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MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 THULQADA 1, 1438 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Mogherini Ex-Gaza chief Princes William, Shrubsole stars urges talks says Hamas Harry remember as England edge to resolve deal will their final India in Women’s Gulf crisis2 open11 border call32 with Diana World16 Cup final Erdogan visits Kuwait, Saudi Min 33º Arabia to defuse Qatar crisis Max 51º High Tide 00:57 & 11:37 Low Tide Turkish president meets Amir, supports mediation efforts 06:12 & 19:18 32 PAGES NO: 17287 150 FILS KUWAIT: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday began a key trip to the Gulf aimed at defusing the stand- off over Turkey’s ally Qatar, saying no one had an interest in prolonging the crisis. Erdogan, whose country has come to Qatar’s aid in the dispute, had talks in Jeddah with King Salman who hailed the Turkish leader’s “efforts in the fight against terrorism and its financing”, Saudi state news agency SPA reported. He also met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman before leaving for Kuwait for the second leg of his tour. Erdogan was received by Kuwait’s Amir HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah, who has been mediating to resolve the crisis. On June 5, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt cut ties with Qatar, accusing it of backing extremism and fostering ties with their Shiite rival Iran. Doha denies the claim and has been strongly backed by Ankara throughout the standoff. The Turkish president will visit Qatar today for his first face-to-face talks with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani since the crisis began. “No one has any interest in prolonging this crisis anymore,” Erdogan said before leaving Istanbul. He accused “enemies” of seeking to “fire up tensions between brothers” in the region. Erdogan praised Qatar’s behavior in the crisis, saying Doha had sought to find a solution through dialogue. “I hope our visit will be beneficial for the region,” he said. The crisis has put Turkey in a delicate position, and Erdogan has repeatedly said he wants to see an end to the dispute as soon as possible. In recent years, Qatar has emerged as Turkey’s number one ally in the Middle East, (Left) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is welcomed by HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah upon his arrival at Kuwait International with Ankara and Doha closely coordinating over issues Airport late yesterday. (Right) Erdogan is greeted by Saudi King Salman upon his arrival in Jeddah yesterday. — KUNA/AP Continued on Page 11 MP proposes Rallies held in support of Aqsa amendments to penal code

By B Izzak

KUWAIT: Opposition MP Abdulkarim Al-Kandari said yesterday he has completed a proposal calling to amend five provisions in the penal code to toughen penalties against those harboring wanted criminals. Kandari said the proposed amendments call for increasing penalties related to crimes of those who evade jail terms and those who provide assistance to help wanted and convicted criminals flee or hide them. The amendments came in light of the reported escape of 14 Kuwaitis convicted for being mem- bers of the so-called “Abdaly cell”, a 26-member terror cell convicted of having links to Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, possessing large quantities of arms and plotting attacks in Kuwait. The amend- ments must first be approved by Assembly com- mittees before they can be sent to the National Assembly for a debate. Continued on Page 11 KUWAIT: (Left) Demonstrators gather at the Kuwait University campus in Khaldiya yesterday against Israeli violations at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound. (Right) A man carries a placard with a slogan reading “the National Liberation Movement of Ahwaz supports the right of worship of Palestinians in Al-Aqsa mosque” at a demonstration outside the Palestinian Embassy in Bayan yesterday. — Photos by Joseph Shagra and Yasser Al-Zayyat Bodies of eight By Faten Omar migrants found Bibi faces pressure over KUWAIT: Student groups and a number of local organiza- tions gathered at the Kuwait University campus in in Texas truck Khaldiya yesterday to condemn ongoing Israeli violations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem. The WASHINGTON: Eight people were found dead yesterday Aqsa site after 8 killed inside a truck in a Walmart parking lot in San Antonio, Texas National Union of Kuwaiti Students, in collaboration with in what police said appeared to be “human trafficking crime”. the Youth Association for Jerusalem, organized the rally Another 28 people were injured - 20 of them severely - and Man killed at Amman Israeli embassy under the slogan “Rage over Al-Aqsa” to support were being treated at seven local hospitals, San Antonio Palestinians. Another demonstration was held outside Police Chief William McManus and Fire Chief Charles Hood JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister the Palestinian Embassy in Bayan yesterday. told reporters. The police chief said the group included chil- Benjamin Netanyahu faced mount- Mohammad Al-Otaibi, President of the National dren, but later told CNN that the eight dead were adult men. ing pressure yesterday over new Union of Kuwaiti Students, said Kuwait supported He said the truck driver had been arrested. security measures at a sensitive and will always support Palestine, and the Muslim “We got a call from a Walmart employee about a welfare Jerusalem holy site after a weekend world will not remain silent. “It is our responsibility to check in a tractor-trailer that was parked on the lot here,” of violence left eight people dead, support them because Al-Aqsa belongs not only to McManus told a news conference. “He was approached by with fears of further unrest. Israeli the Palestinians - it also belongs to Muslims world- someone from that truck, who was asking for water.” The officials signaled they may be open wide,” he said. employee returned with the water and then called the police to changing the measures at the who “found eight people dead in the back of that trailer,” the Yousef Shamsah, member of global movement for a Haram Al-Sharif mosque com- campaign of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) police chief said, calling it a “horrific tragedy”. pound, known to Jews as the against Israel, said “our role is to spread awareness of He said store security footage showed that some vehicles Temple Mount, after metal detec- the importance of boycotting the Zionist entity”. “We came to pick up some travellers who were on the truck and who tors were installed at entrances fol- are trying not only to boycott Israeli products, but also had made it out alive. “We’re looking at a human trafficking lowing an attack that killed two crime this evening,” he added. It was not immediately clear how policemen. The detectors remained companies that support them, such as G4S, which is a many people may have survived and fled, McManus said. Hood in place yesterday, though cameras JERUSALEM: Israeli border guards attempt to disperse Palestinian British security company that controls the Israeli airport, said the air conditioner in the trailer was not working. “We start- had also been mounted near at Muslim worshippers outside Lions’ Gate, a main entrance to the Al- helps Israel run checkpoints, a police training center ed extricating patients out of the back of a semi-truck ... we had least one entrance to the com- Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City on Saturday as they and prisons where Palestinian political prisoners are another 20 patients that were either in extremely critical condi- gather in protest. — AFP held,” he said. “In response to international pressure, tion or very serious condition and they have been transported pound in Jerusalem’s Old City - a possible indication of an alternative. ing an incident inside the (Israeli) have been high in recent days. G4S has announced that it may sell its Israeli opera- to a number of hospitals.” tions,” Shamsah noted. San Antonio is a few hours’ drive from the border with Meanwhile, a Jordanian was embassy” in the residential Rabiyeh Netanyahu was holding a cabi- Cleric Sheikh Mohammed Al Awadhi urged scholars Mexico’s Nuevo Leon state. Weather in the area has been hot killed yesterday and an Israeli seri- neighborhood of Amman, said the net meeting and was due to meet and dry. Federal immigration officials with Immigration and ously wounded at the Israeli source. Jordanian security forces his security cabinet later yesterday. and advocates to educate people about Palestine. “The Customs Enforcement have also been notified, the police embassy in Amman, a security deployed in the streets around the “Since the start of the events, I have recent situation in Aqsa requires strong knowledge of chief said. The deadly discovery, sadly “is not an isolated inci- source said. “A Jordanian man was embassy, an AFP correspondent held a series of assessments with its history and our constant support for it,” he told the dent. This happens quite frequently under cover of night,” killed and an Israeli man wounded said. Israel and Jordan are bound by security elements including those crowd. The event was attended by the Kuwaiti Literary McManus said. Illegal migration over the US border with and is in a serious condition follow- a 1994 peace treaty, but tensions Continued on Page 11 Association, Jerusalem Cultural Forum, Kuwait Lawyers Mexico is an everyday fact. — AFP Association and the BDS movement. LOCAL MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017

Illegal resident’s incentives stem from Kuwait’s hospitable nature: Official

KUWAIT: Kuwait offers education and incentives along with others to illegal healthcare freely to illegal residents residents, he said. according to its humanitarian policies, Fadalah explained that these initia- an official in a state body tasked with tives stem from the Kuwaiti society’s hos- that community’s affairs said yesterday. pitable nature, and the country’s leading Executive Director of the Illegal position in the field of global humanitari- Residents Affairs’ Apparatus, Saleh Al- an work. These efforts saw His Highness Fadalah, made the comment as he the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- briefed the Dutch Ambassador to Jaber Al-Sabah honored by the UN, as Kuwait Frans Potuyt at the body’s head- humanitarian leader. However, he stated quarters in Nayef Palace. A Cabinet deci- that granting citizenship is a sovereign sion, adopted in 2011, granted these right of nations. — KUNA

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with European Union’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini. — Amiri Diwan and KUNA photos Amir meets with EU foreign policy chief

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah “Kuwait is the mediator that we support and Earlier yesterday, His Highness the Amir Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received yesterday accompany and with whom we are constantly in received National Assembly Speaker Marzouq at Bayan Palace European Union’s foreign policy touch,” she told a press conference last week. Al-Ghanem. His Highness also received His chief Federica Mogherini, on the occasion of Kuwait’s mediation efforts emerged as Saudi Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al- her and delegation’s visit to the country. She Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. His Highness then was escorted by First Deputy Premier and Egypt had cut their ties with Qatar. received Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled. — KUNA Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al- Hamad Al-Sabah. KUWAIT: Executive Director of the Illegal Residents Affairs’ Apparatus Saleh Al- The reception was attended by Amiri Diwan Fadalah meets with the Dutch Ambassador to Kuwait Frans Potuyt. — KUNA Advisor Mohammad Dhaifallah Sharar and State Minister for Cabinet Affairs and Acting Minister of Information Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, as well as Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah. Later, First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al- Sabah received Mogherini, and the two dis- cussed regional and international affairs, accord- ing to a ministry statement. Sheikh Sabah Al- Khaled praised the distinguished relationship between the EU and Kuwait, along with relations between the European bloc and the Gulf Cooperation Council. Mogherini is in Kuwait to express EU support of mediation efforts assumed by His Highness First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah the Amir to find solution to the Gulf crisis. meets with European Union’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini.

KUWAIT: Egyptian Ambassador to Kuwait Yasser Atef hosted a ceremony recently to celebrate his country’s July 23rd Revolution anniversary. Senior officials, diplomats and other dignitaries attended the event. — Photos by Joseph Shagra MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 LOCAL Ramp serves drivers from Sixth Ring Road to Farwaniya Hospital Committee to review expats’ licenses By A Saleh and Meshaal Al-Enezi

KUWAIT: A 700-meter ramp will be open today for drivers coming from the Sixth Ring Road to Farwaniya Hospital and Ardhiya as well as the institutions and colleges’ in Ardhiya, Public Works Ministry’s Assistant Undersecretary for Roads Engineering Engineer Ahmad Al-Hussan said. The ramp is part of the project of constructing and main- taining intersections of main roads with the Firefighters douse large seventh and sixth ring roads that lead to the new residential areas in west Jleeb Al- Shuyoukh, he said. The project aims at easing fire in Sharq Industrial traffic towards the new university in Shadadiya, he added. KUWAIT: The Kuwait Fire Service er two businesses, encompassing a 1,500 Directorate (KFSD) said it has put out a sq m area, KFSD said in a statement. Expats’ licenses large fire which broke out at several Firefighters from six fire stations were dis- The parliament’s interior and defense com- garages in Sharq Industrial yesterday. The patched to tackle the blaze. An investiga- mittee approved the formation of a perma- fire, which first engulfed four garages at tion was opened to determine the causes nent committee to review drivers licenses of around 9:00 am, quickly spread to anoth- of the fire. — KUNA all expats, and that reports must be submitted every three months to the interior minister, while sending violators to the public prosecu- tion. The proposal was made by MP Waleed Al-Tabtabae.

Conflict of interests The government rejected the proposed form of problems and risks on the stability of men who were in the joint waters between law related to the conflict of interests, which state departments, which in turn threatens the two countries, and demanded that Kuwait the parliament’s legislative committee almost development in general and compromise the should not hold them accountable. Member completed debating it. The government said laws clout. Also, because conflict of interest is of the Iraqi Parliament Zaher Al-Abbadi said that the law’s articles are available in other one of the corruption facts that were men- that Kuwaiti authorities detained some Iraqi effective laws, which also meet its purpose. tioned in the UN treat on fighting corruption.” fishermen who were in the Khor Abdullah The proposed law, which was presented by Canal. He said that among the fishermen, MP Riyadh Al-Adsani and others, said in Iraqi fishermen there are three brothers, and asked his foreign explaining behind its proposal that “due to The National Reform Faction in Iraq and interior ministers to intervene for their what the conflict of interest may cause in the accused Kuwait of detaining some Iraqi fisher- release. Duo held with drugs

By Hanan Al-Saadoun domestic helpers were sent to the deporta- tion center following their arrest during a KUWAIT: Two expatriates were arrested recent police raid on two domestic help yesterday with possession of 30,000 offices. Police had raided a fake office that Tramadol tablets, a banned substance in offered their services through Facebook, Kuwait, and a small bag of shabu and harbored absconding maids. The other (methamphetamine). The two were taken office was licensed, but police discovered to the relevant authorities to face charges, that it employed maids reported abscond- the Interior Ministry’s Relations and ing by their original sponsors. Officers at Security Information Department said in a the interior ministry’s domestic help statement. department noticed a person offering the services of maids to work by the hour Absconders arrested through Facebook, and action was taken Eighteen expatriates, including sixteen that led to the suspects’ arrest. LOCAL MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017

KUWAIT: Retro video game consoles and cartridges displayed at a shop in Kuwait. —KUNA A player from the new generation of gamers is introduced to the classic Neo Geo system. Retro gaming in Kuwait alive and kicking

KUWAIT: The video-gaming industry have evolved in the last few decades, transforming itself into a multi-mil- lion-dollar business that provides entertainment to people worldwide. Despite high-resolution graphics, nonstop action, and deep provoca- tive storylines in the current genera- tion of consoles, the seemingly easy, yet hard tasks in classic games; like Capcom’s Street Fighter, Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros, and Konami’s Penguin Adventure, apparently offered some gamers challenging experiences, making retro gaming make a stylish comeback. This nostal- gic vibe exists in Kuwait with a num- ber of shops offering vintage gaming consoles and cartridges. Some global companies, like Atari, took notice and started to remanufacture vin- tage gaming systems in smaller com- pact versions to satisfy the needs of Old generations of Gameboys. retro gamers. —KUNA A collection of FamiCom, Sega and Atarai titles.

Ooredoo Kuwait hosts ‘Tomorrow’s KUWAIT: The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) sponsored Loyac’s trip to Morocco this year, in which young volunteers were introduced to the cul- ture, customs and traditions of the North African country. Leaders’ in their seventh season In collaboration with MGRP, Kuwait Lawyers Society

KUWAIT: Ooredoo Kuwait hosted a special train- future. This is one of the pillars of our Social pants winning valuable prizes in appreciation of ing workshop for ‘Tomorrow’s Leaders’, a summer Corporate Responsibility.” their efforts. program aimed at training and developing the He added: “We are pleased with the success of Tomorrow’s Leaders aims at building a distin- skills of law graduates in cooperation with the the previous phases of the program, which guished generation of legal practitioners by Manpower Restructuring Program (MGRP) and enters its seventh season this year. In this season introducing youths to the applied aspect of law the Kuwait Lawyers Society. Speaking at the we focused on promoting personal and scientific after their theoretical studies. This is done workshop, Ooredoo’s Chief Corporate Legal and skills in the field of law and won the support of through various activities like internships, visits to Regulatory Affairs Officer law offices, banks, and other private sector estab- the legal departments of public and private enti- Dr Yousef Al-Selili has congratulated the lishments in Kuwait.” ties, and courses in human development and law trainees on their achievements, saying: “At At the end of the workshop, Dr Selili led an delivered by specialists. The program also seeks Ooredoo, we always seek opportunities to sup- interactive session with the trainees in which sev- to promote the culture of volunteering among port youth in various areas, we believe that eral legal issues were discussed and various stim- the youth. The program’s team consists of young investment in the youth is an investment in the ulating competitions were held, with the partici- men relying only on their personal efforts. LOCAL MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017

Legalese How to approach a lawyer

By Attorney Fajer Ahmed

t may be unconventional for me to be writing about how to approach a lawyer, but as a lawyer myself, I Ihave experienced dealing with lawyers and clients alike, so I thought it would be useful to write how to find the best lawyer. Fortunately and unfortunately, the Kuwaiti market is saturated with lawyers. This should make it easy to find a lawyer, but it is still confusing to many clients on what information to share, what level of trust should be there and what are the expectations. Therefore, I have decided today to write about a few common questions.

Keep in mind Question: What to keep in mind when approaching a lawyer? Can I trust that everything will be confiden- tial? Fajer: Yes, everything by law should be under a con- fidentiality clause. When you approach your lawyer, you should be clear with the following: 1. What documents or correspondences you have in writing. 2. What do you want out of it? Vengeance should not be a goal - instead it should be for x amount of money, to know what your rights are, or obtaining a certain right or obligation.

Power of attorney Question: What is a POA and how much power should I give my lawyer? Also, where can I obtain one? Fajer: First of all let me explain what a POA is - it is a power of attorney that gives your lawyer the right to continue on your behalf with any legal processes required. Some POA will give the lawyer the right to obtain money on your behalf, while others will let them do administrative work on your behalf. Let me give a common example - let us say you sue your previous employer for not giving you your indemnity. Your lawyer wins and your indemnity is KD 15,000. If you gave your lawyer the right to obtain money on your behalf, then they could take the amounts and then transfer them to you. This is something you should discuss with your lawyer, because there are positive and negative conse- quences. Positive being that it is less work for you to execute the verdict, and it is only negative if you are having difficulties trusting your lawyer. So I suggest you understand this point carefully with your lawyer. You can obtain one from any court of law in Kuwait, the bar association, the ministry complex or Liberation Tower. You will need a KD 2 stamp, a letter from the lawyer and the lawyer’s ID as well as yours.

Lawyer charges Question: What are the common charges for lawyers? Fajer: I get this question a lot and really, it depends on the type of case and the type of proof required (what documents you have and what documents are missing). It is a service industry and therefore each lawyer has a different way of charging their clients. One thing to keep in mind though is only trust a lawyer that has stud- ied your case before they provide you with a quotation. I personally do not trust lawyers that give quotations without seeing the whole picture.

Contract with a lawyer Question: I am about to sign a contract with a lawyer and was wondering if you have any advice on what to keep an eye out for? Fajer: There are many things to be wary of when signing any contract in general. The most important thing though for any contract is that the obligations and responsibilities of each party are clearly written out. It is highly important that both parties involved understand what is required from them. Let me give an example - when signing the service agreement with your lawyer for an employment case, your contract should clearly state what your lawyer is asking on your behalf by writing out all the benefits that you are rightfully entitled to. So the contract between your lawyer and yourself would mention, for example, that your lawyer will obtain your termination indemnity plus your economy return class ticket to your home country, remuneration for your off days and so on. The payments should be agreed on in the contract, including the amount to be paid, the dates of payment and the preferred method of payment for the amounts mentioned. Also, keep in mind that if the lawyer is rep- resenting you for any cases or issues that involve them obtaining money on your behalf, then your contract should include their method of payment to you. Will they obtain the money from the court in their name and then transfer it to you? And if so, when will they pay you back, etc. Should you have any questions or concerns, or you require a consultation, please email me at [email protected].

Man questioned over hoax bomb report KUWAIT: The Ahmadi prosecutor ordered detectives to arrest a man who claimed to be an Australian national named Deshoka and charged him with false information. Deshoka told police that there was a bomb in Fintas, gave them directions, then turned off his phone. Police went to the area and combed the streets, but found nothing.

Body found Hawally detectives are investigating the case of dead body found in a rented car in front of a Jabriya house. Police who arrived to the scene in response to an emergency call discovered that the body had been there for a full day, where extreme heat caused it to start decomposing. Forensics recovered the body and sent it to the coroner.

Theft A man stole KD 4,000 from his sponsor who asked him to deposit it in the bank. The citizen went to Nugra police station and told them he always trusted his Indian employ- ee and used to give money to deposit in the bank, but the last time he gave him KD 4,000, the man escaped instead. Detectives are working on the case.

Drug possession A citizen was arrested with possession of one kilogram of hashish. He seemed nervous when he saw a police patrol and obstructed traffic. The young man was on his way to deliver some drugs, but became nervous when he saw the police and obstruct- ed traffic. Policemen asked the driver to pull over, then noticed the drugs inside his vehicle. The man was arrested and sent to con- cerned authorities. —Translated from the Arabic press MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 Divided UK, uncertain election could put Chicago women worried about violence join up with gun clubs the brakes on Brexit Page 8 Page 8

VERMONT: President Donald Trump speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) at Naval Station Norfolk. — AP Trump asserts ‘complete power’ for pardon President has urged authorities to prosecute leakers

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said us. FAKE NEWS.” The Washington Post recently because it’s not an issue.” “I don’t know where Jr. later released email exchanges concerning time against AG Jeff Sessions.These illegal Saturday that he has “complete power” to issue reported that Trump has inquired about the this came from. There is nothing to pardon,” the meeting on Twitter, after learning that The leaks, like Comey’s, must stop!” pardons, an assertion that comes amid investi- authority he has as president to pardon aides, said Sekulow, who added that “what’s going on New York Times was about to publish them. The Post on Friday cited anonymous US offi- gations into Russian interference in last year’s relatives or even himself in connection with in Washington is an attack on the president.” The FBI investigated Clinton for using a pri- cials who described US intelligence intercepts presidential election. It was one of many topics the widening investigation into Russian inter- Next week, Trump’s eldest son, Donald vate email server as secretary of state. She of Ambassador Sergey Kislyak’s descriptions of that appeared to occupy the president’s mind ference in the election and whether any Trump Trump Jr.; his son-in-law and White House turned over thousands of pages of emails to his meetings with Sessions. The Justice as the day broke. associates were involved. The president has adviser, Jared Kushner; and Paul Manafort, his the government, but deleted thousands of Department said Sessions stands by his previ- On a day when most people are ready to long criticized leaks of information about the former campaign chairman, are scheduled to others that she said were personal or unrelated ous assertion that he never had conversations forget about the issues that nagged them investigation, and has urged authorities to appear before Senate committees investigat- to her work as the nation’s top diplomat. with Russian officials about any type of inter- during the week, Trump revved up. In an early prosecute leakers. Trump maintains that no ing Russian meddling. Trump also complained Saturday about a ference with the election. morning flurry of 10 tweets, he commented crimes have been committed. Trump defended his son in one of the tweets, Washington Post report that the Russian Trump also said “Republican Senators must about pardons, former presidential rival One of Trump’s attorneys, Jay Sekulow, said saying he “openly gave his e-mails to the media ambassador to the US said he discussed elec- step up to the plate and, after 7 years, vote to Hillary Clinton, son Don Jr, health care, the the president has not discussed the issue of & authorities whereas Crooked Hillary Clinton tion-related issues with Jeff Sessions when the Repeal and Replace” the Obama-era health USS Gerald Ford, the attorney general and pardons with his outside legal team. Sekulow deleted (& acid washed) her 33,000 e-mails!” men met during the 2016 presidential race. care law. An effort to advance legislation col- other issues. Trump said in one of his 10 mes- reiterated that point Saturday evening. Trump’s namesake has become a focus of the Sessions, now the attorney general, at the time lapsed in the Senate earlier this week after sev- sages: “While all agree the US President has Speaking to reporters at the site of the Western investigation after it was revealed that he, was a U.S. senator and foreign policy adviser to eral Republicans said they wouldn’t vote for the complete power to pardon, why think of Conservative Summit in Denver, he said that Kushner and Manafort met with Russian repre- Trump. Trump tweeted: “A new INTELLIGENCE the bill. Trump ended the tweet with “Tax that when only crime so far is LEAKS against Trump’s private legal team is “not researching it sentatives at Trump Tower in June 2016. Trump LEAK from the Amazon Washington Post,this Reform and Infrastructure. WIN!” — AP Bosnia’s wartime ‘mistresses of life and death’

SARAJEVO: She may once have been known was working in a food factory in the United the Nazis would not have rejected. crimes. Visnja Acimovic, a 45-year-old Bosnian January, and Serbia will not extradite its citi- as “the mistress of life and death”, but in the States. Basic has pleaded not guilty to war Plavsic, a former biology professor, labeled Serb who now lives in neighboring Serbia, is zens for trial in Bosnia. They do not trust court trying her for war crimes Azra Basic crimes against civilians and prisoners of war at Bosnian Muslims a “genetic mistake on the one of them. She is accused of having taken Bosnian justice, her lawyer Krsto Bobot said. hardly stands out. Basic is among around a the start of her trial, including a charge that she Serbian body”. Bosnia’s war crimes prosecutors part in the 1992 executions of 37 Muslims in But not everyone enjoys such protection. dozen women charged or convicted of crimes killed a prisoner. “This person was not me,” she say more cases against women suspects are in the eastern Bosnian town of Vlasenica, most of committed during Bosnia’s inter-ethnic war in told the court on Friday, her voice trembling. “I the pipeline. According to local media, some them between 15 and 20 years old. She ‘Notably cruel’ the 1990s which claimed nearly 100,000 lives. swear before God and that’s all,” she added, as 40 women are being investigated for war denied the charges before a Belgrade court in In March, Switzerland extradited Elfeta Compared to the several hundred men Slavisa Djuras, the son of Blagoje Djuras, the Veseli, a former member of Bosnian Muslim convicted by local and international courts for man she allegedly killed, looked on. forces, back to Bosnia. She is accused of the crimes committed during the 1992-1995 war, 1992 murder of a 12-year-old Serb in eastern the number of women is not many. But several ‘Better’ than men Bosnia. As his family had fled, the boy ex-prisoners have already testified in court to Biljana Plavsic, now aged 86, remains the returned for a forgotten dog and paid for it Basic’s brutal torture of detainees since the tri- most famous woman war criminal from the with his life. Veseli’s trial has yet to start. But as al opened in February. One witness at Basic’s former Yugoslavia. The former Bosnian Serb well as Basic, the United States has also extra- trial recalled in testimony Friday the glimmer vice-president Biljana Plavsic is also the only dited Rasema Handanovic,44. of hope he felt on April 26, 1992. one tried before the UN war crimes court in She had lied about her past as a former Dusan Nedic said he saw a woman called The Hague. She was sentenced to 11 years in member of a special Bosnian Muslim unit. In Azra enter a detention facility in the northern jail in 2003 after pleading guilty to crimes 2012 she pleaded guilty to the execution of town of Derventa, where he was being held by against humanity for her leading role in a cam- three civilians and three ethnic Croat prison- ethnic Croats. She spoke with other detainees, paign of persecution against Croats and ers of war in the central Bosnian town of he recalled. “For me it was a glimmer of hope,” Muslims during Bosnia’s war. Trusina. “The order was to do the work at said Nedic. “I told myself that a ‘woman should “Women are just as capable of committing Trusina, so that no one remained alive,” she not be aggressive as men.’” But he was wrong. crimes,” prominent Croatian writer Slavenka told the court. She was jailed for five and a “She started to beat the detainees, she was Drakulic, told AFP. That much is clear from her half years. “Each of these women had her jumping on them while they were on the essay on war criminals in the former own personal reason that could explain her floor,” the 55-year-old shoe factory worker said. Yugoslavia titled “They Would Never hurt a sadistic outburst that targeted men in partic- Looking at her in court, it is difficult to link Fly”. “A woman in such a position has to be ular,” said Bosnian psychologist Ismet Basic with the brutal violence, including one ‘better’ than men,” Drakulic wrote in an essay Dizdarevic. While there were fewer women murder, of which she is accused. A short, silent, on Plavsic. “In the given circumstances it war criminals they were notably cruel “to bespectacled woman, she avoids eye contact meant taking more radical views.” Drakulic SARAJEVO: This handout picture taken on November 22, 2016 and released by Bosnia and prove their power among men,” he told AFP. when in court. When in 2011 the authorities recalled the scientific-racist rhetoric used by Herzegovina Prosecutor Office, shows Azra Basic (58), (L), while being processed by a law Most of war crimes committed by women finally caught up with her after the war, she Plavsic during Bosnia’s war, the kind of ideas officer after her arrival at Sarajevo International airport. — AFP took place in a detention context. — AFP MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 INTERNATIONAL Sri Lanka navy rescues two elephants washed out to sea

COLOMBO: Two young elephants tow them back to shallow waters. Photos (in Trincomalee district),” the navy said in a into the deep waters of the Indian Ocean. Trincomalee, a natural harbor that is pop- washed out to sea were saved from showed the elephants in distress, barely statement.”They were extremely lucky to Navy officials say the animals were ular for whale watching. The waters drowning yesterday by the Sri Lankan keeping their trunks above water in the have been spotted by a patrol craft which likely swept out while crossing shallow around Trincomalee, which were used by navy in the second such incident off the deep seas about one kilometre off the called in several other boats to help with lagoons in the region. They are not the Allied forces as a staging post during island in as many weeks. The navy said coast of Sri Lanka. the rescue.” Two weeks ago, the navy only wildlife to encounter trouble in the World War II, have a high concentration of the pair of wild elephants were brought “Having safely guided the two ele- mounted a similar operation in the same biodiverse island. In May, the navy and blue and sperm whales, while the sur- ashore after a “mammoth effort” involving phants to the shore, they were subse- region to save a lone elephant washed local residents saved a pod of 20 pilot rounding jungles have herds of wild ele- navy divers, ropes and a flotilla of boats to quently released to the Foul Point jungle eight kilometers off the Sri Lankan coast whales that became stranded in phants. —AFP China cashing out as mobile payment soars

BEIJING: Yang Qianqian holds out her Cash Alliance expects cash’s percentage of smartphone to scan a barcode on the the value of retail payments to fall to 30 mobile of a vendor selling fresh fruit and percent by 2020. It stood at 61 percent in vegetables at a bustling outdoor market in 2010. A key attraction of mobile payment Beijing. The dance student is part of an is convenience. explosion in the use of mobile payment People can carry little or no cash and platforms in China as consumers increas- avoid the problem of their debit or credit ingly take out phones instead of cash to card being rejected due to the limited pay for everything from a coffee to a lan- number of point-of-sale terminals in guage class or a gas bill. stores. China’s relatively short history of “Even though I have cash on me it’s not using bank cards also makes consumers convenient to get it when I am carrying a more open to new technology, said Martin lot of bags,” said Yang, 25, clutching plastic Utreras, vice president of forecasting at bags filled with pears, potatoes and water- eMarketer. “In China a lot of people never melon. China was the first country in the had any financial instruments that were world to use paper money but centuries automated in any way and the first thing later the soaring popularity of mobile pay- they had was mobile payment,” he said. ment has some analysts forecasting it could be the first to stop. ‘Hands off’ The gross merchandise value of third But some have been reluctant converts party mobile payment rose more than 200 to the cashless system. Among them is a percent to 38 trillion yuan (about $5.6 tril- 63-year-old woman surnamed Song who lion) in 2016 from a year earlier, according sells hand-knitted sunflowers and to China-based iResearch. The growth of peashooters from the popular video game the cash-free system has been supported Plants vs Zombies in a pedestrian under- by China’s rapidly expanding e-commerce pass in Beijing. She prefers cash but market as Chinese shoppers increasingly accepts mobile payment because some shun bricks and mortar stores. “I think it’s customers do not carry real money. “Cash really very possible that China becomes the is more convenient for me because I’m get- first or one of the first cashless societies in ting older and have bad eyesight,” she said, the next decade,” said Ben Cavender, a standing next to her bright-colored orna- director at China Market Research Group. ments neatly displayed on the ground. Cavender estimates China’s mobile pay- Riding on their success, payment ANKARA: Vendors sell products featuring coup-victim Omer Halisdemir during the first anniversary of a failed coup attempt on ment market is already 40-50 times larger providers are expanding their businesses than the United States. to offer consumer and business credit July 16, 2017 at Taksim Square. —AFP scoring, short-term lending and even Cashless investment products. The shift fits with Alipay, started by e-commerce giant the Chinese government’s domestic agen- Erdogan tells Germany - don’t Alibaba and now owned by its affiliate Ant da of boosting consumer spending and Financial, and WeChat Pay, which is built increasing access to financial services into Tencent’s popular messaging service, among ordinary people. Interfere in any Turkish affairs have hundreds of millions of users between Alibaba and Tencent are also taking them and are China’s dominant payment their technology-and deep pockets- platforms. abroad as they target cashed-up Chinese Latest broadside in a blistering row In Beijing it is hard to find a product or tourists and nascent payment markets in a service that cannot be purchased with a developing countries. mobile. At the fresh produce market, stall- Tencent earlier this month teamed up ISTANBUL: Germany has no right to interfere in new. We have been partners for a long time. No is being used to go after any opponent of holders display barcodes on tables laden with German payments company Wirecard Turkey’s domestic affairs, President Recep Tayyip step should be taken to overshadow this part- Erdogan. The authorities say the emergency is with fruit and vegetables for customers to launch WeChat Pay in Europe where Erdogan said yesterday, his latest broadside in a nership,” he added. needed for public security. like Yang to scan-though many shoppers Alipay is already available. Security of blistering row sparked by the waves of arrests In an interview with the daily Bild, however, The latest crisis was precipitated by the order appeared more comfortable with cash. mobile payment is a growing concern, under the current state of emergency. Several Germany’s powerful finance minister, Wolfgang of a Turkish court to remand in custody a group “People at my age don’t dare to use it,” however, after reports of criminals replac- German nationals are among those being held Schaeuble, warned Erdogan that he was “jeopar- of human rights activists detained on an island said a woman in her 50s. Some restaurants ing real barcodes with fake ones carrying and Berlin has warned its citizens that their safe- dizing the centuries-old partnership between off Istanbul, including Amnesty International’s in the capital no longer accept bank notes software that steals personal information ty cannot be guaranteed in Turkey and that con- Turkey and Germany”. “It is truly dramatic-there Turkey director Idil Eser and Berlin-based activist while it is common for motorbike taxis, or drains users’ bank accounts. sular access is not assured in case of arrest. is actually so much that connects us. But we will Peter Steudtner. But Berlin was already furious street food carts and hair salons to offer Authorities are still working out “the Throwing away any pretence at diplomatic not be blackmailed,” he said, according to over the jailing in February of Deniz Yucel, mobile payment. Mobile accounted for right balance between innovation and nuance, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel extracts of the interview to be published on Turkey correspondent for Die Welt newspaper, eight percent of the total value of retail regulation”, according to Better Than had Thursday also warned German firms against Monday. who Erdogan has personally denounced as a payments in 2015 and is expected to Cash Alliance, but they have been “more investment in Turkey and spoke of an “overhaul” “terror agent”. reach 12 percent in 2020, according to a active” in taking steps to reduce financial of the entire relationship. “Turkey is a social dem- Public security Meanwhile, Turkey accuses Germany of not report published in April by UN-backed risk and fraud. “The government doesn’t ocratic state based on law and no one has the The German Chambers of Commerce and doing enough to deal with Kurdish militants and Better Than Cash Alliance. want to slow down adoption... that’s why right to interfere in its internal affairs,” said Industry (DIHK) estimated that the prevailing suspects from the failed coup who has taken But cash is still king in China-although they have kept their hands off,” said Erdogan before heading off on a trip to the Gulf. uncertainty would likely wipe two billion euros refuge on its soil. Erdogan said Ankara had less so than it used to be. The Better Than Cavender. —AFP Addressing Gabriel’s comments, he said: “We ($2.3 billon) off bilateral trade, the Welt am passed Berlin 4,500 dossiers on Kurdistan (Turkey and Germany) are together in NATO. We Sonntag newspaper reported. Turkey remains Workers Party (PKK) suspects alone. Both Turkey (Turkey) are in negotiations to join the EU. “So under a state of emergency imposed days after and the EU as well as the US outlaw the PKK as a the strategic partnership between us is nothing last year’s July 15 failed coup which critics claim terror group. —AFP How it happened: Holy site crisis

JERUSALEM: Eight people have been killed in a weekend of vio- lence following new Israeli security measures at an ultra-sensitive Jerusalem holy site. Here is a time- line of events related to the crisis:

Attack and mosque shutdown On July 14, three Arab Israelis armed with automatic rifles and a knife exit Jerusalem’s Haram Al- Sharif compound, known to Jews as the Temple Mount, and shoot dead two police officers stationed nearby. The assailants flee back into the flashpoint holy site, which includes Al-Aqsa mosque and the BEIJING: This file photo shows a woman making purchases by scanning QR Dome of the Rock, before being codes using her smartphone at a fruit stall in a market in Beijing. China was shot dead by security forces. the first country in the world to use paper money but centuries later the Arab Israelis are descendants of soaring popularity of mobile payment has some analysts forecasting it Palestinians who remained on their could be the first to stop. —AFP land following the creation of the state of Israel in 1948. They largely identify with the Palestinian cause. Israel then takes the highly unusual Syria strikes near Damascus decision to shut down the com- pound, meaning Muslim worship- despite ceasefire: Monitor pers cannot attend Friday prayers there the same day, triggering BEIRUT: Syria’s regime carried out air raids region for more than four years, and regime anger from Muslims and Jordan, on one of the last rebel strongholds near forces have regularly targeted the area. the holy site’s custodian. The site JERUSALEM: Palestinian youths hurl stones towards Israeli police officers during clashes. —AP Damascus yesterday, a monitor said, a day Assad’s forces have for weeks been remains closed the next day, while after it declared a ceasefire in parts of the fighting rebels on the outskirts of Ain parts of Jerusalem’s Old City are Israel in 1967 and later annexed in Friday eruption More clashes besieged enclave. The Syrian army on Terma, which links Eastern Ghouta to under lockdown as Israel conducts a move never recognized by the Ahead of Friday prayers on July On July 22, clashes in east Saturday announced a halt in fighting for opposition-held parts of the Damascus dis- searches for concealed weapons. international community. 21, Israeli police take the rare Jerusalem and the West Bank con- parts of Eastern Ghouta, a rebel-held trict of Jobar. Observatory head Rami measure of closing off the Old City tinue, resulting in the death of region on the outskirts of the capital that Abdel Rahman said no jihadist forces were Metal detectors Clashes to men under 50. Mass protest two Palestinians, including one has been ravaged in the six-year conflict. present in the areas targeted by regime Late on July 15, Israeli Prime From July 16 to 20, sporadic prayers are held around when a petrol bomb explodes “Regime warplanes targeted the area of bombardment. The army announced a halt Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clashes break out after prayers. Jerusalem’s Old City and demon- prematurely. Diplomats say the Ain Terma with at least six strikes since early in fighting in areas of Eastern Ghouta on announces the site will open the Muslim worshippers hold firm in strations there and in the occupied UN Security Council will hold morning, and two raids were carried out on Saturday from midday local time, but did next day and security forces will their resolution to not enter the West Bank lead to clashes in which closed-door talks two days later and around the city of Douma,” the Syrian not say which areas exactly would be install metal detectors and surveil- compound while the metal detec- three Palestinians are killed. about the spiraling violence after Observatory for Human Rights monitoring included. lance cameras to prevent further tors remain in place as concerns Palestinian president Mahmud Egypt, France and Sweden seek a group said. The Britain-based monitor, The ceasefire announcement came attacks. But when the compound rise over a possible escalation of Abbas says he is freezing contacts meeting to “urgently discuss how which relies on sources in Syria for its infor- after regime ally Russia said it had reached opens on July 16 with metal detec- the situation. On July 20, Turkey’s with Israel. Later the same day, a calls for de-escalation in mation, did not report any casualties. a deal with “moderate” rebels on the tors in place, Muslim worshippers President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Palestinian breaks into a Jewish Jerusalem can be supported”. On Regime shelling also hit the outskirts of boundaries and policing of the safe zone. refuse to enter due to the new joins the Palestinian leadership in home in the settlement of Neve July 23, a rocket fired at Israel the town of Jisreen on Sunday, the It said the sides had also agreed “routes to security measures, which they per- urging Israel to remove the metal Tsuf in the West Bank and stabs from Gaza hits an open area, Observatory said, after regime artillery and supply humanitarian aid to the popula- ceive as a means for Israel to assert detectors. But after consultations four Israelis, killing three of them causing no injuries. The Israeli rocket fire on areas including Ain Terma and tion and for free movement of residents”. further control over the site. with the security establishment, before being shot by a neighbor. cabinet convenes, with officials the town of Harasta on Saturday after the But no rebel group yielding influence in Prayers are instead held in the Netanyahu decides to leave the The Israeli army says the assailant not ruling out removing the metal ceasefire started. President Bashar Al-Assad’s Eastern Ghouta said they had signed that streets leading to the site. The metal detectors in place, though had spoken of the Jerusalem holy detectors if a satisfactory alterna- forces have surrounded the Eastern Ghouta agreement. —AFP compound is located in east allows police to apply discretion in site and of dying as a martyr in a tive to them is approved by Jerusalem, which was occupied by using them. Facebook post. police. —AFP MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 INTERNATIONAL Germany must act now to stop re-run of refugee crisis, Merkel rival says

AACHEN: Germany needs to take (SPD) are lagging far behind Merkel in countries need to help Italy, such as by turn it into an election campaign issue, The latest Emnid poll showed action now to prevent a re-run of 2015, the polls ahead of a Sept. 24 election, taking in refugees, he added. saying: “Those who play for time and Merkel’s conservatives on 38 percent when some 890,000 migrants arrived warned against a repeat scenario after try to ignore the topic until the elec- and the SPD on 25 percent. Horst in the country, Chancellor Angela more than 93,000 mainly sub-Saharan Logistical help tion are acting in a very cynical way.” Seehofer, leader of the Christian Social Merkel’s Social Democrat challenger African and Bangladeshi migrants have Schulz said he had spoken to Migrant arrivals in Germany have Union (CSU) - the Bavarian sister party for a September election told Reuters arrived by boat in southern Italy so far European Commission chief Jean- been far lower this year than in the pre- to Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU) - yesterday. in 2017, up 17 percent on the same Claude Juncker yesterday about what vious two years, with data from the told the Welt am Sonntag newspaper In September 2015, Merkel threw period last year. financial or logistical help Brussels Interior Ministry showing the number the situation was calm now but added: open Germany’s borders to thousands “The numbers in Italy are worrying - might be able to offer countries pre- of new arrivals seeking asylum fell to “We all know that the wave of migrants of migrants to avoid a humanitarian thousands per day,” he said in an inter- pared to take in refugees and said he 90,389 in the first half of 2017, about will continue.” The CSU, which takes a disaster - a move that later hit her pop- view in the western German city of would speak to both the Italian gov- half as many as in the year-earlier peri- tougher tone on migrants than ularity and boosted the anti-immigrant Aachen. “If we don’t want a repeat of ernment and the Commission about od. Last year, some 280,000 migrants Merkel’s CDU, has long called for an Alternative for Germany (AfD), though what we experienced in 2015 we need this during the week. In an interview arrived in Germany - a sharp drop com- upper limit on the numbers arriving her conservatives have since recovered to take action now as the Italians are with the Bild am Sonntag newspaper, pared with 2015 - and the refugee and Seehofer yesterday repeated his and support for the AfD has dropped. reaching their limit in terms of what Schulz said the situation was “highly issue has not yet played a major role in call for a cap of 200,000 per year. Martin Schulz, whose Social Democrats they can do.” Other European Union explosive” and suggested he wanted to the election campaign. —Reuters Merkel has rejected a cap. —Reuters

Divided UK, uncertain election News in brief could put the brakes on Brexit Shoot drug traffickers who resist: Indonesia Prez JAKARTA: Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has Work on EU divorce has already slowed to a crawl ordered the police to shoot drug traffickers who resist arrest in the latest effort to eradicate drug use in the LONDON: Lucy Harris thinks Britain’s decision than we were just after the referendum,” said country. In a speech to one of Indonesia’s political par- to leave the European Union is a dream come Tim Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary ties late Friday, Widodo urged law enforcers to crack- true. Nick Hopkinson thinks it’s a nightmare. University of London. “I’m not sure anybody down on drug dealers in Indonesia. “Be firm. Especially The two Britons - a “leave” supporter and a knows just how this is going to go. I’m not to foreign drug dealers who enter the country. If they “remainer” - represent the great divide in a sure the government has got its negotiating resist even the slightest, just shoot them,” Widodo said. country that stepped into the unknown just goals sorted. I’m not sure the EU really knows over a year ago, when British voters decided what (Britain’s goals) are either. The Indonesian Narcotics Agency recorded there are 6 by 52 percent to 48 percent to end more than “I think we are going to find it very, very million drug users in the archipelago out of its 255 mil- four decades of EU membership. hard to meet this two-year deadline before lion people, a situation the president labeled “drug They are also as uncertain as the rest of we crash out.” The prospect of tumbling out emergency”. But Widodo’s remarks prompted criticism the country about what Brexit will look like, of the bloc - with its frictionless single market from human rights activists. and even when it will happen. Since the in goods and services - and into a world of shock referendum result, work on negotiat- tariffs and trade barriers has given Britain’s ing the divorce from the EU has slowed to a economy the jitters. The pound has lost more Tibetan student sets crawl as the scale and complexity of the chal- than 10 percent of its value against the dollar himself alight in India lenge becomes clearer. Harris, founder of the in the last year, economic growth has slowed pro-Brexit group Leavers of London, says she and manufacturing output has begun to fall. NEW DELHI: A Tibetan student who self-immolated is hopeful, rather than confident, that Britain Employers’ organization the in an act of protest against Chinese rule in the will really cut its ties with the EU. Confederation of British Industry says the Himalayan region has died in an Indian hospital, a “If we haven’t finalized it, then anything’s uncertainty is threatening jobs. The group doctor said yesterday. Tenzin Choeying, 19, suc- still up for grabs,” she said. “Everything is still says to ease the pain, Britain should remain cumbed to critical burn injuries in New Delhi a week to play for.” She’s not the only Brexiteer, as in the EU’s single market and customs union after shouting “Victory to Tibet” and setting fire to those who support leaving the EU are called, during a transitional period after Brexit. That himself at a university campus in Varanasi, in India’s to be concerned. After an election last month LONDON: In this Saturday, June 25, 2016 file photo, the front pages of idea has support from many lawmakers, northern Uttar Pradesh state. “He died on Saturday clipped the wings of Britain’s Conservative Britain’s newspapers report on the EU referendum result. —AP both Conservative and Labour, but could days after he was shifted from a Varanasi hospital for government, remainers are gaining in confi- bring the wrath of pro-Brexit Conservatives specialized treatment,” a medical superintendent dence. “Since the general election I’ve been to strengthen her hand in EU negotiations. remain on one of the biggest issues - the down on the already shaky May govern- Instead, voters stripped May’s Conservatives status of 3 million EU citizens living in Britain said. His body will be handed over to the authorities more optimistic that at least we’re headed ment. That could trigger a party leadership after a postmortem. toward soft Brexit, and hopefully we can of their parliamentary majority, severely dent- and 1 million UK nationals who reside in challenge or even a new election - and more reverse Brexit altogether,” said Hopkinson, ing May’s authority - and her ability to hold other European countries. A British proposal delays and chaos. chairman of pro-EU group London4Europe. together a party split between its pro-and to grant permanent residency to Europeans In the meantime, there is little sign the Indian gang held for stealing “Obviously the government is toughing it anti-EU wings. Since the June 8 election, gov- in the UK was dismissed by the European country has heeded May’s repeated calls to 50 million liters of crude oil out, showing a brave face. But I think its brit- ernment ministers have been at war, provid- Parliament as insufficient and burdensome. unite. A post-referendum spike in hate crimes ing the media with a string of disparaging, There’s also a fight looming over the multi- NEW DELHI: Police in Rajasthan have cracked a criminal tle attitude toward Brexit will break and snap.” against Europeans and others has subsided, syndicate accused of smuggling more than 50 million anonymously sourced stories about one billion-euro bill that Britain must pay to but across the country families have fought another. Much of the sniping has targeted meet previous commitments it made as an liters of crude oil inside water tankers from India’s New divide and friendships have been strained over largest onshore oilfield, an official said yesterday. The Many on both sides of the divide had Treasury chief Philip Hammond, the most EU member. British Foreign Secretary Boris Brexit. “It has created divisions that just theft at the Cairn India oilfield went undetected for assumed the picture would be clearer by senior minister in favor of a compromise “soft Johnson recently asserted the bloc could “go weren’t there,” said Hopkinson, who calls the now. But the road to Brexit has not run Brexit” to cushion the economic shock of whistle” if it thought Britain would settle a forces unleashed by Brexit a “nightmare.” nearly six years until police in the western desert state smoothly. First the British government lost a leaving the bloc. big exit tab. On that, he and Harris agree. Harris set up arrested 25 people this week for involvement in the Supreme Court battle over whether a vote in The result is a disunited British govern- Leavers of London as a support group after sophisticated smuggling network. Local media report- Parliament was needed to begin the Brexit ment and an increasingly impatient EU. EU Britain’s goals finding her views out of synch with many ed $7.75 million worth of oil could have been stolen in process. Once the vote was held, and won, officials have slammed British proposals so “I am not hearing any whistling. Just the others in her 20-something age group. “I was total from the oilfield run by a subsidiary of British min- Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative far as vague and inadequate. The first sub- clock ticking,” Barnier replied. EU officials fed up with being called a xenophobe,” she ing giant Vedanta Resources. government officially triggered the two-year stantive round of divorce talks in Brussels last insist there can be no discussion of a future said. “You start this conversation and it gets countdown to exit, starting a race to untan- week failed to produce a breakthrough, as trade deal with Britain until “sufficient really bad very quickly.” She strongly believes gle four decades of intertwined laws and reg- the EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, said progress” has been made on citizens’ rights, Britain will be better off outside the EU. But, Robot finds possible melted ulations by March 2019. Britain must clarify its positions in key areas. the exit bill and the status of the Irish border. she predicts: “We’re in for a bumpy ride, both fuel in Fukushima reactor Barnier said “fundamental” differences “We don’t seem to be much further on now Then, May called an early election in a bid sides.” —AP TOKYO: Lava-like rocks believed to be melted nuclear fuel have been spotted inside Japan’s strick- en Fukushima reactor by an underwater robot, the California wildfire slows, plant’s operator said at the end of a three-day inspection. Large amounts of the solidified lumps residents try to recover and deposit were spotted for the first time by the robot on the floor of the primary containment vessel LOS ANGELES: Steve Valdez was back at work flames were so fierce that “every bit of vegetation underneath the core of Fukushima’s No. 3 reactor, Saturday at a hardware store, days after his home is gone and you’re down to the scorched earth,” the Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) said. “There is a and those of his neighbors were incinerated in a Vaccaro said. The fire grew by up to 30,000 acres a high possibility that the solidified objects are mix- gigantic wildfire that swept through a rural area of day at its peak, but by the weekend the growth tures of melted metal and fuel that fell from the ves- California near Yosemite National Park. “This is a rate was down to about 1,000 acres a day despite sel,” a TEPCO spokesman said, adding that the com- hardware store in a small town. There are people dry, blistering weather, he said. The blaze, moving pany was planning further analysis of the images. out there who depend upon us to get power, to northeast, was 40 percent contained but it could get water, to get their equipment fixed,” said take another two weeks for firefighters to fully sur- Valdez, a clerk at Coast Hardware Do It Best in round it, Vaccaro said. The smoke blurred the sce- Mass protest calls to curb Mariposa. “They’re getting stuff to get by.” nic vistas of Yosemite National Park, about 35 miles incense burning in Taiwan The aggressive wildfire sweeping through the west of the fire. Tourists expecting the grandeur of Sierra Nevada foothills covered with dense brush falls and granite peaks instead saw hazy gray sil- TAIPEI: The sound of clanging cymbals and blaring and dead trees has destroyed 60 homes and 64 houettes. Ken Welsh, 60, of New Zealand said he horns filled downtown Taipei yesterday as thousands other buildings. It spared Mariposa, a historic Gold had been prepared to be “blown away by a marched in a colorful Taoist procession, protesting a Rush-era town but burned homes nearby. The Technicolor dream” at Yosemite. CHICAGO: Dr Shandrea Boyd (R) shoots at a target as instructor Will Smith government call to cut back on the burning of incense blaze that erupted on July 16 scorched nearly 118 He shrugged his shoulders and headed back to looks on during her concealed carry certification test at the Eagle Sports sticks. About 100 temples took part in the demonstra- square miles (305 sq. kilometers) of trees and grass the car. “It leaves a lot to the imagination, doesn’t gun range. —AFP tion, where performers carried statues of Taoist gods on and continued to threaten about 1,500 homes, but it?” he told the Los Angeles Times. At its peak, the their shoulders while others danced in larger-than-life its spread had slowed drastically. blaze forced about 5,000 people to evacuate. Some Chicago women worried about costumes. Taipei police said more than 10,000 people “They are still out in front of an uncontrolled roads remained closed but Mariposa, with a popu- took part in the protest. Officials have been pushing to fire but the fire isn’t moving at 30 mph, the fire is lation of about 2,000, was coming back to life. violence join up with gun clubs curb the practice of burning incense sticks and paper crawling along,” fire spokesman Brandon Vaccaro People were coming into the hardware store for money along with lighting firecrackers to combat pollu- said. Nearly 4,500 firefighters, air tankers and fleets plumbing parts and electrical cords a day after OAK FOREST: Her hands slowed by rheuma- ‘Scared of guns’ tion on the island. —Agencies of helicopters and bulldozers fought the blaze by evacuations were lifted. toid arthritis, 71-year-old Marietta Crowder Dunagan was particularly struck by the chopping firebreaks and dumping rivers of water Valdez said he decided to work even though stands in front of her paper target, steadies lack of African-American women like herself and fire retardant. his 4,400-square-foot home was among those her gun and pulls the trigger. Shots are fired interested in learning how to use firearms. “I Russians march against destroyed. “Older people know that everything in quick succession. Crowder is perhaps not started asking friends and they said, ‘Yeah, I’m state internet crackdown Wet winter heals,” said Valdez, 60. “Everything gets better if the typical patron of a gun club. But she is scared of guns.’” That answer prompted her to The blaze fed on long grass that sprouted from you just keep plugging away.” Valdez and his wife one of seven women learning to safely han- start JMD Defense & Investigations, offering MOSCOW: Around 1,000 people marched through central a wet winter along with brush that had been had 20 minutes to grab a few photographs, bills dle firearms at a shooting range in a suburb gun training programs geared towards Moscow yesterday to protest against the government’s harsh stricken by five years of drought and trees killed and some family Bibles before they fled the of Chicago, a city wracked by gun violence women. The “investigations” side of the busi- legislative controls on the internet. Demonstrators at the rally, off by a beetle infestation. In some places, the encroaching flames. —AP and a soaring murder rate. ness will debut next year. Dunagan also which was authorised by city authorities, shouted slogans “My husband influenced me and we offers classes such as the “Mommy & Me Self- including “No to censorship, no to dictatorship!” and “Down thought about it a long time. Maybe you Defense Class,” where women can bring their with the police state!” Some adapted a popular slogan from need a gun these days, in your house at least,” daughters, ages 8-18 years, to learn hand-to- opposition rallies against President Vladimir Putin’s rule, shout- said Crowder, who lives in a gated communi- hand combat. ing “Russia without Putin and censorship!” Police said that ty with her retired banker husband. A fellow “That came about because my daughter around 800 people attended the protest, which was organised retiree, Javondlynn Dunagan, came up with was going to college four years ago and she by Parnas opposition party, headed by former prime minister the idea of gun training classes geared couldn’t find a self-defense class on the south Mikhail Kasyanov. An AFP journalist estimated the turnout at toward women, and for the “Ladies of Steel” side of Chicago,” Dunagan said. Her clients are 1,000 to 1,500. gun club-after successful training, the from the predominantly African-American OVD Info website, which monitors detentions of political women gather twice a month to practice communities in Chicago’s south side, in or activists, said three had been detained, one for giving out their skills. near neighborhoods struggling with runaway leaflets promoting opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Pavel Dunagan served as a parole officer for 25 gun violence. Rassudov, 34, the former head of the Pirate Party campaign years before finishing her career in January, Chicago does not have the worst crime group, said at the march that “restrictions on the internet but had rarely held a gun when dealing with rate in the nation, but owing to its large popu- began in 2011,” as the opposition to Putin held mass rallies in convicts. She said she started carrying one lation-it’s the third-biggest US city-it has seen Moscow. “The authorities realised the Internet was a tool for after divorcing her police officer husband. “I a staggering number of killings and shoot- mobilisation, that it brings people out onto the streets,” was at home by myself with my daughter, ings. By mid-July, there had been 1,557 shoot- Rassudov said. and I was used to having a firearm in a home ings and 369 people murdered so far this year, Another marcher, Lyudmila Toporova, 56, said she came to with my ex-husband,” she explained. “So, I according to the Chicago Police Department. the rally because “Freedom is the most important thing in life. wanted to make sure that we were safe.” But Gangs and the drug trade are behind most of That’s why I’m here.” Russia in recent years has moved to Dunagan noticed something curious when the shootings, and they are indiscriminate. impose restrictions on internet use, blacklisting web pages for she visited gun ranges around Chicago to Just this week, a 78-year-old man was wound- extremist content and prosecuted a growing number of indi- practice. “I noticed that I never saw two ed in one shooting, and a six-year-old girl and viduals for posting online. Since January 1, internet companies women at the range together or a group of her four-year-old brother were wounded in have been required to store all users’ personal data at centres MARIPOSA: An air tanker drops retardant while battling a wildfire. —AP ladies,” she recounted. another. All survived. —AFP in Russia and provide it to the authorities on demand. —AFP INTERNATIONAL MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 Afghan police search for villagers after kidnapping KANDAHAR: Afghan police yesterday Highways passing through insurgency- police were killed in separate battles against launched a search for some 30 villagers still prone areas have become exceedingly dan- Taleban militants, who have stepped up their missing two days after a mass kidnapping gerous, with the Taleban and other armed attacks in the north and west of the country blamed on Taleban militants in the southern groups frequently kidnapping or killing trav- laying siege to district headquarters, said province of Kandahar. Seventy people were elers. In July Taleban fighters closed a high- Mohammad Mustafa Moseni. abducted Friday from their village along the way connecting Farah to Herat city in the Moseni said the Taleban launched four main road in the south and seven of them west, stopping a bus and forcing 16 passen- assaults on Ghor’s Taywara district headquar- were found dead the following day along- gers off it. They shot at least seven of them ters early yesterday and “we had no choice side the highway, from the city of Kandahar while the remainder was taken hostage. but to retreat.” He said police have taken up to Tarinkot in Uruzgan province. Elsewhere in the country, the Taleban yes- positions about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Around 30 people have been released terday captured a district in the northern the district headquarters while they wait for while 30 others remain missing, Kandahar province of Faryab after an overnight attack reinforcements to launch a counterattack. police spokesman Zia Durrani told AFP. It that triggered hours of heavy fighting, said After capturing Taywara district Taleban remained unclear why the villagers were provincial police spokesman Abdul Karim fighters stalked the corridors of the only hos- seized. But some officials said they suspected Yourish. He said troops had retreated two pital looking for wounded Afghan National the Taleban had kidnapped or killed them for kilometers from the centre of Kohistan dis- Security personnel to kill, said provincial suspected cooperation with the Western- trict. There was no word on casualties. public health department director Ghulam backed government which the militants are Local media on Sunday also reported that Nabi Yaghana. striving to topple. The insurgents have a heavy the Taleban had overran Taywara district in He said he received reports that they presence in Uruzgan, a poppy-growing area. the central province of Ghor, though there killed four or five patients. The area is remote Yesterday they denied involvement, while was no immediate official confirmation. KABUL: In this photograph taken on July 21, 2017, Afghan Shiite mourners gather and telephone communication is sporadic, he confirming they had attacked police check- There has been a surge in fighting in several to offer prayers for their relatives, members of the ‘Enlightenment Movement’, told The Associated Press in a telephone points in the area. “Our mujahideen killed a northern and southern Afghan provinces in buried in a graveyard on the outskirts of Kabul. — AFP interview from the provincial capital of number of local police and pro-government recent days, including in Helmand in the insurgency, after US-led foreign forces with- far cry from the US presence of more than Ferozkoh. He said Taleban entered the 20-bed militias there, also capturing 17 suspects who south where 16 Afghan police officers were drew from most combat operations in 100,000 six years ago. They mainly serve as hospital early yesterday. It’s believed all the were later released after interrogation. We killed by a US air strike on Friday night. December 2014. trainers and advisers. dead are military or police personnel, he said. have not killed or kidnapped any civilians,” The strike, the latest setback in The United States is actively considering The Taleban, in a statement to the media, the Taleban said in a statement. Civilians are Washington’s efforts to pacify the country, hit sending more troops to Afghanistan and US Taleban seize 2 districts announced the capture of Taywara district increasingly caught in the crosshairs of a compound in Gereshk district, large parts commanders there have requested thou- Meanwhile, Taleban fighters overran a sec- headquarters. The statement, however, said Afghanistan’s worsening conflict as the of which are under Taleban control. sands of extra soldiers on the ground. The US ond district headquarters in as many days on 46 Afghan government security forces were Taleban step up their annual spring offensive Afghan troops and police are battling contingent now numbers about 8,400, and Sunday, this one in western Ghor province, killed. The Associated Press could not inde- launched in April. largely alone on the ground against the there are another 5,000 from NATO allies, a the provincial police chief said. At least eight pendently verify either death toll. — Agencies Nelson Mandela’s book on his treatment stirs dispute

JOHANNESBURG: A new book by a for- Mandela’s widow, Graca Machel, said she mer South African military doctor that is considering legal action and will con- documents Nelson Mandela’s medical sult with the executors of Mandela’s will, treatments before his 2013 death vio- South African media reported. lates doctor-patient confidentiality, “We are deeply disappointed that the according to some relatives of the anti- doctor appears to have compromised apartheid leader and Nobel laureate. himself and the man whom he had the But the retired doctor, Vejay privilege to serve,” Nkosi Mandela, a Ramlakan, said in an interview this grandson of the anti-apartheid leader, weekend on the eNCA news channel said in a statement. He said the book that the Mandela family had requested might contain ethical violations. In the that the book be written. While eNCA interview, Ramlakan said he had Ramlakan declined to say which family JOHANNESBURG: In this Jan 31, 2006 permission to write the book and that members had given permission for the file photo former South African “all parties who needed to be consulted book, his remarks could indicate contin- President Nelson Mandela smiles were consulted.” Winnie Madikizela- uing rifts in a family whose members during his meeting. — AP Mandela, Mandela’s ex-wife and a promi- have feuded over the years on issues dying at age 95. “It documents the com- nent figure in the anti-apartheid move- such as inheritance. plex medical decisions; disputes ment, was with her former husband The book, “Mandela’s Last Years,” cov- between family members and staff; mili- when he died, according to Ramlakan, a ers Mandela’s health while he was tary, political, financial and security former surgeon general of South Africa imprisoned during white minority rule, demands; constant scrutiny from the who headed Mandela’s medical team. during his tenure as South Africa’s first press; and the wishes of Mandela him- “She’s the one who was there when he black president and in retirement. It also self, all of which contributed to what he passed on,” he said. “I think Mrs. Machel focuses on the dramatic final months of and those closest to him would experi- was in the house or busy with other CARACAS: Opposition activists hide behind shields as they clash with the police during a march towards the Supreme Mandela’s life, when he was suffering a ence in his final days,” according to issues. But I have no idea because I was Court of Justice (TSJ) in an offensive against President Maduro and his call for Constituent Assembly. — AFP lung infection and other ailments before Penguin Random House, the publisher. focusing on my patient.” — AP Venezuelan opposition readies fresh strike Plans to have the constitution rewritten

CARACAS: Venezuela’s opposition has called a fresh 48- services, the National Assembly said on Twitter. Maduro hour general strike against embattled President Nicolas said the opposition’s bid to derail the constitutional assem- Maduro’s plans to have the constitution rewritten giving bly would fail. “We are going to be implacable if they try to him broader powers. The walk-out comes as violent and use violence to stop what cannot be stopped,” the presi- sometimes deadly protests continue amid a political and dent warned on television. economic crisis that has led to shortages of basic goods In Saturday’s march, hundreds of people took to a key and soaring inflation. “We are calling out the entire people, Caracas motorway to head downtown toward the court all groups in society, for a 48-hour strike” Wednesday and building. But uniformed National Guard troops riding Thursday, lawmaker Simon Calzadilla said. motorcycles fired tear gas to disperse them. Wuilly Arteaga, Calzadilla said that the strike would be capped on a violinist who has gained celebrity for playing at many Friday with a march demanding that Maduro officially marches, was injured and taken to a clinic. The 23-year-old scrap his Constituent Assembly vote scheduled for July 30. was seen with blood pouring from cuts on the left side of Earlier on Saturday, police on motorcycles fired tear gas to his face. He said later he had been struck with buckshot. break up an opposition march on the Supreme Court to “They are not going to frighten me,” Arteaga said in a press demands that elected socialist Maduro leave office. video he posted on Twitter. The musician became an icon That rally was also meant as a show of support for a slate of of the protest movement when he was pictured calmly 33 magistrates-a so-called shadow supreme court-whose weaving through tear gas with his violin on his shoulder, names were put forward Friday by the opposition to playing the classic Venezuelan folk song “Alma Llanera.” replace Venezuela’s current high court, which is closely Immortalized in photographs from that performance dur- allied with Maduro and frequently rules in his favor. ing a demonstration on May 8, he said he meant it as a Emboldened by a nationwide strike on Thursday that “message of peace.” paralyzed parts of the capital Caracas and other Venezuelan cities, opposition leaders held a mock swear- Deadly marches ing-in ceremony Friday for the shadow court’s new With the situation already inflamed, the stakes have “judges.” Many of the actual court’s justices were hastily risen further, after the United States threatened economic appointed shortly before Maduro’s ruling party lost its sanctions if Maduro proceeds with his controversial vote majority in congress. “Everyone has given their backing to for a body to rewrite the constitution. The president has the new Supreme Court,” tweeted Freddy Guevara, a leader vowed to maintain the election of 545 members to the of the opposition-led congress. Constitutional Assembly. Saturday’s demonstrations, like many others since April, were organized by the Democratic ‘They won’t frighten me’ Unity Roundtable, a coalition of political opposition “We support the new judges because they will restore groups. The number of deaths in protests across the coun- independence to the Supreme Court,” said 43-year-old try since April has reached 103 — about one fatality per demonstrator Luis Torrealba, marching with his wife and day. Datanalisis surveys have shown that more than 70 per- teenage son. Their swearing in was condemned by the cent of Venezuelans reject Maduro’s leadership. But the government as “incitement to subversion” and an act of president has brushed aside moves to oust him because he “treason,” and officials threatened to throw the dissidents can count on the loyalty of the Venezuelan military, which into prison. One of the judges was arrested by intelligence has been given control of swaths of the economy. — AFP Popularity tumbles for France’s Macron: Poll

PARIS: A poll out yesterday shows the popularity rating isfied with his performance fell 10 points from 64 per- of France’s new President Emmanuel Macron has cent in June. Macron’s Prime Minister Edouard Philippe slumped 10 points to hit 54 percent over the past month. marked an eight point drop to hit 56 percent of French While Macron has made a strong start on the world stage people happy with him, said the poll of 1,947 adults car- and won a solid majority in parliament, his first three ried out from July 17-22. France’s youngest-ever presi- months in power have not been completely trouble-free. dent, who has sought to project an image of authority He was widely criticized by opponents and the press since taking office in May, made clear during the row as heavy-handed after a row over budget cuts that end- with the military boss that he would brook no insubordi- ed with the resignation of a highly-regarded military nation as commander-in-chief. chief. The 39-year-old leader has also backed a contro- The leftist Liberation newspaper said Macron’s “little versial bill to toughen France’s security laws that includes authoritarian fit” could be a sign he was drunk on power measures some rights groups have branded as dracon- and said it was time for him “to grow up a bit”. A relative ian. His majority in parliament has drawn concern, with newcomer to politics who won election on a tide of dis- opponents and several newspapers expressing concern affection with mainstream politics, Macron has enjoyed a over the concentration of power in the presidency. honeymoon with voters, drawing particular praise for According to an Ifop poll carried out for Journal du standing up to US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Dimanche newspaper, the number of French people sat- Vladimir Putin. — AFP MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 ANALYSIS

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Focus Headstrong Renzi struggles to find political touch

atteo Renzi is struggling to regain the political initiative after a disastrous spell during which he lost his job as prime minister and his party fractured.M His approval ratings are in slow decline, his attempts to reassert control over the ruling Democratic Party (PD) are flailing and his efforts to control the coali- tion government from outside parliament have foundered. Unless he manages to revive his fortunes quickly, he will surely lose national elections expected in early 2018, and possibly open the door for groups that are hostile to the single euro currency and likely to spook financial markets. Italy has the highest outstanding sovereign debt in the European Union and investors fear a populist-led government in Rome could yet lead to the breakup of the euro zone. “Renzi keeps on saying that everything is going well, but it clearly isn’t,” said parliamentarian Giuseppe Civati, a one-time friend of the centre-left leader who walked out of the PD two years ago in dis- Would Trump self-pardon end Russia probes? accord over policy priorities. “He seems disconnected to people who haven’t been charged with any crime, most from reality. He is getting into fights with everyone and By Alison Frankel The Nixon Memo Before Trump, the only previous president known to famously when President Gerald Ford pardoned Richard turning people off,” he told Reuters. he Washington Post reported Thursday that President Civati was one of many people criticised in Renzi’s have contemplated a pardon for himself was Richard Nixon Nixon before Nixon was charged with obstructing justice. Donald Trump is talking to advisers about issuing par- new book called “Avanti” (Forward), which was pub- as he faced possible obstruction of justice charges from Presidents can also pardon people whose identities are dons to aides, family members and even himself in the Watergate special prosecutor. Nixon asked his Justice unknown, as when President Jimmy Carter granted lished this month and was meant to focus on future orderT to undermine Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s plans, but instead set off fierce rows over his reading of Department whether a self-pardon was legal. Justice amnesty to all Vietnam draft evaders. widening Russia investigation. Trump outside counsel John lawyers issued a memo opinion in 1974 advising that it was But the words of the Constitution do not give the presi- recent history. While rallying to Renzi’s side, party chiefs Dowd told my Reuters colleague Karen Freifeld that the are exasperated by constant public feuding as they fear not. The DOJ memo said that under the age-old legal max- dent unlimited pardon powers. Kalt looked back to James Post’s “stuff on pardons is nonsense,” Dowd said. “It’s just a im that no one can be the judge of his own case, even the Madison’s notes from the 1787 Constitutional Convention it is exasperating voters worn down by years of eco- smear job on the president. It’s not true.” nomic underperformance, stagnant wages, high unem- president of the United States cannot pardon himself. and found that the framers discussed whether treason That said, the Post story raises a couple of interesting The 1974 Justice Department memo is the first, last and ought to be excluded from the president’s pardon powers ployment and falling living standards. “Something isn’t questions. Can a US president pardon himself prospective- working and we have six months to sort it out. All these only official word on a US president’s power to pardon him- in case the president were a traitor. The drafters, according ly? And if constitutional law allows a prospective self-par- self, according to Michigan State law professor Brian Kalt, who to Kalt, concluded that if the president were a traitor, “he controversies will be reduced to zero. We will adopt an don, what are the implications for ongoing investigations institutional, upright attitude,” said lawmaker Matteo has been thinking and writing about presidential self-pardons can be impeached and prosecuted” under the language of the president’s conduct? Mueller is investigating possi- since he was a Yale Law student in the 1990s. The issue has they adopted. Outside of that context, Kalt said in a May Richetti, who is head of communications for the PD. ble collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia simply never come before a US court, even tangentially. 2017 Foreign Policy analysis, self-pardons “never came up, One PD source, who declined to be named, said that to during the 2016 presidential election. Moscow has denied In fact, the mere discussion of the legality of presiden- which is a very telling omission in a discussion about crimi- help calm frayed tempers, the 42-year-old Renzi would interference in the US election, and President Trump has tial self-pardons leads to a rabbithole of unanswered hypo- nal presidents abusing the pardon power,” he wrote. “It adopt a very low profile in August and only return to said his campaign did not collude. television screens in the middle of September. The US Constitution does not specifically prohibit presi- theticals, such as whether a sitting president can be indict- apparently went without saying - literally - that self-par- dents from pardoning themselves before they’re formally ed or prosecuted, said law professor Sanford Levinson of dons are not possible.” Fragmentation accused of wrongdoing (a person need not be charged to the University of Texas. It’s not clear, Levinson said, whether The general election must be held by May, with be pardoned). So if President Trump, who has not been a special counsel could go to court to challenge a presi- ‘Unbearable’ Pressure February or March seen as the most likely. An electoral implicated in wrongdoing, were to decide to grant himself a dential self-pardon if the special counsel can’t prosecute Constitutional language brings me to my second point. milestone will come in November, however, via a ballot pass from any prospective prosecution, he would not be vio- the president while he’s in office. “It’s just a conundrum,” The pardons clause, as you probably noticed, explicitly says in Sicily which could see the anti-system 5-Star lating the letter of the Constitution. But he would be stretch- Levinson said. Kalt, who has become a mini-celebrity since that presidents cannot grant pardons from “cases of Movement chalk up its first regional victory. “This vote ing the bounds of presidential power as they’ve never been the Trump self-pardon news broke, told me that in the vac- impeachment”. That clause, said former Clinton Justice offi- will have a major impact and set the tone for the subse- tested before - and, more importantly, legal experts told me, uum of precedent, both proponents and opponents of self- cial Dellinger, could give special counsel Mueller a man- quent general election,” Richetti said. Unfortunately for Trump probably would not be able to halt Justice pardons have legitimate arguments. He said he believes date to continue investigating the Trump campaign even if Renzi, Sicily, blighted by a jobless rate of some 22 per- Department and congressional investigations simply by par- the stronger argument is against the legality of presidents the president were legally entitled prospectively to pardon cent, has little love for him. More than 70 percent of doning himself and any allies known to be under scrutiny. pardoning themselves. According to Kalt, the primary himself and everyone else under Mueller’s scrutiny for pos- islanders voted against him in a December referendum, In fact, attempting to use pardons to obviate the special argument that presidents can pardon themselves is that sible violations of federal criminal laws. his worst showing in the country besides Sardinia. counsel investigation could backfire, said Walter Dellinger, the Constitution doesn’t say they can’t. Dellinger drew an analogy to Whitewater independent The PD won more than 40 percent of the vote across who wrote about prospective presidential pardons as a top But three factors, he said, weigh against legality: The counsel Kenneth Starr, who did not charge President Bill Italy in European elections in 2014 shortly after Renzi official in the Clinton Justice Department in 1995. Pardons traditional meaning of the word pardon, which implies one Clinton with crimes but prepared a report that served as took office in an internal party coup, but it has been themselves might raise questions about obstructing jus- person giving and another receiving; the legal principle the basis for articles of impeachment against the president. downhill ever since. He was forced to resign as prime tice, Dellinger said. Prospective pardons would also against serving as one’s own judge, as cited in the Nixon “The pardon clause expressly does not apply to impeach- minister in December after losing the referendum on remove Fifth Amendment obstacles to congressional testi- memo; and the text of the US Constitution. Here’s why. ment,” Dellinger said. “That’s the same reason Starr kept his plans to streamline parliament. Two months later, a mony from those who received them, since you can’t assert Article II of the Constitution authorizes the president to going.” (I can imagine the Trump team countering group of senior PD members broke away, saying the a right against self-incrimination if you aren’t facing crimi- “grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the Dellinger’s point with the argument that grand juries are party had shifted too far to the centre. nal consequences. No court in the US has ever had to United States, except in cases of impeachment”. convened to investigate crimes, not politics, and if the Although Renzi comfortably won a party leadership decide whether a president has the authority to pardon That language, Kalt said, gives presidents immense president has prospectively pardoned every potential tar- contest in May, the PD fared badly in June’s local elec- himself because no president has ever done so. power. We’ve seen presidents, for instance, issue pardons get, the grand jury must be dismissed.) — Reuters tions, and a poll on Sunday for Corriere della Sera news- paper put the PD on 26.9 percent, behind 5-Star on 27.6 percent. The survey also showed a trio of loosely allied rightist parties, including Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Rise and fall of Thailand’s top trafficker Italia, taking some 35 percent of the combined vote. None of these scores would be enough to let any group n army ‘Big Shot’ whose influence seeped across the arate trial but his nephew Nattaphat Saengthong and oth- week’s verdict, which exposed a matrix of collusion govern alone under the terms of a new electoral law, south, Lieutenant-General Manas Kongpan sat at ers remain at large. between state officials and businessmen who profited which Renzi has tried but failed to change. The system the apex of Thailand’s grisly trade in humans, raking Around the time of the money transfers, Manas served from trafficking. restores proportional representation (PR) to Italy and inA an untold fortune to keep prying eyes off the trafficking as a top commander of Thailand’s southern security arm. Witnesses said Manas instructed officers to force back a looks certain to produce highly fragmented legislatures route. As the number of desperate Rohingya and His job was to enforce its controversial “push-back” policy - boat of 265 Rohingya in 2012 - only to covertly re-route the in both the upper and lower chambers. Bangladeshis shuttled through the trafficking operation which meant turning around boats of stateless Rohingya ship to shore and truck the human cargo south to the jun- This means the PD could still be at the heart of the shot up, so did Manas’ rank in the Thai military. But the sil- who were trying to flee persecution in Myanmar. But he gle prisons. Manas “had direct responsiblity in the push- next government even if it comes second at the ballot ver-haired general was condemned to 27 years in prison on used this position to do just the opposite, according to last back mission and must have been part of this human traf- box, but this will depend on Renzi’s ability to forge coali- Wednesday for profiting from the trade, an extraordinarily ficking network, otherwise the Rohingya would not have tion alliances. The return to PR will give smaller parties rare conviction of a senior member of an army that domi- been able to return to Thailand so quickly,” the verdict read. greater negotiating power, which helps to explain the nates the kingdom. schisms and fomentation rattling Italian politics. “This electoral law is to blame for a lot of the agitation we are The 61-year-old’s downfall was hastened in 2015 after Southern ‘Big Shot’ seeing,” European Affairs Minister Sandro Gozi told investigators uncovered secret jungle prisons in the south The trafficking operation flourished until the 2015 Reuters. “People are looking where best to position where traffickers starved and tortured migrants while hold- crackdown, with tens of thousands of victims funnelled themselves for votes and that is causing tensions.” ing them for ransom. The discovery exposed Thailand’s through a trade worth an estimated $250 million dollars. horrifying role in a criminal operation that shifted victims Many were lured from the Myanmar-Bangladesh border by Manifesto from Myanmar to Malaysia, and forced the ruling junta to brokers who promised jobs, while others were violently The breakaway PD dissidents see gains to be made launch a belated crackdown. kidnapped and forced onto the boats. The big money was following the path of Britain’s Jeremy Corbyn, a diehard Police followed a money trail that lead straight to made in Thailand, where jungle camp wardens phoned rel- socialist who galvanised the youth vote in Britain’s June Manas, an army hardliner with a passion for bullfighting. atives of the weakest migrants and threatened to kill them election. Renzi is drawn instead to the recipe that “He was involved in such an obvious way...at a time when if they didn’t send more cash. helped centrist Emmanuel Macron win this year’s the junta was really trying to show themselves to be clean,” The young and strong were sold off as labor to French presidential election. “Don’t forget, Corbyn lost. said Paul Chambers, an expert on Thailand’s military. “He is Malaysian palm oil plantations or fishing boats, according He is a nice guy, but he lost. This is not the model we going down because he was at the wrong place at the to Freeland. All the while, Manas’ seemingly inexorable rise want to follow,” said Gozi, a close Renzi supporter. wrong time.” up the army ranks continued, with his command stretching “Macron’s success shows you can bring together differ- over increasingly large chunks of the south. Months before ent ideas and win ... this is what Renzi wants.” — AFP Money trail his arrest in 2015, he was promoted to Lt-General and giv- Manas was first highlighted as a suspect in early 2015 en the sweeping role of “military advisor”. after 98 famished Rohingya were found in trucks in It wasn’t the first time the hawkish officer had hurdled Nakhon Si Thammarat, stopped by a random police check- controversy. He was linked to a 2004 raid on a mosque that All articles appearing on these pages are point. Provincial police - aided by anti-trafficking NGO left more than 30 Muslim rebels dead in Thailand’s far the personal opinion of the writers. Kuwait Freeland - used the drivers’ cell phones to trace their regu- south, one of the early sparks of an insurgency still burning lar route. The trail carved through Thailand’s southern neck today. “He had a reputation for often going beyond the Times takes no responsibility for views from coastal Ranong, where boatloads of migrants arrived law,” said Chambers, adding that he was known as a “big expressed therein. Kuwait Times invites from Myanmar, to malaria-infested camps near the shot” in the region. Malaysian border, where they were held in appalling condi- Manas was the only military man convicted in last readers to voice their opinions. Please send tions. week’s trafficking trial, which saw more than 60 people submissions via email to: opinion@kuwait- Phone and e-banking records from the drivers led to sent to jail. Rights groups welcomed the verdict but key trafficker Sunan Saengthong, a Ranong politician and warned that many perpetrators remain at large. “We know times.net or via snail mail to PO Box 1301 businessman who had deposited nearly $600,000 in not everyone has been accounted for in this trial,” said Safat, Kuwait. The editor reserves the right accounts belonging to Manas. In May 2015 police found Amy Smith from Fortify Rights, which closely tracked the more bank slips revealing that Sunan’s nephew had also investigation. “More needs to be done to account for the to edit any submission as necessary. transferred huge sums to Manas, including some $400,000 horrific crimes that took place... and to ensure this never in just over a month. Sunan was jailed for 35 years in a sep- General Manas Kongpan happens again.” —AFP NEWS MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 Ex-Gaza chief: Hamas deal will open border

RAMALLAH: An exiled Palestinian politician who quietly ries in the 1967 Mideast war, withdrew from Gaza in 2005, negotiated a power-sharing deal for Gaza with former arch but keeps a tight grip on the rest. foe Hamas discussed the details for the first time in an inter- The territories sit on opposite sides of Israel which has view, saying he expects it to lead to a swift opening of the deepened the geographic separation with strict travel bans. blockaded territory’s border with Egypt and an easing of crip- Dahlan dismissed concerns that his deal with Hamas will pling power outages. The Egypt-Gaza border crossing is gradually turn Gaza into a separate entity. “We are patriots, expected to open by late August and funding has been not separatists,” he said, adding that he would do everything secured for a $100 million power plant, Mohammed Dahlan, in his power to prevent a further drifting apart of the a former Gaza security chief, told AP in a phone interview Palestinian territories. from the United Arab Emirates. The multi-millionaire with far-flung business interests in Dahlan said his chemistry with Gaza’s newly elected the region and close ties to leaders of Egypt and the UAE said Hamas chief, Yehiyeh Sinwar, helped forge the once unthink- he no longer aspires to replace Abbas. “I have no ambitions able alliance. The two grew up in the tough streets of south- to be president,” he said. “Maybe that was the case when I ern Gaza’s Khan Younis refugee camp before joining rival was younger, but now I see the situation. ... Seventy percent camps, the Islamic militant Hamas and the mainstream Fatah of the land is in the hands of the Israelis, and they have no movement, respectively. “We both realized it’s time to find a intentions to give us a state.” way out” for Gaza, Dahlan, 55, said in an hour-long conversa- Dahlan said the new deal is meant to revive Palestinian tion Saturday. He said both sides had learned lessons from political institutions that have been paralyzed since the 2007 the destructive rivalries of the past. split between Hamas and Fatah. This would include a new The deal, backed by Egypt and the UAE, is still in the early attempt to form a national unity government and revive par- stages of implementation. There are no guarantees of suc- liament. Dahlan said Abbas is welcome to lead such efforts, cess, but all involved seem to benefit. It enables Egypt to con- but that “we are not going to wait for him forever” to make a tain Hamas, the militants on its doorstep, through new secu- move. Previous Abbas-led efforts to form a unity government A Palestinian boy runs for cover from tear gas during clashes between demonstrators and Israeli security forces rity arrangements. Dahlan has a chance to return to with Hamas backing have failed over the years, with both at the Qalandiya checkpoint between Ramallah and Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank yesterday as crowds Palestinian politics. And cash-strapped Hamas can prolong its sides ultimately refusing to give up power in their respective protest against new Israeli security measures implemented at Al-Aqsa mosque complex. — AP rule through the promised border opening. territories. If it goes ahead, the deal could deliver a crushing blow to Mediterranean with 2 million people. Hamas role Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who presides over Egypt’s blessing He said he has raised funds to refurbish Gaza’s gate to the Hamas officials describing the deal have said their group autonomous enclaves in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. In recent weeks, Abbas took a different approach, step- world, the Rafah crossing with Egypt, and that he received will remain in charge of security in Gaza. Dahlan is to raise Abbas has a toxic relationship with Hamas, which seized ping up financial pressure on Gaza to force Hamas to cede Egyptian assurances that the crossing will open by the end of money and advocate for Gaza abroad. He hasn’t been back to Gaza from him in 2007, and with Dahlan, a former top aide ground there. Azzam Al-Ahmed, an Abbas aide who negoti- August. “Everyone who needs to travel will be able to travel,” Gaza since the Hamas takeover in 2007. In the months pre- he sent packing in 2010. A Hamas-Dahlan alliance would fur- ated with Hamas in the past, said yesterday that the Dahlan- he said. Over the past decade, Rafah only opened sporadical- ceding the takeover, he had led Fatah forces in Gaza street ther sideline the 82-year-old Western-backed Abbas and Hamas understandings “are going nowhere”. He said Abbas’ ly because of the blockade, and thousands of Gazans are cur- battles with Hamas, and grievances of families of close to 400 undercut his claim that he represents all Palestinians. Palestinian Authority supports Gaza with $1.2 billion every rently on waiting lists, hoping to travel abroad for study, work people killed in the fighting - from both sides - still haven’t year, covering wages of ex-loyalists, social welfare payments or medical care. been addressed. Mini-state and electricity. He suggested Dahlan and Hamas would be The UAE has promised $100 million for a power plant that Disbursements to the families from a multi-million-dollar The objectives of the Dahlan-Hamas deal - ending the unable to cover such sums. would be built on the Egyptian side of the border, Dahlan UAE-backed compensation fund are to begin soon, in an border blockade, reviving Gaza’s battered economy - could Ahmed also said Egypt assured Abbas “that they are not said. Once the exact location is chosen, construction would attempt to buy calm that is in line with tribal traditions. also weaken Palestinian statehood aspirations by creating a going to help any new entity in Gaza”. However, the lengthy take 18 months, he said. In recent years, Gazans have Several dozen of Dahlan’s lieutenants and key supporters are “mini-state” in Gaza. For more than two decades, Palestinian negotiations between Dahlan’s representatives and a Hamas endured blockade-linked rolling power cuts, most recently of expected to return from exile as part of the arrangements. leaders, including Abbas, have unsuccessfully sought to team in Cairo last month would not have been possible with- as long as 20 hours a day. Egypt has been sending fuel to Dahlan said he will remain in exile. “It’s better for Gaza that I establish a state in the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem in out Egypt’s blessing, participants said. Dahlan presented an Gaza’s existing power plant in recent weeks, as part of the stay in the diaspora and approach everyone who can extend negotiations with Israel. Israel, which captured those territo- upbeat vision of Gaza, a crowded sliver of land on the understandings. a helping hand to Gaza,” he said. — AP MP proposes amendments to penal code Bibi faces pressure over Aqsa site after... Continued from Page 1 flict of interests, which has been under study by the Continued from Page 1 Clashes broke out between Israeli security forces and legal and legislative committee, on grounds that its pro- Palestinians around the Old City, in other parts of visions already exist in other legislation. The govern- in the field,” he said at the start of the meeting. “We are annexed east Jerusalem and in the occupied West Kandari said he backs a motion calling to hold an ment told the Assembly committee that the objectives receiving from them an up-to-date picture of the situa- Bank, leaving three Palestinians dead. On Friday emergency session of the Assembly to discuss the of the law are achieved through the presence of similar tion, as well as recommendations for action, and we will evening, a Palestinian broke into a home in a Jewish implications of the escape of the cell members and also provisions in other laws, and accordingly there is no decide accordingly.” settlement in the West Bank during a Sabbath dinner bilateral relations with Iran. Kuwait expelled around 15 need to duplicate the laws. Israeli Major General Yoav Mordechai - head of COGAT, and stabbed four Israelis, killing three. Iranian diplomats from the country following the court Separately, MP Faisal Al-Kandari, a member of the the defense ministry agency responsible for civilian affairs The Israeli army said the 19-year-old Palestinian had ruling in protest against Iranian involvement in the case. Assembly’s investigation panel, denied yesterday that in the Palestinian territories - signaled changes to the poli- spoken in a Facebook post of the holy site and of dying as The Islamic Constitutional Movement (ICM) has called the Kuwaiti health office in Germany had dealings with cy were possible. “We are examining other options and a martyr. On Saturday, Palestinian youths hurled stones for holding to account all those who helped the cell an Israeli company. The story was reported yesterday in alternatives that will ensure security,” Mordechai said in an and petrol bombs as the army used a bulldozer to close members to flee the country. a local daily. Kandari said the health office has never interview with Al-Jazeera. Palestinian president Mahmoud off the attacker’s West Bank village and prepare his house Meanwhile, the government has informed the dealt with brokers or any other companies, adding that Abbas, who has announced he was freezing contacts with for demolition. Netanyahu said yesterday the demolition Assembly of its rejection of a draft law regulating con- an investigation is still going on. Israel over the dispute, said yesterday this included the would go ahead “as soon as possible”. Israel frequently security coordination that has been credited with prevent- razes or seals attackers’ homes as a deterrent, although ing wider unrest in recent years. “They must know that rights groups say this amounts to collective punishment. Erdogan visits Kuwait, Saudi Arabia... they will be the main losers because we play an important Clashes also flared in east Jerusalem and other Palestinian role in assuring our security and theirs,” Abbas said. villages in the West Bank near Jerusalem on Saturday, Continued from Page 1 Anwar Gargash, who said he hoped the emir had pledged The crisis has resonated internationally. The UN police said. Two Palestinians died, including one when a to reconsider Qatar’s position. “Dialogue is necessary, but Security Council will hold closed-door talks today about petrol bomb exploded prematurely. including the Syria conflict where both are staunch foes it should be based on a revision” of Qatar’s stance, he the spiraling violence. Arab League chief Ahmed Abul Israeli security forces said yesterday they had arrested of President Bashar Al-Assad. Turkey is also setting up a mili- tweeted. Gheit yesterday accused Israel of “playing with fire” with 25 men active in the militant Hamas group that rules the tary base in Qatar, its only such outpost in the region. It has Erdogan is likely to get a warm welcome in Doha the new security measures, and Turkish President Recep Gaza Strip. The arrests throughout the West Bank included expedited the process since the crisis began and reportedly where Turkey has been loudly applauded for sending in Tayyip Erdogan called them an insult to the Muslim world. “senior members”, a statement from the Shin Bet internal now has 150 troops there. “From the first moments of the food, including fruit, dairy and poultry products by ship Pope Francis said he was following events with concern security agency said, and was part of preventive measures Qatar crisis, we have been on the side of peace, stability, and by plane to help Doha beat an embargo. Turkey has and urged dialogue and moderation. in the wake of “the tensions around the Temple Mount”. solidarity and dialogue,” said Erdogan. But Turkey, which is also benefited, with its exports to Qatar doubling in the Tensions have risen throughout the past week over the Also yesterday, a rocket fired at Israel from Gaza hit an also going through a turbulent time with the European past month to more than $50 million. According to the metal detectors at the compound, which includes the open area, the Israeli army said, causing no injuries. No Union and the United States, also does not want to wreck economy ministry, Ankara has sent around 200 cargo revered Al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock, fol- Palestinian group claimed the attack. its own relations with regional kingpin Saudi Arabia. planes filled with aid since the crisis began. lowing the July 14 attack that killed two policemen. The holy site in Jerusalem has served as a rallying cry “As the elder statesman in the Gulf region, Saudi Arabia Erdogan’s tour coincides with a visit to Kuwait by the Palestinians view the move as Israel asserting further con- for Palestinians. In 2000, then Israeli opposition leader has a big role to play in solving the crisis,” said Erdogan, EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini, who held talks trol over the site. They have refused to enter the com- Ariel Sharon’s visit to the compound helped ignite the taking care not to explicitly criticize the kingdom. yesterday with Kuwaiti officials. A statement said pound in protest and have prayed in the streets outside. second Palestinian intifada, or uprising, which lasted more Erdogan said he supported the mediation efforts of Mogherini paid tribute to Kuwait’s “relentless mediation Israeli authorities say the July 14 attackers smuggled guns than four years. The Haram Al-Sharif is central to the Kuwait’s Amir, a possible indication Ankara sees Kuwait as efforts” in the dispute and called for a resolution “through into the site and emerged from it to shoot the officers. Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is in east Jerusalem, seized by the key to solving the crisis. The Qatari emir said Friday he dialogue and without delay”. Rights group AFD Friday’s main weekly Muslim prayers - which typical- Israel in the 1967 Six-Day War and later annexed in a move was ready for talks to resolve the row as long as the emi- International called yesterday for an end to the “blockade” ly draw thousands to Al-Aqsa - brought the situation to never recognized by the international community. rate’s sovereignty is respected. His call received a cold of Qatar, warning that the regional boycott has led to a boil. In anticipation of protests, Israel barred men Considered the third holiest site in Islam, it is the most reception from the UAE’s state minister for foreign affairs, “forced separation” of families. — Agencies under 50 from entering the Old City for prayers. sacred for Jews. — AFP MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 SPORTS

Chelsea apologizes for Salvadoran players banned Danilo completes Kenedy’s nasty messages after biting incidents Man City move LOS ANGELES: Henry Romero received a six-game ban and LONDON: Chelsea has apologized China for social media comments by Darwin Ceren for three on Saturday for “anti-sporting” behavior LONDON: Real Madrid right-back Danilo completed his move to Manchester City yester- Brazilian player Kenedy which it accepts “caused great offence and hurt the in a CONCACAF Gold Cup match in which they bit US players. day, the Brazilian joining Pep Guardiola’s Premier League giants on a five-year contract. feelings” of the country during the Premier League champions’ pre-season Los Cuscatlecos defender Romero bit Jozy Altidore on The 26-year-old will now link up with City on their pre-season tour of the United States tour. The 21-year-old Kenedy’s since-deleted Instagram posts the back in El Salvador’s 2-0 Gold Cup quarter-final loss to after agreeing personal terms and passing his medical. “There has been featured a profanity relating to China and a message mock- the United States and also grabbed the US forward’s nipple strong interest from other clubs, but it has always been my ambition to ing a security guard he photographed. Chelsea says Kenedy and twisted it. Midfielder Ceren, who plays for Major play for Pep Guardiola,” Danilo told his new club’s official website. “As has been “strongly reprimanded and disciplined,” adding League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes, bit Omar Gonzalez soon as I heard of his interest, I knew immediately I wanted to be a on its website that it “solemnly and sincerely apologizes” to during the contest. City player,” he added. His departure from the European champions the Chinese people. The messages were posted ahead CONCACAF’s disciplinary committee announced the sanc- had been confirmed by Real boss Zinedine Zidane on Saturday on of Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over Arsenal in Beijing on tions shortly before the United States’ semi-final clash against the eve of his team’s meeting with Manchester United in Saturday. Chelsea says “the negative impact we Costa Rica kicked off on Saturday in Dallas. CONCACAF, which California. According to the BBC he moves to Manchester have seen over the last two days has left us did not specify the biting incidents in their announcement, on a £26.5 million (29.5 million euros) deal. Guardiola shocked and saddened. Once again, we sincerely said the suspensions would affect only “official matches. El had made full-backs his top transfer priority in the apologize for the hurt caused to our Chinese fans Salvador have already been eliminated from 2018 World Cup close season having released Pablo Zabaleta, Gael as well as to the Chinese people.” — AP qualifying. — AFP Clichy and Bacary Sagna. — AFP

Noah Goodwin rallies to win US Junior Amateur ANDOVER: Noah Goodwin rallied to double bogey. Goodwin plans to gradu- beat Matthew Wolff 1 up in 100-degree ate from high school early and enroll at heat Saturday in the US Junior Amateur SMU in January. The 18-year-old Wolff, final to become the third player to win from Agoura Hills, California, will be a a year after losing the title match. The freshman at Oklahoma State. 17-year-old Goodwin, from Corinth, “It’s tough to come out on the bottom, Texas, was four holes down with eight but I played great all week,” Wolff said. to play at Flint Hills National before Goodwin dropped 4 down when Wolff pulling off the second-biggest come- took the par-3 28th with a birdie. back in tournament history. “It’s every Goodwin won the par-5 29th with a 35- junior’s dream to win the U.S. Junior,” foot birdie putt and took the par-4 30th, Goodwin said. “It’s the most presti- par-3 32nd and par-4 33rd with pars to gious junior event in the entire world. pull even. The only larger comeback came Everybody knows about it, and to add two years ago when Phillip Barbaree my name among the greats like edged Andrew Orischak in 37 holes at Jordan Spieth and Tiger Woods just Colleton River Plantation Club after trail- means everything to me.” ing by five holes with eight to play. Andy Goodwin works with Spieth’s instruc- Hyeon Bo Shim, in 2012 at The Golf Club tor, Cameron McCormick, and the noted of New England, also rallied from 5 down teacher was quick to send his pupil a at the start of the afternoon 18 in beating congratulatory text message. “That just Jim Liu, 4 and 3. The USGA lengthened the means a lot,” Goodwin said. “He’s done final from 18 holes to 36 in 2005. so much for my game. I can’t really Last year, Goodwin fell 2 and 1 to express my gratitude for Cameron. I Australia’s Min Woo Lee at The Honors wouldn’t be where I am without him.” Course in Tennessee. Mason Rudolph The match ended when Wolff con- (1950) and Tim Straub (1983) also won a ceded Goodwin’s 6-foot birdie putt on year after falling in the title match. “It’s a the par-5 36th. Wolff drove left into the feeling that I’m still kind of trying to water hazard and was facing a putt for grasp,” Goodwin said. — AP US teen rookie Korda grabs 2-shot LPGA lead WASHINGTON: US teen rookie Nelly high as second in the world rankings and Korda, the daughter of retired Czech tennis won the 1998 Australian Open title before SOUTHPORT: Jordan Spieth of the United States plays a shot on the 1st hole during the final round of the British Open Golf Championship, at star Petr Korda, fired a five-under par 66 to retiring in 1999 while Jessica Korda, 24, has Royal Birkdale, Southport, England, yesterday. —AP seize a two-stroke lead after Saturday’s won four LPGA titles, most recently in third round of the LPGA Marathon Classic. Malaysia in 2015. South Korea’s 28th- GOLF Korda, who turns 19 next Friday, birdied ranked Kim In-Kyung, who captured her four of the first seven holes and closed with fifth career LPGA title at last month’s birdies at the par-5 17th and 18th to stand ShopRite Classic, fired a 68 to stand second on 15-under 198 after 54 holes at Highland on 200. Newly crowned US Women’s Open Spieth sets out looking Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania, Ohio. champion Park Sung-Hyun fired a 67 to fin- “There’s still 18 more holes and a lot of golf ish in a pack sharing third on 201 that includ- left to be played, so I’m just going to stay ed India’s Aditi Ashok, Taiwan’s Chien Pei-Yun patient and see how it goes,” Korda said. and Americans Gerina Piller, Sandra to win British Open title “When you end on a birdie, you’re just real- Changkija and Lexi Thompson. “There are so ly excited to play the next day and get it many good young players out here on Tour going, so I’m definitely excited.” that I don’t even feel like I’m 18,” Korda said. SOUTHPORT: Jordan Spieth set out in his final ings were hoping the perfect summer weath- three when asked if he would use that expe- Korda, whose older sister Jessica is also “But it’s really cool.” Ashok, who added the round at the British Open yesterday looking to er that greeted the earlier starters on Sunday rience to his advantage. on the circuit, seeks her first LPGA title. The tournament to her schedule at the last win the third major of his career in glorious con- held into the afternoon. “I understand that leads can be squan- world number 87’s best finish in 14 LPGA minute in a bid to qualify for the Women’s ditions at Royal Birkdale. Spieth, 23, sat atop the Japan’s world number two Hideki Matsuyama dered quickly, and I also understand how you starts this year was a share of fifth in British Open in two weeks in Scotland, fired a leaderboard overnight on 11 under par after and Branden Grace of South Africa were both can keep on rolling on one.” In contrast to January’s season-opening Bahamas LPGA 68. “This is my first time being in contention shooting a flawless 65 on Saturday-his third con- four-under with the latter fresh from becoming Spieth, the 39-year-old Kuchar has never tri- Classic. “Not really going to think about it on the LPGA, but I’m assuming it’s pretty secutive round in the 60s-while compatriot Matt the first player ever to shoot a round of 62 in a umphed in a major. But the last seven majors too much,” Korda said about playing in the much the same every tournament you’re in Kuchar was his nearest challenger at eight- major championship on Saturday. have all gone to first-time winners and five of final pairing. “I’m not going to get ahead of contention,” Ashok said. “I’ve won a couple under. The American duo were the last pairing to Chan Kim, Sweden’s defending champion the last six British Opens have been won by myself. I’ve done that a couple times this times on the European Tour, so I’m going to tee off in their final round, going out at 2:30pm Henrik Stenson and world number one Dustin players aged 39 or older. year and I’m just going to take it shot by hope that experience helps tomorrow.” local time (1330 GMT). Johnson were all three-under, surely too far back “Continue with good golf. Again, I’ll be play- shot.” Starting the day one stroke off the Taiwan’s rookie Chien, ranked 266th in Spieth admitted on Saturday night he would to threaten Spieth. ing with him but not focused on him. My goal is lead after a second-round 64, Korda birdied the world, does not have a top-10 finish be trying to put the nerves to one side until then to go out and play Royal Birkdale,” said Kuchar the third hole and ran off three birdies in a this season and has missed the cut in 10 of and get some much-needed rest before starting MEMORIES OF AUGUSTA ahead of his battle with Spieth for the Claret Jug. row ending at the par-5 seventh. She her 16 prior LPGA starts this year. “If I won his round. “It’s a little bit tougher to sleep but I’ve Winner of the Masters and US Open in 2015, The odds are in favour of a sixth American closed the front nine with her lone bogey I’d be very happy,” she said. “It’s very impor- been fine recently,” he said of the pressure that Spieth is looking to emulate the great Jack winner in 10 Opens to be held at Birkdale, on the but finished with back-to-back birdies to tant because I play a lot of golf, trying to comes with going out late in the day. Nicklaus by getting his hands on a third different Irish Sea coast in the town of Southport near seize the lead. get qualified, the LPGA is pretty tough... “I expect to be. If not, I can sleep during the major before turning 24. Memories are still fresh Liverpool. Former winners include Arnold “It’s a new position. I’m excited,” Korda Everybody is very hungry, very strong. I’m day-we don’t tee off until pretty late. “But I of the Masters last year, when like this week he Palmer in 1961 and Tom Watson in 1983. said of her first lead entering an LPGA final very lucky top 10.” Piller, chasing her first wouldn’t rather be in any other position than led after each of the first three rounds but Those chasing Spieth will need to score low, round. “My mentality hasn’t changed. It’s LPGA title, fired a 70 to fall back. She has where we’re at. And we have an opportunity to choked when it came to the crunch. just as Australia’s Aaron Baddeley did early in the the same as the first two days. I just try to four runner-up showings in 34 career top- have a really special day on the golf course. I’m He was five shots clear approaching the 10th morning. He went round in six-under 64 but is take it shot by shot.” Petr Korda reached as 10 finishes. —AFP excited about it.” on the Sunday at Augusta, only to drop six shots +1 for the championship. Xander Schauffele of Behind Kuchar, there was a gap to 20-year- in three holes and eventually lose out to the United States had a 65 to sit at one-under old Open debutant Austin Connelly born and England’s Danny Willett. overall. Crowds thronged the course from early brought up in Texas like Spieth but represent- “I think I’m in a position where it can be on at Birkdale and organisers the R&A ing Canada-and current US Open champion very advantageous, just everything I’ve announced that a record attendance had been Brooks Koepka, who were both on five under gone through, the good, the bad, and every- set for an Open outside St Andrews with 235,000 par. They teed off at 2:20pm and the final pair- thing in the middle,” said the world number spectators over the week.— AFP Carson Palmer feels strong starting 15th NFL season

GLENDALE: For the first time in his career, Palmer had his best season as a professional Carson Palmer abandoned his usual pattern and in 2015, throwing for 4,671 yards and 35 touch- didn’t throw at all for several months. The 37- downs, both career highs, with 11 interceptions. year-old quarterback says the results are obvious He guided the team to a 13-3 record and an as he begins his fifth training camp with the appearance in the NFC championship game, a Arizona Cardinals. loss at Carolina. “It’s hard to explain. You just feel better,” The team had virtually everybody back last Palmer said before the team went through its year, but staggered to a 1-3 start and finished 7- first training camp practice Saturday. “You feel 8-1. Palmer had his sixth career 4,000-yard pass- like you have more zip, more velocity. ... I feel like ing season (4,233), but his touchdown total I can go out and throw 150 balls in practice. I dropped to 24 with 16 interceptions. He was don’t think I felt that way coming into camp last better the last half of the season, after Arians year.” After their disappointing 2016 season, the started giving him off for Wednesday’s practice. Cardinals aren’t getting much national attention That led to the decision to severely limit his this year. Experts point to Palmer’s age and the throwing in the offseason. Palmer said he fol- fact his play diminished a year ago after his out- lowed orders. “I’ve been playing so long you get standing 2015 campaign. Palmer is entering his so ingrained in throwing in March, April and 15th NFL season and said when he was younger June,” he said, “and then to not do it is just odd. It he never dreamed he would play so long. Carson Palmer just feels like something’s wrong. But I listened “In football years, I think it’s perceived once fun going to practices and going to the stadium to experts, like coach Arians. ... I listened to their you get to 35 you’re old,” he said, “but if you can on Sunday when you have a good one. When approach and I’m all in.” Much is being made of still put it on every day and play and work out you don’t have one, it’s rough.” that “window of opportunity” nearly closing for and train and prepare mentally, I look at is as So, much of any success Arizona has this sea- this group of Cardinals. This could be the final being experienced and mature.” son will depend on Palmer, who is used to that go-round for the trio of Arians, Palmer and Larry Coach Bruce Arians acknowledged that a kind of scrutiny. “You get probably a little nerv- Fitzgerald. One or more of them might retire team’s success is usually tied to the play of its ous at first as you’re coming up,” he said, “but you after this season. Palmer said he doesn’t know SYLVANIA: Nelly Korda hits to the 18th green Saturday, during the third round of the quarterback. “I’ve been fortunate to be around get kind of addicted to it and enjoy it and enjoy how much longer he will play. “I still love it,” he LPGA Tour’s Marathon Classic golf tournament at Highland Meadows Golf Club in some really, really good ones,” he said. ‘It’s always the pressure that comes with the position.” said. “I’m excited to be here.” — AP Sylvania, Ohio. Korda birdie the hole. —AP MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 SPORTS

Ledecky off to a blazing start on busy week at worlds

BUDAPEST: Katie Ledecky started a from the world championships in Kazan ward through the rest of the meet.” Arena, home country favorite Katinka Korea’s Park Tae-hwan and Australia’s very busy week at the world champi- two years ago. She heads into the Ledecky is hoping to win six gold Hosszu led the women’s 100 individual Mack Horton. Yang and Park have onships with a dominating performance evening final as an overwhelming medals in Budapest with a daunting medley, world-record holder Adam served suspensions for doping and in the preliminaries of the 400-meter favorite to defend her title, the only bit schedule that would require her to swim Peaty of Britain dominated the men’s drawn the ire of Horton, who doesn’t freestyle yesterday. The 20-year-old of drama being whether she can break a total of 6,300 meters. She won five 100 breaststroke, Sweden’s Sarah think anyone caught using perform- American set a meet record with a time her world record of 3:56.46 from the Rio gold medals at Kazan. Sjostrom paced the women’s 100 but- ance-enhancing drugs should be of 3 minutes, 59.06 seconds, nearly 3 de Janeiro Olympics. “I know how to manage a meet like terfly, Austria’s Felix Aubock topped the allowed to compete. Ledecky and seconds ahead of the next-fastest quali- “It’s good to get the first swim out of this,” Ledecky said. “I’ve worked toward men’s 400 freestyle and Ukraine’s Andril Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel fier, teammate Leah Smith (4:02.00). the way,” Ledecky said. “You’re always a this meet all year. Just trying to put it all Govorov was fastest in the men’s 50 fly. are expected to join the U.S. women’s Barely breathing hard, Ledecky little bit nervous for the first swim. Now I together now.” In other preliminaries on Also qualifying for the men’s 400 free relay for evening final. “That’s all up to eclipsed her winning time of 3:59.13 can kind of carry that momentum for- the first day of swimming at Duna final were China’s Sun Yang, South the coaches,” Ledecky said. — AP

TENNIS Isner to face Aussie qualifier Ebden in Newport final

WASHINGTON: Top seed John Isner “There’s no other way I should have to blasted 15 aces to defeat fellow play. I should be aggressive. It’s easier American Bjorn Fratangelo 6-2, 6-4 said than done,” Isner said. Saturday, booking an ATP Hall of Fame He likes the extra rest as well, noting Open final against Australian qualifier the benefits to such stalwarts as world Matthew Ebden. number one Andy Murray of Britain and Isner has not faced a break point in Serbia’s fourth-ranked Novak Djokovic. “I three matches this week on the grass at feel good,” Isner said. “To be like Murray Newport, Rhode Island, as he goes for his and Djokovic and win these matches 2 11th career title and third Hall of Fame and 2, it’s great.” crown after 2011 and 2012. Isner, ranked 21st, broke at love to “I’ve played three matches and six sets close the first set in 34 minutes and the and I haven’t played a tie-breaker I can’t match ended after 72 minutes when remember the last time I did that,” Isner 142nd-ranked Fratangelo swatted a fore- said. Ebden, the lowest-ranked ATP final- hand long, lifting Isner’s career mark at ist of the year at 249th, downed Newport to 18-5. Germany’s 131st-ranked Peter Gojowczyk Isner has won both prior matches 6-3, 6-3 in the other semi-final. against Ebden without dropping a set, in The 29-year-old South African-born the fouth round at Indian Wells in 2012 former Commonwealth Games bronze and in the second round at Wimbledon medalist, appearing in his maiden ATP in 2015. “It’s going to be a tough match,” semi-final, needed just 62 minutes to Isner said of facing Ebden. “He’s feeling advance. “This is pretty cool,” Ebden very good about his game and I think it’s said. “I can’t believe it. I’m obviously his best surface.” very happy. Definitely couldn’t be hap- Ebden, only 3-3 in ATP main draw pier, not only winning but getting lots matches this year until this week, has of matches.” won six matches in as many days. He Isner, whose most recent ATP title broke Gojowczyk five times and sealed came at Atlanta in 2015, made his first victory on his second match point when final since last November’s Paris Masters, the German smacked a backhand wide. where he lost to Britain’s top-ranked A left knee injury led to a long 2016 BUDAPEST: Australia’s Mack Horton (L) and Italy’s Gabriele Detti (R) react after competing in a men’s 400m freestyle heat during the swimming Andy Murray. The lanky 32-year-old cred- layoff for Ebden that revitalized his game competition at the 2017 FINA World Championships in Budapest, yesterday. — AFP its work on being more aggressive on his once healthy. “That helped me turn a cor- return game for faster finishes than his ner mentally and just enjoy myself,” SWIMMING trademark hard serves typically produce. Ebden said. — AFP

Melbourne beat Canberra Nervous Horton sets to stay top in NRL table up Sun Yang showdown SYDNEY: Melbourne overcame injuries ousness of the injury was yet to be deter- to stars Cameron Smith and Billy Slater to mined. “The decision was to come off beat Canberra 20-14 and to stay atop the because there’s still a long way to go in BUDAPEST: Olympic champion Mack Horton set National Rugby League table with six the season,” he said. up a showdown with Chinese superstar Sun Yang RUGBY regular season rounds remaining. “It wasn’t worth the risk, to be honest.” yesterday after the Australian squeezed into the Canberra’s Sia Soliola was placed on Cameron Munster kicked a penalty after men’s 400m freestyle final at the world aquatic report for a late, swinging arm tackle on Slater’s departure to give Melbourne a championships. Lions, Crusaders stay on Slater, who was knocked out and carried 14-6 lead before Soliola contributed to a Horton dethroned Sun as Olympic champion from the field in the 50th minute. try by Nick Cotric which cut their lead to over 400m at last year’s Rio Games, branding the course for Super showdown Melbourne protested that Soliola, who four points with 15 minutes remaining. Chinese superstar a “drugs cheat” after his three- month doping ban in 2014. The pair will lock horns later set up a try for Canberra, should Dale Finucane’s second try restored SYDNEY: Leading contenders the Golden The result keeps alive the Crusaders’ dream at the worlds in Budapest, but neither were fastest Lions and Canterbury Crusaders are one game of adding to their record seven Super Rugby have been sent off. the lead and Canberra halfback Aidan in the morning heats. away from playing off for this season’s Super titles, their most recent success coming in “If it’s not a sending off then I don’t Sezer completed his double with a try in Austria’s Felix Aubock clocked three minutes, Rugby title after contrasting victories this 2008. The Hurricanes scored 20 unanswered know what is a sending off,” coach Craig the final minute after Munster was sin- 44.19 seconds with Sun second fastest at 0.36secs weekend. South Africa’s Lions, who finished points in a dominant second-half to keep alive Bellamy said. “For him to get knocked binned. behind with Horton fifth fastest, at 1.41 back, of the top of the regular season standings, needed a their title hopes and end Australia’s ACT out like that, it’s pretty severe. He’s talk- Canberra’s loss was a major setback to eight finalists. “I felt OK in the morning and I took huge late penalty goal from Ruan Combrinck Brumbies bid in Canberra. Wellington were ing but he’s not feeling too good.” In a its playoffs hopes, dropping it back to the heats as a warm-up. I will try my best in the to scrape home 23-21 over the Coastal Sharks relentless, overcoming a 16-15 half-time deficit statement late Saturday, NRL referees 10th place, two matches outside the top final but I did not set any goal for the evening,” said in Johannesburg. in a 35-16 victory to reach the semi-finals. boss Tony Archer agreed Soliola should eight. The Roosters’ 28-4 win over Sun. Horton admitted he had a few nervous The Lions will face a New Zealand team for “We knew they would come out with a lot have been sent off. Newcastle left it in second place, two moments after finishing third in his heat, but did the first time this season, against defending of emotion and intent and we worked hard in “It’s important to note that Sia Soliola points behind Melbourne and two points enough to secure a berth in the final. “The plan was champions Wellington Hurricanes, in next the first-half and came away with building just to make the final. You usually go for the top is on report and the matter will be ahead of Brisbane, who beat the weekend’s semi-finals. If the Lions win they pressure in the second-half,” All Black ace fly- two, so when I was third, I was a little bit worried, addressed by the Match Review Bulldogs 42-12. Brisbane took charge of will host the final on August 5. The Crusaders, half Beauden Barrett said. It was an emotional but it was ok,” admitted Horton. Committee,” Archer said. “But based on a the match when it scored 18 points in a bidding for their eighth Super Rugby crown, comeback to rugby for cancer survivor “I feel pretty relaxed, you always feel better review of the tackle, the incident did seven-minute spell spanning halftime. grounded out a 17-0 win over the Otago Christian Lealiifano, who came on in the sec- when you get the first one out of the way and blow meet the indicators of a send off.” Cronulla beat Souths 26-12, and North Highlanders in driving rain to reach the last ond-half as a replacement for the Brumbies. out the cobwebs. “I just need to go faster tonight.” Slater is thought likely to be sidelined Queensland beat the New Zealand four. The Crusaders have to negotiate an all- Hurricanes skipper TJ Perenara paid a post- On Friday, Horton described his clash with Sun as “a for at least a week but Australia captain Warriors 24-12 to join the Broncos in New Zealand semi-final against the Waikato match tribute to Lealiifano: “I want to congrat- rivalry between elite athletes and athletes who Smith, who left the field with a pectoral fourth and fifth places respectively, sepa- Chiefs to advance to the final. ulate Christian for coming back. have tested positive”, but was more reserved after injury, might miss more of Melbourne’s rated by points differential. Shaun Stevenson scored a try four minutes “Everyone focuses on the game and the the heats, simply saying “everyone knows how I run-up to the playoffs. It was the first Sixth-placed Manly has a chance to from time to seal a 17-11 win for the Chiefs result, but when men like that come back with feel about that”. time since 2009 Smith played less than move up when it plays St. George over South Africa’s Western Stormers in Cape the fight he’s had, it’s humbling to be around Town to claim their semi-final spot. The Lions, him and he’s inspiring not just to his team but 50 minutes of a premiership match for Illawarra on Sunday, while St. George LEDECKY, PEATY BLAST OUT beaten only once this season, were facing a to the rest of the rugby community.” The Melbourne. could move up from eighth place. The USA’s gold-medal machine Katie Ledecky shock elimination at Ellis Park until Combrinck Hurricanes’ biggest win in Canberra extended Smith later said the decision to leave Parramatta, two points behind Manly in could lower her own world record in the women’s landed an angled 58-metre kick under massive New Zealand teams’ record over Australian the field was precautionary and the seri- seventh place, plays Wests. —AP 400m freestyle final today evening. The 20-year-old pressure to squeeze home over the Sharks. opposition to 26-0 this season. broke her own championships record, set two years ago in Rio, when she clocked three min, 59.06 The Sharks, dismissed as no-hopers after a The Chiefs survived some late pressure secs in the heats. 17-point regular-season home loss to the from the Stormers before hanging on for vic- Her time was three seconds slower than the Lions the previous weekend, built a 14-3 half- tory in South Africa. Substitute winger world record she set in Rio last year, but Ledecky time lead and were one point ahead when Stevenson gathered a long pass from skipper says there is more to come. “It’s good to get the Combrinck struck. The Crusaders scored two and fly-half Aaron Cruden to cross the line first one out of the way, but I feel like I have more tries in wild weather to overcome the unopposed for the Chiefs’ clinching try. “We for tonight,” said Ledecky. Highlanders in the South Island derby. are a team of warriors with a clear game plan “I’ve worked towards this meet all year, I’m just “It was hugely satisfying,” coach Scott that we try to execute whenever and wherever trying to put it all together now.” Ledecky will com- Robertson said. “It was a final, that was what we play,” All Black Cruden said. pete in six freestyle events in Budapest and races we talked about because the Highlanders are “The Crusaders in Christchurch is going to twice yesterday evening. After the 400m final, she better than a seventh-placed team. We knew be a tough test, but we can beat any Super will join the USA’s 4x100m freestyle relay squad, we had to treat it as we did, and front up.” Rugby team anywhere on our day.” —AFP who were the fastest into the final. Great Britain’s Olympic breaststroke champion Adam Peaty came within a whisker of his own championships record as the fastest into Sunday’s 100m semi-finals with 58.21secs, just ahead of Cody Miller and Kevin Cordes of the USA. Peaty is looking to lower his world record of 57.13secs set in Rio last year. “It was a lot faster than I’ve normally been in heats, so it’s looking very promising,” said Peaty. “Personally, it’s how far can I take my body.” Elsewhere, Sarah Sjostrom, the defending world and Olympic champion, was the fastest into this evening’s semi-finals of the women’s 100m butter- fly. Sweden’s Sjostrom clocked 55.96secs-half a second slower than her world record set last year at the Rio Olympics-with Kelsi Worrell of the USA and Australia’s Emma McKeon, the next fastest quali- fiers. Home-crowd favourite and Hungary’s ‘Iron Lady’ Katinka Hosszu blasted her way into the women’s 200m individual medley final today. The NASSAU: The Australia girls team celebrate victory in the Girl’s Rugby 7’s Gold medal world record holder clocked the fastest time of two Final on day 4 of the 2017 Youth Commonwealth Games at QE Sports Centre on mins, 07.49 secs-more than two seconds faster British and Irish Lions in action Friday in Nassau, Bahamas. — AFP than her nearest rival. —AFP MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 SPORTS

Kyle Busch’s closing qualifying flurry lands Indy pole

INDIANAPOLIS: Less than an hour after had to say.” Cup practices, qualified for the NASCAR place where you can overdrive the entry driver in the series, qualified 13th for watching one winning streak end He couldn’t quibble with the results. Xfinity Series race in the early afternoon and make up for something. The prob- his final Indianapolis start. The 42-year- Saturday, Kyle Busch started working on Harvick’s No. 4 Ford was second at and watched his four-race Indy winning lems compound fast here, but it’s good old driver announced in April that he another. 186.332 and Jamie McMurray, in the No. streak snapped after a late pit stop to have that speed.” will retire at the end of the season. But Now the two-time defending 1 Chevrolet, wound up third at 186.274. dropped him from first to 21st. Busch before he goes, Earnhardt hopes to Brickyard 400 champion is in the best Nobody else topped 185. If the 2015 finished 12th. GOING TO THE BACK join Al Unser and Al Unser Jr. as the possible position for an unprecedented Cup champion wins Sunday, he will join After about a 30-minute break, he For the second consecutive week, only two father-son winning tandems three-peat at Indianapolis. former Formula One star Michael was back in the car for three more quali- series officials threw out a qualifying in Indy history. Busch became the first Cup driver in Schumacher as the only drivers with fying rounds. His last lap allowed him to speed. This time, it was BJ McLeod who “Considering how our season has nearly two decades to win back-to-back three straight Indy wins in the premier join Jeff Gordon (1995-96) and Ernie drew the penalty after a post-qualifying gone, winning here would right all the Indy poles by saving his fastest lap for series of their respective leagues. Irvan (1997-98) as the race’s only back- inspection showed the No. 51 car had wrongs,” Earnhardt said. Chase Elliott, the final one of the day. His speed of Schumacher won the U.S. Grand Prix to-back pole winners. taped shut a cooling aqueduct. It was who qualified 16th, also has a chance to 187.301 mph was almost a mph faster four consecutive times on the road It certainly wasn’t strategy. “When supposed to remain open and the join the father-son winner’s list Sunday. than second-place Kevin Harvick and course. Nobody has ever won three you’re in such a short window, five min- penalty cost McLeod five spots on the was the second-fastest pole-winning straight races on Indy’s oval. utes, you couldn’t come back and get starting gird. HARD LESSON speed in the race’s 24-year history. “We’ve just got to keep it there, stay the tires cooled in time to make another He will start from the back of the 40- One of Harvick’s spotters, Tim “Obviously, we’ve had a really fast up front and, of course, lead the last lap,” lap,” he said. But it was good enough. car starting grid after initially qualifying Fedewa, had his credential taken away car,” Busch said after winning his fourth Busch said as his 2-year-old son, Harvick, meanwhile, found the consis- 35th with a speed of 176.294. Kyle briefly Saturday after dropping a sand- pole of the season. “We’ve been focused Brexton, giggled into a microphone. For tency he was seeking but avoided going Larson’s pole-winning run was disal- wich from the spotter’s stand. NASCAR on race trim and I felt like we did a pret- Busch, it was another marathon session too hard to get into trouble. lowed last week at New Hampshire. spokesman Matt Humphrey said the ty good job with that. But I wasn’t sure on another hot, humid midsummer “I think that was the right approach,” hard card was returned following a about qualifying. So, obviously, they afternoon in the No. 18 Toyota. Harvick said. “I’ve tried to get too much JUNIOR’S FINALE short investigation. Fedewa is a former were listened to what our teammates He drove in both of the morning’s in the last round and this is just not the Dale Earnhardt Jr., the most popular driver in the series. — AP

ANAHEIM: Kole Calhoun #56 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is safe at second as second baseman Dustin Pedroia #13 of the Boston Red Sox can’t reach the ball on a throwing error by shortstop Xander Bogaerts #2 on an attemped force play in the fifth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Saturday in Anaheim, California. — AFP

BASEBALL Simmons slugs Angels to win over Red Sox

ANAHEIM: Andrelton Simmons drove in three Wainwright allowed two runs on four hits in 7 (2-2), Robinson Cano was intentionally walked gle that sent Zimmerman home. longest losing streak in two years to eight runs, including a go-ahead two-run homer 2/3 innings, retiring 14 straight at one point. and Cruz lined a pitch to left for his AL-leading games. Mike Pelfrey took a two-hitter into the and Albert Pujols went 3 for 4 with two RBIs as 75th RBI. Tony Zych (4-2) pitched a perfect ROCKIES 7, PIRATES 3 sixth, but put leadoff man Lorenzo Cain on with the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 7-3 victory GIANTS 5, PADRES 4, 12 innings 10th, throwing called third strikes past Clint Colorado’s German Marquez matched a his sixth walk. David Holmberg (1-3) relieved over the Boston Red Sox in Major League Backup catcher Nick Hundley singled in Frazier and Judge. career best with nine strikeouts in seven solid and gave up three homers in an eight-pitch Baseball on Saturday. Simmons hit his 10th Kelby Tomlinson with two outs in the 12th for innings and also had a wayward pitch that span. Perez’s two-run homer tied the score, homer of the season to left and put the Angels San Francisco. It was Hundley’s fifth game- BREWERS 9, PHILLIES 8 fueled a near brawl. Mark Reynolds added a pair Moustakas homered two pitches later, and ahead 4-3 in the third inning after falling ending hit of his career and his first since July Domingo Santana singled home the go- of run-scoring singles and Charlie Blackmon Moss then homered for a 4-2 lead. behind early. Pujols doubled to score Yunel 11, 2014, with Baltimore. One day after the ahead run in the ninth inning after the scored after doubling in the third and tripling in Escobar and Mike Trout to start the four -run teams played 11 innings in a game that lasted Brewers blew a big lead, and Milwaukee end- the eighth. Marquez (8-4) hit Andrew ASTROS 8, ORIOLES 4 burst. Pujols became the 26th player to score nearly 5 hours, the Giants and Padres had ed a season-worst six-game losing streak. McCutchen with a pitch in the sixth inning, and Marwin Gonzalez stepped in for injured 1,700 runs when he touched home plate after another extended battle. Eduardo Nunez had Ryan Braun homered and drove in four runs, the Pirates outfielder strode toward the mound Colin Moran and delivered a pinch-hit, three- Simmons went deep. Pujols joins Barry Bonds, three hits and two RBIs, Hundley singled twice and Travis Shaw also homered for the Brewers, before being headed off by the home plate run homer in the sixth inning to propel Houston Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Alex Rodriguez and and San Francisco took advantage of an error who maintained a one-game lead over the umpire and taking his base. Pittsburgh’s Chad past Baltimore. Moran fouled a ball off his left Willie Mays in amassing at least 600 home runs by San Diego shortstop Allen Cordoba that led Cubs in the NL Central division. Milwaukee led Kuhl then threw an inside pitch in the sixth that eye and had difficulty standing before being and 1,700 runs. JC Ramirez (9-8) recorded his to three unearned runs. Will Myers hit his sec- 8-1 after batting in the seventh and manager narrowly missed Carlos Gonzalez. Players and carted from the field. An update on his condi- second win at home in 11 starts, striking out ond homer in two days as part of San Diego’s Craig Counsell removed Braun, who had coaches from both teams streamed onto the tion was not immediately available. Gonzalez six while allowing one earned run and five hits four-run fourth. Josh Osich (3-1) retired five missed the past three games with a wrist field and though there were some heated subsequently ended a nine-pitch at-bat by driv- in six innings. David Price (5-3) gave up five batters and struck out three in getting the win. injury. The Phillies rallied to tie it with four runs exchanges, no punches were thrown. Greg ing a 2-2 offering from Darren O’Day (1-3) over earned runs and seven hits in five innings, in the seventh and three in the eighth. Holland got four outs for his major league-lead- the right-field wall. It was Houston’s first pinch- allowing more than three earned runs for only MARINERS 6, YANKEES 5, 10 INNINGS Santana came through with a one-out single ing 31st save in 32 chances. Kuhl (3-7) allowed hit homer of the season, and it capped a five- the second time this year. Nelson Cruz hit a winning single off Adam to left off Hector Neris (2-4) to score Hernan four runs and nine hits in six innings. run uprising that wiped out Baltimore’s 4-1 lead. Warren in the 10th inning, and Seattle beat Perez and put Milwaukee back in front. Jacob Alex Bregman and Yuli Gurriel also homered for CUBS 3, CARDINALS 2 New York after Edwin Diaz allowed a tying hit Barnes (3-1) gave up three runs and four hits in DODGERS 6, BRAVES 2 the Astros. Astros right-hander Collin McHugh Kris Bryant raced home from first base on to Ronald Torreyes in the ninth. Masahiro the eighth but ended up getting the win. Chris Taylor drove in three runs with a home allowed four runs in 4 2/3 innings in his season Anthony Rizzo’s bloop double, capping the Tanaka had another shaky outing and New Herrera had four hits with a homer and a pair run and a triple, and Corey Seager and Chase debut and Francis Martes (3-0) pitched 2 1/3 Cubs’ three-run rally in the eighth inning. York trailed 4-2 before Aaron Judge hit his of doubles for Philadelphia, which had won Utley hit solo home runs to lead the Dodgers innings of hitless relief. Bryant also had a tying, broken-bat single dur- MLB-leading 32nd home run, a sixth inning three straight. past Atlanta. Ending the two-game hiccup ing the comeback. A classic pitchers’ duel drive against Steve Cishek. Diaz blew a save which saw the Dodgers outscored 18-6, Los INDIANS 2, BLUE JAYS 1 between Jon Lester and Adam Wainwright for the fourth time in 22 chances when Didi MARLINS 5, REDS 4 Angeles has won 32 of 38, and 19 of 22 at Francisco Lindor hit a leadoff home run in the kept it scoreless into the eighth. Lester (7-6) Gregorius walked leading off the ninth, pinch- J.T. Realmuto hit a pair of two-run homers Dodger Stadium, for the best record in Major bottom of the 10th inning as Cleveland defeat- had a perfect game until Wainwright singled runner Jacoby Ellsbury stole second and and a double, powering Miami to its second League Baseball. The Dodgers’ 67-31 mark is ed Toronto. Lindor hit a 2-2 pitch from Danny with two outs in the sixth. Lester gave up Torreyes followed with a single. Ben Gamel straight victory. Miami won for only the third their best through 98 games since the Brooklyn Barnes (2-3) to right field for his 15th homer of three hits and struck out 10 in eight innings. opened the 10th with a double against Warren time in eight games, getting its first back-to- Dodgers were 69-29 in 1942. Taylor led off the the season. Bryan Shaw (3-4) retired Kevin Pillar back wins since the All-Star break. Realmuto bottom of the inning by driving an 0-1 pitch on a groundout with two on to end the 10th. connected in the second and sixth innings off from Julio Teheran (7-8) into the left field Robert Stephenson (0-3), who made his first bleachers, giving the Dodgers a 4-2 lead. Taylor TWINS 6, TIGERS 5 MLB Results/Standings start of the season after 13 relief appearances. added a two-run triple off reliever Luke Jackson Kyle Gibson took a shutout into the eighth It was the catcher’s second career multi-homer with two outs in the eighth for the final margin. inning in his longest start of the season, Zack LA Dodgers 6, Atlanta 2; Seattle 6, NY Yankees 5 (10 innings); LA Angels 7, Boston 3; Colorado 7, Pittsburgh 3; game - he also had one in 2015. Nick Wittgren Dodgers starter Rich Hill (7-4) struck out eight Granite had three of the Twins’ 14 hits, and Washington 4, Arizona 3; Kansas City 7, Chicago White Sox 2; Texas 4, Tampa Bay 3; Minnesota 6, Detroit 5; (3-1) relieved starter Chris O’Grady in the fifth as he held the Braves to two runs and six hits Minnesota held off a late rally to beat Detroit. Miami 5, Cincinnati 4; NY Mets 6, Oakland 5; Cleveland 2, Toronto 1 (10 innings); Houston 8, Baltimore 4; and got the win. Scooter Gennett singled over 6 1/3 innings. The Twins have been rumored to be searching Milwaukee 9, Philadelphia 8; San Francisco 5, San Diego 4 (12 innings); Chicago Cubs 3, St. Louis 2. home a run in the eighth off Junichi Tazawa, for starting pitching as the trade deadline American League National League cutting it to 5-4. A.J. Ramos pitched the ninth METS 6, ATHLETICS 5 approaches and Gibson (6-8), who entered the Eastern Division Eastern Division for his 19th save in 21 chances. Wilmer Flores hit a solo home run with two game with a 6.29 ERA, was a likely candidate to W L PCT GB Washington 58 38 .604 - outs in the bottom of the ninth inning as New be replaced in the rotation. Brandon Kintzler Boston 55 44 .556 - Atlanta 47 49 .490 11 NATIONALS 4, DIAMONDBACKS 3 York rallied from an early five-run deficit to beat retired Andrew Romine on a grounder to get NY Yankees 50 46 .521 3.5 NY Mets 45 50 .474 12.5 Bryce Harper homered and drove in two Oakland for its fourth consecutive victory. out of the eighth inning and then pitched a Tampa Bay 51 47 .520 3.5 Miami 44 51 .463 13.5 Baltimore 46 51 .474 8 Philadelphia 33 62 .347 24.5 runs, Tanner Roark struck out a season-high 11 Pinch-hitter Lucas Duda delivered a tying single scoreless ninth for his 27th save. Toronto 44 53 .454 10 Central Division and Sean Doolittle stranded the potential with two outs in the eighth off left-hander Central Division Milwaukee 53 47 .530 - tying run to preserve the Nationals’ win. Roark Daniel Coulombe. Jay Bruce hit a two-run RANGERS 4, RAYS 3 Cleveland 50 45 .526 - Chicago Cubs 50 46 .521 1 (8-6) gave up two runs and three hits in seven homer in the sixth to begin New York’s come- Texas turned three Tampa Bay miscues into Minnesota 49 47 .510 1.5 Pittsburgh 49 49 .500 3 innings for the NL East-leading Nationals. back, and Jose Reyes tripled twice. Hansel a three-run sixth inning and beat the Rays. Elvis Kansas City 49 47 .510 1.5 St. Louis 47 50 .485 4.5 Harper hit his 25th home run of the season on Robles (6-1) tossed a hitless inning to win for Andrus, who entered the series hitless in 16 at- Detroit 44 52 .458 6.5 a full-count changeup from Anthony Banda (0- the second straight day. bats, homered in his second consecutive three- Chicago White Sox 38 56 .404 11.5 Cincinnati 40 57 .412 11.5 Western Division Western Division 1), who lost in his major league debut. Chris hit game for the Rangers. Andrew Cashner (5-8) Houston 65 32 .670 - LA Dodgers 67 31 .684 - Iannetta hit a two-out RBI double in the bot- ROYALS 7, WHITE SOX 2 gave up three runs and four hits over six Seattle 49 50 .495 17 Arizona 56 41 .577 10.5 tom half, but the Nationals opened a 4-1 lead Mike Moustakas homered twice, and innings. Chris Archer (7-6) allowed four runs, LA Angels 48 51 .485 18 Colorado 57 42 .576 10.5 with a three-run sixth. Harper hit a run-scoring Salvador Perez, Brandon Moss and Jorge four hits and struck out 11 to set a team record Texas 47 50 .485 18 San Diego 42 55 .433 24.5 double and scored on Ryan Zimmerman’s dou- Bonifacio also went deep to lead Kansas City with his 24th career game with double-digit Oakland 43 54 .443 22 San Francisco 38 61 .384 29.5 ble, and Anthony Rendon beat out an RBI sin- over the White Sox, extending Chicago’s strikeouts. — AP MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 SPORTS Coutinho bid a waste of time, Klopp tells Barca

HONG KONG: Liverpool manager to bother. “If I say he is not for selling, in his attempts to sign Leipzig midfield- one. “We are approaching a very The German did, however, explain the Jurgen Klopp has told Barcelona they he is not for selling,” the German told er Naby Keita and Southampton important moment and we want to get reason for his first-half rant at referee are wasting their time trying to sign British media. defender Virgil van Dijk during the better. For this we have to keep our key Bobby Madley following some heavy Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho- “There is nothing else to say. It’s a transfer window. “If you ask the other players,” said Klopp, insisting his word challenges on Coutinho. “I was not too no matter the offer. Klopp has already club decision, it’s my decision. That’s question the other way and I say, ‘there was final. “There is no story for me,” he happy about two decisions around rejected a $93 million bid for Coutinho, how it is.” Liverpool sold Luis Suarez to has been no assurance’, you make the added. “Whatever happens from their Phil,” said Klopp. “He (Madley) told me if who scored a superb winner in Barca and Raheem Sterling to story the other way. “With Suarez I was side, I say he is not for sale. You can say I behave like I behaved today (in the Liverpool’s 2-1 Premier League Asia Manchester City in recent years but far away,” added the former Borussia whatever you want. The answer is ‘not Premier League) then I would have to Trophy victory over Leicester City in Klopp bristled when asked if he had Dortmund coach, who joined Liverpool for sale’.” go in the stands. “I said: ‘If I behave like Hong Kong on Saturday. received assurances from the board in 2015. Klopp confirmed he had spoken to today then I go in the stand, no prob- Barca are set to test Liverpool’s that Coutinho would not be next. “I “When the club sold Sterling I was Coutinho in private at the team’s hotel lem. But you have to change how you resolve with an improved offer but can say 20 times, he is not for sale,” said maybe the last to know about it. Those in Hong Kong before Saturday’s game whistle’. For me, it was a clear foul, it’s Klopp has told the Catalan giants not Klopp, who has been frustrated so far situations have nothing to do with this but refused to reveal what was said. dangerous.” —AFP De Gea ‘guaranteed’ to stay at United: Mourinho

SANTA CLARA: Jose Mourinho has given a BALE NO-GO “guarantee” that David De Gea will stay at But Mourinho has confirmed that Real’s Manchester United this season, despite the ex-Tottenham winger Gareth Bale was nev- long-running saga over a potential move to er a realistic target. He said: “You have con- Real Madrid. Transfer speculation over De tacts, you have feelings, you understand Gea returning to hometown club Real has things. It was clear that Bale likes Madrid, stretched on for the last two years, ever likes the situation and is in a club with a since the goalkeeper was a whisker away very good situation now. from heading to the Bernabeu in the sum- “I never felt the desire for him to leave mer of 2015. But ahead of United’s so why use time and energy on that?” International Champions Cup pre-season Mourinho still hopes to add a further two encounter against Real, Mourinho has players to his squad before the end of the delivered an unequivocal message about summer transfer window, despite describ- the 26-year-old’s future. ing the market as “very difficult.” Mourinho implied that there were nego- But while Mourinho is content with the tiations with Real which fell through last make-up of his current options, he faces summer, yet he believes the prospect of going into the new season without the returning to La Liga has now become less injured trio of Luke Shaw, Ashley Young appealing for the Spanish international. “I and Marcos Rojo. The three have been can guarantee that he’s not going this sea- recuperating with United’s squad in son. My feeling is that it will be very diffi- California, yet Shaw is ruled out until cult for him to go,” said Mourinho. “He’s a September, Young until October and Rojo very honest boy, very straight. He was con- until December. “No chance [that any are tacted for a long time. fit] for the beginning of the Premier The club was closed [for negotiations]. League,” said Mourinho. “Then we opened [it] because I always have “But it’s good to have them, good for this feeling that when a player has the them to be with us and recover with the desire to go, I don’t like to stop them. In the group.” Their absence does open the door end, you don’t get from them what you expect. “So we opened it and then they for the young hopefuls at United. The likes decided to close. “I don’t think the feeling of Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Andreas Pereira from him [towards Real] is very good. I see and Axel Tuanzebe are all due to feature him really happy, focused and working bet- against Real, in Santa Clara, with Mourinho ter than ever. For me, 100 per cent he stays keen to rest several key figures after Thursday’s win over Manchester City. “I’m with us.” Prior to the £75million ($97.4 mil- PARIS: Tour de France winner Britain’s Chris Froome, wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey, holds son Kellan as his wife Michelle looks on on the going to play other players and give rest for lion) signing of Romelu Lukaku, United had Champs Elysees avenue after the twenty-first and last stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 103 kilometers (64 miles) with start in Montgeron some,” added Mourinho. “[For] Tim Fosu been keen to do business with Real after and finish in Paris, France, yesterday. — AP pursuing now Chelsea frontman Alvaro Mensah and Andreas Pereira, it’s going to Morata. be a great experience for them.” —AFP CYCLING

SOCCER Dempsey record goal, assist Froome wins fourth leads US into Gold Cup final ARLINGTON: Clint Dempsey grew up play- Arena said the plan all along was to Tour de France title ing youth soccer in the Dallas area, nearly have Dempsey enter the semifinal between 200 miles from his Texas hometown. Back the 60th and 70th minutes, to provide a in his home state and coming off the spark when legs got heavy. “He thought it bench, Dempsey matched the American was going to be a tight game, and they’ll PARIS: Briton Chris Froome secured his international scoring record and sparked bring me on late and it’ll open up,” fourth Tour de France title at the end of the US to a spot in the CONCACAF Gold Dempsey said. “He was right with what he the 21st and final stage won by Dylan Spurs open pre-season with Cup title game. said. It’s always going to be a little difficult Groenewegen in Paris yesterday. Dempsey fed Jozy Altidore for the go- to try and go 90 three days after going 90 Sky’s Froome had previously won the ahead goal not long after entering, then against El Salvador, so I was happy with the 2013, 2015 and 2016 editions and sits 4-2 friendly win over PSG scored on a free kick to match Landon decision.” fifth overall in the all-time list of Tour Donovan with his 57th international goal Trying for their sixth Gold Cup title and victors behind greats Eddy Merckx, ORLANDO: Harry Kane’s late penalty helped England international, was the subject of a $50 Saturday night in a 2-0 semifinal win over first since 2013, the Americans play Mexico Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault and Tottenham Hotspur start their pre-season prepa- million bid from Manchester United. There is cer- Costa Rica. or Jamaica in the final on Wednesday at Miguel Indurain. rations in emphatic fashion as French champions tain to be movement involving both teams as “This has to be the best in Texas for me, Santa Clara, California. The US improved to At the end of three weeks, 21 stages Paris St Germain imploded in Orlando. PSG were their respective domestic seasons draw closer, since I tied the record and it was an impor- 8-0-5 since Arena replaced Jurgen and more than 3,500km, Froome rolled reduced to 10 men just moments into the sec- yet this was the first time Mauricio Pochettino’s tant game,” the 34-year-old forward from Klinsmann in November and returned for a over the line on the Champs Elysees ond half when German goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, side had played this pre-season. Nacogdoches. Dempsey entered in the second stint as national team coach. Arena with a broad grin alongside his Sky who had endured an awful first 45 minutes, was PSG beat Roma on penalties in Detroit last 66th minute and made a perfectly timed can become the first coach to win three team-mates, who wore a special kit for sent off for handballing outside of the box. Wednesday after their exhibition game finished 1- And although Unai Emery’s side were difficult 1 after 90 minutes. That match saw Dani Alves, the through pass six minutes later that allowed Gold Cup titles following championships in the occasion with their usual blue stripe to break down, late strikes from Belgian defender Brazilian defender, make his Paris debut following Altidore to break in alone and beat goal- 2002 and 2005. replaced by a yellow one. keeper Patrick Pemberton with a left-foot- Tim Howard got his second straight Toby Alderweireld and Kane, both on as substi- his transfer from Juventus and he was started It was Froome’s closest Tour struggle ed shot from 10 yards. Dempsey doubled shutout and 42nd overall for the US, mak- tutes, sealed a 4-2 triumph in front of 33,332 fans again here by Emery in a line-up which also the lead in the 82nd minute with a 27-yard ing key saves on Marco Urena in the 37th yet as his final winning margin was less at the Camping World Stadium. It’s very early included Thiago Motta and Uruguayan forward shot that went around a four-man defen- and 71st minutes. After the second save, than a minute for the first time, days in this pre-season yet there was certainly Edinson Cavani. Pochettino, whose side travel to sive wall that got past Pemberton on two Dempsey took a pass from Darlington Colombia’s Rigoberto Uran finishing enough on show from the London team to sug- New York on Sunday ahead of Tuesday’s match bounces. “I saw the keeper cheating a little Nagbe in the center circle, made a cut, and second at 54sec with Romain Bardet of gest a strong campaign in the Premier League with Roma at Red Bull Arena, kept star men Kane bit, and it went in,” Dempsey said. took three touches as he sprinted toward France, the runner-up last year, third at beckons. and Dele Alli on the bench, although Dier began Dempsey has 136 international appear- goal. Altidore one-timed a shot for his first 2min 20sec. Both teams arrived at the Camping World sta- in midfield alongside Mousa Dembele. On six ances, trailing only Cobi Jones (164) and national team goal since September and The 103km final stage began with a dium with tremendous uncertainty surrounding minutes, Cavani powered the French side ahead. Donovan (157) among American men. The ripped off his No. 27 jersey in a wild cele- nod to history in Montgeron, where the their transfer dealings this summer. The French Youngster Cameron Carter Vickers was caught out assist was his 20th for the national team. bration, earning a yellow card. Dempsey’s very first stage of the inaugural Tour in champions are reportedly poised to land Neymar by Adrien Rabiot who raced clear and squared for “Coming back from two heart procedures, goal sealed the win, putting the U.S. back 1903 also began, at a leisurely pace giv- from Barcelona in a world record 222-million the Uruguayan frontman. being able to still play at this level,” in the final after a shocking semifinal loss to ing Froome, his team-mates and the euro ($256.8 million) deal, and also remain confi- Tottenham looked culpable defensively, yet Dempsey said in his Texas twang, “living a Jamaica two years ago. He was playing for winners of the other distinctive jerseys dent of landing Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez. just five minutes later, Christian Eriksen pulled dream. So I’m happy.” the first time in AT&T Stadium, the $1.2 bil- the chance to celebrate with glasses of Emery was giving nothing away when asked the Premier League side level. The Danish inter- After starting in Wednesday’s quarterfi- lion home stadium of the NFL’s Dallas champagne as they rode out of the about the potential transfers. “We are always national unleashed an unstoppable, curling nal win over El Salvador, Dempsey moved Cowboys. town and towards the French capital. looking for players who can help the team,” he effort from 30 yards which flew past Kevin Trapp to a reserve role against the Ticos. While the “Look, Clint’s ability to impact a game By the time they got there the tempo said. “Now for us the most important thing is to into the top corner. US inserted five new starters in a roster with goals, assists at the highest level is had risen to the opposite scale of the concentrate on the matches we have coming up,” While Eriksen’s equaliser was world class, added the coach, who on the evidence of Dier’s 18th minute goal was pure luck. Trapp’s rotation, Costa Rica went with the same 11 nothing new,” American captain Michael spectrum and it was a full pelt bunch Saturday’s game could use the infusion of talent. poor clearance was hit straight at the Spurs who opened in Wednesday’s win against Bradley said. “Bruce felt like for tonight his that rode to the finish, where 24-year- Panama. “I know it’s something that was ability to come off the bench and come Tottenham, meanwhile, were once again forced player who gleefully saw the ball rebound over old Groenewegen struck out for home important to Clint, and to score that goal in into a game, that maybe had started to to contest claims that Eric Dier, their versatile the line.—AFP a big game makes it even more special for open up a little bit, was going to make a from a long way out and held off the him,” coach Bruce Arena said. difference and it sure did.”—AP hard-charging Andre Greipel, winner on the Champs Elysees in the previous two years, with Edvald Boasson Hagen third. Dutchman Groenewegen of the Lotto NL Jumbo team secured the biggest victory of his young career but the day undoubtedly belonged to Froome. Alongside the yellow jersey winner, Australia’s Michael Matthews won the sprinters’ green points jersey, France’s Warren Barguil triumphed in the polkadot king of the mountains competition and Simon Yates of Britain succeeded twin brother Adam as the best young rider in the white jersey. Froome’s Sky finished as the best team having claimed the yellow hel- mets on the first stage in Dusseldorf three weeks ago and never relinquished their lead in the competition, which they won for the first time despite claiming the yellow jersey in five of the last six years. The last remaining prize went to ORLANDO: Cameron Carter-Vickers #38 of Tottenham Hotspur leaps for the ball during the ARLINGTON: Clint Dempsey #28 of United States controls the ball against Yeltsin Barguil, a winner of two stages, who International Champions Cup 2017 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur Tejeda #17 of Costa Rica and Giancarlo Gonzalez #3 of Costa Rica during the 2017 CON- was named the most combative rider of at Camping World Stadium on Saturday in Orlando, Florida. — AFP CACAF Gold Cup Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. —AFP the Tour. — AFP Spieth sets out Froome wins looking to win fourth Tour de British Open title France title

MONDAY, JULY 24,12 2017 15 Simmons slugs Angels to win over Red Sox Page 14

LONDON: England players pose with the trophy after winning the ICC Women’s World Cup cricket final between England and India atLord’s cricket ground in London yesterday. — AFP England edge India in Women’s World Cup final

LONDON: Anya Shrubsole bowled England to a dramatic nine-run win over India in the Women’s SCOREBOARD World Cup final at Lord’s yesterday. India, set 229 to win, were well on course for victory at 191 for three LONDON: Scoreboard in the Women’s World Cup final between England and India at Lord’s yesterday: in front of a full hose of more than 26,000. But the England M. Raj run out (Sciver/Taylor) 17 dismissal of opener Punam Raut, who made a fine L. Winfield b Gayakwad 24 86, lbw to Shrubsole, sparked a stunning collapse. H. Kaur c Beaumont b Hartley 51 T. Beaumont c Goswami b Yadav 23 V. Krishnamurthy c Sciver b Shrubsole 35 Shrubsole took five wickets for 11 runs in 19 S. Taylor c Verma b Goswami 45 S. Verma b Hartley 0 deliveries as India, bidding for a first World Cup title H. Knight lbw b Yadav 1 on the ground where their men’s side won an inau- N. Sciver lbw b Goswami 51 D. Sharma c Sciver b Shrubsole 14 gural World Cup crown in 1983, slumped to 219 all F. Wilson lbw b Goswami 0 J. Goswami b Shrubsole 0 out. Pace bowler Shrubsole finished with stunning K. Brunt run out (Sharma) 34 S. Pandey run out (Shrubsole/Taylor) 4 figures of six for 46 in 9.4 overs as England won a J. Gunn not out 25 P. Yadav not out 1 fourth World Cup title and third on home soil, by L. Marsh not out 14 R. Gayakwad b Shrubsole 0 gaining revenge for their opening group stage loss Extras (lb3, w7, nb1) 11 Extras (lb3, w7, nb1) 11 to India. Opener Smriti Mandhana-who made 90 in Total (7 wkts, 50 overs) 228 that match-was bowled for a duck by Shrubsole. Did not bat: A Shrubsole, A Hartley Total (all out, 48.4 overs) 219 But fellow opener Raut hit Shrubsole back over Fall of wickets: 1-47 (Winfield), 2-60 (Beaumont), 3-63 (Knight), Fall of wickets: 1-5 (Mandhana), 2-43 (Raj), 3-138 (Kaur), 4-191 her head for six. Meanwhile India captain Mithali 4-146 (Taylor), 5-146 (Wilson), 6-164 (Sciver), 7-196 (Brunt) (Raut), 5-196 (Verma), 6-200 (Krishnamurthy), 7-201 Raj, in what was, together with fellow 34-year-old Bowling: Goswami 10-3-23-3 (3w); Pandey 7-0-53-0 (1nb, 1w); (Goswami), 8-218 (Pandey), 9-218 (Sharma), 10-219 Gayakwad 10-1-49-1 (1w); Sharma 9-0-39-0 (1w); Yadav 10-0- Jhulan Goswami, likely to be her last chance to win a (Gayakwad) 36-2; Kaur 4-0-25-0 (1w) World Cup after being on the losing side in 2005, Bowling: Brunt 6-0-22-0; Shrubsole 9.4-0-46-6 (4w); Sciver 5-1- struck several fine boundaries. But the all-time lead- 26-0; Gunn 7-2-17-0 (1w); Marsh 10-1-40-0 (1w); Hartley 10-0- ing run-scorer in women’s one-day internationals, India P. Raut lbw b Shrubsole 86 58-2 (1w); Knight 1-0-7-0 effectively ran herself out for just 17. EAST RUTHERFORD: Barcelona’s Brazilian forward Neymar (C) vies for the ball with S. Mandhana b Shrubsole 0 Her exit brought in the big-hitting Harmanpreet Result: England won by nine runs. Juventus players during the International Champions Cup (ICC) match between Kaur, whose stunning 171 not out had set up India’s Juventus FC and FC Barcelona, at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New semi-final win over reigning champions Australia. Shrubsole over point and drove her over mid-off for in two balls, included the dismissals of star batsman Jersey, on Sunday. FC Barcelona defeated Juventus 2-1. — AFP Kaur lofted and swept left-arm spinner Alex Hartley two fours in as many balls. Raut’s fine innings ended Taylor (45) and top-scorer Nat Sciver (51). England for two huge sixes. when she was lbw to Shrubsole, having faced 115 started steadily after Knight won the toss. But from Raut went to fifty in 78 balls and Kaur got there balls including four fours and a six. 47 for none, they lost three wickets in quick succes- in 80 balls. But the duo were separated when Kaur It was the start of a cascade of wickets as panic sion to be 63 for three, with leg-spinner Poonam Neymar dazzles as swept Harley straight to Tammy Beaumont at deep set in. Krishnamurthy made a fine 35 before she Yadav (two for 36) having Knight lbw for just one on backward square to end a stand of 95. Sarah Taylor, holed out off Shrubsole before Goswami was yorked the sweep. Barca down Juventus arguably the best wicket-keeper in the women’s by Shrubsole for a duck. Shika Pandey was run out Taylor and Sciver put on 83 before Goswami, the game, then missed a chance to stump Raut, on 65 before Shrusbole, after Jenny Gunn had dropped a all-time leading wicket-taker in women’s ODIs, struck off spinner Laura Marsh. Another chance went beg- simple catch, ended the match by bowling in her second spell. Taylor was caught down the leg- EAST RUTHERFORD: Neymar gave minutes later and Neymar grabbed his ging when Veda Krishnamurthy (10) was dropped Rajeshwari Gayakwad for a duck as England won yet side by wicket-keeper Sushma Verma. And 146 for Barcelona fans a dazzling reminder of second, picking his way through a static by England captain Heather Knight at extra cover off another close game this World Cup. Earlier pace four became 146 for five when Fran Wilson was lbw what they could be about to lose on Juventus defence before burying a low pace bowler Jenny Gunn. India’s target was now bowler Goswami took three for 23 in 10 overs as for a golden duck next ball. But England’s tail, with Saturday, scoring twice as the Spanish shot beyond Buffon once more. Neymar under a run a ball and Veda Krishnamurthy raised a India held England to 228 for seven. Katherine Brunt making 34, took them past 200 and giants defeated Juventus 2-1 in a pre- might have had a hat-trick three min- fifty stand with Raut off just 54 balls when she cut Goswami’s haul, which saw her take two wickets those runs proved vital in the end. —AFP season friendly. The 25-year-old utes from half-time, when Messi floated Brazilian superstar is at the centre of a delightful pass in behind the Juve frenzied speculation linking him to a defence for the Brazilian. Buffon on this gargantuan, world record 222-million- occasion was equal to the challenge euro ($256.8 million) transfer to Paris however and blocked safely. Saint-Germain. Barcelona rang the changes at half- Neymar had kept the guessing game time, withdrawing all but two of their about his future bubbling away after starting line-up, Neymar exiting for posting a picture of himself looking Sergi Roberto and Arda Turan replac- pensive on Instagram on Friday. But ing Messi. there was little to suggest that the Juventus also made a raft of substitu- charismatic striker is overwhelmed by tions which led to the introduction of the transfer saga as he produced a Paulo Dybala, Gonzalo Higuain and bewitching performance in front of a Douglas Costa amongst others. The sell-out 82,104 crowd at the MetLife changes immediately gave Juve a sharp- Stadium in New Jersey. The Brazilian er attacking edge and Dybala was quick broke clear after only four minutes but to test Adria Ortola with a rasping shot saw a tame shot from near the edge of on 62 minutes that was turned around the area drift away from the goal. for a corner. Barcelona, with Lionel Messi starting, From the ensuing setpiece, Giorgio looked by far the more threatening of Chiellini nodded home Dybala’s cross to the two teams with Aleix Vidal and make it 2-1. However it was Barcelona Messi both drawing early blocks from who finished the stronger of the two the Juventus defence. sides, with Luis Suarez repeatedly threat- At the other end Mario Mandzukic ening to extend the Spanish side’s lead. might have given Juve the lead on 14 Man of the moment Neymar departed minutes but his header from a Stefano the stadium without addressing Sturaro cross went wide. The Italians reporters, while Barcelona coach Ernesto were made to rue Mandzukic’s profliga- Valverde could only repeat his desire to cy a minute later when Neymar fired the keep the Brazilian. “We want Neymar to Catalans into the lead, playing a clever be with us,” Valverde said. “We know his one-two with Paco Alcacer and drilling value on the pitch and what he brings to LONDON: England’s Jenny Gunn slides into the crease as India’s Rajeshwari Gayakwad unsuccessfully attempts to run her out during the ICC Women’s World his finish past Gianluigi Buffon. Nine the locker room.” —AFP Cup 2017 final match between England and India at Lord’s in London. — AP Nigeria's former oil minister battles slew of graft cases Page 18

Al-Babtain Group receives Tadano's President and Business Management Team Page 21 MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 Nissan Al-Babtain launches new 2018 Small-cap rally could shrink on earnings, tax hurdles Nissan Pathfinder in Kuwait Page 20 Page 19 VIVA reports KD 19.5m net profit

KUWAIT: VIVA, Kuwait's fastest-growing and telecommunications solutions to satisfy our Africa region in partnership with a local net- most developed telecom operator, announced customers' aspirations and needs." work, and was the first telecom company in the financial results for the six-month period He added, "VIVA was able to achieve net Kuwait that has successfully tested the fifth- ended 30 June 2017; whereby VIVA's net profit profit of KD 19.5 million (earnings per share of generation "5G" in its lab that will enable cus- grew to reach KD 19.5 million recording a 39 fils) during the six month period ended 30 tomers to exchange information and commu- growth of 1 percent compared to the same June 2017 compared to net profit of KD 19.4 nicate at higher speeds." period in 2016; whereas the revenues during million (earnings per share of 39 fils) during the first six-month period in 2017 reached KD the same period in 2016. These results 133 million. VIVA achieved these results due to achieved by VIVA during the first six-month a bundle of innovative plans and offers to period in 2017 reflect the efficient business meet all customers segments' needs and aspi- strategy adopted by the company to achieve rations, in addition to direct customer-focused outstanding results despite of the increasing marketing campaigns. competition. In addition, VIVA managed to achieve positive earnings for its shareholders as a result of the commitment to elevate the quality of customer service and improving the operational efficiency". On his part, Eng. Salman bin Abdulaziz Al- Al-Badran added, "VIVA has achieved good Badran, VIVA's CEO said: "Results of the six- levels of profitability which improved the month period ended 30 June 2017 came in company's financial and operational efficien- line with VIVA's goals and boundless ambi- cy. As a result, VIVA recorded revenues of KD tions to achieve an increase in its operational 133 million during the firstsix-month period in revenues and strengthen its leadership in the 2017 and achieved net profit of KD 19.5 mil- telecom market. It is noteworthy to mention lion (earnings per share of 39 fils), whereas the that, VIVA has won many awards including operating profit has reached KD 20.8 million "Best Telecommunications Company of the during the same period. On the other hand, year, Kuwait 2016" by International Finance VIVA customer base has reached 2.2 million at Salman bin Dr Mahmoud Ahmed Magazine in recognition of the telecom firm's the end of June, 2017." Abdulaziz Al-Badran Abdulrahman exceptional performance and leadership role "VIVA's financial results reflect its ability to through innovative solutions and technology, compete, sustain revenues and maintain its Commenting on the six-month's financial which serve all the segments in the Kuwaiti position as the second largest telecom opera- results, Dr Mahmoud Ahmed Abdulrahman, market." tor in the Kuwaiti market in term of revenues VIVA's Chairman said: "Despite the high com- He said, "The Best Contact Centre in the telecom sector. The company managed petition witnessed in the Kuwaiti Telecom Experience", "Excellence Governance Award", to decrease its leverage ratio due to its con- Market, VIVA was able to achieve a growth in "VIP Customer Service Award", ISO/IEC servative financial policy to reach 0.27x at the the profitability, in addition to sustaining the 27001:2013 certification for Information end of June 2017 as compared to 0.55x operational efficiency thus generating posi- Security Management System, attaining glob- recorded at end of June 2016". He added, "We tive return to our shareholders. The witnessed al status by meeting applicable mandatory will continue our hard work in implementing growth in VIVA's profits was a result of the requirements from two leading entities our strategy to maintain our competitive approved business strategy to be one of the International Organization for Standardization edge and achieve further growth and success most developed telecom companies in (ISO) and the International Electro technical in the Kuwaiti telecom market through offer- Kuwait and the region. Moreover, our positive Commission (IEC). In addition VIVA successful- ing innovative products and services in line and key role, as a pioneer telecom company, ly established the first Voice Over LTE (VoLTE) with the latest technology to meet our cus- always contributes in providing smart interconnection in the Middle East and North tomers' needs." MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 BUSINESS Nigeria’s former oil minister Green bonds: battles slew of graft cases Coming of age By Gordon French

Lid off scale of corruption in country’s oil sector he green bond market turns ten years old this year and is rapidly heading LAGOS: Nigeria’s former oil minister senior Nigerian politicians. Jonathan Ttowards adulthood. As it comes of faces charges only at home but her and Alison-Madueke are not named in age, this market will be an increasingly crit- name crops up in a growing number of the suit but the former president is ical source of capital for projects that will international cases that lift the lid on the under pressure from parliament to help the global economy limit the impact scale of alleged corruption in the coun- answer questions about the so-called of climate change. try’s oil sector. Since leaving office in Malabu deal. Finally, Diezani-Madueke It’s not been an entirely easy childhood 2015, Diezani Alison-Madueke has been was arrested in London in October 2015 so far. The first-ever “green bond,” a EUR 600 implicated in bribery, fraud, misuse of in connection with a British probe into million issue in July 2007 , was followed by, well, not very much in public funds, and money laundering international corruption and money the same vein for several years. It took until 2013 for green bond cases in Nigeria, Britain, Italy and the laundering, but she was freed on bail. issuance to vault the $10-billion-a-year mark — and even that is United States. a tiny amount compared with the overall bond market. The first female president of the ‘Morale booster’ Ten years on, however, the baby of the capital markets has global oil cartel OPEC — who was one As the international cases pile up, grown spectacularly. Over $90 billion was raised via green bonds of Africa’s most prominent politicians- anti-graft campaigners hope the grow- last year - more than double the 2015 amount. That included the has always denied the allegations, which ing body of evidence will boost cur- first ever sovereign green bond, a EUR 750 million issue by involve billions of dollars syphoned from rent President Muhammadu Buhari’s Poland. And in January this year, France issued a EUR 7 billion, 22- oil deals and state coffers. faltering war on corruption. Several year green bond - a milestone in terms of its size and long tenor - But former US State Department high-profile figures in Jonathan’s gov- and all the more remarkable because investor demand, at more Nigeria specialist Matthew Page sug- Diezani Alison-Madueke ernment have been charged with cor- than EUR 23 billion, far outstripped the size of the offering. gested that a US civil forfeiture case to ruption since Buhari came to power, Climate change is an urgent threat to the planet, and major seize $144 million (124 million euros) of however so far there have been no injections of capital are required to finance less carbon-intensive assets from allegedly ill-gotten crude major convictions. Still, some activists technologies and infrastructure. Think wind turbines and solar- contracts may just be the start of Alison- believe the overseas cases will serve as energy farms. Think low-carbon transport systems. Think tech- Madueke’s legal troubles. a powerful example of justice. Debo nologies that will make buildings - and entire cities-ever more “Although this is the first attempt by Adeniran, of the Coalition Against energy- and water-efficient. US law enforcement to go after assets Corrupt Leaders lobby group, said the The green bond market may be a late developer, but it is now allegedly stolen by Diezani and her latest cases involving Alison-Madueke, critical to financing a lower carbon economy. It enables compa- henchmen, it almost certainly will not Aluko and Omokore could be a nies to tap the growing pool of cash globally that is looking for be the last,” he told AFP. Nigeria’s “morale booster”. climate-friendly investment opportunities, converting those President Muhammadu Buhari, elected “Once a conviction is got abroad, the in 2015 on a promise to eliminate graft, funds into capital for environmentally sustainable projects. right signal will be sent to all looters that At present, green bonds still account for less than 1 percent of has said that “mind-boggling” sums of the judgment day has come,” he said. public money were stolen by previous the overall global bond market. But here’s why we believe the “The fight against corruption will receive administrations. Officials in Abuja say market is rapidly growing up: a boost. At last, the chickens are coming they are talking with US prosecutors First, there have been profound changes in the way business- about repatriating the money if the civil home to roost.” es, consumers and investors perceive the risks stemming from forfeiture claim is successful. Dolapo Oni, an oil analyst with pollution and rising global temperatures. The 2015 Paris Ecobank, said that in contrast to Agreement established an overwhelming global consensus on String of cases Nigeria’s sluggish courts, the overseas the need to address climate change. It required the nearly 200 Alison-Madueke served under presi- corruption cases may be concluded signatories to develop their own national plans to meet the tar- dent Goodluck Jonathan from 2010 to This file photo taken on April 20, 2017 shows a view of an illegal oil refinery faster. But whatever positive impact get of limiting the increase in global temperatures to two degrees 2015 and was Nigeria’s first female min- destroyed by members of the NNS Pathfinder of the Nigerian Navy forces in the that may have, fears remain that with Celsius or less over pre-industrial times. This has galvanized glob- ister of petroleum resources. But her Niger Delta region near the city of Port Harcourt. — AFP Buhari on indefinite medical leave, his al green-tech investments and financing. tenure was dogged by scandal. On her ence the 2015 presidential election to bought by the businessmen. On anti-corruption war is losing momen- Second, technological advances are making more and more watch, the former central bank governor keep Jonathan in power. Wednesday, another judge ordered the tum. Leading Nigerian lawyer Festus low-carbon alternatives (from alternative energy technologies, to Lamido Sanusi was sacked for claiming Prosecutors in Lagos this week began forfeiture of Alison-Madueke’s $37.5 mil- Keyamo said the cases demonstrated electric vehicles and batteries) economically viable. Green invest- the state-run Nigerian National proceedings to recover $1.76 billion of lion luxury Lagos property, saying it was the need fundamentally to overhaul ments are increasingly not just ethically but also financially Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) had assets owned by Kola Aluko and Jide purchased with ill-gotten funds. the NNPC-and to investigate just sound. Third, the authorities in China and India have thrown their failed to remit $20 billion. In one case Omokore, whose companies were Meanwhile, Italian prosecutors allege how far up corruption went in the considerable weight behind efforts to green their economies. By heard in Nigeria in February, Alison- awarded oil contracts by Alison- that she and Jonathan received kick- ruling elite. “The big unanswered launching green bonds for the first time in 2015, Chinese and Madueke was accused of diverting some Madueke. backs from oil majors ENI and Shell as questions: is it possible one Minister Indian institutions added geographical diversity to a market $153 million from the NNPC coffers. A similar asset recovery case was filed part of a $1.3-billion deal for an offshore allegedly stole so much without the that had until then been dominated by the likes of Scandinavia, In another ongoing trial, some 23 bil- last week in Houston, Texas, seeking the oil block in Nigeria. Charges relating to knowledge, connivance & approval the United States and Britain. Last year, more than $33 billion- lion naira ($73 million) of NNPC money seizure of luxury property, including a the same oil block deal have also been of the C-in-C (commander-in-chief)?”, worth of Chinese green bonds were issued. That’s over one- is alleged to have been used to influ- New York apartment and superyacht, filed against the oil majors and some he tweeted. — AFP third of the global total - and up from just $1 billion in 2015. Indian volumes are more modest, at just over $1 billion last year, but the country is likewise going through a paradigm shift in ECB survey finds Multiple rounds of NAFTA talks low-carbon technologies. The increasing momentum behind green bonds means issuers markets expect and investors can no longer afford to ignore them. possible, says Mexico minister True, there is lingering skepticism over the “greenness” of spe- lower inflation MEXICO CITY: There could be between six to nine idential election in July 2018, forecasting rounds held cific bonds. Are proceeds really deployed to finance climate-relat- rounds of negotiations between the United States, at three-week intervals. ed or environmental projects? Or are they headed towards proj- FRANKFURT AM MAIN: Financial experts in the Canada and Mexico in the event a quick deal is The first round of talks on renegotiating NAFTA is ects or companies whose “greenness” is debatable? Who assesses European Union have lowered their inflation expecta- reached on a revamp of the North American Trade due to begin in Washington on Aug 16. Two Mexican whether a particular issue is as “green” as another? Many investors tions for the coming years, a European Central Bank sur- Agreement, Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso officials said the neighboring countries aimed to are still put off by the lack of consistency and transparency on vey publish showed, reflecting the institution’s compli- Guajardo said. hold seven rounds of negotiations, and US officials those fronts, while issuers shy away from the extra efforts (and cated path to its price stability target. In its quarterly costs) of disclosing, reporting and certifying “green” ventures. survey of professional forecasters, the ECB found aver- Guajardo told reporters in Mexico City on Friday told Reuters that Mexico wanted the talks wrapped the NAFTA members were looking at avoiding gaps of up by year-end 2017. Guajardo noted that it was in But the extras tend to be overestimated, and progress is being age price growth predictions had been revised down 0.1 made on standardization and monitoring. For example, Standard percentage points for 2017, 2018 and 2019. more than three weeks between negotiating rounds the interests of the negotiators to wrap up talks in with a view to making quick progress. “If we calculate good time lest a new government take office in & Poor’s in April launched a tool designed to evaluate not just Forecasters now expect inflation to reach 1.5 percent whether a bond is green, but how green it is. Meanwhile, the this year, followed by 1.4 percent next year and 1.6 per- the times toward the end of the year, we’re saying Mexico and refuse to honor the terms. US President that this would give us a universe of rounds that Donald Trump has pushed for a renegotiation of advantages of issuing a green bond are substantial - though per- cent in 2019. The latest survey results are largely in line haps not yet as widely recognized as they should be. with the ECB’s own predictions, although central bank could be between six and nine rounds,” Guajardo said. NAFTA, threatening to dump it if he cannot rework Reuters this week reported the three countries the accord to the benefit of the United States. He For a start, issuing green bonds allows companies to tap the staff expect inflation to slow slightly in 2018 to 1.3 per- growing demand for such instruments among pension funds, cent. ECB policymakers use the central bank’s powers to had agreed an aggressive timetable to broker a deal argues it has fueled a trade deficit with Mexico and on NAFTA in order to avoid politicizing Mexico’s pres- cost thousands of US jobs. — Reuters sovereign wealth funds and other investors who are concerned try and hold inflation at its target of close to, but below about their portfolios’ exposure to high-carbon and unsustain- 2.0 percent-the level believed to be most favorable to able issuers and activities. As of early 2016, there were some $23 growth. The bank has intervened massively in the econ- trillion of assets professionally managed under responsible omy in recent years to fend off the threat of deflation, Spain’s business leaders worried investment strategies. That’s up 25 percent since 2014, and repre- offering cheap loans to banks, setting interest rates at sents more than a quarter of all professionally-managed assets historic lows and buying tens of billions of euros per about Catalan secession month in government and corporate bonds. globally. Likewise, a recent HSBC survey found that two-thirds of But while central bank governors believe their policy BARCELONA: Almost three quarters of Spanish busi- the Spanish economy, while 43 percent of those based global institutional investors want to put more capital into low- has boosted economic growth in the 19-nation euro- ness leaders fear Catalonia’s plans for an independ- in Catalonia itself agree, according to the Deloitte Survey carbon and climate-related investments. zone-reaching 0.6 percent in the first quarter of 2017— ence referendum on Oct 1 could harm the country’s of Companies study commissioned for El Pais. What’s more, the launch of a green bond allows an issuer to there has been little sign of a corresponding surge in economy, according to a study by Deloitte published Despite concerns about the political deadlock demonstrate they are aware of and preparing for the long-term inflation. That pattern was reflected in Friday’s survey, in Spanish newspaper El PaÌs. over Catalonia, confidence in Spain’s continued eco- challenges of global warming. And, by requiring them to identify, with forecasters upping their growth predictions for the Madrid has condemned as illegal plans by the nomic growth remains high, according to the poll. minimize and monitor their climate risk profile, it can help them coming years even as they saw rate of inflation turning northeast region’s government to hold a referendum Eight out of 10 directors polled said the economy embed low-carbon thinking in their corporate culture and busi- out lower. The private-sector experts match the ECB’s on seceding from Spain and, if the yes vote wins, had improved in the first half of the year. Seven out ness strategy. Over the long term, this could well create an advan- expectations for 1.9-percent growth this year and 1.8 per- declare independence unilaterally within 48 hours. of 10 expect to bill more in the second half of the tage over less well-prepared companies in terms of valuation and cent in 2018, but remain slightly less confident for 2019 Last week, the Spanish government said Catalonia year than in the first six months. Spain has surpassed business prospects. with a 1.6-percent prediction — 0.1 percentage points would lose access to some public funds if it used the expectations for GDP growth this year. Last week the Given what’s at stake, the green bond market’s coming-of-age lower than the central bankers. The survey of 56 profes- money to prepare for the unsanctioned plebiscite. International Monetary Fund said it expected Spain’s can only be welcome. Happy 10th birthday. *Note: Gordon sional forecasters was conducted on July 3-7. —AFP Nationwide 74 percent of 265 business leaders surveyed economy to grow by around 2.5 percent in 2018, up French is Head of Global Banking and Markets, Asia Pacific, HSBC. believe the Catalan independence movement threatens from its previous forecast of 2.1 percent. —Reuters EXCHANGE RATES

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On major counterparts last week on the back potential changes to the QE program he of heightened uncertainty surrounding said “We need to be persistent and patient the future of the Fed’s rate path. because we aren’t there yet.” Additionally, concerns over Trump’s ability Draghi also added that “We also were to push his agenda in the White House unanimous in communicating no change helped push the greenback lower. The lack to the forward guidance and also we were of confidence in the market is clearly unanimous in setting no precise date for reflected in US 10-year treasury yields when to discuss changes in the future - in which traded at 3-week lows. Meanwhile, other words, we simply said that our dis- equities maintained recent gains on the cussions should take place in the autumn.” back of a generally positive earnings sea- The ECB’s president emphasized that we son and prospects of a less aggressive Fed need to think and gather lots of informa- interest rate policy. tion as there is lots of uncertainty around. The market continued to be dictated by He also stressed that the Governing central banks and their agendas with Council doesn’t want to be forced to take Nissan Al-Babtain launches new regards to the withdrawal of their huge decisions in an absence of full information quantitative easing programs. Last week, the European Central Bank meeting and Eurozone annual CPI holds firm 2018 Nissan Pathfinder in Kuwait press conference took center stage as Euro area final annual inflation figure investors were eagerly awaiting any hint came at 1.3 percent for June, matching the on when the ECB would start tapering. market’s expectations yet lower than the New 3.5-liter V6 engine adds direct injection system However, the European Central bank left revised 1.4 percent May figure. It is worth KUWAIT: Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al-Babtain its ultra-loose monetary policy unchanged mentioning that in June last year inflation Co, the sole authorized dealer of Nissan in the and did not even discuss reducing back was at 0.1 percent, but with the ECB’s State of Kuwait, recently launched new 2018 stimulus, which suggested it may delay an loose monetary policy and asset purchase Nissan Pathfinder in Kuwait. The Nissan inevitable decision on tapering asset pur- program helped lift the inflation to a Pathfinder is reborn for the 2018 model year chases until the latest possible moment. decent 1.3 percent a year later. with more adventure capability, a freshened The BOJ had a similar story as it kept its However core CPI excluding energy, exterior look and enhanced safety and technolo- monetary policy unchanged and has food, alcohol and tobacco strengthened to gy - pure Pathfinder taken to a higher level of extended the timeframe for reaching its 1.1 percent y/y compared with 0.9 percent performance and style. 2% inflation target to fiscal year 2019. in May. Of further comfort to the central The latest iteration of this popular, family-ori- Regardless of whether the BOJ acknowl- banker would be the core inflation exclud- ented four-wheel drive vehicle draws on Nissan’s edges that inflation won’t reach its target ing energy & processed food but including vast experience of building vehicles designed to as expected, Governor Haruhiko Kuroda tobacco & alcohol ,ECB’s preferred measure operate in testing off-road conditions while won’t get anywhere near a policy exit of core inflation, came in 1.2 percent y/y - remaining perfectly at home on the highway. As before his five-year term expires in April, highest in over two and half years. an SUV vehicle, the Pathfinder retains plenty of Hideo Hayakawa, said in an interview with capability in off-road environments. Bloomberg last week. UK retail sales “Pathfinder has a logical and hugely practical On the foreign exchange front, the US UK’s inflation unexpectedly slowed place within the Nissan model line-up in this dollar declined by 1.42 percent last week. down year to year in June. The 2.6 percent region,” explained Mohammed Shalaby - Chief The dollar index opened the week at 95.088 was lower than expectations by 0.3 per- Operating Officer for Al-Babtain Group[M1] “For and reaching as high as 95.348 but the dol- cent and thus removing some pressure 2018, Pathfinder receives much more than a typ- Pathfinder now aligns more closely with Nissan’s tions. Options such as Intelligent Emergency lar lost all momentum and slipped to 11- from the BOE as price growth was getting ical facelift. It now offers more power, improved latest design language thanks to signature ele- Breaking, Intelligent Cruise Control, Blind Spot month low of 94.180. The market has start- out of hand. This figure marks the first driving dynamics and new available driver assis- ments, including the new “V-Motion” grille and Warning (BSW), Forward Collision Warning and ed to lose faith in “Trumpflation” as the pos- drop in annual CPI rate since October of tance features -more of what customers need for striking boomerang-shaped headlights with LED Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are available on sibility to pass the Republican health care last year. Economists had forecasted that safe, comfortable every day and weekend family daytime running lights. Other new styling ele- the SV. reform bill appears even dimmer. Three the data would hold at the four-year high adventures.” ments include a redesigned front bumper, fog Republican Senators voiced opposition to of 2.95 reached last month. The data lights, wing mirrors with integrated indicators “Most people with a family need to commute Revised 3.5-liter V6 engine the proposed bill and it does appear that undermines arguments for the immediate and new 18-inch and 20-inch aluminium-alloy to work, drop the kids off at school and general- In a major step up of its already highly capa- the bill won’t have enough votes to pass, interest-rate hike that a minority of policy wheel designs. The rear taillight cluster and rear ly use their vehicles on paved surfaces. But at ble adventure credentials, Pathfinder’s new 3.5- casting further doubts on Trump’s influence makers supported at the last BOE decision bumper have also been refreshed. weekends it’s great to have the Pathfinder’s liter V6 engine features more power and on the White House policies. as inflation looked set to veer further In terms of practicality, a Motion-Activated capacity to explore further afield, getting to spe- torque. It utilizes more than 50 percent new or Even after a dovish Draghi in the ECB above the 2 percent target. There are also liftgate comes as standard on SV. On sweeping a cial places that an ordinary family car cannot new-to-Pathfinder engine parts and compo- press conference, the Euro was the biggest signs economic growth is cooling as con- foot under the tailgate, it opens automatically nents - including combustion chamber design, reach, be that in a desert or beach.” and stops at the desired point. winner last week gaining 2.13 percent on sumers, the engine of growth for the past The refreshed Pathfinder benefits from pistons, intake manifold and e-VTC (fully elec- Inside, the revamped Pathfinder offers stylish, the back of solid economic figures and year, start to rein in spending. changes both externally and internally. The tronic on intake). comfortable seating for seven occupants who weakness in the dollar. The currency In addition, the quantity of goods sold revised 3.5-litre V6 engine has more horse power opened the week at 1.1462 and rose as in stores and online rose by 0.6 percent, and more torque. benefit from a variety of updated connectivity A powerful new look high as 1.1677 on Friday. The euro closed more than economists forecast, following The seven-seat vehicle offers enhanced features. The latest Pathfinder adopts new-gen- When the fourth-generation Pathfinder the week at 1.1658. a 1.1 percent decline in May, figures from driving dynamics such as more controlled ride eration information technology with an was introduced for the 2013 model year, its The pound sterling had a different sto- the Office for National Statistics showed and handling, less vibrations on turns and eas- Advanced Drive-Assist Display located in the design represented a major step forward in ry than the euro as mixed retail and infla- Thursday. Sales rose in almost every cate- ier manoeuvring. This is due to many enhance- centre of the instrument binnacle providing sup- refined styling and aerodynamic emphasis. tion data hit the market. Furthermore, the gory last month. Spending on clothes ments such as smaller strokes, less under- plementary infotainment and driver assistance For 2018, the refreshed exterior goes even far- softer inflation figure had depressed helped lift sales at department stores by steer, improved roll balance and improved displays compared to the previous model. A ther, adding a stronger sense of adventure, expectations of an interest rate hike in 2.7 percent and household goods rose 3.3 steering ratio. The 2018 Pathfinder is offered in standard 8.0-inch touch-screen monitor, situated character and presence and continued fine- the short-term. The cable opened the percent. Food sales fell 0.5 percent, partly 2-wheel drive configurations and a choice of two in the middle of the instrument panel controls a tuning of aero efficiency. week at 1.3099 and reached a high of due to weaker alcohol demand. well-equipped grade levels: S & SV. Externally, wide variety of vehicle systems and settings The updated appearance incorporates the 1.3125 but quickly lost all gains and fell to including navigation and infotainment func- latest Nissan signature design elements intro- a low of 1.2970. The currency closed the RBA minutes duced on the award-winning Maxima sport week at 1.2992. In its July meeting minutes, the RBA sedan and Nissan X-Trail crossover - including The safe haven yen traded in a relatively again stated that developments in the the new “V-Motion” grille and boomerang- narrow range opening the week at 112.49 labor market warrant careful monitoring. shaped headlights. Other exterior enhance- and reached a low of 111.46 despite mixed In the detail of the minutes the better ments include a new, more aggressive hood, economic data and a cautious BOJ state- growth data (the flow of jobs) is contrast- front bumper and fog lights. The outside ment. The yen continues to gain against the ed with high levels of underemployment rearview mirrors now include standard integrat- greenback as differentials continue to drop (to stock of spare capacity). It is notable ed turn signals. In the rear, changes include new on the back of lower US yields. The curren- that the RBA characterized the labor mar- taillights and a stronger bumper design. cy closed the week at 111.10. ket improvement as removing “some of Nissan Al-Babtain invites customers to visit its In the commodities complex, oil prices the downside risk in the Bank’s forecast of dedicated showrooms in Al-Rai & Ahmadi to had a volatile movement increasing by up wage growth”. view up close the refreshed Pathfinder’s refined to 3.89 percent as Brent Crude reached a styling and design as well as take a test drive to six week high of $50.19. US crude oil China’s GDP expands enjoy the newly enhanced performance and an inventory decreased by 4.7 million as the China’s economy expanded faster than advanced driving experience. Nissan Al-Babtain refineries produced 125,000 barrels per expected in the second quarter of 2017, as is known on being keen to constantly provide day less than the previous week’s average. traditional growth sectors continued to the best to its customers throughout the year, as However, Brent closed the week at $48.06 underpin the economy. The National well as after-sales service to meet the growing due to forecasts of a rise in OPEC produc- Bureau of Statistics said gross domestic demand for Nissan and achieve the company’s tion for July despite the group’s pledge to product (GDP) expanded at an annualized goals to always remain at the forefront of lead- curb output. 6.9 percent in the second quarter, ing automotive brands. unchanged from the previous quarter and Housing sector well within the government’s target range The housing market registered the of 6.5 percent to 7 percent. fastest annualized pace in four months Over the past four quarters, the according to the Commerce Department Chinese economy has relied on govern- The new Nissan LEAF with data released last Wednesday. Housing ment spending and access to cheap credit starts increased by 8.3 percent to 1.22 to fuel a faster than expected expansion. million annualized rate up from 1.12 mil- At the same time, efforts to curb a red hot e-Pedal, premieres on Sept 6 lion reached in May. While building per- housing market have largely come up mits, a proxy for future construction, short amid a resurgence of demand. climbed 7.4 percent to a 1.25 million Buyers anticipating further restrictions on DUBAI: Nissan has announced that even on hills, stay in position, and Nissan’s ongoing commitment to itself as pioneer in the EV move- annualized rate up from May’s figure of housing have flooded the market after the widely anticipated new Nissan resume driving instantly. bring accessible, advanced driver ment. Today the Nissan LEAF is the 1.17 million. Despite three interest rate authorities introduced curbs back in LEAF will come with e-Pedal, a rev- Drivers can cover 90 percent of assistance technologies to the world’s best-selling electric vehi- hikes since December 2016 and increased March. Furthermore, Industrial produc- olutionary technology that trans- their driving needs with the e- mainstream. Set to make driving cle, with more than 277,000 sold inflation, the housing market keeps on tion, the broadest measure of factory out- forms the way we drive. Pedal, making the process of driv- safer and more enjoyable, the worldwide. expanding at a considerably fast pace, put, expanded 7.6 percent in the 12 With the flip of a switch, the ing more exciting. In heavy traffic development of these technolo- For the latest updates, follow which may potentially deem alarming in months through June. That was well technology turns your accelerator and during city commutes, drivers gies is part of Nissan Intelligent #Nissan #LEAF #ElectrifyTheWorld the near future. above the previous month’s 6.5 percent into an e-Pedal, allowing drivers to will greatly reduce the need to shift Mobility, the company’s blueprint and join in the conversation. The Philly Fed Manufacturing index growth pace signaling a healthier and accelerate, decelerate and stop from one pedal to the other, mak- for transforming how cars are driv- For more information about decreased from a reading of 27.6 in June more solid economy. using just the e-Pedal. e-Pedal tech- ing your drive simpler and more en, powered and integrated into Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.’s products, to 19.5 this month. The index has been nology is the world’s first one-pedal engaging. society. By launching the Nissan services and our commitment to positive for 12 consecutive months, but BOJ policy unchanged operation that allows drivers to The e-Pedal technology repre- LEAF, the world’s first mass-market sustainable mobility, visit Nissan- July’s reading is the lowest since Bank of Japan’s meeting last week was bring the car to a complete stop sents another key milestone in electric vehicle, Nissan established Global.com. Follow us on Facebook, November. Thirty-seven percent of the uneventful as expected by market partici- Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, firms indicated increases in activity in July, pants. The central bank kept the interest and view our latest videos on down from 42 percent last month. The rate unchanged at -0.10 percent and 80 YouTube. shipments index decreased 16 points, trillion yen QE program in place as well as Nissan is a global full-line vehi- while the new orders index fell 24 points. the 10-year JGB yield target at about 0.00 cle manufacturer that sells more Nearly 31 percent of the respondents percent. In addition, the BOJ admitted than 60 models under the Nissan, reported a rise in new orders this month, defeat of deflation and delayed the timing Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal down from 45 percent in June. Both the of reaching their 2 percent inflation target year 2015, the company sold more delivery times and unfilled orders indexes to fiscal year 2019. than 5.4 million vehicles globally, were positive for the ninth consecutive Finally, Bloomberg Intelligence econ- generating revenue of 12.2 trillion month, suggesting longer delivery times omist Yuki Masujima warned that a big yen. Nissan engineers, manufac- and increases in unfilled orders. risk ahead for BOJ after two board mem- tures and markets the world’s best- bers leave this week is tunnel vision. selling all-electric vehicle in history, Dovish Draghi Takahide Kiuchi and Takehiro Sato rou- the Nissan LEAF. Nissan’s global The European Central Bank left its tinely challenged the policy board’s con- headquarters in Yokohama, Japan benchmark refinancing rate unchanged at sensus, and their successors are less like- manages operations in six regions: 0.00 percent, as expected, on Thursday. ly to oppose Kuroda. ASEAN & Oceania; Africa, Middle President Mario Draghi also said the ECB East & India; China; Europe; Latin would continue its monthly asset purchas- Kuwait America and North America. Nissan es at the current rate, 60 million euros a Kuwaiti dinar at 0.30215 has been partnered with French month, until December 2017 or beyond, if The USDKWD opened at 0.30215 yes- manufacturer Renault since 1999 necessary. Following are highlights of ECB terday morning. and Mitsubishi Motors since 2016 under the Renault-Nissan Alliance. MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 BUSINESS Small-cap rally could shrink on earnings, tax hurdles

WALL STREET WEEK AHEAD NEW YORK: Optimism is souring around gist at Jefferies. effective tax rates - about 32 percent versus ing period was getting under way. But ment of an expensive market.” The small-cap stocks for some investors, with a Investors had expected the administra- 26 percent for large-caps, a note from analysts estimate earnings for S&P 600 Russell 2000 is trading at about 26 host of factors conspiring to up-end gains tion of Republican Trump, with his promis- Nuveen Asset Management showed. companies declined 8.3 percent in the times forward earnings as per that have taken them to record highs. es of aggressive tax cuts and a healthier US The performance of both the Russell second quarter, dragged down by pro- Thomson Reuters Datastream data, Small-caps, which led the market’s rally economy, would be a boon for small-caps, 2000, a widely used gauge for small-caps, jected drops in consumer discre- above a median of about 21. The S&P just after the Nov 8 election of Donald which tend to be more domestically and the small-cap S&P 600 has lagged that tionary, energy and health care results, 500 trades at about 17.3 times, also Trump as US president, are facing weak focused. Republicans so far have been of large-caps so far this year, but the according to Thomson Reuters data. above its median. earnings forecasts, little progress on tax unable to push through bills to repeal and Russell is up 20.3 percent since the election Revenue is expected to have risen While analysts expect small-cap reform and recent outflows. “We have replace the Affordable Care Act, the first compared with a gain of 15.3 percent for slightly in the quarter. earnings to rebound in the second half downside risk here. Earnings numbers leg of the Trump agenda. That has raised the S&P 500. Among consumer companies, of the year, some strategists said those aren’t great, and valuations are ... pretty doubts about the likelihood of any tax All three indexes hit record highs in weakness in apparel, accessories and lofty expectations are not likely to rich,” said Steven DeSanctis, equity strate- reform this year. Small-caps have higher recent sessions, just as the earnings report- luxury goods and other retailers is hold since US economic growth expected to have hurt results, said remains sluggish. David Aurelio, Thomson Reuters senior Large-caps have benefited from research analyst. recent weakness in the US dollar, In the small-cap energy sector, serv- which makes foreign currency earn- ices and equipment companies con- ings for US companies worth more in tinue to be affected by project cut- dollars. “This may explain why mid- backs by larger companies. The small- and large-caps have seen a stronger cap outlook is in contrast to expecta- bounce in earnings revisions than tions for another quarter of strong small-caps recently,” Lori Calvasina, profit growth for the S&P 500 and a Credit Suisse’s chief US equity strate- sharp year-over-year jump in large- gist, wrote in a research note. cap energy. Recent fund data also shows a “Small-cap earnings growth has weakening trend. According to Lipper, been trailing large-caps for the last US-based small-cap funds have record- four years, and that continues to be ed five straight weeks of withdrawals. the case in the first half of this year,” At the same time, technical momen- said Dan Suzuki, senior U.S. equity tum indicators are trailing the Russell strategist at Bank of America Merrill 2000’s recent push to new highs, a pos- Lynch in New York. sible warning that its foray into record That does not bode well for valua- territory is on less than firm footing. tion metrics for small-caps, which the “We’re in a longer period of underper- bank calls “the most expensive seg- formance,” Suzuki said. —Reuters MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 BUSINESS CBK announces the winners in daily draw of ‘Al-Najma Account’ KUWAIT: Commercial Bank of Kuwait held the daily draw on “Al-Najma Account” yes- terday at the Bank’s Head Office to select 5 winners to win a cash prize of KD 7000 for each. The draw was held in the presence of Abdulaziz Ashkanani, representative of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. The fol- lowing names were announced as winners of the prizes:

1. Naser Ahmad Al-Munayekh 2. Abrar Hamdan Al-Hadiya 3. Tareq Mohammed Zreq 4. Zeeshan Ashraf Mohammed Ashraf 5. Roumani Ezzat Abdulmaseeh Ibrahim Al-Najma Account allows its cus- tomers to win a daily prize of KD 7000 which is the highest daily prize in Kuwait. In addition, the Account offers quarterly draws that provide customers with enjoying all other banking services. with opportunity to get their dreams The Bank congratulates all the lucky win- turned to reality by winning great prizes ners and draws their attention that the Al-Babtain Group receives Tadano’s starting from KD 100,000 for the first cash prizes will be credited into their quarter escalating thereafter by KD 50 accounts with the Bank. thousand for each quarter to reach KD Further, the Bank appreciates the President and Management Team 250,000 in the last quarter. Customers Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s signifi- can enjoy additional benefits including cant role & its continuous cooperation and Business leaders exchange views, further strengthen their partnership obtaining ATM card and a credit card effective supervision on the draw that was against the customer’s account along smoothly and transparently organized. KUWAIT: Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al-Babtain Company (AABC), the sole authorized dealer of Tadano LTD Co in the State of Kuwait since 1979, is honored to have welcomed Tadano’s President and Owner, Koichi Tadano and Tadano’s Management Team during their first ever visit to Kuwait. Tadano’s team met with Al-Babtain’s group most senior leadership during a historic visit cementing the successful decades-long partnership. The two parties shared their visions in pursu- ing excellence for their customers, discussed growth opportunities and reconfirmed their commitment to working together to deliver trusted solutions in the local market. Led by Tadano, the Japanese delegation was also repre- AUB makes a customers’ sented by Kazuumi Hiwatashi, General Manager; Koji Kakudo, Service Manager; Norihiro Kawai, dream come true with Sales Manager and Koichi Kanno, Officer. They were warmly received by Mohamad Shalaby, Chief Operations Officer; Abdulmohsen A Al- KD 250,000 grand prize Babtain, Chief Human Resources Officer and after sales services and genuine spare parts For more than 60 years, Al-Babtain Group has Ghazi Al-Babtain, Group Business Development ensuring the seamless customer experience that experienced continued success and a large meas- KUWAIT: Ahli United Bank recently con- Ghareeb Haji, Ahlam Abdulrahman Manager. the Al-Babtain Group name commands. ure of this success came from the Group’s ducted its Al-Hassad Islamic account Almeshri, Milad Sami Bitar, Anyukourn Commenting on the visit, Shalaby said: ‘It is a Tadano is the largest Japan-based manufac- advanced flexible management style and long- weekly draw, Kuwait’s leading sharia- Chanphirom, Wejdan Yousef Alshatti, pleasure to meet Tadano’s Management team turer of cranes and aerial work platforms and the term vision. These astounding results were compliant rewards program that offers Malek Ali Alsulaiman, Jameelah Mubarak here in Kuwait and discuss how we can best col- seventh largest crane manufacturer in the world, achieved due to a versatile strategic formula focus- a broad range of prizes to the largest Aldaihani, Huda Hassan Slab, Nasser lectively answer the needs of our customers in established in 1948 and listed in the Tokyo Stock ing on growth amongst its sphere of activities; number of winners, on the 19 July. The Karem Obaid, Ahmed Mohd Ali Abdulla Kuwait to ensure the best-in-class products and Exchange. Led by its principle ‘safety first, quality including automotive, technology, investment, account provides 26 weekly prizes that Almaqabi, Taibah Mansoor Hussain, Hiba after-sales services. Our long partnership has second and efficiency third’, Tadano name has information technology, industrial and Finance. are comprised of KD 25,000 as a grand Abdulaziz Abdulla, Badal Khan Miazan, been a major success that goes from strength to become synonymous with trust and reliability The automotive sector is the main activity prize and 25 other prizes valued at KD Nabbel Jaffar Hasan, Mohamed Amin strength. It is no surprise that the Tadano Cranes around the world, and in the region. within Al-Babtain Group’s business, which repre- 1,000 each. AUB also offers four quarter- Mohamed, Tariq Al Hussaini. continue to dominate the Kuwaiti market in Al-Babtain Group was founded in 1948, to sents some of the bestselling brands in Kuwait, ly prizes that are valued at KD 250,000 Ahli United Bank added, “There are terms of sales with a remarkable 70 percent mar- present a model of honesty, integrity and total in addition to heavy equipment. The to each winner allowing them to increased opportunities that await our ket share over the last four years. We look for- dedication, gaining a solid reputation in the Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al-Babtain Co (AABC) is achieve their dreams of travelling, current customers and those who are ward to working hand in hand with our Tadano State of Kuwait and the Middle East area. Today, proud to be the sole agent and distributor of studying abroad, or owning their dream interested in opening an Al-Hassad partners for many more years.’’ Al-Babtain Group has licensing rights for some leading Japanese, European (French) and home or car. Islamic account to benefit from the wide The Al-Babtain Group brings all types of of the world’s leading brands stretching the Chinese vehicles in Kuwait such as Nissan, Infiniti On this occasion Ahli United Bank range of prizes and opportunities offered Tadano’s hydraulic cranes to Kuwait, provides globe from the USA to the Far East. Renault & Citroen. announced, “With this draw, we are this year.” adding 26 new winners and prizes to Al-Hassad Islamic account’s cus- the Al-Hassad Islamic account whereby, tomers in Kuwait and Bahrain are eligible the total number of winners annually to participate in the draw in line with the will include more than 1300. program’s terms and conditions. Individual customers can open their The weekly grand prize winner of accounts with a minimum deposit of KD KD 25,000 is Ali Hasan Jasim. 100, qualifying them to enter the draw. 25 other winners won prizes of KD For every KD 50 deposited in the 1,000 and are as follows: account, customers are given one Thuraya Mostafa Alhareeri, Sulaiman chance to enter the quarterly draw. They Mashaan Alenezi, Fahad Matrouk must have held the minimum deposit Alrasheed, Abdullah Essa Alhaddad Jabr requirement for at least two weeks prior Ahmad Aljabr, Ablah Orabi Qassab, to the draw date. The more deposits Hessah Dlayel Alotaibi, Nabila Abdulrida made, the higher the chances of winning Dabous, Salamah Saad Alenezi, Mansour on a weekly basis.

2018 KIA cars’ lineup available at KFH showrooms Amnah Hassan Bin Nekhi, Al-Eissa: KFH purchases of KIA cars outpaces KD 11m winner of Al-Danah’s KUWAIT: Ahed Al- excellence and innovation in the field of client KFH’s values include cementing leadership KD 250,000 receives prize Eissa, Executive service, while developing common interest for through all its businesses, including leadership Manager Cars and all those concerned with the financial institu- in the Islamic banking services worldwide, KUWAIT: Gulf Bank was pleased to wel- and the final Al-Danah draw for KD 1 mil- Leasing Products at tion. KFH’s vision is to spearhead the global through innovation and in client service and come Amnah Hassan Bin Nekhi (minor) lion. Al-Danah’s third quarterly draw for Kuwait finance House development in Islamic financial services, and the development of its employees. In addition, who is 8 years old, the winner of Al- the prize of KD 500,000 will be held on 28 (KFH) said that 2018 to upgrade the bank into the level of becom- KFH is committed to all its procedures, and to Danah’s second quarterly draw for this September, 2017. The final Al-Danah draw KIA cars lineup of dif- ing the most sustainable profitable Islamic setting up long-life partnerships with the con- year. Amnah and her family have for KD1 million will be held on 11 January ferent makes and bank in the world. cerned authorities. received 250,000 cash prize upon visit- 2018, when the Al-Danah millionaire will models is available at ing the bank’s Mishref branch on 20 be announced. KFH showrooms. July 2017, where Mishref’s branch Gulf Bank invites its customers to He added in a Manager and members of senior man- increase their chances of winning by press release that Burgan Bank announces agement greeted them and handed depositing more into their Al-Danah with the operational Ahed Al-Eissa them the prize. account, through the Bank’s ITMs, ATMs, leasing option from KFH, customers can drive a winners of Yawmi draw The winner’s family was delighted to and the new ‘e-Pay’ service or by visiting car without having to worry about its mainte- hear the good news; they have expressed any of the Banks’ branches across Kuwait. nance. Customers can choose from a wide vari- KUWAIT: Burgan Bank, the second largest in 125,000 every three months. The Yawmi their gratitude to Gulf Bank for this valu- Gulf Bank’s Al-Danah account is open ety of 80 car models that suit their demands terms of assets, announced yesterday the names Account offers Daily and Quarterly Draws, able prize, which was a great surprise to Kuwaiti and non-Kuwaiti residents of and decide on the period of the lease contract. of the daily draw winners of its Yawmi account wherein the Quarterly Draw requires cus- that will help them reach a lot of Amnah’s Kuwait. Customers who open an account Leasing from KFH also comes with a variety of draw, each taking home a cash-prize of KD 5,000. tomers to maintain a minimum amount of KD goals and wishes in the future. and/ or deposit more will enter the draw customized options that guarantee customers’ 500 in their account for two months prior to Gulf Bank’s Al-Danah second quarterly within two days. To take part in the Al- peace of mind at all times. The financing leas- The lucky winners are: the draw date. Additionally, every KD 10 in the draw was held live on 88.8 FM ‘Rabaa Al- Danah 2017 upcoming quarterly and ing contract (lease to own) starts from 12-26 1. Mohammad Abdullah Al Hamad account will entitle customers to one chance Diwaniya’ show, on Thursday, 13 July 2017, yearly draws, customers must have an Al- month period. 2. Mohammad Abdullah Ali of winning. If the account balance is KD 500 under the supervision of Ministry of Danah account containing at least KD Al-Eissa stressed the importance of customer 3. Sarah Hasan Al Qattan and above, the account holder will be quali- Commerce and Industry Gulf Bank’s Al- 200; customers can visit one of Gulf service, while meeting their requirements, 4. Fatma Jafar Marafi fied for both the quarterly and daily draws. Danah 2017 draw lineup includes daily Bank’s 56 branches, transfer on line, or boosting the market and strengthening ties with 5. Abdulwahab Abdulsamad Al Saffar Burgan Bank encourages everyone to open draws; with two winners per working day call the Customer Contact Center on for partners, indicating the bank’s partnership with In addition to the daily draw, Burgan Bank a Yawmi account and/or increase their deposit and each receive KD 1000, quarterly draws assistance and guidance. KIA is very successful and fruitful, where the val- also offers a Quarterly Draw with more to maximize their chances of becoming a win- ue of this partnership outpaced KD 11 million. chances to win higher rewards, offering the ner. The higher the level of the deposit, the The advantages and benefits include full chance to one lucky customer to win KD higher the likelihood to win. maintenance throughout the duration of lease term, Full Takaful insurance cover throughout the duration of the leasing period, a substitute car when the leased car is under maintenance or repair for more than 24 hours, 24 / 7 road-side assistance, a wide range and variety of cate- gories and models that will surely meet the client demands, and the option to drive the leased car beyond Kuwaiti borders according to terms and conditions. KFH was established in Kuwait in 1977 and is enlisted in the Kuwait Stock Exchange. KFH Group is a global pioneer in the field of Islamic banking services, where it offers a wide array of Islamic products and services, not to mention a high standard of innovation and client service. KFH manages its operations in the GCC, Asia, and Europe through over 480 branches, includ- ing KFH-Turkey, in order to offer services for the bank’s clients in Turkey, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Amnah Bin Nekhi, the winner of KD 250,000 prize with her family and Gulf Bahrain, Germany, Jordan, and Dubai. Bank team. KFH’s mission is to achieve highest levels of technology MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 ISYX Technologies, Microsoft showcase solutions to transform building industry

DUBAI: ISYX Technologies, a fast-grow- industry making tion, project management and facility ing business innovation consulting com- integration cum- management. The solution provides a pany in the Middle East and Africa, suc- bersome, and sec- single place to understand the complete cessfully held a joint workshop with ond it is amongst project performance including, portfolio Microsoft on the challenges faced by the the least digitized analysis, project progress analysis, punch construction and building materials end-to-end, rank- list analysis across projects, cash flow, industry. The event focused on how spe- ing just above agri- EVA, and other variables,” added Shiva cific solutions provided by ISYX culture and below Kathiresan, VP Applications, ISYX Technologies using Microsoft Dynamics hospitality and Technologies. 365 can improve the productivity of the healthcare,” D365 is completely project-centric industry players on various projects. explained Sharoon and is a work-breakdown structure, driv- The key objective of the workshop was Shamsuddin, CEO, en solution. It covers actual versus budg- how to focus on the improvement of spe- Sharoon ISYX Technologies. et variance analysis, material variance, cific project parameters like sales automa- Shamsuddin “Having other labor variance, cash flow analysis, EVA tion, supply chain and delivery, material business ventures analysis, projected cash flow over six- estimation, project P&L management, such as construction and asset manage- month period, project portfolio analysis, dashboard, KPI’s per project, resource ment, I certainly see the potential of a dig- amongst others. It provides coverage for allocation per project, service mainte- ital future for the construction industry, ment, under investment in innovation and innovation, and reskilling workers. every process of a project based organi- nance, amongst others. where the decision-making functions will and digitization, insufficiently skilled “Our solutions which are, built on the zation. This includes inquiry, estimation, “While construction is important for be moved to intelligent software and the supervisory and frontline workers, Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform are quote, sales order, planning, execution, the world economy, it has a poor record devices that run on it,” he added. The amongst others. Clashing behavior meant to digitally transform the legacy cash, RFQ, procurement, quality, payouts, of productivity. Construction related McKinsey Global Institute has identified amongst the various construction eco- project approach prevalent in this indus- financial planning, project dashboards, spending accounts for 13 percent of the ten root causes for the low productivity in system players is also responsible for the try and boost gains for vendors, suppli- work breakdown and activity alerts, world’s GDP, but its annual productivity the construction industry. They include continuing low productivity. Suitable ers, contractors, consultants, and the end workflows and hand offs, knowledge growth has only increased by 1 percent three from within external forces, three action in seven areas can boost the sec- customer. The Microsoft D365 solution base, field service management, over the past 20 years. There are two char- from within industry dynamics, and four tor’s productivity by an estimated 50 per- covers an extended collaboration model amongst others. Other solution capabili- acteristics linked to the lack of automa- from within firm-level operational factors. cent to 60 percent, including regulations, linking design, construction and opera- ties include BIM integration, GIS and map tion and innovation in the construction Some of these include inadequate contracts, design, procurement and sup- tions. It covers various stages like digital integration, augmented and virtual reali- industry. First, it is a highly fragmented design processes, poor project manage- ply chain, onsite execution, technology mockup, design review, process simula- ty capability, and IoT integration.

Cheap 3D printed prosthetics could be game changer for Nepal

KATHMANDU: Ram’s new hand was manu- requires a more heavy-duty printer-but factured on a 3D printer in Nepal’s capital he has identified more than 7,000 people for just $30, an innovation that could be a in Nepal who could benefit from Disaster game changer for many in the impover- Hack’s creations. “A traditional prosthesis ished Himalayan country. Once a farmer, costs anywhere between $1000 to $3000 Ram lost his hands and toes within a few to $5000,” Rockwell explained. “Now we’re years of contracting leprosy, forcing the able to produce prostheses for right father-of-three to turn to begging in a des- around $30 so it (3D printing) lowers the perate bid to feed his family. That’s where cost dramatically for a functional pros- he was spotted by US-born Matthew thesis.” Rockwell, the founder of Disaster Hack, a Rockwell hopes to bring down the non-profit technology startup that is mak- cost even further by recycling plastic bot- ing functional prosthetic hands for those tle tops to make the wire that feeds the who couldn’t otherwise afford them. printer. Nepal’s healthcare sector is Disaster Hack makes its money doing chronically underfunded and ill- tech consulting and teaching people to equipped but 3D printing can reduce code, while running altruistic ventures on both the cost and time it takes to bring the side like teaching Nepalis IT skills and medical equipment to those who need it manufacturing low-cost, basic prosthetics. most. The 3D printed hands being manu- Rockwell-who flits between Nepal and the factured by Disaster Hack take nearly a US, where he is part of the tech team full day to print, and are comprised of behind the annual Burning Man festival in roughly 20 different parts. Rockwell Nevada’s Black Rock Desert-brought a 3D hopes the mostly volunteer-run project printer to Kathmandu after a powerful will sow the seeds for something bigger. earthquake struck the country in 2015. He has now trained 20 prosthetists at Soon, he began printing new hands for hospitals in Nepal in 3D printing, and those in need: a girl who lost both limbs signed a deal with Kathmandu’s largest after being electrocuted by hanging power university to set up the country’s first bio- lines, a construction worker whose hand medical 3D printing lab. Meanwhile for was crushed beyond repair. “We’ve only dis- Ram, a new hand could mean a chance to MUMBAI: India’s richest man and oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, right, and his wife tributed to five so far but we have a list that give up begging. “What should I say, I have Nita Ambani (2R) pose with their children (L-C) Akash Ambani, Anant Ambani and Isha Ambani as they arrive for the company’s keeps on growing,” said Rockwell, sitting in nothing to eat. If I stay here I make 100 40th AGM in Mumbai. —AFP a cramped office in Kathmandu, the 3D rupees ($0.97), 50 rupees,” he said from his printer whirling behind him. daily spot on the corner of a busy intersec- tion. He lifted the new prosthetic hand, India’s Ambani to launch free Recycled materials and as he slowly contracted the plastic fin- Rockwell only has the capacity to gers to make a fist, a smile spread across make hands at the moment-a leg his face.—AFP smartphone, shakes up telecoms

MUMBAI: India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani market, would be available from September. He Reliance Industries-India’s immensely wealthy said Friday that his telecoms venture Jio would said customers would only have to pay a deposit energy-to-chemicals conglomerate headed by launch a free smartphone, escalating a price war of 1,500 rupees ($23.32) for the 4G-enabled Ambani. that is shaking up the country’s ultra-competi- device, which would be fully refundable after Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular have endured tive mobile market. The announcement, made at three years. The announcement comes almost a losses since Jio’s arrival and shares in the compa- a boisterous Reliance Industries annual general year after Ambani launched the Reliance Jio 4G nies fell nearly three percent and six percent meeting in Mumbai, sent shares in rival telecoms network with free voice calls for life and vastly respectively following Ambani’s announcement operator Bharti Airtel plummeting almost six cheaper data plans, forcing rivals to dramatically Friday. Reliance rose three percent. The news will percent. “This breakthrough and revolutionary slash their tariffs. have also been carefully watched by South device named JioPhone, along with Jio’s disrup- Jio has signed up 125 million subscribers Korean tech giant Samsung and Chinese mobile tive tariff, will unleash the power of digital life in since its launch in September 2016, causing a phone maker Xiaomi who possess the lion’s the hands of 1.3 billion citizens of the largest rush to consolidation in the multi-billion-dollar share of India’s smartphone market. Samsung democracy in the world,” said Ambani. sector as competitors scramble to match its leads the market with 28 percent while nearly 14 The tycoon told shareholders and staff, who deep pockets. British mobile phone giant percent of phones sold in India are made by regularly burst into chants of “Jio, Jio, Jio”, that Vodafone is merging its Indian unit with Idea Xiaomi, according to a study by the International the phone, the latest entry into India’s crowded Cellular to help fend off Jio, which is backed by Data Corporation, an IT research firm. —AFP

KATHMANDU: This photo shows Disaster Hack founder Matthew Rockwell, Chicago festival to mark Pokemon right, attaching a 3D printed prosthetic hand to leprosy sufferer Ram’s arm in Kathmandu. —AFP photos Go anniversary goes awry

CHICAGO: A Pokemon Go festival at Chicago’s Grant Park to celebrate the virtual game’s one-year anniversary went awry when a technical glitch prevented many play- ers from logging on. The Chicago Tribune reported the festival’s organizers decided to issue refunds for the $20 tickets and $100 in credits for use on the app. The Chicago Sun-Times reported the CEO of the game’s developer was booed KATHMANDU: This photo shows Disaster Hack founder Matthew Rockwell when he tried to explain the during an interview with AFP in Kathmandu. problem to the crowd. Niantic Inc.’s John Hanke said “the whole Niantic team” was working to fix a glitch in the server and log-on prob- lems with cellular service providers AT&T, Sprint and Verizon. Some in attendance paid as much as $400 online for the tickets when they sold out within minutes of their June release. The aug- mented reality game that uses GPS to locate, capture, battle and train virtual crea- tures was introduced in the United States in July 2016. Niantic says Pokemon Go has KATHMANDU: This photo shows leprosy sufferer Ram, who lost his hands been downloaded 750 mil- and toes to the disease, begging on the streets of Kathmandu. lion times.—AP CHICAGO: Festival goers wander the grounds at the Pokemon Go Fest at Grant Park in Chicago. —AP photos MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 HEALTH & SCIENCE

Hottest day ever in Shanghai as heat wave bakes China

SHANGHAI: Shanghai sweltered under a heat, while providing frozen apples to its China have endured raging floods from tor- spoilage and bacteria. Shanghai is getting the extreme heat and failing to exercise new record high of 40.9 degrees Centigrade pandas. China’s most populous city has rential rain. hotter-the previous record of 40.8 degrees proper judgment,” it said Friday. Even dogs on Friday, authorities said as they issued a baked under soaring summer temperatures Shanghai’s “red alert”-the first this year-is was set only in 2013, and eight of the 12 are on edge, according to a state media weather “red alert” over a stubborn heat for more than two weeks and Friday after- triggered when temperatures in excess of 40 highest temperatures reached over the past report this week that said the heat wave has wave that has plagued much of the country. noon reached the hottest point since the degrees are forecast and comes with a warn- century were recorded in the last five years, coincided with a rise in dog bites. Shanghai’s Hospitals in the city have reported establishment of its benchmark weather sta- ing to citizens to keep cool and avoid too according to the city weather bureau. weather bureau said Thursday a stubborn increased numbers of patients suffering tion in 1872, the municipal weather bureau much time outdoors, especially children, the People are losing their cool, said the state- subtropical high and hot southwesterly from heat-related illnesses, according to said. Other areas of China also have seen elderly, or the sick. run Shanghai Daily. winds were to blame and that the city will state media, and the Shanghai zoo said it records set in recent weeks, in what has It also puts authorities on heightened Shanghai has “seen a spike in accidental continue to bake at least until early August was putting large blocks of ice into some been a torrid summer so far for much of the alert against fires breaking out and advises injuries, triggered by fights or traffic acci- when typhoon season begins and the animal enclosures to help them beat the country, while large areas of south-central special care with perishable foods to prevent dents, as people are more easily irritated in weather begins to shift. — AFP Headway on AIDS threatened by slow funding under Trump 2018 Trump budget could deprive 830,000 people

PARIS: Progress in beating back the AIDS epidemic risks being eroded by a funding shortfall set to grow under Donald Trump’s proposed cuts to glob- al health projects, experts and campaigners warned ahead of a major HIV conference. If adopt- ed by Congress, the 2018 Trump budget could deprive some 830,000 people, mostly in Africa, from life-saving anti-AIDS drugs, according to cal- culations by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), a California-based health policy NGO. “We will see lives needlessly being lost,” said Linda-Gail Bekker, president of the International AIDS Society (IAS) hosting some 6,000 experts in Paris from Sunday to COFFEE BAY, South Africa: This file photo shows traditional Xhosa initiates Fezikhaya take stock of advances in HIV science. Tselane, 20 years old, and Khanyisile Mapope, left, 18 years old, sitting down covered “We’re not talking about maybe a slowing with blankets during a traditional initiation process, in a rural hut in the Coffee Bay area down... if these (US) cuts come about we could in Umtata, South Africa.— AFP very well see a real turnaround in terms of the progress that has been made,” she said. A Trump S Africa circumcision ritual: A budget could lead to nearly 200,000 new HIV infec- tions, according to the KFF. It could also leave as dangerous route to manhood many as 25 million couples without access to spon- sored contraceptives, which not only prevent preg- COFFEE BAY, South Africa: Naked, covered government says several hundred have died nancy but also virus spread. “I cannot tell you how in white clay mud, and with his penis nationwide in initiation schools since 1995. anxious I feel... To have the funding carpet taken wrapped in leaves, Abongile Maqegu, 20, sits Often the cause is infection from a from under our feet just seems such an incredible in a hut in South Africa recovering from his botched circumcision, which can lead to travesty,” said Bekker. WASHINGTON: This file photo shows US President Donald Trump announcing his decision to circumcision-a traditional ritual that can penis amputation surgery. Circumcision has The United States has for years been the biggest withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Accords in the Rose Garden of the White House in prove fatal. For Maqegu, it has been a gruel- also been demonstrated to be a powerful contributor to the global fight against HIV infec- Washington, DC. — AFP ing initiation test that marks his arrival as an weapon in the fight against HIV, by helping to tion, accounting for about two-thirds of funding by HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Some 35 million The IAS conference organisers warned in a adult, and the pain is an essential part of the protect men from the AIDS virus. But special- governments. Last year, it contributed $4.9 billion have died. Last year, AIDS killed a million people statement that “all of the scientific challenges still experience. “You must go through that pain ists-meeting in Paris from Sunday for a four- (4.2 billion euros) to global HIV projects — 7.5 and infected another 1.8 million, according to the before us are threatened by a weakening resolve to to show that you are a man,” he said outside day forum on HIV/AIDS-remain worried about times the amount provided by second-placed UN. And while infections and deaths are on the fund HIV science.” The gap is set to grow larger. “It the coastal village of Coffee Bay about 100 botched operations and poor hygiene. Other donor Britain. Trump’s proposed budget, submitted decline, the number of people living with HIV- is... a difficult moment for all of us,” said French HIV kilometers from Umtata in Eastern Cape risks include dehydration or maltreatment by in May, would reduce this amount by about $1 bil- requiring lifelong treatment-continues to grow. expert Jean-Francois Delfraissy, who will co-chair province. initiation leaders, who conduct the secretive lion, according to Health Global Access Project, an the Paris meeting, citing a “modification in funding “We don’t even think of (getting) a med- circumcision rituals deep in the mountains. activist group which crunched the numbers. Coming up short in the US” and a shift in “the political vision of the ical circumcision because it is the easy way Last year, 19.5 million of the 36.7 million people US government” on working with other countries. out. We laugh at those who go to hospitals.” Recognized as a man Others must do more who needed it, had access to ART. By 2020, the UN Just over half of AIDS-related health spending Maqegu is one of thousands of youths from In another grass-thatched hut, 200 meters The US president put forward a blueprint which, is aiming for 90 percent of HIV-infected people to came from domestic sources in 2016, but many of the Xhosa ethnic group attending this year’s away, sitting on a reed mat, is 20-year-old in its own words, “reduces funding for several glob- be on medication. But to achieve this target, annu- the poorest countries remain heavily reliant on annual winter initiation schools across Fezikhaya Tselane, who has just returned from al health programs, including HIV/AIDS, with the al spending must reach $26.2 billion (22.4 billion foreign help. Globally, said the KFF, government Eastern Cape province. After his foreskin is cut his circumcision rites in the remote bush. As expectation that other donors can and should euros), according to UNAIDS. In 2016, public and donor funding for HIV dropped in 2016 to the off by a tribal elder using a knife, he is kept in he nurses the sore wound, his bush doctor increase their commitments.” The draft spending private funders were able to muster $19.1 billion lowest level since 2010 — from $7.5 billion to $7 the small thatched rondavel hut with two sits close by, surrounded by dirty pots, plates plan proposes to “maintain current commitments for AIDS research, prevention and treatment pro- billion. “We’ve seen two successive years of other initiates for up to four weeks, with a and empty beer bottles strewn over the floor. and all current patient levels on HIV/AIDS treat- grams in poor and middle-income countries. “We declines,” said Jen Kates, the foundation’s HIV poli- “bush doctor” present at all times monitoring “I have been waiting for this day. All my ment” under the President’s Emergency Plan for are maximizing the use of every dollar available, cy director. “This raises concerns about the ability their wounds. brothers have gone through this process,” AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, set up by George W. Bush in but we are still $7 billion short,” UNAIDS executive of the global community to successfully tackle the The initiates are allowed no contact with Tselane said, entirely covered in white mud, 2003. The program provides anti-retroviral treat- director Michel Sidibe said this week. epidemic.” — AFP women, and spend their time playing cards, which is meant to ward off evil spirits as well ment (ART) to over 12 million people. applying mud and stoking the smoky fire to as preserve body warmth. The goal of PEPFAR, said Anthony Fauci, director try to keep warm. “If you go to hospital you “In our Xhosa culture, if you don’t go of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious 600,000 Yemenis could are weak, you are not a man. Your wound through traditional circumcision you are not Diseases (NIAID), a US government research must not be treated with Betadine (disinfec- recognized as a man. “Now I can marry, have agency, “is to get more people who have been contract cholera in 2017 tant),” Maqegu said. “There is special tradition- my own house and kids and not depend on newly infected on therapy”-which means more al medicine for that and it heals fast.” my parents.” Mxolisi Dimaza, chairman of the money. “If you don’t increase it, you... have more ADEN, Yemen: More than 600,000 people are the ICRC and the World Health Organization, a Eastern Cape provincial health committee, responsibilities that you are not able to meet.” expected to contract cholera in Yemen this year, war between the Saudi-backed government and Secretive ceremony said authorities were determined to curb Trump also proposed a 17-percent cut of $222 mil- the International Committee of the Red Cross Iran-backed Huthi rebels has killed thousands of He revealed tree leaves tied like a bandage injuries and deaths in the initiation schools. lion to the government’s 2017 contribution of warned yesterday as the war-torn country’s people and displaced millions. around his genitals, which are also covered in “This year a considerable amount of $1.13 billion to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB & healthcare system faces collapse. One in every 45 Furthermore, a string of vital ports along the a traditional healing ointment and held to resources were made available so that we do Malaria, which provides about 10 million people Yemenis will have contracted the disease by country’s Red Sea coastline are blockaded, leaving one side by string. The ritual is revered and not experience many more deaths,” he said with ART. December as “a direct consequence of a conflict millions of people with limited access to food and that has devastated civilian infrastructure and medicine. Less than half of the country’s medical guarded by the Xhosa people, but the unhy- after his recent field visit to several initiation “The future outlook of donor funding for HIV brought the whole health system to its knees,” facilities are currently functional and the war in gienic conditions-and abuse by some initia- sites. “However, there are still problem areas remains uncertain, given recently proposed cuts to the ICRC said in a statement. Yemen, one of the world’s most impoverished tion schools-exacts a heavy toll. At least 11 where we have illegal initiation schools. HIV funding by the US, amidst other competing More than 370,000 people have fallen ill and countries, has killed more than 8,000 people and youths have already died during this south- These are where the school itself is not regis- demands on donor budgets more generally,” said 1,800 have died since late April in Yemen’s second wounded a further 44,500 since Saudi Arabia and the KFF report. Since the epidemic erupted in the ern hemisphere winter in Eastern Cape, tered and the initiates are often below 18 cholera outbreak in less than a year. According to its allies joined the conflict in 2015.—AFP according to provincial officials, while the years old.”— AFP 1980s, 76.1 million people have been infected with WHAT’S ON MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017

LOYAC, NCCAL host a concert for Iraqi artist Youssef Abbas

OYAC has recently hosted a concert for Assistant Secretary-General for Culture at the On the sidelines of the ceremony, Abbas the Board of Directors Farah Al-Saqqaf the Iraqi artist Youssef Abbas with the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters expressed his thanks to the officials at stressed the importance of partnership and Lcollaboration of the National Council Mohammed Al-Assousi presented a memori- (NCCAL) and LOYAC academy for the efforts cooperation with (NCCAL) to present cultur- for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) at al shield to the Iraqi singer. The concert was they have concerted at supporting young al activities and enhancing cultural move- Abdulhussein Abdulredha’s theater. The attended by a large number of arts fans. talents. For her part, LOYAC’s Chairman of ment of Kuwaiti and Arab youth.

TSC collaborates with NBK sponsors new LOYAC program Ghanima Al-Fahad in he National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) support the Foundation’s various activi- sponsors “Jahez (ready) program” ties and its pioneering role in supporting ‘Stay Fit All Summer’ Toffered by the LOYAC’s Volunteers community and humanitarian institu- Foundation. It aims to prepare young tions. NBK sponsorship includes full sup- people to join the labor market and to port for the “Jahez” program, which will last for 10 days starting from July 30 till August 10, 2017. As for the timing, it will be from 5 to 8 pm on Sunday to Thursday. “The ‘Jahez’ program offers a real val- ue added for young people and gives them a distinctive educational experi- ence that prepares them for joining the labor market,” said NBK Public Relations Officer Joanne Al-Abduljaleel. She added that the program includes lectures pro- vided by a group of lecturers from the Human Resources Department in the bank on customer service. The program will be attended by 30 students between the ages of 16 and 21 years. NAFO anniversary ʻKadalʼ upsurges musical reverberations

ue to the positive feedback received from cus- tomers on the “Healthy Ramadan” campaign Dconducted by Ghanima Al-Fahad, The Sultan Center continued its collaboration with Al-Fahad a macrobiotic expert- as part of its healthy eating cam- paign called “Stay Fit All Summer”. Through the “Stay Fit All Summer” program, Ghanima Al-Fahad greeted TSC customers, on Fridays during the month of July at TSC Shaab store and provided them with simple, healthy and nutritious meals that promote good AFO Kuwait (National Forum Embassy, inaugurated the function by the downtrodden and oppressed sections delegates. Program convener Madhu G health during the summer season. Kuwait) celebrated its 14th anniver- lighting the traditional lamp, along with of the society. He further praised the NAFO Menon, in his vote of thanks expressed grati- The program has been custom designed to pro- Nsary in a colorful and splendid man- the NAFO office-bearers, Advisory Board, team for their continued efforts in carrying tude to dignitaries and guests. vide informative information and benefits related to ner on May 26 at the sophisticated art the- Program Convener and Ladies’ Wing Chief out such noble services. He also appreciat- He also thanked music band KADAL for cooking ideas to keep you and your family healthy atre of American United School, Sabah-Al- Coordinator. ed the NAFO family for its relentless servic- their participation and the management of and hydrated against the summer heat by using Salem. The inaugural meeting started with General Secretary Vijaykrishnan wel- es to the humanity and promoting the rich American United School for providing the fresh and natural products available at TSC stores. the national anthems of Kuwait and India, comed the chief guest and the gathering. Indian cultural heritages in Kuwait. Chief most beautiful auditorium and premises. During the sessions, participants enjoyed cooking followed by the soothing Vedic invocation Vijayakrishnan briefed the recent activities Guest wished all success to its future socio- This year’s celebration showcased an overall with Ghanima Al-Fahad and were provided with all chants of NAFO Symphony kids into the and also about the relevance of the active welfare activities. NAFO Advisory Board improvisation with the astonishing stage the necessary tools to prepare the meals at home for silent and serene venue. A brief audiovisual role of young Nafoitans in the working member BS Pillai rendered a felicitation performances by NAFO Ladies’ and children their families. documentary, on the socio-welfare activi- front to implement the planned future acti- speech and greeted the function. co-ordinated by NAFO Ladies Wing, fol- They also got the chance to ask Al-Fahad about ties and mega cultural shows of NAFO was vates with a change approach. President O On behalf of NAFO, Chief Guest US Sibi was lowed with a musical extravaganza “Kadal” how to cook healthier and lighter options that can showcased. N Nandakumar delivered presidential honored with a memento by President featured high voltage folk-rock band which provide the same taste, but with less fat and calories The meeting observed a minute silence address and his inspiring anniversary mes- Nandakumar, for his commendable leadership carried the audience on a humungous and more nutritional value. TSC takes the lead in edu- in respect of deceased Senior Indian Citizen sage. Nandakumar briefed about NAFO’S and humanitarian services rendering to Indian upsurge of musical reverberations. Excellent cating customers about the importance of eating and highly regarded expatriate community socio-welfare activities and the program as diaspora in Kuwait in a short span of time. The compeering by Darshana Jayadevan, healthy food options and plays an active role in the leader late Sunny Mathews, as a gesture of a whole. In his inaugural address US Sibi Chief Guest released anniversary souvenir, by Vrichika Vinayan and Sheethal Rajiv Menon community by supporting health initiatives and well- NAFO’s respect and commemoration. Chief congratulated NAFO for their commitment collecting a copy from the Editor M S Nair and mystically guided the audience throughout ness campaigns that promote a healthy lifestyle. Guest, U S Sibi, Second Secretary Indian towards extending welfare assistance to handed over to Shaiju Mohandas and to the the event. MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 TV PROGRAMS

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Today, Princess Tomorrow 21:00 Crimes That Shook Australia 08:05 Marvelʼs Rocket And Groot 02:45 Bunny Tales 01:40 Zack & Quack 18:50 Best Friends Whenever 08:10 K.C. Undercover 02:02 Team Umizoomi 22:00 Homicide Hunter 19:15 Star Darlings 04:20 Outback 08:35 Milo Murphyʼs Law 06:00 Cher Ami 02:25 Olive The Ostrich 19:20 Liv And Maddie 09:00 Supa Strikas 02:35 Paw Patrol 19:45 Mako Mermaids 07:30 Weʼre Back! 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Undercover 01:00 Rev Runʼs Sunday Suppers 01:05 Diggstown 16:55 Victoria 17:00 Hiroku: Defenders Of Gaia 05:31 The Day Henry Met 05:30 Ultimate Survival 13:20 K.C. Undercover 01:30 Rev Runʼs Sunday Suppers 02:50 Harlock: Space Pirate 17:50 Seven Days With... 18:25 Winnie The Pooh 05:38 Blaze And The Monster 06:20 How Itʼs Made 13:45 Gamerʼs Guide To Pretty 02:00 Private Chef 04:45 Compadres 18:45 Emmerdale 19:35 Tom And Jerry: Back To Oz Machines 06:40 How Itʼs Made Much Everything 02:30 Private Chef 06:40 Spooks: The Greater Good 19:15 Coronation Street 21:00 Weʼre Back! 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CROSSWORD 1667 STAR TRACK

Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (September 23-October 22) There may be temptations to overextend your budget as short-distance You may find yourself more than a little hungry today. Your current appreci- travel is possible with friends today. Perhaps you will need to travel some distance to a ation for just about everything may lead you to overspend or indulge too much. popular entertainment attraction. Take time today to plan future time with your friends- However, you will make some good choices as you seek a balance. You can expect some it has been too long since you have been able to have long conversations and catch up sort of major revision of your likes and dislikes, how and what you enjoy or appreciate on the news. Spending time with close, old friends can be rewarding. An outgoing and about yourself and life-your value system. You may find that your appreciation for the very expressive cycle of experience has begun for you. Now more than ever, you want to quality of everything is stronger. Reappraisal is in order. Breakthroughs regarding rela- be admired by others, to do and create things that stir their hearts. This is child’s play; this tionships and the social life in general may be possible now. Unconventional approaches is romance; this is taking a chance. Really enjoy your companion this evening without to partnerships and lovers are possible. An important relationship, perhaps to a younger being afraid to speak your feelings. Music can be most relaxing. person or someone in your near environment, may come into focus tonight.

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

You should know there may be a few surprises this morning. The more You will prosper by pursuing your ideals and most deep-seated dreams of you go with the flow, the more fun the surprises will become. This is really not the time how life could be. Don’t be afraid to project that image, create your path and make those to object; besides, your friends or family want an excuse to have a little fun with you dreams real. You will find that your mind and thoughts could be very intense. Keep your today. There may be a little time this afternoon for making some desired personal focus strong and you will see successful results. You can be very intuitive when it comes changes . . . Perhaps your hair color, style or diet. You will be able to have your own sur- to expressing yourself and you will know just what to say. Periods of intense creativity prise this evening. There is talk of visiting with some friends later today, perhaps taking a allow you to go through changes and inner growth and give you time to think and plan. drive through the country or at the least, the outskirts of town. Be sure to stop at a road- This creative intensity is good for music, poetry, art, etc. Your friends, partners and rela- side vegetable stand and purchase some of your favorite vegetables and fruits. You may tionships mean a lot to you. They are a primary source of strength and you look to them want to add plants to your own garden. for encouragement. Enjoy your friends today.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) You may be able to enjoy your surroundings and the people that are in This is a good time to initiate a feeling or sense of easy going. The need for your life. You are happy and feel good about your place in the world at this security, however, may dominate that easygoing nature you yearn for just time. You may even be ready to take on additional work or a new family member or now. Finding a new place to live and becoming comfortable in a professional position ACROSS 3. In or relating to or obtained from urine. some type of volunteer work. Talking with your family, you may even discover they are will help to alleviate much of your anxiety. List three things you can do now that will help 1. Material used to daub walls. 4. The whiteness that results from remov- ready to take on some volunteer work as a group. You enjoy talking about history, the you feel more secure and work in that direction-do not stagnate. A volunteer service can 5. Tropical American trees. ing the color from something. past and nostalgia with your friends. You can demonstrate understanding and sensitivity be most beneficial in your life. This can also be a way to express your talents and help 12. Thickening of tissue in the motor tracts 5. The unit of frequency. to the needs of others just now and you are in a good position to communicate concern- others. Some of the ways in which you could feel quite useful would be in a medical, of the lateral columns and anterior horns 6. Take in solid food. ing groups and society in general. You are driven to excel in any form of physical exer- counseling or clergy type of organization. You may be teaching someone techniques of a of the spinal cord. 7. A unit of apothecary weight equal to an cise or creative expression this evening-sports, theatrics, arts and crafts, etc. sensible diet today. You will be pleased with the results of your plans. 15. A British peer ranking below a eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains. Marquess and above a Viscount. 8. Amount of a charge or payment relative 16. Fortification consisting of a low wall. to some basis. ) 17. Resinlike substance secreted by certain 9. A federal agency established to coordi- Cancer (June 21-July 22 Capricorn (December 22-January 19) lac insects. nate programs aimed at reducing pollu- You have a natural aptitude for describing the most sensitive areas of the Don’t let a cranky person rule your morning; there may be more to his or her 18. A member of an Iroquoian people for- tion and protecting the environment. human psyche, a practical psychologist of the first order. You can manage story than you know. Be attentive in your surroundings so that you catch any merly living on the south shore of Lake 10. English rock star and guitarist and touchy issues that others would not go near. Today brings about an opportunity to heal problems before they escalate. Keep your eye focused on new, renewed and better. Your Erie in northern Ohio and northwest songwriter who with Paul McCartney through speech. You may be the first or the last to give a speech that many will remem- statistical mind can be used to find better ways to improve, update or plan future goals Pennsylvania and western New York. wrote most of the music for the Beatles ber and be better for having heard it. You communicate with accomplished skill and oth- that will help keep your family a strong unit. Today will certainly bring new inspiration. It is 19. (heraldry) Standing on four feet. (1940-1980). ers will find it stimulating just being with you. Your dreams have been quite clear lately- a good time to communicate. A new person will enter your life this afternoon and you 20. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods. 11. Unarmed feather palms of central and you may want to start a dream diary. It might be a good idea to write in this diary what may find some common beliefs or ideas that will promote a good friendship. You are 21. A summary that repeats the substance northern South America. you think might have inspired the dream as well as how your health was the day or warmly receptive and sympathetic toward particular causes and it may be the time to of a longer discussion. 12. By bad luck. evening before the dream. You may find some of your dreams are just fun. consider how you could help. Perhaps the family could work together as a group. 23. A ductile gray metallic element of the 13. A narrow way or road. lanthanide series. 14. The act of scanning. 24. Norwegian explorer of the Arctic and 22. A unit of force equal to the force that Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) director of the League of Nations relief imparts an acceleration of 1 foot/sec/sec There is a cornucopia of emotional vulnerabilities available for you to cope program for refugees of World War I (1861- to a mass of 1 pound. You are intense, passionate and very personal today. You will find yourself rushing past the superficial right to the heart of any matter. with today. Change is the easiest thing to do now. Acknowledge this, create a new and 1930). 25. The basic unit of money in Nigeria. positive insight and then let the old and perhaps negative become a moth that flies away. 26. (sports) Someone in charge of training 27. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike Communication is high and you may enjoy some good solid conversation with neigh- bors this morning. Home, family and security have been on your mind lately, and you Quick answers, great wit and a surplus of insights and solutions are obtainable. This is a an athlete or a team. part of an organism. may find yourself teaching young people about fairness, evenhandedness, goals, roots good time to write with real zest and originality. Insert your good sense of humor as a tool 29. A member of the Moslem dynasty that 28. Water buffalo of the Philippines. and the importance of family. An insight about your support system, your mother or oth- to get through some of the sensitive areas that may have formerly tripped you. This is a ruled India until 1857. 30. A feast day and the seven days follow- er females may be important. You have clearheaded and practical insights for most any- time of new beginnings in your life. There is an urge to strike out on your own in a new 32. Climbing salamanders. ing it. thing you choose to do this day. This is a time of good fortune when things open up in a direction, to take on new challenges no matter what the risks. You can be bold-perhaps 36. Fiddler crabs. 31. A storehouse for threshed grain or ani- very naturally. Tonight you may meet a student that you can help or tutor. headstrong; you go where angels fear to tread. 37. Someone (especially a woman) who mal feed. annoys people by constantly finding fault. 33. English theoretical physicist who 40. Come into existence. applied relativity theory to quantum Virgo (August 23-September 22) 41. A violin made by Antonio Stradivari or mechanics and predicted the existence of Pisces (February 19-March 20) a member of his family. antimatter and the positron (1902-1984). There are opportunities for success with money now that were not previ- Your personality and your mode of living appear to change at a moment’s 43. Of or relating to or located near a 34. A steep artificial slope in front of a forti- ously available. Lady luck may smile brightly on you during this time. Moving quickly is notice. Your attention is divided among numerous people and subjects. Be hilum. fication. the secret to securing a tidy sum or gaining the end result of your desire. Perhaps you are wise with your tendency to overexert your energies to help someone or to go in too many 45. Type genus of the family Arcidae. 35. Having the surface burned quickly with going to a casting call or displaying your creative accomplishments. Whatever the case, directions. Others may challenge your authority or the direction you are taking just now. 46. A Dravidian language spoken in south- intense heat. you will be successful. Fun, a good sense of humor and the ability to get along with most Maintain a right mental attitude-the attitude of patience, sincerity and good cheer. To ern India. 38. A republic in West Africa on the Gulf of folks put a smile on everybody’s face. There is a desire to understand a loved one’s psy- think rightly contributes to positive results. There is a chance to understand those around 48. Assist or encourage, usually in some Guinea. che and there may also be an opportunity for a deep emotional talk this afternoon. Take you and to have others understand you. The time is right for unexpected changes in the wrongdoing. 39. Tropical American tree grown in south- the time to really listen to the one who needs you. There is an opportunity to take the normal routine of family life. This evening there could be some special moments with someone you love. A sense of harmony creates a happy time. 50. A river in north central Switzerland that ern United States having a whitish pink- time to show others how much they mean to you. runs northeast into the Rhine. tinged fruit. 51. Pertaining to filberts or hazelnuts. 42. An organ in its earliest stage of devel- 52. The wanton killing of many people. opment. Wordsearch Puzzle Yesterday’s Solution 54. A three-tone Chadic language. 44. A widely distributed system consisting 55. Tropical American tree producing of all the cells able to ingest bacteria or cacao beans. colloidal particles etc, except for certain 57. A silvery ductile metallic element white blood cells. found primarily in bauxite. 47. Small European freshwater fish with a 58. A sliver-white metallic element of the slender bluish-green body. platinum group that resembles platinum. 49. A male monarch or emperor (especially 61. A very young child (birth to 1 year) who of Russia prior to 1917). has not yet begun to walk or talk. 53. The 1st letter of the Hebrew alphabet. 67. An anxiety disorder associated with 56. A native or inhabitant of Crete. serious traumatic events and characterized by such symptoms as guilt about surviving 59. The blood group whose red cells carry or reliving the trauma in dreams or numb- both the A and B antigens. ness and lack of involvement with reality 60. An ancient upright stone slab bearing or recurrent thoughts and images. markings. 70. Title for a civil or military leader (espe- 62. Title for a civil or military leader (espe- cially in Turkey). cially in Turkey). 74. The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet. 63. Anything that serves as an enticement. 75. Shrubby lichens of the family 64. God of love and erotic desire. Usneaceae having a flattened thallus. 65. With no effort to conceal. 77. A workplace for the conduct of scientif- 66. A blue dye obtained from plants or ic research. made synthetically. 78. Headdress that protects the head from 68. Someone who works (or provides bad weather. workers) during a strike. 79. United States writer of detective 69. A Chadic language spoken south of thrillers featuring the character of Philip Lake Chad. Marlowe (1888-1959). 71. A communist nation that covers a vast 80. A loose sleeveless outer garment made territory in eastern Asia. from aba cloth. 72. The syllable naming the sixth (subme- diant) note of a major or minor scale in DOWN solmization. 1. Distinguished from Bovidae by the 73. Any of various dark heavy viscid sub- male's having solid deciduous antlers. stances obtained as a residue. 2. A river in north central Switzerland that 76. A colorless odorless gaseous element runs northeast into the Rhine. that give a red glow in a vacuum tube.

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MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017

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17:50 KAC 784 Jeddah 05:00 MSR 620 Cairo 18:30 UAE 874 Dubai 06:15 KAC 331 Trivandrum 17:55 FEG 933 Sohag 05:00 KAC 744 Dammam 19:05 RJA 643 Amman 06:25 KAC 283 Dhaka 18:00 DHX 170 Bahrain 05:10 WAN 986 TBS 19:05 THY 771 Istanbul 06:25 SVA 511 Riyadh 18:15 THY 770 Istanbul 05:25 UAE 875 Dubai 19:05 GFA 212 Bahrain 06:50 GFA 216 Bahrain 18:20 KAC 344 Chennai 05:30 GFA 217 Bahrain 19:05 KAC 173 Munich 06:55 JZR 184 Dubai 18:25 JZR 529 Asyut 05:35 FDB 063 Dubai 19:10 JZR 238 Amman 07:00 JZR 538 Cairo 18:30 KAC 362 Colombo 05:50 ABY 123 Sharjah 19:20 FDB 070 Dubai 07:05 KAC 785 Jeddah 18:45 BAW 157 London 06:05 KAC 174 Munich 19:25 KAC 167 Paris 07:15 THY 1283 TZX 19:05 KAC 204 Lahore 06:20 KAC 154 Istanbul 19:30 JZR 164 Dubai 07:15 QTR 1081 Doha 19:15 KAC 678 Dubai 06:25 KAC 674 Dubai 19:40 KAC 501 Beirut 07:50 KAC 345 Ahmedabad 19:20 KAC 284 Dhaka 06:35 KAC 616 Bahrain 19:40 KAC 613 Bahrain 07:55 JZR 552 Alexandria 19:20 KAC 206 Islamabad 06:40 KAC 776 Riyadh 19:45 BAW 156 London 08:20 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Dhabi 23:00 UAE 871 Dubai 12:45 JZR 185 Dubai 23:00 FDB 056 Dubai 10:35 JZR 528 Asyut 23:05 FEG 953 Asyut 12:55 RBG 551 Alexandria 23:00 GFA 214 Bahrain 11:35 KAC 783 Jeddah 23:10 THY 766 Istanbul 13:00 RBG 555 Alexandria 23:25 MEA 405 Beirut 11:55 QTR 1083 Doha 23:20 MSR 610 Cairo 13:00 MSC 405 Sohag 23:30 JZR 776 Jeddah 12:00 AZQ 566 GYD 23:30 KAC 672 Dubai 13:55 MSR 2614 Cairo 23:30 AXB 890 Mangalore 12:05 KAC 411 Bangkok 23:35 QTR 1078 Doha 14:10 FDB 071 Dubai 23:35 QTR 1075 Doha 12:10 RBG 552 Alexandria 23:40 lifestyle MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017

FEATURES 'Stranger Things' trailer a real 'Thriller'

ostalgic horror sensation "Stranger Things" unveiled a new trailer set to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" on NSaturday as it built buzz for season two at the San Diego Comic-Con fan convention. The Netflix series-about a gang of 1980s children looking for their missing friend- became a break-out hit last year, winning critical acclaim and fame for its cast of young stars, led by Millie Bobby Brown. The trailer starts with the boys-played Gaten Matarazzo, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin and Noah Schnapp-crowded around 1980s video game "Dragon's Lair." Suddenly Will experiences a vision of the arcade they are in as part of the show's dark alternative world, the "Upside Down." "I saw something... I felt it everywhere," a crying Will later reveals to his worried mother Joyce, played by Winona Ryder. Next the four friends are seen creeping about in "Ghostbusters" costumes, apparently looking for evil spirits, as Vincent Price's ghoulish voiceover for "Thriller" plays in the background. The three-minute trailer ends with Brown's char- acter, the telekinetic Eleven, trying to find her way out of the Upside Down. The footage was shown as part of a Q&A moderated by Ryan Gosling, from left, Harrison Ford, and Ana de Armas attend the Warner Bros. "Blade Runner" panel on day three of Patton Oswald with executive producers Shawn Levy, and Comic-Con International. — AP Matt and Ross Duffer, as well as much of the cast. The Duffers said they had always intended the show to be similar to "Spielberg directing a big, fat Stephen King book." Brown told the 6,000 fans filling San Diego Convention Ford delights Comic-Con Center's Hall H that playing the enigmatic Eleven was tough because she had so few lines to work with."I had to express everything with my face which is very hard. But it gets easier when you feel more comfortable with your character," the with gruff charm Emmy nominee said. "The first two episodes-I immediately fell in love with Eleven and Eleven was me. The only thing arrison Ford is still Harrison Ford, gruff charm and all. answers questions about the original, Ford just paused and that was hard was crying. I feel like I'm a happy person in real The actor delighted and toyed with excited audiences said that it doesn't matter what he thinks. He closed out the life so that when I'm crying I would need five minutes to get in Hat Comic-Con on Saturday in promotion of "Blade panel with a laugh and a cheer. When an audience member the zone." "Stranger Things," which premiered in July last year Runner 2049." Ford reprises his role as Rick Deckard in the film, asked if it was Ford's life goal to reboot all of his iconic roles, has picked up 18 nominations ahead of September's ceremo- which hits theaters in October. Ford said, "You bet your (expletive) it is." — AP ny in recognition of its eight-episode first season. Season two, Ford said he gained a greater understanding of his charac- comprised of nine episodes, drops on October 27. — AFP ter in the sequel. But when asked whether or not the film Amazon meal kits offer easy dinners for a price

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I In this file photo, actor John Heard, who stars as Alex, Ordering the meal as boil the water. wasn't willing to commit to $60-plus per week for a multi- rehearses for Steppenwolf Theatre's production of Don As a competitive athlete who trains a lot, I find generous meal plan without first trying out the concept. Amazon lets DeLillo's play, "Love-Lies-Bleeding," in Chicago. — AP portions are almost as important as lots of protein. I usually you buy as you go, even spontaneously, notwithstanding the don't eat red meat, and the chicken dish got a few bad limited delivery windows. And the per-serving price is compa- reviews, so I went for Togarashi-spiced salmon with soba noo- rable with rivals - with a catch . dles. It was $20 for two servings, plus $10 for delivery. When I Meal kits require membership in both Amazon Prime ($99 John Heard, of tried to place my order Tuesday, Amazon said the only deliv- per year) and AmazonFresh ($15 per month). Those fees along ery times left that day were for 6 pm to 8 pm. Before confirm- with the $10 delivery fee should be factored into the overall ing the order, though, those slots were gone. price of each meal, which range from $16 to $20 for two serv- 'Home Alone', dies ings. Amazon offers free delivery for orders over $40, but you It was only 11 am lose freshness if you buy multiple meals at once. Instead, you ctor John Heard, whose many roles included the father in I could have gone to Amazon's pickup location in anoth- could buy other groceries to qualify. AmazonFresh also has the "Home Alone" series and a corrupt detective in "The er part of town, but who has time for that, especially in light bulbs and laundry soap. Of course, it's ultimately cheaper ASopranos," has died. He was 71.Heard was found dead Seattle traffic? Instead, I chose delivery before 7 am on just to buy these ingredients separately and assemble the Friday in a hotel in Palo Alto, California, the Santa Clara County Wednesday. It arrived before 5:30 a.m., as I headed out for a meal yourself. But if you buy a whole tray of mushrooms and Medical Examiner's office said Saturday. An investigation which long morning run. throw away all but the two you eat, then it's no longer cheap- includes a toxicology test is underway to determine the cause of er. Nor is ordering takeout all the time, not to mention also death, but so far there is no evidence of foul play, the office said. From door to kitchen being less healthy. As someone who's often too busy to cook TMZ reported that a representative for Heard said he was stay- The meal kit was the size of a loaf of bread, but it came in a elaborate meals, I'm hooked. ing in the hotel while he recovered from back surgery at Stanford heavy bag that resembled a large paper grocery bag. Inside In fact, knowing I needed a few groceries and dinner, I University Medical Center. Heard played Peter McCallister, the was a silver insulated bag, nestled inside a cardboard frame, went on AmazonFresh early Friday and was able to secure an father of Kevin, played by Macaulay Culkin, in "Home Alone" and and six ice packs. That's a lot of packaging. I chose the delivery evening delivery. I added milk, juice and bananas to get free "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York." He said in later interviews that option that allowed the driver to leave it at my door, which delivery. I'm looking forward to roasted cod with cannellini he sought a movie with kids in it so his son, age 5 at the time, may explain the extra layers. Each item was individually bean ragout and pesto. — AP could come to the set and have someone to play with. wrapped and marked. All I needed were a few pots and pans, After it became a big hit, he was reluctant to revisit the role. a knife and some vegetable oil. The recipe also called for a But his agent convinced him the money was too good to pass up. pinch of salt from my kitchen, but I didn't feel the need. The "I didn't want to be the 'Home Alone' dad for the rest of my life," he ingredients you had to supply on your own were reasonable, Photo shows togarashi-spiced told Yahoo News in 2013. He was born March 7, 1946, in given that most kitchens would have these. Everything else salmon, prepared from one of Washington, D.C., and grew up performing in local theater. One of was provided, including some sesame oil in a tiny container to Amazon's new ready-to-cook his memorable early roles was as a disabled Vietnam War veteran sauté my veggies. meal packages. in the 1981 film "Cutter's Way." He was active in film for the next decade, playing Tom Hanks' rival in "Big," actress Geraldine Page's son in "The Trip to Bountiful" and in the movies "The Pelican Brief," "Beaches," "Gladiator," "Rambling Rose" and "After Hours."He earned an Emmy nomina- tion for playing Vin Makazian in "The Sopranos." Heard said in a 2015 interview with The A.V. Club that he got the part after run- ning into series star James Gandolfini in a gym. His time on "The Sopranos" ended like it did for many other actors there - with his character's death. Heard said he approached series creator David Chase and said "'Why me? I'm a detective! You can use me forever!' And he told me, 'John, there's a rule in television. Somebody has to die that the audience likes.' I said, 'They like me? How do you know they like me?' He said, 'Well, they like you. So we're gonna kill you.' "My mother said, 'Why do you have to die in everything?' I said, 'You're telling me? I could've made a fortune!" Other television roles kept Heard busy. He acted in "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Elementary," "Prison Break," "Modern Family" and "Entourage." One of his favorite jobs came in the original "Sharknado" television movie in 2013. "I knew it was going to be a Photos show the ingredients in a togarashi-spiced salmon dish that is one of the choices available as part of Amazon's Photo shows the packaging of ingredients in a togarashi- cult classic," he told the Baltimore Media Blog last year. "It's just new ready-to-cook meal packages. — AP photos spiced salmon dish that is one of the choices available as ridiculous. I thought it would replace people calling me the 'Home part of Amazon's new ready-to-cook meal packages. Alone' dad." —AP Lexus Short Film 'Game' wins the Bronze Lion at Cannes exus and The Weinstein Company have reach out to the world with their stories. We are announced that Jeannie Donohoe's film thrilled to see that the films emerging from this LGame has won a Bronze Entertainment Lion unique program continue to garner awards and for Cinema and Theatrical Fiction Film at Cannes accolades at some of the world's biggest and Lions. Game, about a young athlete who defies most prestigious movie festivals. As we celebrate the odds to pursue a sports passion, was one of this moment, I would like to express my sincere four films released this year as part of Season 3 of appreciation to our customers for wholehearted- the Lexus Short Films series. ly backing Lexus' ongoing efforts to nurture cre- Lexus Short Films aims to engage with film ativity and innovation." enthusiasts and audiences to develop and nurture Game has already won several prestigious film a new generation of emerging filmmakers. Now in festival awards, such as the Best Short Film at the its fourth season, the series continues to exemplify Julien Dubuque International Film Festival, the Lexus and The Weinstein Company's shared com- Audience Choice Award at the Los Angeles Indie mitment to arts and innovation by recognizing Film Festival, the Best Short Live Action Narrative and supporting up-and-coming talent. at the Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival, the Special Jury Submissions are now open for Season 4 until Prize: Narrative Short at the San Luis Obispo August 24th, 2017 at www.withoutabox.com/LSF. International Film Festival. "Being recognized with a Cannes Lion in addi- All the films from the Lexus Short Films series tion to the other film festival awards is an amazing leap forward. 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MUSIC & MOVIES

Moderator Chris Hardwick, foreground right, takes a selfie with from left, Ben Affleck, Ben Affleck speaks at the Warner Bros "Justice League" Moderator Chris Hardwick, left, speaks as Jason Momoa holds his Aquaman trident on Ezra Miller, Gal Gadot, and Ray Fisher at the Warner Bros "Justice League" panel on day panel on day three of Comic-Con International. stage at the Warner Bros "Justice League" panel on day three of Comic-Con International. three of Comic-Con International in San Diego. — AP photos Ben Affleck to fans: I’m still Batman, despite rumors en Affleck is still Batman. The actor shot down rumors November. “Let me be very clear. I am the luckiest guy in the completion of the film. Neither Snyder nor Whedon were at starring Momoa in the title role. A snippet of footage from the that he would be hanging up his cape for the stand- world. Batman is the coolest part in any universe, DC or Comic-Con, although Snyder tweeted Friday that he was James Wan-directed film, showed fishermen who are quite Balone Batman film, even though he recently ceded Marvel,” Affleck said. He wanted to knock down the idea that sending his best to the “Justice League” team. surprised when something under the water catches on to the directing responsibilities. Speaking to a crowd of about 6,500 he wasn’t committed to the character, even though he won’t The footage focused heavily on Gal Gadot’s Wonder hook and starts dragging the boat along. They look underwa- fans at San Diego Comic-Con, Affleck unequivocally assured be directing. Woman, who emerged as the clear favorite of the fans in the ter to see a fleet of giant ships coasting under the surface. the crowd that he is still starring in “The Batman.” Affleck praised director Matt Reeves’ vision and said he audience who screamed at every shot of the Amazonian war- Momoa also teased that Ocean Master would be the film’s On Friday, the trade publication The Hollywood Reporter would “be an ape on the ground for Matt Reeves.” Reeves rior. “Wonder Woman” recently became the highest grossing main villain, though he laughed that he would likely get in published a report that Warner Bros was working on plans to recently directed “War for the Planet of the Apes.” With the of the four DC Extended Universe films. Another person miss- trouble for it. The studio didn’t go past the 2018 slate of films, “usher out Affleck’s Batman gracefully” and suggested that it cloud lifted, Affleck and his fellow “Justice League “ stars Gal ing from the panel was Superman star Henry Cavill. When a however. If Batman and Wonder Woman weren’t enough, might happen before “The Batman.” The report threatened to Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller and Ray Fisher were left to young fan asked the actors if he’ll show up in the film, Gadot Marvel Studios is primed to take center stage in Hall H on overshadow Warner Bros ’ flashy Hall H presentation on talk about the upcoming film, which has had its own fair share reassured him. “We can’t say much but if you love Superman Saturday evening.—AP Saturday, which was focused on hyping the studio’s big super- of upheaval recently when director Zack Snyder exited for per- you’re going to be very, very happy,” she said. hero mashup film “Justice League,” which hits theaters in sonal reasons and Joss Whedon took over the reshoots and Warner Bros. also teased a bit of “Aquaman,” out Dec, 2018, Spielberg debuts 'Ready Player One' footage at Comic-Con

housands of fans were treated to a back at the same time about a decade I was first look at Steven Spielberg's hotly very involved in, the 1980s." He added that Tanticipated sci-fi adventure "Ready he thought they were going to need "a Player One" at San Diego Comic-Con on younger director" to helm the project, Saturday. Starring Tye Sheridan, the movie despite his own movies featuring heavily. "I is based on a 2011 novel about a teenager grew up watching this man's movies and on a treasure hunt in a virtual reality game, studying them," said Cline. Spielberg said in a world torn by an energy crisis. Footage he had relished directing a sci-fi about the for the action adventure debuted during "dystopian" world people would be living Warner Bros' presentation, showing in 30 years in the future 2045. Sheridan as teenage gamer Wade Watts, "People are leaving the country and all who finds himself inside VR Oasis. of a sudden virtual reality gives you a The preview opened in a futuristic trailer choice, gives you another world to exist in," park in Columbus, Ohio where Wade lives, he said. "And you can do anything in that as he puts on the Oasis headset and gloves world-anything you can possibly imagine." and is transported into its VR world. "I was He called the universe he created for the Justin Theroux and Dave Franco, stars of The LEGO NINJAGO Movie, make an appearance Aurora Ortiz, dressed as Batgirl, poses for a portrait on born in 2025, but I wish I'd grown up in the movie a "future that is awaiting all of us at the LEGO booth at Comic-Con International in San Diego, California. — AP photos day three of Comic-Con International on Saturday. 1980s, like all my heroes," he says. Wade is whether we like it or not." "This movie is seen going toe-to-toe with Freddy Krueger, going to expose so many people to the standing beside the Iron Giant and racing concept of virtual reality, and I think it's the DeLorean from "Back to the Future" as going to change the speed of adoption," he weaves to avoid huge wrecking balls. Cline added. Ready Player One opens in the Comic-Con goes wild for 'Black Spielberg received a huge ovation as he hit United States on March 30, 2018. — AFP the stage in the 6,500-capacity Hall H alongside Ernie Cline, who wrote the novel. Panther' at Marvel panel The filmmaker described the book as "the most amazing flash-forward and flash- lack Panther" stole the show Saturday San Diego to talk about the film, out Feb, 16, 2019. So, they cut his hair, take his hammer away and night at Marvel Studios' Comic-Con pres- Nyong'o described her character as a spy who pit him against Jeff Goldblum and Cate Blanchett. "Bentation, outshining the Ant-Man, Thor goes undercover to report back to Wakanda about When Blanchett's Hela, the goddess of death, and even the ultimate Avengers team-up, "Infinity what is going on in the rest of the world. "Wakanda invades Asgard, Thor finds himself on the run and War." Fans went wild for the exclusive sneak peek at is an isolated nation," Nyongo said. "The world does under the control of Goldblum's Grandmaster on the upcoming superhero pic, featuring star not need to know what's going on in Wakanda." Sakaar where he is pitted against the Hulk in a Chadwick Boseman T'Challa intercepting a sketchy Coogler said he'd always had a fondness for comic Gladiator tournament. In this film, the Hulk refuses vibranium trade between Andy Serkis' Klaw and books, and found "Black Panther" at a pivotal to turn back into Bruce Banner, but he is learning to Martin Freeman's Everett. Set in an elegant, moment. "I grew up as black kid in the Bay Area speak, albeit slowly. "He has the vocabulary of a Japanese-inspired casino, the deal goes haywire and grew up with comic books and it didn't matter two year old," Mark Ruffalo said. Marvel also and T'Challa and his security detail (Lupita Nyong'o what color the superheroes were. I read X-Men, I unveiled the "Avengers: Infinity War" footage that and Danai Gurira) jump to action in their evening read Spider-Man," Coogler said. Then he started the studio had previously shown to audiences at gowns to retrieve the precious goods. looking for a character that looked like him and he the Disney fan convention, D23, and made a few The clip was followed by the trailer for the film stumbled on Black Panther. announcements regarding upcoming films: from "Creed" director Ryan Coogler and the 6,500 Michelle Pfeiffer will play Evangeline Lilly's charac- souls in the audience erupted into deafening The goddess of death ter's mom Janet van Dyne in the "Ant-Man" sequel cheers at the sight of T'Challa morphing into the Marvel Studios also teased its third "Thor" film, "Ant Man and the Wasp" and "Captain Marvel," Black Panther suit. The film finds T'Challa returning "Thor: Ragnarok ," which has quite a different and Marvel's first female-driven superhero movie, will to his home of Wakanda after the death of his more irreverent tone from previous installments, be set in the 1990s. As Marvel Studios head Kevin father, the king. "He's still mourning his father's and hits theaters in November. "I've played this Feige described it: It's so long ago that Samuel L. death. It's a transition period that gets interrupted, character five times," Chris Hemsworth told the Jackson's Nick Fury will have two eyes. — AP and he's struggling with the type of king he wants audience. "Me, personally, I got a little bored and to be," said Boseman. Coogler, Boseman, Nyong'o, thought we've got to try something a little differ- Gurira, Serkis and more of the cast were on hand in ent ... Push the envelope, take it to another level."

Director Steven Spielberg (left) and writer Ernest Cline attend the Warner Bros. Pictures Presentation during Comic-Con International 2017 at San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. — AFP Film director Emir Kusturica Michel Franco and Edgar Wright on Michelle Pfeiffer joins visits Moscow-annexed Crimea cclaimed Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica yesterday arrived in the Venice film panel Crimean peninsula annexed by Russia A ilmmakers Michel Franco and Edgar 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' from Ukraine to give a concert with his No Smoking Orchestra group. The two-time winner Wright and actress Rebecca Hall will sit of the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or is set to Fon the jury at the 74th Venice Film ichelle Pfeiffer is joining give a concert in Crimea's Black Sea resort of Festival, organizers said yesterday. Also the Marvel Cinematic among the panelists at one of the most pres- Universe. Marvel Yalta. On arrival in the regional capital of M Simferopol, he told journalists that "I know Yalta tigious events in the film calendar will be Studios announced Saturday at has wonderful scenery and nice girls," Russia's Hungarian director Ildiko Enyedi, Australian Comic-Con that Pfeiffer has been critic David Statton and Taiwan-born filmmak- cast in the "Ant-Man" sequel RIA Novosti state news agency reported. Kusturica last year received a state honor er Yonfan. Organizers had already announced "Ant-Man and the Wasp" as Janet that the festival, which opens on August 30, van Dyne, who is Hank Pym's called the Order of Friendship from Russian President Vladimir Putin in a ceremony at the will kick off with Oscar-winning US director missing wife. Alexander Payne's latest movie "Downsizing", Pfeiffer will be starring along- Kremlin, while Russia and Serbia have close cul- tural ties. Earlier this month Kusturica praised and that compatriot Annette Bening will head side returning Ant-Man actors Emir Kusturica the Mostra jury. Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly and Putin's "gentle nature" in an interview with state-funded RT network, saying that the Mexican-born Franco is best known for his Michael Douglas in the film. Crimea or expressing support for Russia's feature length drama "After Lucia", which was Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige Kremlin strongman had made the country annexation of the peninsula. A music festival in proud of its history and culture. The director's nominated for the best foreign language film also announced that Randall Crimea in August is set to feature German tech- Oscar in 2012. British filmmaker Wright has Park and Laurence Fishburne visit to Crimea defied a clampdown by Ukraine no band Scooter-massively popular in the ex- on arts figures who have visited the Black Sea worked on several comedies including were joining the sequel. "Ant- Soviet Union in the 1990s-and Russian rock "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz" starring Man and the Wasp" will be peninsula since Moscow's 2014 annexation. band Leningrad, according to its website. Ukraine has strict rules on visiting Crimea Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, as well as science directed by Peyton Reed and hits Kusturica told Russian news site Gazeta.ru this fiction offering "The World's End" with Martin theaters on July 6, 2018. — AP that only allow visits with permission from Kiev month that he is set to make a film based on and via certain entry points. Those who fly into Freeman. British actress Rebecca Hall has themes from Fyodor Dostoevsky's novels, which worked with director megastars Christopher Crimea by plane from Moscow as Kusturica did will be shot in China. — AFP face a ban on entry to Ukraine. Ukraine's securi- Nolan, Steven Spielberg and Woody Allen and ty service has said it has issued travel bans on appeared alongside Ben Affleck in 2010's "The some 140 Russian arts figures over visits to Town". — AFP lifestyle MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017

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Tourists pose for a group photo before statues of late North Korean leaders Kim Tourists take selfie during a visit to a subway station in Pyongyang. Il-Sung (left) and Kim Jong-Il (right), on Mansu hill in Pyongyang. — AFP photos Last chance to see North Korea for US tourists

he Westerners lined up yesterday before giant statues of "President Kim Il-Sung liberated our country and built a as the potential ramifications for North Koreans who earn their North Korea's founder Kim Il-Sung and his son and suc- people's paradise on this land," they were told. Call center man- living from tourism, he said, it would "completely eliminate any Tcessor Kim Jong-Il and, on command from their guide, ager Kyle Myers, 28, from Ireland, said he wanted "to go some- human interaction between United States citizens and North bowed deeply. It is a ritual that the Trump administration where very different from what I'm used to" for his first trip to Korean citizens". Pyongyang's state propaganda about the US intends to stop US tourists performing, with Washington due Asia, "to see something that not a lot of people from back was "100 percent negative", he said, but contacts between to impose a ban this week on its citizens holidaying in the home have seen". The mounting tensions in the year since he tourists and locals "work against the idea that foreigners are Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), as the North is booked the tour had made him nervous, he said, but he added: some kind of monolithic evil force out to undermine the North officially known. "I don't see the threat here for tourists as long as they behave Koreans". themselves and they follow the rules of the country."

'A little disquieting' Some of the visitors-who paid from 1,850 euros ($2,157) for the tour-expressed enthusiasm. Australian IT manager Pallavi Phadke, 43, was among those who placed a bouquet before the statues. It was "a sign of respect", she told AFP. "It's the same as covering your head when you go to a mosque or removing your shoes when you go to a temple. "The people seem happy, they certainly don't appear to be oppressed or anything," she said. "They're very proud of their country, they're proud of their history and it's nice to watch them be patriotic." Many disagree, with the United Nations, multiple Western governments and independent groups accusing Pyongyang of widespread human rights violations. Other tourists were more skeptical. Mark Hill, a writer and editor from Calgary in Canada, compared the statues to "a very grim Mount Rushmore". "It's all very impressive and also a little disquiet- ing," he said. For years the US State Department has warned its citizens against travelling to North Korea, telling them that they are " at serious risk of arrest and long-term detention under North Korea's system of law enforcement", which "imposes unduly harsh sentences for actions that would not be considered crimes in the United States", including show- ing disrespect to the country's leaders and proselytizing. It is "entirely possible that money spent by tourists in the DPRK" goes to fund its weapons programs, it adds. The ban will go into force 30 days after it is formally declared, said depart- A tourist poses for a The move comes amid heightened tensions over ment spokeswoman Heather Nauert, and "US passports will photo before the Pyongyang's nuclear and missile ambitions-it launched a rock- be invalid for travel to, through and in North Korea". Taedong river in et earlier this month which specialists say could reach Alaska "The idea that tourism is somehow sustaining the govern- Tourists (right) take Pyongyang. or Hawaii-and after the death of US student Otto Warmbier, 'Monolithic evil force' ment is absurd," he added. "The numbers are very low, the rev- photos before the who had been imprisoned for more than a year by Pyongyang. The vast majority of tourists to North Korea are from China, enues are very low." Young Pioneer Tours, the firm which Taedong river in Warmbier was convicted of crimes against the state and sen- its sole major ally and key provider of trade and aid. Americans brought Warmbier to the North, had already said it would no Pyongyang. tenced to 15 years' hard labor for trying to steal a propaganda make up around 20 percent of the 4,000 to 5,000 Western longer take US citizens to the country. Among Sunday's tour poster from a Pyongyang hotel. He was sent home in June in a tourists who go to the country each year, according to Simon group was comedy writer Evan Symon, from Los Angeles, who mysterious coma that proved fatal soon afterwards. Cockerell of Koryo Tours, the leader in the niche market, which as a result of Washington's ban is likely to be one of the last Most tourists to North Korea are motivated by curiosity and brought Sunday's visitors to Pyongyang. Warmbier's death had American tourists to the country for several years. "It's just the desire to experience a different destination. The iconic 20- already hammered the market, he said, with bookings down what happened," he said. "Kind of cool in a way, I guess." — AFP metre-high (66-feet) statues at Mansu hill look out over 50 percent since then. "It's would-be customers' perceptions Pyongyang and groups of North Koreans in suits and ties arrive that anybody can make a mistake," he told AFP. "And almost regularly to pay their respects. Passing traffic is obliged to slow everyone in their lives has made some mistake and of course down. As the tourists reached the platform speakers played they don't want the consequences of that mistake to be so "We miss our general", about Kim Jong-Il, the father of current devastating." leader Kim Jong-Un. But Washington's move, he said, was self-defeating. As well

London Zoo welcomes a new kind of visitor: Robotic dinosaurs ondon Zoo is welcoming a new star attraction this sum- mer: robotic dinosaurs. Visitors will see robotic replicas of LMesozoic-era dinosaurs, including T. Rex and Triceratops, which lived approximately 65 million years ago, at a "time travel safari" exhibit named Zoorassic Park. The robots make sounds and motions that mimic the real- life dinosaurs. Some even drip water out of their mouths or spray it at passers-by. Information about the dinosaurs' mas- sive extinction is dispersed throughout the display at the zoo in north London. At the end, visitors are "transported" back to modern times with a video on endangered species, recent extinctions and conservation efforts. The exhibition opens Saturday and runs until Sept 3. — AP

A tour guide poses with a puppet of a baby T Rex in London Zoo's new Time Travel Safari exhibit named Zoorassic Park in London.

This undated artist rendering provided by Pier55 Inc/Heatherwick Studio, shows the proposed redevelopment of Pier 55 in New York City. — AP photos Futuristic NY pier project pits billionaire vs billionaire crumbling old New York City pier is at the cen- ter of an urban renewal effort that's turned into Aa battle between billionaires. Media mogul Barry Diller and his wife, fashion maven Diane von Furstenberg, have pledged to transform the pier on the Hudson River into a $250 million futuristic park and entertainment space. One major opponent of the plan is real estate developer Douglas Durst. He has joined forces with fellow environmentalists who argue that the avant-garde structure will disrupt the river's wildlife. Attorney Richard Emery, who repre- sents the opponents, told The Associated Press that a meeting is planned for Monday to try to reach a settle- In this file photo, fashion designer Diane von ment and avert a lawsuit against the project. The Furstenberg, left, and her husband, media mogul Hudson River Park Trust plans to proceed with work in Barry Diller, attend the The Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit 2014, in New York. A tour guide poses with a replica of a T Rex in London Zoo's new Time Travel Safari exhibit named Zoorassic Park in mid-August. — AP London. — AFP photos lifestyle MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017

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An array of neon lights and signs is displayed inside a Junkyard gallery, cafe Patrons relax at a Junkyard gallery, cafe and workshop in Walthamstow, East London. and workshop in Walthamstow, East London. — AFP photos

An array of neon lights and signs is displayed inside the Junkyard gallery, cafe and work- shop.

An array of neon lights and signs are displayed inside the Junkyard gallery. Retro trend lights up London's labyrinth of neon hether in search of a glowing skull or a bright red finding that different gases produced an array of vivid colors, heart, God's Own Junkyard in London is a maze of neon has gone on to conquer the world of advertising. From Wmulticolored neon of all shapes and sizes which is Paris to New York, it remains "one of the great symbols of the thriving on its retro reputation. In a vast warehouse in the east 20th century, signifying in turn the utilitarian conquest of the of the British capital sits Europe's biggest collection of neon night" and "electric globalization", wrote philosopher Luis de signs. "In here we've got 1,400 pieces," said the creative director Miranda in his essay "Being and Neon" on the cultural history of of God's Own Junkyard, Marcus Bracey, walking through the neon signs. But despite a boom in the bright lights, the industry treasure trove of brightly-illuminated tubes. has faced tough times. "In the 1980s, there was a big shrink in Most are for sale-a heart with the British flag emblazoned demand and neon workshops were all closing. We thought with "God Save the Queen" across it, for instance, or an enor- almost it was the end of neon," Bracey said. mous pair of bright red lips with a tongue reaching out to the "But it has come back," he said, with the help of individual top of an ice cream cone. "We've got a mixture of sex, contem- buyers in search of retro designs, which make up 50 percent of porary art, everything," said Bracey. "From love through lust, his clients. And the future looks bright for God's Own Junkyard. An array of neon lights and signs are displayed inside the Junkyard gallery. everything's here." Some of the signs date back to the 1950s, Bracey's two children say the yard provides an exciting and col- while others can cost thousands of pounds, such as a cowboy- orful playground and that they are aware of its importance in like Jesus Christ clutching two blue revolvers, which has been their family history. "It's always been in our blood, in our DNA!" sold but never picked up by its new owner. one of them said. — AFP

From seedy Soho to Hollywood The hip, disco-like space has evolved from suitably colorful origins through several generations of Bracey's family. The col- lection of neon was begun by Bracey's grandfather, a former coal miner, in the 1950s. Bracey, 43, jokes that his grandfather "came up from the dark to the light" and found his passion after leaving the mines to work for a lighting company. It was the next generation that developed the business, now based in the up-and-coming east London neighborhood, Walthamstow. Bracey's late father, Chris, became a major supplier of neon signs to the sex shops of London's Soho district. But, as the neighborhood started to shed its seedy reputation, signs such as the neon-lit shapely figure of a woman, began finding their way to God's Own Junkyard. The family has also produced signs for film shoots, such as the flashing dragon sign used in Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" in 1982 -- Bracey vows he will never sell it. A rainbow sign was also crafted for Stanley Kubrick's 1999 film "Eyes Wide Shut" starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.

Neon 'in our blood' While the buyers have changed, the technology has hardly evolved. Neon technology was first developed in 1910 by Georges Claude, a French chemist who was looking for a cheap- A patron relaxes amidst an array of neon lights and signs is displayed inside the Junkyard er way to produce oxygen for hospitals. Since his remarkable An array of neon lights and signs are displayed inside the Junkyard gallery. gallery, cafe and workshop. A look at plans for new rides and more at Disney parks

isney is calling upon the "Guardians of the Galaxy" and Pixar Pier a cohort of blockbuster movies to help modernize its Pixar Pier is replacing Paradise Pier at Disney California Damusement parks. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Adventure as an immersive hub for all Pixar characters. The Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled the upcoming attractions at announcement reinforces Disneyland as the premiere location both international and domestic Disney parks during its D23 for Pixar, also home to a land themed on "Cars" and a previ- fan expo in Anaheim, California, on July 15. ously announced "Toy Story" land. The forthcoming attrac- Most of the upcoming projects are expected to be com- tions are expected to open in time for a limited-run Pixar Fest pleted by Disney World's 50th anniversary in 2021. Here's a in 2018. recap of some of the big announcements, including a leg- endary mascot finally getting his own ride. Mickey Mouse Mickey Mouse is getting his own ride. Mickey and Minnie's Star Wars sleepers Runaway Railway will replace The Great Movie Ride at A themed resort will join the family of "Star Wars" attrac- Hollywood Studios, which closes this summer. An opening tions at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, including Star Tours date for the new attraction was not announced. and the previously announced Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land expansion. Chapek emphasized the resort's "100 percent Double the ships immersive" experience, saying it is Disney's most experiential Disney Cruise Line is adding a seventh ship to its roster. park concept to date. Guests can become citizens of the Star Two upcoming ships were announced last year with Chapek Wars galaxy, including the chance to dress in proper attire. unveiling a third is in the works. All three are still early in development but are set to be completed by 2023. They're Epcot overhaul expected to be slightly larger than the current Disney Cruise Epcot, Disney World's second-oldest park, is receiving a Line ships. much-needed update. Chapek said the makeover boosts Epcot's relevance and family appeal. A "Guardians of the Marvel mania Galaxy" ride in Future World will buoy the park's space travel The "Guardians of the Galaxy" are making a stop in theme, replacing the Universe of Energy attraction closing this France. Disneyland Paris is reimagining its Disney's Hotel summer. Ratatouille: The Adventure ride, which originated at New York with a focus on Tony Stark and his legion of super- Disneyland Paris, is headed to Epcot's France Pavilion. hero friends. Chapek announced plans for a reimagined Shanghai Disneyland's TRON Lightcycle Power Run attraction Disney's Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel, saying he hopes is also coming stateside, making a second home in the Magic to make Stark proud. — AP Kingdom. In this file photo, visitors walk near Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland Paris, in Marne la Vallee, east of Paris. — AP Retro trend lights up London's labyrinth of neon

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Hot-air balloons fly over Chambley-Bussieres airbase, northeastern France, on July 21, 2017, during the international hot air balloons meeting "Mondial Air Ballons" in Hageville. — AFP Princes William, Harry remember Bizarre News A deformed baby A holiday-goer endures 'nightmare' flight goat goes viral A holiday-goer endured a "nightmare" flight when a fellow their final call with Diana A baby goat has been born with a "deformations in the passenger propped their feet on her arm rest. A woman head". An image of a kid, which was tragically stillborn, has from San Francisco, named Jessie Char, took to social t was a typical phone call between two boys playing and the world's top models waiting for him when he got home gone viral online for its unusual appearance, as it was born media to document the unsettling scenario she was met their mother, who was on vacation in France. It was brief - from school. "She organized when I came home from school with a flat nose and mouth, as well as large, bulbous eyes, with when she boarded a flight only to find the person sit- the boys wanted to get back to playing with their cousins, to have Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington and Naomi although the rest of the four-legged animal was "normal." ting behind her had wriggled her limbs through the gap I Speaking about her pet to The Metro Online, the owner and placed her heels on the metal arm of her seat. Jessie not spend time on the phone chatting. The brevity of that Campbell waiting at the top of the stairs. I was probably a 12 1997 call troubles Prince William and Prince Harry to this day - or 13-year-old boy who had posters of them on his wall," Gladys Oveido said: "The rest of the baby is normal, it only shared a photograph on Twitter of the scene, which she for their mother, Princess Diana, would die in a car crash that William said. "I went bright red and didn't know quite what to has deformations in the head. It is unusual what happened." captioned: "Today, I flew on the set of a nightmare. (sic)." night. "Harry and I were in a desperate rush to say goodbye, say. And sort of fumbled and I think pretty much fell down the But the matter got worse as the unknown jet setter then you know 'see you later'... If I'd known now obviously what stairs on the way up." William says he frequently tells his chil- used her foot to open the blind covering a window so she was going to happen I wouldn't have been so blase about it dren - Prince George, 4, and Princess Charlotte, 2 - about could look out at the views from behind. Jessie continued: and everything else," William says in a new documentary. "But Diana so she can be a presence in her grandchildren's lives. "You guys will never guess what happened after that. "The that phone call sticks in my mind, quite heavily." "She'd be a lovely grandmother. She'd absolutely love it, she'd left foot reached over and opened a window (sic)." Harry tells the filmmakers the final chat is something he love the children to bits," he said. — AP will regret until the end of his days. "Looking back on it now, British people look in the it's incredibly hard. I'll have to sort of deal with that for the rest cupboard almost 30 times a day of my life," Harry said. "Not knowing that was the last time I A study has found British people look in the cupboard was going to speak to my mum. How differently that conver- almost 30 times a day. A study carried out by Appliances sation would have panned out if I'd had even the slightest Direct has revealed people look in the fridge on average 14 inkling her life was going to be taken that night." The ITV doc- times and the cupboards almost 10 times during 24 hours. umentary "Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy" is airing The survey, which was carried out on homeowners, has Monday on British TV. Excerpts from the film, and new family also found out that women are more likely to have a nosey photographs, were released yesterday. at the contents of their kitchen cupboards more than men. The show is one of a series of tributes to Diana expected as However, only 35 percent of those who took part in the the 20th anniversary of her death on August 31, 1997, Pringles launch new flavors research peeked in their cupboards because they were approaches. It is only in the last year that William and Harry based on taste of pop stars bored and had no intention of rustling up any tasty treats have spoken openly in public about their feelings about the Pringles has launched new flavors of its crisps based on the after looking at the contents of their cupboards. Speaking sudden loss of their mother. William - second-in-line for the taste of some of music's biggest stars, including Kanye, about the outcome of the survey, marketing manager British throne after his father Prince Charles - was only 15 at Little Mix, Stormzy and Jay-Z. The potato chip brand Mark Kelly said: "The data revealed some interesting find- the time. Harry was only 12. worked with James Wannerton, who has a condition called ings about the nation's snacking practices, especially the The documentary chronicles Diana's charitable works, synesthesia, which means sound and taste are linked, number of times people look in the fridge and cupboards including her historic outreach to AIDS victims and her cam- therefore a flavor is experienced whenever music is lis- just out of habit. paign to ban land mines. William and Harry also stress their tened to. They conducted an experiment with James mother's fun-loving side, which they say the public generally which came up with the results that rapper Kanye tastes didn't see. "Our mother was a total kid through and through. In this photo made available by Kensington Palace from like cheesy crisps, The Rolling Stones are like bacon and girl When everybody says to me 'so she was fun, give us an exam- the personal photo album of the late Diana, Princess of group Little Mix are tangy like salt n' vinegar. James, ple,' all I can hear is her laugh in my head," says Harry. Wales, shows the princess and Prince Harry on holiday, whose condition means senses that are normally experi- William tells a story that reveals the privileged life they led and features in the new ITV documentary 'Diana, Our enced separately, are involuntarily and automatically as children - one day, Diana surprised him by having three of Mother: Her Life and Legacy.' joined together, said: "Food and music are always intrinsi- cally linked during the summer via festivals, picnics in the park or barbecues in the back garden. This experiment allows us to take great flavors and match them to the music we enjoy during these occasions. "Some genres of music have a very distinctive taste, I find rock and roll has strong notes of cheese and tomato like hot pizza, especial- ly anthem bands like Radiohead. On the other side of the music spectrum, Kanye's tracks is somewhat cheesy - in taste at least but his rap rival Jay Z gives off a meatier, more Man brings bunch of steak-y flavor. "We hope our experiment will encourage kale for vegan date snackers to think about what their favorite tunes might A man treated his vegan date to a bunch of kale from his taste of while they're listening to them at beaches, barbe- garden on their second date. A lover posted a picture on cues and festivals this summer." The top ten songs of the Reddit of the bunch of greens she was given by her beau summer, with their nearest flavors: after it came up in conversation on their first romantic Kanye West, 'Gold-digger' - Cheesey Cheese meeting that she didn't eat meat or dairy products. She Jay Z, '99 Problems'- Flame Grilled Steak wrote: "I went on a first date the other day, and it came up Little Mix, 'Shout Out to My Ex' - Salt n Vinegar that I was vegan. "On the second date he brought me a Spice Girls, 'Wannabe' - Paprika couple bunches of kale from his garden. (sic)" Social media Green Day, 'American Idiot' - Pizza users thought the gift was a great gesture and many have Wolfgang Petry, Bronze, Silber und Gold - Prawn Cocktail dubbed the man a "keeper". Azraels Fear replied: "That's In this photo made available by Kensington Palace from In this photo Princess of Wales, Prince William and Prince Radiohead, 'Creep' - Sour Cream and Onion really sweet. Keep the guy. He cares enough about your the personal photo album of the late Diana, Princess of Harry sit on a picnic bench together and features in the Rolling Stones, 'Start Me Up' - Smokey Bacon diet, he wants you healthy and alive and cares about you Wales, shows the princess holding Prince William whilst new ITV documentary 'Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Skepta, 'Shutdown' - Barbeque feel about certain subjects you take serious (sic)." pregnant with Prince Harry, and features in the new ITV Legacy.' — AP photos Miles Davis, 'So What' - Cheese and Onion —Bang Showbiz documentary 'Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy.'