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MEDIA MONITOR Iran’s military in LLeader:eader: SomeSome MuslimMuslim some areas comparable to U.S., Russia: ex-IRGC chief nnationsations bbetrayetray ttheirheir TEHRAN — Mohsen Rafiqdoost, formerly at the helm of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), has said Iran’s excellence is not confined to the mis- sile industry alone, noting Tehran’s military prowess in certain fields is in a class with the U.S. or Russia.

TASNIM nnationsations “We outdo some major world countries not only in the missile field, but also in the sphere of ar- mored weaponry, drones, submarines, and all parts of the military industry,” Rafiqdoost told the Tasnim news agency on Wednesday. 1 sue will not be consigned to oblivion.” their threats. ucated of the Islamic countries is to Faezeh Hashemi “Enemies are panicked by the mighty Ayatollah Khamenei also warned the “Today, the most important duty of struggle for enlightenment and ex- likely to face legal and courageous Islam,” he noted. Islamic world against being deceived by the Islamic Ummah, particularly the planatory Jihad about the facts of the action Powerful Islamic Ummah hushes arrogant powers’ promises and afraid of ulema, the enlightened, and the ed- Islamic world.” arrogant powers, keeps Palestine in Elsewhere in his remarks, the Su- spotlight Leader says, “Those regional countries which preme Leader branded the U.S. as “the TEHRAN — Spokesman for the Judiciary said on Pointing to haughty powers’ at- major Taghut and the Great Satan,” say- Wednesday that Faezeh Hashemi’s recent meeting tempts and plots to damage Islam and implement the U.S. policies in the region, are ing Daesh and other Takfiri groups fol- with Bahaists will be legally pursued. the Islamic Ummah, Ayatollah Khame- in fact betraying their people and the Islamic low an ideology rooted in “Wahhabism” YJC Her deed was a very “ugly”, and still “uglier” was nei noted, “They (enemies) are aware Ummah, paving the way for the American which is preached by Saudi clerics and the fact that she did not apologize for it, Qolam- that Muslims cannot be suppressed if tolerated and even supported by its hossein Mohseni Ejei said, the YJC reported. they are powerful, and the Palestine is- influence.” rulers. Afghanistan’s Ghani due in Iran on Rouhani: Croatia can be Iran’s gateway to Europe Monday Grabar-Kitarovic says Tehran can look at Croatia as a good partner in EU TEHRAN — Afghan President Ashraf Ghani will POLITICAL TEHRAN — President Hassan Rou- She also said that Croatia supports Iran’s actions in desk visit Iran on Monday to take part in a ceremony to hani on Wednesday highlighted the alleviating tension in the Middle East region. break the ground to develop Chabahar port infra- importance of relations with Zagreb, saying Croatia can She added Croatia will expand cooperation with Iran structure, Fars reported on Wednesday. serve as Iran’s gateway to European countries. in fighting terrorism and extremism. FARS A memorandum of understanding will be signed “Croatia can be the gate of our relations with the Eu- The relations between the two countries are at a between Iran, India and Afghanistan during his stay. ropean Union due to historical and cultural commonali- “good level”, yet there is a room to expand it, she noted. This will be Ghani’s second official visit to Iran. ties between the two countries and also its geographical Elsewhere, Grabar-Kitarovic said that Iran seeks to Chabahar is the closest port to Afghanistan. status,” Rouhani said during a press conference with Cro- modernize its industry and economic infrastructure and Over the last year, Iran has allocated some 50 atian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic in Tehran. Croatian corporations can be of great help to Iran. hectares of land in Chabahar free zone to Af- Rouhani said that Iran has had a “very good” and She also thanked Iran’s private sector for welcoming ghan businessmen. So far 130 Afghan companies “friendly” relationship with Croatia. the Croatian corporations. have registered in the zone, showing their great The two countries will expand relations in various ar- Iran and Croatia also signed a document on econom- interest. eas especially energy sector, he added. ic cooperation and a memorandum of understanding He said that Grabar-Kitarovic’s trip to Iran indicates for cooperation between the chambers of commerce. ‘Iran spy trial’ in the “political will” by Zagreb to expand economic rela------Croatian president: Nuclear deal showed great tions with Tehran. problems can be resolved politically Saudi Arabia is Iran and Croatia are interested in expanding ties in Talking in the joint meeting of the two countries’ sen- “Croatia, the Balkan region, and Southeast Europe are mockery of justice, areas of culture, art, science and technology in addition ior officials, the Croatian president said the nuclear deal important for the Islamic Republic and we hope that this HRW says to economic ones, Rouhani added. between Iran and great powers showed that great prob- visit would be a good beginning for establishing a new Grabar-Kitarovic said that Croatia supports expansion lems can be resolved through dialogue. relationship between Tehran and Zagreb,” Rouhani stated. TEHRAN — Saudi Arabia’s trial of 32 men for al- of Iran’s ties with the European Union. She also said her country is firm in strengthening ties Rouhani also suggested that Iran is ready to share its legedly spying on behalf of Iran has violated the with Iran. The female president also said it is necessary to experiences in technical and engineering services with basic due process rights of the defendants, Human Iran and Croatia also reactivate the joint commission between Iran and Croatia. Croatia. Rights Watch said on Tuesday. HRW signed a document on “The Islamic Republic of Iran can look at Croatia as a President Rouhani added it is a source of honor that “This trial is shaping up as another stain on Sau- economic cooperation friend and good partner in the European Union,” Gra- while Islomphobia is being propagated in Europe there di Arabia’s grossly unfair criminal justice system,” bar-Kitarovic said, according to the president.ir. is a peaceful coexistence between different religions in said executive director of Human Rights Watch’s and a memorandum of Rouhani also told the joint meeting that Tehran at- Croatia. Middle East and North Africa Division Sarah Leah understanding for cooperation taches great importance to Croatia and the Balkan re- Rouhani also praised the visit to Tehran by the mufti Whitson. “Criminal trials should not be merely legal between the chambers of gion in general and expressed hope that the visit by of Zagreb along with the presidential delegation, saying ‘window-dressing’ where the verdict has been de- Grabar-Kitarovic and her entourage would open a new it shows that Croatia attaches importance to divine reli- cided beforehand.” commerce. chapter in relations. gions and this has strengthen unity in the country. Iranian, Russian envoys discuss Syria Schmid, Araqchi discuss ways to speed up implementation of JCPOA POLITICAL TEHRAN — Irani- Iran, especially banking relations. deskan Deputy Foreign The July 2015 nuclear deal between TEHRAN — Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Me- Minister Abbas Araqchi and Helga Iran and great powers took effect in Jan- hdi Sanayee and Russian President’s Special Envoy Schmid, the EU deputy foreign poli- uary 2016. to the Middle East and Deputy Foreign Minister cy chief, held a meeting on Tuesday On the sidelines of the fresh round Mikhail Bogdanov conferred on the latest develop- FARS discussing ways to expedite fulfillment of talks on the Syrian crisis, Iranian ments in Syria on Tuesday afternoon. of Iran and 5+1 group’s commitments Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Bogdanov underlined the necessity for contin- under the JCPOA. Zarif met with British Foreign Sec- ued political efforts to settle the crisis in Syria as Under the JCOPA, commonly called retary Philip Hammond and Omani well as talks between the Syrian government and the nuclear deal, Iran is obliged to slow Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi bin the opposition along with fight against the terrorist down its nuclear activities and instead Abdullah. groups, Fars reported. economic sanctions including financial Iran, Russia, Turkey and Saudi Arabia Sanayee, for his part, said Tehran-Moscow de- restrictions on Iran are lifted. and representatives from the European liberation on the crisis should be followed in great- During the meeting, which took place Union and the Arab League were among er force. on the sidelines of the International Syr- the countries that participated in the In- ia Support Group meeting in Vienna, ternational Syria Support Group meeting Maldives severs Schmid said the European countries are on Tuesday. diplomatic relations determined to expand economic ties with Zarif arrived in Tehran on Wednesday. with Iran

TEHRAN — The Maldivian government on Tues- Tehran says helping Iraq, Syria in tacklinggg terrorism benefits global security day announced severing of diplomatic ties with Iran POLITICAL TEHRAN — Supporting Syria and The official also said more tightenedhtened securitysecurity percent of the llanda they held in Syria. over what it called Iran’s “detrimental policies” to- deskIraq in tackling terrorism helps global measures and stabilization of politicalpolitical settle- Evidence fromfro the Iraqi battlefield confirms ward the Middle East, according to Sputnik. security, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said ments are key to abort terrorist aattacks.ttacks. thethe report. A weekw ago, Baghdad-based Major Referring to the OIC summit held in Turkey last on Wednesday, reacting to the recent terrorist blasts in Good news is that the terrorist groupgroup is losinglosing General GaryGary Volesky,V a U.S. Army General, said month, Maldives’ Foreign Ministry stated, “The Baghdad. terrain in Iraq and Syrian both. ISIL was strustrugglingggl to refill its ranks and more and SPUTNIK Maldives calls on Iran to show more commitment A spate of blasts in Baghdad and the nearby Sadr City A Pentagon spokesman said lastast MondaMondayy more uunablen to mount major operations. and tangible results in implementing the recom- on Tuesday left at least 77 people dead and some more Daesh has continued losing controlol over TheTh terrorists’ “ability to conduct mendations of the OIC.” 140 wounded. Daesh, aka ISIS and ISIL, claimed respon- territory across Iraq and Syria, includingng al- large-scalelarg offensive operations has sibility for the attacks. most half of what it had once held in Iraq.raq. primarilyprim stopped,” the general stat- Russia not planning “Terrorism is a universal and transboundary threat The Defense Department hadad ed,ed Press TV reported. to supply tanks, and Iraq, like Syria, is in the frontline of battling terrorists, previously estimated that ISIS fight-ht- As of 2014, Daesh has committed fighter jets to Iran therefore, backing Iraq and Syria in countering terror- ers had lost control of about 40 unspeakable atrocities in Iraq, re- ism contributes to global security,” Hossein Jaberi-Ansari percent of the territory they sulting in thousands of Iraqis dis- said. claimed in Iraq and about 10 placed, killed, and wounded. TEHRAN — Russia is not planning to supply tanks and fighter aircraft to Iran, said Alexan- der Fomin, head of Russia’s Federal Service for No ceasefire in Syria as long as terrorists are backed, Iran says Military-Technical Cooperation, TASS reported on Wednesday. 1 the main backers of militants fighting Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister warned removed through political process or he TASS “We are not planning to supply, because these From the outset of the Syrian conflict the Syrian government. While the world that time may be coming for “Plan B” will be removed by force,” Adel al-Jubeir combat platforms fall under the UN sanctions,” he in 2011, Iran has been insisting that there powers that gathered in Vienna on in Syria. told reporters after the International said, responding to a question by TASS. is no military solution to the conflict. Tuesday stressed that all parties to the “It was made clear that Bashar al-As- Syria Support Group (ISSG) meeting co- Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been conflict should make peace a priority, sad has two choices – either he will be chaired by Russia and the U.S. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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Turkey party to reveal PM NEWS ‘Made in USA’: 3 key signs candidate, Erdogan ally favored that point to Washington’s Turkey’s ruling party will meet on Thurs- The shock departure of Davutoglu, hand in Brazil’s ‘coup’ day to announce a candidate to replace a former foreign minister who became outgoing Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto- premier when Erdogan was elected pres- As Brazil’s left-wing president, Dilma Rousseff, has been glu who is stepping down after a power ident in 2014, was seen by critics as a sign suspended from office to face trial for disregarding budget struggle with President Recep Tayyip Er- of the strongman’s ambition to tighten laws, details have emerged on key figures involved in what dogan, reports said. his grip on power. Rousseff supporters are calling a coup, hinting at a covert According to initial indications, Trans- Divisions between Davutoglu and plot involving Washington. port Minister Binali Yildirim, a close ally Erdogan had been kept behind closed Following last week’s vote in the Brazilian Senate that of Erdogan, has emerged as the clear fa- doors but boiling for months over a se- led to the suspension of the country’s first female presi- vorite to replace Davutoglu as chairman ries of issues including Turkey’s peace dent, the left-wing politician herself noted that she “never of the ruling Justice and Development process with the Kurdish militants as well imagined that it would be necessary to fight a coup in this Party (AKP) and prime minister. as shift from parliamentary to presiden- country.” The AKP central executive committee tial system. While Latin America’s modern history is riddled with will meet at 0800 GMT on Thursday to Analysts expect that Yildirim -- who well-documented examples of U.S. operations aimed at announce a single candidate for party has never stepped out of line with the overthrowing regimes, some would argue the situation leadership, the state-run Anatolia news president on a policy issue -- will prove in Brazil is tied to a popular protest movement that has agency said. a far for pliable figure for the president sprang up due to the corruption scandal and slumping The candidate will then be approved than Davutoglu. economy. However, profiles of those at the center of cur- as new AKP leader by an extraordinary Despite the shock of Davutoglu’s an- rent events offer clues as to why Washington’s hand might congress of the party on Sunday. nouncement earlier this month he was be at play. According to AKP convention, the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Binali Yildirim (L) stepping down, the AKP has been keen 1. From U.S. informant to Brazil’s acting president posts of party chief and head of gov- gan’s closest longtime confidants, and The Hurriyet daily reported that AKP to show a public front of unity and that After it emerged that Rousseff’s old ally and former ernment automatically go to the same has served an almost unbroken stint members have sought an appointment business is carrying on as usual. vice-president, Michel Temer, would succeed her as an inter- figure. from 2002-2013 and again from 2015 as from Erdogan to share the party’s views However financial markets have not im head of the country, the murky details from his past have Erdogan will then give the new AKP transport minister. about the possible candidate. appreciated the political uncertainty, emerged on Wikileaks. The whistleblowing website said it has leader the mandate to serve as prime According to Turkish media reports, But presidential spokesman Ibrahim with the Turkish lira losing five percent published proof Temer served as an embassy informant for minister early next week, after which a Yildirm’s name emerged as the over- Kalin denied the reports, saying: “There in value against the US dollar over the Washington. new cabinet will be announced. whelming favorite in meetings this week is no such request for an appointment last month. Two cables dated January 11, 2006, and June 21, 2006, Yildirim, 60, is seen as one of Erdo- of regional AKP officials. we have received.” (Source: AP) obtained by WikiLeaks reveal that Temer, a member of the centrist Brazilian Democratic Movement Party party (PMDB), briefed U.S. diplomats on the political process in Brazil and Campaign to keep Britain in the EU 9/11 bill passes U.S. Senate despite his party’s aspirations to gain power at the time of 2006 elec- tions, which were won by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from the takes 18-percentage point lead Saudi ‘warning’ Workers’ Party. Interestingly enough, U.S. consul general in Sao Pao- In 2004 the 9/11 Commission Report The campaign to keep Britain in the porters of Prime Minister David Cam- A bill that would allow the families of 9/11 lo McMullen, one of the two addressees of the documents found “no evidence that the Saudi govern- European Union has taken an 18-per- eron’s ruling Conservative Party who victims to sue the Saudi government has marked “sensitive and unclassified,” labeled Temer’s party as ment as an institution or senior Saudi offi- centage point lead over the Out cam- had previously opposed membership passed a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate. an “opportunistic” group with “no ideology or policy frame- cials individually funded the organization”. paign ahead of a June 23 referendum, had switched to supporting the In cam- The Justice Against Sponsors of Ter- work.” It eventually entered into coalition with the Workers’ A White House spokesman said a telephone opinion poll by Ipsos MORI paign. rorism Act (JASTA) now moves to the Party. President Obama had serious concerns showed on Wednesday. “Remain has been boosted by a House of Representatives. In addition to Temer’s lack of popularity, with his approval about the bill, and it was difficult to im- Ipsos MORI found 55 percent of Conservative swing, but they are also Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister warned rating estimated at around 2 percent, the now-acting presi- agine he would sign it into law. those surveyed supported staying in more likely to change their mind, so in that the move could cause his govern- dent was under investigation for violating election spending It was sponsored by Democrat Sen- the EU, a level the Evening Standard this volatile election, with voters divided ment to withdraw US investments. rules and faced an 8-year ban to run for any office, according ator Chuck Schumer of New York and newspaper said was the highest in over the short and long-term impacts President Barack Obama said he will to the Brazil-based U.S. journalist and lawyer Glenn Green- Republican Senator John Cornyn of three months, while 37 percent wanted of their decision, nothing can be taken veto the bill, but a Democratic senator wald. Texas and is expected to be passed by to leave and 8 percent were still unde- for granted,” Skinner said in a state- is “confident” he’d be overruled. While it might seem that makes Temer an unlikely can- the House of Representatives as well. cided. ment. If it became law the legislation would al- didate for Brazil’s highest office, Greenwald alleges that his The 9/11 bill puts Congress on a collision Sterling climbed to a two-and-a-half Ipsos MORI conducted interviews low victims’ families to sue any member of the appointment can serve perhaps not the nation’s, but perhaps course with the Obama administration, week high against the euro and a day’s with 1,002 adults between May 14 and government of Saudi Arabia thought to have some other party’s interests. which has lobbied intensely against it. high against the dollar after the poll May 16. played a role in any element of the attack. “He’s planning to appoint Goldman Sachs and IMF [In- The White House argues the leg- was published, while odds on gambling Earlier on Tuesday The Times news- Saudi Arabia denies any involve- ternational Monetary Fund] officials to run the economy islation would remove the sovereign website Betfair priced in a 76 percent paper reported an online poll by You- ment in the 2001 attack on the World and otherwise install a totally unrepresentative, neoliberal immunity that prevents lawsuits against chance of a “Remain” vote, up from 73 Gov showing 44 percent of people Trade Center and the Pentagon, which team,” Greenwald wrote in The Intercept. killed nearly 3,000 people. governments, and could expose Amer- percent on Monday. wanted to stay in the EU and 40 percent 2. Senate impeachment leader with suspiciously Fifteen out of the nineteen hijackers icans to a legal backlash overseas. Ipsos MORI’s head of political re- wanted to leave. close ties to U.S. (Source: Reuters) in 2001 were Saudi citizens. (Source: BBC) search, Gideon Skinner, said some sup- Senator Aloysio Nunes, of Temer’s Brazilian Demo- cratic Movement, who led Rousseff’s impeachment in the Senate, came to Washington for a three-day visit Sanders takes Oregon as Clinton clings to Kentucky just a day afterward to meet with U.S. officials. Some of the people Nunes met with included members of the U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders scored a decisive victory battled to keep his long-shot nomination bid alive. U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, lobbying firm against Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary in Or- West Virginia and Kentucky are linked to coal, as is Albright Stonebridge Group, chaired by former Sec- egon, boosting his argument for keeping his underdog much of Appalachia - the largely white, long-struggling retary of State Madeleine Albright and a former U.S. campaign alive through the conclusion of the primary eastern US region where many feel they have been left ambassador to Brazil, Thomas Shannon, among others, process. behind in the lukewarm recovery from the 2007-2008 The Intercept reported. Several U.S. television networks on Tuesday called the financial crisis. Speaking to RT, co-director of the Center for Economic Pacific northwest state for the liberal Sanders, who was We need your help today to win in Oregon and Ken- and Policy Research Mark Weisbrot said that Shannon “has leading the former secretary of state 53 percent to 47 tucky,” Sanders implored his 2.2 million Twitter followers been involved in helping other coups in the region,” includ- percent. ahead of the vote, urging them to man phone banks ing in Honduras in 2009 and in Paraguay in 2012. “Oregon, together we are taking on virtually all of and call voters. Nunes himself repeatedly spoke in favor of closer relations the Democratic establishment. Thank you for the strong Kentucky held its Republican caucus in March. with the U.S. in an attempt to remedy the espionage scandal victory!” Sanders tweeted after winning the northwest Clinton sees Kentucky as an opportunity to appeal between Brazil and the U.S. state, known for its diverse landscape of farms, forests, to working-class white men - a demographic where the 3. ‘Coup-experienced’ U.S. ambassador mountains and beaches former secretary of state has lagged behind both the Monday. Not only the former, but also the current U.S. am- But earlier in the night, Clinton claimed victory in an celebrity billionaire and Republican frontrunner Donald But with the Democratic nomination in sight, Clin- bassador to Brazil, Liliana Ayalde, might also boast an extraordinarily tight race in the state of Kentucky. Trump and Sanders. ton is looking beyond the showdown with Sanders to experience of taking part in overthrowing foreign gov- Clinton made the claim ahead of official results. In- John Spenlau, 28, speaking to the AFP news agen- position herself for a bruising campaign battle against ernments. complete results showed her with a narrow lead over cy outside a voting station in suburban Louisville, said Tr u m p . Before she was sent to Brazil, Ayalde had served as an Sanders. he voted for Sanders because he represented the best At a rally in Hopkinsville, Clinton pummelled the “risky ambassador to Paraguay ahead of the 2012 coup, which “We just won Kentucky! Thanks to everyone who hope for “continued change” and the fight against in- and dangerous” Trump, suggesting he is unqualified to saw the country’s president Fernando Armindo Lugo Mén- turned out. We’re always stronger united,” Clinton’s come inequality, among other problems. handle tough foreign-policy decisions. dez ousted from office through impeachment in a procedure campaign wrote on Twitter. “Hillary would be a more stable candidate but I think A main “super PAC” supporting Clinton on Monday similar to that of Rousseff’s. The state board of elections showed Clinton with 46.7 that Bernie continues to push the envelope, towards a unveiled a new television ad that skewers Trump for his “That ambassador acted with great force during the coup per cent of the vote to Sanders’ 46.3 per cent with 99.2 per few more of the social programmes that I believe in,” treatment of women. that happened in Paraguay and she is in Brazil, using the cent of ballots counted, a margin of less than 2,000 votes. Spenlau said. The ad, which will air across the crucial swing states same discourse, arguing that there is a situation that will be No US broadcasters have declared a winner in the Battling Trump of Ohio, Florida, Virginia and Nevada, shows women resolved by Brazilian institutions,” said Carlos Eduardo Mar- race, but the Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lun- Clinton, 68, made three stops in Kentucky on Sunday mouthing Trump’s own words, including “you could see tins, a sociology professor at the University of Sao Paulo, as dergan Grimes said on CNN that Clinton looked likely and four more Monday, shaking hands, taking selfies, there was blood coming out of her wherever”, a com- cited by teleSUR. to win the state. offering hugs - even chatting with Trump supporters at ment Trump made last year in reference to a debate Meanwhile, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says Clinton leads a smoke-filled diner in the southwestern city of Paducah. moderator who asked him tough questions. the question of who is pulling the strings behind Brazil’s im- Clinton has a commanding lead in the all-important “I will not vote for you. I will never vote for you,” disa- Trump shot back Tuesday with criticism that could peachment is not rocket science. national delegate count and is marching toward vying bled veteran Dianna Dooley, 66, told her. foreshadow the tone of the coming election battle. “I have no doubt that behind this coup is the label ‘made for the presidency in the November 8 general election, Clinton kept her composure, saying: “That’s OK. You “Amazing that Crooked Hillary can do a hit ad on me in USA,’” he said. despite a string of recent primary losses. vote for whoever you want.” concerning women when her husband was the WORST The aim of “powerful oligarchic, media and imperial forc- Sanders had counted on a Kentucky victory to build Sanders, 74, invested time in Kentucky as well, cam- abuser of woman in U.S. political history,” Trump tweeted. es” in the Brazilian political crisis was to get rid of “progres- (Source: Al Jazeera) on his win last week in neighboring West Virginia as he paigning in Paducah on Sunday and Bowling Green on sive forces, the popular revolutionary leaderships of the con- tinent,” Maduro said. He described the events in Brazil as “a grave threat Saudis threaten military force in Syria if talks fail for the future stability and peace of all the conti- nent,” expressing concern that the next victim may be Saudi Arabia has threatened to use mili- the military support (to the opposition) is zerland, on April 13, were brought to a Following the Tuesday talks, the ISSG Venezuela. tary force against Syrian President Bashar entirely with the Bashar regime.” halt after the Saudi-backed main oppo- released a statement calling on the interna- Relations between the U.S. and Rousseff’s cabinet were al-Assad if ongoing political talks fail to The Saudis are among the most ag- sition group, the High Negotiation Com- tional community to prevent any material or marred by the scandal that broke out due to the U.S. Na- bring peace to the conflict-stricken nation. gressive supporters of removing Assad mittee (HNC), walked out of the discus- financial support from reaching Daesh and tional Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden’s Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel from power and are the staunchest back- sions and declared a “new war” against Nusra Front and dissuade any party to the revelations in 2013 that showed that U.S. intelligence was al-Jubeir made the announcement fol- ers of militant groups trying to overthrow the Syrian government. truce from cooperating with the terrorists. spying on Rousseff by intercepting her communications. lowing an International Syria Support the Syrian government. The 17-nation ISSG talks were aimed UN special envoy for Syria Staffan de The scandal resulted in a cooling of ties, with the Brazilian Group (ISSG) meeting held in Vienna. “If they do not respond to the treaties of the at discussing the stalled negotiations, Mistura estimates that over 400,000 people president cancelling her visit to the U.S. in the wake of the “We believe we should have moved international community... then we will have to challenges in maintaining a shaky Febru- have been killed in the conflict, which has also revelations. In 2015, WikiLeaks revealed that the NSA was to a ‘Plan B’ a long time ago,” he add- see what else can be done,” he added. ary ceasefire, and the delivery of UN hu- displaced over half of the Arab country’s pre- tapping the cell phones of 29 Brazilian top officials, includ- ed.”The choice about moving to an alter- The latest round of UN-brokered indi- manitarian aid to various areas across the war population of about 23 million. ing Rousseff herself. native plan, the choice about intensifying rect talks, which began in Geneva, Swit- war-ravaged country. (Source: SANA) (Source: RT) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 4 ECONOMY MMAYAY 19,19, 22016016 http://www.tehrantimes.com/economy

JUMP Iran, Croatia determined Tehran, Algiers ink 19 economic MOUs to boost economic co-op 1 ‘No limitations for Tehran-Algiers cooperation’ ECONOMY TEHRAN — Iranian and as oil, gas, and energy. It is also eager to In the event to sign the MOUs, Nematzadeh noted that Iran deskCroatian top officials import petrochemical products from Iran,” does not see any limitation regarding cooperation with Alge- namely Iranian Minister of Industry, Mining he added. rian companies and the country is willing to transfer its experi- and Trade Mohammadreza Nematzadeh, Horvat, in addition, asserted that Iran ence and knowledge to Algeria. Croatian Economy Minister Tomislav Panen- can take advantage of the southern port “The two countries have abundant oil and gas resources; we ic, and Entrepreneurship and Crafts Minister of Croatia as the gateway to enter Europe. should use these resources for industrial and economic devel- Darko Horvat discussed improving mutual The Iranian industry minister, for his opment” he said. industrial and agricultural cooperation in a part, hailed Croatia’s position as a member Abdessalem, for his part said, “According to my visits to Iran’s Tuesday meeting in Tehran. of the European Union and named auto, industrial and automotive complexes, Iran's position among the As IRIB news reported on Wednesday, in cement, food, home appliances, telecom- leading countries in this field is very significant and the country this meeting, Panenic referred to the current munication, and petrochemicals as the has gained a strong position in the region.” $3.3-million worth of trade between the common fields for both sides to expand “We have active and strong economic and industrial coop- two countries and called for enhancement cooperation. eration which could help us in the development of the two of the figure. “Iran can fulfill our need for A Croatian delegation, headed by countries.” He added. various products and we can have an active President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, started According to IRNA, the worth of trade between Iran and present in the Iranian market,” he said. their three-day trip to Iran on Tuesday af- Algeria in the first quarter of the last Iranian calendar year was The Croatian entrepreneurship minister, ternoon. around $769,000. Iran’s exports to Algeria accounted for the for his part, expressed content about his trip The Croatian president met her Iranian total figure. to Iran, which, in his idea, is an opportunity counterpart, Hassan Rouhani, on Wednes- to make Croatians familiar with Iranians’ ca- Iranian Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Mohammadreza Nematzadeh (2nd R) and day where two memoranda of under- pabilities. Croatian Economy Minister Tomislav Panenic (2nd L) met in Tehran on Tuesday. standing (MOU) were signed between Iran “Now, after the removal of the stringent Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines NEWS sanctions against Iran, we can hold meet- mittee twice a year,” he said. “Croatia is Republic in various fields such as small, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) and Croatian Executives are confused by ings of Iran-Croatia Joint Economy Com- ready to boost cooperation with the Islamic medium-sized, and large industries as well Chamber of Commerce. Iran sanctions

More than half of global companies interested in doing business Iran, Indonesia call for expansion of banking ties ECONOMY with Iran are holding back for fear of running afoul of sanctions that TEHRAN — Iran’s Fi- Criticizing the low volume of economic experience a 10-fold rise in trade with the ment supports expansion of banking ties and remain in place even after its nuclear deal with world powers, a new desknance and Economic Af- ties between the two countries during the south-eastern Asian country in future. will provide the state-run and private banks survey shows. fairs Minister Ali Tayyebnia and his Indone- recent years due to unfair anti-Iranian sanc- The Indonesian minister, for his part, with proper information on safe banking ties. Fifty-eight of 100 executives of U.K.-based international firms sian counterpart Bambang Brodjonegoro in tions, Tayyebnia, said that the bilateral trade agreed with Tayyebnia's remarks about the Meanwhile, he said that Indonesia plans said they aren’t confident they know what precautions need to be a Tuesday meeting in Jakarta conferred on volume used to stand at $2 billion but the low volume of mutual ties during western- to purchase crude oil from Iran and make taken to protect their investments and avoid regulatory penalties, enhancement of bilateral banking ties, Tas- figure has unfortunately slipped to one tenth. led sanctions and said both countries’ offi- investments for construction of a refinery according to a report by global law firm Clyde & Co provided to nim news agency reported on Wednesday. The Iranian finance minister, who arrived cials are exploring the avenues to remove in the country with Iranian crude oil as the Bloomberg. The two sides underscored the develop- in Jakarta on Monday to attend the meeting the impediments on the way to increase mu- feedstock. Businesses are also hesitant to expose themselves to the risk of ment of bilateral economic relations spe- of the board of governors of Islamic Devel- tual transactions. He suggested that Iranian and Indone- nuclear-related sanctions being reinstated if Iran violates the deal, cifically in Iran’s post-sanctions era and called opment Bank, noted that the Iranian admin- Brodjonegoro, for his part, stated that the sia industry owners and traders can have a which “very likely” would lead to a loss of money, the report said. for soothing future banking transactions istration is aimed at boosting economic co- only way to facilitate development of ties is meeting to get acquainted with each other’s The findings show the challenges Iran needs to overcome as it between Iranian and Indonesian economic operation with the world, especially Muslim establishing direct banking relations between capacities and potentials to improve eco- seeks to reap the benefit of last year’s landmark nuclear accord. The activists. countries including Indonesia and plans to Iran and Indonesia, adding that his govern- nomic cooperation. agreement was a milestone for President Hassan Rouhani, whose administration now faces criticism from opponents over investors’ qualms about doing business with the Islamic Republic. Iran’s May oil exports set to surge nearly 60% from a year ago: source Nuclear-related sanctions, including a ban on the country’s TOKYO (Reuters) — Iran’s oil exports are set to surge in months to squeeze the Iranians, said Ian Bremmer, the presi- use of the SWIFT system for international financial transactions, May, climbing nearly 60 percent from a year ago, with Eu- dent of political risk consultancy Eurasia Group, who spoke were lifted in January following the nuclear deal. Other sanctions ropean shipments recovering to about half of pre-sanction recently with executives and a member of the ruling family. related to ballistic-missile development remain in place, as does levels, according to a source with knowledge of the country’s In the meantime, Iranian exports are rapidly returning to a U.S. ban on American commerce with Iran and restrictions on crude lifting plans. near pre-sanctions levels. Loadings to Asia were 1.7 million dollar-denominated trades related to Iran. This shows Tehran is regaining market share at a faster bpd in April, about a third higher than a year ago and the Some 30 percent of executives questioned said they were not pace than analysts had projected as it battles with Saudi Ara- most since 2011, according to the source. comfortable discussing plans to enter Iran with their banks, ac- bia for customers by cutting its prices. April loadings at 2.3 Loadings will stay near that level for May, with 1.6 million cording to the survey conducted by Clyde & Co at a seminar on million barrels per day (bpd) were around 15 percent higher bpd scheduled. Iran-related sanctions relief held in London in conjunction with the than the International Energy Agency estimated earlier this Loadings for China, Iran’s biggest customer, were near- London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. month. come a tanker shortage that threatened to derail attempts ly 840,000 bpd in April and more than 620,000 bpd are “If a third of the businesses looking to enter Iran are so worried May shipments are set to jump to 2.1 million bpd from to regain market share after the sanctions were lifted in planned for May. about sanctions that they are fearful of discussing their plans with 1.3 million bpd during the same month in 2015, when Iranian January. Iran’s sales to Europe, including Turkey, are also rising their own banks, then there is a problem,” said John Whittaker, a exports were constrained by Western sanctions imposed be- Saudi Arabia will feel the surge in Iranian exports most fast, according to the source. April loadings to Europe to- partner at Clyde & Co. “The high level of regulation involved is cause of the country’s nuclear program. The April loadings keenly as it struggles for regional supremacy with Iran, with taled 487,000 bpd and are set for 400,000 bpd this month. proving too arduous for most banks, coupled with concerns over were the highest since January 2012. the oil market becoming a key battleground. European countries were buying as much as 800,000 bpd handling Iran-related business.” The increase in loadings suggests that Iran has over- Saudi Arabia plans to boost production in the coming before 2012. While European companies have been at the forefront of a race to enter a market of 80 million consumers, major EU banks are reluctant to provide the financing, after they or peers were slapped with fines incurred over commerce with the Islamic Re- Iran, 5th largest oil supplier Japan’s economy posts public. BNP Paribas SA agreed to pay a record $9 billion to the to India in Jan.-Apr. growth for first quarter U.S. two years ago, in part for dealings with Iran. Commerzbank AG agreed to pay $1.45 billion in 2015 in connection with allega- Over the first four months of 2016, Ira- share in this growing economy. Japan’s economy, the world’s third larg- food and beverage, and recreation, the tions it breached U.S. sanctions against countries including Iran. nian oil accounted for about 7.4 percent Iraq's oil exports to India rose by 41 est, expanded at the fastest pace in a data showed. Credit Suisse settled an Iran probe for $536 million in 2009. of Indian imports from about 4 percent percent in April and by 79 percent com- year during the first quarter on stronger Still, analysts say the rebound is not U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has acknowledged banks a year ago, becoming fifth-largest oil pared to a year ago. At the same time, private consumption and exports, com- strong enough to dispel concerns. “reluctance” to take risks and has urged them to seek guidance supplier to India compared with the Saudi Arabia's exports to India were plicating Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s “Growth is not as strong as the head- when in doubt. In a May 4 interview with Bloomberg, the State eighth position a year ago. down 14 percent in April over the same decision on whether or not to delay a line number shows,” said Hidenobu Toku- Department’s deputy lead coordinator of the nuclear agreement, Iran is zeroing in on Indian oil mar- time last year. planned sales tax increase next year. da, senior economist at Mizuho Research Jarrett Blanc, said the U.S. has provided a “huge amount of in- ket share, with a fair amount of success Overall, Iraq accounted for 22 per- The economy expanded by an an- Institute. formation” to reassure banks and companies and is “in regular and could challenge both Iraq and Saudi cent of India's crude oil imports in April, nualized 1.7 percent in the first three He said he expected that the data contact” with Iranian officials to ease concerns. Arabia in this market. The country ac- while last year it accounted for 15 per- months of the year, rebounding from a would lead the prime minister “to delay (Source: Bloomberg) counted for about 9 percent of overall cent. Saudi Arabia's India crude oil mar- 1.7 percent contraction in the previous a planned sales tax hike next year and to purchases in April compared to about ket share dropped to 18 percent, down quarter, according to data from the Cabi- roll out additional fiscal stimulus worth at 7.2 percent a year ago. from 25 percent last year. net Office released on Wednesday. least 5 trillion yen.” Iraq has now overtaken Saudi Arabia India has seen a new surge in crude oil Many analysts had expected the Japan’s economy minister, Nobuteru in crude oil exports to India, shipping imports overall. Since March, Indian crude data to show that the economy had Ishihara, told reporters after the data was Swiss technology eager to some 960,700 barrels per day (bpd) imports are up 6% on the month, and contracted for a second straight quar- released that while the economy contin- play major role in textile to India in April, against Saudi Arabia's up 9.9 percent in the first four months of ter — technically a recession — when ues to recover moderately, the govern- 787,700 bpd in exports to the Asian na- this year. For the first four months of 2015, excluding the increase to consumption ment was ready to take a “flexible policy industry of Iran tion, turning the tables on the Saudis imports fell 0.6 percent from a year ago from the extra day for the leap year. But response” to risks such as volatile markets and placing Iraq at the top of the chain largely due to outages at refineries. private consumption rose 0.5 percent as and weak demand in emerging econo- Switzerland’s textile machinery producers as long term part- of OPEC members grappling for market (Source: Business Insider) households spent more on televisions, mies. (Source: New York Times) ners of Iranian textile companies are eager to play a major role in their renewed growth as the textile industry of Iran is ready for a new beginning and determined to achieve fu- Alibaba's Ma cancels Suzuki Motor says Oracle co-CEO says ture progress in technology and global market penetration, following the recent ending of international sanctions which speech after row with used improper fuel Google caused Oracle hampered its continued development. anti-counterfeiting economy tests, revenue to plummet At the two day seminar held in Tehran on April 25-26, group shares slide 2016, organized by Swissmem, the Swiss national textile ma- chinery representative body, the seminar featured a strong Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's chief Jack Ma has Suzuki Motor Corp said it had used improper Longtime customers dramatically reduced the presence from the leading technology providers, including canceled a speech at an anti-counterfeiting con- fuel economy testing methods, sending its shares amount of licensing revenue they paid to use Or- 40 percent of the association’s membership. The seminar at- ference in the United States after the trade group tumbling as a mileage cheating scandal in Japan acle products after Google stole its copyrighted tracted a total of 350 delegates —companies were from the behind it suspended the e-commerce giant's re- that has engulfed Mitsubishi Motors Corp wid- software to enter the smartphone market, Oracle's capital city itself, as well as from other textile manufacturing cently gained membership. ened. co-chief executive Safra Catz told jurors on Tuesday. centers, including Isfahan, Yazd and Mashhad. Alibaba has been dogged for years by accusa- The automaker specializes in mini-vehicles, In a trial at San Francisco federal court, Oracle Swissmem president Ernesto Maurer reported that the tions that its online shopping platforms were con- which have engines of up to 660cc and get Corp has claimed Google's Android smartphone seminar exceeded all prior expectations, in terms of both duits for counterfeiters and critics say it has not preferential tax treatment under Japanese law. operating system violated its copyright on parts the number and importance of the Iranian companies taking done nearly enough to stop the problem. It commands roughly one-third of the country's of Java, a development platform. Alphabet Inc's part: Before the imposition of sanctions they enjoyed a very At least three members of the Washington- mini-vehicle market. Google unit said it should be able to use Java with- strong business level and a good relationship with customers based International Anti Counterfeiting Coalition, Fuel economy compliance has come under in- out paying a fee under the fair-use provision of in Iran. This continued during the period of sanctions, but un- including board member Tiffany & Co quit the creased scrutiny since Mitsubishi said last month copyright law. derstandably at a lower level. In the new situation today, they group in protest and others threatened to leave it falsified fuel economy readings for some of its Oracle acquired Sun in 2010 and sued Google are keen to intensify their relationship and business dealings after Alibaba was admitted as a member in April. mini-vehicle models. It also said it used non-com- after negotiations over its use of Java broke down. to pre-sanction levels and beyond. NEWS IN BRIEF (Source: yarnsandfibers.com) NEWS IN BRIEF pliant data to calculate mileage for other models. 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Next Big Travel Destination: Iran? A CLOSER LOOK Global hotel companies are establish- ing new beachheads in Iran, betting that Eating well and staying lifted sanctions against the Middle East active while traveling nation will spark a jump in tourism and business travel after decades of econom- Without access to your local supermarket or your favorite Pi- ic isolation. lates class, on your next trip you may find yourself subsisting on Spanish operator Melia Hotels Interna- fattening restaurant meals and abandoning your usual exercise tional is planning to open a 319-room ho- routine to sit for long hours on planes or buses. tel next year on the Caspian Sea. French But believe it or not, it is possible to eat well on a cross-coun- group Accor Hotels, which opened two try road trip, to stay active without access to a gym and even hotels near the Tehran airport last au- to go on a cruise without gaining 5 or 10 pounds. You can eat tumn, is establishing a joint-stock com- healthy and stay active no matter what kind of trip you’re taking. pany in Iran through which it will partner Eating well on a plane with local groups to manage hotels. Abu There’s no more captive audience than a plane full of air Dhabi-based Rotana Hotel Management travelers, particularly those on long international flights. But just Corp. PJSC has started developing prop- because you’re stuck on a plane doesn’t mean you’re stuck eat- erties in the country as well. ing the congealed meat and starchy sides the airlines call food. Iran has largely been cut off from (That’s if your airline serves meals at all.) global commerce since 1979, when a Your first line of defense against unhealthy airline menus is revolution sparked an exodus of Western to bring what food you can from home. Airport security rules firms, including hotel groups like Hyatt prohibit passengers from taking liquids and gels in excess of 3.4 Hotels Corp. and Hilton Hotels & Resorts. ounces through airport security checkpoints, but solid snacks The U.S., and later the United Nations, like bananas, apples, trail mix, nuts, carrots, celery sticks and en- imposed rounds of punishing economic ergy bars will pass muster. Pack a few of these in your carry-on sanctions over Tehran’s nuclear program, and skip the airline’s salty snacks. Paris-based Accor Hotels has been operating two of its branded hotels, a Novotel and an Ibis, near the Imam Khomeini airport since last fall making it difficult for foreign companies Once you’ve passed through security, anything you buy at the to do business there. Iranian companies and individuals. But Hospitality could be one of the first Melia will operate the hotel, but it isn’t airport may be brought onto your flight, so this is your chance to A deal struck in January between Iran most U.S. sanctions remain in place, said sectors to benefit from the influx of busi- investing its own capital. Ahad Azimza- stock up on bottled water and buy a salad or sandwich to eat on and global governments cleared the path Caroline Hobson, head of competition at ness and leisure travel. At the moment deh, an Iranian businessman who owns the plane. Many airports have begun adding more healthy din- for cross-border commerce to restart. law firm CMS Cameron McKenna LLP. “there is a lack of hotels, both in terms Persian carpet firm Azimzadeh Carpet, is ing options to their standard array of fast food; look for dishes The parties have until June 30 to agree “We just have to wait. That’s the frus- of quality and quantity, whatever the seg- funding the development, which also in- with lots of vegetables and fiber, and skip the fried stuff. on details, but all U.N. Security Council trating bit,” said Peter Norman, senior vice ment,” said Christophe Landais, chief op- cludes apartments and shopping. Eating well on a road trip resolutions against Iran would be lifted president for acquisitions and develop- erating officer at Accor Hotels Iran, at a For companies already looking to de- Long hours of sitting in the car and eating fast food at every once Iran begins implementing limits to ment at Hyatt in Europe, the Mideast and conference in Dubai last month. velop hotels, the biggest issue right now rest stop can derail a diet faster than you can say “road trip.” How its nuclear program. Africa. “We’re really keen to go in there,” Paris-based Accor Hotels has been is funding, said Nicholas Gilani, chief in- can you break the cycle? First, take McDonald’s off the menu. “This is essentially the start of a new he said. Hyatt and Germany-based Kem- operating two of its branded hotels, vestment officer at CommoditEdge LLC. Before you set forth on your journey, fill a cooler with healthy snacks era,” said Faisal Durrani, head of research pinski Hotels have been exploring oppor- a Novotel and an Ibis, near the Imam The Dubai-based firm, an affiliate of a like fruit, raw veggies and sandwiches from home, and then restock at real-estate broker Cluttons LLP. “What tunities but said for the moment barriers Khomeini airport since last fall. privately held Iranian conglomerate, re- your stash along the way with offerings from local grocery stores. Don’t you have is effectively the largest country remain too high. “Accor is on a mission to develop an cently struck a deal with the Iran Touring forget the bottled water! (Save money and the environment by pur- in the Middle East open for business.” Still, with the Iranian government pro- extensive network of property covering and Tourism Investment company, which chasing gallon jugs of water to use to refill your bottles.) Iran’s case in many ways looks like jecting foreign visitor numbers to jump all market segments, from economy to owns 65 hotels across Iran in tourism hot Bypass rest stops and seek out independent cafes and res- Cuba, where thawing relations with the to 20 million by 2025 from five million business,” Landais said. spots such as Shiraz, Mashhad, ski resorts taurants -- not only will you eat better, but you’ll also meet locals U.S. have also sparked interest from currently, “we believe there is huge po- Melia Hotels is aiming for the “pre- near Tehran and on the Caspian Sea coast. and get a better flavor of the town you’re in. For help finding Western hotel operators. Both Starwood tential,” said Gabriel Escarrer, chief execu- mium segment,” Mr. Escarrer said. “That’s Under the deal, the two partners will identi- healthy local eateries, try the VegOut app, which offers listings Hotels and Resorts and Marriott are look- tive of Melia Hotels, which operates more where we think we can attract the inter- fy which properties to develop or renovate of vegan, vegetarian and vegetarian-friendly restaurants. Food ing to take advantage of the growing than 350 hotels in 35 countries. national traveler.” with the help of foreign investors. Tripping is another useful app that will point you to farmers’ commercial opportunities there. Iran’s economy is still reeling from The Gran Melia Ghoo Hotel is sched- Mr. Escarrer of Melia said the potential markets, healthy eateries, juice joints and more. Major hurdles in Iran remain, from lim- years of sanctions. But the Internation- uled to open in late 2017 on the Caspian is too great to pass up. On particularly long car trips, be sure to stop at least once ited bank financing to lingering sanctions, al Monetary Fund expects economic Sea, a popular vacation destination for “We’re trying to be a pioneer in this mar- a day for an exercise break. Check your road map or GPS for hotel chiefs and lawyers said. growth in Iran to pick up to about 4% this Iranians, Russians and Turks. It will include ket,” he said. “We started in Cuba 25 years nearby national, state or local parks where you can go for a hike, The European Union has, for the most year once some sanctions are lifted and seven restaurants and bars, two swim- ago. We’re trying to do the same in Iran.” or spend some time exploring a new town or city by foot. part, lifted sanctions against dealing with foreign investment kicks in. ming pools and a spa. (Source: Wall Street Journal) (Source: Independent Traveler)

Leader: Clarifying and defusing malicious plots Iranian reciter and memorizer, on the pinnacle of enemies, main duty of Islamic World of the best in Islamic World United States is a great “Satan” and “tyrant” in the world and Unity and Amity of Muslim Nations Can Over- effective steps should be taken by heads of Islamic states in come Global Arrogance and Issue of Palestine Will order to thwart malicious objectives waged by some coun- Not Be Forgotten tries against the Islamic world. He expressed his special thanks to the functionaries and organ- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed izers of this prestigious Quranic event in the country and called the Ali Khamenei announced the above statement in the closing Holy Quran as pivot of unity and amity among Muslim nations. ceremony of 33rd International Competitions of the Holy Quran Elsewhere in his remarks, he urged heads of Muslim na- in the presence of participants and Quranic enthusiasts, held on tions to take vigilant and logical steps in order to thwart mali- Tuesday May 17 at Congregational Prayers site (Mosalla of Imam cious plots of enemies. Khomeini (RA), and said: “Enlightening and taking Jihadi move- In the end, the leader said: “Resorting to the Holy Book ments against malicious behavior of tyrants is the main duty of is key to overcome plots and malicious behavior of enemies mpetitions of the Holy Quran and 1st Intl. scholars, thinkers and elites of the Islamic countries.” cies taken by global arrogance against Islamic countries, the and called on all Muslim nations to adopt logical and wise Memorization Competitions (special of visually- Muslim nations should not be deceived by wrong poli- leader maintained. steps in this respect.” impaired memorizers) wrapped up its work by introducing winners of the competitions in recitation and memorization categories on May 17, 2016. Hoj. Mohammadi: “Islamophobia”, “Shiaphobia” Like previous years, Iranian reciters and memoriz- and “Iranophobia”, a sheer lie ers stood at top rank in recitation and memorization terms. “Islamophobia”, “Shiaphobia” and signs of high security in the Islamic Iran participants to introduce peace and se- The competitions was held on May 11-17, 2016 “Iranophobia” is a big and sheer lie. and under the auspices of peace and curity of the Islamic Iran to your fellow at Congregational Prayers site (Mosalla of Imam Head of Endowments and Charity Af- security in the country, the 33rd Interna- countrymen precisely when back to your Khomeini (RA) in the presence of 130 participants fairs Organization Hojjatoleslam Ali Mo- tional Competitions of the Holy Quran country.” from 75 countries in world and wrapped up its work hammadi announced the above state- was held in Iran in the best form possible Addressing Quranic community and on Tuesday May 17. ment at the closing ceremony of 33rd Intl. in an amicable environment, he main- cultural activists of the country, he ex- Hereunder are names of winners of the Competitions of the Holy Quran, held on tained. pressed his special thanks to the unspar- but they should know that if you (ag- competitions: Tuesday May 17, 2016 at Congregational International Quranic competitions ing efforts of Quranic activists, nonstop gressors) have one option on the table, In Recitation Part: Prayers site (Mosalla of Imam Khomeini was welcomed by participants and a activities of preachers and Quranic com- we have myriads of options at hand. Of Hamed Valizadeh from Iran, (RA) in the presence of a group of offi- great number of Quranic enthusiasts ex- munity in training reciters and memo- course, options in the country will lead Mohammad Javid Akbari cials and Quranic activists. tremely, he said, adding: “During these rizers and said: “High welcome of peo- you to prosperity and blessing of human from Afghanistan, In the beginning, the senior official days, you [dear participants] perceived ple from this prestigious Quranic event community and nothing else.” Bahreddin Saeed from Indonesia, of Headquarters of 33rd round of In- ultimate peace and security in the Iran showed that Quranic community and In the end, Leader’s representative at Seyyed Abbas Ali from Germany, ternational Competitions of the Holy and witnessed that “Iranophibia”, “Is- cultural officials of the country should the organization pointed to the Glorious Mustafa Ali from the Nether- Quran pointed to the three important lamophobia” and “Shiaphobia” is a commence a Jihadi and revolutionary Quran and said: “Holy Quran is one of lands, points with regard to this prestigious propaganda waged by the global arro- move. Once we spread Quranic culture our options against global arrogance. In Memorization Part: Quranic event and said: “Islamic Iran gance against the Islamic Iran and is a in society, people will show high interest The Holy Book is a unique and unap- Mojtaba Fardfani from Iran, hosted a great number of participants sheer lie.” in reading and reciting the Holy Quran.” palled asset for the Islamic Iran. That is Abdul-Aziz Ahmad from Egypt, and Quranic activists for one week and Broadly speaking, Islamic Republic of Elsewhere in his remarks, he pointed to say that if one resorted to the Holy Muhammad-Ali Abdullah from Australia, during these days, you [participants] wit- Iran enjoys ultimate level of security in to the overstatement and exaggeration Quran, he or she will remain in peace Khaled Sengari from Ivory Coast, nessed unique and unparalleled peace, world and is a model for other countries of heads of global arrogance especially and security forever, otherwise, all efforts Taher Mamadoo Hassan from Niger security and tranquility spread by the to practice the model, he observed. United States and said: “Sometimes, we will be nullified. For this purpose, we In Memorization Part (Special of Virtually-Impaired Memorizers) country.” The Leader’s representative at the hear that they [global arrogance] threat- have proven it during eight years of Sa- Abdul-Ghafour Joharchi from Iran Glorious organizing this significant Endowments and Charity Affairs Organi- ens and jeopardizes Islamic Iran to mili- cred Defense (Iraqi imposed war against Ahmet Sarikaya from Turkey Quranic congress is one of clear-cut zation emphasized: “I request you dear tary attack, invasion and sanctions, etc. Iran, 1980-1988).” Saberin Mohammad Zaeibi from Tunisia Official: Intl. Quranic Competitions spreads Quranic culture in country International Quranic competitions disseminated at 130 reciters and memorizers from more than 75 fairs Organization and State Welfare Organization 7th Intl. Quranic Seminar (special of female) was and services on the sidelines of the competitions Quranic culture in society. countries in world. (SWO), he observed, held on the sidelines of the competitions, based on and reiterated: “Ambience of country was adorned Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Mostafa Hosseini Head of 3rd Intl. Competitions of the Holy Quran was He pointed out that this round of competitions which, 20 female Quranic activists were awarded to the divine verses in the presence of memorizers, Quranic Affairs Center of Endowments and Charity held in the country with the motto of “One Book was held with the participation of 20 cultural, gov- with plaque of honor, he said, adding: “Call for 10th reciters and carriers of the Holy Quran.” Affairs Organization announced the above state- and One Ummah”, he maintained. ernmental and revolutionary institutions. Intl. Quranic Research Seminar themed “Quran and In the end, he expressed his special thanks ment at the closing ceremony of 33rd Intl. Competi- Quranic competitions was held special of vis- A cultural and Quranic product including char- Culture of Islamic Revolution” and also 4th Quranic to the organizers of the 33rd Intl. Competitions tions of the Holy Quran and put the number of par- ually-impaired participants for the first time at the ters, Quranic and artistic works was unveiled in each Stories Festival were unveiled.” of the Holy Quran for better organization of the ticipants participated in this round of competitions initiative taken by the Endowments and Charity Af- day of competitions, he opined. He pointed to showcasing Quranic products competitions. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

6 INTERNATIONAL MMAYAY 19,19, 22016016 http://www.tehrantimes.com Has Brazil begun a moral reckoning? A corruption scandal has rolled over Brazilian agree that “all politicians are crooks.” Amid Brazil’s largest party, he promises to be a na- ment of communal reckoning. society, claiming a president and putting many the cloud over the nation’s elite, President tional unifier and to create jobs. And brave Too many politicians are under suspicion. In in jail. Now one big culprit, a construction firm, Dilma Rousseff was forced to step aside prosecutors remain heroes for defying a cul- many countries, such a moment occurs when a appears to be contrite. Will its ‘sincere’ apology while she is tried in the Senate on charges of ture of impunity as they unravel bribery and prominent leader apologizes for past wrongdoing. trigger a moral catharsis? shady bookkeeping. The economy continues bid-rigging schemes tied to the state-run oil Brazilians got a glimpse of such a moral ca- A corruption scandal that has engulfed Bra- to contract even as Brazil copes with a Zika giant, Petrobras, and other government pro- tharsis on May 9 when the country’s second- zil for two years seems to know no end. Doz- crisis and doubts over its ability to host the jects. largest construction contractor, Andrade Gut- ens of politicians and business executives are Summer Olympics in August. But Brazil may need more. Corruption is a ierrez, issued a “sincere apology” for its role in either in jail or under investigation. An acting president, Michel Temer, has trig- form of moral tyranny and, like nations that the scandals as part of a plea deal with pros- One poll finds 92 percent of Brazilians gered some hope for change. A member of emerge from dictatorship, Brazil needs a mo- Michel Temer ecutors. 9

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NEWS IN BRIEF How this itty-bitty ocean-dwelling Evidence of huge asteroid reveals clues to prehistory found in Australia bacteria regulates our climate

Scientists estimate that the giant space rock – more of a moun- Earth's climate could be shaped by some known as the CLAW hypothesis: Sunlight tain – was 20 to 30 kilometers (12.4-18.6 miles) wide. It would of the smallest known free-living bacteria, stimulates the production of phytoplankton, have gouged out a huge chunk of the Earth, leaving a crater new research suggests. which in turn produce dimethylsulfoniopro- hundreds of kilometers across. While studying the bacterial group Pela- pionate (DMSP). Other microbes break this Tiny glass beads called spherules formed by vaporized mate- gibacterales, the most abundant organism down to form DMS, which boosts the for- rial from the impact were found in a region of northwest Aus- at the ocean's surface and one of the most mation of clouds, reducing the amount of tralia that originally formed part of the ocean floor. abundant across the entire globe, scientists sunlight that reaches the ocean. Andrew Glikson, from The found that they are involved in an integral "Here's what I think is important," Dr. Australian National Univer- process that helps regulate our climate – Giovannoni tells the Monitor. "We're stud- sity (ANU), said: The “impact the production of dimethylsulfide (DMS). ying the most abundant organism in the would have triggered earth- This revelation will likely be instrumental ocean surface and we've discovered an quakes orders of magnitude in developing more accurate climate mod- unusual mechanism that produces DMS greater than terrestrial earth- els, but it may also stimulate a fresh bout … ultimately the question is how are com- quakes. It would have caused of scientific interest in the simple bacteria, pounds made by this organism affecting huge tsunamis and would which have so far seen only low levels of the climate?" have made cliffs crumble. study, yet could turn out to hold crucial The generally recognized role of this “Material from the impact roles in various systems. bacteria is to oxidize organic matter back would have spread world- "Science often involves discovering the into carbon dioxide. As much as 5 to 20 wide.” unexpected," says coauthor Stephen Gio- percent of all carbon dioxide fixed on Earth Although the spherules vannoni, of Oregon State University, in a in a given day may be produced by Pela- were found in Australia, sci- telephone interview with The Christian Sci- The generally recognized role of the bacterial group gibacterales. entists cannot say where on ence Monitor. "We didn't expect to observe But the production of this DMS creates Earth the asteroid struck. Any the formation of this gas, DMS. There's no Pelagibacterales is to oxidize organic matter back something other than a greenhouse gas. craters from this time on Earth’s surface have been obliterated gene for that." into carbon dioxide. Scientists already knew there were bacte- by volcanic activity and tectonic movements,” said Glikson. In the course of their work, the research- ria that cleaved DMSP into DMS, but the Critical link The glass beads turned up in a drill core from Marble Bar, north- ers observed two gases being produced by distinctive scent. It is added to otherwise significance lies in just how abundant this western Australia, in some of the oldest known sediments on Earth. the bacteria: DMS and methanethiol. odorless natural gas to warn us in case DMS is involved in cloud formation, form- particular organism is. Rock containing the spherules was preserved between two Methanethiol is a colorless gas with a of leaks. ing a critical link in a negative feedback loop (Source: The CSM) volcanic layers, allowing very precise dating of its origin. Tests found levels of elements such as platinum, nickel and chromium that matched those in asteroids. “This is just the tip of the iceberg,” said Glikson. “We’ve only Helium microscope helps to study samples without damaging them found evidence for 17 impacts older than 2.5 billion years, but there could have been hundreds. Asteroid strikes this big result The first scanning helium microscope has been built by way for many new discoveries because it gives new insights in tectonic shifts and magma flows. They could have affected the Australian researchers who feel it could “open doors” for into structures at a microscopic level,” he said. way the Earth evolved.” many new discoveries by allowing scientists to scrutinize Dastoor led the team of researchers from the University (Source: The National) materials without disturbing them. of Newcastle, and collaborated with scientists from Eng- Paul Dastoor of University of Newcastle, who has been land’s University of Cambridge. working on the scanning helium microscope (SHeM) for “We’re opening a window onto a new scientific world,” two decades, said the new device would enable scientists Dastoor said, adding that scientists would be able to see to study human, animal and plant samples, as well as com- much smaller objects with a much higher resolution. Futuristic device is helping puter chips and pharmaceutical drugs, without damaging He said the ground-breaking technology may help find scientists break or changing them. ways of removing carbon monoxide from exhaust gases. Dastoor said the development means samples would The SHeM could also help with the clean-up of toxic or solar-efficiency record be analyzed in their true state for the first time ever and new helium microscope tell us? We don’t know yet. What even radioactive spills, without harming the surrounding every time a new microscope was developed, there had will it open the doors to? We don’t know yet, but it will flora or fauna, he pointed out. Looking a little like the world-saving stones from sci-fi classic The been enormous scientific advances. open doors,” he said. “Defense experts will be interested because it could lead Fifth Element, a new device is expected to have a big impact on “We wouldn’t know anything about bacteria without Information tech to the development of stealth technology and new explo- renewable energy. the development of the optical microscope, we wouldn’t The scientist said SHeM could be useful in major indus- sives,” Dastoor said, adding that the possibilities were end- Built by Mark Keevers and Martin Green from the University know anything about nanotechnology without the devel- tries such as solar energy, defense, explosives and informa- less in the areas of biological sciences, pharmaceuticals, and of New South Wales (UNSW), the unique prism could help make opment of the electron microscope. What exactly will the tion technology. The “new device is expected to pave the delicate materials. (Source: thehindu.com) solar panels cheaper and more efficient. In fact, it's already bro- ken a world record for the amount of solar energy it can create from unfocused sunlight. The prism has a sunlight-to-electricity conversion efficiency How did the giraffe get its Engineers design a home urine test that rate of 34.5 percent, Keevers told Mashable Australia. That's long neck? could scan for diseases about a 44 percent improvement in efficiency on the previous record, he said, which sat at 24 percent efficiency but over 800 For the first time, the genomes of the There’s a good reason your doctor asks square centimeters (124 square inches). giraffe and its closest living relative, the for a urine sample at your annual check- The UNSW team's record was achieved over a smaller surface reclusive okapi of the African rainforest, up. A simple, color-changing paper test, area of 28 square centimeters (4.34 square inches). have been sequenced -- revealing the dipped into the specimen, can measure Importantly, it does this with normal, un-concentrated light first clues about the genetic changes that levels of glucose, blood, protein and — the type household solar panels already use. led to the evolution of the giraffe's excep- other chemicals, which in turn can indi- The device works by splitting sunlight into four bands. Inside tionally long neck and its record-holding cate evidence of kidney disease, diabetes, the prism, solar cells use a particular type of semi-conductor ranking as the world's tallest land species. urinary tract infections and even signs of material, such as silicon, to optimally convert a particular band The "giraffe's stature, dominated by its bladder cancer. of sunlight into electricity. long neck and legs and an overall height The simple test is powerful, but it isn’t The prism also uses high-purity glass and a special filter to help that can reach 19 feet (~ 6 m), is an ex- perfect: It takes time, costs money and steer the sunlight so it stays mostly trapped inside, eliminating wastage. traordinary feat of evolution that has in- creates backlogs for clinics and primary Despite the excitement, we're still a long way off seeing one spired awe and wonder for at least 8,000 pump blood two meters straight up in care physicians. Results are often incon- the stick in urine and look for the color of these prisms on every rooftop. "Right now, this is a proof of years -- as far back as the famous rock order to provide an ample blood supply clusive, requiring both patient and doctor change, but there are things that can go concept prototype," Keevers said. "Of course, it's expensive and carvings at Dabous in the Republic of Ni- to its brain. This feat is possible because to book another appointment. wrong,” she said. we've used expensive materials and techniques." The mini-mod- ger," said Douglas Cavener of Penn State the giraffe's heart has evolved to have an Patients with long-term conditions like Writing in Lab on a Chip, a jour- ule cost roughly $3,000 to create, which he said was normal for University, who led the research team with unusually large left ventricle, and the spe- chronic urinary tract infections must wait nal of the Royal Society of Chemistry, a lab experiment. (Source: Mashable) Morris Agaba of the Nelson Mandela Af- cies also has blood pressure that is twice for results to confirm what both patient Bowden and Gennifer Smith, a Ph.D. rican Institute for Science and Technology as high as other mammals. and doctor already know before getting student in electrical engineering, de- in Tanzania. To identify genetic changes likely to be antibiotics. Tracking patients’ progress tail their new low-cost, portable device The evolutionary changes responsible for the giraffe's unique char- with multiple urine tests a day is out of that would allow patients to get con- The "evolutionary changes required acteristics, including sprints that can reach the question. sistently accurate urine test results at Symptoms and diagnosis of to build the giraffe's imposing structure 37 miles per hour (60 km/h), Cavener and Some innovators have tried to de- home, easing the workload on primary HIV and Aids and to equip it with the necessary modi- Agaba compared the gene-coding se- mocratize urine testing by creating a low- care physicians. fications for its high-speed sprinting and quences of the giraffe and the okapi to cost way to analyze one of medicine’s Other do-it-yourself systems are powerful cardiovascular functions have more than forty other mammals including trusty staples – the urinary dipstick – in emerging, but the Stanford engineers Wednesday was HIV Aids Vaccine Awareness Day 2016 (#HVAC), remained a source of scientific mystery the cow, sheep, goat, camel, and human. any setting, even at home. think their approach is inexpensive and a day that should give everyone a chance to educate about HIV since the 1800s, when Charles Darwin "Okapi's gene sequences are very sim- Do-it-yourself systems reliable, in part because they base their and Aids as well as raising awareness about finally finding a cure. first puzzled over the giraffe's evolution- ilar to the giraffe's because the okapi and Although the test seems simple, do- system on the same tried and trusted HIV remains one of the most significant public health chal- ary origins," said Cavener, a professor of giraffe diverged from a common ances- it-yourself systems can be error prone, dipstick used in medical offices. lenges with an estimated 103,700 people living with the virus biology and the Verne M. Willaman Dean tor only 11-to-12 million years ago - rela- said Audrey (Ellerbee) Bowden, assistant Invented to test blood sugar in 1956, in Britain. of the Eberly College of Science at Penn tively recently on an evolution timescale," professor of electrical engineering at the standard dipstick test is now a paper According to the National State. Cavener said. Stanford. strip with 10 square pads. Health Service (NHS), this is The giraffe's heart, for example, must (Source: phys.org) “You think it’s easy – you just dip (Source: stanford.edu) the immune system putting up a fight against the virus and usually lasts between one and two weeks. After this HIV can infect Differences in individuals' immune responses linked to flu vaccine effectiveness someone for many years but show no symptoms – known as For the first time, scientists have identified how differ- and Dr. Richard Kennedy from the Mayo Clinic, set out cinated against - higher levels meant an increased immune an asymptomatic HIV infection. ences in individuals' immune responses might be linked to examine how differences in specific types of immune response and better immunity against the flu virus. During this time, while you to the effectiveness of the seasonal influenza vaccination cells correlate with an individual's immune response to They found that individuals differed significantly in their may appear well, this can still program. the seasonal flu vaccine. They gave the seasonal influ- responses to the flu vaccine and in how effective it proved lead to damage to your im- There is good evidence that flu vaccination differs in enza vaccine to 159 people aged from 50-74 years. to be; these differences were correlated with a number of mune system as the virus is effectiveness between individuals; this is due to a number They took blood samples from these people prior to immune cell parameters. still active. of factors, one of which is age - people's immune system vaccination and again at day 3 and day 28 post-vaccina- Prior to vaccination, these people also had more B cells There are three main stages of an HIV infection: 1) Asympto- generally become less effective as they get older. However, tion. These samples were analyzed using flow cytometry in their blood, with more CD86 (a cell surface protein that matic HIV, 2) Symptomatic HIV, and 3) Late-stage HIV infection to date, we don't have a method that allows us to predict to work out the relative levels of different types of im- allows the immune system to be activated quickly in re- and Aids syndrome. this variation amongst individuals and who will and won't mune cell at each time point. sponse to a threat). Once your immune system is damaged, you may have more respond optimally to the vaccine. This matters because Increased immune response These results show that individuals do exhibit mean- symptoms including: people who produce an appropriate response to the flu The researchers also investigated how much immunity ingful differences in how their immune systems respond Weight loss, chronic diarrhea, night sweats, skin problems, vaccine are more likely to benefit from its protection and to the flu virus each person showed at day 28 by assessing to vaccination against seasonal flu, which correlate to the recurrent infections, serious life-threatening illnesses. less likely to contract flu. the number of antibodies and B cells (which make anti- level of immunity they show against flu after vaccination. (Source: Metro) In this study, researchers, led by Dr. Gregory Poland bodies) present against the flu strains they had been vac- (Source: EurekAlert) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y http://www.tehrantimes.com/international MAY 19, 2016 WORLD IN FOCUS 9

U.S. Republican presidential candidate after the 2007-2009 financial crisis. Donald Trump said he is willing to talk to Trump would talk to North Korea’s Kim, “Dodd-Frank is a very negative force, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to try to which has developed a very bad name,” stop Pyongyang’s nuclear program, pro- wants to renegotiate climate accord he said. JUMP posing a major shift in U.S. policy toward Trump took a dim view of Clinton’s stat- the isolated nation. ed desire to put her husband, former Pres- Has Brazil begun a moral In a wide-ranging interview with Reu- ident Bill Clinton, in charge of building up reckoning? ters, Trump also called for a renegotiation the U.S. economy. of the Paris climate accord, said he disap- “The wife wants to make him in charge 6 proved of Russian President Vladimir Pu- of the economy,” he said. Deeper cultural changes tin’s actions in eastern Ukraine, and said he Clinton described Trump’s idea of dis- In a published “manifesto,” the company stated that it not would seek to dismantle most of the U.S. mantling Dodd-Frank as reckless. “Latest only admits “its errors to the Brazilian public” but that it will Dodd-Frank financial regulations if he is reckless idea from Trump: gut rules on Wall “remedy the harm it has caused the country.” It listed many elected president. Street, and leave middle-class families out reforms for itself, its industry, and the government. But, it The presumptive Republican nominee to dry,” she said on Twitter. Financial bubble? added, the scandals must also bring about “deeper cultural declined to share details of his plans to changes in the way we do business in Brazil.” deal with North Korea, but said he was Trump said he perceived a dangerous Plea bargains are new legal tools in Brazil, and the com- open to talking to its leader. financial bubble in the tech start-up indus- pany may have been arm-twisted into the apology and its “I would speak to him, I would have no try, with some companies selling shares promises of reform. But its lengthy “manifesto” required more problem speaking to him,” he said. at high valuations without ever turning a than a passing thought of self-interest. At the least, it could Asked whether he would try to talk profit. serve as a model for other companies as well as elected lead- some sense into the North Korean leader, “I’m talking about companies that have ers to come clean and show Trump replied, “Absolutely.” never made any money, that have a bad The “process contrition for misdeeds. North Korea’s mission to the United concept and that are valued at billions of of developing Enough countries have Nations did not immediately respond to a dollars,” he said. consensus learned the value of public request for comment on Trump’s remarks. Silicon Valley investors responded on apologies that an interna- Trump, 69, also said he would press Twitter by poking fun at Trump’s campaign around the tional activist group, the In- China, Pyongyang’s only major diplomat- slogan “Make America Great Again!” by need for an ternational Center for Tran- ic and economic supporter, to help find a repeating the phrase, “Make Bubbles apology can sitional Justice, wrote about solution. Great Again.” it in a report last year. father, the late Fred Trump. A wall displays appropriate but “I’m sure I’ll have a good “I would put a lot of pressure on China On the U.S. Federal Reserve, Trump help societies to “Whatever the catalyst, framed photos of Trump with various ce- relationship with him.” because economically we have tremen- said that while he eventually wants a Re- face their past, apologies (and the process lebrities, as well as numerous magazine Climate accord dous power over China,” he said in the publican to head it, he is “not an enemy” for developing them) can covers on which he has appeared. Trump said he is “not a big fan” of the reaffirm values, interview in his office on the 26th floor of current chair Janet Yellen, who was ap- help a country to replace, On Russia, Trump tempered past praise Paris climate accord, which prescribes re- and meet their of Trump Tower in Manhattan. “China can pointed by Obama. at least partially, partisan re- of Putin, saying the nice comments the ductions in carbon emissions by more solve that problem with one meeting or “I’m not a person that thinks Janet Yel- obligations criminations with construc- Russian leader has made about him in the than 170 countries. He said he would want one phone call.” len is doing a bad job. I happen to be a tive dialogue and unite the past would only go so far. to renegotiate the deal because it treats to victims as A Chinese official said dialogue was low-interest rate person unless inflation public behind the common “The fact that he said good things the United States unfairly and gives fa- human beings needed to resolve issues on the Korean rears its ugly head, which can happen at goals it needs to achieve to about me doesn’t mean that it’s going to vorable treatment to countries like China. peninsula. some point,” he said, adding that inflation and citizens in move forward,” the report help him in a negotiation. It won’t help him “I will be looking at that very, very seri- “China supports direct talks and com- “doesn’t seem like it’s happening any time the present and stated. at all,” he said. ously, and at a minimum I will be renego- munication between the United States and soon.” The “process of develop- An adviser to Hillary Clinton, the lead- tiating those agreements, at a minimum. in the future.” North Korea. We believe this is beneficial,” The real estate mogul said he would ing consensus around the ing Democratic presidential candidate, And at a maximum I may do something Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei told maintain the current level of benefits for need for an apology can help societies to face their past, re- criticized Trump’s foreign policy com- else,” he said. reporters. Social Security recipients, a position cham- affirm values, and meet their obligations to victims as human ments, noting they came soon after Trump A renegotiation of the pact would be a Trump’s preparedness to talk directly pioned by former Republican presidential beings and citizens in the present and in the future.” said he was unlikely to have a good rela- major setback for what was hailed as the with Kim contrasts with President Barack candidate Mike Huckabee. Trump said he What kind of apologies work best? The report says they tionship with British Prime Minister David first truly global climate accord, commit- Obama’s policy of relying on senior U.S. would not raise the retirement age or im- must be unequivocal, not diluted by qualifying language, or Cameron. ting both rich and poor nations to reining officials to talk to senior North Korean of- pose a sliding scale of benefits depending attempt to redirect blame. “Let me get this straight: Donald Trump in the rise in greenhouse gas emissions ficials. on income levels. In admitting its errors and seeking to make amends, An- insults the leader of our closest ally, then blamed for warming the planet. Obama has not engaged personally Some Republican lawmakers have drade Gutierrez may have started a process of healing. turns around and says he’d love to talk to Trump has been criticized for offering with Kim, but he has pushed for new dip- pushed for structural reforms to Social Se- Brazilians will at least watch to see if its actions match its Kim Jong Un?” Clinton’s senior foreign poli- far fewer specific policy proposals than lomatic overtures to Iran and Cuba that curity to extend its solvency. words. Has a reckoning begun by one company’s apparent cy adviser, Jake Sullivan, said in a statement. Clinton, his likely rival for the Nov. 8 presi- produced a nuclear deal with Tehran and The depleted Social Security Trust remorse? (Source: The CSM improved ties with Havana. Trump “seems to have a bizarre fasci- dential election. Fund, Trump said, would be replenished Sitting at his desk with an expansive nation with foreign strongmen like Putin The New York billionaire said he by the increased tax revenue that would view of Central Park, Trump spoke at length and Kim. But his approach to foreign policy planned to release a detailed policy plat- flow into the government from the high- Venezuela protests against about his economic and foreign policy makes no sense for the rest of us,” he said. form in two weeks that would propose er job growth spurred by his economic ideas in the half-hour interview. Facing him In the Reuters interview, Trump said he dismantling nearly all of Dodd-Frank, a policies. Maduro to test state of on his desk is a framed photograph of his thought Cameron’s criticism of him was in- package of financial reforms put in place (Source: Reuters) emergency Europe’s business leaders meet to discuss Iran entry strategy Public outrage over sweeping new emergency powers de- creed this week by President Nicolas Maduro was expected ECONOMY Attracting and retaining employ- Iran business conference held in Zurich. The 3rd our business 13 years ago, 80 percent of our clients to spill over onto the streets of Venezuela Wednesday, with deskees with the right skills a key chal- Europe-Iran Forum, attended by over 400 senior were multinational companies, but now most left nationwide protests planned. lenge facing foreign companies in Iran. executives, heard from the leadership of major Iran due to sanctions.” said Aseyeh Hatami, found- The demonstrations mark the strongest challenge yet to As the race to enter the newly opened Iran European firms as well as Iranian state-owned er and CEO of IranTalent.com, the largest online Maduro’s controversial declaration of a state of emergency. market gains momentum, European multi-nation- and private sector firms. recruitment firm in Iran. Hatami suggested that to Opposition-led marches in the capital Caracas and other als are starting to grapple with the practical real- The speakers alluded to the practical challenges succeed in Iran, international firms have no choice major cities were to demand that authorities accept a recall ities of setting up and operating profitably in the faced as Iran re-enters the global economy, nota- but to invest heavily in training, skills transfers and referendum to determine Maduro’s fate. country, according to speakers attending a major bly in the area of human capital. “When we started capacity building. The 53-year-old president on Tuesday dismissed the push against him as “not viable” and said a petition it was based on AYANDEH Bank Public Relations Dept. manager appointed exemplary director was riddled with “fraud,” despite 1.8 million signatures seek- ing his ouster. ECONOMY The 3rd Iran Top Public Relations Iran’s Public Relations Departments in national, provin- Department of AYANDEH Bank was elected as exempla- The 60-day state of emergency was imposed beginning deskManagers’ Festival was held on cial, management and senior management sectors were ry and top Public Relations Department manager and Monday to tackle what Maduro said were threats to security, Monday May 16, 2016 at National Library Confer- honored. was awarded with Plaque of Honor. as well as food and energy shortages. ences Center concurrent with “Communications and In an evaluation measure made in this regard, exem- It should be noted that unveiling “Iranian Pub- Many of the measures rely on Venezuela’s army and police Public Relations Day” in order to commemorate Pub- plary manager of Public Relations Department in me- lic Relations Encyclopedia”, organizing two training being deployed to carry them out. lic Relations Day themed “Role of Public Relations in tropolis Tehran and government’s top communications workshops “Public Relations and Economic Devel- It notably suspends many constitutional protections by Post-Sanctions Period” and with the special emphasis director in the last Iranian calendar year in 1394 (ended opment” and “Public Relations and Political Devel- opening the way to expropriations and almost any action on “Outstanding Role of 8th Art” in the political and March 19, 2016) were appreciated. opment” were considered as other programs of the deemed necessary to maintain public order. economic fields. Given the above issue, Dr. Mahmoud Torabian Man- Festival held in the presence of outstanding scientific, Individuals, companies and non-governmental organiza- In this prestigious Festival, exemplary directors of ager of Public Relations and Information Dissemination cultural and political figures. tions in Venezuela with links to foreign groups are also to be put under scrutiny and risk having their finances frozen, according to the decree. Isfahan Public Relations Dept. wins 1st rank in Syria to Produce The opposition-controlled congress late Tuesday rejected nationwide urban water and wastewater companies IKCO’s Latest Vehicles the decree in a vote, saying it undermined democracy. But the Supreme Court may overrule that, as it has with other ECONOMY Isfahan Water and said: “Interactive public relations sig- ECONOMY Iran Khodro is intended during the current year,” Tafazzoli said. desk desk congressional decisions. Wastewater Compa- nifies only with the concept of estab- to resume production In his words, bringing variety to IK- Claim of U.S. plot - ny’s Public Relation Department won lishing effective relationship with the of its latest vehicles including Dena, Run- CO’s product portfolio is the main strat- Maduro has accused Washington of having “imperial” de- first rank (Level 1) in 6th Top Public Re- audiences.” na and Soren in Syria, said IKCO’s Deputy egy of the car manufacture giant. He signs on Venezuela, and said that a US AWACS surveillance lations Department Festival in the last A number of 10 criteria were CEO for Export and International Affairs, added the company plans to produce plane had twice violated his country’s airspace last week. Iranian calendar year in 1394 (ended considered for winning the title Saeed Tafazzoli. He noted that the deci- 2,000 vehicles in Syria next year. Maduro has separately ordered military exercises for Sat- March 19, 2016) among urban wa- as follows: communications, social sion to send the second shipment of IKCO IKCO has exported about 100 vehi- urday. ter and wastewater companies in the studies (research and surveying), vehicles’ parts to Syria for producing near- cles to Syria just recently. The car com- Despite his decree, there have so far been no signs of country. publications, management and ly 90 cars there was made shortly after the pany has announced its plan to stop Sa- increased military presence in the streets. Director of Public Relations De- planning, electronic public rela- restoration of IKCO’s site (SIAMCO) in the mand production in Syria and replace it But Wednesday’s demonstrations could face a robust partment of Isfahan Water and tions, innovation and creativity, country. He went further saying that ship- with new products including Soren, Run- police deployment. A Caracas march last week, before the Wastewater Co. Bani Taba announced documentation, public education ment would be made in the current week. na and Dena. SIAMCO is IKCO’s largest emergency decree, was halted in its tracks by riot police firing the above statement and pointed to and publicities, and collaborative The first shipment was made recently site abroad. It was established in 2011 tear gas. the social studies i.e. “research” and programs and launching public re- for producing 100 Samand vehicles. before the current crisis begins in the Venezuela’s opposition has urged the public to “surveying” as one of the highlights lations system’s call center 122, he “IKCO plans to produce and sell about war-torn country. SIAMCO assembles defy the state of emergency and called on the army of activity of public relations and ended. 1,000 sets of its latest products in Syria Samand under the brand name”Sham”. to decide whether it sides “with the constitution or with Maduro.” Cyprus eyes broadening co-op with Iran’s SUNIR Co. The opposition, which controls congress but has little real power because of Maduro’s sway over the government, Su- ECONOMY Chief Executive of Iran Power & ious international company, SUNIR Company can have in European Union (EU), Cyprus can establish fair coop- preme Court and security forces, says the emergency decree deskWater Equipment & Service Ex- strong presence for construction of energy projects in eration with SUNIR Company as joint venture for devel- is an attempt by the president to put himself above the con- port Company (SUNIR) Bahman Salehi hold talks Cyprus. opment and construction of energy projects in regional stitution. with Cypriot Minister of Labor, Transportation and For his part, chief executive of SUNIR Company states, Salehi stressed. “If Maduro wants to apply this decree he will have to Communications Marius Demetrius for broaden- has expressed readiness of his company to establish Currently, SUNIR Company owns 18 projects in 13 bring out the warplanes and the tanks into the street, be- ing bilateral cooperation in new energies’ pro- bilateral and multilateral cooperation with Cyprus in countries in world, construction operations of which are cause he will have to apply it through force,” opposition jects and construction of “Limassol Pier” Port. related field. underway. leader Henrique Capriles told a news conference on Tues- This giant project will be put into operation in two To date, SUNIR Company has constructed more than Last week, a Memorandum of Understanding day. phases and SUNIR Company enjoys high potentials and 200 projects in regional countries, Middle East and Cen- (MOU) was inked between SUNIR Company and Eu- If the recall referendum does go ahead, it must be held capabilities to carry out the project in the best form pos- tral America, CEO of the company said, adding: “His rope Invest Group in Kazakhstan for the construc- before January 10, 2017 in order to trigger new elections, sible, the minister maintained. Company welcomes to cooperate with Cypriot compa- tion of a 50-MW wind power plant at the eastern otherwise a successful recall vote would simply transfer pow- He went on to say that Cyprus has established fair nies as joint venture.” margin of the Caspian Sea, worth $110 million, he er to vice president Aristobulo Isturiz. and sound relationship with Egypt and as a prestig- Due to the significance of the issue and membership ended. (Source: AFP) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 10 SOCIETY MMAYAY 19,19, 20162016 http://www.tehrantimes.com/society

FOOD FOR THOUGHT New dialysis machine gives diabetics in Iran hope for more life SOCIETY TEHRAN — People tients who are in a critical condition, YJC desksuffering from diabetes reported on Wednesday. would get a chance to live longer once The 5008 dialysis machine also reduces the newly imported 5008 dialysis machine the possibility of heart diseases which re- becomes operational, an official with Iran’s sults in less occupied beds in hospitals with Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said. patients who have developed heart diseas- “The new machine would increase the es because of diabetes, he highlighted. patients’ life span by 40 percent,” Javad Fal- Owing to the financial supports of the lah said during the unveiling ceremony of medical equipment organization of IRCS the 5008 dialysis machine in the 19th Inter- the 5008 dialysis machine is bought, he national Iran Health Exhibition which was said, adding, currently 50 percent of the held on May 15 to 18 in Tehran. backup services for the dialysis machines in Emphasizing the minimal cost differ- Iran are being provided with IRCS. ence between the newly imported machine Medical equipment organization of and the previous models Fallah noted that IRCS is also quite determined to manufac- A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. the new technology utilized in this machine ture hemodialysis products domestically Phyllis Diller is a great improvement for the diabetic pa- for the next year.

LEARN ENGLISH Iranian, Iraqi border provinces sign S. Korean firms sign 7 MOUs to build environmental MOU hospitals in Iran Avoiding Giving an Opinion

Ariel: I know you’ll give me the inside scoop. What’s going on between Sam and Matt? Paolo: You’re asking the wrong person. Ariel: Don’t be like that. You know both of them really well, and I know that Sam confides in you. Don’t you think Matt is be- ing unreasonable? Paolo: I really couldn’t say. Ariel: Why are you being so close-mouthed? I’m sure you have an opinion. Paolo: I’ve never given it much thought, to be honest, and I don’t think it’s any of my business. SOCIETY TEHRAN SEOUL (Yonhap) — Ariel: But they’re both friends of yours. You must have at — Governor the biodiversity and genetic resources, South Korean build- The ministry said the deals are ex- deskgenerals of Ilam Prov- taking anti-poaching measures, doing ers have signed a series of memoran- pected to be worth US$2 billion in total. least speculated on what’s happening. It’s only human. Do ince, western Iran, and Wasit Governo- joint researches, and making arrange- dums of understanding to build hospitals Although an MOU does not guaran- you think Sam is going to leave Matt? rate, eastern Iraq, inked a memorandum ments for sustainable exploitation of the in Iran amid widening bilateral coopera- tee a final contract, the companies will Your guess is as good as mine Paolo: . I really don’t know any- of understanding to provide environment resources in the area. tion in the health care sector, the health be given priority in further negotiations, thing and don’t have an opinion either way! protection for the two regions. Identifying the sites with tourist ministry here said Wednesday. it added. Ariel: That’s just not possible. Okay, okay, what do you think is Ilam’s Governor General Moham- capacity, forming working groups to Samsung C&T Corp., Hyundai En- The MOUs came after a series of busi- going on between Michaela and Carlos? madreza Morvarid and his Iraqi counter- discuss ways of monitoring dust par- gineering & Construction Co. and four ness deals signed earlier in the month Paolo: Ugh! part Malik Khalaf Wadi signed the MOU ticles and controlling diseases shared other companies signed seven MOUs during South Korean President Park Ge- (Source: eslpod.com) on Monday on the sidelines of a border between livestock and the wild and hu- with Iranian medical schools to build un-hye’s visit to the Islamic Republic. Words & phrases press festival between Iran and Iraq, IRNA man and the wild, and following up the seven medical centers with a combined In a summit with Park, Iranian Presi- inside scoop: special information that other people do not have news agency reported. attempts made to register Kolag habi- 6,000 beds in Tehran during a business dent Hassan Rouhani also expressed his you’re asking the wrong person: when someone says that By signing the agreement the two tat, located in Ilam, as a transboundary fair held in the Iranian capital on Saturday hope to more than quadruple the coun- sides commit to boosting and ensuring protected area are among other arti- and Sunday, according to the Ministry of tries’ bilateral trade from $6.1 billion in they are telling you that they don’t have any information about valuable habitats in the region, securing cles of the MOU. Health and Welfare. 2015 to over $30 billion in five years. that situation or they don’t know anything confide: to tell someone you trust about personal things that you do not want other people to know unreasonable: not fair or sensible Health insurance coverage for suburban close-mouthed: not willing to say much because you are trying to keep a secret dwellers in progress give something thought: think carefully about something any of my business: if something is not your business or none SOCIETY TEHRAN — Owing to the Health Azizi went on to say that by building clinics in these desk of your business, you should not be involved in it or ask about it Ministry’s efforts those living on the neighborhoods the residents can benefit the health care speculate on: to guess about the possible causes or effects of outskirts of the cities are being provided with health- services provided with health insurances. care coverage, chairman for the Majlis social com- The chairman also pointed that currently addressing the something, without knowing all the facts or details it’s only human: mittee said. problems of these suburban dwellers is a priority for all used to say that a particular feeling or way of Not long ago suburban residents were not insured, but three branches. behaving is normal and natural now out of the population of 11 million inhabitants 8 mil- “In case the budget allocated to solve these suburb ar- your guess is as good as mine: used to tell someone that you lion are covered with health care services so far, Abdolreza eas dwellers is not sufficient we would increase the budged do not know any more than they do about something Azizi told YJC. for sure,” he noted. either way: used to say that something will be the same which- ever of two things happens or is true How hosting a World Cup would cost nearly half of harmful drinking damages (Special to Tehran Times)— In the 12 The British Government Alcohol Strategy What Qatar spends in 12 years to build QUIZ OF THE DAY years (2010 to 2022) Qatar is reportedly claims alcohol-related harm is now estimated to a whole new country and host a World Cup spending $200-billion to build its infrastruc- cost society (England) over £21 billion annually. equates to 6 years and 5 months of alco- 156) What does the idiom mean? ture and essentially a whole new country This is broken down as: hol-related harm to the society in the UK. Use some elbow grease. as they are going to host the biggest inter- NHS costs, at about £3.5 billion per Alcohol related statistics for every a) hit something with your elbow national football tournament in the world, year (at 2009–10 costs) 100,000 British citizen is as follows: b) to use grease harmful drinking inflicts $375-billion of dam- Alcohol-related crime, at £11 billion 2000 are admitted in hospital due to c) try harder age to the British Society (official UK govern- per year (at 2010–11 costs) alcohol related issues (Quiz No. 155 answer: c) ment Statistics). Lost productivity due to alcohol, at 1000 are victim of violence The availability of cheap alcohol has led about £7.3 billion per year (at 2009–10 13,000 binge drink to a rise in crime and anti-social behavior ment’s Alcohol Strategy which contained the costs, UK estimate) 21,500 drink above the low-risk level across the UK. It is possible to buy a can of introduction of Minimum Unit Price (MUP) at Total Estimated Costs to British Socie- There was a 25% increase in liver-relat- PHRASAL VERB lager for as little as 20 pence or a 2-litre 40 pence to tackle the cheap alcohol issue. ty: £21.8 billion per year = $ 31.2 billion ed disease, cost of dealing with which was bottle of cider for £1.69. The office for National Statistics calcu- Total cost of building an entire infra- just above £1.0 billion per year. Stick around The British government conducted a lated that during 2013, drink killed 8,416 structure in Qatar; i.e. roads, rail, city of 24% of the British public thinks drunk comprehensive study in March 2010 and people in the UK – or one person every Lusail and World Cup venues: and rowdy behavior is a problem in their then drafted a 5-year plan called The Govern- hour of every day. Estimated at: $200.00 billion area (2001-2009 survey). Meaning: stay somewhere for some time For example: I’ll stick around until the end of the parade. Applicants can sign up for the fourth international public health summer school Applicants who are willing to take part in the fourth in- event will be held in the history museum of Medical Fac- that participants will be able to do what a public health ENGLISH PROVERB ternational public health summer school can sign up for ulty in order to inspire students and boost their interest professional can do on a smaller scale and become the course. in public health. familiar with the principles of making decisions in the Easier said than done Doctor Amirhossein Takian, associate dean for in- According to Ali Ganjizade, the executive director healthcare system. ternational affairs at the school of public health, Tehran of IPHS, after three successful experiences of running This year, choosing the history museum as the course University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), while emphasiz- Iran international public health summer school and one venue, reflects the contents of this course, being a tradi- Explanation: what is suggested sounds easy, but it is more ing the importance of public health education, said “the successful experience of the Iran public health winter tional and historical place, with a scientific background. difficult to actually do it foremost mission of this faculty is to provide the high- camp (IPHS Wintercamp16) with the aim of introducing The summer school has two educational courses. est quality of educational services, to increase new and participants to public health, this time the school has The Distance learning course (DLC) lasting 5 weeks and applied research in accordance with international and embarked on carrying out the 4th international public with the intention of transferring a basic knowledge of national needs, and collaborate in the development and health summer school with a focus on social determi- public health will be held from July 2 to August 5 and analysis of policies in the healthcare system.” nants of health, advocacy, epidemiology, environmental the on Campus learning course (CLC) lasting one week The head of the Iran international public health health and health policy. and with the intention of applying the distance learning Without water, summer school (IPHS) steering committee added While explaining the details of this educational materials in a simulated environment will be held from that “educational courses related to public health are course, Ganjizade noted that “in order to motivate stu- August 12 to August 19. everything held with the objective of introducing and attracting dents and increase their interest in public health issues, Innovative methods have also been used in CLC such students to healthcare issues and to reach a practical new and innovative educational methods such as sto- as video whiteboards, video lectures and forums. withers solution.” ry based learning, simulation, gamification, and game Ganjizade added that medical students and all public He also mentioned that following the signing of an based learning have been utilized.” health enthusiasts can visit the website www.iphs.ir to agreement with the school of public health (TUMS) the The environment has been designed in such a way find more details about this event, and register at will. 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SPORTS Iran national football team head Dutch football association chief man Michael van Praag deskcoach Carlos Queiroz, who has previ- emerged as a first possible candidate to replace disgraced ously announced his resignation, has made a U-Turn to Michel Platini as head of UEFA on Wednesday after European continue his job ahead of the third round of the World football’s governing body announced a September presiden- Cup qualification in Asia. tial election. It seems that the Portuguese coach has a good re- UEFA’s acting secretary general Theodore Theodoridis told a lation with Iran Football Federation newly-appointed Dutch journalist that “somebody from your country expressed president Mehdi Taj as he stated that it’s now easier to his intention” of standing during an executive committee meet- qualify for the World Cup. ing of European football’s governing body. “As you know, I had handed my resignation to Iran Theodoridis appeared to Football Federation but after Mr. Taj was appointed as be nodding in the direction IFF president, we had multiple meetings and at the end of the 68-year-old van Praag we came to an agreement to continue our cooperation. who is chairman of the Dutch Mr. Taj didn’t accept my resignation at all and tried to FA. Van Praag announced he solve the problems,” Queiroz told reporters in a press was standing for the presiden- conference. cy of FIFA, the sport’s inter- “The 2018 World Cup will start for Iran from now national governing body, last (May 2016). We have to play in our first World Cup year but withdrew one week qualifier match in September against Qatar. In the next before the election. five months we will play five games which has potential- Theodoridis said the UEFA ly 15 points and in the next eight month this would be election would take place at 21 points which could decide our qualify for the World an extraordinary congress Cup,” Queiroz added. in Athens on September 14 “A couple of South Korean companies are 2018 - meaning that UEFA will not World Cup sponsors while China has considered a have a president during its $50m budget for the World Cup preparation. I think showpiece European championship in France in June and July. there is no need to talk about Qatar as it’s the 2022 Theodoridis said senior vice-president Angel Maria Villar World Cup host and has the required resources. We would be responsible for presenting trophies in the meantime, need everyone’s support to face these Asian giants, as I starting with Wednesday’s Europa League final between Liver- told you before South Korea and Qatar are the favorites pool and Sevilla. in this group and then it is Uzbekistan and China who Platini, a former French international regarded as one of the are competing for the second place,” The Portuguese finest players of his generation, was one of the sport’s most coach added. 3-0, it has provided a fantastic condition for its coaches battle 6-5 while the fans’ support and the player’s hard powerful figures until he was engulfed by the football scandal “Let me clearly describe the situation; our opponents which will help the team improve and that will make it work can make this win even greater for us,” Queiroz which has plagued FIFA. have decent football pitches and great resources so 4-0, they have no concern about the hotels, flights and added. The 60-year-old was banned, along with former FIFA pres- they are 2-0 ahead, Qatar and China have been hired the facilities which make it 5-0 but I will make every Iran has been drawn in Group A alongside South Ko- ident Sepp Blatter, over payment of two million Swiss francs big players to play in their leagues so that would be effort to have the best possible preparation to win this rea, Uzbekistan, Qatar, China and Syria. ($2.08 million) made to the Frenchman by FIFA with Blatter’s ap- proval in 2011 for work done a decade earlier. FIFA’s ethics committee said the payment, made at a time Kordestani to carry Iran’s flag at Nusratkhon Valiev appointed Iran when Blatter was seeking re-election, lacked transparency and presented conflicts of interest. Both men denied wrongdoing. Rio Paralympics judo coach Platini was initially suspended for eight years by the ethics committee, reduced to six by FIFA’s own appeal committee and then four years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). UEFA said they were still waiting for a reply from FIFA on ex- actly what Platini could and could not do following his ban, es- pecially with regards to Euro 2016 in the Frenchman’s homeland. “There is a grey zone and that grey zone needs to be clarified with FIFA, and we have to clarify what he can do and cannot do,” UEFA’s legal director Alasdair Bell said. “It’s only fair and reasonable for him to be told what the sanc- tion means.” Theodoridis, who ruled himself out of running for the presidency, praised Platini’s eight years in charge of UEFA, although he did not want to comment on the case which led to his ban. “Mr Platini was a president of UEFA for 8 years and according to the members was a very successful president for UEFA. “I am not making any comment on what has happened since SPORTS Eshrat Kordestani, Asian Para Games. SPORTS Nusratkhon Valiev has 1998, was a member of the Soviet Un- desk desk then.” Asked if UEFA considered Platini to be a friend, Theodorid- member of women’s Iran has been pitted against power- been appointed as ion coaching staff in the Barcelona 1992 is replied: “How can you consider him an enemy?” sitting volleyball team, will carry Iran’s house China, USA and Rwanda in Pool B. new head coach of Iran national team on Olympic Games. (Source: Reuters) flag at the Opening Ceremony of Rio Javelin thrower Abdolreza Jokar was Wednesday. The 58-year-old coach has worked with 2016. Iran’s flagbearer at the London 2012 The Uzbekistani coach will be assisted Iraq, Syria and India national teams as well. The Iranian women’s sitting volleyball Paralympics. by an Iranian coach Hamed Malek-Mo- Nusratkhon will coach three Iranian team qualified for the Rio 2016 Paralym- Rio 2016 Paralympics will be held in hammadi in the national team. judokas Javad Mahjoub, Saeid Mollaei pic Games for the very first time, after Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from September Nusratkhon Valiev, who has coached and Alireza Khojasteh in the 2016 Rio John Terry signs new one- reaching the final at the Incheon 2014 7 to 18. Uzbekistan national team from 1992 to Olympics. year contract with Chelsea

Chelsea have announced that captain John Terry has signed a new Sardar Azmoun rules out Persepolis move one-year contract with the club, ending speculation over his future. SPORTS The 35-year-old had revealed in January that the club had Iranian international striker Sardar zan, has been in top form this season as he scored not offered him a new contract - although Chelsea’s position desk Azmoun stated that he is not inter- six goals in the last five appearances for FC Rostov. changed when they made contact with Terry and his agent prior ested to join Persepolis and wants to continue his Rostov, who has dubbed as Russian Leicester to the final game of the Premier League season. career in Europe. City, has still the chance of winning the title as it’s in The defender, who had been offered a huge contract to “With respect to Persepolis football club and its second place two points behind CSKA Moscow with move to China, was unsure of fans I’m not going to play in Iran. My release clause one game remaining. his future even after the 1-1 is something around €6m to €8m and the Reds According to reports in Russian media, Zenit St draw with Leicester on the fi- couldn’t afford it. It’s while I’m going to continue my Petersburg is considering FC Rostov coach Kurban nal day, telling Chelsea’s fans career in Europe and hopefully move to a big club,” Berdyev as a successor for Portuguese Andre Villas during an on-pitch address Azmoun said. Boas. If this happens Azmoun will definitely be one that he had told the club he Sardar, who is currently on loan from Rubin Ka- of Zenit’s summer signings. wanted to stay although noth- ing had been resolved. A vastly reduced first- team role and a salary of Iran’s Ghoochannejhad on Heerenveen’s Radar just £60,000 per week, when he had been offered Heerenveen is ready to enter the race for Ghoochannejhad spent twelve years According to FeanOnline, NEC, FC five times that in China, Iranian international striker Reza Ghoo- in the Eredivisie side Heerenveen’s Twente and FC Utrecht are also interested were thought to be major channejhad in the summer. academy. in signing Ghoochannejhad. sticking points. But now The 28-year-old striker didn’t renew his He has also played at Go Ahead Eagles, Media reports suggested that Ghoo- Terry will enter his 22nd year with Chelsea after the new contract with Championship side Charlton Cambuur, Sint-Truiden, Standard Liege and channejhad would join a MLS club. deal was confirmed. Athletic. Al-Kuwait. (Source: Tasnim) Terry said: “I am delighted to sign a new contract with the club. Everyone knows I’m Chelsea through and through. “ I am looking forward to next season under the new manag- er and hopefully we can make it a successful one. Also, a special Sharapova to face anti-doping hearing in London mention to the fans for their continued support. You’re the best Maria Sharapova will attend an International Tennis Fed- ing the hearing. in the world.” eration anti-doping hearing in London on Wednesday, Hundreds of athletes have tested positive for meldo- Antonio Conte was central to the decision, according to British media reported, with the Russian facing a possible nium this year but WADA admitted last month that their Chelsea, after discussions between the incoming coach, Terry, ban of up to four years for failing a drugs test at the bans might be overturned due to a lack of clear scientific Roman Abramovich and the club’s board. Australian Open. information on how long the drug takes to be excreted The Italian will now continue a process started first by Rafa The five-times grand slam champion stunned the world from the body. Benitez and then continued by Jose Mourinho in his second in March when she said she had returned a positive test The drug’s manufacturer said traces could remain in the spell by carefully managing Terry’s physical decline and re- for meldonium, a Latvian-made heart medication which body for several months depending on dosage, duration of stricting his playing time, even as he draws upon the huge was added to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) treatment and sensitivity of testing methods. leadership qualities which have made him one of Chelsea’s banned list from Jan. 1. The ITF’s anti-doping program calls for a four-year sus- best-loved players. Sharapova, the world’s highest-paid sportswoman, pension for a failed test but it can be reduced in various cir- Terry has captained Chelsea to four Premier League titles, four claimed to have been taking meldonium on doctor’s or- cumstances, such as for first-time offences or if the player FA Cups, winning another as a player in 2000, three League Cups, ders for 10 years and had failed to note that it had become first grand slam of the year. shows no significant fault or negligence. the Champions League in 2012 and the Europa League in 2013. a banned substance until hearing of her failed test at the She was provisionally suspended on March 12 pend- (Source: Reuters) (Source: Eurosport) b

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NEWS IN BRIEF Sabzevari poetry manifesto of Arthur Miller’s “Price” comes to Iranian bookstores Islamic Revolution: poet

ARTTEHRAN — The 37-year-old poet desk CULTURE TEHRAN — The Persian ver- Fazel Nazari has said that Hamid Sab- desk Hamid sion of U.S. playwright Arthur zevari’s poetry acted as the manifesto of the revolution- Sabzevari Miller’s “The Price” has recently been released by aries during the outbreak of the Islamic Revolution in (C) attends Afraz Publications in Tehran. 1979. a ceremony Jafar Mirzai and Maryam Hosseini are the Nazari made the remarks during a ceremony organ- organized by Tehran’s translators of the play, which is about family dy- ized by Tehran’s Imam Ali (AS) Religious Arts Museum on Tuesday evening to honor 91-year-old Sabzevari Imam Ali namics, the price of furniture and the price of (AS) Religious one’s decision. who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Arts Museum Many others of Miller’s plays, including “Death “Even if we hold a thousand other ceremonies to on May of a Salesman”, “The Crucible” and “All My Sons”, honor Mr. Sabzevari, we, as well as the current state of 17, 2016 have previously been translated into Persian. revolutionary art, will still remain indebted to him,” he to honor added. 91-year-old “The revolutionaries had no manifesto or statement poet. Art Theater troupes to and Cultural at the outbreak of the revolution. The best statement of Organization pay tribute to Imam the revolution was deeply embedded in our literature of Tehran Khomeini and the poems of literati such as Mr. Sabzevari,” stated Municipality Nazari whose works have been praised at many of Iran’s Director official cultural events. Mahmud Salahi (L) Sabzevari attended the ceremony in a wheelchair CULTURE TEHRAN — Several street theat- and an pushed by his son. He was not able to speak to the au- desker troupes plan to perform plays unidentified dience, among which were a large number of literati and on Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Re- person are cultural figures, including poets Mostafa Rahmandust also seen in public, in a number of public places in Tehran from and Esmaeil Amini, and musician Hamid Shahangian. the photo. June 2 to 5. “This is a great occasion for an artist who presents (Mehr/ The performances have been organized by the Maryam the happiness and grievances of his people in his own Art Bureau to commemorate the death anniversa- Kamyam) poems,” Amini said. ry of Imam Khomeini. Shahangian who has put some of Sabzevari’s poems as “Khomeini, Oh Imam!” and “USA, USA, Shame on ent” was performed by singer Mohammad Golriz after The program will take place in the vicinity of the to music said, “He is undoubtedly the father of the Is- Your Deceits!”. the victory of the revolution. mausoleum of Imam Khomeini and the courtyard lamic Revolution poetry and no one can be deemed “USA, USA, Shame on Your Deceits!” was performed Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah of the City Theater Complex, and Imam Hussein equal to him in the poetry of the revolution.” by a chorus and solo tenor Esfandiar Qarabaghi after Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called Sabzevari “a talented Square. The ceremony came to an end with presenting some the occupation of the U.S. embassy in Tehran in 1979. poet who always supports the achievements of the Is- gifts to Sabzevari who is mostly known for works such His poem “This Is the Call of Freedom from the Ori- lamic Revolution in his works.” Children’s encyclopedia on history of Islam Tehran exhibit to highlight sculptor Parviz Tanavoli’s pop artworks appears in Spanish ARTTEHRAN — Art ex- the influence of pop art outside the west- its other hall. desk ARTTEHRAN — “The Encyclopedia pert and prominent ern world,” gallery director Amir-Hossein Best known as a sculptor, Tanavoli’s deskof the History of Islam” by Irani- sculptor Parviz Tanavoli, who pioneered Zandi said in a press release published expansive body of works includes paint- an children’s book writer Ehsan Katebi has recently his own version of pop art more than 50 on Wednesday. ing, printmaking, ceramics, rugs and jew- been published in Spanish. years ago in Tehran, will display a few “Tanavoli held an exhibition of pop art elry. The artist is also a highly-regarded Iran’s El Faro Children and Young Adults Group of his rarely-seen paintings and sculp- in Tehran’s Borges Gallery 50 years ago, collector, scholar and poet. has released the book in collaboration with Mehr- tures in an exhibition opening in Tehran’s and now the recent pop works by the The exhibit named “Tanavoli and Fif- ab-e Qalam Publications in Tehran. Shahrivar Gallery on Friday. artist will go on display in this exhibit”, ty Years of Pop Art” will be running until Embellished with vivid illustrations by Laleh Ziai, “This exhibit has been arranged to Zandi added. June 17 at the gallery located at 7 Hor- the book (“Enciclopedia de la Historia del Islam”) celebrate fifty years of pop art in Tana- The gallery will also showcase a num- moz Dead End, North Khazar St., in the chronicles a brief history of early Islam starting from voli’s artworks. It also intends to highlight ber of Tanavoli’s silk screen printings in Elahieh neighborhood. the birth of Prophet Muhammad (S) in 570 CE. El Faro, which specializes in children’s literature, PICTURE OF THE DAY Tasnim/Mohammad Hassanzadeh has published over 50 books by Iranian authors Tehran Municipality in Spanish and Portuguese. It is affiliated with the Oriental Cultural Foundation (Fundación Cultur- plans to introduce al Oriente), which is located in the Iranian city of Qom. Over 100 million children and teens are estimat- metropolis via art: ed to live in Latin America, which is home to people who speak Spanish or Portuguese. official CULTURE TEHRAN — The Teh- Iran to hold game deskran Municipality plans design competition to introduce the metropolis to the world through the window of culture, Art and on liberation of Cultural Organization of Tehran Munici- Khorramshahr pality Director Mahmud Salahi said on Wednesday. ARTTEHRAN — Iran’s National desk He made the remarks during the Foundation for Computer Games opening ceremony of the 1st Tehran Art (NFCG) plans to hold a video game design compe- and Culture Exhibition introduced to the tition on the liberation of Khorramshahr. world through the language of art at the In a call published on Wednesday, the founda- the Mellat Cinema Complex. tion asked designers to participate in the competi- “We will do our best to institutionalize tion, which will be held at the Iran Game Develop- all aspects of art in families in order to in- ment Institute on May 21 and 22. troduce Tehran to the world through the Winners will be announced on May 23, which window of culture,” he stated. also marks the 34th anniversary of recapturing “The Statue of David’s Voice”, a sculp- Khorramshahr in the southwestern Iranian province ture by Mohammad Sarikhani, and the of Khuzestan in 1982. sarina, a stringed instrument crafted by The city was captured by Iraqis on October 26, Amir Nemati, were unveiled at the exhi- 1980 during the early months of the 1980-1988 bition. Iran-Iraq war. In addition, over 1000 artworks and cultural productions created by the or- Parisians to see ganization over the past few years are on display at the exhibition, which will run “Princess of Rome” at Vocalist Vadud Moazzenzadeh (L) performs with the Rah-Sama ensemble at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on May 17, 2016. until May 23. Club de l’Etoile Brazilian film team stage Cannes De Niro takes boxing drama “Hands ARTTEHRAN — Iranian director protest in support of Rousseff of Stone” to Cannes deskHadi Mohammadian’s animat- ed movie “Princess of Rome”, about the life of CANNES, FRANCE (Reuters) — As they reached the top of the steps CANNES (Reuters) — Oscar winner the Roman emperor’s granddaughter, Malika, Members of the cast and crew of Bra- of the red carpet at the Palais des Fes- Robert De Niro premiered his lat- who gave birth to the 12th Imam of Shia Imam zilian film “Aquarius”, which premiered tivals main building, director Kleber est movie, boxing drama “Hands of Mahdi (AS), will go on screen at Club de l’Etoile in the main competition at the Cannes Mendonca Filho and his team unveiled Stone”, at the Cannes Film Festival on in Paris on May 22. Film Festival on Tuesday, staged a protest signs. Monday, walking the glamorous red The Iranian cultural attaché’s office and the protest in support of President Dilma Mendonca Filho’s read: “Un coup carpet on the French Riviera. Islamic Student Society in Paris have organized Rousseff on the red carpet. d’Etat a eu lieu au Bresil” (A coup has The movie looks at the life of famed the screening for the birthday of Imam Mahdi Brazil’s Senate voted last Thursday been staged in Brazil). Other members Panamanian fighter Roberto Duran, (AS). to put leftist Rousseff on trial for break- of the cast and crew also held signs, portrayed by Edgar Ramirez, and his “Princess of Rome” produced by Hamed Ja- ing budget laws, automatically sus- with one saying: “54,501,118 votes set trainer Ray Arcel, played by De Niro. fari also shows how Malika arrived in Samarra, pending her from office for up to 180 on fire”. “Hands of Stone”, which also stars where she married Imam Hassan al-Askari (AS), days as the trial takes place. Rousseff They were escorted into the build- singer Usher, is featuring out of com- the 11th Imam of the Shia. denies wrongdoing and says she is the ing by festival director Thierry Fremaux petition at the 69th Cannes Film Fes- victim of a coup. without further incident. tival.