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MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 SHAABAN 21, 1436 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Two medics G7 summit Tracking IS’ Wawrinka killed in opens with female dashes Djokovic ambulance tough line cheerleaders dream to win accident5 on10 Ukraine online14 French20 Open Government to retain 75% Min 33º Max 46º stake in Kuwait Airways High Tide 04:00 & 15:10 Move sounds death knell for privatization plan Low Tide 09:50 & 22:25 40 PAGES NO: 16545 150 FILS Saudi top court By B Izzak Expats top high school results KUWAIT: The National Assembly’s financial and eco- upholds lashes, nomic affairs committee and the government yesterday reached a deal in principle for the need to raise the gov- ernment’s stake in Kuwait Airways to 75 percent and jail for blogger make it the national carrier, a measure expected to DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s supreme court has upheld a delay or even kill the airline’s privatization plan. The sentence of 10 years in jail and 1,000 lashes against move also excludes potential investors such as Jazeera blogger Raif Badawi on charges of insulting Islam, Airways. his wife said yesterday. The judgement came The privatization law, issued in 2008, stipulates to despite worldwide outrage over his case and criti- privatize the carrier by selling a 35 percent stake to a cism from the United Nations, United States, the strategic investor, 40 percent to be given to citizens, 20 European Union, Canada percent to the government and five percent to employ- and others. “This is a final ees. Under the new proposal, the remaining 20 percent decision that is irrevoca- will be offered to citizens and five percent to current ble,” Ensaf Haidar told AFP and retired employees. Secretary of the committee MP in a telephone interview Mohammad Al-Jabri said Communications Minister Essa from Canada. “This deci- Al-Kandari agreed in principle to raise the government sion has shocked me.” stake in Kuwait Airways to 75 percent, which means the Badawi received the first privatization plan will be dead. 50 of the 1,000 lashes he Jabri said that the amendment is required due to the was sentenced to outside fact that Kuwait Airways’ value has increased to around Raif Badawi a mosque in the Red Sea KD 2 billion after its plans to purchase 25 Airbus and 10 city of Jeddah on Jan 9. Boeing planes, which will make it difficult for local com- Subsequent rounds of punishment were postponed panies to purchase a strategic stake. Previous proposals put the government’s stake at 20 to 40 percent and on medical grounds. allowed strategic investors to own up to 35 percent. Amnesty International slammed the “abhorrent” Kuwait’s low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways on May 31 said decision to uphold a “cruel and unjust sentence,” it filed an interest to acquire 35 percent stake in the describing it as a “dark day for freedom of expres- state-owned carrier. The new proposal would exclude sion”. “Blogging is not a crime and Raif Badawi is domestic carrier competitors as potential bidders. being punished merely for daring to exercise his The committee and the government also reached an right to freedom of expression,” said Philip Luther, understanding to establish a shareholding company for Amnesty’s Middle East and North Africa director. KUWAIT: Education Minister Dr Badr Al-Essa (right) announces the general secondary school certificate results during a press conference yesterday. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat the recruitment of domestic helpers. Continued on Page 13 Continued on Page 13 News Turkey election deals blow to Erdogan in brief

S Korea to track phones AKP loses majority • Kurdish party to enter parliament to prevent MERS spread ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip cial seat projection, the AKP will have 259 SEOUL: South Korean authorities will track the cell- Erdogan’s hopes of assuming greater pow- seats in the 550-seat parliament, the CHP phones of hundreds of people under quarantine to pre- ers suffered a serious blow yesterday 131, the MHP 82 and the HDP 78. vent the spread of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome when the ruling party failed to win an out- The results also wreck Erdogan’s dream (MERS) and reported a fifth death in the outbreak, with right majority in a parliamentary election. of agreeing a new constitution to switch the number of infections rising to 64. The government, The Islamic-rooted Justice and Turkey from a parliamentary to a presiden- criticized over its lack of transparency in handling the Development Party (AKP) won the most tial system that he had made a fundamen- outbreak, bowed to public pressure yesterday and iden- votes in yesterday’s election but has lost its tal point of the campaign. Such a change tified 24 health facilities where infections took place or parliamentary majority and will need to would have required a two-thirds majority MERS patients visited. It reported 14 confirmed new form a coalition, according to official in the parliament. Erdogan - premier from cases of MERS, adding to the largest number outside of results based on 98 percent of votes 2003-2014 before becoming president - the Middle East. Over 2,300 people in South Korea were counted. The AKP secured 41 percent of wanted to be enshrined as Turkey’s most under quarantine as of yesterday, some in healthcare the vote, followed by the Republican powerful figure and strengthen the office facilities but most at home, including an entire village of People’s Party (CHP) on 25 percent, the of the presidency which was largely cere- about 105 people in the southwest after a resident who Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) on 16.5 monial until his arrival. visited a hospital where the country’s first patient with and the pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic “We expect a minority government and MERS was treated turned out to be infected. Party (HDP) fourth on 12.5 percent. an early election,” a senior AKP official told Turnout was 86 percent. Reuters on condition of anonymity. The The results mean that the HDP has easi- lira currency weakened sharply against the Calif student accepted to ly passed Turkey’s 10 percent threshold for dollar in thin out-of-hours dealing as every Ivy League school winning seats in the parliament, which investors, fearing further political uncer- FULLERTON, California: It would have been a was one of the main points of suspense in tainty, positioned themselves for the start success story if Fullerton High School senior the poll. The prospect of it clearing the of trade today. The atmosphere outside Fernando Rojas, the son of Mexican immigrants DIYARBAKIR, Turkey: A supporter of pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party threshold to enter parliament for the first the AKP’s headquarters in Ankara was whose schooling stopped in the eighth grade, was (HDP) waves a Kurdish flag and holds a flare as she celebrates in the streets after time triggered celebrations in the mostly muted. accepted to college. But the 17-year-old achieved the initial results of the legislative election yesterday. — AFP Kurdish southeast. According to the offi- Continued on Page 13 a surprising clean sweep - he was accepted to every elite Ivy League school. The first call came from Yale University in February. Within weeks, calls, emails and letters followed from Dartmouth Manhunt for killers who Russia, Qatar may College, Brown University, the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, Columbia lose World Cups University, Harvard University and Princeton escaped from NY prison University. Rojas also was accepted by Stanford GENEVA: Russia and Qatar could lose the right to NEW YORK: Police backed by K-9 units and helicopters University and two nearby schools, the University host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups if evidence is staged a manhunt yesterday for two convicted murderers found of corruption in the bidding process, a FIFA of California, Irvine, and California State University, who escaped from New York state’s biggest maximum Fullerton. A national speech and debate champi- official was quoted as saying yesterday. The com- security prison by cutting through cell walls with power ments by the head of FIFA’s auditing and compli- on, Rojas reasoned that if he applied to the eight tools and escaping along tunnels. Richard Matt, 48, and ance committee came as bribery claims mounted Ivy League schools, he might get into one. After David Sweat, 34, pulled off the unprecedented breakout against disgraced former FIFA vice president Jack visiting several campuses, he settled on Yale, from the all-male Clinton Correctional Facility in the small Warner, the man at the heart of the scandal engulf- which costs $64,000 a year with room and board. town of Dannemora sometime between Friday night and ing football’s world body. “If evidence exists that He is responsible for $6,000; Yale scholarships and early Saturday. Police said the discovery was made during Qatar and Russia received the (World Cup) awards federal grant money cover the rest. a predawn bed check and warned the duo should not be only thanks to bribes, then the awards could be approached. The inmates reportedly left a taunting note annulled,” Domenico Scala told the Swiss newspa- behind on a yellow Post-it saying: “Have A Nice Day.” per Sonntagszeitung. He said however that “this evi- The pair, who lived in adjoining cells, used power tools dence has not been provided” so far. to drill through walls and pipes and left sweatshirts and Richard Matt David Sweat His comments are the first by a senior FIFA offi- other clothing in their beds as decoys to make it appear viduals, one was incarcerated for killing a sheriff, so these cial to even open up the possibility of either Russia they were still in their cells, officials said. New York are dangerous people,” said Cuomo, who canceled a or Qatar being stripped of the right to host the foot- Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Twitter he had toured scheduled appearance at the Belmont Stakes horse race ball extravaganza. Swiss judicial authorities are the route the pair took to freedom, posting images of the Saturday to travel to the prison. “And they are nothing to already probing the awarding of the World Cups to path the men were believed to have cut to escape. be trifled with.” He added: “By definition, it was an extraor- Russia and Qatar as part of a far-reaching corrup- Overnight Saturday, police with bulletproof vests and rifles dinary act.” tion scandal that has also raised questions about manned roadblocks on routes leading into and out of More than 200 law enforcement officers were deployed the 2010 event in South Africa. Around 14 current Dannemora, a village of some 1,700 people located 270 in the search, assisted by a variety of tactical support, or former FIFA officials and sports marketing execu- km north of the state capital Albany, near the Canadian including K-9 units, SWAT teams and helicopters. Matt and tives are also accused by US prosecutors of taking border. FULLERTON, California: Fernando Rojas, 17, pos- Sweat were found missing during a 5:30 am bed check, part in a sweeping kickbacks scheme going back 20 No one has ever previously escaped from the maxi- es for a photo with literature from the eight Ivy according to state police. “Both are considered to be a years involving a total of $150 million in bribes. mum security portion of the prison, which opened in danger to the public. If located DO NOT approach them. League universities he was accepted into. — AP Continued on Page 13 1865, according to Cuomo. “These are two dangerous indi- Continued on Page 13 MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 LOCAL

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets Cypriot Foreign His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets Iraq’s First Deputy Speaker of Minister Ioannis Kasoulides at Seif Palace yesterday. —Amiri Diwan and KUNA photos Parliament Humam Hamoudi.

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al- National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem meets Iraq’s First Sabah meets His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al- Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah meets his Cypriot counterpart Ioannis Deputy Speaker of Parliament Humam Hamoudi. Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. Kasoulides. Amir receives Cyprus FM, Iraqi First Deputy Speaker

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ghanem, and HH the Prime Minister Sheikh his accompanying delegation. The luncheon two countries as well as regional and interna- Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Seif Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. was attended by Managing Director of the tional developments. Head of Mission of Saudi King Palace yesterday First Deputy Prime Minister Kuwait Investment Authority Bader Honor and the National Assembly Secretary and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Bilateral ties Mohammad Al-Saad, Acting Undersecretary General Allam Al-Kandari and Iraqi receives message Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, as well as Cypriot Foreign Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled and his Cypriot Jassem Mubarak Al-Mubaraki, Director of the Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Hussein Minister Ioannis Kasoulides and his accompa- counterpart held talks meanwhile that Protocol Department Dhari Ajran Al-Ajran, Bahr Al-Ulum attended the meeting. from Amir nying delegation. focused on means of cementing bilateral ties Acting Director of the First Deputy Prime JEDDAH: Saudi King Salman bin During the meeting, Kasoulides handed HH in all fields, as well as other topics of common Minister and Foreign Minister’s Office Saleh Crown Prince meets officials Abdulaziz received a message from His the Amir a written message from President of concern. Foreign Ministry Acting Salem Al-Loghani, Kuwait’s ambassador to Also yesterday, HH the Crown Prince Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades on bilateral ties and Undersecretary Jassem Mubarak Al-Mubaraki, Cyprus Ahmad Salem Al-Wehaib, Deputy received Ghanem, HH Sheikh Jaber Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday. The means of enhancing them. The message also Acting Director of the First Prime Minister and Director of the Europe Department at the min- Mubarak, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, Deputy message was delivered to the Saudi King included an invitation from Anastasiades to Foreign Minister’s Office Saleh Salem Al- istry Advisor Rashid Hammad Al-Adwani, and Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh by Kuwaiti Ambassador to Saudi Arabia HH the Amir to visit Cyprus. HH the Amir also Loghani, Kuwait’s ambassador to Cyprus several other ministry officials. Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Sheikh Thamer Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber met with Iraq’s First Deputy Speaker of Ahmad Salem Al-Wehaib, Deputy Director of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Al-Sabah. Kuwait’s General Consul and Parliament Humam Hamoudi. Minister of the Europe Department at the Ministry Ghanem meets Hamoudi Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah, Minister of Permanent Representative to the Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali Jarrah Al-Sabah Advisor Rashid Hammad Al-Adwani, and a In other news, Parliament Speaker Ghanem Information and Minister of State for Youth Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) attended both meetings. host of other officials of the ministry attended received Iraq’s Deputy Speaker Hamoudi, and Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al- Saleh Al-Saqabi and Counselor at the Earlier, HH the Amir received HH the Crown the meeting. the two sides held discussions that focused on Humoud Al-Sabah and Minister of State for Kuwaiti Embassy Meshaal Al-Dabbous Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled also held an official a number of topics of common concern and Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Al- attended the meeting. —KUNA Sabah, National Assembly Speaker Marzouq luncheon banquet in honor of Kasoulides and means of promoting relations between the Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. —KUNA Women’s rights discussed at ‘Human Rights’ workshop

By Nawara Fattahova their knowledge and increasing it even more, and then improve their experiences to play key KUWAIT: The Kuwait Society for Human Rights role in spreading the social culture in the com- (KSHR) held a two-day workshop on Saturday and munity,” Drooza said during the launch of the yesterday in cooperation with the Middle East workshop. “The participants of this workshop will Regional Office of the United Nations High get information about the international treaties Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The and conventions on women’s rights. They will be workshop was on the ‘tools of international pro- given real examples of gender issues to solve it, tection of women’s rights’ and was presented by which will give them better knowledge of international expert Nada Drooza, regional advis- women’s rights. Through this workshop we will er in gender affairs in the Middle East and North discuss human rights in general, the Convention Africa at OHCHR. on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Thirty human rights activists participated in Against Women, and a view of international con- the workshop, representing various institutions ventions and the role of various countries in in Kuwait including Kuwait University, Kuwait applying these conventions,” she added. Youth Union, Bar Association, Red Cross, Embassy During the workshop, reports were also pre- of Netherlands and the French Embassy. A partic- sented, such as the report by the National ipant from Bahrain also attended the workshop. Association of Familial Security ‘Rawasi’, which is The main goal of the workshop was to build parallel with Kuwaiti’s report of the UPR review at the ability of NGOs and human rights activists by the Human Rights Office of the UN during its 21st increasing their knowledge on international tools session, reports presented by member states to protect women’s rights in addition to providing according to article 18 of the Convention on the international experiences in this field to strength- Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination KUWAIT: OHCHR regional adviser Nada en their role in supporting women’s rights. Against Women/Kuwait’s report, a report on the Drooza speaks during the workshop. “I preferred to present training and intensive situation of human rights in Kuwait and other Nada Drooza interacts with participants during the workshop. — Photos by Joseph Shagra interaction to raise the participants’ skills through reports.

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Dive Team removed ten fish farms weighing a total of six tons from Kuwait Bay yesterday in cooperation with Kuwait Municipality and Bubiyan Fisheries Company. The operation came in response to an appeal made by a local TV station and through social media to remove a number of fish farms that drifted aground and threatened to cause serious sea accidents at Kuwait Bay, team leader Waleed Al-Fadhel said. The Kuwait Dive Team is affiliated to the Environment Voluntary Foundation. —KUNA MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 LOCAL

KUWAIT: Education Minister Dr Bader Al-Essa (fourth from left) announces the general secondary school certificate results during a press con- Minister Dr Bader Al-Essa signs a document during the event. ference yesterday. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat Education minister announces high school exam results

KUWAIT: Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education Dr Bader Hamad Al-Essa announced yesterday the results of Grade 12, the final year at high school, also known as general sec- ondary school certificate (GSSC), for the academic year 2014- 2015. Success at the scientific section hit 91.2 percent, compared to 86.3 percent for the arts section. Up to 33,790 students took the exams, 17,607 in the scientific section and 15,234 in the arts one, the Minister told a press conference. In the scientific section, top student on the state level was Ahmad Medhat Al-Najjar who scored 99.92 percent, followed by Amira Maher Taha, 99.89 percent, then Rawan Rafaat Al-Jauhari, third place with 99.86 percent. The fourth was Doaa Houssam Hamouda, 99.83 percent. In the fifth place came Omar Hamdi Shahin, 99.82 percent, the minister said. All of the top five stu- dents are Egyptian nationals. The top student in the arts section nationwide was Mariam Jamal Jouda, with 99.32 percent, followed by Shaimaa Jamal Jouda, 99.31 percent. Coincidently, Mariam and Shaimaa are twin sisters who took their finals at the same time. They are American citizens of Palestinian origin. In the third place came Sheikha Adel Al-Mezael with 98.50 percent. The fourth was Sara Al-Sayed Ahmad Rabei with 98.37 percent, followed by Naseiba Senior Ministry of Education officials are seen in attendance. Mu’nes Suleiman who got 98.31 percent. — KUNA A display showing the success rates in the science (right) and arts sections. NBK sponsors graduates honoring ceremony

KUWAIT: Under the patronage and with eighth year comes within NBK’s commu- attendance of Minister of Education and nal and social responsibilities and con- Higher Education Dr Bader Al-Essa, the tributions, which are made to encour- National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) is due to age more students to achieve highest sponsor the ministry’s 8th ceremony to results. NBK also provides students with honor top general secondary school various forms of support, such as spe- certificate (GSSC) graduates for the year cial training courses for Kuwaiti gradu- 2014-2015. The ceremony will be held ates, in addition to summer training next Wednesday at the Sheraton Hotel. courses for students to practically prac- Sponsoring the ceremony for the tice banking. KOC’s projected spending to hit KD 1.6 billion: panel KUWAIT: The overall spending of the Petroleum Council so far despite being Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) is projected to approved by its board of directors, as the stand at KD 1.6 billion (about $5.2 billion) in council has not convened since July, 2014. the Fiscal Year 2015/2016, Chairman of the Abdulsamad unveiled that the produc- National Assembly’s Budget and Final tion cost of the crude oil barrel has been Account Committee Adnan Abdulsamad increasing over the past four years by 20 announced yesterday. percent to hit KD 2.51 ($8.6). The Kuwait Oil In statements to reporters following the Company (KOC) is a subsidiary of the committee’s meeting to discuss the KOC’s Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, a budget for FY 2015/2016, MP Abdulsamad Government-owned holding company. The stated that this would signal as eight per- Company’s activities include exploration cent decline in the company’s expenditure operations, on-shore and off-shore surveys, compared with that of the previous year. drilling of test wells, and developing of pro- He noted that the company’s budget has ducing fields in addition to crude and natu- not been endorsed by the Supreme ral gas exploration.—KUNA

Kuwait, France sign MoU on joint human rights activities

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Society for Human coordination mechanisms between the Rights (KSHR) signed a memorandum of Kuwaiti body and international human understanding (MoU) with the University of rights organizations and societies, which Lyon of France to set up a joint action would help in consolidating all efforts between the two sides on human rights’ towards human rights protection, Ruwaili activities. said. The MoU aims at raising public aware- Part of KSHR’s strategy is openness to ness about human rights in Kuwaiti and other international partners in order to French communities through holding joint boost the KSHR’s efforts in promoting meetings and activities, and boost bilateral human rights culture on an international cooperation relations between the Kuwaiti level, he added. KSHR also aims, through and French sides through exchange of the agreement, to prepare pioneering expertise, Abdulrazaq Al-Ruwaili, KSHR’s Kuwaiti cadres with high capability in Vice-Chairman of the Board, said in a press achieving most important actions statement. regarding human rights field, said The agreement is part of enhancing Ruwaili. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Abdulrazaq Al-Ruwaili, KSHR’s Vice-Chairman of the Board (left), signs the MoU with representative of France’s University of Lyon. — KUNA MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 LOCAL

In Brief Busy airport Solid waste Humanitarian issues KUWAIT: Kuwait International Airport witnessed an 11 KUWAIT: Kuwait Science Club’s divers removed nearly three KUWAIT: Acting Director General of Kuwait News percent increase in passenger traffic last month, with tons of solid waste, fishing nets and automobile tires around Agency (KUNA) Abdulhamid Malek received Director of 973,000 total travelers compared to 847,000 in May 2014, the Qarouh Island. The cleaning operation which ended the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) office in Kuwait Hanan the Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced yes- Saturday was conducted as part of an environmental cam- Al-Hamdan yesterday. Hamdan praised KUNA’s role in terday. The number of arrivals reached 449,000 last month paign carried out to coincide with the World Environment Day, close coverage of humanitarian issues and its strong ties compared to 415,000 a year ago, while the number of said Mohammad Al-Rashid, Director of the Marine with different international organizations to provide departures reached 487,000 compared to 431,000 in May Environment Sciences Department at Kuwait Science Club. He thorough details on these topics. Meanwhile, Malek 2014. Meanwhile, the number of flights recorded at the called for more efforts to increase public awareness regarding praised UNHCR’s efforts in supporting refugees every- airport last month reached 8,630, compared to 7,322 in the protection of Kuwait’s marine environment and the safety where, adding that Kuwait is among the top countries in the same month last year. —KUNA of coral reefs in Qarouh and other Kuwaiti islands. — KUNA helping those in need around the world. — KUNA Photo of the day

KUWAIT: A number of young Kuwaiti volunteers launched an initiative to revive national heritage by taking pictures that depict images from the Kuwaiti past and post them on social media. The idea behind the initiative is to provide a ‘blend between past and present’ while utilizing social media to introduce the current generation to their rich history, said group member model Amy Al-Qallaf. The group also includes fashion designer Iman Al-Awadhi, model Jassem Jouhar, as well as photographers Nasser Al-Shaiha, Majid Al-Enezi, Hussein Al-Amiri, Ahmad Akbar, and Ahmad Al-Rukaibi, in addition to a group of children. — By Meshaal Al-Enezi Dow Marine Conservation Program concludes activities Over three tons of waste collected

KUWAIT: The Dow Chemical Company, in partnership at Sadu House. The “Al Yaal Youth Engagement and with The en.v Initiative and implementing partner, the Conservation Workshop” was designed specifically to Kuwait Society for Protection of Animals and Their equip local educators with the scientific data and the Habitat (K’S PATH), announced the conclusion of this practical skills to enable them to engage their students in year’s activities of the annual Dow Marine Conservation the classroom, and support the development of environ- Program (DMCP). For its final conservation and education mental projects that promote marine conservation in efforts this year, the DMCP hosted an educational work- Kuwait. A total of 22 educators from 12 institutions shop for local educators and wrapped up its inter-school attended the workshop which included presentations by competition with a showcase at the Scientific Center a number of leading local environmental experts, includ- Kuwait. ing Dr Manaf Behbahani from Kuwait University, Eissa Since commencing its annual program this past Ramadan from the Kuwait Meteorological Center, Dr November, the DMCP has carried out a total of five clean- Sarah Al-Ateeqi from the Public Authority of Fisheries and ups, managing to collect more than 3,226 kilograms of Agriculture, Dr Ameera Hasan from UN HABITAT, Fatima Al marine waste from beaches in Sulaibikhat and Failaka Sabah from K’S PATH and Aimee Cleary from ASK. Island. These clean-ups engaged the efforts of hundreds Ahmed Dualeh, Managing Director at Dow Kuwait, of volunteers from across a variety of schools, youth across Kuwait, by actively engaging the local community stated: “At Dow, we take our role to better the communi- very pleased with what has been achieved in this year’s groups and local organizations - including the United in our efforts to affect real change and drive the local ties we operate in very seriously, and we believe that edu- edition of the DMCP, and are looking forward to continu- States Embassy in Kuwait, Honeywell Kuwait, the Kuwait marine conservation movement.” cation plays a vital role in this. By engaging youth as well ing our efforts”. Red Crescent, Universal American School (UAS), AUKause, as educators in activities such as the Agents of Change Introduced in 2011, the DMCP has been spearheading R.U.G.B.I.I. Kuwait, Kuwait English School (KES) and Al- Environmental projects Challenge and Youth Engagement and Conservation the national marine conservation movement in Kuwait Bayan Bilingual School (BBS). As part of its education and awareness efforts, the Workshop, we are helping empower those who can have and advocating the protection of fragile marine habitats DMCP also hosted a workshop for high school teachers the most impact on the future of Kuwait’s environment, in the country, such as Sulaibikhat beach, or the Creativity-driven and university professors, which took place on April 30th and thus promote sustainability in the long-term. We are Mangrove Beach as it has been nicknamed by volunteers. The program also wrapped up the “Al Yaal Agents of The program carries out its work through sustained beach Change Challenge” with an exhibition and showcase held clean-ups, educational outreach activities and volunteer at the Scientific Center Kuwait (TSCK) on April 23rd and engagements. Now in its third year, the DMCP has man- 24th, during the DMCP’s Earth Day celebration. The five aged to collect 17 and a half tons of waste over the teams who participated in the research and creativity-dri- course of more than 60 clean-ups. The program is carried ven environmental competition launched last February out under the umbrella of Al Yaal, in partnership with en.v were selected to present their work to a panel of judges and K’S PATH, as a sustained marine conservation initia- comprised of leading environmental experts, artists and tive which aims to encourage community advocacy in its activists. Over 300 members of the public also voted for efforts to preserve Kuwait’s coastal environment. their favorite project over the course of the two days, and the winners were selected based on a combination of public votes and judges’ scores. The American School of Kuwait (ASK) won first place in the competition, with a project promoting plastic-free school lunches to reduce waste generation and littering in Kuwait. The Earth Day celebrations also featured a number of interactive activi- ties engaging children and adults alike, and showcased the work of other volunteer groups and educational insti- tutions promoting environmental sustainability in Kuwait. Zahed Sultan, Managing Director at The en.v Initiative, said: “We are very proud of our accomplishments with the DMCP year on year. This year has been a successful one that has yielded impressive results. We continue to work diligently to promote marine environmental awareness LOCAL MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 Two EMTs dead in ambulance accident

By Hanan Al-Saadoun were reported and responded to. Saudi busted with shabu KUWAIT: An ambulance that was heading to its Drugs Control General Department officers Apartment fire station at Salmi border crossing turned over on arrested a Saudi national with 1,000 grams of An electric cable at a house in Dhaher caught the road, killing two emergency medical techni- shabu (crystal meth) following information from fire and spread throughout the flat, prompting cians (EMTs) inside. Paramedics who arrived at an undercover source. The man was sent to con- Mubarak Al-Kabeer and Subhan backup fire cen- the scene found that a technician had suffered a cerned authorities. ters to respond. The house was evacuated and cardiac arrest while the other was severely fire put out without injuries. In another incident, injured. A medevac was called in and transport- Arrests a vehicle caught fire in Hawally and Hawally fire- ed the injured man to Jahra hospital, where he The traffic department carried out several men put out the fire. No injuries were reported. later succumbed to his injuries. The victims’ bod- surprise campaigns in Kuwait’s six governorates ies were recovered by the coroner. An investiga- between May 30 and June 5 that resulted to the People rescued inside elevator tion was opened to determine the circum- impounding of 2,879 vehicles and 14 wanted An elevator malfunctioned in a Jabriya build- stances behind the accident; which according to vehicles on theft cases. In addition, 58 persons ing locking a number of people inside. A Salmiya early investigations happened due to a ruptured were detained for grave traffic violations, while fire team was dispatched to the scene and freed tire. 1,871 accidents, 176 injuries and five deaths those trapped inside. The drug dealer pictured in this handout photo. The ambulance seen after the accident. Five-year-old dies of burn injuries

By Meshaal Al-Enezi was the reason behind a scuffle official said the public prosecutor between two Lebanese expats and is investigating the problem of fly- KUWAIT: Following up Saturday’s a Kuwaiti man at a Hawally cafe ing gravel on roads and express- Jabriya fire where five people from where they were watching the ways. Mohammed bin Nakhi, assis- the same family were rushed to match, said security sources. The tant undersecretary for mainte- Mubarak Hospital with various problem started when the two nance engineering, said the min- degrees of burns, the hospital Lebanese men, who are fans of istry has hired a British institute to announced yesterday that a five- Barcelona, made fun of the citizen, a study the phenomenon and make year-old child who had sustained 90 Juventus fan, after the goal was recommendations on the best percent burns passed away. scored. The man lost his temper and quality of asphalt mixes to be used a fight soon ensued, the sources in paving various roads. The step Unsportsmanlike behavior added. comes in order to restore roads Barcelona’s third goal during its and make sure that the problem Champions League final match ‘Flying gravel’ does not happen again in the against Juventus Saturday evening A senior Ministry of Public Works future.

FAO honors Kuwait for food security accomplishments

ROME: The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) yesterday honored Kuwait for accomplishing the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in the field of food security. FAO Director-General Jose Graziano hand- ed the award over to Kuwait’s representative to the 39th session of the organization’s bien- nial governing conference in Rome, Chairperson and Acting Director of the Public Authority of Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR) Nabila Al-Khalil. The hon- oring ceremony was held at the FAO head- quarters. Kuwait was granted the award for manag- ing to achieve the target of the World Food Summit, namely eradicating extreme poverty and hunger by 2015, one of the major MDGs, FAO said in a statement. Kuwait was honored in the former session in the 2013 for early achievement of the goal, two years ahead. Talking to KUNA, Khalil voiced pride of the international community’s recognition of Kuwait’s hard efforts to boost food security, a strategic priority in the state policy. It is a fur- ther encouragement for harder work and efforts to realize more welfare for the Kuwaiti people under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Jaber Al-Sabah. It is also the fruit of His Highness the Amir’s achievements in the field of food security and countering poverty and hunger, Khalil said. She highlighted HH the Amir’s initiative found- ing the “Honorable Life Fund” announced in ROME: PAAAFR Chairperson Nabila Al-Khalil receives the award 2008 to face a world food crisis and price from FAO Director-General Jose Graziano. —KUNA hikes. — KUNA

Fake oil reformists on top of corruption lists: KPC syndicate

By A Saleh

KUWAIT: A Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) employ- ees’ group stressed that decision-making in the oil sector should not be left in the hands of influential people ‘who are only after personal interests and winning tenders.’ The syndicate said in a statement yesterday that “those who claim to be keen on protecting public funds were the top oil wealth looters.” The group also rejected interference in decision-mak- ing and setting of future oil-related policies. It also warned of allowing pressure, blackmail and intimidation practiced on the oil sector. “History will never have mercy on lawmakers who will not fight and deter corruption in the oil sector that has been deteriorating for years since the Dow Chemical crisis,” the statement says.

Kuwaiti doctor acquitted from killing patient The appeal court yesterday overruled a previous court order which fined a famous Kuwaiti surgeon specializing in sleeve gastrectomy surgery with KD 200, and acquit- ted him from second degree murder. In his argument, the public prosecutor said that the doctor unintentionally made a mistake by not following standard protocol before such surgeries, when he pre- scribed the patient anti-clotting medications three days before the surgery, instead of at least ten days, which led to post-surgery complications, including a fatal clot. However, specialized medical reports from a Kuwait University panel of doctors proved that the doctor had followed standard procedures and protocols.

Prostitutes arrested An Egyptian taxi driver was recently arrested for facili- tating prostitution by acting as a procurer, driving prosti- tutes to and delivering them to clients, said security sources. After interrogating the suspect, the police was led to and arrested ten Arab prostitutes, the sources said. A case was filed. MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 From the Arabic press

Crime Al-Anbaa Report

Drunk arrested trying That is love to avoid checkpoint By Nermin Al-Hooti KUWAIT: A Pakistani man attempted to avoid a checkpoint in Beirut Street by driving up onto the curb, but was later arrested and charged with several offenses. The man drove he lucky man,’ ‘Babylon,’ ‘people’s protector’ and the other way to avoid police and was found to be drunk. other names were given to Nebuchadnezzar II, He was detained at Nugra police station, charged with driv- ‘Twho ruled the Babylonian Empire in the sixth cen- ing under the influence of alcohol, escaping from police tury BC. I will not focus on his conquests, wars, and victo- and endangering other people’s lives. ries over the Assyrians and Jews, and my article will not be Price Price about his building of the great Chaldean-Babylon empire, Control increase nor will it include praise and mention of his power, which Body found in cemetery extended from Persia and the Arabian Gulf to the Mediterranean sea. I will not tell his story with Prophet The body of an Indian man found in Subhan cemetery Daniel to know his dream and its interpretation; rather, our was sent to the coroner to determine whether foul story today will focus on love. play was involved in his death. Away from power and ruling, victory and countries’ regimes, emotion remains when it is true in the human being. It becomes his basic motivator and incentive for his Asian arrested over fake passport advancement, and here is Nebuchadnezzar II, with his power and wisdom, yet the human being’s emotion An Asian man was sent to criminal detectives as he remains in his heart, deeply in love with his wife. Despite attempted to leave the country using a forged passport at his conquests and the establishment of his empire, he did Kuwait International Airport. The man was arrested and Al-Jarida not forget love, so out of his love to his wife, he built the confessed to stealing a compatriot’s passport. Hanging Gardens, which used to be called during his time the ‘Hanging Paradises.’ That is love, and respect. When he wanted to honor his wife Amytis, the daughter of King Citizen blackmailed for KD 3,000 Al-Qabas Cyaxares, Nebuchadnezzar II asked Greek traveler Criminal detectives are looking for a citizen, who was Herodotus to document her and the Hanging Gardens to recently released from prison, after he allegedly black- make them as one of the world’s seven wonders. mailed a female citizen, asking her to pay KD 3,000 or Daesh defeats Arab intellectuals Love is so beautiful, and what is more beautiful, is to he will publish her photos over social media. The prove that love in something that symbolizes the amount woman went directly to criminal detectives and of your love to your wife. Some people may be surprised reported the suspect, who she said had promised to By Abdelmohsen Jamal and say: Does that mean that each person who loves his marry her. But he lied, so she broke up with him. The wife is supposed to build hanging gardens for her? No, I man responded by threatening and blackmailing her. t is clear that the “Arab Spring” only brought to Kuwaiti religious or liberal writers, they will be sur- did not say so, but what I mean is that emotion is not by Arab intellectuals (both Islamists and liberals) psy- prised by where the world has gone with their new the price or request, it is by meaning. To put it more simply, Ichological defeat and intellectual setback to a universal and intellectual thinking, and what those was it not possible that Nebuchadnezzar II built his wife a Citizen accuses sister of theft point that their analyses were wrong, and their ideas who are still chewing on Middle Ages thinking have palace or wrote one of the cities in her name, or something A citizen charged that KD 1,000 in cash, sculptures and went astray, so they searched for a joint enemy that reached by dividing the world into religious sects similar to such things? But he wanted to write his wife’s ornaments were stolen from his house last December and fulfills the gist of their analyses and their disappoint- inside or look at people as psychological defeated name in history so that she can share it with him, and to accused his sister, along with an unknown person, of com- ing conclusions. minorities and feel sorry for them. prove to history and civilizations that his love, and the love mitting the theft. Police are investigating. Islamists were surprised that their efforts for nearly Here, the human being does not have any emotion of that lady to him is what made him make those historic a century to create an Islamic state as an example got other than to feel sorry for this thinking, and bypass achievements until states became an empire. That is love; to have the lover include his loved one in his achievements trampled by IS, that spoiled every Islamic entity with their narrow thinking that made them look small even and prove to the world that behind each great man is a Company theft their introduction of a deformed ideology that made in front of IS militants, who present themselves as an woman. Nebuchadnezzar II’s era may have had bad things, the entire humanity with all its religions and policies A Pakistani man transferred $68,500 (around KD alternative to Arab and Muslim intellectually ideologi- but despite that, the ‘Hanging Gardens’ remain a symbol to 20,700) from his company’s account to his own stand against and fight them, which removed all cally and behavior. this day in the name of his love and wife Amytis. He did not account in an American bank. Police are investigating hopes of benefiting from an “Arab Spring” by “Arab The world today is no longer looking at countries accept to be mentioned in history alone, so he worked the case. Islamists” who bet on it. and people as isolated oases or artificial boundaries - hard to have his partner Amytis next to him in what history The stand of “Arab liberals” came with the same rather the reality has been imposed by the “new glob- will write about him in the history of civilizations. Today, as feeling, even if it was out of the secularists’ failure to alization” and drawn up by “intellectual and political” centuries and eras went by, when we mention his exploits KD 1,200 stolen gain Western support for a plan, long thought of as an efforts that bypassed any sect and nationalism be it and memories, we mention his love; rather Amytis became alternative to the religious direction, yet the West the Daeshis (IS militants) and their global intellect a print in the world’s seven wonders, and who owned her An Indian man accused two compatriots of storming his adopted extreme religious directions and bet on it to built on terrorism or those who resist them with their at that time? Her love Nebuchadnezzar II. That is love. apartment and stealing KD 1,200 from him at knife point. a create a new Arab reality that increased Arab divi- intellect that is built on the cooperation of humanity —Translated by Kuwait Times The Indian reported the incident to Maidan Hawally sions and made the Zionist enemy more secure. for the birth of a new global order that relies on a police and detectives are looking for the suspects. In All that made some Arab intellectuals - religious vision based on filling the globe with justice and fair- another incident, a thief stole the contents inside a Syrian and secular - confused in analyzing the new Arab and ness, unlike oppression and injustice, and this makes doctor’s car, and then escaped in another car. Police are Al-Anbaa investigating. —Al-Rai Islamic reality, and that the bet to create “a new the entire humanity get together and plan to fight the Middle East” is no longer a purely Western bet; rather old and new Daesh (IS) ideology and meet over the there are new “Middle Eastern” and world powers that existence of a “global mercy” that needs new creative The baby is coalesced together despite the various intellectual ideas and new methods, instead of ruminating sectari- pluralism, and with their different directions and many an and nationalistic ideas and opinions that were News policies, they were able to prove their presence, while eliminated by the renewal era, and will be rejuvenated still ugly in brief the West found necessary to deal with them at the by the era of global improvisation with its new look. expense of others after the failure of the “Arab Spring” So, we may feel sorry for those who divide people into By Sami Al-Khorafi and its turning into a destructive hurricane both intel- groups and sects out of a religious approach or minority Beachfront parking lectually and ideologically, which made the pragmatic and majority out of a nationalistic approach, while peo- s children, we used to call each other nick- fees proposed West ready to have a dialogue with those who strate- ple communicate between each other with modern names and describe them in ways that we are gically plan for humanitarian cooperation out of the technology without boundaries or sectarian barriers or KUWAIT: Municipal Council member Ali Al-Mousa present- Avery coy to mention now. Yet, we still remem- common understanding of universal cooperation nationalistic limits, as the youth of the world became one ed a proposal to impose parking fees for all those who park ber those nicknames. For instance, we used to call on seafronts around Kuwait. Mousa noted the purpose between people that emerges from globalization and crucible, with its slogan being “human rights”, which Salem as ‘Salem Nabbatah’ (Dart Salem) because he behind the proposal is to organize traffic especially during forms the human philosophic intellect that is based does not differentiate between people by divisions that was very swift and fast. We used to call Ali as ‘Ugly peak hours, as some coastal road drivers create traffic on the human being either “a brother of yours in reli- became obsolete by time and adopted by the Daeshis of Ali’ and Waleed as ‘Bighead Waleed’ because he had problems whenever they enter and exit from side roads to gion, or your match in creation”. all types, and some old religious and liberal activists such a huge head. Girls also had the same monikers. escape jams, adding, this is a traffic violation. Mousa pro- So, for those who read the columns of some shrunk in front of it. —Translated by Kuwait Times For instance, Seham used to be known as ‘Shaggy posed a 100 fils-per-hour fee, which can be reduced if park- Hair Seham’ because her hair was as bushy as a tree, ing time is longer. —Al-Rai and Sheikha was known as ‘Big Nose’ because she Health ministry intensifies had such a large nose, and so on. Deficit concerns Well, years went by and everybody started a phase of ‘change’ to get rid of that past with the dis- KUWAIT: Although finance minister Anas Al-Saleh had campaigns against rats’ spread gusting names we used to have. Many of us did their stressed that the state’s financial status was reassuring, best to get a ‘new look’ and change the way Allah he expressed concern about sharp retreats in the had created our features. This became very easy with KUWAIT: An official source at the efforts in government buildings and at and birds. Farmers expressed their fear state’s revenues, and expected an inevitable deficit in the advance of plastic surgeries and so many people, health ministry said the ministry, Kuwait International Airport according when they saw the rats roaming the view of the current drops in oil prices. Saleh added of both genders, are frantic to do them to change that financial plans were going according to schedule through the rodents and insects fight- to schedule. streets in numbers and added the fear their looks. ‘Ugly Ali’ underwent plastic surgery after and that a full report would probably be referred to ing center, will intensify its campaigns He said it is necessary that citizens has extended to the possible spread of the parliament’s budgets committee this week. this week in Khaitan and Jahra stables. cooperate with teams that deal with disease in children who spend time in which he looked as handsome as famous movie star Responding to a question about austerity in this year’s He said there is cooperation with rodents especially with the presence the farms. Tom Cruise, and ‘Big Nose Sheikha’ had a nose job budget, Saleh stressed that it was only done in certain Kuwait Municipality, especially in of dangerous types. He warned Bader Dashti, who raises pigeons in and now looks more like the famous gorgeous expenses to prevent wastage. “However, this will not regards to the quick removal of against the Norwegian rat in some Kabd, said large numbers of rats attack Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram, and so forth. Many affect pubic services and the government’s obligations garbage in front of homes, which will areas, as its spread already reached 62 the pigeons, chickens and sheep. He people grew more beautiful and handsome because towards citizens,” he underlined noting that capital reduce the presence of rodents and percent of the total houses in some reported the rats sever the heads of they were not satisfied with their looks. spending increased by 13 percent to meet develop- insects, and will make it easier for min- areas, adding that rodents can chew pigeons and eat their guts. He said Where is the problem, then? Well, the problem ment requirements and that this would not have hap- istry technical teams to eradicate them. up children and handicapped people’s that their size is as large as a cat, and starts when Ugly Ali proposes to Big Nose Sheikha, pened with an austere budget. —Al-Jarida The source said the teams will be in extremities. that even the cat fears it. He said he after their features were modified. They get engaged Khaitan, Jahra stables and Julaiah informed the rodents fighting depart- quickly because they both look very beautiful, at a chalets, in addition to general hospi- Call for help ment about it and they sent teams, Inter-bank loan transfer postponed tals, according to a time schedule Meanwhile, farm owners are asking but it seems the poison they distribute time when everybody is after beauty at the expense which started yesterday. He also said for help, as they are losing KD 200 to is not effective, while the traps they of religion, ethics and family origins. A big wedding KUWAIT: A meeting was recently held between the central that starting Ramadan, teams will KD 300 each month because of the gave remain two weeks without a ceremony is held at a large wedding hall where bank governor and officials from a number of Islamic banks avoid going into residential areas, since rodents, while the health ministry, catch. Dashti said that he loses KD 150 guests start admiring both the groom and the bride. to discuss the proposal on allowing the transfer of bank many citizens will be at their homes, through its specialized teams, hand to 200 per month because of the rats “Wow, how beautiful...she is stunning!” they remark. loans between local banks, official banking sources said. and this makes it difficult to fight them adhesive materials or useless and estimates more loses in the After a while, Sheikha gets pregnant and gives The sources noted that the meeting officials decided to rodents, but said they will intensify traps, which endangers their animals 6,000+ farms in Kabd. —Al-Qabas birth to a baby, which has a mixture of his father’s suspend the whole issue until Islamic fatwas were made original ugliness and his mother’s big nose, making concerning the validity or religious legality of transferring bank loans from Islamic banks to standard banks without those visiting to congratulate the couple for the new increasing the cost clients would pay. In a different finan- Suspended companies’ workers baby wonder. “How come the baby is so ugly while cial concern, and upon request from Minister of Social its parents are so beautiful?!” they wonder, because Affairs and Minister of State for Planning and they know nothing about the parents previous looks Development, Hind Al-Subaih, Kuwait Banks Union (KBU) can now lift arrest orders before ‘renovation.’ However, they stop wondering recently urged all local banks to freeze the accounts of when they know that because genes will never eight cooperative societies who had not legalized their sta- Restrictions on visit visas to curb begging change an ugly person into a beautiful or handsome tuses after violating Law 188/2010. — Al-Anbaa, Al-Qabas one, no matter how many plastic surgeries he or she KUWAIT: Director of the Labor Inspection at the departments are currently decreasing the number of undergoes. Manpower Public Authority Sultan Hassan recently urged issued family visit visas, and have rejected many applica- Finally, some readers may criticize me and claim Diplomats’ law expatriate workers registered under suspended companies tions for some nationalities, said informed sources. They that I am making fun of Allah’s creations, God forbid. KUWAIT: The government recently referred to the par- to check with the Dajeej department to get official letters noted that the decision was made after noticing an It is only a warning, because many families may get liament a bill on amending law number 12/1962 per- from the immigration detectives’ directorate in order to lift increase in visit visa applications presented by applicants broken because of such practices, leaving children as taining to the diplomats and consulate bodies’ law that arrested orders issued against them. This process allows from certain nationalities, whose nationals have in the the only and most victimized family members. was passed by the cabinet last week. The amendments the workers to make use of the 60-day grace period they past been caught begging during Ramadan after arriving Therefore, I do urge every couple to undergo pre- include changing the job title of foreign ministry had been granted to transfer their work permits to other to Kuwait for that specific purpose. In this regard, well- marriage medical tests, which is a great measure we undersecretary to ‘deputy foreign minister,’ as well as companies before the end of August. Further, Hassan not- informed sources noted that it had been observed that used to be ashamed of in the past. Each couple requiring five conditions, including passing written ed that only 100 of the 33,000 laborers registered in over visit visa applications always increase before Ramadan, should provide old photos to make sure none of 6,770 suspended companies had so far made use of the and that concerned officials decided to reject such appli- and oral tests, for those applying to diplomatic or con- their features have been modified by plastic sur- sulate attaché positions. Moreover, the amendment grace period, adding that many of them are afraid that cation in a bid to fight begging. Moreover, the sources geons like Ali and Sheikha did. This would be a sort notes that appointing diplomats and consuls will be they might be arrested if they showed up at the depart- said that MOI was in the process of taking strict measures of deception and fraud. In addition, what would cler- through promotion and allows appointing plenipoten- ment. “The department might have to work afternoon against beggars by immediately deporting them to pre- tiary ministers from outside the diplomatic corps. The shifts in case of a surge in workers seeking work permit vent such occurrences that usually increase near gymen think of divorce requests when a spouse real- amendment also adds the rules to follow when trans- transfers” he said. mosques. “Kuwait is a benevolent country and we are not izes he or she had been deceived by fake beauty? ferring diplomats and consuls from the ministry to against legal donations collected by charities in accor- Will the couple be divorced or not?! missions overseas and vice versa. —Al-Anbaa Visit visas dance to laws,” the sources concluded. —Translated by Kuwait Times Separately, the Ministry of Interior’s immigration —Al-Jarida and Al-Anbaa MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 In sorrow, Obama, Thousands celebrate historic India-Bangladesh border pact Biden put friendship on public display Page 12 Page 9

MAMER-CAPELLEN: A picture taken yesterday in Mamer-Capellen, south-western Luxembourg, shows voting booth as Luxembourg citizens are called to vote for three referendum: on limitation to 10 years for governments man- dates, on the vote of Foreign citizens living in Luxembourg for at least ten years and to change the age for voting from 18 to 16 years old. — AFP Luxembourg rejects voting rights for foreigners LUXEMBOURG: Luxembourg overwhelm- France and Germany. proposed to enfranchise foreigners resident even more influence to foreigners who foreign nationals tend to be younger than ingly rejected in a referendum yesterday A “Yes” vote would be “a yes to more in Luxembourg for over 10 years. already play a vital role in the economy. their Luxembourgish counterparts and giving full voting rights to foreign nationals, democracy, a yes for the youth, a yes for Around 35,000 mostly European On her way out of a polling station in more likely to work in the private sector. who make up nearly half the population. diversity,” Bettel told AFP during campaign- migrants met the criteria. the capital, 55-year-old Nicole said she vot- After the Portuguese, who account for Almost 78 percent of voters in the tiny ing Saturday in the capital, also called ed “No” because she believed the voting 16.4 percent of the population, the Grand European country said “No” to allowing for- Luxembourg. ‘Political apartheid’ question should be solved by giving more Duchy is made up of French nationals (sev- eigners the vote, according to results from “There is no other European country Bettel has led the charge for change in foreigners Luxembourg citizenship. en percent), Italians (3.5 percent), Belgians 91 polling stations. where only 40 percent of the population Luxembourg on a number of fronts. He “I think people should become (3.3 percent) and Germans (2.3 percent). Had the vote been carried, the tiny land- elects its representatives,” Bettel told jour- was the first EU leader to enter into a Luxembourgers,” said Nicole, a municipal Non-European foreigners-such as Cape locked country of over half a million people nalists ahead of the referendum, in which same-sex union when he married his gay worker married to a Frenchman. Verdians, North Americans and Chinese- would have been the first in the European 244,382 people were eligible to vote. partner last month. Another voter, a civil servant named account for seven percent of the popula- Union to grant foreign-born residents the About 46 percent of the total population “What matters is that we carry on with Claude, disagreed saying: “We must tion. right to vote in all the country’s elections. of 565,000 people are foreigners. “No other integration in this country and that we enlarge the constituency and put an end Former prime minister Jean-Claude Prime Minister Xavier Bettel had billed country in the world, apart from Dubai, has continue to live together and respect one to the political apartheid against foreign- Juncker’s Christian Social People’s party the referendum as a chance to boost the our level of democratic deficit,” he added. another,” Bettel said. ers.” (CSV) had called for a “No” vote, while the democratic credentials of the wealthy Bettel’s Democratic Party, which is in The referendum has deeply divided A victory for the “Yes” camp would have business community and civil society duchy, which is nestled between Belgium, coalition with the Socialists and Greens, had Luxembourgers, many of whom fear losing shaken up the political landscape because groups backed the “Yes” campaign. — AFP Saudi-led air strikes kill 44 in attack on Yemen army HQ

SANAA: Saudi-led air strikes killed at least 44 peo- ple during an air raid on the main headquarters of the Yemeni army in central Sanaa yesterday, the state news agency Saba said. More than 100 peo- ple, including women and children, were also wounded in the attack, which destroyed private houses in the Tahrir district of central Sanaa adja- cent to the compound, Saba said. Residents earlier reported four explosions at the compound, where soldiers allied with the Iranian-backed Houthi group that now controls large parts of Yemen including the capital had gathered since Saturday evening to get their pay cheques. Saba, now also Houthi-controlled, quot- ed a source at the Health Ministry as saying rescue teams were still working to find people under the rubble. Saudi-led forces have been pounding Houthi forces as well as allied troops loyal to former long- time president Ali Abdullah Saleh since March 26 in an attempt to restore President Abd-Rabbu SANAA: Shiite rebels known as Houthis carry the coffin of a fellow Houthi who was killed in a Mansour Hadi to power. Saudi-led airstrike, during their funeral in Sanaa, Yemen, yesterday. A series of pre-dawn Saudi Arabia and fellow Sunni Muslim-ruled Saudi-led airstrikes yesterday targeted the headquarters of Yemen’s armed forces in the rebel- Gulf monarchies fear that the Houthis will extend held capital, killing tens of people, security and hospital officials said. — AP the reach of the region’s main Shi’ite power, Iran, in a country already beset by separatism and In the central Yemeni city of Taiz, local officials thick smoke rising from the area. Saudi Arabia said home to the most active branch of al Qaeda. and medics said eight Houthi fighters had been on Saturday it had intercepted a Scud missile fired Despite the continued fighting, Hadi’s exiled killed in an attack by Hadi loyalists. Residents also by Yemeni army units towards the Saudi city of Yemeni government in Riyadh and the Houthis reported air strikes on military camps east and Khamees Mushait, the first reported use of ballistic have agreed to attend United Nations-sponsored west of Sanaa, but there was no immediate word missiles in the conflict. peace talks in Geneva on June 14. on casualties. Saba reported on Sunday that the death toll UN special envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed The Saudi-owned al-Arabiya television said from air strikes and shelling on a school and med- held talks on Saturday in Oman, which has been warplanes had attacked a Yemeni army Scud mis- ical facilities in Hajjah province the day before had trying to mediate in Yemen, the Omani state news sile base in Faj Attan, south west of Sanaa. One risen to 59. The report could not be independently agency ONA reported. witness reported at least four air raids and saw verified. — Reuters INTERNATIONAL MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 Syria army pushes IS back from Hasakeh: Monitor

BEIRUT: Syrian government forces have Britain-based monitor said. ers, who did not initially enter into combat force in the city,” he added. Syria’s Kurds have pushed Islamic State group fighters back after Syria’s official SANA news agency also against IS. But the Observatory said Kurdish walked a careful line in the country’s conflict, a bid by the jihadists to enter the city of reported the fighting, saying the army had forces began fighting IS on the outskirts of the declining to join the uprising directly, but also Hasakeh in northeastern Syria, a monitor said retaken several positions captured by IS in areas under their control in the west of the city not fighting alongside the regime. yesterday. The Syrian Observatory for Human recent days, including an electricity station on Saturday night. “The Kurdish involvement In Hasakeh, they share control of the city’s Rights said “fierce combat” had allowed gov- and a prison being used as a military base. The comes after criticism from figures in the town” security with regime forces, but the arrange- ernment forces to push IS fighters away from Observatory said fighting was now continuing about their lack of participation, Observatory ment has been tense at times with skirmishes the southern edge of Hasakeh, the capital of in the area near the prison. director Rami Abdel Rahman said. “There were breaking out occasionally. the province of the same name. “IS, which has IS began an assault on Hasakeh on May 30, several meetings at which the Kurds were The IS assault on Hasakeh that began on been at the southern entrance of the city since advancing to the southern entrance to the city urged to participate in the defence of the city, May 30 has so far left at least 119 dead, among Thursday, was forced to pull back two kilome- last week. Control of Hasakeh city is shared and they agreed after a decision that they them 71 regime forces and 48 IS fighters, tres after fierce combat with regime forces,” the between government forces and Kurdish fight- would be recognised as a primary combat including 11 suicide bombers. — AFP

Sisi admonishes police, government on ’versary

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi demonstrations. Authorities deny allegations of reproached police and criticised his govern- abuse and Sisi says the Muslim Brotherhood is a ment yesterday, a year after he took office, after threat to national security. critics accused him of allowing human rights In March, Sisi sacked his interior minister abuses to flourish and doing little to boost jobs. who had played a large role in the crackdown Many Egyptians support Sisi for delivering a on the Muslim Brotherhood. The courts have degree of stability after years of turmoil follow- recently taken up several cases where police are ing the 2011 uprising that ousted autocrat accused of killing civilians, including a young Hosni Mubarak. woman commemorating the 2011 uprising, a But critics say he has returned Egypt to Mursi supporter detained in hospital and a authoritarian rule and has not done enough to lawyer allegedly tortured to death in a police boost its battered economy. Sisi, the former station. . army chief who ousted Egypt’s first freely elect- A policeman received a three-month jail ed leader-Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim sentence on Sunday for hitting a lawyer with his Brotherhood-in mid-2013 following mass shoe during an altercation, judicial sources said. protests against his rule, addressed the criticism The trials, while rare, have raised hopes that yesterday. the police, who rights groups accused of wide- At an event to launch army-backed infra- spread torture under Mubarak, will be held structure projects, Sisi said: “I say to our sons in more to account. the police or any government agency they Nearly all the 100 policemen tried for killing must be mindful that they are dealing with protesters in the 2011 revolt were acquitted, human beings.” His comments were reported by along with former Interior Minister Habib al- state news agency MENA. Activists say the Adly and top aides. police, whose power waned as Mubarak fell, Sisi has set about trying to boost the now act with impunity, a charge the Interior economy with huge infrastructure projects. Ministry denies. “I apologise to every Egyptian But while some, like plans for a second citizen who has been subjected to any abuse. I Suez Canal, appear to be on schedule, oth- am accountable for anything that happens to ers, such as a plan to reclaim swathes of an Egyptian citizen,” Sisi said. But he presented desert, have fallen behind. Sisi reprimand- no clear plan for addressing the problems. ed the oil minister for delays in digging GAZA: Israeli soldiers stand on armored personnel carriers during a training exercise near the Israel-Gaza Border, yesterday. Israeli warplanes Since ousting Mursi, Sisi has clamped down on wells: “I told you to bring the equipment so struck Gaza earlier in the day for the second time in three days after cross-border rocket fire by an Islamic extremist group which is locked in a Islamist militants, who have killed hundreds of we can finish the work within two years, power struggle with Hamas. —AFP soldiers and policemen. Several secular activists but this has still not happened,” he was have also been jailed for violating a law curbing reported as saying. — Reuters

Israeli jets strike Gaza EU delegation in Iran barred Crossings closed after rocket attack from speaking to foreign media

GAZA CITY: Israeli warplanes struck Gaza early open ground near the southern port of supporters. TEHRAN: An EU delegation was stopped Yesterday’s incident occurred despite the yesterday for the second time in three days after Ashkelon, causing no casualties. The same area Some of its leaders formerly belonged to yesterday from speaking to foreign media group of seven EU lawmakers being invited cross-border rocket fire by an Islamic extremist was targeted by three rockets on Wednesday, Hamas’ Qassam Brigades, while others used to in Tehran, with an Iranian security official to Tehran by their Iranian counterparts. group which is locked in a power struggle with which also prompted retaliatory air strikes. be part of Islamic Jihad’s Quds Brigades. They threatening action against reporters and “This is an old behaviour which has noth- Hamas. After that attack, the military deployed bat- are understood to be in contact with other photographers if they tried to film the ing to do with the new politics of Iran,” Brok It was the third time Israel had staged retalia- teries of its Iron Dome air defence system regional Salafist groups, notably in Syria and incident. later told AFP by telephone, alluding to tory air strikes on the war torn Gaza Strip in the around Ashkelon as a precaution, Israeli media Egypt’s Sinai. Having called a press conference at their hopes of better political relations if there is a past fortnight after three instances of rocket fire, reported on Friday. Salafists are Sunni Muslims who promote a hotel in the capital, the plans of the Foreign nuclear deal. all of which were claimed by Salafist extremists Since the end of a deadly 50-day war strict lifestyle based on that of early “pious Affairs Committee of the European “It leaves a bad impression but this loosely allied with the Islamic State group. between Israel and Gaza militants last summer, ancestors”. In Gaza, they have made no secret of Parliament were disrupted, prompting an unhappy incident did not spoil the visit,” he During the raids, the air force hit “terrorist there have been at least seven instances of rock- their disdain for Hamas over its observance of a angry exchange on the street. added. The group, which will leave Tehran infrastructure” in northern Gaza, the military et fire on southern Israel. tacit ceasefire with Israel and its failure to imple- After being ushered off hotel premises, later, was the first European parliament dele- said. The government also ordered the closure Four of them have taken place in the past six ment Islamic law. Elmar Brok, chairman of the committee, gation to visit Iran since December 2013. until further notice of the Erez crossing for peo- weeks, fuelling fears of a fresh confrontation in a angrily told the security official: “You cannot On April 2, Iran and the P5+1 — the ple and the Kerem Shalom crossing for goods. territory which has lived through three wars in Israel, Hamas as enemy stop me from talking to reporters.” United States, Britain, China, France, Russia Israel said it held Hamas responsible for all the past six years. Salafist groups have been angered by a But Brok, a German MEP, was pointedly plus Germany-agreed the main outlines of attacks emanating from the Palestinian Hamas crackdown, and claim around 100 of warned he had no right to speak to media the nuclear deal, with Tehran agreeing to enclave, where it is the de facto power, with Internal power struggle their members or supporters are currently near the end of a two-day trip, which comes mothball parts of its atomic programme. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning Since last summer, there have been growing behind bars. as world powers near a June 30 deadline for The EU delegation met senior Iranian that nobody would prevent Israel from defend- signs of internal unrest in the territory, with Last week, Hamas police shot dead a local a deal on Iran’s disputed nuclear programme. politicians including parliament speaker Ali ing itself. Hamas engaged in a power struggle with small- Salafist leader during an arrest operation in Gaza A crew from Press TV, Iran’s English lan- Larijani and Masoumeh Ebtekar, one of Iran’s “I have not heard anyone in the international er extremist groups. City. A day later, the Supporters of the Islamic guage channel which is broadcast world- vice presidents. community condemn this firing; neither has UN There have been a spate of bomb attacks tar- State in Jerusalem claimed at least two rockets wide, was invited to interview Brok but he “With this visit the European Parliament said a word,” he told ministers at the start of the geting public buildings and officials as well as fired at Israel. cancelled the engagement. wants to give a strong signal of its commit- weekly cabinet meeting. international organisations. Although few have Salafist sources said indirect talks they had Foreign journalists were earlier told by a ment to building trust in this key moment in “It will be interesting if this silence continues been claimed, they are believed to be the work holding with Hamas over a possible prisoner hotel manager that there was no permission EU-Iran relations,” Brok said separately in a when we use our full strength to uphold our of radical Salafists unafraid to challenge Hamas. release deal broke down on Saturday. for a press conference. statement. right to defend ourselves. Let it be clear: The The last three attacks on Israel were claimed Several hours later, there was fresh rocket Photographers and video reporters were The talks centred on instability in the spreading hypocrisy in the world will not tie our by a relatively new Salafist group called the fire on southern Israel. Claiming the attack, also warned by the security official that they Middle East, including in Syria, Iraq and hands and prevent us from protecting Israel’s Supporters of the Islamic State in Jerusalem. Supporters of the Islamic State said it was a would face repercussions if they used their Yemen, as well as drug smuggling in neigh- citizens.” It first emerged in July 2014, during the war “gift” to the prisoners held by both Israel and equipment in any way. The activities of for- bouring Afghanistan, climate change and Palestinian security sources and witnesses with Israel, when it claimed rocket fire on the Hamas. eign media in Iran, particularly Western out- the environment. said the raids targeted a training site belonging Jewish state. “This attack is a gift to our brothers and sis- lets, are strictly controlled and subject to Human rights, a regular area of con- to Hamas’ armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam There is very little official information on the ters in Jewish jails and our brothers in Hamas multiple regulations and restrictions by tention between Iran and the West, were also Brigades, in the northern Beit Lahiya area. size of the group but Palestinian sources believe jails,” it said, equating both Israel and Hamas as authorities. discussed. — AFP The rocket fire on Saturday evening struck it has dozens of members and hundreds more the enemy. — AFP Iraq troops advance against IS in key refinery town

BAGHDAD: Iraqi troops backed by Shiite Beiji and that troops were advancing to oth- refinery have since been retaken by govern- ried out hundreds of airstrikes against IS in Assad’s government and the IS group are militias recaptured key parts of the northern er areas, without elaborating. ment forces. The town is strategically signifi- Syria. The coalition has also carried out a aligned. refinery town of Beiji from Islamic State mili- There was no word on the fate of the con- cant as it lies on the road to IS-held Mosul, handful of airstrikes against the Nusra Front. In the northeastern city of Hassakeh, gov- tants yesterday, a general said. tested refinery on the town’s outskirts. Beiji, Iraq’s second largest city. The U.S. says it has targeted a Nusra Front ernment forces have launched a counterof- The commander of the Interior Ministry’s some 250 kilometers (155 miles) north of Iraqi and Kurdish forces have managed to cell plotting attacks on Western interests. fensive and regained ground lost to IS last Quick Reaction Forces, Brig. Gen. Nassir al- Baghdad, fell to the extremist IS group dur- roll back the IS group in many parts of the The main Western-backed opposition week, state media said. State news agency Fartousi, told state TV that the Iraqi flag was ing its blitz across northern Iraq nearly a country with the help of US-led airstrikes, group, the Syrian National Coalition, says SANA said government forces have retaken raised on a local government building in year ago, but parts of the town and nearby and recaptured the northern city of Tikrit in government warplanes have been attacking the power station south of Hassakeh as well April. But last month the IS group captured rebels in Aleppo province, claiming that the as the juvenile prison that had been recently Ramadi, the provincial capital of the western “terrorist interests” of President Bashar seized by the IS group. —AP Anbar province, in the extremists’ most sig- nificant advance since last year. The IS group has declared an Islamic caliphate in the territories it controls in Syria and Iraq, and has used oil facilities and smuggling to finance much of its opera- tions. In neighboring Syria, the US-led coalition carried out airstrikes against IS positions in the northern town of Souran, which IS cap- tured last week from Syrian rebel groups and members of al-Qaida’s affiliate in Syria, the Nusra Front. The Local Coordination Committees and the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the airstrikes occurred Saturday night. The Observatory said the airstrikes killed eight IS members, including a local Syrian commander, and wounded 20. The coalition airstrikes against IS in Souran were the first in the area since the extremist group launched an offensive last BAGHDAD: In this file photo taken Thursday, May 28, 2015, Iraq’s Badr Brigades Shiite mili- month on the northern parts of Aleppo tia detain four men that they suspect of militants of the Islamic State group outside the oil province close to the border with Turkey. IS refinery in Beiji, some 155 miles (250 kilometers) north of Baghdad, Iraq. Iraqi troops has captured several villages and towns CAIRO: Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni (C) walks during a meeting with his backed by Shiite militias recaptured key parts of the northern refinery town of Beiji from from the Nusra Front and Syrian rebels. Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry (unseen) yesterday in the Egyptian capital Cairo. Islamic State militants yesterday, a general said. — AP Since September, the coalition has car- Gentiloni is on an official visit to discuss the situation in the war-torn Libya. — AFP INTERNATIONAL MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 Walker is leader of 2016 election pack in Iowa

BOONE: Scott Walker, a likely Republican presiden- likely Iowa caucus-goers. Straw poll Governor Mike Huckabee, former business execu- tial contender who is riding high in polls in the ear- “If the caucuses were today, he would win. Walker has not formally declared his candidacy, tive Carly Fiorina and retired neurosurgeon Ben ly voting state of Iowa, was literally the leader of the Unless he really screws up, he should win,” said and he told reporters on Saturday he would make Carson spoke but did not participate in the motor- pack on Saturday at a gathering of 2016 White Doug Gross, state chairman for Mitt Romney’s 2008 the announcement “probably soon after the end of cycle ride, although each contender put up a tent at House hopefuls. campaign and former chief of staff for longtime this month.” the site to woo voters. Walker, the governor of neighboring Wisconsin, Governor Terry Branstad. The governor also dodged questions about Walker pushed back at criticism from Democratic joined US Senator Joni Ernst at the head of a Iowa political veterans say Walker’s popularity whether he would participate in the state’s straw front-runner Hillary Clinton about Wisconsin’s vot- parade of about 300 motorcycle riders who traveled stems from his Midwestern background and his poll in August, a test of strength that traditionally ing laws. 39 miles (62 km)to Ernst’s inaugural “Roast and appeal to all elements of the state’s Republican winnows the field. The poll has been criticized for “In our state, we have a law that makes it easy to Ride,” a political event combining barbecue and the base, from pragmatic establishment voters looking being too expensive for candidates. vote but hard to cheat,” he said. “It’s another exam- roar of Harley-Davidsons. for a winner to the social and religious conserva- Several other contenders, including former ple of how Hillary Clinton is squarely out of touch The spot in front was appropriate for the new tives who play an influential role in the state’s poli- Florida Governor Jeb Bush, have said they will skip with mainstream America.” front-runner in Iowa, the state that in seven months tics. the straw poll. Without Walker, the state party might Republicans at the barbecue said Walker’s record holds the first nominating contest to pick the par- But things will get tougher for Walker as he be forced to drop it. of battling public sector labor unions to restrict bar- ty’s presidential candidate before the November moves into the daily grind of face-to-face cam- Walker, a motorcycle enthusiast who addressed gaining rights was a strong selling point - along 2016 election. paigning in a state where voters are accustomed to Saturday’s crowd in his black Harley-Davidson t- with his two election wins and a victory in a recall Walker, who built his reputation by taking on being wooed. shirt, was one of seven declared or likely Republican effort in Democratic-leaning Wisconsin. labor unions, has led the five most recent polls in “The next test for Governor Walker is transition- presidential contenders to give brief speeches at “My No. 1 thing is I want to support a Iowa, including the respected Des Moines Register ing from the big stage, multi-candidate events to Ernst’s barbecue. Republican who can win in 2016, and I think poll. The Register showed him with a seven-per- the hand-to-hand combat of retail campaigning Texas Governor Rick Perry led his own motorcy- Walker can win,” said Ron Tekippe, a computer centage point lead over four tightly bunched rivals and organizing in Iowa,” said former state party cle ride to the fairgrounds. U.S. Senators Lindsey programmer from Ankeny who likes Walker but is and found he was viewed favorably by two-thirds of chairman Matt Strawn. Graham and Marco Rubio, former Arkansas still undecided. — Reuters

In sorrow, Obama, Biden put friendship on public display

WASHINGTON: Few relationships in Hiccup Washington are as complex as that Obama’s political advisers were of president and vice president, a frustrated that Biden had pushed partnership forged of political the president to weigh in on an necessity and often defined by rival- issue they had planned to avoid ry and competing self-interests. until after the election. But Obama For President Barack Obama and himself appeared far less exercised Vice President Joe Biden, there have by his vice president’s misstep. been trying moments since they “I think (Obama) understood took office more than six years ago. before a lot of people that all of the But the recent death of Biden’s value you get from having Joe son, Beau, has magnified a striking Biden on your team, it just over- personal bond between Obama and whelms a minor hiccup if he says Joe Biden, men from different gen- something impolitic,” said Jay erations and backgrounds. Carney, who worked for both “Joe, you are my brother,” Obama Obama and Biden in the White said in a deeply personal eulogy at House before leaving the adminis- the younger Biden’s funeral tration last year. Saturday in Delaware. “I’m grateful The closing years of an adminis- every day that you’ve got such a big tration can be trying for relations heart, and a big soul, and those between the president and vice broad shoulders.” president, particularly if the second- Obama’s voice cracked through- in-command is running for the top out his remarks, a rare public display job. Even the ties between of emotion for a president with a President Bill Clinton and Vice GUERRERO: A group of citizens, led by parents of missing students from Ayotzinapa, burn ballots and other voting materials taken from a typically cool demeanor. Biden, on President Al Gore, who were seen as polling station, in Tixtla, Guerrero State, Mexico, yesterday. The anti-election group burned all materials from several polling stations, before the other hand, can overflow with close during most of their two meeting resistance from another group of town residents. — AP emotion at even mundane White terms in office, grew distant as Gore House event. tried to separate himself from The 53-year-old Obama and his Clinton as he ran for president in Protests, threats, violence 72-year-old vice president over- 2000. lapped for a few years in the Senate, Biden hasn’t officially ruled out a but they were not particularly close. presidential run in 2016, though overshadow Mexico elections After winning the Democratic presi- there are few signs he is moving in dential nomination in 2008, Obama that direction. picked Biden as his running mate in More than Biden’s political or ‘Mexicans want right to vote in peace’ part because he hoped the policy skill, aides say it’s the vice Delaware senator’s 36 years in president’s closeness with his family CHILPANCINGO: Mexico braced yesterday for Nieto to withdraw a landmark education reform Flashpoints Oaxaca, Guerrero Washington would offset his own that appeals to Obama. While midterm elections following a week of violent aimed at improving the country’s lackluster The protests, however, are overshadowing inexperience. Biden’s family is large and close- protests and threats by radical teachers to block school system. Others are also furious at the the elections. As federal forces arrived in Once in the White House, Obama knit, Obama barely knew his father the polls in impoverished southern states. The collusion between gangs and politicians. In Oaxaca on Saturday, teachers abandoned elec- showed his confidence in Biden by and was raised by his grandparents government of President Enrique Pena Nieto addition to the protest, at least four candidates toral offices that they had been occupying, but putting him in charge of and single mother. deployed troops and police this weekend to were murdered in the run-up to the election, they left a trail of destruction. meaty issues, including Iraq poli- “I think the president is just really patrol the streets, skies and seas of Mexico to including three in Guerrero and Michoacan, two They torched the local offices of the National cy and the economic stimulus. Biden drawn to the emotional power of ensure people can vote. states plagued by drug violence. Electoral Institute in Tlacolula. also would become the point person the Biden family - the intensity of At least 10 people were killed on Saturday in “The possibility that social violence could In Huajuapan, teachers clashed with federal on Ukraine and gun control. the commitment the vice president Guerrero state when rival factions of a self- have a role in limiting the vote, affecting the police and detained four officers, including one defense militia clashed in a village, though results, is unprecedented in Mexico’s modern who was beaten, a municipal policeman said. As the White House and Congress has to his family and they have to authorities suggested the fight was linked to an history as a democracy,” said Javier Oliva, securi- Four teachers were arrested. barreled toward a tax increase dead- him,” Carney said. internal feud and not the elections. The deploy- ty expert at the National Autonomous Elsewhere on Saturday, members of a “com- line in the closing days of 2012, it Biden largely kept his son’s ment of federal forces followed daily protests University of Mexico. munity police,” or self-defense force, were was Biden who called on his deep health struggles private, but White spearheaded by a dissident wing of a teachers’ Despite the rocky campaign season authori- attacked by a rival faction in Xolapa, Guerrero Capitol Hill relationships to avert a House officials say Obama and the union that has stormed election offices, burned ties have voiced confidence that the elections state, leaving at least 10 dead, witnesses said. crisis, filling the void for a president vice president had several conversa- thousands of ballots and ransacked headquar- for 500 members of the lower chamber of Authorities said the rival factions have been who has struggled with the kind of tions in recent weeks about Beau ters of political parties in Guerrero, Oaxaca and Congress, around 900 mayors and nine gover- fighting over territory. In Xochistlahuaca, at personal touch that appears to Biden’s recurrence of cancer. Chiapas states. nors, will not be thwarted. The elections are a least seven supporters of the PRI were wounded come so easily for the vice presi- When Obama addressed the Federal forces are focusing especially on test for Pena Nieto, whose Institutional when another community police force fired at dent. large crowd packed into a Roman Oaxaca, where the teachers blocked access to a Revolutionary Party (PRI) is expected to main- them, authorities said. In Tixtla, also in But Biden’s free-wheeling style has Catholic church in Wilmington, it state oil company facility, causing fuel short- tain a simple congressional majority, despite the Guerrero, gunmen stopped two election offi- caused headaches for the White was clear he was speaking not as a ages, until authorities stepped in. protests and political scandals. cials and stole some 6,600 ballots from them. House, most notably when he political ally but as someone suffer- “Mexicans want to and have the right to vote But history could be made in the industrial Tixtla is home to the teacher training col- appeared to force the president’s ing alongside the Biden family. in peace. The government will take the neces- state of Nuevo Leon, where Jaime “El Bronco” lege of 43 students who were abducted by hand on gay marriage in the months After sharing a long embrace sary action within the law to guarantee this,” Rodriguez is riding a wave of discontent against police and allegedly slaughtered by a drug before the 2012 election. Biden said with Biden, Obama said of his own said Pena Nieto’s spokesman, Eduardo Sanchez. corrupt politicians and could become the first gang last year. Their relatives also want to in a television interview that he was family, “We’ve become part of the The CNTE union is putting pressure on Pena ever independent to be elected governor. block the vote. — AFP “absolutely comfortable” with gay Biden clan.” “The Biden family rule couples marrying. At the time, applies,” he continued. “We’re Obama professed to still be “evolv- always here for you, we always will ing” on the issue. be my word as a Biden.” — AP Surveillance law lets US ratify nuclear terrorism treaties

WASHINGTON: Tucked into the surveillance bill Nations that sign it pledge to enact laws to senior national security adviser to the energy that became law was a little-noticed section criminalize certain nuclear terrorist actions and secretary. “Failure to ratify these treaties is an that will let the United States complete ratifica- punish individuals who possess or use radioac- embarrassment.” tion of two long-stalled treaties aimed at stop- tive or nuclear material and devices or damage It’s unclear exactly why it took the Senate so ping a frightening scenario: terrorists wielding nuclear facilities. President George W. Bush long to pass the legislation implementing the radioactive bombs. signed the convention in 2005, but until last treaties. “Today, nearly 2,000 metric tons of weapons- week, the Senate had never approved the nec- The House did its part in 2012 and again in usable nuclear materials remain spread across essary legislation. 2013, but the issue hit a snag in the then- hundreds of sites around the globe - some of it The surveillance law also will let the US finish Democratic controlled Senate where, among poorly secured,” said former Sen. Sam Nunn, co- ratification of the 2005 amendment to the other things, there was disagreement over chairman of the Nuclear Threat Initiative, an Convention on the Physical Protection of whether to authorize the death penalty for organization in Washington that works on the Nuclear Material. The original treaty called for nuclear terrorism offenses. Some Democrats issue. “We know that to get the materials need- securing material during international trans- who oppose the death penalty weren’t comfort- ed to build a bomb, terrorists will not necessari- port. But by the late 1990s, it became clear that able with that. ly go where there is the most material. They will this would not be enough to prevent nuclear Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Sheldon go where the material is most vulnerable.” terrorism because the material is all over the Whitehouse, D-R.I, introduced legislation last When President Barack Obama signed the world. month to authorize the death penalty, making it surveillance law last Tuesday, attention focused The amendment requires nations to enact a crime to support nuclear terrorists and allow on how it ends the National Security Agency’s standards to protect nuclear material while it’s the government to request wiretaps to investi- bulk collection of Americans’ telephone records. stored and transported domestically, and take gate suspected nuclear terrorism. These provi- The last drafts of that legislation, however, criminal action against individuals who try to sions, however, were not included in the surveil- included 15 paragraphs permitting the US to steal, smuggle or damage facilities. lance measure that Obama signed into law. The formally endorse two nuclear terrorism treaties NTI President Joan Rohlfing said a terrorist senators could still push these provisions in after years of delay. needs only a “soda can’s amount of plutonium future legislation. The Senate ratified both treaties in 2008, but or enough highly enriched uranium to fill a 5- “Fears of nuclear terrorism and nuclear prolif- WILMINGTON: Vice President Joe Biden shares a hug with President Barack Obama after it has taken seven years to pass legislation pound bag of sugar” to make a nuclear weapon. eration are rising, especially as Iran moves closer Obama eulogized Biden’s son, Beau Biden, during his funeral at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. needed to bring US law in line with them. That’s “In failing to ratify these treaties, the United to obtaining the world’s most dangerous Church in Wilmington, Saturday. Over 1,000 mourners were in attendance at St. Anthony what was needed for the US to complete the States is dangerously out of line with other weapons,” Grassley said in introducing his bill of Padua Roman Catholic Church, including Attorney General Loretta Lynch; Sens. Mitch ratification process. countries that also have nuclear weapons and last month. “In this environment, it’s obvious McConnell, R-Ky., and Harry Reid, D-Nev., the majority and minority leaders; and other One treaty is the International Convention nuclear materials - among them Russia, China, that the government needs the ability to seek administration officials and political figures. — AP for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, India and the United Kingdom - all of which the death penalty for nuclear terrorists under which took effect in 2007. have ratified both treaties,” said Rohlfing, former the appropriate circumstances.” — AP INTERNATIONAL MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015

Closed for business: Asia’s human smugglers go to ground

SITTWE: The rickety internet huts have fallen silent in the net huts. That chain was broken early last month when Most of the would-be migrants of the last two months inals may be holding migrants to ransom in safe houses. crowded camps of displaced Rohingya Muslims in west- Thailand ordered a crackdown on trafficking after the dis- never sailed in the end because of the crackdown, she At the Rohingya displacement camps near the town of ern Myanmar, no one comes anymore to bargain for the covery of 33 bodies in shallow graves near the border. said. They were kept offshore and many were subse- Sittwe, locals said ransom demands have suddenly dried release of loved ones being held for ransom in Thailand Weeks later, Malaysia found 139 graves in abandoned jun- quently taken back - for a fee. up. Kyaw Hla, a well-to-do member of the community and Malaysia. gle camps on its side. Even if the Thai government has dealt a blow to the who worked for distraught relatives as a fixer, said the “Before, every day at least 10 to 15 people would “Everyone has run away,” said Thatchai Pitaneelaboot, smuggling trade, many argue that only by tackling the camps really do seem to have closed. “Two months ago a come here to negotiate with human traffickers,” said Tun a police major general investigating trafficking in root causes will Southeast Asia’s cycles of migration stop. lot of people were coming to me and the other rich men Win, a young man who offers a video-call service from Thailand. US President Barack Obama called last week on Myanmar to sell their land and their homes to release their relatives. one of the bamboo and thatch huts, “Now, it’s nothing.” Supply chain disrupted to end discrimination against its 1.1 million Rohingya Such activities have already stopped,” he said. For now at least, the smugglers who preyed for years The crackdown sparked a humanitarian crisis at sea. minority. Myanmar denies it discriminates against the Many of the agents who lured, sometimes drugged on the misery of Myanmar’s Rohingya appear to be going Smugglers jumped ship and left thousands of migrants Rohingya. The government does not recognise them as and dragged, people on to boats were Rohingya them- out of business, and Asia’s most acute migrant crisis since adrift rather than risk being caught in the widening net of an ethnic group and denies them citizenship. It classifies selves. Kyaw Hla believes that only small-time traffickers the ‘boat people’ exodus at the end of the Vietnam War is Thai and Malaysian investigators. them as Bengalis, implying they are illegal immigrants have been arrested so far and kingpins of the business ebbing. Until last month, their grim trade ran like clock- More than 3,000 abandoned migrants have come from Bangladesh, even though many have lived in have fled to Bangladesh or are lying low in their homes. work. ashore in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand in the past Myanmar for generations. In the village of Pen Daw Pyin near the border with Rohingya and their neighbours in Bangladesh, dream- month, and hundreds have returned to Myanmar and With the onset of the monsoon, which makes sailing Bangladesh, 55-year-old Se Tara said a local ‘broker’ told ing of a life free of persecution and poverty, were lured on Bangladesh, but the United Nations estimates that some even more risky, migrant departures normally slow her about two months ago to prepare money for the to primitive boats in their thousands, taking perilous voy- 2,000 are still adrift at sea. The disruption of the smug- around this time of year. So the real test of whether the release of her son and daughter, who had set out to sea in ages from the southeast corner of the Bay of Bengal that gling supply chain has led to a sharp drop in boat depar- business has been broken will come in several months. February. Then came news of traffickers being arrested in they hoped would end with safety and jobs in Malaysia. tures, said Chris Lewa, whose Arakan Project tracks boat Thailand and boats abandoned at sea, but no word of her For many, though, the journey ended with brutal cap- movements from Myanmar’s Rakhine State and southern Lying low children’s fate. Se Tara and another son, Rahamat Ullah, tivity in secret camps dotted along the jungle-cloaked Bangladesh. The Arakan Project’s Lewa is sceptical that the events walked again to the broker’s home, but he had disap- border between Thailand and Malaysia. From there, Just over 300 boarded boats in May, down from of recent weeks have entirely wiped out the extortion peared. “The people in his village say they don’t know smugglers made demands for their prisoners’ return, around 5,000 in April and an average of 7,000-8,000 per business. “I think smaller groups of people are still being where he is,” Rahamat said. “I think they’re lying. He’s hid- often haggling with relatives in those now-empty inter- month in November-March, she estimated. kept. Maybe not in the jungle,” she said, adding that crim- ing somewhere.” — Reuters Backlash as migrant arrivals top 50,000 ROME: The number of migrants arriving in Italy cessing them is becoming a hot political issue. this year after being rescued at sea is set to top 50,000 by yesterday after another frantic week- Breaking point end for the multinational flotilla of boats trying The figure represents an increase of around to prevent more drownings in the 10 percent on the same period last year, which, Mediterranean. after a summer surge, ended with an unprece- The imminent arrival of an extra 4,000 peo- dented total of 170,000 migrants arriving on ple at southern ports sent the migration crisis Italian soil. The country’s reception facilities are back to the top of the political agenda as three at breaking point with nearly 80,000 asylum big northern regions warned they will refuse to seekers or recently arrived migrants currently house any of the new arrivals. Lombardy presi- accommodated across the country. dent Roberto Maroni said he would be writing Government attempts to get regions to to local mayors and prefects in his region yester- open up new facilities are increasingly running day to warn them not to accept any more “ille- into opposition; mainly from right-wing politi- gal immigrants” allocated by the government cians but also at a grassroots levels from com- upon pain of having regional funding cut. munities which don’t want refugees housed in Giovanni Maroni, the newly-elected presi- their neighbourhoods. dent of Liguria, backed that stance. “I have The small region of Val d’Aosta in the Alps already said it: we will not receive any more has refused to take any more, citing a lack of migrants, and Lombardy, Veneto and Val adequate facilities. If Lombardy, Veneto and d’Aosta will do the same thing.” Luca Zaia, the Liguria act on their threats to follow suit, the ELMAU CASTLE, Germany: (From left) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper, US President Barack right-wing president of Veneto, said the region government will have a major problem on its Obama, Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Francois Hollande, British Prime Minister David Cameron and Italy’s Prime that includes Venice was: “Like a bomb ready to hands at a time when it is also grappling with Minister Matteo Renzi pose for a family photo on their way to their first working session near Garmisch-Partenkirchen in southern Germany go off. The social tensions are absolutely crazy.” growing evidence that organised crime has yesterday at the start of a G7 summit. — AFP British Royal Navy ship HMS Bulwark was been siphoning off public funds allocated for Sunday engaged in an operation to save at the accommodation of migrants during their least 500 people from four boats in waters processing. between Italy and Libya. The Bulwark’s action According to the International Organisation G7 summit opens with followed the rescue on Saturday of just under for Migration (IOM), nearly 1,800 migrants have 3,500 migrants from 15 packed boats in a drowned attempting to make the crossing stretch of water 45 miles (70 kilometres) off the since the start of this year, including some 800 coast of Libya. in an April sinking that was the biggest mar- tough line on Ukraine Italy’s coastguard said boats from the itime disaster in the Mediterranean since World Italian, German and Irish navies took part in the War II. That tragedy prompted European gov- rescue operation, which was coordinated in its ernments to significantly increase search and Greek drama also looms over meeting initial stages by MOAS, a privately-funded mis- rescue operations between Italy and North sion operating out of Malta in partnership with Africa. But they have been unable to agree on ELMAU CASTLE, Germany: The leaders of Germany ed fire with pro-Russian rebels in the east. and the fight against poverty. Arriving at the meeting, the Doctors without Borders (MSF) charity. a longer-term strategy to ease the migration and the United States hammered home a tough line A key G7 issue would be “standing up to Russian European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker hit There were no reports of casualties but one crisis amid divisions over how to spread asylum on Russia yesterday as they kicked off a G7 summit aggression in Ukraine,” Obama said ahead of the talks out at Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras for misrep- Italian navy boat which was ferrying 475 seekers fairly across member states and how to dominated by crises in Ukraine and Greece. German with Britain’s David Cameron, France’s Francois resenting creditors’ demands for reforms in return for migrants to Sicily reported that it had seven combat traffickers. Aid organisations say the Chancellor Angela Merkel began proceedings by Hollande, Italy’s Matteo Renzi, Canada’s Stephen cash. Tspiras had presented the EU’s proposal as a pregnant women on board who will be trans- rising numbers of migrants trying to reach treating US President Barack Obama to some tradi- Harper and Japan’s Shinzo Abe. A recent flare-up in take-it-or-leave-it offer, said Juncker, even though he ferred to hospital on landing. The latest opera- Europe reflects the impact of conflicts in places tional Bavarian beer garden hospitality, with frothy fighting in east Ukraine has left at least 28 dead and “knew perfectly well that I was willing to discuss the tions will lift to just over 50,000 the number of like Somalia and Syria which have left the world ale, pretzels and oompah brass music played by locals sparked fears that the escalation will derail the hard- main points of disagreements”. arrivals in Italy since the turn of the year and with more displaced people than at any time in lederhosen. won ceasefire brokered by France and Germany four Greece’s radical-left government and its creditors the cost and other problems involved in pro- since the end of World War II. — AFP But after the smiles in the sunshine, the two issued months ago. The situation remained “tense” in eastern have been locked in negotiations for five months in a a stark warning to President Vladimir Putin over what Ukraine, the Ukrainian army said, with eight soldiers bid to unlock 7.2 billion euros ($8 billion) in desper- Obama said was his “aggression” in Ukraine. “The two wounded in the past 24 hours. ately-needed rescue funds. Ratcheting up the rheto- leaders... agreed that the duration of sanctions should ric, Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis told Proto be clearly linked to Russia’s full implementation of the Greece Debt Drama Thema daily yesterday that the demands were “an Minsk agreements and respect for Ukraine’s sover- Obama, without naming crisis-hit Greece, also aggressive move designed to terrorise the Greek gov- eignty,” a statement from the White House said, refer- pointed at the ongoing troubles with debt-hit Athens, ernment” and declared “this Greek government can- ring to a ceasefire deal struck in the Belarus capital. mentioning as the top summit issues “the global not be terrorized”. The folksy welcome and display of US-German economy that creates jobs and opportunity” and unity contrasted sharply with the leaders’ line on “maintaining a strong and prosperous European Ring of Steel Russia, which was excluded from the talks. Merkel Union”. Merkel - a champion of tough reforms in Merkel had hoped to use the picture-book setting said later that Moscow should stay out of the G7 return for loans - had made a last-ditch effort to of lush Bavarian meadows and magnificent mountain “community of values” for now over its actions in resolve the Greek crisis in the days before the G7 sum- peaks to showcase the homely side of Europe’s Ukraine. “There is a barrier at the moment and I can’t mit, huddling during the week with the key players in biggest economy while searching for consensus on a really see how it can be overcome,” she told German Berlin. catalogue of pressing global issues. Non-governmen- public broadcaster ARD. The Japanese and Canadian Yet the Greek drama still loomed over the G7 sum- tal organizations have also mobilised at the event, leaders had Saturday made a point of visiting Kiev on mit, which Merkel hoped to focus on other pressing holding global leaders’ feet to the fire on issues such their way to Germany to voice support for Ukraine’s global issues - from climate change and Islamist as climate change and deadly diseases like Ebola, embattled leaders, as government troops again trad- extremism to women’s rights, public health initiatives which has killed more than 11,000 people. — AFP

SICILY: In this video grab released by the Italian Coast Guards (Guardia Costiera) yester- Obama aims to mend US-German ties day migrants board a boat of the Coast Guards during a rescue operation off the coast of Sicily as part of the Frontex-coordinated Operation Triton. Nearly 3,500 migrants were KRUEN: Slugging back beer and beef, President inseparable allies in Europe and around the world,” cooperate very closely,” Merkel said through a transla- rescued from 15 boats off the coast of Libya, Italy’s coastguard said. —AFP Barack Obama yesterday celebrated decades of US Obama said. tor after addressing Obama as “dear Barack.” “We friendship with Germany over recent challenges and Obama is closer to Merkel than most heads of cooperate closely because this is in our mutual inter- said the country “is proof that conflicts can end and state, although their relationship has been tested in est. We cooperate because we need it. We cooperate great progress is possible.” Obama kicked off an the past couple of years, particularly after it emerged because we want it.” Critics want delay of $500 overnight visit for the Group of Seven summit of world that the National Security Agency had tapped Merkel’s leaders by focusing on mending relations with host cellphone. The revelation was particularly chilling in Greetings million for California jails Germany, with a visit to this picturesque Alpine village Germany, with its oppressive history of secret govern- Obama and Merkel addressed a timeless Bavarian with Chancellor Angela Merkel. ment surveillance. scene, with music by a festive band including long SACRAMENTO: Californians voted last fall to come. “We could have a lot of empty jail beds,” “This morning as we celebrate one of the strongest “Although it is true we sometimes have differ- wooden alphorns. Residents of the village of 2,000 reduce penalties for certain crimes, a decision Meinrath said. “It would make sense for us to hit alliances the world has ever known my message to the ences of opinion today from time to time, but still the filled the town square wearing traditional dress: wool that abruptly lowered jail populations and the pause button and let these things play out German people is simple: We are grateful for your United States of America is our friend, our partner hats decorated with feathers and goat hair plumes, promised more money for jail alternative pro- for a period of time before we rush to spend friendship, for your leadership. We stand together as and indeed an essential partner with whom we women in dirndls and men in lederhosen. Well before grams starting next year. another half-billion dollars on more jail construc- noon they gathered at long tables covered in blue But the state is now poised to spend $500 tion.” gingham tablecloths, drinking beer in what looked million for new county jail construction this year, The view is supported by at least one state more like a biergarten than the setting for a presiden- on top of $2 billion spent for new jails over the lawmaker as well as by the organizer who tial address. last eight years. Critics say the Board of State and helped persuade 60 percent of the state’s voters “Gruess Gott!” Obama began, which literally trans- Community Corrections should delay to back Proposition 47. At least three other advo- lates as “greetings from god” but is the typical Bavarian Wednesday’s vote and give policymakers time to cacy groups also would prefer the money went greeting instead of “good day.” “I have to admit that I gauge the long-term effects of Proposition 47. to another purpose, but are more concerned forgot to bring my lederhosen but I’m going to see if I The law approved in November treats certain that the $500 million could go to replacing out- can buy some while I’m here,” Obama joked. He said drug and property crimes as misdemeanors dated cells instead of aiding jail rehabilitation when he first heard the G-7 would meet in Bavaria, he instead of felonies, leading to fewer inmates in programs. “We are in a moment of change,” said hoped it would be during Octoberfest. both state prisons and county jails. Lenore Anderson, who led the initiative cam- “But then again, there’s never a bad day for a beer County sheriffs say the jail populations will paign as executive director of Californians for and a weisswurst,” Obama said. “And I can’t think of a rebound and the money is needed now to Safety and Justice. She said the state should better place to come to celebrate the enduring friend- expand program and treatment space in anti- reconsider whether the $500 million could be ship between the German and the American people.” quated jails. It’s too soon to tell, argued Steven better spent elsewhere to “give us the biggest After his remarks, Obama and Merkel joined one of the Meinrath, an advocate with the ACLU of bang for the buck in reducing recidivism.” tables, toasting tall beer steins, eating pretzels and California’s Center for Advocacy and Policy. The sausage. sheriffs could be wrong and the lower jail popu- Better treatment lations could remain, he said. What’s more, the Cory Salzillo, a spokesman for the California Discussions nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office projects State Sheriffs’ Association, said the money is The leaders planned to meet privately afterward at Proposition 47 could save the state up to $200 needed to provide space in antiquated jails for the nearby site of the two-day summit of the Group of million, most of which will go to programs the kind of rehabilitation programs envisioned KRUEN: US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel walk together as Seven leading industrial nations to coordinate their intended to eventually reduce crime and keep under Proposition 47, including those dealing the president arrives in Kruen, near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, southern Germany, yesterday, agenda before joining their counterparts from Britain, people out of jail. That, in turn, could change the with mental health, substance abuse, jobs and before attending the G-7 summit in Schloss Elmau hotel. — AP France, Italy, Canada and Japan. — AP types of facilities that are needed in years to education. — AP

INTERNATIONAL MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015

Manila cheered as G7 to address S China Sea dispute

MANILA: The Philippines yesterday welcomed Aquino raised it on numerous overseas visits. It said no country would be named. The Group last year. reports that the G7 summit would express con- John Kirton, director of think-tank the G7 of Seven links the leaders of Germany, Britain, “The position of these many countries is that cern about unilateral efforts to assert sovereignty Research Group, has said maritime disputes Canada, France, Italy, Japan and the United they understand the value of the freedom of avia- claims in the disputed South China Sea. Regional between China and its neighbours would be on States. tion and the freedom of navigation and the alarm is growing at moves by China aggressively the agenda of the summit starting Sunday in Asked about the reports, Coloma said that orderly process of trade and global commerce,” to stake its claim to most of the sea, including a Germany. “having talks on achieving a peaceful and orderly Coloma told reporters. Aquino last week likened large-scale island-building programme. The Japan’s Yomiuri newspaper also said Saturday settlement of the issue in the... South China Sea present-day China to Nazi Germany during a United States has also urged China and other the summit would take up the issue. corresponds with the position taken by our coun- speech in Japan, hinting the world cannot contin- nations to halt reclamation. Citing sources, the paper said a closing state- try”. He recalled that Aquino had raised his con- ue to appease Beijing over its South China Sea Philippine presidential spokesman Herminio ment would express concern about unilateral cern in a recent visit to Japan and had also claims.The waters are also partially claimed by the Coloma said Manila had been seeking more glob- attempts to change the status quo in the East brought it up at a Southeast Asian summit in Philippines as well as Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan al attention on the issue after President Benigno China Sea and the South China Sea. April and during a tour of the European Union and Vietnam. — AFP

Blaze in Mumbai high-rise kills seven

MUMBAI: A fire in a high-rise apartment fault in an air-conditioning unit, according block in Mumbai has killed seven people to local media reports. after they became trapped on the upper “We rescued five persons of the same floors, officials said yesterday. family from one of the gutted flats. Over Fire officials are probing the cause of 20 persons from the building were rescued the blaze in the Indian financial capital safely,” senior fire officer P.S. Rahangdale which erupted on Saturday night on the told the Hindustan Times daily. 14th floor of the 21-storey tower block, The incident comes barely a month officials said. after four senior officers of a Mumbai fire “We have confirmation of seven deaths. brigade died in a blaze at another building. At least 25 others are injured and are Mumbai has also suffered from a string undergoing treatment in various hospitals,” of building collapses including one in April an officer in the Mumbai fire department’s 2013 that killed 74 people. Those incidents control room told AFP. highlighted poor construction methods At least three people died after they and substandard materials and violations tried to use the lifts to flee the fire which of building codes as a result of a huge some officials have blamed on an electrical demand for housing in the city. — AFP Rescuers bow in silence to honor China boat dead

JIANLI: Nearby ships blared horns for three Chinese cycle of mourning. minutes yesterday and rescuers bowed in Freak storm silence to honor the more than 430 victims of Authorities have attributed the overturning the Yangtze River capsizing, as specialists began of the cruise ship late Monday to a freak storm working on DNA samples from relatives to iden- with tornado-like winds, but also have placed tify the dead. The toll from last Monday’s over- the surviving captain and his first engineer in turning of the Eastern Star cruise ship rose to police custody. 431 dead with 11 people still missing, said Hu The boat was carrying 456 people, many of DHAKA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) receives the Award of Liberation war honour on behalf of former Indian prime minister Atal Kaihong, the vice director-general of the press them elderly tourists, for a cruise from Nanjing Bihari Vajpayee from Bangladesh President Md Abdul Hamid (C) as Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid (L) looks on at presidential bureau of the State Council Information Office. to the southwestern city of Chongqing. residence Bangabhaban in Dhaka yesterday. Bangladesh and India on Saturday sealed a historic land pact to swap territories, which will finally Fourteen people survived, mostly by swimming Wang Hua, who lost her parents in the disas- allow tens of thousands of people living in border enclaves to choose their nationality after decades of stateless limbo. — AFP or drifting. Three were pulled by divers from the ter, said the couple had been enjoying their overturned hull Tuesday. retirement. Her 77-year-old father, a former After the ship was pulled upright by cranes judge, made sure they traveled each year, and Thousands celebrate historic and thoroughly checked by Saturday, the they had been all around mainland China and search for additional bodies turned to the river to Taiwan. “They were just ordinary people. downstream, Hu said. Authorities planned to Their biggest concern was causing trouble for India-Bangladesh border pact expand the search from the Hubei province dis- others,” Wang said in an interview organized by aster site as far east as Shanghai, more than the local propaganda bureau. 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) away. Another relative at the interview, Fu Hongli, ‘We have finally tasted freedom after 68 years’ Transport Minister Yang Chuantang presided lost his brother and nephew. over the ceremony yesterday on the huge crane “My brother traveled all the time. There’s no DHAKA: Thousands living near the Bangladesh- enclaves-essentially “islands” of land located in tion in Bangladesh,” BNP spokesman Moyeen vessel that had been used to pull the Eastern point just milling about at home when you’re India border celebrated yesterday an historic each other’s country-had proved elusive for Khan, who attended the meeting, told reporters. Star up, saying simply, “Please observe silence.” retired,” Fu said. Forensic teams were using DNA agreement that will allow them to choose their decades. They resulted from complex ownership “And there were talks on the current absence of Hundreds of military and police personnel matching to identify the remains, but haven’t nationality after decades of stateless limbo. Poor arrangements made centuries ago by local democracy in Bangladesh. and others took off their hats and bowed as ves- said how long the process will take. villagers living in border enclaves waved princes. They also held a one-to-one talk,” Khan said. sels blared their horns. State broadcaster CCTV Passengers’ relatives have raised questions Bangladeshi flags, held street parades and broke India refrained from criticising Hasina’s re-elec- showed some relatives also bowing as they about whether the ship should have continued down in tears after Saturday’s ratification of the Basic services tion in January 2014 in a general election that watched the event on television from where its voyage after the storm started in a section of deal covering parts of the border along India’s Around 50,000 people are thought to live in was boycotted by the opposition and dismissed they were staying nearby in Jianli county. Hubei province and despite a weather warning eastern flank. “I have never dreamt that I would the “islands” and lack many basic services such as as “not credible” by Western nations. Authorities have tightly controlled access to earlier in the evening. On Saturday night, rela- live to see myself become a citizen of any coun- schools, clinics and utilities because they are cut the site and said relatives would be taken there tives were taken by bus to an area upriver of the try,” said Moinul Haq, who lives in one of the off from their national governments. Fresh elections when necessary arrangements had been made. ship, where they burned incense and tossed Indian enclaves inside Bangladeshi territory. Under the agreement each country will There have been months of unrest in the Dozens were driven to a part of the riverbank flowers into the Yangtze in memory of the dead. “We have finally tasted freedom after 68 assume sovereignty over all enclaves in its territo- impoverished country since then as Zia staged a about 2 kilometers (a mile) away from the disas- The Eastern Star capsizing is China’s worst years,” he said by phone, bursting into tears as he ry. Residents will be allowed either to stay put or long-running campaign for fresh elections. ter site on Saturday to lay flowers, too far away maritime disaster since the sinking of the SS joined a “victory procession” of more than 1,000 to move across the border. The enclaves will Scores of people have been killed in firebomb to see the boat. Kiangya off Shanghai in 1948, which is believed members of his Boshpechai-Bhitokuti enclave. effectively cease to exist. Bangladesh actually attacks on vehicles since the opposition leader Yesterday marked the seventh day since the to have killed anywhere from 2,750 to nearly Similar celebrations were held in other endorsed the deal in 1974 but it was only last called a transport blockade at the start of the year tragedy, the first commemorative event in the 4,000 people. — AP enclaves, said Golam Mostofa, general secretary month that India’s parliament gave its approval, in a bid to topple Hasina. of an association of enclaves. paving the way for Saturday’s joint ratification Security forces have since rounded up thou- “All of us are now Bangladeshi citizens. Our ceremony. sands of BNP activists and their Islamist support- pains and decades of frustrations are over. We’re Modi and Hasina signed a series of other ers in a massive crackdown. now liberated and can now claim citizenship agreements on Saturday, including building Indian officials had played down the idea of rights. The enclaves will now have schools, clinics much-needed power plants in Bangladesh, while Modi mediating in the dispute between Hasina and government offices,” Mostofa said. India announced a $2 billion line of credit to its and Zia, saying he would instead pressure Zia to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed neighbour to deepen relations. Yesterday Modi end the attacks. At the meeting Modi stressed the pact with his Bangladeshi counterpart met embattled opposition leader Khaleda Zia to India’s opposition to fundamentalism, Indian for- Sheikh Hasina in a ceremony on Saturday, the discuss Bangladesh’s political turmoil, that has eign secretary S. Jaishankar told reporters. highlight of his two-day visit to India’s closest seen her Bangladesh Nationalist Party pressuring “He made it very clear that we are supportive ally. Hasina to step down. of democracy and we are opposed to fundamen- An agreement on the ownership of the 162 “There were talks on the current political situa- talism and terrorism,” Jaishankar said. — AFP Malaysia climber says ‘lucky to live’ as quake kills 13

KUALA LUMPUR: Rescuers on Malaysia’s highest peak yesterday searched the other two were brought down by foot, said district police official for six climbers after recovering 13 dead from a strong earthquake that Farhan Lee Abdullah. Most of the other climbers made it down the moun- JIANLI: A Chinese rescue worker throws flowers in the river to pay respect to the vic- had trapped scores of trekkers. One survivor said she waited for a rescue tain in the darkness early Saturday, some with broken limbs and one in a tims after a memorial service in front of the raised Chinese cruise ship, in Jianli yes- helicopter that never came. coma. Amanda Peter said local guides told her group of 21 climbers that a terday. Rescuers extended their search for victims of a Chinese cruise ship sinking to A magnitude-5.9 earthquake on Friday sent rocks and boulders raining helicopter would pick them up, but when it did not, they decided to walk include a vast stretch of the Yangtze river Saturday, as the confirmed death toll rose down the trekking routes on 4,095-meter (13,435-foot) -high Mount after a frustrating nine-hour wait. to 396, marking the country’s worst shipping disaster in nearly 70 years. — AFP Kinabalu in eastern Sabah state on Borneo island. “There were risks of us dying up there of cold overnight,” said the 23- Nine of the bodies found Saturday were flown out by helicopter, while year-old Sabah native. “The guide said we either die of waiting or we die trying. So we all chose to try walking down ourselves.” She said she saw two bodies lying on a flat rock on the way down. “It Insurgents kidnap 12 really affected me as it could have been me. I was lucky to be given a chance to live,” she said. She said that the descent was “very risky and we de-miners in Afghanistan were all starving, dehydrated and tired but at least we tried saving our- selves.” KABUL: Insurgents have kidnapped at least others wounded. Sabah Tourism Minister Masidi Manjun said in a tweet “it’s easy to pick 12 de-miners in separate incidents in “They are in need of immediate assistance on weaknesses” of the search-and-rescue operation and “I’m sure they are Afghanistan’s eastern Logar province, the from the central government. Otherwise, the many.” He said the shortcomings will be examined, but “now is not the provincial police chief said yesterday. district will fall into the hands of the enemy,” time to blame.” Gen. Abdul Hakim Isahqzai said Taliban he said. fighters halted a car carrying six de-miners He said around 500 families have been Roads, buildings destroyed early yesterday and abducted them. On displaced from their homes as a result of the The two dead retrieved Friday evening were a 30-year-old local guide Saturday insurgents attacked a convoy of de- intensive gun battles. and a 12-year-old Singaporean student, Farhan said. Police said earlier miners, allowing all but six to walk free. The Taleban have stepped up attacks Saturday that they were looking for 17 other people, including eight No group has claimed responsibility for against government forces across the country Singaporeans and one each from China, the Philippines and Japan. The the abductions, but the Taliban are active in since declaring the start of their annual rest are Malaysians. The nationalities of the 11 dead recovered Saturday the area. Meanwhile, in the southern warm-weather offensive in April. were not immediately clear. About 60 rescuers and four helicopters were Uruzgan province, the Taleban launched an In the northeastern Badakhshan province, combing the mountain, where loose rocks and boulders that fell during assault on Afghan security forces in the Gizab Afghan security forces launched an operation the quake blocked part of the main route. district, said district administrator Obaidullah yesterday to retake checkpoints overrun by The quake also damaged roads and buildings, including schools and a Zafari. the Taleban in Yamgan district, said deputy SINGAPORE: A parent (C) from the Tanjong Katong Primary School hospital on Sabah’s west coast. It also broke one of the twin rock forma- “Insurgents have already taken control of provincial police chief Sakhi Dad Haidari. cries as she writes a condolence message in memory of the victims tions on the mountain known as the “Donkey’s Ears.” a dozen police checkpoints, and are trying to Hundreds of Taleban insurgents launched from the school, killed in an earthquake on Malaysia’s Mount Kinabalu The mountain will be closed for three weeks for maintenance work, and take over the whole district,” he said, adding an assault on Saturday, seizing most of the in Singapore yesterday.— AFP flags will be flown at half-staff in Sabah today to mourn the victims. — AP that two policemen have been killed and 10 district, according to local officials. — AP NEWS MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015

Russia, Qatar may lose World Cups Continued from Page 1 Helal said Warner asked Egypt in 2004 for a $7-million bribe in exchange for seven votes to host the 2010 Cup. The revelations have thrown the world of football “Warner was the one who approached us from FIFA. into turmoil and led to the resignation of long serving He said he could guarantee us seven votes... He asked FIFA president Sepp Blatter last week, just four days for one million dollars for each vote,” claimed Helal, who after his reelection for a fifth successive term. Although on Thursday told an Egyptian TV channel that Warner’s Blatter has not been charged and has denied any offer had been rebuffed. Egypt, one of the countries wrongdoing, allegations are swirling around his one- dominating African football, received no votes in the time right-hand man Warner. Accusations surfaced yes- 2004 FIFA ballot. terday that Warner sought a $7 million bribe from Egypt Trinidad’s Sports Minister Brent Sancho, a former for votes in the bidding process for the 2010 World Cup international footballer, said he was appalled by the lat- and that he pocketed a $10 million payment from South est revelations against Warner. “He must face justice, he Africa - the eventual host. must answer all of these questions,” said Sancho, who Warner was arrested on May 29 at the request of US played in all three of Trinidad’s matches at the 2006 authorities and is currently free on $400,000 bail pend- World Cup finals. “I’m devastated because a lot of that ing a decision in his extradition case. The 72-year-old money should have been back in football, back in the former schoolteacher and Trinidadian justice minister development of children playing the sport,” Sancho told has denied all the allegations against him. The BBC the BBC, describing the revelations as a “travesty”. claimed he personally used the $10 million payment to Warner - still a powerful member of parliament in FIFA in 2008 which South Africa says was intended for Trinidad and Tobago - has taken out paid advertise- football development for the African diaspora in the ments in the Trinidadian media, published articles in Caribbean, where Warner was the longtime football local newspapers and held rallies with his Independent baron. Liberal Party to defend himself. FIFA has also been The BBC, citing documents it has seen, said Warner rocked by testimony from disgraced former North laundered the money through a supermarket chain, American football supremo Chuck Blazer that he and made cash withdrawals, paid off his credit cards and other FIFA executives agreed to accept bribes during took personal loans. In three transactions in 2008, funds bidding for both the 2010 Cup and the 1998 event host- totalling $10 million were moved from FIFA’s bank into ed by France. Blazer’s testimony - released last week - is an account of Confederation of North, Central American a key plank in the US probe against FIFA, which federal and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) which prosecutors are pursuing as a “Racketeering Influenced was controlled by Warner, then its president. Corrupt Organisation.” According to a 2007 email published yesterday by South Africa yesterday “categorically” denied it South Africa’s Sunday Times, Blatter and then South paid bribes to secure the football extravaganza - the African president Thabo Mbeki discussed the $10 mil- first in Africa and one of Blatter’s main pledges when lion. The email came from FIFA secretary general he took over as FIFA president in 1998. The former Jerome Valcke, who has previously said “I have nothing chief of France’s 1998 World Cup organizing commit- to blame myself for” over the payment. In another alle- tee last week also denied any “irregularities” over gation, Egyptian former sports minister Aley Eddine their bid. — AFP Turkey election deals blow to Erdogan Continued from Page 1 likely to play a significant role in parliament. HDP leader Selahattin Demirtas said earlier that the campaign had Belarusian tractor drivers rush through a burning gate during the ‘Bison Track show 2015’ yesterday at a Several hundred supporters chanted for Erdogan, the not been fair or just, particularly after a bombing on tractor ground outside Rostov-on-Don. — AFP party’s founder, but there was little sign of the massive Friday killed two people and wounded at least 200 at one crowds that gathered under its balcony after past election of its rallies in the southeastern city of Diyarbakir. victories. The results showed CHP would again be the second Manhunt for killers who escaped... Erdogan, Turkey’s most popular modern leader but biggest group in parliament. Murat Karayalcin, the party’s also its most divisive, had hoped for a crushing victory for Istanbul chairman, said the outcome was a “clear no” to Continued from Page 1 tence of 25 years to life for kidnapping a man and beating the AKP, to allow it to change the constitution and create the executive presidential system championed by him to death. He also has tattoos on his back with the a more powerful US-style presidency. Its failure to win an Erdogan. The rightwing MHP is long seen as the AKP’s Contact 911 or the New York State Police immediately,” words “Mexico Forever.” overall majority marks an end to 12 years of uninterrupt- most likely partner if it tried to form a coalition govern- authorities said in a statement. It was unclear whether the Sweat, who has tattoos on his left bicep and his right fin- men were armed or had received help in plotting their gers, was serving a sentence of life without parole for killing ed, stable single-party rule and is a setback for both ment. The senior AKP official said a coalition with the MHP escape, nor how they got hold of power tools. a sheriff’s deputy. He shot the man 22 times, the New York Erdogan and Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. While con- was unlikely, and that the ruling party would rather go it After cutting through the steel back walls of their cells, Times reported. About 3,000 inmates live at the prison, stitutionally required as president to stay above party pol- alone and try to build support back up ahead of a new, they reportedly clambered along a six-foot-high catwalk to according to the Village of Dannemora’s website. Rich itics, Erdogan had held rallies throughout a confrontation- early election. “If there is an AKP-MHP coalition, then we access a twisting series of pipes and tunnels, which they Green, 58, who owns a pizza shop just down the street from al campaign. The two men portrayed the election as a will not be able to achieve even this level of votes at the also cut their way into. They then made their way through the prison, said the manhunt had transformed the village. choice between a “new Turkey” and a return to a history next election,” the official said. the pipes and climbed up through a manhole onto a near- “The whole town’s locked down,” Green told the Times. “You marked by short-lived coalition governments, economic The lira has fallen around 14 percent against the dollar by street, The New York Post said. The strapping Matt, who can’t drive anywhere. You can’t come into town. They’ve got instability and coups by a military whose influence this year on uncertainty about the election outcome, is six feet tall and has multiple tattoos - including a Marine detours all over the place. They’re checking trunks. It’s just Erdogan has now reined in. making it one of the worst-performing emerging market corps insignia on his right shoulder - was serving a sen- something I’ve never seen before.” — AFP The partial results indicated that the HDP, with its roots currencies. Many investors had hoped for a weakened in Kurdish nationalism, had succeeded in widening its single-party AKP government, avoiding the uncertainty appeal beyond its Kurdish core vote to centre-left and of a coalition but without handing Erdogan greater pow- Saudi top court upholds lashes, jail for... secularist elements disillusioned with Erdogan. It is now er. — Agencies Continued from Page 1 with lashes drawn on their backs with red lipstick. Saudi Arabia in early March dismissed criticism of its flogging of Government to retain 75% stake in Kuwait... Badawi’s wife expressed fear that the implementation Badawi and “strongly denounced the media campaign of the flogging sentence “might resume next week”. “I was around the case”. Continued from Page 1 defense and interior in addition to Mohammad Al-Barrak. The commit- optimistic that the advent of (the Muslim fasting month In his first letter from prison published by the German national guard have delayed tee also prepared the study neces- of) Ramadan and the arrival of a new king would bring a weekly Der Spiegel in March, Badawi wrote how he Jabri said the committee will expressing an opinion to take part sary to refer article 111 of the con- pardon for the prisoners of conscience, including my hus- “miraculously survived 50 lashes”. Badawi, 31, recalled that vote on the two draft laws in the or not until the next meeting. stitution to the constitutional court band,” she said. he was “surrounded by a cheering crowd who cried inces- next session, which could mean that Owners of the current private for interpretation. The article refers Badawi co-founded the Saudi Liberal Network Internet santly ‘Allahu Akbar’ (God is greatest)” during the whip- the Assembly is not expected to recruitment offices will be excluded to immunity enjoined by lawmakers discussion group. He was arrested in June 2012 under ping. “All this cruel suffering happened to me because I debate them until the next term from taking part in the new compa- during summer recess or when the cyber-crime provisions, and a judge ordered the website expressed my opinion,” Badawi wrote. opening late October. ny, whose capital will range from KD Assembly is not in session and Jabri said the maids committee 3-5 million, Jabri said. The company states that MPs will not lose their shut after it criticized Saudi Arabia’s notorious religious Badawi’s wife and their three children have received will be established with the partici- will not aim to make profits, Jabri immunity during the summer recess police. The co-founder of the online venue, Suad Al- asylum in Quebec, in Canada. Quebec’s Immigration pation of the pension agency, said. The company was proposed in and other long breaks. Shammari, was released from jail in February. But Badawi’s Minister Kathleen Weil said in March that her government Kuwait Investment Authority and a bid to help cut costs for the But a number of MPs have lawyer, Walid Abulkhair, who is also a rights activist, would “continue its defence of Mr Badawi,” saying this was the cooperative societies union, all recruitment of domestic helpers demanded that such immunity remain behind bars. a “clear case of human rights violation”. Saudi Arabia’s of which have agreed to take part. from abroad, which has skyrocketed must be maintained, especially for Badawi and Abulkhair have been nominated for this ambassador to Canada, Naif Bin Bandir Al-Sudairy, com- The public authority for minors’ in recent years. those who continue to work with year’s Nobel Peace Prize by Norwegian member of parlia- plained officially. “The kingdom does not accept any form affairs also agreed to own a stake Meanwhile, the legal and legisla- various Assembly panels during the ment Karin Andersen. His supporters have launched a of interference in its internal affairs and rejects... the attack provided that the proposed compa- tive committee yesterday rejected holidays. They called for sending the campaign on Twitter using the hashtag #backlash that on the independence of its justice system,” he wrote in a ny must comply with Islamic sharia. to lift the immunity of MPs Nabeel article for interpretation to the con- has gathered momentum, and posted pictures of people letter sent to authorities in Canada. — AFP He said that the ministries of Al-Fadhl, Hamad Al-Harashani and stitutional court. MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 ANALYSIS

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By Phillipp Saure

t is the evening of June 18, 1815 and an exultant Napoleon Bonaparte surveys the field after winning Ithe Battle of Waterloo, planning his next conquest. Within years his empire will stretch as far as China, French will be spoken across the continent, and in the 20th century a global war between the great powers will be avoided because of the stability his rule creat- ed. These are some of the alternate histories that writ- ers and experts have envisaged had Napoleon really been victorious in the battle 200 years ago, which actually ended in his humiliating defeat and exile at the hands of British and Prussian forces. Historian Helmut Stubbe da Luz said that had Napoleon beaten generals Wellington and Bluecher on the plain of Waterloo, he would have carried on his OPEC unlikely to lose influence to US shale march as far as northern Germany. “Bremen, Hamburg and Luebeck would have become French again,” da By Roland Jackson few months and it is definitely something we need to keep an just not as powerful as before.” Luz told AFP. That scenario, however, should perhaps eye on in the near term.” Over the past five years, the United States has enjoyed a be taken with a pinch of salt, da Luz added, as the PEC’s announcement that it is keeping crude output The United States has significantly ramped up its produc- shale oil and gas boom, revolutionising the global energy sec- European monarchies of the time would not have let a levels unchanged again, despite a collapse in oil prices, tion of oil extracted from hard-to-reach shale, or sedimentary tor but adding to the global glut that has plagued the market. defeat at Waterloo go unavenged. As Belgian historian reflects the growing influence of booming US shale but rock, now producing 5.0 million barrels per day, making the That boom caught OPEC ministers by surprise, Iraq’s Oil Philippe Raxhon, a specialist in the Battle of Waterloo, O analysts say the cartel is still the dominant player. The 12- country far less dependent on imports from the crude-rich Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi admitted in Vienna on Friday. “We puts it: “Waterloo was a total victory for the allies but it nation Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Middle East. were two years late on evaluating shale oil, that’s why it came would not have been a total victory for Napoleon.” switched its production strategy in November in order to push But Capital Economics commodities analyst Thomas Pugh almost as a shock,” Abdel Mahdi told reporters. “It should not down prices and hurt high-cost US shale producers, who need also downplayed talk that the US shale boom could weaken have been a shock given that we knew they were working on First Russia, Then China elevated prices to make their operations profitable. OPEC OPEC’s standing. “I don’t think it’s fair to say that OPEC is losing (extracting) shale oil. Now this is the reality and we have to But if one imagines that Bonaparte had eventually ditched its traditional role of supporting higher prices to boost influence to the United States,” Pugh told AFP. “Production in take it into consideration.” defeated his European enemies in the long-term, his revenues, and instead left its output ceiling unchanged at 30 the two regions is managed very differently. OPEC can take In recent years, OPEC has shrugged off talk that the US ambitions afterwards would have been demonstrably million barrels per day (mbpd) - despite the collapsing oil mar- strategic decisions to manage output to manipulate prices, shale energy revolution would weaken the influence of the larger, historians said. “If Napoleon followed his origi- ket and a stubborn global supply glut that is fuelled partly by whereas US production is controlled by hundreds of small cartel but ministers changed tack last week, arguing that it was nal plans for 1810, he would have invaded Russia US shale. firms who manage production based on market conditions.” a phenomenon that was to be welcomed as part of the global again and potentially extended his empire as far as The policy was extended last Friday when the cartel of pro- He added: “Obviously OPEC as a group still controls a much energy landscape. Plagued by demand worries and oversup- China,” Helmut Stubbe da Luz said. An even more radi- ducers from Africa, Latin America and the Middle East decided larger share of the market than the US, but if the US could act ply, the oil market collapsed 60 percent between June 2014 - cal scenario was put forward in the 19th century by to leave the taps open, sparking questions from some quarters as one oil producer, in the same way that the Gulf states do, it when West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude stood at about the French writer Louis Geoffroy. In his novel about the increasing influence of US shale on the oil market. would make it significantly more powerful.” $106 per barrel - and late January, when it hit a six-year low of “Napoleon and the Conquest of the World, 1812-1832” OPEC’s dozen members pump a third of the world’s crude oil. Fawad Razaqzada, technical analyst at trading website under $45. Prices have since recovered, but only to around $60, he described how Napoleon was able to overrun “OPEC members continue to play a key role in the current con- FOREX.com, conceded that the cartel was less powerful than it but analysts argue shale oil exploration is still profitable at this China, turning it into a mere “Asian province”. ditions of the oil market,” said senior energy analyst Myrto used to be, due in part to strong oil output in non-OPEC mem- level. The 1836 alternate history novel - a literary genre Sokou at the Sucden brokerage in London. “We cannot neces- ber Russia, but it still remained a “dominant force”. “OPEC is “It has been a remarkable revolution in the United States,” that imagines parallel realities and includes classics sarily say that OPEC is losing its price influence on oil prices to clearly in defence mode as it tries to maintain market share by said Chevron chief executive John Watson last week. “We are such as Philip K. Dick’s “The Man in the High Castle” the US shale production. OPEC still has very significant influ- pumping more oil than is needed,” Razaqzada told AFP. “The producing close to 5.0 million barrels per day that no one about a United States beaten by Japan and Germany - ence over the current crude oil prices. “However, the US shale cartel is losing some influence to the US shale oil market and expected, and shale oil will be a balancing mechanism to some Geoffroy takes the story back to three years before oil production continues to increase strongly during the last to a lesser degree Russia, but it still remains a dominant force - degree over the next few years.” —AFP Waterloo. “I wrote the history of Napoleon from 1812 to 1832, from Moscow in flames to the universal monarchy and his death, 20 years of incessantly increasing glory which elevated him to an all-powerful Tracking IS’ female cheerleaders online level above whom there is only God,” he wrote in the introduction to the novel. By Alice Ritchie pathy for the younger ones,” she said, but Reading Between the Lines shut down for breaching rules on dissemi- But what would an all-powerful Napoleon have this fades as they become more radical. “I While forbidden from fighting, the nating extremist material. The researchers been like to live under? For Stubbe da Luz, “Napoleon n a nondescript office in central London, don’t feel much pity. But I do take an inter- women use open-access social media to report users to Twitter or Facebook if post- was a dictator but not a reactionary dictator like the researcher Melanie Smith stares at her est in what would have brought them to spread Islamist propaganda and, through ings point to an actual attack, and the police Tsar of Russia.” Napoleonic rule across continental Ilaptop, scrolling down the Twitter feed of that decision.” posts hailing the medical care available or got in touch recently about one of their Europe, balanced by Britain’s enduring maritime a 17-year-old British girl who ran away to The research, undertaken jointly with the the camaraderie of the “sisterhood,” encour- reports. supremacy, would not necessarily have been that bad join Islamic State militants. “What we’re International Centre for the Study of age new recruits. “We know that the lens But they view censorship as largely coun- for the world, he said. “The dictatorship that Napoleon looking at here is when she announced her Radicalisation at King’s College London, is we’re seeing is the propaganda, not the reali- terproductive. “If you take one account exported to the countries under his domination was a husband’s death,” said Smith, pointing to a necessarily limited, not least because it ty. We read between the lines quite a lot,” down, three appear in their place,” Smith regression compared to the progress of the French post from a few months ago that says: “May focuses on English-speaking accounts. A said Saltman. Mentions of miscarriages and said. Mostly their subjects are aware they are Revolution, but it wasn’t bad for his new subjects in Allah accept my husband.” There are also recent US study identified at least 46,000 the pain of leaving families back home slip being monitored - if the researchers are read- Germany, Holland, Italy and Spain,” he said. He cited lots of retweets, from screenshots of IS Twitter accounts linked to supporters of the between posts glorifying IS fighters, while a ing, it would be safe to assume that so are the “equality of rights for religious minorities and rural propaganda videos to news articles, partic- IS group, with three-quarters of them brief hashtag trend #nobodycaresabout- the security services. Exchanges that veer populations, the right to vote for men, a new judicial ularly around the time of the Islamist attack tweeting in Arabic. Information gleaned thewidow suggests some women feel isolat- into sensitive areas, for example on how to system and an expanded economic area”. on the French satirical magazine Charlie from social media can also be patchy, but ed after their husbands die. travel to Syria, are referred to private messen- Hebdo in Paris in January. “We saw her what they have found challenges the Negative sentiments are quickly drowned ger services such as Kik, Surespot, Wickr or A Less-Powerful Germany retweeting pictures of the cartoonists who notion of naive “jihadi brides”, revealing out by positive tweets from the user’s follow- WhatsApp. “They are showing such an inti- Cautiously looking further into the future, the his- had been killed and also others who were women who are just as ideologically com- ers, however. Many of the women use “noms mate lens into their life, but it’s also a very torian imagines a “continental Europe dominated by celebrating the attacks,” Smith said. mitted as the men. de guerre” and their accounts are frequently self-aware lens,” Saltman said. —AFP France” throughout the 19th century. Had that hap- The account is one of several held by pened Germany would not have become so strong Salma Halane, a schoolgirl from the north- during that period, he says. “Germany would therefore ern city of Manchester who ran away to join probably not have been in a position to provoke a First the IS group with her twin sister Zahra in and Second World War,” he said. But imagining parallel July 2014. The twins are among an estimat- histories is risky business for historians. “The causes of ed 550 Western women that have joined events are innumerable,” said Raxhon, the Belgian his- the Islamist militants who have seized torian, from the University of Liege. swathes of territory across Syria and Iraq. He limited himself to scenarios directly linked to Smith and her colleague Erin Saltman of the the fates of the main protagonists. For example, a Institute for Strategic Dialogue have pro- defeated Duke of Wellington would no doubt have filed 108 of the women from their social returned by sea to England via Ostend, because media accounts, in a ground-breaking proj- Wellington himself had “envisaged losing the battle”, ect to understand more about female he said. Novelists of course have freer rein. In his 1992 recruits and their online footprints. “It’s pret- best-seller “Fatherland”, British writer Robert Harris ty much my life now, it’s kind of an obses- imagines a Germany in 1964 that is preparing for a vis- sion,” said Smith, a petite blonde who, hav- it of the American president “Joseph Peter Kennedy” ing just turned 23, is similar in age to many (JFK’s father) to Adolf Hitler, the winner of World War II. of her subjects. They do not interact with That of course is a war that according to some scenar- the women, they just watch. “We’re stalk- ios would not have happened... if Napoleon had won ers!” laughed Saltman, a 30-year-old expert at Waterloo. —AFP on radicalisation and violent extremism.

‘Beheadings to Dead Children’ Scrolling through Twitter, Facebook, Ask.fm and tumblr accounts for hours on All articles appearing on these end can take its toll, however. “You are see- ing very disturbing images, everything from pages are the personal opinion of beheadings to dead children. It’s not easy,” the writers. Kuwait Times takes no said Saltman. Some researchers in this field responsibility for views expressed suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and they can become targets them- therein. Kuwait Times invites read- selves. “I personally have received a couple ers to voice their opinions. Please of Twitter death threats,” Saltman said. send submissions via email to: opin- Smith began working on the database [email protected] or via snail about a year ago, archiving online posts from women who have left their often afflu- mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. ent Western lives behind to become brides The editor reserves the right to edit of IS fighters and populate the new any submission as necessary. “caliphate”. Erin Saltman (left) and Melanie Smith, researchers at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue’s Women and Extremism, are One of her subjects is just 14. “I feel sym- interviewed in London on June 1, 2015. —AFP MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 SPORTS

Farah quits Diamond League French Open crowds Irving’s surgery successful LONDON: Double Olympic champion Mo Farah has withdrawn from late yesterday’s must be educated NEW YORK: Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving had surgery on Saturday to Diamond League meeting in Birmingham a day after expressing anger over the alle- repair his fractured left kneecap, a procedure described as successful by the gations made about coach Alberto Salazar. On Saturday Farah said he was angry his PARIS: The French Open crowds must be educated in National Basketball Association team. Irving underwent surgery as the injury- name had “been dragged through the mud” after a BBC documentary alleged his order to avoid a repeat of the boos directed at Swiss Stan depleted Cavs prepared to face the Golden State Warriors in Game Two of the NBA Finals late yesterday. Already trailing after losing Game One of the best-of- coach Salazar and training partner Galen Rupp had violated anti-doping rules. The Wawrinka when he played against home players, the tour- seven series, the Cavs will be without two of their three regular starters, Irving 32-year-old, who won gold in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres at the London Olympics, nament director said yesterday. Gilbert Ysern said it was unfair for the crowd to whistle and the previously injured Kevin Love, and must depend even more on four- was due to compete in a shorter 1,500 metres but has since pulled out players. “You (reporters) must not hesitate to say it and to time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James. “Irving’s return to basketball citing the emotional and physical wear of the allegations. write it, to say that the champions do not deserve this and activity is projected to be in three to four months and appropriate “This week has been very stressful and taken a lot out of me,” that it is not acceptable on a sports ground,” Ysern told a updates will be issued as he moves through the recovery process,” the Farah, who was not accused of any wrongdoing by the documen- news conference ahead of the men’s singles final between Cavaliers said in a statement. Irving, 23, who has been bothered with tary, said in statement yesterday. Wawrinka and world number one Novak Djokovic of tendinitis in the same knee for the past six weeks. He incurred the “I have not been able to focus properly on today’s race and Serbia. fracture in an awkward fall during overtime of Game One on after the events of the last few days feel emotionally and physical- “We have to carry this message together. This kind of Thursday. He had 23 points in the game along with seven rebounds, ly drained. behaviour should not happen because it is very embarrass- six assists, four steals and two blocked shots. His timely block “I want to run well in the IAAF World Athletics Championships in ing.” Wawrinka was booed by the court Suzanne Lenglen from behind on Stephen Curry late in the fourth Beijing and have decided it is better for me to go back to the US, fans before his fourth-round match against Frenchman quarter helped the Cavs force overtime. Despite seek answers to my questions and get back into training. Gilles Simon and after his semi-final win over Jo-Wilfried the absence of Irving and Love, four-time NBA “I apologise to the people who bought tickets to come Tsonga. He was probably paying for comment made after most Valuable Player James, who had a game- and watch me race and ask for your understanding at the Davis Cup final when he said the French, who lost 3-1 high 44 points in the loss, is nonetheless talking this time.” —Reuters on home clay in Lille, should have talked less.—Reuters up his team’s chances.—Reuters A’s stumble, Dodgers blank Cards

BOSTON: Joe Kelly pitched six solid innings Rodriguez (3-2), a 36-year-old lefty who to earn his first win since his initial start of signed with the Rangers in early April after the season, Hanley Ramirez hit a two-run Atlanta released him in spring training, gave homer and the Boston Red Sox beat the up one run and six hits. He walked none and Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Saturday. The struck out four. Yordano Ventura (3-5) con- teams played a day after a fan at Fenway tinued to struggle early, allowing four runs Park was struck in the head by a broken bat in the first two innings. and suffered life-threatening injuries. Boston Police said Saturday she is expected GIANTS 7, PHILLIES 5 to survive. Madison Bumgarner struck out 11, over- Ramirez also singled twice, David Ortiz coming a grand slam by Jeff Francoeur to hit an RBI double and Mike Napoli had a pitch San Francisco past Philadelphia. run-scoring single for the Red Sox, who won Bumgarner (7-2) gave up the slam and a for the fourth time in six games. solo homer by Andres Blanco. The reigning Mark Canha hit a solo homer for Oakland, World Series MVP gave up six hits and which lost for the third time in its last nine. walked none in eight innings. Kelly (2-4) gave up one run and four hits, Bumgarner hit two singles and drove in a striking out six and walking two to snap his run as the Giants posted their fifth straight career-worst, nine-start winless stretch. Koji road win. Nori Aoki got three hits and drove Uehara, the fifth Red Sox pitcher, worked in two runs. He raised his major league- the ninth for his 13th save. Jesse Chavez (2- leading road batting average to .407. 6) allowed four runs and 10 hits in five Santiago Casilla pitched a scoreless ninth innings. for his 17th save in 19 chances. The Phillies have lost 10 of 12. Severino Gonzalez (2-2) DODGERS 2, CARDINALS 0 gave up six runs in 2 2-3 innings. Clayton Kershaw allowed one hit and struck out 11 in eight innings against his TIGERS 7, WHITE SOX 1 October nemesis, and Los Angeles beat St. David Price struck out 11 in a five-hitter, Louis with a big swing from Yasiel Puig in his Miguel Cabrera homered and Detroit ended return from the disabled list. an eight-game losing streak, beating Puig snapped a scoreless tie in the sev- Chicago. enth with an RBI double after missing the The four-time AL Central champion previous 39 games because of a strained Tigers stopped their worst skid since 2005 left hamstring. and avoided falling below .500 for the first Kershaw (5-3) outpitched Jaime Garcia time this year. and lowered his ERA to 3.36. The left-hander Detroit finished with 18 hits after averag- BOSTON: Red Sox’s David Ortiz (right) scores on a single by Mike Napoli as Oakland Athleticsí’ Stephen Vogt (left) bobbles the throw dur- led the majors in that category each of the ing 2.75 runs per game during their slide. ing the third inning of a baseball game. —AP past four seasons. Cabrera hit a two-run homer, his 12th. Price lifting Atlanta to a win over Pittsburgh. double and a pair of walks by Jumbo Diaz ninth for his 10th save in 10 tries after Brian Kershaw lost to St. Louis in the finale of (5-2) struck out seven straight batters in the Bethancourt had three hits, including the (2-1). Kemp’s single through the hole at Dozier hit his 11th homer for the Twins off the 2013 NL Championship Series and the middle innings. He walked two in his 13th drive off Worley (2-4). The ball, curving shortstop gave him five RBIs overall. Jonathan Broxton in the eighth. final game of the 2014 Division Series, mak- career complete game. toward the foul pole, cleared the wall Kemp also had a solo homer and a two- ing him 0-4 with a 7.15 ERA in his last four Price worked with extra rest after throw- beyond the reach of right fielder Gregory run double off Michael Lorenzen. Brandon DIAMONDBACKS 2, METS 1 playoff starts against the Cardinals. ing a season-high 121 pitches in 7 2-3 Polanco. Maurer (2-0) retired the three batters in the Welington Castillo hit a two-run homer innings yesterday against the Angels. John Polanco had three hits, including a two- seventh. Craig Kimbrel gave up a walk and with two outs in the seventh inning for his CUBS 4, NATIONALS 2 Danks (3-5) gave up five runs and 11 hits in run single off Jim Johnson in the eighth that a single in the ninth before fanning Zack first hit with Arizona, lifting his new club Jason Hammel extended his mastery 4 2-3 innings. tied the score at 4. Cozart for his 13th save in 14 chances. over Bartolo Colon and New York. over Washington in an 11th impressive Jason Grilli (1-2) pitched a perfect inning Castillo, who came to Arizona this week start, and Dexter Fowler had two hits and YANKEES 8, ANGELS 2 and the Braves ended Pittsburgh’s four- INDIANS 2, ORIOLES 1 in the trade that sent Mark Trumbo to scored twice, leading Chicago to the win. Brian McCann hit a two-run homer that game winning streak. Danny Salazar pitched impressively into Seattle, struck out four times in his Hammel (5-2) improved to 9-0 with a helped chase Garrett Richards in a six-run Chris Johnson hit his first homer of the the eighth inning to reach a career high in Diamondbacks debut Friday but lined 3.01 ERA in 11 starts against the Nationals. first inning, and New York didn’t have to fret season in the second for Atlanta. wins and Carlos Santana had a tiebreaking Colon’s first pitch just over the left-field Anthony Rizzo and Jonathan Herrera each in a win over Los Angeles that stretched its Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen hit a two- double as Cleveland beat Baltimore. wall. had two hits and drove in a run for Chicago. winning streak to five. run homer in the fourth for a 2-all tie. Salazar (6-1) struck out 10 and allowed Colon (8-4) had blanked Arizona on Hammel allowed two runs and five hits in A night after giving up six runs in the six hits and a run in seven-plus innings. three hits through six innings. New York eight-plus innings, striking out seven and ninth inning of an 8-7 win, New York had an ROCKIES 10, MARLINS 5 Baltimore’s only run came on Manny had led since Juan Lagares’ home run in the walking two. He departed after Bryce early burst that enabled Adam Warren (4-4) Wilin Rosario homered twice and Carlos Machado’s third-inning homer. Salazar, who second off Chase Anderson, who ended up Harper hit his 19th homer of the season to to coast against the Angels, who fell behind Gonzalez hit a three-run shot to back the began the season in the minors, hasn’t lost with a no-decision for the ninth time in his open the ninth. 7-0 by the second inning. The AL East-lead- solid pitching of Chris Rusin, and Colorado since May 5, a span of six starts. 11 starts. Randall Delgado (3-2) pitched a After Hector Rondon walked Anthony ing Yankees have scored six or more runs in shrugged off another rain delay at Coors Nick Swisher had an RBI single, and scoreless seventh to get the win, and Brad Rendon, Pedro Strop entered and finished the first inning four times - which they had Field to beat Miami. Santana drove in a run in the sixth off Brad Ziegler escaped a ninth-inning jam for his for his second save. Wilson Ramos also not done since 1948, according to STATS. Thunder showers delayed the game’s Brach for the Indians’ seventh win in 10 sixth save when pinch-hitter John homered for the Nationals. Richards (5-4) allowed eight of 10 batters start for 71 minutes, the 13th time this sea- games. They are 15-7 since May 14. Mayberry Jr. bounced into a game-ending With starting pitchers Stephen Strasburg to reach and retired just two batters, match- son a game in Denver has been postponed Brach (3-2) retired the first two hitters in double play with two on. and Doug Fister on the disabled list, the ing the shortest start of his big league or delayed by weather. Colorado has had a the sixth before walking Jason Kipnis. Nationals called on 22-year-old prospect career. He lasted 37 pitches, giving up six total of 15 hours, 40 minutes, of rain delays Santana’s line drive landed in the right field MARINERS 2, RAYS 1 Joe Ross (0-1) to make his major league runs, five hits and two walks. Richards has at home this season. corner and Kipnis scored on a headfirst dive Austin Jackson’s solo home run in the debut. alternated wins and losses in his last six Once the weather cleared, the Rockies into the plate. seventh inning broke a 1-1 tie and Seattle starts. Los Angeles has lost four straight, came out swinging, putting together a snapped a seven-game losing streak. Felix RANGERS 4, ROYALS 2 matching its season high, and at 28-28 are four-run inning in the first and a five-run BREWERS 4, TWINS 2 Hernandez (9-2) allowed just one run on Wandy Rodriguez pitched seven strong at .500 for the 11th time this year. inning in the fourth, when Rosario and Carlos Gomez went 4 for 4 with a walk, two hits in seven innings. Rookie Carson innings and Texas defeated Kansas City for Gonzalez teamed up to hit the first back to tormenting his former team again with Smith notched his first career save for its seventh win in eight games. Texas has BRAVES 5, PIRATES 4 back home runs by the Rockies this season. three RBIs over the last three innings to lift Seattle. won six straight series for the first time since Christian Bethancourt lined Vance Rusin (2-0), claimed off waivers from the Milwaukee to a victory over Minnesota. Seth Smith doubled to lead off the fourth 2012. The AL champion Royals have lost Worley’s first pitch in the ninth inning over Chicago Cubs last September, allowed two Gomez hit a two-run tiebreaking single inning off Rays starter Alex Colome and nine of 11. the right-field wall for his first career homer, runs on seven hits in seven innings in win- in the seventh and an RBI double in the advanced to third on a single from Logan ning for the first time in his last 10 starts ninth. Matt Garza (4-7) threw seven strong Morrison. Willie Bloomquist singled to give dating to Aug. 14, 2013. innings, Ryan Braun homered for the first the Mariners a 1-0 lead. time in 12 days and the Brewers handed Kevin Kiermaier tripled off Hernandez BLUE JAYS 7, ASTROS 2 the Twins their second straight loss at with one out in the sixth inning and scored Jose Reyes stole three bases and got two home for the first time this year in front of on a wild pitch to even the game at 1-1. hits as Toronto won its season-high fourth the second-largest crowd at Target Field Jackson homered on the seventh pitch in a row, handing Houston its third straight this season. against Rays reliever Steven Geitz (1-2) take loss. Francisco Rodriguez pitched a hitless the lead for good. —AP The AL West-leading Astros matched their longest skid of the year. Reyes scored a run, drove in one and also walked. Drew MLB results/standings Hutchison (5-1) allowed one run and six hits in 6 1-3 innings, improving to 4-1 with Chicago Cubs 4, Washington 2; Toronto 7, Houston 2; Texas 4, Kansas City 2; Milwaukee 4, Minnesota 2; San a 2.72 ERA at home. He’s 1-0 with a 7.80 ERA Francisco 7, Philadelphia 5; Boston 4, Oakland 2; San Diego 9, Cincinnati 7; Colorado 10, Miami 5; Cleveland 2, in six road starts. Baltimore 1; Atlanta 5, Pittsburgh 4; NY Yankees 8, LA Angels 2; Detroit 7, Chicago White Sox 1; LA Dodgers 2, St. The Astros failed to score more than Louis 0; Seattle 2, Tampa Bay 1; Arizona 2, NY Mets 1. three runs for the fourth straight game and American League National League seventh time in their past nine. Brett Eastern Division Eastern Division Oberholtzer (0-1) allowed four runs, two W L PCT GB Washington 30 26 .536 - NY Yankees 31 25 .554 - NY Mets 30 27 .526 0.5 earned, and six hits in 3 2-3 innings. Tampa Bay 30 27 .526 1.5 Atlanta 27 28 .491 2.5 Toronto 27 30 .474 4.5 Miami 23 33 .411 7 PADRES 9, REDS 7 Boston 26 31 .456 5.5 Philadelphia 21 36 .368 9.5 Yonder Alonso’s second career grand Baltimore 25 30 .455 5.5 Central Division Central Division slam pulled San Diego even in the seventh St. Louis 37 19 .661 - Minnesota 32 23 .582 - Pittsburgh 30 25 .545 6.5 inning, and Matt Kemp singled with the Kansas City 30 23 .566 1 Chicago Cubs 29 25 .537 7 Detroit 29 28 .509 4 bases loaded in the eighth, completing the Cincinnati 23 31 .426 13 Padres’ biggest comeback of the season in Cleveland 27 28 .491 5 Chicago White Sox 25 29 .463 6.5 Milwaukee 20 36 .357 17 a victory over Cincinnati. Western Division Western Division Alonso’s homer off Tony Cingrani tied it Houston 34 23 .596 - LA Dodgers 32 24 .571 - 7-7 and completed a comeback from a 6-1 Texas 30 26 .536 3.5 San Francisco 32 25 .561 0.5 San Diego 29 28 .509 3.5 deficit. San Diego loaded the bases in the LA Angels 28 28 .500 5.5 Seattle 25 31 .446 8.5 Arizona 27 28 .491 4.5 PHILADELPHIA: Phillies’ Jeff Francoeur hits a grand slam home run during the fourth eighth with Abraham Almonte’s pinch-hit inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants. —AP Oakland 23 35 .397 11.5 Colorado 25 29 .463 6 MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 SPORTS Rose blooms at Memorial

DUBLIN: England’s Justin Rose took a 34-year-old made no bones about the ini- three-shot lead after the third round of the tial win being critical. “If you look at my Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village career, to be honest with you, you could on Saturday as he looked to become the say it’s gone from strength to strength event’s seventh multiple winner. The 2010 since getting the monkey off my back and champion fired a six-under 66 to catapult winning here,” he added. to 15-under-201 for the tournament. That “As time ticks on, it becomes harder and put the 2013 U.S. Open champion three harder so to finally do it and do it at a place clear of Italian Francesco Molinari (69) and like this and a tournament of this stature Swedish overnight leader David Lingmerth was fantastic.” (72) who shared second at 12-under. Rose opened strong with four birdies in American veteran Jim Furyk (70), also a his first seven holes and while he bogeyed former U.S. Open and Memorial winner, the ninth, three further birdies on the back sits fourth at 11-under. Tiger Woods, a 14- side set up his comfortable buffer. time major champion, carded the worst Woods’ round marked just the third round of his professional career, a disas- time in his professional career he has failed trous 13-over 85, to balloon to 12-over and to break 80. He had an 81 in the 2002 last place. British Open and an 82 earlier this year at “Obviously a lot has been going right,” the Phoenix Open. said Rose. “I guess I played a good, solid, The former world number one, who patient round of golf that ended up turn- has slumped to 172nd in the global rank- ing into a great round of golf. ings, found water hazards four times. He “I made my birdies when I had a chance struggled to find fairways, getting just and I limited the mistakes. Kind of sur- seven of 14. Just a day after making a prised to play my way into a three-shot clutch par putt to make the cut on the lead. I was looking just to keep pace, but number, the five-time event champion it’s a fantastic position going into late yes- managed just one birdie while carding six terday.” Rose kick-started his American bogeys, two double bogeys and the career with a victory here in 2010 and the quadruple bogey.—Reuters Pettersen leads in Ontario

ONTARIO: Suzann Pettersen saved par of dried up a little bit towards the end,” the after a deft bunker shot at the final hole to former world number two told reporters. TAMPA: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (middle) shoots under pressures from Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas hold a one-stroke lead after the third round “Overall very happy and in a good posi- Hjalmarsson (left) and defenseman Duncan Keith during the third period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final. —AP of the Manulife LPGA Classic in Ontario on tion, but there’s a job to be done tomor- Saturday. row.” Whatever the outcome, her game is She carded a six-under-par 66 on the rounding into form at an ideal time head- Whistle Bear course in Cambridge to move ing into a major next week, the KPMG Lightning strike back to within sight of a 15th LPGA title and her Women’s PGA Championship in first since 2013. But the 34-year-old Westchester, New York. Norwegian will not be planning her victory Uribe, the 2007 US Amateur champion, level Stanley Cup Final speech just yet, not with two classy players has not won an official LPGA event and breathing down her neck on a course that knows that only a victory on Sunday will is yielding heaps of birdies. make news back home. TAMPA: Jason Garrison slapped in the game- the Lightning but broke out of his slump with period leaving questions about his health. Colombian Mariajo Uribe (67) is just one “In Colombia they only follow soccer winner in the third period as the Tampa Bay his 13th goal of the post-season to set a Tampa Bishop first departed with the score 3-3 with stroke behind, while veteran American really,” she said. “The only way I can make it Lightning avoided another late collapse to beat Bay record. 12:43 to play to be replaced by 20-year-old rook- Cristie Kerr (67) trails by two after draining to the TV in prime-time is if I win. “Top 10 is visiting Chicago 4-3 and even the Stanley Cup Brent Seabrook made it 3-3 for the ie Andrei Vasilevskiy. He returned with 11:11 a 20-foot birdie putt from off the putting not good enough for them. Final at 1-1 on Saturday. The Lightning, who let Blackhawks in the third on a shot that saw remaining after Tampa Bay took the lead but surface at the final hole. “I’m a pretty aggressive player, so I didn’t in two third-period goals in a 2-1 loss on Chicago’s Marian Hossa shielding goaltender was again replaced with 7:41 left. Pettersen got off to a rousing start with have to change my strategy here. I feel real- Wednesday, did not panic this time after the Ben Bishop, drawing complaints from Tampa Vasilevskiy finished with five stops and was birdies at the first three holes and she ly confident right now. My driver’s pretty Blackhawks levelled at 3-3. Bay. The winning goal was set up by a high-stick- the winning goaltender. The Lightning offered picked up all of her shots in the first 11 straight.” Kerr, meanwhile, has won 17 LPGA Instead, Garrison capitalized on a power-play ing penalty from Chicago’s Patrick Sharp who no explanation, instead focusing on Vasilevskiy’s holes to finish with a 19-under total of 197. events, including a US Women’s Open, so chance with 11:11 remaining, his shot rebound- had just come out of the penalty box for a slash- relief performance. “I got off to a fantastic start today, every- she knows what it takes to get the job ing off the skate of Chicago’s Andrew Desjardins ing call. “I can’t really tell you too much (about Bishop thing went my way at the start (but) it kind done.—Reuters and fooling goaltender Corey Crawford. “I don’t think I’ve ever done that before, but it leaving). He had to get out, but (Vasilevskiy) “We were more aggressive tonight. In Game happened,” Sharp said. “We’ll move on from it. I came in and he did big things for us,” Lightning One we sat back a little bit,” Tampa Bay center take responsibility and apologize to our penalty- center Tyler Johnson told reporters. Tyler Johnson told reporters. “We played our killers for putting them under such stress.” “We have a lot of confidence in (Vasilevskiy). style. The Blackhawks pushed hard for another We’ve seen him all year.” The mystery may be “It’s a best-of-five series now. Chicago is a equaliser, but this time Tampa Bay killed off a explained by a third-period collision with great team, it’s going to be a battle.” The series power play and survived an extra Chicago attack Chicago’s Antoine Vermette. The Blackhawks moves to Chicago for Game Three today. in the final minutes. center was skating by the net in the first few The Blackhawks, who are seeking their third Backup Lightning goaltender Andrei minutes of the third when he made contact with Stanley Cup title in six seasons, appeared set to Vasilevskiy ensured the victory by saving all five Bishop’s upper body that seemed to inflict dis- take a 2-0 series lead home when they struck for shots he faced after replacing starter Ben Bishop comfort. two quick scores in the second period to erase a late in the third. Bishop did play on, however. The Lightning 1-0 deficit. Andrew Shaw netted the first before Meanwhile, tThe Tampa Bay Lightning cele- netminder was been pivotal in Tampa Bay’s play- 20-year-old Teuvo Teravainen had his second brated a series-tying victory over the Chicago off run, recording a pair of Game Seven goal of the series to put the visitors ahead 2-1. Blackhawks on Saturday but were tight-lipped shutouts. Tampa Bay fought back in an action-packed about the fitness of Ben Bishop after the starting Bishop had held opponents scoreless for a second period with Nikita Kucherov and Tyler goaltender was replaced. Bishop, who made 21 total of 113:28 before Chicago broke loose dur- Johnson each beating Crawford to grab a 3-2 saves in Tampa Bay’s 4-3 Game Two win over the ing the third period of the Lightning’s Game One lead. Johnson had not scored in five games for Blackhawks, left the game twice during the third loss. —Reuters ONTARIO: Cristie Kerr, of the United States blasts out of the sand on the third hole during the third round of the 2015 Manulife LPGA Classic. —AP Dixon dominates IndyCar race Lynx beat Fever 78-69 FORT WORTH: Scott Dixon was still moaning 30 minutes before INDIANAPOLIS: Lindsay Whalen scored 17 Emma Meeseman finished with 16 points the race about the extra downforce planned for his car. points, Maya Moore and Rebekkah Brunson and nine rebounds to lead the Mystics (2-0) , After his dominating victory at Texas, in a crash-free and each had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the making all four of her shots from the line, record-setting race with new aero kits, Dixon certainly had no Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 78-69 including a clutch pair in the final minute to complaints with his No. 9 Chevrolet that he said was “basically on in the WNBA on Saturday. The Lynx (2-0) nev- extend Washington’s lead to four. Ivory Latta rails.” Dixon won by 7.8 seconds over Chip Ganassi Racing team- er trailed after the opening minutes but added 10 points, and Lawson - who had just mate Tony Kanaan on Saturday night in the fastest IndyCar Series needed a 6-0 run late in the fourth quarter to two made field goals in the game, both in the race ever at high-speed, high-banked Texas track. The New surge to a 68-59 lead with 2:58 left. final two minutes - finished with eight. Zealander led 97 of 248 laps and won with an average speed of Seimone Augustus added 11 points for New York, which won its home opener 191.940 mph. “In hindsight, I’m glad,” Dixon said. “They under- Minnesota, which scored 13 straight in a run Friday night, got 18 points and eight stood what they were doing. That’s why they do what they do spanning both halves to take a 40-27 lead. rebounds from Tina Charles. Carolyn Swords and I just drove the car.” Indiana (0-2) cut it to 60-57 on Shenise added 11 points off the Liberty bench, and After anxiety about how the cars would handle on the 1 1/2- Johnson’s 3-pointer with 7:09 left in the Tanisha Wright had 10 points, going 6 for 6 mile track with the new aero kits, especially after three Chevrolets fourth quarter, but would get no closer. from the line. Odyssey Sims scored 23 points went airborne during practice for the Indianapolis 500, there Marissa Coleman led the Fever with 16 points, and had five assists to lead the Tulsa Shock were no accidents. There was only one caution, excluding the first Johnson added 15, Natalie Achonwa had 14 over the Chicago Sky 101-93. Skylar Diggins lap of the race when the initial start was waved off because the and Briann January 11. finished with 20 points and eight assists. 23-car field wasn’t properly aligned. The yellow flag came out on The Fever had a better night shooting Elena Delle Donne scored 40 points for lap 84 for debris on the frontstretch. Dixon got his 37th career from the field, but the Lynx had a 26-9 edge Chicago (1-1), hitting 13 of 24 shots from the win. He also won in 2008 at Texas, which has now hosted 27 in points scored from the foul line. field and going 11 for 11 from the line. Cappie IndyCar races. Brazilian drivers and longtime friends and competi- Kara Lawson hit a 14-foot jumper with 42 Pondexter finished with 26 points. Elsewhere, tors Kanaan and Helio Castroneves were in a close race for second seconds left to give Washington the lead and Renee Montgomery scored 19 points and place. “It was a great race. At the beginning of the race, we’re added two free throws in the Mystics’ 67-62 Crystal Langhorne had 18 to help the Seattle looking at each other, I’m looking at Helio’s setup, like downforce- victory over the New York Liberty in their Storm beat the Los Angeles Sparks 86-61 in wise, they’re looking at mine, and we were like, somebody’s going home opener. the season opener for both teams. —AP to get it right,” Kanaan said. “We had a great battle. It reminded me, this guy, we’ve been racing together for 25 years.” Castroneves, whose four IndyCar wins at Texas are the track record, responded, “From the early age, now to the old age.” After the airborne cars at Indianapolis, IndyCar this week man- dated the use of closure panels on the rear wheel guards. Those are designed to eliminate lift when an Indy car is traveling back- ward at a high rate of speed during an accident, and will also be required at California and Pocono. Dixon indicated there was no noticeable difference to how the car drove with the panels. “I don’t think that it affected the race, as you saw tonight, in any way whatsoever,” said Mike Hull, the strategist for Dixon’s team. “It was a positive gain really because we really didn’t have anything against the fence tonight. So if you look at it that way, I think it was a great success.” Ryan Hunter-Reay had the only crash all weekend in Texas, in the first practice Friday when his No. 28 Honda spun and headed backward toward the outside wall. His left rear slammed hard before sliding down the track, but the car never went airborne. Hunter-Reay finished 18th, seven laps behind Dixon. Will Power started from the pole at Texas for the third year in a row, but finished 13th, four laps off the pace. His only win in Texas came in the second race of a doubleheader in 2011 when he started third. Defending race champion Ed Carpenter was done after only 147 laps because of mechanical issues. He had already fallen a couple of laps off the pace in his No. 20 Honda when it parked it and finished 22nd in the 23-car field. “We’ve got to go home and get this figured out. Haven’t had cars this bad in a long time,” said Carpenter, the car owner who drives the oval races. “I’m part of the problem because I’m not helping get a solution. We’re underachieving big-time.” There was a big surprise before the race. James Hinchcliffe gave the command for drivers to start their engines on video from his home in Indianapolis, where the driver is recovering after SEATTLE: Seattle Storm’s Ramu Tokashiki (7), of Japan, tries to drive past Los Angeles his left leg was pierced in a crash during Indianapolis 500 prac- TEXAS: Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, holds up the winner’s trophy in Victory Sparks’ Jantel Lavender in the second half of a WNBA basketball game. —AP tice. —AP Lane after the Firestone 600Indy Car auto race at Texas Motor Speedway. —AP MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 SPORTS Women’s rugby flourishes on an unsuitable ground

SINGAPORE: Diving into tackles on the lush country, let alone the district, so to see some- green grass at the Southeast Asian Games is one who hasn’t even finished school go on a rare treat for the Laos rugby sevens teams and do all this stuff it really inspires kids to be who are more used to sidestepping motor- involved ... there is huge benefit.” By offering bikes during training on a gravelly car park in paid work, sceptical families were more will- Vientiane. ing to allow daughters to pursue the alien In the impoverished country, where many sport. “Their parents wont let them just join live without electricity and unexploded ord- rugby clubs as they have all this other work nance litter rural areas, rugby is a sport that is to do,” she said. only just starting to take root. So if the small grass area next door to the United States BIG HEARTS Ambassadors residence in the Lao capital is Knight said poor internet and limited unavailable, the switch moves and passing international rugby access meant none of drills take place in a nearby car park with plas- the Laos women’s team would recognise All tic cones to try and deter the motorbikes. Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams. Understandably, finding a field of their But while playing numbers are growing, own is the priority for Lao Rugby Federation standards remain low. The women were (LRF) partnerships and development advisor beaten 17-0 by Malaysia and Philippines on Megan Knight, who previously worked with Saturday before hosts Singapore walloped USA Rugby. them 54-0. “Pitches are the most important thing as Physicality is an obvious issue. Khang is the kids in most of the places where we are one of the taller players in the squad at 1.60 playing, play on dirt school grounds, they metres (5-ft-3in), with three of the 12 below can’t tackle, that’s the thing that prevents five feet. “They like to always say they are them from improving,” the American told small people with big hearts,” Knight said. Reuters. While playing at the Olympics “would be “Because of the bombs, the mountains, great”, social development goals are the pri- the gravel there is just a lot of reasons why it ority. The sport’s global governing body, is tough to find a space to play.” The Colorado World Rugby, has taken note. native, who speaks fluent Lao and regularly “They are saying if a small country like plays for the women’s international team, Laos can get so many girls participating we moved to Laos after using the internet to need to learn from the model,” Knight said. find rugby development opportunities in LRF receive only limited funding from Asia. During her time, Laos has seen a grow- World Rugby but were given a grant to aid SINGAPORE: The Philippines team stand on the podium after winning the Rugby 7s men’s gold medal match against Malaysia, at the SEA ing female interest in the game after the LRF their work in a country which has never won Games. —AP partnered with two non-government organi- an Olympic medal and where children nor- sations, ChildFund and Women Win, on the mally play either football or sepak takraw, the Sport for Development project. In a country volleyball-like game popular in South East where many women marry in their mid-teens Asia. The SEA Games experience, a rare for- Schooling sends and often leave school early to help farm eign trip, concludes for the team late yester- family lands, Knight said the rugby project day before they fly back today. It will have was developing life skills, improving confi- cost the LRF $20,000, around a fifth of the dence and fostering role models. annual budget, with no help from the Laos One of those is 23-year-old Lao Khang, National Olympic Committee. records tumbling who had never heard of rugby three years The team’s eye-catching, flowery kits were ago before the LRF came to her small village donated by Hong Kong sponsors. Knight said in Nonghet district. She is now one of 2,000 the job, which only became paid in that play the sport, also coaching and admin- September after four years, was rewarding SINGAPORE: The unrivaled star of the market- istrating at the body. but challenging. “Sometimes it’s really stress- ing campaign delivered gold medals at his first “She is such a celebrity when she goes ful, what Hong Kong do with 80 people we opportunity, with Joseph Schooling winning the 100-meter freestyle and leading Singapore to back, everyone knows who she is, they see try to do with six. It takes us 14 hours driving victory in a freestyle relay yesterday in meet her on TV,” said Knight. “Most people in to get to some of the places we are working. record times at the Southeast Asian Games. Nonghet don’t get a chance to leave the It’s really hard but really fun.” —Reuters That’s half as many gold as Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Ahn Vien, who got the jump on Schooling by winning two in meet record times on the open- ing day of the swim competition and adding another pair - the women’s 200 backstroke and the 200 individual medley - on day two. The 18- year-old Nguyen’s bid for medals in 11 events ended in the opening final of the night, when she finished in fourth place in the 50 butterfly and more than a second behind gold medalist Tao Li, who won in a meet record 26.58. Schooling’s meet record in the 100 freestyle was 48.58 seconds, edging teammate Quah Zheng Wen into second spot and Hoang Quy Phuoc of Vietnam into bronze. By the time the swimming session was fin- ished, Singapore was still holding top spot in the medal standings with 25 gold and 81 over- all. Vietnam had 21 gold and 47 overall, while Thailand had 20 gold and 63 overall. Indonesia was in fourth spot with 11 gold medals, fol- lowed by Malaysia with eight, Myanmar with SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Joseph Schooling swims in the opening leg of the Men’s 4x200m seven and Philippines with six. Cambodia had Freestyle Relay Final at the SEA Games. —AP one. ROSEAU: Australia cricket fans wave their national flag in this file photo at the end of Competition will take a backseat to solidarity his second race over the distance. netball final was an afternoon highlight for the a first cricket Test match against West Indies. —AP for a small period of reflection in all venues on Only 10 of the 12 male starters completed the local crowd after a closely-contested competi- Monday, with organizers announcing a minute course, with a tropical deluge causing issues for tion. of silence will be observed in remembrance of most runners. The Oregon-based Soh won in 2 Philippines went through unbeaten in the Attacking cricket the the victims of the magnitude-5.9 earthquake hours, 34 minutes, 56 seconds, almost the length return of rugby sevens to the SEA Games pro- which rocked Mount Kinabalu in nearby of the final straight ahead of an exhausted gram after eight years, winning all five group Malaysia on Friday. Rescuers are searching for six Srisung Boonthung of Thailand, who led most of games and then outplaying Malaysia 24-7 in Aussies Ashes mantra climbers and have recovered 13 dead, including the way. the men’s final. “It’s a massive step for us. The people from Singapore, Malaysia and Hoang Nguyen Thanh of Vietnam was third, pressure was on us - we knew we had to win ROSEAU: Captain Michael Clarke is expecting possession since and return to Sabina Park Philippines. “Even as we continue with the followed by Sayuit Hamdan Syafril of Indonesia, gold, we couldn’t settle for anything less and Australia to maintain their attacking brand of not having lost a Test to the Caribbean side Games, let us together as a community of ath- Filipino veteran Eduardo Beunavista and Kuniaki we stood up to that,” Philippines captain Jake cricket heading into the second and final Test anywhere since 2003, a run of 13 matches letes, officials and people unite - to remember Takizaki, a Japanese-born comedian who is com- Letts said. “We stuck in there. The Philippines, against the West Indies in Jamaica next week unbeaten. and honor the lives lost, and keep in prayers peting for Cambodia. Thanaronnawat Natthaya we’re in it to win.” Thailand thrashed Singapore and the Ashes series beginning in England “We had to work hard for the wickets and those who are still missing,” organizers said in a of Thailand won the women’s marathon in 39-0 in the women’s rugby sevens final. Nikko just three weeks later. we did it in the end, which is a good sign for statement. 3:03.25, more than a minute ahead of Mary Tabal Huelgas won the men’s triathlon in 2:04.32, giv- “That’s the way we play our best cricket, us,” said Steve Smith, who led Australia in the Yesterday’s competition started with a tropi- of the Philippines and almost four clear of ing Philippines a double after victory in the the way Davey (David Warner) and Shaun latter half of the home series against India cal downpour, which relented only shortly Hoang Thi Thanh of Vietnam. women’s race Saturday, and Rikigoro Shinozuka Marsh went about it the second innings,” said when Clarke was sidelined by a hamstring before Soh Rui Yong won the marathon in just Singapore’s 46-43 win over Malaysia in the took silver for Malaysia in 2:05.35. —AP Clarke after seeing his opening pair waste no injury. “The bowlers did the hard yards...we time in plundering most of the 47 runs need- always thought once we broke that partner- ed to complete a nine-wicket win in just five ship between Dowrich and Samuels we’d get overs late on the third day of the first Test at through them pretty quickly because it’s one Blake relieved after safe return in 200m the Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica on of those wickets where it’s pretty hard to get Friday. a start on.” Reinforcing his leader’s mantra, the run himself into shape,” he said. “He needs a cou- “I think you’re going to see more of that in vice-captain, whose run of four hundreds in KINGSTON: Olympic gold medallist Yohan Blake in the 100m or 200m,” he said. ple of races to gradually build himself up, the second Test,” he added. Clarke acknowl- consecutive Tests ended in this match, was relieved after making a safe return from His coach Mills told Reuters Blake’s first run because it’s going to take time for him to get edged the patience and discipline of his fast acknowledged that the template has been injury with a 200 metres win in Kingston on was less about the time and more about break- back to where he was as there is no magic but- bowlers in the face of stubborn resistance set for immediate and upcoming assign- Saturday at a warmup for Jamaica’s national tri- ing back into competitive mode. “I just wanted ton, he just has to take his time and work his way from the West Indies fourth-wicket pair of ments. “It’s just about going out there and als. him to run and to see for himself that he’s in a back up,” added Mills, who also trains six-time Shane Dowrich and Marlon Samuels in the keep playing the same brand of cricket we’ve Running in his first competitive race since position where he can run a race and the whole Olympic gold medallist Bolt. —Reuters second innings. been playing for some time,” he observed. July 3, Blake posted a modest time of 21.57 sec- idea is for him to get his confidence back and The breakthrough just before tea trig- “We’ve been playing some good Test crick- onds, stepping away from the local field in the gered the slide and paved the way for an ulti- et of late and hopefully we can keep doing second half of the race before easing off in the mately comfortable win that ensures the that (next week) and keep building towards last 10 metres. Frank Worrell Trophy stays in Australian hands the Ashes as well.” Blake, who owns the second fastest 200 whatever the result in Kingston. Following the final Test in Jamaica, the (19.26 seconds) after world record holder and West Indies were holders of the prize for Australian squad heads off to England for two compatriot Usain Bolt (19.19), still harbours 15 years before Australia, under Mark Taylor’s warm-up matches against Kent and Essex hope of getting in shape to qualify for the world leadership, reclaimed the trophy with a before the defence of the Ashes begins with championships in Beijing in August. series-clinching innings triumph in the the first match of the five-Test series in Cardiff “I have to give God thanks I’m back on the Jamaican capital in 1995.They have retained on July 8. —AFP track, I was really nervous, but my agent (Cubie Seegobin) and coach (Glen Mills) told me to just go out there and have fun,” Blake, a member of Jamaica’s victorious 4x100m relay team at the London Olympics, told Reuters. Dravid to shape up “And I don’t feel bad as my foot is not bother- ing me anymore, so it’s a really good blow-out Indian cricketers for me in my first race back.” At his last meeting on July 3, the 2011 world MUMBAI: Rahul Dravid has been entrusted agreed to coach India A and India under-19 in champion pulled up injured, clutching his ham- with shaping the future of Indian cricket and the future,” Thakur told reporters in Kolkata string in the 100m at the Glasgow Grand Prix agreed in principle to coach the country’s after a meeting with the advisory committee and underwent surgery days later in Germany. under-19 and A teams. on Saturday. “I felt a bit ceased-up but that’s expected for The Indian cricket board (BCCI) last week The 42-year-old Dravid, who has over my first run. I’m going to run some more races named a three-member advisory committee 13,000 runs in tests and close to 11,000 in now that my foot is alright,” Blake added, noting comprised of former cricketers Sourav the 50-over format, will start by preparing he was not worried about time. Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman the India A side for a home series against “I just wanted to get that first run in the but the absence of former captain and bat- Australia A and South Africa A in July and books and although the (head) wind was a bit ting great Dravid had surprised many. August. Dravid said the role suited his fami- heavy it was alright and I’ll work from there.” BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur laid the con- ly life fine and he did not see it as a plat- Blake was still unclear whether he would cerns to rest by confirming that the modali- form to groom himself for the national have spots in both the 100m and 200m at the ties of Dravid’s contract will be finalised in the team’s head coaching job which remains world championships. “I’m going to run one next few days. vacant after the departure of Duncan more 200m next week and going into trials, I just “The good news is that Rahul Dravid has Fletcher in March.—Reuters want to do enough to secure an individual spot Yohan Blake MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 SPORTS

Barca, Juve provide perfect antidote to FIFA stench

BERLIN: Barcelona triumphed over fellow did. Both teams went looking for goals. in seven seasons, but the real key to the lowing up on the rebound. side’s major honour came on the night of European giants Juventus in a superb Barca could have had three goals in the game’s majesty was that Juventus were Juve’s joy did not last long, though, as the Heysel Stadium disaster 30 years ago Champions League final on Saturday that first 15 minutes, Juventus, once they set- still in with a chance until Neymar scored Suarez scored 13 minutes later when he last week when Platini, now UEFA presi- was the perfect antidote to the stench tled, created several chances and could with the last kick. also pounced on a rebound to make it 2- dent, scored with a penalty in a 1-0 win coming out of Zurich in the wake of the easily have scored more than the one 1. Almost a year ago, Suarez was the most over Liverpool. FIFA corruption scandal. goal they got. CLASSIC MOVE vilified man in football after biting Italy Although he wished his old club had Barca’s dazzling attacking play and As if to underline that the game is The Italians were undone for the first defender Giorgio Chiellini at the World won on Saturday, there was no mistaking Juve’s resilience, which kept them in the about putting the ball in the net and not goal by a move, involving 16 passes in Cup, but he found redemption with what his pleasure in handing Xavi the trophy as game until Neymar wrapped up a 3-1 win envelopes in back pockets, three times in the build-up, that included all 10 of looked like the winner until Neymar Barca’s talisman celebrated his last match in stoppage time, recalled the free-scor- the second half Barcelona broke with five Barca’s outfield players as Andres Iniesta arrowed in the third. for the club after more than 750 appear- ing early years of the competition in the men streaming forwards. provided the final ball for Rakitic to Barca’s defence, with Gerard Pique and ances by lifting the European Cup. It was 1950s and 1960s and provided a wonder- Lionel Messi, who for once failed to sweep past goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. Javier Mascherano outstanding, was also a night that in the end belonged to ful finale to the 60th season of UEFA’s score, Luis Suarez, who did after 68 min- But Juve forwards Carlos Tevez and inspired on the night, and it had to be. Barcelona but, more importantly per- flagship club competition. From the utes, and Neymar, who added the third, Alvaro Morata continually threatened to The Italian double winners served up haps, helped restore the game’s reputa- moment Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic ended the season with a staggering 122 produce something and finally did after some wonderful inter-passing of their tion after a calamitous two weeks in swept Barca ahead in the fourth minute goals between them. Their brilliance in 55 minutes when Barca’s German keeper own that recalled some of the glorious which it has been reeling from corruption the match held the promise that some- front of goal has brought Barca a fifth Marc-Andre ter Stegen parried Tevez’s movement typical of the Juve team star- allegations surrounding world governing thing special was about to unfold-and it European crown and their second treble shot but was unable to stop Morata fol- ring Michel Platini in the 1980s. That body FIFA.—Reuters

FIFA email connects Blatter to $10M, newspaper claims

CAPE TOWN: A 2007 email shows FIFA the DOJ. Blazer has admitted to receiving bribes President Sepp Blatter and then-South African in connection with the 2004 vote that resulted President Thabo Mbeki held “discussions” over in South Africa becoming the first African $10 million that ultimately went to allegedly nation to host the World Cup. corrupt soccer executives as payback for sup- Warner is one of 14 soccer and marketing porting the country’s World Cup bid, a newspa- officials indicted and under arrest on corruption per claimed yesterday. charges, which include racketeering, bribery South Africa’s Sunday Times reported that and money laundering. the email from FIFA secretary general Jerome Blatter announced he was quitting as FIFA Valcke to the South African government asks president last week with the world soccer body when the $10 million will be transferred. rocked by the biggest scandal in its 111-year The newspaper said that in the email, which history. The 79-year-old Blatter has not been was not published, Valcke wrote that the $10 specifically implicated in the Justice million was “based on discussions between FIFA Department investigation. and the South African government, and also In Valcke’s email, which is dated Dec. 7, 2007, between our President (Blatter) and President according to the Sunday Times, he refers to the Thabo Mbeki.” $10 million as a commitment “to the legacy pro- American investigators alleged in their gramme for the diaspora and specifically the indictment into corruption in world soccer that Caribbean countries” and says it stems from the $10 million went to Jack Warner, who is cur- talks between Blatter and Mbeki, who was pres- rently under arrest, as payback for him and two ident at the time of South Africa’s successful other senior FIFA executives voting for South World Cup bid. He left office in 2008. Africa to host the 2010 World Cup. Valcke’s email pre-dates correspondence It was wired from FIFA to accounts con- from then-chief South African World Cup organ- trolled by Warner in three payments in early izer Danny Jordaan and then-South African 2008, the U.S. Department of Justice said. Football Association president Molefi Oliphant FIFA and the South African government asking FIFA to shave $10 million off South have said it was money given legitimately by Africa’s World Cup budget to send to Warner’s South Africa through FIFA to help soccer devel- regional soccer body. In Oliphant’s letter, he opment in Warner’s Caribbean region. Mbeki’s twice asks for the $10 million to be controlled office denied any involvement in bribes in a specifically by Warner. statement when the FIFA corruption scandal South Africa won the World Cup by beating broke. Morocco 14-10 in a vote of FIFA’s ruling panel of FIFA didn’t immediately respond to a written executives in Zurich in 2004. The U.S. DOJ request from The Associated Press for comment alleges that vote was completely corrupted, EDMONTON: Canada’s Allysha Chapman (15) and China’s Wu Haiyan (5) battle for the ball during a FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer match. —AP on the purported 2007 email from Valcke. with Warner, Blazer and an unnamed senior Mbeki’s spokesman, Mukoni Ratshitanga, South American FIFA official agreeing to take referred the AP to the earlier statement denying bribes to back South Africa. A Moroccan bid the South African government’s involvement in official also attempted to bribe Warner with $1 Canada, Dutch triumph any bribes when Mbeki was president. million, the DOJ alleged in its indictment docu- Described as money for soccer development, ments. The DOJ said South Africa’s $10 million the South African cash ended up going directly was used to pay off Warner and Blazer four to former FIFA vice president Warner of Trinidad years after the vote and was channeled through but fans the big winners and American Chuck Blazer, both then mem- FIFA to Warner and dressed up to look like legiti- bers of FIFA’s executive committee, according to mate funds for soccer development. —AP EDMONTON: Canada scored a World Cup, for the women’s tourna- heart-stopping injury time win over ment it barely slows down. China to kick off the Women’s World The Formula One Grand Prix of Cup on Saturday as the spotlight Canada, a Stanley Cup playoff returned to action on the field after game, a Triple Crown winner in a deflating week of scandal away thoroughbred racing and golfer from the pitch. Christine Sinclair Tiger Woods’ nightmare round all sent a capacity crowd at a sun- grabbed a chunk of the Saturday kissed Commonwealth Stadium North American sport spotlight. home happy by slotting the win- A superb Champions League ning spot kick in a 1-0 victory over final in Berlin between Juventus China. The Dutch were also cele- and Barcelona also satisfied much brating after the Netherlands made of the soccer appetite. With the a winning World Cup debut with a wider soccer world caught in the 1-0 victory over New Zealand. But grip of a corruption and bribery the biggest winners on the day scandal, grabbing attention has were the fans who basked in the proven a challenge for the women’s excitement and joy the ‘beautiful showcase. The Women’s World Cup game’ can create rather than dwell has not been touched directly by on the dreary details of a corruption the scandal but the questions and bribery scandal that has engulfed media’s search for answers hung the sport’s governing body, FIFA. over the tournament buildup like a “It was an amazing atmosphere dark cloud. A controversy over the to kick off this World Cup in front of use of artificial turf that triggered a 50,000-plus fans, I’m so proud of our lawsuit and claims of discrimination team,” said Canadian midfielder by a group of unhappy players also Sophie Schmidt, who was named lingered as Canada and China took player of the match. “There was nev- to the plastic pitch. er a doubt that game was going to In the end it was a column by get away from us.” While the World Globe and Mail columnist Cathal Cup got off to a rousing start, it is Kelly bashing Edmonton as an unfit unclear if the scandals and contro- venue for the prestigious kick off versy have had an impact on the that provided the greatest outrage tournament that will conclude with in the host nation. a championship game on July 5 in But scandals big and small evap- Vancouver. The Canadian Soccer orated in the roar of the largest Association announced that close Canadian crowd for a national team to a million tickets had been sold soccer game as 53,058 filled a sun- for games at the six venues across kissed Commonwealth Stadium, the country and while it remains an topping the 51,136 that watched impressive number, it falls well the Canadian men draw 1-1 with short of the 1.5 million organisers Brazil 21 years ago in Edmonton. BERLIN: Barcelona’s Xavi Hernandez holds the trophy after the Champions League have targeted. “Three points, Canada is on a final soccer match between Juventus and Barcelona. —AP The biggest event in women’s roll,” beamed Canada coach John EDMONTON: Netherlands’ Desiree van Lunteren (2) and New sport, the World Cup was far from Herdman. “Good start, three points Zealand’s Jasmine Pereira (8) battle for the ball during FIFA Women’s the only show in town. While the in the bag, exactly where we want World Cup game.—AP Xavi ends Barca career in style sporting world stops for the men’s to be.” —Reuters BERLIN: Xavi brought his glittering Barcelona Spanish television. “There are no words, I can’t career to a fitting and emotional end when he ask for any more, to leave this way is perfect. hoisted aloft the European Cup following a 3-1 “There is already a feeling of nostalgia. Mourinho: Football is only about winning victory over Juventus in the Champions League Knowing that you won’t play for this team again final on Saturday. Considered one of the finest is tough.” Xavi, who is planning to go into coach- LONDON: Jose Mourinho believes football is but Mourinho will always be defined by winning. Chelsea’ by the mass ranks of Gunners support- midfielders of all time, Xavi announced last ing when he finally hangs up his boots, was also only about winning and that managers who “When people talk about a new generation of ers. But Mourinho, who has won eight league month he was leaving after more than two the tireless dynamo at the heart of a magnifi- favor a possession-dominated beautiful game coaches, what is the new generation? The gener- titles, seven domestic cups, one UEFA cup and decades with the club he joined at the age of 11 cent run for Spain. and neglect steely defense and lethal counter- ation will always be the ones that win,” the two Champions Leagues has always favoured during which he has won 25 trophies including He helped end a 44-year trophy drought at attacking are “stupid”. Mourinho’s Chelsea were Portuguese told The Sunday Times. substance over style. four Champions Leagues and eight La Liga Euro 2008 and went on to lead La Roja to their described on numerous occasions last season as “And the ones that win occasionally or never “What it is, is people who got some idea, titles. He was welcomed with a huge roar by the first World Cup success in 2010 and another boring despite their relentless domination of the win will always be something else.” Mourinho some philosophy, and want to create something Barca fans thronging one end of Berlin’s continental crown two years later. Premier League. has made winning his mantra. Chelsea effective- like ‘We build very well from the back, we have a Olympic Stadium when he replaced Andres Xavi was close to leaving Barca when they The west London side finished eight points ly won the title in April with a 1-0 victory over very good ball possession we don’t play counter- Iniesta in the 78th minute of his 767th and final failed to win a major trophy last season and he ahead of second-placed Manchester City, lost Manchester United despite the Blues enjoying attack,’ the 52-year-old added. outing for Barca before he joins Qatari club Al decided to retire from internationals following only three league fixtures and boasted a goal just 30 percent possession. “But if you don’t play counter-attack then it’s Sadd. Spain’s first-round exit at the 2014 World Cup. difference of plus 41 — second only to City. Chelsea were untroubled by waves of United because you are stupid. Counter-attack is a fan- Pulling on the captain’s armband for the last Barca coach Luis Enrique, a former team A new generation of managers such as passes and clinically carved them open with irre- tastic item of football, an ammunition that you time, the 35-year-old set a record of 151 appear- mate, persuaded him to stay on and he has Liverpool’s Brendan Rodgers and Everton’s sistible counter-attacking led by the effervescent have, and when you find your opponent unbal- ances in Europe’s elite club competition, one made a vital contribution as the club became Roberto Martinez have been hailed in recent Eden Hazard. anced you have a fantastic moment to score a more than Real Madrid goalkeeper and close the first to win La Liga, the King’s Cup and seasons for playing stylish, attacking football. In a goalless draw against Arsenal at the goal. “So I think people are creating (illusions) friend Iker Casillas. “Not even in the best possi- Champions League in the same season on two Purists argue that Arsenal play a more excit- Emirates Stadium one week later Mourinho’s and it has influenced public opinion. But football ble dream could I be so happy,” Xavi told occasions. —Reuters ing brand of soccer and City score more goals side were subjected to chants of ‘boring boring will never change. Football is to win.” —Reuters MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 SPORTS Germany, Brazil win again to top groups

WELLINGTON: Germany and Brazil had emphat- ic wins to close the group stages of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup yesterday, leaving both atop their pools but with tricky assignments ahead in the second round. Germany beat Honduras 5-1 to finish Group F with three- straight wins - with 16 goals for and two against - while Brazil, also with three wins, topped Group E ahead of Nigeria after a 3-0 win over North Korea. The last day of group matches in the 24-team tournament confirmed matchups in the round of 16, which starts Wednesday. European champions Germany, which won the tournament in 1981, will meet Nigeria, which has never won the Under-20 title, despite DUBLIN: Republic of Ireland’s Daryl Murphy (right) clears the ball from England’s Phil twice finishing runners-up and winning the Jones during their international soccer friendly match at the Aviva stadium. —AP world under-17 title four times. Nigeria ended the group stage with a 2-0 win over Hungary which left it in second place in Group E, with two England and Ireland wins and a 4-2 loss to Brazil, forcing its early clash with Germany in the knockout rounds. draw blank in Dublin Brazil will face Uruguay in its round of 16 match on Thursday after Uruguay finished sec- DUBLIN: England’s winless run against neigh- during ‘God Save the Queen’, but it was ond in Group D behind Serbia, which will play bours the Republic of Ireland was extended Liverpool contract rebel Raheem Sterling, Hungary next round. Uzbekistan beat Fiji 3-0 to six matches yesterday following a torpid 0- English football’s new Public Enemy Number yesterday in the other match on the last day of 0 draw in a friendly game at Dublin’s Aviva One, who bore the brunt of their ire. Group play to set up a meeting with Austria. Stadium. Generally, though, the atmosphere was as flat In other matches in the next round, the It was the first time England had played in as a pancake, even after a moving pre-match United States will play Colombia, Ghana faces Dublin since rioting far-right hooligans moment when Jack Charlton-the former Mali, Ukraine play Senegal, and Portugal meet caused a friendly in February 1995 to be England defender and Ireland manager-was host New Zealand. South American champions abandoned after only 27 minutes, but while given a standing ovation by the whole and pre-tournament favorite Argentina failed to the reunion thankfully passed off without ground. qualify from Group B. incident off the pitch, there was precious little England’s probings, generally instigated Germany was impressive in its win Sunday to stir the blood on it. by midfield anchor Jack Wilshere, came to over Honduras, adding to is 8-1 win over Fiji and In the end, the game was chiefly notable nought, and it was Ireland who created what 3-0 win over Uzbekistan. Marc Stendera scored for its debutants-Jamie Vardy for England, few chances there were in the first half. Daryl the opening goal in the second minute, calmly Harry Arter for Ireland-but visiting manager Murphy jabbed fractionally wide from Jeff sending the goalkeeper the wrong way from the Roy Hodgson admitted it had been “way Hendrick’s flick-on, while David McGoldrick, spot after Carlos Moncada had crudely brought below” what his team had hoped to achieve. Murphy’s Ipswich Town team-mate, saw a down Levin Oztunali. Stendera then provided a CHRISTCHURCH: Brazil’s Malcom (right) kicks the ball away from North Korea’s Jang Kum Nam “All credit to Ireland, they caused us prob- shot deflected behind by Gary Cahill. brilliant through-ball in the 30th minute which during their U20 soccer World Cup match. —AP lems, particularly with balls to the front play- It was not until a minute before half-time Julian Brandt lofted over ‘keeper Roberto Lopez ers,” he said. “I think we needed this game and that England mustered an attempt at goal, and into the roof of the net. this level of competition. Going into the Adam Lallana cutting in from the left and Hany Mukhtar scored the third four minutes game against Slovenia, there’s a lot of things shooting over. into the second half when his free kick took a we want to improve on.” England captain Wayne Rooney was a vir- wicked deflection off Jose Escalante and Grischa Both teams will now switch their atten- tual bystander in the first half and when Proemel added the fourth 12 minutes later. tions to 2016 European Championship quali- Jordan Henderson’s pass gave him a clear run Nicklas Stark rounded out the scoring from a fiers next weekend, when Ireland host on goal early in the second, his touch corner in the 81st minute. Scotland in a key Group D fixture and betrayed him. “This was a difficult match because Honduras England look to extend their 100 percent The game began to open up a bit though, played very well, especially in one-on-one situa- record in Group E away to Slovenia. with England goalkeeper Joe Hart ferrying a tions,” Germany coach Frank Wormuth said. “But “It was exactly what we needed,” said Robbie Brady free-kick around his near post towards the end of the match they had to take Ireland manager Martin O’Neill. “Overall it was and parrying from substitute Jon Walters at more risks and that opened up more spaces for good for us and from a physical viewpoint, it one end, and Sterling shooting wide at the us. “I’m just glad that my team performed well couldn’t have been better timed.” other. A gaggle of Irish substitutions early in and managed to find a way to collect another The Football Association had written to the second half included a debut for three points. That is what makes me proud.” England’s 3,000 travelling fans warning them Bournemouth midfielder Arter, who replaced Brazil took 60 minutes to break down the not to repeat chants about Irish paramilitary Glenn Whelan. defense of North Korea, which had conceded group the IRA that had been aired during Leicester City striker Vardy entered the fray nine goals in its previous matches against recent away games against Scotland and with 16 minutes to play, replacing Rooney, to Nigeria and Hungary. North Korea’s defense sat Italy. But it was with wit, rather than vicious- complete a remarkable three-year ascent deep and, while they had 68 percent of posses- ness, that England’s fans goaded their hosts, from non-league to international football. sion, Brazil showed some impatience and mostly chanting “Sepp Blatter, he paid for your After Arter had drilled wide following a run tried to score from distance. ground!” in reference to this week’s revelation from deep, England substitute Andros The tactic finally paid off to some degree that FIFA paid the Football Association of Townsend took aim from distance, but Ireland when Jaja’s shot from 35 meters deflected wildly Ireland five million euros ($5.5 million) after goalkeeper Shay Given, who had replaced off Hyo Song giving goakeeper In Hak no Thierry Henry’s handball took France to the Keiren Westwood, got down well to keep the chance. Brazil then showed some of its real abili- 2010 World Cup at Ireland’s expense. visitors without a win in Ireland since a 3-1 ty in the 66th minute when Jean Carlos lit up a A small number of home fans whistled friendly success in May 1964. —AFP cold night in Christchurch, rolling his foot over the ball to beat one defender, jinking to his right to see off another, then slotting past the keeper with ease. Leo Pereira headed the third at the far Argentina, Uruguay impress post from a corner in the 81st minute. Taiwo Awoniyi secured a brace in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over in Copa America warm-ups Hungary, scoring in the 33rd and 54th minutes. He scored the first when he ghosted away from SAN JUAN: Uruguay handed Guatemala a 5-1 national matches in competition after biting his marker to volley in at the near post from roasting in a friendly on Saturday that augurs Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup. Saviour Godwin’s low cross. well for their defence of the Copa America in Despite missing Lionel Messi, Javier He added the second when Attila Osvath and the absence of suspended striker Luis Suarez. Mascherano and Carlos Tevez, all of whom Akos Cecskes, who had both gone up for the Argentina also impressed in the leadup to played in the Champions League final, same header, collided near halfway and left the the tournament in Chile, with Sergio Aguero Argentina found it just as easy against Bolivia. ball to Awoniyi who beat a defender and round- CHRISTCHURCH: Devron Garcia (right) of Honduras kicks the ball away from Germany’s Julian scoring a hat-trick and Angel Di Maria a brace Di Maria had the opener after 24 minutes ed goalkeeper Gyorgy Szekely before tucking Weigl during their U20 soccer World Cup match. —AP in their 5-0 demolition of Bolivia in San Juan. with an angled drive from the edge of the the ball into the net.—AP In other matches, Ecuador trounced box. Aguero got his first four minutes later Panama 4-0 with two goals from Fidel with a penalty kick and then added another Martinez in Guayaquil, while Radamel Falcao on the half-hour when he clipped home a Dozens of Brazil Cup works scored the winner in Colombia’s 1-0 victory cross at the near post. Di Maria slotted home Juve upbeat over Costa Rica in Buenos Aires. from the spot at 54 minutes and Aguero still incomplete — report Paraguay and Honduras drew 2-2 in sealed his hat-trick a minute later. despite final loss Asuncion, with former Manchester City striker Ecuador, who are Chile’s opponents in the SAO PAULO: Dozens of projects as a parking lot for buses and office Roque Santa Cruz getting both Paraguay’s tournament’s opening match in Santiago on BERLIN: Juventus may have become the only club to lose six that were supposed to have been space for three federal government goals. While Suarez was helping Barcelona Friday, also ran up a 3-0 lead in the first half European Cup finals but they took heart from pushing Barcelona win the Champions league title in Berlin, his against Panama. Striker Miller Bolanos scored built for last year’s World Cup in secretariats. to the limit in Saturday’s riveting final and restoring the honour young understudy Diego Rolan put Uruguay the first from a pass by tricky winger Jefferson Brazil remain incomplete, with only The stadium went three times one up after four minutes from Alvaro Montero after he had beaten two defenders of Italian football, coach Massimiliano Allegri said. 14 before Rio welcomes South over its initial budget to become Pereira’s cross. Edinson Cavani then added a in the box in the 26th minute. Martinez then “More than anything else we come out of this final with America’s first Olympic Games, a the world’s second-costliest soccer brace, his first a tap-in after Rolan had hit the scored twice in eight minutes, first from greater self-esteem, greater confidence and greater awareness of newspaper reported yesterday. ground after London’s Wembley post, then a penalty on the half-hour to put Montero’s pass then with a header from left what we can do,” a remarkably upbeat Allegri said after Juve lost Folha de Sao Paulo said Cup- Stadium. the home side 3-0 up at half-time. back Walter Ayovi’s cross. 3-1 in their first Champions league final since 2003. related transport projects are not In January, Brasilia suffered a Substitutes Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Seven minutes into the second half, “I can’t say that I’m disappointed with the performance of my ready, and several expensive stadi- further humiliation when it Abel Hernandez increased Uruguay’s lead Montero added the fourth for Ecuador, who team,” he added, proud of the equaliser by Alvaro Morata in the ums built for the World Cup now scrapped plans to host the 2019 before Guatemala pulled one back through also meet Mexico and Bolivia in their Copa 55th minute that sent the large Juve following into a frenzy and stand all but idle. World University Games after the defender Wilson Lalin 12 minutes from time. group. Colombia captain Falcao settled a turned the last 35 minutes into a thriller. The huge cost of staging the governor said the city could not The Uruguayans open their defence of the more even affair at the Diego Armando In his first season coaching Juventus, Allegri led his side to the World Cup and the Games have afford to host the biennial multi- Copa America title against Jamaica on June Maradona ground in the Argentine capital in domestic double, winning the scudetto and Coppa Italia. already stirred public protests amid sport event. Adding to Brazilian 13 and also meet Argentina and Paraguay in the opening minute of the second half, scor- There were no signs that he or his players were feeling the increasing evidence that the mon- embarrassment is the fallout from Group B. Suarez is serving a ban of nine inter- ing from Juan Cuadrado’s low cross.—Reuters weight of history on their shoulders either during or after the ey has not been well spent. the country’s biggest corruption match despite now having lost more finals than any other club in “Budgeted at 11 billion reais scandal-a probe into kickbacks at 1973, 1983, 1997, 1998, 2003 and 2015. ($3.5 billion), projects sold as (con- state oil giant Petrobras that has hit They have also won European Cups twice in 1985 and 1996. stituting) World Cup legacy are construction firms’ credit ratings Two other clubs, Bayern Munich and Benfica, have lost five finals. behind schedule, have come to a and access to funds. “We’re sorry that we didn’t win but I’m proud of what the boys halt or have not yet started,” Ahead of the World Cup, Brazil did,” said Allegri. “We can come away from this having played in according to Folha. had plans for 51 urban mobility European competition with personality. That was apparent on Only 21.4 percent of urban schemes and 23 airport upgrades. the pitch tonight.” Allegri said he-and all of Italy-were proud of transport projects slated for the But multiple delays left the proj- the team that he said wants to establish itself long-term as one event had been concluded to date, ects costing an average 33 percent of the top eight clubs in Europe and banish the memories of hav- the newspaper said. Apart from the ing the Serie A title stripped after the 2005/06 season. more than the original budget and “We can further improve the quality of our game,” he said. transport schemes, the fate of sev- Folha indicated “the delays will ren- “Not necessarily the results because that would mean winning eral of the stadiums is a further der the work more expensive” at a the Champions League as well as the league and cup. concern. Fears that those built in time of rising inflation. “We can improve upon what we already have and try to stay cities lacking a top football club, Other troubled projects cited by among the top eight teams in Europe on a stable basis. That’s the such as the capital Brasilia, would Folha include an abandoned most important objective of the team,” he said. become multimillion “white ele- scheme for a new terminal at Juve were stripped of the Italian title in the 2005/06 season phants” are becoming realized. Fortaleza airport, a light rail link in and relegated over the Calciopoli corruption scandal. “The Brasilia’s 72,000-capacity, $900 Cuiaba that is expected to cost four enthusiasm that the people in Turin had, and the enthusiasm for million venue, hosted seven games times the initial estimate, and the the team from the whole football world, is only due to these at the World Cup. But it last saw Pernambuco Arena in Recife, where SAN JUAN: Argentina’s Javier Pastore (center) fights for the ball against Bolivia’s boys who played here in Berlin,” added Allegri. “I’m proud of soccer action for the hosts’ third scheduling delays have led to what Edward Zenteno (left) and Sebastian Gamarra (right) during a friendly international what they did.” —Reuters place play-off loss to the constructor Odebrecht says are $90 soccer match. —AP Netherlands and has since served million in additional costs. —AFP Canada, Dutch Germany, Brazil triumph but fans win again to the big winners top groups

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PARIS: Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka holds the cup after defeating Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in their final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium. — AP Wawrinka shatters Djokovic dream

PARIS: Stan Wawrinka spectacularly shat- ners past the Serb. “It was the match of my in the opening game-which featured a 39- the same story as Djokovic saved another Djokovic having no answer to his oppo- tered Novak Djokovic’s dream of a career life. But bravo to Novak, it’s a great chal- shot rally-and the fifth. But the world num- break point causing Wawrinka to violently nent’s lethal battery of down the line back- Grand Slam yesterday when he became the lenge, the biggest one to play him.” “It’s a ber one broke through for a 4-3 lead when smash his racquet into the net in frustration. hands and pinpoint accurate forehand win- oldest winner of the French Open in 25 special moment for me.” Wawrinka served up a double fault. But he wasn’t to be denied as Djokovic ners. Djokovic found a late lease of life for a years. Yesterday’s shock defeat, meanwhile, was The battling 30-year-old Swiss saved two surrendered the set in the 10th game with a break at 2-0 and held for 3-0 in the fourth The 30-year-old Swiss claimed a famous only Djokovic’s third in 44 outings in 2015 set points in the 10th game-one after a wild backhand, collecting a warning for set. But back stormed Wawrinka, retrieving 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory to secure his second and ended his 28-match win streak. It was botched forehand put-away by Djokovic- destroying his racquet in the Paris clay. the break on the back of a 30-stroke rally career major after the 2014 Australian Open. also his eighth loss in 16 finals at the majors. and then carved out a first break opportuni- Djokovic was playing for the third day in before Djokovic saved two more break It ended world number one Djokovic’s “It’s hard for me to speak right now,” said ty. That was swiftly saved and the Serb gob- succession having needed five sets to beat points to go to 4-3. bid to become only the eighth man to Djokovic who was in tears on the presenta- bled up the opener after 43 minutes, cele- Andy Murray in the semi-finals. He looked In a rollercoaster fourth set, the Swiss secure a career Slam as he slumped to his tion podium. “I’d like to say well done to brating with a mighty, arena-shaking roar. suddenly jaded and unplugged, fighting off saved three break points in the eighth game third defeat in a Roland Garros final in four Stan. He has a great heart and I have all Wawrinka cranked up the forehand win- three break opportunities in the second and on the back of three of probably his years. respect for him. He is a deserving winner.” ners early in the second set but was unable game of the third set. finest ever backhands broke for 5-4. Wawrinka became the oldest champion “But I’d like to say I will be back next year to convert two break points in the fourth He dropped serve again to trail 4-2 and And it was another textbook backhand in Paris since Andres Gomez in 1990 after and I will try again.” game as Djokovic’s renowned powers of when he carved out a break point in the that won him the title on a second match just his fourth win in 21 meetings against Djokovic, playing in his 16th Grand Slam recovery made him an intimidating target to next game it was his first such morsel since point. Compatriot Roger Federer, the 2009 the Serb. final to Wawrinka’s second, had the Swiss pass. the seventh game of the opener. champion who lost in the quarter-finals to “It’s really hard to believe but it has finally player under siege in the first set. Eighth- Wawrinka saw another break point disap- It was no surprise when Wawrinka Wawrinka this year, tweeted simply: happened,” said Wawrinka, who fired 60 win- seeded Wawrinka had to save break points pear in the sixth game. In the eighth, it was wrapped up the set in the ninth game with “CHAMP.”-— AFP At last, ‘Pharoah’ rules as 12th Triple Crown winner

NEW YORK: American Pharoah ended US racing’s 37-year of the Triple Crown only to be undone by the Belmont. Triple Crown drought on Saturday, romping to victory in That list of near-misses included three horses trained by the Belmont Stakes. The sweet-striding bay colt, ridden Baffert and two ridden by Espinoza. by Victor Espinoza and trained by Bob Baffert, added the “Thirty-seven years,” Baffert said. “I’m part of this but 1 1/2-mile Belmont to his Kentucky Derby and Preakness you know what, that little horse, he deserved it. He’s a wins to become the 12th horse to sweep all three-and great horse.” Espinoza could hardly believe it as he can- the first since Affirmed in 1978. tered his mount toward the winner’s circle to delirious Since then 13 horses had claimed the first two jewels cheers from a crowd of 90,000. “Wow! Wow!” Espinoza said. “It’s just an amazing thing. He’s just an amazing horse!” His mount broke slow- ly from the gate, but responded quickly as Espinoza took him straight to the lead. He stayed in front the rest of the way, the first favorite to win the Belmont since Afleet Alex in 2005. “I’m thinking about my parents,” an emotional Baffert said as he made his way to the winner’s circle, surrounded by his family. “I wish they were alive to see this.” The 62-year-old trainer has known Triple Crown heart- break, having saddled Silver Charm (1997), Real Quiet (1998) and War Emblem (2002) for Kentucky Derby and Preakness wins, only to see them fall short in the Belmont. ELMONT: American Pharoah, with Victor Espinoza up (right) rounds the fourth turn at the 147th running of “I was really getting to dislike this trophy. It’s caused the Belmont Stakes horse race Saturday. -AP me a lot of misery,” Baffert said as he accepted it. Espinoza was aboard War Emblem for that failed Triple the Preakness he shrugged off a driving rainstorm and An increasing focus by breeders on speed over stami- try in 2002, and he had another Triple Crown chance go muddy track to go wire to wire and win by seven lengths. na had the 1 1/2-mile Belmont looking an ever more awry at the Belmont on California Chrome last year. While the field of eight was the smallest in the daunting task for modern Thoroughbreds. This time, Espinoza said, he knew at the first turn that Belmont since 2007, over the course of the three Triple Some wondered if the feat first achieved by Sir Barton Pharoah wouldn’t let him down. “He broke a step slow, Crown races American Pharoah defeated a total of 31 in 1919 would ever be seen again. “I was here in town, I but in two jumps I was in the lead,” said Espinoza, who challengers-second most behind the 32 beaten by War was listening to every news station and people were say- was in full control of the pace. Admiral in 1937. ing, ‘Well, you know, it never happens,’” Baffert said. “But “Steady, steady all the way round, it was the best feel- The son of Pioneerof the Nile, known for his short tail there’s something about this horse. He just brought it ing ever across the first turn,” he said. Godolphin-owned and kind demeanor, inscribed his mis-spelled name every time, and he’s just enjoyment to be around.” Frosted, trained by Kiaran McLaughlin and ridden by Joel among the Thoroughbred greats. Ahmed Zayat, the Egyptian-born entrepeneur who Rosario, made a move heading into the final straight, but American Pharoah ended a record Triple Crown bred and owns American Pharoah, said it was a victory American Pharoah pulled away remorselessly to beat him drought. The previous record gap was 25 years, from for horse racing fans-a group steadily dwindling in the by 5 1/2-lengths. Keen Ice, trained by Dale Romans and Citation in 1948 to Secretariat in 1973. The 70s proved a United States. ridden by Kent Desormeaux, was third. golden age for the elusive feat, with Secretariat followed But more importantly it was a proof of American ELMONT: Victor Espinoza celebrates atop American It was a seventh straight win in eight career starts for by Seattle Slew in 1977 and Affirmed in ‘78. Pharoah’s quality. “I can sit here for hours and praise the Pharoah after winning the 147th running of the American Pharoah, who captured his three Triple Crown ‘Then the long winter set in and the difficulty of win- brilliant job that Bob, Victor, and team have done,” he Belmont Stakes horse race at Belmont Park, in victories in varying style. He ground down the opposi- ning three races at three different circuits in just five said. “But at this juncture it’s about the defining of the tion in the Kentucky Derby to win by a length, while in Elmont. — AP weeks began to seem insurmountable. greatness of American Pharoah.” — AFP Trade deficit, pause in aid, plunge Egypt’s c/a into red Page 22 Business Peroia Design to represent Modou Milan in Kuwait MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 Page 23 Toyota raises the bar yet again with new KAICO, Michelin launch biggest Tyreplus outlet in Shuwaikh Camry 2016 Page 26 Page 25 Greece, creditors trade barbs over EU demands Juncker accuses Tsipras of misrepresenting proposals ELMAU CASTLE, Germany: Greece and the European the talks. The prime minister had presented the EU’s pro- Union traded barbs yesterday over Brussels’ latest posal as a take-it-or-leave-it offer, said Juncker, even demands for economic reforms in Athens, with EU com- though he “knew perfectly well that I was willing to dis- mission chief Jean-Claude Juncker accusing Greece’s pre- cuss the main points of disagreements”. mier of misrepresenting the proposals that Athens has termed “absurd”. ‘Minimal rules’ Speaking at a Group of Seven summit in Germany, The EU chief therefore spurned Tsipras’s request for a European Commission President Juncker accused Greek telephone conversation on Saturday, with a spokesman Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of failing to respect “minimal reportedly saying that there was “nothing to discuss”. rules” in their negotiations on the country’s towering “Alexis Tsipras is my friend but friends have to observe debt burden. Juncker also said Tsipras had failed to deliv- minimal rules,” Juncker said. He added that he would like er a promised list of alternative reforms. “Alexis Tsipras, to see a Greek counter-proposal ahead of an EU summit my friend, had promised that by Thursday evening, he with Latin America and Caribbean leaders next week, would present a second alternative proposal... I have nev- where he could discuss it with Tsipras. er received this alternative proposal,” said Juncker. EU President Donald Tusk also spoke out on the side Greece’s radical-left government and its creditors-the of the creditors. “If someone says I’m willing to lend mon- International Monetary Fund, the European Union and ey and says I hope you’ll pay me back, this person is not a European Central Bank-have been negotiating for five ruthless robber. It’s not true that debtors are always months on reforms needed to unlock 7.2 billion euros ($8 moral and creditors always immoral. It’s more sophisticat- billion) in rescue funds that Athens desperately needs. ed than what some politicians want to show today,” said With the clock ticking down on Greek loan repay- Tusk. Greece’s bailout agreement with the creditors ments totalling 1.6 billion euros over three weeks, the expires at the end of June. Should Greece miss its loan Commission last week presented Greece with a five-page payments and default, many fear that this would set off a list of proposed reforms, including sales tax hikes and chain of events that could lead to a messy Greek exit cuts in civil servants’ salaries and pensions. from the euro. Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis yesterday Many within the ruling Syriza party, including a num- called the proposals “borderline insulting”. ber of cabinet members, say the PM should call early “It was an aggressive move designed to terrorise the elections rather than accept further austerity measures. Greek government,” Varoufakis told Proto Thema daily. “I do not think there is much room for a positive deal Tsipras also came out swinging against the proposals, with the creditors... they probably seek submission,” the telling parliament on Friday they were “absurd” and insist- cabinet’s chief eurosceptic, Energy Minister Panagiotis ing Athens would not accept a deal unless it included a Lafazanis, told To Vima weekly. “They want to smash ATHENS: A man walks past a shop window in Athens yesterday. Greece cannot accept the “irrational” proposal made restructuring of its massive debt. the country socially and humiliate the government,” he this week by its bailout creditors, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told an emergency Parliament session Friday. — AP Juncker said Tsipras did not give a complete picture of said. — AFP Africans negotiate for ‘one trade regime’ SHARM EL SHEIKH: Senior officials of three trade between the 26 countries. African economic blocs held talks on a “one “The deal essentially will facilitate free move- trade regime” that would forge a common mar- ment of goods across the 26 member countries ket spanning the continent, at a meeting in without duties,” Peter Kiguta, director general of Egypt yesterday. The Tripartite Free Trade Area East African Community, told AFP. (TFTA) is to be launched at a summit of heads of state and government on Wednesday in the Outstanding issues Red Sea resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, aimed Officials say the trade pact was almost at establishing a common framework for tariff finalised apart from some outstanding issues preferences along with other commitments. that were being discussed. “Some officials The deal between the East African have concerns about how to manage trade Community, Southern African Development disputes, or how to protect small manufac- Community and the Common Market for turers in their own countries,” said delegate Eastern and Southern Africa would create a 26- Nadir El-Rayah from Sudan. “We are dis- country market with a population of 625 million cussing how to protect these manufacturers, and gross domestic product worth more than of course for a specific period.” Details of the $1 trillion (900 billion euros). discussions will be presented at a meeting of On Sunday, senior officials from the three trade ministers from member countries economic blocs held negotiations on the details today. of the deal in Sharm al-Sheikh. “We are here for The TFTA has been widely welcomed by a historic summit... the result of this deal will be world business leaders, with experts pointing a one trade regime,” Sindiso Ngwenya, secretary out that only 12 percent of total trade on the general of COMESA, told reporters after an continent is between African countries. opening session. Africa’s share of global trade stands at “What we have realized is that having one around three percent. The 26 members from trade regime is better than the costly multiple the three economic blocs range from rela- trade regimes,” said Ngwenya, who is leading tively developed economies such as South the negotiations between the three blocs. Africa and Egypt to countries like Angola, Delegates at Sunday’s preparatory meeting of Ethiopia and Mozambique, seen as having officials said the deal would substantially boost huge potential growth.— AFP Gulf markets fall as OPEC keeps output

MIDEAST STOCK MARKETS

DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets edged began last Thursday, after a US law down yesterday after oil prices fell on enforcement official said the FBI’s inves- the week and fighting in Yemen intensi- tigation of FIFA included the award of fied. Egypt was also weak following poor World Cup hosting rights to Russia and balance of payments data. Qatar. Despite a rally on Friday, Brent crude But the biggest drag on the bench- fell 3.6 percent last week as OPEC left its mark was conglomerate Industries Qatar output unchanged. Yemen’s dominant whose petrochemicals business is sensi- Houthi group and its allies fired a Scud tive to oil prices. The stock dropped 3.2 ballistic missile into Saudi Arabia, which percent. the kingdom said it had shot down on Saturday, in a major escalation of two UAE, EGYPT months of war. Fighting also intensified Dubai’s index fell 1.1 percent with along the border between the two coun- most stocks in the red. But Amlak tries. Finance, which accounted for almost a Retail investors in the Gulf, and espe- half of total traded value in the emirate, cially in Saudi Arabia, have reacted nega- surged its daily 15 percent limit for the tively to the conflict and the latest devel- third session in a row. Amlak resumed opments could further weigh sentiment. trading on Tuesday after being suspend- The main Saudi index edged down 0.8 ed for nearly six years because of debt percent as most blue chips fell and problems. Dubai’s index has roughly petrochemicals giant Saudi Basic doubled in that time. Industries slipped 0.4 percent. Major Abu Dhabi edged down 0.7 percent lenders Al-Rajhi Bank and National as blue chips First Gulf Bank and Etisalat Commercial Bank fell 1.3 percent each. lost 1.3 and 0.4 percent respectively. Retailer United Electronics slipped 0.3 Egypt’s bourse fell 0.6 percent after percent, having tumbled as much as 3.9 data showed the country’s current account percent during the day. The firm said deficit registered $4.1 billion in the three yesterday it planned to buy 51 percent months to March versus a surplus of stake in International Regions Company, $322.9 million in the same period a year a fashion retailer for brands such as earlier, according to Reuters calculations. DKNY, Kenzo, Max Mara, Koton, Jimmy Some investors may also have sold Choo, and Ecco. stocks to free up cash for the Emaar Misr United Electronics did not disclose flotation this month. The subsidiary of the price but said one of its board mem- Dubai’s Emaar Properties aims to raise bers owned a stake in the target compa- up to 2.55 billion pounds ($334 million) ny. Qatar’s bourse slid 0.9 percent, in the largest initial public offer on the extending a bout of weakness which Cairo exchange since 2007. — Reuters MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 BUSINESS

Iran hopes to begin Russia oil-for-goods exports this week

DUBAI: Russia will begin importing Iranian “Russia will begin oil imports from Iran Iran’s oil exports have fallen by more than lel to develop what its leaders call a ‘resis- oil under a long-heralded oil-for-goods barter this week,” the semi-official Fars news agency half to around 1.1 million bpd since 2012, tance economy’ that can survive under sanc- arrangement in the coming week, Iran’s oil quoted Bijan Zanganeh as saying on when Western powers imposed sanctions tions. minister was quoted as saying, more than a Saturday evening, as he returned to Tehran aimed at curbing the Islamic Republic’s dis- Sources told Reuters more than a year ago year after negotiations began. The Kremlin from an OPEC meeting in Vienna. “We agreed puted nuclear program. Iran and six coun- that Iran was working on the barter deal with announced in April it had begun to imple- with (Russian Energy Minister) Alexander tries, including Russia, reached an interim Russia, which they said could be worth up to ment the deal, in which Iran would export up Novak in Vienna that Russia will buy less than agreement in early April and are working $20 billion. Russia also lifted a self-imposed to 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil 500,000 bpd from Iran in exchange for cash, towards a final deal by the end of this month ban on selling the advanced S-300 surface- to Russia in exchange for goods of an equiva- and Iran will use this cash to buy Russian that could see sanctions lifted. to-air missile system to Iran shortly after the lent value, but traders said they saw no signs goods such as steel, wheat and oil products But the two sides still disagree on several interim nuclear agreement, a move criticized of it. from Russia.” issues, and Tehran has been working in paral- by Western powers. —Reuters Trade deficit, pause in aid, plunge Egypt’s c/a into red FDI nearly triples, tourism steady

CAIRO: A widening trade deficit and a pause in aid and deposits in Egypt’s central bank since the army ulations, but analysts say more is needed. payments from Gulf Arab allies helped Egypt post its deposed Islamist President Mohamed Morsi in 2013 “Whilst there are plans to cut the fuel subsidy deepest current account deficit in more than two following protests. again this summer, it is imperative that more direct years during the first three months of 2015, despite a The wealthy neighbors pledged an additional $12 and innovative measures are undertaken to increase surge in foreign direct investment. Reuters calcula- billion in investments and central bank deposits in economic growth and to cut the trade deficit quickly,” tions showed a current account deficit of $4.1 billion March at an international economic summit in Egypt, said Angus Blair, chairman of business and economic in the period from January to March, down from a but those sums did not begin arriving until after the forecasting think-tank Signet Institute. surplus of $322.9 million in the same quarter last year. quarter ended. The deficit was partly offset by growth in for- The deficit was driven by a contraction in net trans- Exports also dragged on the deficit, dropping to eign direct investment, with inflows nearly fers and lower export receipts, the central bank said $4.6 billion in the third quarter from $6.4 billion a year tripling to $2.9 billion for the quarter. That is up yesterday. earlier. The central bank attributed the decline to from $1 billion a year ago at the height of a secu- Egypt’s deficit stood at $8.38 billion in the nine plunging global oil prices, with receipts from oil rity crackdown against Morsi’s Muslim months of the fiscal year which began on July 1, com- exports more than halving to $1.4 billion. Brotherhood supporters. Egypt secured deals pared with a deficit of $543.1 million in the corre- worth $36 billion at the March conference which sponding period the previous fiscal year, according to REFORMS it hopes will revitalize an economy battered by In this file photo Co-CEOs of Deutsche Bank Anshu Jain (left) and Juergen Fitschen a statement on the bank’s website. The dramatic drop The import bill improved slightly for the quarter, political and economic turmoil since a 2011 upris- (right) and the head of supervisory board Paul Achleitner pose for photographers at can be traced largely to an interlude in deposits from with outflows easing to $14 billion from $15.4 billion ing. “The growth in FDI was good and it should be the beginning of the annual shareholders meeting in Frankfurt, Germany.— AP Gulf Arab allies, with calculations showing that official last year. Egypt is the world’s top wheat importer and expected that FDI will continue to rise this year, transfers, including cash and commodities, fell to $6.4 has turned from an energy exporter to a net importer helping the overall trend,” Blair told Reuters. Deutsche Bank co-chief million for the quarter from $3.8 billion a year earlier. over the last few years. Revenues from tourism, a main source of income Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and The government has won praise from investors for for Egypt, remained steady, with inflows of $1.5 Kuwait have given or pledged to Egypt about $35 bil- reforms including initial cuts to costly subsidies last billion for the quarter, compared to $1.6 billion in executives to resign lion in aid in the form of oil shipments, cash grants July and the introduction of some new taxes and reg- the same period last year. — Reuters FRANKFURT: The two co-chief executives of Jain will reportedly step down at the end European financial giant Deutsche Bank plan of June, while Fitschen plans to stay on in the to announce they are stepping down as the job until after Deutsche Bank’s annual share- banking group faces a wave of scandals, the holder meeting in May 2016. The men have Wall Street Journal reported yesterday. been in their current positions since 2012. The resignation of Juergen Fitschen and A Deutsche Bank spokesman declined to Anshu Jain could be officially announced as comment on the report. At the company’s soon as Sunday and raises questions over the annual meeting last month the two CEOs future direction of Germany’s biggest lender, faced shareholder wrath over the string of the paper said, citing sources familiar with scandals and poor profitability. The bank has the matter. Deutsche Bank is mired in around so far failed to meet its profit targets for this 6,000 different litigation cases and was year. recently fined a record $2.5 billion (2.2 billion Deutsche Bank, which employs a work- euros) for its involvement in an interest rate- force of more than 98,000 and has annual rev- rigging scandal. enues of some 32 billion euros, is torn In mid-May, the bank confirmed that it between its ambitions in investment banking, had opened an internal probe into its invest- on the one hand, and its historic domestic ment division in Russia, with the German retail banking network on the other. Despite press evoking possible money laundering. substantial efforts to cut costs and diversify, Bloomberg reported the case involved some the bank continues to lag behind its Anglo- $6 billion in transactions over four years. Saxon rivals. —AFP Gold prices drop to $1,168 per ounce

KUWAIT: The gold price dropped dur- bilize below $1,190 per ounce during ing last week trading to stand at $1,168 the coming period. The silver price also per ounce affected by United States went down to lose 4.5 percent, closing HANOI: Farmers collecting dried paddy on a road in Quoc Oai district on the outskirt of Hanoi. Farmers in northern Vietnam are harvesting rice labor market data, a specialized eco- at $15.9 from the Spring-Summer crop. — AFP nomic report indicated yesterday. per ounce, affected by the force of Creation of around 280,000 jobs in dollar and speculations, as the silver the US market negatively affected the prices are expected to rebound by the gold price, according to the report beginning of next month, due to the Egyptian pound steady at official auction issued by Sabaek Al-Kuwait Company. increase in the industrial demand. The This led to an increase in the dollar price rest of the precious metals also dropped CAIRO: Egypt’s central bank kept the each week on Sunday, Tuesday and 7.67/68 pounds to the dollar on the black compared to the major currencies, by the end of last week, due to quick pound’s exchange rate steady at 7.53 to the Thursday. It has held the official exchange market yesterday, two traders said, largely which resulted in further drop in the profit-gaining operations, as the dollar at a foreign exchange auction yester- rate unchanged for four months since let- in line with Thursday’s rate of 7.68. A third price of gold, it added. Platinum closed at $1,093 per ounce; a day where it offered $100 million, a signifi- ting the pound weaken at the beginning trader said the rate had strengthened to The retreat in price was expected drop of $17, compared to the opening cant jump from amounts usually offered. of 2015. This weakening and other meas- 7.63. since the beginning of last week as it prices, while the Palladium price went The amount was needed to cover for pend- ures have helped reduce black market Black market traders say volumes have broke the support barrier at $1,185 per down by $22 compared to the opening ing payments for strategic commodities trading. fallen sharply since the central bank’s drive ounce to reach $1,163 before the end of price to reach $752 per ounce. including food and pharmaceuticals, a The bank said it sold $98.6 million at yes- to stamp out their transactions, which has trading at the price of $1,168 per ounce, The local markets rebounded, with banking source said. terday’s auction at a cut-off price of 7.5301 included since February a cap on the it said. a kilo of gold registered at KD 11,500, The report expected that pressures which is its lowest level since last The bank usually offers around $40 mil- pounds per dollar, unchanged from amount of dollars that can be deposited in of dollar continue on gold prices to sta- March. — KUNA lion at each of its regular auctions, held Thursday’s rate. The pound was trading at banks. — Reuters

EXCHANGE RATES

Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. GOLD Saudi Riyals 81.740 US Dollars Mint 0.299950 0.303950 20 gram 237.780 Jordanian Dinar 428.385 10 gram 121.590 Asia ASIAN COUNTRIES Egyptian Pound 39.700 5 gram 61.480 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.266 Bangladesh Taka 0.003558 0.004158 Chinese Yuan 0.047505 0.051005 Japanese Yen 2.417 Indian Rupees 4.753 Pakistani Rupees 2.979 Hong Kong Dollar 0.037065 0.039815 Indian Rupees 4.765 Indian Rupee 0.004455 0.004845 UAE Exchange Centre WLL Bangladesh Taka 3.897 Pakistani Rupees 2.984 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000019 0.000025 Philippines Pesso 6.758 Srilankan Rupees 2.263 Japanese Yen 0.002356 0.002536 CURRENCIES TELEX TRANSFER PER 1000 Cyprus pound 744.980 Nepali Rupees 2.973 Kenyan Shilling 0.003387 0.003387 Australian Dollar 218.46 Singapore Dollar 2.250 Japanese Yen 3.530 Korean Won 0.000263 0.000278 Canadian Dollar 247.85 Hongkong Dollar 39.157 Syrian Pound 2.605 Malaysian Ringgit 0.079430 0.085430 Swiss Franc 327.87 Bangladesh Taka 3.901 Nepalese Rupees 3.020 Nepalese Rupee 0.003044 0.003214 Euro 340.48 Philippine Peso 6.769 Malaysian Ringgit 83.410 Pakistan Rupee 0.002783 0.003063 US Dollar 303.75 Thai Baht 9.023 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 49.360 Philippine Peso 0.006705 0.006985 Sterling Pound 466.53 Thai Bhat 10.005 Sierra Leone 0.000067 0.000073 Japanese Yen 2.45 GCC COUNTRIES Turkish Lira 114.340 Singapore Dollar 0.222000 0.228000 Bangladesh Taka 3.900 Saudi Riyal 8.099 South African Rand 0.018495 0.026995 Indian Rupee 4.756 Qatari Riyal 8.343 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001848 0.002428 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.262 Bahrain Exchange Company wll Omani Riyal 788.850 Taiwan 0.009797 0.009977 Nepali Rupee 2.979 Bahraini Dinar 8.656 Thai Baht 0.008716 0.0009266 UAE Dirham 8.269 Pakistani Rupee 2.978 CURRENCY BUY SELL UAE Dirhams 82.58 Europe Arab Bahraini Dinar 806.23 ARAB COUNTRIES Belgian Franc 0.007920 0.008920 Bahraini Dinar 0.798709 0.806709 Egyptian Pound 39.70 Egyptian Pound - Cash 41.690 British Pound 0.457663 0.466663 Egyptian Pound 0.039140 0.041690 Jordanian Dinar 431.51 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 39.709 Czech Korune 0.004478 0.016478 Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000085 Omani Riyal 787.77 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.417 Danish Krone 0.041797 0.046797 Iraqi Dinar 0.000186 0.000246 Qatari Riyal 83.65 Tunisian Dinar 157.200 Euro 0.332375 0.340375 Jordanian Dinar 0.423836 0.431336 Saudi Riyal 80.92 Jordanian Dinar 428.500 Norwegian Krone 0.035132 0.040332 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.037 Romanian Leu 0.087076 0.087076 Lebanese Pound 0.000152 0.000252 Syrian Lira 2.164 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Slovakia 0.009060 0.019060 Moroccan Dirhams 0.021838 0.045838 Morocco Dirham 31.620 Swedish Krona 0.032665 0.037665 Nigerian Naira 0.001253 0.001888 Swiss Franc 0.317040 0.327240 Omani Riyal 0.782430 0.788110 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Turkish Lira 0.112652 0.119652 Qatar Riyal 0.082666 0.083879 US Dollar Transfer 303.550 US Dollar 303.500 Saudi Riyal 0.080310 0.081010 Euro 339.980 Canadian Dollar 246.460 Australasia Syrian Pound 0.001287 0.001507 Sterling Pound 466.100 Sterling Pound 464.830 Australian Dollar 0.223377 0.234877 Tunisian Dinar 0.154185 0.162185 Canadian dollar 245.790 Euro 338.865 New Zealand Dollar 0.208115 0.217615 Turkish Lira 0.112652 0.119652 Turkish lira 114.070 Swiss Frank 286.525 UAE Dirhams 0.081664 0.082813 Swiss Franc 326.050 Bahrain Dinar 803.970 America Yemeni Riyal 0.001372 0.001452 Australian Dollar 234.040 UAE Dirhams 83.010 Canadian Dollar 0.238939 0.247439 US Dollar Buying 302.350 Qatari Riyals 84.180 US Dollars 0.299450 0.303950 MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 BUSINESS

KUWAIT: Ravallela Carnivalli speaks as General Manager of Peroia Design Co Basil Ashqar looks on. KUWAIT: The leading decor contracting company in Kuwait Peroia Design officials announcing its rep- — Photos by Joseph Shagra resentation of Modou Milan in Kuwait at a press conference yesterday. Peroia Design to represent Modou Milan in Kuwait ‘Kuwait the fastest growing market in GCC for interior design

KUWAIT: The leading decor contracting compa- value to any work handled in different engineer- forward to further expansion within the promis- ny in Kuwait - Peroia Design -yesterday ing fields. ing local market to which all indicators point a announced its representation of Modou Milan in “The interior design market in Kuwait - one prospective growth. Proof of this lies within the Modou Milan to reflect Kuwait, by far the most prestigious company in of the most promising markets for the next five heart of the capital, which is considered the engineering and interior design located in Italy, years - presses a major challenge for competi- most attractive regions of the State of Kuwait a blend of Arab-Italian with head offices in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi tors to generate the greatest possible profits, for interior design with a total sales space of and now in Kuwait. with an estimated total area in the market of approximately 24 percent of the total Kuwaiti culture: Carnivalli Modou Milan company is one of the compa- about 3.1 million square meters distributed market. This also confirms the Kuwaiti govern- nies that made a quantum leap in the field of between all kinds of interior design market sec- ment’s direction towards transforming Kuwait By Faten Omar my Italian touch to every project I commit luxurious interior design, as it was able in recent tors such as offices , restaurants, schools, retail into a pivotal important financial center in the to and blend it with the tradition of their years to leave an outstanding imprint in interior stores, clinics, hospitals, sports and health clubs, region by 2030. KUWAIT: Dr Ravallela Carnivalli is an country to make them comfortable,” she design in the UAE. The firm is credited for under- etc ... in total, that space represents a total sales Ashqar concluded by stating that the interior entrepreneur who believed in the UAE’s said. taking most of the prominent projects in the value of nearly 290 million Kuwaiti dinars in the design market is one of the markets that are vision and invested in it. She is an art col- Modou Milan is set to open an office in Emirates, such as the Hilton hotel designs in dominated by technical elements, which gives it lector and the Chief PR Officer of Arab Saudi Arabia, and develop in Qatar. As the Masdar city in Abu Dhabi, as well as branches of the competitive advantage of distinguishing the Fashion Council (AFC). She holds an Managing Partner of her family-owned the Gucci brand, in addition to other projects in marks between different companies, and this is Economics and Business Administration businesses in Italy (Milan), UAE (Dubai the Behar market and Jumeirah Beach what Peroia Design Company seeks in its part- degree from the Statale University of and Abu Dhabi) and now Kuwait, Dr Residence, as well as some of the projects in the nership with a group of international companies. Milan as well as a degree in fashion from Al-Hamra Tower in Kuwait. Managing Partner at Modou Milan, Ravallela Mangoni Institute of Milan. General Manager of Peroia Design Co Basil Carnivalli said: “We believe in Modou Milano In conversation with the Kuwait Times Ashqar commented:”We are delighted to company that our partnership with the Peroia on the sidelines of the conference, announce this partnership that complements Design Co. will bring us the widespread expan- Carnivalli said that she began working in our expertise and services with that of Modou sion we require within the Kuwaiti market. It will the family business 15 years ago. “I started Milan company, with its large presence in the also contribute to strengthening our network by doing very normal things like cooking GCC. With Peroia Design’s pursuit to gain a with a wide range of clients, in light of the a meal for the people at office or making a greater share in the interior design market in expected growth of the enterprise market in the coffee before making it to management. Kuwait, which is the fastest growing in compari- GCC countries to $172 billion during the current In Italy, we believe we have to start from son with its neighboring countries, figures show year 2015.” scratch. Modou Milan is a family-owned that the value of interior design market in the KUWAIT: Basil Ashqar speaks during the Carnivalli also noted that Modou Milan com- company and the strategy was to shift GCC amounted to 7.35 billion dollars, Saudi press conference. pany has managed during the past years to from Milan to expand our business in the Arabia acquires 43 percent, and the UAE to 31 build their own elite reputation through the GCC countries. As a result, it began in KUWAIT: Ravallela Carnivalli during percent. next five years. “ Ashqar added. He explained implementation of projects exceeding customer Dubai about eight years ago,” she said. the interview. Ashqar pointed that Peroia Design has under- that the interior design market within the retail expectations on time and with such quality that “We do have some contracts as well for taken a number of different projects, fore-front- sector in the State of Kuwait accounts for about adheres to that of the seven stars criteria, assur- very prestigious projects like hotels. Carnivalli is the driving force behind ed by Al-Mutawa tourism and travel agencies, in 20 percent of total activity and sales for the ing that all the projects that have been imple- Kuwait has always been a place that I have Modou Milan, a premier Italian addition to a series of affiliated health and cos- coming period. mented vary between private and public sectors considered but as everybody can under- Architecture, Interior Design and procure- metic sector projects, yet most notably its Ashqar also noted that Peroia Designs and works have been executed by the Italian stand, you really cannot find a proper ment company and its joinery/fit-out restaurants projects. Ashqar highlighted the attracts many companies seeking innovative team of Modou Milan at the company’s head partner who is knowledgeable and pas- company, Modo Luxury. keenness of the Peroia Designs to provide added design with international standards, and looks office in the Emirate of Dubai. sionate enough to enter this kind of busi- The companies have a portfolio of ness, and it is very difficult to do so. The exclusive, prestigious and luxurious proj- first time I ventured into Kuwait’s market ects in Europe and all of GCC, namely: was via our office in Dubai when we hotels (currently working on Hilton India govt needs to act on designed restaurants and villas where we Masdar in Abu Dhabi), residential towers, worked either individually or with clients royal palaces, villas, corporate offices, pri- who came to visit us in Milan or Dubai.” vate resorts, commercial projects, luxury “We never really wanted to partner retail and F&B (both private and govern- reforms amid low inflation with any local company in order to devel- mental). op our business, but then I had the Modou Milan is the Design Consultant chance to meet Peroia Design, and we and Project Manager of Gucci (corporate started talking and now we are targeting office in Boulevard Tower, flagship bou- Asiya Capital Investments Report government projects, hotels, and the pri- tiques in HN and Bloomingdale in Dubai vate sector. Peroia Design knows what Mall and Mall of the Emirates); Bice By Camille Accad imports, credit and auto sales, receiv- than other products, a key indication dropped sharply - fueling annual they are doing since they have a lot of International, Meraas Holding, Marka ing a great deal of criticism, including that structural issues have not been inflation. Food prices will also face experience and I believe they will protect Group, Lababidi Holdings in Nigeria, etc. ast week’s developments from RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan. resolved. The Indian economy lacks upside pressure during the same my reputation when I give them my name Dr Carnivalli is a member of the Higher showed an Indian economy in Furthermore, statistical discrepancy adequate infrastructure, such as period, as India’s meteorological and my work,” she explained. Management of Arab Fashion Council Lgood shape with a positive out- has added 1.8 percentage points to roads and product storing facilities, department projects a second year Dr Carnivalli considers the Gulf her (AFC) a Dubai-based, London-registered look. The gross domestic product GDP growth in the first quarter. In causing supply constraints in the of weak rainfall. Finally, the US second home, “I feel really good here, non-profit organization that is: represent- (GDP) figure was released for the first terms of prices, the data is inconsis- food market and adding upward Federal Reserve is expected to hike maybe because I come from a family ing 22 Arab countries’ highest values in quarter of 2015, depicting a strength- tent between the wholesale (WPI) pressure to prices. rates sometime this year. This could which taught me the importance of fashion and style; positioning the Arab ening economy. Real GDP grew at a trigger outflows from emerging mar- knowing other cultures, religions, and tra- world on the international map of the robust rate of 7.5 percent YoY, a pick- kets like India, hurting the Indian ditions. This made me flexible enough to fashion industry; enlisting it in the worlds’ up from the previous quarter’s 6.6 rupee and creating another source live in Dubai and now Kuwait. In Dubai, fashion calendar; and letting fashion percent. In the same week, the of inflation. they call me “Our little Arab”. I always lend speak Arabic. Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the coun- Prime Minister Modi’s administra- try’s central bank, decided to cut tion faces a tough second half of rates by 25 basis points to 7.25 per- 2015. Sentiment was strong when cent. High inflation had been a long- the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won, Thrifty consumers put brakes standing issue in India, but recent leading to a more than 30 percent data has shown a sharp moderation rally in the stock market. However, on Indonesia’s economy in price growth. It appears like the confidence fell this year, reflected in South Asian economy is one of the the Nifty’s -0.5 percent year-to-date JAKARTA: The Muslim fasting month is tradi- market, who are waiting impatiently for their few bright spots in today’s gloomy return as of June 2nd. Investments tionally a time of plenty in Indonesia: shoppers seasonal sales boom. “Last year was way better,” environment. need to take off, and this must be throng Jakarta’s markets snapping up gifts to says Meta, a chatty middle-aged woman who India’s GDP is one of the fastest facilitated by the government. Lower exchange at extravagant fast-breaking celebra- peers over a jumble of prayer mats and religious growing in the world, ranking in the inflation has allowed monetary poli- tions. But this year, Ramadan - which runs from robes in her basement stall, scanning the mar- top ten and outpacing China. cy to be loosened, setting the right mid-June - will be a more abstemious affair ket for customers. Her best hope now is that However, the data is misleading. In and consumer price (CPI) indices. WPI In the next few months, various environment for private investments. because widespread job losses, a spike in infla- business will pick up ahead of the Lebaran holi- January, India revised its GDP calcula- is in deflation while CPI is rising at a factors will contribute to a rise in However the authorities need to fast tion and lower earnings from commodities that day, which follows Ramadan. tion methodology, which pushed the stable pace. Furthermore, the decline inflation. Energy inflation is expected track some of the reforms, such as Indonesia sells to the world have crimped con- 2013-14 fiscal year growth rate from in WPI is mainly led by a fall in energy to pick up following the recent gains the streamlining of approval require- sumers’ purchasing power. CAUTIOUS SHOPPERS 4.7 percent to 6.9 percent and added prices, while energy prices are not in global oil prices. Furthermore, ments for projects. There is little time The unseasonable thriftiness of Indonesia’s But there is an abundance of evidence that 1.9 percentage points over the 2012- falling for consumers. The key com- compared to twelve months ago, left for the government to act before 250 million inhabitants - who between them shoppers in Southeast Asia’s largest economy 13 growth rate. These figures do not mon trend in wholesale and con- energy prices will look much higher the central bank is forced to halt the spend $500 billion a year on goods and services, remain cautious. Consumer lending has recov- match the trend of other indicators sumer prices is food. In both cases, in the second half of this year - the loosening process due to increasing about the same as Thais, Malaysians and ered a little after sinking to an eight-year low such as industrial output, CAPEX, food prices continued to grow faster period last year when the price of oil price pressures. Singaporeans combined - is another obstacle in last September, but is still only growing slowly. the way of President Joko Widodo’s promise to Sales of cars and motorbikes dropped by lift economic growth to 7 percent. 16.3 percent and 21.5 percent, respectively, in UK to unveil plans to clean up Because private consumption accounts for January-April from a year earlier, and in the first more than half of gross domestic product, even five months of 2015, sales-tax collection was a slight slowdown in spending has a big impact down 6.1 percent. Consumer prices rose by 7.15 markets hit by rigging scandals on overall growth. percent in May, the highest this year, as the cost Already growth has slipped to its most slug- of food staples such as rice and chilli leapt. This LONDON: Britain’s regulators will unveil plans that aim review, told Reuters. The review will focus on how to already working on. Wheatley said, for example, there gish pace since 2009, and consumption lan- means households have less to spend on other to clean up behavior in the financial markets, where raise standards of behavior among traders at banks, rec- was a need to determine more clearly when legitimate guished at a four-year low of 5 percent in the things. banks have been fined billions of pounds for trying to rig ommend tougher sanctions and give markets more hedging in markets becomes abusive “front-running,” first quarter as disposable incomes were “Overall this year, the trend for sales has currencies and interest rate benchmarks. detailed guidance on what are acceptable trading prac- where banks use information to trade on their own squeezed. To stimulate demand, the govern- been down,” said Fetty Kwartati, corporate sec- The Bank of England, Treasury and the Financial tices. Finance industry officials expect the review to take account ahead of customers. ment is considering raising the income tax retary of retail giant PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk, Conduct Authority will publish recommendations from on board some of their ideas, such as cracking down on Guidance is also expected on when it is acceptable to threshold and the central bank plans to relax which oversees big brands such as Zara, Marks their Fair and Effective Markets Review into conduct and traders known as “rolling bad apples,” making it harder pull out of a trade at the last minute in the currency mar- rules on lending, including mortgages and auto & Spencer and Starbucks. Satria Hamid, secre- operation of currency, bond and commodity markets. “It for a rogue trader to get a job unchallenged at another kets, a practice known as “last look.” loans. But, with inflation rising and the rupiah at tary-general of the national retailers’ associa- is going to say some quite significant things about what bank. Given the global nature of forex, commodity and a 17-year low versus the dollar, cutting interest tion, said sales during the holiday period usual- the scope of regulation should be for asset classes that Some expect a new independent body to help with bond markets, Wheatley said international backing rates isn’t an obvious remedy. ly account for 60-70 percent of the group’s historically have not been heavily regulated,” Martin providing guidelines on market practices and enforce a would be needed to make the review’s recommenda- Such measures would come too late anyway annual target, but this year retailers will do well Wheatley, FCA Chief Executive and co-chair of the new global code of conduct that central bankers are tions effective in practice. —Reuters for traders at Jakarta’s sprawling Tanah Abang to hit 40 percent. —Reuters BUSINESS MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 Pick-up continues as Greek drama plays on

GLOBAL ECONOMY WEEK AHEAD

LONDON: Economic indicators are this week European economist at Capital Economics. revised up from initial projections, helped by dicted and oil group OPEC stuck by its those expectations. In India, where expected to show signs of continued, if mod- A G7 summit started yesterday with the a pickup in capital spending. policy of unconstrained oil output for growth outpaced China for a second est, progress in much of the world-all of which meeting focussing on global growth, climate “Growth data for January-March will likely another six months on Friday, setting quarter between January and March, fig- could be blown off course if the standoff change and the ongoing sanctions against confirm a view that the economy is gradually aside warnings of a second lurch lower in ures on Friday are likely to suggest indus- between Greece and its lenders leads to a Russia. Add to this Greece, which is not offi- recovering, but the data will not be some- prices as some members such as Iran trial production growth waned in April. rupture in the euro-zone. cially on the agenda but which is bound to be thing to be happy about,” said Yoshiki Shinke, look to ramp up exports. The Reserve Bank of India has The currency bloc has been a millstone a major theme for world leaders on the side- chief economist at Dai-ichi Life Research The central banks of Chile, New chopped interest rates three times this around the neck of the world economy since lines. After positive job data from the US on Institute. There is a risk that the economy Zealand, Peru, South Korea and Thailand year to buoy growth but won’t cut again the financial crisis began and the ongoing Friday focus this week will be on the European over April-June will not be good, especially for are all meeting this week but Reuters until the fourth quarter as it waits to see drama surrounding Greece and its ability to countries releasing industrial production private consumption.” polls suggest there won’t be any action how the monsoon season affects food repay its debts has added to that burden. numbers-largely expected to show accelerat- as they wait to see just when the U.S. prices, a Reuters poll said last week. Athens delayed a key debt payment to the ing output-and revised GDP numbers which Japan deflation Federal Reserve finally pull the trigger Annual monsoon rains arrived at the International Monetary Fund on Friday, are likely to confirm euro zone economic Japan has finally escaped from nearly two and raise interest rates. Kerala coast in southern India on Friday, branding as “absurd” the terms of a proposed growth was subdued at the start of the year. decades of deflation-although is yet to see any Bank of England Governor Mark five days later than expected. On June 2, aid deal from lenders. “Greece’s continued “However, forward-looking indicators, such meaningful price rises-and central banks Carney makes his annual Mansion House India scaled down this year’s rainfall fore- resistance to its creditors’ demands on key as real narrow money, suggest a sharp accel- around the world have fretted that after oil speech on Wednesday but fears of a pro- cast, raising fears of the first drought in sticking points like pensions, coupled with the eration in industrial production growth in the prices tumbled their economies might also tracted period of low British inflation six years. missing of Friday’s IMF payment, suggests next 12 months,” economists at Credit Suisse post negative inflation for a prolonged period. have been superseded by concerns There is little market-moving data that the risks of a Greek euro exit are still wrote in a note to clients. Today, first quarter That has lead to ultra-loose monetary poli- about the effect of sterling’s recent rise coming from the United States this week, climbing,” said Jonathan Loynes, chief GDP numbers out of Japan are expected to be cy for far longer than anyone would have pre- on growth. although retail sales are likely to show a It was his Mansion House speech a strong pick up in May with a surge in year ago when Carney warned interest auto sales after households cut back on rates could rise sooner than markets purchases of big-ticket items in April. The thought. China, once pegged as a possi- world’s biggest economy contracted in ble savior of the global economy, will the first three months of the year as it unveil industrial output and retail sales collapsed under the weight of unusually data on Thursday that will probably show heavy snowfalls but numbers on Friday Asia’s tiger was still only purring in May. showed job growth accelerated sharply Gloomy business surveys out of China in May and wages picked up. last week had already fuelled anticipa- Those signs of momentum in the tion Beijing would have to roll out more economy could put a September inter- aggressive policy measures and any fur- est rate hike from the Fed back on the ther signs of a slowdown will add to table. — Reuters MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 BUSINESS

Toyota raises the bar yet again with new generation Camry 2016

Be stylish and be dynamic l More expressive, more Athletic, more confident The New Camry features bold exterior design, Stylish Interiors for designer comfort along with rewarding space, advanced technology, Smart safety systems and outstanding performance to trigger pure excitement.

KUWAIT: Mohamed Naser Al-Sayer & Sons Camry which is being introduced in the from the Camry’s muscular front fender and percent more efficient (low current consump- front and rear wheels in accordance with driv- (MNSS), One of the Al-Sayer Group Holding Middle East, is Toyota’s best ever Camry and spans across the doors and rear quarter panel, tion) with JBL GreenEdgespeakers have been ing conditions and vehicle load. In the case of Companies held an official press conference puts the hot-selling model truly in a league of conveying a sense of motion. adopted, resulting in efficient sound output that Brake Assist, if the brake pedal is suddenly event to launch the all new Camry 2016. The its own. Sleek new headlamps are the eyes in a new is twice as powerful using the same amount of and rapidly depressed, it helps the driver with car was revealed by Faisal Bader Al-Sayer, Vice According to the car’s Chief Engineer Camry face that makes an immediate impres- current. braking by generating a larger braking force. Chairman Al-Sayer Group Holding, Johan Masato Katsumata, the new-look Camry was sion. The new Toyota Camry offers LED low The new Toyota Camry is available in 10 col- The new Camry also employs an advanced Heislitz Senior Business Director Toyota Vehicle developed for customers who want a car with and high beams, and front turn signal indica- ors, including two new colors - Dark Blue, a collision safety technology designed to not Sales and Imran Malihi General Manager, more emotional styling and greater driving tors and LED DRLs are integrated for an ele- modern and rich metallic blue color with only ensure occupant safety but also to Representative of Toyota. The launch event enjoyment.”We wanted to produce a Camry gant appearance. Tail lamps wrap around into bright sparkle that indicates power and func- reduce pedestrian injuries. was attended by TMC delegates, distinguished that appeals to its traditional customers as the tapered rear quarters for a more sophisti- tion, and Light Blue which expresses longevity, The body construction disperses collision guests from the Government Sector, valued well as to younger buyers,” he said. As a result, cated look, while 17-inch wheels and an avail- elegance and sophistication. Four interior col- energy through many frame components for fleet customers, members of the press and the latest Camry is the boldest-looking Camry able dual exhaust signal impressive perform- orsare also available: Ivory, Gray, Black, Gray & effective energy absorption, thereby control- media and Senior Managers from other busi- ever. The car is more expressive, more athletic ance, helping motorists get the most out of Black. ling cabin deformation to ensure survivable ness units of the Group. The launch event was and more confident.” their drive. space after a collision. The front bumper followed by unveil ceremony for public later Takayuki Yoshitsugu, Chief Representative, The new Camry has an interior that thrills Top class performance absorber has been given a concave shape in during the day at Al-Kout Mall Fahaheel and Middle East and North Africa Representative before the driver even starts moving. With its If the new Camry looks like a stunner, it order to reduce intrusion by controlling vehi- Slayel Mall Jahra. Office, TOYOTA Motor Corporation, said, “The intuitive top-flight technology and high-con- drives like a dream. The car features a 2.5liter cle under-ride in a frontal collision. The New Camry will also be in display at the new Toyota Camry blends an evolution of the trast stitching, the cabin feels more like a four-cylinder engine that produces 181 horse- There are also a suite of convenience Avenues Mall from 10 June 2015. The Malls dis- car’s values - such as comfort, efficiency, relia- cockpit than anything else, and the driver- power and 235 NM of torque, allowing it to equipment that includes Rear View Monitor play will feature the exciting user friendly soft- bility and safety - with a more appealing focused layout is designed to reduce distrac- deliver best-in-class engine performance and with Guide Lines, a Parking Assist System that ware photo/video booth, which will enable vis- design and engaging driving experience. With tion. A sleek center stack with 4.2- quietness. The engine employs Dual Variable alerts the driver when approaching obstacles itors to share HD photos and videos of their its striking hood lines and statement-making inchTFTscreen makes it easy to access content Valve Timing with intelligence (Dual VVT-i) in blind spots behind, and a Back Sonar “Selfie with the New Camry” to popular social front grille, the car is designed for those who with an information layout which is simple which controls valve timing on both the System that uses ultrasonic sensors to detect media platforms along with True Quality Photo dare to be bold, and combines refinement and and easy to understand. intake and exhaust camshafts for optimal per- obstacles behind the vehicle and informs the Prints Processed in less than 15 Seconds. performance like never before. I would like to Sit inside the new Toyota Camry to very formance and efficiency at all engine speeds. driver of the position and distance between Visitors will be able to directly post the picture thank our customers in the region for their loy- quickly see, and feel, the difference. Genuine A 6-speed automatic transmission enables the sensors and the obstacle using a buzzer. on Social media and follow our Toyotakw alty and support over the years. The new leather-trimmed surfaces are situated smooth manual-like shift feeling and is com- The new Camry features 6 SRS airbags, includ- accounts depending on which platform they Camry is our way of repaying their trust by throughout the cabin, and trim elements are plemented by an innovative flex-start control ing driver’s airbag and knee airbag, front pas- are using. All selfies will be posted in social making a truly special vehicle for them.” finished in wood-grain-style accents and satin that proactively engages the lock-up clutch senger airbag, front side airbags and full- media with hashtag #Overwhelmingbeautiful, Briefing Toyota’s progress Masoud Wahba, chrome. A new generation frame construction when starting off to enhance power transfer length side curtain airbags that help reduce mentioning Toyotakw. General Manager Toyota Sales MNSS said has been adopted for the front seats to pro- efficiency and lower the engine speed, con- the collision energy imparted to occupants’ Speaking during the launch event Faisal “Toyota’s sales saw a balanced growth across vide enhanced comfort. The front seatback tributing to excellent fuel economy. The new- heads in the event of a side collision. In addi- Bader Al Sayer, Vice Chairman Al Sayer Group its diverse portfolio of sedans, SUVs and pick- height and the cushion shape have been ly developed Electric Power Steering (EPS) on tion, it is provided with 3 point Emergency Holding said “Incorporating Toyota’s tradition- ups to maintain its leadership position in the modified, increasing the surface area that all the new Toyota Camry models is tuned for Locking Retractor seatbelts for the driver al development philosophy of Quality, region. The consistent growth in sales during contacts the body, resulting in comfortable better on-center feel, enhanced stability and along with3-point Automatic Locking Durability and Reliability, the newest the year 2014 validates the success of Toyota’s and anti-fatigue seats. more direct-feeling steering inputs. Retractor for the front passenger and rear Generation of Camry highly compliments the new design direction in terms of developing A power 8-way adjustable driver seat and The use of the latest in efficient, light- seats. new design direction that has led Toyota to more emotionally compelling products to 4-way adjustable front passenger seat are also weight and low-emission technologies has develop cars with dynamic and exciting exteri- connect with consumers.” available. The rear seats split and fold forward helped reduce kerb weight while ensuring Camry Sport Model XSEmakes or designs while increasing the “Waku-Doki” Since its debut in 1982 and subsequent so passengers can carry more things, and the high performance across the entire rev range. distinctive statement fun to drive quotient. This has also resulted in evolution over six generations, Camry has ample leg room makes this space ultra-versa- A preload differential that provides torque to Bold, aggressive and stylishly modern, the a quantum jump in customer satisfaction come to be embraced by people around the tile, ensuring the Camry has some real utility limit the differential motion under light loads new sport model (XSE)makes an immediate while giving customers the peace of mind of world for its excellent performance, ride quality that’s eager to be put to good use on the next or low rotational speed differences helps the design statement with its smoked chrome Toyota ownership. and its high level of QDR (Quality, Durability trip. car realize excellent starting off performance upper grill, piano black lower grill and dark Mohamed Naser Al-Sayer & Sons consis- and Reliability). The car has established an Extensive real world road testing to fine- and straight line stability. chrome coated headlamps. The car’s edgy tently strives to relentlessly work towards keep unshakeable presence in the standard mid-size tune cabin noise levels has resulted in the cre- The chassis and body structure are bol- look injects some serious high-end sportiness building on the 60 years of remarkable sedan market - both in the Middle East and ation of a cabin that allows those inside to stered with additional spot welds, enhancing to the Camry nameplate. The XSE grade achievements through best in the business around the globe - selling more than 15 million easily hold a conversation and enjoy an rigidity for better ride quality. Re-tuned sus- comes loaded with a raft of exclusive features work principles and customer care excellence units worldwide. For its latest upgrade, Toyota unmatched level of quietness that stands out pension and steering systems along with opti- in the form of automatic air conditioning con- approach. designers and engineers re-imagined nearly in its class. This special attention to reducing mized aerodynamics take the new Toyota trol panel, sporty seats dressed in Alcantara “We are committed to the strategy for every exterior surface of the car, with only the unwanted wind and road noise has resulted in Camry’s handling to a whole new level of and genuine leather, a newly designed two steady development, improvement and roof remaining unchanged. The new, upscale the quietest-ever Camry cabin. responsiveness. dial Optitron meter, and race-inspired paddle growth in the Kuwaiti market with firm and interior features premium, soft-touch materials A high performance yet compact, light- shifters that put the power at customer’s fin- confident expansion plans. We always aim to throughout the spacious cabin, and advanced weight and fuel efficient air conditioning sys- Comprehensive Safety Features gertips. offer ever greater value for our customers instrumentation with intuitive controls helps tem has been adopted to deliver top class The new Toyota Camry continues Toyota’s The Camry XSE also gets 17-inch wheels through continued improvement and devel- keep the driver’s eyes safely on the road ahead. cooling and comfort while being environmen- comprehensive approach to safety to ensure and more sharply tuned suspension and opment based on our confidence in the The new Toyota Camry is offered in the tally friendly. The independent left/right tem- peace of mind for customers, with the car steering along with satin chrome ornamenta- Kuwaiti market”. Middle East in four variants - the GL, GLX, SE perature controls allow separate temperature coming equipped with an array of safety fea- tion with an enhanced quality feel that helps and the sporty XSE. zones to be automatically set for the driver tures designed to give them the confidence reduce light reflecting from each part. Raising the bar and front passenger seats. they need every time they take the car out for Additional under covers fins have been Toyota has raised the bar yet again in the Captivating Design &Sumptuous Interiors Adding to the class-leading comfort and util- a spin. These include Enhanced Vehicle adopted leading to excellent aerodynamic mid-size sedan segment with a bold, bumper- An aggressive looking front bumper and ity quotient of the new Camry is the availability Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control performance and handling stability. A total of to-bumper redesign of the new Toyota Camry grille and pronounced side character lines give of a 10-speaker JBL Matrix 5.1-channel surround (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), 9 exterior colours are available for the XSE to open a new chapter in the illustrious history the new Camry a far more expressive style. It’s system with JBL GreenEdge technology, which Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), grade which includes Super White 2, White of the world’s most popular mid-size sedan. a sleeker look that’s also slightly longer and provides top class audio performance. It fea- Brake Assist (BA), and more. For e.g, EBD con- Pearl CS, Gray M.M., Dark Steel MC, Silver ME, With a striking new design, new model grades, communicates a dynamic stance and pres- tures a JBL GreenEdge 8-channel amplifier trol utilizes ABS hydraulic control to optimize Attitude Black MC, Red MC, Lt. Yellow M.M. and more dynamic handling, the new Toyota ence. In profile, a pronounced body line starts which is 66 percent smaller and lighter and50 the distribution of braking force between the and Dark Blue M.M. MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 BUSINESS

KAICO, Michelin launch biggest Tyreplus outlet in Shuwaikh

KUWAIT: Kuwait Automotive Imports Co WLL (Al Michelin’s initiative of effective distribution pro- ey.” The new TYREPLUS branch is located centrally opened in Jahra industrial area in January 2008 and engine steam washing. TYREPLUS provides Shaya & Al Sagar), exclusive Michelin distributor in grams that aimed at enhancing the retail experi- at a premium location of Shuwaikh industrial followed by TYREPLUS Ahmadi outlet in 2014. both technical capabilities and values, such as a Kuwait for over 65 years, recently celebrated the ence for customers. Shuwaikh is an important area, in the middle of Canada Dry Street. Spread KAICO aims at reaching its customers and provid- competitive pricing, strong brand & image, con- opening of the renovated TYREPLUS outlet in industrial area in Kuwait and has seen rapid devel- over a total area of approximately 2000 sqm, the ing them quality products and services no matter venient location, national network, well trained Canada Dry Street, Shuwaikh. The launch ceremo- opment. The New TYREPLUS outlet in Shuwaikh outlet has pleasant ambience and an innovative where they reside in Kuwait. staff, Michelin quality assurance, world standard ny was attended by Ashish Tandon (KAICO will cater to provide world class services and prod- display of tyres, car maintenance, services and Since 2002, the Michelin Group has deployed operations and a clean and friendly store environ- General Manager), Gilles Amaury (Commercial ucts to consumers. accessories. It also has a workshop, fully- the TYREPLUS network across the world to pro- ment. Director Michelin AIM), Franck Barge (Distribution Tandon commented, “Our partnership with equipped with latest machinery to handle all tyre vide customers with the best solutions in the With a wide spread network, vehicle owners in Development Manager), Fouzi Khiari (Marketing TYREPLUS clearly shows our commitment to pro- and vehicle related services, an exercise under- market. TYREPLUS is a one-stop-shop offering a Kuwait will be able to rely on TYREPLUS, their one Manager Michelin AIM), Shashank (TYREPLUS vide consumers with quality and convenient solu- taken by Michelin Tyres for all its TYREPLUS out- wide variety of all major tyre brands (Michelin, BF trusted partner for all tyre and vehicle mainte- Consultant Middle East), Sadiq Ali (Divisional tions to meet the challenging demand for their lets across the world. The store has a professional Goodrich, Kormoran, Apollo), Mobil lubricants, nance needs. TYREPLUS offers its services in 15 Manager - Tires & Lubricants), and various digni- vehicles. We are confident that the multi-brand team, all trained in required technical skills. ENERGIZER batteries, suspension and braking sys- countries and has 1500 branches worldwide. taries as well as journalists, tyre dealers, KAICO’s concept of TYREPLUS will appeal to customers, Michelin also provides TYREPLUS team with pro- tems, A/C services, VR-12 (Vitamin for radiator), all TYREPLUS is the first and biggest car maintenance customers and staff. especially those who are busy and need efficient, fessional trainings encompassing product, soft under one roof for customer convenience. It also network in the GCC, with a total of 100 branches At the inauguration Ashish Tandon stated that professional, reliable and trustworthy auto and and management skills. offers professional services such as alignment, across the GCC countries, being closer and closer TYREPLUS represented a great added value to tyre services that help them save time and mon- The first TYREPLUS Branch in Kuwait was nitrogen inflation, air conditioning revitalizing to the customer. Oman Air operates record number of Dollar rallies against major flights to Salalah during the Khareef currencies as CBs diverge

KUWAIT: Oman Air is set to dramatically and we are delighted to be offering more award-winning Airbus A330 wide-body omanair.com. You will also find a range NBK MONEY MARKETS REPORT increase the number of flights it offers air travellers than ever before the oppor- aircraft. So we will be able to bring a of outstanding packages on our web- between Muscat and Salalah during tunity to visit this wonderful city. record number of visitors to Salalah, and site, offered in partnership with some of KUWAIT: The US dollar started the week on a rela- Forecasts stood at deficit of $44 billion. southern Oman’s monsoon season, “Throughout the Khareef visitors are to offer them the ultimate passenger Salalah’s finest hotels. Demand is tively weaker note, losing momentum against known as the Khareef. The increase will drawn to Salalah and the surrounding experience en route. expected to be high and we advise early major currencies, amid optimism that Greece was Unemployment Claims& Non-Farm Payrolls mean that Oman Air operates more Dhofar region to experience its cool tem- This year passengers can also check- booking to avoid disappointment.” moving closer towards a deal with European credi- Fewer Americans than forecasted filed applica- flights to Salalah than ever before. In 2014, 84 per cent of the additional tors to save the country from default. tions for unemployment benefits last week, a sign The Khareef, which between June and seats Oman Air offered during the The Dollar Index endured a downfall from a that the US jobs market remains firm despite the September brings cooling rains and a Khareef were utilised. As a result, more high of 97.68 to touch a low of 94.65. However, by plunge in growth in the first quarter. Jobless resulting profusion of colourful plant and than 11,000 more visitors arrived in the the end of the week, the Dollar revived its momen- claims dropped by 8,000 to 276,000 in the week animal life, is a major attraction for region than in the previous year. And tum as data out of the US reiterated the fact that ending May 30 from a revised 284,000. tourists from throughout the Middle East many travelled not only from other Central Banks policies will continue to diverge, Applications for jobless benefits were expected to region. For many years, Oman Air has areas of the Middle East, but also from as with the Federal Reserve moving closer to raising drop to 278,000, according to market surveys by increased the number of services it offers far afield as Europe and South-East Asia. interest rates, while Japanese and European policy economists. The rate of firings remained subdued; to Salalah during this period. Salalah is the principal city in Oman’s makers would continue embracing monetary a sign that shows employers are capable of adding Between June and September, the most southerly Governorate, Dhofar. The stimulus. The Euro started the week climbing con- more staff as the economy emerges from a first national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman city and its surrounding area are rich in siderably against the US dollar, as talks over a quarter slump. will operate a record 284 return flights history and visitors can explore iconic Greek deal showed positive potential outcomes. Moreover, non-farm payrolls climbed in May by from Muscat to Salalah. This represents sites such as Job’s Tomb, one of the lost The hike started from Tuesday after it dropped to the most in 5-months, signaling that companies an 11 per cent increase in flights com- palaces of the Queen of Sheba, the blow the week’s low of 1.0887, as continued stimulus are confident about the US economy’s prospects pared with 2014, and means that as peratures and stunning scenery. Oman in directly to Salalah irrespective of holes of Mugsail, the frankincense trail from the ECB fuels demand for the greenback. As after slowing down earlier this year. US companies many as 352,738 passengers will have the Air is proud to have supported, for many where they are starting their journey and many more. Dhofar is also the cen- soon as Draghi pointed to signs of an improve- added 280,000 workers, after adding a revised opportunity to fly with Oman Air to years the growing popularity of the area, from on the Oman Air network. They no tre of the ancient frankincense trade. Its ment in the region’s economies, the euro contin- number of 221,000 the previous month. Analyst’s Salalah. by offering unrivalled access to Salalah. longer have to clear baggage and tradition of commerce is today reflected ued to rise with higher German Bund yields. By the forecasts called for a 226,000 increase. On the other Chief Operating Officer for Oman Air, “Each year has seen us operate more recheck-in at Muscat International in the growth of the Port of Salalah and end of the week, the currency eased lower after hand, the unemployment rate rose to 5.5 percent Abdulrahman Al-Busaidy, comments: flights to the city and this season, we will Airport the increasing importance of Salalah failing to break the 1.1400 level and on the back of from 5.4 percent, as more people entered the labor “Salalah is one of the most important not only utilise regional and narrow- “Tickets can be booked through local Airport as a hub for Oman Air’s cargo stronger US data. The currency ended the week at force. destinations within Oman Air’s network body aircraft on the route, but also our travel agents, or online at www. operations. 1.1114. The Sterling Pound had a volatile week against ECB keeps rate unchanged the US dollar. The Pound opened the week at The European Central Bank has kept the 1.5291, dropping to a low of 1.5171, after an indus- benchmark interest rate at the record low, as data AUB allows customers to update try report showed UK manufacturing growth showed that the risk of deflation in the Euro area is accelerated at a slower pace than analysts fore- fading. The Governing Council of the ECB main- casted in May. The pound then rebounded against tained the benchmark rate at 0.05 percent. The mobile numbers through ATMs the greenback, after mortgage approvals reached Euro rose to a 2-week high after the ECB President, the highest level since February 2014. Cable con- Mario Draghi, said that inflation would start accel- tinued to rise against a weaker US dollar, touching erating later this year, and that the ECB sees no KUWAIT: In line with its commitment to provide the best On this occasion, Huda Al-Madani -Assistant General Ahli United Bank reminds customers to ensure the a high of 1.5441. by the end of the week, the need to expand its bond-purchase program. banking services to its customers, Ahli United Bank is Manager- Alternative Distribution Channels at Ahli United accuracy of their contact information and encouraged pound retreated as labor market data from the US proud to launch a new service that allows Ahli United Bank, explained the operation of the mobile phone customers to verify and update their mobile phone num- came better than expected. The Pound ended that German Factory Orders Bank customers the ability to update their mobile number updating service through Ahli United Bank ATM ber and provider by simply visiting any Ahli United Bank week at 1.5270. In Asia, the Japanese Yen contin- Factory orders in Germany climbed for a sec- and provider using the ATM. This service, exclusive to Ahli machines. The service, available for Ahli United Bank cus- ATM in order to enjoy our electronic banking services. Al- ues to lose momentum, amid anticipation of inter- ond consecutive month in April, rising to 1.4 per- United Bank has been deployed across the extensive Ahli tomers allows for verification and update of both the Madani added that Ahli United Bank continues with lead- est rate hikes in the US. The JPY opened the week cent, more than economists’ forecasts of 0.5 per- United Bank ATM network in Kuwait. mobile number and the service provider through easy to ership and innovation to fulfill the customers’ aspirations at 124.15, falling against a stronger US dollar. The cent. The German central bank sees gross domes- For the first time in Kuwait, customers are able to use menus designed especially for ATMs. and maintain their confidence. JPY continued to a low of 123.76. However, by the tic product increasing 1.7 percent in 2015 and 1.8 update their mobile phone number and provider without weekend, the USD regained its losses following percent in 2016. That compares with December the need of a branch visit; saving time, effort and provid- better than expected US data. The JPY breached predictions of 1 percent and 1.6 percent, respec- ing the added convenience of updating their communica- Al-Tijari announces winners of Base, the 125.50 level ending the week at 125.63. tively. Moreover, Germany is benefiting from rising tion details at any time. Souq.com and Najma Account job creation and a Euroarea that is being revived Purchasing Managers Index by the European Central Bank’s stimulus and lower The manufacturing industry in the United energy prices. The manufacturing report showed KUWAIT: Commercial Bank of Kuwait held Customers of the bank can now enjoy a KD States expanded more than forecasted in May, as that orders from the 19-nation currency bloc the Al-Najma Account draw on 7th June 7,000 daily prize which is the highest in the orders grew at the fastest pace in 5-months, signal- surged 6.8 percent in April. The Bank of England 2015. country and another 4 mega prizes during ing that the industry is starting to recuperate from held the benchmark interest rate at the record low, The draw was held under the supervision the year worth KD 100,000 each on different the first-quarter slowdown. The ISM Manufacturing where it remained since March 2009, at 0.50 per- of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry rep- occasions: The National Day, Eid Al-Fitr, Eid index rose to a 3-month high of 52.8 from 51.5 in cent. Furthermore, the central bank kept the mon- resented by Abdulaziz Ashkanani. Al-Adha and on the 19th of June which is the April, while forecasts stood at 52.0. Moreover, serv- etary policy unchanged at GBP 375 billion. The The winner of the Base draw is: Shaymaa date of the bank’s establishment. ices in the United States slowed more than expect- policy announcement comes one month after the Al-Sayed Ibrahim With a minimum balance of KD 500, cus- ed in May signaling a weaker pace for the world’s Conservative Party returned to power in the The winners of the Souq.com draw are: tomers will be eligible for the daily draw pro- largest economy to recover from a first quarter United Kingdom, a result that reassured the mar- Ghanim Adel Alghanim, Sajjad Ali Imam and vided that the money is in the account one slowdown. The Institute for Supply management kets. Markets analysts expect the Bank of England Jaheed Al Islam Shafeeq. week prior to the daily draw or 2 months pri- non-manufacturing index dropped to 55.7 in May, to raise rates in the first half of 2016. This service coincides with the Bank launching new The winners of the Al Najma daily draw or to the mega draw. In addition, for each KD from 57.8 in April. security measures for its electronic services to enhance are: Abdulaziz Mohammed Al-Samhan — KD 25 a customer can get one chance for win- Services PMI and simplify the use of services delivered through elec- 7000, Khalid Mahmoud Hussain— KD 7000, ning instead of KD 50. Trade balance The services sector in the UK slowed in May, the tronic channels. These measures include issuing of a one- Abdulrahman Matar Al Enzi — KD 7000, Commercial Bank of Kuwait takes this Trade deficit in the United States narrowed steepest slowdown in almost 4-years, a sign that time code (also known as a one-time password or OTP) Abdullah Al-Saman Mahmoud — KD 7000, opportunity to congratulate all lucky winners more than forecasted in April as imports suggests that the British economy might not recover that is sent to the customer’s mobile and registered e-mail Aayah Maher Neama— KD 7000. and also extends appreciation to the Ministry regressed, as imports of foreign goods as quickly as previously thought. Although still in address. These codes are utilized for securing and execut- The Commercial Bank of Kuwait of Commerce and Industry for their effective declined after the end of a labor dispute at US expansion territory, the services PMI index dropped ing multiple functions across various channels. The single announces the biggest daily draw in Kuwait supervision of the draws which were con- ports. The gap shrank by 19.2 percent to $40.9 to 56.5 in May, its lowest level since December, from use nature of the password guarantees the maximum with the launch of the new Najma account. ducted in an orderly and organized manner. billion from the prior month’s $50.6 billion, 59.5 in April. The drop was the biggest since August security for electronic transactions. which was the widest in more than 3-years. 2011. MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 TECHNOLOGY Microsoft moving into iOS, Android platforms

NEW YORK: Looking for a new app for making “to-do” Geeks typically refer to this concept as “augmented reali- lists on your Apple or Android phone? You could use ty.” Abovitz prefers to think of it as “cinematic” or “mixed” Apple’s Reminders or Google’s Keep. But Microsoft is hop- reality. ing you’ll try Wunderlist, created by a German tech start- “We are giving people a paintbrush to paint the entire up that Microsoft bought this week. world,” Abovitz said Tuesday during a rare appearance at Microsoft’s acquisition of German firm 6Wunderkinder a San Francisco conference presented by the MIT this week for an undisclosed sum is part of its broader Technology Review. Abovitz is still being cagey about effort to win friends in the mobile world. It is still promot- when Magic Leap will begin selling its products, but it ing its Windows operating software for smartphones, but might not be too much longer. He revealed that the relatively few consumers are buying Windows phones. So Dania Beach, Florida, company is planning to manufac- the company is also building a stable of apps for devices ture a “photonic lightfield chip” in a 300,000-square-foot that run on Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android platforms. plant. The expansion is being financed by Google Inc. That includes Android and iOS versions of Microsoft’s and other prominent investors, including Microsoft co- Office programs, which the Redmond, Washington, com- founder Paul Allen, who have poured $592 million into pany created in-house and released earlier this year. Then Magic Leap so far. Another sign of progress: Magic Leap is there’s a mobile calendar called Sunrise, made by a com- getting ready to release a software kit that will enable pany Microsoft bought in February. Microsoft Corp. also outside developers create games and other content that bought the startup behind an email app called Accompli, will work with the technology. “We are a dream factory which - like Sunrise and Wunderlist - has won praise from where you dream something and then make it happen,” tech reviewers for its clean design and useful features. Abovitz said. Microsoft has since rebranded the Accompli app as “Outlook” for mobile devices. But it’s still offering the Photo app boosts advertising Sunrise calendar and Wunderlist apps under their original Instagram’s more than 300 million users will soon names, while planning to use some of their features in This image provided by Microsoft shows the Microsoft Outlook for Android tablets app. Microsoft is see a lot more advertisements in their feed of trav- other services. All the apps have a free version. Microsoft still promoting its Windows operating software for smartphones, but relatively few consumers are elscapes, breakfast scones and stylish babies. When hopes they’ll eventually win people over to services that buying Windows phones. So the company is also building a stable of apps for devices that run on Facebook bought Instagram in 2012, the popular, free make money from subscriptions or ads. Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android platforms. —AP photo-sharing app had no ads. Since then, Instagram has been careful to only show a few, hand-picked ads Taking a magic leap people feel like wizards starring in their own personal describes it as a way to manipulate “rivers of light” so digi- in users’ feeds, for fear of alienating its fiercely loyal fol- Magic Leap, a secretive startup backed by Google, is Harry Potter movie. Although the technology is still tal content normally seen on the screens of personal lowing - or marring the Instagram experience. But we working on a breakthrough that it promises will make shrouded in mystery, Magic Leap CEO Rony Abovitz computers and mobile devices appears as holograms. all knew that wouldn’t last. — AP

Netflix to expand further in Europe

LOS GATOS: Netflix will debut in next year, although the company Italy and Portugal in October as the may have to forge partnerships to Internet video service accelerates enter some countries such as China. its international expansion. The It’s already in more than 50 coun- move into two more European tries. The company ended March countries was announced Saturday, with 62 million subscribers world- just a few days after the Los Gatos, wide, including 41 million customers California, company unveiled its in US The service, which streams plans to begin selling its service in movies and TV shows over high- Spain. speed Internet connections, costs $9 Netflix is aiming to be available per month in the US Prices vary in throughout the world by the end of other parts of the world. — AP

Woman behind Silicon Valley gender suit demanded $2.7m

SAN FRANCISCO: The woman behind a grossly underrepresented. During the high-profile gender discrimination law- trial, Kleiner Perkins attorney Lynne suit against a Silicon Valley venture cap- Hermle tried to portray Pao as someone ital firm demanded $2.7 million not to just interested in money. She said Pao appeal the jury verdict against her, the failed as an investor at the company firm said Friday. Attorneys for Kleiner and sued to get a big payout as she was Perkins Caufield & Byers included the being shown the door. Pao is now inter- figure in court documents filed in San im CEO of the Internet discussion forum Francisco Superior Court against Ellen Reddit. LONDON: In this file photo, Apple Watches are on display in a store on Oxford Street. — AP Pao, and a spokeswoman for the com- Pao’s attorneys said she was an pany said Pao sought the money in accomplished junior partner who was exchange for not appealing. passed over for a promotion because Apple to turn up “We have no intention of accepting the firm used different standards to this unreasonable demand,” the spokes- judge men and women, and that she woman, Christina Lee, said. Heather was fired when she complained about Wilson, a spokeswoman for Pao, discrimination. Pao told jurors that her declined comment on Friday’s court fil- lawsuit was intended in part to create their music dial ing or statement by Kleiner Perkins. Pao equal opportunities for women in the filed a notice this week that she was venture capital sector. Kleiner Perkins is appealing the March verdict, in which a seeking more than $970,000 in legal Biggest overhaul of iTunes since 2003 jury found Kleiner Perkins did not dis- costs from Pao. It had said it would criminate or retaliate against Pao. waive all costs if Pao did not pursue an SAN FRANCISCO: Apple today is expected to unveil a which took place at the same downtown San virtual assistant to better challenge Google Now and The case became a flashpoint in an appeal. Kleiner Perkins defended the ramped up music service that builds on the iPhone Francisco venue less than two weeks ago. Microsoft’s Cortana. “I am hoping that is the case, ongoing discussion about gender costs in Friday’s filing against Pao’s maker’s strengths in a challenge to Spotify, Pandora because I think Siri is a distant third right now when inequity at elite technology and ven- claims that they were improper and and other established players. In the biggest overhaul Time for smartwatch apps it comes to virtual assistants,” Baker said. Google ture capital firms, where women are excessive. — AP of iTunes since it was launched in early 2003, the serv- Apple will likely be keen to fuel enthusiasm for showed off a keenly upgraded Now on Tap tailored ice was anticipated to include an option of subscrib- making apps to run on its freshly launched line of for its next generation Android software for mobile ing to streaming music for $10 monthly. Analysts and smartwatches. “I think we will see a focus on doing devices that better anticipates tasks people want industry insiders believe rebranded “Apple Music” will new and unusual things on Apple Watch,” said inde- tended to. be introduced today during a keynote presentation pendent Silicon Valley analyst Rob Enderle. Apple is Apple may also show off improved privacy pro- kicking off the company’s weeklong Wordwide likely to loosen the reins a bit on its smartwatch to let tection features in its software, in keeping with Developers Conference in San Francisco. developers create apps that work right on the wrist strong public comments made in recent weeks by “I absolutely think we will see a streaming music instead of on iPhones to which they are synched. chief executive Tim Cook. And, true to the develop- service,” Gartner analyst Van Baker told AFP. “Apple is Enhancements were also expected to Apple Pay, er theme of the gathering, Apple will dive deeply late to the game on this but it may not matter.” While which allows contactless payments with iPhones or into features of coming generation software for its iTunes transformed the way music was distributed smartwatches. Improvements could include adding computers and mobile devices. and sold, it also put Apple in a position to build exten- the ability to track rewards program information. “I’m not expecting anything too earth shatter- sive relationships with labels and artists. The populari- “Apple’s role in the payments ecosystem is still ing,” Baker said of WWDC. Apple devices remain ty of iTunes and Apple devices means that a broad unproven and of questionable value at this time,” premier venues for developers to feature their audience could be provided an easy way to simply said Forrester analyst Sucharita Mulpuru. “What they creations, but Google-backed Android software switch on the new music service, according to Baker. announce will help determine if Apple Pay moves has gained ground in the battle for devotion of Apple Music will likely have benefited from tal- from the nice-to-have bucket to the must-have buck- app makers. About 62 percent of developer ent and technology acquired when Apple bought et for both merchants and shoppers.” Forrester ana- teams support Android smartphones or tablets Beats Electronics and its streaming music service in lyst Thomas Husson considered lack of support for compared to 48 percent tuning applications to a $3 billion deal in May last year. An Apple stream- merchants’ loyalty programs a “missing piece” of iPhones or iPads, according to research firm ing music service would grab headlines at an annu- Apple Pay and a top feature consumers want in a Forrester. “Apple needs to maintain its momen- al gathering at which the California-based compa- mobile wallet. Forrester predicts US mobile pay- tum and thought leadership coming out of ny courts creators of fun, hip or functional apps ments will top $142 billion by 2019, up from $67 bil- WWDC,” Forrester analyst Frank Gillett said. that help drive the popularity of Internet-linked lion this year. “Though Google isn’t making that too hard yet- SAN FRANCISCO: Ellen Pao leaves the Civic Center Courthouse during a lunch break mobile devices. Google showed off an array of Siri smarts due to Android fragmentation and low rates of in her trial. — AP innovations at its annual developers conference, Baker will be watching for Apple to improve Siri adoption to the latest version.” — AFP Koreans triumph in US robot challenge POMONA: South Korean boffins carried home the designed specifically with Fukushima in mind and $2 million top prize Saturday after their robot tri- were meant to simulate conditions similar to the umphed in a disaster-response challenge inspired disaster at the nuclear plant. by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown in Japan. In all, 24 mostly human-shaped bots and their Team KAIST and its DRC-Hubo robot took the hon- teams — 12 from the United States, five from or ahead of Team IHMC Robotics and Tartan Rescue, Japan, three from South Korea, two from Germany both from the United States, at the DARPA Robotics and one each from Italy and Hong Kong-won Challenge (DRC) after a two-day competition in through to the finals. But it was Team KAIST’s latest California. version of its HUBO-”HUmanoid roBOt”-which The runners-up win $1 million and $500,000 emerged victorious, pipping its competitors from respectively, in a field of more than 20 competitors. the United States to the $2 million paycheck. But it is about more than just the money, with the All three scored eight points but HUBO was teams also winning the kudos of triumphing after a six minutes ahead of Running Man (Atlas) from three-year robotics contest organized by the IHMC Robotics and over 10 minutes quicker than Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Tartan Rescue’s CHIMP. HUBO has been devel- (DARPA), which commissions advanced research for oped since 2002 and weighs 80 kilos, while the US Defense Department. standing 180 centimeters tall. The team-from the Over the two days, each robot had two chances South Korean city of Daejeon-says the robot’s to compete on an obstacle course comprising eight “uniqueness” is that it can transform from a tasks, including driving, going through a door, standing position to a kneeling one designed for opening a valve, punching through a wall and deal- wheeled and fast motion. Not all competitors POMONA: Human Robot Reserach Center Director JunHo Oh (center) and his Team Kaist POMONA: Fans pose for photographs with ing with rubble and stairs. The challenges facing were so successful, with several malfunctioning pose with a ceremonial check after winning the Defense Advanced Research Projects Team Kaist’s DRC-HUBO robot. — AFP them in Pomona, just east of Los Angeles, were or taking a clattering tumble. — AFP Agency (DARPA) Robotics Challenge. photos MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE Japan’s G7 energy plan is not all that green

TOKYO: Japan may find itself the odd man out when Prime Minister Shinzo more than marginal power generation capacity, especially given the need to country in the world,” he said. During climate change talks in Bonn, Germany, Abe presents his government’s blueprint for combating climate change at this extend power grids from major cities like Tokyo to more remote areas consid- this week, the NGO Climate Action Network announced Japan as the winner of weekend’s summit of the world’s leading industrialized democracies. The ered most suitable for wind power, he says. As for zero emissions, the world’s its “Fossil of the Day” award for “doing the most to block progress on climate Group of Seven host, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, has indicated she carbon dioxide pollution level hit a record 396 parts per million in 2014, way action.” supports a pledge of eventual zero carbon emissions. Japan favors coal, gas above the 350 ppm level of heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere seen by At a time when many countries, including China, are reducing reliance on and nuclear power over green energy despite rapid growth of investment in some scientists and environmental groups as a safe level. cheap, plentiful but heavily polluting coal, Japan is viewing it with newfound renewables since all its nuclear reactors were taken offline following the 2011 In Toyoda’s view, limiting emissions to 450 ppm by 2050, would be “very dif- enthusiasm. Its current plan calls for coal to account for about 26 percent of disaster in Fukushima. Curbing global warming will be among many items on ficult to achieve.” “With additional effort to introduce advanced technology, the total power generation in 2030; natural gas for 27 percent and oil for about 3 the agenda when G-7 leaders meet today at Schloss Elmau, about 100 kilome- realistic target should be 550 ppm,” he said in a briefing Thursday. Japan’s long- percent. Renewable energy would provide up to 24 percent of power and ters south of Munich. Japan is the world’s No 3 economy and its fifth-largest term energy plan is evolving and actual trends will depend on various factors, nuclear up to 22 percent, according to a document from the government’s emitter of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. Abe plans to including nuclear plant restarts, the pace of decline in the population, changes Advisory Committee for Natural Resources and Energy. That plan would raise explain to fellow leaders its target of a 26 percent reduction from 2013 levels of in technology and expanded use of solar panels and other renewable energy Japan’s total energy self-sufficiency rate to about 24 percent from the current 6 carbon emissions by 2030. by households and businesses. percent, it says. That compares with an intended 26-28 percent cut by 2025 from 2005 lev- The country does face unique challenges, as an island nation with scant els for the US, and the European Union’s target of a 40 percent reduction from conventional energy resources. Unlike European countries, it cannot draw from Inevitable shifts 1990 levels, or 35 percent from 2005. Japanese officials defend their plan as and feed into regional electricity grids. Abe’s government is seeking restarts of More than 40 coal-fired power plants are planned or under construction in comparable to or even exceeding the goals set by other major economies. reactors that meet upgraded safety standards, and in the meantime fossil fuels Japan. Abe’s government is also promoting financing of such plants in its infra- “Some committee members said it was too ambitious and they said it could remain the preferred option for bridging energy supply gaps. Japan could do structure development aid. Critics contend the latest “energy mix” strategy is not be done, but it was decided to set this target,” said Masakazu Toyoda, a far better, given the trend toward wider, ad-hoc adoption of renewable energy delaying an inevitable shift to renewable sources, while creating a raft of government adviser and chairman of the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan. in the private sector, said Tomas Kaberger, chairman of the Japan Renewable potentially obsolete, or “stranded” assets. Energy Foundation and a former head of Sweden’s energy agency. “These guys are risking a whole lot of public finance on something that Unstable and costly “It’s just a matter of very costly delays to an industrial development that will may be overtaken by the accelerating cheapening of renewables,” said Andrew Solar and wind power generation are too unstable and costly to provide be inevitable for global competition reasons. Japan cannot be the last fossil DeWit, a professor at Tokyo’s Rikkyo University. — AP

India seeks damages India’s asbestos industry thriving from Nestle: Govt despite multiple health warnings Divisive product blamed for thousands of deaths NEW DELHI: India’s government has week. Nestle has been under fire in India filed for damages from food group since one regional regulator said in May AHMEDABAD: Gripping his inhaler as he strug- Nestle after a food scare involving that it had found evidence of excess gles to breathe, rake-thin Chinnapan reports of excess lead in Maggi noodles lead and monosodium glutamate (MSG) Chinnakannu blames his years spent laboring in forced a nationwide recall, government in some packets of Maggi instant noo- one of India’s scores of asbestos cement facto- officials said yesterday. “It’s a serious dles, a cheap and hugely popular snack. ries for his debilitating illness. When he first matter concerning public health and the Since then, several state regulators started at the factory in western Gujarat state, law allows us to take suo moto legal have followed, and Nestle said early on Chinnapan said he was given protective clothing steps, or legal actions, against erring Friday that it would temporarily with- “but later they stopped providing us with masks entities,” said one official in the con- draw all Maggi noodles from the coun- and shoes”. sumer affairs department of the food try’s shelves, though it reiterated the “Initially I suffered from breathlessness, but ministry. products were safe. Total Maggi sales in slowly the frequency increased and reached a The claim, made on behalf of Indian India, including sauces and condiments, point where I could hardly work,” said consumers, was not filed through the account for less than 1 percent of Chinnapan, who was diagnosed with asbestosis, courts but with the National Consumer Nestle’s group annual sales, but brand or scarring of the lungs, in 2007. “Slowly I started Disputes Redressal Commission damage could be significant in a coun- losing weight, I couldn’t even drink water as it (NCDRC), which has semi-judicial pow- try where the noodles are ubiquitous, in made me vomit immediately,” the 64-year-old ers and will decide on the merits of the homes and roadside eateries. said in his one-bedroom house on the outskirts case and the size of any damages. The Nestle fielded its global chief execu- of Ahmedabad. officials said Nestle was being accused tive on Friday to help quell one India’s A pariah product in most of the West, blamed of unfair trade practices, adding this is most high profile food scares in a for thousands of deaths, asbestos is hugely pop- the first case in which the Indian gov- decade. Indian newspapers reported ular in the developing world-including in India, ernment has sought damages from a separately on Sunday that the national where it’s a $1.4 billion growing industry. multinational. food safety agency planned to inspect Nations at a UN meeting in Geneva last month A Nestle spokesman in India said the all Nestle’s manufacturing facilities tried to add chrysotile, or white asbestos to a list company had not received any official across India as a result of the scare. of dangerous substances subject to export notification as of Sunday, and could not Nestle has eight factories in India, restrictions. But the move was blocked by lead- comment. The food ministry sources though not all produce Maggi. Calls to ing asbestos exporter Russia and other develop- said NCDRC would notify the company the agency’s office went unanswered ing nations, a stance supported by India, one of when the case comes up, likely next yesterday. — Reuters the world’s biggest importers.

Business booming Activists and unions say India’s government must start to recognize the dangers posed by Half of dolphins asbestos, whose fibers doctors worldwide say lodges in the lungs causing cancer and other diseases. More than 50 nations, including all AHMEDABAD: In this photograph taken on May 7, 2015, 64 year old Indian asbestosis sufferer caught exported members of the EU, have banned all forms of Chinnapan Chinnakannu uses an inhaler at his residence in the village of Kaligam. — AFP asbestos, which the World Health Organization says kills at least 107,000 people annually. More than 400,000 tons of asbestos is imported Nicodemus also rubbished WHO and ILO TOKYO: About half of live dolphins aquariums, Kyodo added. “The time has come to ban this product out- every year to feed the plants. TK Joshi, director research on international asbestos deaths, say- caught in the Japanese coastal town of All live dolphins are only supplied from right and India must see that. It’s just too dan- of the Centre for Occupational and ing they lacked detail. “That shows that these Taiji were exported to China and other Taiji which came to worldwide attention gerous,” said hazardous materials activist Gopal Environmental Health in New Delhi’s Lok Nayak figures are meaningless and the health concerns countries despite global criticism of the after the Oscar-winning 2009 documen- Krishna. New Delhi defended its position in hospital, warned of huge consequences for the are simply overblown,” Nicodemus told AFP in hunting technique used, a news report tary “The Cove” showed pods forced into a Geneva, saying there was “no proof” India’s industry’s workers. an email. has said. The so-called “drive hunt” bay and slaughtered with knives, in a asbestos factories or their products-used mainly “It could run into thousands (of sick). And Gujarat Composite, which runs the factory method has been criticized overseas as mass killing that turned the water red in low-cost housing — are unsafe. “We took a that (figure) could rise exponentially in future as where Chinnapan worked, told AFP it adhered to cruel and Japanese zoos and aquariums with blood. Some are captured alive and call which looked pro-industry but this was the use of asbestos in the last decade and a half all government-mandated safety requirements, were recently forced to vow not to buy sold to aquariums, fetching about 1 mil- done in the absence of credible data (on the has gone up considerably,” Joshi told AFP. But he that none of its staff were sick and it was animals caught with the controversial lion yen ($8,030) each. Last month, health risks),” Shashi Shekhar, India’s top official said exact figures on those already suffering unaware of Chinnapan’s case. Raghunath fishing. Japan’s zoos and aquariums voted to stop in charge of hazardous materials and chairman were unknown because of poor record keeping. Manvar, whose non-profit Occupational Health A total of 760 live dolphins were sold using dolphins caught by the method, as of the Central Pollution Control Board, told AFP. Many doctors treating patients were also and Safety Association fights for worker com- between September 2009 and August demanded by the World Association of Shekhar said he has commissioned a study into unaware of the symptoms or did not think to ask pensation, said about 30 were known to be suf- 2014 in Japan, Kyodo News said Saturday, Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). the possible health effects which would take up about exposure to hazardous materials. fering asbestosis in Gujarat, where some 20 fac- quoting data from Japan’s Fisheries The vote was prompted by WAZA’s to two years to complete. “The whole world is tories were based. Research Agency and other statistics. suspension of the Japanese chapter talking about it (asbestos) in a grave way, and so Money spent on medicines “Besides asbestosis, over 100 people are suf- They show that 354 were exported to 12 (JAZA) in April over the issue. WAZA we have to see whether they are right or wrong.” More than 300,000 workers are employed in fering from mesothelioma which is also due to countries, including 216 to China, 36 to regards drive hunt fishing-where pods of In Ahmedabad, business is brisk at a huge the factories, while thousands more tradesmen exposure to asbestos,” Manvar added. After Ukraine, 35 to South Korea and 15 to cetaceans are herded into a bay by a wall warehouse where asbestos wholesaler Mansur install the products, bought at markets and being diagnosed, Chinnapan said he fought a Russia. One dolphin was exported to the of sound-as “cruel”, charges local fisher- Satani has little time to talk of health concerns, warehouses like the one in Ahmedabad. “Many long battle for compensation from the state United States. men reject. Many of the dolphins are other than to say they don’t exist. “This is the cases go undiagnosed leading to an underesti- insurance scheme, and now receives 2,700 Eleven dolphins were also exported butchered for food, but campaigners peak trading period for the year,” Satani said as mate of the magnitude of harm.” Joshi said he rupees a month. He also has a retirement pen- to Thailand, followed by 10 each to claim there is insufficient demand for the phone rang constantly in his office. The was concerned about a lack of public awareness sion from the factory, but with most of the mon- Vietnam and Saudi Arabia, seven to their relatively unpopular meat to make industry and other asbestos supporters say of asbestos dangers, and poor enforcement of ey spent on medicines, Chinnapan must still Georgia, five to Tunisia and four each to the hunt economically worthwhile. They curly-fibred chrysotile is safe, and only other safety laws. The industry denied its employees work to feed his family, something he finds Egypt and the Philippines, Kyodo said. charge that the high prices live animals forms with more jagged fibers are dangerous. were at risk, saying all precautions were being increasingly difficult as the illness takes hold. “I UN data showed the export of live dol- fetch when sold to aquariums and dol- More than 50 factories throughout India use taken, including using machines to handle bags did not understand what was happening to me. phins from Japan between 2009 and phin shows is the only thing that sustains white asbestos as an ingredient in mainly of asbestos to prevent fibers escaping into the Now almost all my money is spent on medicines 2013 was almost entirely to zoos or the hunt. — AFP cement roofing sheets, wall panels and pipes. air. Industry association executive director John and doctors.” — AFP New data reveals no stopping or slowing of global warming

WASHINGTON: Global warming has not The new way is on buoys at the same time of warming is spurious,” Berkeley team chief and stopped or even slowed in the past 18 years, day. Karl said the buoy measurements are physicist Richard Muller said in an email. according to a new federal study that rebuts more accurate, but can’t be compared directly Muller said global warming continues but in doubters who’ve claimed that that heating to the ship measurements for a trend without “many fits and spurts.” John Christy of the trends have paused. Scientists at the National making adjustments, because that would be University of Alabama Huntsville, one of the Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration comparing apples and oranges. So to come up minority of scientists who dispute the magni- readjusted thousands of weather data points with a trend using comparable numbers, tude of global warming, said the Karl paper to account for different measuring techniques NOAA increases the buoy temperatures a bit. “doesn’t make sense” because satellite data through the decades. Their calculations show A few years ago NOAA made similar adjust- show little recent warming. “You must con- that since 1998, the rate of warming is about ments to make land temperatures more com- clude the data were adjusted to get this result” the same as it has been since 1950: about two- parable decade-to-decade. But that also of no warming pause, Christy wrote in an tenths of a degree Fahrenheit a decade. caused some non-scientists who reject climate email. “Were the adjustments proper? I don’t The so-called hiatus has been touted by change to cry tampering. Several outside sci- know at this point.” non-scientists who reject mainstream climate entists contacted by The Associated Press said Others who reject warming, especially science. Those claims have resonated; two the new and previous adjustments are sound. non-scientists, point to satellite records by years ago, the United Nation’s Kevin Trenberth, climate analysis chief at the Remote Sensing Systems that appear to show Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change National Center for Atmospheric Research, no change in temperature since 1998. felt the need to explain why the Earth was not said the new work was “good and careful Satellites measure a different part of Earth’s heating up as expected, listing such reasons as analysis” but only confirms what most scien- atmosphere than ground and ocean monitors volcanic eruptions, reduced solar radiation tists already knew, that there was no such hia- that NOAA, NASA and others use. Carl Mears, and the oceans absorbing more heat. tus. senior research scientist for RSS, said those A few years ago, a group out of University rejecting climate change based on his work or ‘No hiatus’ of California Berkeley - funded in part by the any one dataset are wrong and “seek to deny “The reality is that there is no hiatus,” said Charles Koch Foundation, whose founder is a the reality of human-induced climate change Tom Karl, director of the National Centers for major funder of climate doubter groups and by grasping at straws.” Mears said the overall Environmental Information in Asheville, North the tea party- took what was initially billed as data consistently show long-term global Carolina. He is the lead author of a study pub- LOS ANGELES: In this Sept 7, 2004 file photo, an unidentified woman shields her face from the a skeptical look at the previous NOAA data. warming and that it really hasn’t stopped lished Thursday in the peer-reviewed journal sun while walking past a water fountain as temperatures reached a high of 93 degrees. — AP But they pronounced the earlier adjustments recently. The NOAA adjustments make sense, Science One key to claims of a hiatus is the legitimate. The same scientists now say the he said. Karl said NOAA didn’t adjust datasets start date: 1998. That year there was a big tem- England and Japan. This year is on pace to peratures are taken. The old way, going back new NOAA adjustments are also proper. in the Arctic, where it is warming even faster, perature spike; some of the following years break last year’s global heat record. generations, is with ships. Sometimes people because there is a lack of reliable long-term were not as hot, though even hotter years fol- Scientists keep updating the way they would dip a bucket in the way; other times ‘Were the adjustments proper?’ records to compare. Had NOAA made those lowed in 2005, 2010 and 2014, according to measure Earth’s temperatures. This study they’d measure water that came into the “NOAA is confirming what we have been adjustments, the recent warming trend would NOAA, NASA and temperature records kept in focuses on the effects of the way ocean tem- engine. They also did it at various times of day. saying for some time that the ‘hiatus’ in global be slightly larger, he said. — AP MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE

Ebola spreads suspicion and rumors in Guinea

CONAKRY: The only possible place to encounter Ebola in Conakry is the main treatment unit, yet elsewhere in Guinea the virus is thriving in a febrile atmosphere of deep mistrust and swirling conspiracy theory. The impoverished West African nation and its neighbors Sierra Leone and Liberia have registered more than 11,000 deaths since the epidemic flared up in December 2013. It is in Guinea-the original epicenter but least-affected country-where the reaction to the fight against Ebola has been the most suspicious, however, manifesting itself in spo- radic bloodshed. Eight members of an outreach team in the southeastern town of Womey were killed by protesters who denied the existence of Ebola and denounced a “white con- spiracy” in September last year. Violence erupted last week in the country’s western provinces, where there are around 20 confirmed cases, with attacks targeting public institutions, ambulances and even health workers. These examples of the “reluctance” of locals, to employ the official parlance, are igniting new transmission chains and so hampering efforts to stamp out the virus, say the authorities. “When you encounter this reluctance, it is not always easy to follow people who are hiding or trying to escape monitor- ing and investigations,” said Sara Christiaensen, a health pro- moter at Donka Hospital in Conakry for Doctors Without Borders, which is known by its French initials MSF. Among the many reasons, she says, is the fear that people will die in Ebola treatment units (ETUs) and then “we burn the bodies and sell the blood and body parts”. “Rumors remain a big challenge,” she told AFP, adding that MSF systematically lists the false stories it encounters, in a coordinated bid to counter misinformation. BEJING: In this photo taken May 26, 2015, a worker at a restaurant barbecues meat skewers over a smoke ventilator as customers eat nearby. More than a year since Chinese Premier ‘State corruption’ Li Keqiang declared war on pollution across the country, Beijing’s massive anti-smog fight is transforming this 20-million-person metropolis in ways both big and small. — AP In a paper reporting the concerns of locals in 26 villages in southern Guinea in the summer of 2014, socio-anthropolo- gist Julienne Anoko, a consultant for the World Health Organization (WHO), classified all of the rumors which are Beijing struggles to found, in some form or another, in Guinea and its neighbors. In addition to organ and corpse trafficking, theories abound about white Westerners using Ebola scare stories to exploit local resources, and about African leaders making up the epidemic to get aid from these same white people. reduce smog levels Elsewhere people believe the virus or its response is all about eliminating sections of the population deemed hostile to the government. Battle far from won despite wide restrictions Frederic Le Marcis, a social anthropology professor at the Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon, sees this “reluctance” as a natural reaction to “an intervention of the state and more BEIJING: When Dong Yingli first opened her east Beijing Despite all the reforms, official figures show Beijing’s Heavy industry in neighboring provinces, in particular generally the elites who were perceived as corrupt and vio- meat skewers restaurant six years ago, her chefs cooked average density of PM2.5 - harmful particles that are small Hebei, Shanxi and Shandong, account for 28 to 36 percent lent themselves”. This suspicion, he says, has been com- the lamb, chicken hearts and assorted treats over an enough to enter bloodstreams - was nine times the World of the fine particulate in Beijing’s air, according to Chinese pounded by mistakes made in the initial emergency opera- uncovered grill, with giant fans blowing the clouds of pun- Health Organization air quality safety level in the first three state media. Shutting down those industries would hit one tion to curb Ebola. A UN-sponsored report in May criticized gent smoke from the sidewalk into the middle of the months of the year. That still marked a 19 percent drop of the most economically vital areas in the country. An the WHO’s slow response, denouncing “serious gaps in the street. Elsewhere in this sprawling capital city, four coal- from pollution levels a year before. The city has shown it analysis by the environmental group Greenpeace showed early months of the outbreak in terms of engaging with the fired power plants belched exhaust into the smoggy skies, can bring back days-long stretches of blue skies for high- the five smoggiest parts of China all sit just hundreds of local communities”. “These (locals) are not morons who have while countless steel and cement factories in neighboring profile events such as last year’s Asia-Pacific Economic miles from Beijing, with the capital itself suffering the no knowledge and refuse the biomedical discourse that provinces emitted millions of tons of cancer-causing parti- Cooperation group meeting, but only by wielding the country’s fourth-worst air quality average. comes to save them, but people reacting to an experience cles into the air. toughest of measures, such as encouraging residents to that does not begin with Ebola,” said Le Marcis, who has made Now, more than a year since Chinese Premier Li Keqiang leave town and closing factories more than 120 miles Angry residents several field trips to Guinea. declared war on pollution across the country, Beijing’s mas- away. Keeping the skies clean on a daily basis will require “You have to work with the surrounding region and “Forest Guinea was a massive source for slaves going to all sive anti-smog fight is transforming this 20-million-person more permanent fixes, said Li Xiang, with Beijing’s control the heavy industries there,” said Fang Yuan, a cam- empires, that has always been on the margins and exploited,” metropolis in ways both big and small. Still, as was evident Environmental Protection Ministry. paigner in Greenpeace’s East Asia office. Yet without much he told AFP. The Ebola crisis, he said, had reminded the peo- on several days over the past week, when a thick gray pall “Changing air pollution is a long-term project,” Li said. of the international media and diplomatic corps watching, ple in the southern region that they were dismissed as “sav- filled the streets, the Chinese smog battle is far from won. “In other cities, like London and Los Angeles in the US, it like they do in the capital, companies have been much ages against which you must struggle” during the regime of Authorities in Beijing are shutting down coal-fired pow- took about 50 years to reduce air pollution and show sig- slower shutting down cement, chemical and other indus- Sekou Toure, the first president who served from 1958 to his er plants within the city limits and have tried to reduce nificant change. ... Beijing has made significant improve- trial factories elsewhere in the northeast. death in 1984. vehicle exhaust by forcing many residents to wait years to ments, but meeting people’s expectations will take some About a three-hour drive from Beijing, on the outskirts win a license plate. The capital last Monday launched the time.” The anti-pollution fight has become a particularly of the city of Tianjin, hundreds of angry residents have tak- Cycle of violence country’s strictest ban on smoking indoors. Officials have sensitive task for image-conscious Chinese leaders as the en to the streets over the past week to protest what they “These were areas that were subjected to state violence in even tried to convince people to cut back on the centuries- country becomes known globally as much for its severe say are the rising emissions of the giant Rock Check steel whatever form, with an approach of continuous exploitation, old tradition of setting off fireworks during Chinese New pollution as its economic growth. plant, which churns about a mile from a teeming housing and that’s true for the whole of Guinea,” the researcher added. Year, though booms and crackles still rang out across the Environmental woes have also become one of the top complex. The protesters say they suspect the plant has MSF’s Sara Christiaensen has noticed a fascination with the city in February. causes of social unrest in China, as well as a major health caused outbreaks of lung cancer in the area. Cold War in Guinea, which she says has spawned a recurring hazard. Studies show pollution causes more than a million A neighbor who would identify herself only by her sur- rumor that Ebola was “created as a weapon” during this peri- Breathing easier premature deaths annually in China and shortens life spans name, Hang, said she and other protesters have blocked od. Nevertheless, she says, awareness of ETUs and Ebola has In the predominantly Muslim neighborhood where by an average of five years. Lax enforcement of the new coal-carrying trucks from the plant and wouldn’t leave the increased. “When we want to recruit, we now get a ton of CVs Dong runs her restaurant, inspectors have become a regu- environmental restrictions is a clear obstacle to cleaning streets until the plant either closes or cuts emissions to a whereas a few months ago we had difficulty finding people,” lar sight as they make sure vendors have installed thou- up the capital’s air. tolerable level. A Rock Check spokesman said last week the she tells AFP. But nothing can be taken for granted when it sands of dollars’ worth of ventilation and filters. Though For example, although Beijing has banned open-air bar- company was considering an interview request, but subse- comes to raising awareness, a lesson confirmed by the bitter Dong doesn’t think her business had much to do with the becues within its Fourth Ring Road, clouds of skewer quent phone calls to him rang unanswered. experience of the International Federation of Red Cross and state of Beijing’s air, she says the extra enforcement in smoke are common sights in the twisting alleyways and “Why does Beijing have so much pollution?” Hang asked Red Crescent Societies in last week’s violence. general has made breathing easier. “The environment has roads throughout the city center. Many drivers regularly as the factory’s multiple smokestacks puffed smoke high The attacks came less than two months after it announced gotten a lot better here,” Dong said at a sidewalk table on flout restrictions that require cars to stay off the roads on into the sky. “It’s because of the areas around it. It’s all like it had managed to “significantly reduce resistance and ani- a recent smoggy evening. “There used to be so much certain days of the week. The biggest problem, however, is this. Beijing hardly produces any of its own pollution any- mosity towards its volunteers” in Guinea. — AFP smoke here, it was hard to even see. This needed to be much of Beijing’s smog drifts in from beyond its borders, more. We have industry all around us. It doesn’t matter done.” especially if winds blow in from the south or east. which way the wind blows.” — AP WHAT’S ON MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015

BEC opens its 5th branch in Mahboula

ahrain Exchange Company WLL (BEC), 5 branch will cater to expatriate workers wish- exchange at competitive rates. To celebrate our customers need us. We understand that BEC currently has 36 branches across one of Kuwait’s leading worldwide ing to send money home to their loved ones the opening of the branch BEC gave away 50 many of our customers do not have transport Kuwait and specializes in sending money Bmoney transfer and foreign exchange back in their home countries. The branch gold coins to the first 50 customers that made and therefore, it is important that our branch- around the globe safely and quickly to over companies, announced the launch of its lat- which will be open from 9am to 9pm every a foreign currency or money transfer transac- es are in convenient and accessible locations 44,000 locations in 30 countries through its est branch in Mahboula, its 5th retail outlet in day and will offer the full suite of BEC’s prod- tion at the branch. for them to get to. We are delighted to be own money transfer product - EzRemit. Its the area. ucts and services including, cash pick-up and Commenting on the opening of the opening another branch in the Mahboula dis- global reach is extended to over 200 countries Located near the Al Baraka complex and in credit to account services through EzRemit branch, Mathews Varughese General Manager trict which will provide services to the many through its partnership with MoneyGram an an area with many labor camps, the Mahboula and MoneyGram, as well as foreign currency of BEC said, “It is our aim at BEC to be where expatriates working and residing in the area.” international remittance company.

American School of Kuwait celebrates graduation he American School of Kuwait celebrated the 49th graduation class of 121 students. The graduation ceremony took place at Courtyard-JW Marriott Al-Raya Ballroom on Monday June 1st, 2015 with the presence of the honorable ambassador of United States of America in Kuwait, Douglas Silliman and Sheikha Maraheb Saud Nasser Al Sababh and the Chairman of the American school of Kuwait Wael A TAbdulGhafoor. Students’ Council investiture at LOA

ndian Learners Own Academy held their 5th Investiture Ceremony on May 21. The Investiture Ceremony marked Ia significant beginning of the new academic session. The function commenced with the arrival of the Chief Guest and other dignitaries followed by the arrival of the new Student Council. The distinguished Chief Guest of the day was Dr. V. Binumon, Principal of Indian Community School, Salmiya. The other members who graced the occa- sion were Ebrahim Al Gerier, Capt. D. N. Pushkarna & Himani Pushkarna. The ceremony initiated with recitation of verses from the Holy Quran followed by its translation and a Prayer in English. The National Anthems of Kuwait and India were sung with a spirit of patriotism as a mark of respect and honour to the respective countries. The Chief Guest, Dr. V. Binumon, did the honours of lighting the lamp of knowl- edge on this auspicious occasion. The school Principal Asha Sharma extended a warm welcome to the Chief Guest, guests of honour, parents, staff and the students present at the ceremony. The Chief Guest Dr. V. Binumon in his speech said that each one of us should be an achiever in our lives. All of us should set a goal in our lives and should try to reach our goals within the specific time set, no matter the obstacles that come into our path. He also said that a leader should be a better motivator who inspires and motivates his fel- low mates to become a leader while discharging duties. He added that one should have a passion in doing things and should change to make a better personality. WHAT’S ON MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015

KNES secondary graduation 2015

uwait National English School celebrated the audience in this occasion. Madame Chantal Al Madame Chantal said is the key positive factor presented by the school chairman, Gharabally Al Girl, AlaaHaidar Deputy Head Girl, Osama the success and achievements of graduat- Gharbally, school director emphasized in her contributing to the all-round comprehensive Gharabally, Madame Chantal Al Gharabally, AttiaHead Boy and Farah Abu Shanab school pre- King class 2015 on 29th May. The ceremony address on the value of international cultural her- British education of the students. The class of 2015 School Director and Her Britannic Majesty’s fect also addressed the audience and classmates. took place in the school theatre in an enthusiastic itage which the school is proud of. has shown maturity, responsibility, leadership Ambassador to Kuwait Mathew Lodge. Anfal Al The Student of the Year Award 2015 went to atmosphere with parents, staff, guests and stu- This class of 2015 is a true reflection of the skills as well as academic excellence and they Enezi, Alumni (Head Girl of KNES class 2010) Ibrahim Khodabucos. The ECIS Award for dents. Her Britannic Majesty’s Ambassador to international community of the school popula- deserved the congratulations from the entire presently working as a chemical engineer at KOC International Understanding was given to Amin Kuwait Mathew Lodge, guest of honor addressed tion. The pre-eminence of these cultural values, school community. The achievement awards were delivered the alumni speech, Amal Al Enezi Head Yamout.

Al-Shaheed Park hosts ‘Grow your own food’ lecture

By Faten Omar beginners to start. He explained that his lecture was ents, and an adequate air supply”. around them. Today, there are smartphone apps that can intended to help people understand that the world of Al-Kulaib pointed out “Like anything in this world, tell you what your plant needs from the soil.” l-Shaheed Park organized a lecture titled “Grow plants can be fun, “my advice to people that it is fun excessive amounts of any one thing is often bad, even if After the lecture, Al-Kulaib showed the audience how your own food” by the director of Al Shaheed Park’s and easy to learn.” He added “because of this hot that substance is necessary for survival. Just because you to grow seeds and how easy it can be to grow food inside AHabitat Museum Hamad Al Kulaib, on Friday. Al weather there are some techniques we do to protect think your plant might want more of something, doesn’t their home. He also distributed seeds and soil and taught Kulaib’s lecture talked about how easy it is for anyone to plants from dying and sometimes we have to grow mean you are doing your plant any good. The fact of the them the correct way to grow plants at home. He also grow food in their own homes. them indoors. Keeping plants alive indoors can prove matter is, unless you know what you are doing, you may assured that Al Shaheed Park’s Habitat Museum will open Al-Kulaib said that salad ingredients are easy to next to impossible to some, but it really isn’t all that very well be killing it. Plants can’t scream in pain like the soon to the public and more similar lectures were grow and advised that is the ideal place for gardening hard to do. All plants need light, water, support, nutri- rest of us but you can always control the environment planned for the future. MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 TV PROGRAMS

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

You could spend a lot of time thinking about your future, but Although you appear to be the quintessential friend today, you might remain stuck in a routine that’s tough to break now. Dreaming about could be hiding your anger out of respect for someone else. Thankfully, you can what you want your life to look like is much easier today than putting your downplay any negativity now because of the strength of your convictions. The ideas into motion. Thankfully, there’s no urgency to initiate action yet; the time bottom line is you don’t want to make waves and draw attention to your feel- for manifestation will come soon enough. Instead, simply consider the positives ings; you prefer to offer your objective eye and creative hand to those around and negatives of each option without becoming attached to any single out- you in a gesture of support. The appreciation you are likely to receive will fill your come. Reexamining all the angles has you sitting pretty for when you’re ready heart with joy. to make your move.

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

You’re excited about your solution to a lingering problem at work, You could act in a self-righteous manner if you are certain that you but the situation could turn out to be more complex than you realize. Even if have found the correct answer to a difficult question. Initially, it’s just a matter of your plan seems solid, it won’t necessarily work unless you’re willing to modify happily announcing your solution to everyone, but your disclosure might turn it on the fly in response to the unfolding events. Don’t let a lack of imagination ugly if someone disagrees and decides to push back. A conflict may spread like a stand between you and success. Rather than trying to defend your initial idea, brush fire now, sparking new hot spots along the way. There are many roads that be appreciative of any feedback you receive and make revisions as needed. A lead to the same destination; thankfully, the heat will subside when you accept true sign of strength is knowing when to ask for help. that the wisdom of others is worthy of consideration, too.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) People might complain about working with you if you are rigid Although others are counting on you to finish your regular chores, about your schedule today. However, you can’t even see how stub- you’re eager to do something spectacular today. Thankfully, you’re clever born you are now; in fact, you may actually think your approach is extremely flex- ACROSS enough to pull off doing both. Nevertheless, your wagging tongue and cavalier 1. Of southern Europe. DOWN ible. The simple proof is in how well you get along with your coworkers. If you attitude could land you in trouble if you casually say something that people can sense any hostility, rest assured it will swiftly dissipate if you are more willing 4. Having two poles. 1. The highest level or degree attainable. take the wrong way. Remember, you really don’t need to have the last word in 11. Express or utter with a hiss. 2. (trademark) A tinned luncheon meat made to cooperate. Changing your attitude turns an adversarial relationship into a col- every conversation. Even if you know you’re right, remain silent now for the laborative one without a lot of stress. 15. (computer science) The part of a computer largely from pork. sake of keeping the peace. (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the 3. Any of several blood diseases causing subcu- data processing. taneous bleeding. 16. Mites and ticks. 4. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali 17. City in southwestern Colombia in a rich agri- earth group. cultural area. 5. A gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 18. Made from residue of grapes or apples after the anterior pituitary. pressing. 6. Indian grammarian whose grammatical rules You may think that your friends who should be supporting you are You may wake up convinced that there won’t be sufficient time to 20. Something (often something deceptively for Sanskrit are the first known example of ambivalent or possibly even working against you. However, accusing anyone of finish all the work on your plate today. Or, maybe you’re concerned that there attractive) that catches you unawares. descriptive linguistics (circa 400 BC). foul play could leave you feeling out of sorts today. But a short fuse on anyone’s isn’t enough cash on hand to meet your current commitments. But even if your 22. Showing empathy or ready comprehension 7. Any of various herbaceous plants of the part feeds your insecurities and transform an unintentional mistake into a serious worries are justified now, it’s still helpful if you can replace some of your appre- of others' states. genus Atriplex that thrive in deserts and salt squabble. Luckily, you can change the dynamics by letting everyone know how hension with a dash of hope and trust. Having faith in your ability to manage all 25. A transuranic element. marshes. you feel instead of trying to convince others your position is right. Dropping your the moving pieces works in your favor as long as you remember to balance it with 26. A state in New England. 8. (Irish) The sea personified. defenses and starting an honest dialogue opens a path to common ground. a touch of reality. 28. United States educator famous for writing a 9. Used of a single unit or thing. book about how to win friends and influence 10. An intensely radioactive metallic element people (1888-1955). that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 31. An intersection or crossing of two tracts in 11. (slang) A batch of things that go together. Leo (July 23-August 22) the form of the letter X. 12. The United Nations agency concerned with You might grow annoyed when you realize that a current conversa- Your ability to solve complex problems is usually strengthened by 35. A river that rises in northern Colombia and atomic energy. tion feels hauntingly familiar. In fact, you’ve probably had this very same discus- your powers of deduction. But even if you have already reexamined your options, flows generally eastward to the Orinoco in cen- 13. The scum formed by oxidation at the sur- sion before and its reappearance now indicates the issue hasn’t been resolved. your current desires are conflicting with your rational style now. Unfortunately, tral Venezuela. face of molten metals. the evocative Moon’s return to your sign doesn’t make your life less complicated, 37. Food made from dough of flour or meal and 14. The piece of land on which something is Unfortunately, it’s not likely to be settled today either, so don’t push too hard for since you wish your feelings weren’t getting in the way of an already tough usually raised with yeast or baking powder and located (or is to be located). a quick fix. A mutually acceptable conclusion to this difference of opinion can’t be predicament. The simple act of honoring your emotions can teach you a valuable then baked. 19. A small flexible tube inserted into a body forced; an agreement will come naturally on its own schedule if you can find the lesson you might otherwise miss. 38. An international organization of European cavity for draining off fluid or introducing med- patience to trust the process. countries formed after World War II to reduce ication. trade barriers and increase cooperation among 21. Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes. its members. 23. A case or sheath especially a pollen sac or Virgo (August 23-September 22) 39. A white soft metallic element that tarnishes moss capsule. Pisces (February 19-March 20) readily. 24. The longer of the two telegraphic signals 41. A heavy odorless colorless gas formed dur- used in Morse code. You realize what’s expected of you today and you’re resigned to ful- Fitting into family functions or group activities can be awkward ing respiration and by the decomposition of 27. Being one hundred more than two hun- fill your commitments, even if your heart isn’t in it. Thankfully, you can keep your today because you don’t want everyone to know your true feelings. You might organic substances. dred. doubts to yourself and still go through the necessary motions quite effectively. see yourself as an outsider now, but retreating from people will likely bring the 42. A theory of strong interactions between ele- 29. A covered passageway. However, there’s a price to pay because the consistent stress will ultimately tire attention you wish to avoid. Although confronting your fears is advisable, your mentary particles (including the interaction 30. A rare silvery (usually trivalent) metallic ele- you out. There is no logical reason to wait until exhaustion sets in; take a breather current emotional vulnerability could make any situation seem overwhelming. that binds protons and neutrons in the nucle- ment. and get the rest you need as soon as there’s a break in the action. However, rather than taking everything so personally, adopting a more spiritual us). 32. Either of two huge coniferous California approach helps you put your life in proper perspective. 43. A island in the Netherlands Antilles that is trees that reach a height of 300 feet. the top of an extinct volcano. 33. Long-tailed brilliantly colored parrot of 47. Occurring or encountered or experienced or Central and South America. WORD SEARCH PUZZLE Yesterday’s Solution observed frequently or in accordance with reg- 34. Mix up or confuse. ular practice or procedure. 36. A communist state in Indochina on the 49. A public promotion of some product or South China Sea. service. 40. Young eel. 50. Of or relating to the uvea of the eye. 44. A strain accidentally imported into Florida 51. United States feminist who was active in the from the Middle East then spread to California women's suffrage movement (1819-1910). where it is a very serious pest feeding on almost 52. Shape anew or differently. all vegetable crops and poinsettias. 56. Mixture of untoasted dry cereals and fruits. 45. That is to say. 59. 100 halers equal 1 koruna. 46. An atmosphere of depression and melan- 60. A Powhatan Indian woman (the daughter of choly. Powhatan) who befriended the English at 48. (slang) Merchandise that is shoddy or inferi- Jamestown and is said to have saved Captain or. John Smith's life (1595-1617). 53. Someone who has or gives or receives a 63. Included seven times in every 19 years. part or a share. 67. The atomic weight of an element that has 54. Of or relating to or characteristic of Hades or the same combining capacity as a given weight Tartarus. of another element. 55. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike part 68. A republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties of an organism. comprising the island of Ireland. 57. The sense organ for hearing and equilibri- 69. Payment made to a person in a position of um. trust to corrupt his judgment. 58. Not subject to change or variation especial- 71. Jordan's port. ly in behavior. 73. A particular geographical region of indefi- 61. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a nite boundary (usually serving some special skewer usually with vegetables. purpose or distinguished by its people or cul- 62. Jordan's port. ture or geography). 64. A genus of Mustelidae. 74. Not arranged for pictorial purposes. 65. A native American tent. 76. Light informal conversation for social occa- 66. Very dark black. sions. 70. A nucleic acid that transmits genetic infor- 77. Acquire or gain knowledge or skills. mation from DNA to the cytoplasm. 78. take exception to. 72. Title for a civil or military leader (especially 79. A loose sleeveless outer garment made in Turkey). from aba cloth. 75. (Akkadian) God of wisdom.

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mma Stone pretends to be a “little cooler” than she really is. The 26-year-old actress Ealways does her best to be as “natural” as pos- sible but sometimes has to hide her anxiety and tries to seem more “relaxed” than she feels. She said: “Sometimes I try to show that I’m a little cooler and more relaxed than I actually am. “But I prefer being to act myself and not trying to hide my nervousness or vulnerable sides rather than trying to put on a facade or hide behind any contrived public per- sona. “I think the public also appreciates it when you are able to be natural and just relate to people as honestly as possible.” The ‘Birdman’ actress - who recently reunited with boyfriend Andrew Garfield - has previously spoken about her struggles with anxiety but says her work helped her overcome her difficulties. She explained to Britain’s HELLO! maga- zine: “Acting was a way of overcoming my anxiety. I’m much more secure now, but I still deal with anxi- ety. “Acting allows me to make productive use of my overly sensitive side and channel all that nerv- ous energy, which would otherwise be more of an Jenner obstacle in life. “My work is such an important and wonderful creative outlet for me that I couldn’t imagine my life without it.” Delevingne urges

ara Delevingne thinks Kendall into acting too. If there’s a possibility of a Jenner should launch a movie career. film career, she needs to distance herself Vaughn got ‘sucked CThe British supermodel has recently from the reality TV world now.” Though made a move into acting and has advised Kendall hasn’t yet made a decision on her her friend - who shot to fame on ‘Keeping future, show bosses at E! seem resigned to into’ rom-coms Up With the Kardashians’ before becoming the fact she will be departing ‘Keeping Up a model - to follow in her footsteps and it with the Kardashians’. An insider told ince Vaughn wanted to “kill off” his romantic is now looking increasingly likely the 19- Grazia magazine: “Everyone is convinced comedy persona. The 45-year-old actor enjoyed year-old beauty will quit her family’s reality it’s only a matter of time before Kendall Vworking on “smart and cool” comedies, but show. A source said: “It seems some people quits. She’s got so much else going on - admits as his career progressed, he got “sucked into” in the fashion world have advised her to she’s never in LA.” Another source added: more mainstream movies. He said: “I wanted to kill quit the show. She’s been advised to focus “Kendall is more in demand than ever. that guy off. I was very defiant right up until I did on fashion rather than making herself She’s getting booked for modeling jobs all ‘Old School’ [in 2003]. “Things like ‘Dodgeball’ and available for filming at the drop of a hat. over the globe. It seems she’s got to priori- ‘Wedding Crashers’, these things were smart and “Cara has been encouraging her to move tize.” cool. I thought they were badass. And the char- acters were appealing. “It felt like we were kind of doing rock’n’roll back then. I felt good about those movies.”It was after I had written ‘Couples Rose Byrne: Hollywood is Retreat’ and I wanted to bring that character as far as I could, bring him to his knees and then knock the romantic comedies on the head. “ [But] forgetful and unforgiving you kind of get sucked onto a sort of conveyer belt. It’s the cliche but it’s true. I started doing what I would call assembly line comedies where ose Byrne thinks the movie industry is “forgetful and unforgiv- there wasn’t a filmmaker or someone like Jon ing”. The 35-year-old actress - who stars in the Paul Feig-directed Favreau whom I could bounce off.” And the ‘True Rcomedy ‘Bridesmaids’ and has reunited with the filmmaker for Detective’ star takes full responsibility for getting “idle” new movie ‘Spy’ - admitted that although her career has exploded with his career. He added to Britain’s GQ magazine: “I’m over the last four years, she’s aware that it remains a fickle industry. not blaming anyone else but myself here. The machine can She explained: “It helps you see how far you’ve come: from living on make you idle. You read a script and then you agree to a role, unemployment in LA in my early 20s until now. And it’s a great way to then soon enough you’re on set looking at a scene that has had do that to yourself and all the juice and the life sucked right out of it. “You become a hired help you to be grateful to gun doing a very inoffensive PG-13 movie and, well, you kind of just be working. “It’s really go along with it. Like anything in life you’re either growing or you’re dying. important. But for my life, When you get too comfortable you start to decline.” every day is still every day. It accumulates slow- ly in that sense. It’s just you looking at yourself in the mirror, if you know Blunt for The what I mean? So it’s a strange thing to quantify. “This business is such a forgetful and unforgiving Girl on the Train one so I’m always a true skeptic about any mily Blunt is in talks to star in ‘The Girl on the Train’. The 32-year-old actress has grandiose statements entered into negotiations with Dreamworks to star in the movie adaptation of about my career.” Despite EPaula Hawkins’ bestselling novel, according to The Wrap. The story centers making her name in around an alcoholic divorcÈe named Rachel, who finds herself embroiled in a mys- comedic roles, Rose tery after watching a young couple in their home as she commutes to work on the revealed her desire to train each day. ‘House of Cards’ actress Kate Mara has also been tipped for the other move into other genres female lead. Tate Taylor will direct the film while Erin Cressida has penned the script. of cinema. She told The brunette beauty is currently starring with Charlize Theron and Chris Details.com: “Diversity is Hemsworth in ‘The Huntsman’ and has also key. Any time I can do reportedly been asked to return to something different from ‘Gnomeo & Juliet’ in the new sequel the last thing and keep ‘Gnomeo & Juliet: Sherlock exploring and challeng- Gnomes’. The ‘Devil Wears Prada’ ing yourself, it’s totally at star - who voiced Juliet in the the top of my list.” first film in 2011, alongside James McAvoy [Gnomeo] - is wanted for a part in the new 3D computer-animated roman- tic comedy film based on William Shakespeare’s play ‘Romeo and Juliet’. lorence Welch wears a cape for “protection” on stage. The Florence + the Machine star knows her outlandish outfits F“dictated” the tone of her gigs and she deliberately chose her concert attire because she was nervous of how successful she had become. She explained: “We did some gigs in-between Ella Henderson on Take That tour ‘Ceremonials’ era and this album and we had these gowns.”As I was putting them on, it just felt so... it wasn’t right. “I felt I had to fill the sound of ‘Ceremonials’ because it was so big. If you’re wearing a lla Henderson thinks touring with gown and a cape, it dictates the presence... and actually that was a Take That is “surreal”. The ‘Ghost’ protection, a way of dealing with how big everything had got. And Esinger - who shot to fame when she that was fun, but it’s hard to keep up.” The ‘Shake It Off’ singer competed on UK TV talent show ‘The X struggled when her last tour ended as she no longer felt sure of Factor’ in 2012 - is having a “priceless” her identity or tastes. She explained to NME magazine: “When you experience on the road with the veteran come off tour, it’s hard to know what you like. “You’re this big but pop stars and gets along very well with then that’s not here, in this house. I was trying to figure it out, like, them. She said: “They invited me on tour, ‘Do I like partying? I’ll just do that loads. Do I wanna have a rela- which is surreal. I knew Gary [Barlow] tionship? That’s not working either. What is it? What am I looking Al Pacino hasn’t done musi- from ‘The X Factor’ and Mark Owen and I for? “I had to contend with my own feelings for the first time. I did some writing together. “They’re couldn’t just be swept away and do a gig. Gigs have this magic northern, I’m northern and we get along. thing of absolving. “As long as you did a good gig, no matter cals The experience is priceless.” As well as what’s happened, no matter what’s going on in your personal life, hanging out with Take That, Ella can also it’s such an exorcism for me that it just resets everything.” count on the likes of her record label boss since he ‘forgot his words’ Simon Cowell and OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder - who co-wrote her hit single l Pacino refuses to appear in musicals because he forgot his ‘Ghost’ - for advice. She told LOOK maga- lines during an audition in 1968. The Oscar award-winning zine: “Ryan told me to enjoy every second Aactor - who’s starred in a string of hit movies, including the of it because coming into this industry, ‘Godfather’ series and ‘Scarface’ - has not tried out for any musicals you can forget to enjoy it.”He always asks since he forgot the words at his Hal Prince audition for ‘Zorba’, when me if I’m happy whenever I see him... he sung ‘Luck Be a Lady’. Stevie Phillips, Al’s former manager, has “Simon texts me, he’s always involved recalled the incident in her new book, ‘Judy & Liza & Robert & when there are serious decisions or I need Freddie & David & Sue & Me .?.?.: A Memoir’, writing: “Prince was advice or something.” Meanwhile, the casting Zorba and Pacino sang ‘Luck Be a Lady’ at his 1968 audition. ‘Mirror Man’ singer is shocked her “big But he forgot some words. “Al sang: ‘Luck be a lady tonight ... Luck brother” Dermot O’Leary is leaving his job be a lady tonight ... Luck be a lady tonight’ ... The lyrics had moved as host of ‘The X Factor’. She said: “I was on, but Al had not. “The stage manager was now coming out with with Dermot the other day as I was per- the hook, a heavy right arm with which he ‘escorted’ Al off the stage. forming on Radio 2.”He was like a big Al innocently asked: ‘So how do you think I did?’... At last I said, ‘Al, I

protective cape protective Welch’s Florence brother to me when I was on the show, so don’t think a musical is your thing.’” The closest the legendary actor I can’t believe he’s leaving.” LIFESTYLE37 MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 Gossip Chris Martin performs at Beau Biden’s funeral oldplay frontman Chris Martin sang the group’s 2005 song “Til’ Kingdom Come” at the funeral of Vice President Joe Biden’s eldest son, CBeau Biden. According to Entertainment Weekly, Martin volun- teered to perform after learning that Biden was a fan. Saturday’s event in Wilmington, Delaware was broadcast on TV and the web. President Barack Obama delivered the eulogy for Biden, who died earlier this week of brain cancer. “We do not know how long we’ve got here. We don’t know when fate will intervene. We cannot discern God’s plan. What we do know is that with every minute that we’ve got, we can live our lives in a way that takes nothing for granted,” Obama said.

Morrison finds music a ‘spiritual experience’ Iglesias: ‘My hand is getting better little by little’ an Morrison finds listening to music to be “a spiritual experience”. The 69-year-old icon’s passion for music came from listening to ith a photo flashing a red “Thank You!” written in the palm of his unharmed hand, Enrique Iglesias thanked his V jazz and blues records shipped over from America fans on Instagram for their support while he recovers from his recent finger-slicing accident. “Wanted to do when he was a youngster, and said he “absorbed” something special to thank all you guys for your love and support this week. Leave your questions on this post!” W the tunes because of the strong “energy” they wrote the Spanish heartthrob. Hundreds of followers, mostly women writing in Spanish, immediately flooded the post emitted. He said: “It was some sort of a spiritual with good wishes and questions like, “When are you resuming your tour?” “My hand is getting better little by little,” he replied to an admirer in Spanish. “I am going to Mexico at the beginning of July, so see you there!” Iglesias sliced his fin- gers when grabbing a drone at a show in Tijuana, Mexico, last weekend. Richards ‘ready’ to make new Lewis’ new album Rolling Stones LP eith Richards is “ready” to record a new Rolling Stones album. The 71-year-old rocker has hinted the band born out of ‘frustration’ Kcould be set to head into the studio to create a full length LP, which would be their first since 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’. When asked about the possibility of a record, he said: “Funny you should mention [recording]. Just last week, the eona Lewis’ new album word ‘studio’ popped up while we were rehearsing. I said, ‘Well, was born out of “a place let’s find a time. I’m ready’.” The band - also featuring Ronnie Lof frustration”. The ‘Fire Wood, Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts - are currently touring Under My Feet’ singer will North America, and despite having spent more than 50 years release her fifth studio album together, Ronnie said they have “never been closer”. He stated: in September and revealed “I think it’s the best vibe ever within the band.” Keith contin- fans can expect to hear her ued to explain he believes the death of Mick’s long-term girl- being “very real” on the collec- friend, designer L’Wren Scott, has made the band “more tion, which she has openly said important” to the 71-year-old lead singer. He explained to was inspired by her previous Rolling Stone magazine: “Mick went through that terrible recording contract with Simon thing [Jagger’s girlfriend L’Wren Scott died last year], and the Cowell’s label, Syco. She said: “I band has become even more important to him because of think the song with the most that.” The rocker’s sentiments expressing his desire to record revealing lyrics on the album is new music with his bandmates come just two months after ‘Thunder’. The story behind ‘Thunder’ experience. I just absorbed it. I reacted later, but I Mick said “it would be very nice” to release a new LP. He said: definitely has references to my experi- was absorbing it when I was first hearing it ... “I’ve done really good demos for all of them, which I would ence with Syco and Simon, and the whole there was some sort of energy.” During his musical love to record. So, let’s hope so.” situation I was involved in before. Every awakening, the ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ singer said he lyric is so honest. It’s literally very raw, very was influenced by Louis Armstrong, Lead Belly real. Some of the lyrics did come from a place and gospel music, which was introduced to him of frustration because I didn’t really know by his father and ultimately shaped his career. He what I was doing for such a long time.” explained to The Guardian newspaper: “He had The 30-year-old musician continued to Lead Belly records when I was very young ... He say she is thrilled with the as-yet unti- had been in the States before that, and he turned tled LP because it has allowed her to me on to the music with his record collection. “He express who she is. She told Digital used to take me to this record shop every Spy: “The album is all about Saturday when I was a kid. Atlantic Records, on empowerment, self empower- the High Street in Belfast. Solly Lipsitz was the guy ment, building yourself up and who ran it. His sister lived in New York and he was not letting people say what you importing records from there. “To me this was can and can’t do. “With this normal, being around people who were listening album I feel like I have total, to jazz and blues. I didn’t know until later on that total ownership. “I fought very that was fairly unique. Apparently. There wasn’t hard for my previous songs on any name for these type of people.” my other albums, and fought very hard for that music, and I’m so proud of it. And this time it’s been literally me on my Bellamy on ‘fresh’ new album own. I feel like people really get a very real ver- sion of me.” use frontman Matt Bellamy says their new album ‘Drones’ feels “fresh”. The 36-year-old singer has revealed the band - also made up of drummer MDominic Howard and bass player Chris Wolstenholme - shunned dig- itally altering the tracks with effects and have “gone back to where [they] started” by opting for a more natural “live” sound. He said: “We wanted to be that straight three-piece rock band we started off as. “Producing the last two albums, we spent most of the time in the control room, fiddling around with effects and computers. “Now we’ve gone back to where we started, which sounds fresh and from a live point of view, these songs work well because it’s just us three jamming them out.” The ‘Feeling Good’ hitmaker also opened up about working with esteemed producer Robert “Mutt” Lange and confessed the Grammy- winner pushed the band harder than ever before. He also credits Mutt, 66, with “reinvigorating [their] playing abilities.” Matt - who worked on the album with his bandmates at Mutt’s Warehouse Studios in Canada - told The Sun newspaper: “His obsession to detail is phenomenal. It’s been a long time since we’ve worked that hard. “In fact, I don’t think we’ve ever worked that hard on an album in terms of just playing the songs over and over and him focusing on strange details that we would never think Madonna to release video about. “So many producers nowadays work with technology so that they fix things and they don’t push performers that hard. “But Mutt wanted it all to be very raw and real, so for that reason we had to do lots of takes to get it right. This album has featuring Perry and Cyrus totally reinvigorated our playing abilities.” Muse’s seventh studio album ‘Drones’ will be released this week. adonna has revealed Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus will feature in her new music video. The 56-year-old icon has promised a Mstar-studded clip for her upcoming single ‘I’m Madonna’, which will feature the “surprise guests”, as well as Nicki Minaj, who Whitmore vows against plastic surgery raps on the track, Rita Ora, and Diplo. Tagging the stars in an Instagram image, she wrote: “#b***himmadonna video coming aura Whitmore has insisted she’ll never have plastic surgery. The 30-year-old TV presenter soooooooon !! with many surprise guests! Stay tuned...... #rebel- said she’d rather “reduce portion sizes” and take part in Bikram yoga throughout the week hearts (sic).” The exciting announcement comes just three weeks Lin order to lose weight than go under the knife. Laura said: “Personally, I don’t think [plas- after it was reported Rita had been shooting scenes in New York tic surgery] is for me, but each to their own. I gauge my weight more by how tight my skinny with the musician, who released her 13th studio album ‘Rebel jeans are. If I want to lose weight, I reduce portion sizes but I really just love food too much. “I’ve Heart’ in March. A source said at the time: “It’s an incredible coup started running a lot. I try to do Bikram yoga at least four times a week too, first thing in the for Rita to do a vid with Madonna and shows how big she is morning. It really is great, both physically and mentally.” Despite being the new face of EstÈe becoming in the States. They met at showbiz events but had a real Lauder’s Double Confidence campaign, Laura revealed it takes between 20 minutes and an connection so Madonna asked her to do it. Rita changed her sched- hour to get make-up ready. Speaking to Express.co.uk, the former MTV News presenter said: “I ule to be able to do it in an instant.” Other people tagged in the never have time to get ready and can do it in 20 minutes or less if I have to. For red carpet, snap include costume designer Arianne Phillips, hair stylist Andy there’s usually a hair and make-up artist and it takes an hour,” Meanwhile, the blonde beauty is Lecompte and fashion designer Jeremy Scott. The clip will be the sec- currently focusing on building up her DJ skills, and opened the Summer Season for London ond celebrity-packed music video released this year, after Taylor Swift nightclub Boujis with a four hour set on Thursday. Kicking off with OMI’s chart hit ‘Cheerleader’, premiered her ‘Bad Blood’ short-film featuring Ellie Goulding, Selena the ‘I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here Now!” presenter partied with the crowd until closing Gomez, Cara Delevingne, Lena Dunham, Kendrick Lamar and several oth- time, drinking Beluga Martinis with three of her friends. —Bang Showbiz er famous faces. lifestyle SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2015

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British electronic group Clean Bandit performs on stage. The 2015 Governors Ball Music Festival New York - Day 2 Bjork performs at The Governors Ball Music Festival at Randall’s Island Park on Saturday.—AP photos

takes intimate album to big stage hen Bjork made her latest album, a lush and delicate “Vulnicura” concerts, Bjork is a longtime enthusiast of festivals. exploration of the end of a longtime relationship, she She was recently named as the headliner for the Pitchfork fes- Wdecided the apt live setting would be concert halls, tival’s European edition in Paris in October. and played a small number of shows at Carnegie Hall and oth- But she will also emphasize calmer venues this summer, er New York venues. On Saturday evening, the Icelandic exper- with shows scheduled at Roman-era theaters in Rome and imental pop icon threw her thinking upside down, offering Lyon and a wooded estate in Oxfordshire, England. In a recent her intimate set to the masses at the Governors Ball festival on interview with magazine Time Out, Bjork said her songs “get New York’s Randall’s Island. very well supported either in a delicate, beautiful indoor set- The effect was at once jarring-with numerous audience ting or an extreme, outdoor setting like a forest or by the members chatting during her songs of emotional longing or ocean.” heading to fetch hot dogs and cans of Miller drinks-and explo- sive, with Bjork rejuvenating her greatest hits through the fer- Glitches and anger vent force of her latest work. Key to the sound was the elec- Deadmau5, the Canadian house music star, had planned tronic artist The Haxan Cloak, who joined Bjork live for the first Governors Ball as the debut for an extravagant light show he time and served as a conductor of sorts. Bjork, as in her con- will showcase this summer at major festivals around the Rap / Hip-hop superstar Drake performs at The cert hall performances, also brought out a 20-strong string world. In the show, Deadmau5 emerged from a structure that Governors Ball Music Festival. chamber orchestra along with a drummer. resembled a jungle gym before setting off a flurry of projected Strings form the haunting backbone of her latest album images and lasers. But first Deadmau5 had to contend with a “Vulnicura,” which recounts her emotional state as her long technical glitch, with the music stopping over a few minutes relationship with artist Matthew Barney broke down. But The at the start of his set, just after an electronic voice repeatedly Haxan Cloak managed to reign over the whole ensemble, rallied the crowd by asking, “How are you doing?” Governors Marina and the Diamonds performs on stage. offering a dose of abrasive beats to match the “Vulnicura” Ball management explained in a statement that the stage had mood and offering a seamless transition between the new a power problem that was quickly resolved. album and “Hunter,” off her seminal 1997 album “Homogenic.” Deadmau5 gave a similar account but one filled with pro- Bjork offered a rare performance of the “Homogenic” song “5 fanity, writing on Twitter that he had to make do with alterna- Years”-whose theme of romantic withdrawal foreshadowed tive gear. One person who was not impressed was Ryan “Vulnicura”-and closed her set with another tale of introspec- Adams, the country-influenced alternative rocker, who was tion and despair, “Hyperballad,” to which she encouraged the playing to a much smaller audience on another stage as crowd to sing along. Deadmau5’s bass bled over. “Try to make this song on your Bjork has described “Vulnicura” as open-heart surgery and fucking iPhone,” the singer-guitarist told the crowd, as quoted a video for her set matched that image, with footage showing by Billboard magazine. Adams, known for his strong personali- a body in pristine nature being sewn up by grass-like threads. ty, denounced electronica as “robot music” and part of a Reinforcing the metaphor of rebirth, Bjork sported a butterfly “Terminator nightmare.” Deadmau5 replied on Twitter, writing: The EDM DJ/producer SBTRKT (Aaron Jerome) per- mask and accompanying wings over her black dress. She “I guess Ryan Adams wasn’t feeling it. No biggie.” “Nice seeing forms on stage. skipped with glee around the stage, where fireworks and you again too. shrug back to my iPod.”—AFP intimidating balls of fire burst out-a stage trick she would not dare attempt at Carnegie Hall. Despite her initial small

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People enjoy sprinkling themselves with coloured powder during an annual Festival of Colors in Minsk yesterday.—AFP Restaurant of three Spanish brothers named world’s best

pain’s “El Celler de Can Roca” was crowned the ‘Not anti-French’ world’s best restaurant, winning praise for the “col- The contest is run by British media company William Slective genius” of the three brothers who run it. It Reed, and criticism has focused on the methodology was the second time the Girona eatery has topped the used to select the best restaurants. The jury is made up World’s 50 Best Restaurant awards in London, after tak- of 972 “independent experts” including food writers, ing the number one spot in 2013. Joan, Jordi and Josep chefs, restaurant owners and gourmets in 27 regions. Roca each have their own specialty: the first is head Jury members choose their seven favorite restaurants chef, the second creates the desserts, while the third where they have eaten in the past 18 months. Critics say sibling is in charge of the wine. The awards, run by trade the system is open to abuse since the jury do not have magazine Restaurant, lauded the brothers’ combined to offer physical evidence of having actually visited any talents as a “holy trinity”. particular restaurant. Yet organizers hired the Deloitte “Curiosity and creativity propel the Rocas back to the consultancy firm to oversee the voting, and say jury top,” read a statement on the awards website. “This is a members cannot vote on restaurants in which they Warsaw residents work in a garden allotment in the center of the Polish capital.—AFP photos restaurant that has never forgotten its humble roots, its have an interest. Nevertheless an Internet petition sense of familial warmth, or the need to serve remark- against the competition amassed more than 350 signa- ably delicious dishes and outstanding wines.” Josep tures, including those of France’s Joel Robuchon and Roca said the award made the trio feel “happy, loved”. Italy’s Giancarlo Perbellini, calling for sponsors to boy- “This recognition means that a lot of people trust in us cott the “opaque” awards. “The jury members, appoint- Poland’s love affair and our commitment to our values and what gastrono- ed by backroom politics, vote anonymously, without my represents,” Josep said. ever having to justify their choice of a restaurant or The restaurant knocked Danish four-time winner even to prove that they actually ate there!” the petition “Noma” down to third place, with Italy’s “Osteria read. The bulk of the complaints against the contest with allotments Francescana” taking the second spot. The top 10 was comes from France, which failed to make it into the top rounded out by restaurants in Peru, the United States, 10 for the past two years and has never managed to win itchfork in hand, Hanna Wielgus turns the dark, rich soil flooded into the cities for work after World War II and to fore- Spain, Britain, Japan, Brazil and Thailand. El Celler uses first prize. To respond to the criticism, a team from 50 of her allotment on a major thoroughfare of the Polish stall food shortages. At a time when private property did not ingredients typical of its native region of Catalonia, and Best travelled to Paris last month on a charm offensive. Pcapital known for its monster traffic jams. Her little veg- exist, the gardens offered a desirable substitute. But the for- is famed for its 14-course “culinary experience” paired “We are sometimes portrayed as anti-French in etable patch sitting on some of the most expensive land in mer owners of the land and their heirs are now demanding with wines and sherries from the Iberian peninsula. France. We wanted to show that that is very far from the Warsaw has long been eyed greedily by developers, but city restitution of the properties that the Communist regime con- Joan Roca said he hoped the award would help the truth,” William Drew, editor in chief of World’s 50 Best authorities vow it will not be sold off. “I don’t know how I’d fiscated. local cuisine would gain “visibility... especially the excel- Restaurants, said at a press conference in Paris. The make ends meet if I didn’t have this garden,” says the pension- At least 22 such restitution claims are underway at Warsaw lence in our particular area where we operate”. The award has been claimed five times by Ferran Adria’s “El er, a tear streaming down her cheek. “Soon I’ll have strawber- city hall. Meanwhile, the gardens have become more of a awards, which have run since 2002, have become a ref- Bulli” in Spain, which has since closed, and four times by ries, currants and cherries. There are apples and pears in the pleasure than a necessity for most users. For Warsaw’s young erence point for the world’s foodies but were hit by alle- Rene Redzepi’s “Noma”, housed in a former warehouse summer and Italian plums in the autumn,” she said. “I use them designers, IT specialists or journalists, having an allotment is gations this year of cosy deals between restaurants and in Copenhagen. The awards also have regional editions, to make jam and give away anything I don’t use.” key to their eco-friendly lifestyle.”There’s no need to travel 200 jury members. with a 50 Best for Asia and one for Latin America.—AFP Her plot is part of the Defenders of Peace allotments, a kilometers to the Masurian Lakes if you’re able to get some utopian leftover of the Communist era where around 300 fresh air in the city in your own garden,” says graphic artist inner-city families grow lettuce and carrots and even raise Dominika Raczkowska, a 44-year-old mother of two who has a chickens and goats. Wielgus’ plot measures about 300 square garden just five minutes from her apartment. “It’s fantastic, we meters in an area where land goes for a minimum 2,500 euros live in the city centre and within minutes you can find yourself ($2,850) per square meter. “It would be more logical to transfer in nature.”—AFP the plots out of town,” property expert Jacek Bielecki he said. “Warsaw is the only European capital with garden allotments in its city centre,” he said. It’s “too bad” developers cannot buy it, he added, because it has “all the infrastructure you need for construction-the metro, public transport, sewage lines, water, electricity and gas.”

Not for sale But Warsaw city official Marek Mikos is adamant the plots will stay exactly where they are. “These gardens create green spaces. They play an important ecological role by lowering air temperatures during summer heatwaves and absorbing pollu- tion,” says Mikos, adding that the allotments form part of spe- cial “wind corridors” through the capital for natural ventilation. Nor is Bartlomiej Pawlak, who raises goats “for fun... for my kids”, ready to part with his plot either. “There are buildings popping up all around us, but here in our allotment, it still feels like we’re out in the countryside,” he said. Warsaw has a whopping 190 gardens with plots covering an area of 1,200 hectares. Poland meanwhile leads Europe on the allotment front, with 4,800 nationwide covering 44,000 hectares. About one million families use allotments, a considerable number in the country of 38 million people and a lobby that no political party can afford to ignore.

Eco bliss While the tradition of allotments started over a century ago, they flourished particularly during the Communist A garden allotment in the center of the Polish capital, era.Communist authorities wanted to indulge rural folk who part of the Defenders of Peace allotments.