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SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 RAMADAN 5, 1434 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Egypt’s divide Spread of DNA Moyes’ United turns brother databases sparks reign begins Emsak: 03:14 against brother ethical concerns with shock loss Fajer: 03:25 Dohr: 11:54 Asr: 15:28 Maghreb: 18:49 8 28 20 Eshaa: 20:20 US allies seek to bring Max 47º Min 33º Gitmo detainees home High Tide 03:46 & 15:05 Kuwait hires lobbyists to help bring prisoners home Low Tide 09:35 & 21:53 40 PAGES NO: 15869 150 FILS WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama’s renewed Ramadan Kareem push to close the Guantanamo Bay prison for terrorism suspects has given a glimmer of hope to foreign gov- ernments that he will fulfill that promise and triggered Spirit of Ramadan diplomatic maneuvering from US allies eager to bring home long-held detainees. Kuwait has hired lobbyists By Noorah Riyadh to help bring its two remaining prisoners home. British Prime Minister David Cameron personally o me, the foremost quality that characterizes pressed Obama at the Group of 8 summit last month to the spirit of Ramadan is its transformational release the United Kingdom’s final detainee. And the nature. Things that seem impossible become T fate of Afghans being held at the US military prison in not only achievable but implementable. Ramadan Cuba has been at the forefront of peace talks between forces us to reconsider our priorities and reflect the US, Taleban and Afghanistan. The indefinite captivi- upon our situation individually and collectively. We ty has created tension with some important US allies, have to make conscious choices when it comes to particularly in the Arab world, the native home of many our physical, spiritual, social, and financial dealings of the 166 remaining detainees. during this month and sometimes the choices that Tunisia, Egypt and Yemen are among those countries we make have far greater implications than we could that have pressed the US to turn over their nationals. ever have foreseen. The Obama administration is in the midst of determin- It was during the month of Ramadan many, many ing which detainees present the lowest risk for terrorist years ago that my own father made the most activity if released - considering both their personal his- momentous decision of his life...To non-Muslims, tories and security in the countries to which they will be especially in our era of mass consumption, the con- returned. cept of willingly depriving oneself of food and drink More than 100 of the detainees have participated in in Ramadan might seem somewhat baffling, howev- a hunger strike to protest their indefinite confinement, er to my own father - who happened to meet with several dozen having been force fed through a Muslims on a beach in Malaysia who were fasting on nasal tube to keep them from starving, although the a scorchingly hot day in Ramadan- it was the spark military reported Friday that most have resumed eating. that re-ignited his own search for God. David Cynamon, an American lawyer based in the This seemingly simple and personal act of devo- GUANTANAMO BAY: In this file photo, US military guards walk within the Camp Delta military-run prison, at Middle East who is working with Kuwait on getting their tion of theirs re-awakened in him the voice of his the Guantanamo Bay US Naval Base, Cuba. — AP Continued on Page 15 own soul and it began urgently whispering to him once again: Had he given up on God too easily? Had he written off all religions too soon and without thorough and comprehensive investigation? But Saudi urges elderly to avoid haj mostly, he wondered what he was prepared to sacri- fice for the sake of his Lord -who he had never stopped longing for...and he began fasting also. MERS Coronavirus death toll hits 38 And this is the essence, the spirit of Ramadan -it forces you to ponder your relationship with your RIYADH: Saudi Arabia yesterday urged eld- tory diseases, and diabetes”. spread of the SARS-like coronavirus, which Experts are struggling to understand Creator. It makes you question what you stand for erly and chronically ill Muslims not to per- People with immunity deficiency, as has infected 65 people in Saudi Arabia and MERS, or Middle East Respiratory and it inspires you to struggle for something higher form the haj pilgrimage, to curb the spread well as children and pregnant women, are led to 38 fatalities. Those figures represent Syndrome. The WHO has not recommend- and better than the mere routine that we allow our- of the MERS coronavirus which has killed also listed, according to a ministry state- the majority of people affected worldwide ed any MERS-related travel restrictions, but selves to settle into. Moreover, it pushes us beyond 38 in the kingdom. The health ministry ment posted on its website. The statement - 81 cases of infection and 45 deaths- says countries should monitor unusual res- what we think we are capable of. issued a set of conditions for people want- did not set an age limit, and it was not according to the World Health piratory infection patterns. The first record- It was the fasting of Ramadan that inspired my ing to perform the annual haj, which this clear if the recommendation implies that Organization. The Saudi decision comes ed MERS death was in June last year in father to begin his search for God again in earnest year falls in October, or the year-round no visas will be issued for such pilgrims. after the WHO convened emergency talks Saudi Arabia. Like SARS, MERS appears to and with an open heart and mind and it was his omra or minor pilgrimage. They recom- The ministry said that the conditions were on MERS last week, with concerns cause a lung infection, with patients suffer- unfailing love of God and especially of Jesus (peace mend postponing the omra and haj this part of “preventive measures special to the expressed about its potential impact on ing from fever, coughing and breathing be upon him) that his search eventually led him to year “for the elderly and those suffering MERS coronavirus”. the haj when millions of Muslims head to difficulties. But it differs in that it also caus- Islam and to him becoming Muslim -alhamdullilah - chronic illnesses, like heart, kidney, respira- The kingdom is battling to contain the and from Saudi Arabia. es rapid kidney failure. — AFP (All Praise to God). Question: Do you have to stop loving Jesus 439,715 Kuwaitis eligible to vote (PBUH) to become Muslim? Morsi ‘may KUWAIT: Up to 439,715 citizens are eligible to vote in 118,461 (57,941 men and 60,520 women) which is Courtesy TIES Center, a leading non-political NGO the upcoming parliamentary elections which will be 28.03 percent of the overall electorates. promoting relations between Westerners and face trial’ held on the single-vote basis to choose members of Then came the Fourth Constituency with 108,395 Muslims through dialogue, friendship and cultural the 50-seat National Assembly. The number of the voters (48,525 men and 59,870 women) - 25.65 per- exchange. For more information. www.tiescenter.net CAIRO: Egypt’s public prosecutor’s office said yesterday enfranchised nationals in the five constituencies rose cent of the electorates. The First Constituency came it had received complaints accusing deposed President to 4.05 percent with 17, 146 more eligible voters third with 17.17 percent - 74,876 voters (34,783 men Mohamed Morsi and other senior leaders of his Muslim (9,342 males and 7,804 females) as compared to that and 40,093 women). The third district followed with Brotherhood of spying, inciting killings of protesters of elections of the December 2012. 17.29 percent - 73,065 voters (33,002 men and and damaging the economy. The prosecutor’s office The total number of male voters is now 206,096 40,063 women), while the Second Constituency said in a statement it was investigating the complaints (46.87 percent) while the total number of female vot- posted the lowest number of voters at 47,772 to prepare a file so that those accused could be ques- ers is 233,619 (53.12 percent). The Fifth Constituency (22,503 men and 25,269 women) which constitutes tioned. It did not say who had lodged the complaints. recorded the highest number of the voters with 11.30 percent. — KUNA Egypt’s legal system allows prosecutors to investi- gate complaints made by the police or by any member of the public. It can take days or months for formal charges to appear. Prosecutors rarely issue statements based on complaints before charges are filed. The state- ment named eight other Islamist figures including the Brotherhood’s top leader, Mohamed Badie, and the deputy leader of its political party Essam El-Erian, and said others had also been named. Morsi has been held incommunicado at an undis- closed location with since the military removed him from power on July 3. Badie and El-Erian are among senior Brotherhood officials that the authorities have already said are wanted over accusations they incited violence. The United States and other Western countries have urged the provisional authorities to release Morsi and to halt arrests of other Brotherhood leaders. The military says it was justified in removing Morsi, Egypt’s first freely elected president, after millions of people marched against him. The Brotherhood has denounced what it calls a military coup. Meanwhile, Egypt’s new prime minister edged closer to forming a cabinet yesterday as supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi vowed to keep fight- ing for his reinstatement with further protests. Hazem Al-Beblawi, who was appointed on Tuesday, said he would hold talks with the candidates for ministerial posts today, in comments carried by the state-owned Akhbar Al-Youm newspaper. The new cabinet’s top priorities will be to restore security, ensure the flow of goods and services and pre- pare for parliamentary and presidential elections, Beblawi said. Beblawi is working according to a ISTANBUL: Muslims wash their hands and feet roadmap drafted by the military which overthrew Morsi KUWAIT: A vendor sells various kinds of dates at his shop in a market in Kuwait City yesterday. Throughout before prayers during Ramadan at Sultan Ahmet on July 3 after millions took to the streets calling on him the month, devout Muslims must abstain from food, drink and sex from dawn until sunset when they break Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, in to step down. the fast with the Iftar meal. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat Istanbul, Turkey— AP Continued on Page 15 SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 LOCAL Livestock prices soar to unprecedented levels

KUWAIT: Prices of food usually increase with restaurants posted record demand particularly Another campaigner says his strategy is advent of the holy month of Ramadan howev- from the electoral centers. based on a group of supporters that has been er the prices soared to unprecedented levels Salem Al-Mutairi, a farmer, also alluded the targeted rallies since more than 10 years ago. 52 years of steady, this month for Ramadan coincided with elec- record hike of the meat prices to the high However, the campaigner says that this time toral campaigning ahead of the ballot day on prices of fodder, workers’ payments and halt of he aspires to draw support from among the July 7. Due to soaring demand, the prices of livestock imports from some Arab countries. young eligible voters. friendly relations lamb and camel meat have skyrocketed, coin- Campaigners for the forthcoming parlia- Elaborating, he says the campaigner must ciding with the electoral campaigning, marked mentary elections say declaring scheduled of enjoy some special traits, such as credibility By Nada Yafi, French ambassador and an economic joint committee end of with holding large meals for potential voters the polls during the fasting month of and ability to socialize and attend weekly this year. On the other hand, we are and rallies that include presentation of food Ramadan has prompted them to create new diwaniahs and other social gatherings and n the 14th of July, France celebrates pleased to observe that the Kuwaiti invest- and sweets. strategies. occasions. its national day, 224 years after our ments in France are steadily increasing. Ahmad Issa, a manager of food company, One of the campaigners said he had to A women who campaigns for a hopeful ORevolution and the Declaration of Education and culture remain a key area said red meat prices nowadays have been ris- alter his traditional electoral strategy by up to says that the planned holding of the elections Man and the citizen which gave birth to in our bilateral relation with Kuwait. As we ing not only in Kuwait but all over the world, 180 percent as compared to the campaigning in Ramadan has prompted many women who our present democratic system. are celebrating the 1st anniversary of the partly due to diminishing pastures and rain plans of the previous polls, noting that “time usually get involved in the polling to abstain At the same time I take this opportunity French Institute in Kuwait, we reckon that shortage. factor is not in favor of all who are involved in from such activities and devote their time for to hail 52 years of continuous, strong and this ending year has been very intensive Moreover, “Arab spring” events have con- the polling process, namely the candidates.” their families during the fasting month. friendly relationships with the state of and rich in terms of cultural exchanges. tributed to halting importation of livestock The campaigner says he is working with a Social gatherings and large meals notice- Kuwait, at all levels: H.H The Amir, Sheikh Indeed, “Institut francais” is not only wel- particularly sheep, resulting in shortage of candidate who has paid costs of a publicity ably increase during the month of fasting, par- Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah, H.H coming hundreds of students every month supplies on the domestic markets, and “this campaign in advance due to the limited time. ticularly among families and relatives. The Crown Prince, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad to learn French, it has also become an shortage coincides with higher demand due ahead of the elections, scheduled on July 27. Religious rituals and prayers also increase. Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, H.H the Prime minister, important actor and partner on the local to Ramadan fasting and the parliamentary Although advertisement in the press and However, many women have expressed Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al- cultural and educational scene. Our elections.” the local media and television channels has desire to show up during the balloting days, Sabah, and of course between the two approach is to promote cultural diversity Food companies are now engaged in heat- proven successful in transmitting manifestos thus the coming elections will be marked with peoples. Our political consultations are and dialogue. With this principle in mind, ed competition to offer large meals for the of the candidates to many potential voters, a large number of females’ ballots. continuous thanks to the regular relations we organized remarkable cultural events contesting candidates. this form of publicity has some shortcomings Abdullah AL-Mutairi, also a campaigner, between our two foreign affairs ministers with Dar Al Athar Al Islamiyyah, the Price of one cooked sheep now stands at such as high costs and failure to portray the says he has started involvement in the elec- who already met in Paris and in interna- National Council for Culture, Arts and let- KD 140. That of the Australian lamb is KD 105 message in full due to the short time and torate campaigning four years ago and that he tional conferences. Moreover, France prais- ters, and Loyac among others. In every and the hybrid at KD 115. space allocated. has succeeded in establishing a network of es Kuwait’s attachment to the United case, we showed that culture has no Traders are swamped with soaring demand In these polls, he adds, the focus is on hold- connections with many citizens. Nations, as shown by the international boundaries. now due to the coincidence to the electoral ing seminars and meeting voters at the elec- Electoral work warrants tremendous efforts Humanitarian conference on Syria it host- Last year, His Highness the Prime minis- and Ramadan meals. torate centers, adding time is not sufficient to and time and the campaigner should be well ed. Two weeks ago, we welcomed Kuwait’s ter, Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al- Ahmad Al-Ainah, a livestock trader, said organize visits to the diwaniahs. organized and punctual. —KUNA accession to the Convention on Certain Sabah, representing His Higness the Amir Conventional Weapons and its following Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Protocols. As a chair of this year’s Meeting attended the opening by our President of of High Contracting Parties, France stated the Republic Francois Hollande of the new that “By joining the CCW, Kuwait has con- Deparment of Islamic Arts at the Louvre tributed to the strengthening of interna- Museum in Paris. This year, in appreciation tional humanitarian law and the protection of the role played by Dar Al Athar Al of civilians from the worse effects of con- Islamiyah in the dialogue between ventional weapons.” Cultures, and its successful mission at the In the field of defense and military service of culture and Art, our minister of cooperation Kuwait and France have culture, Aurelie Philipetti, awarded the dis- weaved trustful and steady ties since the tinction of “ Chevalier des Arts et des lettres liberation of the country, to which we par- “ to a prestigious cultural figure of Kuwait, ticipated in 1991, and signed a defense Sheikh Hussah Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. agreement in 1992, strengthened in 2009. On the other hand, we are delighted to The visit to Kuwait last April by the French observe the growing numbers of Kuwaitis chief of staff comes in a long process of visiting France. Strong relations indeed mutual contacts, joint exercises, and vari- depend on close ties between people, and ous exchanges. I believe French and Kuwaiti people have a Our economic relations are clearly lot in common, like the citizens’ interest for intensifying: the figures of the first months politics, their attachment to a Welfare state, of 2013 already show an increase of 133% the strong belief in democracy, to mention in bilateral trade between our two coun- but a few. We were also very happy to be in tries (totaling one billion dollars). During contact with many associations of the civil her visit to Kuwait last march our Minister society. After my three years assignment in for Foreign Trade, Mrs Nicole Bricq Kuwait, I would like to thank the authori- observed that more and more French com- ties and the people of Kuwait for making panies, with excellent technology and my mission such an easy and pleasant one. expertise, are expressing interest in the I am sure my successor will enjoy his future various projects of development, in all pos- mission as much as I did. sible fields. We are expecting a delegation Long live the friendship between of our French business leaders association Kuwait and France. KD 1,000 stolen from car KUWAIT: A Gulf expat accused an Arab of trading in drugs, while the public prosecution stealing KD 1,000 from his car’s glove com- will question a Pakistani inmate with whom partment. The Gulf citizen said his Arab friend the officer was dealing. A security source said asked to borrow his car to go to hospital. The tips were received by Interior Ministry man returned the car three hours later, but Assistant Undersecretary for Criminal Security Fire breaks out at Amghara scrap yard the car owner did not find the money. The Maj Gen Abdelhameed Al-Awadhi about a Arab denied any wrongdoing, adding the newly graduated fire officer dealing in drugs. By Hanan Al-Saadoun huge fire, rotating duties every five hours. Chief heat of Ramadan, saying this indicates that they claims were baseless. The source said that narcotics officers fire director Lt Gen Yousuf Al-Ansari expressed appreciate the efforts made by firemen in pro- attempted to buy some drugs from him, but KUWAIT: Firemen battled a fire that broke out at thanks and gratitude to HH the Prime Minister tecting lives and properties. Nine arrested he was wary. Finally, his Rumaithiya home was Amghara scrap yard yesterday in a 6,000-sq-m Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and Minister He also thanked minister of commerce and A security campaign in Rai industrial area stormed and 15 gm of heroin was found there. warehouse containing 1,000 tons of empty food- of Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Al- director of security Ibrahim Al-Turrah for being resulted in the arrest of 9 men and a woman The fire officer admitted ownership of the stuff and paint cans. Abdullah Al-Sabah for inquiring about the present. Fire fighting continued until early dawn for violating iqama laws. The arrested were heroin for use and trade. He said he started Five fire centers joined forces to fight the health of firemen while fighting the fire in the due to strong winds in the open area. sent to concerned authorities. using drugs immediately after graduation, adding the Pakistani inmate provided him Man beaten up with the drugs through the phone. A Tunisian woman accused an Egyptian Survey: 55 percent to vote in elections man of taking pictures of her while riding an Security badges escalator at a mall. The Egyptian denied doing Director of Jahra Security Maj Gen Ibrahim KUWAIT: Around 55 percent of voters will par- the results indicate that the lowest percentage is Abdulmajeed Khuraibet announced he’s with- so, but the claim prompted some workers to Al-Tarrah ordered the questioning of a citizen ticipate in parliamentary elections on July 27, likely to be of voters under 30 years of age (50.6 drawing “because of the spread of political mon- beat him up. Police came to the complex and to find out why he was carrying badges of according to the results of a survey published percent) while the largest is of voters over the ey in unprecedented levels”. checked the phone of the man but did not state security, and also ordered him detained yesterday by Al-Qabas. The survey was carried age of 40 (58 percent). Separately, former opposition MP Waleed Al- find pictures of the woman as she claimed. The because he is wanted on drug charges. A out by Anova Consultants on a sample of 300 Meanwhile, Al-Qabas also reported that vote Tabtabaei released a statement thanking his case was referred to the prosecution as the security source said that while driving, anoth- voters from all five constituencies. It indicates buying operations took place Friday inside two brother Anwar who withdrew from the elections. woman insisted that he took pictures of her. er man swerved towards him, and a verbal that 42 percent plan to boycott the elections, houses in Sulaibiya in the fourth constituency. “Despite having a strong chance to win, my exchange ensued. The man then and pulled a while 3 to 4 percent remain undecided. Of those According to sources quoted in the report, a per- brother has thankfully decided to withdraw in Nugra theft knife, threatening to kill him. boycotting, 37 percent said that their decision son working for a “prominent candidate” in the order to avoid disputes,” Dr Waleed Al-Tabtabaei A citizen accused an unknown thief of The citizen gave police the knifeman’s stems from being unconvinced with the single fourth constituency paid a number of female said. Anwar Al-Tabtabaei had stated that his stealing KD 300 while he was at a Nugra cafe. license plate number, who discovered the car vote system, while 31 percent said that they voters KD 700 each to commit their votes to the decision to withdraw from the third constituen- A security source said the citizen claimed that was rented and indentified the renter. When have lost faith in the election process as a whole. candidate. cy came “after different opinions about my nom- he went to the cafe and placed his wallet next police went to the home of the man, they Meanwhile, 18 percent said that they never par- Vote buying has been a major topic of con- ination created divisions”. “In order to avoid fur- to him while smoking a hookah. The wallet found out he was not the one they wanted ticipate in elections while 6 percent cited travel cern for candidates who accuse the government ther divisions, I decided after long consultations disappeared with KD 300 inside, in addition to and had never rented any car. Police went as the reason why they will not vote. of failing to take proper actions to tackle the to withdraw my nomination,” he said. his civil ID and driving license. He did not back to the car rental agency and asked the The largest participation percentage accord- problem.”Is the Interior Ministry investigating Unlike his brother who is part of the opposi- accuse anyone. owner to call the renter to bring the car for ing to the survey was recorded in the first con- reports about the spread of political money and tion group which is boycotting the elections, maintenance and take a replacement car. The stituency at 69 percent, followed by the second vote buying?” asked first constituency candidate Anwar Al-Tabtabaei had previously indicated Drug trading man came to the office and was arrested. at 62 percent, the third at 59 percent, the fifth at Faisal Al-Duwaisan in Al-Jarida. Meanwhile, sec- that his decision to participate “comes from the Director General of the Drugs Control Policemen found two state security badges 49 percent and finally the fourth at 48 percent. ond constituency candidate Ahmad Lari warned realization that the parliament is a vital national Department Saleh Al-Ghannam referred a fire and drug equipment. He is being questioned The results also show that 56 percent of female that “political money is dangerous for the future institution that should not be left for those who officer for prosecution for possessing and as investigations are underway. voters are expected to vote compared to 54.5 of Kuwait and leads to nothing by corruption”. cannot be trusted with the parliamentary posi- percent of male voters. Regarding age groups, Notably, third constituency candidate tion”. Doctors pin hope on incoming parliament

KUWAIT: A number of Kuwaiti doctors voiced hope ance bill and the bill on insurance for medical and from their experience in building the capacity of that the incoming National Assembly would pass nursing staff. local doctors. On his part, Dr. Abdulrahman Al- laws that could protect their, and the patients’, rights. “The endorsement of these bills could create suit- Sheikh, a veterinarian, complained that veterinarians Kuwait Medical Society (KMS) had tabled a pack- able conditions for the medical profession thus are being treated as technicians in terms of profes- age of draft laws to the annulled parliament that improving the health service for patients,” he pointed sion and financial benefits. aimed to improve the healthcare, ensure the rights of out. On the amended medical cadre bill, Dr. Abul He called on the incoming parliament to ensure doctors and patients alike, KMS Chairman Dr. Hussein Banat said it should be devised in a way that could fair treatment to the veterinarian profession and Al-Khabbaz said. create competitive atmosphere for physicians by treating them on equal footing with physicians. “These bills include one on the medical liability offering variant incentives for them according to Meanwhile, optimistic about the prospective which stipulates insurance against medical errors, their respective efforts, instead of the current fixed National Assembly, Kuwaiti academics hope that it the procedures of investigations and penalties, thus amounts. “The current working conditions prompted would adopt a set of laws and legislation targeting ensuring the rights of doctors and patients,” he many of qualified physicians to quit the public health higher-quality education. Fresh bills need to be revealed. Dr. Al-Khabbaz noted that the KMS also sector for jobs at the private health institutions as enacted by the coming assembly to improve the tabled a draft law on the rights of patients which they felt being treated unfairly,” he affirmed. educational process in Kuwait, given that education aims to ensure the safety of patients at hospitals and Dr. Mohammad Jamshir, specialist at Al-Razi is the key to progress and development in society, Fire prevention inspections clinics countrywide. Orthopedic Hospital, underlined the need for launch- they said. In addition, the Society raised a draft on child ing medical research centers and expanding the sec- The educational sector should be heavily backed By Hanan Al-Saadoun pers are expected, especially in the last ten rights which is designed to create a sound environ- ondment system in order to help more doctors learn by all members of parliament and the government in days of Ramadan. They were met by ment for the youngsters, he added. from the experiences in advanced countries. order to create a quantum jump in the sector which KUWAIT: On the instructions of the Hawally governorate’s mosques administra- Dr. Al-Khabbaz called also for the incoming parlia- Dr. Jamshir urged for a law to toughen punish- is the catalyst of development and progress, Dr. Ali General Director of the fire department Lt tion director Dr Khalid Al-Hais and a num- ment to pass the draft amendments to the medical ment for any harassment against doctors. Bumajdad, an assistant professor of chemistry at Gen Yousuf Al-Ansari and his deputy Brig ber of officials from the ministry of awqaf, cadre bill which aims to improve the income of doc- In a similar note, Dr. Jawad Al-Mumen, of the Kuwait University, said. Khalid Al-Zaid, inspections were made to who hailed the role of the fire department. tors in keeping with the tremendous effort they Amiri Hospital, called for ensuring the principles of He underlined the necessity of developing the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ali Mosque in Shuhada to Earlier an inspection was made of Oqla make. justice and equality to doctors as enshrined in the teaching profession so as to make it attractive to uni- ensure fire prevention conditions are met Al-Thafeeri Mosque in Jahra and the Dr. Bassam Abul Banat, consultant of heart dis- constitution of Kuwait. He suggested outsourcing versity well-achievers by means of adopting incen- in the tents prepared for praying taraweeh inspection team was acquainted with eases, highlighted the need to pass the health insur- veteran consultants from abroad in order to benefit tive laws.— KUNA and night prayers. Thousands of worship- preparations made to receive worshippers. SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 LOCAL

KUWAIT: The Amiri Diwan expressed gratitude to citizens and residents who congratulated HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Al-Sabah Family on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. The diwan expressed congratulations to the citizens and residents on the blessed occasion and hoped it may be witnessed again in the dear homeland. The diwan wished stronger bonds of brotherhood among the nationals and lasting security under sagacious leadership of HH the Amir and HH the Crown Prince. Govt obliged to appoint female prosecutors Ministry decision under fire

By Nawara Fattahova to be appointed. Previously, a female applicant assumed that these are temporary appoint- who met all the conditions to occupy the posi- ments in the form of hidden bribes that will be KUWAIT: The government recently refrained to tion of general prosecutor but was denied won a canceled after announcing the election results. Some food types prevent appoint 62 prosecutors because of 22 females case along with some other female applicants,” “Such appointments are in favor of certain MPs included in this list. They claimed that they are he told Kuwait Times. to influence voters and results in the coming thirst, hunger in Ramadan searching for religious fatwas allowing the “This decision of not appointing the 22 elections. This is against the principle of equity women to work in this field and are also await- female applicants is a negative decision as the and gives privilege to some MPs rather than oth- KUWAIT: Nutritionist Dr Abdullah Al- the body, he explained. Al-Mutawa also ing grievances to be submitted by applicants ministry didn’t officially refuse to appoint them ers,” he pointed out. Mutawa said that people need to be aware advised people to eat dried fruits and raw who were not appointed. Attorney Mubarak and they can submit grievances against it. The The Ministry of Justice had previously about what they eat in Ramadan in order nuts. Mijzea believes that these new appointments Ministry of Justice is obliged to appoint them opened the door for females and accepted their to decrease their thirst and hunger. Having a potassium rich Sohoor is the may be canceled as the government will submit and respect the verdict that was previously applications after getting a fatwa from the Al-Mutawa said yesterday that there is key to prevent thirst during fasting he its resignation after announcing the results of issued in a similar case. If these 22 applicants file Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs that allows a common mistake where people tend to said, potassium is found in bananas, dark elections on July 27. a case, then the verdict will enforce their them to work as prosecutors and judges. The drink large amounts of water during Iftar chocolates, milk, dates, avocado, dried “The aggrieved applicants have the opportu- appointment as general prosecutors,” explained constitutional court also issued a verdict that (fast-breaking meal), noting that the best apricots, pistachio, pumpkin, and beans, nity to file grievances against this decision. I Mijzea. He said the case may take around two there are no legal or constitutional objections thing to do is to drink a cup of water by he added. think it’s a matter of time as we live in a country years. Regarding the appointing of some under- that ban females from working in the prosecu- Maghreb prayer, and another one with On the other hand, sodium, which is of law. These female prosecutors have the right secretaries and leaders in key positions, Mijzea tion or judgment. Iftar. Moreover, Dr Al-Mutawa said that it is found in meat, spices, pizza, biryanis, good to drink a cup of water every 45 min- kebabs, burgers, cheese, and fast food, utes after Iftar. leads to thirst since it keeps the body dry Another common mistake is drinking from the inside, he noted. Moreover, Al- juices with high levels of sugar and addi- Mutawa said that the perfect healthy tives, and eating dessert directly after sohoor would be white rice, potatoes, breakfasting, he said, adding that it is bet- brown bread, bananas, dates, and yogurt. ter to eat dessert two hours after break- Eating salad for breakfasting is another fasting to avoid feeling dizzy and tired. common mistake, because it is full with The doctor called on people to avoid fibers that are not easily digested, causing eating dessert for Sohoor (pre-dawn the stomach to keep the food for a longer meal), since the body movement will time without digestion, he explained, decrease during that time, leading that adding that the best time for having salad type of food to turn into fat, which will is during sohoor, to keep people feeling cause weight gain. He noted that the best full up till the next day. dessert options are Muhallabeya, Rahash, Al-Mutawa said that the best timing for and Khashaf, by eating only 300-400 calo- exercising for healthy people is an hour ries throughout the day. before breakfasting, while it is best for Eating fresh fruits has more benefits for those who suffer from health issues to the body than drinking its juice, he said, exercise after three hours of breakfasting. since fruits lose all their fibers once they Meanwhile, the worst timing to exer- are turned into juice, leaving us with only cise is in the afternoon which causes thirst sugar, water, and some vitamins and min- and dizziness, and right after breakfasting, erals, eventually increasing insulin levels in he added. —KUNA Kuwait underscores close ties with Africa KUWAIT: The Foreign Minister has underlined ating a partnership with 13 member countries significant improvement in Kuwait’s ties with of SADC which resulted in financing 62 differ- African nations, namely in the south of the ent development projects. continent, noting Kuwait’s aid for develop- In addition to assisting in financing the exe- ment projects in the region. cution of projects, the Kuwait Fund also Ties between Kuwait and the eastern extends technical assistance to some member seaboard of Southern Africa stems from many countries of SADC by providing funding to centuries ago as sea-faring traders from Kuwait conduct feasibility studies and preparation of sailed the oceans to trade with countries of various projects. “I take this opportunity to this region. This form of trade represents an reaffirm our commitment to further continue exemplary partnership for exchange in the our cooperation with the member countries of domain of culture, commerce and social, said SADC and to assist in all efforts to help realize Sheikh Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. their development hopes and aspirations,” Zain distributes 60,000 Iftar Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid was addressing a Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid said. banquet, held late on Friday, for honoring del- “We believe that many avenues exist for egations taking part in the 15th ministerial strengthening Arab-African cooperation. To meals throughout Ramadan meeting for the Southern African this end, the State of Kuwait has the honor to Development Community (SADC) gathering in host the 3rd Arab-African Summit during the the Tanzanian city of Dar Es Salaam. period 18-20 November 2013 and is in con- KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommunications individuals across Kuwait. This is the eighth “Iftar and relations team, who contribute daily to the In recent times, the Kuwaiti minister added, stant contact with the African Union and the company in Kuwait, announced that it is distribut- Saa’im” Ramadan campaign organized by Zain. campaign’s success. This campaign is part of the the relations between Kuwait and Southern League of Arab States to realize the goals set ing 60,000 Iftar meals throughout the holy month Waleed Al-Khashti, Zain’s Corporate organization’s growing support for charitable and African countries, as well as the African coun- out for the Summit’s theme entitled: “Partners of Ramadan as part of its Corporate Social Communications and Relations Manager said, social-oriented programs, and is a reflection of its tries in general, acquired a new dimension in Development and Investment” which will Responsibility strategy. The Iftar meal banquets “Ramadan presents a special occasion for our Corporate Social Responsibility strategy. One through cooperation in the field of develop- further enhance the south-south cooperation, that are supervised by Zain’s staff are spread in organization to communicate and interact with such program Zain organized before the start of ment, spear-headed on our part by Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid added, Aiming to Khaitan Hall, Shaikh Abdullah Al-Mubarak Hall in people through our social and charitable pro- the holy month featured the distribution of Fund for Arab Economic Development. emphasize on the vast cultural and human Jahra, and Minahi Al-Dawas Hall in Jleeb Al- grams. This year we started preparing for the iftar “Machla Boxes” to families in need. The operations of the Kuwait Fund in the links that exist between the African continent Shuyokh as part of a strategy to cover populated campaign months prior to Ramadan as we will be For more information about Zain’s numerous Member Countries of the Southern Africa and the members of the League of Arab states, areas of Kuwait. distributing more meals to a larger geographical CSR initiatives kindly visit the company’s website Development Community (SADC) started in the summit will hold - as well - several cultural This year, Zain will provide a larger number of footprint.” Zain prepared for the Iftar receptions on www.kw.zain.com or visit any of the compa- 1975 with a development project in Tanzania. activities to showcase the rich Arab-African good quality meals, to a larger number of fasting with the support of its corporate communications ny’s social media channels. Since then, the Kuwait Fund succeeded in cre- heritage. —KUNA LOCAL

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KUWAIT: Friday was a magical night with tion for the press and media contribution ed to a lavish Ghabqa buffet abounded tees. The Press Ghahqa lasted till after our hearts and mind as a cheerful memo- the presence of the press and media rep- and everlasting support extended to The with Ramadan traditional sweets and midnight where all the guests praised the ry that we will carry with us for a long resentatives to celebrate with the Palms Palms Hotel. ºåbeverages and got indulged into dis- night’s meticulous attention to details, time, Director of Sales and Marketing Beach Hotel & Spa family The Palms The valued guests were warmly wel- tinctive live cooking stations while enjoy- well planning, delicious treats and food Ahmed El-Dackrouri said, and it would Ramadan Andalusia Nights. comed by the Palms Management team ing the oriental music and the selective diversity specially the live cooking sta- have never been so magical without your The invitation was extended by Rabic to the new typical Andalusia tent with its flavors of Shisha. Valuable gifts have been tions which the Palms Beach Hotel and presence shimmering one of our Palms Al-Sukhon Hotel General Manager to magnificent atmosphere and decoration offered by KIA & Air France, SAMA Dental Spa is well known for. Ramadan Nights at The Palms Beach express the hotel gratitude and apprecia- in Jawa Grand Tent. Invitees where treat- Center and SebaMed to our valuable invi- The recall of this night will remain in Hotel and Spa.

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NBK Tent distributes Iftar banquets

KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) role in the Kuwait society. NBK hopes to NBK will also distribute Iftar meals via Ramadan Social Program also includes distributes daily Iftar banquets during encourage a greater sense of community special convoys that will tour many several visits by NBK’s Public Relations the holy month of Ramadan at NBK’s and charity during Ramadan and crowded areas and different hospitals in personnel and NBK staff volunteers to tent held near the Grand Mosque as part encourages its customers and staff to the country.” NBK Children’s Hospital and Beit of NBK’s “Do Good Deeds in the Holy participate by ‘doing good deeds’ all “NBK staff volunteers have already Abdullah, in addition to the distribution month of Ramadan” program. month long.” finalized all necessary arrangements for of Gerge’an. Abdulmohsen Al Rushaid, NBK Public Al Rushaid added, “NBK Ramadan Ramadan tents to receive fasting people For more than 20 consecutive years, Relations Manager said, “NBK believes in Social Program includes hosting fast- on the eve of the first day of Ramadan. NBK’s “Do Good Deeds in the Holy the power of doing good. This annual breaking banquets that will be held near NBK staff volunteers will manage and month of Ramadan” program comprises program is a well rooted tradition that the Grand Mosque daily. Fast-breaking supervise the fast-breaking banquets,” Al a series of activities and events aimed at has been carried out by NBK each year in will also be offered at various mosques Rushaid said. encouraging community engagement its efforts to continuously have an active and other locations throughout Kuwait. Al Rushaid stated that the NBK and solidarity and charity in Kuwait.

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kuwait digest kuwait digest The change Culture and in Egypt awareness By Abdullah Khalaf

By Saad Al-Rushaidi ow can democracy flourish amongst people who advocate the slogan of ‘it’s right to steal from the have not been able to keep up with local news Hgovernment’, where many officials are thieves lately because if you are aware of Egypt’s region- and take bribes - where bribes used to be given secretly al and international role, it is hard to have time to but are now given in public. In the past, people rejected I bribes out of wariness or social values but now neither be concerned with anything but the recent develop- seems to stop them in a law-governed state where rob- ment there. beries prevail in the absence of the law and constitution. If you look into Egypt’s history, going back as far All parliamentary candidates claim to be defending the as seven thousand years ago, you will find that who- constitution and separation of powers. ever ruled Egypt had to stay in line with the deep institutions of the state. Separating the presidency from the state’s institutions meant nothing but the Democracy succeeded with eventual elimination of the said president. Following the Jan 25 revolution and the end of awareness alone, as said by Hosni Mubarak’s rule, some people - myself included Al-Arabi magazine’s editor- - believed that the democratic institution which the revolution came with was going to produce a new in-chief Ahmed Zaki in article state. 127 dated June, 1969. He I believe that the Muslim Brotherhood believed so as well as the time, but after one year in power, said that democracy could things turned out to be completely the opposite. The administrative structure in its old depth remains only succeed in certain spots in charge; something the Muslim Brotherhood failed where awareness levels are to understand. Regardless of the true definition of the proce- high. He added that democra- dures the Egyptian military did against ousted kuwait digest cy is doomed to failure with President Mohamed Morsi, and aside of basic con- tradictions between these actions and political legit- underdeveloped peoples con- imacy, it was notable to see at least ten internal Revolution rejuvenates forces stand besides the military in support of the trolled by chaos and where overthrowing declaration. By Dr Bader Al-Daihani the judiciary fails to punish It’s not a secret that the decision to oust Morsi was supported by the Azhar institution, the church, n my previous article, I wrote his position, reducing legitimacy of that cannot be ignored when assess- violators and the executive the Salaf, and the state’s bureaucratic institutions about the reasons for the second his stay in power regardless of public ing various domestic situations in power holds some people such as the police and judiciary, as well as business- Iwave of the Jan 25 revolution that demands and voices calling him to Egypt where it has its own assets, men, media personalities and public movements. failed to achieve its goals in the first step down. Moreover, the Muslim property and facilities. accountable and turns a blind I think it is fair to say that the Muslim wave. As seen by the whole world, Brotherhood started threatening to This is why it managed to force Brotherhood gave others the reason to turn against tens of millions went out to various use violence against those making Mubarak to step down and took over eye to others, and where the them. It started with their attempt to control all squares, yards and roads across such demands. Their calls in Rabe’a when the defense minister at that Egypt with specific demands to oust Square were full of verbal violence, time, Field Marshal Tantawi, acted as legislative sets laws that are components of the administrative structure of the president and force early presi- abuse, insults and hatred as they the head of the military council and Egypt, and ended with hostility shown toward the not followed or respected. dential elections after the political described those against them as infi- the president. Nobody talked about judiciary and other major institutions. It was natural disagreement reached a deadlock dels, Christians, secularists, leftists military coups then, including the after this that they lost power which they attained What we really have is some democracy and a lot of and the elected president failed to and liberals and, accordingly, Brotherhood. Regional and interna- unstoppable corruption. The state is falling fast as sug- after 80 years of waiting. reach a state of national harmony declared war and jihad against them. tional powers, including the US, gested by the Tony Blair report that said that by 2020, What is important now is to ask about the future and agreement on how to rule the According to them, the political described what happened as a ‘stun- Kuwait’s national income would not be enough to pay of the Muslim Brotherhood, and whether the new country after the revolution. The only dispute was one between Islam rep- ning revolution’. Nobody objected to wages in government establishments. The same was state led by the military and secularists will be will- way out was to go back to the peo- resented by Morsi and infidelity rep- the rule of the military then. reconfirmed by former US secretary of state Hillary ing to extend a hand of peace to them. Moreover, ple as the source of all powers to resented by the opposition. That is On the contrary, the Brotherhood Clinton, which is very alarming. Neighboring states have would the Muslim Brotherhood be willing to engage decide. why they called for supporting Islam were the closest power to the mili- planned various futuristic, strategic projects while we in the new transitional period in Egypt or return to In this regard, the former first through supporting Morsi. Can any tary. So what is the difference now? are overwhelmed by extravagance everywhere. We have working from the backseat? deputy Brotherhood Morshed of this lead to building a modern sec- What happened? It is the same revo- 750 secretaries working for 50 lawmakers. We also have Egypt is going through unusual paths which I (guide) Dr Mohammed Habib said ular democratic state? What legitima- lution with even larger demonstra- a royal hotel built for MPs to rest as if they come from hope will lead it to return back to its place as a pio- that since the people are the source cy will an elected president have tors against Morsi than those who distant states and need to rest after long hours of travel- neer in the Arab scene. In order for this to happen, of legitimacy and since all crowds then? went out against Mubarak. ling to the capital. Many MPs have become wildly political parties need to achieve reconciliation shouted one demand - ‘Go’ - all state Meanwhile, and despite our oppo- It is also the same military with a wealthy. Democracy succeeded with awareness alone, as said which can only take place when every party shuns establishments should comply. sition to the interference of the army slight difference this time which is “Morsi himself previously promised in politics, the army extended its handing power over to civilians. by Al-Arabi magazine’s editor-in-chief Ahmed Zaki in violence as a first step and then accepts others as to yield in case the people revolted one-week ultimatum for two more Anyway, the Egyptian revolution article 127 dated June, 1969. He said that democracy partners in leadership. against him. He must keep his prom- days so that the presidency and all has rejuvenated in a way that could only succeed in certain spots where awareness Egypt has never suffered sectarian problems such ise and step down, but unfortunately, political blocs could reach an agree- amazed the whole world and no levels are high. He added that democracy is doomed to as those in many Arab countries, and has a multi- he did not,” said Habib in his article ment, otherwise it would impose its one, be it Mubarak regime rem- failure with underdeveloped peoples controlled by tude of parties that could enable all political parties titled ‘Wasted Chances’. own roadmap. To be honest, talking nants, the military, regional or inter- chaos and where the judiciary fails to punish violators including the Muslim Brotherhood to put their dif- Yes, indeed. He did not respond about the Egyptian army means talk- national powers, will ever manage and the executive power holds some people account- ferences aside and agree on building the new face and strangely insisted on clinging to ing about an independent power to abort it. — Al-Jarida able and turns a blind eye to others, and where the leg- of Egypt. — Al-Rai islative sets laws that are not followed or respected. Zaki added that democracy worked with aware peo- ples like those of England, France, Germany and Italy. I’d also like to add that Oriental countries like Japan, Korea, kuwait digest kuwait digest India and China, where both the bribe giver and receiver are executed and senior officials are as subject to laws as junior ones, have successful democracies. Zaki added Umm Al-Haiman Tolerance with chaos that it was democracy that had De Gaulle, France’s liber- ator, step down when the people voted against his stay candidate in power in a referendum he called for. Zaki adds that By Abdul Mohsen Jum’a lack of awareness fails democracy. That is why although we have a constitution and three powers, those in senior By Yousuf Awadh ith its history, location and being a revolution into a chaos that chaos’ quicksand. In addition, repeated positions seem to be safe from punishment if they com- historical role, Egypt is nowa- calls for military and security interfer- criticisms and attacks on the Egyptian he voluntary environmental committee for the mit any crime or mistake. — Al-Watan Ali Sabah Al-Salem area (aka Umm Al-Haiman) Wdays slipping into a steep ence now that Morsi is out of power. Army would be devastating because if has been struggling for more than ten years to abyss towards which it is being pushed On the ground, facts suggest that the Egypt falls, may Allah forbid this, the T by vicious hands that we hope every- nation’s national security is still in jeop- whole Arab world will. Therefore, we find a solution to the area’s pollution problem. In its body will unite in cutting to protect the ardy as Morsi and his group have not urge the Egyptian army to be more kuwait digest researches, the committee found evidence that the whole Arab world from imminent dan- been totally removed. decisive before something bad take area’s atmosphere is polluted with harmful gases ger. What is happening in Egypt has After Egypt reaches a balanced happens. We also urge GCC states to such as formaldehyde and styrene. gone way beyond talking about a revo- political remedy through a modern, provide all possible political and eco- The committee has been active for more than a lution and change in a country that has balanced, fair and inclusive constitu- nomic support to Egypt before it is too Cheating doctors decade to shed light on the issue in an attempt to very particular socioeconomic circum- tion, what it will really need is a deci- late. Finally, some people claim that convince the executive and legislative authorities to stances as well as deep traditional and sive security remedy that disregards after the June 30 uprising in Egypt, the find a solution. No progress or clear movement religious roles. both US and Europe that are playing a world will not allow any Islamic regime By Waleed Al-Ghanim towards this goal has been realized, further worsen- Egypt is currently going through a dangerous game to drag Egypt to to take over anywhere, which is not l-Rai daily newspaper reported recently that ing the problem which continues until now. state of chaos in view of a huge, visible chaos. Let us all remember how true. An Islamic regime has been ruling and obvious conspiracy choosing Sinai Europe, France in particular, dealt with Sudan since the 1980s and it led to the appeals court suspended sentences After fruitless meetings with various state depart- against four Ministry of Health doctors provid- ments, the committee turned to parliament mem- as a field for armed actions and offen- anarchists in the 1960s. dividing it. The extreme Taleban move- A sives. At such times, nations always Let’s remember how France han- ment ruled Afghanistan for long before ed that each pays a KD 20,000 bail and KD 5,001 com- bers. But likewise, all meetings with MPs in the past pensation to a female patient who sued over forgery few parliaments concluded without results. Facing depend on strong and brave decisive dled immigrant unrest using live the US toppled it in the aftermath of decision-makers and that is exactly ammunition in various Parisian sub- 9/11. Iran has been governed by mul- of medical reports. this situation, the committee was left with only one what Egypt and other devoted Arabs urbs. How the US national guards dealt lahs for other three decades. Many This case is only the latest in the series of flaws on solution. await. with the King incidents in Los Angles Islamic governments ruled Pakistan the part of doctors which include bad service, illegal Its chairman decided to take matters into his own Egypt is an ancient, deep-rooted where a curfew was imposed and viola- and got them through repeated eco- profiting and unionist feuding. This time it went as far hands and do the political job himself after everyone country that has never been divided tors were instantly shot and what hap- nomic and political crises. The most as forgery of medical documents, which is something has become tired of political games that led to delays and has no racial divisions except for pened in Taksim Square in Turkey. It outstanding Islamic regime that puts that defiles medical work and is an unprofessional in finding a solution to their ordeal. Engineer Ahmad the suspicious Nubian movement cre- would be very dangerous to be lenient sharia into practice is the Saudi one action that must not be seen in the humanitarian job Al-Shrai’e, the president of the committee, registered ated by a European country. All this in Egypt leaving the Cairo and other that has been in power for almost one of medicine. for elections with the hope of reaching the parlia- makes what happened in Egypt exceed cities inhabited by millions to drown in century. — Al-Jarida It is not a secret that there are doctors guilty of ment where he can personally take the issue onto the signing medical leaves for employees suffering from political platform. no medical conditions. Some private hospitals went Shrai’e is not a usual candidate. I do not recall a as far as ‘charging’ for every medical leave document signed illegally. I have no idea why the Health time in which a candidate made it to the parliament kuwait digest Ministry and Civil Service Commission fail to do any- in Kuwait through an environmental cause. He has thing against this form of manipulation that is not what it takes to convince people about the cause giv- American influence very difficult to detect. en his qualifications as a chemical engineer with field It is also not a secret that favoritism plays a huge experience in the public sector. Despite not having role in sending healthy people on paid trips for treat- By Abdul Zahra Al-Rekabi political power or influence, he has scientific evidence ment, so that they can spend a summer vacation on and reports which the government and parliament he slowdown of American influ- political behavior towards the new The Islamists gained larger power the government’s expense while at the same time have ignored for more than ten years. ence has allowed others to Arab world is divided into two main in the new Arab world and other people in need for medical attention are left waiting. As an Umm Al-Haiman resident, there are several Tintervene. Therefore, parts - the first one in the media, regional governments in the area Some people perhaps have met their fate before get- questions in my mind: Can Shrai’e, if elected, be suc- Washington has to redouble its which shows the Western hope in started having effective roles. Even ting their right of treatment because of favoritism. cessful in convincing the Cabinet and parliament to efforts and take the initiative. In his respecting democracy, while the sec- China and Brazil started competing Early retirement for medical purposes is also a field take an active role in resolving the problem? Would book “The Next Decade, Playing with ond part concentrates on defending with the West to change the political where violations are present in the Ministry of Health. the Umm Al-Haiman case finally have listening ears in the Regional Powers”, George the interests of the Western coun- and economic map of the Arab In this case, a healthy person retires early so that he both authorities? I believe that getting elected Friedman reveals that from the mid- tries, of which there are many in this world. can earn financial benefits, and is helped by a remains the toughest challenge for Shrai’e at this dle of the last century, the world has area. So America is no more the main Ministry of Health employee who signs his docu- point. known three regional conflict In this respect, Bouchard points player in the Arab world, because the ments illegally. And if he gets elected, the next challenge would hotspots. The United States dealt that the West can currently partici- new Arab world, as Bouchard names These are only some examples of violations that take place in the Ministry of Health, which beg the be building the political weight necessary to push with them based on regional balance pate in new assumptions in the it, has opened the doors for interven- question: How can the ministry ensure people’s rights this important subject to the front. Of course he can’t strategies. These are the Arab-Israel geopolitical map of the area, since tion for new international powers like if they are harmed by medical services provided at do the job alone, but at least he can leave an impres- conflict, the India-Pakistan conflict this map itself has not been stable in China, India and Brazil. and the Iraq-Iran conflict. any way for some years, especially in From this logic, the list of coun- public or private medical facilities? Where can people sion from the parliament’s seat. Denis Bouchard, ex-chairman of Iraq and Syria. But Arabs with their tries that have strategic influence in in these cases go to complain about their ordeal? Is One last question: will MP Ahmad Al-Shrai’e con- the Arab Institute in Paris, through differences and the West are not the the area has increased, which there a place which holds accountable employees tinue playing the role of Umm Al-Haiman’s defender, his book “The New Arab World” which only ones trying to effect changes to imposes on the West, and US in par- who break the law and violate work ethics? Will we or will he become the newest debutant lawmaker deals with the upheavals in the Arab suit their interest. Recent happenings ticular, to exert more efforts to pro- ever have an answer for all of these question? God who goes back on promises made during election world, has another opinion when he in the region gave the chance for tect its influence in the “new Arab knows whether we ever will hear anything from the campaigns? Only time will tell. — Al-Jarida says: It is noticeable that Western other players to enter the ring. world”. —Al-Qabas Health Ministry in this regard. — Al-Qabas SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013

Militants groups intensify attacks Track fault blamed in French train derailment in Egypt’s Sinai Page 9 Page 8 Russia risks US wrath on Snowden Obama speaks to Putin over affair

MOSCOW: Russia yesterday faced stark administration, said that Snowden was a warnings from the United States against “defender of human rights” who risked fac- granting asylum to fugitive US leaker ing the death penalty if he was sent back to Edward Snowden after he broke three the United States. weeks of silence to tell activists he wanted The almost surreal meeting saw the sanctuary in the country. Snowden on group of less than a dozen activists arrive at Friday dramatically summoned activists to the airport to be surrounded by a huge the transit zone of Moscow’s Sheremetyevo crowd of journalists. They were then ush- airport where he has been marooned with- ered away by an airport official clutching a out a valid passport for the last three weeks sign labelled “G9” to a secure area to meet after arriving on a flight from Hong Kong. the hitherto invisible fugitive. Those invit- The United States wants the former ed, who received a personal email from National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Snowden sent Thursday evening, included extradited back home to face justice over representatives of Amnesty International his leaking of sensational details about US and Human Rights Watch as well as promi- MOSCOW: Picture released by Human Rights Watch shows US National Security Agency (NSA) fugitive leaker Edward Snowden during a meet- surveillance activities, a demand Moscow nent Moscow lawyers. “He is not a phan- ing with rights activists, among them Sarah Harrison of WikiLeaks (left) at Moscowís Sheremetyevo airport on Friday. — AFP has so far rejected. tom, he is a live human being,” commented In an indication that already tense US- Russian lawyer Genri Reznik after meeting Russia ties could strain further over the Snowden, who had not been sighted once affair, the White House warned Russia not until now since arriving at the airport. to grant Snowden a “propaganda platform” Russian state television late Friday as top allies of President Vladimir Putin broadcast footage shot from a mobile argued he should be given sanctuary. US phone of the meeting, which showed President Barack Obama spoke to Putin by Snowden reading out a statement while telephone Friday on issues including the flanked by a staffer from the WikiLeaks anti- Snowden affair, the Kremlin and White secrecy website, Sarah Harrison, and a House both said, but no further details woman interpreter. He appeared well and were forthcoming. spoke confidently. “We walked in and there Snowden, 30, making his first publicised he was: Mr Snowden waiting for us,” said appearance since arriving in Moscow, told Tanya Lokshina, senior researcher at HRW the activists he wanted to claim asylum in in Moscow in a blog on the group’s web- Russia until he could safely travel to win site. “The first thing I thought was how permanent sanctuary in Latin America. “I young he looks - like a school kid.” ask for your assistance in requesting guar- Curiously, Snowden had last week with- antees of safe passage... in securing my drawn a request for asylum in Russia after travel to Latin America, as well as request- Putin insisted he could stay only if he ing asylum in Russia until such time as... my stopped releasing information that harmed legal travel is permitted,” Snowden said. He the United States. At the meeting with said that the asylum request was being activists, Snowden vowed he did not want made Friday evening. to harm the United States but it was not clear The head of Russia’s Federal Migration whether this meant he was prepared to stop Service (FMS) Konstantin Romodanovsky leaking in order to stay in Russia. Although said early yesterday that Moscow had yet several leftist Latin American states have to receive the application which, if it indicated a readiness to host him, Snowden arrived, would be examined “according to said at the meeting that Western govern- normal legal procedures”. Prominent ments would prevent him from travelling Russian lawyer Anatoly Kucherena, who there. The United States has already rebuked attended the meeting and promised to China for allowing Snowden to leave for help Snowden, told Russian television that Russia from Hong Kong and Moscow would the asylum request procedure could take risk incurring the wrath of Washington up to three weeks. But hinting that should it dare offer him asylum. US-Russia Snowden’s new application may be viewed ties are already strained over human rights positively, the speaker of Russia’s lower and the conflict in Syria. “We would urge the house of parliament Sergei Naryshkin and Russian government to afford human rights the upper house speaker Valentina organisations the ability to do their work in Matviyenko both swiftly said his request Russia throughout Russia, not just at the should be accepted. Naryshkin, a powerful Moscow transit lounge,” White House ally of Putin who used to head the Kremlin spokesman Jay Carney said. -—AFP Typhoon Soulik hits Taiwan TAIPEI: Typhoon Soulik battered Taiwan Landslides reached the backyards of with torrential rain and powerful winds residents’ homes but they had already yesterday that left two people dead and evacuated, Wu said, adding that the at least 100 injured. Roofs were ripped ground may have been loosened by an from homes, debris and fallen trees lit- earthquake last month. A major landslide tered the streets, and some areas were on a mountain road leading to Taian, a submerged by flood waters. One town in central town famous for its hot spring central Taiwan reported “widespread” resorts, was also reported by local media. landslides and water levels a storey high. The northern village of Bailan saw the Around 8,000 people were evacuated heaviest rain, measuring 900 mm over from their homes before the typhoon the past two days, with winds gusting up struck, with hundreds of soldiers to 220 km per hour. Streets were sub- deployed to high-risk areas and the merged under 30 cm of seawater in the whole island declared an “alert zone” by port city of Keelung, the National Fire the authorities. Agency said, with flooding also reported In the capital Taipei, a 50-year-old in the coastal area of Yilan and in New police officer died after being hit by Taipei City, the area surrounding the cap- bricks that came loose during the ital. typhoon, the Central Emergency Low-lying houses along the Hsintien Operation Centre said. A 54-year-old River through greater Taipei were flood- woman from central Miaoli county died ed, including one aboriginal village from after falling from the roof of her home, which residents had been evacuated the centre added. In Taichung city, a man Friday, a police officer told AFP. Local tel- was missing after falling into a river. evision showed roofs ripped from homes Some 104 people were reported injured, in northern Keelung and in Taipei, where mostly by trees or flying debris, with the 120 km-per-hour winds and downpours majority recorded in Taichung. Soulik disrupted power, uprooted trees and left made landfall on the northeast coast the streets strewn with rubbish. “I was around 03:00 am yesterday, packing very worried, I couldn’t sleep the whole winds of up to 190 km an hour, the night because the sound of the wind was Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said. so loud and my building was shaking Strong winds battered the island for almost like there was an earthquake,” much of the day but at 5:00 pm the CWB Taipei resident Josephine Lin told AFP. downgraded Soulik to a tropical storm Across Taiwan, electricity supplies in and lifted the land warning as it churned nearly 800,000 homes were down but towards mainland China. Nine people half had been restored by yesterday were rescued from flooded homes in the afternoon, according to the Taiwan Shiangshan area of Puli, a town in central Power Company. Around 170 flights into Nantou county, which was also hit by and out of Taiwan were cancelled or landslides. “The water came very fast, delayed, while offices and schools catching residents totally unprepared - in remained closed, with the public advised some areas, it was one-storey deep,” to stay indoors. Soulik hit China’s south- township official Wu Yuan-ming told AFP. eastern province of Fujian at about 4:00 The nine were rescued by firefighters in pm with winds of up to 118 km an hour, rubber boats after the river broke its the National Meteorological Centre said. banks, Wu said. “Flooding and landslides More than 300,000 people were evacuat- were widespread in the town, especially ed and 5,500 soldiers dispatched along in the areas near mountains,” he added, China’s southeast coast to help with res- calling the effects of the typhoon “more cue efforts, state-run news agency serious than we predicted”. Xinhua said. — AFP SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Egypt’s divide turns brother against brother

CAIRO: Islam Ibrahim has no idea if his old- cal unrest. “I was still praying when I heard morgue on Monday, is a captain in the ing Arabic at a mosque. Their father, head er then, but drifted apart a bit after er brother Nasim was one of the the gunfire. I was 300 metres away from police. Photos in a frame at the family of a tourism company, had been a mem- Mubarak’s fall. Islam knew that Nasim dis- Republican Guardsmen shooting at him the soldiers. They were shooting teargas home show the two men, the younger ber of the Brotherhood in the 1980s and approved of his ties to the Brotherhood. when he and hundreds of other Egyptians over our heads,” said Islam, clutching a smiling in a button-down shirt, the older 90s who quit after he was arrested and tor- Still, they had remained on good terms were wounded and more than 50 killed. walking cane in one hand and a Quran in a standing proudly in his dress uniform. The tured by autocrat Hosni Mubarak’s secret until now. Today, he cannot imagine how The brothers, who moved together to brown leather case in the other. “I heard brothers occasionally used to chide each police. Islam joined the Brotherhood at 18 Nasim can remain in an army that top- Cairo from a village near the Suez Canal, bullets flying in all directions. Everyone other about their allegiances, said Eslam. “I after he heard a sermon from a preacher pled an elected president and shot so stayed close until last week, when the was running left and right. Some of my would speak to him, like any two brothers,” from Alexandria. He revealed his member- many people. “He has to leave the army army in which Nasim serves toppled the friends were throwing rocks at the soldiers. he recalled at the family home in a middle- ship to his father but kept it from his moth- now. It is no longer possible to support president that Islam has vowed to defend. We made a shield out of steel traffic barri- class Cairo district. “‘Leave the Muslim er so she would not worry. Egypt and support the army. Those two “I don’t know if he was there with them or ers, but my leg was sticking out and a bul- Brotherhood.’ ‘No, you leave the Ministry of The brothers’ politics overlapped dur- things are incompatible,” Islam said. “I not,” said Islam, 24, with a bandage from a let struck me in the knee. My friend helped Interior.’” ing the 2011 revolution that toppled have called him but he doesn’t answer gunshot on his knee and an open wound me stop the bleeding with his shirt. As I They stayed close despite the disputes: Mubarak. They attended protests togeth- his phone.” —Reuters from birdshot on his shoulder. “I don’t like was running back another bullet hit me in “He is my brother. That’s the only thing. He to think about it. If he was, I know he the shoulder.” is my brother. He is working in the newspa- wouldn’t fire on unarmed demonstrators,” The army says the violence was pro- per. I am working in the Ministry of the he said. He sat on a plastic chair behind the voked by terrorists who attacked its troops. Interior. But the last thing is: he is my stage at the camp near a Cairo mosque The Brotherhood says its supporters were brother.” Eslam has no doubt that the video where thousands of supporters of the fired upon while peacefully praying. his brother filmed shows he was an inno- deposed president, Mohamed Morsi, say Footage circulated widely on the Internet cent victim of a deliberate killing by a sol- they will keep a protest vigil until he is shows uniformed snipers firing from dier who picked him out of the crowd. “His restored. rooftops. The most chilling of those videos only crime is that he is recording a video. The overthrow of Morsi, Egypt’s first was filmed by Ahmed Assem, a baby-faced He has no gun, no pistol, no nothing in his democratically elected president, has split 26-year-old photographer for a Muslim hand, but a camera,” he said. He plans to the country like no other event in memory, Brotherhood newspaper. The footage report the killing to prosecutors, to try to dividing brothers from brothers, fathers shows a sniper shooting off to one side, bring the soldier who killed his brother to from sons and husbands from wives. Two then suddenly turning straight towards justice. But his brother’s death has not days after the army ousted Morsi following the photographer and firing. Assem’s cam- shaken his hatred for the Brotherhood: escalating street protests against his rule, era blacks out at the moment of impact “The Muslim Brotherhood leaders are dev- Islam called his brother to invite him to a from the shot that killed him. ils,” he said. “None of the kids who died pro-Morsi rally. “He said I should be at Assem too came from a divided family: were the children of the leaders of the home celebrating and that the army had he was the only Morsi supporter in a Muslim Brotherhood. It’s never their sons saved the country from chaos,” recalled household raised to despise the who are being sent into the line of fire.” Islam. The brothers have not spoken since. Brotherhood. His father Samir Assem, a Back at the tent at the Brotherhood A few days later, Islam was among pro- doctor, is furious that the Brotherhood has camp, Islam Ibrahim tells of how close he testers outside the headquarters of his declared his son a martyr: “Trading in and his soldier brother were when they brother’s Republican Guard when they blood. Trading in blood,” he says angrily. moved to Cairo three years ago. Nasim was CAIRO: Supporters of Egypt’s deposed president Mohamed Morsi shout slo- were fired upon in one of the deadliest The slain photographer’s older brother sent to the capital to serve in the incidents in more than two years of politi- Eslam, who picked up the body at the Republican Guard; Islam found a job teach- gans during a protest outside the Rabaa Al-Adawiya mosque yesterday. —AFP Militants intensify attacks in Sinai Residents fear looming confrontation CAIRO: Military attack helicopters try joined anti-Morsi protests. conservative allies, while locals say That is echoed by Asad El-Beyk, a rattle over the impoverished desert For militants in Sinai, however, his government failed to improve Morsi supporter in Sinai who calls for towns of northern Sinai and the restoring Morsi is not the priority - the quality of life in Sinai. The peaceful protests. He runs a privately- sound of gunfire erupts nightly, rais- they have said their goal is to drive approach emerged in two major owned Shariah Court in El-Arish that ing fears among residents of a loom- out the military and the authority of attacks the past year. Last Ramadan - rules on disputes for those who want ing confrontation between Egypt’s the central government. His removal, in August - just weeks after Morsi decisions based on Islamic law rather military and Islamist militants who however, took away a leader seen as took office, gunmen killed 16 than civil courts. “The entire situation have intensified attacks since the reining in security crackdowns. Egyptian soldiers, stole armored in the country will not stabilize until ouster of President Mohamed Morsi. “Morsi had given them cover to a vehicles and drove into Israel to Morsi is reinstated,” he said. However, CAIRO: In this July 11, 2013 photo, journalist Sabah Hamamou speaks on the Militant groups have grown bolder, certain extent,” said Ahmed Salama, attempt an attack there. The military Manaee, from Sheikh Zuweyid, said phone inside the offices of the flagship state daily newspaper Al-Ahram. —AP striking security forces almost daily who works for a leading civil society responded with a major security the ousted government’s policies and also turning on local Christians. group in northern Sinai. Now operation in Sinai. brought little improvement for resi- Some are now openly vowing to extremists fear “the army can go Soon after, Morsi said security dents. “I respect Morsi, but in Sinai he Media embrace military drive the military out of the peninsu- after them”, and at the same time forces had a chance to strike at sus- didn’t do anything,” Manaee said. la on the borders with Israel and Gaza “they see this as an opportunity to pects but did not in order to avoid The towns dotting the arid, and establish an “Islamic emirate”. kick the army out of Sinai”. killing civilians. The suspects have mountainous Sinai have long been after Morsi overthrow Further fueling the turmoil is the Shortly after Morsi’s was removed not been named and remain at neglected, with investments direct- longtime resentment among many from office, thousands held a rally in large. Then in May, militants kid- ed to tourist cities along its southern CAIRO: When autocrat Hosni Mubarak fell after the mirror image of some anti-Morsi stations’ in the Bedouin population over northern Sinai proclaiming over loud- napped six policemen and a border Red Sea coast. The northern stretch popular protests in 2011, journalist Sabah coverage. Six staffers quit accusing it of bias. decades of neglect and harsh securi- speakers the formation of a so-called guard. Morsi vowed to track them along the Mediterranean relies heav- Hamamou hoped for change at her newspa- “At the end of the day, as much as journal- ty crackdowns by the state. “war council”. They proclaimed that down but also warned against a ily on smuggling, including traffick- per, Al-Ahram, the state-owned media flagship ism is supposed to be about a lack of bias, the The military and security forces “the era of peace is over” and vowed heavy hand that could hurt the cap- ing of migrants and drugs, and trade with an editorial line firmly controlled by the opinion journalism model has taken over the have widened their presence, and security forces would be expelled. tives or the captors. After a week, the through underground tunnels to regime. Hamamou and some of her fellow jour- media,” said Mahmoud Salem, an Egyptian military intelligence officials told AP nalists held demonstrations, issued petitions writer and political analyst - and sharp critic of an offensive is being planned, but no and pressed editors for the paper to break from the Brotherhood. “Everyone wants to be a further details were given. In a rare state dictates and adopt independent, objec- cheerleader for his or her team.” move, the Egyptian military sent a tive coverage. Change never came. First, the Now that has turned into lashing out at the helicopter across the border to fly military rulers who took over after Mubarak other team as well. During a military press con- over the southern end of the Gaza tightly controlled the paper. Once Mohammed ference Monday, a journalist from the state Strip early Friday. Egyptian security Morsi became president, his Muslim news agency stood up and demanded Al- officials said it was intended as a Brotherhood stepped in and pushed coverage Jazeera reporters be excluded. The station’s warning to its Hamas rulers amid their direction. reporters walked out to chants of “Out! Out!” concerns that Gaza militants are try- “What happened was they just put in their from others in the crowd. They also applauded ing to cross to back those in the Sinai. people in Al-Ahram and other state institutions, repeatedly in reaction to the military The security and intelligence officials and nobody tried to reform the institutions spokesman’s statements. Earlier, security forces spoke on condition of anonymity themselves,” Hamamou said. “The saying goes if raided the offices of the local Al-Jazeera affili- because they were not authorized to you are confused about who is ruling Egypt, ate, detaining its staff briefly and holding its talk to the press. just look at the headlines of Al-Ahram.” Now manager and chief engineer for several days. Israeli security officials say their Hamamou is dismayed to see the paper and On Friday, Al-Jazeera reported that a corre- military has not taken any special other state media unquestionably embracing spondent and a three-member camera team precautions, but it is watching the sit- the military after its coup that ousted Morsi on were detained by the military while filming in uation carefully. They say they remain July 3, following protests by millions around the city of Suez and were being questioned. in close contact with their Egyptian the country demanding his removal. It’s not A senior police official late last week also counterparts, and that Egypt has only state media. Independent TV stations and ordered AP to stop providing the station live coordinated its security moves in newspapers have also enthusiastically backed television footage from Tahrir Square. The AP Sinai with Israel, as required by their the military and its crackdown on the dispatched two executives to Cairo to protest 1979 peace treaty. “The situation is Brotherhood, which included shutting down the suppression. After a series of meetings with not secure. It is better to be home four Islamist TV stations. Their full-throated sup- senior government officials, who stressed the than to go out into the street,” said port reflects how convinced they became over shutdown was not official government policy, Moussa El-Manaee, a resident in the Morsi’s year that the Brotherhood were funda- the AP live video service to Al-Jazeera was northern Sinai town of Sheikh mentally anti-democratic and intertwined with restored Wednesday. In a statement, Al-Jazeera Zuweyid, which has a heavy pres- violent extremists. said it was being targeted by a “crackdown on ence of jihadi groups. “I am afraid to Independent stations thrived after information” and denied bias. “We’ve always ride my car and catch a stray bullet.” Mubarak’s fall, usually touting their advocacy given all sides of opinion airtime on Al-Jazeera, Sinai has been the most lawless for democratic principles. Many, including sev- it’s our mantra,” it said. “Large sections of the corner of Egypt since the ouster of eral owned by wealthy opponents of the Egyptian media object to this open-minded autocrat Hosni Mubarak in early Islamists, were deeply critical of Morsi. They ethos.” EL-ARISH, Egypt: The charred remains of an armored vehicle are loaded onto a truck after a rock- 2011, with increased violence. Police et-propelled grenade attack on a police checkpoint that killed a police colonel on Friday. —AP raised the alarm over signs of the Brotherhood Atlanta-based CNN has also come under stations were torched and security monopolizing power, infringements of press criticism and its journalists have been harassed forces kicked out of tribal areas “Ansar al-Shariah wants to create an seven were freed, apparently after Gaza. Egypt had closed its border freedoms and civil liberties, violent hate speech because many in the anti-Morsi camp accused where they were notorious for abus- Islamic Emirate,” said Manaee, a busi- Salafi mediation. The kidnappers crossing with Gaza for 10 days after from his hard-line allies - and over the killing of it of a pro-Brotherhood bias after it called his es. Shootings took place regularly on nessman with tribal links to extrem- were never caught. Brotherhood Morsi’s ouster and clamped down on protesters by police under his administration. ouster a coup. Protesters have carried signs police and military outposts. But ists, referring to one of the militant officials say any Sinai anger over tunnels. It re-opened the border for But in recent days, they have been uncritical of against the network in Cairo’s Tahrir Square. after the military deposed the groups operating in the area. Morsi’s removal is because of public limited hours earlier this week. acts by the military. “What specifically brought attention to CNN is Islamist president on July 3, militant Extremist groups in Sinai had a support for his policies. His govern- Egyptian military intelligence offi- After more than 50 pro-Morsi protesters that we called this a coup early on,” said Tony groups have lashed out. In the past complicated relationship with Morsi. ment repeatedly announced cials said they are keeping a close were shot to death by security forces in clashes Maddox, director of CNN International. “Some 10 days, at least eight security offi- The groups reject as too moderate increased development funds to the watch on extremist brigades in Gaza Monday, a star announcer on independent people don’t want it described as that, but I’m cers have been killed, the most the ideologies of his Muslim peninsula. close to Hamas. They said Israel has CBC TV, Lamis Hadidi - once a spokeswoman afraid that is what it is and we will call it as we recent on Friday. Two Christians have Brotherhood and even of the ultra- Brotherhood spokesman Gehad been providing intelligence on the for Mubarak’s 2005 re-election campaign - cau- see it.” also died, one a priest. A gas pipeline conservative Salafis, viewing their El-Haddad said Morsi worked to groups’ movements. They spoke tioned viewers not to think of the dead as “mar- Lina Atallah, editor-in-chief of a new online to Jordan was bombed, ending a lull participation in elections as heresy. reverse decades of state neglect. anonymously because they were not tyrs”. Instead, she blamed the Islamists for “a news site Mada Masr, said there was increased in such strikes. Instead, they demand imposing a Sinai residents “felt as if they were authorized to release the information. new Brotherhood massacre”. pressure on journalists to toe the line. She Gunmen carried out a bold attack strict implementation of sharia. Egyptian citizens and that there was Hamas official Salah Bardawil denied Egypt’s media landscape has long been pointed to coverage of the protester killings on on the military section of an airport Salafis often mediated with militants a functioning state delivering servic- the group is interfering. “We are con- sharply partisan. The Brotherhood’s TV station Monday, which repeated the military’s version in the northern Sinai capital of El- and urged them to give the presi- es to them,” he said, adding that the cerned about Egypt’s security and a and others run by their ultraconservative of the violence with few independent witness Arish. They also opened fire on the dent a chance. The Salafis have wide army broke the people’s trust when stable and strong Egypt means stabil- Islamist allies - now off the air were whole- accounts. “What’s scary about this time around convoy of the commander of the influence in Sinai, and many of them they “wiped out” the democratic ity for us,” he said. But the military heartedly in Morsi’s camp. During the past in the media performance is that there is much 2nd Field Army, who escaped, but a sympathize with the extremists’ process. At a pro-Morsi rally in Cairo, faces the same dilemma as in the weeks, the Brotherhood’s party has posted pic- more agenda-setting from above,” she said. 5-year-old girl was killed in the sub- goals, if not their violent methods. prominent Brotherhood figure past: a heavy crackdown risks further tures of children killed in Syria’s civil war, pre- Media emphasizing independent reporting sequent gun battle. Morsi support- At the same time, Morsi warned Mohammed Al-Beltagy told the alienating Sinai’s population. “We are senting them as Egyptian Brotherhood dead. struggle for funding in a landscape dominated ers around the country are protest- against heavy security crackdowns crowd that “what is happening in likely to see just security measures Al-Jazeera TV, owned by Brotherhood ally by outlets owned by the state or by well-fund- ing to demand his reinstatement, that fueled local outrage in the past, Sinai as a result of the military coup being taken,” said Brookings Institute Qatar, also was accused of strongly pro-Morsi ed movements like the Islamists or by business- saying the army’s ouster of the coun- preferring negotiations and promis- will stop the second that (army chief) analyst Khaled Elgindy. “The prob- coverage. Since protests against him began, men with an agenda. Mada Masr is one try’s first freely elected leader has es of development. Critics accused Abdel-Fatah Al-Sisi announces a lems in Sinai are much deeper; they the station has covered mass rallies in his sup- attempt to create such an outlet, founded by a wrecked democracy. His removal him of being reluctant to go after reversal of the coup, fixes the situa- relate to governance, economics, port more extensively than those against him - group of young journalists. —AP came after millions around the coun- militants for fear of alienating ultra- tion and the president is reinstated.” development.” —AP SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Track fault blamed in French train derailment Upgrades urged for ageing regional lines PARIS: A train derailment near Paris prefect’s office said the dead were gers on the train. A huge yellow had to “step over a decapitated per- that killed six people was caused by four men and two women, aged crane arrived at the station to son” to exit the carriage he had a fault in the tracks, France’s state between 19 and 82. A source close remove the overturned carriages been travelling in. rail company said on Saturday, as to the investigation told AFP the early yesterday afternoon. The pre- Officials meanwhile dismissed the transport minister urged dead included a couple in their 80s fect’s office said nine people had reports from police unions of a upgrades to aging regional lines. from Bretigny, three men aged 19, also been seriously injured in the group of people pretending to be The SNCF said the derailment on 23, and 60, and a young woman accident, including two who were part of rescue efforts and attempt- Friday, which also left dozens whose exact age was not immedi- in critical condition. Health officials ing to steal from the victims, and of injured, was caused by a connect- ately clear. Formal identifications of said at least 50 people had been gangs throwing stones at emer- ing bar that had come loose at a rail the bodies were underway, the treated for injuries. gency workers. Cuvillier said he was switch at the station at Bretigny- source said. Rescuers worked throughout unaware of any reports of victims sur-Orge, about 25 km south of Paris. The joint bar “broke away, it SOFIA: Protesters shout slogans in front of the parliament building during an anti- became detached and came out of government protest on July 11, 2013. — AFP its housing,” said Pierre Izard, the SNCF’s general manager for infra- Bulgarians seek overhaul structure. It “lodged itself at the centre of the switch, prevented the of ‘corrupt’ political system normal progression of the train’s wheels and seems to have caused SOFIA: Just five months after massive anti- We must wipe all that out and build the the train’s derailment,” he said. poverty rallies brought down the govern- political system up from scratch,” he said, The company said the switch ment, Bulgarians are back on the streets, adding that new elections were “an had been checked on July 4 and marching this time for an overhaul of a absolute necessity”. that it was immediately ordering “corrupt” political system. Up to 10,000 pro- The deep ties between the country’s top checks of some 5,000 similar joints testers have rallied in Sofia every evening businessmen and politicians have been cul- on its network. “We have decided since June 14, shouting “Mafia!” and tivated over the past 24 years of post-com- to check equipment of this nature “Resign!”, angrily demanding that politi- munist transition. Examples of collusion on the entire network and are start- cians sever their ties with oligarchs. between the two are rife, with top busi- ing now,” SNCF chief Guillaume Analysts say new elections - by mid-2014 at nessmen often rumoured to be influencing Pepy said. Transport Minister the latest - are the only way out of the cri- judicial appointments and politicians push- Frederic Cuvillier said human error sis, but Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski ing through legislation that would favour was not to blame for the accident, has repeatedly refused to step down, warn- big corporate interests. A recent praising the train’s driver who he ing that fresh polls would only destabilise Transparency International study showed said “had absolutely extraordinary the country and ruin the fragile economy that 76 percent of Bulgarians thought all reflexes by sending the alert imme- of the European Union’s poorest country. political parties were corrupt. diately”, preventing a collision with Oresharski told parliament on Friday he The latest wave of protests was set off an oncoming train. was listening to the protesters, and hoping by the June 14 appointment of a 32-year- But he said France’s regional rail to convince them to appreciate his efforts old media mogul, Delyan Peevski, to the lines were out of date, after the to improve the social and economic situa- country’s top security agency post. The SNCF focused much of its attention tion. These included, according to the government reversed the appointment of in recent years on high-speed TGV prime minister, measures undertaken by the young and inexperienced tycoon, but it lines. “We cannot be satisfied with his administration to ease poverty and was unable to hold back public anger. rolling stock that is 30 years old,” unemployment and boost economic recov- Evening after evening, a noisy crowd of Cuvillier said, adding: “The situation ery. The measures offered higher maternity protesters has marched on Sofia’s boule- is severe, with the deterioration in PARIS: The mangled platform roof and derailed train cars are pictured early yesterday at the site of a train allowances and one-off payments for first- vards, paralysing traffic for hours and hold- recent years of traditional lines accident at the railway station of Bretigny-sur-Orge. — AFP graders, more jobs and internships for peo- ing banners with slogans demanding polit- because of a lack of resources.” A ple under the age of 29 and higher scope ical change. Popular writers, actors and railway passenger association also In what officials described as a the night searching for victims being robbed. He said one person of heating aid programs for the poorest. musicians have joined in the rallies. Sixty denounced what it called “rust- “catastrophe”, the train came off the potentially trapped in overturned was arrested for trying to steal a But 24-year-old artist Viktoria Katova prominent intellectuals, lawyers, journalists bucket trains” and the practice of tracks and crashed into the station carriages, but the prefect’s office mobile phone from a rescue work- told AFP at a rally, “Things can’t get any and human rights activists on June 23 coupling different types of trains platform at 5:14 pm Friday, as it said no more were expected to be er, but that it was an “isolated inci- worse. I’d rather go for 10 snap elections in issued a special declaration calling for an together, demanding proper travelled at 137 km per hour on its found. Autopsies were to be con- dent”. The Red Cross and France’s a row than put up with this corrupt, inso- end to rule by the wealthy and a restora- inspections. way from Paris to the west-central ducted on the bodies of the dead SAMU emergency medical service lent political class that pretends it does not tion of democracy and the rule of law. A minute of silence was held at city of Limoges. Four carriages of yesterday. The SNCF, judicial also denied seeing any thefts or notice us”. Another protester, physical edu- Long-supported by President Rosen noon (1000 GMT) yesterday on all the train jumped the tracks, of authorities and France’s BEA safety facing any problems in carrying out cation teacher Nikolay Staykov, 55, was Plevneliev, the protesters also got unprece- French trains and in all stations for which three overturned. One car- agency were each carrying out sep- their work. The derailment was similarly outraged: “This isn’t democracy. dented backing this week from the French the victims of the accident, which riage smashed across a platform arate investigations of the accident. France’s worst rail accident since Bulgaria has been parcelled out to different and German ambassadors who argued that took place as many were leaving for and came to rest on a parallel track; Witnesses said the crash site resem- 2008, when a train collided with a business circles... what we have here is a oligarchic influence had “no place” in summer holidays ahead of the another lay half-way across the bled a war zone, with 57-year-old school bus, killing seven school- state mafia.” “All the parties are the same... Bulgaria. —AFP Bastille Day holiday today. The local platform. There were 385 passen- passenger Marc Cheutin saying he children. — AFP SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Madagascar villagers accuse army of killings

VOROMIANTSA, Madagascar: burial rituals. When southerners were ethnic group - the Zafindravala - were Villagers in southern Madagascar recall starving after the devastation of particularly targeted, leading to some with bitterness the day the soldiers Cyclone Haruna earlier this year, some allegations of genocide. Two days walk came and razed their homes to the preferred to eat crickets rather than from Voromiantsa a second village ground, but the officer they accuse their precious zebu. But many remains in ruins. denies any responsibility. “The soldiers observers believe that the operation to “Bevolotanana came,” a resident arrived and started shooting,” said capture Remenabila - who remains the said, using the nickname of Colonel Tongnazy, a farmwoman from island’s most wanted man and has a Rene Rolland Urban Lylyson, who led Voromiantsa, a village in southern $50,000 bounty on his head - got out the operation. “He said, ‘I come to burn Madagascar a two-day walk from the of hand. your house.’” Lylyson’s name comes up nearest major town. “What did we do Amnesty International says entire frequently in conversations through- wrong?” I asked. “A soldier told me to villages were burned and accuses the out this rugged region. One man on ‘shut up’ and smacked my head with “rampaging” security services of tor- crutches said he had lost everything. “I his rifle.” “Then he said, ‘we are going to ture and mass murder. Just months left. I was too scared. I had to leave my burn your village’.” into the operation Amnesty reported business. My plates. My food. They Preparing rice in a small dark hut 40 cattle thieves had been executed burned everything. Even my bed.” she built after her home was razed, and an unknown number of elderly Another day’s walk away, the village of Tongnazy traces the origins of her people, the physically disabled and Miary Omby is all but deserted. An old ordeal back to 2012. That was when children had been burnt alive as whole man said the local king was too old to the Malagasy military launched villages were razed. While an interna- run and instead chose to stand and Operation Tandroka, a bid to end cattle tional inquiry has been set up, it has fight. “He stayed with an old rifle. The rustling that has plagued the south not yet begun its work. For Tongnazy soldiers beat him until was unable to and west of the island nation and memories are still raw. “They took out rise. That’s how he died,” he said. “Even fuelled inter-communal violence. Their all of our stuff, then they burned the if there were cattle thieves in the area, ANDRIRY, Madagascar: This picture taken on Feb 22, 2013 shows residents of Asely village chief target was a near mythical bandit house. My mother was there. They the military did not have to burn the standing near the debris of a school reportedly burnt by soldiers. —AFP named Remenabila, blamed for mass stripped us and told us to go into the city. They could have taken them and rustling and the deaths of several sol- bush.” left.” guides, victims from neighbouring vil- told AFP, refusing to be named cal deadlock that have brought diers. He is accused of stealing count- As Tongnazy speaks a few villagers Colonel Lylyson, head of the mili- lages that burned these places unbe- because of the sensitivity of the issue. Madagascar’s economy to its knees. less zebu - humped mammals also listen on in silence. Outside, the village tary’s Special Intervention Force, told knownst to us, when we were already “The international community does “Madagascar is not a priority on the known as Brahman cattle - a much- is still in ruins. Only three earth homes AFP the accusations of abuses were gone. Anyway these villages were not want to hurt the president, who international scene,” said one for- prized livestock on this Indian Ocean have been rebuilt. The story is echoed unfounded. “The villages that were deserted. There was nobody there.” ordered and financed the operation. eign diplomat who also asked not island. across several villages in Andriry, a burned were villages inhabited by While government announced a The international community is to be named. “If a member of the A symbol of wealth, zebu are at the region of arid mountains where ‘dahalos’ - zebu thieves,” he said. “To get joint investigation with the United focused on having upcoming elec- Security Council of the United heart of southern culture - eaten only Operation Tandroka was carried out to areas the Tandroka force used local Nations in February, progress has been tions pass off peacefully.” Nations does not push the issue, at weddings or special celebrations, and which is now replete with dis- guides. To protect their identity, we glacial. “The investigation is nowhere,” a Those elections are aimed at nothing is going to happen. The sacrificed for ancestor worship or in placed people. Villages of Remenabila’s dressed them as soldiers. “It was these source in the Malagasy government ending years of violence and politi- truth is no one cares.” —AFP Boko Haram ‘supports’ Nigeria school massacre Shekau does not claim responsibility for killings

KANO, Nigeria: The head of Nigeria’s Boko Haram Islamists said he supported a July 6 attack on a school that killed 42 people, but did not claim responsibility for the massacre, in a video obtained by AFP yesterday. “We fully support the attack on this Western education school in Mamudo,” in north- ern Yobe state, Abubakar Shekau said in the 10- minute video speech. The mostly Hausa language message shows Shekau, designated a global terror- ist by the United States, kneeling on mat with a BELFAST: Riot police watch flames of petrol bombs thrown by loyalists early Kalashnikov resting on his left shoulder. He speaks in yesterday. —AP English for several seconds towards the end of the video, something he has not done in recent public messages. Politician knocked The early morning gun and bomb attack at a boarding school in the Mamudo district of Yobe saw assailants round up students and staff in a dormito- out in Belfast riots ry before throwing explosives inside and opening fire, according to witnesses. Almost all of those killed BELFAST: A leading Northern Irish politi- was knocked out cold. I put him in the were students. It was the third school attack in cian was knocked unconscious Friday by a recovery position and checked his airway. recent weeks and the second in Yobe. On June 16, missile thrown as sectarian tensions spilled He was unlucky because he was also hit by gunmen opened fire on a secondary school in over into rioting in Belfast at the climax of water cannon as I was trying to administer Damaturu, Yobe’s capital, killing seven students and the Protestant marching season. Nigel first aid and he got soaked.” two teachers. Shekau voiced similar support the Dodds, the deputy leader of the Democratic The July 12 parade is the culmination of Damaturu attack, describing all “Western education Unionist Party (DUP) - the province’s pro- the Orange Order’s marching season, and is schools” as a “plot against Islam”. British, Protestant, conservative largest par- usually accompanied by violence. The day is He however stopped short of claiming to have ty - was rushed to hospital after being hit in a public holiday in Northern Ireland. The ordered the killings.”We don’t attack students,” he the clashes between Protestant loyalists march marks the Protestant king William III’s said in the video that was delivered to AFP in a man- and riot police. It followed a day of what victory at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 A grab made yesterday from a video shows the leader of the Islamist extremist group Boko ner consistent with previous statements from the Haram Abubakar Shekau, dressed in camouflage and holding an Kalashnikov AK-47. —AFP had been peaceful Twelfth of July parades over the deposed Catholic king James II. Islamist leader. Roughly translated, Boko Haram across Northern Ireland, the pinnacle of The marchers like to stick to traditional means “Western education is sin”, and the insurgents was negotiating with a legitimate Shekau deputy Nigeria and Shekau restated the demand for a Orange Order loyalists’ marching season. routes but there are often clashes as they have been blamed for previous raids on schools, and that a ceasefire deal was at hand. “The claim nation governed by sharia (Islamic law) in his latest Rioting Protestants, some wielding sometimes pass through what have now with some analysts suggesting the group has select- that we have entered into a truce with the govern- message. swords, attacked police at a roadblock become Catholic areas. The violence broke ed shocking targets to generate attention. ment of Nigeria is not true,” the wanted Islamist Last month the United States placed a $7.0 mil- across the loyalist marchers’ preferred route out following a decision to bar loyalists Yobe state was one of three areas placed under leader said. lion bounty on Shekau. He is believed to be the through north Belfast. Petrol bombs, sticks, from walking through a contested flash- a state of emergency in May ahead of a sweeping Nigeria’s Minister for Special Duties Kabiru leader of Boko Haram’s hardline Islamist faction, but fireworks, bricks, bottles, beer cans, drain point area where Catholic republicans have military offensive against Boko Haram. The military Tanimu Turaki told journalists that he was negotiat- most analysts believe the group is made up of vari- pipes, and part of a wall were hurled at gathered in the past to attack police. has claimed significant gains in the two-month-old ing with Shekau’s “second in command”, and ous camps. The insurgency has cost 3,600 lives police, with teenagers among the rioters. Northern Ireland’s First Minister Peter offensive, but such boasts have been difficult to reports of a looming ceasefire filled the front pages since 2009, including killings by the security servic- Shirtless men, and others in football tops, Robinson, the DUP leader, appealed for verify and Boko Haram attacks have continued in of Nigeria’s newspapers. “We don’t know Kabiru es. Nigeria’s is Africa’s most populous country and attacked police vehicles and officers in riot “cool heads”. “Violence and attacks on the some places. Shekau, in the message, also denied Turaki. We have never spoken with him. He is lying,” top oil producer, where acute poverty remains ram- gear. Loyalist bandsmen played sectarian Police Service of Northern Ireland and the reports that the Islamist extremists had entered into Shekau said. Nigeria’s government and military pant despite the massive oil wealth. Local and tunes. Around 20 plastic bullets were fired wider community are wrong, can never be ceasefire negotiations with the government. This have regularly been accused of spreading false Western analysts have long argued that improving and water cannon used by police. Seven justified and must stop,” he said. “Those who week, a federal cabinet minister and head of a pan- information regarding the insurgency. Boko Haram living conditions in the mainly Muslim north is key officers were injured, at least three of them are using the cover of protest to attack the el tasked with talking to the insurgents claimed he has said it is fighting to create an Islamic state in to curbing the insurgency. —AFP knocked unconscious. police are massively damaging the cause Dodds has represented North Belfast in they support.” Around 3,500 people died in the British parliament since 2001. He had the three decades of sectarian violence been urging people to desist from violence between Northern Ireland’s Catholics and Turkey redefines armed forces’ duties at the roadblock. The BBC reported a man Protestants that largely ended with a 1998 who treated Dodds at the scene as saying: peace agreement, though sporadic unrest ANKARA: Turkey’s parliament has Turkey has spoken out against the nation and opening up military spend- impeded the military’s ability to inter- “He grasped his head as he went down. He and bomb threats continue. —AFP amended an internal armed forces’ Egyptian military’s overthrow of the ing to civilian scrutiny, Kemal said. vene. regulation long relied on by the coun- country’s Islamist leader, Mohammed Since coming to power in 2003, The opposition Republican People’s try’s once-powerful generals as Morsi, with whom Erdogan had Erdogan has reduced the general’s Party, long associated with Turkey’s grounds for intervening in politics, the formed an alliance. “This is an impor- powers through reforms driven by pro-military secular guard, also voted UK rejects full inquiry state-run Anadolu Agency reported tant legal reform that ends any legal Turkey’s ambition to join the European in favor of amending the regulation in yesterday, in a move that further strips justification for staging coups,” Lale Union, including for example, reducing a show of support to democracy. “As of into Litvinenko death the military of its political influence. Kemal, an expert on military affairs and the influence of a national security now, I hope Turkey will no longer The military has wielded huge political columnist for Today’s Zaman newspa- council where the generals usually speak of coups and will develop its LONDON: Britain’s government has refused a pub- should still be able to go ahead as planned later power in the country, overthrowing per, said of the amendment. However, imposed their will on the government. democracy,” said Republican party leg- lic inquiry into the 2006 poisoning of Russian dissi- this year despite the coroner’s reservations. “We four governments between 1960 and further reforms were needed to assert A series of trials against hundreds of islator Sezgin Tanrikulu, who branded dent Alexander Litvinenko, a coroner revealed believe that the coroner’s inquest can continue to 1997 and issuing a warning against full civilian control over the military, military officers, including top army the military regulation as a “dirty and Friday, saying that this limited the effectiveness of effectively investigate the circumstance of Mr Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s including placing the armed forces commanders, accused of alleged anti- bloody” excuse for military interven- his own investigation. Coroner Robert Owen had Litivenko’s death and we will continue to co-oper- Islamic-rooted government as recently under the defense ministry’s subordi- government plots, have furthered tion. The two surviving leaders of the sought a full inquiry to replace his lower-level ate fully with it,” the spokesman said. Marina as 2007. country’s 1980 military coup, Kenan inquest. It had been critically undermined because Litvinenko said however that she was “shocked The generals have in the past point- Evren and Tahsin Sahinkaya, are cur- he is not allowed to deal with secret evidence and disappointed” by the government’s decision ed to an internal military regulation rently on trial for overthrowing a gov- about a possible Kremlin role in the murder, he not to hold a full public inquiry and wanted to that stipulated the army’s duty as ernment and have cited the internal said. But he told a hearing at London’s Royal Courts know the reasons behind it. “Were they trying to watching over and protecting the military regulation in their defense. The of Justice on Friday that only 45 minutes earlier, the protect the Russian state?” she said. “Were they try- Turkish republic, to justify army 1980 takeover stopped deadly fighting British government had refused his request for a ing to protect national security secrets?” Inquests takeovers or stepping in whenever between political extremists, but also judge-led public inquiry into the killing. are held in England and Wales to examine sudden they felt uneasy over civilian leaders’ led to a wave of executions and tor- Litvinenko, 43, was poisoned with radioactive or unexplained deaths. They set out to determine policies. In a midnight vote Friday, leg- ture. polonium-210 while drinking tea at a London the place and time of death as well as how the islators voted to redefine the military’s “Our country has a tradition of hotel. His widow Marina has claimed her husband, deceased came by their death, but they do not duty as: “defending the Turkish nation coups,” Defense Minister Ismet Yilmaz a former agent with Russia’s FSB, was working for apportion blame. The inquest into Litvinenko’s against external threats and dangers, told parliament, speaking in favor of Britain’s foreign intelligence agency MI6 at the death was thrown into doubt in May when the and maintaining and strengthening the amendment. “And the true victim time of his slow and agonising death, and that he coroner said he could not hear evidence concern- military powers to ensure deterrence.” of the coups has always been the peo- was killed on Moscow’s orders. But the case has ing Russia’s alleged role following a bid by the Erdogan’s party proposed the ple.” The military has long regarded come at a difficult time for the British government British foreign ministry to keep it secret. amendment to strip the military of any itself as the protector of Turkey’s secu- as it tries to reset relations with Russia after being Owen had said he would be failing in his duty legal basis for intervention in domestic lar traditions, imposed by the country’s in deep freeze for several years following “to undertake a full, fair and fearless inquiry into affairs following a spate of anti-govern- founder, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who Litvinenko’s death. the circumstances of Mr Litvinenko’s death” if he ment protests in June, which the prime was a former army officer. As the sec- “It is to be regretted that the decision was was forced to disregard the evidence for national minister has blamed on a conspiracy ond-largest army in NATO, the Turkish apparently not made until this morning, with the security reasons. He suggested that the death against his democratically-elected gov- military is involved in the alliance’s consequence that this hearing cannot be fully could instead be considered in a public inquiry in ernment. The protesters were airing operations in Afghanistan, though it is effective,” said Owen. “I think it is absolutely clear, is which the evidence alleging Russian state involve- discontent with what opponents have not directly involved in combat. It has it not, that I cannot commence this inquest as I ment “could be taken into account”. Under English said is Erdogan’s increasingly authori- ANKARA: Turkish supporters of ousted Egyptian President also fought Kurdish rebels in south- had intended to on October 2. That is a decision to law, evidence cannot be heard in secret as part of tarian style of governing and moves to Mohamed Morsi hit a portrait of Egyptian military chief Gen eastern Turkey until earlier this year, which I am driven with the utmost reluctance.” A an inquest, but could be presented behind closed impose his conservative and religious Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, depicted as the ‘last pharaoh‘, with their when the Turkey and the rebels started British government spokesman said the inquest doors in a public inquiry. —AFP views on society. slippers as they stage a protest outside the Egyptian embassy talks in a bid to end a nearly 30-year The vote also comes at a time when yesterday. —AP old conflict. —AP SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Hundreds of new charges filed in US kidnap case

COLUMBUS, Ohio: The litany of “Today’s indictment moves us closer tence, but McGinty said he is still room heater or inside a van. It says 2004, when they were 14, 16 and 20 charges against a Cleveland man out- to resolution of this gruesome case,” reserving that option. Castro will be one of the women tried to escape and years old. Each said they had accepted line in numbing detail the crimes his Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Tim arraigned on the new charges he assaulted her with a vacuum cord a ride from Castro, who remained victims allegedly suffered over 10 McGinty said in a statement. Wednesday. around her neck. friends with DeJesus’ family and even years of imprisonment: August 2002, Castro, 53, is accused of kidnapping He is scheduled for trial Aug. 5. Later, Castro moved them to attended vigils over the years marking kidnapping. the three women and holding them Castro pleaded not guilty to the earlier upstairs rooms where they were kept her disappearance. September 2004, kidnapping. captive - sometimes restrained in indictment of 329 counts. A message as virtual prisoners, according to Berry, 27, told officers that she was November 2006, aggravated murder. chains - along with the 6-year-old girl was left with his attorney Friday seek- investigators. forced to give birth in a plastic pool in Christmas Day 2006, rape. he fathered. ing comment on the new charges. His All the while, Castro continued driv- the house so it would be easier to A new 977-count indictment filed He is charged with two counts of legal team has hinted Castro would ing a school bus and playing bass in clean up. Berry said she, her baby and Friday provides a painful look at what aggravated murder related to one act, plead guilty if the death penalty was local bands, with fellow musicians say- the two other women rescued with prosecutors say was a decade of cap- saying he purposely caused the off the table. ing they never suspected a thing. He her had never been to a doctor during tivity for three women in suspect Ariel unlawful termination of the pregnan- A communications firm represent- was fired as a bus driver last fall after their captivity. Castro’s home in a rough Cleveland, cy of one of the women. ing the women said they would not leaving his bus unattended for several Knight, 32, said her five pregnan- Ohio, neighborhood. Among the most The new, 576-page indictment also comment. The women released a hours. cies ended after Castro starved her for serious charges: that he caused the charges him with 512 counts of kid- three-minute video this week thank- The picture of Castro as a friendly at least two weeks and “repeatedly death of one of his victims’ fetuses by napping, 446 counts of rape, seven ing the community for its support. musician began to erode soon after punched her in the stomach until she punching and starving her. counts of gross sexual imposition, six News that the women had been the women were freed, as family miscarried,” authorities said. Among the most haunting: that he counts of felonious assault, three found alive electrified the Cleveland members told of a man who terrorized She also said Castro forced her to assaulted the women throughout counts of child endangerment and area, where two of the victims were his common-law wife, beating her and deliver Berry’s baby under threat of their captivity, causing psychological one count of possessing criminal household names after years of locking her in an apartment and the death if the baby died. She said that harm to them and to the daughter he tools. searches, publicity and vigils. But ela- same house where the women were when the newborn stopped breath- fathered with one of them through Authorities say the filing covers the tion soon turned to shock as allega- later kept. ing, she revived her through mouth- assault. entire period that the women were tions about their treatment began to Castro was arrested May 6, shortly to-mouth resuscitation. And in another newly unveiled imprisoned, from 2002 until May of emerge. after one of the women broke through Castro has been held on $8 million accusation, the indictment also this year, superseding an earlier indict- Castro is accused of repeatedly a door and yelled to neighbors for bail. Cuyahoga County jail logs show alleges that on the same day that the ment that listed accusations for only restraining the women, sometimes help. him spending most of his time sleep- child was born, Christmas of 2006, some of the years. chaining them to a pole in a basement The women - Amanda Berry, Gina ing, lying on his bunk, watching TV Castro raped one of the other women, The indictment does not include - once with a motorcycle helmet over DeJesus and Michelle Knight - disap- and occasionally drawing or exercis- who had helped deliver the baby. charges that could carry a death sen- one of the women’s heads - to a bed- peared separately between 2002 and ing. — AP Obama calls for approval of immigration overhaul Tough job of convincing

WASHINGTON: President Barack reform into law,” Obama said. “And if “If we don’t do anything to fix our Obama stepped into the fray in the you agree, tell your Representatives broken system, our workforce will US Congress over immigration yes- that now is the time. Call or email or continue to shrink as baby boomers terday, urging Americans to press post on their Facebook walls and ask retire,” Obama said. the Republican-led House of them to get this done.” Republicans in the House have Representatives to approve a plan In his address, Obama seized on vowed not to take up the Senate bill that is at risk of stalling. comments from his Republican pred- approved two weeks ago but instead Obama used his weekly address ecessor, George W. Bush, who this want to work on immigration in a to make his case for an immigration week threw his support behind the piecemeal fashion, with a priority on overhaul that was approved by the overhaul effort. Obama has often improved security along the US- Democratic-controlled Senate and criticized Bush in the past but the Mexican border. would create a pathway to citizen- two men are in agreement on this House Speaker John Boehner has ship for as many as 11 million peo- issue. the tough job of convincing conser- ple living illegally in the United “If Democrats and Republicans - vatives that the Senate approach is States. including President Bush and I - can anything but amnesty for people The president has been treading agree on something, that’s a pretty who have broken the law after enter- carefully on the issue so as not to good place to start,” Obama said. ing the United States illegally or antagonize Republicans who The White House says immigra- overstaying their visas. adamantly oppose the immigration tion reform would boost the US While the conservative opposi- plan but may find it politically neces- economy, contending in a report this tion has put the legislation in doubt, TEXAS: State Senators Sylvia R. Garcia, Wendy Davis, Royce West, Kirk Watson and John Whitmire greet abortion sary to help attract Hispanic voters week that it would help the econo- proponents still see a chance that an rights advocates to show they voted against HB2, which the Senate approved late Friday night. — AP in future elections. my grow by 3.3 percent by 2023 and immigration overhaul can be “Now the House needs to act so I reduce the budget deficit by $850 approved in the weeks and months Abortion law passes in can sign common-sense immigration billion over 20 years. ahead. — Reuters Texas despite protests

WASHINGTON: The Texas senate spectator gallery Friday and held ral- resisted eviction from the spectator late Friday approved a bill setting lies outside the state senate, but gallery. Some protesters even some of the strictest limits on abor- were unable to stop the measure chained themselves to the railing to tion in the United States, just weeks from being approved. avoid being dragged out. after a filibuster by opposition Republican Governor Rick Perry During the June 25 session a rau- Democrats dramatically thwarted has vowed to sign the bill into law. cous gallery crowd was key in pre- the measure. The bill-similar to the The bill includes a ban on abor- venting the vote from being held on one that state Senator Wendy Davis tions starting at 20 weeks after con- time. There were too many activists helped block in a 13-hour filibuster ception, unless the woman’s health is for police to control-a mistake not on June 25 — was approved 19-11, imminently endangered; sets strict repeated on Friday, when the capitol with one Democrat joining the requirements for doctors performing was swarming with state troopers. Republican majority, local media abortions; and mandates that a doc- Police also checked bags and took reported. tor must be present when a woman out items that could be thrown, Davis became a national hero for takes a pill to induce an abortion. including bottles suspected of con- Democrats and supporters of abor- Texas media reported that police taining excrement and urine, the tion. Pro-choice advocates filled the tussled with noisy protesters who Houston Chronicle reported. — AFP No asylum request yet from fugitive Snowden: Russia

MOSCOW: Russia kept former US spy global email traffic, have upset cial appeal to the Federal Migration agency contractor Edward Snowden at Washington’s friends and foes alike. Service. But its director, Konstantin arm’s length yesterday, saying it had Stuck at Sheremetyevo airport with his Romodanovsky, said on Saturday the not been in touch with the fugitive passport revoked, he has become an agency had not yet received such a American and had not yet received a irritant in relations between the request from Snowden. formal request for political asylum. United States and Russia. Snowden, who worked at a Remarks by Foreign Minister Sergei “We are not in contact with National Security Agency facility, in Lavrov signalled Russia is weighing its Snowden,” Russian news agencies Hawaii, revealed that the NSA has options after Snowden, who is strand- quoted Lavrov as saying in Kyrgyzstan, access to vast amounts of data such as ed at a Moscow airport, broke three where he attended a foreign ministers’ emails and chat rooms from compa- weeks of silence and asked for refuge meeting. He said he had learned of nies including Facebook and Google, in Russia until he can secure safe pas- Snowden’s meeting with Russian under a government programme sage to Latin America. human rights activists and public fig- called Prism. Washington urged Moscow to ures at the airport on Friday from the He fled to Hong Kong and then return Snowden to the United States, media, “just like everyone else.” flew to Moscow, where he and Russian where he is wanted on espionage Snowden, who had previously kept officials say he has remained in the air- charges after revealing details of out of sight since arriving in the air- port transit zone. He has no visa to secret surveillance programmes, and port’s transit zone on June 23, told the enter Russia. President Barack Obama spoke by activists that he would submit his asy- Snowden is useful as a propaganda phone with Russian President Vladimir lum request the same day. tool for Putin, who accuses the US Putin. Snowden’s leaks about US spy Lavrov said that under Russian law, government of preaching to the world methods, including eavesdropping on asylum seekers must first make an offi- about rights and freedoms it does not uphold at home. But his presence on Russia’s doorstep is a double-edged sword. Putin has invited Obama for a bilat- eral summit in Moscow in September, and asylum for Snowden could jeopar- dise that, even though both countries have signalled they want to improve ties that have been strained in Putin’s third presidential term. And while pro-Kremlin politicians have been avidly casting Snowden, 30, as a rights defender, former KGB officer Putin said last month that the surveillance methods he revealed were largely justified if applied law- fully. Putin has said twice that Snowden should choose a final des- LAC-MEGANTIC: Lac-Megantic Mayor Colette Roy-Laroche speaks to a local tination and go there, and on July 2 resident during a news conference yesterday Lac-Megantic, Quebec, he said Russia could only take Canada. The event took place just metres from where a train derailed and Snowden in if he stopped activities exploded into a massive fire that flattened dozens of buildings in the town’s “aimed at harming our American historic district, leaving 60 people dead or missing last week. — AFP partners”. — Reuters SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Cambodian opposition chief to return home

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s self-exiled assured of extending his 28-year rule. as unsupportive of democracy, saying Sam Rainsy has lived abroad since prime minister and his party, Hun Sen is opposition leader announced yesterday The US welcomed the pardon, with “The mere fact of my return does not 2009 to avoid 11 years in prison on still expected to win in a landslide. that he will return to his homeland on State Department spokeswoman Jen create a free and fair election for charges widely seen as politically moti- Still, a return would provide at least a July 19, less than two weeks before his Psaki saying Washington called on the Cambodia.” vated. morale boost for Sam Rainsy’s party, beleaguered party challenges Cambodian government “to facilitate a The campaign can be expected to be King Norodom Sihamoni pardoned which has been greatly handicapped by entrenched Prime Minister Hun Sen in safe environment for his return and fairly rambunctious. Sam Rainsy is often him Friday at Hun Sen’s request. Hun having its leader absent. national polls. allow for his meaningful and unfettered sharp-tongued in his rhetoric, and his Sen’s letter requested the pardon “in the For Hun Sen, the move pre-empts Sam Rainsy announced the date of participation in the elections.” party has been drawing large crowds of spirit of national reconciliation, national some of the criticism that the election is his intended return on his Facebook The US statement also urged reforms enthusiastic young people. unity and to make sure the national elec- unfair. He has used similar tactics before, page a day after Hun Sen engineered a recommended by a UN human rights Hun Sen’s Cambodian People’s Party tion process is conducted under the pressuring his opponents until they pardon for his most prominent rival. expert to ensure free and fair elections. has the resources of the state behind it, principal of democracy, with freedom were in disarray, then making conciliato- Fellow party members gave the same In an emailed statement released and in the past has been accused of and pluralism and jointly by all involved ry gestures at the last minute. date. Friday by his party, Sam Rainsy thanked using intimidation and force against its parties.” Sam Rainsy went into exile after he The pardon cleared the way for Sam the king for his pardon, and said he opponents. The pardon came shortly after Sam was convicted and sentenced to two Rainsy to return to campaign for his par- knew that he had “never done anything However, the first shots form the two Rainsy declared that he planned to come years in prison for moving border mark- ty without facing immediate arrest and wrong.” bitter rivals were an exchange of back before the election, which suggests ers at the frontier with Vietnam, seven imprisonment. “I would have returned even in the niceties, as Sam Rainsy conveyed his a deal may have been worked out. years for spreading false information It came after the US and others had absence of a pardon to highlight the condolences over the death of Hun Sen’s The pardon would appear to benefit about the border with Vietnam and two said the exclusion of Sam Rainsy from condition of democracy in my country. father this past week. both Sam Rainsy and Hun Sen. years for defaming Foreign Minister Hor the July 28 vote would call into question My return is no more than a step on a Hun Sen thanked him and his party Though Sam Rainsy is seen as the Namhong by associating him with the the polls’ legitimacy. His return is not long journey towards achieving self- for the gesture in a letter Friday, and sole Cambodian politician with the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime of the likely to greatly affect the big picture at determination for Cambodia,” he wrote. added “I hope that you will return in the charisma and resources to present any late 1970s. — AP the polls, where Hun Sen appears He criticized the official election body nearest future to join political life again.” real challenge to the well-entrenched Baby dead, 8 missing in refugee boat sinking ‘Genuine human tragedy’

SYDNEY, New South Wales: A baby died and of Christmas Island, along with a military aircraft world”. “The loss of any child’s life or of any per- eight people were missing after a people-smug- and two maritime rescue planes. son’s life at sea in these sorts of circumstances is gling boat carrying 97 sunk in remote seas, The Australian Maritime Safety Authority a genuine human tragedy,” the prime minister Australian officials said yesterday, as authorities (AMSA) said a Customs ship reached the dis- said. “Our response in terms of elevating the searched for survivors. Prime Minister Kevin tressed vessel late Friday night and sent a board- work we do cooperatively with the Indonesians Rudd described it as a “genuine human tragedy” ing party shortly before a large wave caused it to and others is now urgent.” which underscored the importance of a regional capsize. “A search of a 285-square-nautical-mile Promising that he would “have more to say” response to people-smuggling, with hundreds area involving two contracted aircraft and a regarding policy changes ahead of this year’s dying in recent years in refugee boat accidents. Defence P3 Orion began at first light,” AMSA said. elections, Rudd highlighted source and transit The vessel, which capsized some 87 nautical “There is one deceased and an estimated country talks and tightening refugee claims and miles north of Christmas Island, first issued a dis- eight people missing.” Clare said the ill-fated ship approvals as key areas. tress call in rough seas between Australia and was believed to have originated in Indonesia “Other measures in terms of the continued SEOUL: South Korean women salute their national flag during a joint memorial serv- Indonesia on Friday morning, Home Affairs with passengers from Iran, Afghanistan and Sri adjustment of our border protection policy are ice for the war dead to commemorate the upcoming 60th anniversary of the signing Minister Jason Clare told reporters. Lanka. The 88 passengers plucked from the sea critical,” he said. of the armistice agreement that ended the Korean War on July 27, 1953, in Rescuers were unable to reach the scene until overnight had been transferred to immigration Hundreds of asylum-seekers have drowned Hwacheon, near the demilitarized zone that separates two Koreas, yesterday. During 10:00 pm (1200 GMT), and a short time later detention on the remote Christmas Island, on the dangerous sea voyage from Indonesia the war, US and 20 other countries fought alongside South Korea under the UN flag Clare said a huge wave broke over the boat and Australia’s main facility for holding asylum-seek- when their rickety, overloaded boats sank. against North Korean and Chinese troops. — AP it began to sink. ers arriving by boat, he added. More than 13,000 asylum-seekers have “Last night our officers have rescued 88 peo- It is the second asylum boat incident on the arrived in Australia by boat since January 1, pil- ple and they’ve recovered the body of a little dangerous people-smuggling sea passage from ing pressure on the ruling Labor party in an elec- baby boy,” said Clare, adding that the infant was Java in a week, and follows talks between Rudd tion year. It is a controversial political issue likely Philippines probes police reportedly less than a year old. and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang to loom large in the lead-up to polls to be held “The advice to me is that there were 97 peo- Yudhoyono on the people-smuggling issue. later this year. ple on board and a search and rescue effort is Rudd said Saturday’s emergency “underlines The conservative opposition accuses Labor of ‘murder’ of criminal happening right now.” the absolute importance of Australia losing control of Australia’s borders and propos- MANILA: The Philippines is to investigate a footage, which showed at least five uni- Two navy patrol boats and a merchant vessel continu(ing) to adjust its policy to meet chang- es using the navy to tow back people-smuggling group of police officers who were allegedly formed policemen and another man in were combing the seas 87 nautical miles north ing circumstances in the region and in the boats-a plan not welcomed by Jakarta. — AFP filmed executing a criminal, the govern- civilian clothing standing outside the vehi- ment’s human rights commission said yes- cle. The channel added a man in civilian terday. clothing later placed an unidentified object The video was at odds with a police on the pavement beside the dead suspect’s Third Chinese girl dies account of the event in which they said vehicle, in what could amount to tamper- they had killed three gangsters, including ing with the crime scene. from injuries in SF crash the suspect allegedly executed, in a Senior Superintendent Ronald de la shootout on the streets of the southern city Rosa, the Davao police chief, told the sta- SAN FRANCISCO: A girl who had been the girl had died. of Davao on Thursday. tion he had not seen the footage and in intensive care since the crash-landing The flight attendants remained hospi- In an interview broadcast by the ABS- would defer comment. of an Asiana Airlines flight has died, talized Friday. Talmadge also confirmed CBN network that ran the footage, However the mayor of Davao, Rodrigo hours after authorities confirmed one of that an Associated Press photograph of a Commission on Human Rights chairwoman Duterte, defended the police operation the two Chinese teenagers killed in the body under a yellow tarp near the Loretta Ann Rosales said: “That’s clear mur- and challenged critics to go to court. disaster was hit by a fire truck speeding burned-out jet was the other victim, der.” Rosales has ordered an inquiry into the “Don’t crucify the police for doing their to the crash site. Meng Yuan. shooting to determine the officers’ possible duty,” Duterte told the station in an inter- The disclosure about the Chinese The photo, taken from above, shows criminal culpability, the commission’s view. The local press also quoted Duterte as teenager raised the tragic possibility that firefighters looking down at the tarp, and spokesman, Mark Cebreros told AFP warning that kidnappers would “leave she could have survived the crash only to there are truck track marks leading up to Saturday. Davao City horizontally or vertically. It’s die in its chaotic aftermath. it. Police said the teenager was covered However, he said Rosales’ comments your choice”. No one knows yet whether the two in foam that rescuers had sprayed on the should not be interpreted literally. Duterte, who won a seventh term as teens lived through the initial impact at burning wreckage. When the truck “She (means) the incident merits a clos- mayor of one of the country’s largest the San Francisco airport. But police and moved while battling the flames, res- er investigation,” Cebreros said. provincial cities in last May’s elections, is fire officials confirmed Friday that Ye cuers discovered her body, Esparza said. Davao police said its officers had shot known for his uncompromising stance Meng Yuan, 16, was hit by a fire truck rac- “The driver may not have seen the and killed the three gang members in a against crime. ing to extinguish the blazing Boeing 777. young lady in the blanket of foam,” said firefight that led to the rescue of a busi- He has been criticised by human rights “The fire truck did go over the victim Ken Willette of the National Firefighter nesswoman who had been kidnapped by groups for allegedly condoning the at least one time. Now the other question Protection Agency, which sets national them in Manila a week earlier. unsolved, death-squad-style murders of is what was the cause of death?” police standards for training airfield firefighters. One other suspect was arrested, it scores of petty criminals during his previ- spokesman Albie Esparza said. “That’s “These could be factors contributing added. However ABS-CBN said the grainy ous terms as Davao mayor. what we are trying to determine right to this tragic event.” footage showed a uniformed officer using a President Benigno Aquino’s spokes- now.” San Mateo County Coroner Robert He said fire trucks that responded to rifle to shoot a suspect who had his hands woman Abigail Valte also cautioned Foucrault said the results of his initial the Asiana crash would have started behind his head while sitting behind the Duterte Saturday over the mayor’s reported inquiry into the deaths would likely be shooting foam while approaching the SEOUL: A protester carrying a dog displays a t-shirt wheel of a parked sport utility vehicle sur- order to Davao police to “shoot-to-kill” kid- released sometime next week. He would fuselage from 80 or 100 feet away. The condeming the eating of dog meat in South Korea dur- rounded by police. nappers. “That’s against the law,” Valte said not comment on the police investigation. foam was sprayed from a canon on the ing a protest by the ‘In Defense of Animals’ rights group It did not identify the source of the on government radio. — AFP Her close friend Wang Linjia, also 16, top of the truck across the ground to in Seoul yesterday. According to IDA South Korea’s dog was among a group of injured passen- clear a safe path for evacuees. That was and cat meat industry is worth some $2billion annually gers who did not get immediate medical supposed to create a layer of foam on the slaughtering two and-a-half million dogs used to make help. Rescuers did not spot her until 14 ground that is several inches high before a broth-based dish called ‘gaesoju’. —- AFP minutes after the crash. Wang Linjia’s the truck gets to the plane. body was found along with three flight The victims were close friends and top attendants who were flung onto the tar- students, looking forward to spending a mac. The other girl, also from China, died few weeks at a Christian summer camp in Indonesian police hunt Friday morning. San Francisco General California, where they planned to prac- Hospital said she had been in critical con- tice English and boosting their chances 131 in prison breakout dition since arriving Saturday after the of attending a U.S. college. accident. Officials did not identify the girl Their parents were flown to San MEDAN, Indonesia: Indonesian police yesterday expand- at the request of her parents. Her age Francisco after their deaths where the ed their search for 131 inmates including four militants was also withheld. Chinese consulate was caring for them. who escaped from an overcrowded jail during a riot that Moments after the July 6 crash, while September Mao, who attends the girls’ left five dead, a spokesman said. rescuers tried to help passengers near school in the city of Jiangshan and knew Inmates began rampaging through the jail in Medan the burning fuselage, Wang Linjia and them both, said Wang was outgoing and city on Sumatra island on Thursday, setting fires and hurl- the flight attendants lay in the rubble popular, and often interviewed her class- ing bottles at guards in anger over power cuts and water shortages at the prison. The Tanjung Gusta jail was almost 2,000 feet away. A group of sur- mates as a student reporter. She said Ye engulfed in towering flames, killing three inmates and two vivors called 911 and tried to help them. was a very good singer and speaker, prison staff who were trapped in their office. Members of the group - martial arts “loved to smile, and liked to share every- “We stepped up efforts by instructing all police forces athletes and their families returning from thing and anything that is happy.” across Sumatra island to carry out a massive hunt opera- a competition in South Korea - said that Photos of the girls showed the pair tion,” Heru Prakoso, spokesman for the North Sumatra after escaping the plane, they sat with at with wide grins flashing peace sign. In police, said. Security forces managed to regain control of least four victims who appeared to be one photo, they formed their arms into the prison on Friday afternoon and had recaptured 81 of seriously hurt. They believe one of them the shape of a heart. the 212 inmates who escaped, he said, adding that four was one of the girls who died. The airliner collided with a rocky sea- convicted of terrorist offences were still on the loose. Cindy Stone, who was in that group, wall just short the runway. Dozens of oth- was recorded by California Highway er passengers were injured, and although “Security at all entry points bordering North Sumatra Patrol dispatchers calling in for help: 182 were taken to hospitals, most suf- province has been intensified,” he said, adding that the “There are no ambulances here. We’ve fered only minor injuries. elite Detachment 88 counter-terrorism squad was also been on the ground 20 minutes. There Nearly a week after the crash, the involved in the operation. are people lying on the tarmac with criti- investigation indicates the pilots, a The escaped terror convicts had been involved in mili- cal injuries, head injuries. We’re almost trainee and his instructor, failed to realize tant training for Mumbai-style attacks on high-profile losing a woman here. We’re trying to until too late that the aircraft was dan- Indonesians and in connection with a bank robbery to keep her alive.” gerously low and flying too slow. fund terror activities, police said earlier. Some 1,000 police San Francisco Fire Department Nothing disclosed so far by the and soldiers were deployed to guard the facility. President spokeswoman Mindy Talmadge said National Transportation Safety Board Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Saturday promised to ease Friday that when airport personnel investigators indicates any problems overcrowding in prisons. “We have allocated one trillion BALI: Surfers ride waves at Kuta beach on Bali island yesterday. The Indonesian gov- reached the group near the seawall, with the Boeing 777’s engines, comput- rupiah ($100 million) to improve capacity of overcrowded ernment has set the ambitious target of welcoming a total of nine million foreign Linjia was dead. She did not know when ers or automated systems. — AP prisons, to avoid the prison incident in Medan from recur- tourists in 2013, increasing to 10 million by 2014. — AFP ring,” he told reporters. — AFP SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Modi sparks outrage with dead ‘puppy’ remark ‘Every form of life is valued’

NEW DELHI: Indian Hindu hardliner Narendra Modi, seen as the key opposition challenger in 2014 elections, has said he meant no offence when he compared victims of anti-Muslim vio- lence to puppies run over by a car. Modi, in an interview published Friday with an international news agency, spoke openly for the first time about 2002 anti-Muslim riots in western Gujarat state in which Hindu mobs killed over 1,000 Muslims. The controversial Bharatiya Janata Party leader, who is Gujarat’s chief minister and was in THIMPHU: Bhutanese men wait in line to cast their votes at a polling station in power during the riots, said he felt “sad” over the Thimphu yesterday. The centre-right Druk Phuensum Tshogpa party, which has gov- violence-just the way one would feel “bad” when erned Bhutan for its first five years of democracy, is facing off the People’s a car runs over a puppy. Democratic Party. —AFP The remark to Reuters news agency was splashed on Indian newspaper front pages on Tens of thousands line up Saturday and trended on Twitter. “ ‘Hindu nationalist’ Modi kicks up storm with to cast votes in Bhutan puppy remark,” said a Times of India headline. Modi tried to counter the criticism by tweet- GAUHATI: Tens of thousands of people in has been subdued as they mostly partici- ing late Friday: “In our culture every form of life Bhutan lined up yesterday to elect a gov- pated in debates on state-run television (including puppies) is valued and worshipped.” ernment in the tiny Himalayan nation’s sec- rather than holding street rallies. But critics were not appeased. ond parliamentary elections. In a bid to keep the elections free, the “His comment is very bad, dangerous and An earlier round held in May eliminated election commission prohibited candidates humiliating,” said Kamal Farooqi, a senior leader NEW DELHI: Head of the Bharatiya Janata Party poll panel and Gujarat chief minister Narendra three of five political parties, leaving from offering food, including the custom- of the regional Samajwadi Party, which draws Modi waves on his arrival at party headquarters for the BJP’s Parliamentary Board meeting in Bhutan’s ruling Peace and Prosperity Party ary cheese and beer, to people attending support from Muslims in India’s most populous New Delhi over the weekend. Modi has said he meant no offence when he compared victims of and the main opposition People’s the election rallies. state of Uttar Pradesh. anti-Muslim violence to puppies run over by a car. — AFP Democratic Party to contest Saturday’s con- “No freebies. This was our directive to “What is he really saying? Are Muslims less Maken said Modi should apologise to the nation reformist who can revive the fortunes of the clusive poll. The remote nation of about the political parties,” Wangdi said. than puppies?” asked Farooqi. “for the kind of words and analogy he has used”. world’s largest democracy. But he remains a divi- 738,000 held its first election in 2008 after Sandwiched between Asian giants, Modi said he would have felt “guilty” over the The regional Janata Dal (United) party called sive figure nationally after being accused of the king voluntarily reduced the monar- China and India, Bhutan was long closed to violence “if I did something wrong” but if “some- Modi “a very dangerous person”. doing nothing to stop religious riots in his state. chy’s role in running the country. the rest of the world. It began opening up one else is driving a car and we’re sitting behind, National Law Minister Kapil Sibal also waded On July 10, Modi tweeted “Happy Ramzan. Chief Election Commissioner Kunzang in the 1960s. Foreigners and the interna- even then if a puppy comes under the wheel, into the row, demanding to know, “What was he May this holy month bring joy, peace & prosperi- Wangdi says election authorities have set tional media were first admitted in 1974. will it be painful or not? Of course it is. (Modi) doing in the back seat?” when the riots ty in our lives.” up 850 polling stations, including in hard- Television arrived only in 1999. “If I’m a chief minister or not, I’m a human occurred. While he has never been convicted of any to-reach mountain villages. India has had a special relationship with being. If something bad happens anywhere, it is Modi, whose state has thrived economically offence, one of his former ministers was jailed Nearly 382,000 people are eligible to Bhutan, and over the decades, Bhutan has natural to be sad,” said Modi, without explaining under his leadership, is expected to be tapped last year for orchestrating some of the violence elect a 47-member National Assembly, he been the biggest recipient of Indian aid. why he was not at the wheel during the riots as as candidate for prime minister if the BJP wins and India’s top court once compared him to said. Long lines snaked out from polling Thousands of Bhutanese study in India, and chief minister. the elections to be held by May 2014. Nero, the emperor who fiddled while Rome stations, as people came out in droves to New Delhi has helped build several Ruling Congress party general secretary Ajay Modi paints himself as a pro-business burned. — AFP choose their representatives. Many held hydropower plants in Bhutan with the elec- umbrellas to shield themselves in the tricity being sold to India. bright sunlight as the country enjoyed a However, India’s decision early this rare sunny day. month to cut fuel subsidies - on cooking Authorities sealed off Bhutan’s borders gas and kerosene - to Bhutan has become Announcement on Telangana with neighboring India, and the Bhutanese an election issue. The Bhutanese govern- army was assisting the country’s small ment has asked India to reconsider its deci- police force to ensure that the elections sion as the prices of cooking gas and may come this month passed peacefully, Wangdi said. kerosene have doubled. International poll observers from Britain, New Delhi said it would review the deci- NEW DELHI: Standing on the brink Telangana to halve the state vertical- held estimate that the parleys may realistic tacticians are favouring a India and the European Union were in sion and work out a solution once India of an announcement for the creation ly with 21 Lok Sabha seats each. have been designed to project the bold gambit in Telangana, which Bhutan, Wangdi said. “The international finalizes its financial aid to Bhutan for the of the separate state of Telangana, Members of the Congress core impending decision as a collective accounts for 19 Lok Sabha seats, to observers are free to travel to any polling next five years. The last aid plan ended in the Congress leadership on Friday group, including party chief Sonia action. The leadership’s readiness to prevent a meltdown. station to see the poll being conducted,” he June. Media reports say India cut the subsi- launched an exercise to rope in all Gandhi and Prime Minister carve out Telangana with Hyderabad Given the contentious nature of said. In the primaries held in May, the gov- dies to show its unhappiness over the sections into a decision that the par- Manmohan Singh, on Friday heard as its capital comes after a long peri- the issue, the day started with erning Druk Phuensum Tshogpa, or Peace Bhutanese prime minister’s cozying up to ty expects will bring it back in con- Andhra CM Kiran Reddy, deputy CM od of dithering, and is driven by the intense lobbying by leaders of pro- and Prosperity Party, headed by outgoing rival China. The opposition PDP also tention in Andhra Pradesh. Damodar Rajanarsimha and PCC political considerations for 2014 and anti-Telangana camps who Prime Minister Jigmi Y. Thinley, secured 45 blamed the governing party for a deterio- The Congress core group decided chief Botsa Satyanarayana on the when the party is faced with the flocked to AICC general secretary percent of the vote compared to the oppo- ration of ties with India. An editorial in to refer the issue to the party’s top contentious issue. twin task of retaining its huge tally of Digvijaya Singh and former state in- sition PDP’s 35 percent. Three political Bhutan’s English-language daily Kuensel, decision-making body, the Congress Reddy is perceived to be opposed Lok Sabha seats as well as power in charge Ghulam Nabi Azad to press groups were eliminated in the primaries. which the government has a majority share Working Committee, amid ever- to the partition of Andhra Pradesh the state. their demands. Vote counting will begin at the polling in, said, “Many Bhutanese are hurt and strengthening indications that a while Rajnarasimha is an open With 42 seats in Lok Sabha, The mood flared up after chief stations soon after voting ends, with the angered by the timing (of the subsidy cuts), decision on bifurcation of Andhra Telangana votary. Both are learned Andhra played a key role in the par- minister Reddy met Sonia, with results expected on Sunday, Wangdi said. and feel it is a deliberate move to rock the Pradesh may be taken this month. to have only repeated what they ty’s consecutive wins in the 2004 and reports that he had threatened to The campaigning by the 94 candidates elections.” —- AP Sources say the party leadership have been telling the leadership at 2009 elections. However, its resign if Telangana was created. has already plumped for statehood, least since 2009 when the UPA made prospects have seemed imperiled Rattled spokespersons issued a and the parleys that it will hold in the a pro-statehood announcement only since the death of its talismanic CM Y statement on behalf of the CM to run-up to the announcement are to reverse it dramatically within days. S Rajasekhara Reddy and the subse- dismiss it as baseless. “It (report) is meant to spread the political owner- Party sources conceded that the quent revolt of his son Jaganmohan absolutely false and baseless. It is ship of the far-reaching decision. The consultations planned on the issue, whose YSR Congress threatens to malicious in nature. Soniaji is our interregnum will also be used to sort including the meeting of the overtake the parent party in the leader and I have high respect for out whether two districts of Congress Working Committee, are Coastal and Rayalaseema regions. her. Personally, I have greatest regard Rayalaseema - Kurnool and unlikely to throw up any radically Although optimists in the party are for her as a true Congress leader,” the Anantapur - should be clubbed with fresh idea, strengthening the widely still hoping for a rearguard recovery, statement said. —AP

Myanmar signs trust-building pact with Wa rebels YANGON, Myanmar: Myanmar’s govern- ment has signed an agreement with a major ethnic rebel group to build mutual trust in an effort to defuse recent tensions between the armies from the two sides, state-run media reported yesterday. The Kyemon daily said the five-point agreement signed Friday between a gov- ernment peace delegation and the ethnic Wa rebel group includes clauses calling for prompt meetings between the two armies whenever military issues arise and commit- ting the rebel United Wa State Army not to secede. The government is seeking com- prehensive peace agreements with all of the country’s ethnic rebel groups and has reached new cease-fire agreements with many of them, but it continues to have armed confrontations with some of the major ones. Friday’s move represents a step NEW DELHI: A supporter of India’s main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party is con- forward in the government’s peace efforts. tained by an Indian policewoman as she tries to scale a police barricade during a For decades, Myanmar has faced rebel- protest against rising inflation in New Delhi yesterday. — AFP lions from several minority groups seeking autonomy. The Wa, in the country’s north, are believed to have the biggest of the eth- nic guerrilla armies, with as many as 30,000 PM takes notice of men. Tensions have risen recently in the Wa region after government troops asked the migration in Pakistan guerrillas last month to abandon some ter- ritory it controls. The Wa refused to aban- ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister of mass migration of the members of affected don their positions, and government troops surrounded them. Pakistan, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has communities of the violence-hit Lyari area SRINAGAR: Javid Mir, senior separatist leader, second right, along with other leaders shout The Wa, who once served as a major ordered the Interior Secretary and Director of Karachi and directed the Federal Interior freedom slogans as Indian police detain them after they attempted to march towards Martyr’s fighting force for the now defunct Burmese General of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) to Secretary and the Director General of the IB graveyard in Srinagar yesterday. — AP reach Karachi city of southern Pakistan to to immediately reach Karachi. Communist Party, reached a peace agree- submit a report regarding the security situ- He further instructed them to submit a ment with Myanmar’s former military ation. report on facts and information to be regime in 1989. It allowed the ethnic group Strike, security restrictions A large number of people mostly obtained by holding meetings with the to exercise a measure of autonomy in its women and children have been forced by authorities of the Sindh government and region and even maintain a powerful close indian Kashmir violence and gang warfare in Lyari to take communities of Layari. armed force. The United Wa State Army had shelter elsewhere, leaving behind their The IDP’s demanded from higher offi- been accused by the United States and SRINAGAR: Businesses are closed and troops Srinagar, the main city in Indian Kashmir, and homes and properties. cials and philanthropists to at least provide Thailand of involvement in the illicit drug are patrolling in Indian Kashmir as separatists warned residents to stay indoors, according to a The Internally displaced persons (IDPs) doctors and medicines for their suffering trade, but the Wa denied the charges and rejecting Indian rule called a strike on an annual local resident. of Lyari currently living in a deserted place children. have declared their region an “opium culti- holiday marking the anniversary of a bloody Traditionally, both separatists and pro-India were immense hardships as many of them The premier ordered for the provision of vation-free zone” since 2005. 1931 uprising. Kashmiri groups commemorate the day, but key are passing nights in the open uncared and security to all those people who had Friday’s agreement between also called Martyrs’ Day marks the day when 21 Kashmiri separatist leaders were under house arrest to unattended by the authorities, while the migrated from Lyari to Badin and Thatta for cooperation between the government Muslims were ordered killed by the army of the stop them from leading rallies. plight of the women and children without areas of Sindh and said that all resources be and the UWSA for regional development state’s Hindu king to quell their revolt. Kashmir is divided between India and food, water, medicines and medical aid. utilized to rehabilitate the displaced and drug eradication efforts. — AFP Yesterday, police and paramilitary soldiers Pakistan. About 68,000 people have died in over The Prime Minister took notice of the Lyariites back to their homes. —- KUNA laid razor wire across roads in the old quarters of two decades of conflict. — AP SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 ANALYSIS14

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This Ramadan, what happened to Islam?

By Yasmine Bahrani

his Ramadan I’m praying for a miracle. Islam’s holy month began this week, and millions of Muslims Teverywhere are fasting, reflecting and asking God to answer prayers. Like millions of American Muslims, I will be thinking about the cycle of violence that appears to have taken on a life of its own, and I worry that cycle is unstop- pable. The so-called Arab Spring was thought to mean a new beginning; but the wave of change did not bring freedom and prosperity to the region. Instead two years into this new chapter, people everywhere are fighting one another. In Egypt the Muslim Brotherhood-led administration was overthrown last week, leaving at least 50 people dead. In Iraq and in Lebanon, Sunnis and Shiites trade bombs and Washington Watch insults. In Syria, the Sunni majority is caught in a bloody battle with the minority Alawites. And Shiites are attacked in such faraway places as Pakistan and Indonesia. Reframe the immigration debate as an American story What happened to the faith? The answers are compli- cated, but many religious leaders encourage their follow- Dr James J Zogby the Democrat’s advantage with Latino voters. Action” (President Obama’s compassionate attempt to defer ers to shun those different from them. Al-Jazeera TV’s Last night, CNN featured a presentation comparing the deportation for young people who were brought to this Sheik Yousuf Al-Qardawi calls Shiites “heretics,” clearing the n October of 1984 I attended the annual dinner of the role the Latino vote plays in presidential, Senate, and country by their parents), Europeans are in eighth place on way for Sunnis to harm or even kill them. Iran’s Supreme National Italian American Foundation (NAIF) and heard Congressional elections-arguing that while that vote is criti- the list of all applicants. Leader Ali Khamenei denies minorities their rights and Icampaign speeches delivered by then President Ronald cal on the national level and important in several key Senate Immigrants have always been derided as “lazy”, “different reportedly prevented the building of a Sunni mosque in Reagan and former Vice-President Walter Mondale. Mondale contests, most Republican lawmakers in Congress come from and unable to fit in”, and a “drain on the economy”. This was Tehran. spoke first. His speech was a litany of promises on a string of districts that have no Latino voters and so are immune to said of the Irish, the Italians, and the Eastern and Central Some argue that secularism is better than religion. But issues and mostly fell flat. In fact, Mondale’s only applause pressures to pass immigration reform. Europeans. In a marvelous study compiled for the the seculars are seen as unbelievers by the political lines came when he mentioned the name of his running As the campaign gears up to pressure Congress to act, Immigration Policy Center, researcher Jeffrey Kaye compares Islamists, and the seculars themselves look down upon the mate, Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro, an Italian American, advocates are again targeting Representatives who come the recent bigoted statements made by politicians in Islamists. The military rulers in several countries, including much beloved by her ethnic community. from districts where the Latino vote is a factor or districts Hazelton, Pennsylvania (who are themselves descendants of Egypt, were secular. Those governments colored the When it was Reagan’s turn, he walked to the podium and, where businesses that benefit from immigrant labor (again immigrants) with the statements made about their ancestors impression of Muslims by mistreating the population and after a moment of silence, he began. As I recall the gist of his read “Latino”) are important. All this misses the point. As two when they first arrived in America, a century ago. They too imprisoning and torturing anyone who disagreed with remarks, they went something like this: “My grandmother, like of my colleagues, State Senator Jim Rosapepe (an Italian were defamed as “lawbreakers”, “ a drain on public funds” and them, including Islamists. yours, came to this country with nothing but her hopes and American) and former Congressman Bruce Morrison (an Irish “not able to assimilate”. Naturally the dictators don’t represent everyone. Plenty dreams. She worked hard driven by the conviction that if she American) often point out, immigration is not only a Latino Hazelton achieved national notoriety when its City of seculars observe the faith but believe in the separation did, in America, her dreams could become a reality. I stand issue, it is an American issue. It is fundamental to the Council passed an ordinance against Hispanic “illegal immi- of mosque and state, but the political Muslims don’t see it here the beneficiary of her hard work and the fulfillment of American narrative-who we are and what we hope to remain. grants”. Hazelton, which had been steadily losing population that way. Another problem is the Western press calls the her dreams”. As Bruce once noted, if the issue is framed as undocu- over the last century, had been experiencing a bit of a Muslim Brotherhood “moderates,” for some unknown rea- At that point, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room, and I said mented Latinos knocking on America’s door saying “let us in,” rebound largely due to the influx of Latinos. Boarded-up son, when Egypt’s first elected leader Muhammad Morsi’s to myself “Reagan just won the Italian vote”. As a Democrat, I it narrows its potential to win. But if it is presented as stores had reopened and abandoned homes were now occu- year in power illustrates little moderation. Traditionally the was more than a little peeved because that immigrant narra- America, the welcoming nation of immigrants, opening its pied with families. In reaction to the ordinance, many immi- Brotherhood looked the other way when other groups, tive had long been a Democratic Party staple. For decades, doors and saying to the newest wave of immigrants “your sto- grants, including those who were citizens, left Hazelton. My such as the less-tolerant Salafists, are jailed and tortured. the base of the party had been America’s urban ethnic immi- ry is ours, and we want to welcome you as our ancestors were brother John, who had been brought in by the city’s And under the Brotherhood’s rule, violence against grant communities. That we should have surrendered that welcomed”, it has broader appeal and can win. Some oppo- Chamber of Commerce to study the economic impact of the women, already a problem in Egypt, became common- narrative and that base to Reagan was flat out wrong. nents of reform hone in on the issue of the “undocumented” ordinance noted that he had never before seen a city “commit place. I recall this story as we are in the midst of a national as if this group were exclusively Latino. They speak of them suicide”. Where is that pleasant Islam I knew when I was grow- debate over comprehensive immigration reform. A bill has derisively as “law-breakers”, an unassimilable group that The lesson here is clear. Moving forward, advocates for ing up? Religious observances were warm and neighborly passed the Senate and the matter now moves to the House would change the character of the country and be a drain on reform need to reframe the immigration debate by recaptur- when I lived in Baghdad as a child of a Sunni mother and a for its consideration. Listening both to advocates for reform the economy. This has been done in an effort to stereotype, ing the immigrant narrative and investing white ethnic Shiite father. I remember marking religious occasions with and to the media discussion of immigration has been discon- marginalize, and demonize all immigrants. Americans in the issue. A majority of the populations in states traditional exchanges of pastries. Our Christian neighbors certing. It is framed as a Latino issue, with “Latino” and “immi- This argument is wrong on several counts. Firstly, being like Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin are immi- sent a plate of cookies, and we sent one over to celebrate grant” becoming interchangeable terms. Pointing to the “undocumented” is not new in America, nor is it limited to grants and the descendants of immigrants from Europe and an occasion. That was how it had been for years and years. states where the Latino vote looms large, Democrats gloat one ethnic group. In the last century, there were millions of Mediterranean countries. For them, immigration is not just a Where are those people who respected each other’s that if Republicans don’t get this issue right, they will never undocumented Irish, Italian, Polish and other European immi- Latino issue; it is their story-our American story. It is, as beliefs? Today I hear about claims that Iran is trying to con- win the presidency. Some Republicans sharing this view are grants who found refuge in America. Even today, if you look Reagan reminded that NAIF audience, personal to each of us vert everyone to its Shiite sect. And others tell me that urging their party to adopt a reform agenda so as to cut into at the tallies of youngsters who have applied for “Deferred and it is our collective self-definition as a nation. Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states are trying to destroy Shiites. And still others tell me the seculars are godless creatures headed for hellfire. How to leak secret and not get caught I know ordinary Muslims are being pushed aside by political forces fighting for the mainstream. It’s those very forces that frighten me. Egypt is accusing Iran of interfer- f US prosecutors ever get their hands on ing the whole puzzle away to reporters, they reported these stories, but both attribute their leakers quickly expands to defeat the ability of ing in its affairs. The Gulf States such as Saudi Arabia, Edward Snowden, they’ll play such a tym- break off pieces for distribution, in hopes that it revelations to interviews with “current and for- the spy cops to track all of them. Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates despise Shiite Iran Ipanic symphony on his skull he’ll wish his can’t be traced back to them. Or, if crafty, leak- mer” officials. As identification stamps go, “cur- That’s assuming of course, that the leakers and so they reportedly finance Sunni political movements hands never touched a computer keyboard. ers dispense pieces of the puzzle that aren’t rent and former” officials is pretty vague. The have actually leaked classified information. As that are intolerant. Should US prosecutors fail, US diplomats will especially revealing and therefore not precisely complete Journal credit goes to interviews with mentioned above, fitting pieces of unclassified The Gulf Cooperation Council just agreed to expel squeeze, as they did in Hong Kong, until he classified, but provide hints about the location “current and former administration and con- material together mosaic style can lead a good members of the Shiite community, and Qatar started by squirts from his hiding place and scurries away of the next puzzle piece. Investigative reporters gressional officials,” but that’s still plenty vague. reporter toward a mostly completed picture. At kicking out 18 Lebanese workers who belong to the Shiite in search of a new sanctuary. But even if he who excel at fitting a mosaic together benefit In plurality, any flocking bird will tell you, this juncture, the reporter can ask authorities sect. For their part, the Shiites, backed by Iran, wreak hav- finds asylum in a friendly nation, his reservation the most from this class of leaker. resides security. When a mass of current and direct “confirm or deny” questions about his oc in Iraq and Lebanon - not to mention Syria. In other will last only as long as a sympathetic regime is The best way to escape detection, however, former officials talk to the press about a classi- findings. The authorities can confirm his words, political leaders on both sides promote intolerance calling the shots. is to leak as part of a flock, a flock that may or fied story, it’s harder for a government investi- hypothesis, beg him not to publish it, or con- of the two sects of Islam and of Christians, Bahai’s, and Whether he ends up in Venezuela or some may not fly together. The best recent example gator to pick off one for punishment. Such fess a kind of defeat by confirming parts of the other minorities. And the saddest thing is that many other country that enjoys needling the United of this kind of leaking can be found in two vague sourcing means the government investi- story (but not for attribution) while explaining Muslims accept and follow these ideas blindly. States, he’ll forever be one election or one coup excellent stories about the NSA’s machinations gator would have to investigate every current why other parts of it aren’t true. Certainly it’s easy to call all ignorant and argue that the away from extradition. Even then, he won’t be published earlier this week: the New York and former official exposed to the classified One thing the government can rarely afford solution is education. Never mind that it will take years completely safe. “Always check six, as we said Times’s “In Secret, Court Vastly Broadens Powers information discussed in the story which can to do is blow the reporter off, lest the govern- before those who throw children to their deaths from the when I used to be a flyer in the Air Force,” said of NSA,” and the Wall Street Journal’s “Secret often be a very long list. In our current national ment be damaged by the publication of an roofs of buildings to understand tolerance and respect. NSA whistle-blower Thomas Drake recently. Court’s Redefinition of ‘Relevant’ Empowered security reporting renaissance, with a dozen or inaccurate story. Also, the last thing the nation- How can we stop the killing? Critics say Muslims have to “Always make sure you know what’s behind Vast NSA Data-Gathering.” more reporters breaking new parts of the NSA al security state wants is to turn away reporters deal with it on their own. What does that require of the you.” I’m not privy to how the Times or Journal story almost daily, the number of suspected whose questions might cause it more grief average Muslim? March in the streets? Egyptians and Solitary whistle-blowers like Snowden, than the less-damaging story the national Bahrainis did. Rise up? Check. Demand rights from lead- Drake and Daniel Ellsberg draw targets on their security state can confirm. The “current and for- ers? Check. Clearly non-political Muslims need help. backs with their disclosures of official secrets, mer officials” formulation serves the press well While political Muslims demonize each other’s groups, either by leaving a trail from the heist scene, in times like these, where the former officials the United States has adopted a wait-and-see approach. I being the most logical suspect, or because they might belong to a different party or faction. am not sure what we are supposed to make of this, but I admit their deed. Escaping prison time, such This broadening of the sourcing helps lift the worry it means more civilians will die before things get whistle-blowers have learned, depends on the story out of the partisan realm, and helps make better. That’s why I’m praying for a miracle. And I think I’m luck of prosecutorial overreach (Drake) or self- the reporters look more like truth-finders and not the only one. —MCT destruction by the state, which derailed the less like partisans. prosecution of Pentagon Papers liberator It also provides the leakers with camouflage Ellsberg. that makes them look less like leakers and The solitary whistle-blower, usually a career more like think-tankers conducting a policy All articles appearing on these government employee, isn’t really a leaker, as debate in the pages of the press, and helps dis- pages are the personal opinion of Stephen Hess explains in his enduring typology lodge the debate from the political. of leakers. Typically, the whistle-blower seeks Sometimes the protestations of “current the writers. Kuwait Times takes no revolutionary change, not piecemeal reform. and former officials” is a genuine signal of a responsibility for views expressed He doesn’t share information with journalists to policy debate inside the government, which therein. Kuwait Times invites read- purchase their goodwill or to loft a trial balloon appears to have been the case in 2005 when or to give himself an ego boost. He’s motivated New York Times reporters James Risen and Eric ers to voice their opinions. Please by principle, not self-interest or Machiavellian Lichtblau broke the “Bush Lets US Spy on send submissions via email to: opin- intrigue, and seeks to correct what he considers Callers Without Courts” story. Breaking con- [email protected] or via snail an intolerable wrong. And in most cases, his vention, Risen and Lichtblau enumerated the whistle-blowing results in career suicide if not officials yakking with them, writing that “nearly mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. jail time. PARIS: Demonstrators hold up a poster with a picture of Edward Snowden, a for- a dozen” anonymous current and former offi- The editor reserves the right to edit Most leakers, mindful of the fate of the pure mer technical contractor of the US Central Intelligence Agency, during a demon- cials had discussed the story with the Times any submission as necessary. and solitary whistle-blowers, scale the size of stration in support of Snowden at the Place du Trocadero in front of the Eiffel “because of their concerns about the opera- their leaks to avoid detection. Rather than giv- tower in Paris. — AFP tion’s legality and oversight.”—Reuters NEWS SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013

CAIRO: Opponents of ousted President Mohammed Morsi gather in Egyptís landmark Tahrir square to break their fast. The United States has called on the Egyptian military and interim leaders to free deposed president Morsi for the first time since he was detained over a week ago. — AFP Experts advise Snowden: Fly commercial Commercial flights safer than government planes

MOSCOW: When an Aeroflot plane from Moscow took an sion from the country over which they are flying,” said avia- ing a private charter plane, such as a business jet, from enter- tries that might object, and China has shown no interest in unusually southerly course to Havana on Thursday, it quickly tion lawyer Simon Phippard of UK-based law firm Bird & Bird. ing a country’s airspace are more complex and open to a harbouring him. A private charter with a specially tailored triggered speculation that American fugitive Edward Government aircraft, on the other hand, technically need patchwork of different rules and interpretations, but legal route could take him north over the Arctic and then south Snowden could be on board. But the plane was probably just permission before they can legally enter a foreign country’s experts agree it would be harder to stop a commercial flight over the Atlantic, avoiding US and its allies’ airspace. A former avoiding turbulence, like other aircraft that crossed the airspace. than a state or private plane. CIA analyst quoted by Foreign Policy magazine referred to Atlantic yesterday. There was no sign of Snowden on arrival - Any doubts that US allies would bar Snowden’s way end- Russia has grown impatient about Snowden’s stay in tran- this as the “scenic route” and estimated the journey at 11,000 he remained at Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow, where he ed last week when several European countries barred sit at Sheremetyevo airport, and likely wants him gone km. But where would the plane refuel, who would foot the was to meet human rights groups yesterday. Bolivian President Evo Morales’ plane from entering their air- before Moscow hosts a meeting of finance ministers from the potentially huge bill and where would Snowden get such a Still, aviation experts said such speculation is not without space when he was travelling home from Moscow. Snowden, Group of 20 nations next week. But any flight that takes plane? There are no obvious answers. merit. Due to protections offered by international aviation a former spy agency contractor, is wanted by Washington for Snowden through US skies, or those of an ally, is fraught with The longest-range business jet in the world, according to rules, a commercial flight may be Snowden’s best bet for a leaking top-secret US surveillance programs. Morales said he risk, no matter what the international aviation rules say. its manufacturers, is the Gulfstream G550, made by a unit of ticket to asylum, trumping private jets or government planes. was refused entry because of suspicions that Snowden was Although President Barack Obama said in June said he is “not General Dynamics. Its brochure boasts a range of 6,750 nauti- Commercial carriers have the freedom to use airspace of oth- on board, though aviation lawyers said a country does not going to be scrambling jets to get a 29-year-old hacker,” US cal miles (12,501 km) but that could be shortened by the er countries, known as the First Freedom of the air, the cen- need any reason other than exerting its sovereignty to deny officials say Washington has warned countries that there need to leave spare fuel for emergencies, especially when terpiece of a complex but well-established system that keeps another government’s plane. would be “consequences” if they let Snowden land or pass travelling over long stretches of ocean. Private charters from global air transportation running smoothly. “Every state on the basis of state sovereignty has the right through without turning him over to US authorities. Moscow to Caracas are advertised for about 100,000 euros “One of the principles of the Chicago Convention system to deny overflight to state aircraft,” said John Mulligan, a There are no direct commercial flights from Moscow to without counting the extra mileage needed to thread his is that commercial carriers have the right of overflight, or the research fellow at the International Aviation Law Institute at Venezuela, Nicaragua and Bolivia, the three Latin American way between unfriendly airspace. right to do things like stop for fuel, without seeking permis- DePaul University in Chicago. The legal grounds for prevent- countries that have offered Snowden asylum. The most obvi- Snowden might yet opt for a less obvious means of trans- ous route is through Havana but Cuba has not said whether port, perhaps heading northwest from Moscow by boat or it would allow him to pass through. Snowden had planned to taking the Trans-Siberian Express train across Russia towards US allies seek to bring Gitmo detainees... take a flight to Havana with Aeroflot on June 24, less than 24 Asia. There is virtually no trade between Russia and hours after his arrival in Moscow, sparking a frenzy of interna- Venezuela, so hopping on a merchant ship is hardly likely to Continued from Page 1 Afghanistan to the Karzai government as part of its shift tional media demand for tickets on the flight. But airport be an option, though. Such trips would be slow, leaving him of control of the country’s security to the Afghans. sources said he pulled out at the last minute, probably vulnerable, and involve leaving the precincts of the transit detainees back, said in recent months they are finally “There is no excuse for Afghan detainees to continue because the lane usually flies over the United States. zone and formally stepping on Russian soil, something having meaningful negotiations after years of “radio to be held at Guantanamo, when the United States is Assisted by the WikiLeaks anti-secrecy group, Snowden Moscow has made clear it wants to avoid. silence.” transferring custody of Afghan citizens held in could be looking for flights that hop from one country that is Some Russian sources have suggested a foreign embassy “You would think with a close ally like Kuwait they Afghanistan itself,” said Christopher Anders, senior leg- ideologically opposed to the United States to another. Most car would not be considered Russian territory, opening up would at least get a hearing, but they kept getting the islative counsel at the American Civil Liberties Union. long-haul commercial flights heading west from Moscow go the possibility of a road trip across Russia. Where he might go brush off,” Cynamon said. Cynamon said that’s even “President Karzai is demanding to get his citizens back, over at least one European country. A potential option is a is unclear but Belarus is in striking distance and has antago- though the Kuwaiti government built a rehabilitation and he is right to be making this demand. Every country commercial flight to Tehran. He could then try to reach an nistic relations with the United States. Both Snowden and center for former Guantanamo detainees at the request always gets its citizens back at the end of war.” African country such as Sudan or Angola, which might be Russian authorities will want to avoid repeating the fate of of Bush administration officials, after another former Karzai has been pushing for the return of all 17 ready to risk US wrath. But there are no direct flights from Iranian refugee Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who spent about 18 detainee carried out a suicide bombing that killed at Afghan detainees at Guantanamo as a matter of sover- Iran to either country. years in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport. His experience least seven people in Iraq. eignty. And the Taleban made the release of five of its Snowden could look at flights east to Shanghai, Beijing, inspired the Tom Hanks film “The Terminal,” which was shown The center, a section of the Kuwaiti central prison members at Guantanamo Bay their opening offer last Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, but they involve flying over coun- on Russian satellite television this week. — Reuters designed for medical and psychological treatment and month in peace talks, suggesting an exchange for US Sgt religious counseling to ensure the detainees will peace- Bowe Bergdahl, the soldier from Hailey, Idaho, they’ve fully reintegrate into society, has not been used. Kuwait held since 2009. Morsi ‘may face trial’ hired The Potomac Square Group, a Washington lobby- A US official confirmed that talks of a prisoner ing firm, to help spur talks for the transfer of Faiz Al- exchange had taken place, including timelines for the Continued from Page 1 Muslim Brotherhood have been holed up, some wanted Kandari and Fawzi Al-Odah. release, as well as a promise from the Taleban to show by authorities. “We will continue to resist,” key Islamist “They want all their citizens back if the United States fresh and verifiable proof of Bergdahl’s health. But any Morsi, the country’s first freely elected president, was leader Safwat Hegazi told Friday’s crowd. “We will stay is not going to charge and try them,” Cynamon said. progress toward a possible deal could be in jeopardy accused of concentrating power in the hands of the one or two months, or even one or two years. We won’t “Now that the negotiations have started, I do think they now that the Taleban has shut down, at least temporari- Muslim Brotherhood, sending the economy into freefall leave here until our president, Mohamed Morsi, comes are meaningful. But for a two-year period there was ly, its new office to facilitate peace talks with the US and and failing to protect minorities. But his supporters argue back,” said the firebrand preacher, who is wanted by nobody who was answering the door.” Administration Karzai’s government. that his removal from power was a flagrant violation of police for questioning on suspicion of incitement to vio- officials say they are working aggressively to certify The Taleban want their five detainees released to democratic principles and tens of thousands have taken lence. detainees for release under Obama’s directive in May to Doha, Qatar, where senior Taleban leaders are living in to the streets to demand his reinstatement. “There will be Thousands also massed in support of Morsi outside transfer as many detainees as possible to other coun- exile. The US has been reluctant to return detainees to another mass protest on Monday,” a Muslim Brotherhood the University of Cairo, watched over by a heavy security tries. The president, in announcing new steps to get the Afghanistan because several have returned to the battle- spokesman said on Saturday, a day after tens of thou- presence. US President Barack Obama discussed the crisis detainees out, said diplomatic concerns are chief among field. In London, Cameron said he discussed the fate of sands of Morsi’s supporters rallied in Cairo. in a phone call with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia on the reasons to close the facility. his country’s last remaining detainee, Shaker Aamer, in a Protesters are also expected to march on Monday to Friday, a White House statement said. Obama expressed “Gitmo has become a symbol around the world for an meeting with Obama last month. the Cairo headquarters of the elite Republican Guard, “serious concern” about the violence since Morsi’s over- America that flouts the rule of law,” Obama said during a “Clearly, President Obama wants to make progress on this scene of deadly clashes last week, the spokesman, Tareq throw and underscored the need to return to a demo- speech at National Defense University. “Our allies won’t issue and we should help him in every way that we can with Al-Morsi, said. “It will be peaceful,” he said. cratically elected civilian government. cooperate with us if they think a terrorist will end up at respect to this individual,” Cameron said. Aamer is a Saudi On Friday, Washington and Berlin called on the mili- King Abdullah was the first foreign head of state to Gitmo.” Congress has fought Obama from achieving the native who moved to Britain in 1996 and married a British tary to release Morsi, who was detained just hours after congratulate Egypt’s interim president Adly Mansour, goal he announced upon taking office in 2009 of closing woman, who was pregnant with his fourth child when he the coup and is being held “in a safe place, for his safety,” hours after he was named to replace Morsi. Saudi Arabia Guantanamo. Lawmakers have blocked detainees from was arrested in Afghanistan in 2001. He was accused of according to the interim leadership. State Department and other Gulf Arab governments have also pledged $12 coming into the United States, but the Pentagon can being a Taleban fighter, but he was never charged and insists spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the United States agreed billion in assistance to shore up the faltering economy. issue a national security waiver to transfer the detainees he was in Afghanistan to do charity work. with Germany’s earlier appeal for Morsi to be released The interim authorities have been pressing ahead with overseas. He has been cleared for transfer and has participated and was “publicly” making the same request. Psaki said forming a civilian administration but the Muslim So far the Obama administration hasn’t used that in the hunger strike. More than half of the current Washington wanted “an end to restrictions on Mr Morsi’s Brotherhood has refused offers to join it. In the worst sin- power to move out any detainee, even though 86 have detainees are from Yemen, which has new hope to get whereabouts”, while Germany suggested a trusted insti- gle incident of the recent violence, clashes outside the been cleared for transfer. But administration officials say its detainees out since Obama has lifted a three-year ban tution such as the International Committee of the Red Republican Guard headquarters on Monday killed 53 they expect to begin transfers soon. Last month, Obama on transfers to Yemen. Obama imposed the ban after a Cross should be granted access to him. people, mostly Morsi supporters. appointed lawyer Clifford Sloan to reopen the State would-be bomber attempted to blow up a US-bound Meanwhile, rival demonstrators rallied in the capital, The Brotherhood accuses the army of “massacring” Department’s Office of Guantanamo Closure. Obama flight on Christmas Day 2009 on instructions from al- but while there had been fears of fresh violence, the its activists. The army says soldiers were attacked by said the sole responsibility for Sloan and a yet-to-be Qaida operatives in Yemen. evening passed off peacefully. Tens of thousands of “terrorists” and armed protesters. Police are hunting named envoy at the Pentagon will be to transfer Obama’s decision is not without risk - detainees who Islamist protesters gathered outside the Rabaa Al- Brotherhood chief Mohammed Badie and other senior detainees overseas, and Sloan’s team is busy finding its have been released to Yemen in the past have joined ter- Adawiya mosque in Cairo’s Nasr City to pray and break leaders suspected of inciting violence, after arrest war- first candidates. rorist fighters in the Arab nation. But Yemen has agreed their fast together on the first weekend of the holy rants were issued on Wednesday. The military-appoint- A possible choice may be detainees from to open a rehabilitation center to help reintegrate month of Ramadan. ed caretaker president has set a timetable for elections Afghanistan, where the United States is drawing down detainees, but reportedly is asking the US and other In Cairo’s Tahrir Square and outside the Ittihadiya pres- by early next year but Morsi opponents and support- its combat presence by the end of next year. This spring, Arab countries to help fund the $20 million cost - a frac- idential palace hundreds of Morsi opponents sat down ers alike have criticized the interim charter he issued the United States gave control of its prison with more tion of the $150 million annual cost Obama cited of for their own iftar meals. Morsi supporters have been on Monday to replace the Islamist-drafted constitu- than 3,000 detainees near the Bagram base in keeping detainees at Guantanamo Bay. — AP camping outside the mosque, where many leaders of the tion. — Agencies SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 SPORTS

Illarramendi inks Real deal F1: Mercedes remain defiant Celtic star set to leave LONDON: Lewis Hamilton’s slim hopes of launching a world title chal- MADRID: Midfielder Asier Illarramendi signed a six-year contract with Real lenge this year have been boosted this week by his Mercedes team’s defi- GLASGOW: Celtic manager Neil Lennon admits star striker Gary Hooper Madrid yesterday and was presented as its latest summer acquisition. ant rejection of any crisis talk. In the wake of last Sunday’s flop at the could have played his last game for the Scottish champions. Hooper has The 23-year-old Illarramendi completed his transfer from Real Sociedad after German Grand Prix where both Briton Hamilton and his German team- attracted recent bids from Premier League sides Norwich and Hull and has passing a medical exam with Madrid’s team doctors and inking the deal with mate Nico Rosberg struggled with their Pirelli tyres, the team has declared made it clear to Lennon that he is keen to return to England. Madrid club president Florentino Perez. it will resolve its problems with the controversial fast-wearing Italian tyres. The 25-year-old, who has been struggling with a groin strain during pre- He then put on his new white jersey with the No. 24 and the shortened ver- Hamilton has yet to register his maiden victory with the team following season, is out of contract at the end of the forthcoming campaign, making sion of his last name “Illarra” on the back and booted several balls to the hun- his move from McLaren but has been the fastest qualifier at the last two it likely Celtic will cash in now if they are convinced he dreds of fans in the Santiago Bernabeu stands. races. Mercedes motorsport chief Toto Wolff rejected suggestions that the won’t sign a new deal. “Today is a very special day for me. To form part of this recurrence of early season degradation problems could still undermine Hooper did not feature in Celtic’s 3-0 defeat against club is an enormous achievement,” Illarramendi said after the huge potential of a car that is undeniably fast. Union Berlin on Friday - their fourth friendly loss in a handful of supporters had stopped chanting his name. Hamilton proved this when he grabbed pole position at both the Germany ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League Illarramendi is from Mutriku, a coastal town in the British and German Grands Prix, but a combination of tyre problems — qualifier against Cliftonville. Basque Country in northern Spain, and thanked blowouts and Silverstone and poor durability and performance at the And Lennon told several national newspapers: “It Sociedad for the decade he spent growing up with the Nurburgring — wrecked his hopes of a win. But Wolff said: will be difficult to convince Gary to stay. He has not San Sebastian-based club. “A few days ago I would have “It is not fair to say Germany was a huge disappointment for us - it featured much in pre-season and the games start in never imagined wearing any shirt other than that of was just disappointing... It is not nice to see a car that won seven days earnest for us on Wednesday night. Sociedad, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” he earlier not performing in the same way - going from a top car to a mid- “So he’d have a bit of catching up to do said. “Now I face a new challenge in my career. I field performer. “But we know the car is pretty quick and a car cannot and I don’t know where his mind is at the assure you I will give it my all for these col- change that much in just seven days! So we know not what we have to minute. “Has he played his last game for ors. I hope to keep growing with this put our heads together and use the team we have and find a solution to Celtic? Never say never but it’s looking club.”—Reuters our problems.” —AFP more and more that way.”—AFP Pirates roll past Mets

PITTSBURGH: Jordy Mercer’s single up the mid- dle off Gonzalez Germen drove home Andrew McCutchen with two outs in the 11th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates past the New York Mets 3-2 on Friday night. McCutchen led off with a walk, stole second and then easily beat the throw home from cen- ter fielder Juan Lagares to end the Mets’ four- game winning streak. Vin Mazzaro (5-2) retired all three batters he faced to earn the victory. Starling Marte had two of Pittsburgh’s six hits, and Pedro Alvarez added his 24th home run. Mets All-Star David Wright had two hits and extended his hitting streak to 12 games. He had an RBI-single but also flied out with two runners on to end the New York 10th. Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit his third homer of the season. Germen (0-1) got only two outs in his first inning in the majors and took the loss.

MARLINS 8, NATIONALS 3 In Miami, Marcell Ozuna drove in three runs, and Giancarlo Stanton homered for Miami, which dealt Stephen Strasburg the worst loss of his career in a win over Washington. PITTSBURGH: Starling Marte No. 6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates slides into second safe with a dou- Strasburg (5-7) allowed a career-high seven ble in the ninth inning against the New York Mets. —AFP earned runs and tied a career-high with four walks in two innings after the Nationals spotted 6 2-3 innings. The All-Star left-hander threw Kershaw (8-6) struck out 10 and walked one him a 3-0 lead. three wild pitches - tying a franchise record - hit and allowed three runs and six hits. Colorado’s BALTIMORE: Munenori Kawasaki No. 66 of the Toronto Blue Jays forces out Matt Miami responded with five runs in the first. It a batter and walked two, but managed to win Carlos Gonzalez struck out all four times up, and Wieters No. 32 of the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning during a baseball was Strasburg’s shortest outing since he pitched consecutive starts for the first time since he won Troy Tulowitzki went 0 for 3 with a walk. game. —AFP two innings on May 31 at Atlanta when he left seven in a row from April 28 to June 2. But the Rockies pieced together enough because of a lat strain. The Diamondbacks’ beleaguered bullpen offense to stop the surging Dodgers, who were Orioles thrash Blue Jays Nathan Eovaldi (2-0) settled down after a held on for Arizona’s seventh victory in 10 16-3 in their previous 19 games. rough first inning and held the Nationals with- games. Heath Bell escaped a jam in the eighth, BALTIMORE: Chris Davis hit his 35th bullpen after the Yankees had no success out a run over the next five innings. Washington and David Hernandez finished for his second GIANTS 10, PADRES 1 homer, Adam Jones and JJ Hardy each had against Scott Diamond ahead of a 1-hour, has lost four of five. save in seven chances. In San Diego, All-Star Buster Posey drove in a a three-run shot and the Baltimore Orioles 13-minute delay. Bell had blown a save opportunity in each of season-high five runs, and Chad Gaudin and beat Mark Buehrle and the Toronto Blue Boone Logan struck out the side in the REDS 4, BRAVES 2 his last two outings, leaving the closer spot three relievers combined on a five-hitter to lead Jays 8-5 Friday night. seventh after relieving Preston Claiborne In Atlanta, Bronson Arroyo pitched seven unsettled. Milwaukee starter Tom Gorzelanny (1- San Francisco over San Diego. Davis upped his major league-leading with two on. David Robertson was perfect sparkling innings, Brandon Phillips hit a two-run 3) pitched six effective innings on his 31st birth- Posey’s two-run double highlighted the five- home run total with a two-run drive in the in the eighth and Mariano Rivera finished single in Cincinnati’s three-run first, and the Reds day. He allowed two unearned runs and three run seventh inning, when Padres manager Bud second inning. Only Barry Bonds (39 in off the eight-hitter for his 30th save. beat depleted Atlanta. hits and took the loss. Black was ejected for arguing an obstruction call 2001), Mark McGwire (37 in 1998) and New York played without captain Derek Arroyo (8-7) allowed three hits, including during a rundown. Reggie Jackson (37 in 1969) hit more Jeter after he strained his right quadriceps Brian McCann’s two-out solo homer in the sev- ROCKIES 3, DODGERS 0 Marco Scutaro and Brandon Crawford had homers before the All-Star break. in his first game this season on Thursday. enth, and walked one. Sam LeCure pitched a In Los Angeles, Juan Nicasio scattered three three hits apiece, and Gregor Blanco scored four Jones connected in the third to put the Jeter will not play in this series and the perfect eighth, and Aroldis Chapman gave up a hits over seven innings to outduel Clayton runs for the Giants, who won consecutive games Orioles up 5-3, and Hardy went deep in the Yankees will re-evaluate after the All-Star run in the ninth before earning his 21st save. Kershaw, and DJ LeMahieu went 3 for 4 with an for the first time since they beat San Diego June sixth for a five-run cushion. All three home break. The Twins have lost 12 of 13. Ryan Braves outfielders B.J. Upton and Justin RBI to help Colorado break the Los Angeles 18-19 at San Francisco. Coming in, the defending runs came off Buehrle (5-6), who had Pressly (2-2), who took over for Diamond, Upton left the game with injuries. Jason Dodgers’ five-game winning streak. The Rockies World Series champions had lost 16 of 20. allowed only two long balls in his previous was charged with one run and two hits in Heyward was held out one day after he strained were 3-8 in their previous 11 games, including a The Padres lost for the 17th time in 20 games 11 starts. one inning. his right hamstring. 6-1 loss in the series opener Thursday. Nicasio (5- and dropped a season-high 12 games under Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman (11-3) B.J. Upton strained his right adductor muscle 4) struck out three and walked one after being .500. Gaudin (3-1) improved to 3-0 with a 2.70 gave up three runs and eight hits in six MARINERS 8, ANGELS 3 in the first inning. Justin Upton strained his left recalled from the minors. Rafael Betancourt ERA in six starts since joining the rotation on innings. He has won seven of his last eight In Seattle, Raul Ibanez homered twice to calf while running to first base in the seventh. pitched the ninth to earn his 14th save in 15 June 2. Sean O’Sullivan (0-1) lost his debut with starts. After Toronto’s Adam Lind hit a two- power Seattle to the victory. Kyle Seager The Reds jumped on Kris Medlen (6-9) right at chances. his hometown Padres.—AP run double off Tommy Hunter with two and Kendrys Morales also connected as the the start. Medlen was charged with four runs outs in the ninth, Jim Johnson needed one Mariners set a franchise record by homer- and nine hits. Medlen, who was 4-1 with a 2.14 pitch to get his 32nd save. ing in their 20th consecutive game. They ERA in five June starts, has allowed a combined MLB results/standings did it in 19 straight from Sept. 7-27, 1999. 10 runs in two straight losses. ASTROS 2, RAYS 1 The 41-year-old Ibanez had a leadoff St. Louis 3, Chicago Cubs 2; Baltimore 8, Toronto 5; Cleveland 3, Kansas City 0; NY Yankees 2, Minnesota 0; In St. Petersburg, Jarred Cosart took a drive in the fourth and another solo shot in CARDINALS 3, CUBS 2 Pittsburgh 3, NY Mets 2 (11 innings); Detroit 7, Texas 2; Miami 8, Washington 3; Houston 2, Tampa Bay 1; no-hitter into the seventh inning of his the seventh, giving him 24 homers for the In Chicago, Carlos Beltran had three hits and Cincinnati 4, Atlanta 2; Arizona 2, Milwaukee 1; Boston 4, Oakland 2; Seattle 8, LA Angels 3; Colorado 3, LA major league debut, and helping the Astros year. It was his third multihomer game of drove in a run, and reliever-turned-starter Joe Dodgers 0; San Francisco 10, San Diego 1. Kelly earned his first win of the season in St. beat AL Cy Young Award winner David the season and No. 19 for his career. American League National League Louis’ victory over the Chicago Cubs. Price and ending the Rays’ season-best, Joe Saunders (8-8) worked seven score- Eastern Division Eastern Division Beltran was a homer short of hitting for the eight-game winning streak. less innings, improving to 5-3 with a 2.52 W L PCT GB Atlanta 53 40 .570 - Cosart (1-0) limited the Rays to a pair of ERA in his last eight starts. Jerome Williams cycle, with a run-scoring triple, double and sin- Boston 58 37 .611 - Washington 47 46 .505 6 walks before All-Star Ben Zobrist singled (5-5) lasted just 3 1-3 innings for Los gle as the Cardinals bounced back from Tampa Bay 53 41 .564 4.5 Philadelphia 46 47 .495 7 with one out in the seventh. Evan Longoria Angeles. He was charged with six runs and Thursday night’s loss to the Cubs that snapped a Baltimore 52 42 .553 5.5 NY Mets 40 49 .449 11 grounded into a double play to end the seven hits. Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and five-game winning streak. Kelly (1-3) allowed NY Yankees 51 42 .548 6 Miami 34 57 .374 18 Toronto 44 48 .478 12.5 three hits and a run in 5 1-3 innings, striking out Central Division inning. The 23-year-old right-hander also Mark Trumbo each drove in a run in the Central Division yielded a single to James Loney in the eighth for the Angels. four and walking two. Edward Mujica pitched St. Louis 56 35 .615 - the ninth for his 26th save in 27 opportunities. Detroit 51 41 .554 - eighth and was removed after walking Cleveland 49 44 .527 2.5 Pittsburgh 55 36 .604 1 pinch hitter Kelly Johnson leading off the INDIANS 3, ROYALS 0 St. Louis jumped on Cubs starter Carlos Kansas City 43 47 .478 7 Cincinnati 52 41 .559 5 ninth. The rookie threw 96 pitches, 54 for In Cleveland, Corey Kluber pitched into Villaneuva (2-5) for two runs in the first inning. Minnesota 37 53 .411 13 Chicago Cubs 41 50 .451 15 strikes. Carlos Corporan had a two-run sin- the eighth inning and pinch hitter Michael Matt Carpenter singled and scored on Beltran’s Chicago White Sox 36 53 .404 13.5 Milwaukee 37 55 .402 19.5 gle in the first, but that was it for the Astros Bourn had a big two-run double, leading triple, followed by Allen Craig’s RBI single. Western Division Western Division against Price (3-5), who allowed eight hits the Indians to the win. Oakland 54 39 .581 - Arizona 49 44 .527 - while throwing his second straight com- Kluber (7-5) allowed three hits and DIAMONDBACKS 2, BREWERS 1 Texas 53 40 .570 1 LA Dodgers 46 46 .500 2.5 LA Angels 44 47 .484 9 Colorado 45 49 .479 4.5 plete game. struck out eight in 7 2-3 innings. The right- In Phoenix, Patrick Corbin matched a career high with 10 strikeouts for the second straight Seattle 41 52 .441 13 San Francisco 42 50 .457 6.5 Jose Veras gave up an unearned run on hander worked out of a bases-loaded, one- Houston 33 59 .359 20.5 San Diego 41 53 .436 8.5 Luke Scott’s two-out RBI single in the ninth, out jam in the fifth. start, and Arizona beat Milwaukee. but struck out Evan Longoria to notch his Joe Smith recorded the final out in the Corbin (11-1) allowed a run and seven hits in 18th save. eighth and Cody Allen struck out Jarrod Dyson with the bases loaded for his second RED SOX 4, ATHLETICS 2 save. The five-hitter was Cleveland’s Payday for World Series of Poker players In Oakland, Dustin Pedroia hit a American League-leading 12th shutout. tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth Royals left-hander Bruce Chen pitched LAS VEGAS: Poker faces cracked into After a tense day of play, just 648 player was sent home empty-hand- stacks of chips played cautiously and inning, and the Red Sox beat the Athletics six innings of one-hit ball in his first start of grins Friday as the field at the World gamblers — the top 10 percent who ed. That unlucky gambler was Farzad took full minutes to think about their in a matchup of the AL’s top teams. the season. Carlos Santana’s leadoff double Series of Poker main event narrowed get a payout — were left. Cheers Bonyadi, an Iranian pro who has cards while others at the table stared John Lackey (7-6) overcame a season- in the fifth was Cleveland’s only hit off to those who will take home a mini- went up and men in sweatpants played in the world series for more hard and clacked their chips against high four walks in seven innings to carry Chen, who struck out four and walked one mum of $19,000. jumped on their chairs as the final than 20 years, winning three each other. the AL-leading Red Sox to their fourth while throwing 97 pitches. Tim Collins (2-4) bracelets. A monitor chastised Josh Prager, straight victory. He allowed two runs and got the loss. He failed to retire either of the “It’s so disappointing,” he said, of northern California, for hassling a three hits while striking out five. batters he faced in the seventh. adding that he never would have slow player. Prager wanted to get in Andrew Bailey, a two-time All-Star closer entered had he known he would be as many pre-money hands as possi- for the A’s from 2009-2011, tossed a score- TIGERS 7, RANGERS 2 knocked out so close to the money. ble. “They’re being careful now. It less eighth. Koji Uehara pitched a perfect In Detroit, Jhonny Peralta’s two-run dou- “It takes it out of you.” doesn’t last that long, and then ninth for his eighth save. ble highlighted a five-run first inning for AL Bonyadi was having a great run everyone will start fighting again,” he Sean Doolittle (3-3) allowed one hit and Central-leading Detroit. The Tigers scored when he decided instead to go all in. said, tall stacks of blue and orange hit a batter before Ryan Cook gave up four runs before making an out when their Cameras zoomed in on his face as his chips arranged in a semi-circle Pedroia’s two-out single. Oakland right- first six hitters reached base off rookie ace and jack lost to an ace and around him. hander Jarrod Parker pitched seven Justin Grimm (7-7). Doug Fister (7-5) queen. Tournament officials awarded As the countdown approached innings, yielding two runs and three hits. allowed two runs in the fourth but was oth- a stunned Bonyadi free entry into the magic number, players put on erwise sharp for Detroit. Victor Martinez next year’s $10,000 buy-in, no-limit their sunglasses and threw up the YANKEES 2, TWINS 0 extended his hitting streak to 14 games Texas Hold ‘em main event. His loss hoods of their sweatshirts. In New York, Hiroki Kuroda pitched five with an RBI double in the second that gave ended an unusually hushed after- Brian Kellogg , of Ohio, was literal- innings, the last after a long rain delay, and the Tigers a 7-0 lead. Miguel Cabrera hit a noon at the Super Bowl of gambling. ly chewing his fingernails when ESPN the Yankees beat the Twins for the fifth sacrifice fly for his 95th RBI of the year. Servers walked among tables offer- cameras circled his table. He had time in two weeks. AJ Pierzynski homered and had three LAS VEGAS: In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, ing Red Bull to preoccupied players among the smallest stack of chips in Brett Gardner and Robinson Cano had hits for the Rangers. Grimm left in the players begin the World Series of Poker $10,000 buy-in of the Main who watched countdown clocks on the room, which was two elimina- RBI singles in the fifth inning off the Twins fourth because of a sore right forearm.—AP Event. —AP the walls. Gamblers with shorter tions away from the money.—AP SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 SPORTS

Qadsiya suffer loss, Al-Sadd held

By Abdellatif M Sharaa to breach the Tabriz goal and created several chances while Tabriz relied on counterattacks which the Al-Sadd KUWAIT: Group 3 matches at the goalkeeper succeeded in blocking. The Kuwait Mini World Futsal Club Qatari team kept up the pressure but Tournament proved exciting and Tabriz ended the first half up by a goal. entertaining, though Al-Qadsiya of Things were totally different in the Kuwait lost 2-1 in the closing minutes second half. Al-Sadd had control and of its match with Sport Colonial of its attacker Mohammad Ismail scored Paraguay. The second match between the equalizer. The morale of Al-Sadd Iran’s Dabiri Tabriz and Qatar’s Al-Sadd players went up and they took control was competitive and ended in a 4-4 of the match while Tabriz relied on the draw. Colonial tops the group with skills of Shamsaee who was a real dan- three points followed by Sadd and ger to Al-Sadd. Samer Sameeh of Al- Tabriz, while Qadsiya remain at the Sadd scored the second goal after a bottom without a point. Tabriz began pass from Mohammad Ismail, while the match strongly and were able to Shamsaee passed to Seyyed Nasrollah Shamsaee win a penalty kick which he Colonial were dangerous and dis- shots until its player Gomez equal- pressure Al-Sadd players and it did not who scored the equalizer. The match’s take its player Vahid Shamsaee long converted, ending the match 4-4. In turbed goalkeeper Victor. Yet the first ized.The match slowed down before pace became quicker and fans became the other match, caution was domi- half ended scoreless. The second half Colonial regained control and before he kicked the ball towards the louder as Al-Sadd’s Rodrigo scored in goal and the keeper failed to stop it. nant in the first half between Qadisiya saw both teams drop their cautious increased its attacks. Just before the the 31st minute of the match, but a and Colonial. Both teams found it diffi- approach and they started attacking end of the match, Qadsiya’s goalkeep- Al-Sadd attempted to regain its com- minute later Tabriz was able to level posure but Tabriz remained in control cult to score and play was limited to effectively. Colonial player Rodrigo er Victor left his goal, handing an the score through Nasrollah. Al-Sadd’s the center. Qadsiya got a few opportu- Emmanuel succeeded in scoring the opportunity to Colonial’s Emmanuel and kept the pressure up. Al-Sadd player Samer Sameeh very skillfully were able to regroup and attempted nities but Colonial’s goalkeeper skill- first goal. Qadsiya attempted to get to core from a distance to win the scored the fourth goal only to have fully thwarted most attempts, while the equalizer and attempted several match. Franchitti wins pole for Toronto IndyCar race

TORONTO: Dario Franchitti, fresh off his first podium finish of the year, carried that momentum into Toronto with a pole-winning run for the first of two races at Exhibition Place. The four-time IndyCar Series champion was flaw- less in three rounds of Friday qualifying to coast to the top starting spot at Toronto, 1.75-mile street track where Franchitti has three career victories. It’s his fifth pole at Toronto and third on the season. But his Target Chip Ganassi Racing team had to hustle all afternoon to repair damage to his No. 10 Honda incurred during a crashed in morning prac- tice. “I made it difficult this morning - I made a mistake in turn five there, took the right side off the car,” he said. “The guys had to work and repair the car. I was able to keep finding a little bit every lap. Felt really Zain sponsors Kuwait good about that.” Franchitti heads into this weekend’s races - Mini World Futsal IndyCar will run both Saturday and Sunday - ranked a disappointing 11th in the IndyCar standings. He’s not won a race since last year’s Indianapolis 500, and his Club tournament third-place finish Sunday at Pocono was his first podium of the year. He’s not written off his season, though. “I’ve never looked at it that way. Whether I KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecom- local Kuwaiti talents. The event will be was first, or at one point this year I was last in the munications company in Kuwait, largely covered by Kuwait’s leading championship, so never say never,” Franchitti said. announced its Premium sponsorship of media channels as well as regional “Until it’s mathematically impossible, you just keep TORONTO: Scotland’s Dario Franchitti poses with the pole award after posting the fastest qual- the Kuwait Mini World Futsal Club channels. fighting every week. We’ve put ourselves in a bit of a ifying time for the first of two IndyCar auto races. —AP Tournament; the first event of its kind Commenting on the company’s hole, but we’ll see if we can dig our way out.” to be hosted in Kuwait. The tourna- sponsorship, Waleed Al-Khashti Zain’s Sebastien Bourdais was second in his first appear- whose previous best start at Toronto was 23rd, was stuff like that,” he said. “Certainly not a fun situation ment, approved by the International Corporate Communications and ance in the Fast Six this year. His previous best quali- fifth and followed by last week’s winner Scott Dixon. and not fun driving with it here at Toronto.” Toronto native James Hinchcliffe failed to Saturday will mark the debut of standing starts Federation of Association Football Relations Manager said: “Zain has for- fying effort was seventh, and this is his first front row start since joining Dragon Racing before the 2012 advance out of the first round, and Andretti for IndyCar, which has been met with mixed reaction (FIFA), commenced on 10 July 2013 ever been a company that is commit- season. Autosport teammates Ryan Hunter-Reay and Marco from the drivers. Many of the veterans haven’t done a and will last until 27 July 2013, and will ted to sponsor events that will support The 2004 winner at Toronto, Bourdais has had a Andretti didn’t make it out of the second round. E.J. standing start in 15 or more years, while some of the witness the involvement of 18 interna- the advancement of our youths’ sports miserable season and has yet to finish a race higher Viso also failed to advance out of the first round, younger drivers have more experience in other tional teams that include GCC teams. skills, assisting them to eventually than 11th. He said Dragon recently discovered a way marking the first race through 11 events this year an series. IndyCar will not use standing starts for tomor- Futsal is a variant of association shine internationally. Zain proudly wel- to address the understeer on his car and it showed Andretti driver didn’t make it to the Fast Six. row’s race. football that is played on a smaller comes all futsal lovers across the Friday. “We were definitely starting to wonder if we Both Hunter-Reay and Andretti were plagued by “It’s been since 1993 that I have done a standing pitch and mainly played indoors. There nation to attend the tournament and could turn the boat around a little bit,” he said. Takuma Sato bringing the second session to an early start. Right now, I’ll say I’m not a big fan,” said Kanaan. are five players on each team, one of be part of a first of its kind event in “Definitely feels like this weekend we did. Finally I can end by crashing into a tire barrier. “IndyCar for me, it’s always been about rolling starts. whom is the goalkeeper. The maximum Kuwait”. feel like I’m doing something behind the wheel Sato, coincidentally, ran into Hunter-Reay on We’re talking about tradition. Maybe tomorrow I’ll Sunday on pit road - ending both drivers’ race. “It’s end up at the end of the race saying I love it.” number of substitutes allowed is nine, Zain’s well-focused social communi- rather than going along for the ride. “When you’ve been deep in the hole, finally you frustrating,” Hunter-Reay said. “I’d like to thank Sato Franchitti’s last standing start was British Formula with unlimited substitutions during ty strategy covers many aspects such seem to be able to see some light, it feels really good. for knocking us out of the session again.” Hunter- 3 in 1994, and once at the Gold Coast 600 in Australia the match. Substitutes can come on as education, sports, youth, health and Pretty excited for the boys. It’s been a lot of work, just Reay is also driving with an injured hand suffered in when he wrecked with teammate Scott Dixon. Power even when the ball is in play. the society’s wellbeing. For more infor- like everybody else, but when you don’t have the the Pocono accident. was also involved in the accident that began when Zain’s sponsorship is aligned with its mation about Zain’s numerous CSR ini- results, it’s twice as hard.” “It’s a concern, for sure. We don’t have any power Jacques Villeneuve spun. social responsibility strategy of sup- tiatives kindly visit the company’s web- Will Power barely advanced out of the first two steering at all in these cars, and when you get into an “Will was there, because we all crashed into each porting various recognizable sports site on www.kw.zain.com or visit any of rounds of qualifying and wound up third for issue where you touch a wall or get in to it with other the first corner,” Franchitti said. “Jacques spun. events that highlight the capabilities of the company’s social media channels. Saturday’s 85-lap race. Indianapolis 500 winner Tony another car, the wheel will whip around, and a lot of Next thing I see Will’s car with no wheels on it parked Kanaan was fourth and was followed by James Jakes, guys are hurting their thumbs, tearing ligaments and across the track.—AP Keselowski wins pole position

LOUDON: Defending NASCAR champion Brad time was scrapped after his car failed inspection. Jim Fitzgerald when he was 65 years, 6 months and Keselowski belatedly took his first pole for the sea- His No. 48 Chevrolet, which had two issues in the 20 days when he raced in 1987 at Riverside son by setting a track record time at the New pre-qualifying inspection, failed after his attempt International Raceway. “You just have to trust that Hampshire Motor Speedway on Friday, raising because both sides of the front were too low. He’ll he knows what he can do and what he can’t do,” hopes that he might yet be able to defend his title. start in the rear in 43rd. Keselowski said. Keselowski won only his third career pole and “We were able to get the car right,” crew chief Kurt Busch will now join Keselowski on the front first since 2011. With eight races left until the 12- Chad Knaus said. “just not exactly right.” Johnson row. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kyle Busch and Gordon driver Chase for the Championship field is set, will actually start behind 71-year-old Morgan round out the top five. Carl Edwards, Denny Keselowski is winless and sitting in an uncomfort- Shepherd. Shepherd will become the oldest driver Hamlin, Kasey Kahne, and Jeff Burton all topped able 13th place in the points standings. to start a NASCAR Sprint Cup race. Newman’s record. Keselowski won five races this “There is a sense of urgency but not a sense of Shepherd made his Cup debut in 1970 and won season but lost his consistency this season in the panic,” Keselowski said. “There is a strong difference four times in NASCAR’s top series. He finished as No. 2 Ford. He has three straight finishes of 21st or between the two. We are eager to get going, we high as fifth in the final standings in 1990 and worse and only one top-10 finish in his last 10 are hungry and feel like we can do it but I don’t feel hasn’t started a race since 2006. Four-time Cup races. a sense of panic. There are still two months of rac- champion Jeff Gordon had no problem with Whatever worked for Keselowski last season is ing essentially to get into the Chase.” Shepherd competing on Sunday. gone. His team has been in a tailspin since a failed Keselowski led a fast day at the track as nine “That’s quite an accomplishment,” Gordon said. April inspection in Texas after NASCAR confiscated drivers topped the previous track record set by “We talk about how amazing it is to see Mark parts in the rear suspensions of his Ford. Ryan Newman in 2011. Martin out there being competitive over 50 years Keselowski knows a win or two can propel him LOUDON: Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford, in the garage during Series points leader Jimmie Johnson had also old, but to just go out there and do what he does back into the Chase and keep alive his bid for a sec- practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Camping World RV Sales 301. —AFP passed that time until his second-fastest qualifying as far as Morgan is concerned at 71, that’s amazing.” ond straight title.—AP SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 SPORTS Reds sneak win Photo of the day over Waratahs

SYDNEY: The Queensland Reds defused on following a clever grubber kick from an aggressive New South Wales Waratahs the flyhalf. Cooper, however, was also to beat their traditional rivals 14-12 in intercepted four times, the first of which their Super Rugby clash in Sydney yester- led to a Berrick Barnes try from 80 metres day and set up a playoffs clash against out after scrumhalf Brendan McKibbin the Canterbury Crusaders. had grabbed the no-look, inside pass The Reds will finish on 58 points and from Cooper. fifth overall, irrespective of matches later The 25-year-old’s tactical kicking was yesterday, and will face the seven-times also hit and miss and he was put under champions, who finished fourth follow- immense pressure by the Waratahs’ ing their 25-17 win over the Wellington defence. Hurricanes, in Christchurch next week. Waratahs fullback Cam Crawford had While the Reds had their final position scored an earlier try for the hosts, which in the playoffs to consider, the match was McKibbin converted, while Cooper had also seen as part of a set of selection tri- opened the scoring with an early penal- als for new Wallabies coach, and current ty. McKibbin failed to extend the Queensland boss, Ewen McKenzie ahead Waratahs’ 12-8 lead at halftime when he of the Rugby Championship in August. missed an easy penalty early in the sec- Reds flyhalf Quade Cooper was ond half before Cooper dragged his side undoubtedly under most scrutiny after into a 14-12 lead midway through the he was not wanted by former Wallabies second spell following two successful coach Robbie Deans for the British and penalties. Irish Lions series. Barnes had the opportunity to snatch Cooper was at his enigmatic best yes- victory with two late penalties but terday. His quick thinking, ability to missed both, with the second fading involve himself in play and passing and wide of the left upright with 90 seconds kicking skills led to Ben Lucas’ first half remaining, and an attempted drop goal try while another was disallowed to Rod after the hooter sounded that sailed Davies after Luke Morahan had knocked wide right.—Reuters

Competitors perform at the Red Bull Flugtag in Belgrade, Serbia.— www.redbullcontentpool.com Allen ahead at US Senior Open

NEBRASKA: American Michael Allen seized control of the US Senior Open in commanding fash- ion on Friday, eagling the par-five 14th on the way to a record five- shot lead after the second round at Omaha Country Club in Omaha, Nebraska. Counting himself lucky to be playing professional sport for a liv- ing instead of working in the “real world”, Allen fired a dazzling seven- under-par 63 on the hilly layout to break clear of a congested leader- board with a 10-under total of 130. Rocco Mediate, who lost a play- off to Tiger Woods for the 2008 US Open at Torrey Pines, was alone in second after carding a 67, with fel- low American Jeff Sluman (also 67) a further stroke back at four under. Only nine players in the field of 153 ended the round under par after 36 Quade Cooper holes, among them overnight co- leader Kenny Perry who followed his opening 67 with a 73 to sit joint Chiefs defeat Blues 10th, with Fred Couples (69) and Tom Watson (70) among others. AUCKLAND: Giant prop Ben Tameifuna win to claim one of the top two places on Allen, who clinched his first scored two tries as defending champions the ladder at the end of the regular season, major title in his debut on the over- the Chiefs took a four-try bonus point from pending the Bulls clash with the Stormers. 50s Champions Tour at the 2009 a 23-16 win over the Blues yesterday to The top two teams at the end of the regular NEBRASKA: Michael Allen hits his tee shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the 2013 US Senior Senior PGA Championship, took Open Championship. —AFP clinch home advantage in Super Rugby’s season win the luxury of a bye in the first control on a hot and breezy day at semifinals. The Chiefs’ 12th-win from 16 round of the playoffs, while the fourth to Omaha Country Club with his low- at the top of the leaderboard. go back and try and work in the by two strokes in Lake Orion, regular season matches propelled them to sixth placed teams contest the quarterfi- est score on the US circuit this year. “It was one of those days I guess real world and you see how hard Michigan, was among those who the top of the championships ladder ahead nals. One of seven players tied for the that’s why you shoot 63, because a the real world really is. missed the cut which fell at five- of a match later Saturday between the They are also assured a home match in lead after the opening round, Allen few things were really going right “So it’s that perspective that over 145. Pretoria-based Bulls and Cape Town-based the semifinals two weeks away. The top- surged ahead with five birdies in for me,” Allen, 54, told ESPN. really changes things. I realize I real- “Just played rubbish,” Stormers. If the Bulls wins that match they placed team that remains alive in the play- the first eight holes to reach the Asked to explain his late golfing ly enjoy being out here. I am Chapman said after battling to a will regain first place and an assurance of offs retains home advantage through to turn in five-under 30. renaissance with four victories in blessed to be able to do this and 76. “Drove the ball terrible. Had home advantage in the semifinals and the the final which will be played on Aug.t 3. Though he dropped his only the senior ranks after failing to win have an opportunity, especially at one birdie. That’s it. “I hit it okay final, if they progress that far. The Chiefs and Blues went to halftime shot of the day at the par-four 12th, a single title on the PGA Tour where this age.” Allen’s five-stroke lead on the practice ground, and just The Chiefs clinched first place in the locked at 13-13 on Saturday after a first half he immediately responded with a he competed in more than 350 after 36 holes is the largest in the it’s a mental block now. Just can’t New Zealand conference when the in which the lead changed hands three birdie at the 13th before sinking a events, Allen replied: “I’ll make it event’s 34-year history. hit a fairway. If you can’t hit a Christchurch-based Crusaders missed out times. long-range eagle putt on the 14th short. “When I quit playing after Englishman Roger Chapman, fairway out here, you can’t score. on a bonus point in a 25-17 win over the A try to center Bundee Aki gave the green to maintain his stranglehold seven years on (the PGA) Tour, you who won last year’s US Senior Open Simple as that.”—Reuters Wellington-based Hurricanes on Friday. Chiefs an 8-3 lead after 13 minutes during Their win over the Blues ensured they can which little separated the teams. The Blues finish no further back than second regard- were reduced to 14 men when flanker Kane Matthew shoots a 64 for less of the outcome of the Bulls’ match. Barrett was shown a red card for a danger- The Chiefs entered the match two ous tackle in the 23rd minute but still man- points behind the Bulls on the overall aged to reclaim the lead with a try to full- standings after their loss to the Crusaders back Charles Piutau. Hooker Hika Elliot lead at Manulife LPGA last weekend. The Crusaders’ failure to take scored to put the Chiefs ahead again in the an extra point from their match against the 35th minute and penalties left the teams Hurricanes secured the Chiefs’ first place in tied at the interval. WATERLOO: Catriona Matthew shot a 64 Friday (66) were all 11 under. Matthew sank a 25-foot “This week they’re so soft you can kind of go the New Zealand conference but left their The 140-kilogram Tamiefuna drove over to take a three-stroke lead after the second eagle putt on the par-5 fifth and added five pin hunting.” The wide fairways and open layout automatic qualification for the semifinals in for two tries in the second half to clinch the round of the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic. more birdies, taking advantage of the soft of the 6,330-yard, par-71 Grey Silo course doubt. match for the Chiefs and to leave final plac- Matthew’s 15-under 127 at the tournament’s greens following rain earlier in the week. rewarded consistency off the tee. The ball often They began the match only two points ings in doubt until the last match of the midway point blew away her previous career- “I would say first time here, obviously suits sat tight near the pin after quality approach ahead of the ACT Brumbies and needing to regular season.—AP best 36-hole mark on tour by five strokes. my eye a little bit, maybe just got the speed of shots instead of rolling through, resulting in “It feels really good, I’ve holed a lot of putts the greens,” Matthew said. “I think that’s the many birdie and eagle opportunities. Eleven but I’ve given myself a lot of chances,” Matthew important thing. When you’re holing putts, it all players cracked the double-digit mark after only said. “I wouldn’t really say I’ve holed many super- seems quite easy.” 36 holes. It could mean a score of -20 - or better - long ones but just every time I’ve given myself a It was warm and sunny Friday but the greens will be needed to win. Age no problem chance I’m kind of taking advantage of them.” were still moist from rain earlier in the week. The weather forecast is calling for the same American Angela Stanford shot a 67 and was Stanford played this event in its first season last comfortable conditions over the last two rounds. second, while Inbee Park, who is looking to win year and said the course is playing much differ- “Course conditions determine a lot. This setup, at timeless Open her fourth straight LPGA Tour event, had a 67 ent this time around. “I think the firmness of the like last year, was not easy,” Stanford said. and was tied with three other players at 10- greens last year made it a little bit tougher,” she “Anywhere in the world if greens get soft, it GULLANE: When it comes down to winning matter of career building bricks, he believes. under. Ryann O’Toole (65), Anna Nordqvist (64) said. “You had to kind of pay attention to where makes it a lot more accessible. So I don’t think the Open Championship, a few grey hairs and “My last major back then was in ‘97 and so Belen Mozo (66), Chella Choi (65) and Meena Lee you were landing it. the layout is what makes it easy. I think just the wrinkles seldom go amiss. that was a five year gap. I got close quite a fact that they’ve had so much rain here and it’s Last year at Royal Lytham in Lancashire few times in that period in majors and kind of softer. “But if it’s firm and fast, then you’ve got to “past his best” Ernie Els roared again as he blew a couple here and there,” he said. pay attention to where you land your ball and won the Claret Jug for a second time - 10 “I had a big lead on that final round (in running through fairways. So I think it’s just the years after his first win at the age of 42. 2002) and I kind of started leaking oil a little greens being soft has been our gift this week.” Twelve months previously, at Royal St bit, definitely on 16 when I made double Park is trying to become the first golfer to win George’s in Kent, “washed-out” Darren Clarke bogey. But I made birdie on 17 and par on 18 four straight LPGA tournaments since Lorena defied time and the elements to stun an elite to get into the play-off. “It really felt like it was Ochoa in 2008. “I mean this golf course is very field with a pugnacious performance also at my win because I had such a big lead scorable, and a lot of people are going on birdie the age of 42. It’s a trend that has marked throughout most of the Championship, so I streaks,” Park said. “It’s tough to follow that many golf’s oldest and most prestigious major over think if I had not won in 2002 I don’t think I birdies all four days. I’m trying my best to get it the last few years. would have won another major. out there.” In 2009 at Turnberry, American legend “I think the psychological effect would Nancy Lopez holds the tour record with five Tom Watson came within an eight-foot putt have been such that I think I would have lost consecutive victories in 1978, a mark tied by of pulling off what would have been one of too much confidence.” Irishman Harrington, Annika Sorenstam over the 2004-05 seasons. the most remarkable triumphs in recent who won back-to-back Open Championships Park recently won the US Women’s Open to sporting history at the age of 59. at Carnoustie in 2008 and Royal Birkdale in become the first player to win the year’s first Greg Norman had victory in his grasp a 2009, but is winless since then, believes that three majors since Babe Zaharias swept the year earlier at Royal Birkdale only for the 53- at 41 he can still compete to win a fourth three majors played in the LPGA’s inaugural sea- year-old to be denied by a superb final back major title. son in 1950. Park will go for her fourth major in a nine from Padraig Harrington. Playing in the Scottish Open on the links row at the Women’s British Open next month. In short, playing links golf - the trademark of Castle Stuart, outside of Inverness, Notes: Matthew has recorded 36-hole totals of 132 twice, the most recent in 2005. ... Park of the British Open - takes time, patience and Harrington said that to win on links you had turned 25 on Friday. Fans in the grandstand at lots of experience. South African Els, who won firstly to be comfortable on links. “I wouldn’t the 18th hole sang “Happy Birthday” to her as his first Open at Muirfield the last time it was be here unless it was on a links course,” he she walked off the green after sinking a short held at the famed East Lothian course in said. “There’s no doubt that as much as I grew birdie putt. Park, who started her round on the 2002, has all of those qualities, which makes up playing links golf as a kid, you need to re- CANADA: Catriona Matthew of Scotland hits a tee shot on the 18th hole during round two of 11th hole, smiled and waved to the crowd.—AP him one of the favourites next week. It is all a familarise yourself with it.—AFP the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic. —AFP SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 SPORTS19 New Fulham owner Khan enjoys attention

MIAMI: New Fulham chief Shahid told Reuters. “He comes out to prac- pany to give him a job, transforming opportunities to “put Jacksonville on attention, including fan forums, Khan, the Premier League’s latest for- tice, interacts with the fans and talks Flex-N-Gate into a lucrative car parts the map” by taking the Jaguars to emails, media appearances, the kind eign owner, is likely to break the to them. He is very much out there business. In 2010 he was making his London for an annual game over the of things that most foreign Premier mould and be one of the most open and engaged. He has really energised first move into the sports world with next four seasons. It was typical of League owners shy away from. and public of billionaires to take con- people.” an attempt to buy the NFL’s St. Louis Khan’s approach though that he “I want to be clear, I do not view trol of one of England’s top flight Any trepidation Jaguars fans ini- Rams. responded to speculation that his myself so much as the owner of clubs. tially had about the team’s new own- The man who foiled that attempt move for Fulham might have a nega- Fulham, but a custodian of the club Other international owners such as er quickly dissipated as he won them was Stan Kroenke, who took majority tive impact on the Jaguars by email- on behalf of its fans,” said Khan. Russian Roman Abramovich (Chelsea) over with his charm, not to mention a ownership of the Rams. At Fulham, ing the team’s season ticket holders “My priority is to ensure the club and American Malcolm Glazer thick handlebar mustache and flow- Khan will be in close proximity to to reassure them. and Craven Cottage each have a (Manchester United) rarely talk to the ing hair that is a marked change from Kroenke, the majority shareholder in “Fulham FC will operate as a fully viable and sustainable Premier media or engage with fans but Khan the staid image of the traditional NFL London club Arsenal. stand-alone business from the League future that fans of present has shown that he enjoys attention. owner. Khan, after all, is far from a While Khan missed out on the Jaguars. Fulham and the Jaguars each and future generations can be proud When Khan bought the National typical owner of an American sports Rams he did win friends in the NFL’s have a great responsibility to their of.” The Premier League, with its Football League’s Jacksonville franchise. elite ownership group and that players, fans, partners and communi- unrestricted free-market approach to Jaguars in 2011, he brought his yacht Born in Lahore, Pakistan, where he helped him when he finally got into ties, and both deserve nothing less wages and transfers, is a very differ- into port in the northern Florida city not surprisingly fell in love with crick- the league with the Jaguars. than a 100 percent commitment from ent world to the closed, salary- and set about a series of community et, Khan moved to the United States “I thought, I have developed a love ownership,” he wrote. capped business model of the NFL, meetings with local politicians and as a 16-year-old, sleeping in a YMCA and affection as a fan for the sport “In short, our pledge to you - a and it will be fascinating to see how fans. and washing dishes on his way to and I’d like to be part of it,” he told Jaguars franchise that is proud, bold Khan approaches Fulham. However “He is kind of a rock star with the earning an engineering degree at the Reuters in an interview last year. and committed - remains unchanged. it turns out, Fulham fans are certain- fans,” Alfie Crow, editor of the University of Illinois. As well as engaging with the local Fulham season ticket holders can ly going to know they have a new Jaguars’ fan blog ‘Big Cat Country,’ He ended up buying the first com- fan base, Khan has emphasised the expect the same sort of hands-on owner.—Reuters Honduras into quarters

MIAMI: An injury time winner from Jorge Claros gave Honduras a 1-0 victory over old rivals El Salvador on Friday and sealed a place in the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Honduras lead Group B with a maximum six points from two games, with Haiti, who beat Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 on Friday, second on three points. El Salvador and Trinidad both have just a single point ahead of the final round of games. A crowd of nearly 28,000 turned out for the clash of the Central American neighbours and the Honduran fans went wild in the 21st minute when Mario Berrios collected the ball, turned his marker and curled a magnificent shot into the top corner. However, American referee Jair Marrufo ruled that Berrios had been narrowly offside, can- celing out what would have been the goal of the tournament so far. MIAMI GARDENS: Dagoberto Portillo Gamero No. 1 of EL Salvador makes a save against Rony After that moment of contro- Martinez Almendarez No. 11 of Honduras during a CONCACAF Gold Cup game. —AFP versy, the game became increas- Delgado hit the ball into the box Trinidad struggled to find any but Haiti emerged triumphant ingly scrappy with both sides and Claros turned and fired fluency in the first half but came from the all-Caribbean clash to SWEDEN: France’s forward Marie-Laure Delie (right) and Russia’s goalkeeper pushing forward with urgency home. out aggressively after the interval move to three points from two Elvira Todua fight for the ball during the UEFA Women’s European but little poise. Earlier, Haiti forward Jean- and went close when Kenwyne games, leaving their opponents Championship Euro 2013 Group C football match. —AFP Three minutes from the end of Eudes Maurice scored twice to Jones headed against the wood- bottom of the group with a single normal time, El Salvador went give his side a 2-0 win over work. But Haiti, constantly a point. close to a winner when substitute Trinidad and Tobago. Maurice, threat on the break, made sure of In tomorrow’s final round of Spain sink England at Kevin Santamaria struck the post who plays in France with Le their win in the 53rd minute games in Group B, El Salvador with a sweet left-foot drive from Mans, pounced in the 16th when Yves Desmarets burst face Haiti while Honduras take on women’s Euro 2013 the edge of the area. minute after Trinidad keeper Jan down the left and his low cross Trinidad and Tobago. The compe- That prompted a wave of Michael Williams parried a fierce ricocheted to Maurice who blast- tition continues late yesterday in LINKOPING: A last-gasp winner from later when she swept in Anita Asante’s Honduras attacks and El Salvador drive from Jean Junior Monuma ed home. Utah with the United States Alexia Putellas gave Spain a dramatic 3-2 knockdown from a Rachel Yankey corner. finally succumbed when, after a Constant and slotted home the Darryl Roberts wasted a good against Cuba and Costa Rica up victory over England in their opening Then, with virtually the last touch of free-kick was cleared, Eder loose ball. chance for Trinidad near the end against Belize.—Reuters Group C game at the women’s Euro 2013 the game, substitute Putellas’s down- tournament on Friday. ward header narrowly crossed the line to Spain took an early lead through cap- break England hearts. tain Veronica Boquete before England In another Group C game staged in Zimbabwe defeat Malawi winger Eniola Oluko quickly equalised. Norrkoping, France downed Russia 3-1 The game looked to be heading for a thanks to two goals from Marie Laure- LUSAKA: Title-holders Zimbabwe defeated Lusaka and nudged ahead after 14 minutes. an equaliser three minutes from time. draw when Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso Delie and one by Eugenie Le Sommer. Malawi on penalties in Zambia yesterday after Malawi goalkeper Simplex Nthala parried a Zimbabwe goalkeeper Maxwell rifled the ball home in the 85th minute Elena Morozova netted a late consola- a 1-1 draw to reach the Cosafa Cup semi- Tendai Ndoro header off a free kick to Nyamupangedengu tried to tip over a long after the opposition failed to clear a cor- tion goal for Russia in a game France finals. Masimba Mambare, who stabbed the ball into shot from Moses Chavula, but the ball slipped ner. Laura Bassett levelled four minutes dominated from start to finish. —Reuters Devon Chafa, Eric Chipeta and Ocean the net. off his glove into the net. Mushure scored to give Zimbawe a 3-1 Crisp, short passing enabled the defending There was no extra-time and Zimbabwe shootout victory as only Chiukepo Msowoya champions to control play and Malawi were took control of the shootout once teenager netted for Malawi. reduced to 10 men just before half-time. Bongani Kaipa blazed the first Malawi kick Record four-time champions Zimbabwe Veteran defender James Sangala was over the bar. now face the winners of the quarter-final in shown a second yellow card on 44 minutes A severely depleted South African team Kitwe on Sunday between Angola and followed by a red to leave his side with a confront bogey side Namibia later yesterday Lesotho. Zimbabwe dominated the opening uphill task. But Malawi fared better a man at the same venue in the second quarter- half at sunny Nkoloma Sadium in capital city short and after a few lucky escapes, snatched final.—AFP Marquez on pole in Germany

SACHSENRING: Spanish MotoGP rookie Marc unfortunately landed on the wrong shoulder,” Le Mans. Crutchlow will start inside the top Marquez will start in pole position for today’s Rossi said of Lorenzo, who finished fifth at the two for the third race in succession despite German Grand Prix after finishing quickest in Dutch GP in Assen, despite racing just 36 two heavy falls on Friday, which have left the qualifying yesterday. hours after surgery. Englishman in pain. Honda’s championship leader Dani “After what he did in Assen, he was very Germany’s Stefan Bradl heads up the sec- Pedrosa missed qualifying after suffering a close to a superhero. “It’s a pity also for his ond row at his home event, whereas a top five head injury and fractured shoulder in yester- championship but now I think he’s made the result came thanks to a stunning effort from day’s third practice session and is rated right choice to take some quiet time to recov- 23-year-old Spaniard Aleix Espargaro. James Dasaolu seen in this file photo. doubtful for tomorrow’s race. er.” Ducati duo Nicky Hayden and Andrea If he does manage to line up he will set off Marquez’s lap of 1min 21.311sec was three Dovizioso start in sixth and ninth, better than Dasaolu second fastest Briton from the back of the grid in 12th position. The tenths of a second off Casey Stoner’s best expected, while Yamaha Tech 3’s Bradley 20-year-old Marquez secured the third pole of ever lap of the Sachsenring, achieved in 2008, Smith and Honda Gresini’s Alvaro Bautista will LONDON: James Dasaolu produced a plain. Bring on the finals,” Dasaolu said. his career with a fastest qualifying time of as he stormed to his third pole after Texas and fill slots seven and eight.—AFP blistering sprint of 9.91 seconds to Not since Christie also ran 9.91 at the 1min 21.311sec, with Britain’s Cal Crutchlow become the second fastest Briton of all Commonwealth Games in 1994 has a second at 0.123sec and Italy’s Valentino Rossi time in the 100 metres semi-finals at the Briton hit such heights. third at 0.182secs. British Championships yesterday. But Dasaolu, who reached the semi- “The goal is always to get on the podium,” Dasaolu ran quicker than even world finals of the 100 metres at the London said Marquez, before admitting he was con- record holder Usain Bolt has managed Olympics and won silver at the European cerned about the form of veteran Rossi. this year to catapult himself into con- Indoor Championships in March, was “Valentino looks very strong, he’ll be difficult tention for a medal at next month’s denied the chance to go for Christie’s 20- to beat.” World Championships. year-old national record of 9.87. Having claimed his first win since 2010 at The 25-year-old’s time in Birmingham He decided to pull out of yesterday’s the Dutch GP a fortnight ago, six-time world was second only to former Olympic final after suffering from cramp following MotoGP champion Rossi was happy with his champion Linford Christie. Dasaolu shat- his superb run. Dasaolu has had injury first front row start in three years. tered his personal best, which had been problems in the past and had clearly “I’m fighting back with the best. Qualifying 10.03secs, and he is now ranked fourth in done enough to secure his place on the times like that confirm my result at Assen,” the world just a month before the World British sprint team in Moscow. beamed the 34-year-old Italian. Championships get under way in UK Athletics said in a statement the Accidents in practice were suffered not Moscow. decision was made in agreement with only by Pedrosa but also reigning world Only Tyson Gay of the United States, Dasalou’s coach Steve Fudge and UKA champion Jorge Lorenzo, who is already out who tops the rankings with 9.75secs, performance director Neil Black. of tomorrow’s showdown after crashing on Asafa Powell, who did not qualify for the “I don’t want to let anybody down Friday, two weeks after fracturing his collar- Jamaica team for Moscow, and America’s and I was looking forward to taking my bone at the Dutch GP. Justin Gatlin have gone quicker this year. first British Championships 100m title,” Lorenzo underwent surgery in Barcelona Jamaican Bolt, the double Olympic Dasaolu said. “But my ultimate aim is to yesterday to have a fresh plate inserted to champion, has a best of 9.94secs this be fit for Moscow and I don’t want to risk support his collarbone. “For Jorge it is a great GERMANY: Honda driver Marc Marquez of Spain steers his bike during the MotoGP train- year. “Fourth in the world, I can’t com- an injury competing in the final.”—AFP pity because he made a small mistake and ing session of the Grand Prix Germany. —AFP Franchitti Honduras into wins pole CONCACAF for Toronto quarter-finals IndyCar17 race 19 SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013

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NOTTINGHAM: England’s Joe Root (upper centre left) celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia’s Ed Cowan (lower centre right) caught by Jonathan Trott for 14 on the fourth day of the opening Ashes series cricket match at Trent Bridge cricket ground. — AP Australia 174-6 at stumps

Aussies need another 137 for victory SCOREBOARD NOTTINGHAM: England’s bowlers reduced England’s way. Siddle without scoring. Australia to 174-6 at stumps on day four of the Bell was also caught behind off Mitchell Starc, The Australian openers initially made batting NOTTINGHAM: Scoreboard at stumps on the fourth day of the first Ashes Test first Test at Trent Bridge, after a pulsating late who had Australia’s best bowling figures with 3- look easy but after an hour of the afternoon ses- between England and Australia at Trent Bridge yesterday: yesterday session which left the tourists needing 81. Peter Siddle took 3-82. sion Watson was lbw to Broad after an unsuc- England 1st Innings 215 (P Siddle 5-50; (Anderson) another 137 for victory. England claimed four The tone was set from the first ball, when cessful referral. J Pattinson 3-69) Bowling: Pattinson 34-8-101-2 (1nb); wickets after tea, including opener Chris Rogers, Starc bowled an astonishing head-high beamer Rogers successfully referred a catch behind Australia 1st Innings 280 (A Agar 98, P Starc 32-7-81-3 (5nb, 1w); Agar 35-9-82-2 who was Australia’s top scorer with a 121-ball 52 that flew through the vacant second slip area for off Swann and reached his 50 with a single from Hughes 81 no, S Smith 53; J Anderson 5- (1nb); Siddle 33.5-12-85-3 (2nb); Watson that included eight fours. five no balls. Root in the final over before tea. 85) 15-11-11-0 Stuart Broad took 2-34 and Graeme Swann 2- Broad, who controversially stood his ground The momentum seemed to be shifting back England 2nd Innings (overnight: 326-6) Australia 2nd Innings 64, leaving Brad Haddin and Ashton Agar not and was given not out on Friday despite clearly to Australia at 111-1, but with the final ball of A. Cook c Clarke b Agar 50 S. Watson lbw b Broad 46 out on 11 and 1 respectively. being caught by Michael Clarke off Ashton Agar, the session Root had Cowan caught. Rogers per- J. Root c Haddin b Starc 5 C. Rogers c Bell b Anderson 52 Agar was promoted up the order from No. 11 reached his 10th test 50 in the second over of ished in the 23rd over when he got a leading J. Trott lbw b Starc 0 E. Cowan c Trott b Root 14 after his first innings 98 and, while he was happy the day by slicing Pattinson at catchable height edge to Anderson and was caught by Bell. K. Pietersen b Pattinson 64 M. Clarke c Prior b Broad 23 to bat through to stumps with Haddin, Australia through first and second slip. Clarke and Steve Smith were building a use- I. Bell c Haddin b Starc 109 S. Smith lbw b Swann 17 is the underdog going into the final day. In the next over, Bell drove Starc through ful partnership but the momentum shifted J. Bairstow c Haddin b Agar 15 P. Hughes lbw b Swann 0 To win, Australia will have to break the record point to bring up his century and the partner- again when Clarke was given out caught behind M. Prior c Cowan b Siddle 31 B. Haddin not out 11 at Nottingham for a successful fourth innings ship was broken only in the 140th over, when to Broad after an umpire’s review. S. Broad c Haddin b Pattinson 65 A. Agar not out 1 test run chase, set by England who scored 284 Haddin took a tumbling catch to remove Broad. Clarke insisted he hadn’t hit the ball and G. Swann c Clarke b Siddle 9 Extras (lb9, nb1) 10 against New Zealand in 2004. This time Broad walked and he was given a referred the call but the hotspot camera S. Finn not out 2 Total (6 wkts, 71 overs, 303 mins) 174 Earlier, England posted 375 after Ian Bell hit standing ovation by the majority of the crowd revealed the faintest nick and he was out for 23 - J. Anderson c Hughes b Siddle 0 Fall of wickets: 1-84 (Watson), 2-111 109 and Broad 65. England resumed on 326-6 and his teammates on the dressing room bal- the “snickometer” later revealed a noise as the Extras (b2, lb13, w1, nb9 25 (Cowan), 3-124 (Rogers), 4-161 (Clarke), and Bell, who was 95 not out overnight, made cony. Successive boundaries for Bell from Siddle ball passed Clarke’s bat. Total (all out, 149.5 overs, 660 mins) 375 5-161 (Smith), 6-164 (Hughes) his 18th test century with an innings of 267 balls took the England lead past 300 before he finally Smith was lbw to the next ball from Swann Fall of wickets: 1-11 (Root), 2-11 (Trott), 3- To bat: P Siddle, M Starc, J Pattinson and 15 fours. fell to Starc in the 145th. for 17 and England then demonstrated how the 121 (Pietersen), 4-131 (Cook), 5-176 Bowling: Anderson 17-4-44-1; Broad 16- Broad hit 65 from 148 balls with seven fours Graeme Swann was out for 9 edging Siddle to referral system should be used when they over- (Bairstow), 6-218 (Prior), 7-356 (Broad), 8- 5-34-2 (1nb); Swann 28-5-64-2; Finn 8-3- before James Pattinson had him caught behind, Clarke and the innings concluded when James turned a not out decision against Phillip Hughes, 371 (Bell), 9-375 (Swann), 10-375 17-0; Root 2-0-6-1. — AFP ending a stand of 138 that tilted the match Anderson was caught by Phillip Hughes off who was lbw to Swann. — AP Man United’s Moyes’ era Trentin grabs stage LYON: Italian cyclist Matteo Trentin won yesterday’s hilly 14th stage of the Tour de France in a perfectly-timed sprint finish, begins with shock 1-0 loss while race leader Chris Froome preserved his overall lead after staying safely in the main pack. BANGKOK: David Moyes’ reign at lone striker in his first line-up, weak- first period. Froome and the other main contenders were more than sev- Manchester United began with an ened by a number of absences includ- United were expected to up the en minutes back when Trentin crossed the line in Lyon to embarrassing upset yesterday as his ing Robin van Persie and the unset- tempo in the second half but it was become the first Italian to win a stage on this year’s Tour. highly paid squad of players slumped tled Wayne Rooney, who abruptly left Teeratep, the diminutive Bangkok “It was a really great sprint,” Trentin said. Julien Simon was to a 1-0 defeat against Thailand’s the tour with a hamstring injury. Glass forward, who shattered the looking to become the first Frenchman to win a stage this year, Singha All-Star XI in Bangkok. The And it was the host team, com- deadlock when he beat Amos at his but was caught by a handful of riders with about one kilometer to go. new manager sat grim-faced on the prised of the best players from the near post on 49 minutes. Januzaj fired As they contested the sprint, the 23-year-old Trentin was near bench as the feted visitors, who have Thai league, almost seized the initia- a half-chance at Thai goalie Narit the back but surged forward to beat Swiss rider Michael Albasini been given a hero’s welcome in tive when Teeratep raced through ear- Taweekul and Wilfried Zaha, the excit- by half a wheel’s length. American Andrew Talansky was third. Thailand, failed to recover after falling ly on only to be denied by Jonny ing new signing from Crystal Palace, They were followed 7 minutes, 17 seconds later by the heav- behind early in the second half. Evans’ last-ditch tackle. Eighteen-year- should have done better with a far- ing mass of riders in the peloton, with Froome’s Sky and Alberto The Premier League champions old Belgian debutant Adnan Januzaj post header with 15 minutes left. Contador’s Saxo-Tinkoff teams forming a shield around their star cannot even say the goal was against was United’s stand-out player in the Inside the last 10 minutes, England riders. the run of play after scorer Teeratep first half, showing a full range of tricks striker Welbeck brought down a rak- Froome, the Tour favorite, lost more than one minute to both Winothai had had two of the best and passes, but he spurned their clos- ing Giggs cross with great control but Contador, the two-time former champion, and Dutchman Bauke chances of the game up to that point. est opportunity when he volleyed he then contrived to push an easy Mollema in Friday’s incident-packed sprint stage. This time, he stayed well out of trouble over the 191-kilome- The result, albeit in a meaningless over from a Fabio cross. shot wide, and Zaha rattled the left ter (119-mile) trek from the winemaking town of Saint-Pourcain- friendly and with a youthful team, will Slow handclaps and the dreaded post as United pressed in vain. sur-Sioule in central France to the east-central city of Lyon, one not ease the task of Moyes as he seeks Mexican wave pervaded Rajamangala Moyes will hope for better from his of the gourmet capitals of France. to follow Alex Ferguson’s 27-year, 38- Stadium and the stuttering visitors’ players on the rest of the trip to The finish line was outside the Stade Gerland stadium, home trophy stint at the world’s most cause was not helped when leftback Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and to seven-time French league champion Lyon. Froome remains famous club. Alex Buttner went off holding his Sweden, before they begin their 2:28 ahead of Mollema, considered an outsider, and 2:45 clear of Fans had paid up to 4,000 baht right thigh. Premier League title defence on Contador, the 2007 and ‘09 champion who was stripped of his ($130) for tickets but they may have Teeratep drew the best from Ben August 17. title the following year for doping. been feeling short-changed after a Amos when his fierce shot was But he can at least console himself A group of 18-man breakaway set off early, with 41-year-old BANGKOK: Manchester United football player Fabio da German Jens Voigt, Jan Bakelants and the 36-year-old British rid- slow start to the match on a sultry palmed away by the United goalkeep- that Ferguson’s time in charge also Silva (right) battles for the ball with Ri Kwang Chon er Millar driving it hard to get Garmin-Sharp teammate Talansky evening in suburban Bangkok. er, in what turned out to be the near- started inauspiciously, with a 2-0 (left) of the Singha All Star’s during an exhibition - the group’s highest-placed rider in the general classification - in Moyes played Danny Welbeck as a est either side came to scoring in the defeat at Oxford United in 1986. —AFP match at Rajamangala National stadium. — AFP a good position. — AP China cancels $6bn uranium plant after protest Page 22

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CAIRO: Egyptians wait for customers in an alley of the historic Khan Al-Khalili market in downtown Cairo yesterday. — AFP No end to Egypt economic woes Upheaval deepens malaise • Gulf billions temporary fix

CAIRO: Egypt’s shattered economy was boosted this week by they’re shooting people on the streets. This is hardly an attrac- reverse the inexorable decline include corruption, poor educa- lated Muslim Brotherhood leadership was unable to sustain in Gulf allies pledging billions of dollars in aid, but analysts say this tive prospect.” tion, a bloated public sector, low productivity and unsustain- the face of rising disputes with the former coalition partners simply buys time as political turmoil deepens its economic Gulf pledges of financial assistance are a lifeline for the new able food and fuel subsidies. “They need to fix the entire sys- and an obstructionist judiciary,” it said. malaise. The millions of ordinary Egyptians angered by record administration. Foreign reserves have fallen by almost 60 per- tem,” said Ahmed Galal, head of the Eco Research Forum. “It’s But “mounting demographic and economic pressures” mean high unemployment, soaring inflation and chronic fuel short- cent since the revolution that toppled Hosni Mubarak in going to be difficult to do, but it’s doable, with a lot of dedica- the country’s new leaders will face economic challenges “that ages who took to the streets two weeks ago demanding February 2011, to $14.9 billion in June - the equivalent of just tion,” he told AFP, adding that stability and appointing a compe- become incrementally more difficult with each passing year”. Mohamed Morsi’s resignation blamed him for letting the econ- three months of imports. Kuwait offered $4 billion in cash, loans tent government will be crucial if Egypt’s economic woes are to Egypt is the Arab world’s most populous nation, and has wit- omy nosedive. Fuel supplies have returned, after panic buying and fuel, with Saudi Arabia contributing $5 billion and the be resolved. nessed an astonishing 50 percent rise in its population since before the military coup on July 3, and three Gulf monarchies United Arab Emirates another $3 billion. But Cunningham This week Hazem Al-Beblawi, a former finance minister and 1990. Last year it hit 84 million, “one in four of whom live below relieved at the toppling of Egypt’s Islamist president have warned that, while welcome, the cash injection was not a long- accomplished economist with long experience of working with the poverty line and only survive thanks to subsidised wheat”, pledged $12 billion in assistance. term solution. “We’re still talking plasters and bandages. The international financial institutions, was named prime minister. according to agricultural expert Sebastien Poncelet. Egypt But dire security problems and political instability mean a challenges are enormous and they are structural. Egypt’s econ- But his task of forming a national unity government was imme- imports about 10 million tonnes of wheat annually, with its own return of the tourists and foreign investment that Egypt so des- omy has been badly managed for decades, and it didn’t diately complicated by Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood rejecting production supplying less than half of demand, which was 18 perately needs are a distant prospect. And progress remains improve under Morsi.” any offer of jobs in the new cabinet. US intelligence firm Stratfor million tonnes in 2012. The acute shortage of foreign currency stalled on negotiations with the International Monetary Fund Illustrating the severity of the problem, the latest data from believes the instability goes far beyond political divisions. It said has hampered imports over the past six months, so financial aid on a $4.8-billion loan. “Even if they do agree on the loan, I just Egypt’s official statistics agency shows that unemployment growing poverty and joblessness, “arguably among the root from the Gulf will help Cairo cover its cost in the short term. But don’t believe that we’re going to see a flood of investment,” said jumped after Mubarak’s ouster and then rose steadily over the causes of the uprising in 2011”, was part of a “swelling trend” to be able to supply cheap bread, a key ingredient in maintain- financial analyst Andrew Cunningham. “The country has been next two years to reach a record 13.2 percent in March. that motivated the recent protests. “It is possible that the new ing social stability, “the economy must be able to generate sus- in turmoil since 2011, there’s just been a military coup and Problems Egypt’s new rulers will have to confront if they are to government will find a level of stability that the increasingly iso- tainable income over the long-term,” said Galal. — AFP Dreamliner fire probe underway

LONDON: Investigators started work yesterday to Manchester in England to Sanford in Florida because ending in April, after one high-tech battery caught establish the cause of a fire on a Boeing Dreamliner of an unspecified technical issue. fire and another overheated. Boeing shares closed at London’s Heathrow airport, a new setback for the Boeing will be keen to reassure airlines, travelers down 4.7 percent at $101.87 on Friday, knocking $3.8 high-tech model after it was grounded at the start of and investors over the cause of the Heathrow fire as billion off the company’s market capitalisation. the year over battery problems. The fire broke out on quickly as possible but under aviation rules it will be Quoting Mark Mangooni, Ethiopian Airlines’ senior the plane, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, on Friday up to investigators to decide how much information manager in Britain, the Financial Times reported that afternoon, when it was parked at a remote stand to release and when. Ethiopian Airlines, one of airline staff had discovered a problem with the air- with no passengers on board, eight hours after arriv- Africa’s top five carriers, said it would continue to fly craft’s air conditioning system during a routine ing from Addis Ababa. No one was injured. External its Dreamliner fleet. It has ordered a total of 10 inspection and had seen sparks but no flames. scorching could be seen close to the plane’s tail, in a Dreamliners of which four have been delivered. “The The report did not make clear when this had hap- different area from the bays containing batteries. incident at Heathrow happened while the plane was pened. Reuters could not reach Mangooni for com- There was no official indication of what could have on the ground and had been for more than eight ment. Heathrow briefly closed both its runways to caused the fire. hours and was not related to flight safety,” the carrier deal with the fire, and a spokeswoman said on “The aircraft has been moved to a secure hangar said in an emailed statement yesterday. “After a nor- Saturday that the airport was back to normal opera- at Heathrow and the investigation has begun,” said a mal flight from Addis to London passengers disem- tions, although it was still dealing with a backlog of spokesman for Britain’s Air Accidents Investigation barked in the morning and the aircraft was cleaned. delays and cancellations due to Friday’s incident. The Branch (AAIB). The AAIB will lead the investigation, It was towed to a remote parking area as usual and Dreamliner’s two batteries are in compartments working alongside the US Federal Aviation parked properly with all internal and external powers located low down near the front and middle of the Administration and National Transportation Safety switched off,” said an official from the airline’s public plane. Damage to the Ethiopian plane appeared to Board (NTSB), Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing, he said. relations department. be on top of the fuselage, close to the tail, according Separately, engineers from Britain’s Thomson Airways The Heathrow and Manchester incidents are a to video from the scene. were inspecting their own Boeing Dreamliner after it new blow for Boeing after the entire global fleet of Former NTSB Chairman Mark Rosenker said the had to turn back during a flight on Friday from Dreamliners had to be grounded for three months, Heathrow incident was extraordinary, coming so soon after the fleet had returned to service, but warned against jumping to conclusions. “It’s very ear- CHENGDU, China: In this photo taken July 8, 2013, the New Century Global Center, the ly. No one knows where the fire started at this point,” world’s largest single building, stands in the suburbs of Chengdu. — AP Rosenker told Reuters, adding it could be something as simple as a coffee pot left on in a galley. A spokesman for GS Yuasa, which makes the Largest building Dreamliner batteries, said he had not received any information about whether or not batteries had been involved. The 787 is Boeing’s biggest bet on opens in China new technology in nearly 20 years. It cost an estimat- ed $32 billion to develop and Boeing plans to use BEIJING: Boasting its own artificial sun and a hotels, and an IMAX cinema. “It lacks creativi- hundreds of innovations such as its carbon-fibre floor area three times that of the Pentagon, ty,” said one visitor on Sina Weibo, China’s ver- composite skin and electrical system to enhance oth- the “world’s largest building” has opened in sion of Twitter. Another visitor poked fun at er jets. The 787 Dreamliner fleet was grounded by southwest China to mixed reviews from its its name. “Why is everything in Chengdu regulators at the start of the year after batteries over- first visitors. The towering 100-m high New called ‘global’,” the poster said. However, some heated on two of the jets within two weeks, includ- Century Global Centre, which is said to be big Internet users were impressed with the com- ing a fire in a parked Japan Airlines plane in Boston. enough to hold 20 Sydney Opera Houses, plex, which opened on June 28. Boeing was forced to halt deliveries of the jet while it recently opened its doors Chengdu. The com- “It will become the new landmark of was grounded and airlines stopped ordering the plex, which Chinese officials say is the world’s Chengdu,” said one poster. The Global plane at that time. Orders have since resumed and largest standalone structure, is 500 m long by Centre has a marine theme, with fountains, a Boeing has logged 83 Dreamliner orders this year, 400 m wide, offering 1.7 million sq m of floor huge water park and an artificial beach, bringing its current order book to 930 planes. Boeing space. accented by the undulating roof, meant to never disclosed the cost of the three-month ground- But the first wave of visitors were divided resemble a wave. The centrepiece is a 5,000 ing but said it absorbed most of the expense in the over the attractions of the structure, which sq m artificial beach, which includes a raft- first quarter while still posting a 20 percent rise in houses 400,000 sq m of shopping space, ing course and a “seafront” promenade, profit. Its shares are up 35 percent this year, even LONDON: An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner ‘Queen of Sheba’ aeroplane is seen on the offices, conference rooms, a university com- complete with parasols and seafood outlets after Friday’s loss. —Reuters runway near Terminal 3 at Heathrow Airport Friday. — AP plex, two commercial centres, two five star that can accommodate 6,000 people. — AFP SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 BUSINESS China cancels $6bn uranium plant after protest

BEIJING: China has abruptly cancelled yuan ($6 billion) project. Officials from local protests over environmental issues, plans to build its largest uranium pro- both companies could not be reached having cancelled, postponed or relocat- cessing plant in a southern Chinese city, for comment. A Beijing-based nuclear ed several major petrochemical and a day after hundreds of protesters took power expert said he was surprised local metals plants. to the streets demanding the project be authorities had taken the decision as the The planned conversion and enrich- scrapped, a local government website project designed to produce 1,000 ment plant had been meant to supply said yesterday. The proposed 230- tonnes of uranium fuel annually by 2020 fuel for China’s expanding nuclear pow- hectare complex in the heart of China’s was hotly contested by local govern- er capacity, likely to reach 60-70 Pearl River delta industrial heartland in ments. “Compared to a nuclear power gigawatts by 2020 from the current 12.6 Guangdong province had also sparked plant, a uranium processing facility is GW. China currently produces 800 unease in neighbouring Hong Kong and way more safer, as there is no fusion or tonnes of uranium fuel at its plants in Macau. Authorities in the gambling reaction taking place in the production southwestern Sichuan province and enclave had formally raised the issue process,” said the official with close north China’s Inner Mongolia. China with their Guangdong counterparts, the knowledge of the project. He declined sources uranium both from domestic South China Morning Post reported. to be identified as he was not autho- mines and imports from Kazakhstan, A one-line statement published on rised to speak to the press. The surpris- Canada and Australia, said the expert. the Heshan city government’s website ingly swift decision to cancel the project Guangdong is one of the country’s said that “to respect people’s desire, the came after hundreds marched to city largest nuclear power bases, already Heshan government will not propose offices on Friday that forced officials to running five nuclear reactors and build- the CNNC project”. State-run China pledge an extension of public consulta- ing another dozen, incorporating tech- National Nuclear Corporation and China tion by 10 days. Locals had planned nologies from companies like French Guangdong Nuclear Power Corp (CGN- more protests today. Chinese authorities Areva and Westinghouse, a unit of JIANGMEN, China: In this Friday photo, protesters who oppose the uranium pro- PC) had planned to build the 37 billion are becoming increasingly sensitive to Japan’s Toshiba Corp. — Reuters cessing plan in Heshan parade through a street. — AP

India ready for US India food scheme investment treaty

NEW DELHI: India is ready for talks with the United States on a bilateral investment treaty to reinvigorate commercial rollout next month ties between the world’s two biggest democracies, a report said yesterday. The announcement comes days after neigh- bouring China and the United States agreed to relaunch talks on a similar bilateral investment treaty. “Yes, we are Program offer grains at fraction of market prices ready for it. We are in favour of a bilateral investment agreement,” the semi-official Press Trust of India news NEW DELHI: India’s ruling Congress party agency quoted Indian Commerce Minister Anand Sharma chief Sonia Gandhi yesterday asked states as saying. Sharma was speaking at the conclusion Friday of to start rolling out next month a flagship the Washington-leg of his official US tour but gave no time- cheap food scheme seen as key to govern- frame for the treaty talks, the news agency said. “Economic ment hopes of winning a third term in engagement in both trade and investment, though robust, office. The subsidised food program will be is well below potential, given the opportunities a growing the world’s largest -offering grains to nearly economy like India offers and the opportunities in the 70 percent of the population, or 820 million largest economy of the United States,” Sharma added. people, at a fraction of market prices. Sharma and Finance Minister P Chidambaram have Gandhi asked the 14 Congress-ruled states been in the United States this week meeting US political to implement in “letter and spirit” the plan and business leaders to pitch for greater investment in to broaden the food safety net for the poor Asia’s third-largest economy. They are seek to spur India’s as the party readies for the 2014, a party economic growth which has been running at a decade low official, who did not wish to be named, told of five percent and boost the rupee which has been hitting AFP. The request came at a party meeting lifetime lows. “We would definitely be in favour of enhanc- in New Delhi attended by Gandhi, Premier ing our economic partnership,” Sharma said, adding the Manmohan Singh, party strategists and two countries’ target of achieving $500 billion in two-way Congress state chief ministers. trade by 2020 is doable. Congress-ruled Delhi would be the first Bilateral trade between India and the United States cur- to roll out the program on August 20 - the anniversary of the birth of Gandhi’s hus- rently runs at $106 billion annually. US legislators and busi- band, former premier Rajiv Gandhi who ness leaders have been pressing Sharma and was slain by a suicide bomber in 1991, the Chidambaram to ease bureaucratic hurdles to make it easi- official said. Gandhi urged Congress-ruled er for foreigners to do business in India and to step up states to become “role models” in imple- reforms to liberalise the still heavily state-dominated econ- menting the measure with such states as omy. “Over the last two years, we have felt a cooling when Karnataka and Uttarakhand expected to be it comes to US interests in investing in India,” Honeywell among the next to start the scheme after chief executive David Cote told the Press Trust of India sep- Delhi. The scheme has been pushed by arately. Gandhi to honour a 2009 election pledge Foreign direct investment in India has fallen in three and is a crucial plank of the re-election out of the last four financial years amid investor worry strategy of the left-leaning government, over political paralysis and widespread corruption. buffeted by a string of corruption scandals Sharma told reporters New Delhi is “far more welcoming” and slumping in opinion polls. toward US business than is perceived, the news agency Congress credits two earlier populist reported. Sharma, who declared India will the world’s schemes - a massive loan waiver for farmers new manufacturing hub, added there will be huge oppor- and rural jobs creation program - as vital to AMRITSAR, India: In this photograph taken on May 16, 2013, Indian labourers load 50-kg sacks of wheat into a truck at a local tunities for the US businesses in India’s proposed National its 2009 re-election. “Populism is part of the grain distribution point. — AFP Investment and Manufacturing Zones offering tax breaks Congress’s DNA - it believes this food with its big deficit and economic growth place before the polls due by next May, was principle, have attacked the government and other perks. scheme will help it with voters,” Subhash slowing sharply and warn the program will expected to be cleared by parliament but for ramming it through, saying there was India has approved setting up of 13 such industrial Agrawal, head of think-tank India Focus, only expand a public distribution system was never introduced due to political bat- insufficient discussion of its implementa- townships as part of its new national manufacturing policy. told AFP. Despite being an aspiring super- already riddled with corruption. The tles. tion. Some critics say the money would be The scheme aims to raise the share of manufacturing as power, malnutrition is widespread with 46 scheme would hike the annual food sub- The government finally passed the better spent on sanitation so Indian chil- part of India’s gross domestic product from below 16 per- percent of India’s children below three mal- sidy bill by $3.8 billion to around $20 bil- scheme using an emergency order, but par- dren are no longer are afflicted by chronic cent to at least 25 percent within a decade. The goal is to nourished, UNICEF says. But critics say India lion. liament must still eventually approve it. diarrhoea which stops them absorbing create 100 million skilled jobs to employ India’s burgeon- can ill-afford such an expensive scheme The program, which Congress wants in Opposition parties, which back the plan in nutrients and kills thousands yearly. — AFP ing youth population. — AFP EXCHANGE RATES

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As earnings take over, fundamentals to be tested

WALL ST WEEK AHEAD

NEW YORK: Next week marks the first like weak earnings growth will start to who helps oversee $5.6 billion as portfo- hurt a market that is hovering near all- among others. The sector is seen post- big week of second-quarter earnings, bear fruit.” To be sure, the Fed, which has lio manager at Christiana Trust in time highs and seeking new catalysts to ing profit growth of 19.6 percent in the and it is sure to bring both joy and mis- shown a much friendlier face to Greenville, Delaware. spur further gains. “The second quarter quarter, by far the highest among S&P ery to Wall Street. Investors will concen- investors lately, will not be out of the That analysts are now turning their wasn’t particularly robust, and estimates groups. “Since they have the highest trate on market fundamentals after picture. Bernanke will appear before focus to earnings, believing the Fed’s seem to still be too high,” said Barry growth expectations, it will be especially weeks when Federal Reserve policies congressional committees on power to buoy stocks is waning, may Knapp, managing director of equity important for the market that they live have dominated the market. If they see Wednesday and Thursday to deliver the not be a positive if the rally is going to research at Barclays Capital in New York. up to those expectations,” said Sam companies are still struggling, stocks semiannual testimony about monetary continue. Earnings are seen growing 2.8 “We don’t really see any sector where Stovall, chief investment strategist for could take a fall. Even after Fed policy. However, few surprises are percent in the second quarter, according there is a positive risk/reward, just Standard & Poor’s Equity Research Chairman Ben Bernanke scared markets expected. to Thomson Reuters data, a far cry from places where there are more likely to be Services in New York. “Those results will in June by telling investors the Fed is The S&P’s 17.8 percent advance in the 8.4 percent growth forecast by ana- negative surprises.” be pivotal.” likely to reduce monetary stimulus in 2013 is largely attributable to the central lysts on Jan. 1. Revenue is now seen Next week about 70 S&P 500 compa- Early results from financial compa- coming months, stocks have recovered, bank’s accommodative policies. The growing 1.5 percent. For every company nies will report results. If the results indi- nies were mixed. Wells Fargo & Co and with both the Dow and S&P 500 climb- major indexes made impressive gains in that has said it expects positive earn- cate that companies’ earnings are still JPMorgan Chase & Co posted profits ing to all-time highs. In an appearance the week: the Dow up 2.1 percent, the ings, 6.5 have lowered their forecasts, weak despite intervention by the world’s that beat forecasts, though JPMorgan earlier this week, the Fed chairman said S&P 3 percent higher and the Nasdaq up the worst positive-to-negative ratio major central banks, shares could slump. said it might be forced to accelerate monetary policy was likely to be accom- 3.5 percent. It was the third straight since the first quarter of 2001. General Electric, Verizon, Johnson & cost-cutting because of difficult market modative for some time. week of gains for all three, and the best United Parcel Service Inc, the world’s Johnson and UnitedHealth are among conditions. Among economic reports, “We’re in the terminal stages of a week for the S&P and Nasdaq since early largest package delivery company, tum- the biggest names, as are tech giants June retail sales will be released tomor- Bernanke-driven bubble,” said Walter January. “The Fed has been able to pre- bled on Friday after giving a weak profit Microsoft Corp, Intel Corp, Google Inc row, with consumer prices and housing Zimmerman, technical analyst at vent a big selloff so far, but eventually outlook, citing economic conditions as and IBM. Financial companies may be starts, both for June, will be released lat- United-ICAP in Jersey City, New Jersey. the economy will have to catch up to one reason. Companies can appear to the most in view as investors look to er in the week. The July Philadelphia Fed “While a lot of damage has been done the market or the market will fall back to look good when they beat a lowered reports from Bank of America, Citigroup, survey of manufacturers is due on to the bear case, eventually bad news match the economy,” said Scott Armiger, earnings bar, but signs of weakness will Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, Thursday. —Reuters Apple controversy lays bare complex tax web More than 40% of S&P 500 have subsidiaries in Ireland

DUBLIN: Occupying a single floor of a three-storey cy anywhere in the world. US rules that allow compa- said Pearse Doherty of the left-wing Sinn Fein opposi- building in a suburban Dublin office park, Western nies incorporated abroad not to pay US taxes comple- tion party, who led calls for multinational bosses to Union’s offices are notably modest for the internation- mented the arrangement. Apple, which employs face parliamentary grillings similar to those in the al headquarters of the world’s largest money transfer about 4,000 people in Ireland, is just one of many United States and Britain. “They’re afraid ... that they firm. The set-up is typical of swathes of US companies companies that route money through the country to will pull out of Ireland. It seems as if they are on bend- using Ireland to cut their tax bill. A Reuters analysis of cut taxes on company profits and fund investments. ed knee. It reminds me of the Celtic Tiger era when the Irish and US filings shows that more than 40 percent of PepsiCo Global Investment Holdings Ltd, which pro- bankers ruled the roost.” the S&P 500 have registered subsidiaries in the coun- vides financing to other companies in the drinks With the country’s unemployment rate just under try. That nexus, which has created over 100,000 jobs group and is one of 14 Irish subsidiaries, made a profit 14 percent, almost three times where it stood five for Ireland, was laid bare when the US Senate revealed of almost $6 million in 2011 and paid tax of $215 to years ago, such concerns are understandable. About that technology giant Apple had paid little or no tax Curacao, giving it a rate of 0.004 percent, Irish compa- 700 US firms account for 115,000 of the 1.8 million on tens of billions of dollars in profits channelled ny records show. A spokeswoman for PepsiCo said it Irish residents who have hung onto their jobs.Big job through the country. fully complies with the tax laws where it operates and announcements from Apple, Eli Lilly and Co and eBay Ireland, which has courted US business for pays all taxes owed. Company records also show that Inc’s Paypal have helped offset the worst of the jobs decades, rejects the Senate’s claims that it is a tax an Irish holding company of medical device manufac- crisis, with public service numbers still falling and haven, but the case has damaged its reputation as it turer Boston Scientific, one of the country’s top multi- Ireland’s stricken banks still laying off staff. The positive seeks to emerge from an EU-IMF bailout and its national employers, paid $60 million tax on profits of impact of international companies can be seen in the export-focused economy dips back into recession. $1.4 billion in 2011, or about four percent. Boston once derelict area of Dublin’s docklands, now dubbed Company documents in Ireland and filings in the Scientific declined to comment. Pharmaceutical com- Silicon Docks, where Google and Facebook’s offices sit United States shows that many firms have multiple pany Bristol-Myers Squibb said in US Securities and next to the country’s largest theatre, newest five-star units in Ireland, where corporate income tax is 12.5 Exchange Commission (SEC) filings that it had hotel and modern apartment blocks. percent - about a third of the top US federal income favourable tax rates in Ireland and Puerto Rico under Ireland’s government insists its tax rate is transpar- tax rate of 35 percent. In many cases, several sub- grants not scheduled to expire before 2023. Ireland’s ent and other countries are to blame if the tax paid by sidiaries are registered at the offices of Dublin-based Industrial Development Agency (IDA), tasked with companies like Apple is too low. The finance minister SAN JOSE, California: In this July 22, 2009 file photo, a customer walks out of an law firms. attracting foreign firms to the country, said it offers said Ireland would not become the US Senate’s ‘whip- AT&T store. —AP In Western Union’s case, Unit 9, Richview Office grants for employment, research and development, ping boy’ on tax. “Ireland is not some kind of ‘get-rich- Park houses 11 of its 12 Irish subsidiaries. The compa- and training. Ireland’s Office of the Revenue quick’ scheme for Americans,” Peter Keegan, president ny made 92 percent of its pretax income outside the Commissioners said it did not comment on the tax of the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland told United States last year, although a fifth of its staff work affairs of individual companies. its annual Independence Day lunch. Keegan, who is AT&T to buy Leap in the country. That allowed the Colorado-based com- At least 206 of America’s largest 500 companies by the head of Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Ireland, pany to cut its effective tax rate to 12.2 percent - about market capitalisation have one or more subsidiaries in described the recent criticism as being based on average for a large US company. Companies, investors Ireland, Reuters research showed. Drugmaker Pfizer “vague accusations” and “a poor understanding of Wireless for $1.2bn and some lawmakers argue it is a firm’s duty to keep leads the way with 32 Irish-registered companies. global commerce”. its tax bill as low as possible so it can invest to grow Pfizer makes some of it drugs in Ireland, employs But for every Intel or Pfizer employing significant and return money to shareholders. Western Union 3,200 people and has invested $7 billion there in the numbers in Ireland, there are many that bring few jobs LOS ANGELES: AT&T Inc. said Friday that it work and retail stores. Leap’s unused spec- said it pays full tax on all profits earned in Ireland. last 45 years. It did not reply to Reuters request for with them, like reinsurer XL, which shifted its parent has agreed to acquire Leap Wireless trum covers portions of the country that “The (Irish) tax rate is not that relevant, because comment on the number of subsidiaries it has in holding company to Dublin from the Cayman Islands nobody pays 12.5 percent,” said Jim Stewart, a profes- Ireland. SEC filings also showed hundreds of S&P 500 in 2010 and employs 57 people in Ireland. A spokes- International Inc., the pre-paid cellphone include 41 million people. The companies sor at Trinity College Dublin who specialises in corpo- subsidiaries are based in the Netherlands and woman for XL said it did not reincorporate to Ireland carrier that operates under the Cricket said owners of nearly 30 percent of Leap rate finance and taxation. “It’s about the ease of incor- Luxembourg as well as more opaque jurisdictions to reduce its tax bill and its worldwide effective corpo- brand, for about $1.19 billion in cash, or $15 shares have agreed to vote in favor of the poration, the ability of Irish corporate law and tax law such as the British Virgin Islands and Bermuda. It was rate tax rate has been largely unaffected by the move. a share. The purchase gives the nation’s No. deal. Leap shares skyrocketed in after- to fit in with IRS (Internal Revenue Service) require- not clear to what extent companies’ Irish units con- But Ireland cannot escape the stigma attached to the 2 cellphone carrier a leg-up in serving cus- hours trading on the news, more than dou- ments, and the flexibility that is shown by the tributed to reducing their tax bills. “Double Irish Dutch sandwich”, an arrangement where Department of Finance and Revenue to any of the Companies can opt to declare only “significant sub- an Irish-registered entity cuts its taxable profit by pay- tomers who prefer not to have lengthy con- bling to $17.31, well past the offer price. multinationals’ needs. If they have a problem, the law sidiaries” to the SEC, and some have names unrelated ing a Dutch affiliate, which then pays a subsidiary in a tracts. Leap’s Cricket service has 5 million The stock’s movement suggests the mar- will be changed.” A spokesman for Ireland’s to their parent, making it hard to pin down exactly tax haven. Almost three-quarters of the 206 firms subscribers who pay monthly without a ket believes a higher bid will emerge. AT&T Department of Finance said it did not change laws to which ones have an Irish presence. The 14 members of Reuters identified as having Irish subsidiaries also had contract. The deal also gives AT&T the right shares slipped a penny to $35.80. Leap, suit multinational companies and that its focus was on the S&P 500 that have 10 or more companies incorpo- one or more Dutch units. to use Leap’s unused airwaves - also known based in San Diego, had $2.8 billion of the local economy. “In each Budget and Finance Bill rated in Ireland have between 77 and, in the case of According to one of the country’s most famous the government introduces a range of measures to Pfizer, 655 declared subsidiaries worldwide. More than proponents of the Dutch tax arrangement, Ireland’s as spectrum - to expand its network. debt. support key sectors in the Irish economy,” the half of those companies employ 600 or more people economy would be in even bigger trouble were it not Spectrum is the lifeblood of the wireless The nation’s sixth-ranked carrier had spokesman said in an emailed statement. Ireland’s across Ireland. Stanley Black & Decker, which has a tax for its competitive tax edge. U2 singer and anti-pover- industry and the fight to grab more of it has been struggling. In the quarter through Office of the Revenue Commissioners, which assesses office in Dublin and a services centre in Cork, employs ty campaigner Bono faced criticism that the band had spurred a recent wave of consolidation. March, Leap’s net loss expanded to $110 and collects taxes, said in a statement it did not do 58 people at its 15 Irish-registered subsidiaries. It did moved part of its business to the Netherlands. “The In April, No. 4 T-Mobile completed its million as it lost a net 93,000 wireless cus- special deals on tax rates for any company. not return requests for comment. shock horror moment here is U2 behaving like a busi- Apple’s ability to pay tax of just two percent of its Irish lawmakers are reluctant to dig any deeper. ness,” he told Irish broadcaster RTE. “We live in a small acquisition of pre-paid carrier MetroPCS. tomers. Its revenue in the same period $74 billion in overseas income over the past three They opted earlier this month not to interview multi- rock in the north Atlantic, and we would be under The company plans to shut down the declined 12 percent from a year ago to years hinged on an unusual loophole in the Irish tax national firms at tax hearings, a move critics said was water were it not for very clever people in government MetroPCS network in two years, so it can $685 million. “Senior management looked code that allowed it to channel profits into Irish-incor- protecting companies that don’t pay their fair share of and the revenue who made tax competitiveness a use the airwaves to improve coverage and at (the acquisition by AT&T) as our best porated subsidiaries that had no declared tax residen- tax. “I think politicians are afraid of the multinationals, central part of Irish economic life.” —Reuters data speeds. On Wednesday, Japan’s path forward for the company’s long-term SoftBank Corp. completed its $21.6 billion success,” Leap spokesman Greg Lund said. takeover of No. 3 Sprint Corp, which helped Cricket is considered a regional carrier. Twinkies make early return at Wal-Mart Sprint acquire Clearwire Corp. and its spec- Its network covers regions of the country NEW YORK: Wal-Mart and other retailers cent of its retailers upon request, which lets trum holdings a day earlier. housing 96 million people in 35 states. It are making Twinkies available this week- stores stamp their own expiration dates on Charles Golvin, a technology analyst also provides national coverage through a end, even though Hostess says it asked the cakes. Marshall said Wal-Mart isn’t one with research firm Forrester, said Leap’s roaming agreement with Sprint, which stores to wait until tomorrow to start selling of the retailers that will get frozen Twinkies. the spongy yellow snack cakes. The world’s Hostess went bankrupt late last year after spectrum holdings will allow AT&T to offer won’t be needed if its tie-up with AT&T largest retailer announced Friday that the years of management turmoil and a stand- more of its customers faster, more reliable gains regulatory approval. Cricket phones cakes were available at about 1,600 stores off with its second-biggest union. The com- wireless data in congested areas. “Having are also sold outside its own coverage area and that about 3,000 of its 4,000 US stores pany sold off its various brands, with more spectrum means having more capac- in the US through Radio Shack and should have them by today morning. That’s Twinkies and other Hostess cakes going to ity and being able to meet those long-term Walmart stores. AT&T said it expects the a day before the July 15 return that Hostess private equity firms Apollo Global has trumpeted in its marketing. Management and Metropoulos & Co, data demands,” Golvin said. “Just like you deal will close in six to nine months, Supermarket operator Kroger, which owns which is known for fixing up ailing brands, can never be too thin or too pretty, you can although it requires approval from the Ralphs, Fry’s and Food 4 Less, also said the then selling them off for a profit. Marshall never have too much spectrum.” Federal Communications Commission and cakes were available in about a quarter of declined to say how Hostess cake sales As part of its deal, AT&T plans to keep Department of Justice. Federal regulators its more than 2,400 stores Friday and that were performing at Wal-Mart stores before the Cricket brand name, but provide Cricket have been averse to permitting larger carri- the figure would expand over the week- the bankruptcy. The retailer also sells Little end. Hostess said in a statement that it Debbie cakes, which are made by McKee customers with a broader range of devices ers to merge. shipped out products to give retailers the Foods Corp, and Tastykake, which is made and give them access to AT&T’s “4G LTE” In late 2011, AT&T abandoned its $39 same opportunity to display the product BRISTOL, Pennsylvania: At the self checkout, Shawn Hall, 9, by Flowers Foods. Wal-Mart also sells store- high-speed wireless network. AT&T says it billion bid to buy T-Mobile after the Justice tomorrow. “Hostess has not, and is not, giv- hands his mother Danica Streeter a box of Twinkies at a Wal- brand versions of the cakes. In a statement, plans to expand Cricket’s presence in the Department raised its objection to the deal ing any particular retailer exclusivity or pref- Mart on Friday. —AP the second largest union for the bankrupt US. As of March, AT&T had 7.1 million pre- on the grounds it would raise prices and erence to have products first and is making Hostess company said that it had consis- a great effort to fulfill orders equally and tently stated its interest in working with the paid customers through its GoPhone and give customers fewer choices. Free Press, a she later clarified the statement to say that not immediately respond to say when it timely to everyone,” the company said in a Wal-Mart had worked with Hostess to make would start selling Twinkies. Notably, the new owners of the company. It said that the Aio brands. AT&T has 107 million wireless media and technology watchdog organi- statement. But Wal-Mart announced Friday special packaging with the words “First new owners of Hostess say that Twinkies experience of its members would give the customers in total. “The prepaid market for zation in Washington, registered its opposi- morning that Twinkies would make an “ear- Batch” available exclusively at its stores. now have a shelf life of 45 days. That’s nearly “best chance for long-term success in con- us is relatively untapped,” said AT&T tion to this latest deal. “This is (a) smaller ly comeback” at its stores. “The product was By late next week, Wal-Mart says its three weeks longer than the 26 days the sistently putting out a quality product.” The spokesman Brad Burns. “From a competi- deal, but AT&T is sure to make the same in our distribution centers, and we went out stores will also have Hostess Mini Muffins previous company had stated for the cakes. Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers early,” said Veronica Marshall, a spokes- and Grain Millers International Union said it tion perspective, this creates a much false claims it tried with T-Mobile,” Free and fried Fruit Pies, Marshall said. Coffee Hostess says the changes were made under woman for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Cakes, Ho Hos, Orange CupCakes, Suzy Qs the previous owners and longer-lasting hoped the new owners would change their healthier competitor in the pre-paid space.” Press CEO Craig Aaron said in a statement. Marshall had earlier said that Wal-Mart and Zingers will be available by August. cakes hit shelves right before the company approach and work with its union mem- AT&T will buy all of Leap’s stock and “This takeover would result in fewer choic- had worked with Hostess to make the Sno-Balls will arrive in the fall. A representa- went out of business. Hostess also says it bers to ensure long-term success for the wireless properties, including licenses, net- es, higher prices and job losses.” —AP snack cakes available early exclusively. But tive for grocery store operator Safeway did will be freezing Twinkies for about 10 per- cakes. —AP SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 BUSINESS

Selling operations pull down KSE

BAYAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT KUWAIT: Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) ended last week in the red zone. The price index ended last week with a decrease amounted to 1.01 percent, and the weighted index retreated by 0.46 percent compared to the closings of the week before. In addition KSX-15 index decreased by 0.66 percent. Furthermore, last week’s average daily turnover decreased by 27.18 percent, com- pared to the preceding week, reach- ing KD 25.99 million, whereas trading volume average was 252.36 million shares, recording decrease of 38.21 percent. Kuwait Stock Market declined last week in light of the selling opera- Services sector was the least declin- tions on many leading and small-cap ing as its index closed at 1,138.22 stocks, especially in Banking and Real points with a 0.08 percent decrease. Estate and Financial Services sectors, On the other hand, last week’s among volatile market indices due to highest gainer was the Consumer the overall speculative behavior of Goods sector, achieving 2.84 percent the market performance. The stock growth rate as its index closed at market dropped in parallel with the 1,222.26 points. Whereas, in the sec- decline of the trading indicators dur- ond place, the Insurance sector’s ing most of the week sessions, index closed at 1,176.49 points whereas the trading value and vol- recording 0.06 percent increase. ume decreased in one session to its lowest level since last January, the Sectors’ Activity beginning of the holy month of The Financial Services sector dom- Ramadan, when usually trading rates inated total trade volume during last slows, due to the short trading peri- week with 542.67 million shares od. changing hands, representing 43.01 Moreover, despite the overall percent of the total market trading stock market decline during the last volume. The Real Estate sector was week; the market was able to realize second in terms of trading volume as some green closings in some ses- the sector’s traded shares were 41.94 sions, where some selective purchas- percent of last week’s total trading ing operations were active on a num- volume, with a total of 529.17 million ber of the leading and small-cap shares. On the other hand, the Real stocks, especially the stocks that wit- Estate sector’s stocks were the high- nessed repetitive declines during the improving the stock market perform- 4.13 percent increase. By the end of points, decreasing by 0.66 percent. cent to end the week’s activity at est traded in terms of value; with a technical correction period of the ance for the coming period. the week, the price index closed at 1,079.22 points. The Real Estate sector turnover of KD 54.08 million or 41.62 market. On the other hand, listed For the annual performance, the 7,882.32 points, down by 1.01 per- Sectors’ Indices was second on the losers’ list, which percent of last week’s total market companies results for the first six price index ended last week record- cent from the week before closing, Ten of KSE’s sectors ended last index declined by 2.12 percent, clos- trading value. The Financial Services months of the current financial year ing 32.83 percent annual gain com- whereas the weighted index regis- week in the red zone, while the other ing at 1,485.36 points, followed by sector took the second place as the are expected to be announced in the pared to its closing in 2012, while the tered a 0.46 percent weekly loss after two recorded increases. The the Telecommunications sector, as its sector’s last week turnover of KD coming weeks, and expected to have weighted index increased by 8.59 closing at 453.54 points. Moreover, Technology sector headed the losers index closed at 877.27 points at a loss 36.96 million represented 28.44 per- positive signs that will contribute in percent, and the KSX-15 recorded the KSX-15 index closed at 1,050.72 list as its index declined by 3.47 per- of 1.81 percent. The Consumer cent of the total market trading value. Economic growth supported by strong consumer sector and project start-ups NBK GCC OUTLOOK KUWAIT: The macro picture remains non-oil sector in recent years - should economy’s long-run sustainable rate of 2013 and 2.9 percent next year, from 6.5 cent y/y range over the forecast horizon, comfortable, with growth moderate, also remain strong, supported by hikes in growth. percent in 2012. helped by moderate inflation rates in inflation low and high oil revenues gen- benefits, low inflation, and the govern- Oil output was cut significantly in ear- Inflation fell to a three-and-a-half year neighboring countries. erating vast budget and trade surpluses. ment’s latest debt relief measure. Solid ly 2013, to 2.7 mbpd in March from 3.0 low of 1.6 percent y/y in March 2013, and Declining oil revenues (from lower However, hoped-for improvements in employment growth has also helped. mbpd in December. Some of this may is also well down on the levels of last production and prices, compared to execution of government mega projects - Employment growth averaged 3.0 per- have been a response to seasonal factors, year. The decline has been driven by 2012) will have an impact on the budget which would boost investment levels and cent per year in the three years to 2012, which usually see global oil demand falling food price inflation, which has balance, but it should remain in huge catalyze activity in the private sector - and 4.6 percent per year for Kuwaiti weaken in 1H each year. Nevertheless, dropped to -0.9 percent y/y from 10 per- surplus, at 18-20 percent of GDP. An have been slow to materialize. The even- nationals. But there are challenges going early signs are that output could fall cent y/y in March 2012. But excluding improved rate of government spending tual start-up of large projects in the pow- forward. While the share of employed quicker than we had expected as leading food, ‘core’ inflation has also remained will also be a factor. Spending is forecast er and transport sectors in 2H 2013 Kuwaitis working in the private sector OPEC countries look to offset supply low, standing at 2.4 percent in March. to rise 12 percent in FY2013/14 despite a should gradually feed through to has continued to rise, the increase has increases elsewhere. We now expect real Given recent trends in global food prices, 0.4 percent decline in the official budget. stronger growth in the non-oil economy, slowed sharply in recent years. Securing hydrocarbon GDP to fall by 3 percent this inflation overall may now have bottomed Some of this increase reflects higher capi- which we now see rising from 4.5 percent rapid and sustainable private sector job year and remain unchanged in 2014 (ver- out, and could edge higher over the tal spending on projects, which will sup- this year to 5.0 percent in 2014. growth will require both faster imple- sus 0 percent and -2 percent before, coming months. But despite the broad port the economy. But inter-governmen- Activity in the consumer sector - mentation of government projects and respectively). This lowers the headline strength of the consumer sector, we tal transfer payments may also surge which has been the backbone of the economic reforms that improve the rate of real GDP growth to 1.3 percent in expect inflation to remain in the 2-4 per- after an expected decline last year. SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 BUSINESS

Stay productive LuLu Exchange launches operations in Qatar

during Ramadan DOHA: LuLu Exchange Company WLL opened its main branch in LuLu e know how hard Ramadan can be while Hypermarket at D-Ring road, Doha. The you’re at work. But because Ramadan is a company which is in existence since 1996, Wmonth of giving and good deeds, we want has been rebranded as “LuLu Exchange you to be as productive and motivated as possible, at Company WLL” and will be managed by all times. Here, the career experts at Bayt.com the LuLu International Exchange LLC, a fast Middle East’s #1 job site, offer you the top 10 practical growing remittance and foreign exchange tips for a stress-free, productive Ramadan. But first, company. Sanjiv Arora, Indian Ambassador let’s start with some numbers to get an overall feel of to the State of Qatar, inaugurated the the prevailing lifestyle in the MENA region. branch. Speaking to the media at the side lines What our research tells us... after the inauguration of the branch Yusuff It’s all about balancing your eating habits Ali MA, Managing Director of LuLu Group While 31.7 percent of professionals in MENA would International, said, “This management describe their eating habits as unhealthy (according agreement between both the parties is a to the Bayt.com ‘MENA Professionals’ Health and bond of brand value and experience in Eating Habits’ poll, April 2012), Ramadan could be the equal measure. LuLu International perfect time for you to balance your eating habits. Exchange which enjoys considerable brand How? By drinking plenty of water and eating smaller, loyalty and patronage operates out of four but more frequent portions. GCC countries out of the five and we have brought in the experience coupled with Exercising during Ramadan expertise to Qatar through this manage- Thanks to the Bayt.com ‘MENA Professionals’ ment agreement to serve our customers Health and Eating Habits’ poll we found out that 80 here.” percent of MENA professionals are able to squeeze He further stated, “The years of experi- “The company’s corporate slogan, branch to the service of our esteemed cus- up high standards of customer satisfaction some exercise time into their busy schedules. Are you ence that we have built over the years has “Valuing Your Trust” is the reflection of the tomers, who have always supported and and compliance and leverage technology one of them? If so, keep on moving! Exercising during made us one of the strong contenders in company itself. LuLu Exchange has been encouraged us to deliver the best.” Yusuff to speeden remittance process and Ramadan will help you stay fit and happy. the business. We are proud to have intro- successful in tirelessly delivering the best of Ali added. enhance customer experience. We will pro- duced strict yet sophisticated compliance service excellence to its customers earning Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director of vide our customers a one stop shop for all Keeping the remote control away and AML norms in the industry and have their complete satisfaction and trust in the the company, said, “Bringing convenience their remittance and forex requirements According to the Bayt.com ‘Rest and Recreation delivered unparalleled customer satisfac- bargain. LuLu Exchange has ensured fair to customers has always been a priority to along with our personalized and respon- Habits Among MENA Professionals’ poll (January tion. We have tied up with the best finan- business practises including rigorous com- us and it is this approach that has made us sive services.” Amongst the dignitaries pres- 2013), watching television is a common pastime, with cial institutions backed with technological pliance to global anti-money laundering a favourite of customers and has helped us ent at the occasion were the senior man- eight out of 10 (78.3 percent) people in MENA watch- proficiency with an aim to provide fast, safe protocols, in the best interest of its regula- grow in a fast pace. It is our vision to be the agement of the company apart from many ing between one to four hours of TV a day. Ramadan and reliable service to our customers. “ tors and customers. We dedicate this new first choice in financial services by setting others. is a month of giving and good deeds. Therefore, instead of spending hours staring at that flat screen in front of you, do something to benefit the world around you. Volunteering with orphans or even spending more time with your family are only few examples of time well-spent.

Avoiding online distractions at work Online distractions at work are a bane to produc- tivity. According to the Bayt.com ‘Rest and Recreation Habits Among MENA Professionals’ poll, 30.7 percent of polled respondents say that they spend more than five hours a day surfing the internet just for fun. Five hours represent the totality of the time you’ll be spending daily at work during Ramadan. So be sure Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the entire clique are something you do only on your off-work time, or dur- ing your prescribed ‘distraction’ periods.

Here they are, Bayt.com’s top ten tips for a stress-free, productive Ramadan: 1. Have sincere intentions and work hard for a pro- ductive month. Zoom, reinvented; Nokia Lumia 1020 arrives 2. Plan each day of Ramadan the night before. Choose three important tasks you want to achieve ESPOO/NEW YORK: Nokia established a new bench- megapixel image for endless editing opportunities, and advanced smartphone camera controls for their creative the next day and record them in your to-do list. mark in smartphone imaging with the arrival of the creates a 5 megapixel picture that is easy to share to community. It was also announced that popular applica- 3. Start working on your most important tasks and Nokia Lumia 1020, boasting a second generation 41 social networks with Windows Phone 8. The Nokia Lumia tions Path and Flipboard will soon be available on get at least one or two done before noon. megapixel sensor. Unlike any smartphone in the market 1020’s 41 megapixel sensor features leading ZEISS optics Windows Phone. Adding further professional capabilities 4. Don’t waste those two hours between Iftar and today the Nokia Lumia 1020 reinvents zoom, enabling with six physical lenses, plus optical image stabilization, and additional battery life, Nokia announced the new Taraweeh in front of the TV. Instead, use them for qui- people to discover more detail than the eye can see. delivering crystal clear pictures even in low light condi- Nokia Camera Grip. This is an accessory that comple- et reading, e-mailing, or any productive activity. With Nokia’s innovative PureView technology, including tions. It also captures blur free videos with stereo sound ments device features usually reserved for stand-alone 5. Keep a list of goals for the week. When you set optical image stabilization, the device is able to produce even at the loudest concerts thanks to Nokia Rich cameras, like the Nokia Lumia 1020’s built-in xenon flash yourself goals, you’ll be geared towards maintaining some of the sharpest images possible by any digital Recording, which handles sound pressure levels six times and mechanical shutter. The Nokia Camera Grip also has them regardless of how hungry you are. camera. louder than conventional smartphone microphones. a tripod mount, and is expected to be available this 6. At times when you feel particularly hungry or This is made possible by leading hardware technolo- “We want to take people on a journey from capturing month for an estimated retail price of USD 79. worn out, do routine tasks that don’t require much gy combined with a new application called Nokia Pro pictures to recording and sharing their lives,” said The personal nature of Windows Phone makes it the thinking, e.g. administrative tasks, cleaning, typing up Camera, which makes it easy for anyone to take profes- Stephen Elop, President and CEO, Nokia. “The Nokia perfect platform for the Nokia Lumia 1020, showcasing information, tidying up your desk, etc. sional quality images. Either before a picture is taken or Lumia 1020 will bring new meaning to pictures and con- live images on the Start screen with the Photos tile, 7. Try to be disciplined about your eating and after it has been shot, the zoom capability enables peo- tinues to strengthen Nokia’s leadership in imaging.” quick sharing to social networks, and easy access to files sleeping habits when you are not fasting. Don’t stay ple to discover and then rediscover the personal stories Nokia also released a new imaging software develop- across a number of devices with SkyDrive. With the dedi- up late at night gorging yourself and watching TV. each image can tell. With a beautiful interface that visu- ment kit (SDK) that provides key image editing features cated camera button, Windows Phone is designed with 8. Your employer has a right on you-staying up all ally demonstrates how settings will affect the final pho- of the Nokia Lumia 1020 to developers. The SDK is avail- imaging in mind. To help people see what’s around night and then falling asleep on the job the next day to or video, Nokia Pro Camera makes it easier than ever able today at developer.nokia.com with a number of them and discover new places to take photos, the latest would violate these rights. to capture, edit and share photos and videos with unri- developers including Vyclone, Yelp and CNN integrating developments in LiveSight will available in HERE Maps 9. Hydrate well during the night and at Suhour and valed clarity. these features into future releases. soon. The Nokia Lumia 1020 also comes with ad and after Iftar so that you do not get dehydrated on the Using a new feature called dual capture, the Nokia Hipstamatic showcased Oggl PRO, an exclusive appli- subscription free Nokia Music streaming. The Nokia job. Severe dehydration can lead to people passing Lumia 1020 simultaneously takes a high resolution 38 cation for the Nokia Lumia 1020 offering the most Lumia 1020 will be available in yellow, white and black. out on the job. 10. Ask your employer if you can schedule more charitable work for your company during Ramadan. Many companies allow employees a certain number of paid hours during which they can volunteer to Huge demand for Hyundai cars help out their community. Schedule yours during Ramadan for extra blessings. With Ramadan just around the corner, most pro- ANN ARBOR, Michigan: Hyundai Motor Other models are made at factories in stronger company at a higher volume lev- million in 2009. “Not being able to partici- fessionals will be rejoicing the advent of shorter Co’s factories have reached their maxi- Korea, which also are at capacity. US CEO el,” Krafcik said. pate fully in that growth and capturing workdays and a relaxed atmosphere at work. mum capacity to build cars, and that’s John Krafcik said both US plants are on the Hyundai had record sales for the first six market share cannot be a good thing,” However, if you want to make sure none of your work- costing the company sales in a growing maximum three shifts with workers on months of the year at 361,010. Krafcik said Toprak said. “At the end of the day, if days during Ramadan are ‘taskless’ or unproductive, US market, its American CEO said Friday. maximum overtime, yet they still can’t the company has only enough inventory you’re not selling cars, you’re missing an follow these tips to help you stay motivated and pro- Hyundai’s US sales are up only 1.9 percent keep up with demand. “We have tapped in the US to supply dealers for 44 days. opportunity.” ductive at all times. for the first half of the year, less than a everything at this point,” he told reporters That’s the second only to Subaru with 31 The company’s slower growth this year quarter of the overall market’s 8.4 percent at an event at its US research center held days, he said. Hyundai, he said, also isn’t is all related to its lack of factory capacity growth rate, according to Autodata Corp. to show off a refreshed 2014 Equus luxury spending much money on discounts to and has nothing to do with fierce compe- UAE Exchange Industry analysts are predicting that sales car. “There’s nothing left.” sell its vehicles. Hyundai’s sales grew by tition in the key small and midsize car will rise as high as 15.5 million cars and Yet Krafcik says Hyundai has decided more than 20 percent in 2010 and 2011, markets, Krafcik said. The slower-than- applies for banking trucks this year, a million more than last not to build another US factory at this but slowed last year to about 9 percent. market sales growth also is not related to license in India year, and there are predictions of nearly 16 point, instead taking at least a two-year The lack of factory capacity means the US Environmental Protection million in 2014. break to concentrate on quality and cus- that Hyundai likely underestimated the Agency’s determination that Hyundai and DUBAI: UAE Exchange India is a Non-Banking Financial A Hyundai factory near Montgomery, tomer satisfaction. “I don’t know that pace of the US auto sales recovery, said Kia overstated gas mileage claims on win- Company approved by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Alabama, that makes the Elantra compact there’s another example in another indus- Jesse Toprak, senior analyst for the dow stickers of 900,000 vehicles in the third largest Authorised Dealer Category II in terms of branch network, in India. It has now applied to the Reserve and Sonata midsize car, the company’s try, in our industry, where a company that TrueCar.com auto pricing site. Because of past three years, he said. The inflated Bank of India for banking license in the country. UAE two top-selling vehicles, is at capacity, as is so clearly had growth potential decided to that, the company is missing out on mileage was uncovered late last year by Exchange has a network of 328 direct branches and 44,000 a plant in West Point, Georgia, run by sister pass, to make sure that everything is OK, much of the expected growth in auto the Environmental Protection Agency in agent locations present in 20 states in India. company Kia where Hyundai’s popular and to build stronger operating systems sales this decade, he said. Auto sales have an audit of gas mileage tests by the two Dr B R Shetty, MD & CEO, UAE Exchange, said, “We have Santa Fe crossover utility vehicle is made. so that in five or 10 years there would be a rebounded from a 30-year low of 10.4 South Korean automakers. The agency been present in India since 1999 and we also have strong monitors automobile fuel economy. presence in all other countries, from where Indian expatri- ates send money to their families in India. We think it is a The EPA found inflated mileage on 13 great opportunity to now service the Indian clients besides models from the 2011 through 2013 the Indian expatriate community. Our rich infrastructure, model years, including Hyundai’s Elantra technological prowess and wide reach across India, are our and Tucson. The window sticker mileages strengths. We are certain that if given the license, we would were overstated on about one-third of be able to start our banking operations effectively within the cars sold by the companies during the the stipulated time of 18 months.” He further adds, “UAE Exchange is trusted among the three years. The companies were forced to Indian diaspora and their families for remittance, foreign knock one or two miles per gallon off the exchange, bill payments, loan against jewellery, travel serv- window stickers. Some models lost three ices etc. The strong network of our branches spread out or four mpg. A EPA spokeswoman said across India, reaches even small towns and the rural space, Friday that its investigation into the over- from where the bread earning members have migrated in stated mileage is continuing. Company search of better prospects.” executives have apologized for the dis- During the financial year 2012-13, UAE Exchange han- dled a total business volume of Rs.12,000 crore in India. crepancies and promised to compensate The company serves a customer base of over 21 lakhs, customers because they’re using more employs 3,400 professionals and is the third largest gasoline than expected. The executives Authorised Dealer Category II, in terms of branch network said the higher mileage figures were in India. The India operations of UAE Exchange is a part of unintentional, caused by errors in follow- the global network of the leading global remittance and ing EPA mileage test procedures. Hyundai foreign exchange brand, which has operations spread across 31 countries with more than 700 branches. The and Kia are owned by the same company global money transferor manages 6 percent of the total and share factories and research. Their global remittance volume and 10 percent of the total cars have the same underpinnings but remittance inflow to India. DES PLANINES, Illinois: In this Oct 4, 2012, photo, a Hyundai sign is seen outside of Hyundai car dealership. —AP different styling and performance. —AP SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 BUSINESS Winners of ABK’s ‘Double or Triple Your Miles’ campaign

KUWAIT: Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait announced the Miles earned for the month and the the winners of its popular “Double or Triple second place winner Mohammed Abdullah Your Miles with ABK credit cards” summer Essa Behbehani from the Olympia Mall campaign. The first draw was held on the branch will receive Double the Miles 11th of July at the main branch under the earned for the month. supervision of the Ministry of Commerce Stewart Lockie, GM, Retail Banking stat- and Industry. “Double or Triple Your Miles ed, “We launched the summer campaign with ABK Credit Cards” gives ABK Emirates for cardholders to gain a wonderful oppor- credit cardholders the opportunity to win tunity to enter draws to win Double or Triple their Skywards Miles. To enter the draws you have to spend at least KD 100 using your ABK Emirates credit cards dur- ing the specified months of the promotion. The more purchases you make the more chances you have of winning these valu- able miles. The timing of the offer coincides with the travel season, so clients can bene- fit and double their chances of winning. In addition to the prizes, clients received up to 7 Skywards Miles for every KD 1 spent using their ABK Emirates credit cards.” Lockie added, “The promotion continues till 31st of August 2013, with 2 lucky win- ners to be drawn every month. To those who did not win, keep spending as you still and double or triple their Skywards Miles have a lot of time, and many chances in the earned for the month. Cardholders who coming draws. Several opportunities used their cards locally or overseas for KD remain to win those fabulous Skywards 100 or above, between the 1st to 30th June Miles, and get a chance to travel the world were entitled to enter the draw. for free.” The first place prize was won by Travel, shop and experience the rewards AbdulMutalib Mohammed Redha Hassan with ABK Emirates credit cards this sum- from Jabriya branch. He will receive Triple mer. NOT NORMAL: MINI brand campaign

Agility gains in sustainability, DUBAI: The new MINI brand campaign has got underway with an established “NOT NORMAL” community action claim. The global campaign conveys the brand’s individual, high-energy attitude to life and high- KUWAIT: Agility, a leading global logistics entrepreneurship opportunities. lights the strong emotional and personal connec- provider, reported progress on its sustainability Agility logisticians helped the International tion between driver and MINI. “NOT NORMAL” record in its CSR report. The report Driving Medical Corps deliver aid relief to more than focuses on MINI’s strong, independent character. Change, looks at the company’s 2011 and 2012 480,000 people living in refugee camps in South The campaign, which integrates the full range of performance in three key CSR areas including: Sudan. They transported relief supplies after MINI products, will be rolled out worldwide environment, community engagement and natural disasters in the Philippines, Pakistan, and through all communication channels. employees. In the last two years, Agility mapped Italy, and helped the humanitarian community At the heart of the MINI brand campaign are the carbon footprint of more than 70 percent of carry out famine relief in the Horn of Africa. two new TV spots. The emotionally-powerful “A its core logistics operations for the first time and Agility also maintained its commitment to disas- FRIEND FOR LIFE” spot shows in a humorous way partnered with major customers to reduce car- ter response as part of the Logistics Emergency how MINI is a lifelong companion for young and bon emissions. The company is working with cus- Teams (LETs) initiative launched under the aus- old alike in all situations of life. In typical MINI style, tomers, employees, subcontractors and suppliers pices of the World Economic Forum. To date, the the spot shows people in various stages of their in its drive to improve sustainability performance. LETs teams have assisted with the response to lives who all share one thing in common: their It has also expanded its internal campaign to disasters in Japan, Pakistan, Haiti, Philippines passion for MINI. The spots have different endings: drive energy efficiency and waste management and Myanmar and have been deployed in One shows former rally driver Rauno Aaltonen as efforts. “We offer our customers free carbon emis- Indonesia, Nigeria, Kuwait and Turkey to prepare an enthusiastic MINI fan. sions reporting for their shipments,” said Tarek staging areas for regional disaster operations. The second TV spot, “BAND OF MINI”, shows Sultan, Chairman and Managing Director, Agility. Agility employs more than 22,000 people four MINI drivers in different MINI models who “We are also doing pioneering work to help cus- around the world. The majority work for its com- meet at a crossroads all listening in synch to the tomers ‘green’ their supply chains. In 2013 and mercial logistics business in emerging markets song “I Believe In A Thing Called Love” by The beyond, Agility will be working more closely with countries where job creation and professional Darkness. The four come together to form a MINI its suppliers on sustainability issues.” growth are sustainable development priorities. band with a difference. The drivers share a love of sonal bond between a MINI and its driver: for kick-off. An interactive live event will launch in Agility’s strong presence in emerging mar- The company maintains high standards for MINI, the same individual attitude to life and simi- example, with the image of a MINI owner cele- London on 29 July 2013: MINI will bathe the kets gives the company an opportunity to con- employment and is strengthening its global lar interests - in this case, the same taste in music. brating his MINI’s birthday with a cake in the British metropolis in a new light, spotlighting Big tribute in the communities where it is present - health and safety program. Agility has built a The final scene shows bulldog Tillman, the famous garage, or a MINI whose driving dynamics are a Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Queen. Fans primarily through initiatives aimed at youth and framework that provides protection and safe- skating English bulldog, riding his skateboard. source of artistic inspiration. across the world can transform the entire city into education, health, and environmental action. In guards for migrant workers in the Middle East, The print campaign uses various colourful The campaign will also run in all relevant a true NOT NORMAL place-to-be interactively and 2011 and 2012, Agility volunteers in 60-plus training more than 80 percent of the workforce motifs with mischievous headlines to tell out-of- online channels. Social media, in particular, will in real-time. A trip from the digital world to the countries launched more than 300 community in the region and conducting fair labor audits the-ordinary “NOT NORMAL” stories. All motifs present an unconventional interpretation of the real city of London awaits the MINI brand com- projects that ranged from building schools in for the first time. “As with all companies, we share the same look and feel, and depict the per- brand campaign with an exciting international munity. Cambodia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka to raising know that we have more to learn and more to money for disadvantaged children in the do,” Sultan said. “This report helps us see where Americas and Europe and helping children in we are on our journey - the progress made and the Middle East get access to education and the road ahead.” Rift Valley Railways installs GPS technology

DUBAI: Rift Valley Railways (RVR), the operator of the Kenya-Uganda railway, has launched a KES 800 mil- lion (more than $9.3 million) tech- nology upgrade that includes global positioning system (GPS)-based soft- ware that centrally controls the movement of trains and cargo along the railway track. The automated train warrant (ATW) software allows online visualization from an opera- tions control center in Nairobi of the precise location of trains along the railway. It will replace manual man- agement of crossovers at railway sta- tions with satellite-enabled self- Hands-free and easy: switching movement of trains. “The introduction of satellite nav- igation technology to this core com- Ford’s power liftgate ponent of our operations means we will eliminate a lot of waiting time at DUBAI: How many times have you struggled to delight customers and make the ownership expe- stations by giving priority track get into your car when you’ve got arms full of box- rience of a Ford vehicle more fun and rewarding. access to trains carrying cargo and es, or bags of shopping? Fumbling for your keys Offering smart products and unique technologies also allow us to handle larger fleets,” while trying to balance your boxes precariously on that customers want remains at the core of the said Darlan De David, RVR group the side of the car, something inevitably goes One Ford strategy,” added Sabbagh. “We continue CEO. RVR is a platform company of wrong. We’ve all been there. Well, the team at Ford our drive to introduce unique innovations and Citadel Capital, the leading private had been there too. As part of the new wave of making high-end, premium technologies available equity firm in Africa and the Middle technologies hitting the market that make life eas- and affordable to the masses.” East with investments of US$ 9.5 bil- ier for drivers and passengers, the Ford research The hands-free liftgate builds on Ford’s lion in five core industries, including team decided this was a problem that had a solu- Intelligent Access with push-button start. energy, transportation, agrifoods, tion, and that owners need not struggle with this Customers can unlock and start their vehicles with- mining and cement. each time they popped to the shops. They out having to take the key out of their pocket or Communication with the trains operator America Latina Logistica, is currently being used to manage wagons. designed the hands-free power liftgate, debuting purse. The way it works is simple. The hands-free will be through on-board comput- said “This is an integrated logistics railway operations in Brazil, “This platform enables us to tell on the all-new 2013 Ford Escape, which has been liftgate uses two sensors in the rear bumper to ers installed in all locomotives, and operations solution used in Argentina and South Africa. He said customers exactly where their cargo recently introduced in the Middle East. detect a person’s shin and kicking motion. The sys- which have remote speed-control modern railway management sys- Japan uses the same technology to is along the 2,352km railway track “The hands-free power liftgate is yet another tem safeguards against accidental opening by features and a mechanism to data tem that gives real time information manage operations and billings for we manage,” De David noted. “This innovative Ford technology that makes customers’ being programmed to open with leg motions - so if on the condition of engines and the on multiple dimensions of the rail- mass commuter rail. A key compo- innovation gives RVR the ability to lives easier,” said Thierry Sabbagh, Ford Middle an owner’s animal runs under the car or when the track back to the control center. way line and rolling stock”. nent of the technology is the effectively manage asset quality, East’s director of Sales. “New Escape owners will be vehicle hits a bump on the road, it will stay closed. Commenting on the new technolo- Sozzi, who was in Kenya to train Translogic integrated logistics man- reliably schedule maintenance and able to load their vehicle without ever having to To keep the experience custom to each owner, the gy, Hernani Sozzi Jr, a veteran rail RVR software developers and traffic agement platform, which provides help ensure consistently high stan- set packages or gear down. “Ford sees this kind of liftgate height can be programmed or adjusted and road management software controllers on the new system, said a detailed manifest of the position dards of rail transportation to technology as a feature that will surprise and manually to meet customers’ specific needs. developer with large Brazilian rail this integrated technology platform and contents of all cargo-carrying smooth trade in East Africa.” Gulf Bank announces winners of Danah draws Burgan Bank offers VISA KUWAIT: Gulf Bank held its Al Danah daily draws (Thursday 4/7): Narjes Nahed Mohammed money is deposited and the longer it is kept in cardholders chance to on July 7th 2013, announcing the names of its Jalzar , Husam Essa Hussein Ismaeel Jumaa Al- the account. Al Danah also offers a number of winners for the week of June 30th to July 4th. Yaseen unique services including the Al Danah Deposit The Al Danah daily draws include draws each Gulf Bank’s Al Danah 2013 draw lineup Only ATM card which helps account holders win KD 2,000 a week working day for two prizes of KD1000 per win- includes daily draws (2 winners per working day deposit their money at their convenience; as KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced yesterday its and will end on the 30th September, 2013. ner. each receive KD1000), as well as three draw well as the Al Danah calculator to help cus- new VISA Debit and Credit card campaign Burgan Bank’s latest promotion is part of The winners were: prizes per quarter. Al Danah’s 3rd Quarterly draw tomers calculate their chances of becoming an which gives customers the chance to win KD its commitment to provide customers with (Sunday30/6): Alyaa Khalifa Eid Al-Azmi, will be held on - 26 September (KD 500,000, KD Al Danah winner. 2,000 a week in exciting cash prizes . Each 20 KD exclusive benefits that go beyond their Fatoumah Abdullah Eissa Al-Baloul 125,000, and KD 25,000) and the final draw will To be part of the Al Danah draws, customers spent in Kuwait or abroad using Burgan Bank’s banking needs. To find out more about (Monday 1/7): Foud Mahmoud Kanaan, be held on 9 January, 2014 announcing winners can visit one of Gulf Bank’s 56 branches, transfer VISA Credit Cards will grant the card holder a Burgan Bank’s services as well as its latest Zahraa Jawad Hasan Dashti of KD 50,000, KD 250,000 and the Al Danah on line, or call the Customer Contact Center on chance to enter the weekly draw. For every promotions, customers are required to visit (Tuesday 2/7): Khaled Saoud Ahmad Al- Millionaire. 1805805 for assistance and guidance. transaction done abroad on any Burgan VISA their nearest Burgan Bank branch or contact khamees, Nidaa Abdulmuhsin Mubarak Al-Ali Gulf Bank’s Al Danah allows customers to win Customers can also log on to www.e- ATM Card the customer will earn one chance to the call center on 1804080. For more infor- (Wednesday 3/7): Ghalla Yousef Fereeh Al- cash prizes and simultaneously encourages gulfbank.com/aldanahwinners, to find out more enter the draw. The draw will be carried out on a mation, customers can log on to the bank’s Khouotee, Ali Mula Ahmad Abdulla AlMulla Ali them to save money. Chances increase the more about Al Danah and who the winners are. weekly basis, commencing on the 14th July website on www.burgan.com. SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 HEALTH

HOOPS COURSE Set up a series of wickets for relay races, target practice, soccer croquet and more.

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By Jordan DeFrank Three easy ways to turn inexpensive FamilyFun magazine pool noodles into cool backyard toys

TARGET STATION Crawl Join rings into a under colorful target for Dribble them! noodle javelins, a ball flying disks, soccer through balls and more. them! Stakes keep the target upright.

Lay the station on the ground to play beanbag toss or hopscotch, or use it for an agility course.

1 How to make Use a hammer to pound two chopsticks or /4-inch dowels (cut to 10 to 12 inches long) halfway a ring How to make into the ground about 30 to 40 inches apart, depending on how tall you want your wickets. a wicket Slide a hollow pool noodle in place.

Cut a toilet paper tube lengthwise. PUT IT TOGETHER Duct-tape six rings to one another, RING then tape them to THINGS thicker (3½-inch Our home- wide) hollow pool noodle posts. Roll up the tube and made noodle insert it into a thin rings can be (2½-inch-wide) used to play STAND IT UPRIGHT hollow pool noodle. a host of Hammer two games, ¾-inch dowels including (ours were 48 catch and inches long) human securely into the ring toss. ground and slide Assign the posts on top. different point values to the Attach the other rings for end of the noodle an extra and secure it with challenge. duct tape. PHOTOS BY DAVID ROTH/FAMILYFUN MAGAZINE SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE Across tobacco country, crops wilt from rain

LOUISVILLE: Jason Elliott had one of his into high gear. Some of the plants at well in North Carolina, where flue-cured and the marketing system is based on dol- lost very much. It’s been limited,” said best stands of burley tobacco growing Elliott’s Lincoln County farm slumped over, tobacco reigns. Kent Revels, who grows lars per pounds. David Reed from Virginia Tech’s Southern until the rains started. Five days and seven barely boot-top high. Others stood but flue-cured tobacco in Harnett County, N.C., Regional agronomist Don Nicholson Piedmont Agricultural Research and inches of precipitation later, about a quar- looked sickly. said he’s measured more than 30 inches of estimated that up to 80 percent of North Extension Center. “We’re going to be OK ter of his crop was ruined, trimming thou- “It’s just got a real pale color to it,” Elliott rain since May 1, with 17 in June - when Carolina tobacco farmers will be able “to unless it absolutely turns off dry in August.” sands of dollars from his payday when he said. “It doesn’t have the good green the average is just over 3 inches. Rains has turn this crop around” with a stretch of Despite the plants being shallow-rooted hauls his leaf to market in a few months. tobacco color that it should have.” Damage continued into July. “We’re doing the normal summer temperatures and dry and having a thin leaf, Virginia has the Fields all over tobacco country have appeared to be heaviest in south-central things we normally do,” said Revels, who conditions. “That’s one of the wonderful potential for a good crop, he said. The been soaked, and without a good stretch Kentucky, a prime burley tobacco region farms 260 acres of tobacco. things about tobacco,” he said. “You can’t prospect of lower yields in Kentucky of dry weather in coming weeks, Elliott’s where as much as 60 percent to 80 percent “We’re just fighting the rain to do it. I’m count the plant out until you destroy the comes as burley farmers hoped to reap predicament could play out many times of the crop was affected, said Bob Pearce, a not throwing in the towel, but it’s going to crop. It can be extremely dry and you get a some of their highest leaf prices since the over. In Kentucky alone, the nation’s sec- University of Kentucky burley extension be a short crop. It all depends on what the few rains and you can make a crop. Or it 2004 tobacco buyout. The buyout ended a ond-leading producer, the toll could hit as specialist. weather will be from here on out.” can be really wet and it gets dry, and the system in which tobacco growers sold much as $100 million if the crop doesn’t “This is the most widespread and signif- North Carolina farmers planted 170,000 plants put a root system down.” their crop under federal production and rebound. More than half of top grower icant amount of damage I’ve seen from a acres of tobacco in 2013, up 4 percent In Tennessee, yields will be down from price controls dating back to the North Carolina’s crop is in jeopardy. single event like this,” Pearce said. “The from 2012, said state Agriculture a year ago due to a wet spring and early Depression. Tobacco now is mostly grown It threatens to become the latest set- number of (damage) reports that I’m get- Department spokesman Brian Long. summer, said Bob Miller, a tobacco under contracts between farmers and back for a sector of agriculture that has ting is kind of unprecedented. It’s been a In Kentucky, burley growers planted an researcher for UK and the University of tobacco companies. endured sluggish prices, higher produc- game-changer.” estimated 78,000 acres this year, a 4,000- Tennessee. “We’ve had way more water Last year’s burley and dark tobacco tion costs and uncertain markets due to Kentucky is the nation’s leading pro- acre increase from a year ago, according to than tobacco likes,” Miller said. crops in Kentucky exceeded $400 million smoking bans. ducer of burley tobacco, an ingredient in the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s In Virginia, the nation’s No. 3 tobacco in sales for the first time since the buyout. In Kentucky, the thunderstorms that many cigarettes. Based on last year’s field office in the state. producer and home to Marlboro maker And until the recent wave of rainfall, this started two days before Independence prices, the downpours could cut the Tobacco is known as a resilient crop, Philip Morris USA, the rainy conditions pre- year’s crops had the same potential due to Day and continued into the weekend statewide yield by up to 25 percent, Pearce and the roots can dry out if the rain stops. vented tobacco plants from setting deep burley prices expected to be around $2 caused tobacco plants to wilt and collapse said. But so much rain makes for a thinner crop roots. per pound, said UK agricultural economist about a month before burley harvest shifts Rain gauges have been overflowing as that doesn’t weigh as much as it should, “In terms of damage or loss, we haven’t Will Snell.—AP Spread of DNA databases sparks ethical concerns

LONDON: You can ditch your com- The international police agency DNA fingerprinting revolutionized Investigators in Massachusetts say puter and leave your cellphone at Interpol listed 54 nations with nation- criminal investigations. He has advances in DNA technology may home, but you can’t escape your al police DNA databases in 2009, warned that “mission creep” could finally establish beyond doubt the DNA. It belongs uniquely to you - including Australia, Canada, France, see authorities use DNA to accumu- perpetrator of the 1960s Boston and, increasingly, to the authorities. Germany and China. Brazil and India late information on people’s racial Strangler slayings. They plan to Countries around the world are have since announced plans to join origins, medical history and psycho- exhume the body of longtime sus- collecting genetic material from mil- the club, and the United Arab logical profile. Erlich agreed that sce- pect Albert DeSalvo - who confessed lions of citizens in the name of fight- Emirates intends to build the world’s nario was possible, if not likely. to the crimes but was never convict- ing crime and terrorism - and, accord- first database of an entire national “If it’s not regulated and the police ed - after DNA from one of the crime ing to critics, heading into uncharted population. can do whatever they want ... they scenes produced a familial match ethical terrain. The biggest database is in the can use your DNA to infer things with him. Leaders include the United States United States - the FBI’s Combined about your health, your ancestry, Both supporters and critics of - where the Supreme Court recently DNA Index System, or CODIS, which whether your kids are your kids,” he DNA databases point to Britain, backed the collection of DNA swabs holds information on more than 11 said. where until recently, police could from suspects on arrest - and Britain, million people suspected of or con- Police forces have already tracked take the DNA of anyone 10 or older WATERTOWN: In this Thursday, June 27, 2013 photo, staffers Joshua Peters and where police held samples of almost victed of crimes. down criminals through the DNA of arrested for even the most minor Katie Henry confer in the office of ChopChop Magazine in Watertown.The publi- 7 million people, more than 10 per- It is set to grow following a May their innocent relatives, a practice offense - and keep it forever, even if cent of the population, until a court- Supreme Court ruling that upheld that is both a goldmine for investiga- the suspect was later acquitted or cation is an award-winning cooking magazine for kids. —AP ordered about-face saw the incinera- the right of police forces to take DNA tors and, according to skeptics, an released without charge. tion of a chunk of the database. swabs without a warrant from people ethical minefield. Charles Tumosa, a Police say the database has Fight against child obesity The expanding trove of DNA in who are arrested, not just those who clinical assistant professor in forensic helped solve thousands of crimes, official hands has alarmed privacy are convicted. (Policies on DNA col- studies at the University of Baltimore including murders and rapes. On the WATERTOWN: For years, cookbook writer physicians stack its board of directors. The campaigners, and some scientists. other side of the coin are hundreds of Sally Sampson had wanted to write for chil- magazine relies on sponsorship, not adver- Recent leaks about US surveillance thousands of innocent people, dren. No one was interested. But by 2010, the tisements, and receives its largest chunk of programs by former NSA systems including children, who feel shamed time was right. Alarm over rising rates of funding from footwear company New analyst Edward Snowden have made and tainted by inclusion on a data- childhood obesity was reaching new heights, Balance, which has given more than $1 mil- people realize their online informa- base of criminal suspects - a status as was awareness of the importance of cook- lion. And in May the James Beard Foundation tion and electronic communications some legal experts say undermines ing and eating real foods, not just for chil- named ChopChop “publication of the year.” may not be as secure as they the presumption of innocence. dren, but for whole families and communi- And this year, Sampson returns to her thought. Could the same be true of “A lot of British people were very ties. Sampson seized the moment, launching cookbook roots. Sporting more than 100 the information we hold within our shocked to find themselves or their ChopChop, a cooking magazine for children. recipes, “ChopChop: The Kids’ Guide to genes? DNA samples that can help children ending up on the database And in the three years since, she has trans- Cooking Real Food with Your Family,” will be solve robberies and murders could for minor alleged offenses such as formed a simple idea - that getting children published in August by Simon and Schuster. also, in theory, be used to track down throwing a snowball at a car,” said cooking is good for them - into an award-win- “This is like a magnet for kids,” says Barry our relatives, scan us for susceptibility Helen Wallace, director of the privacy ning quarterly that reaches some 2 million Zuckerman, professor of pediatrics at Boston to disease, or monitor our move- group GeneWatch, which campaigns families. University School of Medicine and a member ments. for restrictions on collection of DNA The concept is straightforward - the maga- of Sampson’s board of directors. Zuckerman Earlier this year Yaniv Erlich, who and other personal information. zine portrays real children eating real food says that 20 years ago he saw maybe two runs a lab at MIT’s Whitehead After a long legal battle - waged in that they can cook themselves with little or obese children a week in his practice. Today, Institute for Biomedical Research, part by a youth who was arrested at no help from an adult. The recipes are nutri- he sees two to four a day. A founder of Reach published a paper in the journal 11 on suspicion of attempted rob- tious, ethnically diverse and inexpensive. Out and Read, a 24-year-old program that Science describing how he was able bery and had his DNA retained Most of its circulation comes from free distri- promotes literacy by giving books to children to identify individuals, and their fami- despite being acquitted - the bution by doctors during well child visits. It during doctor’s visits, Zuckerman responded lies, from anonymous DNA data in a European Court of Human Rights also is available by subscription, and in immediately to Sampson’s model. research project. All it took was a ALBANY: In this Friday, March 2, 2012 file photo, DNA samples ruled in 2008 that Britain’s “blanket Spanish. “We think about kids as beginner “Advice is cheap,” he says. “Giving a one- or computer algorithm, a genetic are processed at the New York State Police Forensic and indiscriminate” storage of DNA cooks,” Sampson says, noting that her target two-minute lecture about healthy foods is genealogy website and searches of Investigation Center in Albany. Countries around the world are violated the right to a private life. The audience is 5- to 12-year-olds. “We don’t do nice, but when we give ChopChop it really publicly available Internet records. collecting genetic material from millions of citizens in the UK was forced to trim its huge data- ‘kids’ food.’ We do simple dishes. If you had a amplifies the message in a way that words “It was a very weird feeling - a name of fighting crime and terrorism.—AP base. 20-year-old who didn’t know how to cook, just don’t.” ‘wow’ feeling,” Erlich told The Under a law passed last year you’d teach them the same thing.” Nothing in Sampson’s public background Associated Press. “I had to take a walk lection vary by state; more than half who is wary of the potential for known as the Protection of Freedoms The idea is that children who know how to would suggest that she was a nut for chil- outside just to think about this of the states and the federal govern- genetic surveillance, says relatives of Act, the government is destroying cook and feed themselves will not have to dren’s health. Many of her cookbooks tackled process.” ment currently take DNA swabs after suspects could be identified through the DNA profiles - strings of numbers rely on fast food and processed meals. And single subjects, including party dips, ice Erlich says DNA databases have arrests.) DNA and leaned on for information derived from DNA samples that are that families who cook and eat together have cream, cookies and burgers. But her views enormous positive power, both for The court’s justices were divided about their family members. used to identify individuals - of a mil- healthier lifestyles overall. had been formed while tending to her fighting crime and in scientific about implications for individuals’ “There’s got to be a debate,” said lion people who were arrested for Since its launch, ChopChop - which is daughter, who was ill through much of child- research. But, he said, “our work rights. Justice Anthony Kennedy, for Tumosa. “Nobody has talked this out. minor offenses but not convicted. based in Watertown, Massachusetts - has hood. (Her daughter, now 20, is fine, Sampson shows there are privacy limitations.” the five-judge majority, called the “At what point do you say, enough is People acquitted of serious crimes become an industry darling. Renowned says.)—AP Few would disagree about the taking of DNA a legitimate and rea- enough? Do we want to have a socie- have their DNA profiles kept for up to power of DNA to catch criminals - sonable police booking procedure ty where 5 percent of the crime is five years. and to clear the innocent. Hundreds akin to fingerprinting. unsolved, or do we want to have a Britain also has incinerated more State of US health of wrongly convicted people around But dissenting Justice Antonin society where 100 percent of the than 6 million physical DNA samples - the world have been freed thanks to Scalia argued that it marked a major crime is solved” but privacy is com- mostly swabs of saliva - taken from DNA tests. A recent AP investigation change in police powers. “Because of promised. “What’s the trade-off?” suspects. Samples, which could previ- ‘mediocre’ — report found that at least 24 men in the today’s decision, your DNA can be And yet familial DNA searches ously be kept indefinitely, must now United States convicted of or charged taken and entered into a national have helped solve terrible crimes. In be destroyed after six months. CHICAGO: The United States is falling behind measures of overall health. with murder or rape based on bite database if you are ever arrested, Kansas in 2005, police identified Destroying the samples is seen as its economic peers in most measures of In a 2010 report by the nonprofit marks on the flesh of victims have rightly or wrongly, and for whatever Dennis Rader as a serial killer known key to limiting DNA databases to health, despite making gains in the past two Commonwealth Fund, the United States, been exonerated since 2000, thanks reason,” he said. as “BTK” through his daughter’s DNA crime-fighting rather than snooping, decades, according to a sweeping study of despite spending twice as much on health- to DNA evidence. Ethical qualms A similar note of caution has been obtained, without her knowledge, because it means stored DNA cannot data from 34 countries. Although Americans care, came in dead last compared with six have done little to stop the growth of struck by Alec Jeffreys, the British from a pap smear in her medical be used to trace relatives or suscepti- are living longer, with overall US life expectan- peers - Britain, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, genetic databases around the world. geneticist whose 1984 discovery of records. bility to disease.—AP cy increasing to 78.2 in 2010 from 75.2 in Australia and New Zealand. 1990, increases in psychiatric disorders, sub- The latest study in JAMA compared 20 stance abuse and conditions that cause back, years of health data from a vast number of muscle and joint pain mean many do not feel surveys, published studies and death certifi- 10-year-old lung transplant well enough to enjoy those added years of cates in the United States with similar records life. “Despite a level of health expenditures in 34 high-income countries in Europe, Asia that would have seemed unthinkable a gener- and North America. girl recovering comfortably ation ago, the health of the US population Overall, the United States fell in the rank- has improved only gradually and has fallen ings between 1990 and 2010 on nearly every PHILADELPHIA: A 10-year-old girl whose fight gery July 2 to repair her diaphragm. Earlier this behind the pace of progress in many other major health measure. “Compared to other to obtain a lung transplant resulted in a court week, Janet Murnaghan disclosed that Sarah wealthy nations,” Dr. Harvey Fineberg of the high-income countries, U.S. health outcomes ruling in her favor was resting comfortably after had contracted pneumonia in her right lung, Institute of Medicine in Washington, DC, are pretty mediocre,” said Dr. Christopher trachea surgery, her mother said Friday. calling it a significant setback. wrote in an editorial published on Wednesday Murray, director of the Institute for Health Sarah Murnaghan’s mother, Janet, wrote on with the study in the Journal of the American Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Facebook that she was relieved the procedure FDA approves Boehringer Medical Association. The study by the Institute Washington, who led the study. was over and called it a joy to see her daughter’s drug for lung cancer for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the the researchers identified the leading caus- face without tape or tubes. The procedure, a tra- Meanwhile, The Food and Drug University of Washington in Seattle is the first es of diseases, injuries and risk factors associ- cheostomy, created an opening into Sarah’s Administration said Friday that it approved a comprehensive analysis of disease burden in ated with disease over the past two decades. windpipe that she can breathe through. Janet new drug from Boehringer Ingelheim for the United States in more than 15 years. It They found top causes of premature death in Murnaghan said it will allow her daughter to patients with a genetic variant of advanced lung includes estimates for death and disability the United States still include heart disease, speak, eat and drink without a ventilator, and cancer. The agency said it approved the compa- from 291 diseases, conditions, and injuries as lung cancer and stroke, but suicide and road make it easier for her to get out of bed and ny’s Gilotrif for lung cancer patients who test well as 67 risk factors. injuries also ranked among the leading causes engage in rehabilitation programs. Officials at positive for certain gene mutations in their It is one of three new papers by the insti- of early deaths in the United States. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where Sarah tumors. The agency approved the drug along- tute being released simultaneously at the Among the leading diseases, the team is being treated, have declined to comment on side a diagnostic test from Qiagen NV designed request of first lady Michelle Obama, who found “a big and somewhat under recognized her case. The Newtown Square girl, who has to detect the mutation. The test detects epider- plans to present the findings to mayors of US volume of disability in the US that is related to end-stage cystic fibrosis, twice received a pair of mal growth factor receptor abnormalities found cities in an invitation-only event at the White bone and joint disease — things like low back adult lungs after a federal judge ruled in favor of in roughly 10 percent of patients with the most House as part of her campaign to improve the pain — as well as mental disorders and sub- her parents’ lawsuit challenging national rules prevalent form of lung cancer, known as non- PHILADELPHIA: In this May 30, 2013 file photo nation’s health. stance abuse,” Murray said. regarding organ donations small cell lung cancer. Patients taking the drug in provided by the Murnaghan family, Sarah They add to a growing pile of research As for the top risk factors that lead to ill- The case sparked a national debate about company studies experienced 4 more months Murnaghan (left) lies in her hospital bed next to showing that despite lavish spending on health, a poor diet is the No. 1 cause, followed organ donation rules. Her first set of adult lungs, without their cancer spreading than patients healthcare in the United States, Americans are by tobacco, obesity and high blood pressure, transplanted June 12, failed. A second set was taking chemotherapy alone. The drug did not her sister Ella on the 100th day of her stay in failing to make significant gains in many he said.—Reuters transplanted three days later, and she had sur- extend survival overall.—AP Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.—AP SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE

“We are physicians from different specialties with a specific interest in public health advocacy and eases and conditions and to rectify the misconceptions they may have. Since our group consists of promotion. We, also, aim to increase awareness among the Kuwaiti public regarding a variety of dis- multiple physicians we decided to write under the pen name of L’homme en Blanc.” Epilepsy — a frightening disorder for those afflicted

magine losing complete control over despite 97.6% of the population being seizure; however, it is not the only one. The call the emergency services and wait for long. As previously mentioned, epilepsy is your body or your actions or having a aware of epilepsy, objections to shake scientific definition of a seizure is “a sud- the seizure to subside. associated with many incorrect beliefs; for Inightmare while you are awake, how hands with, work with, marry, and employ den alteration of behavior due to a tempo- Putting something in the patient’s instance, unlike the common cold you can- would that make you feel? That is how 60 epileptic patients were reported by 16.0%, rary change in the electrical functioning of mouth to stop them from biting their not catch epilepsy, and epileptic people million people in the world who have been 24.8%, 71.6%, and 45.2% of the population the brain” and seizures are just as variable tongue does not help, they might swallow are not violent or crazy, the body move- diagnosed with epilepsy feel and fear respectively. as human behavior is. it and choke on it and it will give you two ments seen when one is having a seizure every single day. Childbirth by epileptic women and Seizures could present as spacing out, problems to worry about instead of one. are not within their control so there is no Epilepsy can be a very frightening disor- allowing children to play with an epileptic confusion, loss of consciousness, chewing So as you can see from the description fear in befriending a patient with epilepsy der for those afflicted with it and for their child were opposed by 56.3% and 27.7%, movements, drooling, eye fluttering and/or above, epilepsy is not a psychiatric disor- or letting your child play with his/her family and social circle; for this reason, respectively and a total of 50.2% agreed many more. Seizures have a beginning, der, most people with epilepsy are treated schoolmate that has seizures. In addition throughout history, people have tried to that epilepsy is equivalent to a psychiatric middle and an end and some patients may by a neurologist and have very different epilepsy is not a life sentence, it is not a find an explanation for this disorder and it disorder. These percentages are staggering be aware of the beginning of their seizure symptoms to those with psychiatric disor- barrier to success and most importantly it has not always been in the favor of epilep- and quite saddening, so it is imperative to or have what is called an “aura” which can ders, in fact they have different treatment does not render you mentally handicap. tics. The first records of this disorder were try to shed some light on epilepsy and present as deja vu, dizziness, racing regimens. You may ask yourself, so how is These concepts are very important to found to be up to 3000 years old where it hopefully alleviate some of the stigma sur- thoughts, nausea, numbness, and/or fear epilepsy treated? Quite simply, most teach and educate the public about as with was called “the sacred disease” because rounding it. and panic. Aura’s can be quite useful as a patients with epilepsy are treated with further education, those with epilepsy may people believed that the seizures or Epilepsy is a neurological condition, person who has them can indicate to oth- medications. have a healthier environment to grow, and “attacks” that a person with epilepsy had which affects the nervous system it is also ers that s/he is about to have a seizure and Up to 70% of those diagnosed with work in. Societies do exist that provide were because of demonic possession and known as a seizure disorder and is usually be kept in a safe area. After a seizure is over epilepsy have their seizures completely information and support for both patients’ that his/her “visions” were sent by gods. diagnosed after a person has had at least most patients have what is termed a “post- controlled with medication alone; howev- diagnosed with epilepsy and their families These ideas only progressed to more two seizures that were not caused by some ictal” phase which includes symptoms such er, taking these medications regularly and such as www.epilepsyfoundation.org absurd ones due to lack of scientific knowl- known medical condition. The main reason as confusion, memory loss, exhaustion and lifestyle changes such as avoiding fatigue which is an international society; local edge; these included, that epilepsy was a person has seizures is because s/he has even depression; during this phase it is is imperative to keep the seizures con- ones do exist as well. actually a mental disorder, or that it was increased “neuronal firing’ or electrical important to provide support for the trolled, as an abrupt stop in the medication The Kuwaiti Society for Epilepsy is one contagious. This led to epileptics being activity in his/her brain that is not con- patient and have someone to be by his/her can lead to recurrence of seizures or some- of the local ones that has organized a locked up in “mental institutes” away from trolled; hence, leading to a seizure. The side until these symptoms resolve, this is times pose a risk to have what is called sta- marathon every March 24th since 2011 to those with psychiatric disorders as to not causes of epilepsy are wide and variant; also important because sometimes a tus epilepticus. celebrate world epilepsy day or “Purple to transfer the disease to them. sometimes it is caused by a brain injury or patient may have a second seizure before This condition is diagnosed when a Day”. In summary, if you or your loved one This misinformation continues to this a family tendency but most of the time the their post-ictal phase has subsided. patient has more than two seizures consec- is diagnosed with epilepsy, do not worry, day and has led to a lot of social stigma cause is unknown. A lot of people will wonder, what can I utively or continues seizing for more than as most people diagnosed with this disor- surrounding this disorder and those affect- Most people have probably heard that a do if someone has a seizure? The best 30 minutes, it is very dangerous and can der live long and fulfilling lives and trust ed by it. These negative ideas are quite person diagnosed with epilepsy has thing to do is to keep the patient on even lead to death. The better news is, that that support and advice regarding your/ prevalent in Kuwait, a study done by two seizures and probably imagine a person his/her left lateral side, keep them in a safe when children are diagnosed with epilepsy their condition is always available at your Kuwaiti pharmacists that was published in shaking on the ground uncontrollably, that area away from objects that may cause more than 60% of them outgrow it and physician . Stay healthy Kuwait! the journal of epilepsia showed that is one of the possible presentations of a them physical harm while they are seizing, remain medication and seizure free life- —L’Homme en Blanc WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 KJA reception

uwait Journalists Association Secretary Masoud Al-Mutairi SEND US YOUR Kannounced that the KJA board holds INSTAGRAM PICS a reception this evening (Sunday) on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. hat’s more fun than clicking a beauti- The event takes place at the KJA building in ful picture? Sharing it with others! Let Dasma starting after the Taraweeh prayer Wother people see the way you see until 11:30 pm. Kuwait - through your lens. Friday Times will feature snapshots of Kuwait through Instagram feeds. If you want to share your Instagram pho- tos, email us at [email protected]

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Indian Embassy sets up helpline he Indian Embassy in Kuwait has set up helpline in order to assist Indian Texpatriates in registering any com- plaint regarding the government’s ongoing campaign to stamp out illegal residents from the country. The embassy said in press release yesterday that it amended its previous statement and stated if there is any complaint, the same could be con- veyed at the following (as amended): Operations Department, Ministry of Interior, Kuwait. Fax: 22435580, Tel: 24768146/25200334. It said the embassy has been in regular contact with local authorities regarding the ongoing check- ing of expatriates. The embassy has also Enjoy the taste of true espresso at conveyed to them the concerns, fears and Vergnano Cafe at Olympia Complex apprehensions of the community in this regard. The authorities in Kuwait have con- he superior quality of the blends espresso to everyday life at home. veyed that strict instructions have been comes from the meticulous selec- Espresso is now available in Kuwait, issued to ensure that there is no harass- Ttion of the best raw materials avail- through Al-Sanabel Al-Thahabiya Est. Tel: able, and from an extraordinary produc- 22413795/98. Espresso Vergnano can be Zahra Mousa Merza celebrated her graduation in a ceremony organized by ment or improper treatment of expatriates the Omama bint Bishr High School for girls to celebrate high school gradu- by those undertaking checking. “The tion process. Cafe Vergnano is the first to ordered through www.taw9eel.com introduce an innovation that brings all the Espresso Vergnano capsules are compati- ates - class of 2013. The event took place at the Movenpick Hotel under the embassy would like to request Indian expa- patronage of Sheikh Duaij Al-Khalifa Al-Sabah. triates to ensure that they abide by all passion and pleasure of the perfect ble with other espresso machines. local laws, rules and regulations regarding residency, traffic and other matters,” the release read. It would be prudent to always What to do in Kuwait this summer? carry the Civil ID and other relevant docu- ments such as driving license, etc. In case Visit the Sadu House nent display. Tareq Sayed Rajab was the first various exhibitions and displays games as well as outdoor sports like an Indian expatriate encounters any Al-Sadu Society is dedicated to preserv- Kuwaiti to be sent abroad to study art and throughout the year. It covers an area of bungee jumping, pony rides and ice- ing, documenting and promoting the rich archaeology and his collection includes 4,000 square meters on the Arabian Gulf skating. Families can also access facili- improper treatment during checking, it and diverse textile heritage of the Kuwaiti Islamic arts, ceramic, gold and silver jewelry, Street and caters to all tastes and ties such as the movies and the deli- may be conveyed immediately with full Bedouin, from the nomadic weaving of the English manuscripts, metal and glass works, themes, including sculpture, ceramic cious meals at the restaurants. At Al- details and contact particulars to the desert to the urban weaving of the town. old English costumes, and musical instru- arts, jewelry and photography, as well Sha’ab Leisure Park, all these facilities embassy at the following phone number Sadu is a traditional Bedouin art that ments. His personal collection includes over as contemporary art and calligraphy. are maintained according to interna- 67623639. These contact details are exclu- involves weaving geometric designs on thirty thousand Islamic treasures that were Watch out in the local press for details tional standards. dyed and colored wool that is spun by hand of current and forthcoming exhibitions sively for the above-mentioned purpose gathered over the years. The Museum is Address: Baghdad Street, Block 11, to create magnificent carpets, rugs, and divided into two parts: in Area A, calligra- or seminars. There is also a small coffee Salmiya only. Bedouin tent screens. Inside the Sadu phy, manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork, shop for basic refreshments and for the- Opening Hours: All days from 5 pm to House, visitors have the opportunity to see glass, jade, wood and stone carvings are atre lovers they also hold drama classes 1 am (Summer) and 10 am - 12 Midnight Issue of online visa Bedouin women weaving. Sadu House is exhibited. Area B contains objects such as throughout the year. on weekends. by Indian embassy located near the National Museum. It is costumes, textiles, jewellery and musical Address: Gulf Street, beside Marina Contact: 25613777 oreigners requiring visas for India considered to be the center of Bedouin art instruments produced in the Islamic world. Mall, in front of Corniche Hotel E-mail: [email protected] aiming at presenting Kuwait’s roots and Address: Jabriya, near the intersection of Contact: 25755866 / 25727388 Website: www.shaabpark.com need to apply it online from 16th June protecting Bedouin crafts from eradication. the Fifth Ring Motorway and the Abdulaziz E-Mail: [email protected] F2013. Applicants may log on to the Address: Arabian Gulf Street, Next to the Bin Abdilrahman al-Saud Expressway Opening Hours: Sundays to Kuwait National Museum Public portal at National Museum of Kuwait, Kuwait City (Fahaheel Expressway); Street 5; Block12; Thursdays: 9 am to 1 pm; Evenings: 5 The Kuwait National Museum hosts a www.indianvisaonline.gov.in. After suc- Opening Hours: Saturdays to Thursdays: House 16 pm to 9 pm range of items such as fossils, bones, Islamic cessful online submission, the hard copy, so Mornings from 08 am to 1 pm. Evenings Opening Hours: Weekdays from 9 Website: http://www.baytlothan.org artifacts, and pottery tools that reflect the generated, has to be signed by the appli- from 4 pm to 8 pm. am to 12 pm; Evenings: From 4 pm to culture, history and heritage of the Kuwaiti Contact: 22432395 7 pm; Fridays: From 9 am to 12 pm. Visit Ghadir Gallery, Kuwait society and the Islamic world. The relics on cant and submitted with supporting docu- E-mail: [email protected] Contact: 25317358/25354916 The Al-Ghadir Gallery Kuwait is dedi- display presents Kuwait’s ancient past, the ments in accordance with the type of visa Website: www.alsadu.org.kw Website: www.trmkt.com cated to promote the Kuwaiti formative development of the Islamic nations and the along with the applicable fee in cash at any artist and writer Thuraya Al-Baqsami and impact of the discovery of oil. Part of the of the two outsource centres at Sharq or View Boushahri Gallery The Scientific Center, Kuwait successfully accomplished 120 national Dar-Al-Athar-Al-Islamiyah collection is also Fahaheel. It is essential that applicants fill The Boushahri Art Gallery was estab- The Scientific Center is designed to and international solo art exhibitions, lit- on display, and a replica of the Muhallab II in their personal details as exactly available lished in 1982 by Jawad Boushahri, the reflect the Islamic arts and culture. It has erary and poetry readings and musical that graces the entrance has also recently Chairman of the Boushahri group who is three main fascinating attractions: events. It also participates in charity been restored as a reminder of Kuwait’s sea- in their passports. Mismatch of any of the also an acclaimed Kuwaiti sculptor. It is one Aquarium, Discovery Place and IMAX activities worldwide. The gallery offers faring past. There is also a modern personal details would lead to non-accep- of the oldest private art galleries in the Cinema. The Aquarium presents an varieties of art including paintings, Planetarium, built by Carl Zeiss which is a tance of the application. Fees once paid are Middle East. This long established gallery ecosystem of desert, sea, and coastal frames, handcrafts, art materials and pleasant educational experience for both non-refundable. All children would have to showcases contemporary regional work. In edge. Visitors of the Aquarium explore antiques. adults and children. The three major attrac- obtain separate visa on their respective order to create an awareness toward art in the lives of beings and animals in their Address: Block 6, Street 5, Villa 40, tions in the museum are the heritage muse- Kuwait as a community service, the environments. When entering the Mishref, Kuwait um, the planetarium and the wooden ship. passports. Boushahri Art Gallery educates, supports Discovery Place, visitors gain scientific Contact: 22435101, 22426240 Address: Behind Sadu House, Arabian and sponsors local and international artists, experience through educational games. E-mail: Gulf Street 8th Expo Pakistan displaying their paintings, potteries, ceram- Highly specialized trainers are assigned [email protected] Contact No.: 22451195 to commence in September ic portraitures, designs, photographers, to guide visitors through hand-on play- Website: Opening Hours: 8:30am to 12:30pm and he 8th Expo Pakistan will be held sculptures and much more. To encourage ful training. On entering the IMAX www.ghadirgallerykuwait.com 4:30pm to 8:30pm (Summers); and 8 am to from September 26 to 29 in Karachi. the Art lovers and educate society, Cinema, one can watch 3D movies 4 pm (Winters). The Museum is closed on Boushahri Art Gallery offers many courses, played on the giant screen. Visitors can Tour the Entertainment City Sundays, Friday mornings and Saturday Held annually, Expo Pakistan is the T seminars and lectures about Art. enjoy watching educational and docu- The Entertainment City is located 20 km afternoons. biggest trade fair in the country showcas- Address: Salmiya, Baghdad St., Building mentary presentations and get engaged from Kuwait City and provides complete ing the largest collection of Pakistan’s Number: 36, in front of Al- Laheeb Mosque into a highly imaginative experience. entertainment for all members of the fami- export merchandise and services. Opening Hours: 10 am to 1 pm and 5 pm Address: The Scientific Center, Gulf ly. The city is divided into three theme Stop to view AL M. Gallery Foreign Exhibitors also use the event to to 9 pm. The museum is closed on Friday Road parks: The Arab world, the International AL M. Gallery is a contemporary fine art launch their products. Expo Pakistan 2012 and Thursday afternoons. Contact: 1848888 World and the Future World. The park offers gallery located in the heart of Kuwait City in Contact: 25621119/99770607 E-mail: [email protected] more than 40 different rides, lots of games Salhia Complex. Gallery organizes exhibi- was visited by delegates from 52 countries Website: Website: www.tsck.org.kw to play, and stage show unique to the tions of Kuwaiti, Middle Eastern and and generated a business of over $ 518 www.boushahrigroup.com/client/Photoand Middle East. The major attractions to look International artists. million. A 16 member delegation from Art.aspx Visit Dar Al-Funoon gallery out for in the park include the City of Address: Salhia Complex, Gate 4, Kuwait including reputable companies like Dar Al-Funoon, which was estab- Dreams, the City of Sinbad and Ali Baba, the Mezzanine 2, Place 16. Al-Yasra Foods also took part in the last Take a break at Al-Khiran Resort lished in 1993, focuses on contempo- City of Thunder and Hurricanes, the African Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays 10 exhibition. The Al-Khiran resort is a relaxing “get- rary Arab art as well as Arabic calligra- boat, Grand Pix, Arabian Carousel and the am to 3 pm and Evenings: 5 pm to 9 pm away” from the mayhem of stressful city life. phy. Exhibitions are held monthly from Fantasy Cinema. The place is fully equipped Contact No.: 22996447 Expo Pakistan 2013 is being held under The resort provides a soothing tranquil October to May, and a special silk exhi- with a police station of its own and ambu- E-mail: [email protected] the auspices of the Trade Development environment that includes beautiful green bition of arts and crafts is held in lance service, shops where souvenirs and Website: www.al-m-gallery.com Authority Pakistan. Details about the event lawns, wide, well-defined roads, ample December. Between temporary exhibi- other merchandise can be purchased, and can be viewed www.expopakisan.gov.pk. parking spaces, and clean well-maintained tions, items from the private collection a parking lot that can accommodate Go to Kuwait Zoo Further information and details of sponsor- beaches. It has many chalets that are beau- are on display, which can be bought. around 3000 vehicles. Since its establishment years ago, the tifully furnished and air-conditioned. The The gallery is located between the Address: Al-Madina Al-Tarfihiya, Al - Kuwait Zoo is an entertaining place to visit ship can be obtained from the office of resort also offers a variety of other facilities Sheraton Hotel and the Arabian Gulf Doha and a ‘fun’ place to be with family. It includes Commercial Secretary, Pakistan Embassy, such as football and basketball courts, luxu- Street. The area itself is interesting Opening Hours: Sundays - Fridays: 5 pm many species of animals and a train that Jabriya (25356594) during office hours. rious restaurants, yacht clubs, an amuse- thanks to its old Kuwaiti-style houses to 1 am (Summers) and 3 pm to 11 pm goes around the entire zoo. The zoo also ment park for children, electronic computer and a large courtyard which includes a (Winters) It is important to note that offers camel and horse rides. The zoo suf- arcade and the ‘Duza’ ballroom. The resort number of excellent restaurants. Mondays are allocated only for women fered extensive damages during the 1990 also provides variety in food as it includes a Address: Behbehani compound, and men are not allowed on Mondays. Iraqi Invasion. Nevertheless, most of the fast-food counter, and a counter that offers Salhiya, House No. 28, Al-Watiah, Kuwait Contact No.: 24879455 maintenance work has been finished, and seafood, Italian and oriental food. City the zoo reopened after the modification and Write to us Address: Gulf Street, Al-Khiran district Opening Hours: Sundays to Take the kids to Al-Shaab renovation work was completed. Part of Contact: 23951122 Thursdays: 10 am to 1 pm Evenings: 4 Leisure Park these renovations in early 1993 included the Send to What’s On E-mail: [email protected] pm to 8 pm Al-Sha’ab Leisure Park is located on addition of new animals. Website: www.khiranresort.com Contact: 22433138 the southern coast of Kuwait City. It Address: Airport Road, Omariya, off the upcoming events, birthdays or E-mail: [email protected] combines more than 70 special rides on fifth ring road, (Route 55), Farwaniya Stop at the Tareq Rajab Museum Website: www.daralfunoon-kw.com the level of the Middle East. It also pro- Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 8 celebrations by email: The Tareq Rajab Museum houses an vides integrated services, including am to 12pm and Evenings: 4pm to 8pm [email protected] anthology of over thirty thousand items Bayt - Lothan restaurants, a mall, and rides and games E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 24835619 / 20 collected over the last fifty years, of which Bayt Lothan is dedicated to the pro- that meet the interests of all age Website: www.raisaquaculture.net/dru- approximately ten thousand are on perma- motion of arts and crafts and is host to groups. The park also offers indoor pal-5.7 WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 Embassy Information

EMBASSY OF AUSTRALIA The Australian Embassy Kuwait does not have a visa or immigration department. All processing of visas and immigration matters in conducted by The Australian Consulate-General in Dubai. Email: [email protected] (VFS) [email protected] (Visa Office); Tel: +971 4 355 1958 (VFS) - +971 4 508 7200 (Visa Office); Fax: +971 4 355 0708 (Visa Office). In Kuwait applications can be lodged at the Australian Visa Application Centre 4B 1st Floor, Al-Banwan Building Al-Qibla Area, Ali Al-Salem Street, opposite the Central Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Working hours and days: 09:30 - 17:30; Sunday - Thursday. Or visit their website www.vfs-au-gcc- com for more information. Kuwait citizens can apply for tourist visas on-line at www.immi.gov.au/e visa/e676.htm.

n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF CANADA he Embassy of Canada in Kuwait does not have a visa or immi- Tgration department. All pro- cessing of visa and immigration matters including enquiries is conducted by the Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Individuals who are interested in working, studying, visiting or immigrating to Canada should contact the Canadian Embassy in Al-Ahliyya Amman University celebration Abu Dhabi, website: www.UAE.gc.ca or www.goingtocanada.gc.ca, E-mail: abdbi- [email protected]. The Al-Ahliyya Amman University Embassy of Canada is located at Villa 24, Al- in cooperation with the Mutawakei St, Block 4 in Daaiyah. Please Jordanian Engineers visit our website at www.Kuwait.gc.ca. The Association hosted a ceremo- Embassy of Canada is open from 07:30 to ny recently to celebrate 15:30 Sunday through Thursday. The recep- Jordanian high school gradu- tion is open from 07:30 to 12:30. Consular ates in Kuwait. The event was services for Canadian citizens are provided attended by Ambassador of from 09:00 until 12:00, Sunday through the Hashemite Kingdom of Wednesday. Jordan to Kuwait Mohammed Al-Kayed and embassy person- n n n n n n n nel, in addition to families of EMBASSY OF GREECE the high school graduates. The Embassy of Greece in Kuwait has the —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat pleasure to announce that visa applica- tions must be submitted to Schengen Visa Application Centre (VFS office) located at 12th floor, Al-Naser Tower, Fahad Al-Salem Street, Al- Qibla area, Kuwait City, (Parking at Souk Watia). For information please call 22281046 from 08:30 to 17:00 (Sunday to Thursday). Working hours: Submission from 08:30 to 15:30. Passport collec- tion from 16:00 to 17:00. For visa applications please visit the following website www.mfa.gr/kuwait. n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF INDIA During the holy month of Ramadan, the office timings of the Indian Passport and Visa Service Centres of BLS International Visa Services Co., Kuwait, situated at (i) Emad Commercial Centre, Basement Floor, Ahmed Al Jaber Street, Sharq, Kuwait, and (ii) Mujamma Unood, 4th floor, Office No. 25-26 Makka Street, Fahaheel, Kuwait, will be from 8am to 3pm from Saturday to Thursday (i.e. six days a week). Tokens for submission of applications will be issued till 2pm only. Delivery of Passports and Visas will be from 11am onwards till 3pm. Embassy of India, Kuwait, will maintain its usual working hours.

n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF SOUTH AFRICA During the holy month of Ramadan, the South African Embassy will be open to the public, Sunday through Thursday from 09:00 am to 14:00 pm. Please note that the Consular Section operation hours will be from 09:30 am to 12:00 pm, Sunday through Thursday. n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF US Parents of Kuwaiti citizen children may drop off their sons’ and daughters’ visa applications - completely free of an inter- view or a trip inside the Embassy. The chil- dren must be under 14 years of age, and addition- al requirements do apply, but the service means parents will no longer have to schedule individual appointments for their children, nor come inside the Embassy (unless they are applying for them- selves). The service is only available for children holding Kuwaiti passports. To take advantage, par- ents must drop off the following documents: Child Visa Drop-off cover sheet, available on the Embassy website (http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/child_visas.htm) - Child’s passport; The Child’s previous passport, if it contains a valid US visa; 5x5cm photo of child with eyes open (if uploaded into DS-160, photos must be a .jpg between 600x600 and 1200x1200 pixels, less than 240kb, and cannot be digitally altered); A completed DS-160 form; Visa Fee Receipt from Burgan Bank; A copy of the valid visa of at least one parent. If one parent will not travel, provide a visa copy for the traveling parent, and a passport copy from the non-traveling parent with a letter stating no objection to the child’s travel. - For chil- dren of students (F2): a copy of the child’s I-20. Children born in the US (with very few excep- tions) are US citizens and would not be eligible for a visa. Parents may drop off the application packet at Window 2 at the Embassy from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Monday to Wednesday, excluding holidays. More information is available on the U.S. Embassy web- site: kuwait.usembassy.gov/child_visas.html n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF VENEZUELA Working hours of the Embassy of Venezuela during the holy month of Ramadan 09.00 till 13.30. TV PROGRAMS SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013

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Kasaragod, holder of Indian CHANGE OF NAME Passport No. J 1329697 Prayer timings FOR SALE hereby change my name as I, Anwar Ahmed Abdur RAMADAS. V.M. and this will Fajr: 03:24 Shop or Studio Razaque, holder of Indian be effected in all records Studio for sale with full Passport No. F4197729, connected with me. Shorook 04:58 Objection, if any, may be equipments including (Fuji change my name to Shaikh Duhr: 11:54 Anwar Ahmed. intimated to the authorities 340 machine) in Mirqab, within 15 days from the Kuwait City and only shop (C 4461) Asr: 15:28 date of this notice. (C 4457) for sale in Mirqab, Kuwait 10-7-2013 I, Gudla Anjanamma, hold- Maghrib: 18:50 City. Rent KD 400/-. er of Indian Passport No. J5547514 issued at Kuwait, Isha: 20:20 Contact: 97969377 / resident 1821, SITUATION WANTED 97123353 Chikkadpally, Hyderabad, A.P. Now I change my name Accountant, 8 yrs experi- Gudla Anjanamma to Gudla ence in GCC in MNC B.Com Kuwait Anjanamma Reddeppa. MBA Finance, proficient in KNCC PROGRAMME FROM THURSDAY TO (C 4462) SAP FICO/MM, Microsoft 14-7-2013 Navision Oracle, Peach Tree, WEDNESDAY (11/07/2013 TO 17/07/2013) Tally. Looking for job. Jacinta Cyril D’Souza hold- Contact: 66128352, SHARQIA-2 MUHALAB-3 FANAR-4 er of Passport E 5379579 [email protected] changed my name to MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (DIG-3D) 9:15 PM MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (DIG-3D) 9:00 PM WHITE HOUSE DOWN (DIG) 9:15 PM (C 4459) WHITE HOUSE DOWN (DIG) 11:30 PM WHITE HOUSE DOWN (DIG) 11:15 PM WHITE HOUSE DOWN (DIG) 11:45 PM Jayshree Manharlal Patel. 11-7-2013 (C 4460) 13-7-2013 SHARQIA-3 FANAR-1 FANAR-5 TATTAH (DIG) 9:30 PM BEKAS (DIG) 9:30 PM TATTAH 9:15 PM TUITION Thottakathu Abu, holder THE PURGE (DIG) 11:45 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 11:30 PM TATTAH 11:30 PM of Indian Passport No G9943123, issued at Kuwait Position available in Kuwait MUHALAB-1 FANAR-2 MARINA-1 THE PUBLIC AUTHORITY 27/10/2008, hereby change for a teacher/ psychologist. BEKAS (DIG) 9:45 PM MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (DIG) 10:00 PM BEKAS (DIG) 10:00 PM my name to Aboo Backer Qualifications: male, degree THE PURGE (DIG) 12:05 AM THE PURGE (DIG) 12:15 AM THE PURGE (DIG) 12:15 AM FOR CIVIL INFORMATION Thattakathu. (C 4458) in education, experience in Automated enquiry about 11-7-2013 behavior modification and MUHALAB-2 FANAR-3 MARINA-2 or social skills training, WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 9:15 PM SIBERIAN EDUCATION (DIG) 9:00 PM TATTAH (DIG) 9:30 PM the Civil ID card is I, Ramdas V.M., S/o excellent command in TATTAH (DIG) 11:30 PM MAN OF STEEL (DIG) 11:15 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 12:05 AM Kunhiraman M.V., Trikarpur, English. Contact: 99114449/ 1889988 112

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

Your friends, partners and relationships mean a lot to you. They are your pri- Taking care of business is a major theme where your emotional orienta- mary source of strength and you always look to them for support and encouragement. You tion is concerned. This could mean your personal financial affairs as well as your profes- may be visiting out-of-town family this weekend and enjoying all sorts of fun times together. sional accounts. This may be a great time to work with family relations and improvements. You are indeed a social being and you enjoy weaving this fact into your lifestyle. You are very Health and work goals take on a great deal of importance for you and plans for less stress responsive yourself and value this in others. You do not play favorites and are quite impersonal and more relaxation may be in order. This could be a time of good fortune but you are wise when it comes to your responsibilities. You never forsake your ideals when it comes to relation- in determining how your finances are channeled. Perhaps a budget is in order so that you ships of any kind. Your imagination is at its best when you are being social or relating to others. will know how and where you are motivated to spend your earnings. You will make career Family, home, relatives and real estate play a bigger part in your life now. Misunderstandings gains with your ability to choose well. Opportunities proliferate and you may find yourself can be healed today. wanting to do almost everything.

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

Real estate plays a bigger part in your life goals as well as plans to invest This could be an action-filled day when time seems to slow down as you for your future. You are very gifted, having great magnetism and warmth as well as having encounter some of your more sensitive areas. This kind of intensity and vul- a keen and powerful mind. A bizarre news report turns your thoughts to writing and you nerability points to inner change and growth. Communication with authority figures or may think you could create an interesting story around the personality that has come to older members of your family is enhanced. If needed, a surplus of insights and solutions your attention. You might consider taking a class in creative writing. There is a flashy, flirty, are available. The evening brings opportunities for whatever your heart desires: quiet, stylish splash of color and warmth today. Being appreciated and admired for your gifts and romance, adventure, education or whatever else you think up is yours for the asking. It is talents are powerful needs. Taking chances can bring big rewards. Home and family mat- time to do something different for a change. This is a good time for surrounding yourself ters can play a big part in this: relatives take on greater importance than before. You with friends and young people and for having fun. You appreciate your particular situation decide to decorate or paint a room. and enjoy support from those around you.

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

It is personal business that has your interest now. There is a lot of mental There is a burning zeal for humanitarian goals, what is best for the many, energy churning around. Circumstances may prove difficult regarding commu- the community. You may find yourself in a volunteer service today. With lit- nication, writing, ideas and the like. You may find it hard to think or study. Move to a different tle patience for red tape and superficialities, you insist on getting right to the heart of any environment and you will have fewer distractions. A break is welcomed this afternoon and question. You have a knack for putting the feelings of a group into words and may serve as ACROSS 3. The Hebrew patriarch who saved himself some form of group exercise will help you gain a focus on your thoughts. You will find that this a teacher or spokesperson. Communication is one area where you can always get support 1. (British) Your grandmother. and his family and the animals by building an will help you to feel more relaxed. You may find yourself more than a little curious later today and backing from friends and co-workers. Historical ideas, articles or books may be of 4. A leukocyte with basophilic granules easily ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 and your appreciation for just about everything may lead you to indulge too much. This is not interest to you today. It would be excellent if you could somehow make your living in these stained by basic stains. nights of rain. your usual style—compare prices. Chores demand your attention this evening and actually areas. An instinctive urge to get serious about taking care of yourself at many levels is emphasized now. 12. A sudden loss of consciousness resulting 4. The cry made by sheep. bring about a good transition. when the rupture or occlusion of a blood ves- 5. The jurisdiction or office of an abbot. sel leads to oxygen lack in the brain. 6. A city in central Alabama on the Alabama 15. A dark-skinned member of a race of peo- river. ple living in Australia when Europeans arrived. 7. (Greek mythology) One of the mountain Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 16. A mining town in southern Wales. nymphs. CAPRICORN 17. An international organization of European 8. A sliver-white metallic element of the plat- There is an emphasis on close relationships and a preoccupation with ideas. You Instant gratification is one of the temptations to which you are subject now: countries formed after World War II to reduce inum group that resembles platinum. are concerned with issues of freedom and independence far beyond the average per- you want things and you want them this instant. This is a practical and material- trade barriers and increase cooperation 9. An ugly evil-looking old woman. son. There could be long discussions with your friends about inventions and electronics. You adjust istic kind of focus and may indicate the making and spending of money. Learning what really among its members. 10. A heavy brittle metallic element of the your ideals often and struggle not to become carried away with each new vision. The world of your counts is an important lesson that could come about as a difficult lesson. This is a good day, 18. Capable of or suitable for being played or platinum group. imagination is a major focus of change just now. You are independent, confident and more than likely one that should just flow along quite well. In particular, you will do well in activities that include a little self-centered. You love attention and somehow manage to gravitate to the center of almost any children, young people and your home and surroundings. You could feel real support and har- played on. 11. A unit of length of thread or yarn. mony for circumstances and those around you. Be wise in your choice of relaxation. You could 20. A compound derived from ammonia by 12. Small South American spiny tree with dark group or happening. You enjoy a little independence this evening—there is time to clean and sort through clothes, etc. You have a story in mind and it is growing into a novelette. lose yourself in the social world and neglect your ability to present yourself as a separate, replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent crimson and scarlet flowers solitary or clus- unique individual. hydrocarbon radicals. tered. 22. United States tennis player who was the 13. Toxin secreted by animals (by certain first Black to win United States and English snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders singles championships (1943-1993). and scorpions)). Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 23. A woman hired to suckle a child of some- 14. Sour or bitter in taste. You have unusual relationships, perhaps a number of them, and not always one else. 19. Not only so, but. You may be able to enjoy and value your private time today. Neighbors or of long duration. You are creative when it comes to partnerships; you seem to establish unusual 26. Little known Kamarupan languages. 21. A constitutional monarchy in southeastern relatives, brothers or sisters in particular, can be subjects for concern. If there are difficulties in and different relationships in the partnership area. Be aware that you may at times take on the your relationships with them, now is the time to improve situations. It will take some effort and 27. A covered passageway. Asia on Borneo and the Malay Peninsula. role of mother instead of partner, whether you are male or female. It is natural for you to be patience on your part to keep things on an even keel. There may be a tendency to be out of 29. Great coolness and composure under 24. A collection of objects laid on top of each very compassionate and attentive to the needs of others. If you are having trouble in the rela- touch or uncommunicative; work at developing your communication skills. You are very out- strain. other. tionship area, you will find improvement soon. New paths to world or personal unity are a front and candid, probably not known for your great sense of diplomacy or tact. You are driven 31. A square dance figure. 25. Resinlike substance secreted by certain lac major interest to you and you have a very practical sense of how to make your dreams real. You to penetrate the superficial and get at the essential. Be aware of the tendency to see yourself as 34. Genus of erect herbs of the Middle East insects. will soon become involved with community service and this becomes very helpful in all of your unfairly treated. Your support system becomes more secure now. A fun surprise comes through having showy flowers. 28. An intensely radioactive metallic element relationships. 36. Electrical conduction through a gas in an that occurs in minute amounts in uranium a small creature today. applied electric field. ores. 39. A city in central Japan on southern 30. A Chinese breed of small short-legged Honshu. dogs with a long silky coat and broad flat Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) 43. A hormone secreted by the anterior pitu- muzzle. itary gland that controls the degree of pig- 32. A poisonous colorless flammable gas used The key to understanding your personality and the circumstances in which You have high ideals and a vision of unity and togetherness that allows mentation in melanocytes. in organic synthesis and to dope transistors you find yourself can be found in the environment or support system that surrounds you. You you to become long-suffering and put up with a lot. You tend to be self-sacrificing, under- 44. Mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls. and as a poison gas in warfare. are very much the creature of habit and habitat, the encircling network of friends, relation- standing and always interested in whatever is psychological, mystical, etc. You may feel 46. Lower the grade of something. 33. Flesh of young Atlantic cod weighing up ships, etc., are crucial to your success or lack thereof. There are opportunities to network this passionate about some issue and your ideas may help others to understand a truth behind 47. A pen that has a small metal ball as the to 2 pounds. afternoon. You appear perhaps more charming and refined than usual. Now is the time to some common frustration. This could be political but more than likely will be the uncover- point of transfer of ink to paper. 35. Chinese tree cultivated especially in make yourself known. Your brilliant imagination and enchanting manner transport all who ing of some secret tradition. Romance becomes an end in itself as a new cycle begins for 49. Any of various herbaceous plants of the Philippines and India for its edible fruit. meet you beyond the mundane and into the extraordinary regions where you spend a lot of you. This marks a time when love, creativity and self-expression satisfy a deep yearning to genus Atriplex that thrive in deserts and salt 37. Any of various dark heavy viscid sub- your time. Romance is possible this evening. This is a time when love, creativity and self-expres- be appreciated and needed. Talking with your loved one about any particular subject will marshes. stances obtained as a residue. sion are satisfying. gain you a better viewpoint. 51. (computer science) A coding system that 38. A benevolent aspect of Devi. incorporates extra parity bits in order to 40. An organization of countries formed in detect errors. 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale Word Search 52. Not open. of petroleum. Yesterday’s Solution 54. Something or someone that causes anxi- 41. A school teaching mechanical and indus- ety. trial arts and the applied sciences. 58. A night flight from which the passengers 42. Belonging to some prior time. emerge with eyes red from lack of sleep. 45. The recipient of funds or other benefits. 60. Echo repeatedly, echo again and again. 48. A drama set to music. 61. A state in northwestern North America. 50. Any salt or ester of chromic acid. 65. The seventh month of the Moslem calen- 53. A small vessel with a rim curved to fit the dar. orbit of the eye. 68. An independent ruler or chieftain (espe- 55. (old-fashioned) At or from or to a great dis- cially in Africa or Arabia). tance. 70. A branch of the Tai languages. 56. A metric unit of volume or capacity equal 71. Title for a civil or military leader (especially to 10 liters. in Turkey). 57. Lower in esteem. 72. The mountain peak that Noah's ark landed 59. A tower with a light that gives warning of on as the waters of the great flood receded. shoals to passing ships. 76. Government agency created in 1974 to 62. The main city of ancient Phoenicia. license and regulate nuclear power plants. 63. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a 77. An antineoplastic drug used to treat cer- skewer usually with vegetables. tain malignancies. 64. Jordan's port. 79. A light touch or stroke. 66. A city in northern India. 80. East Indian tree bearing a profusion of 67. Immense East Indian fruit resembling intense vermilion velvet-textured blooms and breadfruit of. yielding a yellow dye. 69. A distinct part that can be specified sepa- 81. A man skilled in equitation. rately in a group of things that could be enu- 82. A loose sleeveless outer garment made merated on a list. from aba cloth. 73. The 17th letter of the Greek alphabet. 74. Relating to or characteristic of or occurring DOWN in the air. 1. Plant with an elongated head of broad 75. Airtight sealed metal container for food or stalked leaves resembling celery. drink or paint etc.. 2. A bachelor's degree in library science. 78. An informal term for a father. Yesterday’s Solution

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he couple - who tied the knot last year - hope they will have something I’m not looking forward to.” Ryan - who was previously lots of children together because they both come from big married to Scarlett Johansson - doesn’t often open up about his per- Tfamilies. Ryan told Details magazine’s August 2013 issue: “We’d sonal life and admitted he finds it difficult to accurately put his feel- love to have a big family. We both come from big families-my par- ings into words. He said: “I don’t intentionally try to be evasive ents did four, Blake’s did five. A lot of people say it’s crazy, but we’ll about that stuff. If you ask me to describe my relationship, I mean- only know when we’re there, you know? We’ll walk through that fire words are too clumsy to accurately describe how I feel in that regard, pretty happily, I think.” However, Ryan, 36, hopes at least one of their particularly in an interview. children will be a girl. He added: “I’m terrified that I’m genetically predisposed to only having boys. That’s frightening. By the time I was 10 years old, and I’m not exaggerating, I knew how to patch dry- wall. There’s nothing my brothers and I didn’t put a hole in. That’s

he couple rekindled their on/off relationship in June after Katy revealed she was “madly in love” Twith John and things have gotten so serious that they have splashed out on a love nest together. A source told Hollyscoop: “Katy and John picked out her new home together. They picked it out for them to start a life together. They live there together.” Friends have also revealed that Katy, 28, and John, 35, have been dis- cussing marriage although Katy - who tied the knot with former husband Russell Brand in a lavish ceremony in India - wants an intimate ceremony rather than a large bash. The insider added: “He has not proposed, but they have talked about getting married. My guess is they will be married but not with a big ceremony at all- she does not want that. Katy feels John is her soulmate and that he is the reason for her becoming who she is. I have never seen Katy so happy and I have known her for many years! “Neither one of them really want kids at this point in their elena, 20, and her on/off boyfriend recently doesn’t appear to have worked. The source added: lives. With his new album and new projects she is cur- spent the 4th of July holiday together but “It was [Taylor’s] idea to push Austin [Mahone] and rently working on, they both want to focus on their STaylor, 23, is worried her close friend is head- Selena together because she really likes Austin careers, but living together pretty much speaks for itself.” ed for heartbreak after getting close to Justin and thinks he would be a good distraction for again. A source told HollywoodLife.com: “Taylor Selena right now.” Along with Taylor, Selena’s other absolutely hates the fact that Selena and Justin are friends are said to be furious about the reconcilia- hanging out again and looking like they are get- tion. ting back together. She feels she is going to get hurt and run back to Taylor when things get bad again. She is ready to say, ‘I told you so.’ “ Taylor hoped to distract Selena from her romantic entan- glement with Justin,19, by encouraging her to date up and coming singer Austin Mahone but it

he 43-year-old singer was on the set of the music video for her ‘#Beautiful’ remix with Jeezy - which is being directed by her husband Nick Cannon - when she Ttook a tumble which caused the injury on Sunday but her representative insists Mariah is fine. Mariah’s spokesperson Cindi Berger told the New York Post: “Mariah was injured while filming a video for the remix of #Beautiful, directed by her husband Nick Cannon. “She was taken to hospital late last night, where doctors reset her shoulder. She is fine and is recovering at home.” Mariah was filming the video in New York when the incident occurred and was rushed to the NY Hospital for Special Surgery on the Upper East Side. It is believed she may have fallen due to the high heels she was wear- ing for the video shoot. However, despite the injury, Mariah is still expected to per- form at the Hurricane Sandy benefit concert in Central Park’s Great Lawn on July 13. A source said: “She will perform, but it is likely she will have her arm in a sling.”

he ‘Elysium’ actor married former bartender Luciana Barroso - with Twhom he raises four daughters - seven years ago and Matt admitted he is relieved he didn’t fall for a fellow celebrity like his close friend Brad Pitt did with Angelina Jolie. He told the August issue of Esquire: “I got lucky. I fell in love with a civilian. Not an actress and not a famous actress at that. Because then the attention doesn’t double-it grows exponentially. “I look at Brad-and I have for years-and when I’m with him I see the intensity of that other side of it. And the paparazzi and the insane level of aggression they have and their willingness to break the law and invade his space-well. “I wonder about that trade. I remember telling him that I walk my kids to school, and his face just fell. He was very kind, but he was like, ‘You b*****d.’ “Because he should be able to do that, too. And he can’t.” Matt, 42, also admitted he man- ages to avoid the paparazzi because he isn’t very interesting. lifestyle SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013

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ever Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS’ - handled respectfully. “Early drafts of the script wouldn’t which will document the Aussie rockers’ career have been anything you could have watched with your ‘Nwith actors playing them - will feature Kylie and parents, but the passion scene is now thought to be more the late INXS frontman getting saucy in the sky on the first- suggestive than explicit.” Samantha Jade will play Kylie in class seats of a Qantas flight in the 1990s. But the sexy the two-part mini-series, in which Luke Arnold - who has scene, which the ‘I Should Be So Lucky’ hitmaker has never appeared in ‘Winners and Losers’ and ‘City Homicide’ - will confirmed, has been toned down following a request from portray mercurial singer Hutchence, who died in 1997 of a Kylie’s management. A source told The Sun newspaper: suspected suicide aged just 37. “Kylie’s people have been making enquiries about the script and her depiction. “They have no legal standing or ability to demand any changes, but they are insisting it is

he 29-year-old glamour model has cut back on using sunbeds and natural sun bathing since she was pregnant with her baby daughter Dolly - who she Thad with ex-fiance Alex Reid - even though it is still a popular beauty regime in her home town of Essex. Writing in her new! magazine column, she revealed: “I read last week that a third of all tanning salons in the UK closed down last year because the appeal of a tan is fading. Not in Essex it isn’t! Spray tans are still as popular as ever, but I think everyone is a bit more wary of using sunbeds these days. “I used to go on sunbeds between three and four times a week before I was pregnant with Dolly, and I’ve just started to notice that I’ve got dark spots on my cheeks and chin where my skin has been sun damaged.” With concerns about tan- ning and the long-term dangers associated with it - including cancer - Chantelle prefers to tan out of a bottle as it is safer and easier option. She added: “It’s really bad. I don’t even enjoy sitting in the sun anymore. Years ago, I’d literally sunbathe until the sun went down. I think it’s easier - and safer - to top up your tan using fake tan products.”

he reality TV star gave birth to North - her first child with partner Kanye West - last month and while Kim he actor reprises his role as the claw-wielding anti-hero for a fifth time on Tis breastfeeding and immersing herself in all aspects the big screen and he reveals that he got into his character’s angry mindset of motherhood, she has hired the nurse to ensure she gets Tby taking a leap into the freezing cold water in Bondi Beach in Sydney, enough sleep at night. A source told RadarOnline: “Kim has Australia, where the film was shot. He said: “One thing I do now is I jump in the been breast feeding Nori, and she always pumps before ocean every morning. It’s pretty cold, but just that feeling - that’s Wolverine. Like she goes to bed, in case the newborn wakes up in the mid- when you have to have a shower butt there’s only cold water and it really pisses dle of the night. Kim and Kanye’s night nurse sleeps in the you off? That’s how he feels 24/7.” As well as his watery habit, the actor also does nursery with Nori, and if she needs a diaper change, a feed- quick workouts before scenes in order to appear out of breath on camera. In an ing, or just be soothed, it’s the hired help that is taking care interview in Total Film magazine, he explained: “Sometimes you’ll see me doing of the baby. “Kim wants to be well rested so she can be the push-ups or squats before a take because I have to be out of breath on screen. best possible mom to Nori, and feels if she is sleep I’ve made the mistake before of pretending to be out of breath, and then sud- deprived, that isn’t going to happen. Kim is treasuring the denly I’m hyperventilating and I’m almost passing out.” Since first bursting on to time of being a new mom, and wants to enjoy it as much the scene as Wolverine in 2000’s ‘X-Men’, Jackman admits the strenuous role - as possible, without being sleep deprived. Sleep is very, which includes months of dieting and physical training in preparation - is much very important to Kim, without eight to 10 hours, she just harder to play as he’s gotten older. can’t function.” Kim is loving motherhood although the 32- year-old star has been shocked by the amount of diapers the tot goes through.

he rapper - whose real name is Shawn Carter - has upset her and wrote: “Call it what you want. But I don’t once again hit out at the 20-year-old singer for her see Mr. Carter shoutin any of you b*****s out. #twerkmi- Tobsession with twerking - an energetic dance move leytwerk “Exactly right. I am an old worlds worst night- made popular by Nicki Minaj which involves a person mare. #outwiththeold #inwiththenewnew (sic).” This isn’t shaking, wobbling and bouncing their hips and butt up the first time Jay-Z has hit out at Miley’s twerking obses- and down - but Miley has taken his words as a compli- sion, he even references it in the song ‘Somewhere In ment. During a Twitter Q&A with fans, Jay Z was asked: America’ from his new album ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’. “You really think Miley Cyrus still twerking somewhere in America?” and replied: “Yes! She represents an old worlds worst nightmare (sic).” However, Miley refused to let it lifestyle SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013

A student wets a mannequin headís hair for practice while others wash the hair of paying clients at the Paul Mitchell Students practice cutting hair on mannequin doll heads at the Paul Mitchell School. School July in McLean, Virginia. — AFP photos

A mannequin head is seen with its cut hair on the floor after a student practiced cutting hair at the Paul Mitchell School Used mannequin heads are seen in the trash after students cut all their hair at the Paul Mitchell School. in McLean, Virginia.

he Oscars will, for the first time, As for the songs, “it is our hope that hold a concert in Los Angeles fea- either the original artists or the song- Tturing the songs and scores nomi- writer(s) will perform their own songs nated for Hollywood’s most prestigious live.” The goal is to make the concert, prize, organizers said. The concert will be planned for the week before the award held on February 27, 2014, at Royce Hall, ceremony, an annual event. During the at the University of California in Los 85th Oscar ceremony this past February, alt Disney Co’s Lucasfilm Ltd and Pixar units have settled a Angeles (UCLA) said an internal email the prize for best original score went to lawsuit accusing them and other technology companies of from organizers obtained by AFP Friday. Mychael Danna for “Life of Pi,” and the Wconspiring not to poach each others’ employees, resolving The message was from the governors of one for best song when to British singer their part in a case that involves some of Silicon Valley’s biggest the music branch of the Academy of Adele, for “Skyfall.” The 86th Oscars are to names. The settlement was disclosed in a Friday court filing that did Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Charles be held March 2, 2014 in the Dolby not elaborate on terms of the deal. Disney was not immediately Fox, Arthur Hamilton and David Theater.— AFP available for comment. This year, a US judge in San Jose, California Newman. They noted that, during this ruled that the lawsuit, brought by five tech employees alleging a year’s ceremony, in February, all the broad industry conspiracy, cannot proceed as a class action but left nominated songs were performed on the door open for workers to eventually sue as a group. stage “for the first time in a number of The case has been closely watched by Silicon Valley, with much years. of it built on emails among top executives, including the late Apple “That was a welcome return for the chief executive Steve Jobs and former Google chief executive Eric importance that original songs have Schmidt. If the plaintiffs win class certification, then they would always had in films,” they wrote. But the have more leverage to extract large financial settlements than if musical scores “have not been per- they were to sue individually. The plaintiffs claim the companies’ formed on the Oscars in a fully realized In this file photo, Oscar statues are agreement to refrain from recruiting each others’ employees drove way because of the length of the show”, viewed in preparation one day down wages in Silicon Valley. Other defendants in the case include they added. At the concert, a symphony before the 85th Academy Awards in Adobe Systems Inc , Intel Corp and Intuit Inc.— Reuters Hollywood, California. The Oscars orchestra will perform an approximately will, for the first time, hold a concert 10-minute suite of extracts from each in Los Angeles featuring the songs show, they explained. “Subject to avail- and scores nominated for ability, each original composer will con- Hollywood’s most prestigious prize, duct his/her own work.” organizers said. — AFP

olby sound specialists have given director Guillermo More than 40 films have been made using Atmos, includ- del Toro a way to put movie goers into the thick of ing “Man of Steel,” “Star Trek into Darkness,” “Iron Man 3” and Dbattles between giant robots and fearsome monsters “Monsters University.” “Atmos provides the completely in “Pacific Rim.” The blockbuster film opening worldwide this immersive sound experience that filmmakers like myself weekend is the latest big-name production to incorporate have long dreamed about,” Oscar-winning director Peter Dolby Atmos technology-which does for sound what high- Jackson said in a statement provided by Dolby. Atmos cre- definition and 3-D did for images. ation software helps movie makers to pinpoint where in the- “Everyone talks about 3-D images, and Atmos is 3-D aters they want sounds. And Atmos software assesses the sound,” del Toro said in a video interview with Dolby. “This is “sound health” of theaters daily, tuning audio accordingly, not just a gimmicky idea,” he continued. “It is really of para- according to Crockett. mount importance to the mix of a film.” Atmos, which made More than 200 cinemas worldwide have adopted Atmos its debut about a year ago in Pixar’s Oscar-winning animated and Dolby hopes the number will be close to 1,000 by the film “Brave,” was developed in a small theater that serves as a end of this year. “When theater operators see the reaction of sound lab at Dolby’s headquarters in San Francisco. audiences, they will put it in,” said Crockett. Del Toro’s eagerly In order to prevent “the outside world from interfering” anticipated “Pacific Rim” plays on his lifelong fascination with with acoustics, Dolby senior director of sound technology Japanese mega-monsters. “Monsters are my obsession,” the Brett Crockett explained, the intimate venue is actually a Mexican director said. “You see some people whose faces room inside a room and rests on large rubber blocks. Fabric light up when they’re talking about their puppies or kittens. walls mask rows of speakers, which can also be found in the Me, I’m happy when I’m talking about monsters.” ceiling and, as is typical in theaters, behind the screen. “This The new film-with an estimated budget of around $180 is one of the rooms where we invented the Atmos system,” million-stars British actors Charlie Hunnam and Idris Elba as Crockett said while providing AFP a look behind the scenes. humans who control giant robots constructed to battle a Commonly-used theater systems deliver sounds to one crop of enormous sea monsters that emerge from a chasm side of the room or the other depending on effects being at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. “With Atmos, it is not just sought by film makers. Atmos software goes further: by tap- about creating things that move around you and above you ping into computing power, it can send commands to indi- and create a sense of surround, of dimension in a theater,” vidual speakers-so sounds, whether rain drops, footsteps or del Toro said. “It is also about achieving the perfect balance explosions, appear to be coming from specific spots in a between music and effects, which are always fighting for room. Atmos can work in any theater, but the more speak- space in the sound realm, and delivering to the audience a ers, the better. Ideally, Atmos theaters have ceiling speakers. pristine, optimal experience through that mix.”— AFP “We added more speakers, but it is not to make it louder it is Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro (second left) and Lorenza Newton with children arrive at the premiere of Warner Bros. to make it more realistic,” Crockett said. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ “Pacific Rim” at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. — AFP lifestyle SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013

eteran Indian actor Pran, who pursued a course in photography before played villains and character roles landing his first film role. After British Vin more than 400 movies, was cre- rule over the subcontinent ended with mated yesterday in the western city of its split into mainly Hindu India and the Mumbai following his death at the age Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Pran moved of 93. Pran Sikand, dubbed the “godfa- to the entertainment capital of Mumbai ther of Indian villains” and best known and worked his way into more film roles. by his first name, was one of Bollywood’s Pran appeared in over 400 films and most beloved actors for nearly six played the villain opposite all the top decades. Pran, who died late Friday after cinema heroes of his era-from Dilip a bout of ill health, ruled the industry Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor to with his baritone voice and his ability to Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan. bring charm to his villainy. “Truly the end of a magnificent and glo- In a condolence message, Prime rious era. He was a gentleman superstar,” Minister Manmohan Singh said: “Pran tweeted leading Bollywood director entertained several generations of Karan Johar.In his private life, Pran was Indians with his riveting performances in renowned as a gentleman-far removed hundreds of celluloid roles. “He worked from the dark characters he played on with doyens of film industry among screen. The actor is survived by his wife which he was an icon.” Family, fans, Shukla, daughter Pinky, sons Arvind and friends and Bollywood celebrities Sunil as well as grandchildren.— AFP attended his funeral in Mumbai. Pran’s roles had an enormous impact on Indian This Friday, May 10, 2013 file photo shows Indian Bollywood actor Pran audiences and parents stopped naming after he was honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award at their children ‘Pran’ (life) at the height of his residence in Mumbai, India. Pran, who played some of Bollywood’s his fame because of his role as a most memorable villains in a career that spanned six decades, died of “Bollywood baddie”. pneumonia at a Mumbai hospital on Friday, July 12, 2013. He was 93. A Born into a wealthy family in New painting of his young days is seen behind. — AP/AFP photos Delhi, Pran grew up in Lahore where he Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan arrives for the cremation of late actor Pran in Mumbai yesterday.

Indian Bollywood actress Sahila Chadha arrives for Indian Bollywood actor Kiran Kumar arrives for the Legendary actor Pran’s wife Shukla Sikand is surrounded by friends and relatives during the actor’s funeral in Mumbai the cremation of late actor Pran in Mumbai yesterday. cremation of late actor Pran in Mumbai. yesterday.

he departure of US actress Leah Remini from the Church of “Celebrities are treated better than any other human being to the 2006 wedding of Cruise and Katie Holmes, when Remini Scientology this week raised new questions about the rela- with that organization,” she said. “They are the kings and queens reportedly asked about Miscavige’s wife, who was not present. Ttionship top leaders assume with their high-profile of Scientology.” But Remini’s departure suggests that celebrities “Leah asked about David’s wife and came under an unbelievable Hollywood members and their ability to retain them. The New are feeling uncomfortable in the church, especially if leadership torrent of attack on her, an attack and inquisition,” Many said. York Post, which first reported Remini’s defection on Thursday, is putting them through what Scientology calls security checks, Mike Rinder, a former church spokesman who writes a blog, said said the actress chose to leave after “being subjected to years of an intense confessional, Reitman said. “That used to be some- Remini got tired of being told what to do. “As a result, the church ‘interrogations’ and ‘thought modification’ for questioning leader thing the church was careful not to do,” the author added. “They has lost one of its most effective supporters - both in the public David Miscavige’s rule,” citing an unnamed source. would do anything they could to make them comfortable relations arena and their bank balances,” he wrote in a blog post. Remini, 43, best known for her role as Carrie Heffernan in the because they needed them.” Departures from the church have become the trend in recent CBS comedy “King of Queens,” released a statement thanking years, said Reitman. Well-known names to have left the church supporters on Thursday, but both she and her representatives A SUPPORTER LOST recently have been Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis, actor declined to comment on her reasons for leaving the church. It Scientology, which was founded in 1954 by science-fiction Jason Beghe and Holmes, who left the church after her divorce was not possible to independently confirm Miscavige’s role in writer L Ron Hubbard, has attracted several Hollywood stars from Cruise last year. In Reitman’s view, change from within the Remini’s departure. including Tom Cruise and John Travolta. It believes that humans church is nearly impossible because the church has yet to reform The Church of Scientology had no comment on Remini leav- are immortal beings whose experience extends beyond one life- despite the recent spate of celebrities breaking ranks. “They’re ing the movement but said the allegations against Miscavige and time, but critics of the church describe it as a cult that harasses just going to continue on as they’ve been continuing on,” the characterization of interrogations were “categorically false.” people who try and quit, a criticism the movement rejects. Reitman said. “If they were to truly want to rebound, I think they Miscavige, 53, who became the church’s leader in 1987, refo- Former Scientologist Nancy Many, who was involved with the would have to lose their leadership.”— Reuters cused Scientology as a celebrity-friendly religion that depended church’s celebrity circle for more than two decades and left on the name recognition and deep pockets of Hollywood stars, Scientology in 1996, is a fierce critic and believes Miscavige’s said Janet Reitman, the author of “Inside Scientology: The Story power with celebrities is waning. of America’s Most Secretive Religion. The New York Post linked Remini’s falling out with the church

hought-provoking, highly-entertaining, episode Season 2 will feature a five-day period Gummer (Smash); Riley Voelkel (Prom); and and guaranteed to make audiences rethink leading up the historical Election Day in 2012, guest appearances from Academy-award winner Ttelevision journalism, award-winning comprising flashbacks from other memorable Jane Fonda (Klute; Julia) and Hope Davis (The director Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom is set to moments in 2011 and 2012. All of this as the Special Relationship). Subscribers can catch mark the premiere of its second season on July team deals with the wrongful termination of a Season 2 of The Newsroom exclusively on OSN, 15, exclusively on OSN, the region’s leading pay- News Night member for allegedly doctoring a at 22:00 KSA. Other shows marking their pre- TV network. Season 2 goes behind-the-scenes at report about a suspicious US drone strike. miere on OSN include Season 13 of CSI: Las the cable-news program News Night as the Depicting the team’s efforts to shun corpo- Vegas, the critically acclaimed crime drama tele- team, headed by anchor Will McAvoy (Golden rate and commercial obstacles in order to report vision series at 21:00 KSA; and Season 1 of Made Globe nominee Jeff Daniels; Terms of news free of bias, opinions, and without regard in Jersey, following an American-Italian attorney Endearment) and executive producer MacKenzie for the ratings, this season sees the return of raised in New Jersey, on July 19, at 20:00 KSA. McHale (Emily Mortimer; Shutter Island), Season 1 favourites John Gallagher Jr. (Jonah attempt to bring news reporting back to its for- Hex); Alison Pill (In Treatment); Sam Waterston mer glory. (Law & Order); Thomas Sadoski (Happy Hour), After featuring some of the world’s most Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire) and Olivia Munn recent events in Season 1, including the January (New Girl). 25 revolution in Egypt; BP’s oil spill in the Gulf of Other appearances include Academy-award Mexico; the capture of Osama Bin Laden; and Marcia Gay Harden (Pollock); Hamish Linklater shootouts in cities such as Tucson, the nine- (The New Adventures of Old Christine); Grace Beloved Bollywood villain Pran cremated

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PAMPLONA: Runners trip and fall ahead of the bulls blocking the entrance to the bullring during the running of the bulls of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona yesterday. — AP

MADRID: Daredevil bull-runners were crushed in a pile-up in Pamplona yesterday on the seventh day of Spain’s famed San Fermin festival, and at least one man was carried away unconscious. Television pictures showed a chaotic pile of fallen runners blocking the entrance to the bullring in the town, the end point of the frantic dash through the cobbled streets. The pile-up blocked several of the half-ton bulls from reaching the are- na, causing chaos as runners tried to pull fallen companions free, while some of the bulls leapt over the pile, crushing runners under their hooves. One man was seen being carried away unconscious by emergency work- ers, bleeding from the face as an anxious companion, dressed in the tradi- tional white shirt and red neckerchief of the festival, looked on. It was the second to last day of the fiesta in this northern town, which draws festival- goers and daredevils from around the world for a week of drinking and perilous bull-runs. — AFP

Revelers are tossed by a A participant is gored by an El Fuente Ymbro ranch fight- Pilar’s bull during the sixth ing bull during the running bull run of the San Fermin of the bulls of the San Festival in Pamplona, northern Fermin festival. — AP Spain. — AFP

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