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SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 SHAABAN 28, 1434 AH www.kuwaittimes.net US leaker Gunmen Runaway Bartoli routs Snowden’s kill 42 in train explodes, Lisicki to hopes rise on Nigeria levels center of win first asylum8 offers school attack8 Canada15 town Wimbledon20 title Salafists scuttle bid to Max 48º Min 35º appoint ElBaradei as PM High Tide 00:20 & 10:20 Low Tide Islamists mass again • Qaradawi: Egyptians should back Morsi 05:01& 18:37 40 PAGES NO: 15862 150 FILS

CAIRO: Egyptian state television said the interim prime 418 hopefuls in minister had not yet been chosen, after named officials Jet crash-lands in US and state media earlier said Mohamed ElBaradei would race as oppn be appointed yesterday. The late-night report followed Egypt’s second biggest Islamist group, which had initially backed a military-led political roadmap to guide the boycotts polls country to new elections, opposing the nomination of liberal politician ElBaradei. The military ousted Islamist By B Izzak President Mohamed Morsi on Wednesday, and his Muslim Brotherhood movement has led protests in KUWAIT: Registration for the July 27 election closed which dozens of people have yesterday after 418 candidates filed nomination been killed. papers including only eight women as the opposi- The Tamarod movement, tion remained steadfast by almost completely boy- which engineered mass cotting the second polls in a row in protest against protests culminating in the the amendment of the electoral law. Withdrawal of overthrow of Morsi, had earlier candidacy will remain open until seven days before announced the appointment of the election day, or on July 19. In the Dec 1 election, Nobel Peace laureate ElBaradei 387 candidates signed up but only 279 were left in after talks with Egypt’s new the race for the 50-seat National Assembly. interim leader Adly Mansour. As many as 42 members of the Assembly that was The news was greeted with nullified by the constitutional court on June 16 are cheers outside Cairo’s Ittihadiya seeking re-election in addition to 15 members from presidential palace, where the previous Assembly that was elected in February Mohamed ElBaradei opponents of Morsi frantically last year and dissolved by the same court four waved Egyptian flags and honked car horns. “Interim months later. In addition, 35 former MPs are bidding president Adly Mansour has tasked Mohamed ElBaradei for a fresh mandate, some of whom have been with forming a new government,” the official MENA news absent for more than four terms. Among those who agency also reported. Reporters gathered at the presi- decided not to contest were prominent Shiite MP SAN FRANCISCO: An Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 is seen on the runway at San Francisco International dential palace had been ushered into a room where they Hussein Al-Qallaf and Minister of Social Affairs and Airport after crash-landing yesterday. There were no immediate reports of casualties and one apparent were told by officials to wait for the president who would Labour Thekra Al-Rasheedi. survivor tweeted a picture of passengers fleeing the plane. The jet had 292 passengers and 16 crewmem- arrive shortly to announce ElBaradei’s appointment. Continued on Page 15 bers on board. — AFP Continued on Page 15 SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 LOCAL Information ministry implements special election coverage plan ‘Clear road-map’ drawn up

KUWAIT: Ministry of Information’s electoral that young citizens would have a role in such Meanwhile, the role of Kuwait Red Crescent media committees have already begun imple- activity to shed light on their aspirations. Society (KRCS) will extend locally to support its menting a scheduled broad plan for parliamen- Moreover, the ministry is planning news con- international humanitarian efforts to combat tary elections due on July 27, said a ministry ferences, with participation of many govern- poverty and natural disasters worldwide. undersecretary yesterday. Electoral steering ment departments to portray the civil servants’ This comes after KRCS has said its volunteer committee has already held meetings at level of efforts in the polling process and ensure “success recruits will be on hand at voting centers around assistant undersecretaries, discussing the min- of this democratic ceremony,” in addition to edu- Kuwait to provide necessary aid to voters during istry strategy to cover “this democratic event, cating the electorate about their constitutional- the July 27 parliament elections. affirming the state media capacity to cover such ly-guaranteed franchise, “as well as sound prac- Qualified male and female volunteers will be events,” said Salah Al-Mubaraki, the ministry tice of this right.” equipped with first aid kits and will be distrib- undersecretary and the chairman of the steering Some of the scheduled programs will shed uted accross voting centers to assist the elderly committee. light on demands of the voters, in line with the and handicapped voters, as well as to assist offi- The higher commission has drawn up “a clear ministry strategy to publicize the public cial bodies in their tasks, Khalid Al-Zaid, head of road-map upon directions of Minister of demands for service of the citizens and the public relations in KRCS said. Information and Youth Sheikh Salman Sabah Al- homeland. So far, applicants for the volunteeer role, Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah who has put all the Joint committees grouping staff of the min- mostly youngsters, have reached 101 males and ministry technical and human resources at the istry of information and other departments have 81 females, said Al-Zaid, who indicated the pos- disposal of performing this media mission with been set up, he said, explaining that the sibility of this number increasing. assistance of a group of skilled and trained schemes envisage live TV talk shows with elite He mentioned that humananitarian efforts young staff,” Al-Mubaraki said. experts and analysts. carried out by KRSC on voting day aim to high- The ministry is offering candidates for the Some of the programs are designed to pro- light the society’s message of standing by the upcoming polls free promotion of the their man- mote democracy, calm dialogue, based on Kuwaiti public and facilitating their needs, espe- ifestos and views, Al-Mubaraki said, alluding to means of serving higher national interests. cially as the elections this year will be held dur- the audio-visual program, “candidate of the The ministry, he elaborated, has already pro- ing extremely hot tempratures on the holy fast- assembly 2013,” which was first produced during duced flash audio-visual messages promoting ing month of Ramadan. the 2012 polls. patriotism and law abidance. Officials of all con- These volunteers are set to recieve training Team in charge of the promotion program cerned sectors will hold regular meetings to courses aimed at enabling them to carry out this will receive candidates, after end of nomination, ensure smooth execution of the strategy, he role, he added, expressing KRCS’s commitment as of July 7 till the 17th of the month, during the said, hoping that the balloting day on the 27th to local as well as international efforts. official working hours, to record their views for of the month will be marked with a qualitative KRCS is known for its philanthropic global broadcast according to a set timetable. shift at the media level. efforts since being established in 1966, financing Media coverage of the polling process will be Al-Mubraki also indicated that the eventful projects that target the infrastructure like build- Kuwait model village for a distinguished one, the undersecretary added, elections will be covered by Arab and foreign ing roads, schools and hospitals and providing noting that the assigned teams, news personnel journalists and that the relevant authorities have humanitarian and relief efforts. Syrians in Turkey highlights and technicians, are working diligently to final- already concluded preparations for hosting It has also taken it upon itself to ensure ize the program and ensure transparency of the them. He praised the minister of information for poverty-stricken people around the world are philanthropic role process. his unlimited support for the mission, affirming offered adequate housing, food and clothing This plan includes recorded and live pro- that his full backing will impact positively on the during urgent humanitarian situations like politi- KUWAIT: The Kuwait model village for relief Built in a carefully chosen area, the village grams and documentaries, he said, also noting media coverage of the polling. cal strife and natural disasters. — KUNA of Syrian refugees in Turkey’s border province comprises more than 1,000 mobile homes, of Kilis is one of the many Kuwaiti efforts four schools, two health centers and two fully aimed at aiding people of urgent humanitari- equipped mosques, which in addition to an needs worldwide. The village was estab- prayer quarters offer other religious services lished by a Kuwaiti government donation and to the refugees. under direct instructions from His Highness The mobile homes have two rooms each the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- and a restroom, and can accommodate up to Sabah. It was completed under the supervi- six individuals. These homes are fully fur- sion of the Kuwaiti Embassy in Turkey in nished and equipped with necessities to cooperation with Kuwait’s International shield residents from the heat of the summer, Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO) and the chill of the winter, and heavy winds. Turkey’s Humanitarian Relief Foundation Moreover, each school in the village con- (IHH). sists of 12 classrooms — each accommodat- The model village is unique in terms of ing 32 pupils - in addition to a lecture hall, an providing distinctive accommodations for administration room, a library, a pharmacy, Syrian refugees in Turkey, who are undergo- two mosques - that accommodate around ing the agony of alienation, poverty, displace- 150 worshipers - and two medical centers ment and harsh weather conditions around that include six specialized medical depart- the year. ments. — KUNA

Electoral committees KUWAIT: Different views of the Kuwait National Assembly building. reduced, may delay result announcement

KUWAIT: A judicial committee assigned to general atmosphere in the electoral scene supervise parliamentary elections set for told Al-Rai daily that the first constituency July 27 held a meeting chaired by presi- is likely to feature a notable change in MPs dent of the court of appeal Ahmad Al-Ujail compared to the parliament elected last to discuss the latest preparations which December after the Hadar and Awazem according to sources familiar with the who boycotted the previous elections meeting are “very good”. Meanwhile, the returned strongly. The sources predict the sources who spoke to Al-Qabas on the Awazem to control two out of ten seats in condition of anonymity said that the com- the first constituency and added that the mittee reduced the number of electoral Hadar are expected to be strongly featured committees from 666 in the past elections with the presence of heavyweight candi- to 457 after several judges declined to take dates such as Abdullah Al-Roumi, Abdullah part in supervising the elections. Al-Turaiji, Kamel Al-Awadhi and Essa Al- “Reducing the number of electoral com- Kandari. National Assembly building mittees means an increase in the number The sources also predicted a significant of voters per committee, and subsequently change in the third constituency “with par- the sorting process and announcing the ticipation of notable candidates such as results will take longer,” the sources added. Faisal Al-Shaya, Dr Ahmad Al-Munais, represents Kuwaiti unity Meanwhile, an Interior Ministry source Roudhan Al-Roudhan, Yousuf Al-Jassem, told Al-Qabas that vote-buying activity has and Abdul-Aziz Al-Samhan. As for the KUWAIT: In downtown Kuwait City and of the entrance of an accompanying after the late amir. been detected in all five electoral con- fourth constituency, the sources believe overlooking the blue shores of the Arabian mosque from outside to inside the build- The ground floor hosts the offices of HH stituencies, adding that authorities are cur- that the Mutair and Rashaida tribes have Gulf is the National Assembly building, ing, but despite these minor alterations the Amir, HH the Crown Prince and parlia- rently working on pursuing ‘middlemen’ almost but guaranteed six or even seven which was built in 1985, can still be the building kept its identity. ment secretariat employees, a ceremony who work for certain candidates looking seats, while the Anza tribe is strongly regarded today a clear model of architec- Some regard the building a link chamber, a cafeteria, a library, a mosque, a for voters willing to ‘sell’ their votes. expected to take two seats, leaving one or Observers who preferred to keep their two seats for the Shemmar, Thufair and tural splendor. between the sea, where pre-oil era city- resting room and several separate meeting identity anonymous explained to Al-Qabas other tribes. A similar situation is also seen Designed by renowned Danish architect dwelling Kuwaitis headed to extract and rooms. that vote buying and other illegal activity in the fifth constituency where the Jorn Utzon 10 years before its completion, exchange riches, and the desert, where The building has four entrances, two in could increase in the coming couple of Awazem and Ajman have reportedly guar- the architect who brought us the Sydney their Bedouin peers raised essential cattle each of the building’s northern and south- days before the beginning of Ramadan “in anteed six seats on paper according to the Opera House made the Kuwaiti parliament and aided the transportation of necessary ern wings, as the southern wing is the which voters could be more deterred by source. building to resemble an old hospitable drinking water. entrance of senior officials, lawmakers and the holy month’s atmosphere”. In other news, Al-Rai reported quoting Arabian kiosk. With a total cost of around KD 26 mil- esteemed guests. The countdown for election day began legal sources in Egypt that the Kuwaiti Overlooking the country’s trendy lion, the hub of Kuwaiti democracy is situ- Abdallah Al-Salim Hall has two floors, yesterday with the end of the registration government had used the services of Ali Arabian Gulf Street, the crystal white ated over a 120,000 sq/m premises. the first of which hosts lawmakers and period with 418 candidates including 8 Awadh Saleh, who was most recently hired building sways upwards from back to Despite being completed in 1985 law- cabinet members in addition to the press, women. Candidates have until a week by interim president Adly Mansour as a front, as the ceiling gives way to the makers, voted in on the sixth legislative while the second hosts spectators. Some before the elections to withdraw their constitutional consultant, to provide legal appearance of fabric hitched on to 12 pil- term of the same year, held their session in 120 seats have been assigned for dele- nomination, and many observers expect insight for the upcoming parliamentary lars that hold up the building at the front. the new building a year later. gates, with 222 for the press, as spectators withdrawals as tribes hold consultative elections. The government sought highly The main entrance is located at the front The building was seriously damaged are given 736 seats. meetings to narrow down the number of experienced opinion in this matter in order of the building - regarded the southern during the Iraqi invasion of February 1991, Due to the ever-increasing number of candidates and increase their chances to to avoid falling into legal errors which exit - just behind the pillars and under the when retreating Iraqi troops set it on fire, employees expansion plans were adopted be represented in the parliament. caused the dissolution of two consecutive highest point of the dominating curve. but it has been restored since. Some in 2008 for a supplementary building - Meanwhile, sources familiar with the parliaments since June 2012. “We had the idea of constructing the 45,000 books and publications were also over a 70,000 sq/m area, costing KD 30 building around a central hall, a bazaar found missing from its library. Restoration million (KD 105 million) - with bridges link- street, in such a way that all departments of the building began impressively five ing it to the main structure. GCC reassures Lebanese met in side roads off the bazaar road, just months later, the cost of which amounted The new building, which is 78pct com- as we know from the bazaars in the Middle to KD 19.5 million (USD 68.5 million), with pleted but has been stalled due to con- residents in Gulf region East and North Africa,” the architect, who the work completed in October of the fol- tractual differences - includes a basement passed away in 2008, once said of his cre- lowing year - immediately ushering in and five floors. KUWAIT: Undersecretaries of interior min- said the sources who spoke on the condi- ation. elections. It includes a basement, a ground It has been equipped with 100 offices, istries of the Gulf Cooperation Council tion of anonymity. states agreed during a recent meeting in According to the sources, the actions Utzon’s original plans went through and first floor - both of which have spread across the numerous building’s Riyadh to distinguish between Lebanese against Hezbollah members include sus- several amendments, including the annul- entrances to the meeting room, later floors, a parking lot in the basement, a residents working in the Gulf region and pending residency transactions, monitor- ment of a conferences hall and the transfer dubbed Abdallah Al-Salim Al-Sabah Hall library, an IT centre and a theatre. — KUNA Hezbollah members who are to be subject- ing financial transactions and coordinating ed to actions against the militant group’s to prevent the members from moving interests in the GCC countries. This was freely between the GCC countries once reported by Al-Rai yesterday quoting they are deported from any member state. 53 dead, 297 injured in three months: KFSD sources familiar with the meeting which Furthermore, the procedures include KUWAIT: Fifty three people died they said had focused on the status of near- creating a liaison office to investigate sus- Affairs, Brig Gen Khalid Al-Mekrad short circuits resulted in 362 fires in car wrecks. ly 400,000 Lebanese living in the six GCC pected individuals and their transactions, in more than 2,900 reported inci- said that 297 people including 40 reported in the first quarter of Mekrad also indicated that the nations amid preparations to take actions while immediately deporting anyone con- dents that firefighters handled in firefighters were injured in 2,922 2013, while 119 were deliberately Hawally governorate had the against Hezbollah members. victed of committing suspected partisan Kuwait during the first three incidents which include fires and started. He further indicated that largest number of reports that “The undersecretaries emphasized the activities. months of 2013, a local daily car accidents reported as of the firefighters handled 841 rescue firefighters handled during the importance of separating between The proposed procedures will be dis- reported yesterday quoting a end of March. Out of the 53 missions during the same period first three months of 2013 with Lebanese nationals who work side by side cussed during the upcoming meeting of senior Kuwait Fire Services deaths, the senior official indicat- including 270 of people stuck in 623, followed by the Capital with with GCC citizens and are partners in build- interior ministers of the GCC states before Directorate official. Meanwhile, ed 31 died in car accidents. elevators, 128 incidents to hospi- 532, Ahmadi with 511, Farwaniya ing GCC societies; and between Lebanese being approved and put into effect, the Deputy General Manager for According to Mekrad, investi- talize injured people as well as with 470, Jahra with 420 and residents who are members of Hezbollah,” sources added. Combat and Human Resources gations revealed that electric 114 cases to free people trapped Mubarak Al-Kabeer with 302. SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 LOCAL

Ahmad Omran Al-Jumma Anwar Musaed Al-Abdulrazzaq Hussein Ghloum Jamal Hussein Kathem Al-Qallaf Ahmad Dhafi Al-Enezi

Ahmad Musaed Al-Med'aj Ahmad Naser Al-Mershed Awadh Khalf Al-Enezi Khaled Refai Al-Shlaimi Mohammed Rashed Al-Hfaiti Eight women among hopefuls 47 ex-MPs represented 4th constituency since 1981

for parliamentary seats KUWAIT: Forty-seven members of parlia- Barrak Al-Noun, Faisal Al-Dowaish, Meneizel ment represented the Fourth Constituency Al-Enezi, Ghannam Al-Jomhour, Mohammad at the National Assembly between 1981 and Sherar, Mefrej Al-Muteiri, Talal Al-Said, Said 418 candidates in Kuwait elections December 2012. Mesallam Al-Barak, who is Al-Rashidi, Mohammad Al-Muteiri and the longest-serving MP in the Fourth Mubarak Al-Walan represented the con- KUWAIT: More than 400 people have boycott to protest against a decree that ings cannot be challenged, kept the decree although it dis- Constituency, was elected in six legislative stituency in two legislative terms. signed up to run as candidates in the amended the 2006 controversial electoral solved the parliament and called for new legislative elec- terms apart from the annulled February Khalid Al-Mesab, Fayez Al-Rashidi, Kuwaiti parliamentary elections on July 27. law and reduced the number of ballots a tions. The performance of women in the elections will be 2012 assembly. Talal Mubarak Al-Ayar and Mohammad Al-Barrak, Nayef Al-Muteiri, The list of 418 hopefuls at the end of the voter could cast from four to one. monitored closely amid expectations that they will do bet- Mubarak Al-Khreinj represented the con- Abdulkarim Al-Jehedli, Metlaq Al-Shelaimi, 10-day registration process yesterday after- For the opposition, mainly conservative ter than in 2009 when for the first time in the country’s his- stituency in five legislative terms; Mubarak Metlaq Al-Masoud, Mohammad Al-Enezi, noon includes eight women, Kuwait News and tribal figures, the decree issued in tory four women won seats. Al-Dowailah, Hussein Al-Dihani, Daifallah Mohammad Al-Msailem, Yusuf Al-Mekhlid, Agency reported. Under election rules, can- October was meant to reduce its power Their elation lasted until February 2012 when no Buramia, Ali Salem Al-Deqbasi (four terms); Ali Al-Said, Mohammad Al-Mehmel, Saud Al- didates who wish to pull out of the race and limit its influence while securing the woman won in the parliamentary elections. Ahmad Al-Shreiaan, Mohammad Al-Buseiri Rashidi, Mubarak Al-Haifi, Eid Al-Rashidi and must do so at least one week before the election of a rubber-stamp parliament. However, women made a comeback in December 2012 and Mohammad Al-Khalifa (three terms). several others represented the constituency elections. However, for the government, the when three were elected in the national polls boycotted by Falah al-Hajraf, Abbas Al-Meseilam, in one legislative term. — KUNA The high number of candidates seemed amendment fixed an anomaly that often a large segment of the opposition. — KUNA to indicate that the election boycott calls resulted in challenges to election results issued by some opposition figures went and brought the local election law in line largely unheeded as the country looked with international standards. ready to start a new chapter after months A long standoff between the opposition of political and constitutional turmoil. and the government ended on June 16 The opposition has been pushing for a when the Constitutional Court, whose rul- Traffic dept continues inspection campaigns

KUWAIT: The traffic department carried out * Ahmadi governorate: 3,876 citations, several sudden campaigns in the six gover- 22 vehicles impounded and 14 persons norates during the past week starting from arrested. June 30 till July 6. The campaigns resulted in * Mubarak Al Kabeer governorate: 369 handing 23,984 traffic citations, impound- citations, 19 vehicles impounded. ment of 537 vehicles and the arrest of 212 * Jahra governorate 1,350 citations, 59 persons. The statistics indicated that cita- vehicles impounded and 32 persons arrest- tions were distributed as follows: ed. * Capital governorate: 4,911 citations Operation administration for traffic and 32 vehicles impounded and five per- handed 2,926 citations during the week, sons arrested. impounded 228 vehicles and arrested 39 * Farwaniya governorate: 3,859 citations, persons. At Kuwait International Airport 100 vehicles impounded and 42 persons region, 176 traffic citations were handed arrested. and two vehicles detained. The traffic * Hawally governorate: 6,517 citations, department urged all drivers and road 75 vehicles impounded and 75 persons users to abide by traffic regulations for arrested. their own safety.

Al-Othaina weighs in on retirements, privatization KUWAIT: Minister of Communications Department in the MoC, Rashid Al-Mei’a. and State Minster of Housing Salem Al- Separately, Othaina said that the Othaina said that renewing the contracts mobile number portability project has of eight out of nine undersecretaries in been “a huge success” as he indicated the Public Authority for Housing Welfare that no problems have so far been will be decided after the new Cabinet is reported since the service launched in sworn in following the parliament’s elec- the middle of June. tions. In other news, Othaina indicated that Al-Othaina made these statements to Kuwait is expected to feature a “boom in Al-Jarida daily in response to uncon- privatization” following political stability firmed reports that suggested that he with several public sector institutions could have renewed the officials’ con- moved to the private sector. tracts. “This process helps move the devel- Furthermore, the minister informed opment process forward and give the that only one senior official in both the private sector the opportunity to be communications and housing ministries more involved in the economic cycle retired before a June 30 deadline to ben- and contribute in efforts to turn Kuwait efit from financial privileges the govern- into a financial and economic hub in ment put as incentives. That official is the region and the world,” the minister the Undersecretary Assistant for the Post said.

Zain offers free high school results service

KUWAIT: Zain Telecom announced a partnership with the Ministry of Education to offer a free service to high Crime gang school students through which they can receive their finals results through SMS. in custody The ministry is set to make the results KUWAIT: Immigration detectives arrested a available today, after which a student gang for immoral acts and cheating the pub- can simply send a text message contain- lic. Seventeen maids of an African nationality ing their seat number to 99909, and were arrested and all of them have reports Zain will send their result directly to against them for absconding from their their cell phones. “Zain offers this free sponsors. Earlier, the immigration adminis- service as an annual initiative to share tration received information about several the joy of graduation with students,” citizens cheated by a bogus recruitment said Executive Director of Added Value office that charged them KD 150 for getting Services, Nadiya Al-Saif, in a recent a maid, who then ran away the next day. statement. Necessary investigations were made and five Zain, the largest telecommunications apartments were discovered in one of the network in Kuwait, hopes that this serv- areas used by the gang. After taking neces- ice adds a new dimension to its mes- sary legal action, the apartments were raid- sage towards its social commitment in ed and 17 maids were arrested, of whom 14 supporting the education field, Saif have absentee reports against them. added.

SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 LOCAL United efforts needed to increase road safety Traffic accidents fifth leading cause of death KUWAIT: According to the World the MENA region need to have ing active passive safety systems. hand. Bank, road crashes kill 1.2 million these systems installed, as this The ongoing invention of more • Research and Evaluation pro- people and cripple or injure more can help foster safe driving prac- and better active and passive vide decision makers with updat- than 10 million others every year. tices and decrease the number of safety systems even into small ed and rigorous research on traf- In fact, at current rates, traffic crashes. cars by the automobile industry fic safety and institutionalize per- accidents will become the fifth * Post-crash: The main focus in makes significant improvements formance metrics to constantly leading cause of death globally this phase is sustaining life feasible. To benefit from those, it evaluate the Road Safety by 2030, up from 10th place in through rapid and effective treat- is important that older cars are Strategy’s impact. 2010. And, in the Middle East and ment of injuries. Most of there- made obsolescent. Further, the • Funding Management North Africa (MENA) region, the gion has insufficient medical cov- advent of connected or semiau- enables sufficient funding and figures are particularly alarming; erage, weak insurance systems, tonomous cars will enhance safe- prioritized spending, such as traffic accidents kill between 17 poorly designed and equipped ty. through special budgetary alloca- to 22 people per 100,000 of pop- emergency services, and a lack of 5. Road User Behavior involves tions, to sustain the strategy. ulation every year, compared qualified paramedics. “In some civil society, which can use the Finally, MENA governments with an OECD average of 6.2 per MENA countries, over 80 percent media to raise awareness of road should embark on a six-step pro- 100,000. In line with this, of deaths occur before the casual- safety, and provide safe driving gram to enhance road safety. This Management consulting ty reaches the hospital, compared and first aid training programs. entails identifying an entity to firmBooz & Company has found with averages of 50 to 60 percent Further, traffic safety education own the strategy or program; set- that, in order to reduce this high in North America and Western needs to start at the kindergarten ting up a Program Management rate of traffic accidents, MENA Europe,”said Koegler. “Emergency level and needs to be an integral Office responsible for perform- governments must-imperatively- response-from call to dispatch to part of all curriculae of schools ance oversight and liaison with adopt a holistic approach to road the quality and equipment of relevant ministries and authori- safety. ambulatory care -is important to ties; adopting robust coordina- Today, governments tend to ensure that the emergency serv- tion mechanisms to guarantee structure responses to traffic colli- ices can reach accidents and ample communication among sions on the Haddon Matrix- a transport and treat casualties to stakeholders; securing the neces- commonly used paradigm in the hospitals effectively and expedi- sary funding for the duration of injury prevention field. In effect, tiously.” the strategy;engaging the private the Haddon Matrix covers various Koegleralso added: “The root sector and civil society to assist phases related to traffic accidents, of the problem in the Middle East formally with implementing including pre-crash, crash, and is the lack of a unified vision aspects of the strategy; and, last- post-crash. In the MENA region, among concerned ministries and ly, launchingand sustaining a however, each element of the authorities, leading to insufficient high-profile campaign to raise Matrix has its shortcomings. coordination and ineffective awareness of the importance of * Pre-crash: Most investments interventions.Governments and road safety. and interventions related to traf- other stakeholders - such as the Booz & Company is a leading fic accidents are directed at crash private sector and civil society - global management consulting prevention. “Road authorities conduct interventions without firm focused on serving and have to apply and comply with any clear individual ownership or shaping the senior agenda of the global road design guidelines; accountability and with minimal, world’s leading institutions. Our and, in parallel, traffic authorities or poorly defined, community founder, Edwin Booz, launched must enforce adequate speed involvement.” the profession when he estab- limits and regulate road user According to Booz & Company, lished the first management con- behavior” said Dr. Ulrich Koegler, Middle East governments sulting firm in Chicago in 1914. a Senior Advisor with Booz & mustimplement a holistic Road Ulrich Koegler of Today, we operate globally with Company. “The truth is, both edu- Safety approachso as to ensure Booz & Company more than 3,000 people in 58 cation and awareness can have a asignificant reduction in traffic and universities offices around the world. significant impact in reducing accidents. This strategy rests on 6. Emergency and Medical We believe passionately that KUWAIT: Kuwait Municipality continued its inspection campaign as crashes. In many MENA countries, six pillars: Services saves lives and treats essential advantage lies within Ramadan is coming closer. Farwaniya municipality branch director Ahmad over 70 percent of accidents 1. Urban and Transport serious injuries by improving the and that a few differentiating Al-Hazeem said that they carried a campaign in Farwaniya and Dajeej. The result from driver error or negli- Planning deals with basics such coverage, speed, quality, and capabilities drive any organiza- campaign resulted in handing 47 citations for ads in violation of the law and gence, sometimes due to inade- as safety considerations and the effectiveness of emergency serv- tion’s identity and success. We the removal of 131 ads from the streets. Masoud Hassan Dashti urged the quate driver education”, he impact of public transportation ices. work with our clients to discover public not to place ads on the streets contrary to municipality regulations, added. Vehicle standards also during the design of urban com- Subsequently, this strategy and build those strengths and adding that the municipality regularly undertakes inspection campaigns play a major role in preventing munities. requires four cross-functional capture the market opportunities and takes legal action against violators.—By Hanan Al-Saadoun accidents given the significance 2. Roads and Infrastructure enablers that span the pillars and where they can earn the right to of lighting, braking, and handling, includes the design, construction, ensure that the various compo- win.We are a firm of practical Kuwaiti passes away on flight along with other active and pas- operation, and maintenance of nents of the road safety system strategists known for our func- sive safety systems. Thisis yet roads, bridges, and tunnels to the have the necessary resources and tional expertise, industry fore- KUWAIT: A 73-year-old Kuwaiti national The Kuwaiti was accompanied by fam- another primary concern in the highest standards for road safety. tools. These enablers include: sight, and “sleeves rolled up” passed away on a Kuwait Airways flight ily members and a nurse. Three on-board region. 3. Traffic Management regu- • Institutional and Regulatory approach to working with our to London last Wednesday, the national doctors tried in vain to salvage his life * Crash: This phase centers on lates road user behavior, road streamline traffic safety gover- clients. airlines said yesterday. when his health sharply deteriorated, he preventing injury during a crash network management, and traffic nance and align regulations with To learn more about Booz & The citizen passed away an hour and a said. The captain, after determining death using human and vehicle ele- regulations - functions typically the sector strategy. Company or to access its quarter after the plane took off in Kuwait. of the citizen, decided to proceed with ments, such as restraints-in the exercised by interior ministries. • Human and Technological thought leadership, visit He was flying to London for medical the flight and notified Heathrow Airport form of safety belts and airbags- 4. Vehicles involves adopting build a balanced set of capabili- booz.com. Our award-winning treatment, said Khaled Al-Kheleifi, the authorities of the case. Due to his early and vehicle technologies,includ- and implementing policies to ties in the sector. They ensure management magazine, strate- manager of public relations, in a state- notification, they arranged hasty flight- ing impact bars and increasingly ensure high standards for vehicle that the required resources - both gy+business, is available at strat- ment. back home for the deceased. — KUNA digital technologies. More cars in quality and performance - includ- technological and human - are on egy-business.com. Al-Afasi to lead Ramadan prayers KUWAIT: Internationally renowned reciter Kuwaiti Mishary Al-Afasi will head prayers at Abu Dhabi’s iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan. Al-Afasi has been invited by the Emirate to imam the Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers from day 11 to 15 of the holy month of fasting, and has been selected for the honour amongst a list of renowned reciters from the Arab and Islamic worlds known for their “over-power- ing and humbling voices”, revealed a statement issued by the mosque’s media office. The Kuwaiti is sched- uled to take off from Yemeni reciter Faris Abbad (Ramadan 1-10) and will be followed by Saudi Idrees Abkar (Ramadan 16-19). On the last 10 days and nights of Ramadan, regarded the most holiest in terms of prayers and rewards, Abdulwali Al-Arkani - the imam of Saudi Arabia’s King Fahad bin Abdulaziz Mosque - is scheduled to imam Taraweeh prayers, with com- patriot Idrees Abkar respon- sible for Tahajjud prayers. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is set to host daily religious lectures, immedi- ately after Taraweeh prayers, presented by a number of Islamic scholars hailing from different parts of the world. The fourth largest mosque in the world has also prepared an initiative to pro- vide 700,000 needy people with meals during the fasting month. Opened to prayer- goers in 2008, its prayer halls can accommodate up to 40,000 people. —KUNA SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 LOCAL

In my view Letters to Badriya Good for you, Egypt! The never ending housing problem

Salam, By Labeed Abdal ctually you should thank Allah as your govern- ment grants KD 70,000 for building a house. I Aunderstand that generally Kuwaitis have a large family and it is difficult to live comfortably in apart- ments or small villas. I am writing this to point out an [email protected] anomaly in this regard. As more and more buildings are rising in place of spacious 3-4-storey buildings, the flats he overthrow of Egyptian President Mohamad Morsi are getting smaller and rents dearer without any raise in which followed massive protests is an organic and nat- income of us expatriates. The kitchen, the bath and the Tural product of Egypt’s youth. For sure the whole world entity we have learnt to accept as a ‘hall’ is pathetic. will support them to get back their stolen revolution after Many owners have now started partitioning the so- losing it in favour of a new form of deceptive and unwanted called hall into two and renting it as a two-bedroom flat! style of dictatorship. Millions took to the streets after blood- Then there is a haris mafia. He takes “commission” for shed and strange and radical ballgames. This is not what the ensuring that when emptied, the flat would be ours. A people expected. majority of buildings do not undergo maintenance. The rebirth of the people’s pulse is a normal human reflec- Even when a tenant moves in, the flat is not refurbished tion of the genuine will of the people to fight for real free- in most buildings. And shifting to another building is a dom, salvation and independence. The experience of the past nightmare. We have to vacate on the 25th while the oth- 12 months was extremely negative and in contrast to simple er flat will not be available before 26th! So what do we expectations. The situation in Egypt meant that listening to do? There is absolutely no sympathy or professionalism. the people and considering their opinion was vital. The for- No parking place. What’s worse, many harises have the mer president Morsi acted without basic leadership. He prior- audacity to deny flats to people with children. itized his party’s interests and didn’t listen to the people’s So Badriya, when you gripe about KD 70,000, remem- voice. He dominated for getting 51 percent of the votes and bering us will make you happy. Thanks for standing up forgot about the remaining 49 percent of the people. Many kuwait digest for expats. neighbours of Egypt - Arab or not - should consider the situa- Regards, tion in Egypt and learn from what was seen in the streets and Khalid what was reported from there on TV channels. No one on ‘Legitimacy of the street’ earth can keep fooling the people. People must feel and Dear Badrya, touch the sense of change even if they have to sleep in tents I heard rumors about the lifting of a ban on visit and on the streets. This key achievement is one of its kind in our By Rashed Al-Radaan family visas for selected nationalities which were earlier modern history. This was so iconic. It will surely be remem- restricted. Being deprived of family status, I rushed to bered as the top historical non-violent revolution of the 21st vents in Egypt will have a streets and neighborhoods. direct effect on Syrian events Everybody is asking today about the Jawazaat Farwaniya in the hope that I will finally get the century. This is a great lesson for all freedom-seekers every- No one denies long-awaited family visa. However, earlier my applica- where. The will of the people shouldn’t be ignored - be it in and on the European decision truth behind what is going on in E tion was not accepted at the counter despite a profes- the East or the West. Having 22 million signatures asking for makers — the failure of the Egyptian that the Egyptian Egypt — is it an American-Zionist sion of accountant and a monthly salary of KD 500. the departure of any politician is indeed a hard force for experience will not encourage them president came conspiracy to topple the Muslim change that any ignorant president or blind prime minster Later, a friend told that me applications are being to support any future Arab revolu- Brotherhood, or are there regional accepted and another friend told me that he saw a should not ignore. The people of the world must stop any tion, especially since Tunisia is still through the ballot powers behind the events, or what?! political, economic or environmental corruption. Come up Pakistani family visa issued on May 30, 2013 with his involved in an internal struggle and The good answer is what I heard an own eyes. with genuine, clear and real solutions for the people without the same situation is seen in Libya. boxes and not on elderly Egyptian say when he was fooling anyone, sooner rather than later! Again I went to the Jawazaat, where the applications All these factors will definitely have top of a tank. He asked about his opinion of the are being collected in the basement. However, the sys- an effect on the White House, whose Muslim Brotherhood. tem for acceptance seems very unconventional and official spokesman said Egypt’s situa- as far as the con- He said they brought their groups haphazard. This I say because no acceptance receipt is In my view tion requires the authorities’ under- stitution is con- and shaikhs over the people, cared being issued and names are being called out loud by standing and consideration. for their own children and left the the officials present there. Moreover, registration for No one denies that the Egyptian cerned is a legiti- people’s children behind; gave their accepting applications is being written on a plain piece How can all of president came through the ballot mate president, own people bread and ration cards of paper with the understanding that these names will boxes and not on top of a tank. He as and left the other people; they be called tomorrow for case submission. this happen? far as the constitution is concerned is but there are those exported gasoline to Gaza and My request to you is that can you kindly confirm that a legitimate president, but there are Hamas and left the people standing is there a “formal announcement” for lifting the visa ban those who believe that people who who believe that in lines at gas stations; they want to or is it just something to appease suffering individuals. This I say because I am a regular newspaper reader but took to the streets removed this bring Iranians to Egypt and build people who took such news has not passed before my eyes. Please help legitimacy, and Egypt now has a new shrines for them; they made shaikhs to the streets me out by clarifying the status of this issue through your principle called “legitimacy of the swear at people, saying ‘this is an official resources/information. By Abdallah Bwair street”. removed this legit- infidel, this is a believer and that is a Kind Regards, It means that if the street does Muslim’; they divided people...they Abdullah not want you, you go home. This imacy, and Egypt dug their own graves with their improvised theory in Egypt will echo now has a new hands! in many Arab countries in the com- I believe these things are the real ing days, so instead of the “Arab principle called fuel of the revolution that is taking kuwait digest [email protected] Spring”, we will hear the phrase ‘legitimacy of place in Egypt today. Add to it “Street Legitimacy”, and whatever Morsi’s latest speech, which added Education daily newspaper recently reported a story which adds people want can be fulfilled through the street’. to his weakness and led millions to to the spate of negligence and problems that the demonstrations and protests in turn against him. - Al-Watan minister’s decision AMinistry of Health suffers from. The story says that the ministry paid KD 1140 to buy a stamp worth not more than By Waleed Al-Ibrahim KD 30. This story further supports claims of abuse of power for personal gains at the expense of national funds. inister of Education Dr Nayef Al-Hajraf did Another story was published recently about a Kuwaiti kuwait digest the right thing by firmly handling the case of patient who visited a medical facility complaining from Mgroup cheating during the final exams at a coughing, and came out with a visual impairment. In a new local high school, which became a topic of national episode of the ongoing series of negligence practiced by Tough time for retired people debate after a video of the cheating process that a doctors at public medical facilities, the unfortunate patient student recorded using his cell phone spread recounted his ordeal which he said started when he took a By Hamad Al-Sarie through social networks and was featured during prescribed medicine for coughing that intensified his pain. newscasts. The minister’s prompt decision to dismiss He went back to the hospital and after some tests was told he state encourages the citizen to retire, then they retire, all these privileges are halted and they will teachers who were watching over students when the that he needed surgery because of complications that the dumps him in a “life coffin” until he physically have settle to basic retirement salaries, which does not scandal happened, as well as the supervisors and the medication had on his kidneys. The patient’s suffering did not moves to the “dead coffin” through decisions which exceed KD 2,000 at the most, without any other privi- school’s director is the least he could do regarding stop there, as complications from the surgery left him blind. T makes the concerned person amazed. He who reaches 45 leges. The retired person’s responsibilities increase and the issue. This young Kuwaiti man who is still in his twenties is the This cheating incident is definitely not the only newest victim of the ongoing problem of medical errors in years is considered to be in his full power. He is fully his needs are doubled. Children grow up and their experienced and ready to take up responsibility, if he has- demands increase, like cars, expenses, university educa- one, nor will it be the last. There are similar incidents local hospitals and clinics. that have been happening almost every day for a n’t received it already. tion and huge marriage expenses. The cost of living is ris- The frightening part about it is that such stories have no long time but it happened that no one was there at The state has started implementing the plan of retir- ing every day in unbelievable jumps. One who used to longer become something new in Kuwait. It is a natural result the time to record a video of it! And to avoid putting of carelessness which is also the reason why hospitals have ing those who have served 30 years, although some of enter the cooperative society and pay KD 50 has today the blame on one party and excluding the others, become so neglected. At Adan Hospital for example, the them have not reached the age of 50. Also, the state gives started paying KD 100 for same cartload. we first have to point out that cheating wouldn’t floor inside the intensive care unit is cracked, and the cracks offers and “golden” privileges and financial allowances to And for a person who goes to the bank to take a loan, have spread to become a phenomenon if it wasn’t can be seen on the floor right beside patients’ beds. those who wish to retire. the strange decisions of the Central Bank drive him crazy Meanwhile, a Kuwaiti doctor says that he came across all for leniency on the part of the Education Ministry Of the thousands of retired persons, few can get a job while reviewing the hard conditions for getting a loan. itself. kinds of creatures including cats, dogs, rats, and insects dur- after retirement — the rest are either sleeping at home, in The installment percentage doesn’t have to exceed 30 ing his time working in different public hospitals around the the diwaniya spending their free time, and one who owns percent of his salary with calculating all interests of credit country. How can all of this happen in a country considered one of the wealthiest in the world? a farm spends most of his time there. cards, even if not used. His agony starts when he applies Some teachers share the When is the Ministry of Health going to stop being so There is a big difference between a government for a loan to buy a car. careless? When are we going to see officials held accountable employee and retired person — the former gets his full He will be surprised to find he has reached the ceiling blame for failing to commit for their shortcomings? Until when is the Health Ministry salary with all allowances and promotions. due to that. Also companies are committed not to give going to continue being reckless when it comes to people’s These officials have cars and mobiles from the gov- facilities to any application, even if asked to repay in cash to their duties properly, and lives and safety? ernment, in addition to traveling to conferences, When as it was before. — Al-Anbaa instead focus their efforts on private tuitions that happen under the ministry’s watch kuwait digest kuwait digest despite being illegal. Running in circles Education in danger Furthermore, some teachers share the blame for By Dr Aseel Al-Awadhi failing to commit to their duties properly, and instead By Dr Shamlan Al-Essa focus their efforts on private tuitions that happen n the first part of my article, I said that winning a parlia- under the ministry’s watch despite being illegal. Of mentary seat is not the only way to achieve reform, as hanks to Education Minister Dr from schools to education centers or These school books are not course, school managements and ministry officials Imany people believe. Now, after half a century of consti- Nayef Al-Hajraf for taking deci- the ministry due to the spread of updated or modernized to make who supervise their work share the responsibility for tutional practices in Kuwait, we are still running in circles Tsive decisions to stop cheating wasta, influence and cheating, we all them enjoyable for our students to failing to stop cheating and allowing the phenome- besides the severe stagnancy we are suffering in develop- during the secondary school exams. know what happened. Students read. These stuffy books force a stu- non to spread because of a lack of firm decisions. ment, deterioration of various services and the lowly man- Yet there remains the question — protested led by members of parlia- dent to remember what he was giv- And of course, we cannot ignore the responsibility ners prevailing in various fields. All of this calls for reassess- can the young minister curb the ment headed by Musallam Al-Barrak. en at school by heart, then repeated that the students themselves and their families share. ing the mechanisms we have been using in order to achieve spread of this phenomena? Parents were angry and everyone to instill the information in the stu- They are mostly to blame for cases of disorder inside faster and more positive changes. We all agree that some- The problem remains deeper attempted to interfere. dent’s cerebrum, so success and fail- the classroom which in most cases happen when stu- thing is wrong and that we can still fix it if certain people than fighting cheating in schools Nobody denies that there is a hid- ure totally depend on the amount dents show disrespect to their teacher or school have the will to do so. But, do we really have the proper and is not linked to education alone den struggle between ambitious the student can learn by heart. administrator. Also, lack of measures from school environment to politically achieve this? — which needs development and powers to modernize education and I say it frankly and clearly out of administrations to support teachers struggling to put 0We are currently working in a futile political environ- modernization to enable us to catch develop it to be at par with the my long experience in university troublemaking students under control often drives ment dominated by exchange of accusations and wasta and up with challenges and international march of globalization, and back- education that education in Kuwait teachers to become indifferent. personal favors, where instead of the number of laws he advances in education — because it ward social powers that fear any- is in danger if we do not deal with Despite his prompt action regarding the cheating helps get passed in parliament, a lawmaker gets evaluated is not possible to deal with educa- thing new and are afraid of modern- the issue from its roots. scandal, Dr Hajraf found himself the target of criticism by the number of statements and press releases he makes. It tion issues and problems without ization. Is it realistic for a student to get from people who questioned the true motives is an environment where those getting the people busy facing political, cultural and adminis- The problem in our opinion is not to the university with an average of behind his decisions and put pressure on him to with trivialities win while those really busy solving their trative factors that hinder reform limited to the spread of the cheating 80-85 percent and cannot write retract his judgment. I do not find this surprising problems are punished; an environment that hails opposi- projects to redraw the education phenomenon, rather it is linked to three lines, or express his opinion on because every corrective measure in our country is system. the education system that forces a any problem freely.Let us all stand tions for the sake of opposing only while describing those met with protests and pressure fueled by personal An example is when Al-Hajraf young student to carry a schoolbag with the reformist education minis- who reason and think before judging of being hesitant and interests. Hopefully the education minister’s decision attempted to change the annual full of heavy books on his back daily ter, so he may take a large step in the government-controlled; it is an environment that favors loud would be a first step in his long road to tackling the work grades from 30 percent to 10 when he goes to school and returns field of modernizing education in voices and slogans to reason and objectivity which allows snowballing problems in his ministry. — Al-Rai the corrupt to reach the highest positions. —Al-Jarida percent and tried to shift exams home at the end of the school day. this country. — Al-Watan SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 LOCAL Drunk duo survives car Zain celebrates Social Media Day crash on Fifth Ring Road KUWAIT: For the second consecutive year Zain, the leading telecommunications company in Worker dies in mishap Kuwait, celebrated the annual Social Media Day with over 400 online influencers, bloggers and KUWAIT: Two people were arrested after they Filipina was alone in the house when the media identities at the Hotel Missoni. The event survived an accident on the Fifth Ring Road plumber came in on an appointment with the dazzled all attendees with entertaining perform- while they were under the influence of alcohol. homeowners. In her statements later to local ances and shows where simultaneously, Zain Patrol officers were in pursuit of a luxury car police, the woman said that the man harassed highlighted the importance of the ongoing digi- whose driver ignored orders to pull over for her sexually and escaped when she cried for tal revolution and acknowledged the involve- reckless driving. The car eventually hit a palm help. The maid was helped to the police sta- ment of the online community in Kuwait. tree on the side of the road and caught fire, tion by her employer who rushed to the house but the driver and his companion were able to as soon as she called him after the suspect’s get out unharmed. The two men were put escape. A case was filed. under arrest and taken to the authorities for further action. Duo rescued Shuaiba Lifeguard Center firefighters saved Worker dies two people whose boat drifted off the Julaia A construction worker died in Sabahiya in shore Friday night. Search operations went an incident reported Friday. Paramedics and underway after a Kuwaiti man made an emer- police headed to a house under construction in gency call reporting that two friends went the area where the incident was reported. The missing after entering the sea. The two were Egyptian man was pronounced dead on the found unharmed shortly afterward and taken scene and preliminary investigations indicate to safe shores. that he lost his balance and fell from a high place. The body was taken for an autopsy after Cheque bounces crime scene investigators examined the scene. A search is on for a male suspect who gave A case was filed for further investigations. a dud cheque to a local company to complete a KD 31,000 purchase. In his statements to A partial view of the attendees. Search for harasser police, the company’s Kuwaiti owner indicated A search is on for a plumber who disap- that he went to the bank after the sale was peared after sexually harassing a domestic completed to discover that the Palestinian had worker inside a Fahd Al-Ahmad house accord- given him a bad cheque. Investigations are ing to the housemaid’s testimonies. The ongoing.

France salutes Kuwait’s Omar Al-Omar decision to join Conventional During the celebratory event, Zain shed light on the various young influencers and bloggers Weapons Convention who have played a big role in today’s Kuwaiti social media engagement. The overall event PARIS: France yesterday praised Kuwait’s decision as it means another country joining the array of theme and atmosphere has driven creativity and to adhere to the United Nations Convention on international conventions which govern arma- innovation within the crowd, which resulted in Certain Conventional Weapons (CCWC) and the ment in a general way,” French Foreign Ministry admirable feedback by the bloggers and media five attached protocols that restrict or govern the spokesman Philippe Lalliot said. There are now who attended. use of certain types of armament, a senior official close to 120 countries which have adopted the Commenting on this occasion, Omar Al- said here. CCW Convention and Protocols. Omar, CEO of Zain Kuwait said, “Social Media Day The Convention’s protocols, which were “Kuwait’s signature bolsters this international is one which honors the technological and soci- adopted in 1980 and came into force in 1983, seek regime and extends its perimeter,” the French offi- etal advancements that have allowed us to to eliminate weapons that use fragments, like in cial added. “Secondly, it is particularly important engage, connect and to communicate with each cluster bombs, and also to restrict the use of land- because Kuwait was contaminated during the first other and with our customers. Zain Kuwait is a mines and booby traps. The CCWC Protocols also Gulf War, notably by mines and explosives left company that managed to put its customers at restrict use of incendiary bombs, laser weapons over afterwards. If there is a country in the interna- the forefront of its priorities, and with social and oblige belligerents to help clear areas of tional community that is directly concerned or has media, Zain has endorsed its leading position explosive remnants and the end of wars. The been impacted by this subject it is Kuwait,” Lalliot and successfully played a big role, as the first objective of the UN Convention is to rid the world said. Indeed, France, which took place in the mili- telecom company to launch social media chan- of weapons that are considered “excessively injuri- tary operation to liberate Kuwait, was heavily nels.” ous or whose effects are indiscriminate,” the UN involved in clean-up initiatives after the war and The Social Media Day celebration was firstly says. The decision by Kuwait to support this initia- had a first-hand role in de-mining and ridding the organized by Mashable.com; the number one tive was signalled here as especially noteworthy country of other explosives and ordinance left by Social Media blog in the world in more than 398 as Kuwait is the latest country to join the UN the Iraqi occupier. “We are delighted today to see cities in the world. This international celebrated Sheeyaab band Convention and also because the Gulf country Kuwait join us in this campaign that France is lead- day has been identified by all social media chan- was exposed to these types of weapons during ing on different fronts to allow the world to get rid nels to make social media technology accessible With the biggest social media following in of Zain’s 76 branches located across Kuwait, visit the the invasion by Iraq in 1990 and the military oper- of all these types of weapons, firstly the conven- and relevant to all users and this includes men- Kuwait, Zain has over 200 thousand followers on company’s website on www.kw.zain.com, contact its ation to free the country from Iraqi occupation in tional ones in question, then cluster bombs and toring new and innovative usage as well as various channels in Kuwait. 24 hour call center at 107, or visit the company’s social 1991. then chemical weapons,” the Foreign Ministry offi- encouraging people to think more about how For more information about Zain’s numerous com- media channels on: twitter.com/zainkuwait and face- “Kuwait’s adherence is particularly important cial remarked. —KUNA they can use social networks. petitive promotions, customers are advised to visit any book.com/zainkuwait and instagram.com/zainkuwait NBK to distribute 100,000 Iftar banquets during Ramadan Al-Obaid: Brilliant example of ambitious Kuwaiti youth KUWAIT: In spite of his young age, Fares Al-Obaid recently shot to fame after being chosen as a member of the inter- national committee of the New Leaders of Tomorrow, which is affiliated to the Brussels-based Crans Montana Forum. “Being elected to this international committee, encour- ages me to excel more to raise Kuwait’s flag high in interna- tional forums,” the 25-year-old Al-Obaid said. The Crans Montana Forum of New Leaders of Tomorrow is a unique community of young leaders from Africa, the NBK’s tent near the Grand Mosque Arab World, Far Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South- America and the Far East selected thanks to their excep- KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) will distribute more tional professional achievement and leadership experience than 100,000 Iftar banquets during the holy month of in Businesses and Governments. Ramadan at NBK’s tent held near the Grand Mosque and via The New Leaders of Tomorrow enjoy, for a three years special convoys to numerous mosques, hospitals and crowd- period, the free strong support of the Crans Montana ed locations in Kuwait. The Iftar banquets are part of NBK’s Forum to strengthen their regional and international net- Ramadan program “Do Good Deeds in the Holy month of work in the framework of the South-South Cooperation Ramadan”. that the Forum has continuously promoted as a key tool of Talal Al-Turki, NBK public a renewed international dialogue fostering the South- relations officer said: “NBK South Belt Countries’ recognition worldwide. Iftar banquets, an annual Al-Obaid’s selection by the committee was for his NBK philanthropic tradition exceptional professional performance and his high qualifi- and a landmark activity cations. within the bank’s corporate He is working as advisor to the Secretary General of the social responsibility, acquires Kuwait-based Supreme Council for Planning and much more momentum this Development, holds a MSA degree in international media year distributing more than from the American University in Paris and is an ambassador 100,000 Iftar banquets.” to the LOYAC, a Kuwaiti-based regional non-profit organi- “The distribution scale of zation working towards the overall development of the Al-Watani Iftar banquets youth. this year also includes hun- He was also nominated by the British Embassy in Kuwait dreds of fast-breaking to work at the British House of Commons and works for the Talal Al-Turki meals via special convoys to US Congress. numerous mosques, hospi- Al-Obaid described the 15-member New Leaders of tals and crowded locations in Kuwait,” Al-Turki said. Tomorrow committee as an international platform which A large number of NBK staff volunteers will be ready to aims at studying youth related issues and setting recom- serve the fasters. NBK volunteers annually take part in all mendations for preparing the new leaders of the world. NBK’s social initiatives and will be available in the tent as well “Participation in the activities of the international as visiting hospitals and mosques to distribute Iftar banquets. forum, which is headed by Ambassador to the “By ‘Doing Good Deeds’ NBK hopes to encourage a Organization of the United Nations Educational, Scientific greater sense of community and charity during Ramadan,” Al Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Jean-Paul Carteron, is an Turki concluded. honor for young leaders,” he said. —KUNA Kuwait grants 300,000 euros to Arab-Islamic Institute

BERLIN: Kuwait has granted 300,000 euros and Dr Mohammad Taleb Al-Ibrahimi, the at the time and revealed to the late Amir worth of aid for the historical Arab-Islamic former Algerian foreign minister, who that he was in need for 7.5 million deutsche Institute of Science at Frankfurt University, attended the session, praised Kuwait’s marks to build the institute. Only two the ambassador said. backing, hailing in particular the late Amir months later, HH the late Sheikh Jaber Musaed Al-Haroun said in a statement HH Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah for ordered disbursement of the fund and buy he had delivered the financial support dur- contribution to its founding in 1982. a building to house the institute. ing the annual meeting of the institute Zezgin, a German of Turkish origin, said Historical Arab-Islamic Institute of board of trustees, noting it would be used he had sought help of the late Abdul Aziz- Science at John Wolfgang Goethe for publication and documentation of Hussein, who was a minister of state in University Frankfurt was founded on May books on Arab and Islamic history and her- Kuwait, in the 80s, when he first pondered 18, 1982. It aims to research and promote itage. establishment of the institute. awareness the history and culture of Arab- Fuat Sezgin, the head of the institute, Zezgin added that he had visited Kuwait Islamic heritage. —KUNA SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 Mandela still critical Two Koreas hold rare talks on Kaesong zone Page 10 Page 13

GAZA CITY: A Palestinian fisherman carries his grandson in front of boats at the port yesterday. The Egyptian authorities closed the Rafah border crossing with Gaza on Friday, after Egyptian Islamist militants fired rockets and directed heavy machine gun fire at a police base in the restive Sinai peninsula, security officials and witnesses said. —aAFP 3 Latam leaders offer Snowden asylum CIA leaker’s hopes rise on refuge offers

LA PAZ/CARACAS: Bolivia offered asylum yes- lum in Venezuela would be Snowden’s best terday to former US spy agency contractor option. Edward Snowden, joining leftist allies The White House declined to comment. But Gunmen kill 42 at Nigeria school Venezuela and Nicaragua in defiance of one US official familiar with the matter, who Washington, which is demanding his arrest for asked for anonymity, said: “It’s fair to say in gen- divulging details of secret US surveillance pro- eral that US officials have been pressuring gov- KANO, Nigeria: Gunmen believed to be sparked panic among students in the area grams. Snowden, 30, is believed to be holed up ernments where Snowden might try to go to Islamists from Nigeria’s Boko Haram insur- and many of them have left their dormito- in the transit area of Moscow’s Sheremetyevo do the right thing here.” WikiLeaks, the anti- gent group killed 42 people, mostly stu- ries for home even though schools are still international airport and has been trying to secrecy organization, said on Friday that dents, in an overnight attack on a second- in session in the state. Mobile phone lines find a country that would take him since he Snowden had asked six more nations for asy- ary school in restive Yobe state, a medical have been cut in much of the northeast landed from Hong Kong on June 23. Bolivian lum, bringing to about 20 the number of coun- worker and residents said yesterday. since the start of a military offensive tar- President Evo Morales had said earlier this tries he has appealed to for protection from US According to witnesses who escaped, the geting Boko Haram on May 15, and access week that he would consider granting asylum espionage charges. WikiLeaks said on Twitter it attackers rounded up students and staff of to the area is limited. Residents of to Snowden. But he took a harder line on would not reveal which six new countries the school and placed them in a dormito- Potiskum and adjoining towns and vil- Saturday, angered that some European coun- Snowden had applied to for asylum, due to ry, then threw explosives inside and lages reportedly have to go to Dagauda tries banned his plane from their airspace this “attempted US interference.” opened fire, said Haliru Aliyu of Potiskum near Bauchi state to make and receive week on suspicion it carried Snowden. Morales, Bolivia’s first indigenous leader and General Hospital. “We received 42 dead telephone calls. Nigeria declared a state of “I want to tell ... the Europeans and a former union leader for the country’s coca bodies of students and other staff of emergency in three flashpoint states - Americans that last night I was thinking that as leaf farmers, and Maduro both condemned the Government Secondary School (in) Yobe as well as Adamawa and Borno - in a fair protest, I want to say that now in fact we US spy programs that Snowden revealed and Mamudo last night. Some of them had mid-May as it launched a major offensive are going to give asylum to that American who said he deserved protection. “Who is the guilty gunshot wounds while many of them had to end Boko Haram’s insurgency. is being persecuted by his fellow Americans,” one? A young man ... who denounces war burns and ruptured tissues,” Aliyu told AFP. Boko Haram, which means “Western edu- Morales said during a visit to the town of plans, or the US government which launches “From accounts of teachers and other cation is sin”, has killed hundreds of students Chipaya. “If we receive a legal request, we will bombs and arms the terrorist Syrian opposition students who escaped the attack, the gun- MAMUDO, Nigeria: In this photo taken with a mobile phone, a in attacks on schools in the tense region in grant asylum,” he said. Bolivia’s Foreign Ministry against the people and legitimate President men gathered their victims in a hostel and doctor attends to a student from Government Secondary recent months. On June 17, Boko Haram was not immediately available to comment on Bashar Al-Assad?” Maduro asked, to applause threw explosives and opened fire, leading extremists shot dead nine students as they to the death of 42.” Aliyu said security per- School at the Potiskum General Hospital following an attack by sat an exam in a private school in Maiduguri, whether a formal asylum request had been and cheers from ranks of military officers at a gunmen yesterday. —AP received. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro parade. “Who is the terrorist? Who is the global sonnel were combing the bushes around a stronghold of the group. A day earlier, Boko also offered refuge to Snowden late Friday and delinquent?” the school in search of wounded students A local resident who did not want to be Boko Haram for the killing of 22 of the Haram gunmen opened fire on a secondary Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said his Since narrowly winning a presidential elec- who were believed to have escaped. “So far named confirmed the attack. “It was a gory Islamist group’s members during a military school in Damaturu, the capital of neighbour- country had received an asylum request and tion in April that followed the death of his men- six students have been found and are now sight. People who went to the hospital and raid in the town of Dogon Kuka on ing Yobe state, killing seven students and two could agree to it “if circumstances permit.” tor, Hugo Chavez, from cancer, Maduro has in the hospital being treated for gunshot saw the bodies shed tears,” he said. “There Thursday. A senior police officer said the teachers. Two of the attackers were also killed, Russia has kept the former National often lambasted the United States - even wounds,” he said. Mamudo is some five were 42 bodies, most of them were stu- gunmen started “shooting sporadically and the army said. Violence linked to the Boko Security Agency contractor at arm’s length, accusing the Pentagon and former US officials kilometres from Potiskum, the commercial dents. Some of them had parts of their subsequently set the students’ hostel Haram insurgency has left some 3,600 peo- saying the transit area where passengers stay of plotting to kill him. But the former bus driver hub of the northeastern state of Yobe, bodies blown off and badly burnt while abaze”. He said the students were asleep ple dead since 2009, including killings by the between flights is neutral territory and he and union leader has at times also struck a which has been a flashpoint in the Boko others had gunshot wounds.” He said the when the attackers stormed their school. security forces, who have come under major would be on Russian soil only if he went much more conciliatory note, saying he is Haram insurgency in recent months. attack was believed to be a reprisal by Residents said the latest incident has criticism for alleged abuses. —AFP through passport control. It was not immedi- ready for better relations with Washington, ately clear how Snowden would react to the based on mutual respect. Already one of new offers from Latin America, nor reach the Snowden’s most vocal supporters on the world countries if he accepted. There are no direct stage, Maduro has sharpened his rhetoric in Syrian oppn chooses commercial flights between Moscow and recent days. Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, and the usual Latin America’s leftist leaders denounced route involves changing planes in Havana. It is the diversion of Morale’s plane over European not clear if Cuban authorities would let him airspace as a disgrace and a serious breach of transit, however, and there was no sign of protocol, and Maduro said the CIA, the U.S. spy Saudi-backed leader Snowden aboard the flight to Havana on agency, was behind it all. Snowden had Saturday. revealed that the United States was spying on Rebels battle army around Homs, Damascus To obtain refugee status in Bolivia, its European allies, Maduro said on Friday, and Snowden would have to submit a request to yet European leaders still caved under U.S. ISTANBUL/BEIRUT: Syria’s fractious opposition elected a one of two vice-presidents of the Syrian National Idlib said dozens of fighters were killed, wounded or the Bolivian Embassy in Russia and would not pressure to ground Morales’ jet. “The European new leader yesterday but rebel groups were reported to Coalition in a sign the group still retains influence in imprisoned. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an have to be physically in Bolivian territory, said people have seen the cowardice and the weak- be fighting among themselves in a sign of growing divi- Syrian opposition politics. In northern Syria, rebels opposition monitoring group, said that the bodies of a former Foreign Minister Armando Loayza. ness of their governments, which now look like sions on the ground between factions trying to topple clashed with an opposition unit linked to Al-Qaeda, commander and his brother, from the local Islam Ecuador, which also backs Snowden, has said it colonies of the United States,” the Venezuelan President Bashar Al-Assad. The Syrian National Coalition activists said, in a battle that signals rising tensions Battalion, were found beheaded. Local activists working could only consider granting asylum once the president said. chose Ahmad Jarba as its president after a close runoff between local people and more radical Islamist factions. for the British-based group said the men’s heads were fugitive landed on Ecuadorean soil. Given the Venezuela’s opposition leader, Henrique vote that reinforced the influence of Saudi Arabia over a Fighting between rebel groups and government forces found next to a trash bin in a main square. The exact rea- dramatic grounding in Vienna of Morales’ Capriles, accused Maduro of making a fuss perpetually divided opposition movement that has strug- was reported in Homs and around Damascus in a war sons for the clashes have been hard to pin down, but plane, using European airspace could prove about Snowden to distract voters from a dismal gled to convince its Western and Arab allies that its fight- whose casualty toll has now topped 100,000. The rebel many rebel groups have been chafing at ISIS’s rise in pow- problematic. economic picture at home, and a host of other ers are ready to be given sophisticated foreign weaponry. infighting comes as forces loyal to Assad have made gains er. It has taken over the once dominant Nusra Front, a Russia has shown signs of growing impa- problems including one of the highest murder Jarba is a tribal figure from the eastern Syrian province on the battlefield and drawn comfort from the downfall more localised group of al Qaeda-linked fighters that had tience over Snowden’s stay in Moscow. Its rates in the world. “Nicolas, you can’t use asylum of Hasaka who has Saudi connections. He defeated busi- the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. The Islamic State of Iraq resisted calls by foreign radicals to expand its scope deputy foreign minister said on Thursday that to cover up that you stole the election. That nessman Mustafa Sabbagh, a point man for Qatar, which and Al-Sham (ISIS), a new Al-Qaeda franchise, has been beyond the Syrian revolt to a more regional Islamist mis- Snowden had not sought asylum in that coun- doesn’t give you legitimacy, nor make the peo- has seen its influence over the opposition overshadowed working to cement power in rebel-held parts of northern sion. Residents of rebel-held territories in the north once try and needed to choose a place to go. ple forget,” Capriles said on Twitter. Speaking in by the Saudis. “A change was needed,” Adib Shishakly, a Syria in recent months. ISIS units have begun imposing welcomed hardline Islamist groups as better organised Moscow has made clear that the longer he Managua, Ortega said he would gladly give senior official in the coalition, told Reuters after the vote stricter interpretations of Islamic law and have filmed and less corrupt. But locals are now growing more wary of stays, the greater the risk of the diplomatic Snowden asylum in Nicaragua “if circumstances held at an opposition meeting in Istanbul. “The old lead- themselves executing members of rival rebel groups them as they impose their austere version of Islamic law. standoff over his fate causing lasting damage permit.” He did not say what those circum- ership of the coalition had failed to offer the Syrian peo- whom they accuse of corruption, and beheading those Protests against radical Islamist groups are becoming to relations with Washington. Both Russia’s stances might be. Nicaragua, one of the poorest ple anything substantial and was preoccupied with inter- they say are loyal to Assad. As hostilities drag on and more common. The Observatory said the Al-Dana clashes Foreign Ministry and President Vladimir Putin’s countries in the Americas, has benefited greatly nal politics. Ahmad Jarba is willing to work with every- resources grow scarce, infighting has increased, both were set off at an anti-ISIS protest when some Islamist spokesman declined to comment on from financial support from Venezuela, and body.” The Muslim Brotherhood, the only organised fac- among opposition groups and the militias loyal to Assad, militants fired at the demonstration. But other activists Venezuela’s offer. “This is not our affair,” Ortega was a staunch ally of Chavez. A bid by tion in the Syrian political opposition, has seen its mother leaving civilians trapped in the middle. said the clashes were more about local power struggles. spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Reuters. But Snowden for Icelandic citizenship hit an organisation in Egypt thrown out of power in Cairo this The latest internecine clashes were in the town of Al- ISIS units are believed to be buying up land and property, senior pro-Kremlin lawmaker Alexei Pushkov, impasse on Friday when the country’s parlia- week along with President Mohamed Morsi. But the Dana, near the Turkish border, on Friday, local activists and they also have tried to control supplies of wheat and head of the international affairs committee of ment voted not to debate the issue before its Brotherhood representative, Farouq Tayfour, was elected said. An opposition group known as the Free Youths of oil in rebel areas. —Reuters Russia’s lower house of parliament, said asy- summer recess. —Reuters SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Sudan demos fade but regime threats intensify Tensions have continued with South Sudan

KHARTOUM: One year after an erup- or another Syria” are possible alterna- percent, yet no mass movement tion of Arab Spring-inspired demon- tives to the current regime, said the emerged. “We haven’t gotten to the strations against President Omar Al- businessman, who too asked not to point where people are starving in the Bashir’s government, the movement be named. streets yet,” the businessman has faded but armed rebellion and But activists are convinced the explained. Protests over various issues other challenges have intensified. One Bashir government is going to col- since then have not been sustained as way or another, though, Bashir’s lapse with or without major protests. they were in June and July last year. regime is going to fall, activists say. “The regime will fall by peaceful “We cannot say that there were Rebels in April widened their offen- demonstrations or by armed change, ‘demonstrations’ against the govern- sive to topple the government, push- or it may change internally,” said a ment. Only a few people,” says Rabbie ing into a previously peaceful part of youth activist from Haq, the New Abdelatti Ebaid, a senior NCP official. the country in what analysts called a Forces Democratic Movement opposi- “There is no concrete reason for humiliation for the authorities. In far- tion party. On June 16 last year a demonstrations.” west Darfur, security has also deterio- protest movement lasting more than The Haq activists, who cite diverse rated, and late last year the govern- a month began when students inspiration from the French ment said it disrupted an attempted demonstrated against high food Revolution to the militant Femen coup which analysts see as reflecting prices outside the University of women’s group known for its topless a political struggle within the regime. Khartoum. The rallies, often involving protests, say many Sudanese see Tensions have continued with groups of 100 or 200, spread to a political activism as a luxury. Their South Sudan, further weakening the cross-section of the population and to focus is on getting enough to eat - or economy. Sudan’s popular protest other parts of the country, becoming on emigrating from the country movement, however, has not been the longest-running challenge to where estimates of unemployment sustained, in contrast to Arab Spring Bashir who seized power in an exceed 30 percent, one activist said. uprisings against authoritarian lead- Islamist-backed coup on June 30, Too many Sudanese lack an analysis of ers in the region, including in next- 1989. why they are suffering, according to door Egypt. A crackdown by govern- Activists threw stones and blocked the activist who sees “a crisis of con- ment security forces, divisions among roads in a call for regime change met sciousness” that helps to explain the the political opposition, an absence of with police tear gas and rubber bul- lack of widespread anti-government inspiring alternative leadership, and lets. Then the demonstrations flick- action. At the same time the govern- fears of chaos if the Bashir govern- ered out, like the fires protesters had ment has divided the political opposi- OMDURMAN, Sudan: Holding a banner that reads in Arabic, “The people want the fall of the regime”, supporters of ment falls are among the reasons set in the street. The movement tion and the broader society on tribal former prime minister (1986-1989) and now head of the National Umma Party (NUP), religious leader Sadiq Al- activists cite. “They see what is hap- lacked coordination and suffered from and other lines, activists say, adding Mahdi, rally in Khalifa Square in Sudan’s twin capital in this June 29, 2013 photo. — AFP pening in Syria, for example,” a veter- disunity among opposition political that the ruling group itself is now frac- an activist said, asking not to be parties which could have provided turing. “The regime is so weak and so named for security reasons. “And they momentum, the businessman said. isolated and hated by everybody,” said don’t want that to happen in Sudan.” Activists also say the government’s the veteran activist, who too asked A businessman, who last year gave crackdown, which involved the pow- not to be named for security reasons. Police fire tear gas at “underground” support to the protest- erful National Intelligence and Ebaid of the NCP rejects such charges ers, expressed concern over anarchy if Security Service, was a factor in sup- and says the party represents diverse the regime collapses. Every political pressing public dissent. points of view. “We are not (a) one- faction is armed, he said, while the Amnesty International and Human man show. Even for me, sometimes I Istanbul protesters military could not intervene because Rights Watch said scores of peaceful say something different within the it has become weak and politicised protesters were arrested. Sudan’s political bureau of the NCP, and some- ISTANBUL: Turkish riot police fired in mid-June. Authorities warned how- additional trees and a Turkish court under the National Congress Party economy worsened in subsequent times I find supporters and sometimes tear gas and water cannon yesterday ever that no further protests there annulled a government decision to (NCP) government. “Another Somalia months, with inflation exceeding 40 I don’t.” — AFP to disperse some 3,000 demonstra- would be tolerated. “We intend to redevelop the park, saying locals had tors who tried to enter flashpoint reopen Gezi Park on Sunday or not been sufficiently consulted about protest spot Taksim Square in Monday at the latest so that it is avail- the project. Istanbul. The group had gathered on able for people to use,” said Istanbul A statement from protest group the Istiklal Avenue pedestrian way governor Huseyin Avni Mutlu. But, he Taksim Solidarity yesterday said: “We Sabahi backs military, that leads to the square, the site of continued, “parks are not places for are returning to our park to deliver nearly three weeks of protests against protests. They must serve as a place the message to those who stopped Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of calm and tranquility for all people.” us from accessing it that the courts sees short transition and his Islamic-rooted government A brutal police crackdown on May have dropped a redevelopment proj- that left four people dead and some 31 against a peaceful sit-in to save ect designed to rob the park of its 8,000 injured. Several people were 600 trees in the park sparked June’s identity, of its users and to turn it into CAIRO: Egypt’s leading left-wing politician endorsed mili- spelled out the sequence of steps he said had been agreed arrested. nationwide protests against Erdogan. concrete.” Residents feared the rede- tary intervention to oust elected Islamist President for the transition. “We have agreed on a roadmap that has Protesters said they wanted to Protesters occupied the small park velopment plan would turn the area Mohamed Morsi and said he expected a short transition to a new constitution that will be drafted by a committee to reclaim nearby Gezi Park, the birth- day and night before being evicted into a shopping district, while urban a new democratic president and parliament. Hamdeen amend the suspended constitution and change the disput- place of the unrest, which authorities by police on June 15. Since then, the planners and ecologists said the pro- Sabahi, leader of the Popular Current movement, who ed articles, after which people will vote on it in a referen- announced earlier yesterday would park has been closed. But in the face posals did not respect the environ- came third in last year’s presidential election, said the army dum. Then, there will be a presidential election, then a par- reopen to the public after it was shut of public anger, authorities planted ment. — AFP had implemented the will of the people and was not seek- liamentary election,” he said. Sabahi accused Morsi of hav- ing power for itself. “This action has led to a reconciliation ing pursued the same wrong foreign policy of following between the people and the army after a long time of the West as ex-president Hosni Mubarak, toppled in a 2011 estrangement,” he told Reuters in an interview on Friday as popular uprising. He blamed the United States for support- pro- and anti-Morsi demonstrators clashed in central Cairo. ing the Muslim Brotherhood long after Egyptians had Those who called Morsi’s removal this week a military coup turned against the Islamist president. were insulting the Egyptian people, who had turned out in “The Egyptian people hold the United States responsi- their millions to demand his ouster, Sabahi said. ble for supporting a rule that was rejected by the people He called for former UN nuclear watchdog Mohamed who took legitimacy away from it, and the American ElBaradei, a prominent liberal politician, to be appointed administration has to realise that,” he said. He defended prime minister for an interim period he hoped would not the action of armed forces chief Gen Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, last longer than six months until an amended constitution saying he had sided with the people and sought no posi- was in place. The armed forces suspended the constitution, tion for himself. “Where is General Sisi’s position now? He’s placed Morsi in detention and appointed the head of the not the president or prime minister. He is protecting the supreme constitutional court, Adli Mansour, as interim will of the people and we should salute him for that,” head of state. Sabahi, a firebrand orator who models him- Sabahi said. “This is what a national army is for, not to self on former Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser, make coups.” — Reuters SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Displaced Cypriots still dream of going home

KYRENIA, Cyprus: Like the tens of thou- Cyprus, which only Ankara recognises. But he owned until Aug 1974. Dressed in his compensate on a case by case basis. This Over time he has built up relationships sands of Greek Cypriots who fled when after the opening of the first crossing on Sunday best for a visit to Kyrenia, the 67- solution is unpopular with the Greek with the people now staying in his Turkish troops invaded the country in the so-called Green Line in April 2003 to year-old is uncomfortable meeting the Cypriot authorities, but one which is home, Turkish Cypriots forced out of 1974, Demetris Eliades still dreams of residents, refugees have been able to visit new residents of the picturesque har- increasingly used by property owners their own homes near Paphos in the returning one day to the property he left the other side to see what has become of bour town on the north coast, mostly who have given up hope of returning. south who offer him coffee whenever he behind. “This is the property we built, and their birthplace. settlers from mainland Turkey. Some, however, eagerly await reunifica- visits. “I still feel at home,” he says, hoping we don’t even have the right to visit it”, Tulin Koseoglu, a Turkish Cypriot in The issue of returning or agreeing tion in the hope of going home. that one day reunification will allow him says Eliades on a visit to Kyrenia in the her 50s whose home in the southern compensation for property seized dur- Cleanthis Adamou is one: he crossed to go back to live in his house. occupied north of the east Mediterranean port city of Limassol was destroyed, says ing and after the invasion is one of the through the buffer zone almost every Theotokis says his children like the vil- island. The government says some returning was very emotional. “The most main stumbling blocks in Cyprus reunifi- week with his cousin Theotokis to the lage but do not want to live there. “My son 170,000 Greek Cypriots fled to the south important thing was not the houses or cation talks set to resume in October. An streets of their village, Potamos tou came several times - he loved the village. in 1974, with many leaving behind all streets, but the memory of the people ongoing economic crisis has dried up Kambou, now named Gemikonagi in But there is nothing that connects him to their possessions. and things experienced,” she says. But at funds that may have helped reach a Turkish. this place. My children don’t want to live Around 45,000 Turkish Cypriots also the same time, changes also made it a compromise. In March, Cyprus secured a “What we like is to walk, breathe in here,” he says. Michel Bonnardeaux, the left for the north after Turkey invaded in difficult journey. “I realised that people I Ä10-billion ($13 billion) financing deal the sea air, pick wild asparagus, capers spokesman for the UN mission in Cyprus, response to an Athens-engineered coup remembered are no longer there,” Tulin from eurozone lenders to stabilise its and mushrooms,” says the teacher who says that after four decades of division “it is in Nicosia aimed at union with Greece. sighs. Eliades also finds it difficult return- battered economy. fled at the age of just 17. “We take pic- difficult to envisage a large-scale return of Since then, Cyprus has been split into the ing to the town he was forced to flee Desperate Greek Cypriots have to tures of the village and post it on internally displaced people”. “People will internationally recognised government nearly four decades ago. “Everything has wait for an umbrella solution to get their Facebook for former residents or their not return to the north in a place that has on the Greek Cypriot side and the self- changed. I feel very sad,” says Eliades properties back or go through a commis- descendants” worldwide “so they can changed its name, where nobody speaks proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern after being denied entry into the hotel sion set up by Turkey in the north to keep the village in their hearts”, he says. their language,” he says. —AFP Mandela still critical Grandson to lodge complaint

JOHANNESBURG: Nelson Mandela remained stabilising him until he recovers.” on Friday that Zuma’s office “had not been hospitalised in a critical state for a fourth The 80-year-old Goldberg was convicted party” to the court material and would not weekend Saturday after doctors ruled out along with Mandela in 1964 for their fight speculate on its content. “We did not file any turning off his life support unless he suffered against white-minority rule. He visited the for- document and we are not saying that it’s true massive organ failure. Meanwhile his grand- mer president in hospital on Monday. A court or not true,” he said. son’s lawyers were planning to lodge an offi- document filed by a lawyer for Mandela’s fam- Earlier Goldberg said Mandela was “clearly a very ill man, but he was conscious and he tried to move his mouth and eyes when I talked to him”. “He is definitely not uncon- scious,” he added, saying “he was aware of who I was”. Mandela spent 27 years in prison for fighting white-minority rule and went on to lead the process of racial reconciliation as South Africa’s first black president. GAO, Mali: A file photo taken on June 13, 2013 shows Malian soldiers Meanwhile an acerbic feud between his patrolling the streets. —AFP relatives showed little sign of abating. Lawyers for his grandson Mandla would lodge Mali state of emergency a formal complaint against his relatives’ legal team who they claim gave a false version of lifted ahead of election Nelson Mandela’s health. “They relied on cer- tain affidavits in particular with regards to the BAMAKO: Mali lifted a nearly six-month state of ern city of Kidal, which had been held by the health of the (former) president which wasn’t emergency yesterday, the eve of the start of a Tuareg separatist National Movement for the true,” Mandla’s lawyer Gary Jansen told Sapa presidential campaign for a July 28 election in Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) since the Islamists news agency. The statesman’s three deceased the troubled west African nation, the security were driven out. children were buried at his proposed burial ministry said. The removal of the state of emer- The lack of government control in the city gency marks a gradual return to normality in was seen as a major obstacle to organising the ground in Qunu, his childhood village, on Mali, a once stable democracy emerging from election. Yesterday scores of people hostile to the Thursday. Fifteen family members had won a some 18 months of political crisis and conflict. Malian army protested in front of their military court order against Mandla after he moved The decree enforcing a curfew and forbidding camp in Kidal, where an African security source the graves two year ago without their con- public gatherings was put in place on January 12, said “peace is fragile”. The minority Tuareg of sent. a day after France launched a surprise military northern Mali - who have long complained of intervention to help Mali’s weak army drive out being marginalised by Bamako - have waged PRETORIA: A little girl touches a Nelson Mandela portrait outside the Medi Clinic But the fallout from the dispute continued to reverberate. In nationally-televised news Islamists who had taken over its north for nine several rebellions in past decades, seeking auton- Heart hospital where former South African president Nelson Mandela lay in critical months. omy for what they see as their homeland. conference Mandla accused one of his broth- condition yesterday. —AFP The move by Mali’s former colonial ruler came Tiebile Drame, architect of a peace deal ers of impregnating his wife and said others as Al Qaeda-linked Islamists holding key towns in enabling Malian troops to enter Kidal and secure cial complaint over a court document which ily 10 days ago stated the 94-year-old was were born out of wedlock. The family had laid the vast arid north pushed farther south towards the polls, told AFP on Thursday it was “very clear” they say falsely claimed he was “in a perma- “assisted in breathing by a life support a charge of grave tampering against him, and the capital Bamako. The Islamist groups had pig- that the elections would be “botched”. “The gov- nent vegetative state”. The anti-apartheid machine”. “The Mandela family have been investigators were wrapping up the case, a gybacked on a separatist rebellion by ethnic ernment is not ready, the minister of territorial hero’s health condition was unchanged over advised by the medical practitioners that his spokesman told AFP. “The police are finalising Tuareg - which started in January 2012 - to take administration is not ready, contrary to what he the weekend, South Africa’s presidential life support machine should be switched off,” the investigation and the docket will be hand- control of the north, where they imposed a harsh said, and the (election commission) is not ready,” form of sharia law and eventually kicked out their Drame said. The election will end a transition spokesman Mac Maharaj told AFP. He is in a the court filing read. “Rather than prolonging ed over to the senior prosecutor for his deci- former separatist allies. Bamako meanwhile was government put in place in April 2012 following critical but stable condition after his June 8 his suffering, the Mandela family is exploring sion on Tuesday,” said police spokesman crippled by political crisis after a March 2012 the coup. admittance for an obstinate pulmonary infec- this option as a very real probability.” Mzukisi Fatyela. coup by soldiers furious at their rout at the hands Mali’s constitutional court released a list on tion and relies on machines to help him The document - which was designed to Leading South Africans urged Mandela’s of the rebel groups, a defeat they blamed on Friday of the 26 candidates, featuring four former breathe. press a court to urgently settle a family row family to end their increasingly acerbic feud ousted president Amadou Toumani Toure. prime ministers and an array of political heavy- A close friend of the former statesman had over the remains of Mandela’s children - also over the gravesites. South African Nobel With the Islamists driven into the desert by weights including the chief negotiator in the said turning off life support was discussed stated that Mandela was “in a permanent veg- peace laureate Desmond Tutu pleaded with the French-led intervention, Mali is pinning its ceasefire accord with the Tuaregs - but just one hopes for stability on the July 28 polls - a date woman. The European Union has begun deploy- and ultimately dismissed. “I was told the mat- etative state”. South Africa’s presidency has them not to “besmirch” the former president’s set under pressure from the international com- ing election observers in Mali ahead of the polls. ter had been raised and the doctors said they said that is not the case, but refused to give name. “Please, please, please may we think munity. However, with some 500,000 people Some 3,200 French soldiers are still in Mali, but are would only consider such a situation if there further details of his condition, citing the not only of ourselves. It’s like spitting in still displaced after the conflict, many observers slowly winding down their mission to around was a genuine state of organ failure,” Denis need to respect Mandela’s privacy. President Madiba’s face,” said Tutu in a statement, using have raised concerns over the difficulty of hold- 1,000 men to support a UN peacekeeping mission Goldberg, who has known Mandela for over Jacob Zuma, Mandela family members and Mandela’s clan name. Maharaj also urged the ing an election so soon. Malian troops on Friday put in place on July 1, currently made up of 6,300 50 years, told AFP on Friday. “Since that hasn’t his close friends have reported since last week family to solve the increasingly bitter dispute entered the last rebel stronghold, the key north- African troops. —AFP occurred they were quite prepared to go on his condition has improved. Maharaj told AFP “amicably”. —AFP ‘World’s biggest cocaine S Africa’s shocking ‘soap opera’ dealer’ deported to Italy

JOHANNESBURG: A grave-dig- family’s “dirty linen” in public, matter and not take each other to political career. But after his last ROME: An Italian mafia capo alleged to be the He could manage fleets of ships to bring it to ging dispute has added to the bit- Mandla went on to say his brother court,” a woman named Johanna public appearance in 2010 some biggest cocaine trafficker in the world will be Europe.” In April, Colombia captured another sus- ter family feuding, over sex, money Mbuso had “impregnated my wife”. told AFP. The tiff has also elicited seemed to find their family name’s deported to Italy yesterday, a day after being pected top mafioso, Domenico Trimboli, alleged and power, among Nelson He also said his two other brothers comments from the country’s value irresistible. While Mandela arrested in a Colombian shopping mall, prosecu- to be a lynchpin between the Medellin drug car- Mandela’s heirs which has set were born out of wedlock. The dis- moral compass and another Nobel always strictly limited commercial tors said. Roberto Pannunzi, 65, who fled from a tel and the ‘Ndrangheta. Pannunzi has to serve South Africans on edge as the anti- pute has earned the Mandelas the peace laureate, Desmond Tutu. use of his name to charities, four of Rome prison in 2010, was detained in Bogota out a 16 and a half year prison sentence in Italy. apartheid icon lies critically ill in doubtful accolade of being seen “Please, please, please may we his grandchildren in 2010 set up with a fake Venezuelan identity card in a joint He had escaped from a private clinic in Rome hospital. The Nobel peace laureate as South Africa’s Ewings, a compar- think not only of ourselves. It’s the clothing brand LWTF Clothing, operation by Colombian police and the US Drug which he managed to have himself transferred to is famous the world over for ison with US soap opera Dallas almost like spitting in Madiba’s acronym for their grandfather’s Enforcement Administration (DEA). “He is the from prison because of a heart condition - biggest cocaine importer in the world,” said repeating an earlier flight in the same way in spending 27 years in jail and then which recounts a wealthy Texas face,” Tutu pleaded in a statement, famous autobiography Long Walk Nicola Gratteri, deputy chief prosecutor in Reggio 1999. He was previously detained in Colombia at reconciling with his white oppres- family’s intrigues and conspiracies. referring to Mandela by his clan to Freedom. The line’s t-shirts liber- Calabria in southern Italy - a bastion of the a mafia funeral in 1994, when he reportedly sors after he became the nation’s “Mandla Mandela has become the name. Presidential spokesman ally display his signature and photo. ‘Ndrangheta crime syndicate offered the arresting officers a million first black president. But as the 94- veritable JR Ewing of the Mandela Mac Maharaj called the dispute His eldest child Makaziwe and Pannunzi belonged to. dollars in cash to walk away. year-old Mandela fights for his life, family,” internet website Daily “regrettable” and urged the her daughter Tukwini later “He is the only one who Italian media reported that a legal battle among feuding rela- Maverick wrote, comparing him to Mandela damily to resolve their launched the “House of Mandela” can organise purchases and Pannunzi had close ties with the lead- tives over his eventual resting the show’s antihero. differences “as amicably and as wine label. In another episode that sales of cocaine shipments of erships of Colombian and Mexican place has descended into a messy The grave dispute touches on soon as possible”. But the scandal jars with the global peace icon’s 3,000 kilos (6,600 pounds) drug cartels, as well as historic Sicilian public soap opera. Mandela’s own eventual resting does not stop there. Mandla, 39, image, two other granddaughters and up,” Gratteri told Cosa Nostra godfathers like Bernardo Mandela’s three deceased chil- place. In the past he had said he has had two traditional marriages recounted their high-society life in reporters. “Pannunzi is the Provenzano. He reportedly mediated dren were reburied Thursday after wanted to be buried in Qunu, his interdicted by his estranged first a reality television show, dubbed only one who can sell both in the release of a Sicilian mafia boss 15 family members, including his rural childhood village and retire- wife, and is locked in land dispute “Being Mandela”. Zenani and her to the ‘Ndrangheta and to who was being held hostage by three daughters and wife Graca ment home in the country’s rolling with his neighbours. He has also half-sister Makaziwe made head- Cosa Nostra. He is definitely Colombian drug traffickers over a deal Machel, won an urgent court order southern hills. The former states- disappointed in parliament, where lines this year trying to remove the most powerful drug bro- gone bad. He is known for his impec- against Mandela’s oldest grand- man’s parents lie here, as do he serves under the ruling African three directors Mandela appointed ker in the world,” he said. cable dress sense and during the son, Mandla. The family said the Mandela’s three children, who National Congress, the movement to the trust fund that holds the Gratteri said Pannunzi was 1980s one of his covers while he was 39-year-old Mandla, who is the died in 1948, 1969 and 2005. His his grandfather led. Another law- family fortune. being deported since “an Roberto Pannunzi rising in the heroin trade was working clan’s traditional chief had moved family argued Mandla wanted to maker, Mandela’s ex-wife Winnie At stake is the $1.7 million the extradition order would have in an upmarket fashion boutique in the remains from Mandela’s child- change Mandela’s gravesite to Madikizela-Mandela, was convict- global icon has made through roy- taken several months”. He was expected to land Rome that he named “Papavero” (“Poppy”). He hood home in 2011 without the Mvezo and so moved the chil- ed of kidnapping a youth in 1980 alties of his autobiography and art at Rome’s Fiumicino airport later yesterday. also used to work for Italian flag-carrier Alitalia. The arrest of Pannunzi, known by his associ- To organise a major shipment from Colombia consent of the rest of the family. dren’s remains to stake his claim who her bodyguards later killed. A works carrying his hand prints and ates as “Bebe” (“Baby”), is being hailed as a major to Europe he once bought a Greek container Shortly before the remains were for a new burial site. South court convicted her of fraud in prison number, 46664. The sisters victory. “Bebe is not a mafioso, not a killer, Bebe is ship in cash, the Mirage II. The shipment was ill- re-buried, Mandla, in a nationally Africans have reacted with shock 2003, and a posh private school accused the trustees, including a broker,” said Roberto Saviano, an Italian inves- fated as it sank with all its lucrative cargo lost, televised news conference at their disagreements. “The public almost had her assets seized in respected lawyer George Bizos - a tigative journalist who published a book on the the reports said. Gratteri said that during Friday’s Thursday, launched a tirade is trying to give them space to run May this year over $10,000 debt close friend who defended global cocaine trade earlier this year. “His arrest arrest, Pannunzi had told the police he was ill but against the rest of the family. He their affairs but they are busy dis- over a relative’s school fees. Mandela in the case that sent him could change the history of drug trafficking in he said he hoped the alleged trafficker would accused his aunt, the anti- playing their dirty linen for all to The Mandela family, which to prison - of interfering in family Italy and internationally,” he said. “He was a sort of not be granted house arrest in a hospital in Italy apartheid hero’s daughter see,” wrote Michael Mokoena in a includes the anti-apartheid hero’s affairs. The three trustees for their Copernicus of cocaine. He changed the way the again. “I hope that he is not given house arrest a Makaziwe, of trying to “sow divi- letter local daily The Times. “I three daughters, 17 grand-children part told the court Mandela didn’t business works, he understood the new dynam- third time because he could attempt a third sions and destruction”. should think they can come and 12 great-grandchildren, avoid- want his daughters to manage his ics of the cocaine market,” Saviano said. “He col- escape. It’s exhausting having to go around the After saying he wouldn’t air the together and try to resolve this ed the media spotlight during his affairs. —AFP lected money from the various families, often world to find him every time he escapes,” Gratteri rival families, and bought cocaine in Colombia. said. —AFP

SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Crime makes comeback as a US political issue

DENVER: The ad seems like an artifact save taxpayer money. The shift has been Republicans are targeting Gov Jerry life in prison for people convicted of a dropped nearly 10 percent, but federal from an earlier political era - a grainy mug particularly pronounced in conservative, Brown and legislative Democrats over the third felony - passed with 70 percent sup- judges last month ordered the release of shot of a convicted murderer, flashing Republican-dominated states like state’s policy that sends lower-level port in November. “There certainly are 9,600 more inmates to comply with previ- police lights, a recording of a panicked Georgia, Texas and South Carolina. That offenders to local jails rather than state signs that politicians are trying to use it as ous rulings. Brown has refused to release 911 call and then a question about growing consensus is facing its first test in prisons. The law went into full effect in a wedge issue,” said Marc Levin of Right more prisoners and said that he will take Colorado’s Democratic governor, up for two political bellwether states where late 2011, but already there have been on Crime, a Texas-based group that push- the case to the US Supreme Court first. re-election next year: “How can we pro- demographics have pushed Republicans several highly publicized cases of convicts es flexible sentences and rehabilitation His office declined to comment for this tect our families when Gov Hickenlooper into a political corner. released from prison committing crimes programs from a conservative perspec- story. allows a cold-blooded killer to escape jus- In Colorado, Republican Rep Mike like rape and murder. The most promi- tive. “But I’m struggling to see a legislator Amid that backdrop, several crimes tice?” The online spot from the Colorado Coffman held his seat last year partly by nent Republican to emerge as a possible who got voted out of office in the last have been blamed on the early releases. Republican Party appeared only hours attacking his challenger for failing to sup- challenger to Brown, former Lt Gov Abel several years for supporting criminal jus- Michael Rushford, president of the after Gov John Hickenlooper in May port a proposed state law to take DNA Maldonado, in May launched a ballot tice reform.” Criminal Justice Legal Foundation in indefinitely suspended the death sen- samples from people arrested on suspi- campaign to reverse the prison overhaul. The change in crime policy dates back Sacramento, said the controversy reminds tence of Nathan Dunlap, who killed four cion of committing felonies, and the GOP Frank Zimring, a University of to 2007, when Texas legislators balked at him of California’s perennial back-and- people in 1993 and was scheduled to be is hoping crime issues will help them California-Berkeley law professor who has building three new prisons. They instead forth on crime. In the 1960s, state prison executed in August. The governor cited unseat Hickenlooper and win back con- written widely on crime and politics, not- passed laws giving judges greater flexibil- populations began to shrink, with the problems with the concept and applica- trol of the state legislature in 2014. They ed that crime rates appear to have leveled ity to send offenders to local facilities or greatest reduction coming during the tion of the death penalty. have attacked Democrats for rejecting out after a two-decade decline. He called probation. As tax revenues cratered dur- first term of Gov. Ronald Reagan. But by Eclipsed by economic issues and other legislation to impose mandatory sen- the recent GOP efforts “the test run as to ing the recession, other states scrambled the end of that decade the numbers were social concerns, crime is slowly re-emerg- tences of 25 years to life on sex offenders, whether there could be a resurgence in to cut incarceration costs. “It used to be on the rise again. “We’ve seen this before,” ing as a campaign issue. From the 1960s and for passing a law limiting prosecutors’ hard-right, punitive” crime politics. In ‘how do we demonstrate that we’re said Rushford. “The policy swings one to the early 1990s, Republicans ham- ability to charge juveniles as adults. GOP California, the Republican Party has no tough on crime?’” said Adam Gelb, direc- way and it goes too far. People get mered Democrats on crime for focusing leaders are trying to persuade the district statewide office-holders and less than tor of the Public Safety Performance unhappy about it, it swings another way. too much on rehabilitation and not attorney whose office prosecuted Dunlap one-third of the seats in the state legisla- Project at the Pew Charitable Trusts. “Now Now people feel guilty, it swings again.” enough on punishment and imprison- to run for governor. ture. In those circumstances, Zimring said, it’s ‘how do we get taxpayers better Rushford’s group released a study this ment. That changed as crime rates Republicans say they have no short- “you consult your greatest hits playbook returns on their criminal justice dollars?’” month that found preliminary FBI crime plunged in the 1990s and Arkansas Gov age of issues to run on in Colorado. But from previous eras”. In California, legislative Republicans statistics indicate an abrupt rise in crime Bill Clinton inoculated Democrats by one, they say, stands out for its potency. It’s unclear if those attacks will res- opposed Brown’s prisons plan, but that in California last year. But skeptics say the being an avid death penalty supporter, “Crime, justice, law and order, public safe- onate in an era that still features histori- did not matter because Democrats have early numbers are not reliable and more interrupting his 1992 presidential cam- ty resonate in a more personal way than a cally low crime rates and one in which such overwhelming numbers in the state- time is needed to get a sense of the paign to preside over an execution. chart and graph of GDP growth,” said voters have shown a willingness to recon- house. The plan was the governor’s impact of the prison shift. Politically, Now increasing numbers of states are Ryan Call, chairman of the Colorado sider tough crime laws. In California, for response to a federal court order that Democrats are preparing for a fight. They turning away from mandatory prison sen- Republican Party. In California, which has example, a ballot measure to roll back required the state to reduce its over- have not had to worry much in recent tences and embracing rehabilitation pro- conducted the most ambitious criminal part of the state’s controversial 1994 crowded prison population. Since Brown’s years, as the state has become a strong- grams to thin out inmate populations and justice overhaul in the nation, three-strikes law - it requires 25 years to plan became law the population has hold for their party. — AP NSA leaks raise concerns on background checks Snowden cleared two hurdles

WASHINGTON: Before Edward Snowden began percent are handled by the US Investigations The OPM’s success has come with mounting leaking national security secrets, he twice Services, or USIS, according to the US Office of government expenditures. The average cost of a cleared the hurdle of the federal government’s Personnel Management, the agency overseeing background investigation rose from $581 in background check system - first at the CIA, then most of the government’s background checks. 2005 to $882 in 2011, according to the as a systems analyst at the National Security USIS, which started out with 700 former gov- Government Accountability Office. At the same Agency. Snowden’s path into secretive national ernment employees in 1996 and is now run by a time, a $1 billion “revolving fund” paid by federal security jobs has raised concerns about the sys- private equity fund, dominates the background agencies for most background checks has tem that outsources many of the government’s check industry, taking in $195 million in govern- remained off-limits to outside audits. The White most sensitive background checks to an army of ment payments last year and more than $215 House pledged only recently to provide money private investigators and pays hundreds of mil- million already this year. The OPM turned to pri- for an inspector general’s office audit of the fund lions of dollars in federal contracts to companies vate security screeners in the late 1990s because in the 2014 budget. SPRING MOUNTAINS, Nevada: Smoke and flames from the Carpenter 1 fire are seen that employ them. “You can’t outsource national of growing backlogs that were snarling the gov- The inspector general appointed to watch along a ridgeline in the Spring Mountains range early yesterday in the Spring security,” said Robert Baer, a former CIA veteran ernment’s hiring process. A force of 2,500 OPM over the OPM, Patrick McFarland, said at a Mountains National Recreation Area. — AFP who worked in a succession of agency stations investigators and more than 6,700 private con- Senate hearing last month that there were prob- in the Mideast. “As long as we depend on the tract screeners has sliced into those backlogs, lems with Snowden’s most recent screening intel-industrial complex for vetting, we’re going reducing the time it takes on average for back- before he was hired to work for defense contrac- Nevada fire flares up to get more Snowdens.” ground screening by 9 percent in 2010. tor Booz Allen Hamilton Inc as an NSA computer systems analyst. McFarland did not specify the PHOENIX/LAS VEGAS: Even as crews in into clearing flammable brush in fire-prone problems, but he said Snowden was screened central Arizona made progress on Friday areas, and expressed concern that the fed- and approved last year by USIS. McFarland’s toward containing the deadliest US wildfire eral automatic spending cuts would affect office, aided by the Justice Department, is inves- in 80 years, another blaze burned out of wildland firefighting programs. “We need tigating whether USIS exaggerated the extent of control in the mountains northwest of Las to clear these forests and we need to make its internal reviews of background checks, said Vegas, threatening 400 homes. The 9,000- it so that the damage done by these fires is two government officials who spoke on condi- acre Nevada blaze, like the Arizona fire that not as catastrophic as what we just saw, tion of anonymity because they were not killed 19 firefighters last weekend, was McCain said at a news conference in authorized to discuss details of the two-year sparked by lightning and fueled by dry Prescott, the home base of the slain fire- inquiry. conditions, strong winds and high temper- fighters. Ray Howell, a spokesman for USIS, declined atures, said Marty Adell, incident com- Weather forecasts called for cooler tem- to confirm or discuss the investigation. The com- mander for the federal Bureau of Land peratures, which should help firefighters pany recently said in a statement that it was “not Management. Five days after it was ignited working to fully extinguish the blaze, about aware of any open criminal case against USIS.” on Monday, the Nevada blaze was still 113 km from Phoenix. “We had a really Howell did say the company “is cooperating and completely uncontained, Adell said, good day yesterday and things are in place will work closely with the government to resolve although there were no reports of injuries ... to have good success today,” deputy inci- the matter”. Sen Claire McCaskill cited the “crimi- or damaged buildings. dent commander Jerome McDonald told a nal investigation” of USIS during a June 21 hear- The Nevada fire forced the closure of news conference. Officials said most of the ing by a Senate Homeland Security and two state highways on Friday. The night hundreds of area residents were still unable Governmental Affairs subcommittee. Drew before, the Red Cross set up emergency to return home. McDonald said consider- Pusateri, a staff spokesman, said McCaskill shelters in Las Vegas and Pahrump, a com- able work must be done before gas and “stands by her characterization to the subcom- munity about 55 miles (88.5 km) to the electricity service can be restored. mittee that we were informed the company is northwest. Smoke from the blaze was visi- Nineteen firefighters in a specially the target of criminal investigation.” McCaskill ble as far away as the Las Vegas strip. In trained unit called the Granite Mountain and other senators are pressing for more Arizona, where residents and emergency Hotshots were killed while battling the answers on Snowden’s screenings and USIS’ per- crews alike remain in shock over the loss of blaze. It was the greatest loss of life from a formance. an entire elite firefighting team last week, wildfire since 1933, when at least 25 men LANGLEY, Virginia: In this March 3, 2005, file photo a workman slides a dust mop over the floor The Washington Post reported that the inves- the 8,400-acre Yarnell Hill fire has been 90 died in 1933 battling the Griffith Park fire. A at the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters near Washington. — AP tigation is focused on whether USIS skipped percent contained, officials said. The memorial service to honor the 19 firefight- mandatory internal reviews for at least half its Arizona blaze also destroyed 114 buildings, ers is scheduled for Tuesday at an arena in The company with the biggest share of con- As of 2012, more than 4.9 million government cases between 2008 and 2012 and did not notify many of them homes, since it was sparked Prescott Valley, Arizona. US Vice President tracts is under a federal investigation into possi- workers held security clearances. Senior federal the OPM. USIS said it performed nearly 2 million by lightning on June 28. Joe Biden is expected to attend. Officials ble criminal violations involving its oversight of appointments are still carefully investigated by background checks for the government in 2011 US Senator John McCain, who repre- plan to set up an overflow area to handle background checks, officials familiar with the FBI agents, and the FBI and the CIA still maintain alone. The Post also reported, citing anonymous sents Arizona, said on Friday that the feder- the crowd, expected to exceed the arena’s matter told The Associated Press. They spoke on strong in-house screening staffs to vet their own sources, that McFarland’s office is considering al government should pump more money seating capacity of nearly 5,000. —Reuters condition of anonymity because they were not sensitive positions. But privatization efforts start- advising the OPM to sever its massive govern- authorized to discuss the investigation. Even ed during the Clinton administration keep farm- ment contract with USIS. with fresh congressional scrutiny, the federal ing out work to contractors. The Defense USIS is one of three top security companies - government appears wedded to the incumbent Department turned over its screening work to the others are KeyPoint Government Solutions US immigration system screening system. Nearly three-quarters of the OPM in 2004 and even intelligence agencies that Inc. and CACI Premier Technology Inc - working government’s background checks are done by conduct their own investigations relegate some under a five-year contract with the OPM worth a private companies, and of those, more than 45 checks to private companies. total of $2.4 billion. —AP a red tape nightmare LOS ANGELES: A new system that would reform, all firms would have to use E-Verify require all US employers to check if job within four years of it becoming law. When applicants are authorized to work risks an employer uses the system, an appli- Mothers center-stage in Trayvon trial being a bureaucratic nightmare for immi- cant’s details are sent for verification to the grants and US citizens alike, critics said. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS). MIAMI: The anguished screams on which has garnered widespread she thought it was, she replied: his earlier statement. “Listening to it E-Verify system, included in a comprehen- Of the 20.2 million people who went a 911 call echoed through a Florida coverage in the United States. “Trayvon Benjamin Martin.” The slain was clouded by shock and denial sive immigration reform package passed through the system last year, 1.09 percent courtroom Friday as prosecutors Prosecutors say the screams youth’s older brother, Jahvaris and sadness.” by the US Senate last month, draws on offi- were barred from working. Another 0.26 wrapped up their case at the belong to Martin, supporting their Fulton, 22, also said he was certain Meanwhile Judge Debra Nelson cial databases to decide if an individual has percent were initially turned only, only to Trayvon Martin trial. The mother of case that Zimmerman, who is that the person shouting was denied a defense motion for an the right to work in the United States. The be cleared after appeal, according to offi- slain 17-year-old Martin testified to Hispanic, was the aggressor in the Trayvon. acquittal following the conclusion reform package - which must still be cial DHS figures. The 0.26 percent error rate prosecutors that the cries on the incident. Defense attorneys have Defense attorney Mark O’ Mara of the prosecution case. O’Mara approved by the House of Representatives amounts to 52,520 people wrongly classi- recording belonged to her son, who argued however that it is the however replayed a statement tape argued that the case should be dis- - calls for the US-Mexico border fence to be fied as unfit for work. was shot dead by neighborhood accused on the tape, backing their during a deposition in which Fulton missed on the grounds that evi- bolstered, creates a path to citizenship for Those tens of thousands of US workers watch volunteer George client’s claim that he acted in self- said he was not entirely sure who dence was “at least 98 percent cir- 11 million undocumented immigrants, and must “face a daunting bureaucracy and Zimmerman in February last year. defense. Martin’s mother however was yelling. “I guess I didn’t want to cumstantial”. Prosecutor Rich requires E-Verify, currently an optional sys- contest the decision before making a living But just hours after Sybrina Fulton’s told jurors earlier Friday she was in believe that it was him, that’s why Mantei fired back immediately how- tem, to be used nationally. again,” said the American Civil Liberties gripping testimony in the racially- no doubt that it was her son after during that interview I said I wasn’t ever, noting that only two people Pro-immigrant groups said they are Union (ACLU). The mistakes risk costing a charged case, Zimmerman’s being played the tape. Asked who sure,” Fulton said, when asked about were involved in the case. “One is willing to agree to E-Verify as part of an job opportunity for the applicant involved, defense countered by calling the dead; the other is a liar,” he said. overall reform package. But, they empha- whether immigrant or non-immigrant, 29-year-old’s mother Gladys to the Martin had been visiting a family sized, the system stands to be improved. Brent Wilkes of the League of United Latin stand. friend in the neighborhood and was “The problem is that the government data- American Citizens (LULAC) told AFP. Gladys Zimmerman insisted the coming back from a convenience bases on which the system relies have a lot “Employers are kind of lazy, and if they are screams picked up in the recording store just before his altercation with of errors within them,” Joshua Stehlik, a interviewing 20 people, and one of them were those of her son, who says he Zimmerman. workers’ rights attorney with the Los comes up with a hit saying that he’s not eli- shot Martin in self-defense after Zimmerman has denied any Angeles-based National Immigration Law gible, they’ll just say well, let’s not bother being attacked by the black teen. racial motive in the killing, saying he Center, told AFP. “Those errors particularly to call for a second interview,” he said. If E- Asked whose voice she thought she shot Martin only because he feared impact non-US citizen workers, as well as Verify becomes obligatory, that same 0.26 could hear, she replied: “My son his life was in danger. Zimmerman female workers and workers who have percent error rate, over all 52 million new George.” Asked if she was certain, said he phoned police when he saw non-traditional last names,” he added. At jobs filled each year (based on 2012 fig- she added: “Because he’s my son.” Martin walking in a hooded sweat- the moment, E-Verify is used in some 20 US ures), would equate to 135,200 people The identity of the person scream- shirt in a gated community in states and by seven percent of employers having to get through a bureaucratic maze ing on the 911 call has become a Sanford, Florida which had seen a (about 411,000). Under the proposed to prove they can work. —AFP pivotal piece of evidence in the trial, Gladys Zimmerman Sybrina Fulton string of recent robberies. —AFP SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Two Koreas hold rare talks on Kaesong zone Little signs of making headway

SEOUL: North and South Korea held rare talks yesterday on re- opening a joint industrial zone seen as the last remaining symbol of cross-border reconciliation. But the meeting dragged on into late yes- terday, showing little signs of mak- ing headway. Negotiations got off to a faulty start, with the two sides talking across each other over what to discuss first. Although the open- ing session was attended by a full TOKYO: Hideko Hakamada, sister of former boxer Iwao Hakamada who has been on contingent of three delegates from death row in Japan for 47 years, shows a picture of Iwao during an interview outside each side, both the North and the Tokyo Detention House on May 20, 2013. — AFP South’s chief delegates had to repeatedly meet separately in an Japanese man nears half attempt to narrow down their dif- ferences. The talks - delayed by nearly two century on death row hours - follow months of friction and threats of war by Pyongyang TOKYO: Iwao Hakamada worked at a soy- said. Apart from the United States, Japan is after its February nuclear test bean processing factory east of Tokyo when the only major industrialised democracy to attracted tougher UN sanctions, he was arrested and later sentenced to death carry out capital punishment, a practice that further squeezing its struggling for the grisly murder of his boss and the has led to repeated protests from European economy. Kaesong was the most man’s family. Hakamada was 30 years old. governments and human rights groups. The high-profile casualty of the elevat- The year was 1966. The United States and the death penalty in Japan is usually reserved for ed tensions on the Korean peninsu- Soviet Union were locked in a Cold War multiple murderers, including the master- la but neither side has declared the space race, Star Trek was in its first season minds of the 1995 sarin gas attacks on the complex officially closed, instead TONGILGAK, South Korea: Suh Ho, the head of South Korea’s working-level delegation (left), shakes hands and Japanese factories were busy pumping Tokyo subway which left 13 dead and thou- referring to a temporary shutdown. with his North Korean counterpart Park Chol Su during their meeting yesterday on the North Korean side out a consumer product that would power sands more injured. It carries out a handful of Both nations say they want to of Panmunjom which has separated the two Koreas since the Korean War. — AP its economic boom: colour televisions. executions every year. reopen the Seoul-funded industrial Nearly five decades later the Soviet Union is Japan’s 134 death-row inmates face an North - had proved remarkably But the North called for the reopen- Representatives of the South a relic of history, Star Trek is a global fran- austere existence, usually confined to their zone on the North Korean side of resilient to the regular upheavals in ing of the zone at the earliest possi- Korean companies in the zone have chise, while Japan’s world-beating economy cells with little or no contact with other the border but blame each other inter-Korean relations. At yester- ble date without preconditions. It repeatedly urged the two sides to is recovering from 20 years of tepid growth. inmates. The strict regimen includes limited for its suspension. “There are a mul- day’s talks - which took place in a suggested that the talks should open talks to revive the moribund And Hakamada, once a professional boxer, is daily exercise and occasional entertainment titude of issues to discuss but the conference building in the North urgently address the issue of check- industrial park. The South wants its a frail old man who spends his days in a soli- such as being allowed to watch television. issue of preventing damage to facil- Korean side of the neutral border ing on facilities and preventing businessmen to be able to bring tary prison cell. Prisoners are typically notified about their ities from monsoon rains should village of Panmunjom - the South them from receiving further dam- back finished goods and raw mate- The 77-year-old is believed to be the impending deaths just hours before they are take precedence”, the North’s chief reproached the North for suspend- age from monsoon rains. rials. But some firms have threat- world’s longest-serving condemned inmate, hanged. Their families are told only after the delegate Pak Chol-Su was quoted ing the operation of Kaesong uni- South Korean officials earlier ened to withdraw from Kaesong, a man supporters say has lost his grip on execution. as saying at the start of the meet- laterally, calling for a clear-cut guar- said the South would not agree to complaining they have fallen victim reality while awaiting death by hanging - or “Part of the problem in Japan is every- ing by a press pool report. His antee aimed at preventing a recur- restarting Kaesong “as if nothing to political bickering between the old age - even as questions over his guilt thing is still a little bit too secretive about the South Korean counterpart and sen- rence, a Unification Ministry official had happened” and thus let the two rivals. emerge. “What I am worried about most is process,” said Roseann Rife, Amnesty ior Unification Ministry official, Suh told journalists. North get away with taking unilat- After repeatedly threatening Iwao’s health. If you put someone in jail for International’s East Asia chief. Sachie Monma, Ho, said: “We’ve come here with a The official added that the Seoul eral action. At an access road to Seoul and Washington with con- 47 years, it’s too much to expect them to stay among a group of Hakamada’s supporters heavy heart as the Kaesong indus- had urged the North to take Panmunjom, Suh encountered a ventional and nuclear attack, sane,” Hakamada’s now 80-year-old sister gathered at the prison, added: “We must tell trial zone has been shuttered responsibility for losses suffered by group of businessmen with plants Pyongyang has appeared in recent Hideko told AFP outside the Tokyo Detention people how the death penalty works in down. I hope we settle the issue South Korean firms there, a in Kaesong. They carried banners weeks to want to move towards House. Japan. If the public understood how cruel through mutual trust and coopera- Unification Ministry official told expressing hope that the talks dialogue. Analysts say North Korea Hakamada now refuses monthly visits the system is, things would change.” Despite tion.” journalists. The North, however, will would be successful. One read: “We is mindful of a US demand that it from his sister and “talks nonsense”, she said a handful of death-row exonerations in Pyongyang, citing military ten- likely find it hard to accept such a want to work again. Restart improve ties with Seoul before as rain fell outside the imposing prison in the Japan, capital punishment still draws broad sions and the South’s hostility demand as it would amount to Kaesong.” The meeting comes after there can be any talks with Japanese capital, one of seven institutions support, although meaningful public debate toward the North, in April withdrew Pyongyang accepting full responsi- a surprise move on Wednesday Washington. After plans for high- across the country where condemned on the issue is rare. In 2010, then-Justice min- its 53,000 workers from the 123 bility for the suspension. The South from North Korea, which restored a level talks last month on the future inmates are sent to the gallows. She last saw ister Keiko Chiba for the first time allowed Seoul-owned factories at the suggested the meeting should first cross-border hotline and promised of the Kaesong estate collapsed her brother almost three years ago. “Before, media to see the Tokyo prison’s gallows in a Kaesong park. Until then the indus- deal with the issue of moving fin- to let South Korean businessmen over a protocol dispute, Pyongyang when I asked him ‘are you okay?’, he said ‘yep’. bid to stoke a national discussion on the trial park - a valuable source of hard ished products and raw materials visit the estate and check on their proposed direct, high-level dia- I only want to hear that single world,” she issue. —AFP currency for the impoverished held up at Kaesong to the South. closed factories. logue with the US. — AFP Pak train accident kills 14

LAHORE: At least 14 people, includ- Niazi. Pakistan has a poor railway Pakistanis avoid travelling by train ing two children, were killed yester- system with a track dating back to due to low safety standards and day when a train collided with a British rule and old coaches. Many poor facilities. — AFP packed motorcycle rickshaw in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, officials said. The passenger train trav- elling from the country’s financial hub Karachi to Punjab capital Lahore crushed the rickshaw on a road cross- ing which had no barrier. “The accident occurred in Khanpur town of district Sheikhupura, around 40 kilometres northwest of Lahore,” Salim Niazi, a local police official, told AFP. Officials said at least two children were among the dead. “Twelve people died on the spot. Four people with critical injuries were taken to hospital, of whom two expired,” Muhammad Asim, a senior doctor at the local hos- pital, told AFP. “Two of them were chil- dren under 12 years old,” he said adding that many bodies were muti- lated and unable to be identified. Police said the rickshaw was over capacity and drove onto the train track moments before the Lahore- bound train passed through, smash- ing into it. “There was no gate at this KHANPUR, Pakistan: The mangled wreckage of a motorcycle rickshaw lies crossing, (nor) a man to stop the traf- on the ground after a train collided with the vehicle in this town in fic to clear a way for the train,” said Sheikhupura district yesterday. — AFP Dumped Aussie PM opens up on sexism

SYDNEY: Australia’s first female premier Julia Gillard has tion to the misogyny speech did give me that sense that opened up for the first time on the sexism that plagued there are moments when I can talk about it that will have her leadership and her famous misogyny speech in her that resonance in other women,” she said. “However they final interview before being ousted. Gillard, an unmarried, vote or whatever they think of me, they will actually say, atheist lawyer, was dumped as Australia’s prime minister ‘Yep, I know exactly what she’s talking about’.” by her ruling Labor party last month, almost three years to Gillard revealed that she had spoken to former US the day since she toppled Kevin Rudd - now reinstated as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about the travails of PM - in a shock coup. Her time in office was marred by female leadership. “She said to me that she never really felt slights on her gender and sometimes violently sexist com- that issue about gender when she was a senator. It’s when mentary, including from members of the conservative she put herself forward for executive office that she felt it opposition, prompting a fiery speech about misogyny last very acutely, and so she talked about the crack she put in year that went viral and earned her global accolades. the glass ceiling,” she said. They had also discussed the loss The galvanising speech on the floor of parliament saw of privacy that came with public office and an “obsessive” her become a torchbearer for women around the world. media poring over every detail of their past lives, Gillard Welsh-born Gillard opened up for the first time at length said, recalling how Clinton advised her “to stand up to it”. about the sexism she faced in what would ultimately be She also described her affinity with US President Barack her final interview as prime minister, telling author Anne Obama, forged in part over their place as “The First” - she Summers you “wouldn’t be human if you had no reaction Australia’s first female premier; he the first African- to it”. Australia’s first female leader said conservative leader American president. Tony Abbott had tipped her over the edge, portraying “I think there is a little bit of a spark there about the himself as “some convert, or someone with a real under- sense of being ‘The First’ and consequently having to deal standing about what it’s like to face the world as a woman with things that someone else who’s in your position has and to feel the weight of that?” never had to,” she said. In remarks foreshadowing her fate “I just wasn’t prepared to suffer through that in any- just two weeks after the interview, Gillard said the con- thing that looked like silence,” Gillard said in the June 10 stant leadership speculation which ultimately brought interview published late on Friday, adding that she had her undone had been the worst aspect of her time in been energised by the response to the speech. “The reac- office. —AFP SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 ANALYSIS14

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By Antoine Lambroschini

he military coup in Egypt has starkly illustrated the failure of Islamist parties elected in the Twake of the Arab Spring to adapt to the practi- calities of power and respond to popular expecta- tion, analysts say. Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood and the closely connected Ennahda (Renaissance) party in Tunisia, which both shot to power in the 2011 uprisings that unseated long-standing dictators, Morsi ouster dents Turkey role model claims were largely absent from the mass protests and therefore unable to take ownership of them, the By Fulya Ozerkan sions with Iraq after refusing to hand over fugitive Iraqi Vice Lehigh University, insists though that the AKP remains a formi- experts say. “The Islamists were surprised by the rev- President Tariq Al-Hashemi, found guilty of running death dable party “and still an effective one”. “In some ways Morsi’s fail- olutions. They never thought that they would gov- urkey’s assertive foreign policy, promoting itself as a role squads. “It’s very risky to make diplomacy in the Middle East,” ure demonstrates and emphasises AKP’s unique success,” he told ern or would end up having to take charge of a state model for the Muslim world, has received a setback after said Sanberk. “The reason is that relations are being established AFP. Erdogan’s AKP has sought to curb the powers of the mili- Tthe military intervention that unseated Egypt’s Islamist not with the peoples but with the dictators and when the rug tary, which has long considered itself as the self-appointed whose legacy is corruption and dictatorship,” said president Mohamed Morsi, analysts say. Turkey’s Islamic-rooted gets pulled right from under dictators, problems emerge.” guardian of Turkish secularism and staged four coups in half a Sami Brahmi, a Tunisian expert on Arab and Islamic Justice and Development Party (AKP), which faced down the Despite their harsh criticism of the army’s actions, Turkish lead- century, throwing hundreds of army officers behind bars for civilisation. “If any political party (in Egypt or Tunisia) most widespread protests in its 10-year tenure, had forged close ers hinted they would not break ties with the new leadership alleged coup plots. But the number one lesson from Morsi’s fail- is really ready to govern, to create the hallmarks of alliance with Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood. The Egyptian emerging in Egypt after the military uprising. ure that all governments and movements need to heed is that democracy, the Islamists most redouble their efforts army’s ouster of the country’s first democratically elected leader Analysts said what happened in Egypt after days of blood- confining democracy to elections does not work, according to to convince” people that they can, Brahmi said. has raised eyebrows in Ankara, which has ambitiously promoted shed and protests demanding Morsi’s resignation, would put the the analysts. “The interim lesson we can take from the last 12 Since well before the massive protests that led to itself as a regional powerhouse and model democracy in the AKP and Erdogan on the defensive, especially after mass anti- months in Egypt is that the ballot box cannot resolve the coun- the Egyptian army’s ouster of president Mohamed Middle East. government demonstrations by mainly secular Turks opposing try’s complex issues without being complemented by an inclu- Morsi this week, the so-called modernists in both “Working myself in the Middle East, I doubt there ever was a creeping Islamism and the government’s increasingly authoritar- sive dialogue between the various segments of the society,” countries often proclaimed their sharp opposition to global ‘Turkish model’ in the eyes of the Egyptians,” Marc Pierini, ian agenda. Henri Barkey, professor of international relations at Pierini said. —AFP a scholar at Carnegie Europe, told AFP. “The only model the Islamists, accusing them of seeking to establish Egyptians see in Turkey is the economic policy where Turkey has an Islamic dictatorship. “The refusal of president indeed achieved both discipline and growth since 2001,” he said. Mohamed Morsi to offer concessions that could Under Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s control, seen as Hamas dreams crushed have resulted in a less dramatic outcome makes the increasingly authoritarian, the AKP has won three election victo- task of his adversaries much easier,” said Ahmed ries in a row since 2002 having presided over a burgeoning he ouster by the army of Islamist president Mohamed Brotherhood, especially in the Gaza Strip,” said Palestinian Manai, president the Tunisian Institute for economy, ending an era of rocky and unstable coalition govern- Morsi has crushed the dreams of Gaza’s Hamas rulers, political analyst Hani Habib. “The security situation in Sinai International Relations. ments punctuated by military coups. Twho will now have to build ties with the new Egyptian serves as justification (by Egypt) to put pressure on Hamas,” The work of the Islamist governments has also Once Israel’s closest ally in the Muslim world, Erdogan’s gov- authorities, analysts say. Hamas, which is affiliated to the he said. “Egyptian security measures could affect Hamas been complicated by the mistrust of the administra- ernment has taken advantage of an Arab vacuum in the wake of Islamist Muslim Brotherhood from which Morsi hails, has lost through imposing restrictions on movement of its mem- tive elites, argues Michael Ayari with the think tank popular uprisings in the region to foster its soft power and a a valuable ally in the deposed Egyptian president after feting bers.” On Friday, Egyptian authorities closed the Rafah cross- supposedly successful model of blending democracy with Islam. International Crisis Group. “They took over in coun- his election to office in June 2012, they say. “What happened ing to Gaza following attacks in the Sinai peninsula in the At his party’s annual congress in September, Erdogan told a in Egypt is a nightmare for Hamas which it did not expect,” wake of Morsi’s dismissal. Haniya on Friday tried to strike an tries which each have a well-established state appa- crowd packed in an Ankara sport hall: “We have shown everyone said Mukhaimer Abu Saada, political science professor at Al- upbeat note despite the setback to Islamists in the region. ratus, a former administration in place that has been that an advanced democracy can exist in a predominantly Azhar university in Gaza. “Do not fear for the Palestinian cause or for the resistance reluctant to serve these new people, because they Muslim country. We have become a role model for Muslim coun- On Wednesday the Egyptian army ousted Morsi, after just (against Israel) or for Gaza. Egypt is behind us, as are the feel threatened by them. tries.” Morsi was among more than 100 foreign guests at that one year in office, following days of popular protests against Arab and Islamic countries,” Haniya said in a Friday sermon. They did not arrive by the same route, they do congress which gave Erdogan the ticket for party leadership for him in Cairo and other cities. “Over the past year Hamas had “We believe good will emerge from this Arab Spring, these not share the same culture,” Ayari said. So when the a third and final time as the Turkish strongman is expected to established a good relation with Morsi and the Muslim revolutions and this rebirth. We expect the Arab Spring cycle Muslim Brotherhood and Ennahda tried to purge the run for president in elections next year. A day after the army Brotherhood” in Egypt, said Saada. Hamas chief Khaled to continue until its objectives are attained, including our systems they inherited, in a more or less unilateral ouster of Morsi, Erdogan cut short a holiday to hold an emer- Meshaal and Gaza’s premier Ismail Haniya have both had a own cause.” manner, it was perceived “as proof of their control- gency meeting with his intelligence chief and ministers. On series of meetings with Morsi over the past year, establishing In its favour, Hamas, aware that it could become a “pawn” Friday, he condemned the Egyptian army intervention, saying: “official cooperation” between the two governments, he said. in the internal political battle in Egypt, had established con- ling tendencies,” he added. “In short, the Islamists “Those who rely on the guns in their hands, those who rely on have democratic legitimacy, but not the technocrat- “The new Egyptian government will not have good relations tacts with the opposition there, Moussa Abu Marzuk, a the power of the media cannot build democracy.... Democracy with Hamas which can no longer rely” on its support when it leader from the movement in Cairo told AFP in April. ic and revolutionary legitimacy.” can only be built at ballot box.” comes to Gaza, he said. Analysts predict that Hamas will manage to find a modus But the experiences are not identical, and while Ozdem Sanberk, a veteran diplomat and former foreign min- Saada noted that Hamas had been the target of a fero- vivendi with the new authorities in Egypt, as it did during Brothers in Egypt were less conciliatory, partly istry undersecretary, believes that Turkey has not lost its creden- cious campaign in the Egyptian media, which accused it of the Mubarak era. “Hamas is not obliged to be with the explaining the huge popular protests that finally tials to become a role model “but the AKP’s foreign policy diag- meddling in Egypt’s internal affairs before and after the 2011 Muslim Brotherhood, after all it has long been on the side of drove them from power, Tunisia’s rulers have been nosis toward the Muslim world has proved to be wrong”. “In the uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak. On June 23, an the Syrian regime,” said political science professor Saada. The more open to dialogue. Often against their will and Middle East... Turkey has been alienated. It is clear as of today Egyptian court ruled that Hamas and Lebanon’s Hezbollah Muslim Brotherhood is one of the forces ranged against always after lengthy debate, Ennahda has made key that Turkey does not know the Middle East unlike it claims,” he movement had with the Muslim Brotherhood been involved Assad’s regime. concessions, most notably in agreeing to omit told AFP. Turkey’s key Middle Eastern allies, Qatar and Saudi in facilitating the escape of prisoners, including Morsi, from a “Relations will not be as bad as during Mubarak’s rule Arabia, were quick to congratulate Morsi’s successor, caretaker Islamic sharia law from the new constitution, to not jail during the anti-Mubarak uprising. Soon after Morsi was whatever the new situation in Egypt will be,” said Mustafa president Adly Mansour. detained by Egypt’s army after it announced his overthrow Sawaf, political analyst and former editor of a newspaper punish sacrilegious acts, and to recognise equal Under the AKP’s rule, Turkey established partnership councils rights for women. In taking such decisions “they set on Wednesday following days of mass streets protests, a mil- close to Hamas. “The Palestinian file and the Gaza Strip is a with Syria, Iraq and Egypt. But now Turkey has cut off ties with itary official said he may be charged over the jailbreak. security issue dependent on the Egyptian intelligence servic- themselves in opposition to preachers from their Syria, after its former ally President Bashar Al-Assad’s deadly “What happened in Egypt is a blow to the Muslim es which have not changed since the Mubarak era.” — AFP own movement”, Ayari said. crackdown on popular dissent. It is also bogged down in ten- Not having an outright majority in Tunisia’s National Assembly, Ennahda had to ally itself with two secular parties and negotiate with hostile oppo- US hopes aid will lure army back to democracy sition groups to draft the country’s new constitution. By Ivan Couronne tanks and fighter jets. “It’s not as though we according to an independent congressional Brookings Saban Center, told AFP the State The unfinished project has already been heavily give the Egyptians a cheque ... what they get report. Since 1980, the Egyptian military forces Department would have to work through a delayed and has stoked political tensions in Tunisia, wo days after Mohamed Morsi was is essentially their procurement material for have taken delivery of some 220 F-16s. In the “legal determination whether or not what hap- but the situation there has never provoked con- deposed, Washington has still not the year, and it’s valued at that amount of hours after Morsi was toppled, Obama said the pened in Cairo fits the definition of a coup frontations of the kind witnessed in Egypt. Tunisia’s Ttermed his ouster “a coup”, hoping warn- money,” said Robert Satloff, director of the US administration was “deeply concerned” by established by Congress”. “So yes, that does president Moncef Marzouki, who heads a secular ings of cuts in US aid will prove enough lever- Washington Institute for Near East Policy. the turn of events, adding he had ordered a provide time for the US government and the party allied to Ennahda, said the “Egyptian scenario” age to force the Egyptian military to restore “Now the administration can hold up deliver- review of “the implications under US law for Egyptian government to have a set of conver- would not be repeated in Tunisia because the army democracy. The law is clear: under legislation ies of items if it chooses to do so, but the our assistance to the government of Egypt”. sations about what the military’s intentions “has never got mixed up with politics” and because dating back to 1985, US military and econom- money itself has already been appropriated “The administration wants to see as quick as are, what the roadmap is, what the timeline is,” the political forces were trying to “live together in ic assistance to another country must be sus- and much of it has already been expended.” possible a return to civilian elected authority, she said. “If they want to toss out last year’s pended if a legitimately elected government A contract was signed for 20 F-16 fighters in and it’s signaling that it has in its pocket the constitution and start over, that’s going to take dialogue” despite their differences. is overthrown by the army. But the verbal 2010 with aeronautics giant Lockheed Martin, threat of suspending aid,” Satloff explained to more time then if they just want to come up But he also stressed that the new regimes needed acrobatics by the US administration to avoid of which four were delivered in January, AFP. Tamara Cofman Wittes, director of the with some amendment to what they’ve got.” to respond to the “serious” demands of the people, the “c” word show President Barack Obama’s She recalled that, under direct military rule referring to the poor living conditions that were a desire not to undermine the generals amid after Mubarak was ousted and before Morsi driving factor behind the uprisings in both Tunisia the chaos of Morsi’s ouster, hoping that, as was elected, it was a “very fraught period,” and and Egypt. “We must understand this signal (from they did in 2011 after the toppling of Hosni there had been real concerns “about the way Egypt), pay attention, realise that there are serious Mubarak, they will steer Egypt back toward the military was governing Egypt and the economic and social demands.” — AFP democracy. “None of the funds appropriated rights abuses”. Democratic and Republican or otherwise made available... shall be lawmakers have also avoided using the term expended to finance directly any assistance “coup d’etat”, waiting to see how things play to the government of any country whose duly out and what will be in the best interests of US All articles appearing on these elected head of government is deposed by national security. pages are the personal opinion of military coup d’etat or decree,” states the law. Such interests include the Suez canal the writers. Kuwait Times takes no A special clause on Egypt also states the gov- guarded over by Egyptian soldiers, recalled ernment must be supporting a transition to Michael Rubin, an expert with the conservative responsibility for views expressed civilian government, but gives the secretary American Enterprise Institute think-tank, say- therein. Kuwait Times invites read- of state the right to grant a waiver and allow ing he did not “see a situation in which the ers to voice their opinions. Please the aid anyway if it is in “US national security Americans would antagonize the military to interests”. that extent”. “All of the ships from our East send submissions via email to: opin- The US contributes military aid each year coast fleet which pass through the [email protected] or via snail of some $1.3 billion - out of a total aid pack- Mediterranean on the way to the Gulf go mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. age of about $1.5 billion - covering about 80 through the Suez canal,” he told AFP. But time percent of the cost of material and equip- could be on Washington’s side, as US aid for The editor reserves the right to edit ment for the Egyptian army. In practice, that Protesters cheer upon the arrival of the Egyptian security forces during clashes the fiscal year 2014, set to start from Oct 1, is any submission as necessary. has meant the US funds multi-year contracts between supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi and anti-Morsi pro- not due to be voted on by Congress until after with American manufacturers, particularly of testers near Egypt’s landmark Tahrir Square on Friday in Cairo. — AFP its summer recess. — AFP NEWS SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013

LAC MEGANTIC, Canada: Smoke rises from railway cars that were carrying crude oil after derailing yesterday. — AP Runaway Canada train explodes, levels town

LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec: A driverless freight tims from the still-burning fires, an aerial pho- there likely are some,” he said. The rail tracks Mayor Colette Roy-Laroche told Radio- impacted in Lac Megantic. Horrible news.” train carrying tankers of petroleum products tograph showed widespread devastation in pass next to a bar popular with young people. Canada. “We can’t give out any information on Lac-Megantic is part of Quebec’s Eastern derailed at high speed and exploded into a the town center. Police also said that some in Eyewitness Yvon Rosa said he had just left the what’s happening right now because the fire- Townships region, an area popular with giant fireball in the middle of a small the town were worried because they could bar when he saw the train speeding into the men haven’t been able to get close.” tourists that is close to the border with Maine Canadian town early yesterday, destroying not reach missing family or friends by phone. middle of the town. “I have never seen a train Fire officials said they feared more of the and Vermont. Quebec is a predominantly dozens of buildings and leaving an unknown An official from Montreal, Maine & Atlantic, traveling that quickly into the center of Lac- tanker cars were at risk of exploding. Around French-speaking province in the eastern half number of people feared missing. The disaster the firm that operated the train, said the train Megantic,” he told French-language broad- 30 buildings in the town center were of Canada. Fire officials said they had asked occurred shortly after 1 am (0500 GMT) when had been parked some distance away from caster Radio-Canada, saying he watched as destroyed, some by the initial blast and others for help from fire services in the United States. the runaway train with 73 cars sped into Lac- the town and no one on board when it the train hurtled around a bend. “I saw the by the subsequent fire, they said. Police Around 20 fire engines were fighting the Megantic, a picturesque lakeside town of derailed. wagons come off the tracks ... everything imposed a 1-km security zone around the blaze. Police said some of the tanker cars had about 6,000 people near the border with “We’re not sure what happened, but the exploded. In just one minute the center of the blast and evacuated about 1,000 people from spilled their contents into the river that runs Maine, and came off the rails. Witnesses said engineer did everything by the book. He had town was covered in fire.” their homes. “When you see the center of your through the town. “I can say absolutely noth- the town center was crowded at the time. parked the train and was waiting for his relief Residents told reporters they had heard town almost destroyed, you’ll understand that ing about victims... We’ve been told about Four of the pressurized tank cars caught ... somehow, the train got released,” vice presi- five or six large blasts. Nearly 12 hours after we’re asking ourselves how we are going to people who are not answering their phones, fire and blew up in a fireball that mush- dent of marketing Joseph R McGonigle told the derailment, one rail car was still burning. get through this event,” a tearful Roy-Laroche but you have to understand that there are roomed many hundreds of feet up into the air. Reuters. “There appears to be extensive dam- “Many parents are worried because they told a televised news briefing. Prime Minister people who are out of town and on holiday,” Although police said they could not yet get age in buildings, but we haven’t got full haven’t been able to communicate with a Stephen Harper made an initial statement via police spokesman Michel Brunet told the close enough to determine the number of vic- report yet of injuries. But we understand that member of their family or an acquaintance,” Twitter: “Thoughts & prayers are with those briefing. — Reuters

418 hopefuls in race as oppn boycotts polls

Continued from Page 1 fourth and fifth districts. A large number of former independent and pro- Although, the opposition remained steadfast and is government MPs have registered. They include boycotting the polls for the second time, a few of its Hussein Al-Huraiti, Mukhled Al-Azemi, Abdullah Al- members have decided to run. They include former Aradah, Roudhan Al-Roudhan, Jamal Al-Omar, Nasser members of the opposition-dominated Assembly of Al-Duwailah, Barrak Al-Noun, Hussein Al-Mutairi and Feb 2012 Riyadh Al-Adasani, Abdullah Al-Turaiji and Mohammad Al-Fajji, in addition to Turki Al-Azemi, Ahmad Al-Azemi who decided to run after the consti- Hussein Al-Dossari, Mohammad Al-Huwailah, tutional court confirmed the controversial amendment Abbullah Mahdi Al-Ajmi, Share Al-Ajmi and Ghanem to the electoral law. A number of groups and sections Al-Azemi. The fifth constituency topped all districts who joined the opposition in boycotting the polls last with 154 candidates, followed by the fourth district December are taking part too. A number of influential with 114 hopefuls, 59 in the third, 51 in the first and liberal figures and former MPs like Abdullah Al-Roumi, only 40 candidates in the second district. There are no Marzouk Al-Ghanem, Faisal Al-Shaye and Mohammad women candidates in the second and fourth districts. Al-Abduljader are running. They represent the Labour The next election will be the second in less than Action Bloc and the National Democratic Alliance eight months and the sixth since June 2006. During which decided to take part in the polls. this period, the Assembly was dissolved on seven Part of the Salaf Islamists are also taking part occasions either by the Amir or by the constitutional because of a split in the group. Among Salaf candi- court. Kuwait has 440,000 voters, of whom 53.2 per- dates are former MP Ali Al-Omair and Abdulrahman cent are females. The number of female voters is Al-Jeeran, a member of the dissolved house. Almost higher than males because servicemen in the mili- all the tribes are also taking part and have fielded the tary and the police force, almost all men, are barred largest number of candidates, especially in the tribal from voting. Salafists scuttle bid to appoint ElBaradei...

Continued from Page 1 hood of Nasr City, where the Islamists have camped for the past 10 days, to pray for the “martyrs of legitimacy”. Wearing A senior opposition official, Munir Fakhry Abdelnur, told green headbands, Islamists in their thousands, including AP that the reversal was because the ultraconservative many fully veiled women, waved Egyptian flags and pic- Salafist Al-Nour party objected to ElBardei’s appointment tures of the deposed president. and mediation was underway. Morsi, who has been in detention since overnight on It came as the Muslim Brotherhood staged a new show Wednesday, had issued a defiant call for his Brotherhood of force to demand that the military restore Morsi, after supporters to protect his elected “legitimacy”, in a recorded dozens of people died and hundreds more were injured in speech aired hours after his removal. Yesterday’s funerals 24 hours of violence. Tamarod, which has called for demon- follow shooting between soldiers and Morsi supporters out- strations today to counter the Islamists, had nominated side the Republican Guard headquarters on Friday that the ElBaradei to represent the grassroots movement in transi- official MENA news agency said killed four demonstrators. tional negotiations with the military. ElBaradei, now 71, Friday’s violence erupted despite talk of peaceful protests. won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005 for his work as the head Residents of one Cairo district reported that bearded of the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency. He Islamists armed with machineguns, machetes and sticks returned to Egypt in 2010 and became a prominent oppo- clashed with them as they passed through their district nent of veteran strongman Hosni Mubarak in the lead-up to overnight. “The Brotherhood attacked the area with all the 2011 uprising that overthrew him. kinds of weapons,” said Mohammed Yehya, who said he lost Meanwhile, leading Qatar-based cleric Youssef Al- three friends in the mayhem. His claim could not be veri- Qaradawi said in a religious edict, or fatwa, yesterday that fied, but many other residents gave similar accounts. In Egyptians should support Morsi and the military should response, a spokesman for the Brotherhood’s Freedom and withdraw from the political scene. The Egyptian-born Justice Party told AFP: “Not everyone with a beard belongs Qaradawi, one of the most prominent Sunni clerics in the to the Muslim Brotherhood.” Middle East, said the military’s intervention to depose Morsi The bloodletting continued yesterday with gunmen was against democracy and the constitution. He added that killing a Coptic Christian priest by dragging him from his car many scholars from Cairo’s Al-Azhar Islamic university, the and riddling him with bullets in the restive north of the country’s preeminent Muslim institution, agreed with him. Sinai peninsula, security sources said. That killing came after Aya Hosni, a member of Tamarod’s central committee, armed Morsi supporters stormed the provincial headquar- told AFP that “the interim president and Tamarod had ters in the Sinai town of El-Arish and raised the black banner agreed on Mohamed ElBaradei’s nomination as prime min- of Al-Qaeda-inspired militants on Friday night, an AFP cor- ister”. She said former interior minister Ahmed Gamal El-Din respondent said. would be in charge of security affairs and economist Morsi’s first year of turbulent rule was marked by accusa- Ahmed Al-Naggar would be the new finance minister. The tions that he failed the 2011 revolution by concentrating reports came as an Islamist protest to demand the rein- power in Brotherhood hands and letting the economy statement of Morsi petered out at nightfall, following 24 nosedive. The United States joined UN chief Ban Ki-moon in hours of ferocious violence that killed 37 people and calling for a peaceful end to the crisis. “We call on all injured more than 1,400. Egyptian leaders to condemn the use of force and to pre- Tears flowed freely as thousands of supporters of Morsi’s vent further violence among their supporters,” a State Muslim Brotherhood mourned four members of the move- Department spokeswoman said. But Republican Senator ment killed during protests the Islamist movement called to John McCain called for a suspension of US military aid to reject the military coup. The imam told mourners gathered Cairo because Egypt’s army had “overturned the vote of the outside Rabaa Al-Adawiya mosque in the Cairo neighbour- people”. — Agencies SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 SPORTS

Onions in England Ashes Stankovic leaves Inter Milan Altidore to join Sunderland Dejan Stankovic has terminated his contract with Inter Milan LONDON: England have included pace bowler Graham Onions in a 13-man ROME: LONDON: American striker Jozy Altidore is set to join Premier League side Sunderland from Dutch outfit squad for the first Ashes test against Australia starting at Trent Bridge in after nine years at the club, saying goodbye to fans in an emotional letter AZ Alkmaar after the clubs agreed terms for his transfer, the Press Association said yesterday. Nottingham on Wednesday. on the club’s official website (www.inter.it) yesterday. “This is your ‘Drago’ An initial bid from the Black Cats was rejected by Alkmaar, but manager Paolo Di Canio maintained Onions joins Tim Bresnan and Steven Finn in a battle to decide the final place speaking, with a sense of emotion but also with great pleasure. I don’t his interest and a deal was finally hammered out. What remains is for the 23-year-old player’s personal in the XI to start England’s Ashes defence. The trio played in England’s warmup know if I can find the right words to say goodbye and to thank you prop- terms to be settled with Sunderland. match against Essex for which James Anderson and Stuart Broad were rested. erly for everything you have given me, your affection, your trust and Altidore has previous English Premier League experience having spent the 2009- Joe Root will open the batting with captain Alastair Cook in place of Nick your honesty,” the Serbian midfielder said. 10 season on loan from Villarreal at Hull. Compton who opened in the home and away series against New Zealand. “The last 10 years have been the best of my life. I have grown both as He scored one league goal as the Tigers headed for relegation, and his “This is an incredibly exciting period of cricket coming up against Australia a man and, with immense joy, as a footballer.” English experience came to a premature end when he was sent off against and we know we will need to play to our full potential The 34-year-old former Serbia international, who spent much of last Sunderland in the penultimate match of the season. throughout the entire Ashes Series if we are to retain season injured, won a host of trophies after joining the club in 2009, He had joined Villarreal from New York Red Bulls in 2008 but spent the Ashes,” national selector Geoff Miller said in a including five league titles, the Champions League and the Club World much of his contract with the Spanish side on loan elsewhere, with Xerez, statement yesterday. Cup. He was a key figure in the Inter side that won the treble in 2010. He Hull and then Bursaspor. “We are satisfied with our preparations so far terminated his contract by mutual consent with Inter a year before it was The striker agreed a permanent move to AZ in July 2011 and finished ahead of the first test with both Graeme Swann and due to expire. his first campaign in the Netherlands with a haul of 22 goals in all com- Stuart Broad recovering well from the injuries they “The thought that I won’t be pulling on the Inter shirt anymore brings petitions before adding 23 goals for the 2012-13 Eredivisie season, picked up earlier this week.” helping the club to a first KNVB Cup in 31 years. England - Alastair Cook (captain), Joe Root, tears to my eyes but I’ve always been frank and the tears are real. Unfortunately, in life there comes a time when you have to move on and Altidore has also scored 17 goals in 60 appearances for his Jonathan Trott, Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, Jonny country after making his senior debut in 2007. Having look forward. “During my time in Milan I’ve played alongside some won- Bairstow, Matt Prior, Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, failed to score since November 2011, he ended a lengthy derful footballers and above all some wonderful people. It’s hard to find Graeme Swann, Steven Finn, James Anderson, goal drought in an international friendly victory over the words to thank them all. —Reuters Graham Onions. —Reuters Germany in Washington DC last month. —AFP Yankees roll over Orioles

ANAHEIM: Vernon Wells singled in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, helping a marvelous Ivan Nova and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 in the American League Friday night for their season high-tying fifth straight win. Nova (3-2) gave up a two-run homer to Matt Wieters in the second inning then sti- fled the Orioles the rest of the way in a spot start for Hiroki Kuroda. He allowed three hits in his first career complete game PHILADELPHIA: Ryan Howard No. 6 of the Philadelphia Phillies tips his hat to the and struck out 11 and walked one. sky after the National Anthem as Delmon Young No. 3, Domonic Brown No. 9 and Baltimore closer Jim Johnson (2-7) took Ben Revere No. 2 look on before the game against the Atlanta Braves. —AFP over the ninth with a 2-1 lead and gave up a leadoff single to David Adams. Brett Gardner reached when Johnson failed to Phillies edge Braves field his bunt for an error in front of the mound. Robinson Cano was walked inten- PHILADELPHIA: Humberto Quintero and Ryan ing a five-game homestand. tionally to load the bases for the second Howard hit home runs to give Cliff Lee a five-run The Marlins totaled three hits and lost for just time. Manager Buck Showalter made a cushion as the Philadelphia Phillies held on for a the third time in 11 games. Jacob Turner (2-1) sur- mound visit and Johnson promptly 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the National rendered four runs on seven hits in six innings. walked Travis Hafner to tie it. League on Friday night. The 22-year-old entered with a 1.76 ERA his first The struggling Wells then grounded a Dan Uggla hit a three-run shot, and the Braves six starts of the year and threw his first career single past a diving third baseman Manny ended Lee’s streak of 11 straight games pitching complete game his last time out. Machado and ran toward first with his arm at least seven innings and allowing three earned raised in the air. runs or less. METS 12, BREWERS 5 But Lee (10-2) still won his eighth straight deci- In Milwaukee, Kirk Nieuwenhuis drove in a RED SOX 6, ANGELS 2 NEW YORK: Right fielder Ichiro Suzuki No. 31 of the New York Yankees hits a sacrifice bunt in the bottom of the sion. He allowed four runs and eight hits in 6 1-3 career-best five runs and Zack Wheeler allowed In Boston, Shane Victorino scored the ninth inning to move runners to second and third against the Baltimore Orioles. —AFP innings. JC Ramirez and Antonio Bastardo com- one earned run over five shaky innings to pace go-ahead run in the seventh inning on a Dustin McGowan finished as Minnesota allowed five runs and nine hits in 1 2-3 Kinsler and Murphy and put Texas up 6-0. bined for five outs. Jonathan Papelbon finished New York to its victory over Milwaukee. dropped fly ball by right fielder Josh was shut out for the seventh time. innings. for his 18th save in 22 tries. Right fielder John Nieuwenhuis entered the game hitting .179 in Hamilton and David Ortiz had a pinch-hit ATHLETICS 6, ROYALS 3 Mayberry Jr. helped Papelbon with a sliding catch 56 at-bats since early June, but raised his average two-run homer to help AL East division- RAYS 8, WHITE SOX 3 RANGERS 10, ASTROS 5 In Kansas City, Tommy Milone carried a on Brian McCann’s sinking liner for the second to .233 with his first four-hit game, getting two leading Boston beat Los Angeles for its In St. Petersburg, Jeremy Hellickson In Arlington, Nelson Cruz hit a grand shutout into the ninth inning and Grant out. singles, a triple, a double and two walks. Wheeler fifth straight win and ninth victory in 10 won his fourth consecutive start and Jose slam and Nick Tepesch took a shutout into Balfour held on for the save, securing Paul Maholm (9-7) gave up five runs - four (2-1) gave up three runs on seven hits and walked games. Victorino singled leading off the Molina had a two-run homer during a five- the sixth inning as Texas won the first Oakland’s victory over Kansas City. earned - and nine hits in six innings. Tim Hudson three. seventh against C.J. Wilson (8-6). Wilson run second inning as Tampa Bay won for American League game at home between Milone (8-7) was in complete control was scheduled to start for the Braves, but he was Brewers starter Johnny Hellweg (0-2) allowed retired the next two batters before Jonny the sixth time in seven games. the in-state rivals. David Murphy and before Alcides Escobar and Eric Hosmer pushed back one day because of a stiff neck. seven runs in 3 2-3 innings, but only three were Gomes hit a towering fly toward the right Hellickson (8-3) gave up one run, six Adrian Beltre also homered for the drove in runs with one out in the ninth. earned. He also walked five. field line that should have ended the hits and struck out nine in seven innings. Rangers, who beat Houston for the 10th Balfour came on and gave up a run-scor- PIRATES 6, CUBS 2 Carlos Gomez had four hits for the Brewers, inning. Hamilton ran a long way and stuck The right-hander was coming off a strong time in 11 games overall. Tepesch (4-6) had ing single to Billy Butler, but he managed In Chicago, Francisco Liriano pitched a four- including two RBI doubles, and robbed pinch hit- out his glove, but the ball bounced off it, June when he went 5-1. five strikeouts the first time through the to retire Lorenzo Cain and Mike Moustakas hitter for his first complete game in more than ter Marlon Byrd of a home run in the seventh with allowing Victorino to score from first base. Molina hit his two-run drive and the Astros’ lineup and had a career high of to end the game. It was the 22nd save of two years as Pittsburgh beat Chicago for its 11th a leaping grab above the center-field wall. Wilson was replaced by Dane De La Rosa, following batter, Kelly Johnson, connected nine by the fourth inning. The rookie right- the season and the 40th straight for win in 13 games. who ended the inning by picking off for a solo shot three pitches later off Dylan hander’s previous best of eight strikeouts Balfour, who matched the Oakland record Liriano (8-3) went the distance for the first DIAMONDBACKS 5, ROCKIES 0 Gomes. Felix Doubront (5-3) allowed two Axelrod (3-5) to start the second-inning came in his last win - nine starts ago for consecutive saves set by Dennis time since he tossed a no-hitter for Minnesota In Phoenix, Tyler Skaggs pitched eight innings runs and five hits in 6 2-3 innings, struck surge that saw the Rays go up 5-0. against the Astros on May 12. Eckersley from Sept. 15, 1991-Aug. 7, 1992. against the White Sox on May 3, 2011. He struck of three-hit ball in his return to the rotation as out five and walked two. The left-hander Later in the inning, Evan Longoria had Lucas Harrell (5-9) walked four in the Milone, who had been battered in his out seven and walked four to improve 5-1 in his Arizona opened a 10-game homestand with a vic- retired 10 in a row after giving up a game- an RBI single before Wil Myers ended first two innings and three of them last three starts, outpitched Wade Davis (4- last six starts. He also had an RBI single. tory over Colorado. Skaggs (2-1), who turns 22 tying homer to Howie Kendrick leading off Axelrod’s night with a run-scoring double. scored. Cruz’s 21st homer - a drive into 7), who gave up three runs in seven The Pirates, meanwhile, continue to roll. They next week and is considered one of the top pitch- the fourth. Axelrod, who has given up 10 homers the Houston bullpen in left-center field - innings in a respectable outing of his came in with the best record in Major League ing prospects in the game, struck out five and in 22 1-3 innings over his past five starts, came after consecutive walks to Ian own.—AP Baseball and a two-game lead over St. Louis in the walked one. Paul Goldschmidt drove in two runs TIGERS 7, INDIANS 0 NL Central division, and they had little trouble with a double and single, raising his NL-leading In Cleveland, Rick Porcello pitched sev- with Jeff Samardzija (5-8) and the Cubs. Starling total to 71 RBIs. AJ Pollock had two hits and en sharp innings and Jhonny Peralta drove Marte had three hits, scored two runs and stole scored three times, and Aaron Hill had a two-run in two runs as Detroit beat Cleveland for MLB results/standings two bases for the Pirates. single. Colorado’s Jorge De La Rosa (8-5) gave up the sixth consecutive time, extending their three runs and seven hits in 5 1-3 innings. He had lead in the AL Central division over the sec- Pittsburgh 6, Chicago Cubs 2; Detroit 7, Cleveland 0; NY Yankees 3, Baltimore 2; Washington 8, San Diego 5; ond-place Indians. NATIONALS 8, PADRES 5 allowed three runs combined in his previous three Philadelphia 5, Atlanta 4; Toronto 4, Minnesota 0; Seattle 4, Cincinnati 2; Tampa Bay 8, Chicago White Sox 3; Porcello (5-6) allowed five hits and was In Washington, Wilson Ramos drove in three starts. Texas 10, Houston 5; Oakland 6, Kansas City 3; NY Mets 12, Milwaukee 5; St. Louis 4, Miami 1; Arizona 5, runs and Gio Gonzalez won his third straight start never really threatened until Carlos Colorado 0; Boston 6, LA Angels 2; LA Dodgers 10, San Francisco 2. as Washington defeated San Diego for its second Santana flied out in center field to end the DODGERS 10, GIANTS 2 American League NATIONAL LEAGUE straight win. Jayson Werth had three hits and In san Francisco, Juan Uribe matched his sixth. Eastern Division EASTERN DIVISION Denard Span added a two-run double for career high with seven RBIs, helping Los Angeles With their fourth straight win, Detroit W L PCT GB Washington. Ramos has driven in eight runs in send struggling San Francisco to its fourth straight moved 21/2 games ahead of Cleveland. Atlanta 49 37 .570 - two games since coming off the disabled list on defeat. Uribe chased Matt Cain with a bases-clear- Ramon Santiago had a two-run single in Boston 54 34 .614 - Washington 44 42 .512 5 Thursday. Chase Headley homered, doubled and ing triple in the third and also had a two-run the second inning off Justin Masterson Baltimore 48 39 .552 5.5 Philadelphia 42 45 .483 7.5 drove in two runs, and Carlos Quentin had a homer in the seventh. He also had seven RBIs in a (10-7), and Victor Martinez went 3 for 3 NY Yankees 47 39 .547 6 NY Mets 36 47 .434 11.5 three-run homer for the Padres, who’ve lost seven game in 2004 when he played for the Montreal with two RBIs. Tampa Bay 47 40 .540 6.5 Miami 32 53 .376 16.5 straight. Expos. The Dodgers won for the 11th time in 13 Toronto 42 44 .488 11 Gonzalez (6-3) went 6 2-3 innings, allowing games. Hanley Ramirez had two hits to extend his BLUE JAYS 4, TWINS 0 CENTRAL DIVISION three runs and eight hits while striking out five hitting streak to 16 games, and Hyun-Jin Ryu In Toronto, Jose Bautista hit his 20th CENTRAL DIVISION Pittsburgh 53 32 .624 - and walking one. Padres starter Andrew Cashner pitched into the seventh inning in his first win home run and Mark Buehrle pitched seven Detroit 47 38 .553 - St. Louis 51 34 .600 2 shutout innings to win for the first time in (5-4) had his worst start of this season, lasting just since May 28. The Giants have lost 12 of 14. Cleveland 45 41 .523 2.5 Cincinnati 49 37 .570 4.5 three starts as Toronto ended a three- Kansas City 40 43 .482 6 two innings while giving up six runs and five hits. Hunter Pence and Tony Abreu each drove in a run Chicago Cubs 36 48 .429 16.5 He had three walks and no strikeouts. for the World Series champions. game losing streak with the victory over Minnesota 36 47 .434 10 Milwaukee 34 51 .400 19 Minnesota. Jose Reyes had three hits, two Chicago White Sox 34 49 .410 12 CARDINALS 4, MARLINS 1 INTERLEAGUE RBIs and a stolen base as the Blue Jays St. Louis, Jake Westbrook worked seven strong MARINERS 4, REDS 2 won for just the fourth time in 12 games WESTERN DIVISION WESTERN DIVISION innings and Allen Craig had two RBIs in St. Louis’ In Cincinnati, Aaron Harang pitched six since matching a franchise record with an Oakland 51 36 .586 - Arizona 45 41 .523 - victory over Miami. Matt Holliday doubled twice innings in the ballpark where he still holds the 11-game winning streak. Texas 50 36 .581 0.5 Colorado 42 45 .483 3.5 with an RBI and Edward Mujica rebounded with strikeout record and Nick Franklin and Michael Buehrle (5-5) allowed six hits, walked LA Angels 41 45 .477 9.5 LA Dodgers 41 44 .482 3.5 the save for the Cardinals, who had lost eight of Saunders homered to lead Seattle over Cincinnati none and struck out five. The left-hander is Seattle 38 48 .442 12.5 San Diego 40 47 .460 5.5 11 and plummeted from having MLB’s best record in the Mariners’ first visit to Great American Ball 3-0 with a 1.69 ERA in his past five home Houston 31 56 .356 20 San Francisco 39 46 .459 5.5 to second place in the NL Central division enter- Park. —AP starts. Brett Cecil worked the eighth and Every takes charge as Mickelson misses cut WEST VIRGINIA: American Matt Every birdied his “I played well today, hit a lot of good shots and my play my game. My golf swing feels probably the best final hole to break clear of a congested leaderboard game feels good, even though the scores were not it’s felt in a long time now. I’m sort of freewheeling it, as fan favorite Phil Mickelson missed the cut after very good,” world number six Mickelson told Golf which is nice. “It’s obviously everyone’s dream at this Friday’s second round of the Greenbrier Classic at Channel after missing the cut at The Greenbrier for a level to try and win,” Bowditch said after mixing four White Sulphur Springs in West Virginia. third year in a row. birdies with a lone bogey. “Just keep giving myself Every, who has yet to win on the PGA Tour, coolly “I hit a lot of good shots and as I look back on chances and hopefully on the back nine I’ll have a rolled in a 10-footer at the par-four ninth to complete these last three years where I have struggled here, chance to do well.” a blistering eight-under-par 62 at The Greenbrier’s that’s been the biggest issue for me, is distance con- Henley, who won his first PGA Tour title at the Old White Course for a nine-under total of 131. The trol with the irons. Sony Open in Hawaii in January, was also in an 29-year-old, who has twice been a runner-up on the “I have been surprised by every iron shot where it upbeat mood after surging into contention with a US circuit, piled up eight birdies in a flawless display lands relative to where I expect it to land. And it’s not seven-birdie display. but declined to speak to reporters after signing his just a yard or two off like it normally is ... it’s 10 or 12 “I hit the ball great all day,” said the 24-year-old, card as he wanted to be with his wife, Danielle, who yards off. I haven’t been able to adjust.” who ended his round by draining a 14-footer to birdie was not feeling well. While Mickelson was unable to adjust at The the ninth. “Made a lot of good putts and just stayed Johnson Wagner, one of two co-leaders overnight, Greenbrier, Australian Bowditch was delighted to put patient. Got one there at the very end so it feels pretty carded a 70 to finish one stroke off the pace, level himself in foreign territory he has long dreamed good.” Swede Jonas Blixt (67) was two shots off the with fellow Americans Daniel Summerhays (67), Bill about occupying - being in contention for a maiden lead, along with Americans Ben Curtis (66) and Lunde (66) and Russell Henley (65), and Australian PGA Tour title. Tommy Gainey (71) and Englishman Greg Owen (66), Steve Bowditch (67). “I really haven’t put myself in position my whole while 63-year-old Tom Watson rolled back the years While players were able to take advantage of pre- career, so it’s going to be a new experience for me,” with a 69 to sit a further four strokes back. ferred lies for a second day in a row, four-times major said Bowditch, who has recorded only one top-10 on The cut fell at one-under 139 with Fiji’s ex-world winner Mickelson again struggled with his distance the circuit after three full seasons. number one Vijay Singh and fellow former major win- control before exiting the tournament after following “I’ve gained a little bit of experience but not quite ners Lucas Glover, Trevor Immelman and Mike Weir his opening 74 with a 68. at this level ... so I’m just going to go out there and among those missing out. —Reuters Matt Every in action in this file photo. SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 SPORTS America’s Cup regatta strains to reach starting line SAN FRANCISCO: Sunday was supposed will face off against Oracle Team USA for show that would be closer to Formula New Zealand have refused to agree to time trial on Friday was called off because to be when the controversy and tragedy the America’s Cup, may ultimately have lit- One motor sports than to a traditional some of the rudder elevator changes and of high winds. Despite all the troubles, an that have surrounded the 34th America’s tle impact on the competition. Still, it yacht race. maintain that race director Iain Murray opening day event on Thursday suggest- Cup regatta would finally give way to a would be a symbol of how Oracle Corp But the aggressive design helped push does not have the authority to alter such ed that the Cup could still be plenty of fun breathtaking spectacle of 72-foot catama- software mogul Larry Ellison’s ambitious the cost of fielding a strong challenge rules. They argue that the modification for San Francisco residents and tourists. rans racing around San Francisco Bay, effort to re-shape what critics deride as a above the $100 million mark, and the gives an unfair advantage to Oracle. Visitors to one of the two main America’s barely touching the water, at speeds once rich man’s yacht race has gone awry. number of teams has dwindled from the The rhetoric has grown heated in Cup venues along the city’s waterfront unheard of in sailing. Russell Coutts, a New Zealander who 12 to 15 originally anticipated to just four. recent days. Luna Rossa went so far this strolled through a exhibit explaining the However, in keeping with an event led his nation’s successful America’s Cup The economic benefits for the city of San week as to say Murray, an Australian sailor science behind the boats, sipped where little has gone as planned, the skip- campaign a decade ago before defecting Francisco are now expected to be much widely respected in the sport, enacted the California wine while watching an airshow per of Italian competitor Luna Rossa to head Ellison’s Oracle racing team, had less than the $1.4 billion originally project- changes deliberately to make its boat ille- and gawked at the line-up of VIP megay- Challenge said Friday that - as a matter of some choice words for the protesting ed, and local residents who had opposed gal, an accusation he sharply rejected on a achts. Organizers said 30,000 people principle - his team may not show up for Italian team. “It’s a bunch of spoiled little the event from the start now worry that conference call with reporters. turned out for the opening day cere- the match with Emirates Team New rich kids dressed in Prada gear,” he said. the city could be on the hook for millions “The claims that they have been done monies. The schedule calls for round-robin Zealand that was supposed to kick off the Ellison, who won the cup in 2010 and in expenses. to suit a team are farcical,” Murray said. races between Emirates Team New summer of racing. with it the right to set the rules for this The technical risks inherent in the boat “These boats not only have to steer like a Zealand and Luna Rossa to continue “We’re here to race, but with fair rules,” year’s race, hoped to make the 162-year- design came tragically to the fore in May, normal boat, they have to fly like an air- through July, with the winner taking a declared Max Sirena, the Luna Rossa cap- old competition more accessible to every- when Swedish team Artemis Racing’s plane.” Murray warned that if the jury spot in the Louis Vuitton Cup finals and tain. Bickering over the rules is an day sports fans and push the boundaries boat capsized and broke apart, trapping rules against his measures, he will have to the loser than facing off against Artemis America’s Cup tradition. Both Luna Rossa, of high-tech boat design. Simpson underneath. Investigations into tell the Coast Guard that the races are no Racing for the second spot in the finals. backed by Prada fashion mogul Patrizio The result was a competition featuring the accident are not yet complete, but the longer safe - an action that could scuttle The winner would then challenge Bertelli, and New Zealand have objected huge, lightweight twin hulled boats made incident — which followed a non-fatal the event altogether. Oracle for the America’s Cup, beginning to boat design changes that were put in of carbon fiber, with hard “wing” mainsails. wreck of an Oracle boat last fall — Meanwhile, Artemis, which is still work- Sept. 7. Stephen Barclay, head of Ellison’s place in the wake of a May accident that The AC72s, as they are called, have the prompted an urgent review of boat ing to get its second boat ready and will America’s Cup Event Authority, shrugged killed British Olympic sailor and Artemis ability to lift up out of the water on hydro- design and safety protocols. join the competition later in the summer, off concerns that the event had yet to Racing crew member Andrew Simpson. foils to reach speeds near 50 miles per The result was a package of 37 new said Friday that it would be forced out of capture the imagination of local residents An international jury is considering the hour (80 km per hour), the upper range safety rules and equipment modifications, the competition if the rule changes were and sports fans. arguments, but a formal hearing was not for many fast motor boats. With San including several affecting the design of rolled back. “The interest builds. We start off now scheduled until Monday. Francisco Bay forming a natural wing-like device attached to the bottom On top of all that, the new rules include and it builds and builds and builds until Cancellation of the opening race of the amphitheatre, the races will be visible of the boat rudders known as a rudder lower wind speed limits, which could cre- we get to the crescendo of the Americas Louis Vuitton Cup, the winner of which from shore. The goal was to give viewers a elevator. Luna Rossa and Emirates Team ate another kind of havoc. A scheduled Cup match,” Barclay said. —Reuters Kohli’s ton keeps India alive with win over West Indies

PORT OF SPAIN: Stand-in skipper Virat Kohli struck 102 off 83 balls as India beat West Indies by 102 runs (Duckworth-Lewis method) in Port of Spain on Friday to get their first victory of the Tri-Nation Series. After defeats to the hosts and Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy winners India bad- ly needed a victory at the Queen’s Park Oval to have a chance of reaching the final of the series on Thursday. West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo won the MELBOURNE: This file picture shows leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed bowling at toss and elected to put India in to bat on a the indoor cricket nets at the MCG in Melbourne. —AFP grassy looking wicket but the hopes he had of early breakthroughs failed to materialise. Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Australia batsmen Dhawan put on 123 in 23.1 overs for the first wicket before Dhawan holed out to Darren Bravo at midwicket off Kemar Roach having hold key to Ashes made 69 from 77 balls. Sharma (46) then edged Tino Best to West Indies keeper Denesh Ramdin LONDON: England will find themselves in the unusu- vice-captain Shane Watson, for failing to complete and West Indies seemed to be making progress al position of firm favourites when they begin the ‘homework’ while the early part of the tour of defence of the Ashes against Australia at England was overshadowed by the ban, which with two cheap wickets. Nottingham’s Trent Bridge ground next week. expires with the first Test, given to batsman David Suresh Raina (10) was caught by Darren The hosts are bidding for a third successive series Warner for punching home batsman Joe Root in a Sammy at slip off the spin of Marlon Samuels win over their arch-rivals-something they last Birmingham bar. Chappell, long distrustful of the and Dinesh Karthik was caught down the leg achieved back in the 1950s. While an Australia attack influence of coaches, was keen to stress former side by Ramdin off Best. featuring Peter Siddle and James Pattinson could yet Australia batsman Lehmann’s limits by writing in his But then Kohli and Murali Vijay put on 42 runs PORT-OF-SPAIN: Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja (left) celebrates with team captain prove a match for England seamers such as James Cricinfo column: “The coach doesn’t make any runs or in the five over ‘power play’ and despite lacking a Virat Kohli after bowling out West Indies cricketer Kemar Roach during the fourth Anderson and Stuart Broad, provided they remain take any wickets. “Many a player has felt positive and strong partner after Vijay’s departure, Kohli took match of the Tri-Nation series. —AFP free of injuries, the outcome of the series is likely to strong sitting in a hotel lounge, listening to a rousing full advantage of some loose bowling. hinge on the performance of the tourists’ batsmen. speech. The problem comes the next day when, Kohli, captain in the absence of the injured Australia captain Michael Clarke apart, the visitors’ under intense scrutiny, he actually has to find a way to MS Dhoni, hit 13 fours and two sixes on the way SCOREBOARD top-order does not boast another proven world-class score runs against the swing of a Jimmy Anderson to his 14th one-day international century before run-scorer. and the guile of (off-spinner) Graeme Swann.” he went on the final ball of the innings - finding PORT OF SPAIN: Scoreboard of the rain-shortened fourth match of the Tri-Nation Series, India against When England won the last Ashes series in Chappell added Australia had an attack capable of Sammy at deep midwicket off Dwayne Bravo. the West Indies, at Queen’s Park Oval on Friday. The match was shortened to 39 overs under the Australia in 2010/11 3-1, all three of their victories taking 20 wickets economically - “the toughest task in A target of 312 was going to be a tough chal- Duckworth-Lewis System. were by an innings-a reflection of their batting cricket”. But it was a batting lineup missing not only lenge for West Indies and it quickly got tougher strength and Australia’s batting weakness. former captain Ricky Ponting but also Michael Hussey, India Innings C. Gayle c wkpr Karthik b Kumar 10 when they lost opener Chris Gayle and Darren The hope expressed this week by former Australia who unlike his old skipper retired when still in form, R. Sharma c wkpr Ramdin b Best 46 J. Charles c Raina b I. Sharma 45 all-rounder Tom Moody was that, just as in 1989 when that most concerned Chappell. Bravo, both to seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. S. Dhawan c D.M. Bravo b Roach 69 D.M. Bravo c Ashwin b Kumar 1 Australia were written off ahead of the Ashes only to Clarke cannot be expected to do all the run-scor- A 90-minute rain delay reduced the game to V. Kohli c Sammy b D.J. Bravo 102 M. Samuels c wkpr Karthik b I. Sharma 6 win 4-0, a new star batsman will emerge just as Steve ing by himself and that means at least a couple out of 39 overs and the target to 274 but only Johnson S. Raina c Sammy b Samuels 10 K. Pollard c Ashwin b Kumar 0 Waugh did 24 years ago. the recalled Chris Rogers, Watson-who has only Charles, with a lively 45 from 39 balls, managed D. Karthik c wkpr Ramdin b Best 6 D.J. Bravo lbw Yadav 14 But former Australia captain Ian Chappell was scored two Test hundreds-Phil Hughes, Warner and to build any sort of innings. M. Vijay c Charles b Pollard 27 D. Ramdin c Kumar b Yadav 9 gloomy about Australia’s prospects of regaining the possibly Usman Khawaja if given the chance, must Marlon Samuels was caught behind off Ishant R. Jadeja run out 2 D. Sammy lbw Yadav 12 urn. “I just don’t see any way Australia can beat come good if Australia are to win the series. “No mat- Sharma and then Kumar removed Kieron Pollard R. Ashwin not out 25 K. Roach b Jadeja 34 England,” Chappell, who added he also expected ter the strength of the Australian attack, they can’t first ball. When Charles pulled Sharma to Raina Extras (4b, 7lb, 13w) 24 S. Narine c I. Sharma b Jadeja 21 England to win the return series in Australia starting in conjure up victory without considerable help from at square leg, West Indies were 69 for five and Total (7 wickets, 50 overs) 311 T. Best not out 0 November, told the Guardian’s website in an inter- the batsmen. That’s where the big improvement must then Umesh Yadav then ran through the middle Fall of wickets: 1-123 (Dhawan), 2-141 (Sharma), 3- Extras (1b, 10lb, 8w) 19 view. Australia sacked coach Mickey Arthur just 16 come from,” Chappell said. While it’s possible that indi- order getting rid of Dwayne Bravo, Ramdin and 156 (Raina), 4-168 (Karthik), 5-210 (Vijay), 6-221 Total (10 wickets, 34 overs) 171 days before this Ashes series and replaced him with vidual members of England’s top order could have Sammy cheaply. (Jadeja), 7-311 (Kohli) Fall of wickets: 1-14 (Gayle), 2-25 (D.M. Bravo), 3-64 Darren Lehmann after poor results, including a 4-0 poor series, the chances are that a line-up featuring The game was virtually over by the time Did not bat: B. Kumar, I. Sharma, U. Yadav. (Samuels), 3-65 (Pollard), 3-69 (Charles), 6-91 Bowling: Sammy 8-1-28-0 (1w), Roach 10-2-69-1 (Ramdin), 7-108 (D.J. Bravo), 8-113 (Sammy), series loss in India in March, were compounded by skipper Alastair Cook, the reliable Jonathan Trott and Kemar Roach (34) and Sunil Narine (21) were (2w), Best 10-0-51-2 (5w), D.J. Bravo 7-0-57-1 (4w), 171-9 (Narine), 10-171 (Roach). off-field problems. star batsman Kevin Pietersen, not to mention wicket- able to provide some token resistance at the South African Arthur, controversially dropped four keeper Matt Prior, failing to deliver competitive totals Narine 5-1-35-0, Samuels 8-0-39-1, Pollard 2-0-21- Bowling: Kumar 8-1-29-3 (1w), Yadav 8-1-32-3 end. West Indies have nine points from three players from the Test team in India, including then are slim. —AFP 1 (1w). (4w), Sharma 7-1-30-2 (3w), games with India now on five from three and Sri Jadeja 7-1-44-2, Ashwin 4-0-25-0. Lanka also on five but from just two games. Sri West Indies Innings Result: India won by 102 runs on D/L Method Lanka face West Indies today and then India two (Revised target: 274 off 39 overs) Man of the Match: Virat Kohli Preview days later.—Reuters Windies without Bravo Alfredsson joins Detroit for Sri Lanka match PORT OF SPAIN: West Indies captain Dwayne over Angelo Mathews’ side in the final prelimi- on busy free agency day Bravo has been suspended from his team’s nary match on Tuesday could, depending on encounter with Sri Lanka in the fifth match of the net run-rate calculations, see the West Indies the Tri-Nation Series at the Queen’s Park Oval squeezed out of the July 11 final. This will be the NEW YORK: Swede Daniel Alfredsson ended his 17- gery in the off-season. worth $13 million. The 34-year-old Ference, born in today. second occasion that Bravo has missed action in season career with the Ottawa Senators and signed Ottawa responded to the loss of Alfredsson by Edmonton, entered free agency after playing with In a decision handed down by the the brief competition as he was ruled out of the for the Detroit Red Wings on Friday as National Hockey acquiring left wing Bobby Ryan from the Anaheim Boston for seven seasons. International Cricket Council match referee Jeff first encounter against the Indians in Kingston League’s free agency opened with a flurry of player Ducks in exchange for wing Jakob Silfverberg, Forward Ryan Clowe moved from the New York Crowe and released on Saturday, it was with a mild groin strain. movement. prospect Stefan Noesen and a first round pick. Rangers to the New Jersey Devils on a five-year deal explained that the all-rounder faces the sanc- Kieron Pollard, who led the hosts to a one- Alfredsson, a 40-year-old All-Star right wing, was The Senators also brought in left wing Clarke that will net him $4.85 million per season. Finnish for- tion due to his team’s second minor over-rate wicket victory in his compatriot’s absence, is captain of the Senators and his decision not to re-sign MacArthur on a two-year deal after he scored eight ward Valtteri Filppula accepted a five-year, $25 million offence in a 12-month period. now expected to be at the helm once again with the team was a surprise. goals and 20 points for the Toronto Maple Leafs last contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The West Indies were determined to be one with Devon Smith the automatic replacement “We had a lot of discussions here with our family season. Toronto, meanwhile, agreed to deals with cen- The Boston Bruins, defeated by the Chicago over short of the required over-rate during the for Bravo in the batting line-up. leading up to this the last few days and it pretty much ter Tyler Bozak and right wing David Clarkson. The Blackhawks in this season’s Stanley Cup finals, were fourth match of the series against India on Sri Lanka will be brimming with confidence came down to a selfish decision in terms of I have not highly sought Clarkson signed a seven-year deal busy making deals of their own with a ‘blockbuster’ Friday. after they annihilated India by 161 runs in the won the Stanley Cup,” the Swede told reporters. “I feel worth $36.75 million. Bozak accepted a five-year, $21 trade with the Dallas Stars. It follows on a similar infraction less than a last match played at Sabina Park before the with Ottawa, they’re getting closer and closer and def- million deal. The Bruins signed forwards Loui Eriksson, Reilly month earlier during the final group match of tournament shifted to Trinidad and will be keen initely going in the right direction and have a really The Edmonton Oilers snapped up defenseman Smith and Matt Fraser and defenseman Joe Morrow the Champions Trophy against South Africa at to capitalise on a West Indies team that was bright future in front of them, but at this stage of my Andrew Ference on a four-year deal, reported to be from Dallas for centers Tyler Seguin and Rich Peverley Cardiff on June 14. Bravo pleaded guilty to the thoroughly outplayed by Virat Kohli’s men on career I just don’t have the time to wait for that.” and defenseman Ryan Button, the teams announced offence and as the West Indies team did not Friday. Alfredsson, a six-time All-Star who won the Calder on Thursday. Phoenix also was busy, signing center contest the charge, there was no need for a for- They are expected to field an unchanged Trophy as the league’s rookie of the year in 1996, will Mike Ribeiro to a four-year, $22 million deal and keep- mal hearing on the matter. Coming hard on the eleven in pursuit of a victory that will pull them join a Red Wings roster featuring fellow Swedes Henrik ing forward Lauri Korpikoski with a multi-year deal. heels of a 102-run loss to the Indians in that level with the Caribbean side at the top of the Zetterberg, Johan Franzen, Gustav Nyquist, Niklas The Philadelphia Flyers agreed to an eight-year, rain-affected fixture, Bravo’s suspension repre- standings. Kronwall and Jonathan Ericsson. $64 million extension with center Claude Giroux and sents a further setback to a home side that is While the loss of Bravo may not be per- Media reports said Alfredsson had signed a one- added goaltender Ray Emery from Chicago with a now in danger of losing momentum completely ceived to be a significant bowling setback, giv- year $5.5 million deal. The Red Wings also added for- one-year deal. after they concluded the first half of the league en that he conceded 57 runs off just seven overs mer Florida Panthers center Stephen Weiss, who Kazakh goaltender Evgeni Nabokov is staying with schedule with two wins from two matches at as India raced to 311 for seven on Friday, head agreed to a five-year, $24.55 million contract. the New York Islanders after accepting a one-year con- Sabina Park in Jamaica. coach Ottis Gibson is now faced with an addi- There were 20 signings in the first hour of free tract. The Carolina Hurricanes agreed to a one-year While they remain at the top of the stand- tional challenge in sorting out his bowling agency, including forward Nathan Horton going to deal with former Boston goaltender Anton Khudobin ings with nine points, another heavy defeat to options, most of whom wilted under the pres- the Columbus Blue Jackets on a seven-year contract. and signed defenseman Mike Komisarek on another the Sri Lankans followed by an Indian victory sure from Kohli and company. —AFP Horton had spent the past three seasons with the one-year deal after Toronto allowed him to enter free Boston Bruins and is facing time off for shoulder sur- Daniel Alfredsson agency. —Reuters SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 SPORTS

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FRANCE: Britain’s Christopher Froome celebrates his overall leader’s yellow jer- sey on the podium at the end of the 195 km eighth stage of the 100th edition of the Tour de France cycling race. —AFP Froome rides into yellow

FRANCE: Britain’s Chris Froome secured push on and get a bit of time,” added the Tour de France yellow jersey after a Froome. “dream” stage eight win on the first day in Despite an early four-man attack form- the mountains which proved costly for his ing, the stage was lit up by a little rivals yesterday. Colombian who seems intent on grabbing Sky team leader Froome launched an a mountain stage win on his debut. audacious solo attack 5km from the race’s As Sky’s climbing pace dropped most first summit finish at Ax-Trois-Domaines of the peloton off the back on the 15 km and crossed the finish 51sec ahead of climb to Pailheres, Nairo Quintana teammate Richie Porte to underline his attacked and passed the frontrunners to overall victory credentials. launch an ambitious solo bid for victory. Sebastien Loeb waits on the top of Pikes Peak and prepares to drive down again after one test session with the Peugeot 208 Spain’s former two-time winner Alberto The Movistar rider crested the 2,001- T16 pikes peak in Colorado, USA.— www.redbullcontentpool.com Contador finished 1min 45sec behind metre summit-the highest in this year’s while the victory hopes of 2011 champion 100th edition-with a 27sec lead on Cadel Evans all but faded when the Frenchman Pierre Rolland (Europcar) and Australian trailed home 4:13 in arrears. 5,000 euros richer, thanks to a prize on Lions end barren 16 years Froome, last year’s runner-up behind offer by organisers. teammate Bradley Wiggins, now leads the However Peter Kennaugh led Sky over race with a 51sec lead over Porte, with the summit barely 40sec later and then with crushing 41-16 victory Spain’s Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) in drove hard on the descent to reduce the third at 1min 25sec. Contador (Saxo) is gap to Quintana and Rolland, the latter SYDNEY: The British and Irish Lions made a 1:51 off the pace while Australian Evans having caught the Colombian by the foot (BMC) is 23rd overall at 4:36. of the final ascent, to 28sec. blistering start, overcame a spirited Australian “The objective for us today was to go Quintana launched a last-ditch solo bid fightback and finished with four tries in a for the stage and go for the jersey, but to for victory but Porte’s pace proved too record 41-16 win in the third test yesterday finish one-two is just fantastic,” said much, for Quintana, Evans and then which ended a 16-year wait for a series tri- Froome, who took the race lead from Contador. umph. South African Darly Impey. “This is really a Quintana lamented: “I thought I was After just three points separated the two dream come true.” going to win but the others were too sides in the first two matches, the Lions built Froome, remarkably, now appears to strong. The whole Sky team were very their emphatic victory on the back of a domi- have only one real rival for the race, which good.” While the Colombian will look for- nant scrum to join the hallowed teams of does not end until July 21, in Contador. ward to further opportunities, Contador 1971, 1974, 1989 and 1997 as series winners But even he was surprised at how he admitted he could have finishd even in the modern era. and Sky performed in comparison to his worse off. Prop Alex Corbisiero, flyhalf Jonny Sexton, rivals: “Yes I am a little bit surprised. I “It wasn’t my best day,” said the winger George North and centre Jamie expected more of the GC (general classifi- Spaniard. “I didn’t feel good on the last Roberts scored the tries and fullback Leigh cation) contenders to be more prevalent climb and it was thanks to (team-mate Halfpenny, named player of the series, added in the final. “But I know that me and Richie Roman) Kreuziger that I didn’t lose more 21 points with his boot to give the Lions their have been training for months to be in time.” highest tally in a test match. this condition.” Evans, meanwhile, was at pains to “These guys have done themselves proud, Porte, the last rider from Sky to set the explain his performance. “Sky, they just have done that jersey proud and they deserve pace on the 7.8km climb to the Pyrenean rode a tempo that was really consistent, a huge amount of credit for that performance ski resort, said the order to hit full gas from when they started on the Pailheres came from Froome after the Kenyan-born to the bottom of the following climb. Not and what they’ve achieved,” coach Warren rider had realised Contador was in trouble. many people could match it,” said the Gatland told a news conference. “I thought “When Chris told me Alberto was no Australian. the scrum was brilliant...and four tries tonight longer there, I just tried to give it every- “It’s my worst day at the Tour while I’m was a vindication of how well we have played on this tour.” thing I had,” said the Australian. healthy. I certainly didn’t expect to be this SYDNEY: British and Irish Lions player Sean O’Brien (bottom) tries to grab the ball “When I looked back and saw the other far off.” Today’s ninth stage is a 168.5km Gatland said the virulent reaction to his guys were really struggling on the wheel.... ride from Saint-Girons to Bagneres-de- decision to drop Irish centre Brian O’Driscoll during the third and final rugby union Test against Australia. —AFP I just thought, this is the right moment to Bigorre.—AFP for the deciding match had removed some of the home side and referee Romain Poite O’Connor jinking past Sexton and taking his enjoyment of the victory but he was called a free kick and two penalties against scrumhalf Mike Phillips over the line with him unable to disguise his delight with his players. them at the next three scrums, allowing to score. After tight tests in Brisbane and Halfpenny to extend the lead to 13 with two Leali’ifano converted to leave the Lions Vayer theory sparks Melbourne, the decider looked like being a more spot kicks. Poite ran out of patience at with just a 19-10 lead at the break and the demolition job after 25 minutes with the the next scrum and prop Ben Alexander was centre reduced it by six more points with two row in cycling circles home side reduced to 14 men, their scrum in sent to the sinbin for 10 minutes for collaps- penalties in the first five minutes after the disarray and the Lions 19-3 up. ing the set-piece, Halfpenny added three break. A huge shove through tighthead Adam ALBI: Controversy is in the air at the is even more complicated. The first five minutes were disastrous for more points from the resulting penalty. Jones gave the Lions regained dominance at 100th Tour de France amid claims by a “To trace a line through a moment in the Wallabies with scrumhalf Will Genia “I mean, obviously, it was a horrific start,” the scrum and the Wallabies crumbled before prominent former coach that riders who history and say, ‘Beyond that is doping’ is spilling the kickoff, their pack twice penalised said Australia coach Robbie Deans. “They used it, allowing Halfpenny to extend the lead to dope can be detected simply by calculat- a rather dramatic way of thinking. “The at the scrum and flanker George Smith leav- their set piece to great advantage and once 21-16 after 51 minutes. ing the power generated while on their history of human sport has shown that ing the pitch after a head clash with Lions they had the momentum, they took their Five minutes later and the Lions attacked bikes. you can go faster by your own means.” hooker Richard Hibbbard. opportunities and they went back to set piece up the left flank with Jonathan Davies releas- Antoine Vayer, a coach at the Festina David Millar, who was arrested in 2004 The fumbled kickoff and a quickly taken to punish us.” ing Halfpenny who got the ball back inside for team between 1995 and 1998, has used for possession of doping products and free kick had the Lions charging at the home The Wallabies looked down and out two Sexton to run round and score under the maths and physics to calculate a rider’s served a ban before eventually returning try line and Corbisiero carried the ball low and minutes later when winger Israel Folau, who posts. The slight fullback added the extras for power, which is measured in watts. The to the sport, said: “It is a useful tool. The hard to reach over and touch down inside the scored tow tries on his debut in the first test, a 29-16 lead and eight minutes later set up results provided make for irrefutable methodology is not perfect-it gives an first 90 seconds. pulled up with what looked like a hamstring the coup de grace, slipping past Genia on the proof in the eyes of some, but are dis- idea but you cannot say that it’s black Halfpenny converted and added another injury to bring Jesse Mogg on for his first test. counter-attack to set North on his way for his missed by others. and white.” huge penalty from halfway to give the tourists Instead, though, the home side managed second try of the series. “Analysing power helped me to opti- Meanwhile, Frederic Grappe, a French a 10-0 lead inside the first 10 minutes, draw- to endure the remaining period with just 14 Halfpenny failed with the conversion - his mise training (at Festina) but also coach and biomechanical researcher says ing huge cheers from the red-clad Lions fans men - Sexton’s missed dropped goal the only only miss in nine kicks on the night - but it allowed me to observe the effects of that fixing a threshold and declaring that in the crowd of 83,702. real threat - and started to put together some doping,” Vayer said. “In certain race situa- anything beyond that is doping is “scien- was made academic after 68 minutes when Smith, returning after four years out of backline rhythm. Roberts ran onto Conor Murray’s pass at a tions it is clear that a rider should not be tifically and intellectually dishonest.” international rugby to win his 111th cap, re- able to use as much power.” “Antoine Vayer wants us to believe Mogg’s first burst up the middle was great angle to cut through the defence for the entered the fray and the Wallabies hit back Vast swathes of data are used to make that he has come up with an infallible stopped by a brilliant tap tackle in open field fourth try. “You can’t sugarcoat it or anything his calculations-from the length of a race technique to detect drug cheats,” he said. with a penalty from Christian Leali’ifano two from lock Geoff Parling but the Wallabies kept like that we weren’t good enough today and to the weight of a rider and his bike, air “These are basic equations of physics, minutes later. coming. From a scrum just before halftime they were,” said Australia captain James resistance, gravity and air density-and it is not pioneering. The problem is The problems with the pack remained for they finally made the breakthrough with Horwill. “The better team won.”—Reuters help bring the performances of riders of knowing how to interpret these things. all body types together. You cannot say that, because someone Highlanders hang on to defeat Hurricanes However, the weight of 78kg is taken goes beyond 410 watts, he is doped.” as a benchmark. Vayer’s work has led him Grappe also believes that his methods WELLINGTON: The Otago just before halftime. That opti- Kade Poki brushed aside several had sounded, giving his side a 32- to consider that there is a threshold are not completely reliable. “Between a Highlanders almost squandered mism vanished almost immedi- poor tackles to clinch a bonus- 13 lead at the break. beyond which the performances of a rid- 20-minute push like Verbier and a one- leads of more than 20 points but ately when Highlanders’ winger point try after the halftime hooter Slade added his third penalty er are abnormal-at 410 watts, he says, a hour climb like the Tourmalet, there is a hung on to pip the Wellington shortly after halftime and the visi- performance is considered “suspicious”, difference, and altitude is a factor too. at 430 watts it is “miraculous” and at 450 “His results are accepted and nobody Hurricanes 49-44 in their Super tors looked to be heading for a watts it is “humanly impossible”. verifies them.” Rugby clash at Wellington comfortable win before Aaron As an example, during his record- “The thresholds are very generous,” Regional Stadium yesterday. The Smith was sinbinned for a profes- breaking ascent of the Alpe d’Huez in retorts Vayer. “At 410 watts, in other Highlanders led 27-6 and 49-27 sional foul. The home side got 1995, Marco Pantani produced 468 watts, words according to the laws of physiolo- during the match, which had little back in the game and Ben Franks while Lance Armstrong registered 455 gy, you have the best athlete in the world riding on it as both sides will miss and Julian Savea scored tries to watts cycling the Hautacam in 2000 and who we have never seen before. the playoffs, and just held on narrow the score to 35-27. Alberto Contador 491 watts on the “Our indirect calculations are shown when the Hurricanes stormed The Highlanders again padded Verbier in 2009. to be exact. “Our margin of error is two back. their cushion thanks to tries from Vayer says his work should be consid- percent. We receive direct data, like from The visitors appeared to have Hosea Gear, who counter- ered as an alternative to attempts to (Jurgen) Van den Broeck, who was fourth put the game beyond doubt in an attacked from 60 metres out, detect doping offences using traditional on last year’s Tour. 11-minute first half spell when then Elliot Dixon and at 49-27 testing methods, which can sometimes “We compared that to what we had they scored 24 unanswered with less than 20 minutes left the miss certain substances, such as EPO dur- done and we were less than one percent points through three converted visitors looked home and dry. ing the 1990s. “Using watts does not out in our calculations.” On this year’s tries to Mose Tuiali’i, Tamati However the Hurricanes were reveal the cause but rather the conse- Tour de France he will collect data from Ellison and Aaron Smith and a far from done and stormed back quence of doping,” he says. six “hill radars” with the first of those on Colin Slade penalty to give them with converted tries to Chris His figures, published by the press the climb to Ax 3 Domaines, scheduled a 27-6 lead. Smylie and James Broadhurst worldwide, have sparked controversy. for yesterday. The Hurricanes, who had and a penalty to Beauden “It’s pseudo science,” dismisses Team Sky The data from those should add to the shown plenty of enterprise with- Barrett as the game opened up principal Dave Brailsford. controversy while the researchers wait in “In our team, we can already see how the hope that all riders will publish their out much penetration, finally but they were unable to snatch difficult it is to get precise and direct data own data, validated by independent lab- gave the small crowd of 8,427 a an improbable win when they (gathered from power meters on bikes) oratories, in order to create a concrete sliver of hope they could stage a were penalised in the final move which we can use. “To do it from distance basis from which to work.—AFP second half comeback when of the game while on the hooker Ash Dixon crashed over Mose Tuiali’i attack.—Reuters 19 SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 sports

Preview US aims to end Mexico’s dominance on Gold Cup

MIAMI: Mexico are aiming for a record seventh CONCA- CAF Gold Cup title when the tournament kicks off today but Juergen Klinsmann’s United States, with Landon Donovan back in their squad, believe they can stop El Tri from a third straight tournament win. The championship for North and Central America and the Caribbean, played every two years, features 12 teams in three groups, before an eight-team knockout stage, with games played across the United States. The tournament also marks a chance for CONCACAF to move on from the body’s report into fraud involving resigned officials Jack Warner and Chuck Blazer. “We are looking forward to an exciting tournament, we have seen in World Cup qualifying how competitive the level of play is in our region and we are looking forward to seeing the same in the Gold Cup,” CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb told Reuters. This year’s competition comes after an intense series of World Cup qualifiers in June meaning the leading teams have been forced to rest some of their key players. The past three finals have involved the United States against Mexico and while the pair begin as favourites, there will be an unfamiliar look to both teams. Mexico, who also played in the Confederations Cup in Brazil, have named a youthful squad featuring players exclusively drawn from their domestic competition. The US also have a weakened squad, without key European based players such as Michael Bradley and Clint NURBURG: Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton drives during the qualifying session at the Nurburgring race track ahead of the German Formula One Dempsey, but there is plenty of experience with Donovan Grand Prix. — AFP back in the fold along with Malaga defender Oguchi Onyewu and Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden. His coun- try’s all-time top scorer, Donovan lost his place in Klinsmann’s squad after taking a break from the game and Hamilton on German pole missing key qualifiers in March, but the Gold Cup is a chance to get back in the frame for next year’s World Cup in Brazil. NUERBURGRING: Briton Lewis Hamilton stormed to for the Australian at Red Bull, was fourth fastest on a ging a superb sixth on the grid. “For me, it is just an opportunity and I want to do well,” pole position at the German Grand Prix on a mixed sunny afternoon in the wooded Eifel region. Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso, second in the standings said the 31-year-old. “I want the team to succeed here, day yesterday for Mercedes, whose misjudgement Temperatures were much higher than Friday prac- and 21 points behind Vettel, finished only eighth in that part for me is the most important. If I do my best and left last week’s Silverstone winner Nico Rosberg 11th tice and Hamilton basked in the glory of pole after qualifying with team mate Felipe Massa outpacing it is not good enough, then so be it. Hopefully at the end on the grid for their home race. being one of the drivers hit by the tyre explosions in him in seventh after Ferrari made a strategic decision of the month, we are lifting a trophy together,” he said. Hamilton won the last race at the Nuerburgring in Britain last weekend that threw the sport into crisis. to start on the medium tyres and not fight for pole. The US kick off their campaign against Belize in 2011 with McLaren and delighted his new bosses by The Grand Prix Drivers’ Association announced on “We took a decision thinking only to the race” said Portland on Tuesday and also face Cuba and Costa Rica in putting his Silver Arrows on the front of the grid at Thursday that they would withdraw from Sunday’s team principal Stefano Domenicali. Spanish double Group C. one of the homes of German motorsport. race if the blow-outs happen again. champion Alonso has not managed the front row Mexico have a tougher start when they face Panama at “It’s really overwhelming. P2 and P3 (the second However, all three practice sessions and qualifying since Germany last year but has won twice this sea- the Rose Bowl in Pasadena today following the opening and third practice sessions) were just disasters and it in Germany have been free of incident. After the son. game in Group A between Canada and Martinique. got worse this morning, we were miles off,” the 2008 intervention of the governing FIA, Pirelli has brought Jenson Button showed a mild improvement for The toughest group to predict is Group B which fea- world champion told a news conference. upgraded rear tyres to the Nuerburgring with an McLaren by taking ninth having been 10th on the tures old rivals Honduras and El Salvador along with “We made lots and lots of changes and just hoped inner belt made of the synthetic fibre Kevlar rather grid at Silverstone but team mate Sergio Perez was Trinidad and Tobago and a Haiti team that put in impres- that it would work. I’m grateful for the work the guys than steel. down in 13th as the once mighty British outfit contin- sive performances in recent friendlies against Spain and put in for me,” he said after a 29th career pole. Practice appeared to prove that the cooler tyres ues to struggle. Italy. In a new element to the tournament this year, the Red Bull’s triple world champion Sebastian Vettel, would aid Red Bull and Mercedes, but Rosberg failed “It definitely got hotter today which changed the winner will qualify to face the champion of the 2015 Gold who leads this season’s standings, had to be content to make it into the final session after his team balance of the car, so it’s been a tough afternoon for Cup for a place in the next Confederations Cup, to be held with second on the grid as he bids to win his home thought he had set a good enough time and kept me,” the Mexican said. in Russia in 2017. — Reuters race and a July grand prix for the first time. him in the garage to save tyres. Nine-times champions Williams, without a point in “It was quite close. I tried everything I had. It looks Others then went faster, knocking him out of the their worst start to a season, also had another miser- like we are much closer to them (Mercedes) here than top 10. “It was quite a shock really,” Rosberg told able day with Pastor Maldonado’s KERS giving off we were at Silverstone. I think we did our homework,” reporters. “I didn’t see it coming. The team didn’t smoke in the garage early in the morning and Howard opts said the German. expect the track to ramp up that much. It really is a prompting fire marshals to come to the rescue. The Team mate Mark Webber - the 2009 winner here - big disappointment. Unbelievable. I can’t believe I’m Venezuelan took part in the third practice session for Rockets will start third in his final German Grand Prix before standing here. We just didn’t judge it correctly.” after frantic work by the struggling British team but switching to endurance racing at the end of the sea- Toro Rosso’s Daniel Ricciardo, also fighting to he and Finnish rookie team mate Valtteri Bottas will LOS ANGELES: The tug-of-war between five teams to sign son. replace the retiring Mark Webber at parent team Red start 18th and 17th respectively on today’s grid. The Dwight Howard finally ended on Friday when the seven-time Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, a likely replacement Bull for next season, did his hopes no harm by bag- race will be Williams’ 600th grand prix. — Reuters All-Star center confirmed he would leave the Los Angeles Lakers to join the Houston Rockets. “I’ve decided to become a member of the Houston Rockets,” Howard, who is expected to sign with the Rockets on July 10 when the NBA’s free-agent signing period begins, said in a Kenseth wins Nationwide race statement. “I feel it’s the best place for me and I am excited about join- ing the Rockets and I’m looking forward to a great season. I DAYTONA BEACH: Matt Kenseth pulled away from traffic on the want to thank the fans in Los Angeles and wish them the best.” final restart of Friday night’s Nationwide Series race, cruising to a The Lakers earlier confirmed they had lost the battle to comfortable win at Daytona International Speedway. retain the 27-year-old, who moved to Los Angeles from the The race was on pace to be one of the fastest in Daytona histo- Orlando Magic in a blockbuster 12-player trade in Aug. 2012. ry until a late accident brought out a red-flag stoppage that last- “We have been informed of Dwight’s decision to not return ed nearly 10 minutes. to the Lakers. Naturally we’re disappointed,” Lakers general There were only two laps remaining when the race resumed manager Mitch Kupchak said in a statement. and Kenseth paired up with defending Truck Series champion “To Dwight, we thank him for his time and consideration, James Buescher on the restart. The two easily broke away from and for his efforts with us last season. We wish him the best of the pack, leaving everyone else racing for third place. luck on the remainder of his NBA career.” Free agent Howard, Kenseth and Buescher weren’t challenged to the finish, with who had also been courted by the Dallas Mavericks, the Kenseth taking the win and Buescher finishing second. Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors, favoured a move to Houston despite the prospect of a substantial paycut. It was a turn of events after the tandem of Sam Hornish Jr. and He would have been eligible to sign for five years and $118 Joey Logano had dominated to lead 64 of the 101 laps. “It didn’t million with Los Angeles or four years and $88 million with any matter who I was pushing or who was pushing me, we couldn’t other team. run with those two,” Kenseth said of Logano and Hornish. “But Howard had also informed the Mavericks, the Hawks and with (Buescher) pushing me, we could. We had speed. So it was the Warriors earlier on Friday that he would not be signing with important to keep him with me. He did a really good job up get- any of them. ting us up to the lead and putting us in a position to try to win, so A three-time NBA defensive player of the year, popularly I wanted to make sure I stuck with him. “He did a really, really known as ‘Superman’ for his athletic prowess, Howard consult- good job pushing there.” Buescher stayed put once on Kenseth’s ed all five teams earlier this week. bumper. The Lakers met with Howard on Tuesday and their pitch “We got together and went right to the front. I knew then I focused on how they would be able to embellish his brand off had to stay committed to him until the end of the race or as long DAYTONA BEACH: Travis Pastrana (60) crashes into Jason White (24) in turn 4 of the NASCAR the court while returning on-court greatness to a franchise that as we could with the restarts,” Buescher said. “He was the first car Nationwide auto race at Daytona International Speedway. —AP has piled up 16 NBA championship titles. all weekend we’ve been able to push for a long period of time.” Lakers All-Star Kobe Bryant, a five-time NBA champion, Third went to Elliott Sadler, who picked up a $100,000 bonus played a key role in the woo-ing. However, Bryant and Howard from series sponsor Nationwide as the highest finishing driver in did not always see eye-to-eye last season under the guidance the “Dash 4 Cash” program. The cooling box in Sadler’s car broke of coach Mike D’Antoni, and the Lakers were eliminated from right before the race, forcing him to finish on a steamy summer the first round of the playoffs. The prospect of being the king- night with no air conditioning. pin on an ambitious Rockets team which also includes James “It’s hot, but that’s what we train for. That’s what we get ready Harden, Chandler Parsons, Jeremy Lin and promising center for,” said Sadler, who admitted to feeling nauseous while sitting in Omer Asik was always likely to be an alluring one for Howard. the car during the red flag. His arrival in Houston makes the Rockets genuine contenders Kurt Busch finished fourth in a car designed with the beloved for the Western Conference championship. — Reuters City Chevrolet paint scheme from the “Days of Thunder” movie. He and the Phoenix Racing crew spent much of the race in char- acter with Busch as Cole Trickle reciting Tom Cruise’s movie lines. “It was a great race, a lot of fun focusing on strategy, drafting partners and then switching over to the movie quotes and hav- ing fun,” Busch said. “It was a shame we didn’t get into Victory Lane. I wanted to have a foot race ... all the way down pit road to Victory Lane.” The race was moving on at a rapid pace with just three cau- tions in the first 90 laps - one was for debris, one was for fluid on the track and one was for Mike Wallace’s stalled car. The Wallace caution set up a restart with seven laps to go, but racing halted when Travis Pastrana seemed to cut down on Cole Whitt, causing Whitt to turn Pastrana and trigger a multi-car accident. Caught in it was Jason White, who dropped to the grass after climbing from his crumpled car. White was tended to by emergency personnel in the grass, then walked to a waiting ambulance on his own. “Kind of took the DAYTONA BEACH: Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 18 GameStop Toyota, celebrates with the breath out of me a little bit. It was a hard hit,” he said. “I’m feeling trophy in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Subway Firecracker fine. Just got to get a little rest, I’ll be fine tomorrow.” — AP 250. — AFP Froome rides Howard opts into18 yellow for19 Rockets SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013

Lions end barren 16 years with crushing 41-16 victory Page 18

WIMBLEDON: Marion Bartoli of France (left) and Sabine Lisicki of Germany pose during the trophy ceremony after Bartoli won the Women’s singles final match against at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships. — AP Lisicki weeps as Bartoli sweeps crown

LONDON: Sabine Lisicki broke down in floods of tears after who was undone by 25 unforced errors, said: “I was just over- since childhood. The German finally held serve for the first time in the match crippling stage fright condemned her to a 6-1, 6-4 defeat to whelmed by the whole situation, but credit to Marion. She han- She eventually turned to Mauresmo for help after failing to when she returned to start the second set. She then mounted Marion Bartoli in yesterday’s Wimbledon final. dled it perfectly. She’s been on the tour for a long time and strike up a rapport with a series of coaches and her compatriot her only serious threat to Bartoli’s dominance, earning four Bartoli, 28, is the fifth oldest woman to become a first-time deserves this. “I still love this tournament. I just hope I get has brought a calmer approach to Bartoli’s preparations. break points in the second game, only to see the Frenchwoman Grand Slam winner in the Open Era. another chance as well.” Bartoli was broken in the first game, but Lisicki then surren- come up with a series of blistering winners. Six years after losing to Venus Williams in the Wimbledon By finally winning her maiden major title in the 47th Grand dered her own serve in error-strewn fashion. Lisicki, 23, was a Bartoli had scented Lisicki’s discomfort and landed the deci- final, Bartoli returned to Centre Court and finally ended her Slam appearance of her career, Bartoli surpassed the previous shadow of the bold stroke-maker who stunned defending sive blow with a break to move 2-1 ahead. long wait for a major crown with a supreme display of power record set by Jana Novotna, who won Wimbledon in 1998 after champion Serena Williams in the fourth round. Lisicki’s beaming smile and all-action style had made her the hitting. 45 appearances at the majors. But Bartoli had shaken off her early anxiety and took advan- darling of the Centre Court crowd this year, but this was a miser- She took just 81 minutes to rout 23rd seed Lisicki, who Bartoli, who will climb to seventh when the latest world tage of Lisicki’s nerves to break again for a 3-1 lead. Throughout able end to her fairytale run and she was in tears when she broke down in tears as the match slipped away in the second rankings are released on Monday, didn’t drop a single set in her her career Bartoli’s game has been marked by bizarre routines served at 3-1 down. Bartoli showed no mercy, breaking again as set. “Honestly I just can’t believe it, as a little girl I dreamt of this seven matches and is the first Frenchwoman to win a Grand as she jumps, skips, shuffles and twirls her racket before serving she took a 5-1 lead. moment for so long,” Bartoli said. Slam singles title since Amelie Mauresmo at Wimbledon in or returning. With the title within touching distance, tension crept into “Finishing with an ace to win Wimbledon, even in my wildest 2006. Ironically, Mauresmo has played a key role in Bartoli’s And her quirky routine was on full display as she took the Bartoli’s game and Lisicki was able to prolong the battle dreams I couldn’t have imagined that. I’m just so happy to be remarkable renaissance over the last two weeks. Bartoli’s career attack to Lisicki in the sixth game, breaking to seal the set thanks longer than expected. But Bartoli eventually settled back holding this trophy. had been on a downward spiral in recent years and she hit rock to a series of punishing forehands. Lisicki had every reason to down and sealed the biggest win of her life with an ace before “I missed out here in 2007. I know what it is like and I’m sure bottom in February when she struggled with the emotional hang her head as she trudged off court to gather her thoughts climbing into stands to share a joyous embrace with Sabine will be here one more time, no doubt about it.” Lisicki, decision to move on from her dad Walter, who had coached her during a bathroom break before the start of the second set. Mauresmo and her father. — AFP Kuwait clinches silver at 20th Asian championships

PUNE: Dilshod Nazarov of Tajikstan With 30 titles already decided in the clinched the men’s hammer throw with 42-event meet, China lead the rest of the a heave of 78.32m, even though the pack with 12 gold medals, followed by throw fell below his personal best of Bahrain with four golds, and Saudi 80.71 achieved in May at the 20th Asian Arabia and Uzbekistan with three each. track and field championships in Pune Gold medallists in the meet are yesterday. assured of a direct entry at next month’s Ali Zenkawi of Kuwait finished second world championships in Moscow. at 74.70m, while Oi Dakai of China took Meanwhile, in Berlin, hammer world the bronze at 74.19m. Hong Kong won record-holder Betty Heidler warmed up the men’s 4x100 metres relay to pick up for next month’s world athletics champi- their first gold medal, as Chinese ath- onships in Moscow with her ninth WIMBLEDON: A combination of photographs show Serbia’s Novak Djokovic (left) and Britain’s Andy Murray (right) during their men’s sin- letes set two new meet records. German title in succession yesterday. gles quarter-final matches at the 2013 imbledonW Championships tennis tournament. — AFP Hong Kong’s quartet of Tang Yik Chun, The 29-year-old threw 73.93m to win Lai Chun Ho, Ng Ka Fung and Tsui Chi Ho the German championships in Ulm by won the relay in 38.94 seconds, ahead of nearly four metres from her nearest rival, Murray, Djokovic in Wimbledon showdown second-placed Japan (39.11 secs) and but Heidler knows she has to improve LONDON: Andy Murray will today again attempt to I went for it. “I lost, but I didn’t have any regrets as who spent a record five hours and 53 minutes beat- China (39.17 secs). ahead of the world championships. finally rid Britain of one of its most painful sporting such.” This will be Murray’s seventh major final with ing Rafael Nadal in the 2012 Australian Open final, Li Ling of China scaled 4.54 metres in Heidler, the 2007 world champion, millstones when he bids to become his country’s his only Grand Slam title coming in New York last insists that fatigue will not be a problem. the women’s pole vault, surpassing the has a season best of 76.48m, behind first Wimbledon men’s champion since 1936. Not year when he defeated Djokovic in a five-set final. “I’m not the first time in this situation. I was in previous meet record of 4.53m set by world leader Oksana Kondrateva of since Fred Perry 77 years ago, in the days of ama- The Serb, the Wimbledon champion in 2011, will worse situations actually before, like in the compatriot Gao Shuying in the 2005 edi- Russia, who threw 77.13m at the end of teurism, flannel trousers and wooden raquets and be playing in his 11th major final and seeking a sev- Australian Open 2012, or several occasions where I tion in Incheon, South Korea. last month. when the storm clouds of the Second World War enth title. Djokovic beat Murray in the title matches managed to recover, managed to win the title, man- Ren Mingqian made it a 1-2 for China The German set the world record of gathered in Europe, has Britain had a men’s champi- in Melbourne this year as well as 2011. aged to feel fresh and play another six hours,” he in the event by grabbing the silver 79.42m in 2011 and having won gold at on at the All England Club. “I think I’ll be probably in a better place mentally. said. “Of course, when you feel good physically, medal with a throw of 4.40m, while Osaka 2007, silver at Berlin 2009 and sil- Murray’s 2012 campaign ended in a tearful final I would hope so just because I’ve been there before. when you know you’re fit and you don’t feel a huge Thailand’s Sukanya Chomchuednee took ver again at Daegu 2011, Heidler is bid- defeat to Roger Federer, a deluge of sobbing on live I have won a Grand Slam. I would hope I would be a fatigue, that gives you mental confidence and the the bronze with 4.15m. ding for her fourth straight world cham- television which instantly won over a British public little bit calmer today,” added Murray, who will be strength that is necessary when you’re playing a top China’s woman javelin thrower Li pionship medal. previously skeptical of the tough-as-teak Scot. playing in his fourth successive Grand Slam final player. “ Djokovic also believes he is destined to win Lingwei won gold with a new meet Meanwhile, 2009 world bronze medal- Today, he takes on world number one Novak having skipped Roland Garros with a back injury. a second Wimbledon title in honor of his first coach, record of 60.65 metres, erasing the previ- list Ariane Friedrich withdrew from the Djokovic who beat him in the Australian Open final “But you don’t know. I might wake up today and be Jelena Gencic, who passed away during the French ous mark of 58.35m by Buoban Phamang high-jump at the German champi- in January although Murray won the pair’s only unbelievably nervous, more nervous than I ever Open. of Thailand in 2007. Silver-medallist onships with a knee injury. meeting on grass at Wimbledon at last year’s have been before.” Murray needed five sets to beat The 77-year-old Gencic, who Djokovic described Nadeeka Lakmali of Sri Lanka also went The 29-year-old faces a nervous wait Olympics when he went on to win gold. Fernando Verdasco in the quarter-finals and four as a “second mother”, nurtured the Serb’s talent past Buoban’s mark with a throw of to recover in time to clear the world “I think I learnt a lot from last year’s Wimbledon,” sets to see off giant Pole, Jerzy Janowicz in a bad- when he was six years old, training him for five years 60.16m. championships qualification mark of said the 26-year-old. “The one thing that stands out tempered semi-final. before he left for further coaching in Germany. “She China also won the women’s shot put 1.95m, for which she is five centimetres is I knew how I needed to play the sort of big match- Djokovic had cruised to the semi-finals but need- was the mentor and she was the lady that kind of es, or try to play the big matches after Wimbledon, ed five sets to defeat Juan Martin del Potro on Friday made me understand this life. I inherited that pas- through Liu Xiangrong and cruised to short. Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium hosts because I didn’t come away from that final doubting in the longest ever last-four clash at Wimbledon. sion and love towards the sport from her,” said victory in the women’s 4x100m relay the world championships from August myself or the decisions I made on the court, because Despite the four-hour, 43-minute epic, Djokovic, Djokovic. — AFP ahead of Japan and Thailand. 10-18. — AFP Slow days at work: Keep yourself busy Page 22

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BEIJING: Federal Councilor and Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs of Switzerland Johann Schneider-Ammann (2nd left) and Chinese Minister of Commerce Gao Hucheng (2nd right) attend a signing ceremony in Beijing yesterday. China and Switzerland signed a free trade agreement-Beijing’s first with a continental European country-in a deal reached against the backdrop of trade tensions between the Asian giant and the European Union. — AFP China, Switzerland ink free trade agreement Beijing’s first FTA in continental Europe

BEIJING: China and Switzerland yesterday signed a free in 2012, according to the World Bank. China is the world’s FTA agreement in May during a visit to the landlocked, that the bigger economies find ways to keep open their trade agreement (FTA) - Beijing’s first in continental Europe- second-biggest. “This free trade agreement has an impor- alpine European nation by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. markets because (the) more open the global market... the in a deal that comes against a backdrop of trade tensions tant significance for the relationship between the two coun- Schneider-Ammann said the deal is also important for hedg- better the chances to do business,” he said. between the Asian giant and the European Union (EU). tries,” Schneider-Ammann said after yesterday’s signing cer- ing risks. “We get a chance to spread out the risk of the Swiss The deal, for which negotiations formally began in Chinese Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng and Swiss emony. He noted that China is the world’s single biggest economy a little bit over the borders of our European neigh- January 2011, still needs approval by the Swiss parliament Economy Minister Johann Schneider-Ammann inked the developing market with a growing middle-class. Fiercely borhood,” he said. “It has a great importance.” to take effect. Schneider-Ammann told Neue Zuercher accord in a ceremony at the Commerce Ministry in Beijing independent Switzerland is not a member of the EU and The EU economy has experienced serious turmoil over Zeitung: “If all goes as planned, from our point of view, the before officials and reporters. Afterwards, they clinked glass- even waited decades to join the United Nations. the past several years in the wake of the global financial cri- agreement can be implemented by mid-2014.” Separately, es of champagne in celebration of the agreement, which Nonetheless, it is an economic heavyweight known for sis and due to sovereign debt instability that engulfed Schneider-Ammann expressed concern about the value of aims to liberalize trade in goods and services and increase high-value luxury goods, such as its world famous watches, Greece and other member states including Spain, Italy and the Swiss franc, which he said remained too strong. “The the $26.3 billion in bilateral commerce they rang up in 2012. pharmaceuticals and as a financial centre. Switzerland main- Portugal. The EU and China have jousted over mutual claims Swiss franc is still overvalued,” he told reporters after the China in April signed its first FTA with a European coun- ly sells watches, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, as well as of unfair trade practices in sectors including Chinese solar signing. try-non-EU member Iceland-but yesterday’s deal marks the machinery to China, which ships mostly textiles and panels and European wine, leading to worries that the dis- The purchasing power of the Swiss franc against the first with an economy in mainland Europe. Gao, at a post- machinery back to Switzerland. In an interview with Swiss pute could spiral out of control. euro, he said, is about 131-132 francs to the single currency, signing press conference with Schneider-Ammann, said the paper Neue Zuercher Zeitung, Schneider-Ammann said tar- Total trade between China and the EU last year exceeded weaker than Friday’s exchange rate of about 123. “That’s the agreement would promote trade cooperation with Europe iffs imposed on luxury watches could fall by 60 percent, $500 billion when the EU had 27 members. Croatia joined overvaluation of our currency,” he said. The franc is a tradi- in general. “China should launch similar cooperation with while Switzerland will remove similar taxes on Chinese tex- this month. A visit to Beijing last month by the EU’s trade tional haven for investors in times of international turmoil, other countries in Europe, even the European Union,” he tiles and shoes. chief, who held talks with Gao, helped damp down tensions which drives up its value and can weaken the competitive- added, signaling China’s desire for an FTA with the 28-nation Unlike most western countries, Switzerland enjoys a and increased optimism the two sides can come to terms on ness of Switzerland’s exports. The Swiss central bank set a bloc. huge trade surplus with China, amounting to $22.8 billion their differences. Schneider-Ammann said doing so was vital minimum exchange rate of 1.20 francs to the euro in Switzerland ranked as the world’s 19th-largest economy last year. Switzerland and China had signed a preliminary for smaller countries like his own. “It’s absolutely important September 2011 amid global financial instability. — AFP

Brazil, Egypt, Turkey unrest Federal Reserve adopts tougher a wake up call: World Bank capital requirements for banks

SANTIAGO: Massive protests in Brazil, Egypt and also addressing the issue of income inequality. WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve has adopted tougher require- have forced small banks, which do a lot of home lending, to raise Turkey should jolt governments across the globe ments for banks - part of an international agreement designed to more capital. into ensuring they are providing crucial public BRAZIL INVESTMENT MAY BE UNHURT prevent another financial crisis - and opened the door to even stricter Federal Reserve Gov Elizabeth A Duke said the Fed was con- services and opportunities to their citizens, World The marches in Latin America’s largest econo- rules for the nation’s biggest institutions. The new standards, part of cerned that small banks would be overly burdened by new mort- Bank President Jim Yong Kim said in an interview my have rallied Brazilians angry about a range of the Basel III accord, require banks to hold more and higher-quality gage risk calculations and that the rules could limit the availability on Friday. Frustration with the political establish- issues from corruption and poor public trans- capital to offset potential losses. The rules also change the way the of loans. Fed officials also said they wanted to wait until some other ment, a lack of opportunity and unmet expecta- portation to billions of dollars being spent to host risks of certain types of assets are calculated. new mortgage regulations are implemented to see what changes tions for better living standards have helped gal- the soccer World Cup next year. “I think that “With these revisions to our capital rules, banking organizations might be needed. Small banks still would be covered by the new vanize millions of people in those countries to depending on the government responses to will be better able to withstand periods of financial stress, thus con- capital rules, the Fed said. But because the rules require banks to march in the streets and demand change. “These those protests, we may not see a drop in invest- tributing to the overall health of the US economy,” Fed Chairman Ben hold more common stock and retained earnings as capital - the social movements are not going to go away. And ment,” Kim told Reuters during a visit to Chile. S Bernanke said. The Fed’s Board of Governors approved the new most common capital used by small banks - they will not be bur- in my view they’re simply going to grow,” Kim said. While lauding Brazil’s efforts at social inclusion, rules unanimously. The rules also must be approved by the Federal densome, Duke said. — Agencies “Every country in the world has to really think Kim underlined large and unmet demands for Deposit Insurance Corp and the Office of Comptroller of the hard about whether or not it’s effective or not at equality of opportunity. Currency, which are expected to do so next week. The new require- delivering services, at whether or not people real- “The Brazilian people have been very focused. ments would be phased in starting next year for large banks and in ly do have a chance. Because Twitter and They’ve been very specific about what they want. 2015 for small banks. Facebook and social media have become incredi- They want better hospitals, they want better edu- The vast majority of banks - 95 percent of those with less than $10 bly powerful tools for civil society,” Kim said. The cational opportunities, they want better controls billion in assets and all of those with more than that - would meet a protests that have swept Brazil in recent weeks on prices, they want lower prices for bus rides and key new minimum capital requirement, the Fed said. That require- have sent shockwaves through the country’s polit- other things,” Kim said. “The inflation levels in ment is to hold at least 4.5 percent of assets in high-quality capital, up ical establishment, prompting a flurry of promises Brazil are related to the protests that we’ve (seen). from 2 percent. But about 100 banks would have to raise a total of to improve public services as well as concrete It’s really hard to tell whether those numbers are $4.5 billion by the time the phase-in period ends in 2019 in order to measures aimed at quelling the unrest. going to go up or down,” he added. Brazil’s infla- meet another new requirement that allows them to return capital to In Turkey, unrest began at the end of May tion climbed at the fastest pace in 20 months in their shareholders through dividend payments and stock buybacks. when police used force against campaigners June but rose less than forecast, supporting hopes That requirement is to hold an additional 2.5 percent of assets in opposed to plans to redevelop a central Istanbul that increases in consumer prices could start to high-quality capital, bringing the total needed to 7 percent. Other park. The protest spiraled into broader demon- slow even after a sharp currency sell-off. capital requirements also were increased. “While strong capital strations against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan requirements alone cannot ensure the safety and soundness of our and his government. Meanwhile, tens of thou- UNCERTAINTY IN EGYPT financial systems, they are central to good financial regulation, pre- sands of people marched across Egypt on Friday The World Bank is keeping a close watch on cisely because they are available to absorb all kinds of losses, no mat- in what deposed President Mohamed Morsi’s the situation in Egypt and is focused on the safety ter how unanticipated,” said Federal Reserve Gov Daniel K Tarullo. Muslim Brotherhood movement called a “Friday of of its over 200 employees there, but hasn’t yet “Adoption of these rules assures that, as memories of the crisis Rage” to protest against his ouster and an interim decided on the future of its programs there, Kim fade, efforts to build and maintain higher capital levels will not be government set up to prepare for new elections. said. “Things are changing moment by moment. allowed to wane,” he said. The new rules are tougher on large banks “Our view at the World Bank Group is: look, this We’re collecting as much intelligence as we can ... that are “internationally active.” And the Fed is close to proposing makes it even more important that countries get we hope to continue (with our program in Egypt), tougher rules than required under the Basel agreement on the ratio of leverage that the eight largest banks could have. the macroeconomics right, because getting the but we’ll know a lot more literally in the next 24 to TEHRAN: A picture shows US 100-dollar bills bearing the portrait of US Those banks, designated as systemically important financial insti- macroeconomics right means you’re able to 48 hours,” Kim said of the World Bank’s 24 projects statesman, inventor and diplomat Benjamin Franklin next to Iran’s var- tutions after the 2010 Wall Street reform law, include Bank of weather economic crisis,” Kim said. “You’ve got to and total commitments of over $4.5 billion there. ious Rial banknotes, bearing a portrait of Iran’s late founder of Islamic America, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo. Smaller com- get serious about investments in human capital: “We have to see how the government shapes and Republic Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in the Iranian capital. Iran’s cen- munity banks successfully lobbied the Fed to go easier on them in health, education, social protection. These are whether or not we can continue. It’s still up in the tral bank yesterday drastically devalued the national currency’s fixed adopting some of the new requirements. In particular, the Fed really critical,” he said, stressing the importance of air we’re not sure,” Kim said. — Reuters subsidized rate against the dollar, as the Islamic republic struggles to ditched new proposed risk calculations for mortgages that would shore up its faltering economy. — AFP ( See Page 26) SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 BUSINESS Slow days at work: Keep yourself busy

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Ltd Guinea Franc 0.0000444 0.0000504 Commercial Bank of Kuwait Hg Kong Dollar 0.0343150 0.0374150 GCC COUNTRIES Indian Rupee 0.0047582 0.0048232 US Dollar/KD .2770000 .2880000 Saudi Riyal 76.657 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Indonesian Rupiah 0.0000238 0.0000289 GB Pound/KD .4310000 .4470000 Qatari Riyal 78.986 US Dollar 286.950 Jamaican Dollars 0.0028588 0.0038588 Euro .3680000 .3760000 Omani Riyal 746.650 Canadian Dollar 275.210 Japanese Yen 0.0027922 0.0029722 Swiss francs .3020000 .3170000 Bahraini Dinar 763.520 Sterling Pound 437.525 Kenyan Shilling 0.0032638 0.0034939 Canadian Dollar .2780000 .2920000 UAE Dirham 78.286 Euro 375.370 Malaysian Ringgit 0.0856349 0.0926349 Australian DLR .2940000 .3020000 Swiss Frank 302.810 Nepalese Rupee 0.0028686 0.0030686 Indian rupees .0040000 .0069000 ARAB COUNTRIES Bahrain Dinar 757.065 Pakistan Rupee 0.0028495 0.0028895 Sri Lanka Rupee .0020000 .0035000 Egyptian Pound - Cash 42.200 UAE Dirhams 77.830 Philippine Peso 0.0061512 0.0066212 UAE dirhams .0771240 .0778990 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 40.303 Qatari Riyals 78.490 Sierra Leone 0.0000730 0.0000760 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.341 Bahraini dinars .7513970 .7589480 Singapore Dollar 0.2216917 0.2276917 Tunisian Dinar 173.570 Saudi Riyals 77.115 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.0021477 0.0021897 Jordanian dinar .3930000 .4110000 Jordanian Dinar 405.950 Jordanian Dinar 403.095 Saudi riyals .0720000 .0770000 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 1.929 Egyptian Pound 40.095 Thai Baht 0.0088695 0.0094695 Omani riyals .7366120 .7440150 Syrian Lier 3.123 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.187 Egyptian pounds .0370000 .0440000 Morocco Dirham 34.496 Indian Rupees 4.819 Arab Pakistani Rupees 2.869 Bahraini Dinar 0.7521940 0.7606940 CUSTOMER TRANSFER RATES EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Bangladesh Taka 3.672 Egyptian Pound 0.0381406 0.0401706 US Dollar/KD .2841000 .2862000 US Dollar Transfer 287.350 Philippines Pesso 6.593 Ethiopeanbirr 0.0128144 0.0193144 GB Pound/KD .4338920 .4370990 Euro 374.420 Cyprus pound 701.455 Ghanaian Cedi 0.1454203 0.1472103 Euro .3707360 .3734770 Sterling Pound 432.460 Japanese Yen 3.880 Iranian Riyal 0.0000795 0.0000800 Swiss francs .3043390 .3065880 Canadian dollar 275.770 Thai Bhat 9.360 Iraqi Dinar 0.0001813 0.0002413 Turkish lira 147.700 Canadian dollars .2795430 .2816100 Jordanian Dinar 0.3978190 0.4053190 Swiss Franc 304.240 Syrian Pound 4.085 Danish Kroner .0497330 .0501010 Nepalese Rupees 3.145 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.0000000 1.0000000 Australian Dollar 266.370 Lebanese Pound 0.0001755 0.0001955 Swedish Kroner .0443660 .0446940 US Dollar Buying 286.150 Malaysian Ringgit 90.365 Australian dlr .2963730 .2985640 Moroccan Dirhams 0.0219909 0.0459909 Nigerian Naira 0.0012174 0.0018524 Hong Kong dlr .0365940 .0368650 GOLD Bahrain Exchange Company Singapore dlr .2291130 .2308060 20 Gram 239.000 Omani Riyal 0.7318475 0.7428475 Japanese yen .0029600 .0028810 10 Gram 121.000 Qatar Riyal 0.0779018 0.0786848 Indian Rs/KD .0000000 .0052870 5 Gram 63.000 CURRENCY BUY SELL Saudi Riyal 0.0757333 0.0763733 Sri Lanka rupee .0000000 .0022880 Europe Sudanese Pounds 0.0465033 0.0470533 Pakistan rupee .0000000 .0029190 British Pound 0.4279593 0.4369593 Syrian Pound 0.0019493 0.0021693 Bangladesh taka .0000000 .0036810 UAE Exchange Centre WLL Czech Korune 0.0067165 0.0187165 Tunisian Dinar 0.1721534 0.1781534 UAE dirhams .0773800 .0779520 Danish Krone 0.0460877 0.0510877 UAE Dirhams 0.0764400 0.0778900 Bahraini dinars .7538810 .7594530 COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH Euro 0.3685768 0.3760768 Yemeni Riyal 0.0012904 0.0013904 Jordanian dinar .0000000 .4048090 Australian Dollar 264.43 274.000 Norwegian Krone 0.0428033 0.0480033 Scottish Pound 0.4261050 0.4336050 Saudi Riyal/KD .0757800 .0763400 Canadian Dollar 275.97 282.000 Al Mulla Exchange Omani riyals .7382100 .7436660 Swiss Franc 306.62 312.000 Swedish Krona 0.0388036 0.0438036 Philippine Peso .0000000 .0069870 Euro 375.10 380.000 Swiss Franc 0.2979178 0.3049178 US Dollar 286.10 284.500 Currency Transfer Rate (Per 1000) Australasia Sterling Pound 441.06 448.500 US Dollar 285.850 Australian Dollar 0.2538020 0.2658020 Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. 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LAS VEGAS: Most people still think of the US stone anti-corporate bribery law. The quest for when we entered it. The fortunes of the two result, Macau is seen as a conduit for money desert metropolis, up from 2 percent in 2008. gambling industry as anchored in Las Vegas. Asian riches is changing Las Vegas as well. couldn’t be more different,” MGM CEO Jim flowing out of China, with wealthy individuals And the Strip is preparing to welcome its first They might think of vestiges of the mob, or the Casino bosses are tweaking their flagship casi- Murren said. and corrupt officials suspected of moving funds Asian-owned casino; a $5 billion Chinese- town’s ill-advised flirtation with family-friendly nos to look and operate more like Macau-style Macau is in the midst of one of the greatest abroad. themed extravaganza called Resorts World, branding in the 1990s. But they would be properties. gambling booms the world has ever known. To At least 15 government officials have been complete with pandas and pagodas. wrong. The center of the gambling world has As they succeed, hints of organized crime rival it, Las Vegas would have to attract six times executed for pillaging public funds and taking But some of the crime associated with shifted 16 time zones away to a tiny spit of land are returning to Sin City, this time in the form of as many visitors; essentially every man, woman the money to Macau. The enclave has also seen Chinese gambling halls may be migrating to on the southern tip of East Asia. Chinese gangs. But the moguls are undeterred, and child in America. But like early Las Vegas, a spate of killings and kidnappings associated the Strip as well. Last year, the Treasury’s An hour’s ferry ride from Hong Kong and an increasing their investment at every opportuni- Macau has a long history of ties to crime syndi- with debt collection, including one grizzly case Financial Crimes Enforcement Network warned afternoon flight from half the world’s popula- ty. “This industry is supply driven, like the movie cates, in this case sinister brotherhoods that first last year in which two men were stabbed to casinos to monitor junkets operators and tion, Macau is the only place in China where Field of Dreams: ‘Built it and they will come.’ I came into being on the mainland more than a death in their four-star hotel room, discovered report “all available information” on any suspi- casino gambling is legal. Each month, 2.5 mil- believe that,’” Adelson, racing ahead of his attor- century ago called triads. The magnate who by a friend who had come to give lend them cious activity. Sands reportedly allowed a jun- lion tourists flood the glitzy boomtown to try ney on the witness stand in Las Vegas, where he controlled gambling in Macau for four decades, the money they needed. ket operator named as a triad member in the their luck in neon-drenched casinos that collect is being investigated for bribing Macau law- Stanly Ho, did little to discourage gang warfare And while many of the approximately 200 1992 Congressional report to move a $100,000 more winnings than the entire US gambling makers and collaborating with the Chinese on the peninsula. junkets active in Macau are law-abiding, some gambling credit from Las Vegas to one of its industry. The exploding ranks of the Chinese mafia. “Nobody wanted it. Everybody thought Sleepy town squares became incongruous have documented ties to organized crime. The Macau casinos. nouveau riche sip tea and speak in hushed that I was crazy.” backdrops for machine-gun shoot-outs, bomb- case of Cheung Chi-tai, a major investor in the Las Vegas is also beginning to see occasion- tones as they play at baccarat, a fast-moving At 80 and greatly enriched now by his grow- ings and even assassinations of top-level gov- publically traded junket operator Neptune al outbursts of triad violence. In March, 26 year- game where gamblers are dealt two cards and ing field of five Macau casinos, the diminutive ernment officials. In the late 1990s, a senior Group, is a prime example. In 2011, a Hong old Xiao Ye Bai began serving a life term for predict whether they will beat the banker. GOP super donor adopted a professorial tone police official tried to reassure tourists by saying Kong appeals court judgment said Cheung was stabbing a man to death in a crowded karaoke The textile factories that stood shoulder to and explained that in 2003, Macau officials gave that Macau had “professional killers who don’t a “triad leader” who ordered the death of a casi- bar near the Strip. Prosecutors said Bai was a shoulder with small-time gambling halls as him a plot of land far from what passed at the miss their targets.” The history and regulations no dealer at Sands Macau. He had previously martial-arts trained enforcer for the Taiwan- recently as the early 2000s have given way to time for a main drag. They encouraged him to governing the enclave continue to make it been identified as high-ranking gang figure in a based triad United Bamboo, sent to collect a hulking American-run enterprises larger than fill in the surrounding bay. “I thought, ‘Do they tricky for modern casinos to avoid gangs, illegal 1992 US Senate report on Asian organized $10,000 gambling debt. Unlike some other anything found in the states. The gangs, prosti- want us to fail?’” Adelson asked, patting the ring money transfers, and at least the appearance of crime. states, Las Vegas allows junket operators to tutes and money-launderers that once operat- of brown hair arranged across his round head. bribery. A witness testified that Cheung was “the work in casinos without the full background ed openly in this town half the size of When China reassumed sovereignty of Macau “There are some countries where you either person in charge” of one of the VIP rooms at the checks required for virtually every other have to pay to play and break the law, or you have to not do business there. I think the jury’s still out on Macau,” said Steve Norton, an Atlantic City veteran who now runs a casino consulting firm in Indiana. Adelson himself seemed to confirm this point on the stand this spring, when he casually mentioned that Sands had forgone a partnership with a successful Hong Kong-based casino operator because of a disagreement about organized crime. “They had expressed their judgment that they were going to do business with either reputed, or-triad people, and we couldn’t do that,” Adelson said, sipping from an oversized coffee cup. Local policies are partly to blame. China bans its citizens from transferring more than $50,000 off the mainland each year; a pit- tance at many high roller tables, and nowhere near enough to account for the towers of chips that change hands in Macau. It also bans casi- nos from pursuing gambling debts. Partly as a result, a thriving junket system MACAU: Photo shows a top view of the Crown Macau, the complex of has sprung up, with supercharged travel agents MACAU: Music fountain performs at the Wynn Macau. Macau is in the midst hotel and casino in Macau. —AP whisking VIPs to the gambling tables, lending of one of the greatest gambling booms the world has ever known. —AP them money, and then settling up on the main- Manhattan have at least receded from public from Portugal in 1999 and abolished a long- land. Junket operators sometimes work on Sands Macau, the oldest of the Adelson’s Macau employee, from blackjack dealers to CEOs. eye. “It was a swamp,” said Sheldon Adelson, standing gambling monopoly, US companies commission, but more often assume manage- casinos. He wasn’t charged in the case, but a Some of Hong Kong operators licensed in CEO of Las Vegas Sands, as he looked back on rushed in to try their luck. ment of a private VIP room. Casinos provide the subordinate was sentenced for conspiracy to Nevada have been found unsuitable by other his early, risky venture in the forgotten colonial Since then, annual revenue in the former gleaming marble facilities, dealers, and chips in commit murder. “There’s no way you can do jurisdictions, including Singapore. Steve outpost. backwater has grown tenfold, stacking up to return for a cut of the profits. Two-thirds of business over there without having allegations Vickers, who spent 18 years in the Royal Hong “They wanted to change the face of Macau $38 billion; four times that of Las Vegas and Macau gambling revenue is won from baccarat made against you, most of them are untrue,” Kong Police Force and commanded the its from the gambling dens to that of conventions Atlantic City combined. Wynn Las Vegas now played in VIP rooms. said Bill Weidner, who was president of Sands criminal intelligence bureau, believes that and resorts,” he added during recent testimony, makes nearly three quarters of its profits in The informal banking and debt collection until 2008. nearly all junkets that cater to Chinese tourists flashing a jack-o-lantern grin and boasting that Macau. CEO Steve Wynn, dubbed the “King of system provides a veil and an impetus for crimi- Casino bosses are now working to lure their must tangle with organized crime. “You won’t it would have taken a genius to imagine the Las Vegas” for his role in shaping the contours of nal activity, according to experts and diplomat- Macau customers to Las Vegas, in part because find the triad names listed as the junket opera- profits that he could reap there. Macau now the Strip, stirred a minor scandal in 2010 when ic cables. Junkets “allegedly work closely with Nevada imposes one fifth of China’s 39 percent tors, but they are behind it, because who is it powers three of the four largest American casi- he said he might ditch Sin City and move his organized crime groups in mainland China to tax on winnings. The biggest casinos on the that can reach into China and enforce the no companies. Sands, Wynn Resorts Ltd and corporate headquarters to China. identify customers and collect debts” and “work Strip have imported baccarat, now Nevada’s debts, move the money? Only one kind of per- MGM Resorts International rode out the reces- Sands, which owns the Venetian and directly with Macau casinos to buy gaming biggest moneymaker, Asian pop sensations son can do that,” he said. sion thanks to the gambling appetite of a Palazzo on the Las Vegas Strip, earns two thirds chips at discounted rates, allowing players to and Chinese delicacies. They’ve outfitting their Authorities in Nevada, New Jersey and region where notions of luck and fate are baked of its revenue in Macau. Adelson’s first casino avoid identification,” according to a memo post- hallways in red, and set up Macau-style VIP Washington DC are investigating all three of into the culture, and there is no religious taboo opening there caused a stampede that ripped ed by Wikileaks. rooms that employ junkets and cater to high the US companies with properties in Macau. on games of chance. doors off their hinges. He now describes Sands The memo, which was apparently sent from rollers. “The Las Vegas casinos are adopting New Jersey regulators objected when MGM But as US corporations have remade Macau, as “an Asian company with a presence in Las the American Consulate in Hong Kong in 2009, that new Macau look, trying to appeal to the teamed up with Stanley Ho’s daughter, Pansy, Macau has remade them. The town’s criminal Vegas and the US.” When regulatory troubles continues, “Government efforts to regulate jun- high-end Asian gambler. because of the senior Ho’s triad links. The state undercurrent has resurrected the specter of forced MGM Resorts to pick between Macau ket operators in Macau have been aimed at lim- They can make a lot more money from a found the partnership “unsuitable” in a blister- corruption the industry worked for so long to and New Jersey, the choice was obvious. “The iting competition, rather than combating illicit big gambler here,” said David Schwarz, director ing 2010 report, and forced MGM to sell its escape. MGM has lost its license to operate in Macau market is now larger than the entire US activities.” Operating off the books, junkets pay of the Center for Gaming Research at the stake in the Borgata casino in Atlantic City. Atlantic City, while Sands and Wynn are under gaming market. Unfortunately for Atlantic City, out winnings in Hong Kong dollars, which play- University of Nevada Las Vegas. Asian visitors MGM and the family of Pansy Ho deny the alle- federal investigation for violations of a touch- it’s gone the other way. It’s smaller now than ers can then funnel to another location. As a now account for 9 percent of tourists to the gations. —AP Gulf Bank launches For stocks, there is no Ramadan Program KUWAIT: Gulf Bank has announced its taining them throughout the evening. need to fear good news extensive program of special activities The Bank will also sponsor Iftar for that will be held throughout the Holy needy families through Mabbarat Al- Month of Ramadan. These activities aim Rahma Al Khairiya, who will be providing Wall St Week Ahead at shedding light on the true Ramadan orphans across Kuwait with Girgaian, NEW YORK: Wall Street doesn’t hate good news Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, who will that prompted Goldman Sachs to close its recom- spirit and celebrating this special time of Ediya and new clothes for Eid. Every year after all. The June jobs figures were stronger than be speaking on Wednesday before the National mendation that investors buy rate-sensitive the year with the local community. For Gulf Bank shares the joy of Ramadan with expected and caused a big selloff in the bond Bureau of Economic Research. Investors will close- names. “The market is so inundated with voices the 7th consecutive year, Gulf Bank in the community through a special TV com- market. That further underscored expectations ly scrutinize his comments for any hint about from Fed officials - some far more reassuring than coordination with KAACH will be distrib- mercial, which will be shown from the first that the Federal Reserve will be chopping back its whether the jobs report could mean a faster end what we heard from Bernanke - that there’s a lot of big bond-buying program sooner rather than lat- to the Fed’s bond-buying stimulus program. confusion,” said Kristina Hooper, head of portfolio uting Girgaian bags to kids and their fami- day of the Holy Month of Ramadan. er. This kind of occurrence in the past would have Some strategists said the bond market’s selloff strategies at Allianz Global Investors in New York. lies in various hospitals. In addition to the external activities, caused the stock market to freak out. But the three was in part because of thin volume exacerbating “Hearing him next week will settle things, espe- These hospitals include: Ibn Sina, Jahra, Gulf Bank has organized an internal pro- major US stock indexes climbed 1 percent on wild swings. Because of that, “it is unlikely that cially on the heels of the jobs report,” she said. gram for its employees, Friday, possibly pointing the way to more gains (yields) will rise any more than they already have,” “This is such a data-driven environment that to get who will receive a pre- ahead. said Alec Young, global equity strategist at S&P a sense of how the Fed is viewing things is critical.” The stock market has been in an odd spot for Capital IQ in New York. “That means that if we get Stocks have stabilized after the recent decline. Ramadan gifting item and some time. Fear that the Federal Reserve would good news, it will come without an accompanying On Friday, the S&P 500 closed above its 50-day Imsakiya timetable. Gulf reduce its monthly bond-buying stimulus, rise in rates, which is great for stocks.” moving average for the first time since June 19. Bank has always been com- designed to boost borrowing demand and help Major signals for the market will come from For the week, the Dow Jones industrial average mitted to proactively giving the US economy, put investors in the position of areas with an outsized sensitivity to macroeco- rose 1.5 percent, the S&P 500 gained 1.6 percent back to the community as rooting for just-OK data, the kind of figures that nomic growth and higher interest rates. Those and the Nasdaq jumped 2.2 percent. Friday’s close even the smallest gesture would keep the spigot open while still pointing to areas have done relatively well since May 21, when marked the end of the first trading week in the decent growth. This report may have definitively the Dow and the S&P 500 ended at record highs. third quarter, although it was cut short by the can make a difference changed that outlook. In June, a total of 195,000 Small-cap stocks jumped in their best week since market’s closure for the Independence Day holi- therefore the Bank has jobs were created - much stronger than the fore- mid-May, with the S&P 600 small-cap index clos- day. For the year so far, the Dow is up 15.5 percent, organized the “Pay it cast for 165,000. Government data also showed ing on Friday at 568.15, an all-time high. Financial while the S&P 500 is up 14.4 percent and the Forward” initiative as part of that the US labor force has increased for three stocks were the strongest sector on Friday, with Nasdaq is up 15.2 percent. its pre-Ramadan package straight months now. The 10-year US Treasury the S&P financial sector index up 1.8 percent. The Fed probably will be the major driver for note’s yield jumped to a two-year high above 2.70 Regional banks such as SunTrust Banks were equities next week, although geopolitical tensions to staff. This initiative will percent from 1.60 percent in a matter of weeks. among the S&P 500’s biggest percentage gainers will also be in focus. The unrest in Egypt has gener- encourage each employee In that time, equities have barely budged. Sure, because those companies benefit from rising rates ated concerns about oil supply, pushing crude to be the change by sharing the S&P 500 has drifted off its all-time closing high because it boosts their ability to profit from lend- prices to 14-month highs. Fundamentals will Farwaniya, Zain, NBK hospital, Al Razi and the blessings of the Holy Month with of 1,669.16 reached on May 21. It’s still less than 3 ing at higher rates while borrowing at lower rates. return to the forefront as companies begin to Al Amiri. The Bank will also be hosting the someone in need by giving them an Iftar percent from that mark despite the sharp rise in release second-quarter results next week. interest rates. Light volume in the stock market, IN SEARCH OF CLARITY Expectations call for S&P 500 earnings growth to first Girgai’an event at Bait Abdullah’s out- voucher from Gulf Bank. however, means that the move up should be tak- On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will release rise 1.6 percent in the second quarter from a year patient clinic. During these visits, children The Bank will also be highlighting the en with a grain of salt. And it makes the next sev- the minutes from its June 18-19 meeting. Those ago, while quarterly revenue is forecast to increase will be treated to a variety of entertain- old Kuwaiti Girgaian tradition to encourage eral days that much more important. “Good news minutes are likely to attract heightened attention 2.9 percent from a year ago, according to ment including: cartoon characters, face the spirit of giving, where each staff mem- is good news, but there’s so much uncertainty from Wall Street since they are coming out on the Thomson Reuters data. painting, hair braiding, henna, singing tra- ber is provided with a red bucket filled with about how payrolls could impact markets,” said same day that Bernanke speaks to the National Dow component Alcoa Inc will post results ditional songs and a magic show. old traditional treats along with Girgai’an David Kelly, who helps oversee $400 billion as Bureau of Economic Research. The consensus on after the market closes on Monday. JPMorgan chief global strategist for JPMorgan Funds in New when the Fed will start cutting back its stimulus Chase & Co and Wells Fargo are also set to report Gulf Bank will be sponsoring the Al bags on the 15th of Ramadan to give to York. “The market is schizophrenic about this.” sits firmly in September of this year, with 11 of 16 results later in the week. Second-quarter revenue Kharafi Activity Kids Center’s annual gir- the children living in their area. Gulf Bank Good news in the form of bullish economic primary dealers believing that, according to a outlooks for S&P 500 companies - with three nega- gai’an event which will be an operetta continues to integrate itself within the data has recently been taken as a negative, caus- Reuters poll, compared with seven of 17 in the tive forecasts for every one that’s positive - are called ‘A message from the special needs Kuwaiti community. The Bank’s Ramadan ing market selloffs on the theory that it means the June 19 Reuters poll. among the most negative of the economic recov- community’. The event will take place in initiative serves to reflect the spirit of com- Federal Reserve will slow its stimulus. While com- On May 22, Bernanke said the quantitative eas- ery, according to Thomson Reuters data. “We think ments from Fed officials helped relieve those con- ing program would be slowed if economic growth companies will exceed and beat that low bar. So the Center’s location in Mishref where Gulf passion amongst the society, and to pro- cerns last week, June’s strong payrolls data refo- met the Fed’s targets. Investors interpreted that as while Bernanke can always change the conversa- Bank will participate by distributing bags vide moral support to various underprivi- cused investors’ attention on the uncertainty. The an indication of an early exit, sparking a steep tion, we think the news flow next week should be to the children, Suhoor, as well as enter- leged segments in the community. June nonfarm payrolls report raises the stakes for slide in stocks and a surge in US Treasury yields decent,” S&P’s Young said. —Reuters SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 BUSINESS

KSE ends in the green zone

BAYAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT KUWAIT: Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) ended last week in the green zone. The price index ended last week with an increase amounted to 0.63%, and the weighted index advanced by 0.88% compared to the closings of the week before. In addition KSX-15 index increased by 1.68%. Furthermore, last week’s average daily turnover decreased by 15.26%, compared to the preceding week, reaching K.D 35.69 million, whereas trading volume average was 408.41 million shares, recording increase of 1.26%. Kuwait Stock Exchange was able to end the first few weeks of the second half period of the current year in the green zone, supported by the return 1.96% increase. The Technology sector of the purchasing operations to many came in third as its index achieved blue chip and small cap stocks, 1.61% growth, ending the week at among an active and quick specula- 1,118.06 points. The Basic Materials tive operations focused on small cap sector was the least growing as its stocks, whereas the stock market real- index closed at 1,152.58 points with a ized its gains despite the drop in the 0.12% increase. On the other hand, trading value, which it recorded in the Real Estate sector was last week’s one session its lowest level since the only loser as its index declined by end of last February. 0.42% to end the week’s activity at In addition, the purchasing opera- 1,517.47 points. tions focused on the companies’ stocks of which are expected to have SECTORS’ ACTIVITY good financial results for the last six The Financial Services sector domi- months period, amidst the continua- nated total trade volume during last tion of the watch state for such week with 872.67 million shares results, plus the stocks prices that changing hands, representing 42.74% declined in the previous period due to of the total market trading volume. the correction action witnessed by The Real Estate sector was second in the market during June. On the con- terms of trading volume as the sec- trary, the selling and profit collection tor’s traded shares were 40.37% of last operations were present to affect the week’s total trading volume, with a stock market performance last week, total of 824.46 million shares. On the whereas it caused the market indices other hand, the Real Estate sector’s to decline in some occasions and limit stocks were the highest traded in its gains in others, however it did not affected by the strong selling pres- the price index ended last week closing, whereas the weighted index in the green zone except for one sec- terms of value; with a turnover of KD succeed in dragging the market to the sures that included many large cap recording 34.18% annual gain com- registered a 0.88% weekly gain after tor. Last week’s highest gainer was the 58.17 million or 32.60% of last week’s red zone on the weekly level. and small cap stocks, however the pared to its closing in 2012, while the closing at 455.64 points. Moreover, Health Care sector, achieving 4.85% total market trading value. The Moreover, Kuwait Stock Market market was able compensate its loss weighted index increased by 9.10%, the KSX-15 index closed at 1,057.67 growth rate as its index closed at Financial Services sector took the sec- indices declined sharply in the begin- in the sessions thereafter in light of and the KSX-15 recorded 4.81% points, decreasing by 1.68%. 1,160.69 points. ond place as the sector’s last week ning of the week session, especially the return of the purchasing power increase. By the end of the week, the Whereas, in the second place, the turnover of KD 55.90 million repre- the Price Index which dropped by again, which included many listed price index closed at 7,962.50 points, SECTORS’ INDICES Consumer Services sector’s index sented 31.33% of the total market 1.77% by the end of the same session, stocks. For the annual performance, up by 0.63% from the week before All of KSE’s sectors ended last week closed at 1,139.08 points recording trading value. Turf wars: Vietnam’s land rights crisis

BUON MA THUOT: Thi Sieu says her family areas that we had been living in for gener- rupt land deals, she said, calling for a clear authorities commandeer the land in the Other land defenders have paid a different lived for generations on a small plot of ations. We’re forced to become farm labor- land law and a serious anti-graft drive. name of “public interest” only to sell it to price. Le Thach Ban, 74, walks with a limp land studded with cashew trees until they ers,” Sieu added. Nationwide, some 70 percent of com- developers who build expensive houses after being attacked by thugs last year fell victim to an alleged land grab by pow- Many such local tribes-collectively plaints filed to authorities concern land. and shopping malls. when he refused to give up his land for a erful local elites, a fate shared with many known as Montagnards-sided with the US- “But there is no solution,” Duc said. “The Public opinion is firmly on the side of development in Hung Yen province near indigenous farmers in Vietnam’s lush cen- backed south during Vietnam’s decades- people get kicked around like a ball the land protesters. Farmer Doan Van Vuon Hanoi. “I had a punctured lung, head tral hills. All land in the communist nation long war. Some are calling for more auton- between different levels of government- became a folk hero after using homemade injuries, three broken ribs and spent 23 is owned by the state and usage rights are omy, while others abroad even advocate local, district, province. Then finally, they shotguns to resist forced eviction last year- days in hospital,” he said, vowing to stay frequently opaque, allowing corrupt local independence for the region. The last go to Hanoi.” an incident that prompted one popular despite the efforts to remove him. “We will officials and well-connected businessmen major protests against the loss of tradition- blog to name him “Person of the Year defend the land that belonged to our to seize land with impunity, according to al lands to large-scale plantations was in DAILY PROTESTS IN CAPITAL 2012”. He was jailed for five years in April. ancestors,” he said.— AFP activists. 2004, and the government is still hunting Sieu has travelled to Hanoi three times- The Central Highlands have long been down those involved. Eight men were at great personal expense-to file com- a hotbed of discontent over land rights, recently jailed for up to 11 years for a plaints to get her land in the Central thanks in part to government schemes lur- demonstration in 2002. Highlands back, without success. She is far ing big agricultural firms and lowland from alone in making the attempt. Come migrants seeking their fortunes in boom- ‘ROBBING VILLAGERS’ rain, shine or police crackdown, protesters ing cashew, coffee and rubber industries. Three decades ago, before Vietnam can be found standing on a busy street Official figures show the area’s population abolished collectivisation and began a corner near several government buildings surged from 1.5 million in 1975 to around process of market reforms, land disputes in central Hanoi, holding handwritten six million in 2010, prompting complaints were largely based on demographics and signs detailing their land grievances. “I from indigenous minorities of forced evic- history, and concentrated in “diem nong” have been here four months. The police tions by newly arrived ethnic Kinh, who hot spots like the Central Highlands. But have tried to remove me many times. But I make up 90 percent of the population. as the country developed and land values will not leave-we will not leave-until they Thi Sieu is a M’Nong, one of a patch- rose, the trouble spread to cities where fix this problem,” said Do Thi Ngoc Nguyen work of indigenous minorities which make land values are higher. from southern Dong Nai province. With all up the remaining 10 percent of Vietnam’s People realized that by owning land land owned by the state, people must rely roughly 90 million people. She said her close to cities they could “make seriously on land use rights certificates, but in reality family’s trees were felled and ancestral more money” than from remote coffee they offer limited protection. graves destroyed in 2011 to make way for plantations, said Professor Adam Fforde, a The problem is set to become more a rubber plantation run by a private com- Vietnam expert at Australia’s Victoria acute this year with the expiry of 20-year pany operating with the support of local University. According to octogenarian land use leases, which give many farmers officials. activist Le Hien Duc-who began working some legal claim to their land. The govern- “They said if we did not go they would on land issues in the 1980s-once-isolated ment has not made it clear how the issue beat us and kill us. There was no compen- cases of land grabbing have become “ram- will be addressed. “The robbery of the sation at all. They cut down our trees. We pant”. “Local officials are robbing the vil- land, by local government, officials and lost everything-our land and our crops,” lagers’ land for profit,” said Duc, who once enterprises, is the root of all the instability Sieu, 42 said. “Most of the land in our area worked for the country’s revered founding we see,” one leading Hanoi-based now belongs to those who have money. President Ho Chi Minh. Vietnamese academic said on condition of JALALABAD: An elderly Afghan woman milks a cow at her home on the out- Many of them are Kinh people,” she said. Villagers have no way to seek redress, anonymity, citing a growing number of skirts of Jalalabad. Only about 15 percent of Afghanistanís land, mostly in “Our M’Nong community does not have as local authorities-their first avenue for protests in the capital. “The villagers scattered valleys, is suitable for farming with about 6 percent of the land much land now. We’ve been kicked out of complaint-are usually involved in the cor- always lose,” he said, explaining that actually cultivated with wheat being the most important crop. — AFP BUSINESS SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013

KANSAS: Ben Estes (left), who works for a Google contractor, and Matthew Marcus, CTO of Local CHICAGO: Chicago venture capital firm Lightbank has steered numerous startups through the pivot Ruckus, do a walk-through of a house to see where to run the wire and install the hardware at KC process. — MCT photos Startup Village. Help-for-hire Internet startups clicking with customers

CALIFORNIA: Dawn McCoy used to have to call a handy- models, catching some business owners and even city nies has also resulted in friendlier service and more com- Homejoy, a maid service that charges $20 an hour for a man for home repairs, a taxicab for a ride to the airport, a officials off guard. But techies say the trend known as col- fortable interactions. Drivers for Lyft - whose motto is, house cleaning. Co-founder Aaron Cheung said he and caterer to help out at a dinner party. Now, she turns to laborative consumption or the sharing economy isn’t a “Your friend with a car” - drive around town with a giant his sister, Adora, came up with the idea for the company - mobile apps and websites that quickly connect her with fad. “At its core, it’s access trumping ownership and shar- pink mustache affixed to their cars and greet passengers which uses professional cleaners - when they ran into folks who complete the tasks for a fraction of the price ing underutilized assets,” said Johnny Brackett, a with a fist bump; pet owners say they feel more comfort- logistical hurdles trying to hire a cleaner. “There was liter- charged by professional services. “You feel like it’s your spokesman at TaskRabbit in San Francisco. McCoy, a Los able knowing their dogs are staying in a real home ally no way to book a house cleaning online,” Cheung peers helping you out,” McCoy, 35, said. “And you don’t Angeles writer and actress, uses TaskRabbit as often as instead of caged up at a pricey kennel. On the other end, said. “If you Google ‘house cleaning in West Los Angeles’ have to be a millionaire to have someone help you.” five times a month, setting her own prices for tasks she the startups are enabling people with time on their hands and you call up the first 10 cleaning services, 8 out of 10 In a city filled with personal assistants and others will- needs done; users can also accept bids from TaskRabbits to make some extra cash and work flexible hours. won’t even answer their phone on a Wednesday after- ing to do odds-and-ends jobs, it’s no surprise that a slew who want the job. As they’ve grown in popularity, the companies have, noon when they should. There’s a lot of friction on the of help-for-hire startups are taking off in Los Angeles. She has hired people to give her rides, hang photos intentionally or not, pushed aside conventional business- consumer end.” Such companies are built on the premise that most peo- and install kitchen cabinet knobs in her home, design her es such as taxis and hotels. In some cases, the startups The duo were also turned off by the pricing quotes ple have things they need done - pet-sitting, a car ride, a website, wait on guests at a party, put up and take down have butted heads with local governments and business they received - as much as $40 an hour - which Cheung place to stay, house cleaning, errand runs - and the Christmas decorations, and pick up food. “I end up using owners. Last week, the Los Angeles Department of said was too high, considering most companies pay their assumption that there’s probably an average Joe nearby it for everything,” she said. More than 12,000 people have Transportation sent cease-and-desist letters to Uber, Lyft maids close to minimum wage. By using an online book- willing to do it for a price. The startups are bridging the signed up to be “TaskRabbits” who run errands such as and Sidecar, accusing the “rogue taxi apps” of illegally ing system and implementing a loyalty program, two sides with simple ways to find, book and pay for such delivering a sandwich, assembling furniture or waiting in operating in the city without the proper permits and Homejoy was able to cut prices by about half. That mysti- services, making it easy for users to never have to call a line for the latest iPhone, and the company is adding licenses and ordering them to stop picking up passen- fied Jennie Lim, owner of the LA-area franchise of The professional. 1,000 new TaskRabbits a month, Brackett said. gers. The next day, taxi drivers drove around City Hall to Maids, a traditional cleaning service that charges $40 an Going out of town for the weekend? With Santa Such startups are catching on with busy, tech-savvy protest the companies. hour per cleaner. “It just doesn’t make sense. It does not,” Monica, Calif., Internet startup DogVacay, you can drop consumers who want things done efficiently and cheaply. Airbnb, which has become a hit among travelers, has Lim said of Homejoy. “I don’t know how they can stay in off your pooch at the home of a fellow dog lover; hosts In many cases, the prices are much lower than what one encountered similar challenges. In May, a judge in New business charging $20 an hour.” watch your pet and set their own rates, starting at $15 a would spend for the same task or service through a con- York fined an Airbnb host $2,400 after he temporarily But for many users, the days of scouring Craigslist for night. From there, you can hitch a ride to the airport via a ventional company thanks to low overhead costs and an rented out his apartment to a traveler via the site. The help or waiting on hold for a taxi operator are behind ride-sharing app such as Lyft, Uber or Sidecar. Once you on-demand, Web-based business model. For those wor- judge ruled that the host violated a law designed to dis- them. Eileen Morouse, 27, a frequent user of TaskRabbit, get to your destination, you can crash in a stranger’s spare ried about hiring a stranger they met on the Internet, the suade landlords from operating their buildings as illegal recently signed up to try Lyft and also uses Uber, an on- bedroom that you booked on Airbnb, a popular website start-ups conduct background checks on hosts and task hotels; the decision is being appealed. Officials in San demand car service booked via a mobile app. “I’m defi- that people use to temporarily rent out their apartments completers and strongly urge both sides to review each Francisco, where Airbnb is based, have also voiced con- nitely transitioning into the less-traditional services that or homes to travelers. Forgot your toothbrush? Hire other after every transaction. Payment is done online so cerns about the service. Business owners, too, have are available, especially as they keep coming up with someone on TaskRabbit to run to the nearest grocery users don’t have to deal with cash, and the companies expressed skepticism that the new players can provide more ideas that make things easier,” the sales operations store and pick up one for you. typically take a cut of each transaction. the same level of service as an old-school company. manager from Marina del Rey, Calif., said. “It’s more niche, The startups are disrupting long-standing business Users say hiring regular people from sharing compa- One of the newest service startups to launch in LA is and that’s what the customer wants.”— MCT Nigeria seeks to break oil curse

Agriculture accounts for 40% of GDP, 70% jobs

SAULAWA: Down a winding dirt track in this sleepy village in politicians’ hands and now farmers are texted subsidy northern Nigeria lies a corn farm which looks much like the vouchers directly to their mobile phones so they can recoup dozens that surround it. The difference is, this one is turning a from fertilizer sellers, a policy used in Kenya’s farming profit. “I can barely lift my 8-year-old. He’s the fattest in the reforms. Seventy percent of farmers now receive subsidized village,” said Ibrahim Mustapha, 50, drawing laughter from fertilizer and seeds, compared with 11 percent under the his fellow farmers as he pretends to lift up his chubby son. corrupt program previously run by state governments, BANGKOK: A Thai man updates his passbook at Krungsri Ayudhya Bank in Bangkok, Thailand. — AP The Babban Gona or “Great Farm” project, in northern Adesina said. Kaduna state, is one of a handful where private investment is helping former subsistence farmers like Mustapha make LONG ROAD AHEAD Prosecutions of offshore banks profits for themselves and the companies backing them. Production of rice, cassava, wheat, sorghum, and corn are When President Goodluck Jonathan was elected two years rising and cocoa, Nigeria’s most important export crop, ago, he pledged reforms that would transform the lives of looks set to go up by more than a third this season. In 2012, may turn tide against secrecy tens of millions of farmers who live on less than $2 a day agriculture exports rose by 128 billion naira ($788 mln) and despite occupying some of Africa’s most fertile land. food imports fell by 850 billion, Adesina says. Foreign BROOKLYN: On a cold winter’s day in the storied borough of ing point. “It’s a significant step forward in the US war against Oil remains the main source of foreign currency and state investors such as food giant Cargill, seed company Brooklyn, a car rolled to a stop at an appointed time on an bank secrecy. Really, the concept of hiding accounts in revenues, but agriculture is by far the biggest contributor to Syngenta, brewer SABMiller and Africa’s richest man Aliko appointed street. An attentive adult sent out a scurrying 5- Switzerland is over,” said Bryan Skarlatos, a tax attorney at the GDP, making up 40 percent of Africa’s second largest econo- Dangote are planning to build everything from fertilizer year-old child to hand over a brown paper bag. Inside that bag New York law firm of Kostelanetz & Fink LLP who works with my. With 170 million mouths to feed and a growing food plants to food processing factories. Yet rice imports still soak was about $150,000 in cash. The person receiving the cash was clients to disclose their offshore financial holdings. A former import bill thanks to the disarray in the farming sector, agri- up $7 million a day, while poor infrastructure and policy flip- known only as Client 2, who got a transfer from Client 1. Both prosecutor who was involved in the UBS and Wegelin cases culture ministry officials say there’s no time to lose. flopping have in the past seen farming potential wasted. were apparently unknown to each other. Their clandestine said that was mostly true about large banks but not necessarily If productivity does not improve Nigeria could face a Farmers needs infrastructure to get goods to market-and transaction was arranged by Josef Beck, according to a federal the 24 government-owned cantonal, or state, banks in food crisis within a decade, its current account surplus rural Nigeria’s is as woeful as it gets. Nigerian billionaire indictment. The US accused the Swiss adviser of working close- Switzerland. would be wiped out and the credit worthiness of Africa’s Dangote has pledged to spend $35 million on a tomato ly with Swiss banks to help Americans access their undeclared “My best guess is that a lot of the behavior has moved to second biggest debt issuer would be under threat. “If we did paste plant in the northern city of Kano and $45 million in money. the canton banks,” which are smaller and can avoid detection nothing, it would be a disaster,” Agriculture Minister Cross River state to process pineapple juice. It sounds like the stuff of a Hollywood movie, but it’s just more easily, said the former prosecutor, who demanded Akinwumi Adesina told Reuters in the capital. “We don’t eat Adesina says he has received $8 billion in commitments one of many eye-popping tales buried in thousands of pages anonymity in order to speak freely. Switzerland has long oil, we don’t drink it ... We cannot sustain the amount of but such promises are often not kept in Nigeria. Cargill and of court documents reviewed by McClatchy and used in the enjoyed a unique global status, with strict bank secrecy laws money we use to import food,” Adesina said, a Nigerian flag SABMiller told Reuters they are only “considering” investing. prosecution of Wegelin & Co, Switzerland’s oldest bank, the ori- that encourage citizens everywhere to skirt paying their taxes hanging behind his office chair. “I would estimate that no more than one dollar of invest- gins of which date to 1741. Wegelin officials pleaded guilty in at home because tax evasion is a crime in the host countries In some cases, the imports substitute for things Nigerians ment actually occurs for every $100 of announced commit- January to helping Americans shelter taxable income in but not to the Swiss if it didn’t occur in their country. are growing but can’t get to market or lack the means to ments,” said Fola Fagbule, an Africa-focused investment Switzerland, and sentencing was March 4. It marked a major Wegelin’s sentencing left some loose ends. The Swiss bank process. The country is the second largest grower of citrus banker in Lagos. A central bank initiative has issued guaran- victory for Preet Bharara, the US attorney for the Southern held 684 accounts that belonged to American citizens, 245 of fruit in the world after China and yet it spends $200 million a tees on around 25 billion naira of agriculture loans since it District of New York. Wegelin was ordered to pay about $58 whom took advantage of an Internal Revenue Service volun- year on imported fruit juice while its own produce rots, began in July last year, lifting lending to the sector to million on top of $16.3 million in forfeitures already obtained tary disclosure program and paid back taxes with interest total- Adesina said. It also produces 1.5 million tons of tomatoes around 4 percent of total loans, from 1.5 percent at end- by US authorities. ing more than $13 million, according to court filings. That annually of which 45 percent perish, while consumers spend 2009, the bank says. From clandestine meetings to phony foundations leaves 439 accounts belonging to Americans who, as of March, $360 million on tomato paste imported from countries such The World Bank is putting in $100 million into agriculture, described in federal indictments, the secret world of offshore hadn’t claimed ownership and who prosecutors aver owe as Italy and China. while British and US aid projects pump in tens of millions. banking and the lengths to which Americans have gone to more than $23 million in back taxes. This barely scratches the $10 billion Adesina says the sector avoid taxes point to the complexities Congress will confront as A federal judge in January allowed prosecutors to have the CURING DUTCH DISEASE needs by 2015. Smallholders say banks still don’t lend to it embarks on comprehensive tax restructuring. Fully 45 per- IRS issue a summons in order to require UBS to produce infor- To succeed, Adesina’s reforms will need to reverse the them, while the scheme doles out cheap money to big cent of Americans who have taken advantage of the IRS’s tax mation about US taxpayers with accounts that transferred to inadvertent damage done to the sector by Africa’s earliest firms. “We’ve heard it all before and I have never seen it get amnesty program held accounts in Switzerland. The issue of Wegelin and other Swiss banks. “This summons is the latest and biggest oil and gas boom, which crowded out other better,” says Alhaji, a farmer wrestling with two scrawny offshore bank accounts has trailed politicians in recent years. A step in our efforts to identify and prosecute US taxpayers who commodities. In the 1960s, Nigeria was the biggest exporter long-horned cows dragging a rusty plough through a field. $3 million declared Swiss account and a number of holdings in think they can evade their legal responsibility to pay taxes by of peanuts in the world and had 27 percent of the palm oil “I have 15 children and ... we barely get enough food to feed the Cayman Islands dogged the campaign of GOP presidential secreting their money away in anonymous offshore accounts trade. It remains one of the world’s top cocoa growers, but ourselves,” he said. nominee Mitt Romney last year. at Wegelin and other banks,” Bharara said in a January state- production and bean quality have declined since their hey- Missouri Democratic Sen Claire McCaskill wrestled with crit- ment. The Justice Department issued a similar “John Doe” sum- day in the 1970s. BEARING FRUIT? icism on the campaign trail that her husband, Joseph Shepard, mons April 30 that allows the IRS to seek records about US off- While an elite allied to a series of military dictatorships A few success stories nonetheless give cause for opti- maintained an offshore tax haven in Bermuda. Treasury shore accounts that were transacted through a special account grew rich on the spoils of the energy sector, millions of mism. Farmer Mustapha says he made $1,350 per hectare Secretary Jack Lew faced tough confirmation-hearing ques- at Wells Fargo, used by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce mostly subsistence farmers were given little or no help at all. from his harvest after paying back private firm Doreo tions over an investment in an offshore fund. What makes the FirstCaribbean International Bank. The result: Nigeria is now the world’s second largest Partners, which runs the Babban Gona project, compared to Wegelin prosecution intriguing is the voluminous court docu- The former federal prosecutor said that many American- importer of rice and the biggest buyer of US wheat, while previous years where he might earn $200 per hectare. “Now mentation describing how the Swiss bank aggressively court- owned accounts at Wegelin appeared to involve inherited much of its own fertile land lies fallow. A booming popula- I want to grow my farm, I have so much space I never used. ed American account holders at rival Swiss giant UBS, which wealth, where parents had established but never declared the tion has sent its food import bill rocketing to around $11 bil- Now I will send my children to school,” he said, while behind eventually reached a settlement with US prosecutors: accounts that had since passed on to their children. “There was lion a year - equivalent to more than a third of the federal him mostly unused farmland stretched to the horizon. There’s Client Q, a California man who sent his son to a distinction between some who had passively held accounts budget.Agriculture also offers the best chance to cut unem- Doreo is working with 600 farmers. It has ambitious plans to Switzerland to move $7.1 million into Wegelin and not report it there, and others who took affirmative actions” to hide funds, ployment, which feeds an Islamist insurgency in the north boost this to 500,000 by 2020, and 5 million by 2030. “I know to US tax authorities. There was Client A, a naturalized US citi- said the former prosecutor. It still leads to questions: Who are and oil theft in the south. Unemployment is 23 percent and it sounds ambitious but it’s been done elsewhere and zen in Boca Raton, Fla., who on instructions from Wegelin com- these Americans hiding money abroad? Are some involved in youth unemployment double that, national statistics sug- Nigeria has so much easy-to-reach potential,” said Kola municated about the offshore account only during trips to the organized crime? Do they have links to US politics? gest. “Poverty is the source of a lot of the insecurity prob- Masha, the company’s head. Masha is attempting to emu- Caribbean island of Aruba, where she and her husband could Bharara’s office won’t comment. The Wegelin charging doc- lems we have. A hungry man is an angry man,” Adesina said. late giant food cooperatives like CHS in the US or India’s access the $2.3 million they had stashed in Switzerland. Aruba uments refer to dozens of unidentified co-conspirators “not The minister plans to create 3.5 million new jobs in agricul- dairy franchise Amul, who make huge profits while helping markets itself to tourists as “One Happy Island.” In 2005, named as a defendant herein.” Those names have never made ture and boost food production by 20 million tons by 2015, millions of smallholder farmers. He gives farmers high-quali- Wegelin held about $245 million in undisclosed accounts public, yet there’s no explanation of why they’re not being the year of the next national election. ty fertilizer, seeds, equipment and expertise on credit to owned by Americans, according to prosecutors. In charging prosecuted. They’re not listed as cooperating witnesses. To achieve this, he wants to boost access to microfinance massively increase their yields, while negotiating with firms documents, they said the sum had grown to more than $1.2 McClatchy asked the same questions of the IRS. Spokesman for farmers and draw in $10 billion of foreign investment like Nestle to buy the produce at higher prices than the billion in 2010 thanks to American depositors who fled UBS Dean Patterson declined to discuss how many participants into farming and food processing. He has received tentative farmers could get themselves. Farmers working with Masha, during its prosecution and eventual settlement. have been in the IRS voluntary disclosure program or how praise for early successes from foreign diplomats, bankers he said, are using 40 times more fertilizer than neighbors Coming after the February 2009 deferred prosecution set- many belatedly declare holdings from Swiss bank accounts and aid agencies, but big agro-business projects have yet to who could never afford that amount. “It’s early days but I’m tlement with UBS, the Wegelin prosecution may mark a turn- versus offshore holdings elsewhere.—MCT take off. Adesina took a corrupt fertilizer subsidy out of more optimistic than I’ve ever been,” he said.— Reuters SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 BUSINESS Nokia Asha 501 smartphone launched in Kuwait

KUWAIT: Nokia yesterday announced that the seamless design comes in just two parts: a people to post directly from within Fastlane. Nokia Asha 501, the first of a new generation of durable, removable “shell” and the scratch-resis- smartphones to run on the new Asha Platform, is tant, tempered glass display. The compact, easy- INSTANT ACCESS TO APPS available for purchase in Kuwait. The Nokia Asha to-use Nokia Asha 501 weighs only 98 grams, for The new Asha comes with the Nokia Xpress 501 features distinctively Nokia design, a faster and the ultimate in portability. Browser pre-loaded, which compresses more intuitive user interface and smarter Internet Internet data by up to 90%, making mobile experiences - all at an affordable price. “The new FAST, INTUITIVE USER INTERFACE browsing faster and more affordable. People Nokia Asha 501 helps people quickly access every- The Nokia Asha 501 works with just a simple can enjoy a world of entertainment on the thing they love with just a simple swipe,” said Tom swipe. Swipe unlocks the phone, closes apps and Nokia Asha 501, including pre-installed social Farrell, VP of Nokia Middle East. “Coupled with is used to shift between two screens: ‘Home’ and apps like Facebook and Twitter; chat services beautiful design, it’s a smartphone with both style ‘Fastlane’. Home makes full use of the three-inch like Line, Nimbuzz and WeChat; as well as up to and substance, offered at a great price.” capacitive touchscreen, displaying a traditional 40 free EA games available to download, such The Nokia Asha 501 retails for KWD 25.5/- and application launcher. Fastlane is the second as Plants vs. Zombies. Even more free apps and is available at various retailers in Kuwait. screen that adapts to display recent activity on the games are available from Nokia Store, including Standout colour and design. The Nokia Asha 501 phone as well as upcoming events, helping peo- HERE Maps1 and the new Nokia Xpress Now is available in a choice of five striking colours: ple multi-task. Fastlane also supports social inte- content discovery web app. Device images are cyan, bright red, yellow, black and white. Its gration with Facebook and Twitter, by allowing available at Nokia.com/press. Iran’s central bank eliminates subsidized, cheaper dollar rate Rial under pressure from sanctions

DUBAI: Iran’s central bank has eliminated a sub- 12,260 rials to the dollar. There was no statement government of misusing the cheap dollars, sidized, cheaper rate for foreign currency and from the central bank yesterday explaining the including by allocating them for the illegal reported a weaker official rate in its place, change. The new rate is still far stronger than the import of luxury cars. according to Iranian media and the central value of the rial in Iran’s unofficial market of And health officials have accused the govern- bank’s website yesterday. The Iranian rial has lost small currency traders, where most Iranians can ment of failing to provide billions of cheap dol- VIVA announces winners much of its value in the last two years, under access hard currency. lars earmarked for medicine imports, driving up pressure from international sanctions over The rial was trading for about 33,000 to the their cost at home. Iranian media said the newly of ‘Win a car every week’ Tehran’s disputed nuclear program that have dollar in the open market yesterday, currency- announced rate means the government now limited the country’s oil sales, cut its access to tracking websites said, less than half of its value recognizes only one official rate for the rial. At KUWAIT: VIVA, Kuwait’s fastest-growing each week. The third option is to purchase the global banking system, and made it more in 2011. Since January 2012, the Iranian govern- times in the last year, the government had rec- telecom operator, yesterday announced the the KD 2 prepaid line. Upon activating the difficult for it to earn foreign exchange. ment had maintained a subsidized rate of 12,260 ognized multiple rates in a tiered system winners of the ‘Win a car every week’ cam- line, customers should simply send ‘GO’ to Yesterday, the central bank on its website list- rials to the dollar, meant to be used for import- designed to provide dollars at prices depending paign. The lucky draw winners were 535, and will be presented with four chances ed the price of a dollar at 24,779 rials. Iran’s Mehr ing the most vital goods such as food and medi- on what class of imports they were being used Mohammad Shameem Kham, Omar Kuya, to enter the draw each week. The fourth and ISNA news agencies said that rate would cine. But critics of outgoing President Mahmoud to purchase, with basic goods prioritized over Bandar Mubarak and Shahina Sheikh option is to recharge for 500 Fils or more, replace the previous official “reference” rate of Ahmadinejad in Parliament have accused his what were considered luxury items. —Reuters Mahboub and Mohammad Ali Rasool who and this entitles the customer to one chance each won a Camaro V6 2013 and Divabalan to enter the draw for every 500 Fils. Malayandi, Othman Mohammad Al In addition, customers can also enter the CFC announces its Nissan publishes its Qabandi, Abdullah Naser and Mubarak Al draw by subscribing to the 500 fils local bun- Mutairi and Naser Ahmad Al-Balat who each dle which presents customers with 60 local sustainability report won KD 10,000. minutes per day. This can be done by send- Ramadan timings The winners drawn on 3rd of June had ing ‘3’ to ‘232’, and entitles the customer to DUBAI: Nissan Motor Co Ltd has issued its until 3rd of July 2013 to claim their prize, one chance, or by subscribing to the 500 fils Sustainability Report 2013. The report is available winners drawn on 10th June 2013 will have international SMS bundle, which presents KUWAIT: Commercial Facilities Company their transactions and installments while until 10th July 2013 to claim their prize, win- customers with 100 international SMS to any (CFC) announced yesterday its working providing premium services. for download at the company’s website. Nissan ners drawn on 17th June 2013 will have until country for the duration of seven days. This hours during the holy month of Ramadan Nasser Ali Al Mannai, Assistant offers increased CSR detail in the Sustainability 17th July 2013 and winners drawn on 24th also entitles the customer to one chance. where CFC branches will be open from Managing Director Marketing, CFC, said, Report 2013, mainly in the environmental field, pro- June 2013 will have until 24th July 2013 to Last but not least, customers who choose to 10:00 am to 3.30 pm, Sundays to Thursdays “We would like to express our warmest viding greater corporate transparency. The report claim their prize, otherwise the prize will be enjoy the prepaid internet service will to receive clients’ applications, facilitate wishes during Ramadan to our clients, local includes the Nissan CSR Scorecard, which tracks the given to the alternate winner. receive either one chance upon subscribing residents of Kuwait and expats. We wel- progress made on annual CSR objectives. It also VIVA congratulated the lucky winners to the 500 fils ‘Surf On’ service, which offers come our clients to our head office in outlines the achievements that were attained dur- and invited its customers to participate in 500 MB for a day, or two chances upon sub- Sharq, in addition to our other branches in the longest on-going campaign of its kind. scribing to the 1KD ‘Surf On’ service, which Hawally, Fahaheel, and Jahra.” “Clients can ing fiscal year 2012. Nissan’s CSR efforts are With the continuous success this campaign offers 500 MB for five days, automatically also reach CFC through its representative described based on eight sustainability strategies. is witnessing, VIVA is keen to further engage upon activation. offices available at 21 car showrooms and The first page of each strategy shows the company’s its customers and therefore; developed fur- Customers can also subscribe to more agencies across Kuwait as per their morn- approach, priorities, and key figures. ther means to facilitate the process of enter- than one of the eight options, increasing ing and evening shifts as means to foster Nissan President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn said: “As ing the draw, where the next draw prize will their chances each week to win the valuable our communication channels with them.” one of the world’s leading automakers, Nissan has a be one car, a Cadillac CTS 2013. Entering the prizes. In the case a customer does not win, Customers can submit applications very responsibility to help build a sustainable society. We draw can be done through one of the fol- the points will be accumulated and carried easily at any of the company’s branches take this responsibility seriously. Enriching People’s lowing options. The first option is to sub- on to the next draw. Prepaid customers across Kuwait and through sales employees scribe with 500 Fils per day giving customers interested in the full, unlimited, local KD3.9 who are available in all car agencies and Lives is not just our corporate vision, it’s an impor- infinite minutes and SMS to any VIVA line. BlackBerry offer, can send an SMS with the suppliers. In addition they can also pay tant part of our culture and daily business activities. This option entitles the customer to one number ‘2’ to ‘535’. For the full menu of the monthly installments, enquire about their Whether we’re taking steps to conserve resources, chance to enter the draw each week. prepaid offers, send an SMS with the word account balance and next installment due enhance safety and fuel-efficiency or expand our The second option is to subscribe to the “GO” to number ‘535’. To find out more about date through the company’s website and philanthropic investments, we are working to create BlackBerry KD3.9 service, which gives cus- VIVA’s numerous competitive promotions, through smart devices which are compati- economic value and making a positive, lasting tomers full and unlimited BlackBerry products and packages visit any of the 14 ble with systems “App Store” and “Google impact in every market we serve.” Services. This option provides customers VIVA branches or visit our website at Play that are secure and flexible hence sav- with 7 automatic chances to enter the draw www.viva.com.kw. Nasser Ali Al Mannai ing time. Technology improves, but ‘smart’ cities still a hard sell

DALLAS: On the flat-screen monitor on the wall, a Dallas County is projecting that combined with a In many European countries, energy efficien- ages, the building begins to bleed energy and simulated college campus operates in seamless new, cheaper electricity contract, it will cut a $15 cies are required by law, something US politicians electricity bills creep back up. Ten years after efficiency. Sensors pick up minor changes in tem- million-a-year electricity bill almost in half in the have been reluctant to do, Moore said. With so Dallas City Hall was overhauled for almost $10 Gulf Bank perature or humidity that could signal an air-con- next two years. many of US office buildings constructed in the million, city politicians are considering a $5 mil- ditioning unit malfunctioning. Motion sensors act One facility’s rooftop cooling system was so 1950s and ‘60s, even ardent supporters admit the lion upgrade to take advantage of new technolo- Al Danah as power switches. Building managers use their inefficient that maintenance workers had to spray work to bring them up to modern standards will gy. “If they pay back within five to seven years, iPads to see if the lights were mistakenly left on in it down with a hose to keep it from overheating. be costly. “There are always early adopters. But by that’s our threshold,” said Jesse Dillard, energy a lecture hall. Once the realm of science fiction, “It’s our own little mini-stimulus,” Dallas County and large, most people are resistant to change manager for the city of Dallas. Sandelin, the winners automated computer systems controlling build- Judge Clay Jenkins said. “The only complaints I’ve (that) they don’t see benefits them immediately,” Schneider Electric executive, admits that commit- ings and even whole cities are coming on the gotten are from particularly lethargic elected offi- Moore said. “Change is coming, and there will be ting to keeping a building energy-efficient is like announced marketplace, offering efficiencies in everything cials who say if they don’t move for 15 minutes, increasing incentives to get institutions and gov- hopping on a hamster wheel - forever replacing from electricity to traffic flow. the lights go out.” American cities have been slow ernments to adopt.” For those that do sign on, the aging equipment and chasing new technology. KUWAIT: Gulf Bank held its Al Danah daily Touring through his company’s sales expo in to adopt the efficiencies, said Steven Moore, an realization quickly hits that keeping a building “But what’s the other choice?” he asked. “One draws on June 30 2013, announcing the names Dallas recently, Jim Sandelin, a senior vice presi- architecture and planning professor at the energy-efficient is not a one-time fix. thing is certain: Energy is not going to get any of its winners for the week of June 23th to June dent with French energy conglomerate Schneider University of Texas-Austin. As cooling systems and other equipment cheaper.”—Agencies 27th. The Al Danah daily draws include draws Electric, said the only problem is selling it. “The each working day for two prizes of KD1000 per adoption is slower than we would like,” Sandelin winner. The winners were: (Sunday23/6): Sadat said. “The technology is there. The platform and Allah Yad Allah lqterafi, Bader Mohammed the analytics, which tell you how the building and Ibrahim Al-Muhareb; (Monday 24/6): Esam A S the equipment is performing, it’s really come on in A Al-Sariei, Jameela Ali Faraj Bahzadi; (Tuesday the last three to four years, and it gets better and 25/6): Rabab Sayed Al-Mousawi, Abdulrahman better all the time.” Fawaz Ali Baqer; (Wednesday 26/6): Maher Soaring computing and data processing capa- Abdullatif Khalil Bin Naji, Yousef Mohammed bilities now make possible “smart cities,” where Abdulla Al-Ameer; (Thursday 27/6): Fahad Fhaid office buildings, arenas, highways and apartment Fahad Al-Dosari, Salim Mohammad Najem blocks are run through integrated computer net- Mohsen. works that can track and reduce power use. And Gulf Bank’s Al Danah 2013 draw lineup while some companies and government agencies includes daily draws (2 winners per working are embracing advances offered by contractors day each receive KD1000), as well as three such as Schneider and German engineering giant draw prizes per quarter. Al Danah’s 3rd Siemens Industry, the majority of building owners Quarterly draw will be held on - 26 remain reluctant to invest in the technology, September (KD500,000, KD125,000, and experts say. KD25,000) and the final draw held on 9 In high-rent areas, it might take an energy-effi- January, 2014 announcing winners of cient building to attract corporate tenants with an KD50,000, KD250,000 and the Al Danah eye on an environmentally friendly image, said Millionaire. Gulf Bank’s Al Danah allows cus- John Dawson, regional director of engineering tomers to win cash prizes and simultaneous- with Lincoln Property, which manages office ly encourages them to save money. Chances buildings around the Dallas-Fort Worth area. But increase the more money is deposited and many buildings operate on decades-old equip- the longer it is kept in the account. ment, he said. “A lot of investors don’t want to Al Danah also offers a number of unique hear it. They don’t want to spend the money,” services including the Al Danah Deposit Dawson said. “They figure the electric’s pass- Only ATM card which helps account holders through, so why should they pay for it?” In Dallas, where local governments’ annual deposit their money at their convenience; as electricity bills run in the tens of millions of dollars, well as the Al Danah calculator to help cus- politicians have steadily upgraded buildings tomers calculate their chances of becoming through a loan guarantee program paid for by an Al Danah winner. To be part of the Al reductions in electricity bills - if the upgrades don’t Danah draws, customers can visit one of Gulf produce a 30 percent savings, the system provider Bank’s 56 branches, transfer on line, or call pays. Courthouses, the Dallas Museum of Art, City the Customer Contact Center on 1805805 for Hall, parking garages and dozens of other struc- assistance and guidance. Customers can also tures have been upgraded in the past decade DALLAS: Contractor Danny Moran, pictured in the boiler room at the George Allen Court Building in Dallas, Texas. log on to www.e-gulfbank.com/aldanahwin- with modern climate-control systems, motion- According to Moran the new energy system will save $900,000 per year in energy costs. ‘It’s like going to DVDs from VCRs,’ ners, to find out more about Al Danah and controlled lighting and automated thermostats. Moran said. —MCT who the winners are. SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 technology Five new features that could be on your next car

DETROIT: Cameras that check around the car for cameras that can read wrong-way road signs, around corners as they turn. And many cars now pedestrians. Radar that stops you from drifting detect large animals such as deer, and even note have high-beam lights that sense oncoming traf- out of your lane. An engine able to turn off auto- the colors of traffic lights. All that technology is fic and dim automatically. The Ford Fusion and matically at traffic lights to conserve fuel. coming by 2015. The next wave? Nissan and other mainstream cars have them, and drivers Technology that saves lives - and fuel - is get- TRW are working on a system to automatically can buy after-market kits to add automatic high ting better and cheaper. That means it’s no steer the car away from an obstacle. Expect that beams to cars without them. longer confined to luxury brands like Mercedes by 2016. and Volvo. It’s showing up in mainstream vehi- STOP-START cles like the Nissan Rogue and Ford Fusion. LANE CENTERING By 2025, new cars and trucks sold in the U.S. “What we see today as slightly elitist technol- A camera can follow the road and gently will have to average 54.5 miles per gallon (4.3 ogy is changing very, very fast,” said Steven nudge a car - using the brakes - to stay in the liters per 100 kilometers) of gasoline, up from Lunn, chief operating officer for TRW center of a lane. These systems - dubbed Lane the current 30.8 mpg (7.6 liters). One feature will TOKYO: Honda Motor Co.’s interactive robot Asimo talks with visitors at a demonstra- Automotive, which supplies electronics and oth- Keep Assist - are available on most Mercedes- almost be a must-have: A “stop-start” device that tion event in Tokyo. The walking, talking interactive robot ran into glitches in its new er parts to carmakers. Benz vehicles as well as the Ford Fusion, Ford shuts off the engine at a stop light and automat- job as a museum guide in Tokyo. —AP TRW says its newest radar is a quarter of the Explorer, Toyota Prius, Lexus GS and Lincoln ically turns it on when the driver releases the price of the model it sold 10 years ago. Its cam- MKZ. They aren’t cheap. A combined lane-keep- brake. eras are smaller and cheaper, too, making it easi- ing and lane-centering system is a $1,200 option Alex Molinaroli, a vice president with Johnson Honda’s robot museum er to put multiple ones on each car. on the Fusion SE. Prius owners must spend Controls Inc., which makes batteries that power High-tech options can still cost a few thou- $4,320 to get the system, packaged with cruise the systems, estimates they raise gas mileage by guide runs into glitches sand dollars more, but those costs will come control and an entertainment system. Lane-cen- a minimum of 5 percent. down as technology improves and automakers tering is an outgrowth of lane-keeping systems, Stop-start first surfaced in Europe, where gas TOKYO: Honda Motor Co.’s walking, talking hend the meaning of the waving,” he told add them to more and more vehicles. which first appeared on commercial trucks a prices are far higher. Now, nearly all gas-electric interactive robot is running into glitches in reporters. Here are some up-and-coming features that decade ago. Those systems - now offered by hybrid vehicles have it, as do some cars and its new job as a museum guide in Tokyo. A possible future use for Asimo would drivers can expect on their next cars: Honda, Buick, Cadillac, Nissan and other brands - trucks with conventional engines. The BMW 3- The bubble-headed Asimo machine had be to help people buy tickets from vending sound a beep or vibrate the driver’s seat if a Series has a simple system, helping the four- problems telling the difference between machines at train stations, Shigemi said, COLLISION WARNING WITH camera senses that a car is swerving out of its cylinder version with an automatic transmission people raising their hands to ask questions speeding up the process for any humans AUTOMATIC BRAKING lane. get 28 miles per gallon (8.4 liters per 100 kilome- and those aiming their smartphones to unfamiliar with the process. New cars have radar and camera systems that ters) in combined city and highway driving. A take photos at the Miraikan science muse- “The tasks that any child can perform, warn you, with beeping sounds, of a possible ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS high-mileage version of Chrysler’s Ram pickup um. It froze mid-action and repeated a pro- such as language interpretation, are among front-end crash. Some even stop the vehicle, or Headlights don’t have to be round any more also has it, boosting combined mileage by 1 grammed remark, “Who wants to ask Asimo the most challenging for a computerized at least slow it enough to make a crash less to accommodate bulbs, so designers have more mpg to 21 (11.2 liters per 100 kms). a question?” The robot guide, shown to agent, whether robotic or not,” said Ingrid severe. More sophisticated systems apply the flexibility on where to put lights. And LEDs, or Currently, 5 percent of new US cars have the reporters on Wednesday, is connected by Zukerman, professor of information tech- brakes if a car veers off the road and heads light-emitting diodes, are letting automakers systems as standard or optional equipment, up wireless to six sensors in the ceiling to dis- nology at Australia’s Monash University. toward a moving or fixed object. The systems are cram more brightness into smaller spaces. Audi, from just 0.5 percent two years ago, according to cern where a crowd is gathering. The effort is complex, including making the outgrowth of adaptive cruise control, which Mercedes, Acura, Mazda and others have so- the Edmunds.com automotive website. Johnson It has no voice recognition and out speech and then connecting it with came out 15 years ago and helps keep cars a called adaptive headlights that swivel in the Controls predicts that to rise to 40 to 45 percent responds to written questions selected knowledge to make out meanings, and so safe distance from vehicles in front of them. direction the car is going to help drivers see by 2016. —AP from a touch-panel device, meaning that the state-of-the-art language interpreta- Mercedes, Honda, Toyota, Infiniti, Volvo and interacting with Asimo was even less natu- tion is still limited to specific requests such other brands offer automatic braking to avoid a ral, or entertaining, than the typical dead- as bus schedules and airline bookings, collision; more automakers will follow soon. The end conversation with a smartphone. Zukerman said. systems seem to be working. David Zuby, the Honda’s robotics technology, although In a demonstration, the robot walked chief research officer at the Insurance Institute among the most advanced for mobility, has around and gesticulated while it answered for Highway Safety, said collision warning sys- come under fire as lacking practical appli- a question about its own features while tems alone reduced crashes by 7 percent in a cations and being little more than an projecting diagrams on a big screen. study of insurance claims for several thousand expensive toy. Asimo was too sensitive to Honda said it was programmed to reply Mercedes vehicles with the technologies. go into radiated areas after the 2011 to about 100 questions. Four were chosen Adding automatic braking doubled that benefit. Fukushima nuclear crisis, and Honda had to randomly and popped up on the touch do new work to develop robotic arms that panels for the audience to choose. ADVANCED CAMERAS could be used in reactors. Honda’s humanoid prototype was first Automotive cameras are showing up on more Satoshi Shigemi, who oversees Honda’s shown in 1996, and it has grown smaller cars ahead of a government requirement to robotics technology, acknowledged that and nimbler over the years. In previous install backup cameras, which is expected by more work was needed. He said the goal is demonstrations, Asimo has shown it can 2015. But with cameras getting smaller and to have Asimo recognize who is talking to run, hop on one foot and kick a soccer ball. cheaper, automakers aren’t just putting them on it, such as an adult versus a child, and It has fingers with joints and can open a the back of the car anymore. Honda has side respond accordingly. It has a long way to thermos lid and pour a drink. It has image cameras that come on automatically when a go. “Right now, it can recognize a child sensors and can make its way through turn signal is employed, so drivers can spot waving to it, but it’s not able to compre- objects in a room. —AP obstacles while turning. Nissan’s around-view monitor blends images from four cameras tucked in the mirrors and elsewhere around the car into a composite, bird’s-eye view to help the Morningstar: Client credit driver back out of a parking spot. The system is available on a high-end Rogue, which costs card data may be leaked $6,000 more than the base model. Volvo and Subaru have front-mounted cameras that can DETROIT: This photo provided by TRW Automotive shows a radar and camera systems that NEW YORK: Morningstar Inc. says it discov- to the incident. It maintains it has taken apply brakes to avoid hitting pedestrians. warn you, with beeping sounds, of a possible front-end crash is highlighted. The systems are ered an illegal intrusion into its systems additional steps to prevent unauthorized According to Mobileye, an Israeli maker of the outgrowth of adaptive cruise control, which came out 15 years ago and helps keep cars a that may have compromised some of its access to its systems to protect client infor- automotive cameras, car companies are adding safe distance from vehicles in front of them. —AP clients’ personal information, including mation. The company said it is also working email addresses, passwords, and credit card with law enforcement officials and credit numbers. The Investment research provider card companies, as well as investigating the said the breach took place around April 3. incident on its own. The intrusion affected about 2,300 users Morningstar sent notices to clients and When we’re all connected, online whose credit card information was stored reset their passwords. It is offering 12 in the Morningstar Document Research sys- months of free identity protection to tem, formerly known as 10-K Wizard. An clients whose credit cards may have been privacy is tough to achieve additional 182,000 clients who had email compromised. “At this point, we don’t have addresses and user-generated passwords any evidence to suggest that any of the CALIFORNIA: Services that offer secure Web for the Center for Digital Democracy, says most own proprietary “spam-free” search engine so it in the system may have been affected, the information that was compromised has browsing and search have been enjoying a surge in Americans “have already sacrificed their privacy” by doesn’t send your queries to other search engines, company said in a filing with the Securities been misused,” the company said in the fil- popularity since the revelations about National shopping, signing up for discounts and engaging as many “anonymizing” platforms do. and Exchange Commission. ing. It doesn’t believe any other Security Agency monitoring of domestic phone in other online activities that people take for grant- The Netherlands-based Surfboard Holding’s Morningstar said it shut down old Morningstar products were affected. Shares calls, email and Internet activity. ed. That makes it easier for the government to spy Ixquick and Startpage let you continue to Web servers and moved data to a more secure of Morningstar Inc. closed Friday “We always knew people didn’t want to be on us, Chester said, if that’s what it wants to do. Still, pages via a proxy server, which substitutes its system earlier this year in a move unrelated unchanged at $78.07. —AP tracked, but they didn’t know what to do about it,” there are many ways to increase your online priva- address for yours, masking your identity. said Gabriel Weinberg, founder of the cy. You can tinker with the privacy settings on your But Jeremiah Grossman of WhiteHat Security Pennsylvania-based DuckDuckGo, which allows browser; add encryption and ad-blocking exten- says “proxies and Tor are the way to go” but warns users to search the Internet anonymously. “Now sions to it, and search anonymously with several “the value provided by proxies is completed voided EU threatens to suspend there are private alternatives you can switch to and search engines. You can encrypt emails and mobile when using sites like Gmail and Facebook when never look back.” But how secure can we really be in phone calls and the data you store in the cloud. For you voluntarily hand over your data _ something an age of social networking, e-commerce and the browsing, for example, Chrome’s “incognito mode” that pretty much everyone does.” If you’re worried data-sharing with US cloud? doesn’t save a history of where you have been, and about government snooping, the Dutch company We now store our documents and photos in the deletes cookies after you’re done with a Web page. that makes Ixquick and Startpage is beyond reach BRUSSELS: The European Union is international financial transfers. The cloud, where a determined hacker might find Firefox and Internet Explorer have similar settings. of a US court subpoena and doesn’t save your data threatening to suspend two agreements Passenger Name Record agreement cov- them. Federal authorities armed with a search war- A browser extension called HTTPS Everywhere anyway. “It’s a lot harder to force a Netherlands- granting the United States access to ers data provided by passengers when rant can read our texts in real time, as Galleon defaults to the encrypted version of a Web page if based company to cooperate with programs like European financial and travel data booking tickets and checking in for hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam learned when it’s available. PRISM than it would be with a US-based company,” unless Washington shows it is respecting flights. All such information is passed to he was charged with insider trading. And we spill The Tor Project is considered by some to be the said Ixquick CEO Robert Beens. EU rules on data privacy, EU officials said the US Department of Homeland out our lives on Facebook and our opinions on ultimate in protecting your identity on the Internet. For phone calls and emails, PGP by Symantec on Friday. Security. Twitter. Experts say that while sites offering online The project provides a free bundle of software, and the free GPG offer public key encryption for The threat reflects European disquiet The United States and the EU need to anonymity can conceal part of your Internet activi- including a special browser, that it says prevents email and data, while RedPhone and TextSecure by about allegations that the United States show that the two data-sharing agree- ty from prying eyes, they can’t hide all of it. Even the tracking of the source and destination of your Whisper Systems encrypt your mobile Android has engaged in widespread eavesdrop- ments “continue to bring benefits to our when you use a secure Web searcher, by clicking on Internet activity, which could be used to track your phone and text messages. Both people have to be ping on European Internet users as well security and that the robust safeguards one of the links it displays, you leave privacy behavior and interests. Tor routes your activity using the software. For the advertising averse, as spying on the EU. attached to them are respected to the behind, and your information is visible to whatever through three randomly selected computers Adblock Plus lets users filter ads on websites. It Cecilia Malmstrom, the EU’s home full. We need complete transparency and Web page you land on. around the globe out of a total of more than 3,200 claims 40 million users. Yahoo allows visitors to its affairs commissioner, wrote to two sen- a maximum of information on both pro- “There are limits to what they can do,” said Seth staffed by volunteers. HTTPS Everywhere is built Web pages to opt out of ads through its Ad Interest ior US officials on Thursday to voice grammes,” Malmstrom wrote. Schoen, the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s senior into the browser. For searching, DuckDuckGo pro- Manager. Some search sites filter content, blocking European concerns over implementation The European Parliament, some of staff technologist. Jeff Chester, executive director vides anonymous Web searches and Blekko has its out most advertising. Blekko searches are pretty of the two agreements, both struck in whose members have long worried that much free of unwanted clutter. And Yippy is a the wake of the Sept. 11, 21 attacks and the agreements granted the United search engine that blocks malicious and objection- regarded by Washington as important States too much access to European able content and is considering moving to a sub- tools in the fight against terrorism. data, called on Thursday for the scrap- scription-based model with no ads. “Advertising is “Should we fail to demonstrate the ben- ping of both accords unless Washington Big Brother,” said CEO Rich Granville. On the other efits of (the agreements) for our citizens revealed the extent of its electronic spy- hand, Google likes to remind people that advertis- and the fact that they have been imple- ing operations in Europe. ing pays for the many services it offers. mented in full compliance with the law, Many of the eavesdropping reports their credibility will be seriously affected were based on leaks by fugitive former ONLINE SECURITY TIPS and in such a case I will be obliged to US spy agency contractor Edward Here are a few ideas for specific situations where reconsider (whether) the conditions for Snowden. you want more privacy than is afforded by your their implementation are still met,” Last month, US officials confirmed native software and system, courtesy of Seth Malmstrom said. the existence of an electronic spying Schoen, senior staff technologist at the Electronic EU-US relations are going through a operation codenamed PRISM, which Frontier Foundation. “delicate moment”, she wrote in the let- according to Snowden collects data 1. You want to keep your browsing private at ter to U.S. Homeland Security Secretary from European and other users of work: Use a browser made by the Tor Project or a Janet Napolitano and David Cohen, Google , Facebook, Skype and other US paid VPN (for virtual private network) link, or a per- Treasury under-secretary for terrorism companies. sonal hotspot. Don’t use an employer-provided or and financial intelligence. In a separate leak, the United States administered computer if company policy allows “Mutual trust and confidence have was accused of eavesdropping on EU surreptitious monitoring. been seriously eroded and I expect the offices and officials. France initially 2. You want to avoid government surveillance: US to do all that it can to restore them,” urged the EU to delay talks on an ambi- Install HTTPS Everywhere on your browser and con- she said in the letter, seen by Reuters. tious trade pact with the United States sider the Tor Browser Bundle. Malmstrom is sending a team of offi- over the alleged spying. 3. You want your mobile calls to be shielded cials to Washington next week for previ- European Commission President Jose from eavesdroppers: Install an encrypted VoIP ously scheduled reviews of both infor- Manuel Barroso said Europe would application such as RedPhone or Silent Circle. mation-sharing agreements. begin the trade talks on Monday as 4. You want your information in the cloud The Terrorist Finance Tracking planned but would set up EU-US work- secure from snooping: Encrypt your data before Programme (TFTP) provides the U.S. ing groups to examine the scope of US SEOUL: Visitors tour a Samsung Electronics’ showroom at its headquarters in Seoul, South uploading it. Some services actually require data to Treasury with data stored in Europe on intelligence-gathering. —Reuters Korea. Even after setting a record high profit, Samsung Electronics disappointed investors who be encrypted before it is uploaded: SpiderOak, increasingly doubt its mainstay smartphone business can maintain rapid growth. —AP Wuala and Tarsnap.—MCT SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE Wisconsin Gov signs abortion bill requiring an ultrasound

MADISON: Gov. Scott Walker quietly signed a ensures a woman who suffers an abortion-relat- cians who guarantee a minimum number of contentious Republican bill Friday that would ed complication has an advocate who can annual referrals, a requirement the abortion require women seeking abortions to undergo an explain what happened when she reaches a hos- providers can’t meet because abortion problems ultrasound and ban doctors who lack admitting pital, they say. that require hospitalization are rare, according to privileges at nearby hospitals from performing Opponents maintain the law authorizes the the lawsuit. And some hospitals won’t grant the procedures. government to dictate medical procedures. admitting privileges to abortion providers out of Opponents contend legislators shouldn’t They’ve blasted the admitting privileges as political, ideological or religious reasons, the force women to undergo any medical procedure ridiculous, saying an ambulance would take an lawsuit added. and the bill will force two abortion clinics where ailing woman to the nearest hospital regardless Without a clinic in Appleton northern providers lack admitting privileges to shut their of whether the abortion provider has admitting Wisconsin women will have to travel hundreds doors. The law takes effect tomorrow. Planned privileges. Walker, a Republican, didn’t sign the of miles to obtain abortions at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin and the American Civil bill in public, instead sending out a statement Parenthood’s remaining clinics in Madison and Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit within early Friday afternoon saying the bill was now Milwaukee, the lawsuit said. hours of the signing alleging the bill is unconsti- law. “This bill improves a woman’s ability to The case fell to US District Judge William tutional and asking for a temporary restraining make an informed choice that will protect her Conley. It was unclear whether he would take LAMBARENE: A picture taken on June 17, 2013 in Lambarene, on the bank of order blocking the measure. physical and mental health now and in the any action before tomorrow. the river Ogooue, shows Alain Deloche, grand nephew of German, and later “What the Legislature has done is to set up a future,” the statement said. The fight now shifts Barbara Lyons, executive director of system where the ability to provide abortions is to court, just as it has in other states. Wisconsin Right to Life, praised Walker for fol- French, doctor Albert Schweitzer (1885-1965) posing in the hospital where contingent on the decision of a private institu- Planned Parenthood and the ACLU allege the lowing through on promises to sign the bill. She Schweitzer worked as a medical doctor at his own expense.—AFP tion and that’s unconstitutional,” Planned admitting privileges will force a Planned said the law is on solid legal ground, noting Parenthood’s attorney, Lester Pines, said in an Parenthood abortion clinic in Appleton to close eight other states have similar admitting privi- 100 years on thousands interview. A spokeswoman for the state as well as the Affiliated Medical Services abor- leges requirements for abortion privileges. Department of Justice, which defends state laws, tion clinic in Milwaukee to close. The physicians “It’s no surprise they’ll be challenging,” she still flock to legendary said agency attorneys would review the lawsuit in both clinics lack local admitting privileges and said of Planned Parenthood. “They see their and respond in court. The bill is part of a broad don’t have time to secure any before the law livelihood threatened, their income threatened. doctor’s Gabon hospital GOP push to dramatically curtail abortions takes effect, the lawsuit alleges. We don’t think in the long run they’ll be success- nationally. Hospitals often grant privileges only to physi- ful.”—AP LAMBARENE: Deep in the African rainforest, the are kept at his former home, now a museum. North Dakota’s governor, Republican Jack small town of Lambarene this weekend marks His tomb overlooks the river. Dalrymple, signed a law this spring that outlaws the arrival 100 years ago of Franco-German Gabon has asked the United Nations abortions as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, medical missionary Albert Schweitzer whose still Organization for Education, Science and Culture making North Dakota the most restrictive state existing hospital now struggles to survive in (UNESCO) to include the site in its World in the nation to get an abortion. The state’s lone spite of its 20,000 patients annually. Heritage List, but some wonder what will abortion clinic has filed a federal lawsuit seeking Born in Alsace, then part of Germany, become of the hospital which has become run- to block the law. Schweitzer, a Lutheran, set foot on the mosqui- down and is lacking 21st-century equipment. Republicans in Arkansas this spring passed a to-infested shores of the Ogooue river with his Funds raised by the hospital foundation and law that bans most abortions after 12 weeks. The wife in 1913 in what was then one of the most Gabon’s annual subsidies of about 1.5 million American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas and isolated parts of France’s colonial empire. Today euros are far from sufficient to run the hospital the Center for Reproductive Rights. A federal patients from all over Gabon are still being treat- properly. It does not provide magnetic reso- judge has temporarily blocked that law. A trial ed at the hospital he founded, a few metres nance imaging (MRI) and in spite of a high birth has been tentatively scheduled for next year. (yards) away from the old corrugated structures rate in the region has only four incubators that Alabama passed a law similar to the where he practised for more than 50 years. according to Doctor Nziengui “do not really Wisconsin bill in April requiring abortion “I am proud to head this hospital,” Antoine work” as they should. providers to have admitting privileges at a local Nziengui told AFP. “We’re among the few people “The hospital should be run like a company... hospital. The ACLU and Planned Parenthood in the world to work in a facility that is at the We’re treating patients even if they can’t pay,” filed a lawsuit contending the law would shut same time medical and humanitarian and also said Nziengui. “It’s good to have a social sensibili- down three clinics because doctors at the clinics does research.” Schweitzer, who was awarded ty but it comes with a price.” haven’t been able to get admitting privileges at the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952, set up his first In 2009 a new hospital with state-of-the-art nearby hospitals. small hospital in an old corrugated henhouse, equipment opened on the other side of town, A federal judge temporarily blocked the law formerly owned by a nearby Protestant mission after President Ali Bongo Ondimba pushed for in June. Another federal judge has temporarily post. Over the years the site developed into a Lambarene to become a major medical centre blocked Mississippi officials from closing down proper hospital village where he worked until so that Schweitzer’s legacy “will continue to that state’s only abortion clinic because his death in 1965. Schweitzer’s belongings, shine”. By the end of the year authorities also providers there lack admitting privileges. including many letters and German-language hope to open an international clinical centre Under the new Wisconsin law, any woman bibles but also an organ which he played every that will carry Schweitzer’s name and also do seeking an abortion would have to get an ultra- day to be fit for fund-raising concerts in Europe, research into tropical diseases.—AFP sound. The technician would have to point out the fetus’ visible organs and external features. Abortion providers would have to have admit- China takes aim at ting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles to perform the procedures. AUSTIN: Women’s rights protesters react in gallery of the House of Representative Supporters argue ultrasounds will help the Chambers as State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg, R-Parker, works on the second reading of prices of milk, medicine woman bond with the fetus and convince her to Senate Bill 5, the bill she sponsored, during debate on abortion held on the House save it. The admitting privileges requirement floor of the State Capitol. —AP BEIJING: China took aim last week at prices of domestic dairies following product quality two high-profile necessities - first baby formu- scandals. Chinese authorities did not accuse la, then medicines - as the country’s commu- baby formula suppliers of collusion in setting nist leaders try to contain surging living costs prices, which can be hard to prove. Instead, Health insurers fear youngsters that threaten to inflame political tensions. the investigation focused on prices they A probe into possible price-fixing by for- required retailers to charge. feel coverage is waste of money eign milk suppliers prompted at least two In response, Nestle SA announced it would companies - Nestle SA and FrieslandCampina cut infant formula prices in China by an aver- MIAMI: Dan Lopez rarely gets sick that the majority of adults in their Gruber, an economics professor at ever he’s sick. He’d love to get a - to announce a price cut. age of 11 percent starting Monday. and hasn’t been to a doctor in 10 20s will qualify for government sub- the Massachusetts Institute of check-up, but says it’s too expensive On Friday, news reports said a Cabinet FrieslandCampina, a Dutch dairy cooperative, years, so buying health insurance sidies under the Affordable Care Technology who helped craft that on his income of less than $15,000 a agency is looking into the cost of drugs made said it would reduce prices by 5 percent for all feels like a waste of money. Act. state’s law, said he thinks the first- year. “I probably would do the $100 by 60 foreign and domestic suppliers. There its products in China. Even after the federal health Premium hikes could be a disin- year federal penalty should be high- fine because it’s just cheaper and was no indication of wrongdoing, but the Other companies including Danone overhaul takes full effect next year, centive for young people weighing er. The penalty under the you don’t have to worry about pay- probe could be a prelude to a cut in govern- Dumex, Abbott Laboratories, and Mead the 24-year-old said he will proba- their options. Premiums for people Massachusetts law, which served as ing off monthly costs,” said Louis, a ment-set caps on prices. Johnson Nutrition Co. said they were cooper- bly decide to pay the $100 penalty aged 21 to 29 with single coverage the model for Obama’s overhaul, student at Broward Community The action could help the new Communist ating with the investigation but did not for those who skirt the law’s who are not eligible for government was $218 the first year in 2007. College near Fort Lauderdale. Party leadership that took power last year immediately respond to questions about requirement that all Americans pur- subsidies would increase by 42 per- Gruber said that amount proved Louis would get a $2,718 tax show its solidarity with a public frustrated by whether they would cut prices. chase coverage. “I don’t feel I should cent under the law, according to an effective. credit and have to pay $300 toward skyrocketing costs for housing, education and The government has more leverage over pay for something I don’t use,” said analysis by actuaries at the consult- “People hate paying money and his premium, according to the cal- health care that have outpaced income gains. drug prices because of official controls. Beijing the Milwaukee resident, who makes ing firm Oliver Wyman. By compari- getting nothing for it,” he said. culator. Health advocates note that “Imported infant formula has been so sets price caps for hundreds of drugs and has about $48,000 a year working two son, an adult in his or her early 60s Roughly 40,000 of about 6 million many people who have difficulty expensive that the government feels it needs been able to force reductions in recent years. part-time jobs. who would see about a 1 percent Massachusetts residents paid the affording health insurance now will to take measures to ensure Chinese children The Cabinet’s economic planning agency Because he makes too much to average increase in premiums under penalty the first year, he said. qualify for federal subsidies. The can afford the milk powder that they need,” is gathering information on drug costs to sup- qualify for government subsidies, new federal health rules. Many young adults have chosen financial assistance will go to those said Zheng Fengtian, a professor of agribusi- port “development of drug price adjustments,” Lopez would pay a premium of Insurers including America’s relatively bare-bones health plans making less than $48,000 a year ness management at Renmin University in the newspaper China Business News said about $3,000 a year if he chose to Health Insurance Plans and The Blue before the Affordable Care Act, but who cannot get affordable coverage Beijing. Inflation is politically dangerous for Friday, citing agency officials. Similar reports buy health insurance. “I shouldn’t be Cross and Blue Shield Association the new law requires all plans to through their job. the unelected communist leadership because appeared in other major newspapers and on penalized for having good health,” recently wrote to federal health offi- offer a minimum set of benefits, That includes 27-year-old Emily it erodes the economic gains that underpin the website of Hong Kong-based broadcaster he said. Persuading young, healthy cials warning that they feared low thus raising the price for coverage. Nicoll of Dallas, who makes $20,000 the party’s monopoly on power. Phoenix Satellite Television. adults such as Lopez to buy insur- enrollment by young adults and The cost of health coverage is a year working in customer service The ruling party also has tried to curb soar- Phone calls to the planning agency were ance under the Affordable Care Act proposed beefed up penalties for difficult to estimate because it for a sports team. ing housing costs with controls on lending not answered and there was no announce- is becoming a major concern for opting out. Insurers worry the $100 includes so many factors, but a 27- She said she pays a lot of money and purchases, but prices are still rising. ment of the drug probe on the agency’s web- insurance companies as they scram- penalty might not be a strong year-old making $30,000 a year in for basic health benefits, including Both medicines and milk are industries in site. An agency spokesman confirmed the ble to comply with the law, which enough deterrent. The penalties 2014 will have a $3,400 premium $80 a month for two prescriptions which scandals over faulty and sometimes milk formula probe earlier in the week. Last prohibits them from denying cover- jump to $695 or 2.5 percent of tax- and will be eligible for subsidies and a $100 co-pay for each doctor’s deadly products have given foreign and week, police in the central city of Changsha age because of pre-existing condi- able income - whichever is more - that cover about 26 percent of the visit. But the memory of being in a Chinese producers with a reputation for bet- said they detained several employees of tions and limits what they can by 2016. “The key to keeping health bill. That person would end up pay- car accident in high school lingers, ter quality an unusual degree of leverage to British-based drug manufacturer charge to older policy holders. care affordable is you really want to ing $2,509, or about $209 a month. so she will continue to pay for charge higher prices. GlaxoSmithKline to investigate possible Experts warn a lot of these so- balance the pool, where you have That does not include deductibles, health insurance once the new law Imported milk formula that can cost up to unspecified “economic crimes.” The company called “young invincibles” could opt enough young and healthy people co-pays and other variables which takes effect. three times the price of Chinese competitors said it did not know details of the investiga- to pay the fine instead of spending to balance off the care of the older, can vary widely. “That’s the fear that makes me is popular because of widespread distrust of tion but would cooperate.—AP hundreds or thousands of dollars sicker people who are likely to uti- The estimates come from the pay out that $151 a month,” said each year on insurance premiums. If lize much more health care services,” nonpartisan Kaiser Family Nicoll, who says most of her friends enough young adults avoid the new said Justine Handelman, the Blue Foundation’s online Health Reform do not have insurance. UN chief tells US it will insurance marketplace, it could Cross and Blue Shield Association’s Subsidy Calculator. Francois Louis, a She would receive a $2,100 tax throw off the entire equilibrium of vice president for legislative and 20-year-old college student in credit under the Affordable Care Act combat cholera in Haiti the Affordable Care Act. Insurers are regulatory policy. South Florida who works part-time, and pay about $83 a month for her betting on the business of that She said younger people use can’t remember the last time he premium. While Nicoll stands to UNITED NATIONS: Secretary-General Ban Ki- has committed only $23.5 million for this initia- group to offset the higher costs about a fifth of the services that old- went to the doctor and gets by on save money on health insurance moon told members of the US Congress Friday tive,” the members of Congress said. they will incur for older, sicker bene- er beneficiaries do. Jonathan over-the-counter medication when- under the new law, many young that the United Nations is committed to helping Ban sent separate letters to the 19 lawmakers ficiaries. people who make more money Haiti overcome a cholera epidemic even though outlining measures the United Nations has tak- The nonpartisan Congressional would not. The potential for sky- it is refusing to pay compensation to victims en and supported, saying it has devoted more Budget Office estimates that about rocketing prices caught the atten- who blame UN peacekeepers for starting the than $140 million to cholera treatment and pre- six million people of various ages tion of a Democratic state lawmaker outbreak. Health officials say more than 657,000 vention activities since 2010. will pay the tax penalty for not hav- in New Jersey, Assemblywoman people have fallen ill and more than 8,000 peo- “These efforts have helped to decrease the ing insurance in 2014, the first year Celeste Riley. She is so worried ple have died from cholera since it was likely rate of new infection by 90 percent since the the law championed by President about the cost for young people introduced to Haiti by UN troops from Nepal in outbreak began,” he said. “The mortality rate has Barack Obama will be fully imple- that she helped pass legislation to 2010. More than 30,000 people have fallen ill been brought down to around 1 percent. Still, mented. remove a requirement that students and 440 have died in the neighboring further progress must be made.” It’s hard to estimate how many of at two-year colleges have health Dominican Republic. He did not address the issue of responsibility those will be the young and healthy insurance to attend class. But Gov. Ban was responding to a May 30 letter from for the epidemic, and he reiterated that the U.N. adults insurers are trying to reach, Chris Christie vetoed the bill last US Rep. Maxine Waters, a California Democrat, rejected the compensation claim in February on but that subgroup makes up a very week. Riley said the low-cost, limit- and 18 other Congressional “friends of the peo- grounds that the world body has legal immunity small portion of the overall market. ed plans currently offered to stu- ple of Haiti” who expressed concern at the U.N.’s from such lawsuits. “I would like to assure you Even though it’s small, experts say it dents cost about $600 a year, but rejection of the claims by 5,000 cholera victims that the legal decision does not in any way could be enough to throw the sys- prices could rise up to $2,000. The and their families. diminish my personal commitment, and that of tem’s financing off-kilter. Affordable Care Act allows people The lawmakers urged the UN to take respon- the United Nations, to do all we can to help the About 3 million 18-24 year-olds to stay on their parents’ plans until sibility for introducing cholera into Haiti and take people of Haiti overcome the cholera epidemic,” in the U.S. currently purchase their age 26, but many parents also lack the lead in funding the Hispaniola Initiative, Ban said. “Achieving this goal will not be easy, own insurance. Many pay high insurance in the current economy. which requires $2.2 billion for Haiti and $70 mil- but it is possible.” The secretary-general agreed prices for scant benefits, with high CHICAGO: In this March 28, 2013 photo, medical resident “In this one small situation, I lion for the Dominican Republic over the next 10 with the lawmakers that funding is “far from suf- deductibles and co-pays because have students that really are going years to improve access to clean water, develop ficient” and expressed concern that “the austere they make too much to qualify for Stephanie Place examines 2-month-old Abigale Lopez at the to be hit so hard financially,” she sanitation infrastructure, and address the fiscal climate” could affect new financial commit- Medicaid and have no coverage Erie Family Health Center, in Chicago. As clinics gear up for the said. “I think that really some of cholera epidemic. ments from U.N. member states to combat options from their employers or par- expansion of health insurance, they’re recruiting young doc- them will decide not to go to “We are dismayed that the United Nations cholera.—AP ents. The Urban Institute estimates tors.—AP school.”—AP SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE

“We are physicians from different specialties with a specific interest in public health advocacy and pro- conditions and to rectify the misconceptions they may have. Since our group consists of multiple physi- motion. We, also, aim to increase awareness among the Kuwaiti public regarding a variety of diseases and cians we decided to write under the pen name of L’homme en Blanc.” Symptoms and treatment for bipolar disorder

ipolar disorder is characterized by the Once a person is suspected to be suffer- common to guilt patients into feeling bet- was 15 times the expected value. An young adults. Therefore, it is considered a experience of mania, hypomania, and ing from bipolar disorder, s/he should seek ter; this approach is neither helpful nor rec- approximate of 10 to 15 percent of bipolar serious condition that requires immediate Bmajor depression. Individuals need professional advice for further assessment, ommended;on the contrary it is counter- patients die by suicide. attention and assessment by experts. Once not necessarily experience all types of as diagnosis is based upon a medical and productive and harmful. As previously mentioned, bipolar disor- diagnosed, treatment is commenced, more episodes to be diagnosed with bipolar dis- psychiatric history and a physical and men- Bipolar disorder if left untreated, is great- der causes a major decline in the quality of often than not, on a long term basis. Early order. For instance, some patients may tal status examination - there is no diagnos- ly detrimental to the patient and his/her life of those afflicted; on a larger scale, it detection and management of Bipolar dis- experience a mixture of all types while oth- tic test for bipolar disorder. family’s life. Patients who are depressed are damages societal structure. Moreover, it is order is key to lead aquality life. Stay ers may have a condition characterized by Once a patient is diagnosed with Bipolar less likely to perform at work as is expected one of the leading causes of death among healthy, Kuwait! — L’homme en Blanc two types of episodes only. It is a common disorder, it is of utmost importance that of them; however, as published in the misconception that patients with bipolar they are started on the appropriate treat- American Journal of Psychiatry, even a mild have to experience a manic phase; on the ment. Medication alone, or in combination response to treatment can lead to an contrary, a patient may be diagnosed with with psychotherapy is the mainstay of man- increase in productivity. this disorder in the absence of a manic episode. It is vital to be able to recognize the signs of mental disorders, Mania symptoms include: euphoria, sud- den or extreme irritability or rage, unrealis- whether it’s in ourselves or our loved ones. A patient suffering from tic beliefs in one’s abilities, hyperactivity, unrecognized and/or untreated bipolar disorder may experience excessively risky behaviour (for example disruptions in mood, energy, sleep, cognition, and/or behavior, reckless driving, outlandish spending sprees, foolish business investments), and leading to struggles in maintaining employment and interpersonal less need for sleep. relationships; accordingly, today we’re going to examine some of A hypomanic episode manifests as a less the alarming symptoms and some of the treatment modalities severe form of mania; in contrast to a manic episode where hospitalization is usually available for patients with bipolar disorder. required, hypomania does not necessitate hospital admission. An episode of depres- agement. Psychotherapy is of equal impor- Additionally,The Center for Disease sion may include: Intense sadness or tance to medication is psychotherapy, Control and Prevention reports that suicide despair feeling of helplessness, hopeless- which may include family sessions, for social is the third leading cause of death among ness, and/or worthlessness, lack of interest support is of great value in bipolar disorder persons aged 15-24 years.Among 15- to 24- in activities they once enjoyed, fatigue, treatment. year olds, suicide accounts for 20% of all altered sleeping pattern (either sleeping too For the support to be genuine, one deaths annually. much or not at all), changes in appetite, dif- should understand that a person can no A meta-analysis of a number of observed ficulty concentrating, and/or thoughts of more “will” themselves normal than a dia- studies showed that the number of suicides death or suicide. betic can will their pancreas to work. It is in those diagnosed with Bipolar disorder WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013

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Indian Embassy sets up helpline he Indian Embassy in Kuwait has set up helpline in order to assist Indian T expatriates in registering any com- plaint regarding the government’s ongo- ing campaign to stamp out illegal resi- dents from the country. The embassy said in press release yesterday that it amended its previous statement and stated if there is any complaint, the same could be con- veyed at the following (as amended): Operations Department, Ministry of Interior, Kuwait. Fax: 22435580, Tel: 24768146/25200334. It said the embassy has been in regular contact with local authorities regarding the ongoing check- ing of expatriates. The embassy has also conveyed to them the concerns, fears and apprehensions of the community in this regard. The authorities in Kuwait have con- veyed that strict instructions have been issued to ensure that there is no harass- ment or improper treatment of expatriates by those undertaking checking. “The embassy would like to request Indian expatriates to ensure that they abide by all local laws, rules and regulations regarding residency, traffic and other matters,” the release read. It would be prudent to always carry the Civil ID and other relevant documents such as driving license, etc. In case an Indian expatriate encounters any improper treatment during checking, it may be conveyed immediately with full details and contact particulars to the embassy at the following phone number 67623639. These contact details are exclu- sively for the above-mentioned purpose only.

Issue of online visa by Indian embassy oreigners requiring visas for India need to apply it online from 16th F June 2013. Applicants may log on to the Public portal at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in. After suc- cessful online submission, the hard copy, so generated, has to be signed by the appli- cant and submitted with supporting docu- ments in accordance with the type of visa along with the applicable fee in cash at any of the two outsource centres at Sharq or Fahaheel. It is essential that applicants fill in their personal details as exactly available in their passports. Mismatch of any of the It was an emotional moment at the NECK premises on Friday as The Life Abundant International Fountain Church (LAIF) organized a Shiloh Hour and Send personal details would lead to non-accep- Fort Party for the Noberth family who left for Canada yesterday for good. The event featured praise worship, prayers and other exciting activities. tance of the application. Fees once paid are non-refundable. All children would have to obtain separate visa on their respective Prof Ghassan Aouad BSc, MSC, PhD, passports. FCIOB, FHEA, hopeful president of CIOB 8th Expo Pakistan to commence in September rof Ghassan Aouad is the Director of the Research Institute of Principal Investigator and £8M as immediate past president of the Built & Human Environment Co-Investigator, published 92 papers he 8th Expo Pakistan will be held Pthe University of Wollongong which achieved the Research in top rated refereed journals, deliv- from September 26 to 29 in Karachi. in Dubai (UOWD). During his time at Assessment Exercise 6* status in ered more than 50 keynote speech- T Held annually, Expo Pakistan is the UOWD, he led the development of 2001. Between 2003 and 2006 he es and invited lectures, and present- biggest trade fair in the country showcas- the Strategic Plan 2013-2018 and ing the largest collection of Pakistan’s the preparation of the documenta- export merchandise and services. tion for the institution licensure Foreign Exhibitors also use the event to renewal and the University achieved an increase of 13% in student launch their products. Expo Pakistan 2012 recruitment. Prior to his role at was visited by delegates from 52 countries UOWD, he was the Pro-Vice- and generated a business of over $ 518 Chancellor for Research and million. A 16 member delegation from Innovation and Dean of the College Kuwait including reputable companies like of Science and technology at the Al-Yasra Foods also took part in the last University of Salford in the UK. exhibition. Venmoney Pravasi He joined the University of Salford in 1992 as a Research Fellow Expo Pakistan 2013 is being held under Association elects and has progressed through to the the auspices of the Trade Development role of Pro Vice Chancellor Research Authority Pakistan. Details about the new office bearers and Innovation and Dean of the event can be viewed College of Science & Technology, www.expopakisan.gov.pk. Further infor- he Venmoney Pravasi Association conducted an responsible for some 400 staff and mation and details of sponsorship can be annual general body meeting on June 13 at Hi 6,000 students before he left the obtained from the office of Commercial TDine Auditorium, university to reside in Dubai. Prior to joining Salford, he spent Secretary, Pakistan Embassy, Jabriya Abbasiya to elect new office bearers for the year five years in the Department of Civil (25356594) during office hours. 2013-2014 and unanimous- and Building Engineering of ly elected the following Loughborough University, where he members: obtained his MSc in Construction President: George (1987) and his PhD entitled Varghese, General Integrated Planning Systems for the was Head of School of Construction ed his work in more than 42 coun- Write to us Secretary: Manu T John, Construction Industry (1991). & Property Management (since tries. Treasurer: Varghese Koshy, During his time at Salford and renamed to the School of the Built Prof Aouad was appointed as Vice Send to What’s On Vice President: Binu George, Joint Secretary: Jojo John before becoming Pro-Vice- Environment) at Salford. President of the Chartered Institute Patron : Rajan Daniel Chancellor in July 2008 (left this During his time in Salford, Prof of Building (CIOB) in March 2010 and upcoming events, birthdays or The advisory board members are Babu Varghese, position at the end of December Aouad successfully supervised 23 will become President in 2014. celebrations by email: Abraham David and Rajan K Mathew. 2011), Prof Aouad was Dean of the PhD students, externally examined Prof Aouad has been very active Abraham Thomas presided over the meeting. Annual Faculty of Business, Law & the Built 52 PhD students, authored 3 major in community work raising funds for [email protected] report presented by Ramesh Puthiamadom and financial Environment at the University research books and co-authored Kidscan, The BBC Children in Need Fax: 24835619 / 20 report presented by George Mathew for the year 2012- (August 2006-July 2008), and prior one book, generated more than and the Mayor of Salford nominated 13 were approved at the meeting. to this he held the position of £10M in research funding as charities amongst many others. WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013 Embassy Information

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

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EMBASSY OF CANADA he Embassy of Canada in Kuwait does not have a visa or immigra- Ttion department. All processing of visa and immigration matters including enquiries is conducted by the Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Individuals who ‘Quality Tools for Managing Construction are interested in working, studying, visiting or immigrating to Canada should contact the Projects’ book launched in Kuwait Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, website: www.UAE.gc.ca or www.goingtocanada.gc.ca, uality Tools for Managing Alkhaleejia. He said the presence of ence tables and a wealth of figures, released on Kuwait soil. He praised Indo- E-mail: [email protected]. Construction Projects” pub- Sheikh shows the support and impor- presents valuable quality related data Kuwait relationship and said the book The Embassy of Canada is located at Villa 24, “Q lished by CRC Press, Florida tance Govt of Kuwait and Kuwaiti peo- and guidelines, He said the book covers will be beneficial to entire engineering Al-Mutawakei St, Block 4 in Da’aiyah.Please vis- and authored by Dr. Abdul Razzak ple give to the creative works of expatri- six sigma applications in construction community not only in India and else it our website at www.Kuwait.gc.ca. The Rumane was launched in presence of ates. Azeem also welcomed Dr. Fadel Al projects. It is a practical oriented book where but especially in Kuwait where embassy will be closed on Monday July 1st prominent dignitaries and large number Safar, former minister, Ahmad meant for all the participants involved many new construction projects are in 2013, for Canada Day, and will resume its of audience representing different sec- Almershed-Undersecretary MSNA and to implement project management horizon. duties on Tuesday 2 July 2013. The Embassy of tors of industry during Book Release Deputy Chairman of Voluntary Work practices in construction project. He fur- Ahmad Al-Mershed in his speech said Canada is open from 07:30 to 15:30 Sunday Function held at Gulf University for Center, Hasim El Rifaai, President PMI- ther said that the book provides suffi- that the book covers quality tools for all through Thursday. The reception is open from Science and Technology (GUST) Mishref. AGC, Dr. Hasan Al Sanad, Prof Kuwait cient information that will also prove the disciplines in construction industry 07:30 to 12:30. Consular services for Canadian The function started with singing of University, Yaseen Farraj, Naemah Al valuable for cutting-edge instructors and is unique book of its kind. Hashim citizens are provided from 09:00 until 12:00, national anthems of both State of Hay, dignitaries from Govt. and Oil sec- who wish to provide engineering/man- M.El-Rifaee, President PMI,-AGC thanked Kuwait and Republic of India. The func- tor, consultants and contractors repre- agement student with an in-depth author for bringing out practical orient- Sunday through Wednesday. tion was inaugurated by Shri Vinod sentatives, Engineers from different field knowledge about application of quality ed book which will be useful for all con- n n n n n n n Kumar, First Secretary representing and non engineering guests. tools for managing construction proj- struction professionals. Mementos were Ambassador India to Kuwait Satish C. Mohammed Shaker introduced the ects from the inception till handing over presented to the honorary guests in EMBASSY OF GREECE Mehta by lighting the lamp. Sheikh Naif author Dr. Abdul Razzak Rumane. Dr. of the projejt. appreciation of their support. Memnto The Embassy of Greece in Kuwait has the Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, DrFadel Al- Rumane in his presentation elaborated The book was released by Sheikh Naif was also presented to Dr. Sabiha pleasure to announce that visa applica- Safar, Ahmed Al-Mershed, Hashim M. El- the features of the Book. He said the Jaber Al-Sabah and the first copy was Bilgrami for compeering the function in tions must be submitted to Schengen Visa Rifai, Yaseen Farraj, Engr. Mohammed book is concise and easy to read. He handed over to Vinod Kumar, All the a very nicely manner. Engr. Mohammed Hussain, representing Staff Major elaborated different categories of tools honorary guests were presented the Haroon proposed vote of thanks. He Application Centre (VFS office) located at 12th General Engr. Hasim Al-Refaree and and gave examples how these tools are book by the members of organizing thanked Amassador of India, Sheikh floor, Al-Naser Tower, Fahad Al-Salem Street, Al- many other dignitaries were present applicable in construction projects. He committee. First secretary, Embassy of Naif, honorary guests, dignitaries from Qibla area, Kuwait City, (Parking at Souk Watia). For with him to mark the inauguration of gave example applications of cause and India, Vinod Kumar in his speech said various sectors and all the guests for information please call 22281046 from 08:30 to function. Abdul Azeem welcomed effect diagram, interrelationship dia- that it is matter of pride for Indians in attending the function. He thanked 17:00 (Sunday to Thursday). Working hours: Ambassador of India to Kuwait, Sheikh graph, benchmarking, mind mapping, Kuwait that today a concise and inform- GUST for providing the auditorium to Submission from 08:30 to 15:30. Passport collec- Naif Jaber Al Sabah,Chairman & Chief mistake proofing and many other tools. ative book containing many reference conduct book release function. Dinner tion from 16:00 to 17:00. For visa applications Executive Officer, Dar Alkuwait He said the book contains quick refer- tables and wealth of figures has been was served. please visit the following website www.mfa.gr/kuwait.

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EMBASSY OF SOUTH AFRICA During the holy month of Ramadan, the South African Embassy will be open to the public, Sunday through Thursday from 09:00 am to 14:00 pm. Please note that the Consular Section operation hours will be from 09:30 am to 12:00 pm, Sunday through Thursday.

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EMBASSY OF US Parents of Kuwaiti citizen children may drop off their sons’ and daughters’ visa applications - completely free of an inter- view or a trip inside the Embassy. The children must be under 14 years of age, and additional requirements do apply, but the service means parents will no longer have to schedule individ- ual appointments for their children, nor come inside the Embassy (unless they are applying for themselves). The service is only available for children holding Kuwaiti passports. To take advantage, parents must drop off the following documents: Child Visa Drop-off cover sheet, available on the Embassy website (http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/child_visas.htm) - Child’s passport; The Child’s previous passport, if it contains a valid US visa; 5x5cm photo of child with eyes open (if uploaded into DS-160, photos must be a .jpg between 600x600 and 1200x1200 pixels, less than 240kb, and cannot be digitally altered); A completed DS-160 form; Visa Fee Receipt from Burgan Bank; A copy of the valid visa of at least one parent. If one par- ent will not travel, provide a visa copy for the traveling parent, and a passport copy from the non-traveling parent with a letter stating no objection to the child’s travel. - For children of students (F2): a copy of the child’s I-20. Children born in the US (with very few exceptions) are US citizens and would not be eligible for a visa. Parents may drop off the application packet at Window 2 at the Embassy from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Monday to Wednesday, excluding holidays. More information is avail- able on the U.S. Embassy website: kuwait.usem- bassy.gov/child_visas.html

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EMBASSY OF VATICAN The Apostolic Nunciature Embassy of the Holy See, Vatican in Kuwait has moved to a new location in Kuwait City. Please find below the new address: Yarmouk, Block 1, Street 2, Villa No: 1. P.O.Box 29724, Safat 13158, Kuwait. Tel: 965 25337767, Fax: 965 25342066. Email: [email protected] TV PROGRAMS SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013

10:30 Xtreme Waterparks 17:00 Bert The Conqueror 11:00 Crimes That Shook Britain 13:00 Would Be Kings-PG15 11:00 Trip Flip 17:30 Xtreme Waterparks 12:00 The FBI Files 15:00 Stealing Bess-PG15 11:30 Trip Flip 18:00 Off Limits 13:00 Snapped: Women Who Kill 16:45 The Inkwell-PG15 12:00 Eden Eats 19:00 Departures 14:00 Snapped: Women Who Kill 18:45 Dreamgirls-PG15 13:00 Bizarre Foods America 20:00 Globe Trekker Around The 14:35 Border Security 14:30 Snapped: Women Who Kill 21:00 13-PG15 14:00 International House Hunters World 15:05 Auction Hunters 15:00 Beyond Scared Straight 23:00 Vampire-PG15 14:30 International House Hunters 21:00 Off Limits 15:30 Auction Kings 16:00 Fred Dinenage: Murder 01:00 Anonymous-18 15:00 Inside Luxury Travel - Varun 22:00 The Blue Continent 16:00 License To Drill Casebook Sharma 23:00 Inside Luxury Travel - Varun 16:55 One Man Army 17:00 Crimes That Shook Britain 16:00 Wild Carpathia Sharma 17:50 Mythbusters 18:00 The FBI Files 18:45 Sons Of Guns 19:00 The FBI Files 19:40 Deconstruction 20:00 Snapped: Women Who Kill 01:00 AFL Premiership Highlights 20:05 How It’s Made 21:00 Crimes That Shook Britain 02:00 PGA Tour Highlights 20:35 Auction Hunters 22:00 Private Crimes 03:00 PGA European Tour Britain’s royal 21:00 Storage Hunters 22:30 Mobsters Highlights 21:30 Sons Of Guns 23:30 Paranormal State 04:00 NRL Premiership baby will have 22:25 Nothing Personal 06:00 Trans World Sport 23:20 Hellriders 07:00 Cricket Friends Life T20 00:15 Sons Of Guns 10:00 Super League surprising family tree 01:10 Nothing Personal 03:15 The Way-PG15 12:00 Trans World Sport 05:30 A Fall From Grace-PG15 13:00 Live Cricket Test Match ven before the birth of the new British royal baby to 07:00 The Lucky One-PG15 21:00 PGA European Tour Weekly Prince William and his wife Kate, genealogists are look- 09:00 Mission: Impossible - Ghost 21:30 Inside The PGA Tour ing into its family tree, and are coming up with many Protocol-PG15 22:00 Live PGA Tour E 11:15 Joyful Noise-PG15 surprises. The baby’s relations will stretch from a simple 14:20 The Gadget Show 13:15 A Mother’s Choice-PG15 Parisian actress via the Dracula princes in Romania, to even 14:45 How Tech Works 15:15 Into The Wind-PG15 an Islamic sultan from Seville in Spain, who descended from 15:10 Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger 16:30 Mission: Impossible - Ghost 00:00 Cricket Test Match the Muslim Prophet Mohammed, experts say. 15:35 Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger Protocol-PG15 07:00 Trans World Sport The family tree of the baby’s father Prince William, who is 16:00 How Stuff Works 19:00 What’s Your Number?-PG15 08:00 PGA European Tour Weekly second in line to the throne, is strongly tied to the European 16:55 Superships 21:00 Waiting For Forever-PG15 08:30 Inside The PGA Tour Gotha line. There one finds, alongside all Britain’s kings, the 17:45 Thunder Races 23:00 21 Jump Street-18 09:00 Super Rugby Highlights sovereigns of Greece, Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Austria, 18:35 Through The Wormhole 01:00 Playdate-PG15 10:00 UK Open Darts 19:30 Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger Spain and a good number of German sovereigns. The British 14:00 PGA Tour Highlights family was called Saxe-Coburg-Gotha until 1917, date on 19:55 Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger 15:00 PGA European Tour Weekly 20:20 Oddities which, mired in a war with Germany, it opted for the name 07:00 Sammy’s Adventure: The 15:30 Live PGA European Tour Windsor. 20:45 Oddities 19:30 Futbol Mundial 21:10 The Gadget Show Secret Passage-FAM On the side of the mother-to-be Kate Middleton, on the 09:00 Underground: The Julian 20:15 Live Cricket Friends Life T20 21:35 How Tech Works 23:15 NRL Full Time other hand, there is a majority of commoners. The late 22:00 Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger Assange Story-PG15 “Queen Mum”, the mother of Queen Elizabeth II, and Princess 10:45 The Way-PG15 22:25 Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger Diana, William’s mother, were not born princesses. But 22:50 Oddities 13:00 Arrietty-FAM 14:45 I’ve Loved You So Long-PG15 “William’s alliance with Kate Middleton really managed to 23:15 Oddities democratize the baby’s family tree,” the famous genealogist 23:40 The Gadget Show 16:45 Neverland-PG15 00:00 Trans World Sport Jean-Louis Beaucarnot, who dissected the baby’s ascendance 00:05 How Tech Works 19:30 Now Is Good-PG15 01:00 Cricket Friends Life T20 00:30 Weird Connections 21:30 Albert Nobbs-18 04:00 World Cup of Pool in July in the “La Revue Francaise de Genealogie” (the French 01:00 Space Pioneer 23:30 Cleanskin-18 05:00 World Cup of Pool genealogy review) said. 01:50 Space Pioneer 01:30 Neverland-PG15 06:00 Golfing World The future king or queen of the United Kingdom will be 07:00 Golfing World cousin with a large number of his or her subjects. The pater- 08:00 Total Rugby nal forefathers of Kate, who is known as the Duchess of 04:00 Today’s Special-PG15 08:30 Rugby World Cup NOW IS GOOD ON OSN CINEMA Cambridge, were relatively well off. However, “on her moth- 06:00 Austin Powers In 11:30 World Cup of Pool er’s side she has largely working class ancestry from the 00:30 Dr G: Medical Examiner Goldmember-PG15 12:30 World Cup of Pool 19:40 A.N.T Farm 10:45 Kid In A Candy Store English north,” Scott Steward, member of the New England 01:20 Ghost Lab 08:00 Bending The Rules-PG15 13:30 British & Irish Lions Tour 20:05 A.N.T Farm 11:10 Charly’s Cake Angels Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) and the co-author in 02:10 Killer Kids 10:00 A View From Here-PG15 15:30 Total Rugby 20:30 Shake It Up 11:35 Unique Sweets 2011 of a book on Catherine Middleton’s family tree told AFP. 03:00 Deadly Affairs 16:00 Golfing World 12:00 The Next Iron Chef 12:00 Happy Feet Two-PG 03:00 Ben And Kate 20:50 Suite Life On Deck 03:45 I Almost Got Away With It 14:00 The Three Stooges-PG15 17:00 Rugby League 21:15 Austin And Ally 12:50 Red, Hot And Yummy 04:30 Dr G: Medical Examiner 19:00 Trans World Sport 03:30 The Simpsons 13:15 Barefoot Contessa MITTERRAND, WASHINGTON,... MOHAMMED 16:00 Bending The Rules-PG15 04:00 Brothers 21:40 That’s So Raven Her family tree contains coalminers, a linen maid, bakers, 05:20 Ghost Lab 20:00 World Match Racing Tour 22:00 Jessie 13:40 Barefoot Contessa 18:00 Men In Black 3-PG 04:30 The Tonight Show With Jay and a London street sweeper. One also comes up with a cer- 06:10 Nightmare Next Door 20:00 Flypaper-18 21:00 UK Open Darts 22:25 A.N.T Farm 14:05 Tyler’s Ultimate 07:00 Mystery Diagnosis Leno 14:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives tain Arthur Lupton who taught English to German poet, play- 22:00 Your Sister’s Sister-18 05:30 Friends 22:50 Good Luck Charlie 07:50 Street Patrol 00:00 Dungeons & Dragons: The 23:10 Wizards Of Waverly Place 14:55 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives wright and scientist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. More 08:15 Street Patrol 06:00 Hope & Faith 15:20 Guy’s Big Bite unexpected, is the discovery of Edward Thomas Book Of Vile Darkness-18 06:30 Arrested Development 23:35 Wizards Of Waverly Place 08:40 Real Emergency Calls 02:00 Men In Black 3-PG 00:00 Hannah Montana 15:45 Chopped Glassborough, who was put behind bars in 1881 in London’s 09:05 Who On Earth Did I Marry? 07:00 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon 16:35 Barefoot Contessa - Back To 00:00 NHL 08:00 Brothers 00:20 Hannah Montana Holloway prison. The reason for his imprisonment remains a 09:30 On The Case With Paula Zahn 02:00 UFC Countdown 00:45 Brandy & Mr Whiskers Basics mystery to this day. 10:20 Solved 08:30 Friends 17:00 Red, Hot And Yummy 03:00 Ping Pong World 09:00 Ben And Kate 01:05 Brandy & Mr Whiskers But there are other surprises in store in the royal family’s 11:10 Disappeared 04:00 US Bass Fishing 17:25 Reza’s African Kitchen 04:15 Warbirds-PG15 09:30 Modern Family 01:30 Emperor’s New School family tree. Through Queen Mary, the wife of King George V, 12:00 Mystery Diagnosis 05:00 NHL 17:50 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 06:00 Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle- 10:00 Parks And Recreation 01:50 Emperor’s New School 12:50 Street Patrol 07:00 WWE Smackdown 18:15 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives who ruled from 1910 to 1936, the line stretches back, accord- PG15 10:30 Arrested Development 02:15 Replacements 13:15 Street Patrol 09:00 Ping Pong World 18:40 Guy’s Big Bite ing to Beaucarnot, right to the princes of Transylvania and 08:00 Vengeance-PG15 11:00 The Tonight Show With Jay 02:35 Replacements 13:40 Extreme Forensics 10:00 US Bass Fishing 19:05 Charly’s Cake Angels Walachia in Romania. That leads back in the fifteenth century 10:00 Constantine-PG15 Leno 14:30 On The Case With Paula Zahn 11:00 NHL 19:30 Amazing Wedding Cakes to the Princes Dracula. Among them figures the Voivode Vlad 12:15 Go Fast-PG15 12:00 Hope & Faith 15:20 Real Emergency Calls 13:00 WWE Bottom Line 20:20 Chopped III, also known by his patronymic name Dracula, who was was 14:00 Vengeance-PG15 12:30 Brothers 15:45 Who On Earth Did I Marry? 13:00 WWE Vintage Collection 21:10 Chopped 16:00 Boiler Room-PG15 13:00 Friends posthumously dubbed Vlad the Impaler. He inspired, by his 16:10 Disappeared 15:00 Porsche GT 3 Cup 22:00 Staten Island Cakes 18:00 Go Fast-PG15 13:30 Arrested Development cruelty, the Irish writer Bram Stoker’s famous vampire. 17:00 Solved 15:30 Porsche GT 3 Cup 14:30 Style Star 22:50 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 20:00 Amphibious-18 14:00 The Simpsons Another discovery: a certain Hyacinthe-Gabrielle, an 17:50 Extreme Forensics 16:00 Mobil 1 The Grid 15:00 Keeping Up With The 23:15 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 22:00 End Of Days-18 14:30 Parks And Recreation actress at Paris’ Palais Royal, brought to England during the 18:40 On The Case With Paula Zahn 16:30 Mass Participation Kardashians 23:40 Food Wars 00:15 Disturbing Behavior-18 15:00 Modern Family revolution by her lover then husband, the Marquis of 19:30 Dr G: Medical Examiner 17:30 Motor Sports 2013 16:00 Keeping Up With The 00:05 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 20:20 Nightmare Next Door 02:00 Amphibious-18 15:30 The Daily Show Kardashians 00:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Wellesley and a direct ancestor of the “Queen Mum”. Via 18:00 Motor Sports 2013 16:00 The Colbert Report 21:10 Couples Who Kill 19:00 WWE NXT 17:00 What Would Ryan Lochte Do? 00:55 Unique Eats another French woman, a protestant noblewoman born in 22:00 On The Case With Paula Zahn 16:30 Hope & Faith 17:30 What Would Ryan Lochte Do? 01:20 Unique Eats 1639 in France’s region of Poitou, the child will even be a 20:00 UFC The Ultimate Fighter 17:00 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon 22:50 I Escaped Death 21:00 UFC Countdown 18:00 E! News 01:45 Staten Island Cakes cousin of late French president Francois Mitterrand, while her 23:40 I Almost Got Away With It 18:00 New Girl 19:00 E!es mother is related to the first president of the United States, 22:00 UFC Prelims 18:30 Family Tools 08:00 Best In Show-PG15 20:00 Kourtney And Kim Take Miami George Washington. Through its grandmother Diana, the 19:00 Hot In Cleveland 21:00 Married To Jonas 10:00 Falling Star-PG15 19:30 Parks And Recreation royal baby will have a link with the families of Winston 12:00 Adventures In Babysitting- 21:30 Fashion Police Churchill and Lord Marlborough, who inspired a popular 20:00 The Tonight Show With Jay 22:30 E! News PG15 Leno French folk song. 14:00 Elf-PG 14:00 C.S.I. Miami 23:30 Chelsea Lately 00:00 Trabant Trek 00:30 Born To Kill 15:00 Glee 21:00 The Daily Show 00:00 Dirty Soap 00:30 Trabant Trek On the side of celebrities, there are links to the American 16:00 Falling Star-PG15 21:30 The Colbert Report 01:30 Private Crimes 18:00 Beware The Gonzo-PG15 16:00 Emmerdale 00:55 Style Star 01:00 Off Limits actress Ellen DeGeneres and the British film director Guy 02:00 My Ghost Story 16:30 Coronation Street 22:00 The League 01:25 E!es 02:00 Departures Ritchie, the former husband of Madonna. But the most aston- 20:00 The Guard-PG15 22:30 The League 03:00 The Haunting Of... 22:00 Eurotrip-18 17:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 03:00 Globe Trekker ishing discovery is a little-known ascendancy of one of its dis- 04:00 Escaping Evil: My Life In A Cult 18:00 C.S.I. Miami 23:00 The Office 04:00 Inside Luxury Travel - Varun tant ascendants, the queen of France, Marie de’ Medici, 00:00 Cedar Rapids-18 23:30 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon 05:00 Crime Stories 02:00 The Guard-PG15 19:00 Switched At Birth Sharma descendant of Alphonse VI of Castillia, who died in 1109. His 06:00 The FBI Files 20:00 Fairly Legal 00:30 The Daily Show 05:00 Bizarre Foods America 01:00 The Colbert Report fourth wife Zaida, who was an Islamic princess converted to 07:00 Snapped: Women Who Kill 21:00 Suits 06:00 Eden Eats Roman Catholicism, had as an ancestor, according to 07:30 Snapped: Women Who Kill 01:30 The League 03:15 Coastal Kitchen 22:00 The Hollow Crown 07:00 Globe Trekker Beaucarnot, “a king of Seville considered a direct descendant 08:00 Beyond Scared Straight 23:00 The Closer 02:00 The League 03:40 Cash In The Attic 08:00 Departures 09:00 Crime Stories 09:00 Stealing Bess-PG15 00:00 Glee 02:30 The Office 04:30 Bargain Hunt 09:00 Off Limits of the Prophet Mohammed”. — AFP 10:00 Nightmare In Suburbia 11:00 Honey 2-PG15 01:00 Switched At Birth 05:15 Daily Cooks Challenge 10:00 Bert The Conqueror 02:00 The Hollow Crown 05:45 How Not To Decorate 06:30 Coastal Kitchen 07:00 Tareq Taylor’s Nordic Cookery 07:25 Planet Cake 13:00 Marchlands 07:50 Baking Made Easy 14:00 The Syndicate 08:15 Phil Spencer - Secret Agent 15:00 Moving On 09:05 Bargain Hunt 16:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 09:50 Antiques Roadshow 17:00 60 Minute Makeover 10:40 Extreme Makeover: Home 18:00 Emmerdale Edition 19:00 Coronation Street 11:25 MasterChef Australia 20:00 Coach Trip 11:50 New Scandinavian Cooking 20:30 Come Dine With Me Ireland With Claus Meyer 21:00 Foyle’s War 12:15 Come Dine With Me 23:00 At Water’s Edge 13:05 Planet Cake 00:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 13:30 New Scandinavian Cooking 01:00 60 Minute Makeover With Claus Meyer 02:00 Emmerdale 13:55 Bargain Hunt 14:40 Cash In The Attic 15:25 Antiques Roadshow 16:15 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 05:15 Brandy & Mr Whiskers 17:00 Phil Spencer - Secret Agent 05:35 Brandy & Mr Whiskers 17:55 The Good Cook 06:00 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 18:25 Hairy Bikers’ Bake-ation 06:30 Doc McStuffins 19:20 New Scandinavian Cooking 06:45 A.N.T. Farm With Claus Meyer 07:10 Dog With A Blog 19:45 Come Dine With Me 07:35 Jessie 20:35 Extreme Makeover: Home 07:55 Jessie Edition 08:20 Shake It Up 21:20 Antiques Roadshow 08:45 Shake It Up 22:15 Bargain Hunt 09:05 Austin And Ally 23:00 Phil Spencer - Secret Agent 09:30 Austin And Ally 23:55 Cash In The Attic 09:55 Good Luck Charlie 00:45 Come Dine With Me 10:15 Good Luck Charlie 01:35 MasterChef Australia 10:40 A.N.T. Farm 02:00 New Scandinavian Cooking 11:05 A.N.T. Farm With Claus Meyer 11:25 Jessie 02:25 How Not To Decorate 11:50 Jessie 12:15 Austin And Ally 12:35 Austin And Ally 13:00 Shake It Up 13:25 Shake It Up 13:45 A.N.T Farm 03:00 Unique Sweets 14:10 A.N.T Farm 03:25 Food Wars 14:35 Good Luck Charlie 03:50 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 15:00 Good Luck Charlie 04:15 Unique Eats 15:25 Jessie 04:40 Chopped 15:50 Jessie 05:30 Iron Chef America 16:10 Dog With A Blog 06:10 Food Network Challenge 16:35 A.N.T. Farm 07:00 Unwrapped 17:00 Austin And Ally 07:25 Unwrapped 17:20 That’s So Raven 07:50 Andy Bates American Street 17:45 Suite Life On Deck Feasts 18:10 Good Luck Charlie 08:15 Unique Sweets 18:30 Shake It Up 08:40 Red, Hot And Yummy 18:55 Austin And Ally 09:05 Barefoot Contessa 19:20 Jessie 09:30 Amazing Wedding Cakes THE WAY ON OSN MOVIES HD 10:20 Extra Virgin END OF DAYS ON OSN ACTION HD Classifieds

SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013

Kuwait KNCC PROGRAMME FROM THURSDAY 112 (04/07/2013) UPTO 1st DAY OF RAMADAN

SHARQIA-1 WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 10:00 PM MAN OF STEEL (DIG) 5:15 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 1:15 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 12:15 AM MAN OF STEEL (DIG) 8:15 PM NO FRI MAN OF STEEL (DIG) 11:15 PM OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 1:30 PM FANAR-2 Al-Madena Police Station 22434064 WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 3:30 PM THE PURGE (DIG) 1:15 PM AVENUES-3 OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 6:00 PM MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (DIG) 3:30 PM TATTAH (DIG) 12:30 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 8:00 PM MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (DIG) 5:45 PM TATTAH (DIG) 3:00 PM Al-Murqab Police Station 22435865 OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 10:30 PM MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (DIG) 8:15 PM TATTAH (DIG) 5:30 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 12:30 AM THE PURGE (DIG) 10:30 PM TATTAH (DIG) 8:00 PM Al-Daiya Police Station 22544200 THE PURGE (DIG) 12:30 AM TATTAH (DIG) 10:30 PM SHARQIA-2 TATTAH (DIG) 1:00 AM Prayer timings MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (DIG-3D) 12:45 PM FANAR-3 Al-Fayha’a Police Station 22547133 CINDERELLA (DIG-3D) 3:15 PM MAN OF STEEL (DIG) 12:30 PM 360º- 1 Fajr: 03:19 MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (DIG-3D) 5:30 PM MAN OF STEEL (DIG) 3:15 PM THE PURGE (DIG) 1:00 PM Shorook 04:54 WHITE HOUSE DOWN (DIG) 7:45 PM MAN OF STEEL (DIG) 6:00 PM THE PURGE (DIG) 3:00 PM Al-Qadissiya Police Station 22515277 WHITE HOUSE DOWN (DIG) 10:15 PM OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 8:45 PM THE PURGE (DIG) 5:00 PM Duhr: 11:53 WHITE HOUSE DOWN (DIG) 12:45 AM OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 10:45 PM THE PURGE (DIG) 7:00 PM Al-Nugra Police Station 22616662 OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 12:45 AM THE PURGE (DIG) 9:00 PM Asr: 15:27 SHARQIA-3 THE PURGE (DIG) 11:00 PM THE PURGE (DIG) 1:00 PM MARINA-1 THE PURGE (DIG) 1:00 AM Al-Salmiya Police Station 25714406 Maghrib: 18:51 THE PURGE (DIG) 3:00 PM OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 12:30 PM TATTAH (DIG) 5:00 PM THE PURGE (DIG) 2:30 PM 360º- 2 Isha: 20:22 THE PURGE (DIG) 7:30 PM THE PURGE (DIG) 4:15 PM OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 12:45 PM Al-Dasma Police Station 22530801 TATTAH (DIG) 9:30 PM TATTAH (DIG) 6:00 PM OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 2:45 PM THE PURGE (DIG) 12:05 AM THE PURGE (DIG) 8:15 PM OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 4:45 PM THE PUBLIC AUTHORITY OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 10:00 PM OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 6:45 PM MUHALAB-1 OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 12:05 AM OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 8:45 PM FOR CIVIL INFORMATION No: 15862 OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 12:30 PM OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 10:45 PM Automated enquiry THE PURGE (DIG) 2:45 PM MARINA-2 OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 12:45 AM OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 4:30 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 12:45 PM about the Civil ID card is THE PURGE (DIG) 6:30 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 3:00 PM 360º- 3 OFFICER DOWN (DIG) 8:15 PM MAN OF STEEL (DIG) 5:15 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG-3D) 2:30 PM 1889988 THE PURGE (DIG) 10:15 PM TATTAH (DIG) 8:00 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 5:00 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 10:15 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 7:30 PM MUHALAB-2 WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 12:45 AM WORLD WAR Z (DIG-3D) 10:00 PM CHANGE OF NAME WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 12:45 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 12:30 AM WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 3:00 PM MARINA-3 I, Huzaifa Shabbir Gulamali, TATTAH (DIG) 5:30 PM MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (DIG-3D) 12:30 PM AL-KOUT.1 holding Passport No. WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 7:45 PM CINDERELLA (DIG-3D) 2:45 PM MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (DIG-3D) 1:30 PM F0010303 wish to change TATTAH (DIG) 10:00 PM MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (DIG-3D) 5:00 PM CINDERELLA (DIG-3D) 3:45 PM my name to Huzaifa WHITE HOUSE DOWN (DIG) 7:15 PM MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (DIG-3D) 5:30 PM Shabbir Amjawala. (C 4453) MUHALAB-3 WHITE HOUSE DOWN (DIG) 9:45 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG-3D) 7:45 PM 4-7-2013 CINDERELLA (DIG-3D) 12:30 PM WHITE HOUSE DOWN (DIG) 12:30 AM WORLD WAR Z (DIG-3D) 10:00 PM WHITE HOUSE DOWN (DIG) 2:45 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG-3D) 12:30 AM MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (DIG-3D) 5:15 PM AVENUES-1 NO SUN+ TUE+WED FOR SALE MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (DIG-3D) 7:30 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 1:30 PM WHITE HOUSE DOWN (DIG) 9:45 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 4:00 PM AL-KOUT.2 Mitsubishi Galant, model WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 6:30 PM WHITE HOUSE DOWN (DIG) 1:15 PM 2013, excellent condition, FANAR-1 WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 9:00 PM WHITE HOUSE DOWN (DIG) 4:00 PM 10,500 km, registration up WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 12:30 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 11:30 PM WHITE HOUSE DOWN (DIG) 6:45 PM to end of 2015, price KD WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 3:00 PM WHITE HOUSE DOWN (DIG) 9:30 PM WORLD WAR Z (DIG) 5:15 PM AVENUES-2 WHITE HOUSE DOWN (DIG) 12:15 AM 3,150/-. Contact: 97487330. DARK TIDE (DIG) 7:45 PM MAN OF STEEL (DIG) 2:15 PM NO SUN+ TUE+WED (C 4452) 1-7-2013

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CROSSWORD 243 STAR TRACK

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

You might like to ignore responsibilities and do some socializing, but reali- Ambitious schemes and the pursuit of success take on a high priority. This ties may demand that you tend to some personal business today and forget your friends. There brings a focus on the practical, the successful, the pragmatic—whatever it takes to get you is time later to run and play in the summer breeze. When you have breakthroughs, they often ahead in the end. You could feel much more intuitive and psychic than previously. Very work- come as insights into your immediate surroundings and home and environment—your sup- able and successful plans can be put into effect now. You may sense and feel things that others port system in general. This could manifest itself by your finding new and different ways to do not which could put you in the limelight, especially with superiors or business associates in make a living. Perhaps an extra income that could eventually turn into a real moneymaker is on relation to your work or work plans. Working on Saturday may mean you have increased the horizon. Writing a short story for a well-known magazine would be a good start. This after- responsibilities, which is a temporary situation but welcome in order to meet some financial noon you may find yourself enjoying long conversations with friends and loved ones, writing requirements. You enjoy this job or the responsibility it entails more than usual. You concen- letters and making special phone calls. trate on areas of home this evening; smile.

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

You may be able to enjoy and value your own life situation today or feel Nurturing is where your energies are focused. You enjoy making things especially kind toward a friend or loved one. This is a good day to spend with a loved one. grow and taking care of them, planting seeds that will develop and survive far Emotions are up and you may even find yourself pondering a bit on the meaning of life. You into the future—that’s what it is all about today. This is a great time to reflect and understand feel at one with your life situation. Outer circumstances and the flow of events make it easy for your own situation—just how you feel about yourself. You may be moved to appreciate and you to make clear decisions, see the road ahead and move forward. Situations fall into place discover the beauty in your life and may spend a great deal of time photographing a special and progress is easy. Be careful not to overextend or bite off more than you can chew, so to rose in your backyard. You may want to do a bit of paperwork this afternoon—paying bills and speak. This is a productive and potentially satisfying day. There is a basic drive to appreciate such. There could be talk of adjusting the budget. Neighbors and friends may find you especial- and taste life. Your desires are strong and you will want to enjoy yourself. Enjoy the company of ly witty and unconventional just now. You can find the humor in everything today. You enjoy a your loved ones. get-together with friends tonight.

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

An important relationship, perhaps with a young person or someone in Others may find you full of fascinating ideas and plans. You will encourage your near environment, may come into focus today. There could be an emotion- anything from being on an adventure to writing a story, song or jingle. You may al overtone to all of this that may require understanding and flexibility on your part. You have have insights or breakthroughs with regard to your living situation or life circumstances. Your the best results when you listen. When it comes to choices this afternoon, find out all your drive to innovate, invent and find new ways to use things is both well coordinated and intense. ACROSS ate and helpful nature. options and then weigh them carefully; you will be glad you took so much time before making You have a strong urge to be different or to do something differently today. Others value you 1. A defensive missile designed to shoot down 81. Characterized by dignity and propriety. a decision. Creative endeavors can be quite rewarding this afternoon and bring about a fun for your sense of freedom and your distinctive qualities. Exchanging pleasantries is relaxing this afternoon. Being more involved with neighbors or siblings this evening satisfies a deep emo- incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles. 82. Young of domestic cattle. stress relief. You may be teaching your craft to a friend or sharing space together, enjoying your own artistic projects; everyone is smiling. Music fills the air this evening; music, food and games tional need. Communicating feelings becomes more important. Perhaps sharing a bit of home- 4. The condition of having no arms. made ice cream would be fun. 12. A form of address for a married woman. DOWN promote happy times. 15. Towards the side away from the wind. 1. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely 16. A member of a Kannada-speaking group the razorbill. of people living chiefly in Kanara in southern 2. A man who is the lover of a girl or young Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) India. woman. CAPRICORN 17. A former agency (from 1946 to 1974) that 3. (archaic) A fitting reward. You are full of wit and sharp insights. You may find you enjoy helping to guide You could find yourself in charge of some group activity today—perhaps a was responsible for research into atomic ener- 4. The academic world. others. Breakthrough flashes of insight with tremendous originality and independ- neighborhood, religious organization or school’s garage sale or some such. Your gy and its peacetime uses in the United 5. A room or establishment where alcoholic ence are typical. There is a natural sense of invention and a love of all things electrical and of commu- need to be respected can be emotionally charged. Your knack for organizing things and people States. drinks are served over a counter. nication in general. Since you are great at bringing out the best qualities of others, you may discover a gives you the recognition you need. Some volunteer work or helping with group achievement 18. Conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy 6. A radioactive gaseous element formed by hidden talent in a friend today. You feel spontaneous and want to be on the move. You are independ- means a lot to you. You may find that you are appreciated and valued for your ideas, feelings (100-44 BC). the disintegration of radium. ent and will be making travel plans soon to embrace a new experience. Adventuresome, you could be and the ability to act and get things done. You may enjoy working with a group of others where you can exercise your discrimination. You love a social life—friends and relationships 20. Relating to or derived from the sun or uti- 7. An associate degree in applied science. taking a class in skydiving, scuba diving or learning to fly a glider. This is not an ordinary day or a dull day. An animal around your home gains your attention tonight. play a major role in your makeup. You love to communicate and enjoy discussing ideas with lizing the energies of the sun. 8. The yield from plants in a single growing others. 21. A nucleic acid that transmits genetic infor- season. mation from DNA to the cytoplasm. 9. (medieval Europe) A person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord. 22. Wild sheep of northern Africa. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 24. A serving of drink (usually alcoholic). 10. Old World genus of annual to perennial Leo (July 23-August 22) 26. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a herbs. Having a free weekend ahead of you for travel, visiting, relaxation or walk- You are very gifted, having great magnetism and warmth and also a keen skewer usually with vegetables. 11. Expose to fresh air, as of old clothing. ing through a park, checking out a museum, the library or zoo, etc., is a most pleasant time. All and powerful mind. You can do anything you want to do in this life, if you can manage to 12. A member of a rural Finnish people living indications point to entertaining out-of-town friends for a little while this afternoon. Memories 28. Tree of low-lying coastal areas of south- get moving in one direction and keep at it. Perhaps you are finally enjoying an unusually in eastern Russia. of past activity and pictures to show the progression through the years are fun and captivating eastern United States having glossy leaves easygoing morning. It is likely that you will lose yourself in a great book or movie today. This for everyone. Feeling appreciated, needed and part of a group is comfortable. This should be a and racemes of fragrant white flowers. 13. A city in western Nevada at the foot of the is a time of rest and relaxation. Later you could be encouraged to be out with your friends fun day, filled with all sorts of communications and sharing times. Be sure to take plenty of pic- 29. Someone who travels about selling his Sierra Nevada Mountains. or loved ones. Garage sales, country fruit stands, a walk or skate in the park could provide a tures. Later this afternoon is a great time to reflect and perhaps, revise your goals. Emotions in 14. The act of scanning. healthy diversion away from stress. You could be invited to a social function this evening. wares (as on the streets or at carnivals). particular are very clear today. A friend invites you to enjoy some quiet time this evening at his 19. A town in northern Egypt. You can relate to all types of people with equal ease and opportunities to network will be 32. Coming next after the first in position in or her house. space or time or degree or magnitude. 23. An irrational but irresistible motive for a obvious during this social. 36. Of or relating to or characteristic of Israel belief or action. or its people. 25. Steady recurrent ticking sound as made by 39. Of or relating to or characteristic of a clock. Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) Thailand of its people. 27. The basic unit of money in Panama. 40. Not far distant in time or space or degree 30. An association of nations dedicated to This is a great time for imagination and creativity when it comes to ideas Having and appreciating things of beauty and value play a big role in your or circumstances. economic and political cooperation in south- and thinking. This, coupled with the ability to put your thoughts into words, allows you to grab life and you may find yourself at a “flea market” or some other fun gathering where people sell 41. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali eastern Asia. your audience and charm them. This may mean that you have volunteered to read at story their creative work. Provided you do not spend it all on the fancy things that catch your eye, earth group. 31. Have a craving, appetite, or great desire time for some charity or part-time job you have today. You may appear very expressive and this can be a financially favorable time—you have a good eye for value. Personal issues later this evening may take some time to consider. It is possible that there is a lack of support for 42. An extraordinary writ commanding an for. ably communicative. Young people enjoy your guidance. You will find yourself listening to all 33. The ohmic resistance of a conductor. sorts of interesting opinions of the young—or perhaps, the elderly. You are great at bringing your ideas or for what you think. The home and family scene is likely to be in something of a official to perform a ministerial act that the out the best qualities of others—discovering hidden talents. Innovative ideas can be gained state of change soon—this may mean moving, an addition to the family, or the life. High-tech law recognizes as an absolute duty and not a 34. The state that precedes vomiting. 35. Shaped like a dish. from these young people today. You will probably enjoy some quiet time with your own hob- equipment impinges on the domestic environment somehow. An eccentric relative attracts matter for the official's discretion. by this evening. some notice. 44. A member of an Athapaskan people that 37. A benevolent aspect of Devi. migrated to Arizona and New Mexico and 38. An official language of the Republic of South Africa. Utah. Word Search Yesterday’s Solution 46. A Chadic language spoken in northern 43. Agency of the United States government charged with mediating disputes between Nigeria. management and labor. 47. Money in the form of bills or coins. 45. An ugly evil-looking old woman. 48. Used of a single unit or thing. 50. A unit of absorbed ionizing radiation equal 49. A river in north central Switzerland that to 100 ergs per gram of irradiated material. runs northeast into the Rhine. 52. A beckoning gesture. 51. A three-year law degree. 54. Having winglike extensions. 53. A unit of force equal to the force exerted 56. A rare silvery (usually trivalent) metallic by gravity. element. 55. Title for a civil or military leader (especially 57. A port city in southwestern Turkey on the in Turkey). Gulf of Antalya. 58. Cut the head of. 59. Relating to of containing or affecting 60. Any of numerous local fertility and nature blood. deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peo- 61. Italian violin maker in Cremona. ples. 62. A garment of cloth or leather or plastic 64. A white metallic element that burns with a that is tied about the waist and worn to pro- brilliant light. tect your clothing. 65. The striking of one body against another. 63. (Greek mythology) A Titan who was forced 66. Aroused or activated. by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders. 72. Tasting sour like a lemon. 67. A unit of power equal to 1 joule per sec- 73. 1 species. ond. 76. Long coarse hair growing from the crest of 68. Make amends for. the animal's neck. 69. A quantity of no importance. 77. A member of the Siouan people inhabiting 70. An organic compound that contains a the valleys of the Platte and Missouri rivers in hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom Nebraska. which in turn is doubly bonded to another 78. Sharpness of vision. carbon atom. 79. A material effigy that is worshipped as a 71. (British colloquialism) An excavation. god. 74. (informal) Of the highest quality. 80. Having or showing a tender and consider- 75. A partially opened flower. Yesterday’s Solution

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he 35-year-old singer and the Formula 1 driver called time on their five-year on/off relationship because they barely got to spend time together due to their hectic work schedules, and the ‘X TFactor’ judge opened up for the first time during auditions in Cardiff on Wednesday. After watching a wannabe perform an emotional song, Nicole said it “pulled on my heartstrings” and then empathized with the teary tune’s lyrics about the end of a relationship. She said: “It sucks doesn’t it? Really sucks.” Despite feeling moved, she enjoyed the song, adding: “It’s so depressing but it’s so good. I would buy your album.” Following the poignant moment, Nicole - who turned 35 last Saturday - put on a brave face during the auditions, and at one point she showed off to her fellow judges Gary Barlow, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh by performing the splits. An insider told The Sun newspaper: “Even though Nicole is going through a tough time she was determined to get on with things.

he 26-year-old actor - who plays John Reid in ‘The Lone Ranger’alongside the TA-list star - says Johnny helped develop the relationship between their characters, and was never out to “steal” scenes. Armie said: “Johnny seemingly has no ego. He doesn’t think he’s Johnny Depp. He’s never thinking, ‘How am I going to steal this scene?’ It’s always, ‘Let’s make this funnier, bigger, more!’ “The film is a remake of the classic 1950s TV show of the same name and while Native American spirit warrior Tonto - who Johnny plays in the remake - was relegated to being the Lone Ranger’s sidekick in the original, Armie believes the duo have equal billing on the big screen. Speaking to Empire magazine, he explained: “In this version Tonto and the Lone Ranger actually have a relationship. It’s a two-way street this time. They’re jammed together by extenuating circumstances and he ‘Hart of Dixie’ actress claims her mom, Janice - who is a sex ther- it’s made very clear to them: neither of you has apist - doesn’t have boundaries when it comes to discussing her anybody else in the entire world but the other. Tpersonal life and could intuitively tell when the brunette beauty had intercourse for the first time. Rachel explained: “My mom is a rela- tionship counselor so she’ll still slip in comments whenever she can. I’m like, ‘Mom!’ “After my first time, she just knew. She didn’t ask questions, she just told me things - she doesn’t wait for permission to speak! She’s a very open personal and she made it comfortable for me whenever I needed to talk. “She’s taught me all sorts of things about relationships, like how important it is to be honest and have trust.” The 31-year-old star admits she’s a “big romantic” and although her parents divorced when she was nine, isn’t pessimistic about one day settling down with her long term boyfriend, ‘Jumper’ co-star Hayden Christensen.

he former ‘Desperate Housewives’ “Eva and Ernesto are a perfect match. actress met the Miami-based entre- They both speak Spanish, have the same Tpreneur and philanthropist when religion and the same cultural back- he was cast in ‘Ready For Love’, the dat- ground. “Their friendship and their simi- ing show she produced last year and lar philanthropic interests laid the foun- he hair - which was sold by the Rolling Stone singer’s for- while they were friends first, Eva has dation for their new romance. They’re mer girlfriend Chrissie Shrimpton - was bought by an revealed their relationship recently very much in love.” Eva, 38, who was pre- Tanonymous buyer for twice what Bonham’s auction turned romantic. She told People.com: “I viously married to Tony Parker, has been house predicted it would fetch. The winning bidder will think that’s why our relationship is so single since splitting from NFL star Mark receive the lock of hair along with an envelope with the words special - we truly started as friends.” Sanchez last year. “Mick Jagger’s hair after being washed + trimmed by Chris at While the couple were linked together Rose Hill Farm (sic)” written on it. The hair was cut almost 50 almost immediately, Eva joked: “I guess years ago by Chrissie, whose grandmother stashed it away we have the press to thank for pushing only for it to be discovered after her death. All proceeds from us to see something we didn’t see!” the sale will be donated to the charity Changing Faces, sup- Meanwhile, friends are thrilled the pair porting people with facial disfigurements. Meanwhile, Mick have finally started dating. A source said: and the rest of the band - which includes Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts - threw a star-studded after- party to celebrate their Glastonbury gig last weekend.

he ‘Now You See Me’ star is a vegan and raw foodist which means he does not eat meat, dairy, sugar or flour Tand he eating the wrong meals is more deadly to people than drugs or alcohol. Speaking to ShortList magazine, he said: “Of the crucial areas - if you consider that people have self-destructive activities - their food is probably number one I mean, the road to the grave is through the mouth.” The 51- year-old actor has become known for his environmental work and his support for the legislation of marijuana. Woody insists he is active and vocal about these topics because he is pas- sionate about them and he isn’t concerned if his beliefs detract from his acting success. When asked if he thinks his sometimes controversial views have overshadowed his work, the former ‘Cheers’ star explained: “But who could I attribute that to? If it’s a bother, I have to blame myself, because I have talked about it. “I like to think I’m doing good work as an actor and that I’ve helped a few people.” lifestyle SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013

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he couple recently welcomed daughter North and been changing diapers, friends insist he wants to be want to make sure one of them is with her at all times involved in all areas of North’s life and has been trained by Tso they have agreed for the first six months of her life, Cedars Sinai hospital on how to care for the baby. The they won’t take on work at the same time as they want to insider added: “Every new mom and dad that leaves here be hands on parents. A source told HollywoodLife: “They with their newborn baby is fully prepared on how to take made a deal that for the first six months to a year, the baby care of their little one. It doesn’t matter if they are famous has to be with either one of them. So if Kanye is out work- or not, both mom and dad are taught by the nurses how ing, Kim has the baby. And if Kim’s working, Kanye’s on to properly change a diaper. duty. They’re not trying to leave the baby in somebody else’s hands. They are hands on parents and will be that way forever!” While it has been claimed Kanye, 36, hasn’t

James Gandolfinileft $50,000 to friend s child with autism he late ‘Sopranos’ star - who died of a heart attack in Italy last month - made the generous donation to the Tson of his former college roommate Doug Katz, who he often helped out during his lifetime. Katz told the New York Post: “He’s my son’s guardian angel. “He always said, ‘How can we help? How can we make it better?’ And none of it was lip service. You could never meet a nicer guy in the world.” Meanwhile, James, 51, left the bulk of his $70million estate to his children, 13-year-old Michael from his first marriage to Marcy Wudarski and eight-month-old Liliana, his daughter with wife Deborah Lin. In his will dat- ed December 19 and filed on Tuesday in Manhattan Surrogate’s Court, it was revealed James arranged for Micheal to inherit through a trust which will be set aside for when he turns 21. Part of his inheritance includes the star’s Italian property which Michael will split with his half- sister when she turns 25. In James’ 17 page will he urged his children to keep the estate in the family for as long as possible. He wrote: “It is my hope and desire that they will continue to own said property and keep it in our family for as long as possible.”

he ‘Candy Shop’ hitmaker, 37 - whose real name is Curtis Jackson - has been accused of kicking an Tunnamed ex-girlfriend, who police say has a child with him, and destroying some of her things during a dis- pute at her condo in Toluca Lake, California, on June 23 but 50 Cent claims to have no knowledge of the incident. His New York attorney, Scott Leemo. Said: “Curtis Jackson denies these allegations as made against him. It is impor- tant to note, Jackson has not been arrested and there is no warrant outstanding for his arrest. (We) are currently con- ducting our own investigation into these allegations.” However, City Attorney Mike Feuer said in a statement: “Regardless of perceived celebrity or notoriety, domestic violence is a serious crime, and alleged perpetrators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law by this office.” Police officers were called to the property, where the woman claimed she locked herself in her bedroom after he couple - who recently welcomed daughter Everly - met on the set of 2006 she got into an altercation with 50 Cent but alleged he movie ‘Step Up’ and while Channing has gone on to become a global super- kicked down the door and kicked her, resulting in an injury. Tstar, he admitted he knew Jenna was the woman for him when she support- The rapper, who is facing five charges, including one count ed him during the tough times when he couldn’t pay his rent. The 33-year-old of domestic violence and four counts of vandalism, report- actor told Elle.com: “I was broke and I couldn’t pay my half of the rent when we edly left the house before police arrived. were first together. She was basically my sugar mama for six months.” Channing also revealed a vacation to Hawaii, early in their relationship, made him see that Jenna was the perfect woman for him because even when things got tough, she never doubted him. He explained: “We were on our first trip together, in Hawaii, trying to find this waterfall. There was a trail with markers and stuff, but we had to walk for about four and a half hours [to find it]. Then I look up-we don’t have four and a half hours of light to get back. We don’t have flashlights. We don’t have any- thing. It starts to get dark, so we’re jogging back a little quicker. You couldn’t see your hand in front of your face.

he famously health conscious star admitted she can’t fully give up smoking but says she would never have a cigarette in front of her children, Apple, nine, and son Moses, Tseven. She told the August issue of Good Housekeeping magazine: “‘I smoke one ciga- rette a week. The girlfriends I smoke with know about it, but I would never do it in front of my kids.” Gwyneth also opened up about her family life, calling the children her “best achievement” and admitting marrying their father, Chris Martin, was her “best decision to date”. She said: “I was really lucky to have two healthy children, and I enjoy the process of raising them and watching these amazing human beings start to come out and be them- selves.” The 40-year-old actress also revealed she is never happier than when spending time with her family. She said: “[My best Saturday morning would be] sleeping in and then having a really lazy day with the family, cooking, laughing and hanging out.” lifestyle SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013

eyonce has a stepmother. Her father estate broker. The 61-year-old Knowles guid- Johnson. Knowles and Beyonce’s mother, and former manager, Mathew Knowles, ed his daughter to superstardom with the Tina, divorced in 2009 after 29 years of mar- Bgot married last Sunday. His represen- group Destiny’s Child and later in her solo riage and two children - Beyonce and her sis- tative said on Friday that he has wed former career; she released her father as her manager ter, fellow singer Solange. — AP Mathew Knowles, father and former manager of singer Beyonce Knowles, poses model Gena Charmaine Avery in Houston, in 2011. Knowles, head of Music World at his Music World Entertainment headquarters in Houston. Knowles married for- Texas. The pair had been engaged for a year Entertainment, still manages several gospel mer model Gena Charmaine Avery, 48, in Houston, Texas on Sunday, June 30, and a half. The 48-year-old Avery is a real acts including Grammy-winner Le’Andria 2013. — AP

ohnny Depp and the makers of the “Pirates of the The title role is played by Armie Hammer, the 26- Caribbean” franchise have swapped the high seas year-old actor who played the Winklevoss twins-with Jfor the wild west in “The Lone Ranger,” as they a little computer-generated imagery (CGI) help-in the seek to reboot an American pop culture icon. Having 2010 Facebook movie “The Social Network.” Hammer earned more than $3.6 billion at the box office with admits he didn’t know much about the iconic charac- the “Pirates” blockbusters, producer Jerry Bruckheimer ter before he made the movie. “The character is before and studio giant Disney wanted to give a new take on my time. The only reason I was familiar with the Lone the traditional western adventure. The Lone Ranger, a Ranger character at all was because my dad was such masked crusader who rights wrongs in the name of a big fan,” he told AFP ahead of the film’s release. justice, was born on the radio in 1933 before being “He would enjoy watching the show on re-runs turned into a popular US television series from 1949- every now and then, stuff like that. I watched it a little 1957. bit with him but I was very loosely, loosely, aware of Lone Ranger.” In typically explosive Bruckheimer style- and with a budget estimated at over $200 million-the film tells the story of why lawyer John Reid swapped his suit for a black mask and white hat, to become the anonymous hero. Hammer says he was intensely aware of the iconic nature of the character. “There’s a sense of respect, more than anything else. I know that this character means a lot to a lot of people,” he said. “A lot of people grew up with him in their home, and trusted the Lone Ranger enough to make him part of their life, and we wanted to be sensitive about Indian Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit Nene performs during the 4th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) at that. We wanted to show those people that we do The Venetian hotel yesterday. appreciate their nostalgia.” He added: “I wanted origi- nal elements of the character in there. His value of human life, his hesitance to kill anybody, his very strict moral code, all of those things from the TV show I wanted all those things.” But to resonate with a modern audience-notably young movie-goers targeted by Bruckheimer and the studio behind the movie-the filmmakers had to add in some modern touches. When the original radio show aired, America “had just come out of the Great Depression, and for the TV show we just finished World War II and were starting the Korean War con- flict,” said the actor. “So people just wanted a hero, they wanted to be able to turn on the television and not worry about anything and just see somebody do the right thing and be a good hero-a good American good guy. “That doesn’t work for audiences these days. Audiences now are much more discerning, so we wanted to make him human, we wanted to give him a struggle,” he added. The young actor said he learned a lot from Bruckheimer, Depp, and director Gore Verbinski, who won an Oscar for 2011 animated film “Rango,” which also starred his 50-year-old A-list co- star, in voice at least. “From Jerry I learned: stay calm, Actor Johnny Depp you’ll figure it out, it’ll be OK,” he said. “From Johnny I learned to pay attention to everything that’s going on around you and remember it. And from Gore, I learned The film, out Wednesday in the United States for that anything can be done, it just might take a little the July 4 national holiday, is the fourth big-screen more hard work than you think,” he said. —AFP adaptation of the story of the mythical hero and his faithful sidekick Tonto. Depp-whose “Pirates” character Captain Jack Sparrow was famously inspired by Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards-plays the native American Tonto with his usual quirky brio. He person- ally insisted on Tonto’s idiosyncratic look, notably bas- Indian Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan performs at the 14th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) at The ing the make-up on a painting by native American Venetian hotel in Macau yesterday. — AFP artist Kirby Sattler, with a winged crow as a hat. ‘Despicable Me’ tramples ‘Lone Ranger’ at theaters

scar-winning writers Nat Faxon and Jim Rash first he Lone Ranger” seems to be riding Depp’s take on Tonto has been compared explored a father’s journey with George Clooney in their into the sunset on its debut weekend. unfavorably to Captain Jack Sparrow in face paint. O2011 hit “The Descendants,” and now they turn their focus “TThe Disney Western starring Armie “(The studio thought) if we have Johnny Depp on a teenager’s coming-of-age story with an all-star cast in their Hammer as the titular character and Johnny Depp and we transfer him over to another funny hat latest film. Faxon and Rash explore dysfunctional family dynam- as Tonto was outpaced 3 to 1 by Universal’s and call him Tonto, we’re going to be OK, but it’s ics in independent comedy “The Way, Way Back,” out in US the- “Despicable Me 2,” which also opened not OK,” said Gene Del Vecchio, author of aters on Friday, drawing on their own childhood experiences to Wednesday. The animated sequel collected $59.9 “Creating Blockbusters. Part of the problem, he follow the journey of a teenage boy on his summer vacation. million in ticket sales so far, while “The Lone said, is that children aren’t nearly as familiar with The film, which has garnered mainly positive reviews and Ranger” earned a paltry $19.5 million. While the Lone Ranger as they are with the animated earned a score of 65 out of 100 on review aggregator Disney is likely to recover based on its other characters in “Despicable Me 2” and last week’s Metacritic.com, stars Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Sam Rockwell, strong offerings this summer, including Pixar’s first-place film, “Monsters University.” Allison Janney and Maya Rudolph, and centers on 14-year-old “Monsters University” and Marvel’s “Iron Man 3,” “Kids really need to be reintroduced to the Duncan, played by newcomer Liam James. Shy and socially awk- the masked man’s dismal box-office showing may Lone Ranger,” he said. “Instead, they were intro- ward, Duncan must spend a summer with his mother (Collette) spell trouble for Depp and all but ends any hope duced to Tonto in the marketing.” The failure of and her new boyfriend (Carell), and finds a mentor in quirky, care- for a Lone Ranger franchise. “This is one and “The Lone Ranger” could impact studio decisions free Owen (Rockwell), the owner of a local water park. “I think done,” said Stuart Oldham, editor of the industry about what to green-light going forward, and not there’s a fear of disconnect sometimes, communication is a huge trade site Variety.com. just at Disney. “From a film-industry standpoint, issue for all of us from adults to kids, as far as our face-to-face “You’re not going to see another Lone Ranger when you peel back the onion, you’re not going time and our ability to interact with each other without isolating movie after this.” It’s a “big disappointment” for to take a big risk on a big-production film that itself to a phone. I think that has to be something that’s very chal- Disney, said media and entertainment analyst doesn’t have a proven franchise,” Pyykkonen said, lenging,” Rash told Reuters. Martin Pyykkonen of Wedge Partners. Although especially in light of other recent bombs includ- the film had been set up for a sequel, “it’s obvious- ing “John Carter,” “Battleship” and “After Earth.” SPOTLIGHT ON INDEPENDENT COMEDY ly not even going to come close to covering the “What’s going to take a hit is creativity in James, now 16, said he connected to Duncan’s coming-of-age production costs,” the analyst said. Years in the Hollywood,” Oldham said. “You’re going to see story and felt audiences would be drawn to his character’s jour- making, “Lone Ranger” filming was shut down for more sequels and more remakes after these big ney to find his place in the world. “(Faxon and Rash) made the weeks in 2011 because of soaring costs that still bombs.” Pyykkonen said the future of the proven boy that lots of people have experienced when they’re younger ended up in the $250-million range. “Pirates” franchise could even be in question. ... everybody has to go through this awkward stage,” James said. Poor reviews for the film may have con- “There’s probably going to be some head-scratch- Carell, who is well-known for playing socially awkward characters tributed to the sluggish ticket sales. Chicago Sun- ing in the Disney film studio board rooms,” he such as the lead in “The 40 Year Old Virgin” and bumbling manag- Times critic Richard Roeper called it “slick trash,” said. “Like, ‘We’ve had a few in a row here that did- er Michael Scott in mockumentary TV series “The Office,” changes while the AP’s Jake Coyle said the two-and-a-half n’t win at the box office, do we really want to do a track to play a stern, unlikeable step dad. “I see him as a guy who’s hour spectacle “finally, exhaustingly collapses in a ‘Pirates’ 5?”— AP trying the best he can with the tools that he has at his disposal, scrap heap of train wreckage.” “”The Lone Ranger’ Indian Bollywood actors Ayushman Khurana (right) and Parineeti Chopra but he doesn’t come off as the greatest guy,” the actor said. “The is, alas, a runaway train,” Coyle writes. It’s a serious perform during the 14th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Award Way, Way Back,” released by Fox Searchlight Pictures, the inde- misstep for blockbuster producer Jerry ceremony at The Venetian hotel in Macau yesterday. The annual IIFA pendent film arm of News Corp’s 20th Century Fox studios, was Bruckheimer, director Gore Verbinski and megas- Awards, India’s Hindi language film industry, Bollywood’s glitziest awards produced on a reported budget of $4.6 million according to tar Depp, who partnered profitably on the first ceremony, which have been held overseas for the last 13 years, is one of movie database IMDB.com. — Reuters three “Pirates of the Caribbean” films. the world’s most-watched annual entertainment ceremonies, broadcast to nearly 500 million viewers in 110 countries. — AFP lifestyle SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013

n what can only be described as a stunning spectacle, OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, set the Istage for the premiere of Season 3 of Hareem Al Sultan, the highly-anticipated Turkish series, with an almost-real, thematic parade by actors adorning elaborate costumes and jewelry as seen on the show. Held at Marina Mall, the royal display boasted rich colors and attire that is reflec- tive of the epic show, Hareem Al Sultan, bringing the magic of TV to life. A significant first for the region, the spectacle paraded to the sounds of drum beats attracting fans and visitors at the mall who were able to pose with their favorite charac- ters and take photos in what was described as an unfor- gettable experience. Fans who missed the opportunity have yet another chance to view their favorite on-screen personalities. OSN will bring Hareem Al Sultan to life again from July 4 to 6, from 6pm to 10pm. One of the most sought-after shows, Season 3 of Hareem Al Sultan promises to be even more compelling, shining the light on the life of ‘Suleiman the Magnificent,’ and survival in the Harem. The new series premiers exclu- sively on OSN Ya Hala!HD from July 1st at 21:00 KSA.

ET is apologizing to a fashion blogger who makeup and his hair pulled back. Scott said he was to maintain an inclusive workforce and a culture that says it made him tone down his feminine look hurt and embarrassed by the situation. “It’s not just values all perspectives and backgrounds,” the state- Bto appear on the network’s pre-awards show. about the fact that BET forced me to pull my hair ment read. “The incident with B Scott was a singular The network called the incident with B. Scott, which back, asked me to take off my makeup, made me one with a series of unfortunate miscommunica- took place before Sunday’s BET Awards, a “miscom- changed my clothes and prevented me from wear- tions from both parties. We regret any unintentional munication.” On his blog Monday, Scott, who is ing a heel,” he wrote. “It’s more so that from the men- offense to B. Scott and anyone within the LGBT com- openly gay, said he was told to change his outfit - a tality and environment created by BET made me feel munity and we seek to continue embracing all gen- flowing black tunic and black pants - to a more con- less than and that something was wrong with who I der expressions.” Messages left Monday seeking servative suit. He also said he was asked to pull his am as a person.” comment from B Scott were not immediately long black hair back in a ponytail and not to wear BET was regretful of the incident in a Monday returned. — AP heels. He did appear on the show, which aired just statement to The Associated Press. “BET Networks before the awards, wearing a suit with no shirt, embraces global diversity in all its forms and seeks

here’s no business like small business. Mix tion and insight into what consumers watch and Harrison is cashing in on his celebrity. He was the high stakes of running a small busi- buy. April’s one-hour season three finale was hired as a spokesman for Procter & Gamble Inc’s Tness with a dash of family drama and watched by 9.6 million people, making it the Swiffer cleaning wipes and he wrote a book, throw in a camera crew and you get hit reality most watched program in A&E’s 29-year history. called “License to Pawn,” about his life and busi- television shows such as “Pawn Stars,” “Welcome The Hollywood Reporter reported that the cast ness. (Harrison declined to say how much he SN, the leading pay-TV network in alphabetical order in the fastest time. to Sweetie Pie’s” and “Duck Dynasty.” Turning of the show is demanding a raise to $200,000 an made on those deals.) He also rents out a 1,300- the Middle East and North Africa, set Hundreds of participants took part in the small business owners into stars has become a episode to do a fourth season. Both the network square-foot area in the back of the pawn shop’s Othe platform for two new GUINNESS two-day challenge, trying their dexterity winning formula for television producers, but and Robertson had no comment on the report. building for private parties. The fee can range WORLD RECORDS titles for Saudi Arabia, a and knowledge of movies first at the OSN some businesses featured in them are cashing Cameras follow Robertson and his family as anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000, depending first of its kind feat for the Kingdom. All it Challenge area, with Shahan Haved beating in, too. they make duck calls, hunt or go camping. One on the number of people invited and whether took was 55 seconds for Shahan Haved, a all contenders with his unmatched speed. Sales explode after just a few episodes air, episode showed Robertson trying to prove to Harrison or one of the shows stars to drops resident of Saudi Arabia, and 1.15 minutes Abdul Mohsen Al Joyan, General Manager transforming these nearly unknown small busi- his dad, brother and uncle that he could spend by.Despite his fame, and busy 40-week-a-year for an Arab contestant from Jeddah, to set of OSN Saudi Arabia said: “We are delighted nesses into household names. In addition to a night in a tent during a camping trip. filming schedule, Harrison says that his pawn two newly created GUINNESS WORLD with the overwhelming turnout at the OSN earning a salary from starring in the shows, (Robertson ends up bringing a big recreational business comes first. RECORDS achievements. Challenge area. From kids to teenagers to some small business owners are benefiting vehicle and is ridiculed for it. “Once you bring “I do realize that television shows end,” he Marking a significant first for the parents, everyone wanted to test their skills financially from opening gift shops that sell sou- something with wheels that’s enclosed, you’re says, even though the show is coming back for a Kingdom, at the inaugural GUINNESS to set a new record for Saudi Arabia. venirs or getting involved in other ventures that no longer camping. You’re parking,” says new season May 30. “I want to make sure I have WORLD RECORDS Challenge Fair organized Audiences enjoyed OSN’s initiative which is spawn from their new-found fame. Robertson’s brother, Jace Robertson, in the a business when people are saying, ‘Hey, do you at Mall of Arabia, Jeddah, the new world part of our continued commitment to bring Sales at Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas episode.) remember that show about four fat guys in a record was for the Fastest time to arrange fun family events and experiences to Saudi are five times higher than they were before To keep up with rising sales, Duck pawn shop’” A show may end, but it’s not quick- movie titles (English and Arabic) in alpha- residents. “Pawn Stars” first aired in 2009. More people are Commander hired five more people. Every duck ly forgotten. betical order. The challenge, which was “Big congratulations to our Saudi record pouring into the St Louis restaurant featured in call has to be put together by hand. “It’s like a Hair stylist Elgin Charles, whose salon was open to anyone who wished to contend for setters who have made us all very proud “Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s” to eat its jumbo- musical instrument,” says Robertson. “Each one featured on VH1’s “Beverly Hills Fabulous,” says a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title, was and we thank our partners Arabian Centres sized fried chicken wings and six-cheese maca- needs to be blown into it to make sure it works.” he is still benefiting from the show even though organized by OSN. Co Ltd and Guinness World Records for roni and cheese. And Duck Commander, seen in To stop the crowds from disrupting business, it hasn’t been on the air for nearly two years. Underlining the broadcaster’s status as organizing this experience”. With the largest “Duck Dynasty,” is having trouble controlling the and to make extra cash, Robertson opened a Fans of the show still stop into Elgin Charles the network of choice for movies and the line-up of the biggest and best movies from crowds in front of its headquarters in the small gift shop inside the Duck Commander ware- Beverly Hills to get their hair done, some from as best family programming, a dedicated OSN Hollywood and beyond through the net- city of West Monroe, La. house. “It keeps the people out of my lobby,” far away as Australia and Nigeria. “The phone Challenge area served as the first round for work’s exclusive deals with major studios, “Sometimes it’s hard getting from the truck says Robertson. The shop sells duck calls, Duck didn’t stop ringing for eight months after the the competition. The fastest contenders OSN’s movie portfolio has a wide fan-follow- to the front door,” says Willie Robertson, who Commander T-shirts and bobblehead dolls that show aired,” says Charles, who has owned the were chosen from the OSN Challenge area ing in Saudi Arabia. This year alone, over 900 owns Duck Commander with his father and look like Robertson, his dad, uncle and brother, salon for 15 years. Charles was recently cornered to go on stage every hour to attempt the exclusive movie premieres have been stars in the A&E series with his extended family. complete with their long beards. by fans at a Dallas nightclub trying to get a pic- official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title. scheduled on OSN, most of them reaching It’s a big change for a company that sells duck Rick Harrison, the star of “Pawn Stars,” ture of him on their smartphones. From the 26 movie titles, jumbled up ran- customers within three months of the films’ calls out of a part-brick, part-cinder block ware- opened a gift shop, too. He sells mugs, T-shirts, “I can’t even walk the streets of New York domly by an independent witness, the con- theatrical release. house on a dry, dead-end country road. Duck bobbleheads and refrigerator magnets, in the without being approached,” he says. (Charles is tender had to arrange the movie titles in hunters use the whistles, which mimic duck back of his Las Vegas pawn store. Harrison says hard to miss. He often wears shiny, dark, straight sounds, to attract their prey. Since “Duck the souvenirs bring in about $5 million in rev- shoulder-length hair.) He has been paid to make Dynasty” began airing in March 2012, Robertson enue a year. The pawn business brings in about appearances at hair shows and conventions. finds at least 70 people waiting in front of the $20 million a year, up from the $4 million before “Many doors have opened,” says Charles. “The warehouse every morning asking for auto- “Pawn Stars” aired. The show, which follows peo- whole reason I did it was to make Elgin Charles graphs and photos. Neighbors have complained ple as try to sell or pawn items ranging from Beverly Hills a household name,” says Charles. about the mobs and the police have been gold coins to classic cars, also stars Harrison’s He’s says he’s putting his name on a school, called. son, his father and an employee named Austin called the Elgin Charles Universal Beauty Despite the trouble, the show has been good “Chumlee” Russell. People have been lining up College, which is expected to open this summer for the family business. Sales of the company’s outside the pawn shop since the reality show in downtown Los Angeles. — AP duck calls, which range from $20 to $175, have began airing on History in 2009. skyrocketed. In 2011, the company sold 60,000 The store installed misters above the line to duck calls. In 2012, the year the show began air- keep fans cool under the hot, Las Vegas sun. ing, the company sold 300,000. “We saw a big Fame has disadvantages. Harrison says he wears difference as the Nielsen ratings went up,” says a hat and sunglasses to disguise himself, even Robertson. Their income from doing the show on visits to IHOP for pancakes with his kids. may be going up along with the ratings. During an overseas vacation, he was swarmed “Duck Dynasty” is the most watched docu- by fans at the Tower of London. “It amazes me,” mentary-style reality series on TV right now, says Harrison. “I’m just a fat middle-aged bald according to Nielsen, which provides informa- guy, but people still want to meet me.” Shahan Haved holding his official Guinness World Records certificate. Beyonce gains stepmom as father gets married38 SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013

Picture shows dancers during a rehearsal at the Song and Dance festival in Riga, Latvia. — AFP photos

ot your usual mothballed folk festival, a songfest more was reoccupied by the Soviet Union in 1940, seized by Nazi than a century old with a choir of thousands enjoys near Germany in 1941 and again taken over by Moscow in 1944. “In Nmythical status for the role it played in little Latvia’s battle most places people associate choirs with something religious or for freedom. The weeklong Latvian Song and Dance Celebration old fashioned,” says Daina Rudusa, 26, who will sing at the grand culminates Sunday when 12,000 people deliver old folk songs in finale, the culmination of three years of rehearsals. pitch-perfect unison at a forest amphitheatre in Riga. “For us Latvians singing is cultural, historical, it is something “It’s an experience I would recommend to anyone!” conduc- we do on a daily basis,” she explains. “It is also historically impor- tor Romans Vanags says, gasping and dripping with sweat as he tant: during the years of the occupation choral music was a way leads the giant choir in sweltering summer heat. The songfest is to maintain a national identity, but also a means of creative an experience that takes place only every five years and boasts resistance.” Under the Soviets, Latvians were allowed to sing in UNESCO World Heritage status. Hopping down from the podium their native tongue but under the banners of Marx and Lenin. Dancers are pictured during a rehearsal at the Song and Dance festival in Riga. after a final rehearsal of “Saule, Perkons, Daugava” (Sun, Thunder, The tone changed in June 1988 when the so-called “Singing Daugava River) - an unofficial national anthem for many Revolution” began in Estonia, as tens of thousands raised their Latvians-Vanags was still on a high. voices in anti-Soviet anthems in Tallinn. “I started doing this 20 years ago. Every time feels like the first The sound of freedom then rang out in neighboring time, yet every time is different. It’s an amazing thing to feel the Lithuania and Latvia, where long-banned national songs and power of all those voices a capella,” the 50-year-old said. Vanags flags reappeared in the 1990 edition of the festival as the Soviet is one of an elite group of “dirigenti” or conductors entrusted Union crumbled, restoring independence in the Baltic states. with leading this highly important event of Latvian heritage, cel- The national love affair with the song festival has boomed ever ebrating its 25th edition. Since the 19th-century the festival has since. Nearly 40,000 people or two percent of Latvia’s population been one of the few constants in the turbulent history of the take to the stage-a per capita equivalent of one million singers Baltic nation of just two million people. and dancers in France. — AFP Under Tsarist and then Soviet occupation, it was a lifeline for Latvian national identity. “There is a war in which Latvia can win without weapons: choir wars,” Culture Minister Zanete Jaunzeme-Grende said at the June 30 kickoff. “In the 140-year history of the Song and Dance Celebration, we have become a superpower.” The festival started in 1873 as a rare opportunity for Latvians to use their own language in public under Tsarist Russian rule. It quickly turned into a showcase for “dainas” or generations of peasant songs passed down by word of mouth. After the communist revolution brought down the Tsar, Latvia declared independence on November 18, 1918, but the freedom was short-lived. Alongside Estonia and Lithuania, Latvia Photo shows singers during a rehearsal at the Song and Dance festival.

red-and-white ocean of revelers packed the Spanish who came just for the festival. “I needed to come once in my run, which traditionally draws the largest number of partici- neck, heart and lungs. Hundreds of thousands of people flock city of Pamplona yesterday to launch the San Fermin life” she said. “I am not sure I will run with the bulls.” The festi- pants, is today. The bull runs are believed to have started to the city of 200,000 residents each year for the festival, Afestival, a nine-day mix of partying and fleeing huge, val, which dates back to medieval times, features religious cer- when butchers began running ahead of the beasts they were which was made famous worldwide by Ernest Hemingway’s sharp-horned fighting bulls. The alcohol-soaked bedlam sets emonies in honor of San Fermin, the patron saint of bringing from the countryside to the San Fermin festival. A 1926 novel “The Sun Also Rises”. The festival has not escaped off at noon with a traditional shout from the balcony of city Pamplona, as well as concerts and round-the-clock drinking, run takes on average just under four minutes. Last year 38 the economic downturn gripping Spain. Pamplona city hall hall of “Viva San Fermin!” and the launch of a rocket known as with bars open until 6:00 am. But the highlight is a bracing, people were taken to hospital at the festival’s eight bull runs, has slashed the budget for the fiesta this year by 13.8 percent the “chupinazo”. daily test of courage against a pack of half-ton fighting bulls including four men who were gored by bulls. Several hundred to 2.1 million euros ($2.7 million).— AFP Under a hot sun, partygoers and daredevils from Spain and thundering through the northern city’s cobbled streets. more were treated for minor injuries at the scene, emergency around the world most dressed in white with red scarves- Each day at 8:00 am hundreds of people race with six huge services said. Most of the injuries are not caused by bull horns jammed the streets, dancing and spraying each other with bulls, charging along a winding, 848.6-metre course through but by runners falling or getting knocked over or trampled by sangria and cheap wine, turning white shirts pink. Many the narrow streets from a holding pen to the city’s bull ring the animals. onlookers peered from balconies overlooking the huge cele- where the animals will be killed in a bullfight. The bravest-or Fifteen people have been killed in the bull runs since brations. “It’s one of those big things you need to get done most foolhardy-festival-goers run as close as possible to the records started in 1911. The most recent death took place four before you die,” said Alison Windsor, a 27-year-old Australian tips of the horns, hopefully without being gored. The first bull years ago when a bull gored a 27-year-old Spaniard in the

Revelers are sprayed with water thrown from balconies during the launch of A reveler jumps from a fountain after the launch of the ‘Chupinazo’ rocket, to Revelers pour wine into the mouth of a girl during the launch of the the ‘Chupinazo’ rocket, to celebrate the official opening of the 2013 San Fermin celebrate the official opening of the 2013 San Fermin fiestas yesterday in ‘Chupinazo’ rocket, to celebrate the official opening of the 2013 San Fermin fiestas yesterday. — AP photos Pamplona, Spain. fiestas yesterday.