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By B Izzak conspiracy theories Prices of basic foodstuffs stable KUWAIT: Pro-government MP Kamel Al-Awadhi yester- Rethink it day proposed that expatriates should be forced to pay a five percent tax on any money transfers sent to their home countries to pay for highly-subsidized public services offered to them. The lawmaker, who headed the immigration depart- ment for years before turning to politics, presented his By Badrya Darwish proposal in the form of an amendment to the central bank law. The state should have the right to “a share in the money transfers by expatriates obtained against services offered by the state to them including educa- tion, health in addition to highly-subsidized services [email protected] and commodities like petrol, gas, electricity and water,” Awadhi said in his proposal. The majority of expat students study in private alaam Alyakum Mr Al-Awadhi and first of all schools at their own expense as they are not allowed by Ramadan Mubarak insha’Allah to you and your law to attend public schools. Expatriates also already family. Just the other day I was planning to S pay KD 50 per person per year as a health insurance as a write an article thanking you for pushing the gov- requirement for renewal of residence. ernment to pass a bill to stop the human trafficking Awadhi’s proposal stipulates that all banks and mon- and the greed of the recruitment agencies (who ey exchange companies must deduct five percent of bring in thousands of workers for whatever labor we money transfers by expatriates in favor of state coffers. need - be it domestic helpers, laborers, drivers, etc.) Agreements governing investments and free move- because lately the greed has gone off the hat. The ment of capital are exempted from the proposal. fees became so high that it’s become a burden to all Those who fail to pay the tax will be fined double the families in Kuwait. amount, according to the proposal. He said that based But then today you shocked me by your other on the latest statistics, expatriates have sent home plan which I wished you would have postponed dis- around KD 21 billion during the past five years, or cussing until at least after the generous month KUWAIT: People visit the vegetable market in Mubarakiya, Kuwait City. Prices of basic foodstuffs remain around KD 4.2 billion in yearly average. However he did (Shahar Al-Mubarak) Ramadan. largely stable ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, according to a survey conducted by the Kuwait not cite the source of his statistics. Continued on Page 13 Times.— Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat. (See Page 3) Continued on Page 13 LOCAL TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 Cabinet holds weekly meeting

KUWAIT: The Cabinet held its regular briefed the meeting on the outcomes of a weekly meeting at Seif Palace yesterday recent visit to Kuwait by Cypriot Foreign under chairmanship of His Highness the Minister Ioannis Kasoulides. Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al- The ministers also reviewed the out- Hamad Al-Sabah. Emerging from the meet- comes of the 135th session of the GCC ing, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ministerial Council held in Riyadh, which Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak focused on Gulf integration and the latest Al-Sabah said in news statements that at regional and international developments, KUWAIT: (From left) IOM mission President Iman Erekat, KDI Director General Abdulaziz Al-Sharekh, Director of the Foreign Ministry’s Follow- outset of the meeting, the cabinet was primarily Yemen, Syria, Libya, Iraq and the up and Coordination Department Nasser Al-Subaih and Administrative Assistant at ILO Dina Beheri. — Photo by Fouad Al-Shaikh apprised of a recent message sent to HH Middle East peace process, Sheikh the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Mohammad Abdullah pointed out. Deputy Al-Sabah from Senegalese President Macky Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Kuwait appreciates expats’ Sall on bilateral good relations, inviting HH Anas Al-Saleh addressed the meeting on the Amir to visit Senegal. his participation in a recent Middle East The cabinet was also informed about a and North Africa economic conference held recent message to HH the Amir from Sultan in London. Then, the cabinet listened to a role in state development of Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah briefing from Minister of Information and Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, appreciating Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh warm welcome and hospitality he had Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al- Ministry organizes training course on workers’ rights received during his recent official visit to Sabah about the high-level meeting of the Kuwait, the minister said. UN General Assembly to mark the 20th KUWAIT: Kuwait is home to more than 2 million tional conventions, under the supervision of ILO Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, Ministry of The ministers reviewed a recent mes- anniversary of the World Programme of workers from 120 nationalities who have been and the International Organization for Migration Interior and Manpower Public Authority, he sage sent to HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Action for Youth (WPAY) in New York, contributing to the country’s development in all (IOM). He added that the event is part of the added. The course also seeks to help participants Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah from together with his meeting with UN fields, a senior Foreign Ministry official said yes- ministry’s developmental project under the title be acquainted with the international develop- his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott on Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. terday, adding that the efforts of those workers ‘Enhancing the role and efforts of Kuwait in the ments pertaining to human rights so as to boost bilateral friendly relations and existing are all appreciated. human rights field,’ which aim at evolving skills and protect these rights, he made clear. cooperation and ways of developing them. Government performance Kuwait is keen on participating effectively in of workers in this regard. Also during the weekly cabinet meeting, Furthermore, Chairman of the the activities organized by the International Close relation HH the Prime Minister expounded on the Government Performance Follow-up Labor Organization (ILO), and donates $300,000 Humanitarian center President of IOM mission in Kuwait Iman outcomes of his visit to Jeddah and his Agency Sheikh Ahmad Meshal Al-Ahmad voluntarily annually to support its plans and pro- The course comes at a time when Kuwait is Erekat said meanwhile that there is a close rela- talks with senior Saudi officials at the Al-Sabah informed the cabinet about his grams, said Ambassador Nasser Al-Subaih, promoting itself on the international scene as a tion between the development of countries and behest of HH the Amir. body’s annual report on governmental per- Director of the Foreign Ministry’s Follow-up and humanitarian center, Director General of the their respect of rights of workers. Kuwait is a safe formance and projects. Coordination Department. Foreign Ministry’s Kuwait Diplomatic Institute haven to everybody who lives on its soil, she Ramadan greetings The cabinet approved a draft law on Ambassador Subaih was speaking during a (KDI) Ambassador Abdulaziz Al-Sharekh said in a added, noting the country took advantage of On the occasion of the holy month of copyrights aiming to cope with interna- training course the ministry organized yesterday keynote speech. The two-day event aims to international experts to develop its laws to be in Ramadan, the cabinet congratulated HH tional intellectual property agreements, on the rights of workers in national and interna- upgrade skills of workers of Foreign Ministry, line with the international conventions. — KUNA the Amir, HH the Crown Prince and Kuwaiti and referred it to HH the Amir. Finally, the people on the fasting month, the cabinet cabinet discussed issues discussed by the minister added. Afterwards, First Deputy National Assembly and several political Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh reports on the latest Arab and international Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah developments. — KUNA

Visitors tour an exhibition held outside the Cinescape theater. Fayeq Abdeljaleel’s personal belongings. Kuwaiti poet immortalized in ‘Land Lover: Fayeq Al-Abdeljaleel’ movie

KUWAIT: Under the patronage of Minister of Information, State Minister for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al- Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah, the premiere of the movie, “Land Lover: Fayeq Al-Abdeljaleel” was recently shown at Cinescape Cinema at 360 Mall. The movie tells the story of Fayeq Al-Abdeljaleel who was a prominent Kuwaiti poet, best known for his part during the 1990 Iraqi invasion. Secretary General of the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters Eng Ali Al-Youha, who represented Sheikh Salman during the event, said the martyr poet was not only a poet of tender feelings, but also a hero of this good land adding his weapon was the word and his goal was the pride and independence of his country. Youha said the choice by Dar Lulua Production Company to celebrate the life of one of Kuwait’s loyal sons represents a patriotic view worthy of appreciation and interest. Meanwhile, President of Dar Lulua and the Nowair Initiative Sheikha Entisar Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah expressed pride in the showing of the movie that was produced by Kuwaiti youth, which coincided with the 25th anniversary of the Iraqi invasion. Likewise, Sheikha Entisar thanked the information minister for his patronage of the premiere and KUWAIT: Kuwait Times’ Editor-in-Chief Abd Al-Rahman Al-Alyan is pictured with Eng Youha for his attendance. She also thanked film direc- Sheikha Entisar Al-Sabah. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat tor Ramadan Khasrouh. — KUNA Ministry keen on promoting staff college: Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah

KUWAIT: Mubarak Al Abdullah Joint Command the 19th batch of the college. learning and training to be in line with the Staff College (MAJCSC) is one of prestigious col- MAJCSC Commander and Director Vice requirements of the upcoming period and policy leges in the Middle East and the Ministry of Admiral Abdullah Abdulsamad Dashti said defense of Kuwaiti army to support GCC cooper- Defense is keen on continuing developing it, a meanwhile that the college is a pillar of success ation. He noted that an ambitious roadmap was senior government official said yesterday. for officers. The current circumstances imposed set to develop performance and academic part- “The presence of officers from Arab countries’ by the events of violence by conflicts in the nership locally, regionally and internationally. KUWAIT: The Russian Ambassador to Kuwait Alexey Solomatin hosted a ceremony in armies at the college affirms its better academic region and the world changed the conventional “There is a joint strategic cooperation with UK celebration of the National Day of the Russian Federation at the embassy’s building studying,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of war operations into security operations, restora- Joint Services Command and Staff College in recently. State officials, diplomats, media personalities and other dignitaries attend- Defense Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah said in tion of stability and the atypical activities, he Shrivenham to share exercises and upgrade ed the event. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat a statement on the sideline of the graduation of added. Dashti referred to a modern approach of skills of the MAJCSC,” he said. — KUNA Ramadan witnesses longest daytime

KUWAIT: Ramadan this year will witness since the old days pay money for buying the longest daytime, and the shortest Ramadan supplies and the coins’ ringing night as the summer season will coincide sound echoes all over the neighborhoods with Ramadan astronomically, Kuwait Civil and markets. Aviation meteorologist Essa Ramadan said Meanwhile, Ramadan said yesterday yesterday. that the ‘green belt’ project in Kuwait aims Meanwhile, Wednesday will mark what to mitigate effects of desertification and is customarily known as ‘Guraish’ which is effects of recurrent sandstorms. the last day of Sha’ban, witnessing prepa- The ‘green belt’ idea was adopted by rations for the holy month, astronomer some municipal council members as a and historian Adel Al-Saadoun said. national project to overcome desertifica- Guraish is a happy annual occasion as tion, in cooperation with the National Muslims prepare for Ramadan in terms of Committee for desertification, headed by feasts for their families and friends, as well Environment Public Authority (EPA), as heading to markets to buy food supplies including relevant institutions, said for the holy month. Guraish is a local term Ramadan, who is a member of the National KUWAIT: Minister Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah in a group photo with Kuwait Army officials and the graduates. —Photo by FouadAl-Shaikh meaning ‘the sound of coins,’ as people Committee of desertification.— KUNA TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 LOCAL

KUWAIT: Shoppers inspect vegetables at local markets in these file photos. Prices of basic foodstuffs unchanged: KT investigation

By Nawara Fattahova, Ben Garcia and Faten Omar

KUWAIT: Every year before Ramadan reports circulate about the rising cost of basic commodities in Kuwait. Calls from officials to monitor and food prices are common and in fact, just this Sunday, MP Mansour Al-Thafiri called on the government bodies to closely monitor prices ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. But do food prices really rise substantially in the lead up to or during the holy month? Kuwait Times launched its own investigation into local food prices. For the last three weeks, KT reporters have been monitoring the prices of basic commodities at shops around Kuwait. Here’s what we found: Prices do change but typically in incremental amounts and not always going higher. The following tables show the prices of tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, chicken (whole), laban, eggs and rice across grocery stores in Kuwait. The stores visited included local coops, hypermar- kets and other shops.

Same prices In the local coops, basic commodity prices held close to the same with only small variations based on brand. For instance, tomatoes in Khaldiya were 495 fils per kilo on 28 May, 2 June and 8 June and then dropped to 395 fils per kilo on 14 June. Among the fresh food vendors in Souq Al Mubarakiya, eggs were KD 1.250 per tray on 27 May, then dropped to KD 1 on 4 June and down a further 250 fils to 750 fils per tray on 14 June. Similarly, at the fruit and veggie kiosks in Mubarakiya, cucumbers were 500 fils per kilo on 27 May and June 4 and then dropped 250 fils per kilo on 14 June. In a hypermarket in Salmiya, chicken prices did experi- ence a steady increase as the holy month approached. Chicken was 875 fils per kilo on 27 May through 3 June but rose to 940 fils on 5 June and then hit 965 fils per kilo on 14 June. In the same hypermarket, rice went from KD 10.9 for a 20 kilo bag on 27 May to KD 9.5 for a 20 kilo bag on 10 June before returning to the previous price of KD 10.9 on June 14. The prices of laban (processed milk) and other canned goods as well as rice are almost same, but special promo- tions usually give more discounts to customers. “If you want to buy canned goods and rice of even milk, get it from the supermarkets they are usually cheaper than Mubarakiya because of so many offers by the supermarket given to customers,” advised one regular customer in one big supermarket in Kuwait City. He even advice customers to check the prices of each supermarket on their promo- tion dates and buy it when they are on sale.

Factors There are a variety of factors that affect price including supply and demand (demand rising in Ramadan is of course a factor in price changes) as well as in store specials and discounts. “The prices changes depending on the supply. If we’ve got lots of supplies from the Al-Forda Market, then we can sell a bit cheaper,” said Rami, a Syrian vendor in Mubarakiya. “Here in Mubarakiya, you can get a discount but usually, they would rather give to customers who are buying in bulk. We give discounts to customers who are buying in bulk order, but if you need one kilo or two, we won’t reduce the price,” Rami explained. Overall, it is clear that in the run up to Ramadan, basic foodstuffs have not seen an all encompassing and signifi- cant, sustained rise in prices in the few weeks before the holy month. “Before going to supermarket check and compared prices through flyers distributed or sometimes on their websites; they are posting whatever is the offer from their groceries, if there are offers, I get them because that’s the only time we can enjoy the discounts,” one customer added. TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 LOCAL Ooredoo launches community initiatives during Ramadan

KUWAIT: Ooredoo Kuwait, a member of the international Ooredoo Group, announced its Ramadan program, which focuses on com- munity-based activities and initiatives. This year’s Ramadan initiatives reiterate Ooredoo’s strong belief in encouraging vol- unteerism, charity, and community-con- science activities within society. Commenting on the initiative, Corporate Communications Director Mijbil Alayoub said: “For our Ramadan initiatives, we are proud to be utilizing the help of the hun- dreds of young men and women who regis- Mijbil Alayoub tered in our volunteer program, which was launched earlier this month.” He noted that generation of youth, who believe in giving the volunteers will help in operating the unconditionally and volunteering to create majority of initiatives, hoping that this will change.” help in spreading awareness about the importance of volunteer work around Special Ramadan offer KUWAIT: Adnan Al-Othman, Trust Fund Committee Member (center), is seen during a press conference held at the Promenade Kuwait. For Ramadan, Ooredoo intends to launch Mall yesterday. —Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat a special offer to all its customers who are Tent and iftar Meals smartphone users, both with prepaid and Ooredoo has set up a tent designated for postpaid subscriptions. The offer is tailored giving out iftar meals for workers in Kuwait specifically to meet the needs of customers Kuwait’s first ‘charity’ City. The tent is located across Ooredoo’s especially during the month of Ramadan. It head office in Soor Street, Kuwait City. Meals will be announced a day before Ramadan, to will be served in the tent daily, and the distri- ensure that users make the most of the offer. bution will be operated by the volunteer groups affiliated with the Ooredoo volunteer Special TV Commercial mall opens its doors program. For this year’s television commercial, Moreover, volunteer groups will be dis- Ooredoo opted to celebrate Ramadan’s trusting meals to specific areas near accom- modern culture, highlighting the merger Promenade offers exciting shopping, entertainment experience modation of workers on Fridays and between past and present in a unique twist. Saturdays. Ooredoo staff will be participating The commercial will be aired on television in By Nawara Fattahova ity projects inside and outside Kuwait. We Chilis, the mall will also be home to Kuwait’s in these activities with the volunteers. the beginning of Ramadan. already built a mosque in Egypt and another largest MANGO retail outlet. KUWAIT: The first of its kind in Kuwait, the char- one in Lebanon from the charity,” said Adnan Al- A large Sultan Center outlet conveniently Spreading Awareness about Giving Ghabkas and Ramadan Visits ity mall Promenade is now partially opened and Othman, Trust Fund Committee Member during located on the ground floor will also accommo- Alayoub stressed that one of the main As with every year, Ooredoo will be hold- is offering an exciting shopping and entertain- the press conference held yesterday at the date the needs of customers coming to do their goals of Ooredoo through its Ramadan ini- ing several ghabkas to connect and cele- ment experience for everyone. The newly com- Promenade Mall. weekly grocery shopping or just to browse the tiatives is to encourage giving back to the brate the Ramadan spirit with business part- pleted mall, located on the Third Ring Road variety of US and UK products that are available. community, and to raise people’s awareness ners, affiliates, media and VIPs. Additionally, a along Tunis Street in Hawally, features an attrac- Ice rink about the importance of philanthropy and number of the company’s key staff will be tive range of retail, lifestyle, as well as food and The Promenade is positioned as a family- Cultural ‘heart’ charity. “We believe that through this experi- visiting care centers and hospitals to distrib- beverage outlets to suit every taste. friendly lifestyle destination, created with local The Promenade is also proud to announce ences, we will contribute to shaping a better ute gergi’an on elderly and hospital patients. The Promenade is the biggest charity mall in families in mind. Visitors will enjoy Promenade that it will house The Promenade Cultural the Arab and Islamic world. It is owned by the Ice - Kuwait’s only ice rink located inside a shop- Centre (PCC): a multi-purpose space specially Al-Othman Charity Fund, a private fund that ping mall - as well as state-of-the-art children’s designed to provide a platform for art and cul- actively supports various humanitarian projects activity areas, such as PLAY, Trampo and tural activities. The centre hopes to be the cul- throughout the Arab world and internationally. ClipnClimb, where children of all ages can enjoy tural “heart” of the capital and looks forward to The fund is committed to improving the lives of soft play, trampolines and indoor climbing. bringing the arts closer to the local community. communities in need and has decided to pro- The ice skating rink is spread on an area of The PCC will host a variety of events dedicated mote goodwill by dedicating a significant 1,200 square meters, which is located in the first to art, theatre, live music and performances, as amount of the mall’s profits to its humanitarian floor and is supposed to launch during well as lectures and workshops. efforts. Ramadan. “Although open for the public, it will While visiting the mall, shoppers can enjoy be focusing on training children. It’s also spectacular panoramic views of Kuwait City, ‘Every dinar goes to charity’ equipped with a clinic for emergency cases,” from the Liberation Tower all the way to the Every dinar the customer spends in this mall explained Othman. coast. will go to charity. “This aspect is what makes The The Promenade is now open and is welcom- Promenade unique. By shopping at The Largest outlet ing visitors, with the grand opening taking Promenade, members of Kuwait’s local commu- Visitors to The Promenade can shop for the place in September. “The Mall lies on an area of nity will be directly contributing to another latest high street fashion and dine in the 18 thousand square meters, which also includes community in need. The money people spend region’s most popular food and beverage out- the Abdullah Al-Othman Tower with 13 floors of in the mall is paid by the seller as rent, and this lets. Featuring brands such as GEOX, On Time, offices and about 90 percent is already rented. payment completely goes to charity. The Al- DKNY, Make Up Forever, Swarovski, Aldo, Trucco, There are three floors in the basement for car Othman Charity Fund is paying for various char- CafÈ Bazza, Life with Cacao, Choowy Goowy and parking,” Othman added. Ooredoo’s tent in front of the company’s headquarters building. TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 LOCAL Thirteen Barrak supporters detained, Saudi deported

By Meshaal Al-Enezi Undersecretary recently sent a letter to the that some people had tried provoking oil Civil Services Commission insisting on a KD sector unions and syndicates, Kuwait Oil KUWAIT: The public prosecutor yesterday 400 reward for some ministry employees Company (KOC) employees syndicate’s board ordered the detention of 13 citizens who were who helped reconnect power during a said that the minister must not force the syn- arrested along with former MP Musallam Al- recent blackout. dicates into his own current conflicts in a bid Barrak last Saturday, said security sources, to change an Amiri decree on changing the adding that one Saudi national arrested with Case rejected Kuwait Petroleum Corporation’s board before them was deported. Meanwhile, Barrak’s lawyer, Lawyers Mohammed Hamza and Jaleel Al- the current one concludes its tenure. “We Thamer Al-Jadaei said that the mobile phones of Tabbakh said that they filed a case against a stand at equal distances from all conflicting those arrested had been confiscated and had Kuwait University instructor for allegedly parties,” stressed the syndicate. They further not yet reached the public prosecution office; a insulting some Shiite female students and urged the minister to resign and end what it situation he warned on his Twitter account demanded KD 5,001 in compensation and described as a phase of “paralysis” to nation- “might subject [the devices] to manipulation, detention of the suspect. The case was not al economy due to the ongoing conflict addition of data, deletion of names or the calling approved by the court. between the minister and those rejecting of somebody to create a fake evidence.” the change in the KPC board. Students allowances approved MP employee charged with harassment The Ministry of Higher Education recently ‘Care Society’ for orphans The Health Ministry’s legal affairs department approved a proposal made by the Deputy The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor plans to investigate a complaint filed by a num- Speaker of the National Assembly Mubarak recently issued a ministerial decision allow- ber of Adan hospital female secretaries about Al-Khurainej to increase the allowances of ing the formation of “Kayan Family Care being repeatedly harassed by an MP’s business Kuwaiti students abroad according to infla- Society,” founded by 110 members, includ- manager, well-informed ministry sources. The tion rates in each country. The committee ing female citizens, activists and some mem- secretaries reported that during his repeated vis- added that Education Minister Dr Bader Al- bers of the ruling family. The society looks its to facilitate some treatment transactions on Essa recently provided them with the after children of unknown parents, raise behalf of the lawmaker, the agent would harass detailed lists of the new allowances’ values. them in better social environments, in care them verbally and physically. houses or with some foster families, with the Syndicate asks Omair to resign ultimate goal of bringing them up as good MEW staff rewarded In response to the statements made by oil citizens and getting them integrated into The Ministry of Electricity and Water minister Dr Ali Al-Omair in which he claimed society. MP slander case Liquor smuggling adjourned attempt foiled By A Saleh By Hanan Al-Saadoun to be sold on behalf of a drug dealer KUWAIT: The criminal court yesterday postponed a hearing who is currently in prison, according to in the case filed against MP Abdul Hameed Dashti for slan- KUWAIT: Northern ports customs officers investigations. The two were seen dig- dering Bahrain and ‘endangering Kuwait’s foreign relations’ uncovered a container with 4,872 liquor ging near a light pole when police until September 14. Dashti has denied the charges and bottles coming from a Gulf country. The stopped and asked them about what container was tagged to hold personal fur- they were doing. They eventually con- stressed that his opinion was expressed out of the freedom niture and two electric transformers, but fessed that they were looking for nar- of expression and defending human rights. Separately, the the checking showed that the transformer cotics that a man had buried there. The administrative court of appeal yesterday rejected a case was used to hide the liquor bottles. unidentified man works for a Nepalese demanding the dissolution of the Social Reform Society prisoner that the suspects bought the (SRS), said the society’s lawyer Bader Al-Zeir. drugs from, according to police. Investigations are ongoing. Security cams law Several arrests Commenting on the security cams law currently dis- Ahmadi police arrested seven persons cussed by the national assembly, MP Dr Yousif Al-Zalzelah while gambling. They were sent to the said that people’s privacy could not be undermined in deportation detention. Meanwhile a anyway and that, along with a number of his colleagues, Kuwaiti couple was arrested with posses- parliament would reject the bill unless amended in way sion of six narcotic pills that were found that protects people’s rights and privacy. in the woman’s possession. Separately, an Asian man was arrested with 28 liquor bottles. Plastic fingerprints The Ministry of Electricity and Water recently referred a Security campaigns number of employees to prosecution for using fake plastic General Security Sector Campaigns fingerprints punching in and out of their work places. The resulted in the arrest of 192 fugitives in One million Captagon ministry stressed that those employees had their fake fin- addition to impounding 49 vehicles. gerprints used to show that they had been showing up to Hawally security campaigns meanwhile smuggling bid foiled work while they were actually abroad. resulted in the arrest of 50 wanted per- sons for expired visas, failure to produce identifications, absconding and marijua- KUWAIT: The General Administration of Customs has aborted a bid to smug- Women in judiciary gle one million psycho-stimulant pills Captagon that were concealed in na possession. Responding to the recent statements made by MP Dr pressure pipes, the Director General Khaled Abdullah Al-Seif said yesterday. Death penalty for officer Farwaniya security also arrested 45 Abdul Rahman Al-Jeeran that deemed women unfit for pol- An Arab man accused of smuggling the illegal drugs by air was apprehend- The appeals court upheld the death persons on similar charges, in addition to penalty against a police officer who impounding nine vehicles. In the mean- ed, Seif added. —KUNA itics and the judiciary, National Assembly Advisor and for- mer Municipal Council member Dr Jenan Boushehri killed his colleague inside a police sta- time, Ahmadi security impounded 39 reminded MP Jeeran how Kahdija was Prophet tion. The prosecution accused him of vehicles, and arrested 42 persons in vio- Muhammad’s (PBUH) prime advisor in Makkah and that premeditated murder of the victim, lation of visa regulations as well as nine Investigation ordered in shooting him in the head on September persons in possession of drugs. Twenty Allah Almighty did not admonish him for that. 11, 2014. seven more were arrested in campaigns She added that the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) also in the Capital and Jahra governorates. mosque ceiling collapse took advice from his wife Umm Salamah on what to do Fatal accidents regarding the Treaty of Hudaibiyah and Allah never admon- A citizen was killed in a collision in Security exercise KUWAIT: Minister of Justice, Minister of tee to determine causes of the accident ished him for it. She also questioned what he meant by Abdali, while three persons were critical- General Department of Relations and Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Yaqoub Al- and penalize “the persons responsible referring to the West. “Is he referring to Margaret Thatcher, ly injured when two cars flipped over on Security Information said a joint security Sane ordered forming a special panel for construction flaws,” the ministry Angela Merkel, Hillary Clinton or Golda Meir - the woman Maghrib street. Separately, a lieutenant exercise will be conducted at 8:00 pm to investigate causes of the ceiling col- said in a statement yesterday. Four died when his vehicle hit a concrete bar- today with participation of several secu- who we never defeated in any battle?” she exclaimed, lapse of a mosque under construction people were wounded and hospital- rier in Jahra. rity sectors. The exercise is called ‘the in Jabriyah. Ministry of Awqaf officials ized due to the collapse of the ceiling adding that many women are now very successful judges in Two Sri Lankan men were arrested country’s security’ and will be held in sought rapid formation of the commit- Sunday. —KUNA the West. while they were trying to recover drugs Mubarak Al-Abdallah area.

Beggars to be immediately deported: Interior Ministry

By Hanan Al-Saadoun

KUWAIT: Interior Ministry Undersecretary Lt Gen Suleiman Al-Fahad said that begging is a crime against society and hurts the spiritual nature of the holy month of Ramadan, adding that those caught begging will be immediately deported. Fahad added that in Islam, the dignity of a human being is protected against humiliation, and begging is a form of humiliation, which is why it is prohibited in Islam. Whether the beggar has a valid residency, visit or family visa, he warned that those arrested begging will be deported immediately. Moreover, he said the police’s plan is to spread out and monitor the mosque yards, malls, commercial areas and residential areas, besides receiving calls to arrest beggars quickly. He urged the public to call 112 or inform any police in case they see a beggar. Begging has become the profession of those unem- ployed and participated in by both genders, he noted. Also, it has become apparent that the women and chil- dren ‘hide behind the veil’ so as not to reveal their iden- tity, he said referring to niqab. US soldier dies in Kuwait KUWAIT: The US Department of Defense announced Sunday the death of a soldier stationed in Kuwait. Pfc Monterrious T Daniel, 19, of Griffin, Georgia, died June 12 in Camp Buehring, Kuwait, in a non-combat-related incident. He was assigned to 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado. 5th Ramadan Quiz ANSWER & WIN 1st Prize Cosmetic voucher from Al­Sanabel AlThahabeya Two Business Class tickets Kuwait­San Francisco­Kuwait on Etihad Airways Espresso Italian coffee machine with 30 capsules One voucher for lunch or dinner from Ruby Tuesday 5th Prize 2nd Prize Carlo Cardini men’s watch. One Economy Class ticket Kuwait­Madrid­Kuwait on Etihad Airways Alessy women’s watch. Carlo Cardini men’s watch One voucher from Crown Plaza Hotel for lunch or dinner Cain Ashly women’s watch Cosmetic voucher from Al­Sanabel AlThahabeya Expert dictionary 625 Espresso Italian coffee machine with 30 capsules Two vouchers from Crown Plaza Hotel for lunch or dinner Cosmetic voucher from Al­Sanabel AlThahabeya 6th to 10th Prize Espresso Italian coffee machine with 30 capsules Carlo Cardini women’s watch Qdin men watch 3rd prize One vouchers from Ruby Tuesday for lunch or dinner One Economy Class ticket Kuwait­Abu Dhabi­Kuwait on Etihad Airways Carlo Cardini men’s watch 11th to 20th Prize Cain Ashly women’s watch Carlo Cardini women’s watch Two vouchers from Crown Plaza Hotel for lunch or dinner Qdin men watch Cosmetic voucher from Al­Sanabel AlThahabeya One vouchers from Ruby Tuesday for lunch or dinner Espresso Italian coffee machine with 30 capsules

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Al-Jarida Crime We are No longer Report an exception Plumber arrested By Hassan Al-Essa LEGISLATIONS on rape charges

uwait is no longer a GCC exception in KUWAIT: Salhiya detectives arrested an Egyptian plumber terms of liberties, in general, and liber- who raped an Asian woman in her office before escaping. Kty of opinion, in particular. The state The suspect confessed to committing the assault. He was has become just like any other. It is better sent to the Public Prosecution for further action. than any of its GCC or Arab sister states, with the exception of Lebanon, Tunisia and Unfinished business Morocco who are far better than us. And so, Two female citizens exchanged blows in a public we have to shut up and stop advertising that place in Mishref to settle an old dispute. Passersby we have more speech liberties than other were able to control the two until police arrived. Both GCC states. were taken to Bayan police station and charged with Repressive laws that have been effectively exchanging physical and verbal assault. activated in recent years, such as that on state security, publications, political pursuit of opposition icons, and the domination of Fugitive caught personal interests and corrupt powers have Criminal detectives arrested an expatriate man in all contributed to eliminating Kuwait’s out- Salmiya wanted for nine swindling and criminal cases. He is standing position in liberties. If Arab media being questioned with regards to the cases that were reg- istered in different areas around the country. The man was acknowledges that Kuwait has a large margin also charged with resisting apprehension. for such liberties, it now has to reconsider, in view of the recently passed laws and court rulings. Maid charged with theft We have had delusions that the years An Egyptian woman accused her maid of stealing between the 1986 and 1992 parliamentary KD 1,000 and gold bracelets worth KD 500 before dis- elections, during the absence of the parlia- appearing. She filed a complaint at Jabriya police sta- ment, were the worst for liberty of speech Al-Jarida tion, and police are looking for the suspect. and that of the press, when the authority appointed a censor in each and every news- paper to check and review each story before Salon destroyed A Chinese woman accused her sponsor of destroying publishing it. But because the information Al-Anbaa her salon and stealing money. The woman went to Salmiya ministry’s censorship operation had limited police station and told them about what happened, and education and administrative skills, it was pressed charges against her sponsor. Police tried to contact easier for censors to cancel entire articles and Ramadan shows and the ‘lost generation’ the sponsor but his phone was switched off. — Al-Rai news stories instead of just removing extracts or lines. Execution of the whole idea seemed By Nermin Al-Hooti the best recipe for them to avoid any possible AI to dry lease 14 critical conclusions readers might reach by ust a few days then the holy month of Ramadan will ried beautiful meanings simulated the society, and pre- their own wit about political facts. Mental arrive, may Allah bless the Arab and Muslim nations sented many family, national and historic issues. Who planes from Kuwait executions were much easier for the gladia- Jwith it. In these blessed days that we live in Shaaban, among us do not remember “The Family,” “Ruqaya and NEW DELHI: Indian national carrier Air India would dry tors at the information ministry, originally we do not feel the spirit and ‘whiffs’ of the holy month as Sabeeka,” “The Fifth Wise Caliph” and other series and lease 14 Airbus A320 planes from a Kuwaiti lessor as it created to act as the ‘Big Brother’ monitoring we used to in the past. It is regretful that the majority entertaining programs - shows with a purpose and edu- seeks to replace its ageing narrow-body fleet with new fuel citizens’ minds. waits for the month of Ramadan just for the new TV cated the Arab viewer? That was the past that I was lucky efficient planes. Those years were an illusion in terms of lib- series. The question remains: are all Ramadan shows suit- to see and learned a lot from. Not only that; TV dramas The carrier plans to replace 19 A320 planes. It has erties’ assessment. The situation nowadays is able for this holy month? during that time were based on instilling values and pro- already entered into a deal with a Chinese firm for five not any better, if not worse, though we no “The month of Ramadan is that in which the Quran viding the viewer with political and historic information sharklets-equipped A320 (ceo-current engine option) air- longer have censors who slaughter words pri- was revealed as guidance for the people.” This is the holy during the times of our grandfathers during the era of craft. For these five planes, it has tied up with independent or to publication. Yet, we do have laws and Quran, and guidance is the foundation of our Islam, and Islam. Chinese lessor China Aircraft Leasing Company, which has Allah Almighty did not say ‘Watch TV.’ We, out of this Today, the majority of the TV dramas that we see are pursuit of activists and those who express already delivered one plane in early February. The rest four approach, will focus on our case, which concentrates on in the form of weak stories and individuals, formed by are to be inducted by October this year. opinions and the result is that courts are now what is shown on TV during the month of Ramadan. the corrupt media and turned into effective characters in clogged up with freedom-of-expression relat- Under the 14-plane deal with new engine option (NEO), Years back, some material spread in our media, and the society, that some people may ask, how? When some which was inked recently after months of evaluation, a ed litigations. Many political opposition icons some claimed it emanated from society, but this is series that are based on a tragic star, who is a criminal Kuwaiti aircraft leasing firm would deliver A320s between and bloggers have been sentenced to prison. untrue regretfully. Those writers, who are a majority, doing all types of crimes, or a female star who is a ‘girl of April 2017 and March 31, 2018, a senior Air India official Serious writers would now think a hundred started writing in ‘patterns,’ turning them into models, night,’ and make them the focus of family viewing, and said. “We have selected Kuwait-based leasing firm after times before writing a single word that might and there’s where our problem lies; because what is we mean the ‘youth group,’ to instill in them improvised evaluating the bids of all the lessors, who had evinced be interpreted as a violation of any of the dra- being presented in the form of strange ‘patterns,’ repre- habits that are not related to our societies. Those series interest in leasing us 14 A320s (NEO)” the official said. conian laws of state security, endanger the sent only a small percentage of our society. Then as days are only the start of the next generation’s loss, as when These planes, which are to be inducted in fiscal 2018, are interests of influential people deemed as passed, and with the help of corrupt media, they became our children see those strange characters, with writers being leased for a ten-year period, the official said without ‘sacred’ and beyond criticism or change some tragic heroes of Ramadan shows. The question remains projecting them as focal characters in our societies for divulging the name of the company. for the Arab information ministers: Is this what the holy days and months, and repeating such examples for them, political or religious beliefs. Air India had earlier leased aircraft from Kuwait’s ALAF- book of Allah Almighty asked for to guide the people? becoming a guide for their future. The question here is: In CO Aviation Lease and Finance Company in early 2000s. This banned and prohibited ‘encyclopedia’ Such images were not known to exist, but with the help most press columns and interviews, we find a majority is getting so big that Kuwaiti press nowadays Besides, the airline is also in discussion with global engine of corrupt media, such images became imprinted in the that focuses blame on the ‘role of raising children’ in the suppliers Pratt and Whitney and CFM for supplying engines is seamlessly colored. It has become monoto- Arab and Muslim societies. Arab societies and families behavior of our kids; and we blame the lack of supervi- for these planes, the official said, adding, “we expect to nous that one can hardly find a difference are not characterized with theft, and beating and we do sion. But today, we focus on the role of media, which has finalize the supplier shortly.” between what is written by this or that writer: not have party girls and dancing sessions, as the corrupt an integral part in raising the youth, so we ask: What Air India currently has 63 narrow-body planes compris- They all have the same taste and flavor. For media shows. Our youth are not characterized with sell- have you done to raise the next generation during your ing A319s, A320s and A 321s. Some of these A320s are as social media users, freedom of expression is ing drugs and violence, as Ramadan shows reflect. But annual and monthly meetings, and all your missions to old as 26 years. Lessors generally charge an airline between also becoming more like playing with fire. We that is what is presented to us during Ramadan, and that present a better media to build the Arab human and 0.85 to one per cent of the aircraft’s list price (the cost of finally ended up in the very same boat with is the ‘guidance’ of our Arab media, and our question identity? Or, are there some of you who are planting in the aircraft) as rental per month. our brotherly countries. So, let us keep silent remains: Where is the media from the Muslim and Arab the minds of future generations foreign agenda to As per the new prices announced by the French aircraft about it, and be modest a little, because we identity? destroy our children, to become the ‘lost generation’ in maker Airbus this year, an A320 list price stands at USD 97 Before, the holy month of Ramadan and what was the future? million and A320neo at USD 106.02 million. While the really have nothing to brag about anymore. —Translated by Kuwait Times — Translated by Kuwait Times presented during Ramadan in the form of materials car- A320ceo are 180-seater planes, the A320neo will have 236 seats, the official said. — Times of India

Middle East Investor Relations Society completes certification program

KUWAIT: The Middle East Investor region is evolving and expanding fast Kuwait Stock Exchange, expected in Relations Society (MEIRS) announced across the GCC nations. 2016, will further positively impact the successful completion of the inter- “The Investor Relations purpose is the capital markets in general. nationally recognized Certified not only to create understanding of “Investor relations officers will play a Investor Relations Officer (CIRO) train- the company amongst the investment major role during the upcoming tran- ing program and exam, held in Kuwait community, but also to help quoted sitional phase by taking the lead in City, on May 23rd - 24th. The inde- institutions gain access to local and developing the field so as to align to pendent, not-for-profit society aims to international capital markets, achieve international IR best practices which enhance the reputation of the Middle liquidity, and fair valuation for their will result in positive outcomes for East’s capital markets through shares. All of this will have a positive both the companies and the investor upholding international best practice impact on the Kuwait Stock Exchange community,” continued Abdal. across the investor relations (IR) pro- liquidity and trading levels,” said A clear IR strategy will positively fession. Mohammad Abdal, Chairman of the help the investor relations officer Oliver Schutzmann, Chairman of Kuwait MEIRS Chapter and Investor deliver fair valuation for the compa- the Middle East Investor Relations Relations, Corporate Communications ny’s stock and reduce future funding Society, said, “Listed companies com- and Governance Director of Zain costs. While this mirrors the objectives plying with international best practice Group. of the CIRO program, IR are better positioned to attract the “The investor relations practice in membership with MEIRS further attention of global fund managers the region is still in its infancy stage develops participants’ education and and institutional investors.” The CIRO and has enormous potential to grow, provides information, training, net- program is the only certified investor especially in markets such as Kuwait. working opportunities, and career relations course throughout the With the support and dedication of all support. In addition to Kuwait, the Middle East and is conducted in part- the regional MEIRS chapters I believe CIRO training and examination has nership with the UK Investor Relations we can dramatically improve the cur- also been conducted in Qatar and the Society. In line with the rapid develop- rent status-quo of the IR practice in UAE. A new series will be offered in Q3 ment of regional capital markets, the Kuwait,” added Abdal. 2015 for professionals looking to investor relations practice in the The upcoming privatization of the obtain their accreditation. TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 Long, hard road for Nepal’s disabled Jeb Bush set for ‘16 race, campaign logo omits surname quake survivors Page 10 Page 11

GENEVA: Yemeni Foreign Minister Riad Yassin, (3rd right) and Yemen’s Minister of Human Rights Ezzedine Al-Asbahi, (fourth right) attend the Geneva Consultations on Yemen peace talks between Yemen’s warring factions, at the European headquarters of the United Nations. — AP UN chief appeals to halt Yemen fighting for Ramadan ‘Month should be a period for peace and reconciliation’

GENEVA: UN chief Ban Ki-moon yesterday called for an delegation. Yemen has been wracked by conflict between raged on between rebel forces and pro-government fight- Minister Riad Yassin said the prospects were for a break- immediate humanitarian truce in Yemen as peace talks Iran-backed Shiite rebels and exiled President Abedrabbo ers. Rebels fired Katyusha rockets at a residential part of through were poor. began in Geneva and a Saudi-led Arab coalition continued Mansour Hadi’s internationally recognized government. Aden’s Mansura district, said Ali Al-Ahmedi, spokesman of “I’m not very optimistic,” Yassin told AFP, adding that aerial bombardments of the ravaged country. Global Ban said the violence had killed more than 2,600 people, the pro-government Popular Resistance-a coalition of pro- they (the rebels) “never respect any treaty”. Yassin likened powers are keen for a speedy resolution of the conflict, half of them civilians. government fighters, Sunni tribes and southern sepa- the rebels to the Islamic State group or Nigeria’s Boko fearing the growing power of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian ratists. Haram and accused them of sending far more representa- Peninsula, the Yemeni branch of the jihadist network ‘Yemen a time bomb’ Medics at a nearby hospital said that three members of tives and advisors to the Geneva talks than had been which has taken advantage of the chaos to seize territory. “Today, Yemen’s very existence hangs in the balance,” the same family were killed and four others were wound- agreed. “We do not have a moment to lose,” Ban said, adding Ban said. “While parties bicker, Yemen burns.” He also ed in the attack. AFP could not immediately verify the toll “They want to come here to make chaos,” he said. The that the fighting was “giving strength to some of the called on the warring factions to “reach agreement on given by Popular Resistance sources of 20 rebels and sev- government delegation led by the foreign minister reit- world’s most ruthless terrorist groups.” “I hope this week local ceasefires, with the withdrawal of armed groups from en pro-government fighters killed in Aden. Underscoring erated its demands on Sunday night, including that any starts the beginning of the end of the fighting,” Ban said, cities.” Ban dismissed fears that the talks would be torpe- the need for immediate action in Yemen, Ban said: “The ceasefire must see the militias withdraw from all territory stressing this was vital to get crucial humanitarian sup- doed by the non-arrival of an Iran-backed rebel delegation ticking clock is not a time piece, it is a time bomb.” they have conquered. Fearing an Iran-friendly regime on plies through. The UN has described the country’s human- in time for the talks. The team’s plane was delayed in its southern border, Riyadh has been leading a campaign itarian crisis as “catastrophic”, with 80 percent of the popu- Djibouti, according to UN and diplomatic sources. He said Breakthrough unlikely of air strikes against the rebels since March 26 but has so lation — 20 million people-in need of aid. the delay was due to logistical reasons and added: “I am Analysts however said a breakthrough was “very unlike- far failed to rout them from territory they have seized. “Ramadan begins in two days,” Ban said, stressing that pleased to know that the other parties are on their way” ly”. The delegations will not even begin talks in the same Any chance of success at the first talks between the war- the holy Muslim month should be a period for harmony, and were expected to arrive later yesterday. room. The rebels, supported by military units loyal to ex- ring factions since Hadi fled Sanaa was “very unlikely”, peace and reconciliation. “I have emphasized the impor- Pre-dawn air strikes meanwhile targeted Houthi rebel president Ali Abdullah Saleh, have seized control of large Yemen expert Laurent Bonnefoy said, adding: “Indeed, tance of another humanitarian pause for at least two positions in the main southern port city of Aden and con- parts of the country including the capital Sanaa, forcing each side appears to be inflexible, disinclined toward weeks,” the UN chief said, after meeting the government tinued throughout yesterday, residents said, as fighting Hadi to flee to Saudi Arabia in February. Yemen Foreign compromise”. — AFP Hate and extremism not Islam: French PM Al-Qaeda leader PARIS: French Prime Minister Manuel Valls stressed yesterday there was no link between killed in US strike extremism and Islam, as he opened a confer- ence aimed at improving ties with France’s BENGHAZI: Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist Mokhtar New York Times reported this was the first US large Muslim community. “We must say all of Belmokhtar, who allegedly masterminded the air strike of any kind in Libya since Moamer this is not Islam,” said Valls. “The hate speech, siege of an Algerian gas plant in which 38 Kadhafi’s regime fell in 2011. anti-Semitism that hides behind anti-Zionism hostages died, has been killed in a US air and hate for Israel... the self-proclaimed imams strike, Libya’s internationally recognized gov- Lost eye in Afghanistan in our neighborhoods and our prisons who are ernment said. The last US operation in Libya was in 2014, promoting violence and terrorism.” “American jets conducted an operation when Special Forces captured Ahmed Abu Five months after the jihadist attacks in Paris which resulted in the deaths of Mokhtar Khattala, an alleged organiser of the attack that killed 17 people and shocked the world, Belmokhtar and a group of Libyans belong- against the US consulate in Benghazi in 2012 the government plans to hold a series of meet- ing to a terrorist organization in eastern that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and ings with top officials from the roughly five mil- Libya,” said a statement posted on Facebook. three other Americans. Libya’s statement said lion-strong Muslim community, the largest in The Pentagon said Belmokhtar had been the the operation came “after consultation with Europe. The first forum-expected to be attend- target but did not confirm his death, which the Libyan transitional government” based in ed by between 120-150 Muslim community has been reported many times in the past. the east. leaders as well as top government officials and Hatem El-Ouraybi, spokesman for the recog- Prime Minister Abdullah Al-Thani called ministers-will debate security at religious sites, nized government, told AFP yesterday: the operation “part of international aid that the image of Islam in the media and the build- “Coordination with the US will continue in has long been sought in the fight against ter- ing of new mosques. There are some 2,500 fighting these terrorist groups.” rorism”. Libya’s Lana news agency cited an mosques in France, with another 300 projects The strike came as part of “the internation- official from the internationally recognized underway, but creating new Muslim places of al support that we have always asked for in government as saying the strikes targeted a worship has sometimes prompted fierce oppo- order to fight terrorist groups in Libya,” farm south of Ajdabiya, some 160 kilometers sition from local residents. Ouraybi said. Islamist commander west of Benghazi, as Belmokhtar met leaders Belmokhtar, nicknamed variously as “The from other extremist groups including Ansar ‘Stigmatized’ Uncatchable”, “Mr Marlboro” and “The One- Al-Sharia, listed by Washington as a “terrorist” In one case, the mayor of the Parisian sub- Eyed”, was leader of the North African Al- organization. Belmokhtar was previously urb Mantes-la-Ville, who belongs to France’s PARIS: French Prime Minister Manuel Valls delivers a speech yesterday at the French Interior ministry in Paris, prior a meeting with French Muslims organizations. — AFP Murabitoun militant group and a former chief thought to have been killed in Mali, but secu- far-right National Front party, has repeatedly of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb. He rity sources told AFP last year he had moved tried to halt a project to turn a city-owned site Those responsible for jihadist attacks Sarkozy’s right-wing opposition party held an allegedly masterminded the 2013 siege of an into Libya. into a mosque. The president of a leading “belong to a different world than we do”, he internal meeting earlier this month on the Algerian gas plant in which 38 hostages, Born in 1972 in Algeria, he said in a rare French Muslim organization told the forum it added. Radicalization, however, is not on the “question of Islam” in France, it drew criticism mostly Westerners, were killed. 2007 interview he had been fascinated with was time for the government to act. France has agenda for the half-day gathering at France’s from Muslim groups and some members of “I can confirm that the target of last night’s the exploits of the mujahedeen combating seen a spike in reports of anti-Muslim acts interior ministry, which said putting it on the the party for “stigmatizing” the religion. Valls counterterrorism strike in Libya was Mokhtar the Soviet invaders of Afghanistan, and since the Islamist attacks in January. “Today table would be “a bad message to the French aimed to strike a different note, telling the Belmokhtar,” Pentagon spokesman Colonel joined them in 1991 when he was barely 19. the situation calls for renewed attention from and to the Muslim community.” The gathering forum that Islam is part of French society. Steve Warren said in a statement Sunday. “The It was in Afghanistan that he said he lost his public powers. This forum is an opportunity for is a tricky exercise for the government because “Islam still provokes misunderstandings, prej- strike was carried out by US aircraft. We are eye to shrapnel and where he had his first us to express our discomfort with being it is seeking an improved dialogue with the udices, and is rejected by some citizens,” the continuing to assess the results of the opera- contact with Al-Qaeda. He returned to lumped together” with Islamists, said Dalil Muslim community while trying to avoid look- prime minister said. “Yet Islam is here to stay in tion and will provide more details as appro- Algeria in 1993, eventually joining the group Boubakeur, president of the French Muslim ing like it is singling it out. France. It’s the second largest religious group priate.” Washington has previously used that became Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Council (CFCM). When former French president Nicolas in our country.” — AFP drones against targets in North Africa, but the Maghreb. — AFP INTERNATIONAL TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 Suicide bombings on Chad police kill 23 N’DJAMENA: Twenty-three people were killed yesterday government said the situation was quickly brought under Operation Barkhane in five countries in the Sahel region Chadian soldiers have died in operations against the in suicide bombings targeting police in the Chadian capi- control, but the unprecedented assault on the capital and the French army has set up its headquarters for the Islamists, including attacks around Lake Chad where tal that the government said was the work of Boko Haram prompted the creation of a “crisis cell” and vehicles with campaign in N’Djamena. the borders of Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger militants. They were the first such attacks in the capital of darkened windows were banned from N’Djamena. Last week, Abuja hosted a summit where Nigeria and meet. Nigeria’s new President Muhammadu Buhari, the central African nation, which has been on the front- Large numbers of members of Chad’s security forces fellow coalition members plus Benin rubber-stamped an who has vowed to make crushing Boko Haram the pri- line of the regional fight against the Nigerian Islamist were also seen taking up positions on the streets. 8,700-strong regional force to replace the current four- ority of his rule, visited Chad as well as Niger earlier this group. President Idriss Deby was expected to return home dur- nation grouping. month to build up the regional coalition against the “Boko Haram chose the wrong target. These lawless ing the day from an African Union summit in The long-awaited Multi-National Joint Task Force, Islamists. and faithless terrorists will be flushed out and neutralized Johannesburg, an official said. In his absence, govern- which had originally been due to become operational in “Boko Haram declared that they are in alliance with wherever they are,” the government said in a statement. It ment ministers held a crisis meeting to discuss the bomb- November, has its headquarters in N’Djamena, under a ISIS, so terrorism has gone international. They are in said 23 people were killed and another 101 wounded in ings. The former French colony is part of a four-nation senior Nigerian officer. Boko Haram has been waging a Mali, they are in Nigeria, they are in Syria, they are in the simultaneous bombings outside the police headquar- coalition also including Nigeria, Cameroon and Niger that six-year campaign of violence in northeastern Nigeria that Iraq, they are in Yemen,” he told AFP at the summit in ters and police academy in N’Djamena. It said four “terror- was created to tackle the Boko Haram insurgency after has left at least 15,000 people dead and increasingly South Africa yesterday. “It’s an international problem ists” were also killed, but did not give details. Earlier, a the group stepped up cross-border attacks. spilled across borders. now,” he said. Boko Haram, whose name roughly trans- police official had told AFP that two suicide bombers car- Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has on several lates as “Western education is forbidden”, aims to cre- ried out the attacks, which came as police cadets were occasions threatened to attack Chad and other countries ‘International problem’ ate an Islamic caliphate in the territories it controls and attending a training course at the academy. in the coalition. Paris condemned yesterday’s blasts, with Chad’s involvement in the fight against Boko Haram earlier this month declared allegiance to the Islamic a foreign ministry spokesman saying France “stands began in January when Deby sent troops to assist State group. Some of the 1.5 million people made ‘Crisis cell’ alongside Chad and its partners in the fight against terror- neighboring Cameroon, whose far northern region was homeless by the violence have fled to Chad, a poor, There was no immediate claim of responsibility. The ism”. Chad is a close ally of France in its counter-terrorism coming under attack from the rebels. More than 70 largely desert landlocked country. — AFP Sudan’s Bashir flies out of S Africa, defies court order

JOHANNESBURG: Sudanese President Assurances given? Omar Al-Bashir flew out of South Africa yes- Sudanese officials in Johannesburg earli- terday, defying a court order for him to stay er shrugged off the court case and said the as judges weighed up whether he should be South African government had given them arrested for alleged war crimes and geno- assurances about Bashir’s trip. At the sum- cide. The International Criminal Court (ICC) mit, Bashir had posed for a group photo- said it was “disappointed” at South Africa’s graph on Sunday along with South African failure to heed its calls to detain Bashir on President Jacob Zuma and Zimbabwe’s long-standing arrest warrants over the President Robert Mugabe, who is the chair Darfur conflict. of the 54-member group. As his plane took off on the final day of an Mugabe has previously urged all African African Union leaders’ summit in leaders to pull out of the ICC. The ICC Johannesburg, the local high court was still indictments relate to the western Sudanese hearing arguments over an urgent applica- region of Darfur, which erupted into con- tion to force the authorities to detain him. flict in 2003 when black insurgents rose up “Our position has always been that South against Bashir’s Arab-dominated govern- Africa’s obligation is clear and unequivocal. It ment, complaining of marginalization. had an obligation to arrest him,” the ICC’s Khartoum unleashed a bloody counter- chief deputy prosecutor James Stewart told insurgency using the armed forces and AFP. allied militia. After Bashir had departed, South African The United Nations says 300,000 people Judge Dunstan Mlambo also issued a harsh have been killed in the conflict and another rebuke of the government for ignoring 2.5 million forced to flee their homes. Sunday’s court order, requiring the authori- Khartoum, however, disputes the figures, ties to keep him grounded. “The conduct of estimating the death toll at no more than the respondents-to the extent that they 10,000. The ICC had called on South Africa have failed to take steps to arrest and detain “to spare no effort in ensuring the execu- AKCAKALE: Syrians fleeing the war cross broken border fences to enter Turkish territory illegally, near the Turkish border crossing. (Bashir) — is inconsistent with the constitu- tion of the arrest warrants” against Bashir, tion of the Republic of South Africa,” Mlambo 71, who seized power in Sudan in an said. President Bashir’s hurried departure Islamist-backed coup in 1989. Syrian rebels accuse Kurds of from Waterkloof military airport outside “It’s an embarrassment for South Africa,” Pretoria sparked anger from rights groups. Jakkie Cilliers, of the Institute for Security “When he took off from South Africa Studies think-tank, told AFP. “South Africa deliberately displacing Arabs today, he took with him the hopes of thou- has created a difficult situation for itself. My sands of victims of grave crimes in Darfur feeling is that by allowing him in they want- who wish at last to see justice done,” Human ed to demonstrate to the world a common Accuses Kurds of committing ‘ethnic cleansing’ Rights Watch said in a statement. “By allow- position of Africa on the ICC.” BEIRUT: More than a dozen Syrian who fled to Turkey in the past two Kurds as the Kurdish fighters con- comments made by Turkish ing this shameful flight, the South African The government in Pretoria made no rebel groups yesterday accused the weeks. Yesterday, up to 3,000 more quer more territory in northern Syria. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in government has disregarded not only its immediate comment on Bashir’s exit or the country’s main Kurdish militia of refugees arrived at the Akcakale bor- which he said the US-led coalition international legal obligations, but its own court order, which was obtained by the deliberately displacing thousands of der crossing, according to Turkish Driven by revolution fighting IS militants in Syria were courts.” South Africa is a signatory of the ICC, Southern African Litigation Centre, a legal Arabs and Turkmens as it pushes state-run TRT television. An With most of Syria now controlled bombing Arabs and Turkmens near which has often been criticized for only tar- rights group. “AU member states agree to deeper into Islamic State strong- Associated Press photographer saw by either Islamic militants or forces Turkey’s border. “On our border, in Tal geting African leaders. respect the immunity of heads of state holds in northern Syria. large numbers of people at the bor- loyal to President Bashar Assad, the Abyad, the West, which is conduct- Dressed in his traditional white robes, when they come for an international con- The accusation came as thou- der and thick smoke billowing across US has found a reliable partner in the ing aerial bombings against Arabs Bashir waved his cane in the air as he ference,” said Daniel Makiesse sands of people poured into a as US-led coalition aircraft targeted country’s strongest Kurdish militia, and Turkmens, is unfortunately posi- stepped off the plane in Khartoum. He then Mwanawanzambi, acting chair of the AU Turkish-Syrian border crossing, flee- IS militants in Tal Abyad. the YPG. They are moderate, mostly tioning terrorist members of the PYD drove around outside the airport in an open- commission on international law. Before ing intense fighting after Syrian A group of 15 Syrian rebel fac- secular fighters, driven by revolu- and PKK in their place,” Erdogan said. topped car amid a crowd of around 1,000 Bashir left South Africa, UN chief Ban Ki- Kurds reached the outskirts of Tal tions accused the YPG of deliberately tionary fervor and the desire for self- YPG spokesman Redur Khalil supporters. Bashir’s “participation (at the moon said: “The International Criminal Abyad, a strategic IS-held border displacing Arabs and Turkmens from rule. Since the beginning of the year, strongly refuted the claims, calling summit) confirms the president is one of Court’s warrant... is a matter I take extreme- town. The main Kurdish fighting Tal Abyad and the western country- they have wrested back more than the groups making them “bankrupt.” Africa’s leaders,” Sudan’s Foreign Minister ly seriously and the authority of the ICC force known as the YPG has pushed side of the predominantly Kurdish 500 mostly Kurdish and Christian “Preserving people’s dignity is Ibrahim Ghandour told a news conference. must be respected.” — AFP to dislodge IS from Tal Abyad, aiming Hassakeh province. In a statement, towns in northeastern Syria, as well among our priorities, and it is for to sever a key supply line for the they accused the Kurds of commit- as strategic mountains seized earlier that that we are offering our blood,” extremists’ nearby de facto capital of ting “ethnic cleansing” - a charge by the IS group. They have recently he wrote on his official Facebook Raqqa. strongly denied by the Kurds. The pushed into Raqqa province, an IS page yesterday. He said the “unjust Parents of youngest suicide The Kurdish advance, under the accusation, which was not backed by stronghold where Tal Abyad is locat- accusations were meant to market cover of intense US-led coalition evidence of ethnic or sectarian ed. for the Islamic State group and cover bomber blame IS ‘cowards’ airstrikes, has caused the displace- killings, threatened to escalate ten- “YPG forces ... have implemented up its crimes.” ment of more than 16,000 people sions between ethnic Arabs and a new sectarian and ethnic cleansing Losing Tal Abyad, some 80 kilo- LONDON: The parents of Britain’s tragedy that appears to have befallen campaign against Sunni Arabs and meters north of Raqqa city, the youngest suspected suicide bomber, us.” Turkmen under the cover of coalition Islamic State group’s self-styled capi- described yesterday as a “typical Asmal was taking his final school airstrikes which have contributed tal, would deprive the militant group teenager”, have accused Islamic State exams, but is believed to have boarded bombardment, terrorizing civilians of a direct route to bring in new for- leaders of being “too cowardly to do a flight from Manchester to Dalaman and forcing them to flee their vil- eign militants or supplies. The their own dirty work”. Talha Asmal is in southwest Turkey on March 31. Both lages,” the statement issued by rebel Kurdish advance, coming under the believed to have travelled to Syria in youths hailed from the northern and militant groups said. cover of intense US-led coalition April with friend Hassan Munshi, also English town of Dewsbury, as did The 15 rebel groups, including airstrikes in the area, would also link 17, and IS announced on Saturday that Mohammad Sidique Khan, the ring- the powerful ultraconservative Ahrar their two fronts and put even more he was the driver of one of four explo- leader of four homegrown suicide Al-Sham and Jaish Al-Islam, said the pressure on Raqqa. The Islamic State sive-ladened vehicles used in an attack bombers who carried out the July 7, alleged “cleansing” is concentrated in extremist group, led by Sunni Arabs on an oil refinery in northern Iraq. 2005 bombings which killed 52 people the northeastern predominantly from Iraq and Syria, has massacred Parents Ibrahim, 42, and Noorjaha, on three Underground trains and a bus Kurdish province of Hassakeh and in hundreds of Shiites and other oppo- 38, said the group had preyed upon in London. Local councilor Masood Tal Abyad. It charged that the nents and boasted of the killings in his “innocence and vulnerability”. “It Ahmed, who knew Asmal, said there “cleansing” was part of a plan by the online videos. appears that Talha fell under the spell were no signs to suggest the teenager Kurdish Democratic Party (PYD) to The extremist group has also kid- of individuals who continued to prey had become radicalized. partition Syria. The YPG, or People’s napped hundreds of members of the on his innocence and vulnerability to “He was a very quiet caring and lov- Protection Units, is the armed wing Yazidi religious minority-who are the point where if the press reports are ing child, he’d never been in trouble of the PYD. The movement is affiliat- ethnic Kurds-and enslaved women accurate he was ordered to his death with police, at school you never heard ed with the Kurdish PKK, which has and girls. Hundreds of thousands of by so-called ISIS handlers and leaders of him being in trouble,” Ahmed told waged a long and bloody insurgency Iraqis, including Sunni Arabs, have too cowardly to do their own dirty BBC Radio 4. “He was just a typical in southeastern Turkey. fled the IS advance over the past work,” they said in a statement. “We are teenager.” Hundreds of Britons are all naturally utterly devastated and believed to have joined the Islamic AKCAKALE: A Syrian refugee carries a sick woman on his back in south- year and taken refuge in the largely heartbroken by the unspeakable State group in Syria and Iraq. — AFP eastern Turkey, as they flee intense fighting in northern Syria between ‘Preserving people’s dignity’ autonomous Kurdish region of Kurdish fighters and Islamic State militants. — AP/ AFP photos The statement seemed to echo northern Iraq.— AP With marriage out of favor, Iran turns to matchmaking

TEHRAN: An alarming rise in the number of crisis in Iran,” Mahmoud Golzari, a deputy min- list their hobbies and interests. also cite the country’s strict social mores and young Iranians who are shunning marriage ister for sport and youth, told reporters at the pressure to get married as a heavy burden, but prompted an unprecedented step from the unveiling of hamsan.tebyan.net in Tehran. Social divide religious families blame a Western cultural government yesterday-the launch of a match- “There are many people who are single, and But in a hint at Iran’s economic and social invasion for eroding traditional values. making website. The move has been trig- when that happens it means no families and divide-millions of poor families live on a few Although online dating sites are banned in gered by deep unease in the Islamic republic, no children,” he said, defending the need for hundred dollars a month and the middle class Iran, around 350 operate illegally. Millions of where sex outside marriage is forbidden, that the website. “This should have happened a has been hit by sanctions-other questions dig young adults also use Facebook and social the family unit is eroding and by fears of a long time ago,” he added. Supreme leader deeper. Women, who must be veiled in Iran, media to hook up despite such sites being potential fall in population. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who wants Iran’s pop- have to state their preferred mode of Islamic prohibited. At pains to point out it was not an online ulation of 80 million to nearly double to 150 dress, be it a traditional loose head-to-toe Zohre Hosseini, project manager for the dating service, officials said the “Find Your million by 2050, last year urged officials to black chador or a more modern tight-fitting matchmaking site, acknowledged that young Equal” website hoped to reverse a surge in take new steps to improve the birth rate. coat. people faced difficulties. “We don’t claim that numbers, currently 11 million, of young single The government has since reversed past Both sexes are also asked their religion-Iran we are solving all the problems,” she said. “But adults. It will use a network of matchmakers- policies to control population growth, with is 90 percent Shiite Muslim-and their level of the problem we are tackling here is that of clerics and professionals of good standing in legislation to cancel subsidies for condoms faith, and whether they would like to live finding a partner.” Hitting the planned num- their communities, such as doctors and teach- and birth control pills and eliminate free abroad. If a potential match is found, family ber of marriages could be a tall order, said ers-to try to pair people off. vasectomies. The matchmaking website is meetings and psychological testing to try to Fatemeh, a single 24-year-old middle class Having trialed the system, which will be another step: people register online and ensure the two are compatible will follow. engineer from Tehran who said she would be free, for a year in which officials said 130 inter- the matchmaker tries to come up with a Economic factors, such as high youth unem- perturbed at submitting personal informa- mediaries introduced 3,000 men and women- suitable partner from its database. Users ployment, are blamed for rising marriage TEHRAN: Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs tion online. “I will not use this site as I do not with 100 couples getting married-it will now must state their age, height, weight and ages-the national average is 28.1 for men and and Sports Mahmoud Golzari, poses for a trust cyberspace,” she said. “It’s a good initia- launch fully. The aim is for 100,000 marriages build, eye color, education level and lan- 23.4 for women. In Tehran it is higher, at 30.6 photograph during a ceremony launching tive but whether it will have an impact is over the next 12 months. “We face a family guages spoken, whether they smoke and and 26.7 respectively. Many young Iranians the first official matchmaking site. —AFP another matter.” — AFP INTERNATIONAL TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015

Border standoff ‘punch in the face’ for EU: Italy IM

ROME: Images of dozens of migrants stuck at Increased checks at border points and on week demanding to be allowed to cross the under which EU governments agreed that asy- Italy’s border with France represent a “punch in cross-border buses and trains have resulted in frontier. Prime Minister Matteo Renzi threat- lum requests should be processed by the the face for Europe,” Italian Interior Minister a spike in the numbers of people being sent ened on Sunday to implement a “Plan B” to member state where the applicant first arrived. Angelino Alfano said yesterday. “It is the proof back to Italy in the last two weeks. That has deal with the migrant crisis that would “hurt” Italy is also considering preventing British, that they do not want to stay in Italy. They increased the pressure on the country’s recep- Europe. Renzi did not specify what options he French, German and other naval ships from want to go to (other parts of) Europe and they tion facilities and led to a very visible build-up was considering but Italian media reported landing migrants rescued in the Mediterranean consider our country as a transit country,” of migrants sleeping rough in and around yesterday that Rome could start issuing newly at its ports, effectively forcing those countries Alfano told the Raitre television channel. major train stations: a development that has arrived migrants with temporary visas giving to accept responsibility for them. More than The minister’s comments reflected mount- been pounced on by far-right politicians. them the right to travel throughout Europe’s 57,000 people from Africa, the Middle East and ing anger in Italy over moves by its neighbors At Ventimiglia, an Italian border town on border-free Schengen zone. the Indian sub-continent have landed in Italy to stem the northward flow of asylum seekers the Riviera, dozens of migrants refused entry Such a move would be politically explosive since the start of the year and more than and other recently-arrived boat people. by France have been camped out since last as it would undermine the Dublin accords 220,000 since the start of 2014. —AFP

US archbishop resigns after pedophile cover-up charges

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis has started mak- case. As a result of raising alarms, she said she ing good on his promise to not let even the was eventually shut out of meetings about most senior churchmen get away with sex priest misconduct, and later resigned. abuse or cover-up. Yesterday, he accepted the Nienstedt had refused to resign after resignation of the embattled archbishop of St Haselberger’s accusations, and later after Paul and Minneapolis and his deputy bishop announcing that allegations had been made after prosecutors there charged the archdio- against him of inappropriate sexual behavior. cese with having failed to protect children He denied misconduct and the archdiocese from unspeakable harm from a pedophile hired a firm to investigate. No results were priest who was later convicted of molesting ever announced and recently Nienstedt hired two boys. his own attorney to look at the matter again. Separately, the Vatican indicted its own In a statement yesterday, Nienstedt said former ambassador to the Dominican he was stepping down to give the archdio- Republic with sexually abusing minors in the cese a new beginning. But he insisted he was Caribbean country - the highest-ranking leaving “with a clear conscience knowing that Vatican official ever to stand trial for a sex my team and I have put in place solid proto- crime. The developments came days after cols to ensure the protection of minors and Francis approved the creation of a new tribu- vulnerable adults.” In a statement, Piche said: nal inside the Vatican to specifically hear cas- “The people of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul es of bishops accused of failing to protect and Minneapolis need healing and hope. I minors, answering years of criticism that top- was getting in the way of that, and so I had to ranked churchmen have long been immune resign.” to punishment for ignoring or covering up for priests who rape and molest children. ‘Daddy’s boys’ It’s not clear if the tribunal - once it With yesterday’s resignations, there have becomes functioning - would handle the case been 18 bishops who have resigned after of Archbishop John Nienstedt and Auxiliary being publicly criticized for covering up for Bishop Lee Anthony Piche of St Paul and abusers, according to Anne Barrett Doyle of Minneapolis, since they are now no longer in the online resource BishopAccountability.org. MIAMI: A technician does a sound check at Miami Dade College where former Florida Gov Jeb Bush is expected to announce his bid for the Republican office. They quit under the code of canon law In April, Francis accepted the resignation of presidential nomination. — AP that allows bishops to resign before they US bishop Robert Finn, who had been con- retire because of illness or some other “grave” victed in a US court of failing to report a sus- reason that makes them unfit for office. pected child abuser. Francis has pledged that not even high-ranking churchmen - “daddy’s Jeb Bush set for ’16 race ‘Turned a blind eye’ boys” he called them - will get away with Earlier this month, prosecutors charged abuse or cover-up. the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis as “All bishops must carry out their pastoral Campaign logo omits surname a corporation of having “turned a blind eye” ministry with utmost care in order to help fos- to repeated reports of inappropriate behavior ter the protection of minors, and they will be MIAMI: Jeb Bush is ready to launch a Republican raised a record breaking amount of money to sup- already in crisis. Just as his strengths are exaggerat- by a priest who was later convicted of molest- held accountable,” Francis declared in July presidential bid months in the making yesterday by port his candidacy and conceived of a new ed, they say, so are his weaknesses. “Gov Bush recog- ing two boys. No individual was named in the during a Mass with survivors of abuse at the asserting his commitment to the “most vulnerable in approach on how to structure his campaign, both nizes, and he’s going to highlight yesterday, the fact complaint. The charges came two years after Vatican. The criminal charges against the our society,” an approach targeting the broader aimed at allowing him to make a deep run into the that he needs to earn every vote - and he’s going to diocesan canon lawyer-turned-whistleblower archdiocese stem from its handling of Curtis American electorate even as he faces questions GOP primaries. take nothing and nobody for granted,” campaign Jennifer Haselberger alleged widespread cov- Wehmeyer, a former priest at Church of the about his policies from conservatives in his own par- But on other measures, early public opinion polls spokesman Tim Miller said. er-up of clergy sex misconduct in the archdio- Blessed Sacrament in St Paul, who is serving a ty. among them, he has yet to break out. While unques- Indeed, Bush’s team is about to get more aggres- cese, saying archbishops and their top staff five-year prison sentence for molesting two Six months after he got the 2016 campaign start- tionably one of the top-tier candidates in the GOP sive. In his speech yesterday, Bush plans to make the lied to the public and ignored the US bishops’ boys and faces prosecution involving a third ed by saying he was considering a bid, the 62-year- race, he is also only one of several in a capable case that those involved in creating Washington’s pledge to have no tolerance of priests who boy in Wisconsin. old former Florida governor will formally enter the Republican field that does not have a true front-run- problems can’t fix them. The point is designed to jab abuse. Prosecutors say church leaders failed to race with a speech and rally near his south Florida ner. In the past six months, Bush has made clear he Republican senators - one of them his political Haselberger, who was Nienstedt’s respond to “numerous and repeated reports home at Miami Dade College, an institution selected will remain committed to his core beliefs in the cam- protÈgÈ in Florida, Marco Rubio - who also are seek- archivist, accused the church of using a of troubling conduct” by Wehmeyer from the because it serves a large and diverse student body paign to come - even if his positions on immigration ing the presidential nomination. Rubio went anoth- chaotic system of record-keeping that helped time he entered seminary until he was symbolic of the nation he seeks to lead. and education standards are deeply unpopular er way yesterday. conceal the backgrounds of guilty priests removed from the priesthood in 2015. The “My core beliefs start with the premise that the among the conservative base of the party that plays “In politics, people throw around the word who remained on assignment. She said she criminal complaint says many people - includ- most vulnerable in our society should be in the front an outsized role in the GOP primaries. ‘friend’ so much it often has little real meaning. This repeatedly warned Nienstedt and his aides ing parishioners, fellow priests and parish of the line and not the back,” Bush says in a video “I’m not going to change who I am,” Bush said as is not one of those times,” Rubio said in a statement about the risk of keeping accused priests in staff - reported issues with Wehmeyer, and featuring women, minorities and a disabled child to he wrapped up a week-long European trip this released by his campaign. “When I call Jeb Bush my ministry, but they took action only in one many of those claims were discounted. — AP be aired at the event before his afternoon weekend. “I respect people who may not agree with friend, I mean he is someone I like, care for and announcement speech. “What we need is new lead- me, but I’m not going to change my views because respect. ... He is a passionate advocate for what he ership that takes conservative principles and applies today someone has a view that’s different.” Bush is believes, and I welcome him to the race.” And Bush’s them so that people can rise up.” one of 11 major Republicans in the hunt for the fundraising operation is not slowing down. nomination. Wisconsin Gov Scott Walker and Ohio After touring four early-voting states, Bush quick- Conspicuous branding Gov John Kasich are among those still deciding ly launches a private fundraising tour with stops in Before yesterday’s event, the Bush campaign whether to join a field that could end up just shy of at least 11 cities before the end of the month. Two unveiled a new logo that features his first name with 20. events alone - a reception at Union Station in an exclamation point - Jeb! - a branding decision Washington on Friday and a breakfast the following that conspicuously leaves out the Bush surname. Dismisses critic week on Seventh Avenue in New York - will account Bush joins the crowded Republican campaign in Bush’s team acknowledges the political chal- for almost $2 million in new campaign cash, accord- some ways in a commanding position. The brother lenges ahead, but dismisses critics who decry a ing to invitations that list more than 75 already com- of one president and son of another, Bush has likely recent staffing shift as proof of a nascent campaign mitted donors. —AP UK marks 800th Magna Carta amid new human rights feud

LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II led commemora- that the king was subject to the law, rather than ‘Distorted and devalued’ tions yesterday to mark the 800th anniversary of above it, and stipulated that “no free man shall Cameron said it was modern Britons’ duty to the Magna Carta - but the human rights the be seized or imprisoned ... except by the lawful safeguard the charter’s “momentous achieve- document helped enshrine are at the center of judgment of his equals or by the law of the ment.” But opponents accuse him of trying to a modern political feud. British Prime Minister land.” undermine rights. Cameron’s Conservative gov- MINNEAPOLIS: In this July 30, 2014, file photo, St Paul-Minneapolis Archbishop John Nienstedt David Cameron and US Attorney General The original charter was short-lived. King ernment wants to replace the Human Rights Act speaks at his office.— AP Loretta Lynch joined the queen and other royals John almost immediately went back on his - whose supreme arbiter is a European court - for a ceremony at Runnymede, a riverside word and asked the pope to annul it, plunging with a British Bill of Rights, a move opponents meadow west of London where, on June 15, England into civil war. It was re-issued after the fear could weaken key protections. 1215, despotic King John met disgruntled king’s death. Lynch said the charter “was neither Cameron said the Magna Carta had inspired Kerry only taking Tylenol barons and agreed to a list of basic rights. expansive nor long-lived ... but its adoption everyone from women’s suffrage campaigners The Magna Carta - Latin for Great Charter - is served as a signpost on a long and difficult to Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, who considered the founding document of English march.” “The principles traced back to Magna cited it at his trial in 1964. But he added that for broken leg: Report law and civil liberties and was an inspiration for Carta represented a concept that is nothing less “ironically ... the good name of ‘human rights’ WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State appears out of nowhere while I’m the US Constitution. It established the principle than the dignity of man,” she said. has sometimes become distorted and deval- John Kerry is taking nothing more than focused on the motorcycle,” Kerry said. ued,” in an apparent reference to present-day Tylenol for his broken leg following his “And the bike just freezes.” After flying political debates. “It falls to us in this generation low-speed bike accident, he said in an back to Boston for surgery, performed to restore the reputation of those rights, and interview published Sunday. Kerry, who by a physician who already replaced their critical underpinning of our legal system,” remains deeply engaged in the Iranian both of his hips, secure phone lines he added. nuclear talks that have taken place over were set up in his hospital room so that Shami Chakrabarti of rights group Liberty the past 18 months, told the Boston he could keep working, Kerry told the said Cameron “could give a master class in bare- Globe that the narcotics doctors pre- paper. faced cheek, using Magna Carta day to deni- scribed for him were having undesired In April, Iran and the five permanent grate our Human Rights Act.” The 800th anniver- effects. members of the UN Security Council sary has brought commemorations including a “All I’m taking is Tylenol,” he told the plus Germany agreed in the Swiss city British Library exhibition that united the four paper in an interview Saturday. “After I of Lausanne to the outlines of a deal surviving original copies of the document, writ- got two or three days in, I said, ‘You’ve aimed at ending the decade-old stand- ten by scribes on sheepskin parchment. got to stop this crap.’” The 71-year-old off over Iran’s nuclear program. The On Sunday, Britons were invited to raise a diplomat was released from the hospi- framework is due to be finalized by toast to liberty with a cup of tea at “LiberTea” tal Friday after breaking his right femur June 30. events across the country. And the government on May 31 in a fall on his bicycle in the “Could we get an agreement? For said the Magna Carta could also be thanked for French Alps. He had gone on the ride sure,” Kerry said. “Could it fail? Yes.” He Britons’ right to a full pint of beer. The charter during a working visit to Geneva for told the Globe that he had never said stipulated that there must be standard meas- talks with his Iranian counterpart he was optimistic about the process: ures for wine and beer nationwide. “We should Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tehran’s “I’ve always said hopeful. I’m hopeful.” all be proud of our nation’s great history as a nuclear program. He also said he was looking forward to brewing powerhouse,” said government pubs Kerry told the Globe he became dis- getting back on his bike, but with one RUNNYMEDE: Seated near the Magna Carta memorial are, The Archbishop of Canterbury minister Marcus Jones. “Therefore it is only right tracted by motorcycles speeding difference. “I’m not going to look at the Justin Welby, Prime Minister David Cameron, and Queen Elizabeth II, ahead of a commemora- we celebrate Beer Day Britain alongside the ahead. “I’m just navigating my way at motorcycle instead of what’s right in tion ceremony yesterday, to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the groundbreaking accord Magna Carta today.” —AP about two miles an hour... and this curb front of me.” — AFP called Magna Cart. — AP TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 INTERNATIONAL

‘Migration is the symptom’ of despair: UN rights chief

GENEVA: The multitude of migration Council’s June session. The UN’s top Mediterranean to Europe so far this year, Rights Council to probe more deeply into risking their lives to reach safety. crises facing the world are symptoms of a rights body was set to have a lengthy dis- and some 1,800 have drowned trying. the nature and scope of these violations, “The increase in migration flows, long line of brutal conflicts and rights cussion on the rights of migrants later Southeast Asia’s migrant crisis meanwhile and how they might more effectively be smuggling and trafficking of human violations, the UN rights chief said yester- yesterday. unfurled at the start of May, leaving thou- addressed.” Myanmar refuses to recog- beings, and the associated human rights day. “Political turbulence, repression, vio- “Your leadership on this issue will be sands from Bangladesh and Myanmar’s nise the majority of its Rohingya as citi- abuses are global phenomena of rising lence and war have become so wide- vital, particularly in terms of the multiple persecuted Rohingya minority trapped at zens and places a raft of restrictions on concern,” Latvian ambassador Raimonds spread that they impel many millions of crises regarding migrants en route to sea. Since then, around 4,500 of them have them, such as family size, movements Jansons said on behalf of the European the world’s people to risk their lives to Europe Southeast Asia and Australia, Zeid returned to shore, but the UN estimates and access to jobs. Union, which requested the pending find a place of relative safety,” said Zeid told the diplomats in the room. His com- around 2,000 others are still on the water. In recent years tens of thousands of debate on the issue. “We must deal better Ra’ad Al Hussein. ments came as surging numbers of Rohingya have left, fleeing on often with the root causes of migration,” he told “Migration is the symptom, the cause migrants and refugees have been risking Probe violations against Rohingya deadly voyages across the Bay of Bengal the council. Bangladeshi ambassador is despair, after repeated human rights their lives on rickety boats to reach safety “I am particularly concerned about at the hands of ruthless people-smug- Shameem Ahsan also lamented the “cur- violations have stripped an individual of in different parts of the world. the persecution of the Rohingya commu- gling and trafficking networks. Many rent grave situation involving migrants,” all hope of justice and dignity,” he told More than 100,000 people have made nity in Myanmar,” Zeid said, adding: “I diplomats also voiced concern about and demanded “a holistic approach the opening of the UN Human Rights the perilous journey across the believe the time has come for the Human the surging waves of desperate people emphasizing on the root causes.” —AFP Long, hard road for Nepal’s disabled quake survivors Thousands of Nepalese face daunting future

BANEPA: Eight hours after Bim those living in the most remote and locally available resins. “We are try, which lacks even basic disabled- Bahadur Gurung started walking areas, Banskota said. grateful for donations, but the fact friendly infrastructure such as along a mountain path, carrying his “We desperately need to scale is that extra funds help much more ramps, lifts and toilets. With recon- severely injured daughter on his up capacity, go door to door and than donated prostheses-for every struction of the devastated capital back and hoping to find a hospital, find the kids who need help before prostheses that is donated, we set to begin, the government is a second earthquake struck already- monsoons arrive and access to could make ten or more here for the being urged to consider disabled devastated Nepal. As the rocks tum- roads becomes impossible,” he said. same price,” Banskota said. Costs of quake victims. bled and the earth shook, Gurung Handicap International estimates prostheses at HRDC, where produc- But for those living in remote, never thought of stopping, desper- 18,000 people sustained injuries in tion is being ramped up to meet the mountainous villages like Kashigaon ate to see 10-year-old Maya receive the quakes, many of them fractures. new demand, range from $10 to where Gurung earns 5,000 rupees a prosthetic replacement for her And experts warn delays in identify- $500 for the lightest, most comfort- ($50) a month for his family from leg, crushed when their house col- ing and treating them could lead to able ones. farming, such debates are a world TBILISI: Workers pull the body of a bear out of a building at a flooded zoo in lapsed in the first quake. permanent disability. away. Nearly six weeks after her the Georgian capital. —AFP “I could see landslides, but what As international aid floods in, ‘I like my new leg’ home’s roof crushed her left leg, could we do? I had to get her to a experts also caution against accept- Long-term care of disabled sur- Maya’s wounds have healed, allow- hospital, otherwise her life would ing expensive prosthetic limbs from vivors is also a major challenge, with ing Banskota to fit her prosthetic. Search on for people, zoo be over,” the father-of-four told AFP. the West that cannot be replaced a lack of physiotherapy services in She is bravely practicing on crutches Gurung finally reached the hospital easily, a scenario that emerged in Nepal to help them cope. No before learning to walk on her own. animals missing in flood on the outskirts of Kathmandu where he had been told Maya could TBILISI: Rescue workers in the Georgian less dogs when the waters inundated a be fitted with an artificial limb. Her capital were still searching yesterday for shelter near the zoo, shelter staff said. leg was healing well after doctors more than 20 people and an undetermined Heavy rain early Sunday caused a landslide amputated below the knee follow- number of potentially dangerous animals that blocked what is normally a pleasant ing the disaster. missing after severe flooding ravaged the stream in the hilly city, but as the floodwa- Maya is among thousands of area around the zoo and left at least 12 peo- ters grew in strength, the fierce torrent Nepalese who face a daunting ple dead. None of the people who died was broke through. The raging waters swept future after suffering loss of limbs, killed by the zoo animals that ran off after through the zoo, gouged huge chunks out spinal and other permanent injuries the floodwaters destroyed their enclosures, of roads and swamped numerous houses. in the twin quakes that claimed Tbilisi zoo director Zurab Gurielidze said. The homes of about 40 families were more than 8,700 lives. Although Three zoo employees were among those destroyed. they survived the disaster and who drowned. The Georgian government declared yes- received medical help, they face Among the animals that fled the flooded terday day off from work and school while enormous challenges in the zoo were lions, tigers, bears, wolves, a hip- the search for the missing and the cleanup Himalayan nation with its unforgiv- popotamus and one jaguar. Some, includ- work went ahead in Tbilisi, a city of 1.1 mil- ing terrain, limited infrastructure ing the hippopotamus, were tranquilized lion people. A young white lion named and scant rehabilitation services. and returned to the zoo. Others were shot Shumba, one of the zoo’s most beloved by police, while more remain missing. Zoo attractions, was found Sunday shot in the Race against time spokeswoman Khatia Basilashvili said four head on zoo territory, said Gurielidze, the Since the first quake on April 25, lions, three tigers and two jaguars were zoo director. He demanded an investigation tents donated by UNICEF and other killed either in the flood or when on the into the shootings of zoo animals. “If a pred- agencies have taken over hospital loose, while the fate of four lions, three ator attacked a person, then it’s under- grounds, housing dozens of chil- tigers and one jaguar was not yet known. standable, but there are cases that need dren and their families awaiting The flooding also killed about 60 home- looking into,” Gurielidze said. —AP operations including on destroyed limbs. “What we are seeing is the tip of the iceberg, we have a huge, huge Killings spark fear challenge in front of us,” Bibek Banskota, director of the non-profit HRDC hospital, where Maya was in Indian Kashmir brought and treated, said. “Once the dust settles, we are going to see KATHMANDU: In this photograph taken on June 3, 2015, disabled Nepalese child Maya Gurung many more cases. Even under nor- SRINAGAR: Unidentified gunmen shot dead a firing tear gas to disperse protesters. The targeted mal circumstances, it takes months, (center) holds a young baby as she sits in a wheelchair in the grounds of a hospital. —AFP former militant in Indian-administered Kashmir killings began Tuesday when unknown gunmen maybe years, for a poor villager’s kid on yesterday, the fourth apparently targeted shot and killed an activist with the group which is with a broken leg to make it to our other disaster zones including Nepalese institutions currently offer As she stretches her new leg, the killing in a week in the restive Himalayan region. led by Kashmir’s top separatist leader Syed Ali hospital,” the orthopaedic surgeon quake-hit Haiti in 2010. Sarah Blin, degrees in occupational therapy or shy schoolgirl seems undaunted by Police said the attackers shot Aijaz Ahmed Reshi Geelani. told AFP. Nepal director for Handicap orthotics and prosthetics, resulting in the challenges ahead. “I like my new near his home in Sopore, 45 kilometers north- That was followed by the assassination of two HRDC is one of only a few hospi- International, said prosthetics a shortage of trained professionals, leg, in time I am sure I will be able to west of the main city of Srinagar, triggering panic more activists, one a sympathizer of the same sep- tals in Nepal to make and fit artifi- should be made locally where they Handicap International’s Blin said. walk easily with it,” she said. “First, I among residents. aratist group and another former rebel, on Friday cial limbs and provide physiothera- can be bought cheaply even by “The skills are just not there: we will go back to school... then, when I “He (Reshi) died on the spot. He was a surren- and Sunday. Dass said initial police investigations py for disabled children. Although poor families and easily altered and have 60 people in the entire coun- grow up, I will open a teashop in my dered terrorist,” deputy inspector general of police indicated Hizbul Mujahideen militants may be HRDC staff have organised mobile replaced when needed. try who are trained in these fields, house. “I won’t need to walk much for the area, Gareeb Dass, told AFP. The killing led behind the attacks. Hizbul Mujahideen is one of clinics in the hardest-hit districts At HRDC, workers turn out artifi- all trained in India.” They also face to do that-I can stay home and earn to clashes between demonstrators and govern- several rebel groups fighting for independence or and treated hundreds of patients cial limbs using inexpensive materi- monumental difficulties getting money by selling tea to tourists,” she ment forces elsewhere in the region, with police a merger of the territory with Pakistan. —AFP daily, help is still out of reach for als such as melted sewage pipes around in the impoverished coun- said hobbling off. —AFP Child sacrifices for wealth, power in Uganda

LUWEERO: Kanani and Sylvia, brother will be so desperate that if they’re told lead to wealth and prosperity, cure and sister aged nine and eight, were to win a seat as an MP ‘You must sacri- impotence or boost fertility. Binoga grazing the family cattle in rural fice a child’, they’ll do it.” said it was rare for the financiers to be Uganda when they were approached Binoga said there have been five prosecuted as witch doctors refused by a man they vaguely knew. Sperito reported cases of child sacrifice so far to name their clients. Bisekwa pleaded Bisekwa was angry. He accused the this year and nine last year, although guilty to the February 2013 attack in children of allowing their cows to eat those numbers are disputed with Nansaka village, 130 kilometers north- his fodder and dragged them into a activists saying the actual figures are west of the capital Kampala. He is nearby forest. He attacked Kanani first. higher. A sharp rise in reported cases serving a 10-year sentence for the When the boy awoke he had a of child sacrifice in 2009 spurred the attempted murder of Kanani and machete wound on his neck and his setting up of Kyampisi Childcare awaits sentencing for Sylvia’s murder. sister lay dead beside him. Ministries (KCM), a charity that works He admits sending the body parts to “He grabbed me, strangled me and with survivors and victims’ families. his brother, a witch doctor, in cut the back of my neck. When I came Child protection officer Shelin Kasozi exchange for the promise of $16,500 to, I realized my sister had been cut said the charity receives a few cases (14,600 euros). The children’s dis- everywhere and she was dead,” said every month, stressing that the ritual traught father, Joseph Nankunda, Kanani. Sylvia’s young body had been murders “cut across all Ugandan socie- wants his daughter’s murderer to be gruesomely mutilated, her heart and ty”. “The rich believe, ‘If I sacrifice then given a death sentence. clitoris cut out with a knife and taken my business will prosper’,” she said. “I want the death penalty for him, for use in a witchdoctor’s ritual, “The poor believe if they sacrifice a so he can be an example for the oth- according to police. Child sacrifice is a child they’ll get rich.” ers,” said the 48-year-old cattle farmer disturbing and widespread phenome- and father of six. “My heart beats non in Uganda, serious enough that Genitals hacked off faster every time my children take a the government has established a Kasozi pointed to the case of “very, long time coming back. I live in fear special taskforce. Activists say child very rich” Kampala businessman every day,” said Nankunda. In February sacrifice is not about tradition, but Godfrey Kato Kajubi who received a Uganda’s government drafted a greed as people seek a quick route to life sentence in 2012 for the ritual National Action Plan to stem the wealth or power and with elections murder of a 12-year old boy who was killings and has approved a bill regu- due in 2016 they worry killings are set beheaded and his genitals cut off. lating traditional healers, some of to increase. Cases of children disappearing as they whom practice as witch doctors. walk between school and home, or One reformed witch doctor is try- Anti-Human Sacrifice Task Force while fetching water from communal ing to convert others and persuade Child sacrifice is “expected to rise”, wells, can be found across Uganda. them to destroy their shrines. But said Moses Binoga, head of Uganda’s Sometimes their dismembered body Binoga warned child sacrifice may not Anti-Human Sacrifice and Trafficking parts are later discovered in forests or be easy to stamp out. Task Force. “Now we are going into building sites. “It is based on the mindsets of ben- elections, you will find that there are Kidnappings and ritual murders are eficiaries of the crime,” said Binoga. so many Ugandans, even high profile commonly organized by witch doctors “As long as we have people who have people, going to witch doctors’ whose clients pay for the killings in such a belief, that practice will contin- LUWEERO: File photo shows Kanani standing inside his father’s home. —AFP shrines,” said Binoga. “Some of them the belief that sacrificing a child will ue.” —AFP TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 INTERNATIONAL Japan’s security bills threaten constitution

TOKYO: Legislation that would allow constitutional law at Waseda proposed legislation that allows the to pacifism. comments came a day after thou- Japan’s military to fight in defense of University, told reporters. “It is quite military greater scope to act. Setsu Kobayashi, professor emeri- sands of Japanese rallied in protest allies is unconstitutional, legal experts likely that the bills could bring about tus of Keio University, said passing against the plans, accusing Abe of try- said yesterday, as opposition to Prime the entanglement of (Japan’s armed Commitment to pacifism laws that violated the letter of the ing to move the country away from Minister Shinzo Abe’s pet project forces) in unconstitutional foreign Chief amongst the changes is the constitution was a slippery slope. pacifism. The legislation, which would grows. Two of Japan’s foremost con- military activities.” option for it to go into battle even if “What’s scary is that should the politi- overhaul 10 security-related laws and stitutional experts told journalists Abe, a robust nationalist, has there is no direct threat to Japan or its cal practice of violating the constitu- create a new one, includes removing that the bills, which are currently pushed for what he calls a normaliza- people, something successive gov- tion go unchallenged, this country geographical constraints on logistical being debated in parliament, must be tion of Japan’s military posture. He ernments have ruled out. could become something similar to support for friendly forces in “situa- withdrawn because they risked has sought to loosen restrictions that Washington, which for 70 years has North Korea,” he said.”If we follow Mr tions that would significantly affect undermining the country’s avowed have bound the so-called Self- been the guarantor of Japan’s securi- Abe’s instructions, Japan’s Self- Japan’s security”. It also says Japan pacifism. Defense Forces to a narrowly defen- ty, has welcomed the move, which Defense Forces would become sec- can defend allies “in situations where “The government should retract sive role for decades. But unable to too many foreign eyes seems relative- ond-class US troops and as a result there is a clear risk that Japan’s exis- the bills, because the core element of muster the public support to amend ly uncontroversial. However, it has Japan would get hurt,” he said. tence is threatened and its people’s the bills-allowing the use of collective the constitution imposed by the proved deeply unpopular among aca- Hasebe and Kobayashi testified to rights... are compromised through an self-defense-is manifestly unconstitu- United States after World War II, Abe demics and Japan’s public, who are parliament this month that the bills attack on a country which has a close tional,” Yasuo Hasebe, professor of opted instead to re-interpret it, and deeply wedded to the commitment are unconstitutional. The Monday relationship with Japan”. —AFP N Korea soldier defects across border to South Walked through rows of electrified fencing and cameras

SEOUL: A young North Korean sol- demilitarised zone (DMZ), but Seoul to sack three field com- prison camp once they are sent dier walked into South Korea yes- there was no conflict, the Yonhap manders for a security lapse. back to the North. terday in a rare defection through news agency reported. In August last year, two North one of the world’s most fortified The man identified himself as a Koreans swam across the Yellow Conditional dialogue offers frontiers, saying he deserted his private, the lowest rank among the Sea border to a South Korean Meanwhile, North Korea said camp because of habitual beating, North’s enlistees, it said. Hundreds frontline island. So far about yesterday that it is ready to restart military officials said. The 19-year- of North Koreans flee their isolated 28,000 North Koreans have reset- talks with the South if Seoul scraps old soldier surrendered himself to homeland each year but it is rare for tled in the South since the end of joint military exercises with the South Korean border guards defectors to cross the land border, the 1950-53 Korean War, mostly United States. The offer came on around 8:00 am (2300 GMT) after marked by barbed wire and guard- after the great famine in the 1990s. the 15th anniversary of a landmark crossing the frontier in Hwacheon, ed by tens of thousands of troops But the number of escapees has summit between then South northeast of Seoul, the South’s on both sides. Despite its name, the decreased sharply since North Korean President Kim Dae-Jung defence ministry said. DMZ separating the two Koreas, Korean leader Kim Jong-Un took and North Korea’s late leader Kim “We’ve confirmed his will to which remain technically at war, is power following the death of his Jong-Il which saw a joint declara- tion issued on reconciliation and SYDNEY: This picture taken on June 11, 2015 shows Australian Foreign cooperation. Minister Julie Bishop and Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott meeting with “There is no reason to avoid delegates at the Regional Countering Violent Extremism Summit. —AFP dialogue and negotiations if an atmosphere for trust and reconcili- ation is created,” the North said in Australia tells Indonesia to a government statement carried by its official Korean Central News fix borders, denies charges Agency. The South should take “bold” steps to remove obstacles SYDNEY: Australia yesterday told Indonesia to “Operation Sovereign Borders is necessary hampering dialogue by scrapping better secure its borders in a stinging rebuke because Indonesian boats with Indonesian joint military drills with the United after Jakarta demanded answers to allegations crews are leaving Indonesia with the express States and should stop slandering Canberra paid to turn back a boat of asylum- intention of breaching our sovereignty, facilitat- Pyongyang’s leadership, the state- seekers. The response from Foreign Minister Julie ed by illegal people-smuggling syndicates.” ment said. Bishop came after the Indonesian foreign min- North Korea sees annual joint istry on Saturday said if the claims were true, it Do not blame Indonesia US-South Korean military exercis- would be “a new low for the way that the Agus Barnas, a spokesman for Indonesia’s es, most recently carried out in Australian government is handling this issue”, security ministry, said Bishop was wrong to sim- March and April, as a rehearsal for while asking for an explanation. ply blame his country and warned that if the invasion. It has previously stipulat- Claims that the captain and five crew of a payment allegations were true it “will drive ed an end to the drills are a condi- boat, carrying migrants from Bangladesh, Indonesian crew and fishermen to race among tion for talks. Cross-border ten- Myanmar and Sri Lanka, were each paid themselves for extra money”. sions remain high this year due to US$5,000 by an Australian immigration official “Indonesian waters are vast and we have a series of North Korean ballistic to turn back to Indonesia were made to limited manpower,” he told AFP. “And we are not missile tests as well as nuclear Indonesian police on Rote Island in the coun- talking about one or two migrant boats, but threats. In a January 1 message try’s east last week. many. They are run by syndicates and they North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has enter illegally so we cannot deal with this mat- proposed the “highest-level” talks refused to deny the allegations, and came under ter on our own. “The migrant issue must with the South. pressure in parliament yesterday from the oppo- involve cooperation among source, transit and The last round of high-level sition Labor Party which has asked the auditor- destination countries. Do not just blame UNDISCLODED LOCATION: This picture released from North Korea’s official Korean Central News talks was held in February 2014 general to investigate. The Greens party has also Indonesia.” Agency (KCNA) yesterday shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (center) watching the firing and resulted in the North hosting referred the matter to the Australian Federal Abbott’s conservative coalition implement- of a new anti-ship rocket being deployed at the naval units of the Korean People’s Army. —AFP a reunion between separated fam- Police for answers on possible payments. ed a tough immigration policy after coming to ilies the same month-the first such “This government does not feel the need to power in September 2013 that included mili- defect after he reached our guard one of the world’s most heavily mili- father in late 2011. event for three years. Seoul has broadcast our intentions and our tactics to our tary-led efforts to turn back such boats, which post,” a ministry spokesman told tarized frontiers, bristling with Under Kim, the isolated state separately suggested holding talks enemies,” Abbott told parliament. Bishop sug- mostly come from Indonesia. The hardline poli- AFP. The North Korean soldier told watchtowers and landmines. has tightened border security, with the North, but the prospect gested in an interview with The Australian news- cy also involves sending asylum-seekers that investigators that he had decided Most North Koreans who flee while China has launched a crack- for any meaningful dialogue is still paper that Indonesia was to blame for failing to arrive by boat to camps on the Pacific islands of to defect “because of habitual repression and poverty at home down on North Korean escapees unclear. Seoul has rejected the properly manage its borders. “I look forward to Nauru and Papua New Guinea despite strong beating at his camp while har- cross the porous frontier with on its side of the border. China-the North’s frequent calls to halt mili- hearing the full results of Indonesia’s investiga- criticism from rights groups. They are banned bouring complaints about the real- China first before travelling North’s sole major ally-typically tary drills with key ally, the US. It tion of the people-smuggling crimes committed from settling in Australia even if found to be ity of his homeland”, the through a Southeast Asian nation considers them illegal economic has also refused to pave the way in Indonesia,” she said. This, she added, should genuine refugees. spokesman added. The defection and eventually arriving in South migrants and repatriates them for talks by lifting sanctions include “any breaches of passport and visa laws, Only one boat with asylum-seekers has sparked a tense stand-off between Korea. In 2012, a North Korean sol- despite criticisms from human imposed in 2010, saying its desire and establishing whether the captains and reached the Australian mainland since North and South Korean border dier walked unchecked through rights groups. Many face severe to resume dialogue does not crews of these boats are part of people-smug- December 2013. Before the policy was intro- guards across the four-kilometer- rows of electrified fencing and sur- punishment including, rights mon- extend to “coaxing” Pyongyang to gling syndicates or are paid by them”. duced, boats were arriving almost daily, with wide and 248-kilometre-long veillance cameras, prompting itors say, torture and a term in a the negotiating table. —AFP “The best way for Indonesia to resolve any hundreds drowning en route. Abbott on concerns it has about Operation Sovereign Sunday said the key message for Indonesia was Borders is for Indonesia to enforce sovereignty that his government was “prepared to do what’s over its borders,” Bishop said, referring to necessary” to prevent unwanted boats arriving Indonesia evacuates more Australia’s anti-people smuggling policy. in Australian waters. —AFP villages from volcano area 9 arrested over

TANAH KARO: Authorities in western Indonesia are indications the crater’s lava dome continues moved because of increasing activities of the yesterday evacuated hundreds of villagers living to grow in size, Gede said. volcano in past days,” Subur said. Evacuees explosives in HK near a volcano that is spewing hot ash down its Subur Tambun, head of the local disaster mit- included villagers living between 3 to 5 kilome- slopes almost daily. Government volcanologist igation agency, said hundreds of residents were ters from the crater on its eastern and southeast- Gede Suantika said at least 28 hot ash avalanch- being evacuated Monday from several villages, ern flanks. A small number of people who’d HONG KONG: Hong Kong police said groups, which have come into the spot- es occurred yesterday at Mount Sinabung on bringing the number of people moved in recent returned to villages within 3 kilometers also yesterday they had arrested nine peo- light in recent months. Sumatra, one of Indonesia’s main islands. There weeks to more than 3,000. “They have to be were evacuated again. ple involved in making explosives with Such groups are frustrated with the Jefri Bangun, a 33-year-old coffee farmer in at least one claiming to belong to a lack of progress on electoral reform and Mardinding village, about 3 kilometers from the “radical group”, days ahead of a vote on have argued that Hong Kong should crater, is one of thousands of villagers who were a controversial political reform package. distance itself from Beijing to forge its reluctant to leave the slopes. “We need money to Police would not name the group or own political future. Five men and four live,” said Bangun, who vowed to keep coming specify motives but said that maps of women were arrested aged 21 to 34 back to tend his plants. Authorities have been central districts of Hong Kong had been years old. Chemicals were seized at an closely monitoring Sinabung since June 2, when found and warned anyone taking part abandoned television studio in the in public gatherings to stay away from eastern district of Sai Kung, with some its status was raised to the highest alert level “violent protesters”. detonated at the scene. due to the growing size and unstable condition It comes as a series of rallies take A house search later led to the of its lava dome, then estimated at 3 million place before the vote expected Friday seizure of ingredients which could be cubic meters (106 million cubic feet). in Hong Kong’s legislature on a divisive used to make TATP, “a form of high Subur said 99 families were moved from a vil- roadmap for the city’s electoral system, explosive”, said Au. Maps of the central lage on Saturday when the mountain unleashed which led to mass protests at the end of neighborhoods of Wan Chai and a new powerful burst, sending hot ash as far as 3 last year. “The operation... resulted in Admiralty were also found, as well as a kilometers down its southeastern slopes. Mount the arrest of nine Hong Kong citizens number of air rifles. Both locations were Sinabung is one of about 130 active volcanoes in for the offence of conspiracy to manu- at the heart of last year’s mass pro- Indonesia, which is prone to seismic upheaval facture explosives,” Au Chin-chau, democracy rallies and the government due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an superintendent of the organized crime complex is in Admiralty. arc of volcanoes and fault lines encircling the and triad bureau, told reporters. Pacific Basin. “During police inquiries someone Protest risk The 2,460-meter volcano has sporadically claimed to be a member of a local radi- The reform bill to be voted on lays erupted since 2010, after being dormant for 400 cal organization,” said Au. Au would not out a proposal for choosing the city’s years. An eruption last year killed at least 17 peo- clarify how many of the group next leader by public vote for the first ple. Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesman for the belonged to the organization, but said time in 2017. But it sticks to a ruling National Disaster Mitigation Agency, said almost “not all”. He described the group as a from Beijing which stipulates that can- 2,800 residents were evacuated when the moun- “local syndicate involved in manufac- didates must be vetted by a loyalist tain’s alert status was raised two weeks ago. turing explosives”. The South China committee. That ruling sparked mass Nearly 6,200 other people have been living in Morning Post and the Oriental Daily rallies and roadblocks towards the end temporary shelters since last year, Nugroho said. SUMATRA: In this photo taken with slow shutter speed, hot lava flows from the crater had earlier said those arrested were of last year, with campaigners dismiss- This story has been updated to correct the ele- activists from pro-democracy “localist” ing it as “fake democracy”. —AFP of Mount Sinabung. —AP vation of the volcano to 2,460 meters. —AFP NEWS TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 British jihadist Thomas Evans killed in Kenya

Two soldiers, 15 Shebab militants killed in shootout NAIROBI: A British jihadist fighting for Somalia’s Al-Qaeda overthrow the internationally-backed government, affiliate, the Shebab, is believed to have been killed in a Shebab is now increasingly targeting Kenya. thwarted attack on a Kenyan army base, a Kenyan defense In the group’s deadliest attack to date, four gunmen spokesman said. Thomas Evans is believed to have been killed at least 148 people, mostly students, at a university among a group of militants who launched a pre-dawn raid in Garissa in early April. In September 2013, four Shebab Sunday on a Kenyan army base in Baure, close to the bor- gunmen killed at least 67 people in an assault on the der with Somalia. Westgate mall in the capital Nairobi. Two Kenyan soldiers were killed and at least 15 Shebab The Shebab were once a magnet for foreign volunteers, fighters died in the shootout, among them two but their capacity to recruit has in recent years been “Caucasians”, according to Kenyan defense officials. eclipsed by the rise of Islamic State militants in Syria and “All the available data, including photographs, points to Iraq, while several foreign Shebab members have fallen it being Thomas Evans. There is an investigation going on victim to in-fighting and purges. with forensics and DNA to confirm his identity,” said Kenya The highest-profile British Shebab supporter is terror Defence Forces spokesman Colonel David Obonyo. If con- suspect Samantha Lewthwaite, known as the “White firmed, Evans’ death would be the first reported case of a Widow”. She is wanted in Kenya on charges of being in British Islamist militant being killed on Kenyan soil. possession of explosives and conspiracy to commit a Evans, in his mid-20s and also known as Abdul Hakim, felony dating back to December 2011. Her alleged accom- is a Muslim convert whose family lives in Buckinghamshire plice, Jermaine Grant, is on trial in Mombasa accused of in southern England. In 2011, he reportedly travelled to planning attacks on tourist hotels. Somalia, succeeding on his third attempt to join Shebab. Lewthwaite, a 31-year-old Muslim convert, is the widow A statement issued by Evans’ mother Sally yesterday of Germaine Lindsay, one of four Islamist suicide bombers said, “My son Michael and I are currently awaiting official who attacked the London transport network on July 7, confirmation regarding the death of my son Thomas. We 2005, killing 52 people. Despite repeated rumors there has LAMU: Arms recovered from Shebab militants killed following a botched raid on a Kenyan military barracks near cannot comment any further at this time and request the been no confirmed sighting of her since she gave Kenyan Lamu are displayed yesterday. A British jihadist fighting for Somalia’s Al-Qaeda affiliate, the Shebab, is believed to press respect our privacy.” police the slip in Mombasa in 2011. — AFP have been killed in a thwarted attack on a Kenyan army base, a Kenyan defence spokesman said. — AFP The British embassy in Nairobi said it was “seeking to confirm reports” that a Briton had been killed. In an interview with a British newspaper last year Sally Evans described the transformation of her hip-hop loving son when he converted to Islam aged 19. She described People-smugglers in Niger get excellent pays how he stopped watching television, grew a beard, shaved his head and began using a twig instead of a AGADEZ, Niger: Hosseini-not his real name-handles the trade. during the collision. A crowd of around 50 others stand toothbrush to clean his teeth. Sally Evans said she had steering-wheel deftly. A onetime tourist chauffeur, he “You leave in a convoy on a Monday night. You arrive about watching. Coloured heaps are strewn in the white informed British police of her son’s journey to Somalia. “I makes his living smuggling African migrants from his on Wednesday morning at the Libyan border, 900 kilo- sand in the background. “Corpses,” says Hosseini. would rather have Thomas alive behind bars than dead in hometown of Agadez, in northern Niger, to the Libyan metres (560 miles) away. When night falls you park in the A parent, he doesn’t see himself as a criminal, or a the middle of nowhere,” she told The Sunday Times in border. “See the bands of white sticky-tape stuck to the dunes to avoid the bandits,” said Hosseini, who is in his member of the mafia. “The key thing for me is to bring 2014. back of the pick-up?” he says. “That’s because it’s used for 30s. my customers to the port,” he says. “There are people Kenya’s interior ministry posted a notice on its official migrants and it stops them scratching the paint when The return journey starts on a Thursday with the cars who leave and manage to get to Europe without any Twitter account showing side-by-side photographs of they sit at the back with their legs hanging out.” back in Agadez every Friday night. “You have to drive as problems, and there are those who die. That’s life.” Evans and a dead militant who resembled him, under the A blue turban wrapped around his head, Hosseini, a fast as possible. You’re doing a steady 140 kilometres per A pick-up bound for Libya will be packed with 25 banner, “Thomas Evans aka Abdul Hakim Killed. Kenya member of Niger’s ethnic Tuareg people, talks about his hour, sometimes hitting 160 kilometres an hour, with 300 migrants hoping to start a new life in Libya or beyond. Stands Strong!” In a separate attack, also on Sunday, job calmly and with little apparent emotion. A driver can litres of petrol on board that you use on the way. At that Eight will be squashed into the cab: two in the front, six dozens of Shebab gunmen briefly took over a village in earn 250,000 CFA francs ($430, 380 euros) for bringing a speed, if a tyre blows out, you’re finished.” jammed in the back. “We take the seats out to make Lamu county. Kenyan officials said a major security opera- truckload of migrants to the Libyan border. If they’re will- Pick-ups screech around the town’s outskirts as if more room,” explains Hosseini. The other 17 migrants are tion was underway on Monday to pursue both groups of ing to shoulder the extra risks of entering Libya, where competing in a mechanical rodeo, dust flying, engines piled into the back of the pick-up, hemmed in with sticks attackers. bandits work the roads, that rises to 400,000 CFA francs. roaring. And there’s a reminder that the traffic is two- of wood to stop them falling out. The raids came on the anniversary of attacks that In Niger, a country where two thirds of the population way: on Friday nights taxis and tuk-tuks gather to pick up “If one of them falls, the others tap on the roof and I began in mid-June 2014 in which close to 100 people lives on less than a euro a day, the appeal was obvious to destitute migrants returning from Libya, who have found stop the van,” says Hosseini. His passengers, then, were killed in a series of armed assaults on the town of Hosseini. “I prefer being a driver to working in tourism,” that the dangerous and expensive journey was not, after might be considered amongst the luckier ones. There Mpeketoni and surrounding villages. he says, adding that his old job was less lucrative. He has all, the answer to their problems. are many tales of migrants abandoned in the desert, The attacks in Mpeketoni, close to the once-popular completed two trips to the Libyan border so far, and left to face a slow and certain death. Agadez expects holiday island of Lamu, led to a collapse in tourism on plans many more once he’s bought his own pick-up. Corpses the arrival of 150,000 migrants in 2015. Many of them Kenya’s coast after foreign governments warned their In Agadez, the smugglers’ vehicles known as “Taleban An amateur video of an accident near the border two will be from West Africa-Senegal, Gambia or Mali. Some nationals against travel to the area. 4X4s” are legion. Few of them carry license-plates, months ago shows three 4X4s. The first is bogged down will be hoping to find work in Libya; others intend to On Monday, human rights groups said that Kenya’s though some have Libyan ones, and the sight of them in sand, the second hits it, the third is parked some way set sail from there to Europe, despite the risks. The per- security response to the Mpeketoni massacres had been speeding through the dusty streets of the ancient town away. Libyan soldiers are present at the accident site. ilous sea journey has cost some 1,800 migrants their marked by beatings, arbitrary detentions and theft. Under are a constant reminder of the busy human trafficking One of them grabs the foot of a migrant sliced off neatly lives this year. — AFP pressure in Somalia, where it has for years been fighting to

Rethink it MP proposes 5% tax on expat money transfers Continued from Page 1 forget other drivers are earning much less than this. Continued from Page 1 force their workers to work extra hours without addi- And if your suggestion is not for domestic helpers, tional pay. He said that some employers delay payment In your proposal, you’re suggesting that the govern- that’s great. But also it has to fall under discussion and He said if his proposal is applied, the state can be of salaries for more than three months and instead keep ment should tax expats 5 percent on the money they send scrutiny. I think you should look at how much income assured of over KD 200 million of extra revenue every the money in the bank to earn more interest. back home. You justified that by the great services we are expatriates actually earn vs how much they spend in year. Kuwait has so far exempted foreigners working Azemi said that all these abuses take place while the offering expats while they are working for us here in Kuwait. How much do they pay for the private schools - here from any form of taxation but has in recent years government remains silent. He said that there is a law Kuwait and saving a little money to send home to their which are all owned by us? How much do they pay for started imposing or increasing certain fees on them, that regulates the affairs of workers, but it is not imple- families. their rent - which has soared beyond belief in the last 10 especially in the fields of health and education. It has mented on influential employers. I would have agreed with you if you had suggested this years. There are no more reasonably priced flats in Kuwait. also begun implementing an institutional separation - In another development, opposition to the so-called in the 1980s when education was free for all expats and At least we, Kuwaitis are getting subsidy from the govern- like opening hospital or government department serv- electronic crimes law is growing. A number of MPs have food and uniforms were also offered to expat students ment against the high costs of rents. And plus, plus, plus ices for locals in the morning and allowing expatriates vowed that they will oppose the legislation in its cur- equally like our children. And also in the time when Kuwait many expenses. I don’t think we are giving free food, edu- only evening hours. At the same time, expatriates are rent form because it suppresses freedom of speech. The used to offer free education, there was no health insur- cation, water or electricity. forced to pay extremely high rents and expensive law was given the initial nod by the national assembly ance issues. But as you are one of the most well informed Yes there are some expats who earn high salaries but school fees and get no compensation for that. two weeks ago and stipulates jail terms of up to 10 about the situation of expats from A to Z as you dealt with these are special experts with high qualifications and skills In a related development, a senior trade union offi- years and between KD 20,000 and KD 50,000 for some it for many years in your role with the Immigration depart- that we need and on top of that, they are very few in num- cial yesterday blasted local contractors for the mistreat- cyberspace crimes. ment. And you showed lots of dedication and mercy to be ber. Go and tax these people. But if you are talking about remembered by many people, by the way. ordinary employees, I’m sorry Mr Al-Awadhi, that’s unac- ment of expat workers like forcing them to work under The liberal National Democratic Alliance called on But is it really fair to take 5 percent of the maid who ceptable. the sun during 50+ temperatures or failure to pay them MPs to reject the law if it remains in its current form and works in my house 24 hours with a salary - even if it’s great, And don’t think for one moment that taxes won’t even- salaries on time. called for scrapping a number of articles which it said it won’t exceed KD 100. Should we tax her 5 percent of tually be levied on us. You open that door and it’s a slippery Commenting on the collapse of a mosque under ren- involve severe penalties. what she sends to her family? Or is it fair to tax my driver slope. But as for your suggestion now on the 5 percent tax. ovation where four expats were wounded on Sunday, Also, MPs Adnan Abdulsamad, Rakan Al-Nasef and who makes at least 20 trips a day starting from 6am till Please contemplate on it more deeply, rethink about it dur- head of the government workers’ trade union Bader Al- Saleh Ashour have clearly said they will oppose the leg- maybe midnight, if needed, regardless of the heat or the ing this holy month from all sides. We should debate the Azemi blamed negligence and failure to use trained islation if no key amendments were made. The law is dust or weather situation. Is it fair to tax him five percent of pluses and minuses even for us Kuwaitis, not only expats. workers in a bid to save money by contractors. expected to come up for the second and final round of the KD 130 I give to him at the end of the month? Don’t Have a good evening and Ramadan Mubarak. He said these contractors ignore safety measures and voting today. 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Focus In presidential race, Jeb Bush runs from Romney’s ghost

By Steve Holland

hen Republican Jeb Bush gathered donors in Miami for an April retreat, it was clear he planned a less Wscripted, more inclusive US presidential campaign bearing little resemblance to that of the unsuccessful 2012 nominee Mitt Romney. “Let Jeb be Jeb” was the message Bush’s advisers con- veyed. A former Florida governor, Bush launched his cam- paign for the November 2016 election in Miami yesterday, having built a well-funded organization but facing some of the same dilemmas that Romney faced. Opinion polls show the 62-year-old Bush tied for the lead with others in a packed field of Republicans hoping to suc- ceed President Barack Obama. Obama’s former secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, leads the pack among Democrats. In 2012, having failed to define himself otherwise, Romney left himself open to attack from rivals in both parties. Democrats called him an out-of-touch wealthy elitist. Conservatives were skeptical of him. Like Romney, Bush Bashir’s flight shows ICC’s weakness faces an uphill task persuading conservatives in the Republican Party that he is one of them. He will also want to avoid being branded inaccessible. By Thomas Escritt Palestine joins support as those of courts that were explicitly set up to deal with “The prime thing he talks about is he wants to go about If the court has struggled to make headway against leaders of the aftermath of particular conflicts. Often it has ventured into showing his heart,” said Bush spokesman Tim Miller, recalling he escape of Sudan’s President from an arrest warrant African countries, many of which are members, it could struggle investigations that big powers were not particularly keen to pur- the message of exit polls on Election Day in 2012. demonstrates the International Criminal Court’s weakness- even more against non-members like Israel and Russia. sue. In a case over crimes committed in a violent Kenyan presi- “A lot of people highlighted in the exit polls how Mitt Tes, just as it prepares to venture into even more politically- In theory, the court can prosecute citizens of non-member dential election, judges ruled that Kenya, a member state, had Romney beat Obama in a lot of characteristics but was charged cases in places like the Palestinian territories and countries for crimes committed on the territory of members. The blocked its investigation of Uhuru Kenyatta, now president. The trounced when it came to ‘who cares about people like me,’” Ukraine. The Hague-based court has no enforcement powers of Palestinian Authority joined the court at the start of this year, prosecutor finally dropped the charges in March this year for lack Miller said. its own, and depends on the goodwill of countries to carry out its potentially giving the Hague jurisdiction over crimes that may of evidence. In a secretly recorded video in 2012, Romney famously orders. Omar Al-Bashir, wanted by the ICC since 2008 on war have been committed on Palestinian territory, including by non- Libya has refused to hand over Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, son of portrayed Obama’s supporters - which he said were 47 per- crimes and genocide charges, left South Africa in defiance of a member Israel. The ICC is looking at allegations of crimes com- deposed leader Muammar Gaddafi, judging him too valuable a cent of the electorate - as people who live off government domestic court which ordered that he stay. mitted by both sides in last year’s conflict in Gaza. prize. He has been held in Libya since 2011. handouts and do not “care for their lives.” It was only when a Although South Africa is one of the ICC’s 123 member states, Ukraine, which is not a member, has pledged to refer the con- Despite its disappointing track record, the court’s strongest sympathetic documentary came out in 2014, long after he lost required by treaty to assist it, Bashir spent two days avoiding flict in its east to the court, which could give the ICC authority to backers in Europe and Japan have doubled down, increasing to Obama, that Americans saw a different side of Romney. The arrest during a summit of regional leaders, many of whom prosecute both Ukrainians and Russians that Kiev says have par- funding this year, over the protests of Israel, which called for “MITT” movie was packed with behind-the-scenes video of his believe the court has unfairly targeted Africans since being set up ticipated in fighting there. The court’s prosecutor has also said funding to be cut when the ICC began examining Gaza. A family life, including his pain at losing the election. in 2003. there was evidence of crimes against humanity being committed Palestinian delegation comes to The Hague this month to pres- “South Africa clearly made an undertaking to Bashir that they by Islamic State fighters in the territory of Syria and Iraq. It would ent evidence of alleged Israeli crimes to the court. An ICC delega- A stark difference would not arrest him,” said William Schabas, a law professor at most likely be up to the UN Security Council to refer conflicts tion will then go to Israel and Palestine. “We try to get a first hand North Carolina donor Theresa Kostrzewa, who raised cam- Middlesex University. “They were required to do it but they decid- there to the court. impression of the issues, of the perceptions, instead of relying on paign dollars for Romney and now donates to Bush, attended ed not to, which was a blow to the court.” Set up to end impunity In the past, from the Nuremburg courts that tried Nazi war descriptions provided by others,” said Emeric Rogier, head of the Bush’s April retreat in Miami. She saw a stark difference for the worst crimes, the court accuses Bashir of masterminding criminals to more recent special courts set up after wars in Situation Analysis Unit in charge of the court’s preliminary exami- between the two campaign organizations. genocide and other atrocities in his campaign to crush a revolt in Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Yugoslavia, powerful figures have nations. “We learned who the real Mitt was two years after the elec- the Darfur region. He rejects the ICC’s authority and denies the been placed on trial only with the strong support of major On the 11th and 12th floors of a non-descript office building tion when someone did a documentary,” Kostrzewa said. “The crimes. powers. in The Hague, prosecution staff plough through a monthly aver- mantra of this campaign is, ‘Let Jeb be Jeb.’” So far, two little-known Congolese warlords are the only peo- Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic was turned over to the age of 50 public submissions about alleged crimes against “Let Jeb be Jeb” means Americans will see Bush in places ple to have been convicted by the court. “South Africa was under special tribunal for the former Yugoslavia after the European humanity. Romney did not visit and where candidates of their white- a clear obligation to arrest this man the moment he appeared in Union made it clear his surrender was the price for Serbia’s closer Even if Bashir has escaped this time, the court’s supporters dominated party don’t always go, such as black churches, South Africa. The fact that he was able to leave is of course disap- relationship with the bloc. Liberian President Charles Taylor was say the case represents progress. “Over the past 48 hours the Hispanic neighborhoods and college campuses, a Bush advis- pointing,” ICC Deputy Prosecutor James Stewart told Reuters. convicted of crimes committed in neighboring Sierra Leone at a wheels of justice were turning,” said Elise Keppler from activist er said. “It only underscores the dependence of the court on active special court set up at the Hague at the strong urging of the group Human Rights Watch. “This is the first time a domestic Where Romney was tightly controlled, Bush will make a state cooperation. States parties and others have to decide: Do United States and Britain. judge issued an order limiting the movements of a sitting head deliberate attempt to be more accessible to voters, taking they want this court to work? Do they want it to perform the The permanent ICC was meant to replace such ad hoc courts. of state because of he is wanted for serious crimes. Unthinkable their questions at town hall-style events, a far less-scripted mandate that they have given it, or not?” But its investigations have not received the same international 30 years ago.” — Reuters pattern than that practiced by Romney. And where Romney had few interactions with reporters who covered him, occa- sionally tossing fast-food hamburgers to them on his plane but infrequently taking their questions, Bush has appeared Turkey readies for return of coalition rule largely comfortable sparring with the media, despite a stum- ble over whether he would, like his brother President George W. Bush, have launched the Iraq war knowing what he knows By Burak Akinci the opposition have clearly drawn up their red lines. Making, political party in Turkey, a coalition is synonymous with con- now. and above all preserving, a coalition will be far from easy. cessions but the great industrial powers like Germany have Significantly, advisers said, Bush will work to define himself urkey is preparing for a return to coalition government The work will be complicated by a vicious election cam- long been ruled by alliances,” said Serkan Demirtas, Ankara in a way that respects his famous family but stresses an inde- after 13 years of one-party rule by the Justice and paign where the leaders of the parties flung bitter insults at bureau chief of the Hurriyet Daily News. pendent path, like his formative years spent in Venezuela. TDevelopment Party (AKP), hoping there will be none of each other. “The culture of compromise and the democratic Michael Harris, Turkey equity strategist at Renaissance And he will show people that he cares by stressing his record the chaos and uncertainty that dogged such alliances in the culture are mainly weak in Capital, argued that despite past experiences Turkey’s political as Florida governor, they say. past. The Islamic-rooted AKP won the biggest share of the vote Turkey,” said Fatih Gursul of Istanbul University. “The aggres- system was sufficiently mature to deal with a coalition. Bush and his advisers may not dwell on the Romney exam- in June 7 legislative elections but lost its overall majority for sive rhetoric of the political leaders is the biggest obstacle on “A coalition is not something to be afraid of,” said Harris in a ple - they say it does not come up in meetings - but they are the first time since it came to power in 2002. the way to a coalition,” said Gursul. report on the elections. “A functioning coalition will go a long aware of the lessons learned. AKP leader and Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has said Markets had been deeply troubled by the prospect of a way to reducing the medium term market and economic risks that the party will work to form a coalition, while warning that chaotic coalition, with the Turkish stock exchange plunging associated with a consolidation of President Erdogan’s power.” Welcoming others early elections cannot be ruled out should the discussions fail. and the lira currency coming under sustained pressure in the Meanwhile, pro-government commentators have consoled Bush adviser Sally Bradshaw co-authored an official autop- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday he would first wake of the result. themselves with the thought that a poorly performing coali- sy report on the 2012 election that found, “we have lost the ask Davutoglu as leader of the largest party to form a coalition, tion could tempt voters back to the prospect of one party AKP ability to be persuasive with, or welcoming to, those who do adding that “God willing, it won’t take long”. Before the AKP ‘Nothing to be afraid of’ rule. “It will be a painful experience but good for reminding us not agree with us on every issue.” swept to power, Turkey had no less than five governments and But some analysts argue there is no reason why coalitions what Turkey was without the AKP,” wrote Nagehan Alci in the By sticking to his moderate positions on immigration and four prime ministers within the space of just a decade. should always have negative connotations in Turkey. “For a Sabah daily. — AFP Common Core education policy, Bush is trying to prod Some could only survive for a few months and the impres- Republicans into being more inclusive, a risk given the right- sion of permanent chaos, combined with the trauma of the ward tilt of the party in recent years. “I am going to be who I 2000-2001 financial crisis, helped propel the rise of the AKP. am, I am not going to change who i am because at a given Symbolic of the period were figures like Bulent Ecevit, who point in time someone has a particular point of view,” Bush died in 2006 after being premier on four occasions in the told reporters in Estonia on Saturday as he concluded a three- 1970s and 1990s, and Mesut Yilmaz, premier three times in the nation trip. —Reuters 1990s. The financial crisis was blamed by many on the failure of the broadly-based coalition at the time between the centre- left, nationalists and centre-right, to deal with Turkey’s prob- All articles appearing on these lems. pages are the personal opinion of ‘Coalitions harmful’ Erdogan, premier from 2003-2014 and head of state since the writers. Kuwait Times takes no August, had wanted to create a presidential system in Turkey responsibility for views expressed after the elections. But the AKP’s weaker results have torpe- doed the plan. The AKP sought to play on fears of a coalition in therein. Kuwait Times invites its campaign, reeling off lists of achievements recorded under its “stable” government. readers to voice their opinions. “We have always been opposed to a coalition. We told our Please send submissions via email people that,” Davutoglu said in a frank interview with state tel- evision last week. to: [email protected] or “The coalitions in the 1990s harmed the country. We said coalitions aren’t good but the people said ‘you may say that via snail mail to PO Box 1301 but we prefer a coalition’.” “Turkey will lose time with coali- tions. But if the people want this, then we will do our best.” Safat, Kuwait. The editor reserves Analysts have said while the AKP could team up with the the right to edit any submission third-placed Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), a grand coali- tion with the second placed Republican People’s Party (CHP) as necessary. is also possible. ANKARA: Kemal Kilicdaroglu (center), leader of Turkey’s main opposition Republican Peoples’ Party (CHP) gives a But ahead of the start of coalition talks, both the AKP and statement to the press before a council meeting in Ankara yesterday. —AFP TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 SPORTS

Violence halts final Crusaders clash cancelled Pearson out of worlds WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s Canterbury Crusaders have offered SYDNEY: Olympic 100 metres hurdles champion Sally Pearson has been MONTEVIDEO: Nacional are seven minutes or an Uruguayan FA (AUF) tribunal fans who have booked flights to the United States for next month’s ruled out of this year’s world championships after shattering her left arm ruling from winning the 2014-15 league title after the final against bitter rivals match against English champions Saracens a free season ticket after in a “traumatic” fall at the Rome Diamond League meeting earlier this Penarol was suspended due to crowd violence. the fixture was cancelled. The referee suspended Sunday’s match at the Centenario seven minutes month. The 28-year-old Australian, who won the sprint hurdle world title The match, dubbed the “Hemisphere Cup”, was scheduled to take from the end of extra time with Nacional leading 3-2. An AUF ruling was in 2011 and finished second behind American Brianna Rollins in Moscow place at the Superdome in New Orleans on Aug. 1 but the website of expected on Monday. Nacional’s veteran striker Alvaro Recoba had just had a two years later, had surgery on the injury in Italy but will require another organisers RugbyLaw said yesterday the fixture had been called off. penalty saved by Pablo Migliore and Penarol fans tried to invade the pitch from operation today. Pearson feared she might even have to have her lower “This is obviously a disappointing outcome, given that we had the Amsterdam stand behind one of the goals. arm amputated when it turned blue soon after she sustained the injury, Fans fought with riot police, ripped up seats and flung them towards the received all assurances up until this point that the game would pro- which doctor’s described as a “bone explosion” in her wrist. “I’ve never bro- ceed,” Crusaders chief executive Hamish Riach said in a news release. pitch. An ambulance parked to one side of the pitch in case of emer- ken a bone, I’ve never had stitches or surgery before,” Pearson told “The decision is out of our hands though, so we have no choice gencies during the match had to drive onto the field to escape the reporters on the Gold Coast yesterday. “Doing all of that in one, objects. An AUF disciplinary tribunal will decide whether the but to accept that result and move on. “Our main concern now is around whether there may be Crusaders fans here who had already in a different country, was very traumatic for me. remaining seven minutes should be played or Nacional declared “But I do put things into perspective and think I am very champions. As the violence subsided a stand was erected on the booked tickets to attend the game. We would urge people to direct any queries about the cancellation of the game to the match organis- lucky with what happened. “If it had been the ankle, it would pitch and Nacional’s players were handed a cup and medals but be a completely different story right now and I’d be telling you those were unofficial, given by the tournament sponsors, the ers, RugbyLaw. “We would also like to personally acknowledge how something different.” Pearson said she was disappointed to miss daily El Pais reported. “Forgetting the seven minutes they disappointing this news will be to any of our local fans who may have say are yet to be played, we must give a sign (we want an already booked flights to New Orleans, so we are asking any out on the Aug. 22-30 world championships in Beijing, where end to violence), even if we lose a title,” Penarol presi- Christchurch-based fans in this position to contact us so that we can she won silver at the 2008 Olympics, but thought the dent Juan Pedro Damiani was quoted as saying by El thank them for their support with a season’s pass to the 2016 enforced rest might help her bid to retain her Olympic Observador.— Reuters Crusaders home games.”—Reuters title in Rio de Janeiro.—Reuters Nationals thrash Brewers, Red Sox fall

MILWAUKEE: Max Scherzer struck out a Pittsburgh in the offseason, scattered five hits Nationals-record 16 batters and pitched a one- in nine shutout innings to drop his ERA to hitter, losing his perfect-game bid on a single 1.89. Hamels was just as dominant, giving up that barely fell in bounds during the seventh four singles in seven innings to go with one inning to lead Washington to a 4-0 win over walk and 12 strikeouts. the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.. Carlos Gomez got Milwaukee’s only hit, DIAMONDBACKS 4, GIANTS 0 leading off the seventh with a broken-bat Rubby De La Rosa took an eight-hitter into looper to right field just beyond the out- the ninth as Arizona chased Chris Heston after stretched glove of second baseman Anthony five innings in his first start coming off a no- Rendon. Scherzer looked the other away after hitter. Heston pitched his gem against the the ball dropped. New York Mets on Tuesday in his 13th major After losing his last two starts, Scherzer (7- league start. His shot at matching Johnny 5) rebounded with the most overpowering Vander Meer’s record of throwing consecu- game of his career, which includes a Cy Young tives no-hitters in 1938 ended with one out in Award, two All-Star selections and a lot of the second when Jake Lamb doubled. strikeouts. In the first season of a $210 million, The rookie right-hander gave up three runs seven-year contract, Scherzer got his second - two earned - on seven hits. He walked four complete game in his 211th career start. and struck out two. Heston (6-5) had won four Scherzer set a career high for strikeouts and of his previous five decisions. broke the Washington mark of 14 set by Chris Owings drove in two runs for Arizona. Stephen Strasburg. The Nationals scored two De La Rosa (5-4) won for the first time since runs off rookie Taylor Jungmann (1-1), who May 12, a span of six starts. He gave up eight labored through five innings in his second hits, walked two and struck out six in eight- career start. Clint Robinson added a two-run plus innings. double with two outs in the seventh off Jeremy Jeffress. RAYS 2, WHITE SOX 1 Asdrubal Cabrera hit a two-run homer off BLUE JAYS 13, RED SOX 5 Chris Sale in the seventh inning, helping The Toronto Blue Jays won their 11th Tampa Bay complete a three-game sweep. straight game to equal the team record, rout- Sale (6-3) struck out 12 over 6 2/3 innings ing Boston as Ryan Goins homered, doubled to became the first pitcher since Boston’s and drove in five runs. Pedro Martinez in 2001 to strikeout 12 or more Danny Valencia also homered as the high- in four straight starts. The left-allowed two est-scoring club in the majors completed a runs and three hits during a 125-pitch outing. sweep at Fenway Park and sent Boston to its After Steven Souza Jr. opened the seventh season-worst sixth straight loss. with a walk, Cabrera hit a high fly into the left- This is the fourth time Toronto has won 11 field seats off Sale to make it 2-1. It was in a row, most recently in 2013. The Blue Jays Cabrera’s third homer this season, and first PITTSBURGH: Philadelphia Phillies’ Domonic Brown (right) grounds out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against Pittsburgh can set the team mark Monday night when since May 19. He has just two extra-base hits Pirates. —AP they visit the New York Mets. over his last 19 games. Goins’ three-run homer capped a six-run CJ Riefenhauser (1-0) threw a scoreless sev- Orioles rookie Mike Wright (2-2) issued doubled just out of the reach of left fielder 22nd save as the Twins snapped a five-game fourth inning as the Blue Jays roughed up enth to get his first major league win. After three straight walks - all on 3-2 pitches - to Kristopher Negron with out in the 11th inning losing streak. rookie Eduardo Rodriguez (2-1). Marco Estrada Steve Geltz pitched the eighth, Kevin Jepsen load the bases and Brian Matusz walked and scored the winning run on Castro’s single Eduardo Escobar opened the ninth with a (4-3) gave up five runs in five innings. David got the final three outs for his fifth save. Garrett Jones with the count full to force in a to left-center off reliever Burke Badenhop (0- double to left field, and the 21-year-old Ortiz hit a three-run homer for Boston, which run. Two outs later, Murphy hit a two-run dou- 2). Chicago took three of four in this series. Buxton - selected No. 2 in the 2012 draft - fell 10 games under .500. YANKEES 5, ORIOLES 3 ble off the glove of third baseman Manny Castro’s RBI single in the ninth gave the bunted back to Shawn Tolleson (1-1), who John Ryan Murphy had the Yankees’ only Machado. Cubs the win Saturday night. Billy Hamilton threw out Escobar at third base. PIRATES 1, PHILLIES 0 hit in a three-run fifth inning, helping salvage had a career-high five stolen bases - the most Joey Gallo and Leonys Martin homered for Josh Harrison singled home Neil Walker the finale of a three-game series. Mark Teixeira ROCKIES 4, MARLINS 1 in a game since Jacoby Ellsbury stole five on Texas. The Twins’ Brian Dozier opened the with two outs in the 11th to lift Pittsburgh. drove in a run and scored one to help the first- Jorge De La Rosa became Colorado’s career May 30, 2013, and also tied a Reds record. game with a home run, his 10th career leadoff Walker singled off Jonathan Papelbon (1-1) to place Yankees end Baltimore’s six-game win- leader in victories, pitching seven innings to Hamilton leads the majors with 31 steals. Brian shot and third this season. start the late rally. Jose Tabata reached when ning streak. prevent a four-game sweep. Charlie Blackmon Schlitter (1-2), called up from Triple-A Iowa Philadelphia shortstop Freddy Galvis threw a New York starter Adam Warren was pulled and Nolan Arenado homered to give the before the game, got two outs in the 11th for ATHLETICS 8, ANGELS 1 routine grounder into the stands. Harrison fol- with two outs in the fifth and replaced by Rockies a 3-0 lead in the first inning. That was the victory. Sonny Gray lowered his ERA to a major lowed with a crisp shot up the middle as the Chasen Shreve (3-1), who went 1 1/3 innings. one more run than they totaled while losing league-best 1.60 with 7 2/3 impressive innings Pirates won their fourth straight. Dellin Betances, filling in for injured closer first three games of the series. ASTROS 13, MARINERS 0 to lead Oakland. Eric Sogard drove in three Antonio Bastardo (2-1) picked up the win Andrew Miller, worked around a walk in the De La Rosa (4-2) allowed four hits and one Rookie Lance McCullers and four relievers runs and the A’s capitalized on three errors. with an inning of scoreless relief. The Pirates ninth for his third save. run to lower his ERA to 4.91. He improved to combined for a two-hitter and Evan Gattis tied Gray (8-3) yielded an unearned run and five have swept six series this season, the most of Nolan Reimold had two RBIs for the Orioles, 73-47 with the Rockies, surpassing Aaron a career high with four hits, as Houston hits, struck out nine and did not walk a batter. any team in the majors. Former teammates A.J. who managed only six hits after scoring 20 Cook, who went 72-68 for Colorado. cruised past Seattle. The right-hander has issued only nine walks in Burnett and Cole Hamels spent most of the runs on 31 hits in their previous two games. De La Rosa pitched around four walks and McCullers (3-1) struck out four and didn’t his last eight starts after giving up career-high afternoon overwhelming opposing batters. Baltimore was seeking a seventh straight win two errors. Three relievers combined to com- allow a hit through five, but he needed 90 seven on May 3 at Texas. Gray is 5-1 with a 2.22 Burnett, who spent a forgettable season with for the first time since 2005. The Yankees plete a five-hitter, and John Axford struck out pitches to get through those innings because ERA in eight career starts against the Angels, Philadelphia in 2014 before returning to trailed 3-2 before rallying in the fifth. the side in the ninth for his 12th save in as of four walks. He was replaced by Tony Sipp for including back-to-back wins in April. Matt many chances. The Marlins went 1 for 10 with the sixth inning and Austin Jackson doubled Shoemaker (4-5) was charged with four runs - runners in scoring position. with one out in the inning. three earned - and six hits in 5 2/3 innings. He Joe Thatcher allowed one hit in the sev- is 0-4 with a 5.17 ERA in six home starts this METS 10, BRAVES 8 enth, Will Harris threw a perfect eighth and season, including a 6-3 loss to the A’s on April Juan Lagares hit a go-ahead homer and the Josh Fields completed the shutout. 20, when he worked three-plus innings. Mets used a surprising power surge to rally Colby Rasmus had three RBIs as the Astros from five runs down for their biggest come- built a 10-0 lead by the fourth inning on a day DODGERS 4, PADRES 2 back victory of the season. where all but one player in the starting lineup Adrian Gonzalez had a two-run single with Darrell Ceciliani launched his first major had a hit. Seattle starter Roenis Elias (3-4) was two outs in the 12th inning, lifting Los Angeles league home run, and Dilson Herrera also had roughed up for seven hits and a career-high past San Diego. Alberto Callaspo opened the a solo shot in the fourth inning. Travis eight runs in 3 1/3 innings in his shortest start 12th with a double, then Kike Hernandez and d’Arnaud’s two-run drive off reliever Brandon of the season. Joc Pederson walked. Gonzalez followed with Cunniff trimmed the deficit to 8-7 in the fifth, his 12th and 13th RBIs in 12 games against his and New York took its first lead in the sixth. TWINS 4, RANGERS 3 former team this season. Pinch-hitter Michael Cuddyer and Curtis Byron Buxton went 0 for 4 in his major Josh Ravin (2-0) worked two innings for the Granderson singled before Lagares pulled a 1- league debut, but scored the winning run in win. Kenley Jansen pitched the 12th for his 2 breaking ball from Luis Avilan (2-2) into the the ninth inning to lift Minnesota. Buxton ninth save in 10 chances. Dale Thayer (2-2), the left-field stands. Sean Gilmartin (1-0) worked reached on a fielder’s choice and scored from Padres’ sixth pitcher, took the loss. two hitless innings for his first career win, strik- first base one out later on Eddie Rosario’s dou- Pederson saved the game in the ninth with ing out three. New father Jeurys Familia got ble to center. Casey Fien (2-2) pitched two a running, over-the-shoulder catch while four outs for his 19th save in 20 tries, aided by scoreless innings and Glen Perkins pitched a crashing into the wall on Justin Upton’s two- Herrera’s sensational play at second base to perfect ninth for his American League-leading out drive to center field with two on.—AP end the eighth.

TIGERS 8, INDIANS 1 Miguel Cabrera once again tagged Corey MLB results/standings Kluber and the Indians, hitting a booming home run to lead Detroit. Dabrera hit his 14th Detroit 8, Cleveland 1; NY Mets 10, Atlanta 8; Tampa Bay 2, Chicago White Sox 1; Colorado 4, Miami 1; NY homer, a solo drive in the fourth inning that Yankees 5, Baltimore 3; Pittsburgh 1, Philadelphia 0 (11 innings); Toronto 13, Boston 5; Washington 4, went an estimated 450 feet into the left edge Milwaukee 0; Houston 13, Seattle 0; Minnesota 4, Texas 3; Oakland 8, LA Angels 1; Arizona 4, San Francisco 0; LA of the batter’s eye. It landed close to the 452- Dodgers 4, San Diego 2 (12 innings); Chicago Cubs 2, Cincinnati 1 (11 innings). footer he hit Friday night. The two-time AL American League National League MVP is 20 for 35 with five homers in his career Eastern Division Eastern Division against Kluber (3-8). The reigning Cy Young W L PCT GB NY Mets 34 30 .531 - Award winner lost his third straight decision. NY Yankees 34 28 .548 - Washington 33 30 .524 0.5 Tampa Bay 35 29 .547 - Atlanta 30 33 .476 3.5 Cabrera had three hits and scored three Toronto 34 30 .531 1 times. He went 7 for 11 in the series with a pair Miami 27 37 .422 7 Baltimore 31 31 .500 3 Philadelphia 22 42 .344 12 of homers and six RBIs. JD Martinez added a Boston 27 37 .422 8 Central Division three-run homer for the Tigers on a soggy Central Division St. Louis 41 21 .661 - afternoon. Alfredo Simon (7-3) allowed three Kansas City 34 25 .576 - Pittsburgh 35 27 .565 6 Minnesota 34 28 .548 1.5 hits and struck out five in the first five innings. Chicago Cubs 34 27 .557 6.5 Detroit 33 30 .524 3 Cincinnati 28 34 .452 13 Heavy, persistent rain delayed the game for Cleveland 29 33 .468 6.5 1:51 after the fifth. Chicago White Sox 28 33 .459 7 Milwaukee 24 40 .375 18 Western Division Western Division Houston 36 28 .563 - LA Dodgers 37 26 .587 - CUBS 2, REDS 1 San Francisco 34 30 .531 3.5 Starlin Castro drove in the winning run for Texas 33 30 .524 2.5 MILWAUKEE: Washington Nationals’ Anthony Rendon (6) leaps over Milwaukee Brewers’ LA Angels 32 31 .508 3.5 San Diego 32 33 .492 6 the second straight night with an RBI single in Gerardo Parra at second as he tries to turn a double play on a ball hit by Jean Segura dur- Seattle 28 35 .444 7.5 Arizona 30 32 .484 6.5 the 11th inning to lift the Cubs. Chris Coghlan Colorado 28 34 .452 8.5 ing the fourth inning of a baseball game. —AP Oakland 26 39 .400 10.5 TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 SPORTS Metcalf ready to peak in return to Worlds

MADISON: If you ask Brent Metcalf, his in great position to do good things and silly four-point throw I gave him at the lot from him,” said Snyder, a 2013 bronze medalist Coleman Scott, 8-6. best is yet to come. Even he admits to it didn’t work out. Correct the wrong.” end of the first match and you have a Junior World Champion. “We went a He continued with another come- being on the doorstep with some Wins have come against some of the larger separation that what it’s been in couple matches together. A couple from-behind win, scoring a takedown important opportunities on the hori- world’s top wrestlers. His belief he will the past,” Metcalf said. “You feel good years ago he was whooping me, but I as time expired for a 6-4 win over top- zon, preparing him to peak at the be a World champion might be the key about that.” made a couple adjustments, got a little seeded Kendric Maple to reach the World Championships. “I feel good,” factor at the tournament Sept. 7-12 in Oliver routinely tried to keep more mature, a little stronger and got championship series. said Metcalf, a two-time NCAA champi- Las Vegas. “It’s one thing to be one of Metcalf from engaging in offensive the win (Sunday).” Two-time World Champion and on and three-time national finalist for the best, but to prove that you are the attacks. Metcalf said he thought it was Snyder was never really threatened 2012 Olympic gold medalist Jordan the University of Iowa. “My offense is best is another thing,” HWC Coach and an attempt to slow the match down by Varner, using a first-period pushout Burroughs maintained his spot atop really stroking right now. My finishes Iowa associate head coach Terry Brands with a chance to hit one decisive move. and second-period takedown on the the vaunted 163-pound class. are right there. Just little things like said. “You really have to understand He is unfazed the tactic that once frus- edge in the opener. Snyder was an Burroughs will have the chance to handfighting, positioning and turns on that as an intense competitor and I trated him. NCAA runner-up in March as a fresh- improve the bronze form last year’s top.” think he does.” “It’s made him a better wrestler man for Ohio State. Varner rolled to the World Championships, sweeping Kyle Metcalf was impressive, clinching Metcalf controlled the best-of-3 because he has to work hard to get to finals of the mini-tournament with two Dake, 6-3 and 14-4, in the final series. his spot at the World Championships series against Oliver. He was stingy, them,” said Brands, who was named technical falls. He advanced to last Burroughs said his father doesn’t and winning his third straight title at denying Oliver while placed on a shot Terry McCann National Freestyle Coach night’s finals with a 2-2 win on criteria have a passport and has never seen the USA Wrestling World Team Trials clock twice for a 2-0 lead. of the Year. “This is by far the best over J.D. Bergman. him compete for a world title in per- last night at the Alliant Energy Center. When the roles were reversed, shape he’s ever been in cardiovascular- Former Iowa NCAA runner-up and son. With the US hosting the champi- He swept Jordan Oliver, 9-4 and 7-0, for Metcalf capitalized. As time ticked wise.” Former Iowa State NCAA champi- HWC member Daniel Dennis made the onships, he was determined to make it the 143-pound spot. down during his 30-second shot clock, on and 2012 Olympic gold medalist national team, getting second to Reece happen. The Hawkeye Wrestling Club mem- Metcalf shot a single-leg attack and fin- Jake Varner faced 19-year-old Kyle Humphrey at 134 pounds. “When I got the opportunity to have ber made his third straight World team ished for a takedown. He added a turn Snyder in the 213-pound champi- Dennis opened the scoring in the my dad be in the stands this year at the and fourth overall. He has yet to medal for exposure and, after a failed chal- onship series. Snyder beat Varner for first but the rest was all Humphrey, Las Vegas World Championships, I was- at the World Championships. Talking lenge by Oliver, led 7-0. Oliver added the U.S. Open title earlier this season posting a 12-1 technical fall in the sec- n’t going to squander that chance,” about goals is not as important as four late, but Metcalf closed the dual and matched the feat for the U.S. World ond period. He lost a 2-1 decision in Burroughs said during a post-match achieving them at this point. “You guys with a takedown at the end. Team spot with a 4-1 and 3-0 sweep the second bout. television interview. “We’ll be in Vegas, know what I want (and) you know what Metcalf dominated the second bout, over Varner. Dennis conquered the challenge but not to gamble.” Burroughs, ranked I expect,” said Metcalf, ranked fifth by scoring two takedowns and a pushout The pair trained together at the tournament field. He opened with a second in the world, referred to getting United World Wrestling, the sport’s to pull away. He more than doubled his Olympic Training Center in Colorado technical fall over former University of a shot at top-ranked Russian Denis governing body. “I dropped a pretty winning margins against Oliver in a Springs, Colo. Snyder has reversed the Northern Iowa All-American Joey Lazor. Tsargush when he added, “Tsargush, I big opportunity last year where I was rematch from a year ago. “You take that results of those old clashes. “I learned a Big moves helped him down Olympic want you, baby.” —AP Korean wave, perfect practice makes perfect

SEOUL: Unswerving dedication to endless the U.S. women’s tour has become a happy hours of practice has long been touted as hunting ground for the richly-talented the key to South Korean success on the South Koreans, and they appear only to be LPGA Tour, but for the current crop domi- getting stronger. nating the US women’s circuit the days of Park In-bee’s win at the Women’s PGA bashing balls until their hands bleed are Championship on Sunday, the year’s sec- long gone. ond major, marked the 10th victory in 15 A string of early retirements, prompted events for South Korean-born players this by nagging injuries and mental burnout, season. has forced many Korean players and coach- That tally rises to 11 wins with the inclu- es to rethink their relentless, robotic train- sion of Korean-Australian Lee Min-ji, who ing routines and implement a more holistic won the Kingsmill Championship last approach, says Jay Hahn. month. South Korean flags are peppered Hahn has worked with some of the top over the top rankings. New Zealander Lydia women in the game, including six times Ko, born Ko Bo-kyung in Seoul, lost her major champion Park In-bee and former world number one spot to Park on Sunday, European Tour rookie of the year Kim In- while 22-year-old Kim Sei-young and Kim kyung, and is now focusing on developing Hyo-joo, 19, are battling it out for top rook- emerging talent back in South Korea. ie honours after picking up wins in their He told Reuters in a recent interview debut season. that the new wave of players on the LPGA Park is the perfect example of a player Tour had moved away from the traditional who had adapted her swing to overcome Korean approach to practice. physical limitations, Hahn said, while the “Hitting a lot, and I mean a lot, of balls,” rookie Kims spent the off-season focusing is how Hahn, Director of Golf Specialist at on fitness in order to compete on the gru- his JHGI clinic, describes conventional prac- elling LPGA Tour. tice sessions in Korea. For many Korean players, the lack of “I don’t let my students hit 700 to 1,000 attention to the physical side of the game balls per day like Korean coaches used to has proved career-ending. Pint-sized ‘Super do,” he added. “I don’t think many coaches Peanut’ Kim Mi-hyun and the elegant Grace let their players work that way any more.” Park, who with Pak Se-ri formed the origi- While Korean players are renowned for nal “Seoul Sisters” on the U.S. Tour in the HARRISON: Inbee Park, of South Korea, holds the trophy after winning the KPMG Women’s PGA golf championship. —AP their dedication to practice, Hahn said early 2000s, both retired well ahead of their training systems were now geared at fitting time due to injury. the golf swing to a player’s body-type, mak- “It’s my own fault for not taking care of ing them more efficient and reducing the my body,” Park said after retiring in 2012. At risk of injury. Hahn’s golf institute in Seoul’s Gangnam Park wins sixth major For players used to bashing balls all day, district, many young players arrive at his every day, the change can take a bit of get- doorstep already showing signs of joint HARRISON: Park In bee accomplished a great claimed by Pak. Hall of Famer Pak, 37, is still com- said Park. “I really just wanted to be number one ting used to. “One of the players asked me, wear and tear from over-training, as well as deal in winning the Women’s PGA peting at a high level, finishing tied for fourth in when I was really ready, and this is like the per- ‘Jay, am I not practising enough now? Am I problems associated with poor posture and Championship on Sunday, a victory that put her both the 2013 Evian and 2014 ANA Inspiration fect tournament, perfect timing to go up there.” not hitting enough balls?’” Hahn said. “At swinging too hard. He talks sadly of former name atop the list of Korean major winners. majors. “The accomplishments that she’s had, it Park said the win could be a launching pad for first they are afraid to change, but down students who stopped competing in their The five-stroke triumph at the venerable was just nearly impossible to get, but I’m slowly more success. “There is no number of majors the line they like it because we make them mid-20s. “Many Korean players, the way Westchester Country Club gave the 26-year-old getting there. I’m not quite there yet. I feel like that I really set for my goal. I said I always liked to understand the game more. they use their bodies, they grind out their Park six in her career, eclipsing the total of five I’m just taking baby steps.” win the British Open, which I never won before,” “It’s not just hacking and whacking. joints, they are worn out mentally and claimed by pioneering Pak Se-ri. “She had great Park also reclaimed the world number one she said. “There has to balance, flexibility, mobility, physically,” he said. “They have practised so accomplishments in women’s golf, inspired a lot spot, overtaking Lydia Ko, who failed to make “But for this year ... having three wins already stability and strength. Trainers now have to much since they were young and are so of young Korean golfers like me,” Park told the cut at the year’s second major. “I feel proba- this season and winning a major championship think, ‘Which part is missing for this play- devoted and hard working, it’s like they reporters after her resounding victory. bly more happy about winning the major cham- already, it feels like I’ve done the homework for er?’” reach their golfing capacity or limit too ear- “I never thought I would be able to win more pionship than being number one again. Because this year. “So I can play without the pressure a lit- Since Pak Se-ri’s groundbreaking tri- ly, too young,” he added. “We are not majors than her.” The victory was Park’s 15th on number one, I had an opportunity every week tle bit from now on and hopefully that brings umph at the LPGA Championship in 1998, robots.” —Reuters the LPGA Tour, leaving her 10 behind the total pretty much, and it just happened this week,” better results.”—Reuters Gomez triumphs in Memphis

MEMPHIS: Fabian Gomez of Argentina became an unlikely first-time winner on the PGA Tour on Sunday. With a crowded leaderboard around him that included highly-rated American Brooks Koepka, not many gave Gomez a chance of emerging victor at the FedEx St. Jude Classic at TPC Southwind in Memphis. He entered the final round as co-leader with the more experienced Greg Owen, who also was seeking his first PGA Tour win. Gomez, however, was as cool as a cucumber to pro- duce a four-shot victory that included a 30-foot birdie at the closing hole to put an exclamation point on his 13- under 267 total. A closing 66 from the 288th-ranked golfer in the world made him the latest Argentine winner on the PGA Tour, following in the footsteps of Roberto De Vicenzo, Jose Coceres, Angel Cabrera and Andres Romero. Cabrera sup- plied the last PGA Tour victory by an Argentine at the BELMONT: Bernhard Langer, of Germany holds the trophy after winning the Senior Greenbrier Classic a year ago. Coceres was a mentor of Players Championship golf tournament. —AP Gomez earlier in his career. The two remain good friends and live a few houses away from each other in Buenos Aires. Langer defends Senior “I slept well last night, had a nice barbecue at the hotel,” Gomez said through a translator. “I tried to keep Players title playing the same way I played the last three days, and I tried to keep my mind blank and enjoy the round.” In 69 MASSACHUSETTS: German Bernhard down the last few holes with a comfortable previous PGA Tour events, Gomez had only three top-10 Langer captured his fifth career senior lead. “I’m very blessed again to have won finishes. But he does have a Web.com victory and 11 oth- major in style when he completed a six- this tournament back-to-back, another er wins in Latin America and Canada on his resume. stroke romp at the Senior Players major.” Langer, 57, has dominated the sen- He is not exempt for the US Open this week, but his Championship in Massachusetts on ior circuit since turning 50. Langer’s wire- win secures his card through the 2016-17 season. He also Sunday. to-wire triumph is a familiar sight after he earns a spot in the PGA Championship and 2016 Masters. Langer entered the day with an eight- seized last year’s Senior British Open by 13 Gomez and Owen began the final round with a dozen stroke cushion and finished things off with strokes. a 68 for a 19-under 265 total at Belmont Three players tied for third place at 10- players within four shots. Gomez fell behind Owen by Country Club. Kirk Triplett fired a 64 to earn under on Sunday, including Colin two shots after the opening seven holes, but pulled even second place at 13-under, but Langer was Montgomerie who had won two of the last heading to the back nine. A seven-foot birdie putt at the never challenged as he successfully four senior majors entering this event. par-three 11th put Gomez up for good. Phil Mickelson’s defended his Players Championship crown. Montgomerie checked himself into hos- final round 65 pushed him into a five-way tie for third at “I got off to a good start so the lead did- pital with chest pains on Sunday morning, eight-under with South Korean Noh Seung-yul(65), n’t shrink too much, if at all,” Langer told but was given the all-clear to play the final American Michael Thompson (66), Australian Matt Jones MEMPHIS: Fabian Gomez, of Argentina, poses with his trophy after winning the St. Golf Channel. “That was my goal to come round. —Reuters (66) and Koepka (70).—Reuters Jude Classic golf tournament. —AP TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 SPORTS

More heartbreak looms for Cleveland sports fans

CLEVELAND: Cleveland sports fans championship team in any major pro Broncos 98 yards in 15 plays over 5:02 to 1995 and the then-Florida Marlins in hometown cheer once more by return- have suffered so much heartache in 51 sport-when the Cleveland Browns won level the game at 20-20 with 37 seconds 1997, the latter after being three outs ing last July, vowing to make the Cavs a years without a champion that the most the 1964 NFL crown. remaining in the fourth quarter. Denver from victory in game seven. The original champion. painful moments have their own names: It’s the longest such hoodoo for any won 23-20 on an over-time field goal. Browns were relocated to Baltimore in During the playoff run, James and The Shot, The Drive and The Fumble. city in US history, covering 156 com- “The Fumble” came in a 1988 Broncos- 1996 by owner Art Modell and won Cavs coach Dave Blatt met 1964 Browns Now the Cleveland Cavaliers are on bined seasons of futility for the Browns rematch, again with a Super Super Bowls as the Ravens in 2001 and running back Jim Brown, James even the verge of adding another chapter to Cavaliers, Browns and baseball’s Bowl berth on the line. 2013 while Cleveland was given an bowing to the 79-year-old American that legacy of frustration as they face a Cleveland Indians. A National Hockey Denver led 38-31 in the fourth quar- expansion team named the Browns that football legend as he sat at courtside must-win situation in today’s sixth game League team, the Barons, lasted only ter when Browns rusher Earnest Byner lost its lone playoff game in 2002 and before game three. “What he means to of the NBA Finals. two seasons before merging with a rival. took a handoff and looked set for a has had only two winning seasons in 16 this city, this community, what he The Golden State Warriors seized a 3- “I understand the drought our city touchdown before he fumbled and campaigns. means to sports and to myself is 2 lead in the best-of-seven title series has been in as far as a major champi- Denver recovered at its 2-yard line. The So Cleveland fans were overjoyed unprecedented, so it was great to see with a 104-91 home victory Sunday, onship, so it’s a huge motivation inside Broncos allowed an intentional safety, when the Cavaliers landed the top pick him there,” James said of the eight-time meaning the Cavaliers must win of me,” Cavaliers star LeBron James said. but won 38-33. “The Shot” came in the in the 2003 NBA Draft and selected NFL rushing champion who was elected Tuesday at home to force a seventh “It has helped me get to this point, but first round of the 1989 NBA playoffs James, a prep star from nearby Akron. to the gridiron Hall of Fame in 1971 and game Thursday in California. If the I’m not done. I’m going to command a with Chicago and Cleveland level at 2-2 He even led the Cavs into the 2007 NBA later became an actor and civil rights Warriors, who had the NBA’s best record lot out of myself and hopefully we’re when Michael Jordan made the game- Finals, where they were swept by San activist. and top-scoring attack, can muster one able to come through.” Cleveland sports winning basket at the buzzer of game Antonio. “I was a huge football fan when I was more win, it will be another near-miss supporters can only hope. five to eliminate the Cavs. But James broke Cleveland fans’ a kid and Jim Brown was one of my for long-suffering fans in Cleveland. “The Drive” came in 1987 in the NFL’s The Indians, who have not won hearts in 2010 by leaving for Miami, idols,” Blatt said. “Jim told me, ‘Hey, it’s More than a half-century has passed American Conference final when Denver Major League Baseball’s crown since where he won two titles and reached about time we win another one here.’ I since cursed Cleveland celebrated a quarterback John Elway guided the 1948, lost the World Series to Atlanta in the finals twice more, then made his said, ‘Nothing I’d like better.’” —AFP Blackhawks sight Stanley Cup

CHICAGO: The Chicago Blackhawks are on Dahlbeck and a 2015 first-round draft the verge of winning their third Stanley pick. But Vermette has found a groove. He Cup championship in six years thanks to has three game-winners in his last nine the performance of depth players like games, including two in the Stanley Cup Antoine Vermette in Game Five. final, and has been dominant in the face- Vermette’s game-winning goal in off circle. Chicago’s 2-1 win against the Tampa Bay “Right off the get-go, this was a great Lightning on Saturday has the Blackhawks opportunity for me,” he said. “I want to a victory away from celebrating another make the best out of it. This is a special NHL title. team. “This is all fun right now. But there’s Game Six is set for the United Center in a lot of work still ahead.” Chicago on Monday. It is an opportunity The Blackhawks are well aware how for the Blackhawks to celebrate their first close this series has been despite their Stanley Cup title on home ice since 1938. back-to-back victories. No team in the They won their last three champi- final has enjoyed more than a one-goal onships on the road in 1960-61, 2009-10 lead at any time in the five games and and 2012-13. “I’m sure it will be crazy over each game-winner has been scored in the the next two days in town,” Blackhawks third period. The Lightning also overcame coach Joel Quenneville said. “The buzz will a 3-2 deficit in the first round to oust the be off the charts. Looking forward to it.” Detroit Red Wings. This has Tampa coach There was a time when Quenneville did Jon Cooper confident about another not look forward to finding a spot in the comeback. lineup for the 32-year-old Vermette. He “There wasn’t head hanging (after OAKLAND: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (left) reaches for the ball next to Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston during was scratched for the first two postseason Game Five),” he said. “They were ticked off. the second half of Game 5 of basketball’s NBA Finals. —AP games and again in Game Three of the It’s not the first time we’ve blown a situa- Western Conference final against the tion at home, gone on the road and dug Anaheim Ducks. our heels in. We’ve done this all playoffs Warriors one win from NBA title It was not a good situation because the long. “If I’m going to be behind a bench Blackhawks paid a hefty price in acquiring and want a team in this playoffs, it’s this him from the Arizona Coyotes on Feb. 28 one right here. We’re looking forward to CLEVELAND: The Golden State Warriors won the Andrew Bogut to return to their run-and-gun Four (at home), we can’t repeat that or they will in exchange for defenseman Klas Game Six. —Reuters battle of small-ball and defeated the Cleveland style in a 21-point Game Four victory, Cleveland raise the trophy for sure.” Cavaliers 104-91 on Sunday to move within a responded by limiting starting center Timofey With the Cavs battling through limited depth win of their first NBA title in 40 years. Mozgov to just nine minutes on Sunday. and ever piling minutes for James, they kept the Stephen Curry scored 37 points and the The move kept Cleveland close deep into the game close until the fourth where the night Warriors withstood a 40-point triple-double fourth quarter until Andre Iguodala scored five turned into a face-off between James and Curry. Busch wins from LeBron James to grab a 3-2 lead in the straight points to put Golden State ahead 91-84 James silenced the crowd with a deep three- best-of-seven series. With the Golden State fan with less than four minutes remaining. pointer that gave the Cavs an 80-79 edge, but base starving for a title, the Oracle Arena crowd Curry, who scored 17 points in the fourth, Curry responded with a behind-the-back pull-up chanted “one more to go” following the win. The added two late three-pointers and free throws to three-pointer of his own on the next possession NASCAR race Warriors can clinch their first championship help seal the win. Iguodala finished with 14 and Golden State never trailed again. since 1975 with a win in Game Six today in points, eight rebounds and seven assists. James Much had been made about the defensive Cleveland. Their Game Five win was a battle of tallied 14 rebounds and 11 assists for his second job that Cleveland guard Matthew Dellavedova BROOKLYN: Kurt Busch won his second IndyCar Series and in the GTE Pro catego- speed, with both teams benching their big men triple-double of the series. had done against Curry during the Finals, but as a strategic move. “It was a chess match and Cleveland’s Tristan Thompson had 19 points Golden State’s MVP broke out in a big way to NASCAR Sprint Cup race of the season, a ry at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This was we both have a bunch of wings and guards that and 10 rebounds while James tallied 14 silence that narrative. “I’m taking (Curry) in any rain-shortened event at Michigan Busch’s third career Cup win at MIS and can fill a lineup,” Curry told reporters after con- rebounds and 11 assists for his second triple- matchup,” team mate Green said. “(Dellavedova) International Speedway on Sunday that first since 2007. It’s his first multi-win sea- necting on seven three-pointers. double of a series he is dominating. was hounding-physical, dirty, whatever you was called 62 laps short of its scheduled son in NASCAR’s top series since 2011. “They made an adjustment and tried to “I want to do whatever helps our team win want to call it. I was going with Steph no matter distance. The fourth weather-related red This was supposed to be a 400-mile, match our lineup. I’m sure there will be another and I haven’t been able to do that the last two what, and I’m still rolling with Steph no matter flag of the day came after lap 138 of a 200-lap race, but the weather made that adjustment.” After the Warriors benched center (games),” James said. “We weren’t good in Game what.” —Reuters scheduled 200. Busch was leading at the a tough task from the start. The first red time, and he was declared the winner flag delayed the race for about an hour, after heavy rain soaked the track. Dale and the second stoppage came not long Earnhardt Jr. was second, followed by after that. Laps 12 through 28 were all Mercury rises over Lynx Martin Truex Jr. under caution, and the third red flag With the rain approaching, Kyle came during a competition caution. Larson did his best to stay in the lead, Almost immediately after the race went PHOENIX: DeWanna Bonner scored 22 points as the Stars with 17 points - all in the first half - and Bone was 9 of 11 from the floor. Jasmine Thomas but with fuel running low, he came to pit green following the third red flag, Kyle the Phoenix Mercury extended their home winning Danielle Robinson added 10 points and seven had 17 points and Alyssa Thomas added 10. on lap 133, giving up the lead to Busch. Busch went into the wall. That was the streak to 22 games with an 81-66 victory over the assists. Angel McCoughtry paced the Dream with 24 The first three red flags, on laps 14, 20 end of his race. Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. Tulsa led 34-31 at intermission, despite points. Erika de Souza and Tiffany Hayes both and 46, delayed the race for a total of The bad weather held off for a while Candice Dupree scored 16 points, Leilani McBride’s effort. An 8-2 run midway through the added 10 points. Connecticut (3-1) took over in the over two hours. Kevin Harvick led for 63 after that - until the rain returned with a Mitchell had 11 and Alex Harden added 10 off the fourth quarter - all on layups by Diggins and Paris - fourth quarter, using a 9-2 run to go up eight, then laps, but a tire problem knocked him well vengeance. First came the yellow flag, bench for Phoenix (2-2). Minnesota (3-1) was led by turned a four-point lead into a 10-point advantage scored 13 straight - including consecutive 3-point- back. He finished 29th, only the second then red. The grandstands were evacuat- Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus with 17 points for the Shock. The game was delayed 30 minutes ers by Stricklen - to build a 20-point lead. The time all year he’s been out of the top 10. ed, and the rest of the race was eventual- apiece. Lindsay Whalen added 13. due to a leak in the arena roof. Dream (2-3) raced out to a 20-5 lead early, but the Sun used a 13-2 run - including Chelsea Gray’s 3- Harvick did stay atop the Cup standings, ly canceled. Busch was already in good Phoenix used a six-point spurt at the end of the first quarter to take the lead and settled for a 48-38 STORM 60, SPARKS 54 pointer - to trim the deficit to four at the end of the leading by 15 points over Truex. Pole shape to make the Chase for the Sprint edge at the half. Both teams shot over 48 percent Abby Bishop scored 13 of her career-high 18 first quarter. winner Kasey Kahne was 15th. Cup, having won at Richmond in April. in the half, but the Mercury made 5 of 8 from points in the second half as the Storm rallied to Connecticut then dominated much of the sec- Busch’s victory in his No. 41 Chevrolet The shortened Michigan race was a beyond the arc and Minnesota was 0 of 4. beat the Sparks. Bishop scored back-to-back bas- ond quarter to run up an 11-point lead before was part of a huge weekend for Chevy, missed opportunity for several drivers The Lynx went over three minutes early in the kets to put the Storm (2-2) up 53-50 with 4:18 left Atlanta put together an eight-point run to trail by which took the top three spots in this with no wins, like Larson, Kahne and Jeff third without scoring, and Phoenix ran its lead to in the game - their first lead since the opening min- three, 39-36, at the half. —AP Cup race while also winning in the Gordon.—AP 17 after a pair of Monique Curry free throws. utes. Phoenix’s Brittney Griner served the fourth of The rookie and No. 1 draft pick Jewell Loyd her seven-game suspension due to her offseason added Seattle’s final six points to help them snap a domestic violence incident. two-game losing streak. She finished 4 of 10 from the field after entering the game averaging 5.0 MYSTICS 74, LIBERTY 59 points on 5-for-31 shooting. Ivory Latta scored 20 points and Stefanie Jantel Lavender led the Sparks (0-2) with 12 Dolson added 15 as the Mystics beat the Liberty. points and nine rebounds. Erin Phillips and Alana The Mystics (3-1) bounced back from a 64-61 loss Beard each added 10 points. The Sparks were again to the Atlanta Dream on Friday and moved ahead without Candace Parker, Kristi Toliver and Nneka of the Liberty (3-2) into a first-place tie with the Ogwumike who also missed the season-opening Connecticut Sun atop the Eastern Conference 86-61 loss at Seattle on June 6. standings. Kara Lawson scored eight straight and Taylor SKY 98, FEVER 72 Hill added a jumper to cap a 15-2 Mystics run for a Elena Delle Donne scored 24 points - her lowest 71-50 lead. Lawson finished with 13 points and Hill output of the season - with nine rebounds as the with 10. Essence Carson and Carolyn Swords led Sky dominated the Fever. Delle Donne’s first 3- the Liberty with 12 points each and Sugar Rodgers pointer put Chicago (2-2) up 9-2 and the Sky never added 10. trailed. She was 10 of 11 from the line. Cappie New York also lost rookie forward Rebecca Allen Pondexter scored 15 points, Courntey Vandersloot for the remained of the season due to a right knee had 14 and Clarissa Dos Santos added 12. Betnijah cartilage injury. Allen plans to return home to Laney and Jamierra Faulkner had 11 and 10, Australia in order to undergo surgery and com- respectively. The Fever was paced by Marissa plete her rehabilitation process. She hopes to Coleman with 16 points. return to the Liberty next season. Natalie Achonwa had 12 and Maggie Lucas added 10 points. Indiana forward Tamika Catchings SHOCK 73, STARS 62 served a one-game suspension by the league for Skylar Diggins scored 21 points to lead the making contact with a game official in Friday’s win Shock over the Stars. Jordan Hooper had 11 points over Phoenix. Indiana (1-4) trailed 53-21 at the half. off the bench, Karima Christmas had 10 points and The Fever was just 6 of 35 from the floor in the Courtney Paris added 10 points and career-high 19 first half and 1 of 12 on 3-pointers. They went more rebounds - including 11 on the offensive boards. than 10 minutes between the second and third The Shock (3-1) were missing leading scorer quarters without scoring. Odyssey Sims, who injured her left knee in Tuesday’s rout of Seattle. Sims averages 17.3 points SUN 82, DREAM 64 PHOENIX: Mercury’s Leilani Mitchell (5) and 4.7 assists. Kelsey Bone and Shekinna Stricklen both scored drives to the hoop around the defense of MICHIGAN: Kyle Busch poses with his wife Samantha and 1-month-old baby Brexton The Stars fell to 0-3, their worst start since going 18 points to lead the Sun over the Dream. Stricklen Minnesota Lynx’s Jennifer O’Neill (0) during a Locke in the winner’s circle after winning the NASCAR Xfinity series auto race. —AP 0-5 to begin the 2005 season. Kayla McBride led came off the bench to hit 4 of 6 3-point attempts. WNBA basketball game. —AP TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 SPORTS It’s no longer boring, boring England

LONDON: Once viewed as the perennial played a mind-numbingly boring style tions if the tactics backfire. stunning against New Zealand and under-performed in. whipping boys of one-day cricket, New as they nudged and nurdled the ball As far as England are concerned, it England are winning new friends and “If you’re going to compete with the Zealand have not only reinvented them- around for 40 overs before launching a was never all doom and gloom as they admirers with a fearless approach to the best in this format of cricket these are selves but have also helped inspire a desperate late assault. reached the World Cup final in 1979, art of batting. the kind of scores you’ve got to be think- remarkable transformation in England’s England reached the lowest of lows 1987 and 1992. England have bludgeoned their way ing of,” added the great all-rounder. approach. The natural fear and caution when they lost to the co-hosts by eight But their failure to grasp the differ- to totals of 408, 365 and 302 and critics “You can’t do it every time, and there that has permeated the soul of English wickets in a Pool A match in Wellington ence between test and one-day cricket have been forced to eat their words will be times when you attack and it cricket and left the team off the pace in in February. was summed up when Geoff Boycott among the torrent of sixes and fours goes wrong, but if you have that atti- the one-day arena for much of the past New Zealand captain Brendon took 17 overs to reach double figures in pouring from the flailing bats of Morgan, tude and belief ... you can go far. This is 40 years has given way to a new bel- McCullum showed them how the mod- the 1979 World Cup final against West Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Joe Root et al. something I haven’t seen from England ligerent, uninhibited style of play. ern game should be played, smashing Indies during a painstaking opening Former captain Ian Botham, who in ODIs for a very long time.” They trail New Zealand 2-1 in a five- 77 in 25 balls as the eventual runners-up stand of 129 which put too much pres- flourished a flashing blade of his own in The 50-over World Cup was launched match series after three action-packed to Australia sprinted to a meagre target sure on the rest of the side to reach a the 1970s and 1980s, hailed “new in 1975. England have never won the games and the turnaround can probably of 124 in just 12.2 overs. McCullum is target of 287. England” after they cracked an ODI trophy and captain Morgan has a four- be traced back to the humiliating defeat one of the most destructive hitters in England won the Twenty20 World record 408 for nine in the first match of year plan in mind to prepare for the suffered at the hands of the Kiwis a few the game and has given his side real Cup in 2010 but in recent 50-over tour- the series. 2019 edition on home soil. months ago. At the start of this year Eoin energy since taking over as skipper in all naments they have been way off the “It was magnificent,” said Botham, “We’ve come a long way in the last Morgan’s team were the laughing stock forms of cricket in 2012. pace. With Ashes victories over Australia now a Sky Sports pundit.”It’s probably three games, scoring 300-plus in each of the 50-over World Cup in Australia He encourages the other batsmen to mixed in with other bright moments in the best I’ve seen any England one-day of them which is a huge achievement and New Zealand. follow his swashbuckling lead and the the test arena, they rarely seemed to side bat. “They came out with nothing and a big turnaround,” he said. “We are While teams such as Australia, New rest of the team have complete freedom consider re-evaluating their approach to but positive thoughts with the bat and trying to change our process. I want Zealand, India and South Africa regularly to express themselves, secure in the the longer format of the limited-over the ball so it could be a really exciting the guys to continue with that mind- posted scores of 350-400, England knowledge there will be no recrimina- game. The shake-up, though, has been time in a format that England have really set.” —Reuters

Thailand seal golden Games

SINGAPORE: Thailand emphatically defended trait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. their Southeast Asian (SEA) Games football title Vietnam had already seen off Indonesia 5-0 yesterday as they finished top of the medals in the bronze medal match, a result which sent table for the second consecutive edition. the Indonesians into international oblivion after Thailand’s under-23s had to wait until after half- the country’s ban by FIFA. After Mac Hong time to break down dogged Myanmar, but Quan’s early penalty, Vo Huy Toan struck twice three goals in the second period earned them a and Nguyen Huu Dung scored in first-half injury deserved 15th SEA Games title 3-0. time, before Que Ngoc Hai completed the rout Thailand’s women’s water polo team on 71 minutes. shocked Singapore and their female volley- “I hope the case of Indonesian football will ballers also took gold in a victorious run for the be cleared as soon as possible because it’s very team on the penultimate day. disappointing for the players,” said Indonesia With hosts Singapore only capable of coach Aji Santoso. adding one more title to their record haul of 83 “They don’t even know what they’ll do after gold on the final day, 2013 table-toppers this tournament.” In men’s basketball, the Thailand led the way with 93. Philippines had some nervy moments before Thai officials celebrated on the pool deck beating Indonesia 72-64 and extending their when their women edged Singapore 5-4 in the proud record of winning the title all but once water polo, and there was more to come when since the sport was introduced in 1977. they beat Vietnam 3-0 in the volleyball final. Thailand won two gold in petanque, as well as Later at a National Stadium packed with claiming the women’s doubles sepaktakraw title Myanmar foreign workers and watched by as they finished top in the volleyball-style sport armed police with dogs, Thailand had to perse- with five gold out of 10. vere before finally winning the football final. Singapore’s lone gold medal came in the With Myanmar ‘keeper Phyo Kyaw Zin inspired, men’s jumbo doubles squash, when Marcus it took defender Tanaboon Kesarat to break the Hua and Vivian Rhamanan beat Indonesia’s Ade deadlock on 54 minutes before goals from Furkon and Sandi Perdana 11-3, 11-8. Chanathan Pombubpha and Pinyo Inpinit. Competition in the biennial, 11-nation, 36- It was a fitting title for the tournament’s form sport regional Olympics concludes today, team, who thrashed Indonesia 5-0 in the semi- before the event formally wraps up with a gala finals and celebrated gold by holding up a por- closing ceremony. —AFP FATULLAH: India’s Harbhajan Singh bowls in this file photo. —AP Extra bowler the way forward for India

MUMBAI: The biggest change made by India cap- really exciting as a captain. And I think both of Tendulkar retired. A few games after that it was a tain Virat Kohli since taking over from Mahendra them enjoyed bowling together as well-if one put very strange feeling. “You suddenly don’t see a very Singh Dhoni is the inclusion of an extra bowler, and pressure, the other took a wicket and vice versa.” impactful figure in the dressing room. As a crick- while it is too early to judge if the strategy will pay Not having Dhoni, who played 90 tests, around eter, you always get used to having him around, lis- off in the long run, he intends to give it every for the longer format was still a unfamiliar feeling tening to him, having discussions with him. “That chance. for the new captain. “It’s obviously strange,” Kohli voice is always there and it’s a very familiar feeling Kohli was named captain after Dhoni retired said. “The same thing happened when Sachin in the change room.”—Reuters from the five-day format during the series in Australia last year, and India’s one-off match in Bangladesh, which ended in a draw on Sunday, was their first full test series under the 26-year-old. Focus on Sangakkara as India have, in the past, preferred to play six frontline batsmen in their test side but brought in an extra bowler for the match against Bangladesh. Sri Lanka face Pakistan While it was difficult to gauge the impact of the switch given that rain washed away a chunk of the GALLE: Kumar Sangakkara will get a chance Lanka have already played six series in as match, Kohli seems set to stick with five bowlers for to build on his prolific Test record before many years, the last of which also took place tests in Sri Lanka and at home to South Africa later retirement when familiar foes Sri Lanka and on the island a year ago. The hosts won both Pakistan contest their fourth series in two Tests, leaving Pakistan without a win in Sri in the year. “I am a big fan of playing five bowlers,” years from tomorrow. Lanka since 2006. Pakistani captain Misbah-ul Kohli told reporters after the match in Fatullah on The 37-year-old has not responded to Haq, who turned 41 last month, hopes to rec- Sunday. “I would want someone like R. Ashwin, media speculation that he will play three more tify that record and build on a commendable who is averaging 40 with the bat in test matches- home Tests-two of the three matches against 2-0 win over Australia in the United Arab you really can’t ask for more from an allrounder- Pakistan and one against India in August- Emirates last year, followed by a 1-0 triumph and someone like Harbhajan Singh to step up with before ending his 15-year-career. The left-han- in Bangladesh this May. the bat, and (Wriddhiman) Saha too. der is head and shoulders above other current “It is always interesting to play Sri Lanka “If those three start clicking, you literally have Test batsmen. His 12,203 runs and 38 cen- because both sides know each other’s game eight batsmen, and you can’t really ask for more as turies far exceed second-placed Alastair Cook well,” said Misbah. “Pakistan has done well in a captain. “It’s basically up to the first six to take of England, who has 9,000 runs and 27 hun- Tests recently and that has given us a lot of more responsibility and we are confident of doing dreds. Sangakkara is unlikely to catch up with confidence.” that.” India bundled Bangladesh out in under 66 record-holder Sachin Tendulkar’s Test tally of Sri Lanka’s coach Marvan Atapattu said overs in batting friendly conditions and the captain 15,921 runs and 51 hundreds, but his 11 Pakistan will miss spin spearhead Saeed was impressed with the off-spin duo of Ashwin and scores of 200-plus are just one short of Ajmal, who was not selected after struggling Harbhajan, who was making a comeback for his Australian legend Don Bradman’s record of 12. with a remodelled bowling action on the country after over two years. In Sri Lanka’s previous Test, against New Bangladesh tour last month. Ashwin took his 10th five-wicket haul, while the Zealand in Wellington in January, Sangakkara “Ajmal at his peak gave a lot of batsmen 34-year-old Harbhajan grabbed three wickets. “I hammered 203 to continue a prolific streak sleepless nights,” Atapattu told the Colombo- would like to have players who can win us games that saw him make 221 against Pakistan and based Nation newspaper. “Now that he is not in the bowling unit. And both of them have that 319 against Bangladesh last year. Sangakkara, there gives us a psychological advantage. ability,” Kohli said. who has already quit one-day and Twenty20 “I believe Pakistan have got bowlers who “Especially now that we have a prolonged sea- cricket, will meet Sri Lanka Cricket officials this could win games, but they have not done it SINGAPORE: Onuma Sittirak of Thailand (left) competes for the ball against Linh Chi son in the subcontinent, we need to look at how week to decide how many more Tests he will yet. But we’ve still got to respect the good ball Nguyen of Vietnam (right) during their women’s volleyball gold medal match at the we can strengthen our team for that as of now. play in the home season. Pakistan and Sri and put away the bad ones.”—AFP 28th Southeast Asian Games SEA Games. —AFP “Watching them bowl together in a pair was KSSC prepares for more achievements

By Abdellatif Sharaa HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Jaber Al-Sabah, HH the Crown Prince KUWAIT: The Kuwait Shooting Sports Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad, HH the Prime Club ordinary general assembly held its Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak, and meeting Sunday under the chairmanship Information Minister, State Minister for of President Eng Duaij Khalaf Al-Otaibi Youth Affairs, KSSC Honorary President who approved the board of directors Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al- report for the fiscal year ending March 31, Humoud Al-Sabah, for their contributions 2015. and support to the club. The assembly expressed its confidence Eng Duaij Al-Otaibi said among the in the board of directors, and its efforts in important achievements of the club were preparing plans and strategies in order to getting one gold, four silver and one continue achievements in various events bronze medals during the 17th Asian both locally and abroad. Games in S Korea, as the total number of In his speech, Eng Duaij Al-Otaibi medals won by Kuwait shooters during thanked members of the general assem- last season was 61 various medals (14 bly for attending the ordinary meeting, gold, 20 silver and 17 bronze) most impor- and said the club will continue to make tant of which Abdallah Al-Rashidi’s gold achievements, as the club is to participate during the World Cup in China, and Fuhaid in many important championships. Al-Daihani’s two silver in trap and double A view of the shooting general assembly. He, on behalf of the assembly, thanked trap in Korea. TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 SPORTS International glitter shines on Royal Ascot

ASCOT: An international equine cast gent faces strong European competi- more recent being Little Bridge’s King’s compatriot, Brazen Beau, has better year. Peter Moody is among a raft every bit as glittering as the attendant tion-notably from Free Eagle, who is Stand Stakes triumph three years ago. prospects of winning the Diamond Australian trainers being investigated for fashion has gathered for the annual trained in Ireland by Dermot Weld. In The winner of more than £4 million in Jubilee Stakes on Saturday. cobalt use. Moody saddled Australia’s extravaganza at Royal Ascot, which gets Forgotten Rules, Weld also trains the his 18 starts to date, Able Friend is up Trained by Chris Waller, Brazen Beau most recent Royal Ascot winner when underway today. favourite for the meeting’s showpiece against Solow, the formidable French also won his last domestic start before Black Caviar, Australia’s totemic sprinter Champion racehorses from Australia race, the Ascot Gold Cup, on Thursday. horse which won the Dubai Turf in the making the journey to Ascot-in his case of recent times, landed the Diamond and Hong Kong will align with up to 12 But that horse’s participation will only middle-eastern emirate in March. “He’s the prestigious Newmarket Handicap at Jubilee Stakes in 2012. runners from the US-among them 2014 be confirmed after Weld walks the the best in Hong Kong and the best Flemington racecourse, in Melbourne. As has become custom, the British Horse of the Year California Chrome-to course to ensure ground conditions are horse I have ever trained,” Moore said of Brazen Beau is the favourite to win monarch, Queen Elizabeth, is expected lock horns with Europe’s finest over five not too fast for his unbeaten five-year- Able Friend. “Now he must prove himself the Diamond Jubilee Stakes, which also to attend Royal Ascot on all five days. days at the royal racecourse, in Berkshire. old. on the international stage, and Royal features Wandjima, from the renowned Among horses scheduled to carry the A rags-to-riches horse and darling of The most likely prospect of a winner Ascot is the premier race meeting on the Australian stable of Gai Waterhouse. royal silks is Ring Of Truth in the the US racing scene, California Chrome trained outside Europe rests with Hong planet.” However, Australia’s challenge £100,000 Queen Mary Stakes tomorrow. runs in the £525,000 Prince Of Wales’s Kong’s Able Friend, feted at the end of Australian hopes revolve principally unfolds against the backdrop of a spate The highlight from a European perspec- Stakes over 2000m tomorrow. last year as the best horse in the world around the £375,000 King’s Stand Stakes of positive tests returned by horses for tive is Gleneagles’s bid to follow up vic- That race makes a perfect vignette of over 1600m, and the trio of Australian over 1000m today, and the £525,000 the prohibited substance, cobalt. “It has tories in the 2,000 Guineas and its Irish why Royal Ascot is seen as the premier sprinters from a nation that has already Diamond Jubilee Stakes over 1200m on put a cloud over Australian racing,” equivalent when he contests the race meeting in the world. Opposing won six races at Royal Ascot. Saturday. Smerdon admitted-although none of £375,000 St James’s Palace Stakes today. California Chrome are Spielberg, from Trained by John Moore, Able Friend Shamal Wind, trained by Robert Australia’s four Royal Ascot runners are Gleneagles is trained in Ireland by Aidan Japan, and Criterion, the Australian chal- bids to get the meeting off to an explo- Smerdon, approaches today’s race on implicated. O’Brien. He will be ridden by Ryan lenger who landed the prestigious sive start in the £375,000 Queen Anne the back of a comfortable victory in the Each of them was tested by the rac- Moore, who is strongly favoured by Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick Stakes, the opening race today. Oakleigh Plate over 1100m at Caulfield ing authorities on their arrival in Britain British bookmakers to lead all jockeys by racecourse, Sydney, in April. Hong Kong trainers have previously racecourse in Februay. under the terms of a stringent, new anti- number of winners at the close the five- However, the international contin- saddled two winners at Royal Ascot, the But British bookmakers believe his doping policy introduced earlier this day meeting. —AFP

Halep to stay cool to regain hottest newcomer tag LONDON: Simona Halep, the world num- justify her top seeding. The draw has given ber three from Romania, hopes that her her a possible quarter-final with the fifth- Wimbledon build-up during the coming seeded Eugenie Bouchard, the Canadian week will help make her the hottest new who denied Halep her first Grand Slam final young player on the tour again. on grass in 2014. The 23-year-old’s momentum after her Another Birmingham front runner 2014 breakthrough was brought to a sud- should be Ana Ivanovic, the former French den halt by a shattering second round Open champion from Serbia who has just French Open defeat last month - but now climbed to world number six, her highest she has reasons to be hopeful about her ranking in more than six years, after reach- return to grass. ing the Roland Garros semi-finals. Halep is favorite to win the Aegon Ivanovic captured the first grass court Classic, a tournament newly promoted to a title of her career at Birmingham here last Premier level event with $665,900 prize year but she too may have a difficult quar- money, and she has an unbeaten record as ter-final, in her case against the eight-seed- top seed this year, having won ten matches ed German Sabine Lisicki, who failed only out of ten and two titles from the top slot. narrowly to win Wimbledon two years ago. She also did well on grass last year, her Two former world number ones could risk-taking, hard-hitting game carrying her pose threats to the leading seeds. One is to the Wimbledon semi-finals, an achieve- Victoria Azarenka, the Belarussian who is a ment which may help her believe that a big two-time Grand Slam winner, and who is turn-around is possible after her debacle at working her way back after a series of Roland Garros. injuries. She is seeded 12th - her highest for There Halep lost in straight sets to ten months. Mirjana Lucic-Baroni, a 33-year-old Croatian However Azarenka is in the same quar- who has not been in the top 50 since the ter as Karolina Pliskova, the young Czech turn of the millennium. However she with the steep serve who is sixth-seeded appears to have drawn some helpful con- and whose forceful game may translate clusions from the setback, among them well to this surface. that she “had to stay cool”. The other is Jelena Jankovic, the Serbian Halep explained: “I just wanted to hit too who is also a former titleholder here. She is strong maybe. I have to play like what I feel seeded 15th and is in the same section as on the court and to create the game” - a Angelique Kerber, the fourth-seeded suggestion that she needs to react more German who was a Wimbledon semi-final- appropriately to the mood and conditions ist three years ago. of the moment. However another likely contender for “I don’t know everything. I’m still learn- the Birmingham title, Lucie Safarova, the ing,” she added. “I just have to accept this. I Czech who came close to being a sensa- just have to stay cool. I have many years to tional winner of the French Open, has with- go.” However Halep might need to avenge drawn - apparently a consequence of her last year’s Wimbledon semi-final defeat to lengthy Roland Garros exertions. —AFP

Silva wins it for Spain VANCOUVER: Cameroon’s Cathy Bou Ndjouh hurdles Japan’s Yuki Ogimi in this file photo. —AP BARYSAW: A solitary first-half strike by squad in the middle of their domestic sea- David Silva was enough for reigning son. Del Bosque’s players could be forgiven European champions Spain to win 1-0 in for feeling the effects of a long campaign Japan fine tune, USA fight to Belarus in Euro 2016 qualifying on Sunday as their summer holidays beckoned but in coach Vicente del Bosque’s 100th game they got the job done thanks to Silva’s goal in charge. The Manchester City star struck just before the break. advance at Women’s WCup on the stroke of half-time at the Borisov When goalkeeper Andrei Gorbunov Arena in Barysaw to give the Euro 2008 and came for and missed a Cesc Fabregas free- Euro 2012 winners a fifth win in six quali- kick delivery from the visitors’ left, Silva VANCOUVER: Holders Japan have the luxury of the next match there. Behind Olympic champi- who knocked them out in the last 16 four years fiers in Group C as they close in on a place controlled the ball and volleyed in his 23rd tinkering with their tactics as title rivals the ons the United States, winners in 1991 and ago. “There’s still a lot to be played in this at next year’s tournament in France. international goal to equal Alfredo di United States play for a spot in the last 16 in the 1999, are Australia, second on three points after group,” said coach Stajcic. “Everything is up for Spain remain second in the group, three Stefano’s tally for Spain. final group game at the Women’s World Cup defeating Nigeria 2-0, with Sweden on two and grabs still, so we’re not taking anything for points behind leaders Slovakia, who main- Belarus, who have just four points so far, today. Nigeria on one. “I think it will be a great game, a granted. “We can finish top of the group if USA tained their perfect record by defeating were never out of the contest and Maksim Japan eased into the next round of the 24- very spirited team, some great players, this is a drop points, we can still finish second if we beat Macedonia 2-1. Volodko had an effort disallowed for offside team tournament with a game to spare after most athletic group, it will be a really good Sweden or possibly even draw that game. More importantly, La Roja remain three early in the second half before Maksim wins over Switzerland and Cameroon in Group match for us,” said Ellis. “That Nigerian team, anything can happen points better off than third-placed Ukraine, Bordachev sliced a great chance wide. At C with minnows Ecuador next on their radar in The Americans would advance to the knock- when you play them. They’re so spirited, good who were 3-0 winners at home to the other end Arsenal midfielder Santi Winnipeg. out stage if they finish first or second, but can positive footballers and you just don’t know Luxembourg earlier in the day. Cazorla tested Gorbunov with a stinging The United States lead Group D with four also advance by finishing as one of the top four what to expect, they can produce anything. One year and one day after their infa- low strike that the ‘keeper kept out with a points after following their opening 3-1 win third-place finishers across the six World Cup “They’ve (Sweden) probably got four or five mous 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands at the firm left hand as the one goal proved over Australia with their first ever goalless draw groups. of the best players in attack in this World Cup. A World Cup in Brazil, this was a potential enough. Spain are next in action in in the tournament against Sweden in front of a Alen Stajcic’s Australia can also finish top as bit like Nigeria, a very potent attacking line. banana skin of a fixture for the Spanish September with a double-header at home sellout crowd of 32,716 at Winnipeg Stadium. the Matildas seek revenge against the Swedes We’re going to have our hands full again.” —AFP with the home-based players in the Belarus to Slovakia and away to Macedonia. —AFP The USA now play for top spot in the group in Vancouver in their final group game against African champions Nigeria. “We’re still in the dri- ver’s seat. We still have an opportunity to finish Asia’s big hitters enter top if we get things done against Nigeria,” said USA coach Jill Ellis, whose side would meet 2007 runners-up Brazil by finishing second. World Cup fray “We’re not taking anything for granted, It’s not labelled the ‘Group of Death’ for nothing,” she SINGAPORE: Guam’s historic World Cup qual- played many games. Where we’re going-it’s added. ifying win over Turkmenistan stole the lime- the first time for us as a nation. Japan coach Norio Sasaki already has his light last week but Asia’s heavy hitters enter “But again, we have done a lot of work in eyes focused on the knockout rounds. today looking to make a quick start on the the preparation to make sure that once we “Psychologically it helps that we will be advanc- road to Russia 2018. get there, we will be comfortable.” South ing to he next stage,” said Sasaki. “We’re prepar- After sitting out last Thursday’s opening Korea will begin their bid to qualify for a ninth ing for the next round as we approach the next group fixtures, Asian champions Australia and consecutive World Cup with a visit to match (against Ecuador). fellow World Cup 2014 teams Japan, South Myanmar in Group G without forward Kang “Our initial objective was to proceed to the Korea and Iran enter the fray along with Soo-Il, who failed a doping test. knockout round, we’ve achieved this. We’re now China, Uzbekistan and the United Arab The 27-year-old made a public apology preparing to proceed and advance further.” Emirates. after he tested positive for a banned anabolic Sasaki said that despite a few injury concerns Australia’s first competitive match since steroid, a result he blamed on a moustache- it was uncertain whether veteran star Homare they lifted the Asian Cup in January is in growing cream. Sawa, competing in a record sixth World Cup, remote Bishkek for a Group B clash against Japan will kick off their campaign by host- would line out after starting on the bench Kyrgyzstan. ing Singapore at Saitama in Group E, while against Cameroon. The Socceroos followed up that memo- Iran will begin in Group D with a visit to “It will depend on the training today rable win in Sydney with a 2-2 draw against Turkmenistan. (Sunday) but she is well, very energetic,” he said. World Cup-holders Germany in March, but The Central Asian side will be smarting Ecuador are ranked 44 places below the fourth- head coach Ange Postecoglou is wary of their after their stunning 1-0 defeat in Guam made ranked Asian champions and coach Vanessa Central Asian opponents despite their FIFA them the first team ever to lose a World Cup Arauz said they wanted to finish on a positive ranking of 173. qualifier to the tiny Pacific side. note. Although injuries have ruled out Trent Guam will host India in their second game “It’s difficult to have 16 goals scored against Sainsbury, Massimo Luongo and Robbie knowing that a draw would send them to the you, but I feel success and defeat are two sides Kruse, Postecoglou has named a strong top of Group D before the next round of fix- of the same coin,” said Arauz, at 26 years the squad for Australia first-ever match against tures in September. youngest coach in a FIFA tournament. the Kyrgyz side, who won 3-1 in Bangladesh However, Asian Cup semi-finalists Iraq will “We want to hold our heads up high despite in their opener last week. sit out this round of games after their intend- having little time to recover from the defeats “It is probably the most challenging of the ed opponents Indonesia were suspended by and show that we have good potential for the games but I’m still pretty confident we will be FIFA over political interference. future.” well prepared for it,” said the Australia coach The second round of Asian qualifying fea- Switzerland and Cameroon, both on three who gathered his squad for a training camp tures 39 teams and is also part of the qualify- points, go head-to-head for the second auto- in Dubai last week. “We don’t have a lot of ing process for the 2019 Asian Cup in the BORISOV: Belarus’ Aleksandr Martynovich (left) and Spain’s Alvaro Morata (right) matic qualifying spot from Group C in intel on the opposition because they haven’t United Arab Emirates. —AFP fight for the ball during Euro 2016 qualifying soccer match. —AP Edmonton, which would assure them of playing Park wins Warriors one win sixth major16 from17 NBA title TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015

International glitter shines on Royal Ascot Page 19 Neymar saves Brazil Colombia upset at Copa TEMUCO: Brazil captain Neymar scored once and set up opportunity, calmly placing his shot beyond the despair- an injury-time winner as the five-time world champions ing dive of Pedro Gallese. scraped a 2-1 win over Peru on Sunday after Colombia suf- While Brazil can now start planning for the knockout fered a shock defeat to Venezuela. Neymar headed in a rounds, Group C rivals Colombia must regroup after their fifth-minute equaliser before creating a goal for team- upset defeat to Venezuela. mate Douglas Costa deep into stoppage time to seal A second-half goal from Russian-based striker Salomon Brazil’s 11th consecutive victory since last year’s World Rondon settled a hard-fought encounter in Rancagua as Cup. the highly-rated Colombians struggled to break down the “This is a very tough competition,” Neymar said after- Venezuelans. wards as he collected a man-of-the-match award. “We got Despite a starting line-up packed with star names from the win and that’s important.” Neymar has now reached 44 Europe’s strongest leagues, including James Rodriguez international goals at the age of 23, a year earlier than from Real Madrid, Manchester United’s Radamel Falcao Brazilian legend Pele. and Chelsea’s Juan Cuadrado, Colombia were never able “I want to keep on reaching records, with goals, assists to impose their attacking style on the contest. and everything that can help the team to win,” Neymar Venezuela’s goal came after a quick throw caught said. The Brazilian star was at the centre of the action Colombia’s defence off guard. Juan Arango improvised a throughout the game, even getting a bizarre yellow card first-time cross across the box to Alejandro Guerra, who for pushing aside the foam the referee had sprayed on the headed back into the path of Rondon. The Zenit St. pitch to show where a free kick should be taken. Petersburg striker, reportedly a summer transfer target for Brazil coach Dunga praised the contribution of his cap- English clubs Tottenham and Liverpool, guided a superb tain. “Neymar was again decisive,” Dunga said afterwards. header over Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina before “He’s played three finals in Spain (with Barcelona), and he’s being mobbed by his team-mates. had a long season. But he comes here and takes responsi- Colombia rallied furiously in search of an equaliser but bility for sorting out our problems.” could find no way past Venezuelan goalkeeper Alain Peru, who took the lead after only three minutes when Baroja. “We knew they were going to play hard,” said Christian Cueva punished a defensive blunder by David Colombia goalkeeper Ospina, who offered no excuses. Luiz, looked to have done enough to secure a share of the “Venezuela closed down the space well. We did not get Group C points. the room for our individual skills. In the end we lost the But with the final whistle looming, Neymar advanced game, but there are still two more left to turn this around.” menacingly down the left flank and threaded a pass “Now we have to recover and start thinking about through a forest of bodies for unmarked Shakhtar Donetsk Brazil,” Ospina added. Tomorrow’s game against Brazil striker Douglas Costa. promises to be one of the ties of the first round, a rematch Douglas, who had earlier squandered a golden chance of the bruising quarter-final at last year’s World Cup, won created by Neymar, made no mistake with his second 2-1 by the hosts. — AFP Can the Glazers lose their public enemy tag at United

LONDON/NEW YORK: The Glazers are unlikely to ever be cial deals. United’s sponsorship appeal stretches from liked, let alone loved, by fans of Manchester United. The beer, wine and watches to tires, paint, noodles and fiercely private American family that bought the famous office equipment - across partners in many countries. It English soccer club 10 years ago has been widely depict- even has telecommunication company sponsors in TEMUCO: Brazil’s Neymar (left) battles for the ball with Peru’s Luis Advincula during a Copa America Group ed by the team’s fans and the British media as seeking to Azerbaijan and Thailand. C soccer match. — AP bleed the club dry after leveraging it up with debt. As part of the Adidas deal, the club has retained retail Yet the Glazers are now assuaging some of their critics rights to its own store, online sales and product licens- as the club says it will bankroll new player signings and is ing and will likely expand and outsource to third parties in a position to return to Europe’s biggest cup competi- and take a royalty, Nomura analysts say. A new digital tion after failing to qualify in 2014 for the first time in 19 media platform has also been slated. years. Crucially, their transformation of United into a United’s commercial progress led the club to raise its commercial cash machine may give them an advantage full-year earnings forecast last month. And Jefferies ana- over rivals. lysts see United’s revenue growing by a third to 521 mil- There have been modest signs of hope for investors in lion pounds in the year to June 30, 2016. the club’s New York-listed shares, which have outper- formed the S&P 500 so far this year, gaining 2.3 percent EFFIGY BURNT against the index’s rise of 1.7 percent as revenue and New York-based hedge fund manager Ron Baron, cash flow are expected to climb. The shares have lagged who owned 40 percent of the shares not controlled by the market since United’s 2012 initial public offering. the Glazers at the end of last year - told CNBC in January “My view is Man United are better off he expected to double or triple his money for the Glazer’s ownership. Building the on United over the next four to five years. commercial engine they’ve built will con- He declined to comment for this article. tinue to serve the club well,” said Philip Some smaller investors are also hopeful. Hall, managing partner at Spotlight “There’s always the chance that the solid Equity Partners, who advised other US and incalculable value of the Manchester investors on purchases of Liverpool and United brand and related intangible worth Sunderland soccer clubs. will prevail, and ultimately reflect in the Last week, consultancy Brand Finance stock’s performance,” commented Steve declared that Manchester United had Schmelkin, a senior director of the Clutch regained its position as the most valu- Group, a legal services company, who says able soccer brand in the world in annual he owns a small stake. rankings, moving up from No. 3 in 2014. Malcolm Glazer, the family patriarch The value of its brand had soared 63 per- who made his fortune in real estate and cent in the past year to $1.2 billion as its stocks, bought United in May 2005 for 790 Executive Vice-Chairman Ed Woodward Malcolm Glazer million pounds, after entering the sports and the Glazers “capitalised on the brand’s growing pow- business in 1995 with a takeover of American football er to establish a worldwide fan-base and a range of spon- team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. sorship deals unrivalled in their number and value,” The leveraged nature of the deal - United took on according to Brand Finance CEO David Haigh. loans of 525 million pounds to finance the acquisition - United and the Glazers - the family rarely make any by a businessman and his family who were unknowns in public statements - declined to comment for this story. the UK - made many United supporters very angry. On the pitch, this season’s performance improved An effigy of Malcolm Glazer was burnt in the street enough to get United fourth place in the English during mass protests, and his death last year was cele- Premier League, up from what for United was a shock- brated by some on the terraces. The three of his six chil- ingly low seventh in 2013-14. dren, Avram, Joel and Bryan, who have managed the While still unacceptable to fans given the side has investment since Malcolm suffered a stroke in 2006, been synonymous with winning trophies for much of have also had a bad reception. Fans chanted “die, die the past two decades, the improvement is enough to Glazers” at the club’s Old Trafford ground, forcing family secure a play-off round for the UEFA Champions League, members to escape in an armored police van on one the continent’s blue-riband competition. With that occasion. comes more match-day revenue from extra games, A dip in performance after legendary manager Alex increased sponsorship money, additional club merchan- Ferguson retired in 2013 hasn’t helped relations with dise sales, and a boost to TV income. some fans who allege the club has been more interested But crucial to growth is the way in which United is in servicing its debt rather than investing in new players. using the allure of what it says are 659 million people following the club around the world to secure sponsor- RISKS OF SETBACK ship deals. And despite the improved prospects there is plenty that could go wrong. The worst case scenario would be FROM NOODLES TO TIRES if expensive new players fail to perform, the club suffers A world record 750 million pound ($1.17 billion) 10- an early exit from the Champions League, and it falls year kit deal with Adidas, signed last year, underlined down the Premier League table. Player costs would bite United as commercial leaders in soccer. That followed a into financial results and the club could descend into a seven-year $559 million shirt branding deal with longer-term decline. General Motors’ Chevrolet. For shareholders there is also a danger the Glazers Commercial income will eventually make up over half sell United shares when they need to raise money as has of revenue, up from 29 percent when the Glazers happened in the past. That could hit the share price. arrived, brokerage Jefferies says, pointing to the club’s In a statement to mark the 10th anniversary of the 17 global sponsors now versus 10 in 2012, and 95 total Glazers takeover, the Manchester United Supporters categories earmarked for marketing from 40 three years Trust (MUST), which has campaigned against the ago. Glazers’ control, said that while it’s impossible to imag- That could give it a leg up on rival clubs because the ine worse owners there are signs the club is seeking to increased commercial revenue allows United to push up improve relations with fans. wage and transfer bills while remaining within its “Despite the huge damage inflicted over the last 10 means. That satisfies new regulations designed to pre- years, things are undoubtedly beginning to look posi- vent clubs from spending more than they earn in tive again in 2015,” conceded MUST CEO Duncan attempts to buy success. Drasdo. The club’s fortunes are being shaped at sales offices The thawing only goes so far, though. One investor in London and Hong Kong. At an unmarked building in the stock declined to comment for this article near the Ritz hotel in London’s posh Mayfair district, because he feared being targeted by anti-Glazer sup- United employs around 60 people to win new commer- porters. — Reuters Saudi valuations on par with developed markets Page 22 Proton in tie-up Business with Suzuki to boost sales TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 Page 24 Paris Air Show opens with Airbus-Boeing AirAsia plans up to $300m bond issues rivalry Page 25 Page 23

RIYADH: A Saudi investor monitors the stock exchange at the Saudi Stock Exchange, or Tadawul, yesterday in the capital Riyadh. Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange allowed foreign investors to trade shares for the first time, boosting efforts by the world’s top oil exporter to become a major global capital market. — AFP Saudi opens stock market to foreigners Bourse readies for investor licenses

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s stock market, valued at Tadawul, with heavyweights like Saudi Basic tionally cautious about foreign influence in its ket, they bid up stock prices, leaving them and Medina, which are closed to non-Muslims. $585 billion, opened up to direct foreign Industries Corp. among those listed. political and economic affairs. Its decision to overvalued in the opinion of fund managers. The kingdom’s stock market regulator, the investment for the first time yesterday, as the The move comes at a crucial time for Saudi open its stock market could be seen as part of Additionally, there are regulations in place Capital Markets Authority, says the decision to kingdom seeks an economic boost amid low Arabia, whose revenue has suffered from a a broader liberalization effort in the kingdom’s for foreign investors. Only financial institutions open the market to direct foreign investment global oil prices. plunge in oil prices over the past year. That economy. The socially and religiously ultracon- with $5 billion or more of assets under man- is aimed at supporting increased participation The opening of the Tadawul Saudi Stock lower revenue could constrain government servative country is already awash in some of agement that have been in operation for five of institutional investors and reducing the role Exchange allows companies, particularly those spending, which in turn would affect the many the world’s biggest brands and many multina- or more years are eligible to invest, thought of smaller investors. that are not in the oil business, to raise money companies relying on government projects. tional companies have their factories and facil- the regulator says it could make exceptions. According to Tadawul, Saudi individuals straight from foreign investors, with the goal The kingdom has been drawing from its ities there. make up 34.4 percent of stock market owner- of expanding businesses, diversifying the robust foreign reserves to maintain spending. However, foreign investors say they are tak- Off limits ship, but account for nearly 90 percent of trad- economy and creating more jobs for the king- An influx of foreign money could “help to ing a cautious approach and warn not to Other regulations are that qualified foreign ing activity. That has exposed the market to dom’s growing population. Before yesterday, plug some of the external shortfall and slow expect an immediate rush of foreign invest- investors cannot own more than 5 percent of volatility. foreigners only could access the market indi- the pace at which Saudi Arabia is drawing ment into the Middle East’s biggest market. the shares of any company. These investors as John Sfakiankis, Middle East director based rectly, through a local Saudi institution, which down its reserves,” says the London-based “In the immediate to short term, the money a whole cannot own more than 20 percent of in Riyadh at emerging markets investment was costly and complicated. analysis firm Capital Economics. flow will be gradual,” says Sachin Mohindra, shares in the roughly 165 listed companies. firm Ashmore Group, says he does not expect The stock exchange’s estimated value Gulf portfolio manager for Invest AD. One rea- There are also five companies that will be a big influx of foreign investment right away. makes it the biggest in the Middle East. Arab world’s biggest son for the cautious approach: When local off limits to foreign investors. Most are in con- He expects a gradual flow over the next few Petrochemical firms make up a fifth of The firm says Saudi Arabia has been tradi- investors anticipated the opening of the mar- struction in the Muslim holy cities of Mecca years of $20 billion to $25 billion. — AP Greece, creditors dig in after debt talks founder

ATHENS/BERLIN: Greece and its creditors hardened their stances EU officials said that without improved Greek proposals by yesterday after the collapse of talks aimed at preventing a default Thursday, the Eurogroup session would be very tough and was and possible euro exit, prompting Germany’s EU commissioner to likely to present Greece with an ultimatum. “No more new pro- say the time had come to prepare for a “state of emergency”. posals; take it or leave it time is upon us, I think. Or very close.” one Leftist Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras ignored pleas from euro zone official said. While there was little outward sign of panic European leaders to act fast. Instead he blamed creditors for in Athens as Greeks held out hope for a last-minute solution - a Sunday’s breakdown of the cash-for-reform talks, the biggest set- familiar theme in five years of crisis - the latest impasse triggered a back in long-running negotiations to unlock aid for Greece. selloff in European and Asian shares and weighed on the euro. Athens now has just two weeks to find a way out of the impasse Greek banks suffered deposit outflows of about 400 million euros before it faces a 1.6 billion euro repayment due to the ($449 million) on Monday as the pace of daily withdrawals picked International Monetary Fund, potentially leaving it out of cash, up from last week, bankers said. European Central Bank President unable to borrow and dangling on the edge of the currency area. Mario Draghi said the ECB would keep approving emergency Germany and other creditor nations demanded that Athens come lending to Greek banks as long as they remained solvent but to its senses and offer new proposals. would monitor closely whether they had sufficient collateral. “It won’t work that Greece sets the terms and says ‘everyone Draghi stressed in testimony to the European Parliament it was has to dance to our tune’. Greece needs to get back to reality,” up to elected politicians, not to central bankers, to decide on Volker Kauder, parliamentary floor leader of Chancellor Angela Greece’s fate and the ECB could not allow its liquidity to be used Merkel’s conservatives, told ARD television. Belgian Finance illegally to finance the Greek government. “While all actors will Minister Johan Van Overtveldt said the euro zone’s credibility now need to go the extra mile, the ball lies squarely in the camp of ATHENS: A man walks through the lobby of the Athens Stock Exchange in Athens yesterday. The Athens stock mar- would be damaged and radical forces in other countries embold- the Greek government to take the necessary steps,” Draghi said. ket plunged more than seven percent after last-ditch debt talks collapsed at the weekend, raising fears of a Greek ened if past accords with Greece were changed. default and exit from the euro. — AFP The European Commission said it would only resume media- First contagion sioner Guenther Oettinger said. “Energy supplies, pay for police what it sees as Greek distortion of the creditors’ proposals, the tion efforts if Greece put forward new proposals, while the Greek Global financial markets suffered the first bout of serious con- officials, medical supplies, and pharmaceutical products and European Commission made public for the first time compre- government spokesman said Athens was sticking to its rejection tagion from the Greek crisis this year. The premium investors much more” needed to be ensured. hensive details of the plan, denying that the lenders were of wage and pension cuts and higher taxes on basic goods. “We demand to hold Spanish, Italian and Portuguese government Tsipras - the 40-year-old leftist leader elected on a pledge to demanding specific pension or wage cuts. Spokeswoman have largely exhausted our limits,” spokesman Gabriel Sakellaridis bonds over low-risk German Bunds hit a 2015 high. Greek stocks end austerity - betrayed few signs of alarm, saying he was happy Annika Breidthardt said Greece and the three institutions - the said. Tsipras’ office said Greece was ready to restart talks at any fell 5.3 percent, while banking stocks tumbled more than 10 per- to sit tight until the lenders changed their minds. “We will await IMF, Commission and ECB - had agreed on budget surplus tar- time and was waiting for an invitation. Despite the deepening cri- cent. Two-year government bond yields surged more than 3 per- patiently until the institutions accede to realism,” Tsipras told gets before debt service for the coming years, but not on what sis, Tsipras is going ahead with a planned visit to Russia from centage points to 29.02 percent. A Reuters poll of euro money Greek newspaper Efimerida ton Syntakton. “We do not have the Greece needed to do to achieve those goals. The lenders Thursday, the day euro zone finance ministers hold a crucial meet- market traders put the chances of Greece leaving the euro zone right to bury European democracy at the place where it was born.” called for annual savings of 1 percentage point of gross ing to review the standoff with Greece. He is due to stay till this year at nearly one-in-three, higher than predicted just a He blamed “political expediency” on the part of lenders for domestic product on pension spending, equivalent to 2 bil- Saturday, attend an economic forum in Saint Petersburg and meet month ago. “We should work out an emergency plan because the impasse and their insistence on new cuts in pensions lion euros a year, while Athens only offered 71 million, or 0.04 President Vladimir Putin. Greece would fall into a state of emergency,” German EU commis- “after five years of looting under the bailouts”. Exasperated by percent, she said.— Reuters TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 BUSINESS

British mobile banking boom continues with fourfold boost

LONDON: Britons are expected to bank on close more branches and devote increasing smartphones and mobile devices more resources to mobile banking technology. than all other channels combined within “The British public is voting with its five years after a fourfold increase in weekly thumbs. Being mobile-enabled is a must, mobile activity in the past year. not a maybe, and banks that don’t engage Current account customers are predict- properly with mobile channels risk losing ed to use their mobile devices more than relevance in customer’s lives,” said David internet, branch and telephone banking Ebstein, head of digital for financial services combined by 2020, according to a report at EY. released yesterday by Britain’s banking lob- British customers had downloaded 22.9 by group. million mobile apps at the end of March, up British bank customers were already log- from 14.7 million a year earlier, and cus- ging on via mobile devices 73.8 million tomers moved 2.9 billion pounds a week times a week by the end of March, up from using the apps in March, up 42 percent 18.6 million times a year earlier and 9.1 mil- from 2014 levels, said the annual report. lion times in 2013, said the report by the Banks have said that customers are increas- British Bankers’ Association (BBA) and con- ingly checking balances on mobile devices. sultancy firm EY. Royal Bank of Scotland said it had a record Branches continue to be displaced and 4.9 million log-ins on one day alone and there was a 6 reduction in branch transac- Barclays said its app now handles 1,980 tions across all banks last year compared log-ins a minute. with 2013, the report said. The BBA report said that customers Some banks have said branch transac- were logging on to the internet 66.9 million tions were falling by 10 percent or more. times a week by the end of March, up 10 The industry shift is prompting lenders to percent year on year. — Reuters Amid Brazil’s economic crisis, consumers struggle with debt

RIO DE JANEIRO: Francisco Xavier “The majority of people who come here emerges from a payday loan shop, his brow break down in tears and cry and cry. more furrowed with worry than when he They’re ashamed and feel they have no way entered. His loan request was denied, and out,” said Panella, whose team helps about he has no idea how he is going to pay out- 450 debtors consolidate their payments of-control bills, including credit card pay- every day. “I think it’s going to get much ments that gobble up nearly half his worse than it already is.” monthly income. After peaking at 7.5 percent annual ROANNE: Farmers stand outside the SICAREV slaughterhouse in Roanne, central-eastern France, yesterday, as they demonstrate against a drop Xavier, a taxi driver, is among the rapidly growth in 2010, Brazil’s economy has in beef prices. — AFP burgeoning ranks of “super debtors” - peo- steadily retreated. And this year, it contract- ple who rose into the middle class during ed 0.2 percent in the first quarter and is Brazil’s nearly decade-long boom, but now forecast to fall more than 1 percent for the find themselves drowning in debt as Latin full year. America’s largest economy stalls, causing Saudi valuations on par inflation to heat up and unemployment to Incentives rise. The boom was fueled partly by China’s Brazil’s top credit information bureaus hunger for Brazilian commodities, such as estimate that as of April, more than 55 mil- iron ore and soy. But the left-leaning gov- with developed markets lion Brazilians were behind on paying off ernments of President Dilma Rousseff and credit cards or loans. That’s 37 percent of especially her predecessor, Luiz Inacio Lula the adult population in a country of about da Silva, also relied heavily on consumers 200 million people, and the numbers are for growth for about a decade. Among oth- Amlak turns around again, dominates trade rising. According to the SPC credit informa- er things, the government used tax breaks tion bureau, the lists have grown by an esti- to enoucrage car sales, ended a tax on big- DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s bourse fell yesterday as are valued at 16.1 and 17.3 times respectively. opportunities and would “inform the market mated 700,000 people since January, when ticket household goods, slashed interest modest trading volumes indicated there were Although Saudi Arabia’s entry into interna- as and when any such opportunity is finalised”. the top credit bureaus began working rates and gave incentives to banks to no big fund inflows from abroad on the first tional indexes could eventually attract tens of Abu Dhabi’s bourse edged up 0.2 percent together on combined lists for the first expand credit for lower-middle class day that the market opened to direct foreign billions of dollars of additional foreign money, and Qatar’s benchmark added 0.4 percent as time. Brazilians. investment. MSCI this month chose not to start a formal most stocks on both markets rose. Soraia Panella, coordinator of customer Domestic consumption, which in 2004 After rising as much as 0.5 percent in the review to include the bourse in its emerging Egypt’s bourse slipped 0.2 percent with service at Rio de Janeiro’s Procon consumer accounted for 53 percent of Brazil’s GDP, opening minutes, the main Saudi stock index markets benchmark, saying it would monitor most companies in the red. However, invest- protection agency, said she routinely sees rose to 63 percent of the total in 2014. closed 0.9 percent lower as most blue chips in the market first. Even if it chooses later to fast- ment bank EFG Hermes rose 1.4 percent after people living so close to the edge financial- Consumers newly armed with credit cards MSCI’s provisional Saudi benchmark tumbled. track the procedure, inclusion is very unlikely it launched a leasing business and the compa- ly that any sudden misfortune can plunge and tax-break incentives snapped up flat- Saudi Basic Industries, the biggest petro- before mid-2017, analysts say. ny’s chief executive told Reuters he believed it them into a hole from which it’s nearly screen TVs, refrigerators, motor scooters chemicals firm in the kingdom, lost 1.5 percent “We harbour concerns that the market was well capitalised for strong growth. impossible to climb out. and compact cars.—AP and top lender National Commercial Bank could correct downwards as fundamentals retreated by 1.1 percent. again come to the fore” after the run-up due to MONDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS Only one foreign institution, HSBC, declared the opening to foreigners, Bank of America SAUDI ARABIA that it had obtained a licence to invest and Merrill Lynch said in a report. The index fell 0.9 percent to 9,562 points. traded shares on Monday, although stock exchange chief executive Adel al-Ghamdi told Emaar Properties fall DUBAI Reuters on Monday that regulators were pro- Other Gulf markets were mostly positive The index rose 0.5 percent to 4,118 points. cessing six applications. yesterday, led by Dubai, which climbed 0.5 Previously, foreigners could only buy stocks percent on speculative buying in the absence ABU DHABI in the $564 billion market, largest in the Arab of major corporate news. The index added 0.2 percent to 4,549 world, indirectly through channels such as Amlak recovered from early losses and points. swaps. Riyadh is opening the market as a way surged 15 percent, its daily limit, after tum- to expose companies to market discipline and bling by 10 percent for two sessions in a row. QATAR diversify its economy beyond oil. The stock, which had previously more than The index edged up 0.4 percent to 11,903 Local retail investors, who dominate activity doubled within one week, accounted for a half points. in the Saudi market, bid it up in anticipation of of total traded value in Dubai yesterday. its opening to foreigners. The index is up 14.7 The company resumed trading this month EGYPT percent year-to-date, outperforming all other after a six-year suspension over debt issues The index lost 0.2 percent to 8,516 points. Gulf markets. which it has finally resolved. But analysts have But hopes for a quick flood of foreign mon- described its rally as a momentum play and KUWAIT ey are likely to be disappointed. Many barriers not based on fundamentals. The index slipped 0.2 percent to 6,280 to entry remain in place, such as a same-day Two other names popular with retail points. settlement requirement and tight ceilings on investors, builder Arabtec and Union foreign ownership of individual stocks and the Properties, rose 1.9 and 2.4 percent respective- OMAN overall market. ly. The index climbed 0.1 percent to 6,494 RIO DE JANEIRO: In this Friday, June 12, 2015 photo, a woman is seen through the Also, Saudi Arabia’s market is currently rich- Heavyweight Emaar Properties fell 1.1 per- points. window of a store as she looks at dresses for sale in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil’s top ly valued, trading at a forward price-to-earn- cent after it played down Polish media reports credit information bureaus estimate that as of April, more than 55 million Brazilians ings ratio of 16.8 times, well ahead of all other which said the firm planned large investments BAHRAIN were behind on paying off credit cards or loans. That’s 37 percent of the adult popu- Gulf markets and roughly on a par with in the Eastern European country. Emaar said it The index fell 0.2 percent to 1,365 points. - lation in a country of about 200 million people, and the numbers are rising. — AP Britain’s FTSE 100 and the US S&P 500, which regularly reviewed potential investment Reuters EXCHANGE RATES

Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. GOLD Saudi Riyals 81.550 US Dollars Mint 0.299400 0.303400 20 gram 239.110 Jordanian Dinar 427.395 10 gram 122.250 Asia ASIAN COUNTRIES Egyptian Pound 39.609 5 gram 61.810 Bangladesh Taka 0.003551 0.004151 Japanese Yen 2.455 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.259 Chinese Yuan 0.047416 0.050916 Indian Rupees 4.732 Indian Rupees 4.724 Hong Kong Dollar 0.036991 0.039741 Pakistani Rupees 2.979 Pakistani Rupees 2.977 UAE Exchange Centre WLL Indian Rupee 0.004484 0.004874 Srilankan Rupees 2.260 Bangladesh Taka 3.888 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000019 0.000025 Nepali Rupees 2.967 Philippines Pesso 6.723 Japanese Yen 0.002368 0.002548 Singapore Dollar 225.450 CURRENCIES TELEX TRANSFER PER 1000 Cyprus pound 743.260 Japanese Yen 3.450 Hongkong Dollar 39.082 Australian Dollar 215.80 Kenyan Shilling 0.003110 0.003110 Syrian Pound 2.600 Bangladesh Taka 3.894 Canadian Dollar 249.44 Korean Won 0.000261 0.000276 Nepalese Rupees 2.995 Philippine Peso 6.696 Swiss Franc 330.44 Malaysian Ringgit 0.078371 0.084371 Malaysian Ringgit 81.500 Thai Baht 9.999 Euro 343.70 Nepalese Rupee 0.003039 0.003209 US Dollar 303.20 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 49.160 Pakistan Rupee 0.002778 0.003058 Thai Bhat 9.970 GCC COUNTRIES Sterling Pound 473.42 Philippine Peso 0.006677 0.006957 Japanese Yen 2.49 Turkish Lira 111.755 Saudi Riyal 80.843 Sierra Leone 0.000069 0.000075 Bangladesh Taka 3.892 Qatari Riyal 83.276 Singapore Dollar 0.221142 0.227142 Indian Rupee 4.725 Omani Riyal 787.420 South African Rand 0.018292 0.026792 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.260 Bahrain Exchange Company Bahraini Dinar 83.249 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001825 0.002405 Nepali Rupee 2.960 UAE Dirham 82.539 Taiwan 0.009664 0.009844 Pakistani Rupee 2.979 CURRENCY BUY SELL Thai Baht 0.008699 0.0009249 UAE Dirhams 82.43 Europe ARAB COUNTRIES Bahraini Dinar 804.77 Belgian Franc 0.007905 0.008905 Egyptian Pound - Cash 41.480 Arab Egyptian Pound 39.63 British Pound 0.463714 0.472714 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 39.632 Bahraini Dinar 0.797250 0.805250 Jordanian Dinar 430.73 Czech Korune 0.004405 0.016406 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.415 Egyptian Pound 0.039065 0.041895 Omani Riyal 786.34 Danish Krone 0.041399 0.046399 Tunisian Dinar 156.910 Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000085 Qatari Riyal 83.50 Euro 0.333667 0.341667 Jordanian Dinar 427.850 Iraqi Dinar 0.000186 0.000246 Saudi Riyal 80.77 Norwegian Krone 0.034795 0.039995 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.034 Jordanian Dinar 0.423057 0.430557 Romanian Leu 0.075662 0.075662 Syrian Lira 2.160 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Slovakia 0.009034 0.019034 Morocco Dirham 31.728 Lebanese Pound 0.000150 0.000250 Swedish Krona 0.032750 0.037750 Moroccan Dirhams 0.021777 0.045777 Swiss Franc 0.318287 0.328487 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Nigerian Naira 0.001250 0.001885 Turkish Lira 0.110721 0.117721 US Dollar Transfer 303.000 US Dollar 302.800 Omani Riyal 0.781001 0.786681 Euro 341.630 Canadian Dollar 248.325 Australasia Qatar Riyal 0.082515 0.083728 Sterling Pound 472.380 Sterling Pound 472.220 Australian Dollar 0.225134 0.236634 Saudi Riyal 0.080163 0.080863 Canadian dollar 246.540 Euro 342.285 New Zealand Dollar 0.204673 0.214173 Syrian Pound 0.001284 0.001504 Turkish lira 111.500 Swiss Frank 282.375 Tunisian Dinar 0.152448 0.160448 Swiss Franc 326.680 Bahrain Dinar 802.115 America Turkish Lira 0.110721 0.117721 Australian Dollar 235.280 UAE Dirhams 82.820 Canadian Dollar 0.240115 0.248615 UAE Dirhams 0.081515 0.082664 US Dollar Buying 301.800 Qatari Riyals 83.990 US Dollars 0.298900 0.303400 Yemeni Riyal 0.001369 0.001448 TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 BUSINESS Saudi market rallies ahead of opening-up decision

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KUWAIT: The recent decision by the Saudi The market capitalization of the Saudi mar- ket is widely perceived as a prime destination. other market in the GCC. to open up the market to foreign investors. The Capital Market Authority (CMA) allowing quali- ket stood at $483 billion at the end of 2014. It is Other than size, the market also compares well There are 169 companies listed on the Saudi rally went on for a few months before the fied foreign investors direct ownership of the largest market in the MENA region with a on several other important metrics. The Saudi stock exchange. The companies are somewhat decline in oil prices sent all regional markets shares listed on Tadawul was welcomed by the capitalization almost as big as all the other GCC market is very liquid compared to regional and evenly spread across the various sectors. into a major correction. The market’s opening investment community with great enthusiasm. markets combined. Also in terms of size, the other emerging markets. Daily market turnover Regionally, only the Kuwaiti stock exchange remains a key catalyst for the Saudi market. The The Saudi stock exchange not only has by far Saudi market capitalization ranks high among averaged $2.1 billion in 2014, accounting for has more companies. However, the average Saudi market has seen the best performance in the largest capitalization in the GCC but is also emerging markets making it a strong candidate more than 70% of GCC volumes. The healthy size of companies listed on the Saudi market is the region so far this year with the Tadawul All- the most liquid and well-diversified market for inclusion in emerging market indices liquidity of the Saudi market also makes it a larger than in Kuwait; the average market cap Share price index up a strong 17% year to date regionally. Until the aforementioned decision (Chart1). Saudi Arabia is currently the only strong candidate for inclusion in MSCI emerg- of Saudi listed companies was $3billioncom- (ytd, end of May). However, while the Saudi goes into effect this June, the Saudi market had major emerging economy that is not represent- ing market index, a step most expect to follow pared to $400 million for the Kuwaiti exchange. market will be the primary gainer from this been largely inaccessible to foreign investors. ed in the popular MSCI Emerging Market index. the recent Saudi decision. Moreover, there are 67 companies with market move, regional markets are expected to benefit Indirect exposure through swaps, exchange Although the Saudi market is in the top The Saudi market is also relatively well capitalizations above $1 billion; in Kuwait, less as well. Once the decision goes into effect mid- traded funds (ETFs) and other investment 15largest emerging markets by capitalization, it diversified compared to other GCC markets than 20 companies have a capitalization above June, it will expose the region to a new niche instruments had been allowed for a few years still has high growth potential given the size of which are mostly dominated by a few sectors $1billion. of investors who might have never had it on now but the share of foreign ownership is esti- its economy. Saudi Arabia is a member of the namely banking, real estate and telecoms. Saudi Arabia is also by far the most active their radar. And if Saudi Arabia gets included in mated to be well under 2%. The step to open G20 with a GDP of $752 billion as of 2014. With While the banking sector is also the largest in and dynamic IPO market in the region. There the MSCI emerging market index, which is like- up the market for direct access by foreigners is a market cap to GDP ratio of 51% as of end the Saudi market, Tadawul offers exposure to a are around 15 offerings scheduled for 2015 in ly to happen in the coming two years, the expected to attract significant flows, with pas- 2012, the Saudi market seems well underpriced variety of other sectors as well. Most impor- the market. The announced IPOs are spread region could see a strong renewal of interest sive benchmark tracking fund flows alone esti- compared to other G20 economies. tantly, the Saudi market offers more exposure across the various sectors. possibly larger than the one seen last year fol- mated to be as large as $40 billion (6% of GDP) For an international investor who wants to oil-related sectors, particularly the large The Saudi market witnessed quite a rally lowing the upgrades of the UAE and Qatari by some analysts. exposure to the oil-rich region, the Saudi mar- petrochemical sector (22% share), than any when the CMA announced, in July 2014, plans markets. Paris Air Show opens with Airbus-Boeing rivalry Airbus, Boeing announce $20bn in orders

LE BOURGET: Airbus and Boeing got their sales war carbon-neutral by 2020. executive John Leahy told reporters. Of 47 existing off to a flying start at the world’s premier air show Fuel efficiency is another big motivator. Boeing’s megacities, he said 39 are already congested. near Paris yesterday with nearly $20 billion (18 bil- promise that its next mid-range carrier, the 737 MAX, “How are you going to handle that? The only way lion euros) in orders. will offer 20-percent fuel savings means it has is to combine flights into bigger planes,” said Leahy, President Francois Hollande inaugurated the already garnered more than 2,700 orders, even though Airbus is particularly hopeful for that switch week-long Paris Air Show, which is expected to draw though it will not be unveiled until next year. given that it dominates the very large aircraft sector 315,000 visitors and 2,260 exhibitors from 47 coun- The Airbus A320neo, with a 15-percent cut in fuel with its double-decker A380. tries. consumption, has already racked up a record 3,800 The industry needs between 300 and 400 sales France-based Airbus, which ususally groups pre-orders before the first one has even left the pro- next week to keep its production lines ticking over orders to announce at the show, got the competition duction line. through 2020, said Ben Moores, a senior analyst at going with two big deals: an $8 billion order for 50 IHS Aerospace, Defence and Security. planes from Saudi Arabian Airlines, and a $6.4 billion Sales war The aviation sector broke records last year with order for 60 of the upcoming A320neos by GE Paris is the oldest and biggest air show in the 2,888 orders, according to consultancy Deloitte Capital Aviation. world, having first taken place in 1909. Global, but the the military sector is struggling with Boeing followed up with the announcement that But several big manufacturers have chosen to the US shedding 168,000 defence jobs since 2010. Qatar Airways had ordered 14 777s worth $4.8 bil- market themselves elsewhere recently, with Paris is a particularly important venue for smaller lion. Sweden’s Saab, UK-based BAE Systems, and companies that have fewer chances to show off their Hollande praised aviation’s contribution to the America’s Northrup Grumman all notable by their wares. French economy, saying it employed nearly 200,000 absence this year. Canada is desperate for sales for its C Series people and was worth close to 50 billion euros. There are fewer planes on display too, down from regional plane, which gets its world premier at the “Aeronautics created 10,000 jobs last year and we 150 to 100 compared with the last show in 2013. show, while Pakistan is hungry for its first-ever order hope to create almost the same number in 2015,” he But the sales war between big hitters Airbus and for its JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft. said. Boeing is set to be just as fierce. The show at the Paris-Le Bourget airport north of Among the aircraft making their debut at the air Airbus pipped its US rival at the last Paris Air the French capital opens its doors to the public from PARIS: Visitors walk by a Boeing 777-300ER of China Airlines, at left, and show will be new versions of the prototype all-elec- Show two years ago, landing sales worth a total of Friday, when they will get the chance to see some 40 Airbus A400M, at right, during the Paris Air Show, at Le Bourget airport, east tric plane from European company Airbus, the E-Fan, $39.3 billion compared with Boeing’s $38 billion. aircraft in flying displays each day, including fighter of Paris, yesterday. Some 300,000 aviation professionals and spectators are and its cleaner, quieter civilian helicopter, the H160. The market for civilian aircraft is booming. Airbus jets such as the JF-17, France’s Rafale and Ukraine’s expected at this week’s Paris Air Show, coming from around the world to They reflect the increasing focus on green inno- said it expects 32,600 planes worth $4.9 trillion to be Antonov 178. Airbus has also confirmed it will dis- make business deals and see dramatic displays of aeronautic prowess and vations that are a theme this year ahead of the glob- sold industry-wide over the next 20 years. play its A400M military transport plane for the first al climate conference being hosted in Paris later this There will be 91 “aviation megacities” by 2034, put- time since a fatal crash in Spain last month caused the latest air and space technology. —AP year, and with the air industry committed to being ting huge pressure on existing infrastructure, Airbus by a massive engine failure. —AFP

Russia cuts interest rate further to stir economy MOSCOW: Russia’s Central Bank yesterday cut its key interest by one point to 11.5 percent as it tried to bolster an economy battered by Western sanc- tions and lower oil prices. The rate cut is the fourth this year after authorities hiked interest rates dra- matically in December to 17 percent as the ruble nosedived. The Central Bank cited the “persistent risks of considerable economy cooling” in a state- ment explaining the move, forecasting that GDP will fall by 3.2 percent in 2015. The authorities insist inflationary fears have sub- sided as they have chipped away at the interest rate over the past months in a bid to breathe life into the country’s shrinking economy. Inflation in June dropped from a high in March to 15.6 percent and is expected to be reined in to below 7.0 percent by June 2016, the statement from the bank said. In the short term, however, the bank warned it may have limited room for manoeuvre. “The Bank of Russia will be ready to continue cut- ting the key rate as consumer price growth declines further in compliance with the forecast, but the potential of monetary policy easing will be limited by inflation risks in the next few months,” the state- ment said. Russia’s economy has slipped into recession as the double whammy of Western sanctions over Moscow’s meddling in Ukraine and low oil prices have taken their toll. Russia’s ruble-which lost some 40 percent of its value against the dollar in 2014 — strengthened earlier this year before dipping again in recent weeks. —AFP BUSINESS TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 India’s mid-caps pay for borrowing binge Proton in tie-up with MUMBAI/BENGALURU: Had India’s hundreds of cent this year. as evidenced by dismal corporate earnings. Yet the mid-cap firms aggressively cut their massive debts A Thomson Reuters study of 282 mid-caps - or Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said it would hold acquired in the boom years after the 2008 global companies with market capitalisation of more than off on cutting interest rates further, concerned that Suzuki to boost sales crisis, their shares might not have dropped as pre- $100 million but less than $1 billion - showed the weaker-than-expected monsoon rains would push cipitously in today’s uncertain economy. firms had cut their total debt by just 3 percent to up food inflation. The central bank has cut rates by KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s strug- Asked if Suzuki will take up a stake India’s mid-caps are largely concentrated in the $85.9 billion in the year ended in March. That’s less a total of 75 basis points since January. gling national carmaker Proton yes- in Proton, Mahathir said it is still early industrials, materials, utilities and energy sectors - than half of the 7 percent reduction in the previous Shares of Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd have terday joined forces with Japan’s days. the very sectors that had borrowed heavily to help year. fallen 52 percent in Mumbai trading this year; KSK Suzuki Motor Corp. in its latest bid to “There are many possibilities. I grow Asia’s third-biggest economy in the last few Some of the most indebted mid-caps in fact Energy Ventures Ltd is down 42 percent; and boost sales by targeting the compact can’t confirm that yet,” he said. The years. Their debt-to-equity ratio averages 1.5, have become even more leveraged: IL&FS Lanco Infratech Ltd is 33 percent lower. “They are car market. partnership will help Suzuki, which higher than those of small caps and bigger com- Transportation Networks Ltd increased its debt by not able to cut debt as fast as the market is Proton inked a memorandum of currently imports fully built-up cars panies. Infrastructure firm Jaiprakash Associates 19 percent in the last fiscal year. Analysts say these expecting,” said G. Chokkalingam, founder of understanding and license agreement into Malaysia, to establish a manufac- Ltd is the most indebted mid-cap, with almost $10 companies will come to rue their failure to be more Equinomics, a Mumbai-based research and fund with Suzuki to “form a long term turing foothold in the Southeast billion of liabilities. Its shares have dropped 56 per- fiscally disciplined. The economy is still struggling advisory firm. — Reuters strategic collaboration and partner- Asian country, said its chairman ship,” the companies said. Osamu Suzuki. Proton officials said production Loss-making Proton, once king of will start in the next 16 months at the road in Malaysia, is struggling to Proton’s huge but underutilized plant boost sales after its fortunes dwin- in Tanjung Malim in northern Perak dled due to greater foreign competi- state. It will begin with the assembly tion. Proton’s share of domestic car of a Suzuki car, to be sold under a sales has plunged from about 50 per- Proton badge, officials said. cent a decade ago to 21 percent last Proton Chairman Mahathir year. Mohamad, who is a former prime Proton’s partnership with Suzuki minister of Malaysia, said Proton will sets up a head-to-head clash with initially rebrand and sell Suzuki mod- second national carmaker Perodua, els, before exploring the possibility of which produces compact cars and is jointly developing new models in the the No. 1 car brand in Malaysia. longer run. Mahathir, who founded Proton in the “This is one of our attempts to early 1980s during his rule, said there enhance the performance of Proton,” is room for competition as domestic Mahathir said. “We feel that we can market has expanded. He said com- learn and work with this company bined sales of the two national car- because it has the technology for makers have fallen to just about half compact cars and small cars.” of the domestic market. —AP TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 BUSINESS flydubai takes off to fifth destination in Pakistan

KUWAIT: Dubai-based carrier fly- Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of fly- age age of around 3.1 years. dubai announced yesterday direct dubai, said: “Since the launch of our “With the start of flights to daily flights to Faisalabad, the 3rd first flight to Pakistan in 2010 we Faisalabad and the increase in flights largest city in Pakistan, together with continue to see growing demand in across our network in Pakistan we an increase in the frequency of the the region for direct flights to Dubai remain committed to providing our airline’s flights to Pakistan, doubling and onwards. Our aviation hub in passengerswith the best service and the size of its network in the country. Dubai serves as a gateway to more convenient and affordable travel The daily service to Faisalabad than 250 international destinations options,” said Sudhir Sreedharan, will commence on 10 July 2015 available through our interline Senior Vice President, Commercial increasing to nine flights per week agreements and we will continue to (GCC, Subcontinent, Africa) at fly- from 03 August 2015. From 10 July connect previously underserved dubai. 2015 flydubai will also increase the markets.” frequency of its flights to Karachi up Faisalabad becomes the 16th Faisalabad flight details: to 28 flights per week, to Multan up destination to join the flydubai net- flydubai will operate 7 flights a to nine flights per week and starting work since the start of 2015. The air week between Dubai and Faisalabad from 13 July 2015 to Sialkot up to carrier’s extensive network includes starting from 10 July 2015. eight flights per week. over 90 destinations within a 6 hour FZ343 is scheduled to depart The airline started flying to flying radius from Dubai and Dubai International Airport Pakistan five years ago in June 2010 includes business and leisure desti- Terminal 2 at 23.55 hrs local time, and with the launch of flights to nations in Africa, Central Asia, landing in Faisalabad International Faisalabad brings the number of Caucasus, Eastern Europe, the GCC Airport at 03.50 hrs local time. weekly flights to all points in and Middle East, Russia and the FZ344 is scheduled to depart Pakistanto 57. Subcontinent. flydubai operates a Faisalabad International Airport at Commenting on the newest fleet of new 48 Next-Generation 04.50 hrs local time, landing in route announcement, Ghaith Al Boeing 737-800 aircraft with an aver- Dubai at 07.00 hrs local time.

AAW introduces new generation 9KG Bosch smart AirAsia plans up to washing machine in Kuwait KUWAIT: Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa an array of home appliances directly to the $300m bond issues Commercial Co. (AAW) introduced a new market. Bosch, top-of-the-line eco-friendly, AAW is one of the largest trading and EcoSilence Drive 9KG automatic washing commercial companies in the Middle East, machine, WAT28460GC. Driven by an with business operations across a range of May sell, lease back up to 20 aircraft this year increase in demand for eco-friendly prod- growing sectors, such as Consumer Goods, ucts, the washer consumes around 11,220 Pharmaceuticals, Furniture and Carpets, litres of water per year, and 152 kWh Real Estate, Kitchen Furniture, Home SINGAPORE: AirAsia Bhd, Asia’s biggest budget such as Malaysia Airlines Bhd, the Jetstar unit of a better operating environment and a much respectively. Appliances, Outdoor Gear, Sports and airline, plans to raise funds at loss-making asso- Australia’s Qantas Airways Ltd, Indonesia’s Lion more rational market. We have shown you good The new generation 9KG Bosch smart Fashion. The company operates over 100 ciates by issuing up to $300 million in bonds and Air and subsidiaries of Singapore Airlines Ltd. progress in 1Q15 ... We believe in results, not washing machine, WAT28460GC, stands out different global brands in the Middle East’s may sell planes to help cut group debt, Chief “Some of the details here are still work-in- words,” Fernandes said. with its EcoSilence drive with 10 year war- surging retail and consumer goods market. Executive Tony Fernandes said in a letter to progress but what is written will more or less be Yesterday, AirAsia’s shares dropped 2.8 per- ranty and A+++ energy rating, making it investors. reality,” Fernandes said in the letter. “Due to the cent, after falling a total of as much as 18 per- one of the most efficient machines avail- Fernandes, who has steered AirAsia into a bil- recent movement in our share price, we are shar- cent since GMT published the report on June 10. able in the market. It also includes an eco- lion-dollar business from a two-plane operation ing the details with you earlier than planned,” he “I guess there is probably a bit of scepticism, friendly 15 minute left-on mode that saves in 2002, said the group plans to issue as much as said, without making reference to the GMT they are saying ‘We’re going to be bringing in a energy when the washer is not in use. $150 million in convertible bonds at each of its report. couple of investors to invest in equity (in associ- AAW General Manager, Ali F. Al-Mutawa Philippine and Indonesian associates. It may also A spokesman from AirAsia declined to com- ate companies), and also in convertible bonds’, said: “Households in Kuwait consume more sell and lease back up to 20 aircraft in the ment on the letter. so they can use the money raised to pay back energy and water than any other in the group’s fleet this year, he said in the letter, of into the company’s balances,” said Timothy Ross, region, making the environment a concern, which Reuters obtained a copy. Reassuring customers an analyst at Credit Suisse. and eco-friendly products a priority for us The comments in Fernandes’ letter, sent yes- AirAsia, the biggest Asian customer of plane “But I would ask, who is going to invest in a at AAW. Today, we are thrilled to introduce terday, came days after Hong Kong-based firm maker Airbus , reported a net loss for October- business that doesn’t make any earnings, just to by Bosch a product that reduces both GMT Research issued a report questioning December 2014, and is taking on fewer new air- see their investment going up to the parent household energy and water consumption, AirAsia’s accounting practices. In its report, GMT craft to manage capacity. company?” and further offers a capacity of 9KG.” said AirAsia used transactions with associate It has previously said it plans to list the Fernandes said in the letter that AirAsia is Bosch is a German multinational engi- companies to boost earnings, startling investors Philippine and Indonesian associates to raise looking to take the loss-making associates in neering and electronics company head- and leading the airline’s shares to fall to a five- funds to develop business, but has been hit by Philippines and Indonesia public in 2017, seek- quartered in Gerlingen, Germany and is the year intra-day low on June 12. weaker demand after a plane operated by its ing valuations of about $700 million for the largest manufacturers of home appliances AirAsia declined to comment on the GMT Indonesia affiliate crashed in December, killing Indonesia firm and $600 million for the in Europe, and one of the leading compa- report. Though the leader among budget carri- all 162 people on board. Philippines business. nies in the sector worldwide. ers in the world’s fastest-growing aviation mar- In his letter, Fernandes sought to reassure “We target to float 20 percent of the shares AAW is the exclusive distributor of Bosch ket, AirAsia’s business has been squeezed in investors that business is improving. “We believe raising a minimum of $150 million (in each),” in Kuwait for more than 20 years, delivering recent times by competition with regional rivals, that 2015 will be a very good year on the back of Fernandes said. —Reuters India’s influence rises in crude oil

LAUNCESTON: Almost unnoticed, India is start- the main driver of crude demand growth in Asia, national oil company to buy 4 million barrels of ing to exercise increasing influence on crude oil something Al-Subaey acknowledged. Basra light crude oil for India’s strategic petrole- markets in Asia. The South Asian nation has dou- India imported 3.964 million bpd in the first um reserves (SPRs), Reuters reported on June 3, bled imports to almost 4 million barrels per day four months of the year, a decline of 0.6 percent citing three sources with knowledge of the dis- (bpd) in the past decade, in the process overtak- over the same period in 2014. cussions. ing Japan, Germany and South Korea to become However, import growth was affected by The talks centred around supplying 8 million the world’s third-biggest importer behind China refinery maintenance in April and it’s expected to barrels of crude for SPRs in the coastal city of and the United States. accelerate over the rest of the year, with full-year Vizag in southern Andhra Pradesh state. Two oth- Its importance to the outlook for crude oil imports expected to exceed 4 million bpd. er SPRs are expected to be completed by the end over the next decade becomes even more appar- Saudi Arabia supplied about 760,000 bpd to of the year, holding 29.3 million barrels. ent in the light of slowing demand growth in India in the first four months of the year, a gain of However, even with that storage, India will China, the likelihood of at best steady consump- 4.6 percent over the same period last year. only have reserves equivalent to about 13 days tion in much of the developed world and declin- But the Saudis will be well aware that their oil consumption, well below the 90 days the ing demand in Japan. will face competition from Middle East rivals in International Energy Agency mandates its mem- Two recent events underscored the impor- coming months, especially if Iran is successful in bers countries should hold. tance that India is assuming in Asian crude oil getting Western sanctions relaxed and Iraq con- This means that in coming years India is likely markets: the visit by a senior official of Saudi tinues to pump more crude. to boost its storage capacity and thus import UAE Exchange organises Arabia’s state oil giant and talks between Indian more oil than it consumes. refiners and Iraq over filling strategic storage. Competition to supply India While not on the same scale as the SPR pro- The main news from the visit of Ahmed Al- Iran shipped about 325,000 bpd to India in gramme being undertaken by China, India will free health check-up Subaey, Saudi Aramco’s executive director for the first four months of 2015, a decline of 50.6 nonetheless be a driver of demand growth in marketing, to New Delhi last week was that the percent over the same period a year earlier. The Asia, most likely at a time when China has filled at HEISCO camp kingdom is ready to boost output in coming Iranians will be targeting to get that market share its SPRs and is transitioning its economy to a low- months to meet rising global demand. back and reclaim their position as India’s pre- er fuel intensity as it moves more to consumer- KUWAIT: UAE Exchange organized free Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Center That was information useful to market players, ferred Middle Eastern supplier. led growth and away from export-led industries. health check-up at HEISCO camp, Fahaheel, is the second branch of Shifa Al but what wasn’t discussed in public was what the The Iraqis increased their exports to India by In the current market, where oil is well-sup- Mahabulla on 12th June in association with Jazeera Kuwait. The branch is situated in Aramco executive was talking about with the 12.9 percent to about 490,000 bpd in the first plied and the Organisation of the Petroleum Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Center as part of the industrial hub of Kuwait, Fahaheel with Indian oil officials he met. four months, and seem determined to grab an Exporting Countries (OPEC) and other major pro- the customer loyalty month celebrations. nearly 20 doctors and 65 paramedical staff It doesn’t require much imagination to con- increasing share. ducers show little inclination to cut output, it Free health check-up was inaugurated by having all major departments with fully clude that the Saudis are interested in expanding Indian Oil Corp and Hindustan Petroleum won’t surprise to see more exporters beating a Razwan Abdul Khader, (General Manager - equipped laboratory, radiology and their relationship with India, given it is becoming Corp held talks earlier this month with Iraq’s path to New Delhi. —Reuters Shifa Al Jazeera) along with Renjith Pillai, attached pharmacy. (Manager - Business Development UAE UAE Exchange is well-known for its Exchange), Mujeeb Rahman, Abubakker, excellent customer service and widest net- Hamsa & Munir (Camp officials -HISCEO). work among remittance brands with over Iran’s 40m barrels stored at More than 800 employees of HEISCO 22 branches in Kuwait serving a large cus- availed the free health check-up facilities tomer base. Strong correspondent relation- arranged for their loyal customers. Along ship with over 41 global banks further adds with free health check-up, special health to the might. Customers can walk in to the sea hangs over oil market care vouchers with numerous attractive nearest one to address their multiple finan- offers from Shifa Al Jazeera were gifted to cial requirements viz. money transfers, cur- LONDON: Iran is storing as much as 40 million barrels “It actually makes sense for them to go in fairly hard data showed. Among the non-NITC vessels being used customers. rency exchange and more, under one roof. of oil on supertankers at sea as it prepares for a sales in order to reclaim market share and hope that high for storage are Iran-flagged tanker Daryakaran, track- drive if a nuclear deal can be sealed. cost producers above them are inched out quicker,” ing data showed. Iran and six world powers are seeking to overcome said Samuel Ciszuk, senior adviser on security of supply Russia cuts interest rate remaining differences with a looming self-imposed to the Swedish Energy Agency. Oil sales rise June 30 deadline to reach a deal over Tehran’s disputed Shipping sources and tanker tracking data on The International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a further to stir economy nuclear programme. Reuters showed over the past three months Iran had report last week that preliminary tanker tracking data In the meantime, Iran has been parking oil off its deployed at least 15 very large crude carriers (VLCCs), showed Iran’s crude sales rose in May to 1.4 million MOSCOW: Russia’s Central Bank yesterday March to 15.6 percent and is expected to coast, mainly on tankers belonging to its national carri- each capable of carrying 2 million barrels, to store oil. bpd, up 235,000 bpd from April and were at their high- cut its key interest by one point to 11.5 per- be reined in to below 7.0 percent by June er NITC. “The approximate 38 million barrels of Iranian oil in est since June 2012, the last month before tough finan- cent as it tried to bolster an economy bat- 2016, the statement from the bank said. “The first thing they will try and do is offload quite a floating storage, in addition to shore based stocks, cial measures were imposed by Washington and tered by Western sanctions and lower oil In the short term, however, the bank lot of that storage. (Oil Minister Bijan) Zanganeh has could quickly add supply to the market,” tanker broker Brussels. prices. The rate cut is the fourth this year warned it may have limited room for already warned OPEC: make room for us. In other EA Gibson said in a report last week. “It is unclear how much, if any, of the May volume after authorities hiked interest rates dra- manoeuvre. words, we are going to sell this oil at any price,” said Broker Poten & Partners estimated 17 VLCC tankers came out of floating storage,” the IEA said. “Tehran is matically in December to 17 percent as the “The Bank of Russia will be ready to con- Mehdi Varzi, a former official at the state-run National were being used to store Iranian oil. expected to target Asia for its additional crude if and ruble nosedived. The Central Bank cited tinue cutting the key rate as consumer Iranian Oil Co. A separate source, who tracks tanker movements, when sanctions are lifted.” the “persistent risks of considerable econo- price growth declines further in compli- “Floating storage is there to be put onto the market said Iran was storing over 45 million barrels of oil on 23 While Zanganeh has said Tehran would pump my cooling” in a statement explaining the ance with the forecast, but the potential of as soon as possible after some sort of agreement,” said tankers including a few vessels that were not part of another 500,000 bpd within a month of lifting sanc- move, forecasting that GDP will fall by 3.2 monetary policy easing will be limited by Varzi, who now runs an energy consultancy in Britain. NITC’s fleet. tions and up to 1 million bpd within six or seven percent in 2015. inflation risks in the next few months,” the Iran, once OPEC’s second-largest producer after “That compares with 25 million barrels stored on 12 months, most analysts believe it will be months or up The authorities insist inflationary fears statement said. Saudi Arabia, is seeking to clear space for its gradual to 14 tankers exactly a year ago, which is a major to a year for any significant output increase. have subsided as they have chipped away Russia’s economy has slipped into reces- return to the market after years in which Western sanc- increase year-on-year,” the source said. Iran’s tanker arm NITC, still blacklisted by the United at the interest rate over the past months in sion as the double whammy of Western tions have halved its oil exports to as little as 1 million Two NITC tankers - Amber and Nancy - have been States and the European Union, has a fleet carrying a bid to breathe life into the country’s sanctions over Moscow’s meddling in barrels per day (bpd). deployed for floating storage in recent weeks, tracking capacity of over 76 million barrels of oil. —Reuters shrinking economy. Ukraine and low oil prices have taken their Inflation in June dropped from a high in toll. BUSINESS TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015

Al-Sayer Medical Company holds grand opening ceremony for Al-Sayer LifeCare Biggest and the most prestigious healthcare outlet in Kuwait

KUWAIT: Al Sayer Medical Company, ing healthy through several products instructions for effective and safe your home medical equipment. one of the Al Sayer Group Holding from globally renowned brands as usage will be well served at Al Sayer Companies inaugraated “Al-Sayer the following categories . life Care showroom. Delivery & Assembly LifeCare” their first healthcare retail • Wheelchairs. Our professional staff at Al Sayer Most of our products are available outlet. • Pediatric rehabilitations. Life Care showroom will guide you to for home delivery by our trained serv- The opening event was attended • Patient walking aid & standing assist. the best medical equipment and sup- ice technicians, who will deliver and by Mubarak Naser Al-Sayer CEO along • Medical furniture. plies to meet your needs. Stay by your set up the equipment in a timely and with Paul Reynolds COO, Dr Hossam • Respiratory. side and help you complete your pur- professional manner. Afify General Manager of Al Sayer • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitations. chase. Schedule delivery and assem- Al Sayer Life Care technicians will MedicalCompany, senior managers • Bathroom & safety positioning. bly of your purchase at your conven- conduct an assessment to make sure from other business units of the • Sport injuries & orthopedics. ience. each product is well - suited for the group, dignitaries from Kuwait med- • Diagnostic & evaluation. In all cases, our professionals are patient. The staff will also instruct and ical sector and distinguished mem- • Patient transfer assist & modifica- always available to answer your ques- train the patient or the user to use the bers from the press and media. tions. tions regarding the available equip- equipment with atmost safety and • Consumables. ment and to demonstrate the various care. Mission • Diabetic care. medical products. Al-Sayer LifeCare aims to provide • First Aid & emergency. Special Orders you with world class solutions that • Foot care. Trustworthy After Sales Support At Al Sayer Life Care we have the focus on innovation, functionality and • Personal Hygiene. After Sales Service ability to place special orders for any- value to incorporate a healthy life • Wound care. At Al Sayer Life Care you can thing you may need that we do not style, improve the quality of life and to expect to receive not only high quali- stock. If you are looking for certain promote independency for a produc- Expert Consultation ty medical equipment’s, but also com- equipment that is not available in our and deliver it to your door step at your tive community. At Al Sayer Life Care we believe passionate support from our experi- showroom, our Special Orders team convenience within the shortest time. Working Hours that the needs of the client must be enced staff as well. will help you find it. Through LifeCare, Al-Sayer Medical Al-Sayer LifeCare is located at Block World Class Solutions the basis of any consultation. Our Al Sayer Life Care offers you to Our Special Orders team will Company will renew its commitment 1, Kassem Boland Building, Dhajeej At the LifeCare showroom cus- team is highly qualified in all technical assembling and repair service by research equipment options and pro- and support towards customers to Area Farwaniya. Working hours for the tomers will find effective solutions to product requirements for certain dis- qualified and trained team of vide you with their recommendations meet their medical needs to ensure new outlet is from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM meet the medical needs through abilities and needs. Therefore, service technicians to assure the to help choose the best options that improved self-sufficiency & healthy and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday to products that taking care of the per- Customers that require medical implementation of the best levels suits your need. After selection of life style to maintain an independent Thursday (Friday the Showroom will son since birth & to make sure grow- equipment which requires personal of service and maintenance for equipment they will manage to order lifestyle for productive community. be closed).

Iconic British films James Bond and Harry Potter inspire residents of Kuwait to visit UK

KUWAIT: With set locations rang- Central Asia said, “After more than one of the most popular routes ing from Central London to the 50 years, the James Bond fran- within the Middle East and as rugged Scottish Highlands, the chise is more popular than ever. always, we will be offering the quintessentially British James The latest installment, Spectre, is best of British hospitality that our Bond movie franchise is still out in cinemas later this year and customers have come to expect encouraging travellers from still shrouded in secrecy but I’m on all our flights.” Kuwait to visit the UK. In a recent sure it will include some of the The discounted British Airways survey conducted by British iconic ‘Bond’ locations, such as air fares will be available across Airways, 30 per cent of Kuwaiti MI6, which has help made Club World and World Traveller residents asked said that the films London famous in the eyes of cabins and allows for travel until - which showcase the suave and movie-goers! 30 November 2015. Return fares sophisticated British secret serv- “The UK is full of locations that start from as little as KWD 188 ice agent 007 -inspire them to have been featured on the big person from Kuwait to London, travel to the UK. and small screens, from UK.A full timetable of British Bond was followed in second Oxfordshire in Downton Abbey to Airways’ flights to London and Mrs Salma Al-Hajjaj, General Manager, Human Resources at Gulf Bank during Jahzeen event. place by Harry Potter - with Northern Island in Game of beyond is available online at 15per cent - whose popularity has Thrones, there are many places ba.com, where customers can seen King’s Cross Railway Station worth exploring over the summer find the lowest fares and book, Gulf Bank participates in in London include a sign for (even with the British rain!).Our pay and check-in online for their Platform 9 3/4, the departure flights from Kuwait to London are flights. point for students of Hogwarts Jahzeen Program 2015 School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, of which its most famous student, Harry Potter, KUWAIT: Gulf Bank participated in professionals sharing their experience youth. It is essential to prepare a qual- attends. Jahzeen Program, which was a train- specifically within the private sector ified generation that will improve the The contemporary version of overall national labor market in ing program sponsored by the bank, as well as to guide them to choose the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detec- the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs, most suitable job to be able to excel Kuwait, both in the private and public tive novels, Sherlock, set in the Manpower and Government and be creative in their future work. sectors.” Restructuring Program (MGRP) and Mrs Salma Al-Hajjaj - General “As part of its social responsibility London and staring Benedict Ooredoo to promote the develop- Manager Human Resources at Gulf strategy, Gulf Bank is committed to Cumber batch and Martin ment of Kuwaiti youth. The event took Bank held a presentation on the bank- being involved in activities that sup- Freeman, took third place. place on Wednesday 10 June 2015. ing sector and the skills required for a port youth development. Human With UK film and TV locations This is the second year for Jahzeen successful career in banking, while Mr. capital has always been at the fore- still grabbing the attention of Program, which was led by Chief Saleh Al Houti - Human Resources front of the bank’s priorities and this travellers from Kuwait, British Manager Abdullah Al-Hajri and Tareq Manager at Ooredoo covered the commitment includes Kuwait-based Airways is offering special fares Al Derbas. Jahzeen Program targets same with regards to the telecommu- activities such as mentoring programs until 15 June 2015 with travel senior university students, fresh grad- nication sector in Kuwait. or training to help students achieve before 30 November 2015 for uates as well as employed youth with Commenting about the bank’s their full career potential.” those looking to explore the UK one year of experience. It featured support to the program, Al-Hajjaj said: Gulf Bank continues to support over the summer. soft skill training courses such as writ- “We are honored to have supported Kuwaiti youth and is looking forward Paolo De Renzis, British ing skills and time management, per- this initiative which aimed at promot- to growing its workforce with more Airways’ Area Commercial sonality assessments, and seminars by ing the development of Kuwaiti national talent in the future. Manager for the Middle East & TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 TECHNOLOGY Bethesda unveils new ‘Fallout’, ‘Doom’ at E3 SAN FRANCISCO: Bethesda Software lored for play on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 “Like every year, E3 will be about the mar- unveiled the latest installment of its “Fallout” consoles as well as on personal computers quee video game titles that will take the video game franchise late Sunday, flaunting powered by Windows software. world by storm,” TechSavvy analyst Scott a new line-up of powerhouse sequels to its Bethesda also gave a preview of “Doom” Steinberg told AFP on Saturday. “But, there blockbuster hits. The US video game publish- and “Dishonored 2” video games that are are side battles going on.” Analysts expect er showed off the keenly awaited “Fallout 4” slated for release early next year. The this E3 to be a coming-of-age of sorts for vir- at its first-ever Electronic Entertainment Expo “Dishonored” sequel will let players return to tual reality, which has been around for (E3) media event in the Dolby Theatre. roles as supernatural assassins. In “Doom,” decades but remained an unfulfilled promise It also released a free “Fallout Shelter” players take on the challenge of wiping out for gamers eager to immerse themselves in spin-off game in Apple’s online App Store. powerful demons in a research facility on fantasy worlds. Meanwhile Google-owned “Fallout 4” opens with scenes showing a Mars. “The foundation of any ‘Doom’ experi- YouTube will be facing off with Amazon- young family in a setting that blends 1950s ence is centered around bad-ass demons, owned Twitch, by previewing a version of its America with the future. Nuclear bomb big guns and moving really fast,” executive video-sharing platform tailored for gamers. blasts send people racing for shelter, and the producer Marty Stratton said. San Francisco-based Twitch, which allows main character becomes the sole survivor, viewers to watch other people’s live- emerging two centuries after the devasta- Video games galore streamed games, plans to live-stream press tion. A collector version of the game comes The Bethesda event gave an unofficial conferences, demos and interviews at E3. In with a real-life Pip-Boy wrist-wear device, a start to E3, the video game industry’s biggest keeping with years past, the day before E3 gadget well-known by fans of “Fallout.” trade show, which officially opens on officially opens will be packed with theatrical The wearable Pip-Boy is designed to hold Tuesday in the Los Angeles Convention media events revealing scenes from new ver- smartphones, and there will be an applica- Center. Blockbuster video games will be the sions of much-loved games on Xbox One, tion to make it an extension of the game, main attraction, but in the wings attention PlayStation 4 or Wii U consoles. Winning according to Bethesda game studios director will go to the promise of stepping into the game franchises getting new installments CALIFORNIA: In this Dec 10, 2011 file photo, Todd Howard, (center) of Bethesda Todd Howard. “Fallout 4” will be released on games virtually and streaming them as spec- will include “Batman,” “Assassin’s Creed,” “Mass Game Studios, is joined by members of his team as he accepts the award for game November 10, with versions of the game tai- tator sport. Effect” and “Call of Duty.” — AFP of the year for “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” at Spike TV’s Video Game Awards. — AP

Regional enterprises believe digital Twitter twists and turns: citizens want faster services But can it keep on flying? DUBAI: EMC announced the results of The Information Generation: Transforming The Future Micro-blogger facing challenges, requires fixes that explores the impact of a growing global com- munity of digital citizens. Whether we’re working, NEW YORK: The Pope is on Twitter, along keeping fit, learning, playing, purchasing online or with the Dalai Lama, world leaders and, of watching TV, we are making new digital demands of course, Kim Kardashian. The short-messag- the businesses with which we deal. These individuals ing service can bring fleeting fame, instant are always connected and engaged online, and have ignominy and get you fired. It has been the world’s information at their fingertips. They also credited for sparking revolutions and, like Facebook, transforming the way the world view the world very differently. Based on input from communicates. But despite the buzz gen- 3,600 Director-to-C-Suite business leaders across 18 erated by thousands of chatty journalists, countries including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, the athletes and celebrities, Twitter has never study reveals new expectations of these individuals turned a profit. Its user base of 302 million and identifies the fundamental business attributes is dwarfed by rivals such as Facebook, critical for organizations to successfully compete and which counts 1.44 billion. thrive in this new landscape. Facebook has grown into an Internet powerhouse, while Twitter in many Changing business and customer expectations aspects remains a niche social network, The majority of respondents in the UAE and Saudi unable to convince the masses that they Arabia (99%) report that recent technological need its service to keep up with what’s advances have impacted the way that their organiza- happening in the world. Lots of people tion does business. 62% agree that the rapid adop- sign up but not a lot stick around. That tion of mobile, social, cloud and big data technolo- likely had much to do with last week’s gies is changing customer behavior and creating a announced exit of Twitter Inc. CEO Dick SAN JOSE: File photo shows the icon for the Twitter app on an iPhone. — AP new digital world, whereby organizations must Costolo, who gave way to co-founder, and adapt in order to stay competitive. former CEO, Jack Dorsey while the San Francisco company looks for a new leader. • 63% believe that customers want access to serv- focused on live events, topics of interest or mated adornments or enabling users to Despite the executive turmoil and a ices faster even a user’s geographic location. He also play one-on-one games. Twitter, mean- stock price that has fallen 30 percent since recommended more “nudges,” including while, has only tinkered around the edges • 56% believe that customers want 24/7 access late April, industry experts - not to men- feedback, polls and other interactive fea- of its direct-messaging function. and connectivity tion loyal users - see potential in the com- tures that would make newcomers feel • 51% believe that customers want a personalized pany. But first it needs to address some of less “lonely.” Demonstrate strengths to advertisers experience its biggest problems. Here are some of Deal with trolls Twitter knows something about its • 43% believe that customers want access on an Twitter’s most pressing challenges, along Twitter has long had a problem with users’ interests, but Facebook knows far increasing number of multi-channel platforms with possible fixes. trolls, the online bullies and blowhards more about its users’ likes and habits, while The study highlights that the demand for better whose abuse has been an ongoing issue Google and Pinterest can more readily pre- use of data and insight is coming from both internal Where are the users? that has alienated established and poten- dict what users might want to buy. That, and external forces. Internally, the demand is most Its user growth is stalling and there are tial users. It has tried to make it easier to coupled with Twitter’s slowing user growth, likely to come from the IT department (47%), finance a lot of competitors. Besides its old rival report threats and in April updated its poli- has made advertisers are more likely to (37%), the IT department (47%), marketing (32%) Facebook, Twitter is feeling the heat from cy against violent threats to include not spend their money on other sites, analysts and the C-suite/board level (28%), and externally mobile messaging apps such as just specific threats but people promoting say. Twitter’s strength, however, is drawing from competitors (40%) and customers (36%) Due to WhatsApp, Line and Viber, not to mention violence against others. It’s too early to say people’s attention during live events, such the new Information Generation-driven demands, Snapchat, Instagram and a bevy of others if this has helped. as sports championships, breaking news only your cool middle-school niece might businesses agree that transformation is critical. More apps and options and popular television shows, said Debra have heard of. Twitter grew from 204 mil- Twitter is well-known around the Aho Williamson at the eMarketer research Business leaders have identified five “make-or-break” lion active users in the first quarter of 2013, business attributes, all of which have information at globe, but it must do more to capitalize on firm. Reaching casual users on a routine to 255 million a year later and 302 million its own brand, said Brian Blau, a tech ana- basis is harder, but Twitter may succeed if it their core. While business leaders in the UAE and in the first three months of 2015. In com- lyst at the Gartner research firm. Twitter can “engage advertisers in that ‘real-time’ Saudi Arabia agree the below are high priority, they parison, Facebook-owned WhatsApp could be offering users more specialized story,” she said. admitted that very few have thoroughly embodied announced in April that it has reached 800 apps for various activities, in the way that them. million monthly active users. Facebook has built a stable of apps for Show investors it’s serious about busi- • 6% demonstrate transparency and trust Make it easier to use messaging, consuming news and sharing ness • 6% innovate in agile ways Almost one billion users have tried photos, he said. Twitter’s Periscope app, The new CEO must show Wall Street • Only 5% can predicatively spot new opportuni- Twitter and not stuck around, according to which lets users share live video, is an that Twitter is focused on building revenue ties tech investor Chris Sacca, a longtime example of “exactly the kind of thing and delivering on financial targets, added • 4% operate in real-time Twitter backer who wrote a lengthy cri- Twitter should be doing,” Blau added. But Scott Kessler, a tech stocks analyst at S&P • 3% deliver personalized experience tique of the service and posted it online he noted that Facebook, Snapchat and Capital IQ. “Their single biggest shortcom- this month. Sacca suggested the service other companies have invested heavily in ing is really about the ability to consistent- Challenges could offer more features to engage visi- direct-messaging capabilities, which can ly communicate and execute against their While 63% of respondents agree that having tors - including special channels or tabs make money by showing ads, selling ani- strategy,” he said. —AP access to relevant information and insights would improve decision making, challenges remain. • 33% admit they are drowning in information French app hopes Alibaba plans overload streaming • 31% of respondents state that the abundance of information helps them learn what they need to do, to link Muslims service in china but leaves them unable to turn the ‘learning’ into actionable results SHANGHAI: China’s Alibaba plans to • 22% said that the abundance in information has with prayer sites launch an online video service that improved their ability to do their job mimics that of US streaming giant MARSEILLE: They simply wanted a Netflix, a report said yesterday, marking The study also highlighted key factors hindering place to pray, as required five times the e-commerce giant’s latest move to the effective use of data a day for faithful Muslims. But in expand its business scope. Alibaba will • 40% believe that the current organization cul- France, that’s not necessarily sim- offer Tmall Box Office via its own set-top ture inhibits the ability to effectively use data and ple. The country has relatively few box and smart televisions that use its information Muslim prayer spaces compared operating system in about two months, • 36% stated security concerns as being a primary with the population - one for every the president of Alibaba’s digital enter- tainment business Liu Chunning said, cause EMC Corporation “The combined forces of cloud, 1,200 by some estimates - and a group of five friends from a variety according to Bloomberg News. • 34% attributed resources and workload con- social, mobile and big data have led to the emer- Alibaba did not immediately straints as key factor gence of what we like to call the ‘Information of backgrounds decided they could do something about a problem respond to a request for comment. “We • 31% pointed to the lack of in house expertise as Generation’. Whether they’re working, keeping fit, they found themselves facing every want to create a whole new family hindering the effective use of data learning, playing, purchasing online or watching TV, day. entertainment experience. Our goal is these digital citizens are creating new demands for They created an online commu- to become like Netflix in the US, HBO in Data driven future the businesses they deal with. The results of the nity they called Salatsurfing, build- the US,” Liu was quoted as saying, By 2020 more than 7 billion people on at least 30 Information Generation Study are clear evidence of ing an app and website to link the adding that the company will offer billion devices will have created 44 zettabytes of the significant impact that combined forces of cloud, faithful with people willing to both self-produced and purchased data (or 44 trillion gigabytes), according to Gartner social, mobile and big data have created for busi- donate space. Salatsurfing lists overseas content. US-listed Netflix and IDC respectively. This is rapidly leading to a nesses everywhere. Even in the region, the emer- about 150 spaces - homes or busi- shares surged last month after news reports that it is in talks to begin opera- world in which nearly every element of life will be gence of ‘digital citizens’ necessitates the need for nesses - throughout France. About tions in China. data-driven. enterprises to revisit their strategies and redefine 2,500 people have joined since the There are strong signals of a move toward a world themselves to meet this massive shift in expecta- Premium television channel HBO geolocation service started in recently launched a standalone online in which nearly every element of life will be data-dri- tions, adapt and succeed in the future.” September. Sofiane Benabdallah, ven. Individuals and corporations will sell, donate TV service via Apple’s streaming media one of the founders, says the idea is MARSEILLE: In this photo taken on player. Alibaba’s Tmall.com is believed and trade information on open exchanges. In this Rachel Maguire, Research Director at Institute for similar to Airbnb or Uber - with one Tuesday, June 2, 2015, one of the to command more than half the new world order, value will shift from products and the Future crucial difference: The service is five founders of “Salatsurfing”, Chinese market for business-to-con- services to the information they generate. According “Our mission is to provide practical foresight for a free and the space is donated. Amazigh Benabdallah, poses for a sumer transactions while its Taobao to the study, 68% of respondents believe that over world undergoing rapid change - and to help turn “By no means do we want to photo showing a cellphone screen platform holds more than 90 percent of the next five years digital technologies will have a insights into action. It’s critical that we systematically replace mosques. The mosque’s role whcih displays the “Salatsurfing” the consumer-to-consumer market in direct impact on the way they do business with their explore the longer-term implications of an age in is clearly identified in Islam’s pre- app. — AP China. But the company is now seeking customers and 36% believe that a forward thinking which information is at the center of everything we cepts,” said Yosra Farrouj, another of to expand into a range of other indus- technology strategy must be customer focused. do; continually re-conditioning us in ways we still the founders. “Salatsurfing is really ing room is among the listings, said tries beyond e-commerce. In March, it have yet to imagine. The world’s most information- an alternative in the way we allow it was natural to donate it as a joined the country’s biggest auto mak- Executive quotes savvy organizations - if they ready themselves - will someone to pray when a mosque is prayer space. “It’s a question of er SAIC Motor with a plan to develop an Mohammed Amin, Senior Vice President for lead one of the most significant transformations in closed or there is no mosque brotherhood, solidarity. To me, it Internet-connected car. — AFP Turkey, Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East at history.” around.” Otmane Aziz, whose meet- seems right,” Aziz said. — AP TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE

China to join EU in pledge to get Paris climate deal

BRUSSELS: China, the world’s biggest polluter, will sign a ments. China’s greater enthusiasm for a deal in Paris con- Aviation emissions within the European Union require the sides of their boats and paddled around to play cat- joint pledge with the European Union this month to seek trasts with the run-up to Copenhagen, when it resisted ETS permits, but efforts to expand the arrangement to and-mouse with police speedboats that started making a UN agreement to tackle climate change as one of “the calls for any international system for monitoring curbs on international aviation caused an outcry, with China arrests a few hours after the water-borne protest began. greatest threats facing humanity,” according to a draft emissions. among those most critical of what it said was an attack on “We are difficult to deal with,” Hocevar, Greenpeace’s statement seen by Reuters. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang It is happier with the outline of a Paris deal, under its sovereignty. That forced the EU to back down. national director for Oceans, told AFP. As he spoke by will endorse the statement at a June 29 summit in Brussels which promised emissions cuts are likely to be overseen Now the International Civil Aviation Organization phone, the shouts of protesters on the water could be with EU leaders, who are seeking to ratchet up the pres- by national laws, rather than by any international supervi- (ICAO), a U.N. body, is working on a global scheme to reg- heard. Hocevar said he had a police boat just a few feet sure for a deal at the Paris climate conference late this sion. ulate aviation emissions. away from him and he expected to be arrested shortly, year, EU officials said. China has always sought special consideration on the In the joint statement, the EU and China will call for “a although he said the atmosphere was calm and violence- “The EU and China recognize their critical roles in com- grounds that it should be allowed to develop its economy timely agreement in ICAO on a global market-based free. bating global climate change, one of the greatest threats as Western countries did in the 20th century. But increas- measure in 2016”. They also called for progress at the It was the latest chapter in a ongoing battle between facing humanity,” the draft final summit communique ingly it acknowledges the need to grow in a sustainable International Maritime Organization in curbing emissions environmentalists and Royal Dutch Shell over the latter’s said. way and has sought to confront domestic pollution, by shipping. plan to station the 38,000-ton rig in a body of water called “The seriousness of the challenge calls upon the two which has led to outbreaks of social unrest. the Chukchi Sea to drill this summer. Environmentalists sides to work constructively together for the common Premier Li said last week that China sets itself a target Greenpeace say it is one of the world’s most ecologically sensitive good in the context of sustainable economic and social of peak carbon dioxide emissions around 2030 or sooner Meanwhile, Greenpeace activists paddling in kayaks regions. They oppose drilling there for a variety of reasons, development,” the statement said. While couched in diplo- if possible. Other elements of the EU-China summit draft formed a blockade yesterday to keep a mammoth Shell oil saying among other things a spill would be particularly matic language, the fact that Beijing is willing to subscribe include a promise to step up cooperation on carbon mar- rig from departing from Seattle on a mission to drill in the catastrophic because of the lack of capacity to deal with to such a document may help build momentum for the kets in which industry trades in a limited number of per- Arctic. Dozens of boats assembled in an arc around the such a messy scenario. “This is not an acceptable risk,” Paris conference. mits to emit CO2. towering yellow and while Polar Pioneer before dawn as Hocevar said. A first attempt by Shell to carry out Major emitters are hoping to avoid a repeat of the China has already sought guidance from the European tug boats were preparing to embark on the slow journey exploratory drilling in the Arctic in 2012 was plagued with failed Copenhagen UN summit in 2009, the last attempt Commission in setting up pilot emissions markets, mod- north to waters off Alaska, said John Hocevar, a problems. Among other mishaps, one rig slipped its tug to reach a global climate deal, which foundered partly due elled on the evolving EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) Greenpeace activist who was also one of the kayakers. line and ended up grounded on an uninhabited Alaska to Chinese and US reluctance to make binding commit- and says it is well on the way to rolling out a national ETS. Protesters shouted “Shell, no!”, banged their oars on island during a winter storm. — Agencies

Target selling pharmacy, clinic businesses to CVS Health PHILADELPHIA: Target will sell its pharmacy customers who are looking to buy more in a sin- and clinic businesses to the drugstore chain CVS gle stop. Health for about $1.9 billion in a deal that com- CVS Health gained national attention last bines the resources of two retailers seeking to year when it announced it would pull tobacco polish their health care reputations. from its store shelves as part of a push to The acquisition allows CVS Health to reach improve its reputation as a health care provider. more patients and expand its in-store The drugstore chain also changed its name to MinuteClinic brand, which it has been growing CVS Health from CVS Caremark last year as part aggressively for the past several years. It also of its increased focus on health. gives the nation’s second-largest drugstore chain a retail presence in new markets like Rebranding Seattle, Denver, and Salt Lake City. Target had already quit selling tobacco in Target customers, in turn, will gain access to 1996. The deal announced yesterday includes CVS Health Corp.’s pharmacy care programs that more than 1,660 pharmacies in Target stores help them manage their prescriptions, find low- that will be branded as CVS/pharmacy. The cost generic drugs and buy specialty medica- agreement also calls for new Target stores to tions, a rapidly growing slice of the pharmaceu- include a CVS/pharmacy if they are going to tical market. offer pharmacy services. Drugstore chains, grocers and big retailers Target Corp’s nearly 80 clinic locations will be like Target and Wal-Mart have all pushed deeper rebranded as MinuteClinic. CVS Health will also into customer health in recent years, in part to open up to 20 new clinics in Target stores within serve the aging baby boom generation and the three years of the deal’s closing. In addition, millions of uninsured people who are expected Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based CVS Health to gain coverage under the federal health care and Minneapolis-based Target plan to develop overhaul. They’ve added walk-in clinics to their five to 10 smaller stores over two years. The stores and, in some cases, expanded the care stores will be branded as TargetExpress and those clinics provide to include monitoring include a CVS/pharmacy. PYEONGTAEK: A health worker (left) checks the body heat of children wearing masks as a precaution against the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome chronic conditions like diabetes. Target has nearly 1,800 stores and also sells (MERS) virus as their school reopened after it was temporarily closed at an elementary school in Pyeongtaek, South Korea yesterday. — AP Retailers also are putting more health care products through its Target.com website. The products on their shelves. Drugstores have retailer, which caters to customers who have a long-since slowed their push to grow by build- little more money than Wal-Mart shoppers, is Amid ‘excessive’ public alarm, ing new stores and shifted to expanding what trying to reinvent itself as a more nimble and their existing stores offer. That includes gro- innovative company and is trying to reclaim its ceries and other non-pharmacy items, aside reputation as a cheap chic retailer under CEO Seoul reports 16th MERS death from health care products, as they try to attract Brian Cornell. — AP More than 2,000 schools reopen as outbreak slows SEOUL: South Korea yesterday reported its 16th About 14.2 million foreigners, or about 1.18 mil- approval ratings had plummeted by 10 percentage death in an expanding MERS outbreak, as President lion people a month on average, visited the country points over the past two weeks to 34.6 percent. Park Geun-Hye called for efforts to shore up the econ- last year. A 58-year-old man who had been suffering Local businesses have reported a sharp drop in omy against what she called “excessive” public alarm. from diabetes was the latest victim of Middle East sales as people shunned crowded venues. Sales at Seoul also declared five new patients-bringing the Respiratory Syndrome, which broke out in South department stores in the first week of June fell 25 per- total number of cases including the deaths to 150 — Korea less than a month ago. cent from a month earlier, while the number of as fears grew over the impact of the outbreak on The country now has the largest outbreak outside moviegoers dropped 55 percent, according to gov- Asia’s fourth-largest economy. Saudi Arabia and it is spreading unusually rapidly. ernment data. A Morgan Stanley report showed last More than 2,000 schools, which had been closed The five new patients-aged from 39 to 84 — were week that the outbreak-if sustained for a month- nationwide, reopened yesterday as the outbreak infected in hospitals in cities including Seoul and could trim the country’s growth by 0.15 percentage showed signs of slowing, the education ministry said, Daejeon, 140 kilometres (90 miles) south of the capi- points for this year. adding 329 schools and 126 kindergartens were still tal. Concern over economic damage prompted the shut. Among them was a nurse who had performed central Bank of Korea to slash its key interest rate by Park, whose popularity has plunged due to the CPR on an infected patient in Daejeon and a man 0.25 basis points last week. However experts from the crisis, urged efforts to minimize the damage to the who was infected at Samsung Medical Centre in World Health Organization said Saturday they had economy, saying consumer spending had dipped Seoul after accompanying his sick mother there. She found no evidence to indicate transmission of the and the number of foreign tourists had plunged. “I am later died of MERS. virus in communities outside hospitals. PHILADELPHIA: A CVS store in Philadelphia. Target announced yesterday that it is afraid the unexpected outbreak of MERS will quash The hospital is the epicentre of the outbreak and The Samsung hospital-one of the country’s selling its pharmacy and clinic businesses to drugstore chain CVS Health for about the momentum of economic recovery,” she told a more than 70 patients, visitors and medical staff there largest-suspended most services Sunday to help $1.9 billion in a deal that combines the resources of two retailers seeking to polish meeting with advisers. have contracted the virus. The health ministry said 17 curb the spread of the virus. There is no vaccine for their reputations as health care providers. —AP “It is important to prevent the spread of exces- patients remained in an unstable condition. MERS which has a mortality rate of 35 percent, sive public anxiety and allow normal economic activi- according to the WHO. In Saudi Arabia more than ties to resume quickly.” More than 100,000 foreigners Storm of criticism 950 people have been infected and 412 died from have cancelled trips to South Korea since the begin- The outbreak started on May 20 when a 68-year- the disease. The South Korean outbreak has trig- ‘Sin tax’ cuts cigarette ning of June, vice tourism minister Kim Chong said, old man was diagnosed after returning from a trip to gered concern elsewhere in Asia. Hong Kong last adding foreign currency earnings would dwindle by Saudi Arabia. Since then more than 5,200 people week advised its residents against non-essential trav- smoking in Philippines $2.3 billion if the number plunges by 50 percent. have been placed in quarantine. el to the South. “Our tourism industry is faced with a very dire sit- Park’s administration has suffered a storm of criti- North Korea has urged the South to ban trips to MANILA: A “sin tax” on cigarettes has 2014 the figure was down to 3.917 billion uation,” he said, promising financial aid worth 72 bil- cism for what critics describe as a slow and inade- the Kaesong joint industrial zone in the North by sharply cut smoking in the Philippines while packs, said Henares. Taxes are levied on the lion won ($64 million) to help tourism-related busi- quate response to the crisis. A survey by polling southerners who had visited MERS-affected venues, also boosting government revenues, the number of packs placed on store shelves nesses. agency Realmeter showed Monday that Park’s job Seoul’s unification ministry said yesterday. —AFP internal revenue chief said yesterday. The rather than the number subsequently sold. number of cigarette packs put on store Proceeds from the taxes on cigarettes shelves by retailers fell by nearly a third rose to 74.328 billion pesos ($1.69 billion) Why no MERS vaccine? Lack of between 2012 and 2014, said revenue chief last year from 32.16 billion pesos in 2012, Kim Henares. the agency said. Under the law, a portion of The government raised excise taxes on the revenues from sin taxes are allotted to tobacco and liquor products in 2012 to raise finance government health programs foresight frustrates scientists revenues and discourage smoking, which including anti-smoking campaigns. kills nearly 88,000 Filipinos each year accord- A Department of Health survey in 2009 LONDON: Three years after the mysterious MERS virus response in Saudi Arabia, which has suffered an out- begin developing a vaccine, and there is clear frustra- ing to World Health Organization data. “We found that more than 28 percent of the first emerged in humans, scientists and drugmakers break stretching back to 2012. But scientists do know tion that work on one has barely begun. The problem exceeded the targets,” Henares told AFP. country’s adult population were smokers. say there is no excuse for not having a vaccine that that it is similar to the deadly SARS virus, that it proba- is that big pharmaceutical firms are uncertain about The government agency’s data showed The government first asked parliament to could have protected those now falling sick and dying bly originated in bats, that it is linked to camels, and the economics of such a vaccine and no governments 5.764 million packs were withdrawn from raise taxes on “sin” products as early as 1997, in South Korea. The facts behind the coronavirus that can pass from person to person. They also understand have yet offered to underwrite a major research effort. storage and placed on retail shelves in 2012, but a strong lobby by tobacco manufactur- causes Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) have its molecular structure. “The question is: How long are we going to wait compared to 4.869 billion packs in 2013. By ers delayed this for years. — AFP been slow to emerge, partly due to a secretive That all yields scientific detail for researchers to around and just follow these outbreaks before we get serious about making vaccines?” said Adrian Hill, a professor and director at the Jenner Institute at Britain’s Oxford University. “There is no sign of MERS going away. It’s been around since 2012. And there is really clear evidence now of human-to-human trans- mission.” South Korea said on Monday 150 people there have been infected with MERS in an outbreak started by a businessman returning from the Middle East. Sixteen have died. The vast majority of MERS infections and deaths have been in Saudi Arabia, where more than 1,000 people have been infected since 2012, and some 454 have died. Yet cases of the disease have already been record- ed in at least 25 countries, including the United States, China and Britain. MERS, which causes coughing, fever and breathing problems, can lead to pneumonia and kidney failure. Some scientists suspect it has probably crossed other international boundaries undetected, since diagnosing MERS and distinguishing it from oth- er respiratory illnesses that kill elderly or sick people in hospital may not always be possible. SEOUL: A South Korean health worker wearing protective gear sanitizes a chair in a public bus at a MERS infection is caused by a coronavirus from the transport company in Seoul yesterday. South Korea reported on June 15, two more deaths and five same family as the one behind Severe Acute new cases in the growing outbreak of MERS which has placed more than 5,200 people under quar- Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which killed around 800 MANILA: An inmate from the Quezon City jail waits to be processed during a mass antine and sparked widespread alarm. — AFP people worldwide in 2002-2003. — Reuters screening for Tuberculosis (TB) in suburban Manila yesterday.—AFP TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE Weak plans set to overshoot world temperature goal: IEA Current emission cut pledges ‘good start’ but too weak

LONDON: Countries’ current pledges for ture rise of 4.3C over land in the northern 2030 from $270 billion in 2014; methane greenhouse gas cuts will fail to achieve a hemisphere where most of the world’s emissions are cut in oil and gas produc- peak in energy-related emissions by 2030 population lives, and even more in urban tion and fossil fuel subsidies are phased and likely result in a temperature rise of areas. out by 2030. “In 15 years’ time, every ineffi- 2.6 degrees Celsius by the end of the cen- “Then we can say goodbye to the plan- cient coal plant should be phased out. If tury, the International Energy Agency said et we have seen for centuries,” IEA chief there is resistance, it could be addressed yesterday. economist Fatih Birol told reporters at a by providing support for those countries An international deal to combat climate briefing in London. That kind of tempera- (in the Paris agreement),” Birol told change is meant to be agreed in ture rise would lead to more frequent Reuters. December but a meeting in Bonn, extreme weather events around the world, Under the IEA’s strategy, the use of coal Germany, last week ended with little with the biggest impact felt in Africa, but peaks before 2020 and then declines; oil progress towards an agreement to keep heatwaves, for example, every two years in demand rises to 2020 then levels off and average temperature rises within 2C. Paris, he added. total energy-related greenhouse gas emis- The proposed emissions cuts from 2020 To avoid this, governments at climate sions peak around 2020. offered by governments so far are unlikely talks in Paris this December need to set Last week, the G7 leaders pledged to to meet the 2C goal, a threshold scientists conditions that will achieve an early peak eliminate “inefficient fossil fuel subsidies” say is the limit beyond which the world in global energy-related emissions, review but talks on phasing out a form of coal will suffer ever worsening floods, their commitments every five years, and subsidy ended in stalemate. droughts, storms and rising seas. While the translate the 2C goal into a long-term Subsidies that support the consump- pledges are a “good start”, if governments emissions goal, the IEA said. tion of fossil fuels are typically aimed at do not strengthen policies, the world Global energy-related emissions could making energy more accessible to the would be on a path to an average temper- peak by 2020 if energy efficiency is poor. However, only 8 percent of the mon- This picture taken yesterday shows a bottle of Monsanto’s ‘Roundup’ pesticide in a gar- ature increase of 2.6C by 2100 and 3.5C improved; the construction of inefficient ey spent on them reaches the poorest 20 dening store in Lille. French Ecology Minister Segolene Royal announced yesterday a after 2200, the Paris-based IEA said. coal plants is banned; investment in percent of the world population, the IEA ban on the sale of American biotechnology giant Monsanto’s popular weedkiller from This translates into an average tempera- renewables is increased to $400 billion in said. — Reuters garden centres, which the UN has warned may be carcinogenic. — AFP Data warehouse raises health overhaul privacy concerns

WASHINGTON: A government data warehouse stores per- currently worth more than $110 million from 2011-2017. sonal information forever on millions of people who seek That’s an increase of more than 85 percent from $59 mil- coverage under President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, lion when it was awarded. including those who open an account on HealthCare.gov Some details about MIDAS, gleaned from interviews but don’t sign up for coverage. and publicly available documents: The administration At a time when major breaches have become distress- launched MIDAS without a complete privacy assessment. ingly common, the vast scope of the information - and the The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office said in lack of a clear plan for destroying old records - have raised a report last year that the system went live without a thor- concerns about privacy and the government’s judgment ough examination of privacy risks. Without such an analy- on technology. sis “it will be difficult for (the administration) to demon- “A basic privacy principle is that you don’t retain data strate that it has assessed the potential for (personal infor- any longer than you have to,” said Lee Tien, a senior staff mation) to be displayed to users ... and taken steps to attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation. “The ensure that the privacy of that data is protected,” the GAO more data you keep, the more harm an attacker or unau- said. thorized person can do.” The privacy assessment was not completed until mid- Electronic record-keeping systems are standard for January, well into the health law’s second sign-up season. businesses and government agencies. But they are sup- *The privacy analysis is vague on key details. posed to have limits on how long data is kept. The health In a section that asks how many individuals have per- care system, known as MIDAS, is described on a federal sonal data in the system, the administration’s privacy website as the “perpetual central repository” for informa- assessment says “1 million or more.” tion that the Affordable Care Act authorizes federal agen- It’s probably a lot more. In addition to the 10 million cies to collect. currently enrolled, MIDAS also keeps information on for- “Data in MIDAS is maintained indefinitely at this time,” mer customers, on consumers who started applications says another document, a government privacy assess- but never finished them and on people determined eligi- ment dated Jan 15. It lists the kinds of information stored, ble for Medicaid. including names, Social Security numbers, birthdates, The administration says “1 million or more” is a stan- addresses, phone numbers, passport numbers, employ- dard category - but won’t specify the number. ment status and financial accounts. “It raises a red flag,” said Tien, the technology lawyer. Before HealthCare.gov went live in 2013, Obama * MIDAS has had multiple, evolving missions. administration officials assured lawmakers and the public Government reports describe MIDAS as a resource for that an individual’s personal information would be used producing analytical reports. But it also seems to have mainly to determine eligibility for coverage, and that the evolved into a linchpin for data transactions with health nation’s newest social program would have a limited insurance companies and state Medicaid agencies. impact on privacy. Marilyn Tavenner, the Medicare admin- MIDAS gathers information from many other systems, istrator at the time, told a congressional hearing that the including federal and state insurance exchanges, the fed- program’s technology infrastructure was designed “to eral “data hub” that verifies eligibility for benefits, insur- minimize all possible security vulnerability.” ance companies and the government’s casework system “And we especially focused on storing the minimum for consumer complaints. amount of personal data possible,” she added. In the new The MIDAS privacy assessment says policies about per- wired world, every few weeks brings news of another PORTLAND: The HealthCare.gov website, where people can buy health insurance, is shown on a laptop screen in sonal data have changed over time to allow additional security breach. Personnel records of millions of federal Portland, Oregaon. —APP uses and disclosures beyond what is needed for the mini- employees, including background information for security mum functions of the insurance exchanges. The scope of clearances, were compromised in the latest attacks mak- Social Security commissioner Michael Astrue, a sumers have no way of knowing that their data is being data collected also has been widened. ing headlines. Earlier this year, health insurer Anthem Republican who disapproves of Obama administration routed to MIDAS. It’s not mentioned on the * MIDAS information can be shared. reported that information on 80 million customers was policies. Independent experts on technology and privacy HealthCare.gov website. The administration says MIDAS is hosted in a secure hacked. echoed some of the concerns. “It doesn’t make any sense that it wouldn’t be listed in data center. The Obama administration says MIDAS is essential to “I accept they have an operational reason, if not a legal the privacy policy,” De Mooy said. Although the policy Upon approval, personal information can be shared the smooth operation of the health care law’s insurance obligation, to keep data for a reasonable period,” said does not mention MIDAS specifically, the administration with a range of parties, including the research arm of the markets and meets or exceeds federal security and privacy Astrue, commissioner from 2007-2013. But there’s no justi- says its general functions are described. MIDAS stands for Department of Health and Human Services, states and pri- standards. “MIDAS is a critical piece of the marketplace fication for keeping data indefinitely, he added. “I don’t Multidimensional Insurance Data Analytics System. It’s vate insurers. The administration says a limited number of ecosystem,” spokesman Aaron Albright said in a state- think they should be allowed to do it.” owned by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid government and contractor employees have regular ment. Michelle De Mooy, deputy director for consumer priva- Services and operated by a major government technology access, and that is monitored and tracked. But officials MIDAS has been criticized in opinion articles by former cy at the Center for Democracy & Technology, said con- contractor, CACI. The administration says the contract is won’t say how many people have direct access. —AP WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015

Marina Hotel Kuwait welcomes Ramadan with delightful iftar, ghabka offerings

arina Hotel extends Ramadan Kareem buffet with Arabic and international cuisine rate events, Salwa Sabah Al Ahmed Theatre and feast on an extensive array of Arabic and erty to enjoy the flavorful feast that we have greetings to guests and their families includes a variety of delicious desserts compli- Hall provide special personalized attention. The Oriental cuisine in a tranquil setting comple- prepared.” Mand welcomes Ramadan 2015 with an mented by a selection of tea flavors and Arabic venue can accommodate up to 500 guests at a mented by live cooking stations, sweets, bever- Guests are invited to avail special room pack- array of Iftar and Ghabka offerings during the coffee. time. It also offers a selection of different menus ages and a wide selection of flavored Shisha. ages starting from KD 88NETfor the Superior holy month. Its range of Arabic and international Experience a remarkable Ghabka and Sohour for Iftar and Sohour at exclusive prices and is fully Nabil Hammoud, General Manager of Marina room where they can relax and enjoy their stay selections makes it the place for families and buffet with a wide selection of delicacies at the equipped to cater for groups and organizations. Hotel said, “The Holy Month of Ramadan in the luxurious rooms throughout the friends to spend time together while enjoying Kamar Al Marina Tent inside the Six Palms. The invokes traditions that are in line with the reli- Ramadan period. The Hotel’s rooms are specially outstanding Iftar and Ghabka. Share this special Kamar Al Marina Tent is the best choice to dine. Mouthwatering dishes gious customs of Kuwait. In deep respect for designed and have all the requisite facilities and time in the traditional settings of Ramadan and From sunset, guests may enjoy a plentiful array of The highly qualified and professional chefs those traditions, we have come up with several luxurious amenities. They can also use the state the wonderful oriental ambience across all out- Middle Eastern specialties and beverages. It is ful- of the hotel will prepare mouthwatering dishes offerings for Iftar and Ghabka and these offer- of the art fitness centre. lets of the hotel. ly equipped to cater for groups and organiza- to satisfy every palate. Savor the delicious deli- ings will provide the ideal setting for families Make this Ramadan a truly memorable one Among several options within the hotel’s din- tions with a capacity to accommodate up to 200 cacies from the open buffet and live cooking and groups to preserve those traditions in a by sharing special moments with family and ing choices, break your fast with an exquisite Iftar guests at a time. stations and quench your thirst with the tradi- comfortable and relaxed environment. We wish friends at The Marina Hotel Kuwait. For more buffet at the Atlantis restaurant with panoramic For larger groups seeking a unique Iftar expe- tional Ramadan beverages including Jelab, Ark to extend our warmest greetings to our guests information, please visit our website: www.mari- views of the Arabian Sea. The delicious traditional rience as well as for private functions and corpo- Sous, Kamardine and Tamarhindi. Guests can and their families, and invite them to our prop- nahotel.com. AOU opens admission from June 22nd to July 18th

he department of Admission and with a lesser percentage or GPA may apply (two academic semesters). She added that Gulf Bank announces Registration at The Branch of the Arab with the exception of receiving their high the University may admit students who Ramadan working hours TOpen University in the State of school degree 4 years prior to their admis- received their high school certificate long Kuwait announced the opening of admis- sion plus 4 years of work experience, time ago and the University students can ulf Bank would like to inform its clients that during the sion for the first semester of the academic adding students must have a scientific choose their studying schedules flexibly in upcoming Holy Month of Ramadan its Branches will be oper- year 2015/ 2016 from the 22nd of June major high school in order to apply for the accordance with their circumstances and Gating from 10:00 am until 1:30 pm as per the approved guide- until the 18th of July and students may Information Technology major. capabilities. The University adopts various lines set by the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA). During the Holy apply online through www.aou.edu.kw in She affirmed that the AOU Kuwait ways of learning and teaching through Month of Ramadan, Gulf Bank through its branch network will be the following bachelor degrees (Business branch strives to apply the vision and mis- highly technological means. conducting all banking transactions. The Head Office and the sup- Administration, English Language and sion of the AOU, pioneering in building the Sheikh concluded that the AOU Kuwait porting administrative departments working hours will be from Literature, Information Technology and knowledge and science society, which branch is proud to be one of the nine AOU 9:30am until 2:00pm. The Bank will resume its regular working hours Computing). seeks to develop and disseminate knowl- branches in addition to be one of the proj- on the first business day following the Eid Al-Fitr holiday. Nahid Al-Sheikh, Head of Admission and edge and build expertise according to ects of the Arab Gulf Program for The Bank will continue to serve clients through its dedicated Call Registration Department at the AOU, international quality standards irrespective Development (AGFUND), chaired by His Center that will be operating round-the-clock, and is reachable by dial- expressed her congratulations to all high of time and space in order to contribute to Royal Highness Prince Tala Bin Abdulaziz, ing 1805805. Clients can also access the Bank’s Online portal, (www.e- school graduates, saying the AOU Kuwait preparing required manpower for sustain- also Chairman of the AOU board of gulfbank.com) to find out more about the latest products and services; branch welcomes all students who are will- able development in Kuwait. trustees, affirming that students that grad- and to download the Mobile Banking App’s (App store/Android) to ing to join the AOU for the academic year Based on its philosophy, the AOU Kuwait uate from AOU will obtain two bachelor monitor accounts and conduct self-service banking transactions. On 2015/2016. She added that admission con- branch admits students from all various degrees, one is locally accredited from AOU ditions are high school percentage of 60 sectors of the community with reasonable and the other one is internationally accred- this blessed occasion, Gulf Bank would like to convey its sincere con- Nahid Al-Sheikh gratulations and best wishes to the Amir of the State of Kuwait, His percent or 2.00 GPA or above and students fees, not more than 1,000 KD per a year ited from AOU in the UK. Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and His Highness the Prime Minister, Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al- Sabah . May Allah Almighty safeguard and preserve them for their nation, as well as to the government and people of Kuwait. Greetings ABK announces Ramadan hours l Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) announced its official working hours during the Holy month of Ramadan, which will be Afrom 9.30 am to 2:30 pm for all Head Office staff. All the Bank’s branches across Kuwait will be available to serve its cus- tomers from 10.00am to 1.30pm. The Bank will resume regular working hours on the first day following the Eid Al Fitr holiday. ABK’s online services and call center will be available 24 hours a day during this month and can be reached by visiting www.eahli.comor by contacting an ABK representative via ‘Ahli Chat’ or a customer service agent via ‘AhlanAhli’ at 1899899. ABK would like to extend its warmest wishes during this Holy month to the Amir of the State of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, HH the Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and to the Kuwaiti government and its people. Ramadan Fasting Challenge on-Muslims are invited to fast for one day — Friday June 26 — Writers’ Forum Kuwait and experience the spirit of Ramadan firsthand. Upon registra- Ntion, guests will get valuable tips and incentives to fast. They bade adieu to Dr Hussain will have a chance to share their experience as they wait to break fast over a buffet dinner. Participants who complete the challenge will get a certificate of achievement. Deadline to register: June 23. Contact embers of Writers’ Forum, He got associated with Writers’ Hussain. This was followed by his TIES Center to register: 25231015 or [email protected]. Kuwait gathered at the resi- Forum, Kuwait immediately after note of thanks to all members of Mdence of Umesh Sharma on coming to Kuwait and had been a forum for his unforgettable experi- Quran Memorization Ali and Abdul Mohsen Mohammed Jouhar Hayat the evening of 9th June’15 to bid regular member of the Forum. He is ences during association of four Recite, memorize and understand short chapters of the Quran. farewell to Dr Mufazzal Zulfekar an established poet known for years. This class will meet twice a week when students will learn the chap- recently joined a summer club’s junior soccer Hussain. reflecting realities of life in shape of The event was attended by Umesh ters with tajweed. Students are encouraged to participate in an team after they passed their end of school year Dr Hussain is doctor by qualifica- simple Urdu words. Sharma, Dr Wasim Siddiqi, Sunil optional Quran competition which requires memorization of the exams successfully. They also took part in an tion, had been working with Gulf After warm welcome and best Sonsi, Aamir Diwan and S Qamar chapters reviewed. Sundays and Thursdays until July 12 from 12-2 Instagram competition to choose the ‘strongest Health for around four years from wishes for future endeavors, Umesh Minto. The program was concluded pm. Contact TIES Center for more information: 25231015 or team.’ Congratulations Ali and Mohsen. where he has been transferred to Sharma; the President of Forum pre- with informal exchange of pleas- [email protected]. Qatar office of the company. sented the plaque of honor to Dr antries over tea and snacks. WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015

Movenpick prepares rich menus for Ramadan

n the occasion of the month of Ramadan, the entire family. The buffet at Bays restaurant is the best great time at the famous Tea Lounge after sunset, whilst Finally, it is worth mentioning that Movenpick Hotel expert chefs of Movenpick Hotel Kuwait restaurants choice for all family members. It is rich with international sipping their favourite coffee. Kuwait has diverse menus to meet one’s catering needs at Ohave prepared rich and delicious menus that reflect dishes, Italian live cooking, traditional Ramadan food items Meanwhile, Lebanese cuisine is presented with a unique home or in a Taiba Tent, with affordable prices, giving the generosity of this holy month. These menus are made and beverages specially prepared for a familial iftar twist at Garden Café, where one can enjoy a mouth-water- guests the opportunity to savour the best and most deli- to satisfy all types of tastes in a warm ambiance for the throughout this month. Guests can also relax and have a ing iftar with a variety of mezzes and wide range of dishes. cious dishes that reflect Swiss hospitality.

Cyclists participate in road safety awareness campaign

een to promote road safety awareness in year ago, also during a Group ride. ride a success. Lillywhites sponsored this cam- Kuwait, over fifty cyclists gathered at the Cyclists of different nationalities joined this paign with the printing and distribution of car KCorniche club for an organized cam- ride to express their passion to cycling and to mirror hangers and car suction cards to their paign ride to make themselves visible to car promote safety; they want to practice in a safe customers. Times International supported drivers. Riding in mass, the cyclists took to the environment and hope to raise awareness for these cyclists by animating this campaign and Gulf Road for 25km, passing by the iconic the necessary safety distance of 1.5 M when released it in the Cinemas of Kuwait for 2 Kuwait Towers where they turned back onto being overtaken by drivers. Many cyclists have weeks for further publicity. Seef Road and rode back to the club, complet- suffered the consequences of careless drivers, Cycling continues to become more popular ing an hour’s ride to promote cycling safety becoming injured and some instances have in Kuwait; athletes frequently train in different across Kuwait. been life threatening areas in the hope of sharing the road with oth- This awareness campaign is targeting car Efforts from different individuals and insti- er vehicles. Not only does it boast countless drivers to educate them on the safety distance tutions collaborated together in order to make physical and health benefits, it is also an envi- when overtaking cyclists on the road. Close to this safety campaign a success. Al-Nowair ronmental friendly sport but cyclists don’t the heart of the organizers, the inaugural cam- organization supported this campaign under always feel safe on the roads and hope to make paign ride coincided as a memorial to com- its umbrella of #drivekind Awareness cam- drivers more alert - the 1.5 Away Campaign memorate the sad loss of a fellow cyclist who paign. The Corniche Club hosted the event and intends to change this and to keep the roads in was tragically killed by a taxi driver exactly one contributed to all the logistics of making this Kuwait safe for all users.

Mahmoud Hajji Haider Health Center in Jabriya held its Ramadan health awareness day yesterday. The event is organized by the diabetes department in cooperation with Health Ministry’s departments con- cerned with public health, as well as private companies. They conducted tests and gave advice on how to go along with the fasting hours especially for those who are suffering from diabetes, high blood pres- sure and other related cases. Sebamed was also on hand to give information on how to keep the skin moisture and ensure it remains healthy and subtle. TUESNDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 TV PROGRAMS

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

You aren’t likely to take no for an answer today, but you might You’re quick to take center stage today, especially if you’re offered have to think on your feet and do some fast talking to receive the approval you a chance to tell others about your adventurous plans. Your typically gracious seek. You could grow frustrated if you are swept up by interpersonal politics approach may be lost as you face the fear of being misunderstood by a that are beyond your control. But don’t quit too soon, since gentle persistence coworker or a friend. You might think that raising your volume will compen- will probably bring you what you want. However, four planets buzzing in sate for your current insecurity. However, this impulsive strategy could backfire adaptable Gemini remind you that maintaining a flexible attitude is essential to by prompting people to hastily withdraw. Luckily, the ultimate viability of your keep up with how quickly the circumstances are changing. ideas isn’t affected by someone else’s acceptance or rejection. The only opin- ion that matters right now is yours.

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

You need more time to integrate all the information at your dis- People may become anxious today if they’re uncomfortable han- posal but it’s difficult to think while more data is still coming in. In fact, one dis- dling intense emotions, leaving you uncertain about sharing what’s going on traction after another keeps you hopping today. Thankfully, the intensity in your heart. Unfortunately, suppressing what you want to say only makes begins to settle down as tomorrow’s New Moon approaches, giving you matters worse even if you have the kindest of intentions. However, the interac- enough peace and quiet to actually hear your own thoughts. Meditation even- tive Gemini Moon provokes you to take a risk and express your feelings with- tually produces feelings of contentment, but the real trick is to learn how to out expecting anything in return. Be gentle; if others don’t feel threatened by find your balance even while you’re busy. your passion, they might just surprise you by sticking around and participating in an amazing discussion about things that truly matter.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Intriguing people enter your life now, making it impossible to turn If you think your needs will go unmet today, it’s probably because down an invitation to learn something new. But connections with your moods are shifting so rapidly while the Moon is camped out in your fickle others aren’t as stable as you think while the changeable Gemini Moon illumi- ACROSS 84. The compass point midway between south sign. You may receive exactly what you want, only to have your desires morph 1. The month following February and preceding and southeast. nates your 7th House of Relationships, filling the day with one noisy interaction into something else. Thankfully, your friends and associates are fairly easygoing after another. Luckily, you’re not required to discover the meaning of life today; April. now about your restlessness, so there’s no reason to hide your feelings. 4. A subject or pursuit that occupies one's time DOWN all you need to do is soak in as much information as possible and be grateful for Building better relationships starts with keeping others informed about your the experiences as they happen. and thoughts (usually pleasantly). 1. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake unfolding emotional process. You are free to take flight once everyone is on 11. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind. Chad. the same page. 15. A unit of surface area equal to 100 square 2. An Arabic speaking person who lives in Arabia meters. or North Africa. 16. A body of troops arranged in a line. 3. A summary that repeats the substance of a Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 17. A genus of Mustelidae. longer discussion. 18. Having a face or facing especially of a speci- 4. A tricycle (usually propelled by pedalling). You might believe you have to keep something private today. However, You might not be able to shut off your over-analytical thinking today, fied kind or number. 5. A radioactive element of the actinide series. once you start telling your story, your need for secrecy is unexpectedly overshadowed even if a constant flow of ingenious thoughts are spinning around inside your head. 19. A complaint uttered in a plaintive whining 6. A neutral middle vowel. by a strong desire for transparency. Luckily, you may suddenly realize you don’t have to Your pragmatic approach to life prefers one solid thought to lots of ephemeral ones. way. 7. The capital and largest city of Iran. hide as much as you often do. Your growing excitement about being validated by your Nevertheless, it may be fine to let go of your current expectations if you don’t need to 20. A capacity unit used for measuring fresh her- 8. An ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site peers can have you sharing your feelings before you even have a chance to consider produce anything tangible now. Allow your mind to wander, since you will instinctive- ring. of the Trojan War. the consequences. Although it’s time to come out from behind your castle wall, you ly come back to center when the time is right. Stretching your imagination will ulti- 21. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from 9. A seasonal wind in S Asia. don’t have to overwhelm everyone all at once. A little disclosure goes a long way. mately reward you with something positive to show for your mental meanderings. aba cloth. 10. The compass point midway between north- 22. (Greek mythology) Son of Daedalus. east and east. 25. A Kwa language spoken by the Yoruba peo- 11. A former agency (from 1946 to 1974) that Aquarius (January 20- February 18) ple in southwestern Nigeria. was responsible for research into atomic energy Leo (July 23-August 22) 26. Large burrowing rodent of South and Central and its peacetime uses in the United States. You can’t hold your tongue once your focus shifts from listening to You really don’t have to demonstrate your cleverness today since America. 12. English theoretical physicist who applied rel- actively participating in a discussion. You may have valid concerns for your those who know you already recognize your intelligence. Rather than overstat- 28. Pertaining to or resembling amoebae. ativity theory to quantum mechanics and pre- recent trepidation, but progress on several fronts today wins out over your ing your case or rambling on too long about your latest greatest idea, just show 31. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali dicted the existence of antimatter and the resistance. Any reasons you might have to remain silent are obliterated by the up and be real. There’s no reason to use words to prove your point because your earth group. positron (1902-1984). chatty Gemini Moon moving through your 11th House of Social Networking. brilliance shines through your actions as physical Mars aligns with the radiant 33. Having undesirable or negative qualities. 13. Any of various strong liquors distilled from You need to engage with others now more than you need your autonomy. Sun in your 5th House of Self-Expression. Walk your talk and see who follows. 34. A Russian river. the fermented sap of toddy palms or from fer- Choosing a path of collaboration leads to the road of success. 37. A colorless and odorless inert gas. mented molasses. 40. On or toward the lee. 14. (Irish) Mother of the Tuatha De Danann. 42. Prevent from being included or considered 23. Someone who is morally reprehensible. Virgo (August 23-September 22) or accepted. 24. A logarithmic unit of sound intensity. Pisces (February 19-March 20) 47. Small genus of Asian evergreen trees having 27. The blood group whose red cells carry both columnar crowns and distinguished by leaves the A and B antigens. Although you’re quite capable of building a case for what you lacking a midrib. 29. Very dark black. want today, a logical presentation doesn’t assure that you will make noticeable You could find yourself exploring new feelings today, but you’re more content progress right away. Nevertheless, this isn’t a sensible time to back down, since with just getting your feet wet now than jumping into deeper waters. It’s quite 49. Common Indian weaverbird. 30. An iconic mental representation. your words have more momentum these days than you realize. Facing external natural to skip over the top of several complex issues while four planets in light- 50. Fear resulting from the awareness of danger. 32. A large fleet. resistance might actually be the result of projecting your own internal fears. footed Gemini tap dance through your 4th House of Emotional Security. 52. The hair growing on the lower part of a man's 35. Someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric. Overcoming apparent obstacles may take more time than you wish, but the Consider your current inquiry as an initial test drive only. Wait until after tomor- face. 36. Included seven times in every 19 years. potential payoff is definitely worth the sustained effort. row’s New Moon to draw any conclusions from this reconnaissance mission. 53. (Old Testament) In Judeo-Christian mytholo- 38. Lace again. gy. 39. Long green edible beaked pods of the okra 54. Any of various thermoplastic resins used to plant. make things. 41. The main organ of photosynthesis and tran- WORD SEARCH PUZZLE Yesterday’s Solution 55. A federal agency established to regulate the spiration in higher plants. release of new foods and health-related prod- 43. The eighth month of the civil year. ucts. 44. 100 tambala equal 1 Kwacha. 56. West Indian shrub or small tree having leath- 45. A girl or young woman who is unmarried. ery saponaceous leaves and extremely hard 46. American professional baseball player who wood. hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 58. An intensely radioactive metallic element 1934). that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores. 48. Away from the mouth or oral region. 60. A state in northwestern United States on the 51. Family of erect mosses with club-shaped Pacific. paraphyses and the hexagonal cells of the upper 61. A silvery ductile metallic element found pri- leaf surface. marily in bauxite. 57. Make a more or less disguised reference to. 62. Half the width of an em. 59. In bed. 63. According to the Old Testament he was a 64. A member of a seafaring group of North pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th American Indians who lived on the Pacific coast century BC). of British Columbia and southwestern Alaska. 65. (British) Seating in the forward part of the 66. A flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or main level of a theater. rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces. 73. French racing cyclist who won the Tour de 67. Type genus of the Anatidae. France five times (born in 1954). 68. Having a long narrow cut. 75. Japanese ornamental tree with fragrant 69. An Asian river between China and Russia. white or pink blossoms and small yellow fruits. 70. A master's degree in library science. 76. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake 71. Wading birds of warm regions having long Chad. slender down-curved bills. 77. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike part 72. A river in north central Switzerland that runs of an organism. northeast into the Rhine. 78. Turn away from by persuasion. 74. Anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates 81. (Irish) The sea personified. the function of the thyroid gland. 82. A potent estrogen used in medicine and in 79. A toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur feed for livestock and poultry. and tellurium. 83. Characterized by lightness and insubstantiali- 80. Angular distance above the horizon (espe- ty. cially of a celestial object). Yesterday’s Solution

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ritain kicked off its summer music festival season on the Isle of Wight with a world record attempt Bin honor of Jimi Hendrix 45 years after his last UK performance at the venue. As a sideshow to perform- ances by groups such as Fleetwood Mac, Blur and The Prodigy, thousands of music fans donned masks bearing the face of the guitar hero to try to get the most people wearing the same mask in the same place. Hendrix played at the Isle of Wight Festival shortly before his MC Supreme death aged 27 in September 1970. Footage from that performance was beamed on Saturday from the stage, Rapper MC Supreme killed renamed “The Electric Church” for the occasion in honor of his music. in Malibu car crash A spokeswoman said organizers were still establishing whether a world record had been set. Proceeds from the C Supreme, the ‘90s rapper perhaps best known masks, one pound each, will go to children’s charity Well for his single “Black in America,” was killed Child, with 5,000 pounds ($7,750) raised so far. Electronic MSaturday in a suspected DUI in Malibu, authorities music band The Prodigy were among the first acts to per- confirmed to ABC News. He was 47. According to the form at the June 11-14 festival off the English south coast, report, Dewayne Lawrence Coleman, known under the followed by 1990S Britpop act Blur and rock band stage name MC Supreme, was sitting with a woman in his Fleetwood Mac who closed the event. “Happy” singer Honda Civic on the shoulder of the Pacific Coast Highway Pharrell Williams also performed. The festival is considered Saturday morning when a pickup truck slammed into the the first major music festival in the British summer calen- vehicle. Coleman’s car then rolled into an embankment Jimi Hendrix above the beach. The pickup then rolled into another parked car on the shoulder with two passengers in it, both of whom are uninjured. Coleman was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman he was with was transported to a nearby hospital with currently unknown injuries. Philip Torries II, 34, was ‘Jurassic World’ eats box office alive to set record arrested after the crash on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter. He sustained minor injuries. Coleman released “Black in America” in 1990 on the compilation album “We’re All in the Same Gang.” It also contained the he fearsome “Jurassic Park” dinosaurs ‘Eating records’ al definition of the summer movie experience. Spielberg delivered.” anti-violence hit that shares the album name by the West have done it again, gobbling up the Paul Dergarabedian, a media analyst at “At the time 1993’s ‘Jurassic Park’ was Universal Pictures had also been smart with Coast Rap All-Stars. Actor Rob Lowe tweeted about the Tcompetition to score the biggest world- Rentrak, said that “Jurassic World” benefited released it was the first film to ever open with its marketing of the film, he added, noting that crash, though without mentioning Coleman, using it as an wide box office opening weekend ever with from something of a perfect box-office storm. over $50 million and as such was seen and broadcaster NBC in the US had been showing opportunity to criticize Malibu’s leadership. —Reuters the latest franchise. Action-packed “Jurassic “Nostalgia, legacy, pedigree: Three things that loved by a massive audience that were at once the original in the run-up to the latest release to World,” featuring a new and particularly lethal drum up interest. hybrid dino, raked in a whopping $511 million globally in its debut at cinemas, according to Dwarfs rivals box office tracker Exhibitor Relations on “Jurassic World” dwarfed its rivals at theaters Sunday. That was the largest weekend take in in North America at the weekend, bumping history, eclipsing Harry Potter and the Deathly comedy espionage spoof “Spy” to second place, Hallows: Part 2 ($483 million in 2011), accord- with a relatively paltry $16 million. “Spy” stars ing to The Hollywood Reporter. The unprece- Melissa McCarthy as a CIA analyst with a ho- dented haul for “Jurassic World”-which has had hum desk job but a knack for being a hero in largely good, if not sparkling reviews-was risky missions carried out by others. But this boosted by the $100 million earned in China time, she goes deep undercover in the world of alone and the blockbuster topped the box arms trafficking when two agents-played by office in 66 countries. Jason Statham and Jude Law-get in trouble, and Janet Jackson In North America, “Jurassic World” made works to head off a global disaster. Mega-disas- $204.6 million, just short of the record for an ter epic “San Andreas,” which topped box office opening weekend in the region, held by sales in its debut two weekends ago at $54.6 Janet Jackson Marvel’s “The Avengers” at $207.4 million in million, was in third place as the blockbuster 2012. “This is absolutely a four-quadrant movie summer season gathers pace, at $11 million, announces tour dates and is working on so many levels. The release according to Exhibitor Relations. date was awesome and everybody stayed off This photo provided by Universal Pictures shows, Bryce Dallas Howard, from The big-budget spectacular stars Dwayne ix-time Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum of our date,” The Hollywood Reporter quoted left, as Claire, Chris Pratt as Owen, Nick Robinson as Zach, and Ty Simpkins Johnson as a rescue pilot teaming up with his selling artist Janet Jackson will kick off a 32-city tour Universal domestic distribution chief Nick as Gray, in a scene from the film, “Jurassic World,” directed by Colin estranged wife to save their daughter after Son Aug 31 in Vancouver, Live Nation announced yes- Carpou as saying. In addition to Chris Pratt as earthquakes unleash chaos on Los Angeles and terday. Jackson’s new album - her first in seven years - will Trevorrow, in the next installment of Steven Spielberg’s groundbreaking be released this fall. Her last studio album was 2008’s chief dinosaur-keeper and Bryce Dallas “Jurassic Park” series. —AP San Francisco. The film’s title refers to a real-life Howard as the park’s overzealous marketing and much-feared major geological fault in “Discipline.” Jackson’s catalog of hits dates back to the mid- guru, the cast of the film includes a multi-eth- California. Fourth place went to the new flick 1980s, ranging from “What Have You Done for Me Lately” nic array of actors. Co-produced by Steven can make a newly updated franchise a monster,” repelled and thrilled by its science-run-amok “Insidious: Chapter 3,” at $7.3 million. It is a pre- to “That’s the Way Love Goes” to “All for You.” The first US Spielberg-who directed the first two of the he said. “There are many reasons ‘Jurassic World’ premise, its homage to the dinosaurs that quel to the story of a family connected to the tour date is on Sept 11 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The four films-”Jurassic World” takes us back to the is eating box office records like a hungry everyone grew up learning about and were spirit world, and here a psychic contacts the “Rhythm Nation” singer also announced shows in Chicago, island theme park where scientists first revived Indominus Rex: the original ‘Jurassic Park’ was intrigued by in grade school. “And not least of dead to help a teen targeted by a supernatural San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Miami. With 36 shows in the T-Rex and Co for paying customers more than the second coming of ‘Jaws’ and was for many all, the collective movie theater popcorn experi- entity. “Pitch Perfect 2” came in fifth at $6.0 mil- US and Canada, tickets for the Unbreakable World Tour go two decades ago. the film that defined in the psyche their person- ence that the iconic superstar director Steven lion. —AFP on sale on June 22. —AP

Fans enjoy exclusive event with top Arab celebrities at ‘The Dubai Mall’

SN, the region’s leading pay-TV enormous popularity of our headlining Considered as one of the most recog- romance - an Arabic drama with a twist starring in this drama. My co-stars, like network, marked the launch of shows. nisable and contemporary figures in the and with a heart too. I thank OSN for me, want to express our characters to Oits brand-new series, ‘24 Carat’, “We are giving viewers complete acting world today, Abed Fahd, said: “In bringing this series to viewers across the the extent that the viewer becomes featuring Arab television’s biggest stars control over their viewing experience the series, I play a self-indulgent rogue region.” infatuated, fanatic and frantic with every Cyrine Abdelnour, Abed Fahd, and through our advanced technology and who immediately captures the imagina- Maguy Bou Ghosn who plays an type of emotion running through their Maguy Bou Ghosn, at a special live features such as series link. OSN viewers tion of the viewer. ‘24 Carat’ takes you on important role in the series, commented: veins - the spirit of Ramadan and this event at The Dubai Mall. The series will can watch all Ramadan dramas in one a journey of discovery, tragedy and “There is a deep satisfaction to be had in sensational drama, ‘24 Carat’, embodies premiere first on OSN, this Ramadan. place, wherever and whenever they the magic of this time of year.” OSN and The Dubai Mall organised want, this Ramadan.” The show airs on OSN YaHala! HD on the special extravaganza where the Steve Copestake, Senior Vice the first day of the Holy Month, with three Arab celebrities were interviewed President for Marketing at OSN said: repeat telecasts three times within 24 by popular Emirati actor, Abdullah Ben “Being able to engage with customers hours, and 30 episodes over a period of Haider in front of thousands of fans. at live events helps them truly experi- four months. Bringing the magic of TV to life, the stars ence the OSN difference. Based on the This Ramadan, OSN will showcase 12 spoke about the show, Ramadan and tremendous response to this event, ‘24 brand new dramas including 5 exclusive much more, providing 45 minutes of Carat’ is set to be a defining series this shows that viewers can watch at their non-stop entertainment for the adoring Ramadan, and it gives us the perfect on- convenience. Exclusive shows premier- crowd. the-ground opportunity to bring the ing only on OSN Yahala HD this The best was yet to come as fans magic of TV to life.” Ramadan include Fi Amal starring were treated to the reveal of the title Cyrine Abdelnour, one of the most Lamyaa Tariq and Abduallah Busherieh, song of ‘24 Carat’ recorded by singing powerful Lebanese actresses who has the second season of the Egyptian soap sensation, Ragheb Alama. The events starred in several Arabic TV serials and opera Urydu Rajoulan, starring the bril- took place at the Fashion Catwalk at The films since the late 1990s, commented: liant Eyad Nassar, season one of the Dubai Mall on June 13. “We are very excited by the potential of Egyptian soap opera Al Boyout Asrar Khulud Abu Homos, Executive Vice ‘24 Carat’ and are greatly challenged to starring Ayten Amer and drama series President for Programming & Creative make this drama the success it deserves Zawaj Bil Ikrah starring Zeina and Services at OSN, said: “The overwhelm- to be. We anticipate that our viewers Ahmad Fahmy. For more information on ing participation of people from all will enjoy the storyline and immerse OSN’s Ramadan schedule, please visit walks of life to watch and interact with and empathise with all of the charac- www.osn.com or for The Dubai Mall visit the stars of ‘24 Carat’ underlines the ters.” www.thedubaimall.com. LIFESTYLE37 TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 Fashion Cuban artist puts on hair competition to bolster black pride

young Afro-Cuban performance artist trans- President Raul Castro’s economic reforms, in which Naomi Santana, a 25-year-old librarian, said she was formed a Havana cultural center into the stage Cubans with capital from overseas have been able to at the competition in order to bring herself closer to Aof a black hairstyle competition this weekend open profitable businesses serving increasing num- Afro-Cuban culture. “I used to have straight hair,” said in a rare public commentary on racial beauty stan- bers of international tourists. Black Cubans are Santana, who now styles her hair in a large Afro. “This dards in Cuba, where prejudice remains widespread notably absent even on the lower rungs of those new is a social recognition that’s been missing for a long and largely undiscussed. Politics, particularly detente private businesses, such as in service jobs like wait time.” —AP with the US, is a common subject matter at this year’s staff positions that bring in big tips from foreign cus- international art fair. Few works touch on discrimina- tomers. tion against black and mixed-race Cubans, which People of predominantly Afro-Cuban descent also remains commonplace more than a half-century after are underrepresented on Cuban television and in the island’s socialist revolution promised to eliminate much of the contemporary music world, making racism. many black Cubans feel they have to straighten their hair to be considered beautiful. Roberto Zurbano, a Tight Afro style cultural critic and essayist at the Casa de las Susana Delahante, an internationally known 30- Americas, a Havana cultural center, said the mostly year-old Havana artist, invited black and mixed-race white leaders of Cuba’s revolution had failed to real- women to compete in three hair categories - natural, ize the deeply rooted nature of Cuban racism and braided and dreadlocked. After a two-hour competi- implemented race-blind policies instead of programs tion in which 70 women competed Saturday evening, like affirmative action specifically designed to help Felicia Solano, 72, center, prepares to walk on stage to display the audience of about 300 people voted by applause, black Cubans move into positions of greater influ- her Afro hairdo on the catwalk during an afro hair contest in handing the natural-hair prize to 72-year-old Felicia ence. “Racism persists in Cuba,” Zurbano said. “The revo- Runner-up contestant Dayanira, 4, waits to Havana, Saturday, June 13, 2015. —AP photos Solano, whose white outfit dramatically set off her halo of white hair, and the braids award to Marbelys lution didn’t question the country’s racist heritage.” go on stage. Gonzalez, 15, with a cascade of tight braids decorated in brightly colored beads. There were no entries in the dreadlocks category. Delahante and participants in the competition described it as a way of rebuilding pride among Afro- Cuban women in a society where kinky hair and black skin often are seen as less beautiful than straight locks and pale complexions. “This is a first step in reclaiming this type of hair,” said competitor Ania de Armas, a 22-year-old art history graduate who com- peted in the natural hair category. Contemporary Cubans are descended mostly from Spanish colonists and their West African slaves, and Cubans categorize themselves as black, white or mixed-race. Sixty-four percent of Cubans identified themselves as white in the country’s last census in Runner-up contestant Yanely Salgado, 31, Runner-up contestant Paulina Champan, 5, waits 2012, 26.6 percent as mixed-race and 9.3 percent as black - figures that wildly undercount the number of displays her hairdo on stage. to walk on the catwalk to display her hairdo. Cubans identified as black by themselves and others Felicia Solano, 72, displays her Afro hairdo. in their daily lives. Sociologists say black Cubans’ reluctance to identify themselves as such is a power- ful indication of lingering prejudice. “I wanted to do something that legitimized my hair, this undervalued type of hair,” said Delahante, who wears her hair in a tight Afro style. “This competition is about something that has merit and needs to be rewarded.”

International tourists The socialist revolution brought large numbers of black Cubans into the middle and upper ranks of government, academia and professional fields but the Afro-Cuban population still generally has worse housing, transportation and food than whites. The Cubans who fled the island after the revolution were heavily from the white elite class, and so their hun- dreds of millions of dollars of remittances sent back to relatives on the island each year tend to go to white Cubans. Behind closed doors and even in pub- lic, white Cubans have been known to talk disparag- ingly about black Cubans in ways that have become socially unacceptable in many other countries, describing them as criminals and forbidding their children from dating Afro-Cuban schoolmates. Contestants get ready to go out on the catwalk. Black Cubans also have been the losers in Contestants display their hairdo on stage.

The 10th ‘Afrik’ fashion show

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A model presents a creation by Ivory Coast’s designer Anderson D during the 10th ‘Afrik’ fashion show in Abidjan. —AFP photos Martial Tapolo Pepita lifestyle TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 FASHION Tattoos, nautical theme for Alexander McQueen collection

Models present creations by British designer Alexander McQueen on the third day of the Spring/Summer 2016 London Collections Men fashion event in central London.—AP/AFP photos

he Alexander McQueen label took centre-stage at London’s fashion week for men on Sunday Twith a collection that drew heavily on tattoo art and nautical themes. The Alexander McQueen spring/summer 2016 show at London Collections: Men showed off two-piece suits and pyjama-style outfits. Some of the pieces had a nautical theme, with naval- style jackets. Models wore creations with “wrestler jacquard” prints, while there was plenty of royal blue on show alongside the tattoo-inspired collection, which featured anchors and compasses on the sleeves. Sarah Burton became the brand’s creative director in 2010, having worked alongside the label’s late founder Lee McQueen for more than 14 years. Sharp suits have been vying with streetwear and top brands during this edition of London’s men’s fashion week, which opened Friday with an eye on boosting ties with the lucrative luxury Chinese market. Men’s fashion week, officially known as “London Collections: Men”, grew out of the larger womenswear event and is now in its seventh edition, with 77 designers on the main program. Elsewhere Sunday, there were shows by Tommy Hilfiger, Turnbull and Asser, Dunhill, House of Holland and Gieves and Hawkes.—AFP

Models present creations by British design house Burberry Prorsum. lifestyle TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 FASHION

Models present creations by designer Bobby Abley. Ramadan inspired styles for your home now available at Home Centre

very year the Holy Month of pets, tableware and kitchenware. rate their homes and celebrate the Ramadan brings with it the Expect the seasonal collection to beauty of Ramadan with friends Espirit of tradition, together- include rich textures perfect for and family. Our new collection in- ness and generosity as millions of glamourous settings, ornate styles store brings in the warmth to create families across the region unite in a that celebrate Arabic designs and a a special ambience at home, perfect time for reflection and commemo- range of stylish trinkets and treas- for entertaining guests and spend- ration. Home Centre, the region’s ures that can make beautiful gifts ing a refreshing, relaxed time with leading home retailer, aims to recre- for the season. family.” ate the warmth and richness of the Mederic Payne, CEO at Home Details of the stunning Ramadan festive season with its new range of Centre, said: “Ramadan is a special range are set to be unveiled in a fes- must-have furniture pieces, spectac- time to focus on important life tive edition catalogue that will be ular gifting options, and other goals for oneself as well as practis- available at all Home Centre stores household essentials. ing compassion for the less fortu- and online.To complement the To be launched across stores in nate. It is a particularly important flavour of the season, the catalogue the region, Home Centre’s Ramadan time spent with immediate and will feature a selection of decor inspired collection includes a wide extended family. At Home Centre, inspirations, creative home tips, fes- range of classic furniture, arabesque we cherish the idea of family and tive gifting ideas and seasonal accessories and luxurious orna- traditions and hope to partake in recipes for those looking to add ele- ments, as well as festive lighting our customers’ rituals by offering ments of colour and variety to their options, artistic wall arts, woven car- them on-trend products to redeco- iftar tables during the holy month. Tattoos, nautical theme for Alexander McQueen collection38 TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015

Pakistani women walk past a mural painted along a street in Lahore yesterday.—AFP The 10th ‘Afrik’ fashion show

Models present hair creations by Ivory Coast’s hairstyles Dieudonne Senato, during the 10th “Afrik” fashion show in Abidjan.—AFP