go to Israel,” he told president of the Service Employees International Human Rights Watch and other critics reporters when asked about Trump’s invita- Union’s 32BJ affiliate, which represents cleaners reacted with alarm yesterday at Trump’s tion made in a telephone call on Saturday. and other property service workers in 11 states. invitation to Duterte to visit the White Duterte expressed concerns about not “It’s a nation of immigrants, and separating immi- House. In a telephone call, Trump also being able to fit in a visit to Trump even grant families because of their immigration status, affirmed America’s alliance and friendship though no firm date has yet been pro- it goes against what we love about this wonderful with the Philippines and its president, who posed for it. country.” May Day, also known as International has maintained an antagonistic stance Nevertheless, Duterte said relations Workers’ Day, has typically been a quieter affair in toward US security policies. The US and with the United States were improving the United States than in Europe, where it is a pub- other countries close to the Philippines now that Trump had taken over from lic holiday in many countries. In New York City, “have an obligation to urge accountability Barack Obama, who criticized the immigrant-run convenience stores and taxi servic- In this combination of file photos (from left to right): Philippine President Rodrigo for the victims of Duterte’s abusive drug Duterte in Tokyo and US President Donald Trump in Washington.—AP Philippine president for his anti-drug war es in upper Manhattan will close during the morn- war, rather than offer to roll out the red car- that has claimed thousands of lives. Rights ing rush hour between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., in a prompted warnings from the Office of the promise.” US and Philippine officials said pet for official state visits with its master- groups have warned Duterte may be protest reminiscent of those staged on “A Day Prosecutor of the International Criminal Trump’s calls and invitations to several mind,” said Phelim Kine, HRW’s deputy orchestrating a crime against humanity, Without Immigrants.” Court,” Kine said in an email. Asian allies including Duterte were director for Asia. with police and vigilantes committing At lunchtime, fast-food workers will join elected Duterte has said his administration aimed at discussing the crisis over North Kine said Trump may damage human mass murder. But Duterte insists his secu- officials at a rally outside a McDonald’s restaurant does not back extrajudicial killings, Korea’s nuclear threats. In his phone con- rights by making overly friendly overtures rity forces are not breaking any laws. in midtown Manhattan, calling for more pre- although he has repeatedly threatened versation with Trump, Duterte said he to Duterte, who is facing a complaint for Duterte last year branded Obama a “son dictable work schedules. In the early evening, drug suspects with death and violence relayed the region’s alarm over the North alleged mass murder before the of a whore” in response to the criticism. He organizers expect thousands of demonstrators to in nationally televised speeches. Korean standoff. International Criminal Court. Trump will cut Duterte’s spokesman, Ernie Abella, did also declared while in Beijing last year that gather at a rally in Manhattan’s Foley Square for a “bad deal” for the American and Filipino the Philippines had “separated” from the musical performances and speeches by union not immediately reply to a request for Duterte hesitant people if he fetes Duterte with a White Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte United States. The United States is the leaders and immigrants living in the country ille- comment yesterday. House reception without assessing the Duterte said he has not accepted the said yesterday he may turn down an invita- Philippines’ former colonial ruler and the gally. In Los Angeles, organizers expect tens of implications “of hosting and toasting a for- invitation because of scheduled trips to tion by Donald Trump to visit the United nations are bound by a mutual defense thousands of people to gather in the morning at eign leader whose links to possible crimes Russia, Israel and other countries. “I’m tied States, as he welcomed three Chinese war- treaty. Duterte said yesterday that his MacArthur Park before marching downtown to a against humanity for instigating and incit- up,” he told reporters yesterday in south- ships to his home town. Duterte, who has efforts to loosen the alliance were only a rally before City Hall. ing extrajudicial killings has already ern Davao city. “I cannot make any definite loosened the Philippines’ long alliance response to the drug war criticism. Heightened precautions were also in place in Seattle, where officials were on the lookout for incendiary devices and gun-carrying protesters after a January shooting outside a political event and an incident during May Day 2016 when a pro- tester threw an unlit Molotov cocktail at police. Some Trump supporters said they would also turn out on May Day. Activist Joey Gibson said he and other conservatives will travel to Seattle to defend against what he described as commu- nist and anti-fascist groups who have in the past faced off with police in the evening, after the conclusion of the usually peaceful daytime marches. “We’re going to go down there to help build courage for other people, especially con- servatives,” Gibson said. — Reuters

Military sex assault reports up slightly WASHINGTON: Reports of sexual assaults in the mili- tary increased slightly last year, US defense officials said yesterday, and more than half the victims reported negative reactions or retaliation for their complaints. CANTON: Kimberly Chandler stands by her destroyed truck and debris from her TEXAS: An overturned vehicle rests on the ground surrounded by debris in Canton, The defense officials, however, said an anonymous home in Canton, Texas, on Sunday.—AP Texas, yesterday after tornadoes hit the area the previous night. — AP survey conducted last year showed some progress in fighting sexual assault, as fewer than 15,000 service members described themselves as victims of unwant- Midwest, South brace for flooding and tornadoes ed sexual contact. That is 4,000 fewer than in a 2014 ATLANTA: Parts of the US South and Midwest braced for the weather service said. Severe weather was expected cart and dropping the cord in water on the ground. A 2- survey. Sexual assault is a highly underreported flooding and possible tornadoes yesterday following a elsewhere in the South. Parts of the Florida Panhandle year-old girl died in Tennessee after being struck by a crime, so the Pentagon uses anonymous surveys to weekend of deadly torrents and powerful winds that could be affected by severe thunderstorms or high winds soccer goal post thrown by heavy winds. track the problem. claimed at least 15 lives. Heavy rain caused the roof of a and dangerous rip currents. In Mississippi, a wind advisory The new figures are being released yesterday. furniture store in northern Oklahoma to collapse early was in effect in the northwest. A flood warning was in Pockets of damage Several defense officials spoke about the report on yesterday, although no one was injured, and parts of the effect for rivers in Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana. The storms rolled through Louisiana, Mississippi and condition of anonymity because they weren’t author- state remained under flood and flash flood warnings Over the weekend, tornadoes hit several small towns Alabama on Sunday with strong winds causing isolated ized to discuss the data ahead of time. For more than a after excessive rainfall over the weekend. The Illinois River in East Texas, killing four people. Flooding and winds pockets of damage. Middle Tennessee was hit by a strong decade, the Defense Department has been trying to that snakes through the eastern part of the state crested killed five people in Arkansas, including a fire chief who line of storms that knocked down trees and power lines earli- encourage more people to report sexual assaults and Sunday night at about 29 feet - well above major flood was struck by a vehicle while working during the storm. er Sunday. Wind and flood advisories were in effect for much harassment. stage of 18 feet. Three deaths were reported in Missouri, including a of the state yesterday. Flooding closed part of Interstate 44 The agency says greater reporting allows more vic- Tornado warnings were issued for parts of southeastern woman who drowned after rushing water swept away a near Hazelgreen, Missouri, and officials expected it would be tims to seek treatment. Overall there were 6,172 Alabama and central Georgia on Monday morning by the car and a 78-year-old man who left his home to look at at least a day before the highway reopened. Interstate 70 in reports of sexual assault filed in 2016, compared to National Weather Service, which advised residents there to the floodwaters and was then carried away by the water. western Kansas was closed because crews were waiting for 6,083 the previous year. The largest increase occurred take cover. A severe thunderstorm located over Fort One of two deaths in Mississippi included a 7-year-old snow falling at 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 centimeters) an hour in the Navy, with 5 percent more reports. There was a 3 Benning in Georgia was at risk for developing into a twister, who was electrocuted after unplugging an electric golf being blown by 35 mph (56 kph) winds to subside. —AP percent jump in the Air Force. The Army and Marine Corps had slight decreases. Retaliation is difficult to determine, and the Defense Department has been adjusting its measurements for several years. It seeks to differentiate between more serious workplace retribution and social snubs that, while upsetting, are not illegal. Two years ago, a RAND Corporation study found that about 57 percent of sex- ual assault victims believed they faced retaliation from commanders or peers. Members of Congress demand- ed swift steps to protect whistleblowers, including sex- ual assault victims, who are wronged as a result of reports or complaints. Data at the time suggested that many victims described the vengeful behavior as social backlash, including online snubs, that don’t meet the legal defi- nition of retaliation. Officials are trying to get a greater understanding about perceptions of retalia- tion. They’ve added more questions and analysis to eliminate instances when commanders make adjust- ments or transfer victims to protect them, as opposed to punishing them or pressuring them to drop crimi- nal proceedings. As a result, while 58 percent of victims last year said they faced some type of “negative behavior,” only 32 percent described circumstances that could legally be described as retribution. This includes professional retaliation, administration actions or punishments. In 2015, 38 percent reported such actions. Despite the small increase in reports last year, offi- cials focused on the anonymous survey. The survey is done every two years and includes a wider range of sexual contact. In 2012, the survey showed 26,000 service members said they had been victims of unwanted sexual contact, which can range from inappropriate touching and haz- ing to rape. The numbers enraged Congress and trig- gered extensive debate over new laws and regulations to attack the problem. The surveys have shown a steady decline. Yesterday’s report shows 14,900 cases were reported. Of those, 8,600 were women and 6,300 were men. It marks the first time more women than men said they experienced unwanted sexual contact. There are far more men in the military and the total number of male victims had been higher, even if by percentage, women faced more unwanted contact. The decrease in reports by men suggests a possible reduction in haz- ing incidents, officials said.— AP TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 INTERNATIONAL

Brexit puts tiny German village ‘Gadheim’ at centre of Euroverse GADHEIM, Germany: A European Union part of that,” beams Goetz. Gadheimers to the northwest, mayor Brigitte Heim flag snapping in the wind in the tiny have set up a WhatsApp group to marvel also rues the British decision, not least German village of Gadheim is the only at their newfound fame and mull how to because it will cost her small town its sta- hint at why the world’s media are beat- mark the spot. Most surprised of all was tus as the centre of the EU, gained when ing a path to this out-of-the-way spot. Its Karin Kessler, dark-haired, slightly weath- Croatia joined in July 2013. That cachet handful of houses are set in the rolling er-beaten and dressed in warm, practical put it squarely on the regional govern- hills of Bavaria’s wine country, clustered farming attire. Her son sent her a mes- ment’s radar too. Since the centre has around a solitary road wending through sage with a map of the exact coordi- been here, “they know in (state capital) fields overlooked by a clutch of wind tur- nates-which she at first thought were on Munich that Westerngrund is still part of bines. When Britain’s two-year negotia- her neighbors’ land. “No, it’s in your Bavaria,” Heim says, despite the locals’ tions on leaving the EU end in 2019, field!” her son shot back. dialect and fondness for Apfelwein Gadheim’s 89 inhabitants will find them- (cider) — both of which owe something selves at the geographic centre of the Bittersweet feeling to neighboring Hesse state. bloc, according to the IGN geographic Kessler may be amused to find the When local school pupils checked in institute in Paris. centre of the EU in her unremarkable 2015, around 6,000 people from 93 Most here first heard the news on the field of rapeseed. But “the fact that it’s countries-some from as far away as radio, says Juergen Goetz, mayor of near- only happening because of this Brexit is Australia and Mongolia-had signed visi- by Veitshoechheim-Gadheim being too a bit of a shame for me,” she says. Like tors’ books kept at the neat lawn laid small to have a Buergermeister (mayor) others in the village, Kessler still hasn’t down to mark the spot, with a row of of its own. “We thought it was an April got over her disbelief, first that British town, region, state, German and EU flags Fool’s joke at first,” Goetz laughs, as he voters would choose to quit the club, overlooking tranquil hillside fields. recounts the story around a table in the and that the process will now be seen “We thought Chinese buses would be GADHEIM: This file photo shows the road sign of the village of Gadheim near village hotel. There’s no doubt that locals through to its end. coming there every week. It didn’t really Wuerzburg, Germany.—AFP are proud to see their countryside in For her, the most tangible impact of turn out that way,” says local baker focus, with its vineyards, endless fields the EU-castigated for decades in some of bind historic enemies together, she final, Kessler is looking forward to point- Christoph Biebrich, who crafted ring- and the winding Main river. “My husband the British press as a burdensome for- explains. Some gathered around the ing out to her father the flags marking shaped loaves with the hole representing has always said that we were the centre eign yoke-is the fact that there are no table wonder whether Britons might the EU’s centre flying in her field- the navel of the EU, surrounded by stars. of the world,” jokes Inge Diek, the village border checks when she drives to France change their minds before it’s too late-or although she muses that “if the British Still, locals and tourists love picnicking representative of the German Farmers’ on regular holidays. “And then I think, my whether Scotland’s simmering inde- think again then I’ll be happy too”. there, or hiking and mountain biking Association. “There’s a pretty saying, ‘God father was in World War II. He was a pris- pendence movement might keep a part along the trail linking Westerngrund to kissed the Earth only once, and that’s oner of war in France. That gives me of the island nation in the currently 28- Moving on the previous EU centre point in nearby where Veitshoechheim is’. Gadheim is a good reason to value” the EU, founded to member union. If, and when, Brexit is In Westerngrund, some 60 kilometers Meerholz, he goes on. —AFP France’s Le Pen, Macron face opposition on fractious May 1 France’s unions to stage May Day marches PARIS: France’s rivals for the presidency, centrist between his 48-year-old daughter and 39-year- will be won in the streets.”CGT leader Philippe frontrunner Emmanuel Macron and far-right old Macron. Two, the CFDT and Unsa, have called Martinez said he “deeply disagreed” with that rival Marine Le Pen, braced for major shows of for their members to back Macron on Sunday. approach, arguing that Le Pen and Macron “are opposition to their programs yesterday on a But while three other more left-wing unions not the same thing”. “The National Front is a fractious May 1 holiday. Both candidates will including the biggest, the CGT, have called for a racist, xenophobic party that is anti-women and hold rallies just six days before the decisive sec- demonstration against Marine Le Pen’s vision of anti-workers because it is also an economically ond round. France’s powerful unions will also French identity and opposition to immigration, liberal party,” he said. stage traditional May Day marches but the they have stopped short of backing Macron. For Le Pen hit back that the unions “are not defending workers’ interests, they are looking after their own interests”. “To see the CGT call on its members to vote for Macron, who is going to weaken the workers’ lot, is just astonishing,” she said. Macron is currently favorite to become France’s youngest ever president, leading Le Pen by 19 points in the polls, but she has shown she is a canny campaigner. She took her campaign Monday to the work- ing-class Paris suburb of Villepinte where the first key speaker was Nicolas Dupont-Aignan, a eurosceptic from outside the FN who Le Pen has said will be her prime minister if wins on Sunday. STOCKHOLM: Parts of the Imam Ali Mosque lay destroyed by fire in Jarfalla north of She is hoping to capture some of the 1.7 million Stockholm, Sweden, early yesterday.—AP votes he won in the first round, although his support for Le Pen has divided his own party. Swedish police investigate fire Macron was to speak later at a modern conven- tion centre near the La Villette science park in at mosque as possible arson northeastern Paris as he seeks to highlight his STOCKHOLM: Swedish police say they are had attended celebrations at the mosque. appeal as a future-oriented innovator. In Paris, Le investigating a fire that caused major dam- Mosque spokesman Akil Zahiri told the Pen’s 88-year-old father Jean-Marie-whom she age to a mosque near Stockholm as possi- national news agency TT yesterday that he kicked out of the FN in 2015 — led a march from ble arson. Stockholm police spokesman was “very troubled” as the mosque wasn’t a gilded statue of Joan of Arc, the FN’s national- Lars Bystrom says “it appears to have been only his workplace but also “felt like anoth- ist icon, to Paris’ Opera Garnier. lit from the outside.” He couldn’t give fur- er home.” As migrants have flooded into His presence in the campaign is an irritation ther details pending an investigation. No Sweden, there have been increasing xeno- for his daughter, after he repeatedly called the LYON: A picture shows vandalized campaign posters of French presidential candidates one was injured in the blaze, which started phobic attacks, including 112 fires last year Nazi gas chambers a “detail” of history. Marine Le Emmanuel Macron, left, of the En Marche! movement and Marine Le Pen, right, of the far-right late Sunday. Only a handful of people were at refugee reception centers, most of them Pen, who has worked to rebrand the FN to shed National Front (FN) in Lyon yesterday ahead of the second and final round of the French presi- in the building but earlier up to 500 people arson.—AP dential election on May 7.—AFP its associations with her anti-Semitic father, on Sunday laid a wreath at a World War II monu- demonstrations will underscore the conspicuous many on the left, the former banker’s outlook is ment in the port of Marseille as France marked a absence of the united front they showed in 2002 too economically liberal. Le Pen has tried to capi- day of remembrance for the victims of the mass Cuba faces last May Day when Le Pen’s father Jean-Marie shocked the talize on their fears, saying last week that deportation of Jews to Nazi Germany during country by reaching the run-off. Macron would turn France into “a space, a waste- World War II. Macron paid his respects at Paris’s On this day 15 years ago, some 1.3 million land, a trading room where there are only con- Holocaust memorial. The deportation of French parade under Castro people took to the streets of France in union-led sumers and producers.” Jews to Nazi Germany holds a highly sensitive HAVANA: The Cuban government’s tradi- support base in the military. “There is very demonstrations to protest against the founder place in the national psyche. “What happened is tional May Day parade yesterday is the last high uncertainty about 2018,” said Pavel of the National Front (FN), including 400,000 in Not the same thing unforgettable and unforgivable,” Macron said at to be overseen by President Raul Castro- Vidal, a former official of Cuba’s central Paris. That show of force, coupled with a political Some militants have formed a movement the memorial after pausing before a wall bear- and the first without his late brother and bank and an academic at Colombia’s closing of ranks, helped centre-right Jacques they have called “Social Front” to block both can- ing the names of 76,000 Jews who were deport- revolutionary predecessor Fidel. The May 1 Javeriana University. Chirac inflict a crushing defeat on Le Pen senior. didates and will march yesterday under a banner ed, of whom just 2,500 survived. “It should never rally draws hundreds of thousands of “One could expect a process of continu- This time, unions are divided over the choice saying: “Rock and a hard place: Social Front, it happen again.”—AFP Cubans into Havana’s Revolution Square in ity” of Raul Castro’s reforms, he added, “but a sea of red, white and blue national flags not at the same speed.” Cuba’s economic and portraits of Fidel Castro. But he died in fortunes depend largely on another coun- Italy’s former PM Renzi re-elected November and Raul Castro, after just over a try that will see May Day marches on decade in power, has said he will step aside Monday: Venezuela. in February 2018. Yesterday’s parade in Havana will make head of ruling Democratic Party Raul Castro has been cautiously open- a show of support for Venezuela’s leftist ing up Cuba’s state-run economy and government which is facing violent opposi- ROME: Former prime minister Matteo Renzi won and vigour to the country”, and railed against over national politics. Renzi disagrees with his strengthening its foreign relations-notably tion protests, top Cuban labor union leader the leadership of Italy’s ruling Democratic Party “stagnation that seems to be blocking political two challengers on a wealth tax, which he by re-establishing diplomatic ties with the Ulises Guilarte said. Venezuela sells cut- (PD) in a primary election Sunday, propelling and institutional life” since the referendum. opposes. If the spring election outcome requires United States. But yesterday’s parade has price oil to its leftist allies in Havana. Cuba him back to the forefront of the national political the formation of a coalition following the legisla- the feel of the end of an era. It is not clear is currently in recession, dragged down by scene. Renzi, 42, resigned as prime minister in Crowning of Renzi tive elections, Orlando and Emiliano have said who will take Castro’s place next year. Most its ally’s economic crisis. Analyst Andrew December after Italians overwhelmingly reject- Lorenzo De Sio, a professor of political sociol- they would seek to govern with left wing defec- rumors suggest it will be Miguel Diaz- Otazo of Washington-based Cuba Study ed a constitutional referendum aimed at stream- ogy at the Luiss University in Rome, said: “Rather tors or other parties on the left. Renzi, mean- Canel, 56, vice-president of the State Group said that Cuba has started looking to lining the parliamentary system. Some two mil- than a competition, we’re looking at a process of while, has not ruled out forming an alliance with Council. Despite ministerial experience and other oil exporters in case the Venezuelan lion people voted and Renzi himself had set the legitimization, a sort of crowning of Renzi as centre-right leader and former premier Silvio party credentials, he is seen as lacking a government collapses.—AFP bar for success at one million voters. leader of the PD.” In addition to the contrasting Berlusconi. But on Sunday he said: “We want to Renzi’s win was announced by him and his styles, with Orlando and Emiliano generally more have a large coalition but with citizens and asso- two rivals-Justice Minister Andrea Orlando and reserved than the exuberant Renzi during the tel- ciations not with the self-proclaimed parties Polisario says ready for Michele Emiliano-well ahead of the end of evised debate, the event laid bare key differences which only represent themselves.”—AFP counting. According to preliminary estimates, Renzi bagged 70 percent of the vote. “It is a huge W Sahara talks with Rabat responsibility. I thank from the bottom of my ALGIERS: The Algiers-backed Polisario new dynamic and a new spirit,” UN heart those men and women who believe in Front independence movement said spokesman Stephane Dujarric said. Italy,” he tweeted. “This is not the second half of yesterday it was prepared to embark on News of the pullback came as the UN the same match, it’s a new match,” he said in a negotiations with Morocco on the dis- Security Council unanimously adopted a victory speech. “This is the beginning of a com- puted territory of Western Sahara. The resolution endorsing the new peace ini- pletely new story.” Polisario is “ready to hold negotiations tiative and renewing the mandate of its When he first took over the leadership in with Morocco on the basis of the right of MINURSO peacekeeping mission in December 2013, Renzi won the backing of close Sahrawis to self-determination”, senior Western Sahara for a year. The 450- on 68 percent of 2.8 million voters. He managed official Mhamed Khadad told a news strong MINURSO is comprised mostly of to deliver significant labor market reforms and conference in the Algerian capital. He military observers monitoring a 1991 modest growth, while overseeing the granting said the African Union and United ceasefire between Morocco and the of legal recognition to gay relationships for the Nations should both be involved in the Polisario. Rabat welcomed the Security first time. But the recovery was not strong peace process in which the Polisario Council resolution. enough to pay any real political dividends, and would aim for “freedom and national France, which has friendly ties with alienated many on his party’s far left, who broke independence”. Morocco, had insisted on a Polisario pull- away in February to form the Progressive and On Friday, the United Nations set its back from Guerguerat after Rabat with- Democratic Movement (DP). sights on restarting political talks on the drew its forces from the zone in February. Renzi then stepped down as party leader territory after the Polisario pulled back Morocco and the Polisario fought for con- with the aim of regaining legitimacy in a future fighters from a tense zone on the border trol of Western Sahara from 1974 to 1991, vote. The winner of Sunday’s vote will lead the with Mauritania. UN military observers when Rabat took over the desert territory party during legislative elections slated for confirmed that the Polisario forces car- before the signing of the UN-brokered spring 2018, unless parliamentarians come to an ried out the withdrawal from the ceasefire. Rabat, which considers Western agreement on electoral reforms before then and Guerguerat area on Thursday and Friday. Sahara an integral part of Morocco, pro- call for early elections. During the only televised “This action should improve the poses autonomy for the resource-rich ter- debate between Renzi and his two competitors, prospects of creating an environment to ritory, but the Polisario insists on an inde- ROME: Former Italian Premier Matteo Renzi celebrates after winning the Democratic party’s the former prime minister said he would do re-launch the negotiating process with a pendence referendum.—AFP “everything to bring back energy, momentum primary elections, in Rome.—AP

TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 INTERNATIONAL Thai prime minister accepts Trump’s invitation to visit US BANGKOK: Thailand’s prime minister a call late Saturday to Philippine President and curbing democratic rights, while a submarine from China. Prayuth’s office invitation to Prayuth. “With one brief phone has accepted an invitation from Rodrigo Duterte. Washington’s diplomacy Duterte is scorned for his deadly war on said he and Trump reaffirmed the impor- call, he essentially gave the Thai junta a President Donald Trump to visit the in Asia has focused recently on China and illegal drugs. Both bristle at the criticisms. tance of their countries’ long-standing green light to continue on its abusive path: United States, his office said yesterday, tensions with North Korea, although Vice However, Washington has strategic con- alliance. It also said Prayuth invited Trump harassing and abusing activists into silence, as the US leader made an unexpected President Mike Pence included Indonesia cerns in countering Chinese influence in to visit Thailand at a convenient time. The cracking down on independent media, ban- diplomatic initiative toward several on a recent Asia tour. Southeast Asia. Thailand, Singapore and White House statement about the call to ning public protests and political meetings, Southeast Asian counterparts. Trump Prayuth’s office said he had accepted the Philippines are historically the most Lee mentioned that “robust security coop- and allowing increased use of torture,” said telephoned Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Trump’s invitation, while a Singapore pro-Western nations in the region, but eration and close collaboration on regional Brad Adams, head of the group’s Asia divi- Chan-ocha and Singapore Prime Foreign Ministry statement said the two China’s influence has been increasing as it and global challenges” mark the two coun- sion. “The only thing in the region that has Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday to leaders “looked forward to meeting each flexes its economic muscle and projects its tries’ partnership. fallen further and faster than Thailand’s reaffirm traditional close relations and other soon.” No dates were mentioned for military power into the South China Sea. The New York-based group Human Rights respect for human rights is America’s previ- invite them for meetings. the visits. Human rights groups have criti- Prayuth’s government last week Watch, which had already criticized Trump ous practice of including human rights con- The invitations followed another one in cized Prayuth for seizing power in a coup announced approval of a plan to purchase for his invitation to Duterte, also deplored his siderations in its foreign policy.”—AP Winter fighting took heavy toll on Afghanistan forces WASHINGTON: Afghan security forces to SIGAR, 6,785 Afghan soldiers and police were killed at a “shockingly high” rate dur- officers were killed between Jan 1 and Nov ing what historically has been a winter lull 12, 2016, with another 11,777 wounded. in fighting against the Taleban, a US The Afghan government has not provid- watchdog said in a report yesterday. ed US Forces-Afghanistan with data for the According to the US government’s Special last seven weeks of that year, but even the Inspector General for Afghanistan partial numbers showed an increase of Reconstruction (SIGAR), 807 troops from about 35 percent from all of 2015, when the Afghan National Defense and Security some 5,000 security forces were killed. The Forces died between Jan 1 and Feb 24. SIGAR report also found that both Afghan “Afghanistan remains in the grip of a dead- government and insurgent groups slightly ly war. Casualties suffered by (ANDSF) in increased the amount of territory they the fight against the Taliban and other held, as the number of areas previously insurgents continue to be shockingly high,” considered “contested” dropped. the report noted. Afghan forces now control 59.7 percent Levels of violence have traditionally of the country, up from 57.2 percent the dipped over Afghanistan’s cold winter previous quarter. The Taleban and other months, but this year the Taliban continued insurgent groups meanwhile saw their to battle government forces, most success- areas of control or influence increase slight- fully in a horrific April 19 attack on a mili- ly from about 10 percent to 11.1 percent. tary base outside the northern city of The US Congress created SIGAR to provide Mazar-i-Sharif. The massacre saw insur- oversight into how the more than $100 bil- gents armed with guns and suicide bombs lion appropriated for Afghan reconstruc- slaughter at least 144 recruits, a US official tion has been spent since 2002. said, though multiple sources have claimed Part of its remit is to compile quarterly the toll was higher still. reports providing snapshots of the coun- try’s progress-or lack thereof-and highlight Spring offensive ongoing challenges to the security situa- The Afghan Taleban launched their tion. The SIGAR report also points to a UN “spring offensive” Friday, heralding fresh tally showing that civilian casualties in 2016 fighting the group said would include “con- were the highest since the United Nations ventional attacks, guerrilla warfare, com- Assistance Mission in Afghanistan began plex martyrdom attacks (and) insider recording them in 2009. That count found attacks.” Afghan police and army units in conflict-related civilian casualties in 2015 took over from NATO the task of pro- Afghanistan rose to 11,418 in 2016, includ- viding security for the country. According ing 3,498 killed and 7,920 wounded.—AFP KANAGAWA: Japan’s Maritime Self Defense Forces helicopter carrier Izumo sails out its Yokosuka Base in Kanagawa prefecture yesterday.—AFP Japanese destroyer leaves port reportedly to escort US warships Japan increases military role amid tension TOKYO: A Japanese naval destroyer left port yes- to refuel other American warships, including the installing a missile defense system that is sup- terday on a reported mission of escorting US mil- USS Carl Vinson strike group, currently in the posed to be partially operational within days. In itary ships off the coast as Japan tries to increase region. Japan’s defense ministry only said that Australia, Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull used a its military role amid heightened tension on the the Izumo left yesterday to eventually partici- commemoration of a World War II naval battle to Korean Peninsula. The helicopter carrier Izumo pate in an international naval event in Singapore warn North Korea against military threat. “Today departed from the Yokosuka port near Tokyo in on May 15. Tensions have increased as North Australia and the United States continue to work the morning. The destroyer was to meet up and Korea pushes to develop its missile and nuclear with our allies to address new security threats escort a US supply ship in the Pacific Ocean weapons programs in defiance of international around the world,” Turnbull said. “Together, we’re south of Tokyo later yesterday, a new mission sanctions and President Donald Trump warns of taking a strong message to North Korea that we under the new security legislation allowing the potential threat Pyongyang’s action pose to will not tolerate reckless, dangerous threats to Japan’s military a greater role in overseas activity, other countries. the peace and stability of our region.” Turnbull according to Japanese media reports. Trump sent the USS Carl Vinson toward the will meet Trump for the first time Thursday in They said that the US supply ship is expected region, and the US and South Korea also started New York.—AP

AFGHANISTAN: Afghan security personnel stand guard at a checkpoint on the out- skirts of Jalalabad.—AFP Controversial Indian TV anchor to Nepal’s top judge suspended launch ‘nationalistic’ new channel after impeachment motion filed MUMBAI: India’s most brash and hosted a nightly news show. The perspective to see some American media out- controversial TV news anchor journalist is adored by many of the mili- lets “fight a battle” with the US KATHMANDU: Nepal’s first female There was no discussion on the issue Arnab Goswami, renowned for his Indians for his jingoistic, anti- tant terrorist president. But he denied claims he Supreme Court chief justice was suspend- within the party, Dahal said. Nidhi is hectoring style, is about to launch Pakistan views but is equally and call him wants to make Republic TV the “Fox ed after an impeachment motion was from the Nepali Congress party, one of a new channel and he’s unapolo- loathed by others, often on the a militant or a News of India”. “It’s the losers in the filed in parliament accusing her of bias the two ruling parties whose members getic about what viewers should left, who accuse him of noisily gunman,” he Indian media market who call us and interfering with executive powers. signed the motion. Karki was accused of expect. “I’m patriotic and national- trumpeting a right-wing agenda. says. “I would the ‘Fox News’. I’ve never seen Fox Sushila Karki, who had one of the highest interfering with executive powers and istic and so will the channel be,” the Commentators also criticize him say he was a News so I don’t seek any inspiration positions ever held by a woman in Nepal, issuing biased decisions. 43-year-old said in a mellow tone for promoting a biased approach to terrorist and from it.”Goswami’s shows are high- was suspended automatically after the The motion cited a court order over- drastically different from his man- covering news, but Goswami is Arnab Goswami he has killed decibel affairs, usually featuring half motion signed by nearly half the mem- turning the government’s appointment of ner on-screen where he regularly unrepentant, rejecting any notion my country’s a dozen panelists on the screen, all bers in parliament was registered, the police chief. The motion, filed late shouts at guests. that journalists’ reporting should be soldier. If that violates a few rules of trying to get a word in at the same Supreme Court spokesman Mahendra Sunday, needs to be debated in parlia- Goswami-known simply in India balanced and impartial. “When a journalism then I would like to vio- time as the anchor barks questions. Nath Upadhaya said yesterday. ment and then receive two-thirds of the as “Arnab”, such is his celebrity sta- Pakistani terrorist group kills my late a few more rules of journalism. I Deputy Prime Minister Bimalendra votes in the 601-seat parliament for it to tus will launch “Republic TV” with- soldier, I shall not try to look at it don’t believe in this fake objectivity. Catchphrase Nidhi resigned in protest of the impeach- be approved. in the next fortnight, six months through this distilled lens of objec- I’m an Indian and I will be on the side “I shout because in India if you ment motion, an absence likely to cause Karki was known for zero tolerance after quitting Times Now where he tivity and say I must understand the of India.” The Oxford University grad- don’t shout you’re not going to be problems because crucial municipal and against corruption. She was appointed uate started his career at the heard,” he said, describing more district elections are planned in two weeks. chief justice in April 2016 and was due to Kolkata-based Telegraph in 1994 sober news shows as “boring”. “I Nidhi was also the home minister tasked retire next month. Hundreds of protesters India says two soldiers killed, before joining NDTV. In 2006 he would request all the Western audi- with arranging security for the polls. Nidhi gathered outside the parliament building helped set up Times Now where he ences to loosen up, roll up their handed in his resignation because he dis- on Monday chanting slogans against the mutilated in Pakistani attack anchored “The Newshour” before sleeves, have a cup of coffee and agrees with the motion filed against the motion against Karki. Rows of police in riot leaving in November. wake up when they’re doing the chief justice, which will bring further dis- gear and barbed wire barricades stopped SRINAGAR, India: Pakistani sol- authenticity of the Indian news because some of the news tance between the legislature and judici- the protesters from reaching the parlia- diers killed two members of an account. It was also not immedi- Fox News of India? channels abroad put me to sleep,” ary, his press adviser Ramjee Dahal said. ment building.—AP Indian army patrol on the de ately clear what led to the latest Goswami has built up a team of Goswami added. facto border in the disputed clash between the nuclear-armed around 300 full-time journalists He insists he will continue to use Kashmir region yesterday and neighbors. The armies have been and commercial staff in just four the catchphrase “nation wants to then mutilated their bodies, facing off for decades across the months at Republic TV’s shiny new know” despite his previous employ- the Indian army said, vowing to Line of Control, an old ceasefire newsroom and studio in central er filing a legal notice against him exact revenge. Accusations line through the region that both Mumbai. He has big plans for his trying to stop him from doing so, that Pakistani forces have muti- countries claim in full but rule in new venture. Goswami is confident claiming it is their intellectual prop- lated dead Indian soldiers have part. Recently, a 2003 ceasefire in of defeating what he calls the erty. Detractors say Republic TV has in the past outraged the Indian the region has frayed with spo- “Indian media cabal operating out the backing of investors sympathet- public and intensified radic cross-border firing. of Delhi” by making Republic TV ic to the ruling Bharatiya Janata demands for retribution. Both sides have accused each the most-watched English-lan- Party but Goswami insists he has no The Indian army said Pakistani of violating the ceasefire and of guage news channel in India. Then party political interest. forces fired rockets and mortar beheading soldiers in the past. In he will set his sights on media He supported the govern- bombs at two Indian posts on the November, three Indian soldiers giants in the West. ment’s decision to scrap high- Line of Control dividing Muslim- were killed in an ambush, and the “I believe that the hegemony of denomination banknotes, its fight majority Kashmir between the body of one of them was mutilat- the Western media has to end,” says for a single goods and services tax two sides, in the Krishna Ghati ed, the Indian army said at the Goswami, wearing black-rimmed and surgical strikes on Pakistan sector. “In an unsoldierly act by time. Peace talks between the two glasses. “There has been too much but wants it to be tougher on mili- the Pak army the bodies of two of countries have been on hold for of a Western dominance over tants in Kashmir and Maoist insur- our soldiers in the patrol were years and diplomatic engagement English news media in the world. In gents. Goswami describes himself mutilated,” the Indian army said in is at a minimum. India accuses the course of the next three or four as a “liberal nationalist”, saying he a statement, referring to Pakistani Pakistan of backing Islamist mili- years I am certain that I will correct supports secularism, greater inclu- forces. “Such despicable act of tants and encouraging them to it and I think the challenge to sion, has championed women and Pakistan army will be appropri- attack Indian forces in Indian-con- organizations like the BBC or CNN LGBT rights, and also questioned ately responded.” trolled Kashmir and, occasionally, can only come from a multi-cultur- both Hindu and Muslim funda- There was no immediate in other parts of India. Pakistan al, multi-ethnic, vibrant, growing mentalism. “I just do whatever I response from the Pakistan army denies that and says India must democracy like India.” think comes from the heart. I’m a KATHMANDU: In this file photo, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Sushila Karki, and Reuters was not in a position hold negotiations on the future of Goswami criticized Western person who shoots from the hip, I right, and Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal observe a minute’s silence to independently verify the Kashmir.—Reuters media coverage of Donald Trump, pull no punches, I will do nothing during Democracy Day in Kathmandu, Nepal.—AP saying it was “almost embarrassing” else,” he said.—AFP NEWS TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017

Step back for Sheikh Ahmad... Continued from Page 1 between the pair fuelling an escalation in the battle for control of the Asian game. In recent years, they have been played The Kuwaiti’s camp had greater success out in the sporting realm, where his two years later when the Sheikh Ahmad- acquisition of jobs alone is evidence of his backed Prince Ali bin Hussain defeated Bin huge influence. Hammam ally Chung Mong-joon to become His titles include President of the Olympic Asia’s FIFA Vice President’s position in 2011. Council of Asia (OCA), member of the He then backed incumbent Sepp Blatter International Olympic Committee, President against Bin Hammam in the FIFA presidential of the Association of the National Olympic election later the same year, a poll from which Committees (ANOC), President of the Asian the AFC President was ultimately barred. Handball Federation and Honorary President Sheikh Ahmad was a key supporter of of Kuwait Football Association (KFA). Bahraini Sheikh Salman when he was elected In football, Sheikh Ahmad sat on FIFA’s president of the AFC in 2013 following Bin Reform Committee and the Executive Hammam’s lifetime ban from the game for Committee of the Asian confederation. He corruption. Two years later, he won a place on was appointed President of the OCA at the the FIFA Executive Committee and backed age of 27 in 1991, succeeding his father Blatter as the Swiss saw off the challenge of Sheikh Fahad who had been killed in the Iraq Sheikh Ahmad’s former protege Prince Ali. invasion of Kuwait the previous year. Sheikh In the lead-up to last year’s FIFA presiden- Fahad, then president of the KFA, sparked tial election, he was courted by both Sheikh one of the biggest controversies in World Salman and Gianni Infantino before the Cup history when he came down from the Swiss emerged victorious. Sheikh Ahmad’s stands to summon his players from the pitch influence seemed to be at its peak but, while until the referee agreed to disallow a France he was making waves on the global stage, goal at the 1982 finals. there was controversy at home. He endured The son shared his father’s passion for a very public family feud that saw him hand- football, even if his involvement in the game ed a suspended six-month prison sentence outside Kuwait was initially on an informal for quoting remarks by the country’s ruler basis. As head of ANOC, he was a key sup- without permission in 2015. The conviction porter of Thomas Bach when the German was later quashed. replaced Jacques Rogge as president of the Kuwait was also banned by FIFA and the IOC in 2013 and it was in an attempt at king- IOC over government interference in sport ISTANBUL: People walk on a bridge as they gather in Bakirkoy district as part of the May Day rally, in Istanbul yesterday. — AFP making that he first stepped into the spot- stemming from Sheikh Ahmad’s domestic light in football. issues. The immediate impact of his decision After years orchestrating campaigns to withdraw from all of his football positions Anonymous app ‘Yik Yak’ shuts down behind the scenes through his Olympic con- means next week he will not stand for re- nections, he publicly backed Sheikh Salman election for the FIFA Council, which replaced Continued from Page 1 as young users became attracted to the notion Droll and Brooks Buffington said the app was bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa’s failed 2009 attempt the Executive Committee, when the AFC of anonymous comments about teachers and created “because we wanted to help you con- to oust then-AFC president Mohammed bin meets for its congress in Bahrain. As he students. Yik Yak allowed smartphone users to nect with the people right around you on cam- Hammam from his seat on the FIFA Executive retains his place at the top table in the Yik Yak said that as part of its shutdown “a see posts in a radius up to five miles (eight kilo- pus, whether you knew them or not.” But some Committee. The move was the first of a series Olympic movement, however, the likelihood few members of the Yik Yak team will be joining meters), part of a flurry of apps that offer novel schools sought to block the apps because of of proxy battles between Sheikh Ahmad and that he exercises no future influence on the the Square family here in Atlanta.” ways to interact on social networks without pranks, rumor-mongering and even bomb Qatari Bin Hammam, with the enmity world of football looks slim. — Reuters Yik Yak and similar apps gained momentum revealing one’s identity. Yik Yak co-founders Tyler threats. — AFP Opposition MP queries govt over FIFA’s... Germany seeks end to Yemen war Contionued from Page 1 obtained from the Turkish official sides and the Kuwaiti Contionued from Page 1 Gulf rulers to do more to take in refugees and provide humanitarian Embassy in Ankara about the assassination incident. relief for those fleeing conflict in Muslim-majority countries. A number of lawmakers have already called for probing Dallal queried if Iran is officially involved since the more than 10,000 civilians and created a humanitarian crisis Germany has provided refuge to hundreds of thousands of the allegations especially their relations to the internation- assassinated Iranian is from the opposition. He asked in what was already the Arab world’s poorest country. The UN people from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan in recent years. Trade al sanctions against Kuwaiti sports. about the diplomatic, political and legal procedures recently said some 18.8 million people in the country need is high on Merkel’s agenda too. Her delegation includes In another development, MP Mohammad Al-Dallal the ministry plans to undertake to follow up the assas- humanitarian help or protection. prominent German business leaders looking to strengthen asked the Foreign Minister if Iran was involved in the assas- sination issue and ensure that the culprits are penal- The German leader was greeted by Crown Prince Sheikh ties with the country’s two largest trading partners in the sination of Kuwaiti businessman Mohammad Al-Shellahi ized. Several lawmakers have already described the Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan upon her arrival yesterday in the Middle East. Her meetings in the Emirates, which includes the who was gunned down in Istanbul on Saturday along with incident as a political crime and called on Kuwaiti Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi. The crown prince is the half-brother of Mideast commercial hub of Dubai, would include discussion an Iranian personality considered to be from the opposi- authorities to take all necessary measures to ensure the the country’s ailing president and his presumed successor. Emirati of a free-trade agreement between the Gulf states in the tion. The lawmaker asked about the official information arrest of the perpetrators. officials did not allow foreign journalists based in the country to wit- European Union and “how we can move ahead and intensify ness Merkel’s visit. German officials have said Merkel would press our economic relations still further,” she said. — AP TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 ANALYSIS

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By Eloi Rouyer any French voters opted for Emmanuel Macron, the 39-year-old centrist now favorite Mto become the next president, just to block his far-right rival Marine Le Pen. A poll published last week showed that 41 percent of the voters who backed him in the April 23 first round did so out of tactical consid- erations rather than real conviction, believing he has the best chance of defeating 48-year-old Le Pen in Sunday’s run-off. But the boyish-looking ex-banker also attracts true followers, who see his youth, pragma- tism and optimism as the best remedy for a country mired in economic decline and crippling self-doubt. Asian nations pulled into China’s orbit “A strong turnaround, that’s what I’m hoping for from Macron,” said Isabelle Babin, a 55-year-old execu- By Martin Petty and Manuel Mogato tive who joined dozens of campaigners from the can- didate’s “En Marche” (On The Move) movement for a cross Asia, more and more countries are being pulled symbolic march on Saturday in the city of Lyon. The into Beijing’s orbit, with the timid stance adopted by former banker aiming to become France’s youngest ASoutheast Asian nations on the South China Sea at a ever president may be “smooth, preppy and a little bit weekend summit a clear sign this fundamental geostrategic of a teacher’s pet”, she admits. But for Babin, his pri- shift is gathering momentum. US President Donald Trump’s vate sector experience is a breath of fresh air in a jaded flurry of calls at the weekend to the leaders of the political system, whose two main parties crashed out Philippines, Thailand and Singapore might cheer those who of the election in the first round. “They cannot under- fear his predecessor Barack Obama’s “pivot” to Asia has been stand society because they are outside of it,” she said abandoned in favor of an “America First” agenda. of his rivals. But White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus said the conversations were aimed at lining up Asian partners in case ‘Only one choice’ - tensions over North Korea lead to “nuclear and massive Macron’s meteoric rise from presidential advisor in destruction in Asia”, and mentioned no broader strategic 2012 to economy minister in Francois Hollande’s goal. Southeast Asian nations will need more than that to Socialist government from 2014 to 2016 to presidential convince them the United States still has their backs. In the frontrunner has been attributed to a mix of talent, meantime, some are leaning closer to China, soft-pedalling opportunism and sheer good luck. His top spot in the quarrels over the disputed South China Sea and angling for first round triggered rejoicing among members of his a slice of Beijing’s “One Belt, One Road” infrastructure invest- year-old “En Marche” movement, which he has posi- ment program to compensate for the US abandonment of tioned as “neither of the left nor the right.” the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact. And yet while he still enjoys a double-digit lead over The unexpected bonhomie that has emerged between Le Pen in second-round polls, the gap is narrowing, Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping could give Asian forcing his troops to re-mobilise. On Saturday, around countries further confidence to continue their swing 300 En Marche campaigners fanned out along the towards Beijing. “Before, most Southeast Asian states want- banks of the River Saone in Lyon to try to woo voters ed to benefit from Chinese regional economic initiatives and tempted to abstain in the run-off. “There is only one from American pushback against China,” said Malcolm Cook, choice, that of the republic and Emmanuel Macron,” a senior fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in France’s deputy sports minister Thierry Braillard said as Singapore. “The second part of this balance is now in ques- he led the supporters. In the first round, Macron polled tion. Hence, the pressure to acquiesce to China diplomatical- 30.31 percent in the bourgeois southeastern city-six ly and on security issues is stronger.” Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (center) poses for photos with Chinese sailors while visiting the guided missile points above his national average. ‘It’s pointless’ frigate Changchun berthed at the Davao international port yesterday. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte visited Chinese warships docked in his home town and raised the prospect of future joint exercises, highlighting fast-warm- ‘Trust younger generation’ Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, piqued by the ing relations despite competing claims in the South China Sea. — AFP Campaigners there are confident of victory over the Obama administration’s criticism of his human rights record, anti-immigration, anti-EU Le Pen, who has cast her rival last year announced his “separation” from longtime ally the waterway, but they were subsequently dropped, as were on Saturday that, despite Trump’s “radically different approach”, they should balance their ties between the United as a puppet of the “oligarchy”. But they admit that their United States while on a visit to Beijing. The White House references to “tensions” and “escalation of activities”. Cook described Trump’s conversation with the firebrand said it was clear that, with the Philippines steering the sum- States and China. Trump has said he will attend two summits champion’s mix of pro-business reforms and measures Philippines leader as “very friendly” and - prompting criti- mit to this conclusion, “it is no longer just Cambodia that is in the region in November. But Southeast Asian nations are to boost take-home pay and integrate minorities has cism from Human Rights Watch for “effectively endorsing acting as an agent of Chinese influence in ASEAN over the trying to gauge how far they can still rely on Washington as a failed to garner much enthusiasm. “He’s too capitalist Duterte’s murderous war on drugs” - invited him to South China Sea dispute”. shield against Chinese assertiveness. ASEAN foreign ministers for people on the left and too tainted by Hollande’s Washington. But, underlining his new-found friendship with will be seeking answers at a meeting with Secretary of State presidency for people on the right,” said Emmanuelle Beijing, Duterte on Monday inspected a Chinese naval ships ASEAN risks losing leverage Rex Tillerson in Washington this Thursday. Vignaud, a 43-year-old employee of a multi-national docked at his hometown, the first visit of its kind to the Thailand and Malaysia have also moved closer to China. Uncertainty over Washington’s commitment, analysts say, company. Philippines in years. Duterte, who last year put aside a legal Thailand’s relations with Washington came under strain dur- will only draw ASEAN countries further towards China, Vignaud admitted that Macron had “messed up” the challenge to Beijing’s sweeping territorial claims in the ing the Obama administration because of concerns about which can lure them with cheap loans, infrastructure invest- start of his second-round campaign, appearing “quite South China Sea to start negotiating billions of dollars worth freedoms under its military-dominated government. Trump ments and tariff cuts, but with a risk of diminished bargain- arrogant at a time when, given he is facing Le Pen, he of loans and infrastructure investments, chaired the latest invited Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to visit ing power. Thitinan Pongsudhirak, director of the Institute of needs to show gravitas.” “But he will be a very good summit of the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Washington during their call on Sunday, but the former gen- Security and International Studies at Bangkok’s president,” she said, praising the intellect of the high- Nations (ASEAN) in Manila. eral’s government has its eyes elsewhere: last week it Chulalongkorn University, said it was imperative for ASEAN flying former philosophy student who attended Several ASEAN diplomats said China sent officials to lob- approved the first of three submarine purchases from China to regain leverage by bringing Washington back into the France’s top school for public servants. Jean Visconte, a by the Philippines ahead of the summit, and before the worth more than $1 billion. Singapore Prime Minister Lee equation and expanding the influence of Japan. “ASEAN is in 64-year-old salesman, said he was seduced by Macron’s leaders had even gathered Duterte said it was pointless Hsien Loong says Washington’s new posture has shifted a precarious position now with the concessions, accommo- youth. “If we don’t trust the younger generation, we’re pressuring Beijing over its maritime activities. An early draft Asia’s political and economic balance. dation and even appeasement with China,” Thitinan said. “If old fools who are beyond redemption!” he declared. of the summit statement seen by Reuters made references Lee, whose country, like Vietnam, has shown no signs of China continues to be shrewd and takes ASEAN on another to land reclamation and militarization in the disputed moving closer to Beijing, stressed to his ASEAN counterparts ride, then ASEAN will be much worse off.” — Reuters Going fishing Others praised his attempt to transcend France’s entrenched left-right divide, which has seen some accuse him of trying to be all things to all voters. Outspoken Nigerian emir facing graft probe “Macron chose the only possible alternative in taking the best of both sides,” said Alain Jacquard, a 75-year- By Aminu Abubakar matters, was appointed in June 2014 after the death of his Kabiru Marafa, has accused Sanusi of “derailing from the tra- old doctor, accusing the Socialists and right-wing predecessor, Ado Bayero. In the last three years, the Western- dition laid down by the former occupants of the throne he Republicans whose candidates were eliminated in the ne of Nigeria’s most prominent Muslim leaders is educated ruler has broken with royal tradition, speaking out is sitting upon now”. “He is no longer a whistleblower or a under investigation on suspicion of embezzle- about the need for social reform in a fiercely conservative university lecturer,” he was quoted as saying by The Punch first round of “spending their time demolishing what ment, fuelling rumors that some want him region. To some extent, that is unsurprising. In his previous newspaper in an interview. Sanusi’s supporters reject the the other side did.” O removed after he made a series of comments about the job as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi assertion. “Telling truth to power is in his blood, it runs in his “Macron is a politician who believes in redistributing need for social reforms. Anti-corruption investigators are Lamido Sanusi, as he was then known, caused shockwaves lineage and nothing can make him change,” one of the wealth on condition that we can generate the wealth,” he looking into the accounts of the Emir of Kano, by alleging a $20 billion fraud at the state-run oil company. emir’s aides said. “This is raw politics and nothing more,” said, summarizing the candidate’s program. That prag- Muhammad Sanusi II, following allegations of gross mis- In response, the president at the time, Goodluck Jonathan, added Nura Ma’aji, an anti-corruption activist based in matism has proven a hard sell among the 19.6 percent of management of royal finances. “We have gone far in the suspended the trained economist and banker in what many Kano. “The emir has come out bluntly and told truth to voters who backed hard left radical Jean-Luc Melenchon investigation... to safeguard the honor and prestige of the saw as politically motivated retribution. power... (and) the state government is using the anti-cor- in the first round, many of whom have announced plans emirate council,” the head of the anti-corruption unit in As emir, Sanusi has said that men without sufficient ruption commission to disgrace him.” to “go fishing”-French slang for abstentionism-on the northern state of Kano, Muhyi Magaji said. means should not take more than one wife, prompting Sunday. But on the centre-left, it has found fertile The treasurer and secretary of the state-funded royal protests from clerics and residents in a city where polygamy History repeated? ground. For Pierre, a 26-year-old civil servant and court have been summoned for questioning today, he is deeply entrenched. He has also hit out at the federal gov- The appointment of traditional rulers in Nigeria is agreed Socialist Party member who was among the campaign- added. A source familiar with the investigation said the ernment’s economic policies, saying they have led to poor by a committee of “kingmakers” and subject to the ratifica- ers in Lyon, Macron is the choice of the “realistic left”. “He probe centred on the use of six billion naira ($19 million, 17 governance and lack of development in the north, setting tion of the state governor, who also reserves the right to can unite society,” said the farmer’s son. — AFP million euros) of palace funds to pay for luxury cars, char- him on a collision course with the authorities in both Abuja remove them from office. Sanusi’s grandfather, Sir tered flights, phone and internet bills as well as other per- and Kano. Recently he publicly criticized the governor of Muhammad Sanusi, found himself in a similar situation in sonal expenses. The council has denied the allegations. “The the neighboring state of Zamfara, who blamed divine retri- 1963 after nine years as emir. He wielded power as one of All articles appearing on these pages are the per- emirate council has never bought a Rolls Royce for the emir,” bution and “fornication” for a mass outbreak of meningitis Kano’s most charismatic emirs but was forced to abdicate, sonal opinion of the writers. Kuwait Times takes treasurer Mahe Bashir Wali told reporters last Monday. that has killed more than 800 people in the north. allegedly for embezzling tax funds and insubordination to “These cars were given as gifts by his friends after he political authority. “The truth of the matter is that (he) was no responsibility for views expressed therein. became emir.” Wali maintained that the emir always bought ‘Truth to power’ removed because of his arrogance and refusal to accord the Kuwait Times invites readers to voice their opin- his airline tickets with personal money and that the state The Kano emirate dates back more than 1,000 years, dur- then regional government the respect it deserved,” said ions. Please send submissions via email to: government approved all his spending. ing which time it has developed norms and etiquette to journalist and blogger Jaafar Jaafar. “His indictment by a which every emir is expected to adhere. That includes report of a commission was only used as a pretext to [email protected] or via snail mail to Courting criticism maintaining a dignified silence and avoiding open con- dethrone him. And from all indication his grandson is fol- PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. The editor reserves The emir, who is revered in Nigeria’s Muslim-majority frontation with political leaders, instead cultivating them in lowing in his footsteps.” The current emir has yet to make the right to edit any submission as necessary. north and whose guidance is sought in spirital and temporal private for the greater public good. A Zamfara senator, any comment on the claims. — AFP p15_Layout 1 5/1/17 9:53 PM Page 1

TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 SPORTS

Hearn tells critics to USA Cricket Association West Ham’s game ‘crucial’ ‘get out of the sport’ faces expulsion from ICC for Tottenham title push Snooker supremo Barry Hearn has said there’s no going back LONDON: LONDON: The United States Cricket Association (USACA) faces expul- LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur must win their Premier League game to the days of huge pay-outs for 147 breaks, insisting those complaining sion from the International Cricket Council (ICC), the sport’s global against West Ham United on Friday to cut the lead at the top and put about the current prize money on offer for maximums should “get out of governing body said yesterday. The ICC Board said the ICC Full Council pressure on leaders Chelsea, manager Mauricio Pochettino has said. the sport”. There had been no 147s heading into the second day of the should “consider the expulsion” of USACA at its meeting in June, Tottenham, who beat rivals Arsenal 2-0 on Sunday, are four points World Championship final at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre in northern because the organization has failed to co-operate with efforts to unify behind Chelsea in second but can reduce the deficit to one point if they England, with a relatively modest £5,000 on offer to a player achieving cricket in the United States. USACA had already been temporarily sus- win against West Ham and Chelsea fail to beat relegation-threatened the feat during the tournament. No player has made a Crucible maximum Middlesbrough. With four games left in the season, since snooker great Stephen Hendry’s 147 in 2012 and there have only pended from ICC membership in 2015, the third time in the last 12 years. “The decision to pass this resolution was not taken lightly by the Pochettino said that his side had to win at the London been 10 in the history of the tournament, with Hendry and Stadium and keep the title chase alive. “We have Ronnie O’Sullivan compiling three apiece. In 1997, ICC Board,” ICC chief executive David Richardson said in a statement. “Our focus throughout this two year process has been on the unifica- reduced the gap to Chelsea again. And now we have to O’Sullivan, nicknamed ‘the Rocket’ be focused because we have on Friday a very important tion of the USA cricket community behind USACA to grow and devel- for his speed around the table, game against West Ham,” Pochettino told reporters. “We op the sport,” he said. “But it has become clear that this is just not pos- took just five minutes and 20 will have the chance to play before. It will be a tough seconds to compile one of the sible and, having invested so much time and resources into helping game and a difficult game and if we are able to win most astounding maximums in USACA and with little in the way of cooperation from USACA, the ICC we will see what happens. “It could be (important). snooker history, let alone at a Board now felt that the only remaining option was for the ICC Full The race for the title is down to four points and we World Championship. — AFP Council to consider expulsion of USACA as a member of the ICC.—AFP will see what will happen.” — Reuters

BOSTON: Jon Jay #30 of the Chicago Cubs slides safely into home plate under the tag of Joe Kelly #56 of the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning of a game against at Fenway Park on April 30, 2017. — AFP Nationals maul Mets; Padres beat Giants

NEW YORK: Anthony Rendon went 6-for-6 season. The Blue Jays also won two consecutive MARLINS 10, PIRATES 3 fourth straight multi-hit game to raise his aver- Mark Melancon gave up a two-run homer to with three home runs and a career-high 10 games for the first time this season. JP Howell Justin Bour went 4-for-5 with six RBIs to age to .316. Hughes (4-1) was charged with pinch hitter Hector Sanchez that sent the RBIs, and Matt Wieters had three hits, includ- (1-1) allowed a walk in one-third of an inning to help Miami rally for a win. Bour, who fell a four runs on 10 hits, including a Lorenzo Cain game into extra innings. Giants starting pitch- ing two homers and four RBIs, as the pick up the win. Roberto Osuna pitched around triple short of the cycle, capped his perform- home run, in 5 2/3 innings. er Ty Blach surrendered three hits in seven Washington Nationals crushed the New York an error by shortstop Ryan Goins and an infield ance with a two-run homer in the seventh. shutout innings. Mets 23-5 on Sunday, salvaging the series single in the ninth for his third save of the sea- Bour, who entered the game with a .184 bat- ANGELS 5, RANGERS 2 finale in convincing fashion. It was the first son. The Blue Jays lost starter Aaron Sanchez ting average, helped the Marlins break a four- Jefry Marte drove in three runs with a single DIAMONDBACKS 2, ROCKIES 0 (13 multi-homer game in the career of Rendon, after one inning with what the club said was a game losing streak. The Pirates had their four- and home run to lead Los Angeles. Kole INNINGS) who entered the day with five RBIs. He set a split right middle finger. game win streak snapped and missed com- Calhoun hit a leadoff home run in the third Daniel Descalso belted a two-run homer in career high with six hits and lifted his average pleting their first road sweep of the Marlins inning for the Angels and Marte delivered a the 13th inning to drive in the game’s only from .226 to .278. Washington hit a team- TIGERS 7, WHITE SOX 3 since 1993. two-run single in the fifth. Marte’s homer was a runs. The game was the first ever to go score- record seven homers. The Nationals are the Jim Adduci keyed a four-run fourth inning solo shot in the ninth that capped the scoring. less past the 11th inning at Chase Field, which first team in major league history to score at with an RBI double, Jose Iglesias had a two-run ASTROS 7, ATHLETICS 2 opened in 1998. Descalso’s homer came off least 14 runs five times in April. Ryan double and Justin Upton tagged a solo home Dallas Keuchel became the first pitcher in DODGERS 5, PHILLIES 3 Jordan Lyles (0-1) and drove in Brandon Drury, Zimmerman also had three hits for run to help Detroit snap a four-game losing the majors to reach five victories on the sea- Hyun-Jim Ryu earned his first win since who reached on an infield hit. D-backs starter Washington, which set a franchise record streak and end Chicago’s six-game winning son, carrying a shutout into the eighth inning, 2014, Justin Turner extended his major- Patrick Corbin allowed no runs and just two (including Montreal) for runs in a game. streak. Todd Frazier chased Detroit starter to lead Houston. Keuchel (5-0) was one strike league-leading hitting streak to 16 games with hits in 6 1/3 innings. Rockies starter German Jordan Zimmermann (3-1) when he led off the shy of twirling eight shutout innings, but a 3-for-4 day, and Los Angeles finished a Marquez matched him by shutting the D- INDIANS 12, MARINERS 4 sixth inning with his third home run of the Athletics shortstop Adam Rosales’ two-out sin- sweep of the series. It was the sixth win in backs out through six innings while allowing Francisco Lindor had two hits, including a season. Zimmermann gave up seven hits, gle facilitated a pitching change. Rosales sub- eight games for the Dodgers and a huge victo- six hits. home run and three RBIs, and Michael Brantley three runs, walked two and struck out five. sequently scored when first baseman Ryon ry for Ryu, who suffered a shoulder injury and capped an eight-run third inning with a home Healy slapped a single to center field off Astros sat out the entire 2015 season. He rehabbed RED SOX 6, CUBS 2 run as Cleveland collected 15 hits in support BREWERS 4, BRAVES 3 reliever Luke Gregerson, who limited the dam- and returned in 2016 only to suffer an elbow Marco Hernandez scored the go-ahead run of starter Josh Tomlin (2-3). Right-hander Domingo Santana hit a solo home run and age to one run. Keuchel allowed three hits and injury in his only start, sidelining him again. on a wild pitch by Pedro Strop in Boston’s four- Chase De Jong (0-2) made his first major a three-run homer, and Matt Garza turned in two walks while striking out nine over 7 2/3 run eighth inning. Hanley Ramirez homered league start for the Mariners, and he gave up his best start of the season to lead Milwaukee. innings. It marked the fifth time in six starts PADRES 5, GIANTS 2 (12 INNINGS) for the second straight day for the Red Sox, six runs and nine hits in 2 2/3 innings. Garza allowed three runs on six hits through 6 that he surrendered one earned run or none. Wil Myers hit a three-run home run in the who took two of three games in Chicago’s first 2/3 innings after Atlanta scored 21 runs on 32 12th inning off George Kontos to give San visit to Fenway since 2014. Kris Bryant extend- BLUE JAYS 3, RAYS 1 hits the previous two nights. Garza (1-0) REDS 5, CARDINALS 4 Diego a comeback win. The Giants led 2-0 ed his hitting streak to 11 games with his Jose Bautista tied the score with a double, earned his first victory in his third start after Joey Votto singled with the bases loaded in entering the ninth, but San Francisco closer fourth homer, a solo shot.— Reuters Russell Martin drove in the go-ahead run with missing the first two weeks of the season with the eighth inning to complete a Cincinnati a single and Toronto used a three-run eighth a strained groin. comeback from a 4-0 deficit. The Reds loaded inning to help win a series for the first time this the bases against Trevor Rosenthal with a walk, single and another walk before Votto’s one-out single let the Reds snap a four-game MLB results/standings losing streak. The Cardinals had built the lead with one run in the first, which scored on a Boston 6, Chicago Cubs 2; Arizona 2, Colorado 0 (13 innings); LA Dodgers 5, Philadelphia 3; San Diego 5, San wild pitch, and Matt Carpenter’s three-run Francisco 2 (12 innings); LA Angels 5, Texas 2; Cincinnati 5, St. Louis 4; Minnesota 7, Kansas City 5; Milwaukee 4, double in the fifth. Atlanta 3; Houston 7, Oakland 2; Washington 23, NY Mets 5; Detroit 7, Chicago White Sox 3; Miami 10, Pittsburgh 3; Cleveland 12 Seattle 4; Toronto 3, Tampa Bay 1; Baltimore 7, NY Yankees 4 (11 innings). ORIOLES 7, YANKEES 4 (11 INNINGS) Mark Trumbo hit the tiebreaking single American League National League Eastern Division Eastern Division with two outs in the top of the 11th inning to W L PCT GB Washington 17 8 .680 - lift Baltimore, which blew a two-run lead in the Baltimore 15 8 .652 - Miami 11 12 .478 5 ninth before getting the extra-inning win. NY Yankees 15 8 .652 - Philadelphia 11 12 .478 5 Trumbo gave the Orioles their second lead of Boston 13 11 .542 2.5 Atlanta 10 13 .435 6 the game when he grounded a clean single up Tampa Bay 12 14 .462 4.5 NY Mets 10 14 .417 6.5 the middle off Bryan Mitchell to put Baltimore Toronto 8 17 .320 8 Central Division ahead 5-4. The Orioles were one out from a 4-2 Central Division Chicago Cubs 13 11 .542 - win in the ninth before Didi Gregorius hit a Cleveland 14 10 .583 - Milwaukee 13 13 .500 1 Chicago White Sox 13 10 .565 0.5 two-run single off Donnie Hart to tie it. St. Louis 12 12 .500 1 Minnesota 12 11 .522 1.5 Cincinnati 11 13 .458 2 Detroit 12 12 .500 2 TWINS 7, ROYALS 5 Pittsburgh 11 13 .458 2 Kansas City 7 16 .304 6.5 Miguel Sano drove in five runs and Phil Western Division Western Division Hughes pitched effectively into the sixth Houston 16 9 .640 - Colorado 16 10 .615 - inning to give Minnesota the win and hand Arizona 16 11 .593 0.5 LA Angels 14 13 .519 3 Kansas City its ninth straight loss. Sano hit a Oakland 11 14 .440 5 LA Dodgers 14 12 .538 2 PHOENIX: Daniel Descalso #3 of the Arizona Diamondbacks is dunked with gatorade after San Diego 11 16 .407 5.5 three-run homer in the third to erase an early Texas 11 14 .440 5 2-0 deficit.He added a run-scoring single in the hiting a two run home run to defeat the Colorado Rockies 2-0 in the 13th inning of the MLB Seattle 11 15 .423 5.5 San Francisco 9 17 .346 7 fourth and an RBI single in the sixth. It was his game at Chase Field on April 30, 2017 in Phoenix. — AFP TUESDAY, MAY 2 , 2017 SPORTS

BUDAPEST: Mercedes’ Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas performs his skills yesterday during a special car show in Budapest, Hungary. — AFP

MOTOR RACING The first win is the hardest, Lauda tells Bottas

SOCHI: Valtteri Bottas waited 81 races for his “As soon as you win the first grand prix, a Rosberg, took his first victory in his 111th ed the season as an emergency stopgap, can he has done a very good job,” said team boss first Formula One win to come along but it will big load comes off,” added the Austrian, who grand prix start after also starting out at now quite legitimately see himself in the Toto Wolff. “The relationship between the two get easier for the Finn after Sunday’s success in was surprised Ferrari did not win in Sochi giv- Williams. championship mix. That situation poses is very intact, Lewis was one of the first to con- Russia, according to former world champion en their race pace and having both cars start- Fellow-Finn Mika Hakkinen, world champi- another headache for Hamilton but is one that gratulate Valtteri on his first race victory and I Niki Lauda. “To win the first grand prix...is ing on the front row. Instead, Bottas roared on in 1998 and 1999 with McLaren, took 96 Mercedes are relaxed about having to man- think that shows the respect that they have always the most difficult one,” the retired triple past both Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen races. Only last week, reporters were asking age. They do not expect the relationship to towards each other. “Nevertheless, both of champion and non-executive chairman of to seize the lead into the first corner in a move Bottas about having to accept so-called ‘team turn sour as it did between the Briton and them are fierce competitors and they will want Bottas’s Mercedes team, told reporters. “This I that decided the outcome. The Finn has had to orders’ and help triple champion team mate Rosberg. to win races and fight for a championship; But know out of my own experience. So every one wait longer than most to scale the top step of Lewis Hamilton in the title battle against Vettel “He (Bottas) took up that risky move to be I don’t think it will affect the relationship and that comes next, for him his life is easier. He the podium but the man he replaced in but it looks different already. Bottas is now just Lewis Hamilton’s team mate, to take over the the dynamics within the team like it did in the has proven that he can win. January, retired 2016 world champion Nico 10 points adrift of Hamilton and, having start- reigning world champion’s car, and I think that last years between Nico and Lewis.”— Reuters

CRICKET Ton-up Chase, Holder give West Indies edge

BRIDGETOWN: Roston Chase’s second Test hun- dred and fine support from captain Jason Holder in a record unbroken partnership lifted the West Indies to 286 for six at stumps on the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan at Kensington Oval in on Sunday. Called upon to repair yet another debacle at the top of the order after Holder chose to bat first, Chase’s unbeaten 131 was characterized by calm assur- ance and elegant strokeplay after he came to PARIS: Stade Francais Paris’ French fullback Djibril Camara (right) vies with Racing 92 the crease at 37 for three. French flanker Wenceslas Lauret (center) during the French Top 14 rugby union Even if he lived a bit dangerously, the skipper match between Stade Francais vs Racing 92 at the Jean Bouin stadium in Paris on also played positively and will resume on the April 30, 2017. — AFP second day alongside Chase on 58, their part- nership so far worth 132 runs and establishing a Stade win battle of Paris to new record for the seventh wicket in Tests for the West Indies against Pakistan. Chase has so keep the play-off hopes alive far faced 207 deliveries in five hours at the crease, stroking 17 fours while Holder’s innings PARIS: Stade Francais defeated Paris rivals deficit with a 62nd minute try which Carter has occupied 125 deliveries over three-and-a- Racing 92 by 27-23 on Sunday to keep their converted. half hours with eight fours decorating his knock. Top 14 play-off hopes alive in a bruising Carter then added the crucial late penal- On a surface offering very little assistance to match which saw both sides have a man ty to complete his 13-point haul. Double the faster bowlers, the Caribbean team still man- sent off in the first half. In the first clash World Cup winner Victor Vito crossed for a aged to slip to 154 for six in mid-afternoon and between the sides since a controversial brace of tries as leaders La Rochelle with- at that stage it looked as if the tourists would merger fell through, Stade ran in three tries stood a fighting comeback from have been well into their reply by the end of the to Racing’s two but a penalty by Dan Carter Montpellier to guarantee they finish first in day. Opening bowlers Mohammad Amir and 10 minutes from time allowed the visitors to the regulation season. Montpellier’s giant Mohammad Abbas claimed a wicket apiece in take home a losing bonus point. Defending Fijian winger Nemani Nadolo had a try each of the first two sessions while Shadab champions Racing remain in the sixth and ruled out by the television match official in Khan, selected for a Test debut in support of sen- final play-off spot with 58 points, just ahead extra-time in a nail-biting match which sees ior leg-spinner Yasir Shah, earned his first suc- of Stade, also with 58, with one weekend of La Rochelle now on 84 points. “We won, cess in the shape of Shane Dowrich after Shah the regular season left. which was our goal,” said La Rochelle back- had accounted for Shai Hope. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Mohammad Abbas of Pakistan bowling, takes 4 West Indies wickets “Our chances of qualifying are tiny but row forward Romain Sazy. “We went miss- “There was very little assistance from this for 56 runs during the 2nd day of the 2nd Test match between West Indies and Pakistan at they do exist,” said Stade coach Gonzalo ing for the final 10 minutes and they scored pitch and we will have to come back even harder Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados yesterday.— AFP Quesada. “We will go to Montpellier next tries willy-nilly, we respected nothing.” on the second morning to break this partner- Saturday without some players who will be A losing bonus point for Montpellier ship,” said Abbas, who had figures of two for 47 Shadab at the expense of their fastest bowler, of the television replays. Vishaul Singh’s miser- rested (ahead of the European Challenge sees the southern club in third on 72 points, off 18 overs, at the end of the day. “My experi- Wahab Riaz Kieran Powell, who batted through able start to his Test career continued with a low Cup final against Gloucester) but we will still two behind Clermont, who occupy the sec- ence of playing a lot of first-class cricket back in the morning session, departed on the resump- catch to Younis Khan at second slip off Abbas have a very competitive team.” The two sides ond automatic semi-final spot. Toulon lie Pakistan would have prepared me for days like tion after lunch. and Younis’ secure pair of hands were again in were locked at 13-13 at the break with a try fourth (65), ahead of Castres (63). Willem du this.” Amir was the first to strike for Pakistan at An lbw appeal off Amir with the batsman on evidence when Dowrich, on 29, pushed at a full apiece from Stade skipper Sergio Parisse on Plessis, with three South African namesakes the start of the day against a batting line-up sur- 38 was ruled not out by on-field official Richard length delivery from Shadab and the veteran 34 minutes and veteran Racing centre Casey also on Montpellier’s team sheet, opened prisingly unchanged from the seven-wicket Kettleborough only to be overturned on review made no mistake.—AFP Laulala on the stroke of half-time. the scoring when he crashed over for a try defeat in Jamaica. Kraigg Brathwaite enjoyed a Three minutes before the interval, both he also converted. moment of good fortune when he was dropped SCOREBOARD packs squared up and locks Wenceslas La Rochelle’s Australian fly-half Brock at short extra-cover off Amir. Lauret of Racing and Stade’s Pascal Pape James and Du Plessis exchanged penalties However the lapse did not prove costly for Scoreboard at stumps on the first day in the second Test between West Indies and Pakistan on Sunday in were red-carded. Pape, 36, in what was shortly after in what would be a fine kicking the visitors as Amir took the outside edge of the Bridgetown, Barbados. probably his last match at the Stade Jean- display in rainy conditions by the two play- opener’s bat in the same over to give a straight- Bouin after 10 years in the first team, ers.La Rochelle looked to have wrapped the forward catch to wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed. West Indies 1st innings Extras (b-4 lb-6 w-2) 12 Shimron Hetmyer, one of two batting debutants K. Brathwaite c S. Ahmed b Amir 9 Total (for 6 wickets, 89 overs) 286 received a standing ovation from the bench game up with tries from Vito, hooker K. Powell lbw b Amir 38 Fall of wickets: 1-12 K. Brathwaite, 2-13 S. Hetmyer, 3-37 as he walked off. Stade stormed into a 27-13 Jeremie Maurouard and Pierre Aguillon. But from a week earlier, faced just three deliveries S. Hetmyer c Az. Ali b Abbas 1 S. Hope, 4-102 K. Powell, 5-107 V. Singh, 6-154 S. lead after two tries in the space of four min- at 40-16 up after 64 minutes, they hadn’t before driving loosely at Abbas for Azhar Ali to S. Hope c S. Ahmed b Shah 5 Dowrich utes early in the second half from winger counted on a ferocious comeback from the take a sharp catch head-high at third slip. Hope’s R. Chase not out 131 To bat: D. Bishoo, A. Joseph, S. Gabriel Djibril Camara and centre Jonathan Danty, visitors, who scored three tries (penalty, struggle for runs continued when he was caught V. Singh c Y. Khan b Abbas 3 Bowling: Mohammad Amir 22-4-52-2; Mohammad who outsprinted All Blacks winger Joe Nadolo and Duhan van der Merwe) in the at the wicket off Shah, the leg-spinner extracting S. Dowrich c Y. Khan b S. Khan 29 Abbas 18-4-47-2(w-2); Yasir Shah 25-2-83-1; Shadab Rokocoko to touch down his own kick final six minutes after the sin binning of sharp turn off the first-day pitch and appearing J. Holder not out 58 Khan 23-3-90-1; Azhar Ali 1-0-4-0. ahead. Racing prop Ben Tameifuna cut the James for pulling down a maul.— AFP to justify Pakistan’s decision to give a debut to Fierce contests ahead

SOCHI: After four evenly-contested opening ‘fly- we can.” Finn Bottas’ win rescued Mercedes after away’ contests, Formula One returns to its Ferrari dominated qualifying, four-time champi- European homeland with Ferrari revived and a on Vettel taking pole with Finn Raikkonen along- fiercely-competitive season in prospect as side him - their first front row lockout for nine champions Mercedes battle to retain their years. The unflappable Bottas has proved already crown. This much became clear after a roller- that he is not only very different to retired 2016 coaster weekend at the Sochi Autodrom where champion Nico Rosberg, but likely to be just as the popular Valtteri Bottas secured his maiden formidable a team-mate to three-time champion victory for Mercedes to lay down a personal Hamilton. “For me, it is just the start, the begin- marker while his puzzled team-mate Lewis ning of the year,” he said. “It’s too early to talk Hamilton struggled to fourth. The Mercedes about the championship in any detail. SOCHI: Ferrari mechanics work on the car of driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany during the Formula One Russian Grand Prix at the ‘Sochi pairing were separated by the two Ferraris of “We are just focusing on making the car bet- Autodrom’ circuit, in Sochi, Russia. — AP championship leader Sebastian Vettel and Kimi ter and that will give us more wins for both cars. Raikkonen on a day of little overtaking, but “Getting the first win is something special, for though I always knew I had the ability. It is not four outings this year, they are two apiece with and Hamilton if Ferrari show favor for Vettel, much tension. “It’s going to be extremely close,” sure, even though you always believe in your- that simple this year. It’s going to always be a Ferrari. As a result, although Mercedes hold a who has 86 points ahead of Hamilton on 73 and said Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff. “More than self. If you think you are not able to win you massive fight.” one-point lead in the constructors’ champi- Bottas on 63, with Raikkonen fourth on 49. Wolff very close. should stay home, but to get confirmation and onship, Vettel leads Hamilton by 13 in the driv- explained last week that he prefers to see “Ferrari has a good car. They have come back get a good result, that matters in this world. MERCEDES SCRAP ers’ title race as the teams prepare for the intro- Mercedes drivers racing each other, without from the winter with a very good car and it “How many races you can win and get on the After reigning supreme for three years, duction of major upgrade packages at the team orders, because it pushed the team devel- seems to suit Sebastian very well - so we just podium is the name of the game. Getting the Mercedes face a scrap. Last year, they won 19 of Spanish Grand Prix on May 14. Bottas’s win, opment and overall pace, but such a scenario is need to stretch ourselves to perform as good as first win gives me a lot of confidence even the 21 races, failing only twice and already, in however, may make life awkward for Mercedes less likely at Ferrari.—AFP TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 SPORTS

Duaij Al-Otaibi gives a memento to Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al- Sabah Shooting tournament ends in style

By Abdellatif Sharaa Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber 10 M Air Pistol (Men) - Hamad Al- Al-Sabah, HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Namshan won first place, while Saad Al- KUWAIT: Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al- Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, HH Mane and Hassan Al-Mulla secured the Humoud Al-Sabah shooting tournament the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al- second and third position respectively. was concluded on Sunday with cups and Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and Kuwait 10 M Air Rifle (Men) - Abdallah Al-Harby prizes distributed to the winners at people for this ruling, hoping that the snatched first place - leaving Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Olympic suspension be lifted from all Kuwait Mohammad Adel in the second place; Shooting Complex. The event marked sports association and all activities. Suleiman Al-Asousi ended third. the end of the 2016-2017 sporting sea- Meanwhile, Sheikh Ali Bin Abdallah Al- 50 Meter Prone Rifle - First place went to son at Kuwait Shooting Sports club. A Khalifa lauded the unlimited support Majid Al-Thafiri; Majid Al-Osaimi took large number of shooters from clubs, Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah is second place, while Khalid Al-Subaie National Guard and Sheikh Saad giving to the Asian and Arab shooting. grabbed the third position. Shooting Academy participated in the He also praised Kuwait Shooting and its Women’s Skeet - Afrah Adel won first tournament. In his speech, Engineer achievements at the international and place; Sheikha Al-Rashidi won second Duaij Al-Otaibi welcomed all those pres- Olympic levels. while Eman Al-Shakmma ended third. ent at the closing ceremony. He thanked Also, Secretary General of Kuwait and Women’s Trap - Al-Hawal sisters Shahad the patron Sheikh Salman Sabah Al- Arab Shooting Federations Obaid Al- and Sarah battle to finish as Shahad won Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah - the Osaimi extolled the support the sport is the first place leaving her sister in the founder of Kuwait Shooting Sports. receiving from Sheikh Salman Sabah Al- second place. Fatima Fawzi secured the The tournament included most Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah, and con- third position. Duaij Al-Otaibi presents a memento to Sheikh Ali Al Khalifa Olympic Shooting events like Skeet, gratulated the Shooting Community for 10 Meter Air Pistol (Women) - Yasneen Trap, Double Trap, Air Pistol and Rifle, 50 CAS’ ruling. He said Kuwait Shooting Al-Tamimi won first place followed by Al Mohammad Adel (second); Turky Al- Al-Afasi (3rd). Meter Pistol and Rifle as well as Olympic achievements come with generous sup- Kawthar Nasser (second) and Mariam Shemmari (third). Men’s 50 M Rifle - Abdallah Al-Harby archery. “I take this opportunity to con- port of HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Shihab (third). Skeet Men - Abdallah Al-Rashidi (first); (First); Mohammad Adel (Second); Khalid gratulate all for the Court of Arbitration Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, HH Crown 10 M Air Rifle (Women) - Munira Al- Mansour Al-Rashidi (second); Zaid Al- Al-Subaie (Third). for Sports (CAS)’s ruling - in favor of Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Anjari won first place; Zahra Safar (sec- Mutairi (third). 50 M Pistol Men - Hamad Al-Namshan Kuwait Shooting Federation to cancel Al-Sabah and HH Prime Minister Sheikh ond); Yara Al-Khalaf took third place. Men’s Trap - Talal Al-Rashidi took the first (First); Saad Al-Mane (Second); Suhail the decision by the ISSF to suspend KSF Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. 50 M Pistol (Men) - Hamad Al-Namshan won position; Abdallah Al-Hamli (second); Jassim (Third). activities at the international level,” Al- first place, while Ali Al-Mutairi won second Mohammad Al-Rashidi (third). Olympic Archery Event - Faisal Al-Rashidi Otaibi said. The results of the tournament were as while Saad Al-Mane won third place. Men’s Double Trap - Saad Al-Mutairi (First); Taha Abdallah (Second); Al-Otaibi also congratulated HH the follows: 50 M Rifle - Abdallah Al-Harby (first); (First); Jarrah Al-Shuwaier (2nd); Ahmad Mohammad Musallam (Third).

Shooting Club officials pose for a group photo Sarah and Shahad Al-Hawal GOLF Ducks thump Oilers Predators take 2-1 series lead, beat Blues

EDMONTON: Jakob Silfverberg scored twice to remaining and took his timeout with 1:25 left. point in six straight playoff games, extending his lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 6-3 victory over “We had a decent start, but once they started to franchise record for a defenseman and also lead- Edmonton on Sunday night, cutting the Oilers’ get to their game we didn’t seem to have an ing the Predators. “It’s the consecutive penalties series lead to 2-1. Ryan Getzlaf had a goal and an answer for it,” Yeo said. “They upped their game, that are getting us into trouble,” Blues captain assist while Rickard Rakell, Chris Wagner and they took their game to another level and we Alex Pietrangelo said. Ryan Kesler also scored for Anaheim, which lost didn’t match it.” Rinne finished with 22 saves, McLeod gave Nashville a 2-0 lead with his the first two games at home. John Gibson including a flurry of stops to preserve the win. first goal of the postseason just 2:29 into the sec- stopped 24 shots. Connor McDavid scored his Game 3 is today’s night. ond period with a backhander past Allen. first of the series for Edmonton. Patrick Maroon With a national TV audience, Nashville had McLeod became the 13th Nashville player to and Anton Slepychev also scored and Kris plenty of stars on hand for the matinee ranging score this postseason, a goal that even got Russell had two assists. Cam Talbot finished with from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott Laviolette to smile on the bench. “Anytime we 22 saves. Wagner scored the tiebreaking goal to country star Luke Bryan and Tennessee Titans can be a plus line or chip one in, it’s going to midway through the second period, firing a shot Pro Bowl running back DeMarco Murray. obviously help,” McLeod said. “Fidds (Vernon that deflected off Talbot’s arm and in. Silfverberg Country group Little Big Town became the latest Fiddler) did that in Game 1, so yeah, so far, so knocked in a feed from Josh Manson at 4:56 of to sing the national anthem, and Lee good. We just have to make sure we continue to TEXAS: Haru Nomura of Japan plays her third shot at the 17th hole during the final the third to make it 5-3. The Oilers challenged Greenwood sang during the second intermis- play strong defense and chip one in every once round of the Volunteers of America North Texas Shootout at Las Colinas Country the play for offside but the goal stood after a sion. St. Louis came in undefeated on the road in a while.” Club on April 30, 2017. — AFP video review. Kesler swept in a rebound with 9 this postseason after winning three in St Louis, which took eight of the first 12 shots, 1/2 minutes left to cap the scoring. Game 4 is Minnesota in the first round, while the Predators went without a shot in the second period until tomorrow night. won both games in Nashville while sweeping Steen tipped in a shot by Pietrangelo at 12:59 to Nomura outlasts Kerr to Chicago. The Blues also had won nine of their pull the Blues within 2-1. The Blues had a chance PREDATORS 3, BLUES 1 last 10 road games overall. to tie it up late in the second with a 2-on-1, but win LPGA Texas Shootout The Nashville Predators finally had a chance to Something had to give in this game. The Rinne stopped the shot from David Perron from show how they would react to their first loss this Predators never got the man advantage in Game the slot. Nashville outshot St Louis 18-4 in the postseason. Returning home, they put their deep 2, and they got their first nearly midway through period. Blues defenseman Robert Bortuzzo had LOS ANGELES: Japan’s Haru Nomura bogey at 17, but that left her a stroke scoring on display and bounced back with a big the first period. Just after the power play ended, a shot go off the post within the first five min- birdied the sixth hole of a sudden-death behind Kerr who had made the only birdie victory. Cody McLeod scored the game-winner Ellis gave Nashville a 1-0 lead with his slap shot utes of the third. Josi scored on a slap shot with playoff to beat Cristie Kerr on Sunday for of the day at the par-three 17th. early in the second period, and the Predators from near the blue line at 10:34 off assists from 5:49 left to prompt yet another standing ovation the LPGA Texas Shootout title in suburban After Kerr had completed her three-over beat the St Louis Blues 3-1 Sunday to grab a 2-1 Filip Forsberg and P.K. Subban. Ellis now has a by the standing-room only crowd.—Agencies Dallas. Nomura was the last woman stand- 74 for a three-under par total of 281, lead in their Western Conference semifinal. “It ing on a brutally windy day that turned into Nomura birdied the 18th for a five-over 76 shows a lot of character coming off a loss last even more of a marathon as she and Kerr that forced the playoff. “I had a great game,” Predators goalie Pekka Rinne said. both parred the first five playoff holes-all comeback to even get into the playoff,” Kerr “We knew that coming in it’s a huge game. played at Las Colinas Country Club’s par- said. “I had her on that second playoff hole Responded really well. It’s a good feeling obvi- five 18th hole. when I was behind the green, and I just ously, but you already start thinking about the As they returned for one more time made an error and you can’t do that in next one and trying to keep this momentum before darkness fell, Nomura gave herself playoffs. “You have to take advantage of going.” Defensemen Ryan Ellis and Roman Josi an eagle chance and tapped in from inches when you have the chance, and I didn’t do also scored, and Colton Sissons added two for the birdie. She then watched as Kerr’s that, so I lost.” The top two finished regula- assists. The Predators outshot St Louis 34-23, and birdie attempt from outside 10 feet slid by. tion two strokes in front of American they now are 6-1 this postseason. Nashville “I’m so happy to win again. I’m so excited,” Jessica Korda, whose two-over 73 gave her coach Peter Laviolette said it was good to be said Nomura, who captured her third LPGA a one-under total of 283 - the only other home before a standing-room only crowd com- crown, to go with the Women’s Australian under par total for the week. South Korea’s ing off a 3-2 loss in Game 2 on Friday night. Open and Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic Park Sung-Hyun was fourth after a 74 for “It was awesome today,” Laviolette said. titles she won last year. 284. World number two Ryu So-Yeon had “That’s a credit to our fans and the energy that She had to dig deep to do so on a day the best weekend (68-75) of anyone in the comes into this building. You guys see that and when the scoring average was more than field-but her share of ninth didn’t come get to experience it just like we do, so that’s a five strokes over par thanks to winds gust- close to the first or second place finish she real positive for us. Nobody likes losing, proba- ing up to 40 mph (64.37 Km/h). Nomura needed to have a chance of toppling Lydia bly on any team, and you look for a response, started the day with a two-stroke lead and Ko from the number one ranking. Third- and I thought the response was good did well in the conditions to finish the front ranked Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand also today.”Alexander Steen scored for the Blues, who nine in even par after one bogey and one had a shot at unseating Ko with a victory lost for the first time on the road this postsea- birdie. She led by five heading into the this week, but finished alongside Ryu on son. Blues goalie Jake Allen kept St Louis in this back nine, but she bogeyed 10 and 11, and 286 - neither player able to take advantage EDMONTON: Goalie Cam Talbot #33 of the Edmonton Oilers guards the net against Jakob game before being pulled by coach Mike Yeo for Silfverberg #33 of the Anaheim Ducks during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers dropped two more shots at 14 and 16. She after Ko withdrew from the tournament on the extra attacker with more than 4 minutes made a 12-footer to salvage a double- Saturday with an eye infection.—AFP Place on April 30, 2017. —AFP TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 SPORTS Balde and Bakambu maintain hot form

JOHANNESBURG: Senegalese Keita Balde matches from the Ghanaian star. The 26-year-old played the whole match top European clubs are interested in his and Congolese Cedric Bakambu main- to boot, illustrating that he has stamina as signature. He hit a brace in a 3-1 win over tained outstanding recent form in Italy ERIC BAILLY (Manchester United) well as skill. city rivals Roma to help cement fourth and Spain by bagging braces at the week- Has been outstanding for the hard- spot for Simone Inzaghi’s men. To boot, end. Balde struck twice for Lazio in a 3-1 pressed United defense and for an hour IDRISSA GUEYE (Everton) Balde’s brace came in what was billed as derby triumph over bitter rivals Roma he held the back four together as The Senegalese international, like most Francesco Totti’s final derby game weeks while Bakambu netted his goals as Swansea pressed hard with some delight- of his Everton team-mates, didn’t really turn before he is supposed to retire from the Villarreal won 3-1 against Sporting Gijon. ful passing moves. United manager Jose up for what should have been a testing game. Lazio remain fourth, seven points Another happy African in Spain was Mourinho had pleaded with central examination of Chelsea’s title credentials. behind third-place Napoli and 17 adrift of Ghanaian Thomas Partey, who scored his defenders Chris Smalling and Phil Jones to However, with Europa League qualification leaders Juventus. secured, his apathetic performance reflect- ed a lot of the play from the home side. MOHAMED SALAH (Roma) Salah was a constant threat through- SPAIN out a derby dominated by rivals Lazio but, CEDRIC BAKAMBU (Villarreal) like many of his teammates, was far from Democratic Republic of Congo striker his best. Salah saw an early, angled drive Bakambu continued his stunning form by turned round the post by Lazio ‘keeper netting twice as Villarreal maintained their Thomas Strakosha. push for a Europa League place with a 3-1 win over Sporting Gijon. Bakambu slotted SULLEY MUNTARI (Pescara) home from close range twice after half- A visit to Cagliari could change time to take his tally for the season to 10 Muntari’s Serie A destiny after the Pescara with six of the goals coming in his last five midfielder dramatically walked off the games. pitch after complaints to the referee of alleged racist abuse were met with a yel- ROME: Lazio’s forward from Senegal KEVIN-PRINCE BOATENG (Las Palmas), low card in the 90th minute. The former Balde Diao Keita (left) celebrates with THOMAS PARTEY (Atletico Madrid) AC Milan and Inter midfielder also angrily teammate Lazio’s midfielder from Boateng had an afternoon to forget as confronted Cagliari fans, shouting at Serbia Sergej Milinkovic-Savic after he was sent off while Atletico romped to a them: “This is my colour.” Muntari could scoring during the Italian Serie A foot- VILLARREAL: Villarreal’s Congolese forward Cedric Bakambu celebrates a goal 5-0 win at Las Palmas. The Ghanaian was now face disciplinary measures after ball match Roma vs Lazio at the Olympic during the Spanish league football match Villarreal CF vs Real Sporting de Gijon shown two harsh yellow cards for leading deciding, voluntarily, to leave the field sec- Stadium on April 30, 2017. —AFP at La Ceramica stadium. — AFP with his elbow in aerial challenges either onds before full-time-a decision that side of half-time. Partey took full advan- earned him a second yellow card, and and left him on 28 league goals - one more first goal of the season for Atletico Madrid come back early from their injuries as tage of Atletico’s extra man, though, as then a red, in the 96th minute of a game than Aubameyang with three games left. in a 5-0 thrashing of Las Palmas. Bailly could not be rested. However, the Ghanaian international came off the that his team lost 1-0. before they can return the worst case sce- bench to side-foot home his first goal of FRANCE ENGLAND nario happened for the club and the play- the season after a neat one-two with GERMANY OPA NGUETTE (Metz) JORDAN AYEW (Swansea) er as the Ivorian star had to leave the fray Angel Correa for the visitors’ fourth. PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG The 22-year-old France-born attacking Produced an eye-catching display for limping. (Borussia Dortmund) midfielder, who only made his Senegal the “Swans” as he was always lively in ITALY The Gabon hot-shot drew a blank in international debut in March, hit the win- attack and constantly putting together VICTOR MOSES (Chelsea) KEITA BALDE (Lazio) Dortmund’s goalless draw at home to ner in Metz’s 2-1 win at home to Nancy, neat passing movements and proving a Another sparkling energetic display by A week after underlining his value to Cologne and fell behind Bayern Munich’s which boosted his team’s hopes of beat- handful for the United defenders, forcing the Nigerian, whose ability to shine at the Lazio with a hat-trick in a 6-2 win over Robert Lewandowski in the race to be the ing relegation. His 53rd-minute goal came David de Gea into a fine save. Swansea top level at Chelsea-after years of spend- Palermo, Senegal striker Balde picked an Bundesliga’s top-scorer. Lewandowski net- in fortunate circumstances as he got a manager Paul Clement will be looking for ing time on loan at smaller clubs-has been even bigger stage-the Rome derby-to ted twice in a 6-0 win at Wolfsburg, which final deflection off Simon Falette’s fierce more of the same in their final three one of Antonio Conte’s big achievements. remind his employers why a number of confirmed Bayern as 2016/17 champions drive.— AFP Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers on the brink of relegation Former giants Forest, Rovers in third-tier peril

LONDON: Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers, both once leading clubs, enter the final round of the season on the brink of relegation to the third tier in England. Forest’s 2-0 defeat by Queens Park Rangers at the weekend, allied to wins for Blackburn (1-0) against Aston Villa and Birmingham (2-0) against Huddersfield, left the Midlands club one place above the Championship drop zone and ahead of Rovers on goal difference alone. Now Forest, who are at Juergen Klopp home to Ipswich on Sunday, must at least match Rovers’ result at Brentford if they are to stay in the second-tier Championship. “It’s an honest Liverpool’s Klopp not group of players we’ve got,” said Forest manager Mark Warburton, himself controversially sacked by Scottish giants Rangers earlier this season. sweating over top 4 “They have a responsibility to themselves, their families, the supporters and the club-we all LONDON: Liverpool have no reasons to Liverpool’s results along with those of do.” It is all a far cry from Forest’s glory days of fear losing their place in the Premier their rivals will impact final standings, the late 1970s when, under inspirational manag- League top four as their rivals are bound Klopp is not thinking too far ahead. “One er Brian Clough, the club were promoted from to slip up in their remaining games, man- of the first things I learned in football is the old Second Division and twice won the ager Juergen Klopp said ahead of his side’s that it makes sense only to think about the European Cup all within three years. Forest went trip to Watford. Liverpool are third in the next game,” Klopp told the club’s website. up in 1977 and, remarkably, took the old First table, level on points with fourth-placed (www.liverpoolfc.com) Division title the very next season in a league Manchester City and one point ahead of “It has absolutely no influence on the featuring perhaps the best of all the Liverpool fifth-placed Manchester United with four games after that, and you have no idea teams that between them won five European games left to play. Liverpool and City do who you can use in the game after this. Cups and 18 domestic Championships. not face teams from the top six during the You have another four, five, six days to Yet what happened next was just as extraor- run-in but United are yet to play sixth- prepare for this game and think about this dinary, with Forest winning back-to-back placed Arsenal and second-placed game. They are important, we know.” European Cups in 1979 and 1980 as the team Tottenham Hotspur and Klopp is confident Klopp said that Liverpool must win at least built by Clough and assistant Peter Taylor, featur- his side can maintain their position. three of their remaining four games to ing a mix of world-class players such as England “It is easy mathematics to know what guarantee a top four finish and qualify for goalkeeper Peter Shilton and previously under- points the other teams can get, but they next season’s Champions League. “If we achieving journeymen including winger John play against each other and all that stuff. win one, it will be unlikely. If we win two, Robertson, stunned the football world. Clough, No team, of the teams we fight for top it’s not really likely... But if we start win- later beset by alcoholism, arguably stayed too four, can win all the games,” Klopp told ning three, it can work. If we win four, I long and his 18 years at the City Ground ended British media. “They play in a few would say it’s more likely it will happen,” with Forest’s relegation from the inaugural moments against each other. Why should Klopp added. “We know all this. But the Premier League in 1993. we think about it too much? I do not feel only way to do this is to win the next one, There was a brief return before, in 2004, the fear - not one second so far.” While and that’s what we should try.”— Reuters club became the first former European champi- ons to descend into their domestic third tier. Forest returned to the Championship and had Mourinho blasts jammed-packed become established in the division by the time United’s schedule as ‘not human’ the Kuwait-based Al-Hasawi family bought the club in 2012. They were eyeing promotion MANCHESTER: Jose Mourinho described Swansea have played 19 games fewer- when, after a 4-2 win over Leeds United that Manchester United’s jammed-packed exactly half an entire league season. “We December, manager Sean O’Driscoll was sensa- schedule as “not human” after a growing lost players and we lost points, so yes tionally sacked, with Forest citing the need for a injury list threatened to wreck hopes of a today was a bad day,” said Mourinho, boss with Premier League experience. That man was Alex McLeish, yet just 40 days after taking place in next season’s Champions League. whose side ended the weekend just out- BLACKBURN: A fan in fancy dress is pictured outside Ewood Park stadium in Blackburn, charge he had left, with the Scot the first of six A 1-1 draw with Swansea on Sunday was a side the Champions League places in fifth England. — AP sixth stalemate in eight games at Old spot, a point and a position below ‘permanent’ Forest managers in the past four Trafford and harmed hopes of finishing in Manchester City. years. Rovers as a third-tier club. “We go to the last nected with Blackburn must hope his side live the top four. day-that’s what we were looking to do,” said up to the club’s motto of “Arte Et Labore”-by skill To make matters worse for United, Luke ‘TIRED AND EXHAUSTED’ FOWL PLAY Rovers manager Tony Mowbray. Now all con- and by labor-at Brentford.—AFP Shaw and Eric Bailly also suffered game- “We did not look tired and exhausted, Controversial foreign owners have also been ending injuries, leaving Mourinho with a we are tired and exhausted,” he insisted. a feature of Blackburn’s recent struggles. One of major personnel crisis ahead of Thursday’s “You cannot isolate the performance out of English football’s leading clubs in the 19th cen- Europa League first leg semi-final visit to the context. This is the ninth match of April, tury, Blackburn had long since ceased to be a Underdogs Aizawl crowned Celta Vigo. The pair joined fellow defenders it is not human. We have a squad of 22 that major force when lifelong fan Jack Walker, who Chris Smalling and Phil Jones, who have is reduced to 13 or 14 players. The players had made a fortune in the steel industry, bought I-League champions been out since late-March, on the injury list are very tired.” Paul Pogba and Marouane them in the 1990-91 season and promptly sank and their absence means United will travel Fellaini will return against Vigo, from injury millions of his own money into a club he had NEW DELHI: Aizawl FC have clinched the I- champions Bengaluru FC was the main rea- to Spain without a recognised centre-back. and suspension respectively, and Mourinho loved since boyhood. League title to become the first club from the son for their re-entry. “I don’t know about the injuries,” said will have to explore emergency defensive After a couple of near misses, Rovers won the India’s north-east region to win the country Aizawl had the odds stacked against them gloomy United manager Mourinho. “I think options which could include veteran mid- 1994-95 Premier League in dramatic fashion top flight after a Leicester City-like fairytale this season with West Bengal giants Mohun Luke Shaw’s must be a big injury, because fielder Michael Carrick and untried young- when, with England striker Alan Shearer up season. Aizawl’s championship win, which Bagan pushing them all the way but eventu- to leave the pitch after 10 minutes I am ster Axel Tuanzebe. —AFP front, they pipped Manchester United to the title was sealed with a 1-1 draw against Shillong ally coming up one point short despite a 2-1 expecting a very big injury,” added the despite losing to Liverpool, manager Kenny Lajong on Sunday, has drawn comparisons in win against Chennai FC in their last match. Portuguese boss, who has publicly criti- Dalglish’s former club, in their last game. Rovers India with Leicester’s escape from relegation “Aizawl FC’s triumph unfurls a new chapter in cized the left back several times this sea- never hit those heights again, suffering relega- in 2014-15 to winning the English Premier Indian Football history,” AIFF president Praful son. “I prefer not to speak about Phil Jones tion in 1999 but returning in 2001, the season League last year. Patel said in a statement. “This victory will and Chris Smalling. I don’t think they will after Walker died.In 2010 they were bought by Coached by Khalid Jamil, the Kuwait-born encourage the youth of the country and cre- play, that is my personal opinion. I prefer to the Indian poultry firm Venky’s, who sacked former India player, Aizawl were given a life- ate a self-belief that on the football pitch you speak about Juan Mata giving everything experienced manager Sam Allardyce. line to be reinstated into the top-flight com- can pull it off with teamwork,” Patel added. to be available. I am grateful for that.” Relegation followed in 2012, with Steve Kean, petition this season by the All India Football However, Aizawl may still not find themselves Sunday’s draw saw United set a new Allardyce’s successor, dismissed the following Federation (AIFF) despite being relegated in defending their title next season with the club record of 25 consecutive games with- season as Rovers, like Forest, embarked upon a 2015-16. The Mizoram-based club’s superb AIFF planning to restructure their system with out defeat in the same top-flight season. managerial merry-go-round. Venky’s, who’ve showing in the domestic Federation Cup the India Super League (ISL) likely to become But it was also the team’s 57th game of an spent millions on player wages, are highly where they twice beat last year’s I-League the top-tier competition.—AFP exhausting campaign. In comparison, Jose Mourinho unlikely to get their money back if they try to sell TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 SPORTS Austria oldest football club faces final whistle

VIENNA: “Vienna til I die!” chanted the fans, 85,000 supporters watched trainer Hugo in accented English, at a recent rainy Meisl’s men-slayers of allcomers and match, testament to the British roots of unlucky favourites for the 1934 World Cup- Austria’s oldest football club: the once- play Italy here in 1923. mighty First Vienna FC 1894. But while the When Hitler, no fan of football, annexed few hundred diehard supporters give it his native Austria into the Third Reich in their all week in week out, the now dilapi- 1938, the club’s many Jewish players and dated terraces of what was once continen- functionaries were quickly expelled. Rudolf tal Europe’s biggest stadium may soon fall Spitzer, who took part in the club’s first offi- silent for ever. In March the 123-year-old cial match in 1894, was one of several peo- club, which even under the Nazis was ple associated with the club murdered in allowed to keep its English name “Vienna”, the Holocaust. But from a sporting point of declared itself insolvent and is trying to view the Nazi era went well for the hammer out a survival plan. Viennese. In 1943 they won the The players haven’t been paid since Tschammerpokal cup at the since-renamed December and automatic relegation looms “Adolf-Hitler-Kampfbahn” stadium in from Austria’s already lowly third division, Stuttgart. the Austrian Regional League East, making “It was one of most successful teams in finding new sponsors even harder. “If it all World War II,” historian Alexander Juraske, ends, it will be the end of an era,” sighed author of a book on the club’s history said. Robert Haidinger, head of the supporters After 1945, once Austria was re-established club, as he charged five euros ($5.50) for and life returned to normal, the club the trickle of cars arriving for the evening remained highly successful and in 1955 match. “A piece of Viennese history would won the Austrian championship for the MADRID: Combo picture shows Real Madrid’s French coach Zinedine Zidane (left) shouting during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final disappear,” he said. sixth and, so far, final time. Plagued by poor second leg football match Real Madrid vs FC Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid’s Argentinean coach Diego Simeone gesturing during the performances, a slow decline set in over Spanish league football match Club Atletico de Madrid vs Sevilla FC at the Vicente Calderon stadium. —AFP BRITISH IMPORT the following decades and in 1992 it Like elsewhere in Europe and beyond in slipped out of the Bundesliga top league the late 19th century, British immigrants for the final time. “The club also made a lot were a major driving force in the birth of of mistakes,” Juraske said. “Financially it bit Atletico aiming for revenge Austrian football. The “Vienna” was found- off more than it could chew.” ed, in a pub, in 1894 by British gardeners together with locals smitten with this exot- VIENNA GOT SOUL ic new combination of exercise and gentle- Chief executive Gerhard Krisch is trying against Real at 4th attempt manly “fair play”. The club quickly became to cut spending by 700,000 euros a third of an all-Austrian affair but its three-legged the club’s costs-but faces an uphill battle to MADRID: Real Madrid are the only team who have logo, the triskelion, still survives in tribute save this piece of sporting history. stopped Atletico Madrid adding a Champions to the homeland of one of the founders, Regulations only allow the stadium-now a League triumph to their achievements under William Beale from the Isle of Man. To this “nature arena” with a grass bank on three Diego Simeone and for the fourth year running the Real’s depth keeps day many of the chants on the terraces are sides-to hold 5,500 people, stymying efforts Rojiblancos’ illustrious neighbors block their path in English. “Hey ho let’s go,” says a sign, in to make money through events like con- to European glory. Atletico under their charismatic English, on the way out of the ground. “To certs. And in this small Alpine country, only Argentine coach have seen off the giants of the rare double alive hear lots of voices singing all together the big clubs like Red Bull Salzburg can European game past and present, beating AC something like ‘Come on Vienna’ is, well, it make any money, filling their stadiums with Milan, Chelsea, Juventus, Bayern Munich and twice gives you goosebumps,” said Josef Keglevic, 15,000-20,000 fans. “All the others have knocking out Barcelona, but they have repeatedly MADRID: Real Madrid welcome Atletico Madrid nance of La Liga. That has been evidenced by a lifelong fan. problems, including in the Bundesliga, with fallen to their neighbors. for the first leg of their Champions League semi- coach Zinedine Zidane’s line-ups for a string of fewer than 2,000-3,000 supporters. That’s Atletico have shaken off their inferiority com- final today hoping to do something that has recent Liga games sandwiched between big ‘WUNDERTEAM’ not enough to run a club economically,” plex against Real in every other competition under been beyond the reigning 11-time European European ties. None of Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, “Vienna” used to be a force to be reck- Krisch said. But Josef Keglevic, a supporter Simeone, beating them twice in the King’s Cup and champions for six decades. Alfredo Di Stefano- Karim Benzema, Luka Modric or Toni Kroos start- oned with not only in domestic football but since he was six years old, said “Vienna” still winning four of their last eight league derbies, but not Cristiano Ronaldo-was Madrid’s star man the ed any of Madrid’s last three away games.In internationally too. Visiting Spain in 1925, has something special. “At clubs like not in Europe’s elite arena. Real host Atletico in last time Los Blancos won La Liga and Europe’s their absence the likes of Isco, Alvaro Morata they thrashed Barcelona 4-1. Its Hohe Barcelona, Real Madrid or Bayern Munich... today’s semi-final, first leg having beaten them 5-3 top club prize in the same season. and Marco Asensio have shone and Madrid won Warte stadium, the biggest in Europe out- there is no humanity any more. There as a on penalties in the 2016 final and 4-1 in extra time The eight times Real have been crowned all three games, scoring 13 times in the process. side Britain when it opened in 1921, was supporter you are just a number, a revenue in the 2014 showpiece when defender Sergio champions of Europe since they have always Real have already played 53 games this season also the home ground for Austria’s leg- generator,” he said. “But here there is some- Ramos’s 93rd minute equalizer denied Atletico a done so happy to sacrifice La Liga for the tour- across five competitions and even two conti- endary national “Wunderteam”.As many as thing, a feeling... A soul, yes.”—AFP first Champions League crown. Real’s European nament they see as defining their role as the nents after travelling to Japan for the Club dominance over Atletico runs as far back as Alfredo biggest and best club in the world.”I won a World Cup. Yet they remain on course for the di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas deciding a semi-final Champions League with Madrid in a year in most successful season in the club’s storied in 1958/59, while Javier Hernandez got the only which we trained horribly,” former Spanish inter- recent history thanks to the depth of their ‘Enough’ as Muntari walks goal in a quarter-final in 2014/15, the other two- national goalkeeper Santiago Canizares told resources. legged affair between them. While Atletico are radio station Cadena SER of the 1997/98 season. off after racial abuse waiting to win the European Cup for the first time, “There was very little commitment, but it was ONE-SEASON LUXURY? Real want a 12th triumph to become the first team like there was psychological doping when we Which has thrown up a new dilemma: the MILAN: Ghana’s Sulley Muntari dramati- but I am convinced that if they stopped to retain the trophy in the Champions League era. played in the Champions League. Everyone per- performances of Madrid’s youngsters have left cally walked off the pitch while playing for the matches, this kind of thing would not The winners of the tie will face Monaco or formed.” Two years later he experienced the question marks over whether a few star names Pescara at Cagliari on Sunday after his happen any more.” While leaving the pitch Juventus, who play on Wednesday. power of Madrid’s commitment to the deserve their place in the team for today’s semi- complaints of racist abuse were met with in frustration and murmuring “Basta ! Champions League from the opposite side. final. Real smashed Deportivo la Coruna 6-2 on a yellow card. The former AC Milan and (Enough)”, Muntari went to address more ATLETI INJURIES “Then I lost a final with Valencia against Wednesday with a team containing nine Inter midfielder, who claimed the abuse supporters, showing them his arm and Atletico’s preparations for their fourth consecu- Madrid in another horrible season for them. changes from the side that lost El Clasico to also came from children, angrily confront- shouting: “this is my color, this is my color.” tive European showdown with Real were hit by “They finished the league terribly, there were Barcelona days previously. Yet they laboured to ed Cagliari fans, shouting at them: “This is His protest was later backed by Pescara Jose Gimenez sustaining a groin injury in problems in the dressing room... and then they beat Valencia 2-1 thanks to Marcelo’s late strike my color.” Muntari, 32, could now face dis- coach Zdenek Zeman, although in com- Saturday’s 5-0 hammering of Las Palmas, leaving arrived in Paris and played us off the park.” Even when Zidane resorted to largely his preferred XI ciplinary measures after deciding to leave ments to Sky Sport the Czech veteran Simeone missing three defenders for the first leg as this season the lure of becoming the first side to on Saturday. “For me, it is harder to play against the field seconds before full-time-a deci- said Muntari should not have quit the right backs Sime Vrsaljko and Juanfran are also out. successfully defend the Champions League has Madrid’s B team than their A team,” said sion that earned him a second yellow card, game. “He asked the referee to intervene, Winger Yannick Carrasco hurt his collarbone in edged out that of ending Barcelona’s domi- Deportivo boss Pepe Mel.—AFP and then a red, from referee Daniele but he (said he had) neither heard nor Tuesday’s 1-0 home defeat by Villarreal, Atleti’s first Minelli. Earlier, he had spoken directly seen anything,” Zeman said. “Muntari was loss in 13 games in all competitions, although the with a section of the Cagliari supporters right, but he shouldn’t have left the Belgian returned to full training on Sunday to targeting him with racist abuse. pitch.” Muntari was at AC Milan when for- boost his chances of facing Real. “They shouted at me from the begin- mer teammate Kevin Prince Boateng Simeone praised his team’s resilience after they ning of the game, and in the first half I saw angrily walked off the pitch while being responded to the Villarreal loss by ruthlessly children in the group, so I went to their targeted with racist abuse during a thrashing Las Palmas helped by three early goals. parents and gave them my jersey to set an friendly with lower league side Pro Patria “The team’s response fills me with pride, I never tire example and to say you are not supposed in January 2013. It prompted a wave of of praising these players, they are incredible,” he to do that,” he said. “I tried to reason with support on social media, although foot- said. “Four days after that defeat they killed the them but the referee told me I had to stop. ball’s ruling body FIFA, while applauding game off in 18 minutes and that’s down to one That’s when I got pissed off. Why did he Boateng’s principles, said it did not con- word, the team.” not stop the match? “I am not a victim, done his decision to walk off.—AFP Atletico will need to magnify their collective efforts if they are to finally topple a Real Madrid side who have perfected the art of winning in this campaign without hitting top form. Zinedine Zidane’ side shook off a dogged Valencia side 2-1 at the Bernabeu on Saturday with a late winner by Marcelo, the 20th goal Real have scored in the final 10 minutes in the league this season, which kept their bid for a 33rd title on track. “We showed great MADRID: Real Madrid’s head coach Zinedine Zidane (right) watches as Real Madrid’s spirit and proved to everyone who we are,” said the Cristiano Ronaldo kicks a ball during a training session in Madrid yesterday. Real Madrid Brazilian. “With our fans behind us, it’s very difficult will play Atletico Madrid today in a Champions League semifinal, 1st leg soccer match. —AP to beat us here.”— Reuters Deportivo still not safe

MADRID: Deportivo La Coruna midfielder ers entered the field displaying a banner Juanfran scored a late own-goal in a 2-2 draw thanking the local fans for their support EIBAR 2, LEGANES 0 Sunday at last-placed Osasuna to keep his throughout the season. The team has won only Leganes remained in danger of being rele- team from securing a spot in the top tier of the one home game, with two more victories away. gated after its third straight away loss. Kike and Spanish league - for now. Deportivo could Osasuna endured a 21-game winless streak in Sergi Enrich scored four minutes apart in the have mathematically avoided relegation with the league, and has only 19 points from 35 second half for mid-table Eibar. Defeat for victory against already demoted Osasuna, but matches. Barcelona and Real Madrid remain at Leganes left the club six points ahead of Juanfran found his own net in the 78th minute the top with 81 points each. The Catalan club is Sporting, which has the head-to-head while trying to clear a free kick into the area. ahead on the head-to-head tiebreaker but it tiebreaker in case both teams finish level on Jhon Steven Mondragon had put the hosts has three games left while Madrid has four. points after the final three matches. Leganes is ahead in the fourth minute, but Brazilian for- Barcelona won 3-0 at Espanyol on Saturday playing in the first division for the first time this ward Guilherme scored in the 18th and 70th with a pair of goals by Luis Suarez, while season. minutes to put Deportivo ahead at the El Sadar Madrid scored late with Marcelo to defeat Stadium. Valencia 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu REAL BETIS 1, ALAVES 4 Deportivo, the 2000 Spanish league cham- Stadium. Third-placed Atletico Madrid routed Alaves conceded early at Real Betis but pion, needs at least a draw in one of its final Las Palmas 5-0 in the Canary Islands to open a came from behind with four second-half goals three games to escape relegation for the first three-point gap to fourth-placed Sevilla, which to extend its unbeaten streak to four games. time since 2011. “The team has improved,” visits Malaga on Monday. The third-placed Alaves, 10th in the standings, is trying to get in Deportivo coach Pepe Mel said. “We are only team automatically qualifies for the form for the Copa del Rey final it will play one point away, and if we keep playing like Champions League, while the fourth-placed against Barcelona on May 27. Real Betis stayed this, we will earn this point. We have to remain club has to go through a playoff. 15th, and is mathematically sure to avoid rele- optimistic.” Deportivo is 16th in the 20-team gation.—AP standings and has an eight-point gap over the CELTA VIGO 0, ATHELTIC BILBAO 3 first team in the relegation zone, Sporting Athletic Bilbao stayed in position to qualify Gijon, which lost 3-1 at Villarreal on Friday to for the Europa League with the convincing win virtually seal its demotion after two straight at Celta Vigo, which rested its regular starters Matches on TV seasons in the top flight. ahead of the game against Manchester United Osasuna, promoted to the first division this in the competition’s semifinals on Thursday. (Local Timings) CAGLIARI: Referee Daniele Minelli shows the yellow card to Pescara’s Sulley Muntari season, had its relegation confirmed last round Raul Garcia scored twice and Mikel Rico added UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (second from right) during a Serie A soccer match between Pescara and Cagliari, at after a 7-1 loss against league leader Barcelona another to leave Athletic in sixth place - the the Cagliari Sant’Elia stadium on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Pescara midfielder Sulley at the Camp Nou. Granada was also relegated final qualifying slot for the second-tier Real Madrid v Atletico de Madrid 21:45 Muntari walked off the pitch in protest during his side’s Serie A match at Cagliari after a 2-1 loss at Real Sociedad on Saturday. European competition. Celta stayed 11th in the beIN SPORTS HD after being booked for complaining to the referee about racist abuse from fans. —AP Before Osasuna’s home match on Sunday, play- Spanish league. ‘Enough’, As Muntari Atletico aim for walks off after revenge against racial abuse Real; 4th attempt

TUESDAY, MAY 2,19 2017 19 Shooting tournament ends in style Page 17

LOS ANGELES: Austin Rivers #25 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots over Gordon Hayward #20 of the Utah Jazz during the first half of Game Seven of the Western Conference Quarterfinals at Staples Center on April 30, 2017. — AFP Jazz flatten Clippers 104-91

Thomas ignores heartache, lost tooth to lead Boston win

LOS ANGELES: Gordon Hayward scored 26 13 points and handed out nine assists. The Jazz tributed and we got the win.” The Boston guard being struck in the face by an elbow from “Just been in continual amazement the last cou- points and collected eight rebounds to lead sev- used a third-quarter spurt to grab a double-digit flew across the country to play after speaking Washington’s Otto Porter midway into the first ple of weeks with his ability to function and excel en Utah players in double figures, and the Jazz lead and retained it for almost the rest of the Saturday at his sister Chyna’s funeral in quarter. Thomas saw his tooth pop out and fall on the basketball court. Today is just another eliminated the Los Angeles Clippers from the contest. Clippers forward Paul Pierce, in his final Washington state. She was killed two weeks ago onto the court and, not missing a beat, went chapter of that.” “He’s one of the biggest winners Western Conference playoffs with a 104-91 road NBA game, scored six points. in a car accident. “Basketball, when I’m on the over and picked up the tooth off the floor and in this league,” Wizards coach Scott Brooks said. victory in Game Seven on Sunday at Staples court, it just keeps me going,” Thomas said. “I do later handed it to a Celtics trainer, broadly dis- “He plays with everything he has. I can’t imagine Center. George Hill and Derrick Favors con- CELTICS 123, WIZARDS 111 everything for my sister now and that’s all I can playing a bloodied gap-toothed smile on the being able to do it myself if I were in the same tributed 17 points apiece as the Jazz advanced to Isaiah Thomas shook off having a tooth do. That’s all I can do.” In the weekend’s only oth- bench after going 3-for-3 following the dental situation.” The Celtics outscored Washington 36- the second round, where they will meet the knocked out and the heartache of his sister’s er playoff game, the Utah Jazz beat the Los mishap and leading all first-half scorers with 19 16 in the third quarter, in which they seized their Golden State Warriors. Game One is Tuesday at funeral to score 33 points Sunday, powering the Angeles Clippers 104-91 to win their first-round points. “It just bothers me to talk,” Thomas said. first lead at 73-71 and stretched it to 95-80 enter- Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Favors also Boston Celtics over Washington 123-111 in an Western Conference series 4-3. They will face “My tongue goes right through my tooth... I’ve ing the fourth before holding off the Wizards grabbed 11 rebounds before fouling out with NBA playoff game. Thomas went 11-of-23 from NBA win leader and defending conference cham- always had teammates that I’ve always clowned down the stretch. Jae Crowder added 24 points 5:24 remaining to fill a void left by Jazz center the floor, 6-of-7 from the free throw line and con- pion Golden State in the second round starting them about their tooth being out, and now I’m for the Celtics while center Al Horford had 21 Rudy Gobert, who also was plagued by fouls. tributed nine assists as the Celtics battled back Tuesday. Thomas napped at home and on the one of them. Hopefully, we can replace it as soon points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. Bradley Gobert finished with one point and four after surrendering the game’s first 16 points to flight to Boston and ignored coach Brad Stevens as possible.” Beal scored 27 points while John Wall added 20 rebounds in 13 minutes. beat the visiting Wizards in their best-of-seven saying he didn’t have to play. “It’s tough, but it’s points and 16 assists. Washington’s Markieff The Jazz won three of their four games on the Eastern Conference second round opener. “It was the playoffs,” Thomas said. “No excuses. I decided ‘CONTINUAL AMAZEMENT’ Morris injured his left ankle when he landed on Clippers’ home court. DeAndre Jordan had 24 a team effort,” Thomas said. “We got down big. to play and I just tried to give it all I got for my The effort by Thomas left both coaches Horford’s foot after a second-quarter jump shot. points and 17 boards to lead the Clippers. Jamal We didn’t give up. We didn’t put our head down. team, and we came out with the win.” Thomas awestruck. “I don’t know (how Thomas does it). I Morris said he will play in game two Tuesday but Crawford added 20 points and Chris Paul scored From the first guy to the last, everybody con- also had his left front tooth knocked out after wish I had that kind of character,” Stevens said. medical tests will be done Monday.

‘No regrets’ as Paul We meet again: Cavs, Raptors Pierce departs NBA back together in postseason

LOS ANGELES: Paul Pierce said now ready for a new chapter stay CLEVELAND: We The North vs. We Are six games. “The guys are going to com- Sunday he departs the NBA with “no tuned,” he posted on the social The Champions. One round earlier pete. We make it hard on ourselves regrets” despite the bitter disap- media site. Pierce leaves the game than a year ago, Toronto and Cleveland sometime, but at the end of the day pointment of the Los Angeles with 26,397 career points, the 15th- are meeting again in the NBA playoffs. we’re going to go down swinging.” They Clippers first-round playoff loss to most on the league’s all-time scoring On the way to winning their first title submitted last year in Game 6 at home, the Utah Jazz. “I really enjoyed myself list. On Sunday he played 22 min- last season, LeBron James and the Cavs when James scored 33 points with 11 with this group this year. Regardless utes, scoring six points and pulling took care of the Raptors in the Eastern rebounds, six assists and three blocks in of what happened today with the down three rebounds. He left the Conference finals, a series that was tied Cleveland’s 113-87 win. “He canceled basketball, I’m happy,” he said. “What court waving to fans in his home- 2-2 before Cleveland won the final two Christmas,” Casey said earlier this sea- I’ve been able to accomplish, what town, where his time with the games. The teams finished this season son. “One of these days ... one of these I’ve been able to do with my career, I Clippers at last let him play regularly with identical 51-31 records and their days.” For the Raptors to knock off the gave every ounce I could. I have no in front of family members, including history makes for an intriguing May Cavs, whose shaky defense still showed regrets.”After the retirements of Kobe his mother, Lorraine. matchup. “They know us,” James said, some significant holes against the Bryant and Tim Duncan, the NBA is “It’s tough if you come up short of “and we know them.” Pacers, Toronto stars DeMar DeRozan bidding farewell to another star of your goals,” Pierce said. “Every year After sweeping Indiana in the and Kyle Lowry will have to be at their the 2000s in Pierce. The 39-year-old you set a goal to be champions and opening round, the Cavs will have best. “The two-headed monster,” won a title with the Boston Celtics in it’s a tough pill to swallow every year.” waited a full week before Monday’s Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue said. 2008 and competed for another in “I’ve been in the league 19 years and Game 1 tips off at Quicken Loans DeRozan averaged 23.5 points per the NBA Finals. But his bid to recap- had to swallow 18 tough pills.” Arena, where Cleveland is 15-1 against game in the opening round against ture that magic with former Celtics Preparing to leave Staples Center on conference opponents over the past the Bucks and may need to bump that coach Doc Rivers in Los Angeles- Sunday, Pierce indicated the magni- three postseasons. The down time into the 30s for the Raptors to have a where he signed with the Clippers as tude of retirement had not fully gave James and his teammates a chance. He believes the Raptors are a free agent prior to the 2015 sea- sunk in. With his departure, Dirk chance to recharge, heal some nag- better equipped to battle the Cavs this son-didn’t pan out. But he was hailed Nowitzki and Vince Carter are the ging bumps and bruises and prepare time. “It’s just on us to put it together by his peers as one of the greats. only members of the 1998 NBA “Paul Pierce is ‘The Truth’” Bryant told draft class still playing. Perhaps for a Toronto team that not only added consistently,” he said. “We showed The Players’ Tribune website-a nod to when next season is approaching, Serge Ibaka (acquired from Orlando in spurts of how great of a team we can Pierce’s nickname. A video tribute on and he isn’t trying to gear himself February) and PJ Tucker (acquired from be then we have lapses here and there. the website featured Bryant, up for another long campaign, he Phoenix at the trade deadline) this sea- If we come together out there on the Shaquille O’Neal, Oscar Robertson will understand what retirement son, but is looking for revenge after floor no matter what happens, as long and an emotional Kevin Garnett, means, he said. “Maybe in those having its season ended by Cleveland as we come together, we can compete Pierce’s teammate in Boston and months, when I get up and I don’t in 2016. These Raptors don’t want that with anybody.” Toronto lost three of Brooklyn, among others. Pierce later have to practice, it’ll hit me more,” he to happen again. four against Cleveland this season with tweeted his thanks. said. When it does, he does not “We’ve got some fighters and the only win coming in the season “Thanku to all my NBA brothers expect to have any second thoughts LOS ANGELES: Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (left) shoots as Los Angeles Clippers scrappers,” coach Dwane Casey said finale, when Lue rested James, Kyrie and sisters associated with the game about the decision to depart. “I forward Paul Pierce defends during the first half of an NBA basketball first-round playoff after Toronto eliminated Milwaukee in Irving and Kevin Love.— AP a game Ive loved my whole life but enjoyed this ride,” Pierce said.— AFP series on Sunday, April 30, 2017. —AP US stocks rise after deal to avert govt shutdown Page 24 NBK launches ‘digital solutions’ Business branch in Bayan TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 Page 25 Huawei’s OpenLab IBS becomes a trusted partner of LIBF Dubai officially starts operation Page 26 Page 22

MOSCOW: Russian Trade Unions’ members holding balloons and flags parade on Red Square during their May Day demonstration in Moscow yesterday.—AFP $1 trillion plan to avoid US govt shutdown Lawmakers unveil spending bill to fund govt operations

WASHINGTON: US lawmakers yesterday unveiled increasing funding for the NIH (National Institutes come due at the end of April so that we could a huge $1 trillion-plus spending bill that would of Health) by $2 billion,” said House Minority fight on these very issues, and now it looks like fund most government operations through Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California. we’re not going to do that.” September but would deny US President Donald Successful votes later this week would also Trump said at nearly every campaign stop last Trump money for a border wall and rejects his clear away any remaining threat of a government year that Mexico would pay for the 2,000-mile proposed cuts to popular domestic programs. shutdown - at least until the Oct. 1 start of the (3,200-kilometer) border wall, a claim Mexican The 1,665-page bill agreed to on Sunday is the 2018 budget year. Trump has submitted a partial leaders have repeatedly rejected. The administra- product of weeks of negotiations. It was made 2018 budget promising a whopping $54 billion, tion sought some $1.4 billion in US taxpayer dol- public in the predawn hours yesterday and is ten- 10 percent increase for the Pentagon from cur- lars for the wall and related costs in the spending tatively scheduled for a House vote tomorrow. rent levels, financed by cutting to foreign aid, the bill, but Trump later relented and said the issue The catchall spending bill would be the first EPA, and other nondefense programs by an equal could wait until September. Trump, however, major piece of bipartisan legislation to advance amount. Negotiators on the pending measure, obtained $1.5 billion for border security measures during Trump’s short tenure in the White House. however, rejected a smaller $18 billion package such as 5,000 additional detention beds, an While losing on funding for the wall along the US- of cuts and instead slightly increased funding for upgrade in border infrastructure and technolo- Mexico border, Trump won a $15 billion down domestic programs. gies such as surveillance. payment on his request to strengthen the mili- Democrats were quick to praise the deal. “This tary, though that too fell short of what he agreement is a good agreement for the American Bipartisan support requested. people, and takes the threat of a government The measure is assured of winning bipartisan Vice President Mike Pence said the administra- shutdown off the table,” said Senate Minority support in votes this week; the House and Senate tion “couldn’t be more pleased” and noted that it Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, a key force in the have until midnight Friday to pass it to avert a would include a boost in military spending, a talks. “The bill ensures taxpayer dollars aren’t government shutdown. It’s unclear, however, This file photo taken on August 1, 2015 shows the US Federal Reserve building in “down payment” on border security and provide used to fund an ineffective border wall, excludes how much support the measure will receive from Washington.—AFP money for health benefits for coal miners. “It will poison pill riders, and increases investments in GOP conservatives such as Jordan and how avert a government shutdown but more impor- programs that the middle class relies on, like warmly it will be received by the White House. cycle is sure to be even more difficult. conservative policy “riders” that sought to over- tant than that, it’s going to be a significant medical research, education and infrastructure.” Democrats played a strong hand in the talks since Republicans have yet to reveal their budget turn dozens of Obama-issued regulations. Such increase in military spending,” Pence said in an House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., praised the their votes are needed to pass the bill, even plans, and battles between Trump and Congress moves carry less urgency for Republicans now interview with “CBS This Morning.” He called it a bill as well, saying it “acts on President Trump’s though Republicans control both the White over annual agency budgets could grind this that Trump controls the regulatory apparatus. “budget deal that’s a bipartisan win for the commitment to rebuild our military for the 21st House and Congress. As a result, the measure summer’s round of spending bills to a halt. GOP leaders decided against trying to use the American people.” The measure funds the remain- century and bolster our nation’s border security doesn’t look much different than the deal that Among the final issues resolved was a must-do spending bill to “defund” Planned der of the 2017 budget year, through Sept. 30, to protect our homeland.” could have been struck on President Barack Democratic request to provide the cash-strapped Parenthood. The White House also backed away rejecting cuts to popular domestic programs tar- Some Republican conservatives, however, Obama’s watch last year. government of Puerto Rico with $295 million to from language to take away grants from “sanctu- geted by Trump such as medical research, the were wary. “I think you’re going to see conserva- But Republicans are eager to move on to oth- cope with its Medicaid burden, a top Pelosi prior- ary cities” that do not share information about Environmental Protection Agency, and infrastruc- tives have some real concerns with this legisla- er issues such as overhauling the tax code and ity. House Republicans succeeded in extending people’s immigration status with federal authori- ture grants. tion,” Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio said on CNN, citing reviving their moribund effort to repeal the a private school vouchers program for students ties. Trump’s request for additional immigration “The omnibus (spending bill) is in sharp con- domestic spending obtained by Democrats and Affordable Care Act, Obama’s health care law. in Washington, DC’s troubled school system agents was denied and the IRS budget would be trast to President Trump’s dangerous plans to other issues. “We told (voters) we were going to While the measure would peacefully end a battle through 2019. frozen at $11.6 billion instead of absorbing cuts steal billions from lifesaving research, instead do a short-term spending bill that was going to over the current budget year, the upcoming Democrats were successful in repelling many sought by Republicans. —AP US factory activity slows; consumer spending flat

WASHINGTON: US factory activity slowed in weakest reading since December, from 57.2 in shafts surged at a record rate of 449 percent in April while consumer spending was unchanged March. A reading above 50 indicates an expan- the first quarter. in March and a key inflation measure recorded sion in manufacturing, which accounts for about Last month, the ISM survey’s new orders sub- its first monthly drop since 2001, but economists 12 percent of the US economy. The ISM index index fell to its lowest level since November and still expect an interest rate increase in June as had risen since last November, scaling a 2-1/2- a measure of factory employment fell to a six- the labor market tightens. year high in February, amid optimism over month low. Prices for US government bonds The weak reports yesterday came ahead of President Donald Trump’s pro-business policy were trading lower, while the dollar was margin- the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting proposals. ally lower. US stocks were little changed. today. The US central bank is not expected to It has declined in the last two months and The Fed lifted its overnight interest rate by a raise interest rates at the end of the meeting some economists say the retreat probably quarter of a percentage point in March and has tomorrow. The reports did little to change reflects caution among business as they await forecast two more hikes this year. The consumer expectations of a rate hike in June. “We don’t implementation of the proposals. The Trump spending data was included in last Friday’s first- expect that will prevent the Fed from hiking administration last week proposed a tax plan quarter gross domestic product report, which interest rates again at the June meeting, at least that includes cutting the corporate income tax showed consumer spending increasing at a 0.3 not as long as employment growth rebounds in rate to 15 percent from 35 percent, but offered percent annual rate - the slowest pace since the April and May,” said Paul Ashworth, chief US no details. The manufacturing recovery is being fourth quarter of 2009. Consumer spending economist at Capital Economics in Toronto. supported by the energy sector as steady accounts for more than two-thirds of US eco- YADKINVILLE: In this Oct 21, 2016 file photo, pellets from recycled plastic bottles is The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) increases in crude oil prices boost drilling activi- nomic activity. The economy grew at a 0.7 per- exposed to ultraviolet light as it is processed at the Reprieve Bottle Processing said its index of national factory activity ty. The government reported on Friday that cent rate in the first quarter, the worst perform- Center, part of the Unifi textile company, in Yadkinville, NC. — AP dropped to a reading of 54.8 last month, the spending on mining exploration, wells and ance in three years.— Reuters TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 BUSINESS

Kuwait real estate sector remains buoyant

KUWAIT: The real estate market ended the first quarter on a positive note, with total sales NBK ECONOMIC REPORT breaching the KD 200 million mark in March amid continued price stability. Real estate sales totalled KD 590 million by the end of 1Q17, ket. Residential real estate prices retreated the sector’s main driver. The shift in the com- down 17 percent compared to the first quarter slightly in March, but continued to show a sta- position of the investment sales towards more of last year despite a slight pickup in transac- bilizing trend. The NBK residential home price single-apartments than buildings resulted in a tion volumes, which rose by 3 percent year-on- index stood at 150.9 point, down 0.6 percent 30 percent decline in quarterly KD sales from a year (y/y). However, March alone saw sales up for the month. The index has been in the vicin- year ago, while the number of transactions by 9 percent y/y to KD 255 million, supported ity of 151-152 points for the seven months, declined by 3 percent y/y in 1Q17. by a jump in residential sales. The month saw though it is down 13.2 percent y/y. The NBK Investment building prices were flat in continued stabilization in prices across both residential land price index retreated slightly March. The NBK investment building price the residential and the investment sectors. in March to 178.1 points. This index was down index stood at 183.5 points, up 0.3 percentage The residential sector was the main driver 10.2 percent y/y, although it remained rela- point for the month. Though the index is behind the pick-up in activity in March. Sales tively stable for ten months. down 15.1 percent y/y, it appears also to have reached KD 175 million during the month, on bottomed out in tandem with prices in the 358 transactions. Of these, 185 were land sales Investment sector residential sector; the index has hovered with a heavy concentration in Abu Ftaira and Investment sector activity softened in around similar levels for four months. Sabah Al-Ahmad Sea City. Interest in residen- March. Sales came in at KD 60 million, down Commercial sector activity was weak dur- tial land has been low for the last two years, 27 percent y/y. The number of transactions ing the first quarter of the year with only 25 with 90 land sales per month on average in lagged as well, dropping by 30 percent from transactions. Sales for the quarter totalled only 2016 compared to 300 land sales in 2014 as previous year. The number of less expensive KD 77 million, down 56 percent compared to commercial sector saw an exceptionally strong lion in March, including a KD 8.3 million trans- speculative trading was dominating the mar- single investment apartments continued to be 1Q16; some softness was expected as the 2016. The sector recorded sales of KD 20 mil- action for a building in Salmiya. Huawei’s OpenLab Dubai officially starts operation Program to accelerate Mideast digital transformation DUBAI: Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions tiveness of the strong infrastructure of, wireless network, provider, yesterday announced the launch of ICT industry in eLTE-LiTRA, cloud computing, large data tech- its OpenLab Dubai, its first to serve customers the region. nology integration, Dubai OpenLab is work- and partners in the Middle East, and an Huawei’s ing with YITU, Zenith and other partners, for important part of Huawei’s Global OpenLab OpenLab Dubai face and license plate recognition, population program. Huawei plans to add seven new was built based density analysis, public opinion analysis solu- OpenLabs across the world in 2017, and in the on local market tions, working towards creating a harmonious next three years will invest $ 200 million and demands, tal- and safe social environment nearly 1,000 people globally, bringing the ents, and tech- Smart City: Huawei combines low-power, total number of OpenLabs to 20 by the year nologies,and wide-coverage NB-IoT / eLTE-IoT, Smart 2019. OpenLab Dubai is committed to provid- will focus on Gateway, cloud computing and large data, ing innovative solutions for IoT, cloud com- cooperation working with Honeywell, Nedap, Johnson puting, large data, intelligent analysis, eLTE, betweenenter- Controls, and other partners. Huawei is also converged communications and other new Alaa ElShimy prises, services, working with Esri in data management to technologies to build public safety, smart city, partners and jointly build intelligent parking, intelligent oil and gas solutions, and has attracted YITU, customers in Middle East. “The special cli- buildings, smart meters, intelligent lights and Zenith, Walkbase, 7G , IOmniscient, Nedap, mate, resources, culture and industry in the many other smart solutions. Hong-Eng Koh, Global Chief Public Safety Expert of Huawei Enterprise. Richfit and more than 20 other partners. Middle East posedifferent challengescom- Oil and Gas: Huawei will combine 4G wire- With the ”Platform + Ecosystem, accelerate pared to other regions,” said Xijiang Lin, less broadband network eLTE with Honeywell the Middle East digital transformation of the Director of Middle East Solution Development and Emerson’s various oilfield sensing devices industry”,OpenLab Dubai brings together Center, Huawei EBG. to provide digital field-wide connection solu- partners and customers from around the “OpenLab Dubai will aggregate the world’s tions to solve real-time communication prob- world to discuss theimportance of collabora- best resources to meet local digital transfor- lems in oil fields, help oilfield visualization tion in the development of alocal digital mation needs, and continuously enhance the production, improve oil recovery andreduce ecosystem. ICT platform capabilities and development of security risks. At the launch ceremony, Fan Siyong, local ecosystems. OpenLab Dubai is focused As part of Huawei’s commitment to inno- President of Public Sector, Huawei, said, ”The on building capabilities to easily apply tech- vation, OpenLab Dubai will be connected to digital transformation is causing disruption nical solutions in the actual network environ- Huawei’s global OpenLab network, to pro- across every industry. Huawei has established ment; developing competitive, commercially mote new business models, market demand OpenLabs across the world with the theme viable and industry-oriented solutions; and technical solutions for the exchange. At “platform + ecosystem”, and is committed to empowering innovation capabilities, rapid the opening ceremony, eSri, Zenith, working with global multi-specialty and response to market demand; achieving Honeywellshared their solutions in public industry partners to build customer-centric, industrial chain value aggregation anda cus- safety, smart city and oil and gas sectors, and innovative industry solutions to promote digi- tomer/partner/vendor win-win-win situation. their involvement with Huawei’s tal transformation and promote ecosystem OpenLab Dubai has been jointly launched OpenLabDubai aiming for a successful digital development through the creation of an with more than 30 solutions and over 20 transformation trend. ‘open, flexible and safe’ platform that fully partners in Public Safety, Smart city and At the opening, Huawei also signed a supports the ecosystem. Huawei is committed Digital Oil &Gas. strategic cooperation agreement with to helping governments and enterprises in OpenLab Dubai gives customers a hands- Zenith,EsriNeAand Smart IOT LLC. To estab- the Middle East to rely on new ICT technology on experience of public safety, smart city, oil lish long-term solutions partnerships, aimed and applications to maintain steady growth, and gas solutions: at providing customers with industry-lead- achieve excellence and enhance the competi- Public safety sector: Based on Huawei’s ing solutions. Fan Siyong, President of Public Sector, Huawei Enterprise Open.

EXCHANGE RATES

Chinese Yuan Renminbi 44.745 Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. Swiss Franc 308.230 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000018 0.000024 Australian Dollar 232.220 Thai Bhat 9.860 Japanese Yen 0.002682 0.002862 US Dollar Buying 303.950 Turkish Lira 84.130 ASIAN COUNTRIES Kenyan Shilling 0.002945 0.002945 Japanese Yen 2.772 GOLD Korean Won 0.000259 0.000274 Indian Rupees 4.730 20 Gram 260.990 BAHRAIN EXCHANGE COMPANY WLL Malaysian Ringgit 0.065645 0.071645 Pkistani Rupees 2.908 10 Gram 133.410 Nepalese Rupee 0.003014 0.003184 Srilankan Rupees 2.004 5 Gram 67.550 CURRENCY BUY SELL Pakistan Rupee 0.002692 0.002982 Nepali Rupees 2.964 Singapore Dollar 219.690 Europe Philippine Peso 0.006009 0.006309 Hongkong Dollar 39.243 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd British Pound 0.383340 0.393340 Sierra Leone 0.000038 0.000044 Bangladesh Taka 3.716 Czech Korune 0.004321 0.016321 Singapore Dollar 0.213235 0.223235 Philippine Peso 6.128 Danish Krone 0.040485 0.045485 Rate for Transfr Selling Rate South African Rand 0.017413 0.025913 Thai Baht 8.891 Euro 0. 325889 0.334889 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001636 0.002216 US Dollar 304.800 Norwegian Krone 0.031665 0.036865 Taiwan 0.009958 0.010138 GCC COUNTRIES Canadian Dolla 226.525 Romanian Leu 0.073011 0.073011 Thai Baht 0.008510 0.009060 Saudi Riyal 81.428 Sterling Pound 392.135 Slovakia 0.009130 0.019130 Qatari Riyal 83.867 Euro 328.485 Swedish Krona 0.030477 0.035477 Arab Omani Riyal 793.009 Swiss Frank 305.110 Bahraini Dinar 810.810 Swiss Franc 0.299342 0.310342 Bahraini Dinar 0.802580 0.811080 Bahrain Dinar 808.430 UAE Dirham 83.136 Turkish Lira 0.078977 0.089277 Egyptian Pound 0.014043 0.019951 UAE Dirhams 83.380 Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000086 ARAB COUNTRIES Qatari Riyals 84.605 Australasia Iraqi Dinar 0.000195 0.000255 Egyptian Pound - Cash 19.150 Saudi Riyals 82.175 Australian Dollar 0.222210 0.234210 Jordanian Dinar 0.4248948 0.433894 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 16.777 Jordanian Dinar 429.815 New Zealand Dollar 0.208110 0.217610 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.226 Egyptian Pound 16.978 Lebanese Pound 0.000152 0.00252 Tunisian Dinar 133.540 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.005 America Jordanian Dinar 430.030 Moroccan Dirhams 0.020378 0.044378 Indian Rupees 4.728 Canadian Dollar 0.220906 0.229905 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.034 Nigerian Naira 0.000396 0.001031 Pakistani Rupees 2.907 Georgina Lari 0.137777 0.137777 Syrian Lira 2.176 Omani Riyal 0.785917 0.791597 Morocco Dirham 30.823 Bangladesh Taka 3.742 US Dollars 0.300950 0.305350 Qatar Riyal 0.082978 0.084428 Philippines Pesso 6.121 US Dollars Mint 0.301450 0.305350 Saudi Riyal 0.080260 0.081580 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Cyprus pound 168.208 Syrian Pound 0.001293 0.001513 US Dollar Transfer 305.150 Japanese Yen 3.795 Asia Euro 332.310 Tunisian Dinar 0.124511 0.132511 Syrian Pound 2.420 Bangladesh Taka 0.003419 0.004003 Sterling Pound 391.510 Turkish Lira 0.078977 0.089277 Nepalese Rupees 3.950 Chinese Yuan 0.042801 0.046301 Canadian dollar 227.130 Hong Kong Dollar 0.037132 0.039882 UAE Dirhams 0.081629 0.083329 Turkish lira 85.240 Malaysian Ringgit 70.185 Indian Rupee 0.004272 0.004960 Yemeni Riyal 0.000992 0.001072 TUERSDAY, MAY 2, 2017 BUSINESS Nissan Al Babtain holds ‘Beware of Fake Parts’ seminar Genuine Parts Intellectual Property & Education Seminar

In Collaboration with Nissan Gulf & The General Administration of Customs

KUWAIT: Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al Babtain Co. (AABC), of these accidents are due to the widespread fake car the authorized dealer of Nissan vehicles and spare parts parts. Accidents may involve not only substandard pan- in the State of Kuwait, in collaboration with Nissan Gulf el parts, but also safety components like brake parts, fil- FZCo. and the General Administration of Customs recent- ters and air-bags etc. ly held a knowledge-based seminar themed ‘Beware of Al Babtain Group’s Chief Operating Officer - Fake Parts’ on the importance of using Nissan Genuine Mohammed Shalaby, stressed on the importance of driv- Parts versus counterfeit products. ing with genuine car parts and reiterated Nissan’s fervent Nissan Al Babtain held the seminar at the General belief in stringent guidelines to ensure everyone’s Safety Administration of Customs auditorium in Shuwaikh In on the roads. the presence of representatives of the General “With ever-increasing road accidents, we urge cus- Administration of Customs headed by, – Acting General tomers to be vigilant. We thank the General Manager of the General Administration of Customs - Mr. Administration of Customs for their continuous support Sulaiman Abdulaziz Al Fahad, Board Member of Al and are committed to continue working with our part- Babtain Group - Mr. Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al Babtain, ners to raise awareness and put an end to the unhealthy and representatives from the Ministry of Interior, from trade of counterfeit parts to guarantee the safety of our Nissan Middle East & Nissan Gulf headed by Mr. Tomita customers, which is our top priority”, he concluded. Koji and David Graves, along with Top management from Group General Manager Marketing – Al Babtain Al Babtain Group led by, Chief Operating Officer – Group, Makram Khater said, “With several wide-spread Mohammed Shalaby and Chief Legal Officer – Adel regional and global campaigns and road safety initia- Alwakkad, Executives from the Aftersales Automotive tives, Nissan Al Babtain’s latest educational & awareness industry, representatives of key media institutions, along seminar is a testament to the brands deepened com- with several stakeholders and the automotive sector. mitment to safeguarding consumers’ safety and deliver- The Nissan Al Babtain’s educational seminar con- ing exceptional Aftersales services.” Adding, “We have ducted in response to the rising challenges and dan- developed a full fledge communication plan focusing gers as a result of wide variety of counterfeit parts on targeted online campaigns spreading the right mes- being sold in the market by unauthorized spare parts sage to the Kuwaiti public. The online campaigns are retailers. Counterfeit parts available across the market also supported by strong PR efforts and other offline Babtain advise all consumers to use Nissan Genuine ranty vehicles / customers called “Nissan Key Value” parts. consist of safety related parts, service parts and body media messaging.” parts supplied by Al Babtain service and parts network Today Nissan Kuwait has the largest Aftersales Service panels. It’s believed that counterfeit parts is one of the In view of safeguarding Nissan vehicle owners and to or by authorized dealers. Nissan Al Babtain is also and Parts Network in the State of Kuwait with 9 Service major causes of the accidents on the roads today. Many ensure quality, reliability and competitive prices, Al equipped with several associated products for post war- Centers and 14 Parts Outlets.

Hot earnings to keep fire US consumer spending flat under growth-stock rally NEW YORK: Don’t look for the outperfor- for growth stocks. “The value stocks have for second month in March mance of growth stocks to fade any time done okay but growth has done so much bet- soon, as long as corporate earnings contin- ter in the anticipation we’ll see a pickup in WASHINGTON: US consumers cut back sion, the slowest in the post-war period. ue to improve and hopes remain for economic growth,” said Paul Nolte, portfolio sharply in spending on durable goods Trump promised during the campaign stronger economic growth. The Russell 1000 manager at Kingsview Asset Management in such as autos in March, leaving overall to double economic growth to 4 percent Growth index, which tracks such shares, is Chicago. “Companies that are going to be spending unchanged for a second or better through a combination of tax up 10.9 percent so far this year, outpacing more levered to economic growth tend to be straight month. The slowdown in con- cuts for individuals and businesses, the US benchmark S&P 500 stock index’s 6.6 growth stocks.” “Right now I don’t see a long sumer activity was a major reason over- deregulation and tougher enforcement percent rise and the 2.8 percent advance of term condition for value stocks to outperform all economic growth slowed so sharply of America’s trade deals. But private econ- the Russell 1000 Value index. growth,” said Nolte. To be sure, some strate- over the winter. omists contend that Trump’s growth goal And it’s not just a US phenomenon. gists are less convinced that growth stock Consumer spending was unchanged will be hard to achieve given the head- Growth stocks - whose profits are expected to outperformance will continue indefinitely. in March after also being flat in February winds the economy faces with an aging grow at a faster pace than the broader market While value stocks, which are cheaper rel- and posting only a modest rise of 0.2 - are also outperforming their value counter- ative to their earnings potential, have tend- workforce and scant gains in recent years percent in January, the Commerce in productivity. parts in Asia and Europe. Still, the appeal of ed to do better in slower growth environ- Department reported yesterday. For the riskier stocks perceived as better positioned ments historically, JP Morgan Asset The March spending report showed January-March quarter the sharp slow- that incomes grew a modest 0.2 per- to ride an accelerating global earnings tail- Management’s global market strategist down in consumer spending was a key wind, as opposed to those with a greater David Lebovitz says that trend has been cent after stronger increases of 0.3 per- reason growth, as measured by the gross cent in February and 0.4 percent in cushion of safety, is nowhere as far ahead as it changing. “It’s not going to be smooth sail- domestic product, slowed to an annual is on Wall Street. January. The combination of weak ing for one or the other. We think there’ll be rate of just 0.7 percent, the poorest per- In the United States, an improving outlook times people are more optimistic about the spending growth and stronger income formance in three years. growth left the saving rate at 5.9 per- for corporate earnings should help keep economy and in those cases, value can rally. PITTSBURG: This Jan 12, 2017 file photo shows cars on a Economists believe growth will cent of after-tax income in March, up growth names in vogue, according to John Then you’ll see periods where people are dealer lot in Pittsburgh. US consumers cut back sharply Praveen, chief investment strategist at less optimistic about the economy, as we’ve bounce back in the current April-June from 5.7 percent in February. period, helped by continued strong job in spending on durable goods such as autos in March Prudential International Investments Advisers seen over the course of the first quarter,” he A key inflation gauge closely watched 2017, leaving overall spending unchanged for a second LLC in Newark, New Jersey. said. If economic trends look better in the gains, rising wages and increased con- by the Federal Reserve showed a 0.2 per- straight month. — AP The average estimate of analysts for second quarter, value stocks will do better, sumer confidence. Many analysts are cent decline in March while core infla- looking for a second quarter surge to earnings per share growth this year of S&P Lebovitz said. In Asia, the MSCI AC Asia ex tion, which excludes food and energy, growth of 3 percent or better and they 500 companies has risen to 11.3 percent Japan growth index , is up 18.5 percent so far fell 0.1 percent, the first decline since are forecasting growth for the entire year from 10.9 percent at the start of the month, this year, compared with a 12.6 percent gain September 2001. For the 12 months end- according to Thomson Reuters data, a trend for the comparable MSCI value index . of around 2.3 percent, up from 1.6 per- cent GDP growth in 2016, the poorest ing in March, core inflation has risen 1.6 that should continue to blunt concerns Investment in India, traditionally a growth- percent, down from a 1.8 percent about lofty growth valuations. driven market, has adjusted in recent years as showing in five years. Analysts believe the bounce back in the current quarter increase in February. That performance “When you have an earnings recovery, value stocks have narrowed the gap with represented a small setback for the Fed’s growth stocks will outperform. When you growth, which still lead, said Jayesh Shroff, co- will be helped by continued strong job gains, rising wages and increased con- goal of getting inflation back to annual don’t have good earnings, that’s when people founder of investment advisory Cask Capital increases of 2 percent. Fed officials meet are looking for value,” said Praveen. Hopes for in Mumbai. “That is because people were sumer confidence. this week but economists are not looking pro-business US policy changes under the paying a premium for growth and somehow But the poor first quarter performance administration of President Donald Trump will the growth did not materialize. That’s why val- underscored the challenge President for the central bank to raise interest rates likely also keep expectations for economic ue came back and growth has taken a slight Donald Trump faces in lifting economic at this meeting although many econo- growth elevated, helping to maintain the case back seat,” said Shroff. — Reuters growth, which has lagged over the near- mists do expect a rate hike at the next ly eight years of this economic expan- meeting in June. — AP TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 BUSINESS US stocks rise after deal to avert govt shutdown

NEW YORK: US stocks rose early yesterday at the 6,069.71. Major economic data releases this Nikkei 225 gained 0.6 percent to 19,310.52. Macron and far-right National Front leader rel in New York. Brent crude, used to price start of a heavy week of earnings and a Federal week include the April jobs report on Friday and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was up 0.4 percent to Marine Le Pen. There are worries about international oils, fell 13 cents to $51.92 a Reserve meeting, and as lawmakers reached a readings on the services manufacturing and 5,949.20. growing nationalism. barrel in London. The euro edged down to deal to avert a government shutdown. services sectors. Earnings thus far this quarter The North’s failed attempt to launch a Benchmark US crude fell 6 cents to $1.0889 from $1.0924 late Friday in Asia. The Fed is not expected to raise the bench- have generally bested expectations. The calen- mid-range ballistic missile on Saturday added $49.27 a barrel. It rose 36 cents, or 0.7 per- The dollar strengthened to 111.69 yen from mark interest rate tomorrow after increasing in dar this week includes Apple, which reports to regional uncertainty. President Donald cent, to settle late Friday at $49.33 per bar- 111.44 yen. — Agencies March. Analysts said sentiment was boosted by today, Facebook and Pfizer. Dish Network lost Trump has warned that the US “can’t allow” a deal among US congressional leaders to fund 0.5 percent after reporting revenues of $3.7 bil- North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un to develop government operations through the end of the lion in the first quarter, missing analyst esti- better missiles. “The market mood remains rel- fiscal year September 30, averting a shutdown. mates by $100 million. atively cautious ahead of a big news week that About 12 minutes into trading, the Dow Meanwhile, Asian shares were mostly higher will include the French election and US jobs Jones Industrial Average was up a hair at yesterday despite worries over regional tensions data,” Ric Spooner, chief market analyst at CMC 20,942.80. The broad-based S&P 500 rose 0.2 after a North Korea missile launch failed over the Markets, said in a commentary. percent to 2,388.38, while the tech-rich Nasdaq weekend. Many markets in Asia and Europe A runoff election is set for Sunday for the Composite Index gained 0.4 percent to were closed for Labor Day. Japan’s benchmark French presidency between centrist Emmanuel

NEW YORK: A Wall Street sign outside the New York Stock Exchange. Stocks opened slightly higher on Wall Street yesterday led by gains in technology companies and banks. —AP BUSINESS TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017

NBK launches 'digital solutions' branch in Bayan

KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait opens another fully nbk.com about NBK offers, access information about Moreover, visually impaired customers will now Mohammed Al-Othman, Deputy General Manager, digital customer care center in Bayan area. The inno- NBK products and services as well as access NBK have access to spoken 'terms and conditions' to help National Bank of Kuwait. "We align customers' needs vative banking branch provides a range of customer Online Banking etc. Highly trained staff will assist cus- them fully understand all product and service offer- and lifestyle - especially in this digital age of smart care using the latest innovative digital and technolog- tomers in registering for NBK Mobile and Online ings. This text to speech functionality is available in phones and social media - to their banking require- ical solutions aimed at enhancing customer conven- Banking using these ipads and guide customers English and Arabic. ments without sacrificing security or safety." ience and ease of completing transactions. through the user experience in becoming comfort- Digital solutions reinforce NBK's safe and secure National Bank of Kuwait has been listed among The official opening of the new branch in Bayan able with the service available through these digital banking strategy are implemented throughout the the 50 safest banks in the world by Global Finance was done in the presence Hawally Governor, Sheikh channels. Customers further have the option of using branch, which will offer access to banking services for magazine for 11 consecutive times. It was also named Ahmed Al-Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, NBK CEO Salah these ipads to conduct day-to-day transactions. NBK to corporates, small business customers and individ- Best Bank in Kuwait in 2016 by the Banker, Al-Fulaij and Mohammed Al-Othman, Deputy General is the only bank in Kuwait to provide its customers ual accounts. Euromoney and Global Finance. NBK also has the Manager at NBK's Consumer Banking Group. with the option of PIN retrieval for credit cards via "NBK adopts the latest cutting edge technology largest branch network of any bank in Kuwait, with 68 Customers can use iPads to browse information on NBK Online Banking. but always reinforces its safety-first protocols," explains branches, 266 ATMs (184 ATMs and 82 CDM). Marginal decline, minimal volatility

KUWAIT: GCC indices traded within a tight range during of the previous year. EPS amounted to QAR 1.27/share in Q1- April-17 as lack of any major catalyst left the markets without KAMCO GCC MARKETS MONTHLY REPORT 17 compared to QAR 1.16/share in Q1-16. Qatar Fuel reported any direction bias. The 3 percent decline in oil price with rela- Q1-17 net profit of QAR 176.5 million as compared to QAR tively higher volatility during the month on the back of talks 242.7 million for the same period in 2016, representing a of extended production cuts also had minimal impact on decrease of 27 percent y-o-y. Qatar Fuel is currently working GCC markets. Two out of the seven GCC markets closed the on more than 22 new petrol station projects under construc- month in the positive zone with Abu Dhabi witnessing a gain tion, tendering, designing and approval stages along with of 1.8 percent followed by 0.2 percent for Saudi Arabia. The other projects, which include new expansions, FAHES centres, gain seen in Abu Dhabi was primarily on the back of the and Bitumen facilities. Banking index that surged 5.3 percent after the merger of First Gulf Bank and National Bank of Abu Dhabi to create First Bahrain Bourse Abu Dhabi Bank sent positive signal across the sector, The Bahrain All Share Index, which was one of the best although the performance of banks were mixed in the rest of performing markets up until March-17, reversed trends in the GCC markets. On the decliners chart, Qatar topped the list April-17 to close 1.5 percent lower in April-17. Sectoral per- with a monthly decline of 3.1 percent followed by Dubai at - formance was mixed, as there were indices which gained and 1.9 percent and Bahrain at -1.5 percent. receded. Market breadth for the index was even, as 14 stocks The merger of NBAD and FGB garnered significant atten- gained ground, while 14 stocks witnessed declines in their tion in the GCC after several other combinations failed in the share prices. Commercial Banks were down 1.2 percent m-o- recent past. The combined synergy augurs well to deal with net profits for Q1-17. On the decliners side, the Technology AED 482.0 million in Q1-16. Credit provisions and impair- m as compared to March-17 as Ahli United Bank declined by the current economic situation with low oil prices and diver- index witnessed the steepest decline during the month ments for Q1-17 decreased by 24.0 percent to AED 164.4 mil- 2.1 percent m-o-m. The Investment sector was the worst per- sification on cards. In Saudi Arabia, a potential merger is recorded at 13.0 percent after all three constituents compa- lion and AED 216.2 million for Q1-16. ADCB reported a net forming index dropping by 3.8 percent m-o-m, as GFH and being discussed between Alawwal Bank and Saudi British nies in the index declined. Shares of REAM topped the profit of AED 1.105 billion for Q1-17, an increase of 8 percent Arab Banking Corporation declined by 3.6 percent and 12.5 Bank that could create a sector behemoth with almost $80 monthly decliners list recording a fall of 52.5 percent fol- y-o-y. Healthy volumes drove the increase in net profit along percent respectively by the end of April-17. Insurance was the billion worth of assets, third largest in Saudi Arabia after NCB lowed by Nafais Holding and NCCI with monthly declines of with a strong non-interest income combined with better other key laggard declining by 3.0 percent m-o-m as the and Al-Rajhi Bank and seventh largest in the GCC. 34.8 percent and 34.6 percent, respectively. The monthly mar- management of cost base. Telecom operator Etisalat reported entire Financials pack came under pressure during the Trading activity continued to decline for the third consec- ket breadth was strongly skewed towards decliners that Q1-17 revenues of AED 12.5 billion, a 3 percent decrease y-o- month. The Industrials and Services sectors performed better utive month with total value traded witnessing a steep included 96 companies while advancers included 53 compa- y from Q1-16, as the subscriber base declined by 3 percent as and gained by 2.9 percent and 1.1 percent respectively in decline of 21 percent to reach $ 23 billion. The decline was nies. Prices of 28 companies remained unchanged. well to reach 159 million. April-17. In earning releases, National Bank of Bahrain report- seen in all the GCC markets with Qatar seeing the biggest ed a net profit of BHD 14.74 in Q1-17, compared to BHD 17.76 month-on-month fall of 55 percent primarily due to a high Saudi Arabia (Tadawul) Dubai Financial Market million for the corresponding period of the previous year, base effect as liquidity during March-17 was one of the high- The flattish trend in TASI continued for the second consec- DFM continued its declining trends from the previous two representing a decrease of 17.0 percent. Operating Profit est in almost two years. Saudi Arabia's decline in value traded utive month with the benchmark index closing April-17 with months into April-17 as well, and was the second worst per- came in at BHD 19.05 million in Q1-17, an increase of 3.8 per- was the smallest during April-17 that partially offset the high- a marginal gain of 0.2 percent to reach 7,013.5 points. The forming market in the GCC. For April-17, DFM was down by cent over BHD 18.36 million achieved during Q1-16. BBK er decline in other markets. Volume traded on the GCC index managed to close slightly above the support level of 1.9 percent and closed at 3414.93 points as sectoral trends announced a net profit of BHD 15.8 million for Q1-17 com- exchanges also declined month-on-month by 14 percent to 7,000 points after trading below this level for a large part of 16.2 billion shares. the second half of the month. Index performance was almost equally split between gainers and losers with large-cap Banks and Telecom indices recording marginal declines of 0.9 per- Boursa Kuwait Stocks continued to slide in Kuwait during April-17 as cent and 0.7 percent that were offset by 10.7 percent gains reflected in the declines recorded by all the three benchmark for the newly established REIT index followed by 4.0 percent indices. After a positive performance during March-17, the gains for Retailing index and 3.4 percent gains for the Energy Kuwait Price Index witnessed the steepest monthly decline of index. The Pharma index recorded the steepest decline dur- 2.7 percent and traded below the critical 7,000 mark to reach ing the month at 4.4 percent followed by the Diversified 6,843.01 points by month end. The Weighted Index declined Financials index at -4.0 percent and Consumer Durable index by 1.2 percent and traded above the 400 mark to close at at -3.8 percent. Banking sector remained the focus during the 408.3 points, while the Kuwait 15 Index declined by 1.5 per- latter part of the month after talks of a merger between cent to reach 919.4 points. Nevertheless, despite the weak Alawwal Bank and SABB emerged. monthly performance in April-17, Kuwait continues to record The combined company would be the third biggest in the the best YTD-17 performance in the GCC with a return of 19 sector with an asset base of almost $ 80 billion. This is also percent for the Price index, 7.4 percent for the Weighted said to benefit both the banks by way of operational syner- Index and 3.9 percent for the Kuwait 15 Index. gies, as seen in the case of the recently completed merger of Trading activity on the exchange declined in line with the FGB and NBAD. In addition, as the Kingdom looks are open- rest of the GCC markets with monthly volumes down by 16.9 ing the market and diversifying the economy, smaller bank- were mixed. Telecoms declined by 8.4 percent as DU and Hits pared to BD 14.6 million for the corresponding period of the percent to reach 5.9 billion shares as compared to 7.1 billion ing players would find it difficult to compete with new play- Telecom fell by 8.4 percent and 6.4 percent respectively for previous year, reporting an increase of 8.1 percent after shares traded during March-17. The monthly value traded ers. These newer players includes Citigroup which recently the month of April-17. Financials and Investment Services reflecting the restatement impact of BHD 0.688 million on declined by a higher 20.8 percent to reach KD 517 million as obtained a license to conduct capital market activity in Saudi index was amongst the main laggards as well, as the index last year's comparable period financial results due to IFRS9 compared to KD 653 million during the previous month. The Arabia as well as ENBD's plans to expand its base in the plunged by 7.9 percent m-o-m in April-17, as Dubai applications. The increase in net profit was ascribed to a 12.5 average daily volume and value traded during the month Kingdom over the next year. In addition, other regional banks Investment & DFM stocks fell by 12.7 percent and 8 percent percent growth in operating revenues to reach BHD 35.6 mil- also declined by 8.5 percent and 12.9 percent, respectively. are also eyeing expanding in Saudi Arabia and would find it respectively. Indices, which witnessed higher levels, were led lion compared to BHD 31.6 during Q1-16, primarily driven by The monthly volume chart was topped by Al-Tameer Real easy to do so as the markets open up and foreign investment by Transportation, which was up 2.8 percent m-o-m, followed 10.8 percent increase in net interest income due to active bal- Estate Investment with 393 million shares traded during the regulations are relaxed. by Insurance, which also moved higher by 2.6 percent as ance sheet management and adequate control over funding month followed by Ithmaar Bank and Manazel at 362 million compared to the previous month. Banks were also amongst cost. and 340 million traded shares, respectively. On the monthly Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange the gainers, although marginally up for the month, driven by The ADX index bucked broad GCC market cues and moved Dubai Islamic bank which gained by 3.6 percent for the value chart, Kuwait Finance House (-5.7 percent) topped the Muscat Securities Market list with KWD 39.4 million worth of shares traded during the higher in April-17, after closing lower in the previous month. month of April-17, while most other major banks receded. Oman recorded one of the smallest monthly declines in month followed by KWD 38.1 million for Alimtiaz Investment The index was the best performing index for the current In prominent earnings, large cap bank ENBD reported the GCC during April-17 amid low trading activity. The bench- (-6.7 percent) and KWD 25.5 million worth of shares for Zain month and moved up by 1.8 percent m-o-m, to close at total income for Q1-17 of AED 3,617 million; an increase of 7 mark MSM30 index declined by 0.7 percent to close at (-2.2 percent). 4522.56 points. Banks were able to buoy the broader index percent y-o-y while net interest income receded by 3 percent 5,513.52 points after a gain of 2.8 percent for the Financial over the same period. Core gross fee income increased 7 per- index was more than offset by declines of 2.2 percent and 4.5 cent y-o-y on the back of higher income from forex and rates. percent recorded in the Services and Industrial indices, Net profit for the Group was AED 1,873 million in Q1-17, 4 respectively. Gains in the Financial index largely represented percent above that posted in Q1-16, ascribed to asset growth, the positive earnings reported by banks that pushed bank a control on expenses and reduced provisions, which helped, stocks higher. Shares of Bank Muscat, which reported 1.1 per- offset lower non-interest income. cent increase in Q1-17 net profits, surged 4.7 percent during the month featuring fourth in the monthly top performers Qatar Exchange list. Shares of NBO also surged 2.7 percent despite the bank The QE 20 index continued to decline in April-17 record- reporting 1 percent decline in quarterly profits due to a fall in ing the worst performance in the GCC. The index was down income from lending activities. Sohar Bank, one of the small- 3.1 percent in April-17 and closed at 10,064.35 points. The er lenders in the Sultanate, reported a 50 percent surge in Qatar All Share index also dropped by 2.0 percent, as most Q1-17 net profits that reached OMR 6 million, pushing its sectoral indices were down as compared to March-17. Indices shares higher by 10.4 percent during the month, the third such as Transportation, Consumer Goods & Services and highest performer in the regular market. Industrials were among the main laggards for the month of Meanwhile, the decline in the Industrial index was broad- In terms of sector performance, the Oil & Gas index higher, on general optimism in the sector and potential for April-17. Transportation index receded the most as Qatar based as except for the shares of Al-Jazeera Steel Products recorded the highest monthly return of 9.8 percent on the further possible consolidation in the sector, which resulted in Navigation receded by 8.5 percent m-o-m followed by Qatar that surged 16.5 percent, all the other stocks in the sector back of 26 percent surge in shares of NAPESCO, the best per- the sector moving higher by 5.3 percent m-o-m. Energy index Gas Transport, which went down by 6.5 percent m-o-m. Qatar declined. Shares of the steel product manufacturer topped forming stock during the month, after the company recorded was the best performing index, gaining by 8.2 percent m-o-m, Fuel and Al-Meera Consumer Goods were most responsible the monthly gainers chart after it reported 66 percent 63 percent increase in Q1-17 net profits. Shares of the Energy as Abu Dhabi National Energy moved up by over 28 percent, for the Consumer Goods & Services sectoral index decline, as increase in Q1-17 net profits. On the other hand, Raysut House also surged by 22.7 percent followed by 7.1 percent as compared to the previous month. Telecoms was the worst the stocks receded by 8.7 percent and 6.9 percent respective- Cement, the largest company in the sector by market cap, gains in shares of Burgan Co for Drilling that more than offset performing index as it declined by 3.3 percent m-o-m, fol- ly. The only index that gained during the month was the recorded the biggest monthly decline in the sector and on decline in shares of the remaining companies in the sector. lowed by the Consumer Goods index & Services index as each Telecoms index, reversing trends from March-17, and gained the exchange at -14.8 percent after the company's quarterly The Industrial and the Banking indices recorded marginally of the indices went down by 3.1 percent respectively. The Real by 6.7 percent m-o-m for the current month buoyed by profits plunged 62 percent. Other prominent decliners positive returns during the month. The gain of 0.3 percent for Estate index also moved down by 2.3 percent m-o-m, as Aldar Ooredoo, which went up by 7.5 percent m-o-m. included Oman Cement (-8.4 percent) and Oman Cable the Banking index primarily reflected 4.5 percent returns for Properties receded by 4.4 percent for the month of April-17. In corporate earnings releases, real estate deeeloper Industry (-2.9 percent) both recording weak earnings for Q1- NBK that was almost completely offset by 5.7 percent decline The combined entity of NBAD & FGB - First Abu Dhabi Ezdan reported net profit of QAR 945 million for Q1-17 es. 17. The performance of the Services sector was similar to the in shares of KFH despite the latter reporting the highest Bank which began trading as a single entity in April-17, QAR 585 million in Q1-16. Mazaya Qatar reported net profit industrial sector with Oman Investment and Finance Co. (+2.3 growth in quarterly earnings for Q1-17 at 13.1 percent. reported group net profit of AED 2.93 billion for Q1-2017, a of QAR 5.0 million in Q1-17 compared to QAR 26.7 million percent) being the lone positive performing stock. Telecom Moreover, quarterly earnings for banks shows positive y-o-y 12.4 percent increase y-o-y from AED 2.60 billion for Q1- for the same period of the previous year, while EPS for Q1-17 stocks led the decline in the sector with shares of Omantel growth for the six banks that reported Q1-17 earnings. The 2016. Group net revenues for Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in Q1- came in at QAR 0.046/share compared to QAR 0.242/share in plunging 7 percent while Ooredoo declined 4.4 percent after monthly gainers chart also included Humansoft with a gain 17 increased by 4.3 percent to AED 1,374.1 million as com- Q1-16. In other sector earnings, releases Qatar Industrial both the telecoms reported steep decline in Q1-17 earnings of 23 percent as the company reported 15 percent increase in pared to AED 1,317.3 million in Q1-16. Group net profit for Manufacturing Company (QIMC) reported net profit of QAR (31.6 percent and 44.6 percent, respectively). Q1-17 increased by 19.8 percent to AED 577.5 million and 60.4 million compared QAR 54.8 million for the same period TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 business

Huawei Bahrain powers NEC Payments’ hyperscale datacenter

MANAMA: Huawei Bahrain and NEC center’s capacity and security to meet one single framework. These have been commented, “It’s been an honor to mark cially those requiring high-performance Payments have announced the imple- NEC Payments customers’ high volume of coupled with one of Huawei’s hallmark yet another step forward in the direction online transaction processing in a high- mentation of a new enterprise-class data- data demands as they continue to evolve. cloud data storage systems designed for of Bahrain’s digital transformation and ly-secure on-premises environment. center, designed to support Bahrain’s Among Huawei’s latest technology fast data growth and on-demand disaster ICT development. We look forward to NEC Payments CEO, Andrew Sims financial services industry and emerging deployed at NEC Payments’ datacenter are recovery, as well as Huawei’s high security this datacenter empowering Bahrain’s commented, “It’s been a pleasure collab- cashless society. A fully-fledged hardware two converged servers, which integrate data protection system. local payments market and serving orating with a global provider such as solution by Huawei has scaled the data- many functions for handling big data in Huawei Bahrain’s CEO, Feng Nan Paul Bahrain’s growing cashless economy.” Huawei which has a clear understanding “We’re glad to leverage our ICT of Bahrain’s digital transition and knowledge, comprehensive technical adheres to the principle of shared suc- expertise and continuous innovations, cess. The implementation of our on- aimed at building open, resilient and premises data center in Bahrain was a secure platforms in Bahrain’s enterprise critical stage in the deployment and cer- market,” concluded Feng Nan Paul. The tification of our highly-innovative multi- NEC Payments datacenter has been channel, multi-wallet, multi-currency deployed to address the needs of transaction processing platform.” Bahrain’s financial services industry and Sims added, “It enables us to rapidly to drive the digital transformation of the deploy and scale new payment products payments sector. It provides NEC and services on behalf of financial servic- Payments with network security, pro- es customers in Bahrain and the GCC cessing and storage capacity to manage which will promote financial inclusion expanding volumes of digital transac- and help to create new and efficient pay- tions and data for mission-critical work- ment flows for governments, businesses loads. Beneficiaries include banks, finan- and consumers. Huawei made the imple- cial companies and businesses requiring mentation a smooth process that will payments services, as well as public sec- truly benefit us, our customers and help tor entities. drive digital transformation in Bahrain.” Built and operated to international Huawei Bahrain’s Enterprise Business standards, and with certifications includ- Group solutions are designed to help ing compliance with the industry’s latest enterprises meet the demands of the payment security standards, NEC increasingly connected world and pro- Payments flexible infrastructure suits the vide businesses a better competitive requirements of virtually all clients, espe- edge in the local market. Nissan sets up unit to boost NISMO road car business More high-performance models to be rolled out globally

DUBAI: Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. has set up a new unit to expand its NISMO road car business by making a greater range of models available to customers in more markets. The NISMO Cars Business Department is part of Autech Japan, Inc, a Nissan group company that makes converted vehicles. Using talent from Nissan, Autech, Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. and other group companies, it will plan and develop more appealing products in a shorter time. Nissan plans to expand the range of NISMO road cars to new segments, market them more globally and boost the lineup in existing markets, including Japan, North America, Europe and the Middle East. This will help increase sales of NISMO cars, which are now about 15,000 units a year. Nissan introduced the NISMO brand to its mainstream model lineup in 2013 to bring cus- tomers more innovations and excitement. Featuring performance and styling developed through NISMO’s motorsports activities, the cars offer a sporty driving experience combined with Nissan’s quality, reliability and durability. NISMO road cars NISMO road cars introduced so far include the GT-R, Fairlady Z, Juke, Note, Sentra and Patrol. “As a Nissan sub-brand, NISMO further builds upon the core values of Nissan cars,” said Takao Katagiri, president and CEO of both Autech Japan and Nissan Motorsports International. “With the combined expertise of Nissan group companies, NISMO road cars will make customers enjoy Nissan cars more than ever.” The new business unit will also work with Nissan Motorsports International on marketing. This includes showing NISMO road cars at Nissan dealerships and showrooms and holding events and activities for NISMO car owners.

IBS becomes a trusted Qatar Airways marks another partner of The London Institute of successful year at ATM 2017 Banking & Finance

KUWAIT: The London Institute of Banking & Finance KUWAIT: Qatar Airways brought its partici- new Business Class Qsuite for the first time Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates East, and add to the international recogni- (LIBF), UK, has signed an agreement to formally rec- pation in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in the Middle East. (UAE) and Ruler of Dubai and Sheikh tion and the growing list of accolades the ognize the training programs offered by the Institute 2017, the region’s largest travel show, to a A number of exciting announcements Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al- carrier has received. of Banking Studies (IBS). successful conclusion by revealing a host of were made by Qatar Airways at ATM, Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. The airline currently holds the title of IBS has become a “Trusted Partner” of LIBF, follow- new destinations, showcasing product including the launch of the new high- Thousands of visitors experienced Qatar World’s Best Business Class as awarded by innovations and displaying the airline’s speed broadband partnership with Airways’ renowned hospitality at its Skytrax in 2016, and its Doha hub, Hamad ing a thorough review of the quality and relevance of Inmarsat (GX Aviation), as well as plans to impressive two-storey stand, while explor- International Airport (HIA) was also recently its training programs. It is the highest level of recog- introduce a fifth daily non-stop service ing the potential to travel the world honored with five stars at the Skytrax World nition offered by the UK-based from Doha to Bangkok, a Memorandum of through the airline’s network of more than Airport Awards and was ranked Sixth Best financial education provider to Understanding (MOU) with the Tourism 150 destinations. Airport in the World. its international stakeholders. Authority of Thailand (TAT) signed to boost Qatar Airways was named ‘Airline with Qatar Airways is the national carrier of To become a Trusted Partner, tourism between both nations, and the the Best Business Class’, and the ‘Airline with the State of Qatar, and is one of the fastest IBS has demonstrated its training launch of the airline’s redesigned website the Best Cabin Crew’ on the eve of Arabian growing airlines operating one of the programs are of a high quality, its set to go live in May. Travel Market at the prestigious Business youngest fleets in the world. Qatar Airways trainers are experienced and its Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Traveller Middle East Awards 2017. The has a modern fleet of 195 aircraft flying to learning facilities support their Akbar Al-Baker said: “The Arabian Travel awards are based on votes submitted by more than 150 key business and leisure des- students in completing their Market has always been one of our most the readers of Business Traveller Middle tinations across six continents. studies in line with LIBF own high anticipated events of the year for the standards. The partnership opportunities it brings, and 2017 proved to enables LIBF to assist IBS in its be no exception. We are delighted with the objective to promote professional education to those outcome of our participation at the Arabian working in the Kuwaiti financial services sector and Travel Market, where we demonstrated our support their career development. continued commitment to innovation and Along with receiving external recognition, the IBS’ growth, and showcased our ground-break- training programs will now provide their students a ing Business Class Qsuite, reinforcing Qatar pathway to LIBF’s framework of professional qualifi- Airways’ leading position to the global trav- el, tourism and hospitality industries.” cations, which will provide Kuwaiti banking staff the Significantly, Al-Baker also revealed a opportunity to continue their studies up to Chartered host of new destinations the airline will and Masters (MSc) level. launch in 2018: San Francisco, US; Cardiff, Professor Yaqoub Alrefaei, Director General of the United Kingdom; Utapao, Thailand; Institute of Banking Studies said: “This partnership is Chittagong, Bangladesh; Mykonos, Greece; globally the first “Trusted Partner Agreement” to be M·laga, Spain; Accra, Ghana; Lisbon, granted by LIBF to an international organization and Portugal; Abidjan, Ivory Coast; Prague, as such is recognition of the high quality of training Czech Republic; Kiev, Ukraine, and and development provided by IBS. We look forward Mombasa, Kenya. to working with the LIBF in further enhancing the On day one of ATM, Al-Baker hosted a significant quality of the Kuwait financial services packed press conference followed by an sector”. unveiling ceremony that revealed the high- Alex Fraser, CEO, The London Institute of Banking ly-acclaimed new Business Class Qsuite for & Finance, said: “This agreement recognizes the the first time in the Middle East before inter- excellent work IBS has done in encouraging profes- national media, travel trade leaders, indus- sional financial education in Kuwait. We are delighted try representatives and VIP guests. to assist IBS in broadening the scope of their pro- Al-Baker welcomed and gave a tour of grams, ensuring they remain relevant and continue the Qsuite to industry leaders and digni- to meet the requirements of the banking and finance taries including Sheikh Mohammed Bin community.” Rashid Al-Maktoum, Vice President and technology TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 How secure is your car cleaning firm?

By Alastair Paterson lined again last week with two stories I saw - first a office when accessing a wide range of services and tal shadow can leave you vulnerable to corporate CEO and Co-Founder, Digital Shadows well-known Denver based car wash online sites. So, what happens when cybercriminals espionage and competitive intelligence, as well (http://denver.cbslocal.com/2017/04/16/waterworks- get hold of their details and passwords via a car as create targets for cyber attackers. So, we can- n today’s connected world securing your own car-wash-data-breach/) confirmed many of its point of parking app or a cleaning service? not wash our hands when we have built the best network is simply not enough. Today your digital sale terminals had been compromised, revealing cus- Criminal organizations running online scams possible defenses for our own businesses and Irisk extends not only to your own servers, PCs tomers’ personal details. Then in the UK, a parking app and hacks know that a large percentage of peo- networks. Today the network is vast and continu- and other devices in (http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire- ple using car services will be corporate employ- ally growing. your offices and other news/you-been-affected-ringgo-parking-12900452) ees, and that a good way to circumvent the mil- We are not the only people to leave behind locations; it also confirmed its network had been compromised, lions of dollars a year spent on cyber-security is traces online, the adversary also casts a shadow extends to your mobile exposing more customers’ details bank and credit to target the suppliers and companies we use like that of private and public corporations. We workers and other staff card numbers. outside of work. can use that information to understand attacker working from home, Taken in isolation these incidents appear to be Sometime ago I heard about a car chauffeuring patterns, motives, attempted threat vectors, and customer sites and oth- ‘just another case of data breaches’ but in reality, business which was similarly targeted and com- activities on the dark web, to better assess and er remote locations. But they should be a worry for all security teams across promised. The actors used executives’ personal design your security postures the third, and often governments and companies around the UK and details to target them via phishing and other tar- By ensuring we have the necessary visibility to ignored, area of digital further afield. The trouble is we know that people geted attacks. manage our own digital risk and ensure we have risk is your supply are lazy and often use the same email addresses and The trouble is that in this connected world we warning and knowledge of any threats which chain; companies that passwords across multiple sites. Research last year all have a large digital footprint, a shadow of our might come via this extended connected network have access to your (http://info.digitalshadows.com/CompromisedCrede activities and interactions across the web. While of suppliers, employees and other third parties. In employee and cus- ntials-WhitePaperPage.html) suggested that many this footprint can be advantageous, information that way, we can hope to become more secure tomer information. people think nothing of using their company email can be inadvertently exposed and thereby used and enjoy the huge benefits the digital world The risk was under- address and the same passwords they have in the maliciously. Besides damaging your brand, a digi- brings us. Canon Mideast participates at World Art Dubai 2017 ‘Canon PIXMA Creative Park’ showcased at the four-day event

KUWAIT: Canon Middle East, a “We will continue to work along Park’ which showcased Canon’s their families to color in to create leader in digital imaging solutions, with our community which aligns Paper Craft and Scrapbook. There a beautiful painting of the ocean. has participated at this year’s with our corporate philosophy of was also a competition especially By participating in events like ‘World Art Dubai 2017,’ which was ‘Kyosei’, meaning ‘living and work- designed for children to express World Art Dubai, Canon will con- held at the Dubai World Trade ing together for the common their creativity by producing their tinue to capitalize on its strong Centre between April 12th and good.” Agrawal added. At this year’s own 3D models. The best model for position through ongoing innova- April 15th 2017, for the second event Canon provided a number of each day won a Canon Printer. tion to enhance its existing solu- consecutive year. engaging activities at its stand, The segment also featured a tions and services to better meet World Art Dubai, which gathers including ‘Canon’s PIXMA Creative canvas model for children and customer needs. WALLA WALLA COUNTY, Washington: In this Oct 3, 2014, file photo, a worker 150 international galleries and picks apples at Flat Top Ranch in Walla Walla County, Washington. —AP artists from five continents, fea- tured a diverse collection of con- Robotic fruit pickers may help temporary art work, paintings, prints, sculptures, photographs orchards with worker shortage and media ranging in price from $100 to $20,000. Being a feature partner, Canon SPOKANE, Washington: Harvesting Washington to rent a house, buy clothing for their kids, Middle East aims to showcase its state’s vast fruit orchards each year requires thou- buy food in a grocery and reinvest that money imaging solutions designed to sands of farmworkers, and many of them work in the local economy.” meet the current and future illegally in the United States. That system eventu- While financial details are not available, the needs of its customers, employ- ally could change dramatically as at least two builders say the robotic pickers should pay for ees and wider society. The way companies are rushing to get robotic fruit-picking themselves in two years. That puts the likely people are using imagery is machines to market. The robotic pickers don’t get cost of the machines in the hundreds of thou- changing, and Canon is adapting tired and can work 24 hours a day. “Human pick- sands of dollars each. FFRobotics is developing and growing to support its cus- ers are getting scarce,” said Gad Kober, a co- a machine that has three-fingered grips to grab tomers’ evolving needs. founder of Israel-based FFRobotics. “Young peo- fruit and twist or clip it from a branch. The Anurag Agrawal, Managing ple do not want to work in farms, and elderly pick- machine would have between four and 12 Director, Canon Middle East said: ers are slowly retiring.” robotic arms, and can pick up to 10,000 apples “At Canon we always look to pro- FFRobotics and Abundant Robotics, of an hour, Kober said. One machine would be mote our campaigns, especially Hayward, California, are racing to get their able to harvest a variety of crops, taking 85 to when it comes to encouraging mechanical pickers to market within the next 90 percent of the crop off the trees, Kober said. individuals in the creative field. couple of years. Harvest has been mechanized Humans could pick the rest. We are delighted to participate for large portions of the agriculture industry Abundant Robotics is working on a picker in events such as World Art such as wheat, corn, green beans and tomatoes that uses suction to vacuum apples off trees. Dubai which always brings for some time. But for more fragile commodi- Plans for the robotic harvesters - including a together young and emerging ties like apples, berries, table grapes and let- goal of getting them to market before 2019 - artists and buyers who are pas- tuce - where the crop’s appearance is especially were discussed in February at an international sionate about art.” important - harvest is still done by hand. convention of fruit growers in Wenatchee. Members of Washington’s $7.5 billion annu- The two robot makers are likely to hit their al agriculture industry have long grappled with production goals, said Karen Lewis, a labor shortages, and depend on workers com- Washington State University cooperative Centrify warns password vaults alone ing up from Mexico each year to harvest many extension agent who has studied the issue. crops. But President Donald Trump’s hard line “Both of them will be in the field with proto- not enough to stop data breaches against immigrants in the US illegally has many types this fall,” Lewis said, calling the robotic farmers in the country looking for alternative harvesters a “game changer.” But for the harvest methods. Some have purchased new machines to work, apples and other crops must Innovative new capabilities help greatly reduce risk of a breach equipment to try to reduce the number of be grown in new trellis systems that allow workers they’ll need, while others have lobbied robots to see and harvest the fruit, she said. DUBAI: Centrify, the leader in securing hybrid alarming rate and to stop them Centrify is surface by governing privileged access and politicians to get them to deal with immigra- “We are evolving the tree architecture and enterprises through the power of identity taking a unique approach to controlling priv- ensuring users’ privileges only apply on the tion in a way that minimizes harm to their liveli- apple placement to be compatible with robot- services, announced significant enhance- ileged access in the hybrid enterprise that approved server. Now you can require access hoods. “Who knows what this administration ics,” Lewis said, a process called “robot-ready.” ments to its best-in-class privileged identity simplifies the implementation of PIM best approvals for role assignment and make them will do or not do?” said Jim McFerson, head of Large farming operations likely will be first to management (PIM) practices and strengthens an organization’s short-lived. Centrify’s proven host-based priv- the Washington State Tree Fruit Research adopt the machines, but it might be decades solution to stop risk posture,” said Kamel Heus, regional man- ilege management ensures that the user’s Center in Wenatchee. For farmers, “it is a ques- before their use is widespread. “I think for the breaches that abuse ager - MEA, Centrify. approved privileges apply only to the target tion of survival.” next 10 to 20 years, they will be used by some privilege. By mini- “By contrast, password vaults alone are not system, and cannot be used across the net- Washington leads the nation in production growers to supplement regular picking crews mizing the attack enough, best practices require organizations work on other computers. And if credentials of apples and several other crops. Harvest and to serve as a backstop for picker shortages,” surface and control- add and integrate point products to the vault, are compromised, hackers and malware will said Mike Gempler of the Washington Growers starts in the spring with asparagus and runs ling privileged access which leaves gaps in security and increases not have the privileges that would allow them until all the apples are off the trees in late fall. League in Yakima. Reliability and cost will to the hybrid enter- risk. We’ve closed those gaps with an integrat- to wreak havoc within your network. The work is hard and dangerous, and has long determine if their use expands. drawn Mexican workers to central Washington, Republican US Rep Dan Newhouse, whose prise, Centrify’s new ed solution that combines password vaulting l Institute Least Privilege: Centrify now where several counties near the Canadian bor- family owns a large farming operation in capabilities enable with brokering of identities, MFA enforcement uniquely governs access to both privileged der are now majority-Hispanic. Experienced Washington’s Yakima Valley, said the industry is organizations to and just-enough privilege, all while securing accounts and privilege elevation via roles pickers, who are paid by the bin, can make deeply interested in alternatives to human Kamel Heus, move from static, remote access and monitoring all privileged enabling organizations to implement true more than $200 a day. labor. “We are absolutely looking at ways we Regional long-lived privilege sessions,” he added. cross-platform least privilege access. Centrify Advocates for farmworkers say robot pick- can increase our efficiency,” said Newhouse, Manager - Centrify assignments to a lowers the risk of a security breach by granti- ers will have a negative effect. The eventual adding his family’s farm each year employs just-in-time model Full PIM solution ng just-in-time privilege and just-enough- loss of jobs for humans will be huge, said Erik some 120 farmworkers, many of them picking where advanced monitoring detects and A recent Forrester study examined four lev- privilege through temporary and time-bound Nicholson of Seattle, an official with the cherries and nectarines. alerts in real-time on the creation of backdoor els of Identity Access Management (IAM) access that leverages request and approval United Farm Workers union. He estimated half The industry has no choice but to embrace accounts that make it easy to bypass a pass- maturity. It found a direct correlation between workflows. Audit trails and compliance report- of the state’s farmworkers are immigrants who mechanization, said Mark Powers, president of word vault. the number of PIM best practices an organiza- ing capabilities now include who has access, are in the country illegally. But many of them the Northwest Horticultural Council, a trade Securing privileged access in today’s tion has implemented and the number of who approved that access and how that have settled in Washington and are produc- group for farmers in Yakima. “We do not see hybrid enterprise is mandatory in achieving security incidents it encounters. Centrify’s access was used across privileged accounts tive members of the community, he said. some miraculous new source of labor appear- a mature risk posture. According to the The new PIM capabilities enable these best prac- and privileged roles. “They are scared of losing their jobs to mecha- ing on the horizon,” Powers said. “We think labor Forrester Wave: Privileged Identity tices, adding to Centrify’s already comprehen- l Monitor Privileged Use: Centrify now nization,” Nicholson said. “A robot is not going will continue to be a scarce resource.” —AP Management, Q3 2016, 80 percent of sive set of integrated services that help organ- monitors for the creation of backdoors whose breaches leverage privileged credentials to izations increase their IAM maturity level and existence make privileged access to infra- gain access to the organization. The increas- security posture. structure convenient instead of secure. Qualitynet introduce CDN Cache ingly hybrid nature of infrastructure, driven l Establish Identity Assurance: Centrify Centrify’s advanced monitoring capabilities by the adoption of cloud-based workloads, ensures accountability by having users log in detect the growing threatscape and alert in for information service servers is driving the need to secure privileged as themselves and attributing all activity to real time through SIEM integration on rogue access across on-premises, private-cloud the individual. Its advanced host-based audit- creation of SSH keys that enable privileged KUWAIT: Qualitynet, the leading recently among these were and public cloud infrastructure and apps ing capabilities now include process-level access that bypasses the password vault. provider of Internet and informa- global networking giants with a single solution. And while most PIM monitoring in addition to existing shell-based According to the Forrester study, organiza- tion communication services in Facebook and Instagram” solutions have traditionally focused on monitoring to attribute all activity to the indi- tions that reach the highest levels on the Kuwait, has announced the intro- said Najjar. vaulting the credentials for shared accounts vidual instead of a shared account or alias. maturity scale are 50 percent less likely to duction of a CDN Cache Service He added that the CDN on-premises, password vaults alone do not for Information Storage Servers. Cache Service for electronic This new advanced monitoring adds a layer of have a breach. In addition, these organiza- The service facilities the storage storage servers improves the provide the level of privileged access securi- security that is virtually impossible to spoof. tions save 40 percent in security costs over for servers of Facebook and quality of receiving electronic ty required to stop the breach. l Limit Lateral Movement: Centrify their less mature counterparts, and spend $5 Instagram, the largest Social content, both video and audio “Data breaches are happening at an enables organizations to reduce the attack million less in breach costs. Networking sites we have today, files. The service hosts global on its local network. and other sites on the Local Tech billionaire buys Sydney mansion for record price Engineer Mustafa Al-Najjar, Engineer Mustafa Internet Networks, which con- Chief Technology Officer - Al-Najjar tributes to the rapid download SYDNEY: Tech billionaire Scott Farquhar has bought a The estate, which stretches down to a harbor property sold to developers and carved up. When we Qualitynet said that the com- and exchange of files with visual Sydney waterfront mansion for an Australian record beach in Sydney’s prestigious Point Piper, had been in heard of the plans, we just couldn’t let this beautiful pany is at the forefront of providing the lat- or audio content. “Local web hosting increases 75 million Australian dollars ($56 million), a report the Fairfax family since 1891 when it was bought for piece of Australian history be turned into a develop- est in global ICT solutions to its customer the quality of e-content and saves time to said yesterday, after the owners resisted selling the 2,100 pounds. It features horse stables, a tennis court ment site.” The price tag set a record for residential base, from both the Retail and Business download content, as the global content resides 1863-built home to developers. and a ballroom. Fairfax reportedly resisted larger property in Australia, the Australian Financial Review sectors. “Our teams of experts strive to fur- on our local network. The customer can now The co-founder of Australian software giant offers from developers to subdivide the land. “We are said. It topped the previous 70 million Australian dol- ther improve communication and cus- enjoy a smoother and faster experience brows- Atlassian, which floated in the United States in late thrilled with the purchase and honored to take over lars in 2015 when mogul James Packer, who runs tomer satisfaction. Many of the global sites ing Facebook and Instagram, without having to 2015, snapped up the iconic ‘Elaine’ from John the Elaine estate in its entirety from the Fairfax family,” worldwide gambling empire Crown, sold his Sydney have been added on our Local Network, by waste any more time while downloading or Brehmer Fairfax, whose family formerly owned the Farquhar, 37, told Fairfax Media. home to Australian-Chinese billionaire businessman implementing the CDN Cache service. Most sharing their favorite content” concluded Najjar. Sydney Morning Herald. “It would have been a great loss to see this rare Chau Chak Wing. —AFP TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 HEALTH & SCIENCE GOSH educates children on World Asthma Day

KUWAIT: With asthma the most dren to know how to ask an adult child’s exposure to triggers,” advises Dr. Suri. common chronic disease among for help and for the people who Dr. Suri further explains that if asthma is left children and increasing in preva- care for the child to know asthma untreated, asthmatic children may have less lence, a pediatric respiratory basics to make it easier for the child stamina than others or avoid physical activi- expert from Great Ormond Street to talk about their triggers and ties to prevent coughing or wheezing. Hospital for Children (GOSH) is warning signs,” Dr. Suri says. Therefore, it is important to know when to calling for parents in Kuwait to “Teaching the child about asth- consult a doctor. “If parents notice any wheez- educate their children about the ma is an important step in control- ing, coughing, chest tightness or repeated condition. The burden of asthma is ling their disease. It is important to episodes of bronchitis they should get their relatively higher in some countries teach them about their medication, child checked by a doctor. The doctor will test in Africa, the Middle East and why they have to take the medicine for asthma by checking for the symptoms Western Europe when compared Dr Ranjan Suri and how it helps,” Dr. Suri adds. through a clinical examination.” to the rest of the world. A local survey con- “Then, as children become older, they can Discussing the prognosis for children with ducted on Kuwaiti school children showed take the lead in controlling their own asthma.” asthma, Dr. Suri adds that asthma has no cure that around 17 percent of children had physi- Asthma, which currently affects 235 million but some children will experience a reduction cian diagnosed asthma while 30 percent have people around the world, is a chronic inflam- or complete disappearance of their symptoms chronic wheezing. mation of airways in the lungs, causing them as they grow older. “As children grow so do According to Pediatric Respiratory to become red, swollen and sensitive. their airways, hence inflammation can go Consultant Dr. Ranjan Suri, from the London- This inflammation makes the airways vul- unnoticed. There is no cure for asthma, so it is based hospital GOSH which treats 1,500 nerable to episodes of difficulty in breathing, managed through treatments that aim to patients from the Middle East every year, par- called asthma attacks, when people come in improve symptoms and prevent attacks.” Dr. ents should educate their children about contact with ‘triggers’. Symptoms of asthma Suri concludes that with the right care and managing the disease to reduce asthmatic include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness right treatments, children can have a normal symptoms. A key way to do this, according to and trouble breathing, especially early in the life, avoid missing school, enjoy being active Dr. Suri, is ensuring all children with asthma morning or at night. It is usually a specific and most importantly breathe easily. have an action plan. An action plan would substance that triggers asthmatic symptoms. ideally tell the child when to take their asthma Asthma triggers usually consist of allergens Tips for creating an asthma-safe home: medicines, what to do when their asthma (mold, pollen, animal fur and/or droppings), l Keep rooms well aired, especially if they gets worse, what to do in an emergency as irritants (cigarette smoke, air pollution), have new furniture well as what their asthma triggers are. weather (changes in weather, cold air), exer- l Clean thoroughly to control dust Asthma can develop at any age but is cise and infections (flu, common cold). l Avoid spray cleaners and use solids or most commonly seen in primary school chil- “Triggers vary from person to person and, liquids instead dren. Children have smaller airways than depending on the specific triggers, parents l Avoid scented products adults, which makes asthma a particularly may need to make some changes at home l Use an air filter or purifier serious disease for them. “It’s essential for chil- and other in environments to reduce the l Make sure the house is well ventilated Arabic-language health and safety training products launched by IOSH

QATAR: Two market-leading health and safety Safely and Working Safely in both English and training products have been translated into Arabic, so we knew it was time to support those Arabic to meet Middle East demand for the businesses employing Arabic speakers. courses, it was announced at the annual confer- “We know there’s a real desire among leaders ence in Qatar. The Institution of Occupational in the region to invest in health and safety not Safety and Health (IOSH) is making Managing just because it’s the right thing to do, but Safely and Working Safely available in a non- because it’s good business also. Courses like English language after feedback from its net- Managing Safely and Working Safely can help a work of training providers in the region. business embed a culture in which all workers Announcing the move at IOSH’s Middle East take responsibility for their and their co-workers’ Conference, in Doha, IOSH Training and Skills health and safety.” The Middle East market has executive director Richard Orton said the the most licensed providers for IOSH training Arabic-language versions could be applied to courses outside of the UK. any industry sector and were now available to The translation comes after IOSH produced order. It comes after an IOSH survey of 250 busi- revised versions of Managing Safely and MOSUL: Iraqis queue up at a mobile clinic in West Mosul. —AFP ness leaders in Gulf Corporation Council found Working Safely, along with its Leading Safely that nine out of 10 agreed investments in health course, last year. The amended versions are far In Iraq’s Mosul, mobile clinics and safety was essential to ensuring their busi- more adaptable to non-UK audiences than ness had a good reputation, was resilient and before, making it easier for the Arabic-language deliver precious medical care was productive. courses to be translated without needing Eighty-five percent of the decision-makers changes in content. IOSH first brought MOSUL: Men, women and children stand in over the prescription to his orderly who dis- agreed that their employees’ health and safety Managing Safely and Working Safely to market separate lines in the scorching sun baking west penses medicine to the woman free of charge. was a top priority at board level, with 88 percent over 20 years ago. During this time they have Mosul’s Baghdad Square for a turn in one of the Outside the queue is long and growing. A agreeing that all employees had a responsibility developed a strong reputation, not only in the two white mobile clinics. For these Iraqis, dis- young woman cradles her newborn baby girl for health and safety. Orton said: “We have a net- UK but also in the Middle East. Last year 180,000 placed by fierce fighting as government forces and tries in vain to stop her crying with a paci- work of training providers across the Middle East delegates participated in 15,000 IOSH-accredit- close in on the Old City where Islamic State fier. “I have no milk to give her,” said the moth- who tells us there is a demand for Managing Richard Orton ed training courses in 74 countries. group jihadists are still entrenched, free med- er. Iraq’s elite Counter-Terrorism Service has ical care is a godsend. Advancing Iraqi forces been spearheading a massive offensive have retaken several neighborhoods in west launched in mid-October 2016 to retake Mosul, imposing a ban on driving in the areas Mosul, the country’s second city and last major they recapture amid fears of possible car bomb jihadist bastion. attacks by the jihadists. The ban means many Iraqis, most of whom Not water, no jobs suffer from malnutrition or chronic illnesses, They recaptured the eastern side of the city have to walk miles to reach a hospital and see a in January and a push on west Mosul begun in doctor. Medics from the Dary Humanitarian mid-February has made steady progress Organization, backed by funds from the World despite fierce resistance. According to the Health Organization and the oil-rich Gulf state United Nations, a total of more than half a mil- of Kuwait, have stepped in to help deliver med- lion civilians have been forced to flee their ical care in west Mosul. In the Mosul area, Dary homes since the offensive on Mosul was has a clinic at Hammam al-Alil, a half-hour drive launched. The Iraqi immigration ministry has south of the frontline and is now providing said more than 400,000 people have been dis- medical assistance to those who cannot reach placed from west Mosul alone. the health centre from six mobile clinics. Authorities have been struggling to ease “One of the mobile clinics is for women the hardships of displaced Mosul residents. only, run by a female doctor and equipped The lack of water is a major hurdle and Iraqis with ultrasound machines for pregnant are complaining that even with supplies pro- women,” said Ihab Amer, a Dary staff member. vided by the government there is never Ten Iraqi doctors work out of the mobile clinics enough. “We have had no water for two and are assisted by 10 nurses, with dedicated months. Not a drop. The taps are dry and our drivers to take the converted vans around supplies have run out,” said Rai Mohamed recently liberated neighborhoods. “We work Saleh, 21. According to him, many families from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. The mobile clinics have to buy jerrycans from private suppliers, drive to the areas that have been liberated and with a 17-litre plastic container costing them a those that have taken in people displaced by steep 2,500 dinars (US$2). the fighting,” said Amer. “The doctors see daily “I am tiler by trade and Rai repairs air condi- 1,250 patients,” in areas such as Mosul al- tioners. But we are both unemployed. We’ve Jadida, Wadi Hajjar and Al-Mansur, he said. run out of money,” said Rai’s friend Omar. The young man said that before the offensive on Malnutrition west Mosul he had work and earned the equiv- “Malnutrition among women and children alent of $800 a month. On the street nearby, is the main issue the doctors have to deal with, west Mosul residents no longer ruled by the in addition to patients with chronic illnesses,” brutal regime of the Islamic State group try to CAPE CANAVERAL: A Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket carrying a classified satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office lifts off from he added. Inside one the mobile clinics an eld- get by as best as they could. With the ban on pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, yesterday. —AP erly woman draped in black sits still on a chair cars in place, carts now rule the streets and as a doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to her used to transport goods as well as the elderly heartbeat. After a few seconds he takes a pen who cannot walk, while the lucky few ride SpaceX makes first US military launch and paper and jots down a few words, handing bicycles or have donkey-drawn carts.—AFP Rocket returns to Earth, lands upright

MIAMI: SpaceX yesterday blasted off a secre- known as the first stage, made a gentle arc because of classification, NRO does not pro- tive US government satellite, known only as and powered its nitrogen thrusters to guide vide information about our contracts,” an NROL-76, marking the first military launch for it back to Earth. NRO spokeswoman said. the California-based aerospace company After a fiery entry burn, the rocket set Until now, the US military has spent bil- headed by billionaire tycoon Elon Musk. The itself down steadily in the center of the 300- lions per year exclusively with United Launch payload for the National Reconnaissance foot circular landing zone. Musk is leading an Alliance, a joint operation of aerospace giants Office, which makes and operates spy satel- effort in the rocket industry to re-use costly Boeing and Lockheed Martin, to launch gov- lites for the United States, soared into the sky parts rather than jettison them into the ernment satellites. SpaceX in 2014 protested atop a Falcon 9 rocket at 7:15 am (1115 GMT). ocean after each launch. SpaceX has already the US Air Force’s practice of using only ULA, About 10 minutes after launch, the scorched made multiple successful landings-some on saying it unfairly awarded billions of dollars first stage of the rocket came back to Earth land and others on floating ocean platforms, to a single company for national security and landed upright at Cape Canaveral, mark- known as drone ships. launches. SpaceX was selected to launch ing the fourth successful solid ground land- NROL-76 “after a competition,” said the NRO ing for SpaceX. Secretive payload spokeswoman. “And we have touchdown,” a SpaceX com- The launch was initially planned for She said she did not know when the con- mentator said on a live webcast as cheers Sunday, but was postponed in the last sec- tract was awarded. The contract was first broke out at mission control. “The first stage onds before liftoff due to a sensor issue with announced last year. SpaceX also has a pair of has landed back at Landing Zone 1. Another the rocket, SpaceX said. The sensor in ques- launch contracts coming up for the Air Force good day for us at SpaceX. A beautiful sight tion was replaced ahead of yesterday’s to send GPS satellites into orbit. SpaceX regu- to see.” Live video of the launch showed the attempt. Little was known about the pay- larly launches unmanned cargo ships to the first and second stages of the rocket sepa- load, which a SpaceX commentator International Space Station, and is working rating about two and a half minutes into the described only as a “satellite,” due to its clas- on a crew capsule that could carry humans CHENNAI: A peacock displays its feathers on a hot summer day at Anna flight. The larger portion of the rocket, sified nature. “As a matter of policy and into orbit as early as next year.—AFP National Zoological Park in Chennai. —AFP TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 HEALTH & SCIENCE

A prehistoric hand painting on a wall of the ‘Paintings Hall.’

CACERES, Spain: This handout photo released by HANDPAS project shows prehistoric hand paintings in the Snake gallery of the Maltravieso cave, in Caceres. —AFP photos The entrance to the Maltravieso Cave. A Spanish quest to hand down prehistoric secrets

CACERES, Spain: It’s dark and surprisingly warm ity since he last visited the meandering, cramped casually leave their hand imprint as a form of in a cave in western Spain that hides our most cave. Surrounded by high rises in what was a ancient “I woz ere”? Paul Pettitt, professor of intimate connection to the prehistoric past-hand poor neighborhood of Caceres, the cave was dis- Paleolithic Archaeology at Britain’s Durham silhouettes painted tens of thousands of years covered in 1951 in a quarry but left neglected for University, doesn’t think so. ago. Archaeologist Hipolito Collado and his decades, squatted by thrill-seekers, junkies and His research focuses on where people placed team had not entered the Maltravieso Cave in others until authorities put up a wrought-iron their hands and he found that in some cases, fin- the city of Caceres for close to a year to avoid gate barring the entrance in the mid-1980s. gers appeared to be deliberately placed over a damaging the 57 faded hands that adorn the bump in the wall like they were “gripping” it. walls, precious remnants of a far-flung piece of I woz ere? Many hands are also in the deeper recesses of history we know little about. According to Collado, a Spaniard who is also the caves. “It must have been very frightening, it Why did our ancestors or distant relatives head of the International Federation of Rock Art must have been quite a degree of exertion, a lot paint hands in caves? Was it merely to make Organizations, painted hands have been found of climbing in the darkness,” says Pettitt. “You Archeologist Hipolito Collado working in the Maltravieso cave. their mark, or part of a ritual to commune with in 36 caves in Europe-all in France, Spain and don’t do that for fun.” spirits? Do they tell us anything about the role of Italy. Some also contain animal drawings and women during the Paleolithic era that ended fossils but his project focuses only on hands. Awaiting French go-ahead some 10,000 years ago? And why are some fin- Further afield, hands have also been discovered Why then would people go to such lengths to gers missing? in South America, Australia and Indonesia, paint hands onto the walls-be it via stencils, cre- where recent research revealed that a hand sil- ated by spraying pigment around an open hand, ‘Inaccessible art accessible’ houette in a cave on Sulawesi island was 40,000 or actual handprints applied to the rock face? In a bid to unlock some of these mysteries, years old-the world’s oldest. That was around the French prehistorian Jean Clottes believes it may Collado, head of archaeology for the govern- time when Homo sapiens-the first modern have been a form of shamanism. “It’s likely that ment of the Extremadura region where Caceres humans-arrived in Europe after having emerged putting paint-what we could call sacred paint-on is located, has set out to catalogue all of Europe’s in Africa and lived in parts of Asia. the rock face introduces a link between the per- prehistoric painted hands. Crouching under low Theories abound about what the hands son who does it and the rock face, and therefore hanging rocks or abseiling down crags, he and mean, but with no written records, much of it is with the forces in the rock face,” he says. other archaeologists have been going from cave conjecture. Researchers have tried to determine Collado also interprets some of the hands he to cave, taking scans and high-resolution photos whether they were male or female, and why in has seen as warnings. “In the La Garma Cave (in of all the hands they encounter. some cases fingers are missing. Was this a ritual? northern Spain) there is a panel with hands that They then post them in detailed, 3D format in Did they lose them in freezing cold weather? Or- is next to a big well that would be deadly,” he a free-to-use online database, as part of an EU- as is more commonly believed-did they simply says. “These were definitely done to say ‘stop’.” funded project called Handpas. The idea is for fold some fingers over when painting in some Work on documenting painted hands in researchers anywhere in the world to be able to sort of sign language? What if scientists were two Italian caves has also begun. But the proj- examine them all in one place without having to able to determine for certain that all hands in ect has come up against a major stumbling visit every cave or gain access to those closed for one area were done by women? block as Collado’s team has yet to get the conservation, in the hope of producing a break- “It could mean a matriarchal society,” says green light to access the French caves — 18 through. “It’s about making inaccessible art Collado’s colleague Jose Ramon Bello Rodrigo. months after sending their first letter to the accessible,” says Collado, as he checks sensors for And did Homo sapiens-or possibly Neanderthals culture ministry. “We’re on standby,” he con- The grille covering the entrance to the Maltravieso Cave. any change in CO2 levels, temperature or humid- before them-merely wander into a cave and cludes impatiently. —AFP WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017

PAAET honors students for their performance

nder auspices and with the atten- students from various colleges and institutes that the charity’s keenness on honoring stu- building nations and in supporting teachers local labor market with promising well-quali- dance of Sabah Al-Salem Charity’s for their outstanding performance in the dents for outstanding performance dates and educators I the great role they play in fied youth. He also stressed that authority’s Uboard chairman, Dr. Sheikh, academic year 2015-2016. The ceremony decades back to the reign of the late sheikh, teaching those students. keenness on communicating with regional, Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, PAAET was held at PAAET headquarters in Salem Sabah Al-Salem who strongly On his part, PAAET director, Dr. Ahmed Al- Arab and international peer educational facil- recently held its 19 ceremony to honor 175 Shuwaikh. In this regard, Al-Sabah stressed believed in the significance of science in Athari stressed PAAET’s hard work to provide ities to probe the latest in applied education.

HOPE school celebrates 4th ‘Carnival of HOPE’

OPE School held its fourth community organizations that support “Carnival of HOPE” on April 6, special needs students in Kuwait. This H2017. Students, parents, staff, event could not have been a success family and friends were all invited to without the help and contributions pro- enjoy an evening filled with games, vided b your sponsors Commercial activities, face painting, cartoon charac- Financial Company and Party Land. ters and much more. Al-Sanafir Group Sponsors were presented with plaques participated in this event with various of appreciation during the event. HOPE shows on stage as well as conducting the School was once again able to fulfill the many competitions and raffle draws that dream of creating an evening of fun and were held throughout the evening. excitement for all students with and The “Carnival of HOPE” provided an without disabilities and their families. opportunity for HOPE School to show its gratitude to all the families, staff, and

PAAET organizes first youth forum

nder auspices of Minister of Commerce and tute director, Nasser Al-Mohannadi. Industry and acting minister of state for Youth Speaking on the occasion, PAAET’s spokesperson and Uaffairs, Khaled Al-Roudhan and with the attendance PR and media manager, Fatima Al-Azmi said that the forum of Abdullah Al-Jou’an, PAAET’s Sabah Al-Salem Industrial aims at displaying the institute’s students’ achievements Institute recently organized its first youth forum under the and creativity and pointed out an example of such title of ‘Performance Empowerment’, which was attended achievements represented an automobile vehicle the stu- Malabar Gold & Diamonds announces its 1st Raffle draw winner of ‘Win up to 30 kilos gold in 18 days’ campaign in by PAAET’s deputy director for training, Tareq Al-Ameeri, dents compiled and built and had displayed on the forum. Kuwait. The draw held at Watya showroom on April 26, in the presence of Mr Abdul Azeez Ashkanani, Ministry of MPs Hamdan Al-Azmi and Abdullah Al-Roumi and the insti- Kuwait and Mr Afsal Khan, Regional Head, Malabar Gold & Diamonds.

LAPA to launch animation workshop

OYAC’s Academy for Performance Arts (LAPA) is currently preparing for an animation workshop design to be launched on May 8 and last Lfor six days at LOYAC’s headquarters. The workshop will be presented by animation artist, Amein Alameddine. The workshop targets helping youth acquire animation skills and the ability to produce high quality car- toon and animation movies. Notably, Alameddine is the founder and CEO of the Caustik Animation Studio in Beirut. He has considerable experience in animation industry, design, programming and HD digital operation. WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017

Premier Sport Academy holds Festival of Football and Carnival

he Premier Sport Academy in association with cars around the specially designed road circuit to promote Everton FC, under the sponsorship of Porsche Centre road and traffic safety. Move one provided the inflatable TKuwait, Behbehani Motors Company, held their 2017 with Kids Land and Fitness First organizing the games to Spring Festival of Football and Carnival event at Bayan Park ensure everyone was kept busy and having fun in between on April 8. In total, over 600 players aged 3 to 17 participat- the football and basketball matches. Colonel Finlay ed in the Porsche Centre Kuwait sponsored event, includ- McLean, the Defense Attache of the British Embassy, ing teams from the PSA/Everton Coaching Courses and attended as Guest of Honor, along with several other VIP Everton Centre of Excellence, as well as a number of private guests. schools and academies from across Kuwait. Medals were presented to all participants, as well as cer- A huge turnout of enthusiastic parents and spectators tificates of appreciation to event sponsors and supporters. cheered on and encouraged the players, who were Colonel McLean expressed his appreciation and recogni- superbly organized and guided by their coaches through- tion for the collective effort behind such an important out a series of exciting matches. The players demonstrated community event, and congratulated all the players and great skills, sportsmanship and an abundance of effort and coaches who took part. Presentations were made to the commitment. There was also a youth Basketball tourna- event sponsors Porsche Centre Kuwait, Behbehani Motors ment taking place alongside the football with six teams of Company and Sports Direct. The final six week PSA coach- boys and girls competing in the battle of the hoops. ing course of the season in football and basketball will There were also lots of attractions enjoyed by all, includ- commence April 14, 2017 at Bayan and everyone aged 3 to ing the Porsche Kids Driving School, where the children 18 years is welcome to participate. took time out from the football to drive the Porsche pedal Facilitative leadership at the Knowledge Club 2017

he Knowledge Club 2017 brings to Kuwait an illumi- tative leadership strategies. For over 30 years she has been nating 2-day workshop: Facilitative leadership Skills - working with leaders to develop practical, action-oriented Twhich will provide attendees with the key strategies operational plans for their organizations. She is also a of performance and process tools that they can embed Certified LEAN Practitioner, Licensed LEADS Facilitator & into their day-to-day service and operations ensuring high Certified John Maxwell affiliate member. performing, high functioning and efficiency within their Christian Vulpe is a certified professional facilitator who teams & organizations. During the workshop, attendees graduated from McGill University with a Master of will understand the difference between leadership, man- Education in Educational Psychology. He is a gifted presen- agement and facilitative leadership. ter and natural facilitator who leads the work of Facilitated Leaders will learn to facilitate staff work through the Improvement for Corporate Success (FICS) with finesse. His AUK holds its 12th Annual analysis and improvement of day-to-day work processes areas of focus at McGill University was studying happiness using LEAN process analysis as well as build one’s own plan at work and he has been nominated as one of “30 under for facilitative leadership. The highly informative workshop 30” representatives at the Learning 2016 Masie Conference Academic Showcase will be conducted by Kathrina Loeffler, founder and execu- in Orlando, Florida. tive director of Facilitated Improvement for Corporate The Facilitative Leadership skills workshop will be held he American University of Kuwait Success (FICS)and Christian Vulpe, certified professional on May 16 and 17, 2017 at Hilton Resort, Mangaf - Burgan (AUK) held its 12th Annual facilitator and general manager at FICS and has been Meeting room from 9am to 3pm and is organized by Vigor TAcademic Showcase on April 26, design for top level management and leaders who are Events & Co-Organized by ALGAS Events Company. 2017. This event highlights the achieve- responsible to lead people in organizations of any kind. Members of the Knowledge Club this year includes Hadi ments of AUK students across varying Kathrina Loeffler has been the Director of Learning and Clinic as Gold Member, Warba Bank as Silver Member, disciplines through presentations, per- Development at Accreditation Canada where she turned Kuwait Oil Company and Platinum Gym as Corporate mem- formances and displays. The ultimate an “at-risk” department into the highest functioning and bers and media support from the International Advertising goal of the showcase is to provide an most satisfied department in the organization using facili- Association (Kuwait Chapter). opportunity for students to further their education and careers, and to expose the public and the entire student body to the various disciplines at AUK. Kuwait Elite Swimming Team wins first The showcase covered a variety of presentations, ranging from educational presentations, visual artwork, and aca- place in H2O International Championship demic field trips, in addition to different music and drama performances, includ- or the fourth consecutive time, Kuwait Elite ing a faculty duet performance. The all- “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” with staff and Sumayia Al-Rumaidhi presented Swimming Team recently won the first place in the day Art and Graphic Design Student member, Monica Matta playing the cello. their project, Documentary Production H2O International Championship recently held and Exhibition were displayed under the F Students Shaima Ali and Mishari Al- under the supervision of Professor concluded in Qatar with participation of over 30 worldwide supervision of Professors William Khalifa played the violin and piano Mohammed Akbar. clubs. In this regard, Kuwait Elite Company’s CEO, Meshari Andersen, Claire Giddings, Maryam respectively, while students Areeg Finance student Masswo Issi present- Al-Rezouqi said that the team was generally ranked first Hosseinnia, Joo Won Lee, Clark Stoeckley, Ahmed, Mofeeda Al-Aradi and Salwa Al- ed his project, US Housing Bubbles amongst clubs with a total number of points of 2090, and Jasmine Singh. Abdulsalam sang while Professor under the supervision of Professor Wafaa which was 252 point more than the second winner. He Under the Academic Project Displays, Masternak played the piano. Sbeiti. Graphic Design students Zara added that the team also won over 60 various medals and students Batoul Al-Salman and Laila Al- Student Abdulrahman Al-Ben Ali sang Aslam and Sara Tayeh presented their that six of the team members won special cups as best Haddad displayed their Computer the piece “Amarilli” while Professor project, Islamic Influence in swimmers in various phases. Engineering project, Solving Ordinary Masternak played the piano. Students Contemporary Typographic Patterns Differential Equations Using Digital Mai Hamouda and Rawan Bnayyan per- under the supervision of Professor Claire Hardware under the supervision of formed “Stars” on the piano and cello Giddings. Art students Maryam Al- Professor Issam Damaj. Students Rawan respectively. Student Yasser Zaroa sang Kandary, Nour Al-Ramy, Hala Al-Ghadban Al-Fouzan and Loulwah Al-Qattan dis- while Professor Masternak played the and NastaranMohammadi presented played their Computer Engineering proj- piano. “Castle on the Cloud” was per- their project, Academic Field Trip to Italy ect, Bellman-Ford Algorithm in Hardware formed by student Tasneem Krar on the under the supervision of Professors under the supervision of Professor Issam piano, and Hadeel Al-Hubail, Fajer Al- Antonia Stamos and William Andersen. Damaj. Fadalah, and Noura Bounassef on guitars. The Intensive English Program con- Students Ali Kelkawi and Rouaa Diab Students Sherifa Al-Khulaifi, cluded the event with a dramatic rendi- displayed their Computer Engineering RayaneBouhali, Salwa Al-Abdulsalam tion of “Scenes from Frankenstein and Dr. project, A Color-Based Sorting Machine sang while Professor Masternak played Jekyll”, which is part of the “Act the Novel” under the supervision of Professor the piano. “Memory” was sung by stu- project that encourages IEP students to Mohammed El-Abd. Students Bader Al- dent Catherine El-Neaman while read a novel and personally reenact the Kandari, Mohammed Hayat, Nasser Al- Professor Masternak played the piano. story using their own costume designs, Hammadi, Waleed Madi, Ghazi Al-Sharaf Student Nada Shehada sang “I Don’t props and stage layout. Students and Hend Al-Sulaili displayed their Know How to Love Him” while Professor AbdelazizRedha, PouriyaPaidar, Intensive English Program project, Masternak played the piano. Student Mohammed Dakik, Mohammed Atash, Reading Strategies under the supervision Noura Al-Mutawah performed a piece on Alia Elshanaey, Fatma Al-Aqash, Fatma of Professor Sherrie Smith. the drums, and Professor Agnieska Al-Mariri, JomanahSaif, AlHanouf Al- The Academic Showcase Program Fajga’s xylophone class concluded the Mutairi, Fawaz Al-Mouli, Amal Redwan, included presentations from English stu- music showcase with a group perform- GhezlanAlazmi were among the per- dents Laila Al-Aradi, Dina Al-Hajased, ance. A project entitled, The Mask Project formers. Abdulateef Al-Amir, Jassim Al-Gharaballi was displayed by Professor Jasmine “Our student’s educational journey is for their work, volunteering with LOYAC Singh for an art class. Communication one of collaboration: the academic under the supervision of Professor Inas students Jassim Gharaballi, Nada Al- showcase celebrates the individual and Mahfouz. English students Danah Al- Kharafi, Zaid Al-Orafian, PearlaHaidar, collective efforts of our students and fac- Alawi, Mariam Kotb, Yassmin Al- Shaikha Tamimi and Alaa Al-Dosari pre- ulty, fostering critical thinking, creating, Torgoman and Lulwa Al-Sharrah present- sented their project, Still Ads and Video and in turn making the world a better ed their project, Borrowed Culinary under the supervision of Professor place. It has been our tradition over the Words in Arabic under the supervision of Mohammed Akbar. past 12 years and will continue to be one Professor Inas Mahfouz. Translation students Nada Abdou, that that provides an opportunity for stu- Social and Behavioral Sciences stu- Dina Zabin, Shoug Haidar, Noora Bin dents to share their accomplishments, dent Sarah Sadeq presented her project, Shmilan and Georges Massoud present- and allows the campus community to The Link Between Obesity and Cancer ed their project, Media Translation- experience learning, teaching, and schol- under the supervision of Professor Dubbing under the supervision of arly activity at its best,” said AUK Provost, Pellegrino Luciano. The Music Professor Mohammed Akbar. Dr. Rawda Awwad. Department also contributed to the Communications students Nadeen Al- showcase with performances from stu- Ebrahim, Bibi Al-Ghanim, Farah Al-Khaldi dents including, Ahmed Fahs singing TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 TV PROGRAMS

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AMELIA ON OSN MOVIES HD 22:05 Meet The Penguins 06:05 Disaster Date 13:00 Welcome To The Ronks 06:30 How Do They Do It? 22:30 Meet The Penguins 06:30 Tattoo Disasters 13:15 The Zhuzhus 07:00 Gold Divers 21:45 Mighty Med 09:15 A Madea Christmas 23:00 Pit Bulls & Parolees 06:55 Tattoo Disasters 13:40 Hank Zipzer 07:50 Street Outlaws 22:10 Walk The Prank 11:00 The Rewrite 23:55 Queens Of The Savannah 07:20 Catch A Contractor 14:05 Star Darlings 08:40 Fast N' Loud 22:40 Disney Mickey Mouse 12:45 Fun Size 08:10 Disorderly Conduct: Video On 00:40 Pandora's Box: Unleashing Evil 14:10 Good Luck Charlie 09:30 Ed Stafford: Into The Unknown 22:45 Guardians Of The Galaxy 14:15 Don Verdean Patrol 01:30 Blood Relatives 14:35 Austin & Ally 10:20 Storage Hunters UK 23:10 Ultimate Spider-Man 16:00 Love, Rosie 09:00 Disaster Date 02:20 Deadline: Crime With Tamron Hall 15:00 Jessie 10:45 How Do They Do It? 23:35 Boyster 17:45 Mr. Deeds 09:25 Disaster Date 03:10 The Darkest Of Nights: People 15:25 Binny And The Ghost 11:10 How Do They Do It? 19:30 Taxi 09:50 Ridiculousness Magazine... 15:50 Sunny Bunnies 11:35 Gold Rush: Parker's Trail 21:15 5 To 7 10:15 Key And Peele 04:00 Pandora's Box: Unleashing Evil 15:55 The Zhuzhus 12:25 Idris Elba: No Limits 23:00 Please Give 00:50 Casualty 10:40 Disaster Date 04:48 I Almost Got Away With It 16:45 Elena Of Avalor 13:15 Alaska: The Last Frontier 01:45 The Collection 11:05 Ridiculousness 05:36 Momsters: When Moms Go Bad 17:10 Liv And Maddie 14:05 How Do They Do It? 02:40 SS-GB 11:30 Impractical Jokers UK 06:01 Momsters: When Moms Go Bad 17:35 Descendants Wicked World 14:30 Storage Hunters UK 00:00 E! 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FREE FIRE 2:00 PM THE BOSS BABY 3:00 PM FREE FIRE 8:00 PM THE BOSS BABY 6:15 PM (C 5305) 1-5-2017 FREE FIRE 4:15 PM THE BOSS BABY 5:00 PM FREE FIRE 10:00 PM THE BOSS BABY 8:30 PM THE LOST CITY OF Z 6:15 PM THE BOSS BABY 7:00 PM FREE FIRE 12:05 AM THE BOSS BABY 10:45 PM I, Sajida Samir Kazi D/o MOUSEM AL NISYAN (OBLIVION SEASON) 9:00 PM FREE FIRE 9:00 PM FREE FIRE 1:00 AM Gulam Hussain holder of FREE FIRE 11:00 PM FREE FIRE 11:00 PM AVENUES-1 Indian Passport No. FREE FIRE 1:00 AM FREE FIRE 1:00 AM MONOLITH 1:00 PM 360 ∞- 2 P7110390 & Civil ID No. MONOLITH 3:00 PM MONOLITH 12:15 PM 279093004633 has MUHALAB-1 FANAR-3 NO THU+FRI MONOLITH 2:15 PM changed my name to Sajida FREE FIRE 11:45 AM FREE FIRE 12:45 PM SAFRA 5 NJOOM 3:00 PM MONOLITH 4:15 PM Gulam Hussain hereinafter FREE FIRE 1:45 PM FREE FIRE 2:45 PM THU+FRI MONOLITH 6:00 PM in all my dealings and doc- THU MONOLITH 5:00 PM MONOLITH 5:00 PM MONOLITH 8:00 PM uments. BAAHUBALI 2: The Conclusion -Telugu 1:45 PM MONOLITH 6:45 PM MONOLITH 7:00 PM MONOLITH 10:00 PM (C 5303) 27-4-2017 FRI MONOLITH 8:30 PM MONOLITH 9:00 PM MONOLITH 12:05 AM BAAHUBALI 2: The Conclusion -Hindi 1:45 PM MONOLITH 10:15 PM MONOLITH 11:00 PM NO THU+FRI MONOLITH 12:05 AM MONOLITH 1:00 AM 360 ∞- 3 PRAYER TIMINGS FREE FIRE 5:00 PM UNFORGETTABLE 1:00 PM BAAHUBALI 2: The Conclusion -Hindi 7:00 PM FANAR-4 AVENUES-2 BAAHUBALI 2: The Conclusion -Tamil 3:15 PM FREE FIRE 10:15 PM THE BOSS BABY 11:30 AM THE BOSS BABY -3D-4DX 11:45 AM NO THU FREE FIRE 12:15 AM THE BOSS BABY 1:30 PM (2D+3D+4DX) UNFORGETTABLE 4:00 PM THU THE BOSS BABY -3D-4DX 2:00 PM THU MUHALAB-2 BAAHUBALI 2: The Conclusion -Telugu 1:30 PM THE BOSS BABY -3D-4DX 4:15 PM BAAHUBALI 2: The Conclusion -Malayalam 6:30 PM THE LOST CITY OF Z 1:15 PM FRI THE BOSS BABY -3D-4DX 6:30 PM BAAHUBALI 2: The Conclusion -Tamil 9:45 PM FAST & FURIOUS 8 1:30 PM BAAHUBALI 2: The Conclusion -Hindi 1:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 8-2D-4DX 9:15 PM HEADSHOT 1:00 AM FRI NO THU+FRI FAST & FURIOUS 8-2D-4DX 12:05 AM THE LOST CITY OF Z 4:00 PM BAAHUBALI 2: The Conclusion -Telugu 4:45 PM AL-KOUT.1 Fajr: 03:40 FAST & FURIOUS 8 6:45 PM BAAHUBALI 2: The Conclusion -Telugu 8:00 PM AVENUES-3 FAST & FURIOUS 8 11:30 AM Shorook: 05:06 FAST & FURIOUS 8 9:30 PM BAAHUBALI 2: The Conclusion -Hindi 11:15 PM FAST & FURIOUS 8 11:30 AM SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE 2:15 PM THE LOST CITY OF Z 12:15 AM FAST & FURIOUS 8 2:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 8 4:15 PM Duhr: 11:45 FANAR-5 THU FAST & FURIOUS 8 7:00 PM Asr: 15:21 MUHALAB-3 MINE 1:00 PM BAAHUBALI 2: The Conclusion -Telugu 2:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 8 9:45 PM Maghrib: 18:25 THE BOSS BABY 12:00 PM SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE- Arabic 1:30 PM BAAHUBALI 2: The Conclusion -Hindi 2:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 8 12:30 AM Isha: 19:48

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

This is a time when you will find a personal relationship is on solid ground. Your intense analytical approach to life may cut through to the heart of Expressing affections or appreciation should be simple. These good vibra- things and afford you some intelligent and useful information. You have real vision tions can do much for your disposition. Activity in projects or groups can have positive with moments of insight and clear-seeing that allows you to work to the best of your results. Unexpected expenses turn up again and again. Do not pay for everything your- abilities. You work effectively in a group situation this day. Others accept your guid- self today. It may be time for someone else to help take on that responsibility. You are ance as you evaluate and help to implement specific plans that eventually solve able to tap into a wellspring of inspiration at this time. Your dreams seem set to become many problems. You dream of a world where unity and harmony are a reality. It reality and success with your goals is near. You have a great deal of energy that can would not be unusual for you to join in some political or community work. Your make you attractive to the opposite sex. Sexual needs are among the life issues empha- imagination will drive you to make your dreams a reality. Get outside this evening sized at this time. Music can help to put you to sleep tonight. and be a witness to the wonders of nature. Enjoy a bit of stargazing this evening.

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

Now is an excellent time to advertise your skills or talents. Find ways to There is much contemplative thinking about the way you fill your days. promote and bring attention to the advancements you have made to the company Questions of attitude, approaches to problem solving and the methods for handling for which you work. One way to do this is to volunteer to teach or conduct an orienta- problems are in high focus. Perhaps you will have many jobs or be forever going tion program for new employees. You might seek a recommendation for taking on through changes and adjustments. These highs and lows you have been experienc- the position of job interviewer when there is a job fair. These are just a few of the ways ing lately will finally become balanced. You have a particular expertise that will come to gain a more prestigious job identity or if you like your position, perhaps a raise in in handy when you are ready to settle down: the ability to prosper. You are warm and pay. Teaching, learning, communicating, and social contact have a way of outlining friendly to everyone. As you settle down in your life choices, you will begin to notice new directions in your life now. Tonight you spend time with people that love and that you will become a good mentor to people. You enjoy the process of elimination respect you and whom you love and respect. when it comes to life experiences these days-easy does it. Ask before jumping.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) You feel a love of order and an appreciation for responsibilities and duty. Someone could challenge your ideas and perhaps find them unconven- Problems are valued for the lessons they represent, rather than perceived as tional. It may not be easy to find new and suitable solutions to problems now. It will not obstacles. A drive to probe and penetrate may find you examining and working through be the first time you have been challenged, and you may even do it to someone else some strong internal changes. Push too hard and you could be too dominating and even tomorrow. Now is a good time to think through some of your own methods in dealing oppressive to yourself and others. Now may be the time you are thinking of changing jobs, ACROSS DOWN with the young or inexperienced. Give yourself time to think about this and adjust some asking for a raise or wanting to make a move. There is no better time than the present to 1. A flexible container with a single opening. 1. A small cake leavened with yeast. of the ways in which you criticize or correct others. Some choices, the obvious path that get things rolling-start first by discussing it with your loved one. Work together and create a 4. German theologian and mystic (1260-1327). 2. Advanced in years. is opening up for you, may grate against your own sense of freedom and independ- plan. Although change is something of a natural occurrence, planning for some changes in ence. Success and security at the expense of originality may be too great a price to pay. your life helps lesson the unknown. Enjoy your loved ones tonight. 11. Any of a group of Indic languages spoken in 3. (Greek mythology) Goddess of the earth and Look for a middle road. Relax and enjoy communication with loved ones tonight. Kashmir and eastern Afghanistan and north- mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient ern Pakistan. mythology. 15. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in 4. The square of a body of any size of type. Turkey). 5. A clique that seeks power usually through Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) intrigue. 16. Evergreen shrubs and small trees of North and You work with real imagination and understanding in areas of the mind 6. Of a yellowish brown color similar to olive drab You may feel like talking with your co-workers and neighbors a bit more Central America and Asia. that are the most personal or private: in-depth psychology. You are like a midwife of the than usual today. Perhaps there is some outdoor activity about which a plan is evolv- 17. Any of the forms of Chinese spoken in Fukien n. spirit, assisting at the birth of each individual going through a spiritual or rebirth ing and taking shape: one of competition. You will often become happily lost in fun province. 7. A trivalent metallic element of the rare earth process. You could work with a person that needs to have someone interview and conversations. You can also demonstrate a great understanding of the needs of oth- match requirements for employment, acting talent, technical abilities, etc. You know 18. A short high tone produced as a signal or group. ers. If you fancy taking a small gamble, then today is the day to act. Don't get too 8. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods. people and this is where your talent shines. Whether you are in a job this day, on call, or crazy and bet your hat-a small bet could be fun and fruitful. You always seem to main- warning. just around people that know you are a caring person, you will find many opportunities 9. A genus of Laridae. tain a good, positive mental attitude. This is a time to help find or teach positive ways 20. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali opening up to be of help to others. You could help a person find a job or help an to help others in learning to rise above the stresses and to become more creative 10. Dutch navigator who was the first European earth group. employer find the right employee. You can be of service to many in this way; it is good. about solving any problems. Enjoy a quiet dinner this evening. to discover Tasmania and New Zealand 21. Correspond in vowel sounds. (1603-1659). 23. The sixth month of the civil year. 11. A male ballet dancer who is the partner of a 24. A Kwa language spoken by the Yoruba people Aquarius (January 20- February 18) ballerina. Leo (July 23-August 22) in southwestern Nigeria. 12. A woman hired to suckle a child of someone 26. Broken into sharp pieces. This could be a difficult time to relax. You should experience a success- You seem less critical of others and more accepting of interruptions and else. delays at this time. Part of your day may normally consist of hurry-up-and-wait sort of 27. The principal evil jinni in Islamic mythology. ful day with opportunities to give your input and bring attention to your skills. There 13. Memorization by repetition. could be surprises when it comes to money. Keep an eagle eye on spur-of-the- situations. Today seems more packed than usual. You continue to amaze others with the 29. A river in north central Switzerland that runs 14. Colored or impregnated with dye. moment spending. You may be so busy or have your mind so cluttered you make productive things you pull out of your pocket or purse to keep you occupied while you northeast into the Rhine. 19. Made ready or fit or suitable beforehand. quick decisions when other situations come to your attention. This is definitely a posi- do the waiting game. You appear perhaps more charming and refined than usual this 30. (Babylonian) A demigod or first man. tive time for new beginnings in connection with budgeting situations and managing afternoon as a party begins. Now is the best time to enjoy someone new. Perhaps you 22. An implement used to propel or steer a boat. are attending a family barbecue, a neighborhood block party or some kind of circus 33. A very poisonous metallic element that has your financial affairs. You may even want a financial counselor in this case. There could 25. North American republic containing 50 states be some difficulties surrounding a loved one this evening. If you cannot remain show. There is a fair chance you could win something by entering a competition or three allotropic forms. - 48 conterminous states in North America objective, keep notes and detach your emotions for now. some sort of sideshow game. Someone wants to pamper you tonight. 35. Large sweet juicy hybrid between tangerine plus Alaska in northwest North America and and grapefruit having a thick wrinkled skin. the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean. 39. Tall feather palm of northern Brazil with hard- 28. In a despicable, ignoble manner. Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) shelled nuts yielding valuable oil and a kind 31. Fairly small terrestrial ferns of tropical America. of vegetable ivory. 32. Lower in esteem. You are able to feel the trends and make the right moves. Use this This is a good day to get things done. Good eye-hand coordination 41. The blood group whose red cells carry both 34. The capital and largest city of Yemen. time to help you and your company to expand and grow successfully. This is a time to and a sustained effort make almost any task run well. You may feel like the A and B antigens. get ahead by taking action. You may be surprised at the support and recognition you exercising or getting out and around town this afternoon. There may be items to pur- 36. Equipped with or connected by gears or hav- receive as you seek to find ways to make new business happen. Any dealings with chase and a group meeting to attend before you head back home. You look for fresh 44. Something (often something deceptively ing gears engaged. clients should go well today. Encourage your wise co-workers to make suggestions challenges to light your fires now. You have lots of energy, a powerful urge to be first. attractive) that catches you unawares. 37. Immature of its kind. and provide a suggestion box for them so that no person has to be identified with a A very active day is forecasted for you. You move around doing many things for oth- 45. An island northwest of Wales. 38. Form a mental image of something that is not particular comment unless they want. You are in a creative as well as a competitive ers, as well as for yourself. Working with the handicapped or with children can be 47. A unit of surface area equal to 100 square present or that is not the case. phase and you are pleased with the results of everyone's efforts. You could have deep expected. Those of you who are involved in creative activities-teaching or otherwise- insights at this time. Some sudden inspiration may resolve a long-standing worry. will be particularly inspired. Relax this evening! Your luck is good. meters. 40. A benevolent aspect of Devi. 48. An upright tripod for displaying something 42. A member of the British order of honor. (usually an artist's canvas). 43. Any of various units of capacity. Word Search 49. South American armadillo with three bands of 46. An organization of countries formed in 1961 Yesterday’s Solution bony plates. to agree on a common policy for the sale of 50. The immature free-living form of most inver- petroleum. tebrates and amphibians and fish which at 51. Transient cessation of respiration. hatching from the egg is fundamentally 54. Minute blackish gregarious flies destructive to unlike its parent and must metamorphose. mushrooms and seedlings. 52. Poor enough to need help from others. 57. A silvery ductile metallic element found pri- 53. Informal terms for a meal. marily in bauxite. 58. A light strong brittle gray toxic bivalent metal- 55. Partially carbonized vegetable matter saturat- lic element. ed with water. 60. An associate degree in nursing. 56. A hard gray lustrous metallic element that is 61. United States tennis player (born in Yugoslavia highly corrosion-resistant. in 1973). 59. Stick of wax with a wick in the middle. 62. Alsatian artist and poet who was cofounder of 66. Sour or bitter in taste. Dadaism in Zurich. 69. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely 63. Cause to be embarrassed. the razorbill. 64. A native American tent. 73. A high-crowned black cap (usually made of 65. Of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor. felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and 67. One of a set of small pieces of stiff paper Iran and the Caucasus. marked in various ways and used for playing 75. A drama set to music. games or for telling fortunes. 77. A river in north central Switzerland that runs 68. A sandal attached to the foot by a thong over northeast into the Rhine. the toes. 78. A strong emotion. 70. Set down according to a plan. 79. A cut of pork ribs with much of the meat 71. (of a young animal) Abandoned by its mother trimmed off. and raised by hand. 81. An agency of the United Nations affiliated 72. An Arabic speaking person who lives in Arabia with the World Bank. or North Africa. 82. A doctor's degree in dental surgery. 74. An accountant certified by the state. 83. A large estate in Spanish-speaking countries. 76. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from 84. A young woman making her debut into aba cloth. society. 80. A radioactive element of the actinide series. Yesterday’s Solution

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This picture taken on March 30, 2017 shows a Jin opera People watching a Jin opera performer (right) on stage at an outdoor theatre in Yu A Jin opera performer using her mobile phone to take a selfie backstage at an outdoor performer preparing backstage at an outdoor theatre in a county. theatre in Yu county. village in Yuxian, China’s Hebei province. — AFP photos Opera troupe tours rural China defending a dying art

or the 50-year-old Chinese opera performer, every aspect of the dimly-lit backstage room was a Freminder that things had changed. The elaborate costumes carelessly thrown aside, the young troupe mem- bers playing with their smartphones, the half-eaten noo- dles abandoned in the corner all were tokens of disorder that made Li Zhiguo grimace in his blue and gold cap. "I get angry sometimes watching my students perform, because their heart isn't in it," Li said. "But when they ask me if rehearsing diligently will guarantee them a good liv- ing, I have nothing to say." When Li joined the Yu County Jin Opera Troupe in north- ern Hebei province 35 years ago, he and his fellow teenage recruits believed that they had secured stable futures as the public guardians of a traditional art. But policy reforms in A group of Jin opera performers taking pictures on stage before a show at 2005 turned their government-sponsored project into a pri- vate venture without a concrete business strategy, gutting an outdoor theatre in Yu county. A general view of a Jin opera performance at an outdoor theatre in Yu county. the performers' salaries and threatening the future of an ear- ly Qing Dynasty opera form. time, the troupe offered him an "iron rice bowl"-the Chinese said. The greatest problem they face now is attracting Jin opera, which is characterized by upbeat songs and parlance for a secure job. young recruits willing to endure the nomadic life of an actor, wooden clapper instruments, originated in the northern Since they were stripped of their public status, however, a life without financial guarantees. "Most of them don't have Shanxi province bordering Yu county. From the Spring some performers have started driving pedicabs between health insurance," Wang said. Festival to the end of March, the troupe travels from village shows for supplementary income. Even the most senior "The question of whether their basic needs will be met to village in Hebei, performing on ramshackle rural stages to members of the troupe make less than 2,500 yuan ($363) a is like a sword dangling over their heads." At a March per- mostly elderly crowds. Despite their new business designa- month, while the average actor makes closer to 1,500 yuan formance in Yu county's Baocao village, there were no tion, they still rarely charge for performances-most atten- ($217) in a district where the minimum monthly wage is chairs in the viewing area, but some attendees had dees wouldn't pay-and rely heavily on support from local 1,590 yuan ($231). Over the 23 years that Liu, 36, has been brought their own. Others watched from inside their cars, governments. with the group, he has seen his cohort shrink. But a sense of or found perches along a crumbling brick fence as a harsh Backstage at one of their last shows of the season, Li loyalty has kept him from leaving. wind blew around them. More people used to come, the sighed as he recounted all the departures in recent years. "This is my family," he said. "Our troupe leader is like a performers said, before the county's coal plants closed and Many of his students had left the troupe after struggling to father to me. Whatever he says, I'll do." Sometimes that the migrants left. support their families. "If it's about the art, I'll tell them to means singing in negative degree Celsius weather, or danc- Now there were about 50 mostly elderly locals, some stay," said Li. "If it's about survival, I'll tell them: go." ing while snow settles on his elaborate costumes. But as with babies in their arms. They heard about the show Geng Liping, a 30-year-old actress, said, "When you're on through word of mouth. One of the few young people, 20- An 'iron rice bowl' no more stage you never feel cold." year-old Zhang Zehui, had attended several performances The group of 90 has been active since 1985, drawing its with her grandmother. "It's lively and interesting, but I don't members from auditions held across Yu county. The per- 'Sword dangling over their heads' really understand it," Zhang said. Garbed in a colorful robe, Li formers join when they are between 13 and 15 years old; Jin opera recounts ancient Shanxi history, with storylines stood backstage, awaiting his cue. "Has it been worth it?" he those who stay have known each other their entire adult soaked in nostalgia for the province's imperial past. Modern asked as he looked out at the crowd. "That's a big question lives. Liu Donghai, a former actor who now helps manage audiences have different tastes, said Wang Jia, founder of mark in my heart." — AFP the troupe, recalled that being chosen from among more the China Jin Opera Network. "Even our notion of beauty A group of Jin opera performers chatting backstage at an outdoor theatre than a thousand kids had felt like winning the lottery. His has changed, so everything-from the costumes to the dia- in Yu county. parents were thrilled because, being a state institution at the logue-is being adapted for contemporary viewing," Wang

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Two girls wearing traditional Sevillian dresses talk during the ‘Feria de Abril’ (April Fair) in Sevilla on April 30, 2017. The fair dates back to 1847 when it was originally organized as a livestock fair but has turned into a week of flamenco dancing, music and bullfighting. — AFP 'Baghdaddy': New York turns Iraq war into musical

he Iraq war may not sound like musical comedy, to facts and analysis. And that's scary," says Fink. The first lyrics and co-wrote the book, admits it was daunting to but an Off-Broadway revival is spinning intelli- preview on April 6 coincided with the day that the presi- turn the subject into a musical that both entertains and Tgence failures and tragedy into a farce that offers dent ordered a cruise missile attack on a Syrian airbase, sends people away with a clear message. "We want potent messages for Donald Trump's America. the first direct US action against the Syrian regime. Low them to be entertained and moved," he said. "But we "Baghdaddy" officially opens on Monday, telling the true budget and in the works for 10 years, there are just eight want them to take away... that even though you feel story of an Iraqi defector, code named Curveball, whose actors playing six main roles. "Baghdaddy" returns at the like you don't matter, you really do, and there's ramifi- claims about weapons of mass destruction became justi- height of the Broadway season, competing with more cations for your actions." fication for the US-led invasion in 2003. "If you put than a dozen other new shows. The show is scheduled to run until June 18 at St 'Hamilton' and 'The Office' in a blender you would have this show," says producer Charlie Fink of the Broadway smash hit about American founding father Alexander and the US television sitcom. The plot opens in the pres- ent day with disgraced CIA spies gathering at a support group-think Spooks Anonymous-as they seek under- standing and redemption for mistakes that haunt them years later. The action then switches back in time to Frankfurt air- port, where the informant offers to trade apparent secrets about Saddam Hussein's presumed bio-weapons program for political asylum. German intelligence con- sults the CIA, where analysts driven by ambition, office crushes and intransigent bosses see Curveball as a ticket out of everyday routine and a fast-track to promotion. But the growing farce quickly gives way to the 9/11 attacks, swapping comedy for tragedy and the onset of a war still being fought today, 14 years after an invasion found no weapons of mass destruction. It's a fast-paced script woven into a tight score that Castmembers (from left ) Claire Neumann, Jason Collins, Brennan Caldwell, Bob D'Haene, Ethan blends traditional musical theater and camp dancing Slater, Brandon Espinoza and Larisa Oleynik of the Musical comedy Baghdaddy perform a scene dur- with hip-hop tracks that carry a stark warning that histo- ing a dress rehearsal. ry should not repeat itself. Fink says it is more relevant than ever in today's climate of "fake news" and "alterna- It also spreads responsibility for the 2003 invasion far Luke's Theatre, a basement venue just steps from Times tive facts" as some fear that Trump could drag the coun- and wide, not just at the door of then president George Square. But never does the show laugh at war itself. try into another conflict, if not in Syria then over North W. Bush or the US government but the country as a More than 4,500 US troops have died in Iraq since 2003. Korea. "It has an immediacy that it didn't have in 2015 whole and its Western allies in general. "We all messed Some estimates for the number of civilians to have per- and a sense that we're doing this all again," says Fink, up," says Marshall Pailet, director, co-writer and compos- ished range from 173,916 to nearly half a million. "We all referring to a short run two years ago. er. Far from seeing comedy as inappropriate, he says it's own it," says Fink. "A wound in the world that is not a great vehicle to get New York theater-goers thinking. going to be healed with tears or laughter."— AFP 'Scary' "Because we open up their minds and their hearts "It feels like a time when rules are being rewritten and with comedy, we're able to slip in substance, story, authority is listening to its instincts, rather than listening character and a lesson." AD Penedo, who wrote the

The above photos show cast of the Musical comedy Baghdaddy perform the scenes during dress rehearsal at the St. Luke’s Theater in New York. Castmembers (from left) Brandon Espinoza, Claire Neumann--- and Joe Joseph of the Musical comedy Baghdaddy perform a scene during a dress rehearsal at the St Luke's Theater in New York.