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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 MUHARRAM 24, 1436 AH www.kuwaittimes.net MoI marks Putin yawns Erdogan Charisma king International off Western says Muslims Ashour targets Day of baiting at discovered third squash Tolerance testy G20 Americas world title 4Leaders7 meet13 in Riyadh20 Min 11º Max 29º as Gulf dispute simmers High Tide 06:46 & 20:33 Speaker optimistic over Amir’s efforts to heal rift Low Tide 01:31 & 13:38 40 PAGES NO: 16345 150 FILS RIYADH/KUWAIT: Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held a previously unannounced meeting in Govt urges Saudi Arabia late yesterday, at a time when the six-mem- ber group of Arab monarchies is trying to end a damag- ing internal rift. National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al- OPEC action Ghanem meanwhile expressed optimism about the suc- cess of HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- to prop oil Sabah’s efforts to iron out differences among Gulf coun- tries. KUWAIT: Kuwait warned yesterday that action was At a press conference at the National Assembly, needed from OPEC members to halt the “sharp Ghanem said he looks positively to the Gulf leaders’ decline” in oil prices after the value of global crude meeting in Riyadh yesterday, and hoped the Amir’s hit a four-year low. An extraordinary joint meeting efforts would help overcome any impediment facing the by the Cabinet and its GCC. “We hope the Riyadh meeting will have a happy Supreme Petroleum Council - end that consolidates the GCC march,” he said. On the the highest decision-making GCC joint security agreement, the top lawmaker stated body on energy - chaired by that the legislative and legal affairs committee is thor- Prime Minister HH Sheikh oughly studying the constitutionality of its items. If any Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, provision does not conform to Kuwait’s constitution, it reviewed “necessary steps that should be amended or the agreement would be rejected, need to be taken” to halt the he said. price slide, said a statement cit- “Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah... arrived in Riyadh ed by the official KUNA news this evening,” the official Saudi Press Agency said, adding Sheikh Jaber agency. that Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani had The measures included also reached the Saudi capital. The United Arab Emirates’ “consultations with OPEC members to discuss tak- Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al- ing the best means to support oil prices and safe- Maktoum also arrived in Riyadh, as did King Hamad of guard the interests of all sides”. The statement did Bahrain, SPA said. The leaders, who travelled with their not call for any change in OPEC production, which foreign ministers and other cabinet members or senior is currently 600,000 barrels a day above its recom- officials, were greeted by Crown Prince Muqrin bin mended output ceiling of 30 million. Abdulaziz Al-Saud and GCC Secretary General Abdullatif Continued on Page 13 RIYADH: HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah greets Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Al-Zayani, according to SPA. during a meeting of Gulf leaders yesterday in the Saudi capital. — KUNA Continued on Page 13 Ghanem: Decisions won’t hit low, middle-income people Health insurance for visitors in works By B Izzak ples’ pockets”. generous proposals to increase The Assembly’s legal and legisla- salaries and benefits for citizens. KUWAIT: The sharp drop in oil prices tive committee meanwhile rejected Ghanem told reporters that the and revenues strongly impacted the a proposal calling to increase the joint meeting on oil prices will be work of the National Assembly yes- pensions and end of service indem- held at the National Assembly office terday with Speaker Marzouq Al- nity of Kuwaitis who retire because but said no date has been set for the Ghanem announcing that a special of health reasons. Rapporteur of the meeting. The speaker said that deci- meeting will be held between MPs committee MP Abdulhameed Dashti sions and legislations that will be and ministers to study the situation, said the rejection was taken because passed by the Assembly on the issue insisting that any decisions will not “of its wrong timing as it comes at a will not target low and middle- affect low and middle-income peo- time when oil prices are sliding and income citizens but will certainly ple. MP Faisal Al-Kandari said he it will add new burdens on the state impact the rich. The average price of plans to submit a request for the coffers”. This is the first time that an Kuwaiti oil dropped from $104 a bar- Assembly to hold a special session Assembly panel clearly said it has rel in the April-August period to on how to diversify the national rejected a proposal calling for finan- $71.40 a barrel on Friday. It has economy while strongly criticizing cial benefits for citizens because of already dived below the budget government plans to compensate its financial burden on the budget. price of $75 a barrel. the drop in income from the “peo- Normally, MPs used to race to make Continued on Page 13 Qatar to change ‘kafala’ law

DOHA: Qatar, host of the 2022 football World Cup, pledged yesterday to introduce new legislation to replace the controversial “kafala” sponsorship system and improve IS beheads US conditions for migrant workers by early 2015. The current law, which limits the rights of movement for foreign work- ers, would make way for legislation that was “currently aid worker under review,” said the labour and social affairs ministry. “We expect to make announcements about new legisla- BEIRUT: The Islamic State group yesterday tion by early next year,” it said in a statement. released a video claiming the beheading of US aid Qatar’s treatment of its massive foreign workforce has worker Peter Kassig in a warning to Washington as come under the international spotlight as it steps up con- it prepares to send more troops to Iraq. The video struction of facilities for the world football showcase in also showed the gruesome simultaneous behead- 2022. Human rights groups and FIFPro, the global union ings of at least 18 men described as Syrian military representing footballers, have urged Qatar to abolish the personnel, the latest in a series of mass executions and other atrocities carried out by IS in Syria and kafala system, which enables employers to prevent foreign Iraq. Washington said it workers from leaving the country or changing jobs and was working to confirm has been likened to modern-day slavery. The oil-rich emi- the authenticity of the rate said in May that it would replace the sponsorship sys- video, which sparked tem with one based on employment contracts. widespread condemna- Under the new legislation, the exit permit that foreign tion. workers need to leave the country is to be replaced by a “If confirmed, we are system that grants them permission automatically after a appalled by the brutal three-day grace period. Foreign workers would also be murder of an innocent able to change jobs at the end of their contracts, without American aid worker and the need for the certificate they currently require from Peter Kassig we express our deepest their previous employers showing they have no objec- condolences to his family tions. Those on open-ended contracts would be entitled to and friends,” National Security Council spokes- change jobs after five years. And employers who confis- woman Bernadette Mehan said. White House press cate the passports of their workers would face tougher secretary Josh Earnest said President Barack penalties. Obama had been briefed about the reports of “We intend to effect meaningful and lasting change for Kassig’s murder. the benefit of all those who live and work in Qatar,” the In the undated video, a man who appears to be labour ministry said yesterday. It said that Qatar was work- the same British-accented jihadist who beheaded ing with governments in home countries of migrant work- previous Western hostages stands above a severed ers to clamp down on “unethical or illegal behaviour” of head. “This is Peter Edward Kassig, a US citizen,” the recruitment agencies. Workers complain of finding wages black-clad masked executioner says, urging US lower than promised, while many arrive with a huge Continued on Page 13 Continued on Page 13 LOCAL MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014

KUWAIT: HH the Amir with members of Al-Roumi family. — KUNA HH Sheikh Sabah with Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim and members of the Parliament’s Bureau. Al-Roumi family thanks the Amir for member’s release Sheikh Sabah receives senior officials

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah wife. The couple were shot June 6, 1997 on himself has accepted the pardon. the third session of the 14th legislative term. day, in addition to members of Al-Roumi fami- Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received yester- their way back from chalet. They included Parliament Deputy Speaker ly who came to express gratitude for the Amiri day at Seif Palace several members of Al- Al-Nibari, 59, was shot in the jaw and Amir meets with high officials Mubarak Al-Khurainej, Secretary Adel Al- amnesty. His Highness also received HH Roumi family, who came to thank him for the shoulder by an automatic weapon, and his HH Sheikh Sabah also received HH the Kharafi, Supervisor Ahmad Lari, Chairman of Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak, Sheikh Sabah Al- Amiri amnesty issued for the family member wife, Siryan Al-Freih, suffered one bullet Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al- the Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee Khaled, Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Ahmad Al-Shamlan Al-Roumi. On the occa- wound to her back. According to reports at Jaber Al-Sabah, HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Mubarak Al-Haris and Chairman of the Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khalid Al- sion, Mohammad Yusuf Abdulrahman Al- the time, two cars carrying the assailants Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and Financial and Economic Affairs Committee Hamad Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Roumi read and presented to HH the Amir a trapped Al-Nibari’s vehicle on a deserted side First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Faisal Al-Shaya. The delegation visited HH the Minister of Defense Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah poem about the UN recognizing him as a road before opening fire. Al-Roumi accused Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Amir on occasion of forming the Bureau Al-Sabah, Minister of Information and Minister humanitarian leader. Al-Nibari of defaming him in public. Al-Sabah. Authority. of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Roumi was convicted of conspiracy in Al-Roumi was released from jail last Meanwhile, HH the Amir received National Separately, HH the Crown Prince also Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah and Minister of the shooting of the outspoken liberal and for- Wednesday. Al-Nibari commented on the Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanim received Speaker Ghanim and members of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad mer lawmaker Abdullah Al-Nibari and his Amiri amnesty one day before, saying that he and members of the Parliament’s Bureau for the parliament’s bureau at Seif Palace yester- Al-Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. — KUNA EPA organizes workshop on combating desertification

By Faten Omar

KUWAIT: The Environment Public Authority (EPA) organized a workshop yesterday on harmoniza- tion and implementation of national plans to combat desertification with the strategic plan of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Kuwait. The workshop aims to assess the state of desertification in Kuwait and constraints of capacity building for the pursuit of harmonization of national strategy. In his opening speech, EPA Deputy Director Mohammad Al-Enezi said that the workshop dis- cussed a number of workable visions and ideas KUWAIT: Minister Dr Ali Al-Obaidi inaugurates the event yesterday. — KUNA to achieve sustainable development in GCC states. The EPA is currently preparing a strategy Minister keen on increasing and national action programs to combat deserti- fication. Law No. 42 of 2014 was recently issued Mohammad Al-Enezi Essa Ramadan nuclear medicine departments concerning the protection of the environment, and the most important statement in this law is involved in the desert environment, where a The representative of the United Nations KUWAIT: The Ministry of Health is keen on aims at briefing medical teams on the tech- to activate the environment police that will deal severe drought hit the area recently.” Environment Program, West Asia Office, Dr increasing the departments of nuclear medi- nologies of nuclear medicine which provide with environmental violations and reduce the “We know that urbanization is a must, but we Abdul Majeed Haddad, emphasized: “The work- cine inside hospitals in the upcoming period, the most accurate imaging services. She destruction of vegetation and overgrazing in have to preserve the wilderness and desert envi- shop aims to find out the causes of desertifica- Minister Dr Ali Al-Obaidi stressed yesterday. underlined the importance of nuclear medi- Kuwait. ronment, where we are facing a scarcity of rain, tion and implementation of the strategy from In his opening speech on an annual cine at any governmental or non-governmen- Enezi noted that Kuwait will apply the UN which decreased from 125 mm to 110 mm. We 2008 to 2018. Kuwait was the author of many of nuclear medicine event, Dr Obaidi said that tal medical facility that serves patients, noting Convention to Combat Desertification and the will start our strategy in February 2015 to 2018, the studies based on the data collection and the ministry celebrates this event annually, that it is a modern specialty but it is constant- GCC states have to cooperate to combat this and will be forming more reserves and green analysis and scientific research project to come which is considered one of the most impor- ly developed. phenomenon that represents a real threat. “The spaces to ease the sandstorms and sand up with answers to the issue of climate change.” tant medical specialties. He noted that the The organizing committee, she stressed, is EPA can play a significant role in combating such encroachment that will contribute to changing Desertification is defined as turning large event, which runs over a week, includes a keen on reactivating cooperation between a disturbing phenomenon,” he added. the environment in general and increase the tracts of fertile and high production to poor number of lectures and workshops to raise the whole staff working in this field who Weather expert Essa Ramadan told Kuwait proportion of oxygen and soothing the atmos- areas of plant and animal life as a result of wrong highly awareness of medical teams and receive daily lectures on the history of nuclear Times that “as members of the Committee to phere and reduce the difference in temperature practices of mankind or climatic changes to soil patients as well. The event, he added, shows medicine and discussions of patients’ tests. Combat Desertification, we want to stimulate of 3 to 6 degrees Celsius. Desertification is a bad degradation and loss of productivity properties. the best ways used in this kind of medicine Dr Dousari said that the lectures are held civil society, specialists and institutions in the problem, which will become worse if we do not The average rate of desertification in Kuwait has and to help people be aware of the develop- at facilities which have no nuclear medicine development of their goals, and everyone apply the convention,” Ramadan said. been estimated at 285 km2. ments that happen constantly to this special- departments to brief them on the impor- ty. For her part, Dr Hanan Al-Dousari, head of tance of this field, indicating the event has the organizing committee, said that the event 13 brochures on different tests. — KUNA Star Fruit Book fair in Madrid co-sponsors Horeca 2015 attracts visitors MADRID: A book fair on Kuwait in the Islamic KUWAIT: Star Fruit Co announced its intention to library in Madrid continues to spread knowledge participate in the Horeca Kuwait 2015 exhibition, about the country’s modern history, culture and organized by Leaders Group in collaboration with heritage. the Hospitality Services Co at Badriya Ballroom, The fair, titled “Kuwait in the books of the Messilah Jumeriah Hotel during the period of Jan Spanish Agency for International Development 19-21, 2015 as a Golden Sponsor. Star Fruit Cooperation (AECID)”, was inaugurated on General Manager Abdul Rahman Hussein Sorour said that Star Fruit is a leading company in the October 10 by Kuwaiti Ambassador to Spain field of quality provision of highly selected prod- Suleiman Al-Harbi. The fair is part of Kuwait ucts to meet the increasing demands for fruits, Embassy’s celebration of 50 years of establishing vegetables and foodstuff for elite hotels, and the Kuwaiti-Spanish diplomatic relations. The library’s Chairperson, Luisa Mora, told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the exhibition attracts about 100 visitors daily. The event aims KUWAIT: Anwar Al-Hasawi and KRCS officials at the ophthalmology hospital. to showcase Kuwait’s past as well as its current culture and development including the coun- try’s works of literature and its role in the region, KRCS offers humanitarian she added. Luisa Mora Meanwhile, Mora noted the importance of The fair which will run for at least three aid to Sri Lanka developing the translation of Kuwaiti books into months, includes 100 books and manuscripts KUWAIT: Kuwait has strengthened its role presented recently. Spanish to create a better cultural understand- from the libraries of the Spanish Ministry of in the international community through its He added that the hospital in Sri Lanka, ing and cooperation in the field. She also Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, written in humanitarian and relief efforts in countries which was opened in 2006 with funding stressed that the library must benefit from mod- Arabic, English and Spanish. The books’ topics that are exposed to natural or man-made from the KRCS, is one of the contributions ern technology in creating a collection of impor- include the Iraqi invasion, Kuwait’s maps, poetry, disasters, Anwar Al-Hasawi, Vice President made by the society to the Sri Lankan peo- tant historic books from national Arab libraries literature, ancient and modern history and of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS), ple, which is equipped with operation and universities for an easier access. Kuwait’s international relations. — KUNA stressed in a statement yesterday. rooms, a medical laboratory, ambulance The press statement quoted Hasawi as services, eye center and dental services. saying during his recent visit to Sri Lanka He said that the KRCS held four camps and his inspection of an ophthalmology for eye treatment benefiting more than hospital that the KRCS plays an important 8,000 people, pointing out that the KRCS Abdul Rahman Sorour role in that country through humanitarian would not hesitate to offer all sorts of assis- and relief aid, especially what has been tance to the Sri Lankan people. — KUNA restaurants. He said his company imports all kinds of fruits and vegetables from all over the world and that it owns a huge and fully-equipped ware- house to store its products in addition to a large fleet or equipped trucks to ensure delivering the best-quality products. “Star Fruit has steady values and statutes to win clients’ trust such as commitment to provide its clients with best quality products selected from world-class suppliers, providing the best prices and 24/7 services to its clients,” Sorour added. Moreover, Sorour said Star Fruit has partic- ipated in many specialized exhibitions such as the Fruit Logistics Exhibition annually held in Berlin. He also noted that Start Fruit has been awarded may awards from international companies spe- cialized in quality evaluation such as WQC International Star Award on the basis of the WQC regulations and criteria of the QC100 Total Quality Management Model in Paris in 2010, from Amsterdam in 2012 in addition to quality certifi- cate for sanitation. A patient undergoes an examination at the hospital. — KUNA MADRID: Books on Kuwait displayed at the fair. — KUNA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 LOCAL

KUWAIT: (From left) Hana Al-Razzouqi, Rolf von Rossing and Stephanie Czak address the forum.— Photos by Joseph Shagra A general view of the audience. Information security highlighted at cyber world forum

By Nawara Fattahova ment systems, cyber laws and regulations “Here, the role of central banks is crucial in exchange experiences and updated infor- Audit and Control Association (ISACA), out- and the latest researches and trends in maintaining financial stability, of which mation,” she added. lined the way in which Europe approaches KUWAIT: The Central Bank of Kuwait in online and e-crime, cyber security and payments systems are considered one of According to her, Kuwait is among the cybersecurity as a challenge for legislation, cooperation with the Institute of Banking fraud prevention. its main pillars. This is the first time to hold developed countries in applying protec- regulation and related governance issues. Studies and the Gulf Cooperation Council Hana Al-Razzouqi, Executive Director of this forum by the GCC central banks and tion systems. “The Central Bank is always He also explained how Europe deals with General Secretariat held an information the Central Bank’s Information Technology will be held annually,” said Razzouqi. “We issuing strict rules and regulations to cybersecurity from strategic, technical and security forum titled ‘Securing Payments in and Banking Operations Sector, said that also have many joint projects with other ensure security. Most users here are doing operational levels. the Cyber World’ yesterday at the Jumeirah organizing this forum was to protect con- GCC countries such as GCC Net, which transactions on their accounts online, as Stephanie Czak, Senior Market Messila Beach Hotel. sumers, governments and the private sec- allows using credit cards and debit cards the situation is safe. Few hacking attempts Infrastructure Expert, European Central The forum highlighted the growing tor, particularly banking and financial firms with same the charges and without any were registered, but not all were success- Bank, spoke about the European experi- importance of information security in the against the increasing threats to payment difference in currency rates. Also, we have ful. Our banks are spending a lot on the ence of innovation and security in retail banking and financial industry. It also aims systems. “This forum is not focusing on the the project of connecting payment sys- protection of their information, and are not payments. She focused on how the euro- to raise the awareness of cybersecurity media and technologies but on the regula- tems with high value payments, where the taking any risk,” concluded Razzouqi. zone approaches innovation in retail pay- risks through discussions, presentations, tory aspect, the challenges, and how to risk is higher, and this made the informa- Rolf von Rossing, Member of ments from an oversight perspective. She research and best practices in this field. It face them,” she pointed out. tion security to be on top of the agenda Professional Influence and Advocacy also highlighted the importance of the focused on three domains - securing pay- She also spoke about joint projects. and an annual workshop is being held to Committee, and the Information Systems provision of security in these payments. 9th Kuwait-French expo opens

KUWAIT: The 9th Kuwait-French Expo event, which was inaugurated by French started yesterday in the framework of Ambassador Christian Nakhle, it noted. marking the 50th anniversary of estab- The statement commended the role lishing diplomatic relations between of the developmental and educational Kuwait and France. The expo runs until activities sector at Ministry of Education November 20. It is organized by the in urging schools to be present in the International Movement for Leisure event. The expo, it pointed out, presents Activities in Science and Technology different sciences related to curriculum (MILSET) in collaboration with French and its scientific applications in the field Embassy. of technology of naval communications. The expo, which comes in the frame- According to the statement, the pre- work of celebrating the 50th anniver- vious expos have achieved many tar- sary of setting up Kuwaiti-French diplo- gets that provide students with a lot of matic relations, focuses on the technol- scientific applications and knowledge. ogy of naval communications, including Many national institutions, including a series of joint cooperation with a host Kuwait National Commission for of French scientific institutions, said a Education, Science and Culture, the statement by the MILSET. naval force of Ministry of Defense and Students of elementary and second- Public Authority for Applied Education KUWAIT: The organizers in a group photo. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat ary schools and all French schools in the and Training are participating in the country are participating in the five-day event. — KUNA TAITRA leads Taiwan trade mission to Middle East

KUWAIT: Commissioned by the Ministry of well as the most innovative samples with them, melt guns. Economic Affairs, the Taiwan External Trade including a variety of auto parts and acces- 4- Auto Parts and Accessories: Auto parts Development Council (TAITRA) leads a trade sories, hardware and building materials, (e.g., body parts, engines, electrical supplies, delegation of 20 well-established Taiwanese machinery, security equipment, baby products, suspension and other parts) and accessories suppliers representing various industries to vis- etc. The range of products presented is as fol- (for car interior, exterior, and performance) it Oman (Muscat), Kuwait, Egypt (Cairo) and lows: 5- Hospital, Medical Supplies and UAE (Dubai) from November 11 to 25, 2014. 1- Power and Electrical Machinery/Eq uip- Equipment: Aerobic auto vibrating equipment, The purpose of this visit is to facilitate business ment: Planetary reducers, motors, bench therapeutic equipment, health therapy equip- cooperation between the 20 Taiwanese dele- grinders, air compressors, drilling machines, ment, therapeutic home furniture; and home gates and their counterparts in the Middle East. LED lights, blowers, spot coolers, cables, wires, care and bath accessories. This trip also aims at furthering trade relations connectors, networking accessories., and com- 6- Chemical Products and Packing Materials: between Taiwan and the four countries men- munication accessories. Hot-melt adhesives, nonwovens, sticky tapes, tioned above. 2- Consumer Electronics and Electrical fishing net wire. Having made great strides in strengthening Products: Consumer voice IC: 1. One-time voice 7- Machinery: Injection molding machines, its major industries, Taiwan is now considered a IC, 2. Multi-time voice IC, 3. Extra-long voice IC, plastic molds, plastid production turnkey solu- technologically advanced manufacturing pow- 4- instant voice IC 5. Recording voice IC; wire- tions. erhouse. The nation is home to key manufac- less compact IP camera series, and network 8- Toys, Baby and Pet Products: Baby turers and suppliers of various products, video recorders. strollers, baby walkers, high chairs, safety gates, including electronics, IT components, semicon- 3- Hardware, Hand tool and Building and baby bath products. ductors, photovoltaic applications, car elec- Materials: Plastic molds, plastic injection, LED, 9- Textiles, Garments and Accessories: tronics, auto parts, motorcycles, bicycles, safety equipment, injection machines; stainless Buttons, laces, zippers, and buckles, Textile industrial machinery and equipment, and mold steel sheets/coils, stainless steel checker plates, Fabrics, Garment Accessories Stocks Lots, Dust and die work. For this event, TAITRA arranged a stainless steel perforated sheets, stainless steel and Liquid Filter Bag, Industrial Felt, Synthetic series of trade meetings in each of the above tubes/pipes, galvanized steel sheet coils; fas- Felt. Fire Resistant Felt, Fire Resistant Paper, Car mentioned countries to give the local buyers a teners (e.g., screws, bolts, nuts, parts); commer- Covers. valuable platform to discuss business with the cial displays - gondolas, mannequins, display 10- Computer Software and Peripherals: GIS participating Taiwanese companies. TAITRA racks, hangers; gardening/outdoor and sports platform and tools, digital content and educa- opened its event in Kuwait yesterday at products/home wares and DIY; construction tion. network forensics and communications, KUWAIT: French Ambassador Christian Nakhle (center) checks items at the expo. Sheraton Hotel, where Taiwanese suppliers tools, torque wrenches, pneumatic tools, sock- smart agriculture and smart energy, e- —KUNA brought the latest products’ information as et wrenches, combination wrenches, and hot Government, etc. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 LOCAL Interior Ministry marks International Day of Tolerance

KUWAIT: The International Day of Tolerance is a great val- Sheikh Meshaal noted that the Ministry, with Deputy Crime ue that guarantees survival of humanity and protection of Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al- Crime Report human rights through spreading and enhancing toleration, Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on top, is keen on disseminat- Report a senior official said yesterday. ing values of toleration to counter violence and protect the The Interior Ministry’s Assistant Undersecretary for society against negative phenomena. Information Technology and Communication Affairs For his part, Ministry Undersecretary for Public Security Investigation in Sheikh Meshaal Al-Jaber Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah made the Department Major General Abdul Fattah Al-Ali, told the Siham’s murderer remark in his address to a ceremony held at the ministry event that the Declaration of the Principles of Tolerance woman’s death on the occasion of the annual International Tolerance Day, adopted by the UN reveals that variation is inevitable in sentenced to death November 16. Motivated by its security and social respon- humanity and toleration means respecting this variation KUWAIT: The body of a Filipina was sent to the coroner sibilities, the Ministry launched a campaign to celebrate and differences. It tacitly includes recognition of others’ By Hanan Al-Saadoun when she was found on the floor of a shared flat in a resi- the world annual occasion, he added. Sheikh Meshaal human rights. dential complex in Salmiya. A security source said police referred to the UN honoring of His Highness the Amir Under HH the Amir, Kuwait has become a global KUWAIT: The criminal court yesterday sentenced an received a call from a Filipina about her roommate being Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as a humanitar- ‘humanitarian center’ and so the slogan chosen for this Ethiopian maid who stabbed her employer’s daughter to unconscious, but when police and paramedics rushed to ian leader and Kuwait as a humanitarian center, reflecting year’s celebration by the Ministry is “Tolerance is Bestowal,” death. The suspect confessed to killing the girl, Siham the flat, she was found dead. Investigations are ongoing to a world consensus. he noted. —KUNA Humoud Fulaiteh, as all family members were tired follow- find the cause of her death. ing a dinner party. The girl’s father called police and told them that her room was locked and she was not respond- ing, so police called the fire department and the door was Maid injured broken. The girl was found in a pool of blood. Her father A Sri Lankan maid was seriously injured after ingesting rushed her to hospital where he was told she was dead. cleaning chemicals in her sponsor’s house in Saad Al- Abdallah. The sponsor and his wife rushed the maid to Jahra Hospital. On admitting her in hospital, doctors Liquor factory busted carried out a gastric lavage. She will be questioned Ahmadi police busted a liquor factory with 50 cartons once her condition is stable. and 600 bottles of liquor inside. There were 22 large barrels and distillation tools too. The factory was in Sabah Al-Ahmad City in a building under construction. Drug dealers caught A Korean was found in the factory, and he was sent to Jahra police arrested three Syrians for trading in narcotics concerned authorities. in Jahra Industrial Area. Hundreds of tablets were found with them. Policemen dressed in civil clothes closely moni- tored the suspects and were arrested red-handed. The sus- Policemen offended pects were referred to juvenile detectives since one of the Two policemen filed a complaint at Mubarak Al-Kabeer suspect is a minor. police station. They said they stopped a car for a traffic vio- lation, but the driver made an obscene gesture, while a KUWAIT: The senior Interior Ministry officials at the ceremony. —KUNA passenger threatened to harm the policemen. Forged visas Meanwhile, the manager of Egaila Co-op told Rigga Residency affairs detectives arrested an Egyptian man police that an unidentified person broke into the branch for forging four work permits for money. The man who and attempted to break the cash register and safe. Food works as a mandoob (company representative) Bird smuggling attempt foiled and energy drinks were stolen. Police are investigating. betrayed his handicapped sponsor. The mandoob sensed that he will be in trouble when the sponsor’s son started to follow his father’s business, so the man- KUWAIT: The General Customs Department announced was seized, and its owner was referred to investigation. Work mishap doob attempted to transfer the residence of some foiling an attempt to smuggle a number of birds of prey The Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish An Egyptian man was killed when he fell from a bridge workers, but a dispute with a worker reached the from Iran via Doha port. Customs workers at the port were Resources (PAAAFR) has been prohibiting, temporarily, he was working on near Al-Razi hospital. sponsor’s son, who discovered the forgery. The man- able to prevent entry of a shipment containing a number of importation of all types of birds, eggs, and chicks from Iran doob admitted to the charges. Houbara bustards and falcons into the country, the depart- since 2011, in accordance with reports by World Health ment said in a press statement. It added that the shipment Organization (WHO) regarding Avian Influenza. —KUNA Botched kidnap A Somali expat complained to police that two persons attempted to kidnap her, but they escaped when she start- Kuwait conduit for ed screaming. Meanwhile, an Ethiopian expat accused an Indian driver of her sponsor of having sex with her without weapon smuggling her consent. KUWAIT: Well-informed security sources stressed there was a security breach in the joint oil production zone between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia that allowed some people to trade in weapons and ammunition brought from Iraq to Kuwait that were sold cheaply on their way to Saudi Arabia. The sources added that security forces were fully prepared to investigate the matter with the oil facilities operating in the zone. Moreover, the sources highlighted that two trucks loaded with shotguns, guns and ammunitions were seized while heading towards the divided zone into Saudi Arabia, where 12 people were arrested related to the smuggling attempt. “Some of the suspects were held with two passports with two different names - Saudi and Kuwaiti ones,” explained the Photos provided by the General Customs Department showing the birds inside and after being taken sources, noting that they used the passports alternatively to out of fruit boxes. conceal their identity at the border checkpoint. —Al-Jarida The thieves with the stolen tires Kuwaiti Army wraps military exercises Tyre thieves caught Capital police arrested two expats, an Asian and a Syrian, for several thefts of car tyres in various areas, Kuwait, US generals mull military issues the latest of which was the theft of the tyres of a doc- tor’s car in Khaldiya.

KUWAIT: Lt Gen Al-Kheder greets soldiers at the site. —KUNA Lt Gen Al-Kheder during his meeting with the US generals Remains of the destroyed liquor bottles. KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Army concluded a two-week intensive He expressed his pride to watch the combat training and bilateral military relations. During the meeting, the military training that took place in Camp Udairi, northwest carried out efficiently and encouraged to hold more train- Kuwaiti army chief stressed deep relations between Liquor bottles destroyed of the country. ing on a regular basis to ensure that the army reaches its Kuwait and the US, pointing to mutual willingness to con- Police authorities along with other concerned officers Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Army Lieutenant General optimal performance in battlefields. solidate and cement bilateral ties, the Kuwaiti Army’s supervised the destruction of more than 8,000 bottles of Mohammad Khaled Al-Kheder said yesterday that regular mil- Separately, Lt Gen Al-Kheder and Deputy Commanding Moral Guidance Directorate said in a statement. The meet- liquor. itary drills are essential to sharpen soldiers’ skills to perform General of Operations for the US 3rd Army Major General ing was attended by several senior officials of the Kuwaiti their duties instinctively under disturbing circumstances. Dana J H Pittard discussed yesterday several military issues army. —KUNA

The scene after the fire was extinguished in Mangaf Basement fires Firefighters from five centers responded to a call about a fire in a Hawally building in which several people were trapped. The fire started in a car parked in the basement, and smoke reached residents of five build- ings above the basement. Firemen evacuated the five buildings and brought the fire under control. The haris suffered from slight smoke inhalation. In a separate incident, fire broke out in the basement of a Mangaf building. Firefighter rushed to scene and evacuated the building and the fire was brought under control. The basement was used to store paper and wood, but the fire did not spread.

Suicide attempt thwarted Salmiya police succeeded in making an Egyptian woman change her mind to kill herself by throwing herself from KUWAIT: Kuwait National Guard carried out a joint exercise with its Bahraini counterpart, in coordination with the embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Kuwait. The the balcony following a dispute with her husband. The exercise simulated a scenario of raiding a building that was attacked by terrorists who took several people hostages. —By Hanan Al-Saadoun woman was charged with attempted suicide. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 LOCAL

In Brief Living standard Rationalization policy Austerity measures By A Saleh KUWAIT: MP Mohammad Al-Haddiya criticized KUWAIT: MP Hamdan Al-Azmi said that the govern- the government for ‘failure to have a clear policy ment will become ‘the biggest loser’ if it approves KUWAIT: MP Ahmad Lari said that any governmental on rationalization,’ saying that it waited until oil austerity measures, accusing the state of “seeking procedures to rationalize spending must not affect citi- prices dropped before taking action to cut excuses to force the parliament and citizens to sub- zens’ standard of living, saying that this approach “goes spending. The lawmaker further warned the gov- mit to these unacceptable demands.” The lawmaker in line with His Highness the Amir’s speech” delivered ernment from taking a unilateral decision ‘under further slammed the government for failure to during the parliamentary term’s inaugural session. The the pretext of stopping budget squander,’ blam- approve the children allowance’s increase “when oil lawmaker further underlined the importance of a pro- ing the government’s spending, especially on prices reached over $110 a barrel.” He also stressed posal submitted yesterday to discuss the falling oil tenders awarded in ‘astronomical prices,’ as the that the parliament is unlikely to cooperate with prices in a special session, stressing the need to hear the root cause of the budget problems. government’s preparations on that regard. the government in any rationalization procedures. Photo of the day

KUWAIT: Amateur fishermen, taking advantage of the current moderate weather, occupy vantage points along the Kuwaiti beaches practicing the popular hobby. Fishing draws the children, youth and elderly, who use various kinds of baits, such as shrimps, patiently waiting for the catch of the day. — KUNA Commercial Facilities Company sponsors Nuqat conference

KUWAIT: As part of its commitment in supporting social responsibility initia- tives aiming at developing youth cre- ative skills, CFC announced its spon- sorship of Nuqat conference 2014 themed: “The Missing Link...Practicing The Collective Approach” which shed light on the importance of participa- tion and its effective role in develop- ing creativity. Commenting on the sponsorship, Nasser Al-Mannai, Assistant Managing Director of Marketing at CFC said: “CFC is proud to be sponsoring Nuqat for the third consecutive year. The conference proved to play an impor- tant role in the enhancement of youth creativity in the Arab World. This event strongly contributed towards devel- Nasser Al-Mannai receives a commemorative present on CFC’s behalf for oping communications between all sponsoring the event. those who are part of the flourishing ing various social and cultural causes; the development of the financial sec- creative sector. The conference is also that will positively contribute to all tor and consumer goods industry perceived as a platform for creative segments of society especially the specifically, cars dealers, agents, indi- and dynamic visions and ideas among youth as they are Kuwait’s future pil- viduals and small enterprises in its participants”. lars”. In addition to offering the best Kuwait. It is the first and the leading Mannai added: “CFC’s sponsorship financial services, CFC has a history company that offers installment credit towards Nuqat conference and its rich in social, charitable and cultural facilities for new and used cars to indi- objectives are aligned with our ongo- initiatives. The Commercial Facilities viduals and companies as well as per- ing sincere commitment to support- Company also plays a major role in sonal cash loans.

KUWAIT: ABK officials and Al-Seef Hospital staff in a group photo. ABK hosts Al-Seef Hospital, marks World Diabetes Day

KUWAIT: Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait hosted Al-Seef Hospital at ing initiatives to serve the community.” He added, “We its head office to mark the world Diabetes Day on 14 would like to profusely thank Al-Seef Hospital for accepting November. The visiting doctors from the clinic conducted our invitation and for the valuable advice they have offered diabetes and blood pressure tests on the employees, and our colleagues.” offered them medical consultation, answering their queries Al-Seef Hospital’s medical team appreciated ABK’s initia- on common health concerns. tive and hoped for participation in more such programs in Ali Al-Baghli, Manager, Public Relations at ABK stated: the future, where they could spread health awareness “This initiative comes from ABK’s perseverance on social amongst Bank employees. The message of the importance responsibility, which is summarized in our slogan ‘Our of regular health checks and monitoring could be spread Society...Our Responsibility,’ under which we develop vary- to others through them. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 LOCAL

wIn my vie Protecting the Falling oil prices environment

By Labeed Abdal

[email protected]

he Kuwait Institution for Scientific Research (KISR) reassured recently that pollution in TKuwaiti waters is at normal levels, and that high concentrations of pollutants are only found near sewage drainages that are typically located away from fishing areas. The assurances which came to guarantee the safety of consuming local fish are important to reassure consumers who grow con- cerned by any rumors regarding the safety of local food production. The KISR works through agreements with interna- tional organizations on protecting the Kuwaiti envi- ronment. This is important for maintaining the envi- ronment’s productivity in light of the increasing Economy needs of the growing population. KISR’s Director Dr Naji Al-Mutairi made these assurances during a press conference to announce signing an agreement with an international organiza- tion specialized in environment rehabilitation. The Al-Jarida agreement allows the organization to engage in KISR’s activities in rehabilitating Kuwait’s environ- ment, while it allows KISR’s researchers to communi- washington watch cate with experts in arid land research. I hope that the exchange of expertise in this regard will have positive effects, especially when it comes to the level Arab Americans getting ready for 2016 of consumers. The activities of Kuwaiti environmental organiza- By Dr James J Zogby tions, combined with an active monitoring role against pollution, are effective to support calls for his week, Arab American leaders and activists I recall back in 1985, the first challenge we faced at head on - and along the way, we’ve won some little, achieving a clean environment in Kuwait. KISR from a dozen key electoral states will convene in the newly formed Arab American Institute was the but important, victories. For example, if we had not deserves credit for following up with the red tide TWashington to map out a political strategy for threat to our community in Dearborn. They had been been organized and had the allies we had worked phenomenon, and for the efforts of its specialists 2016. Despite the very real challenges facing the denounced by the leading candidate for mayor as the hard to develop, we would have been overwhelmed who assured that the current problem is not as seri- leaders who will gather, this generation of Arab city’s “Arab problem”. After a decade of voter registra- by the 9/11 backlash. Instead of being defeated, we ous compared to the one detected in 2006. Americans can approach the future with some confi- tion efforts and solid grass roots organizing by com- were able to defend our community, educate millions dence given the progress that has been made the last munity organizations, no one who cared for their about our history and culture, and win important three decades. Thirty years ago, the obstacles con- political future dared to repeat such an insult. Today, precedent-setting cases against those who threat- fronting the community were quite different. Back four of Dearborn’s City Council Members are Arab ened our rights. We were able to secure protection for In my view then, Arab Americans, as an organized constituency, Americans, as is the Council’s President, as well as the Syrian immigrants in the US and to expand refugee were excluded from the mainstream of American head of Dearborn’s Democratic Party. status for Iraqis fleeing conflict in their country. political life. Candidates rejected our endorsements Much the same could be seen in Paterson, NJ, At critical junctures, we were able to shape the offi- In charge and support; political parties ignored or excluded us; where in 2012 an Arab American backed cial response to Israel’s brutal assault on Palestinians and, for many, simply being of Arab descent was seen Congressman beat back challenges by two oppo- and Lebanese. We have also been able to challenge for one day as a liability in politics. Just a generation ago, young nents (one of whom was a Congressman who had the disgraceful manner in which law-enforcement Arab Americans felt the need to hide their ethnicity to lost his district to reapportionment), both of whom treated our community - which has forced the run for office or to secure an appointment to a federal had been supported by hard-line pro-Israel groups. Department of Justice to rethink their approach to post. In Washington, only a handful of Arab Despite these real electoral gains, many will focus how they deal with us. And just this year, together Americans worked in government or in organizations instead at the challenges we continue to face and with allies, we were able to effectively block a and think-tanks that focused on issues of concern to with a jaundiced eye and make the case that no Congressional measure that would have mandated By Talal Al Ghannam the community. As wrong as it would be to ignore the progress has been made. They are wrong. To be sure, that Israel be entered into the US’s visa waiver pro- reality of the problems remain, it would be equally the challenges have grown more daunting, but we gram. In response to our appeals, the State wrong to ignore how much has changed. are now stronger and better organized and more able Department made it clear that as long as Israel con- Today, there are hundreds of proud Arab Americans to face them down. One of these critics once chal- tinued to discriminate against Arab Americans they working in the federal government, in Congress, in lenged me saying that I was guilty of saying “the glass would not qualify for visa waivers. human and civil rights groups, and in policy-formulat- was half full, when it was really half empty”. I respond- So when a new generation of Arab American [email protected] ing institutions in Washington. It is important to note ed by telling him that neither was the case since I activists gather in Washington to lay the groundwork that many of these public servants got their start as could recall a time when we didn’t have a glass to fill. for their political work for the next two years, they will staff or interns working for Arab American organiza- And now we do! have the wind at the backs. The community will want Dear readers, tions. In addition, there is now a network of Arab We don’t need to be reminded of the difficulties to make sure that candidates who run for office in know that I am writing things that make you rethink American elected officials that includes over 400 cur- that have shaped the current landscape: the terror 2016 understand the realities of the Middle East if you are really in Kuwait or somewhere else in the rent and former Members of Congress and state and attacks of 9/11 and the backlash and threat to civil today and that they are sensitive to the concerns that Iglobe. I know for sure that writing in an English local officials from across the US. liberties that followed; the devastating impact of the our community will bring into the national debate. newspaper will only attract expatriates and Kuwaiti offi- In the mid-1980’s, there was no recognized “Arab invasion and occupation of Iraq; the collapse of the They will do so with determination and confi- cials will only look in the Arabic ones (if they really care American vote”. Today, in places like Dearborn, MI, Israeli-Palestinian peace process and the wars that dence. Determination, because they know that the for complaints in the Arabic newspapers, that is). Paterson, NJ, Chicago, IL, and Northern VA, politicians have taken such a horrific toll; the unraveling of the domestic and foreign policy issues for which they are In this article, I will pinpoint on issues that could be know that Arab Americans are organized and vote. “Arab Spring” and the nightmare conflict in Syria; and advocating are important not only to Arab Americans, settled and addressed if there is a strict decision. I will They, therefore, campaign to earn the community’s the spread of extremist currents and the danger they but to all Americans. And confident, because they have a proud record on which to build. make myself an official for at least one day and try to support. And Arab Americans now sit in leadership pose to the region. positions in the political parties on the national, state, We have been confronted by all of these chal- NOTE: Dr James J Zogby is the President of the Arab resolve such hectic problems. and local levels. lenges and more. Instead of cowering, we faced them American Institute 1. If I were in charge of the zoo and see the kinds of dangerous animals in the possession of people such as lions, tigers, hyenas and so on, I would confiscate them and take them to the zoo, where they are supposed to in my view be, along with their owners. This will show how ordinary people are scared and puzzled by what they see while the owners would be showing off on the Gulf Road. Hezbollah, Iran gaining strength in Latin America 2. If I were in charge of the traffic department and see those reckless drivers zigzagging between lanes and driving on the shoulder of the road, I would stop By Samantha Badgen them and have their cars crushed and scrapped in front of their eyes. This way they will respect other drivers’ ohammad Hamdar, a Lebanese citizen, met his Iranian influence is expanding even further into Latin Last year, Dino Bouterse, son of the current president of lives and properties. Peruvian wife online and married her within two America. Sergio Widder, director of The Wiesenthal Center in Suriname, was arrested on suspicion of supporting weeks of his arrival in Lima a year ago. The pair Latin America, said that the ongoing dealings with Iran have Hezbollah and attempting to establish a base of operations 3. If I were in charge of the gardens and see some M seemed to have strange habits — neither of them worked, created a doorway through which Hezbollah members can in South America, charges he later confessed to. This and nationals and expatriates leave the park filthy, I would Hamdar spent a lot of time at the gym, claiming to be a body enter the region, and many have been traveling with Hamdar’s case in Peru are cause for concern among those close the park on them and have them clean their mess. builder, and they apparently lived on money they received Venezuelan documents. There are also cases in Argentina of monitoring this type of activity. Or before that, I would take refundable fees in order for abroad. political party leaders who have been known to travel to “This case and the investigation by Peruvian authorities them to keep the park clean as it was. Last month, Peruvian authorities arrested Hamdar after Lebanon and make contact with Hezbollah members. into an individual they suspect is a member of Hezbollah... 4. If I were in charge of the companies or offices act- they found explosive material in his garbage on suspicion of “I can’t say that there are direct contacts between point to an important activity in the area,” Widder said. “The ing as third-party agents, I would have them set the being a member of the Lebanon-based terror group Hezbollah and the government, but there are political lead- information all points in the same direction: there is a pres- salary of the haris or Janitor at KD 100, force him not to Hezbollah. ers who consider themselves close to the government who ence by Iran and Hezbollah in Latin America, and given take additional money from tenants, and place a sign- Sources in Lebanon said that Hamdar had been under have been in contact with them,” said Widder. Iran’s history of sponsoring international terrorism we have surveillance since last August, after Israeli intelligence alerted Argentina has been willing to foster ties with Iran despite to take preventive measures,” he said. board on the entrance of the building asking tenants Peruvian authorities that Hamdar was working for Hezbollah the fact that Iran is believed to have been involved in the Hezbollah’s presence in Latin America isn’t new; their not to pay the haris any money as he is getting his and was in direct contact with operatives abroad, even 1992 and 1994 bombings of the Israeli Embassy and network grew out of Shiite communities that fled Lebanon salary, which is enough. receiving explosives training in Brazil. Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA, by its initials in during the civil war that began in 1975 and settled in rela- 5. If I were in charge of the Interior Ministry and see The arrest of a suspected terrorist who was in possession of Spanish). More than 114 people were killed in the two bomb- tively lawless areas, most prominently the triple-border those young kids doing graffiti on the schools walls and explosives in an area where local governments are increasingly ings, among the worst terrorist attacks in Argentina’s history. where Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay meet, which became elsewhere, I would take the paint from them and paint willing to make political and economic deals with Iran, Hezbollah’s “The investigation is still in progress, but it looks like the the basis for Hezbollah’s infrastructure in South America. their faces so that they can be good examples for public primary backer, point to the growing threat in the area. terrorists were Hezbollah members who came from the This activity became the basis for Hezbollah’s continued property violators. “Israel and the United States are very aware of this activity, triple-border area, and the attacks were carried out in retalia- presence in the region, where many lucrative and clandes- but some of the countries are not so eager to deal with it,” Ely tion for the killing of a Hezbollah official in the south of tine businesses were set up in order to send money back to 6. If I were in charge of the Ministry of Youth and Karmon, a terrorism expert at the International Institute for Lebanon,” Arie Kacowizc, professor of international relations the home organization in Lebanon. This developed a net- Sport, I would establish an open day for Kuwaitis and Counter-Terrorism (ICT) in Herzliya, said. “Not just because it’s at Hebrew University, said. work of activity against Jewish and Israeli targets in the expatriates where everyone could interact with the oth- criminal but because they have political interests.” When governments do address Hezbollah’s presence in region, culminating in the 1992 and 1994 attacks in Buenos er and to break the ice between these segments of the Iranian officials became close with the leaders of Bolivia Latin America, they focus on the criminal aspect of the organ- Aires. society. while former Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez was still in ization instead of addressing the terrorism threat. Hezbollah has been quieter in recent years, a cautionary 7. If I were in charge of the domestic helpers offices, I office before his death in 2013. He and former Iranian measure after local governments reluctantly increased pres- would impose stricter regulations on some of the offices President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, developed a close rela- Criminal activity sure following the Sept. 11 attacks in New York. But two which insult or beat the domestic workers. I would can- tionship, which helped build an alliance between Iran and Hezbollah has been linked to clandestine activity in the years ago authorities foiled a wave of attacks in Asia and several Latin-American countries including Venezuela, region, including drug trafficking and weapons smuggling, Africa that were traced back to Hezbollah. Sources in cel the office’s license in that case, in order to show Bolivia, Ecuador and Argentina. Karmon said. But terrorism and criminal activities aren’t Lebanon reported that Hezbollah’s overseas operation was respect for those who come from all over the world mutually exclusive, and this convergence of these enter- preparing to target American and Israeli interests if Iran seeking a decent living for their kids. Expanding influence prises points to what Kacowizc called “the dark side of came under attack by Israeli or American military opera- Until the next article Insha Allah The presence of a Hezbollah member in Peru means that globalization” tions. —The Media Line MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 Okinawa elects Governor opposed to Car bomb wounds five near Baghdad airport US army base Page 8 Page 12 Putin yawns off Western baiting at testy G20

BRISBANE: A weary Russian President Jean-Claude Juncker, now the European Vladimir Putin yesterday shrugged off a new Commission president, was its prime minister. barrage of Western fire over Ukraine at a G20 The G20 endorsed a “common reporting summit where the world’s most powerful lead- standard” so that companies cannot arbitrage ers vowed to heat up the cooling global econ- differences between tax regimes, stressing: omy. “Profits should be taxed where economic Host Tony Abbott insisted that everyone activities deriving the profits are performed including Putin-who left the Brisbane summit and where value is created.” early-was on board the G20 campaign to The Financial Transparency Coalition, a enact reforms that could infuse more than two campaign group, welcomed the G20’s empha- trillion dollars into the world economy. sis on “the ravaging effects tax evasion, avoid- “I’m happy to be on a unity ticket with ance and money laundering have on our Vladimir Putin on that subject,” the Australian economies”. prime minister told a news conference after But it urged tougher rules to make public the two-day talks, during which the two lead- who owns companies and where they are ers put aside days of sniping to share a photo- based-a stipulation that has stirred discomfort graph with cuddly koalas. in China, where the issue of communist lead- Nevertheless, Abbott insisted that he had ers’ personal wealth is a political livewire. had “very robust” discussions with Putin in The G20 countries, which represent 85 per- recent days and described the July downing of cent of global economic output, committed to a Malaysia Airlines plane over Ukraine as “one structural reforms that would lift their com- of the most terrible atrocities of recent times”. bined economic growth by at least 2.1 percent Putin flew out of Brisbane shortly before by 2018. That amounts to more than two tril- the summit formally ended but denied any lion dollars, although economists are sceptical snub to Abbott, saying it would take 18 hours that many of the G20 members have the stom- to fly home via Vladivostok in Russia’s far east. ach for such reforms when growth is already “Then we need to get home and return to slipping in some key countries, including work today. There’s a need to sleep at least China and Germany. four to five hours,” said Putin, a judo black belt International Monetary Fund chief Christine who prides himself on his stamina. Lagarde welcomed Sunday’s pledge while And the Russian strongman played down stressing: “Implementation is now critical, with the testy exchanges seen in Brisbane, when at a strong accountability framework to monitor BRISBANE: This handout photo taken and released by G20 Australia yesterday shows Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (C) waving good- one point Canada’s leader expressed reluc- progress, supported by the IMF.” bye as he leaves the G20 Summit, at the airport in Brisbane. Putin jetted out of Australia after a testy G20 summit where he faced concert- tance to shake his hand. Oxfam said the focus on growth should be ed Western fire over the Ukraine crisis, saying he left slightly early because he needed to get some sleep.—AFP In general at the G20, Putin said, “some of allied with a focus on reducing yawning levels our views do not coincide, but the discussions of inequality around the world, “to ensure the negotiations with Abbott to “trench warfare”, West’s determination to curb Russian med- Ukraine crisis to develop into “some perma- were complete, constructive and very helpful”. bottom 40 percent benefit more than the top but the pro-climate lobby was confident of dling in Ukraine, which the US president said nent frozen conflict on the continent of 10 percent”. victory after Obama breathed new life into violated international principles. Europe”. Going after tax cheats global discussions on greenhouse emissions “One of those principles is that you don’t German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who The G20 leaders backed efforts to close ‘Trench warfare’ with a surprise pact with China last week. invade other countries or finance proxies and held lengthy talks with Putin far into the night loopholes between different tax regimes that The G20 declaration also endorsed “strong Real warfare remains the fear in Ukraine, support them in ways that break up a country in Brisbane, said after the G20 that it was allow some multinationals to get away with and effective action” on climate change where the West alleges that Russia is aiding that has mechanisms for democratic elections,” “important to take advantage of every oppor- paying only a pittance on their profits. despite attempts to prevent its mention by and abetting rebels in the former Soviet satel- he said. tunity to talk”. Luxembourg is accused of having connived Abbott, who wanted the focus to remain on lite’s east. Cameron said the West would maintain its But she stressed: “There is a close agree- with such companies to the detriment of their the economy. In Brisbane, Obama and British Prime campaign of sanctions for years if need be, ment among Europeans about Ukraine and home countries’ treasuries for years when One European diplomat likened the G20 Minister David Cameron hammered home the because the alternative was allowing the Russia.” — AFP MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 INTERNATIONAL

Bahrain arrests activists demanding ‘anti-regime’ vote

DUBAI: Bahraini authorities have arrest- the source said. Several men were also November polls. campaign of arrest, targeting women parliament’s upper chamber whose ed 13 women in a crackdown on activists arrested, activists said, adding however Members of the radical February 14 activists. Three Bahrain rights groups members are appointed by the king. It is calling for an “anti-regime” referendum that the majority of those held are Coalition, a cyber youth group, have also denounced the arrests in a joint also demanding the prime minister be during the upcoming parliamentary women. been urging Bahrainis on social net- statement on Saturday. appointed by parliamentary majority, election, activists said yesterday. King Hamad set elections for a new works to take part in a referendum on Americans for Democracy & Human instead of the king. Most of the arrests took place last 40-seat lower house of parliament for “the legitimacy of the Bahraini regime”. Rights in Bahrain, Bahrain Center for Hundreds of Shiites have been arrest- week after the interior ministry accused November 22, the first such polls since In preparation for the polls, the interi- Human Rights and the Bahrain Institute ed and faced trial after a month-long activists of “preparing an anti-regime ref- 2011 Shiite-led protests calling for dem- or ministry vowed on Saturday it would for Rights and Democracy said they “con- uprising was quelled in March 2011. erendum on the day of the legislative ocratic reforms in the Sunni-ruled Gulf “confront” any one breaking the law and demn in the strongest terms the arrest Shiite protesters continue to frequent- elections,” one activist told AFP on condi- state. announced the deployment of police and alleged torture of at least 13 women ly clash with security forces in villages tion of anonymity. Municipal polls will be held simulta- reinforcements to secure the elections. in Bahrain.” outside the capital Manama. The Sunni- Two of the women were released neously. Most opposition groups, led by Al-Wefaq, banned from carrying out The opposition is demanding an inde- ruled monarchy is a strategic archipelago while the remaining 11 have been kept the main Shiite bloc Al-Wefaq, have any activities for three months, has pendent electoral commission and the just across the Gulf from Iran and home in custody for a week for questioning, announced they will boycott the meanwhile denounced an “increased” dissolution of the Consultative Council, to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet. —AFP Mudslides kill 4 along Swiss-Italian border

GENEVA: At least four people were killed as Sea of mud landslides triggered by torrential rain Just across Lake Maggiore, a 70-year-old slammed into houses and buildings on man died Sunday after his house was partial- either side of the Swiss Italian border yester- ly buried in a “sea of mud” unleashed after day, police and media said. the rain-doused hill behind the building In the rain-drenched southern Ticino gave way, Italian media reported. region of Switzerland, two people died and Rescue workers managed to drag his 16- four were injured when a mudslide year-old granddaughter from the rubble slammed into a small residential building, after more than four hours of digging but regional police said. she died later in hospital. Her parents and On the other side of the border, a pen- grandmother survived. The family’s small, sioner and his granddaughter were killed two-storey villa was the only property affect- when another landslide engulfed a house ed in Cerro, a hamlet on the outskirts of on the Italian shores of Lake Maggiore, local Laveno Mombello, a popular holiday spot. media reported. Three other family mem- A neighbour described how he had been bers survived. awoken during the night by a huge bang Those landslides were the latest of many “like fireworks”. to recently have hit northern Italy and “Firefighters and civil protection officers southern Switzerland amid incessant rainfall were there very quickly and started digging over recent weeks. with spades, even with their bare hands. The They also came a day after storms in parents were helping them ... it was a horrific southern France killed six people, including scene,” the neighbour told Italian television. a mother and her two small sons whose car The tragedy means a total of 11 people have was swept away in flooding. died in Italy in accidents related to the freak In Switzerland, the bodies of two local weather conditions in just over a month. women, aged 34 and 38, were pulled That toll was expected to rise to 12 later Sunday from the rubble of the three-story Sunday as rescue workers continued to apartment building in Davesco-Soragno, search for a man whose car was swept off near Lugano, after being hit by the mudslide the road by a torrent of water near Genoa, shortly before 2:30 am (0130 GMT), Ticino the main city on the Italian Riviera. police said. Genoa is particularly vulnerable to flood- Four others, including a 44-year-old ing because the foothills of the Alps climb Italian man, had been injured and taken to steeply from immediately around the city. hospital after the building, which reportedly The city experienced 139 millimetres (five housed eight people, collapsed. and a half inches) of rain in a matter of hours GENOA: People work near damaged cars after floods in Voltri, Genoa, yesterday. Genoa is particularly vulnerable to flooding Another resident had returned home on Saturday. The Liguria region has had as because the foothills of the Alps climb steeply from immediately around the city. The city experienced 139 millimetres (five and a after the landslide hit and was unharmed, much rain in the first 15 days of November as half inches) of rain in a matter of hours on Saturday. —AFP but police said they were still searching the it normally gets in an entire year. area to make sure no one else was under the Southern Switzerland has also been rubble. soaked, with the Swiss national meteorology The tragedy came 10 days after a young institute telling public broadcaster RTS that Car bomb wounds five mother and her three-year-old daughter Ticino had received between 50 and 70 were killed when a landslide swept away litres of water per square metre in a 24-hour their house in the same region. period. After weeks of heavy rain, southern While the rain subsided Sunday, the Swiss Ticino has been hit by severe flooding, government warned that it would pick up near Baghdad airport which worsened when Lake Lugano burst its again between Monday and Tuesday on banks in several places and Lake Maggiore both sides of the border, with as much as 100 US forces start training Iraqis threatened to do the same. millimetres expected in some areas. —AFP

BAGHDAD: A car bomb exploded on the on Saturday that the momentum in the battle Anbar’s two main cities, Falluja and Ramadi, perimeter of Baghdad’s heavily guarded inter- with Islamic State was “starting to turn”, but several months before it overran much of the national airport complex yesterday, wounding predicted a drawn-out campaign lasting sever- rest of the country, often facing little resistance five people, security sources said. al years. from Iraqi government forces. The blast occurred at a security checkpoint Meanwhile, American forces have begun close to a parking lot where passengers are advising Iraqi troops in the western Anbar Ties with Sunni tribes critical searched before boarding airport taxis, three province, the top US general told Reuters, in a An aide to Dempsey said the US troops, who sources said. The checkpoint is several kilome- faster-than-expected expansion of an opera- numbered just under 50, were also already tres from the terminal building. tion that is central to its campaign against helping the seventh division as Iraq starts to Twitter accounts that support Islamic State Islamic State. build ties with Sunni Muslim tribes in the distributed messages saying the group claimed General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the region. responsibility for the attack by what they Joint Chiefs of Staff, said a small group of advis- The goal is to create a bridging force of described as “the first” suicide bomber “to ers had already established themselves in a thousands of Sunni tribesmen before Iraq’s receive the Americans” exiting from the airport. preliminary fashion at Ain al-Asad air base in Shi’ite-led government creates a “National However, security and police sources gave no the province, much of which is controlled by Guard”, decentralising power from Baghdad. indication that any American had been targeted. the militant Islamist group. The official said the US training operation at An airport official said authorities tightened They would also eventually start training the al-Asad was expected to get underway this security while air traffic was normal. Iraqi army’s seventh division, which suffered year. Iraq’s army has been burdened by a legacy Around two hours later, a roadside bomb major setbacks during the Islamic State’s of sectarianism in Anbar, whose dominant exploded in a commercial area of Baghdad advances across the country this summer. Sunni population resented former Prime about five km (three miles) from the airport. “We have a train, advise and assist team in Minister Nuri al-Maliki’s Shi’ite majority govern- Three people were killed and seven wounded, al-Asad air base,” Dempsey said in an interview ment and were incensed when he ordered said security sources and medics. conducted on Saturday. “There’s enough there troops to clear a protest camp in Ramadi in late NAJAF: Iraqi newly elected parliament speaker Salim Al-Juburi speaks to the Islamic State militants who swept through that are already working with the seventh divi- December 2013. press yesterday, in the Iraqi central shrine city of Najaf, after a meeting with the north of the country in June and hold large sion to help them plan and help them under- The ensuing Sunni tribal revolt prompted Iraq’s top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani. —AFP parts of western Iraq have claimed responsibili- stand the threat, to advise them on how to con- the entrance of Islamic State into Falluja and ty for suicide bombings and other attacks in solidate their forces.” Ramadi, where US troops had met fierce resist- Baghdad and further afield. President Barack Obama’s administration ance from Sunni insurgents including al Qaeda The presence of the Sunni insurgents has announced on Nov. 7 it would send up to 1,500 during their occupation of Iraq after the 2003 Second Italian fueled sectarian tensions, deepening a security more U.S. troops to Iraq, widening its advising invasion that overthrew Saddam Hussein. crisis and drawing U.S. air strikes after Western mission and initiating training of Baghdad’s Dempsey described the American troops at hostages were beheaded. forces. At the time, officials suggested the the base as the preliminary group that would freed in Libya The air campaign, which includes neigh- expansion would take weeks to get underway. establish the training site at al Asad. “There’s an bouring Syria, has helped to prevent further The seventh division’s ability and willingness adequate contingent there that can both pro- Islamic State advances in recent weeks. to engage Sunni militant forces in Anbar could tect itself and advise but it will need to be ROME: An Italian engineer kidnapped in foreign workers are rife in Libya, three The United States’ top military officer told be vital to any sustained offensive to reverse expanded slightly ... in order to establish the Libya in March has been freed and flew years after dictator Moamer Kadhafi was American troops on a surprise visit to Baghdad Islamic State’s gains. The jihadist group took training base,” he said. —Reuters home overnight, the foreign ministry toppled and killed in a NATO-backed announced yesterday. revolt. No details were released of how The ousting of Kadhafi left a weapons- Israel will never limit East Jerusalem settlement building Gianluca Salviato, 48, came to be liberat- filled vaccum that has been filled by com- ed days after another Italian, Marco peting militias who have set up mini fief- JERUSALEM: Israel will never agree to limit its con- conflict. At a meeting with Israeli President Reuven stabbed in his back with a screw driver, wielded by Vallisa, 54, was freed after four months in doms in different parts of the country. struction activity in annexed east Jerusalem, Foreign Rivlin later in the day, Steinmeier expressed his an assailant who “apparently is Arab.” the hands of abductors. Italy’s willingness to pay ransoms to Minister Avigdor Lieberman said yesterday. “hope” peace talks would be renewed, while warn- Samri said the victim made his way on foot to a “One thing should be clear: we will never accept ing against unilateral measures of both sides. nearby first aid station, where he was treated for his Libyan security sources told AFP that get its nationals home safely is controver- the definition of building in Jewish neighbour- “Unilateral decisions pose an obstacle to the suc- wounds, which she described as light to moderate. Vallisa had been freed following the pay- sial with some of its NATO allies, chiefly hoods of Jerusalem as settlement activity,” he said at cess of negotiations,” he said in remarks relayed by She said the assailant was still at large. Also yester- ment of a ransom of around one million Britain and the United States, which argue a news conference with his German counterpart Rivlin’s office. day, Israel’s prime minister said he’s pushing forward euros ($1.25 million) to the armed militia that handing over cash only encourages Frank-Walter Steinmeier. “We won’t accept any limi- Israel seized east Jerusalem during the 1967 Six- a bill that enshrines in law that Israel is the nation- that had been holding him. further abductions and can end up fund- tation on building in Jewish areas of (east) Day War and later annexed in a move never recog- state of the Jewish people, adding a new complica- Salviato was abducted on March 22 in ing terror attacks. Jerusalem,” he said. nised by the international community. tion to already tense relations with Arab-Israelis and Tobruk, a town close to the Egyptian bor- In theory, Italy signed up to not paying His remarks came four days after Israel approved It refers to the entire city as its “united, undivided Palestinians. der where he was working for Italian con- ransoms at a NATO summit in September capital” and does not view construction there as set- At his weekly Cabinet meeting, Benjamin plans to build 200 homes in Ramot in annexed east struction company Enrico Ravanelli on a but officials have privately portrayed the Jerusalem despite months of almost daily clashes tlement activity. The Palestinians want the city’s Netanyahu said the law would recognize Israel’s and tensions there with Palestinians, triggered in eastern sector as capital of their promised state and Jewish character in addition to its already legislated sewage project. kidnappings in Libya as essentially crimi- part by settlement expansion. vehemently oppose any Israeli attempt to expand democratic one. He says “the balance between There had been intense fears for his nally motivated rather than being the The announcement prompted a sharply-word- construction there. these two facets is necessary” when Palestinians and well-being because he is diabetic and the work of hardened terrorists. ed rebuke from Washington which reiterated its Meanwhile, an Israeli man was stabbed in others refuse to recognize Israel as a Jewish state. drugs he needs to take regularly were Salviato’s liberation leaves four Italians “unequivocal” opposition to such construction in Jerusalem yesterday, apparently by a Palestinian The bill has yet to be formally drafted and found in the car he was taken from. unnaccounted for in conflict zones. Aid east Jerusalem, warning it could “exacerbate this dif- assailant, police said. The incident adds to tensions Netanyahu says it faces “many changes and discus- But his mother Gelsomina Salviato said workers Vanessa Marzullo and Greta ficult situation on the ground and... will not con- in the city that that have spiked in recent weeks, sions.” One of its prime movers, lawmaker Zeev Elkin yesterday she had been told her son was Ramelli went missing in July in Syria, tribute to efforts to reduce the tension.” mostly over disputed claims to a site that is holy of Netanyahu’s Likud party, is reportedly pressing for okay. where Jesuit priest Paolo Dall’Oglio was Sources close to the German minister said the both to Jews and Muslims. it to include provisions institutionalizing Jewish law “When I heard that I cried so much and kidnapped in July 2013. Another aid issue of Israel’s ongoing settlement was a central Police spokeswoman Luba Samri says the attack as an inspiration for future parliamentary legislation, theme in their talks, which also touched on the took place in downtown Jerusalem, and involved a and canceling the status of Arabic as an official then, at last, I was able to sleep peaceful- worker, Giovanni Lo Porto, disappeared in need to resume talks with Palestinians to end the Jewish man in his 30s. She said the man was Israeli language, alongside Hebrew. —Agencies ly,” she told Italian news agency ANSA. the tribal zones between Pakistan and “The nightmare is over.” Kidnappings of Afghanistan in January 2012. —AFP MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 INTERNATIONAL

Bodies of S Africans killed in Lagos church collapse flown home

PRETORIA: A cargo plane carrying the most difficult part... because of the grue- ny to receive the bodies later in the day. hearing ruled out aerial sabotage or an his departure to the enjoyment of remains of 74 South Africans killed in a some nature of the accident, which Nigeria released the bodies on explosion. The court was told the guest- another world,” said Joshua. building collapse in Nigeria landed in made the identification process difficult.” Saturday night after a high-level govern- house did not have planning permission. Members of the Synagogue Church Pretoria yesterday, two months after the Around two dozen injured survivors ment delegation led by Jeff Radebe, a Survivors recounted drinking their own of All Nations (SCOAN) reportedly accident. A total of 116 people-including were returned home 10 days after the minister in the presidency, spent a week urine for days to survive and listening to refused entry to rescue workers for three 81 South Africans — were killed on accident. People were crushed as the in Nigeria to fast-track the repatriation the agonized screams of those trapped days, angering South Africans who said September 12 when a multi-storey Lagos guesthouse that provided lodging process. and dying in the rubble. their family members could have been guesthouse collapsed at a Lagos mega- for foreign followers of popular Nigerian Joshua placed a quarter-page adver- saved in those crucial hours. church. South Africa is also helping repa- preacher and televangelist Temitope ‘Gruesome accident’ tisement in one of South Africa’s major Some 350 South Africans were triate the bodies of three Zimbabweans Balogun (TB) was reduced to a pile of Radebe had met President Goodluck weekly newspapers, the Sunday Times, thought to be visiting the church at the and one from the Democratic Republic shattered concrete and twisted metal. Jonathan in Abuja to discuss the speedy saying “our deepest condolences” to the time of the tragedy. of Congo (DRC) who travelled with the The chartered Antonov plane laden repatriation of the remains. Joshua had South African government and to fami- Joshua, a wealthy self-styled miracle South African group to Nigeria. with four mortuary vans landed at the suggested that a low-flying aircraft lies of victims, the “precious souls who worker who counts presidents among The remains of another 11 victims will Waterkloof air force base shortly before reportedly seen over the building four lost their lives.” “Those who lost their his flock who call him “The Prophet” or be repatriated after the DNA identifica- 10:00 am (0800 GMT) in an event carried times before it came down, was to lives in the incident died not in vain, but “The Man of God” and claims to read tion process is complete. live by public broadcaster SABC. blame for the collapse, and said he had as martyrs of the Kingdom of God. into the future, failed to appear before The South African government said Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa been the target of the attack. “Death to a believer is his release the coroner when he was first sum- verification of the remains “has been the was to preside over the official ceremo- But expert witnesses at a coroner’s from the imprisonment of this world and moned to give evidence. —AFP

Italy’s immigration crisis moves from sea to streets ROME: “Why do they have to be taken care stones, flares and other missiles for three of? It’s me that needs taking care of!” Like consecutive nights. Windows were many of Italy’s poor, 51-year-old Elvio has smashed, rubbish bins set ablaze and there had enough. And the unemployed con- were pitched battles with riot police that struction worker thinks he knows who to became sufficiently serious for the city blame. Born and raised in a rundown sub- authorities to order the removal of urb of Rome where residents last week laid teenagers from the centre. violent siege to a holding centre for asylum There was also some evidence of the seekers, Elvio belongs to a strata of Italian local protest being hijacked by far right society whose frustration is beginning to groups with references to “Il Duce” - as boil over after years of falling incomes, Italy’s former dictator Benito Mussolini employment and hope. styled himself - featuring alongside overtly And with the country struggling to cope racist and anti-Islamic chants. with an influx of tens of thousands of A prominent member of the fast-rising, migrants fleeing conflict and poverty in anti-immigrant Northern League was one Africa, the Middle East and South Asia, that of the first politicians on the scene. anger increasingly has a focus. The residents of the centre responded “Even God has abandoned us,” said Elvio, to the attacks on them in an open letter leaning on a bar in Tor Sapienza, a district appealing to the generosity of spirit that on the eastern edge of Rome. has led to the Italian navy plucking some With numerous abandoned properties, 150,000 migrants from the brink of death in some of which have been squatted by ille- the Mediterranean over the last year. gal immigrants, the “quartiere” has certainly “We did not come to Italy to create seen better days. The number of non- problems, least of all to fight with Italians,” Italians living here is higher than in other the letter said. “We are truly grateful to parts of the capital. them-we were saved in the middle of the Yet it is worlds away from the bleak sea by the Italian authorities. We are here to housing estates that dot the peripheries of build new lives.” Tiziana Teti, a 40-year-old cities like Paris or London and, to outsiders, mother of a five-year-old girl, would rather last week’s eruption of anger could easily the escapees from conflicts in CHIBOK: In this file photo taken on Tuesday, Oct 14, 2014, a man poses with a sign in front of police officers in riot gear during a demonstration appear rooted in ugly xenophobia. Afghanistan/Pakistan and the Horn of calling on the government to rescue the kidnapped girls of the government secondary school in Chibok, in Abuja, Nigeria. The Nigerian army “I’m not racist, but...” has become a Africa did that elsewhere. has regained control of Chibok, the northeastern town where more than 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped by Islamic extremists more than six recurring refrain as people like Elvio vent “Yes I’m racist if saying Italians should months ago. — AP widely-held beliefs that immigrants get come first makes me that. I know they are special treatment from the state and are fleeing from war but is it up to us to look responsible for increasing crime. after them? There are too many of them. “At “We are the poorest neighbourhood of school I pay for everything, even the toilet Nigerian army recaptures Rome but we have so many of them,” Elvio paper. They pay nothing.” said. “We are told they are Eritreans, but the war in Eritrea (a former Italian colony) has Scapegoats and panic abducted girls’ hometown been finished for a long time. Local pharmacist Salvatore says the “They hang around in groups in the park migrants are easy scapegoats. “They come in the evenings. They make a noise, they and buy stuff from me and I have never had make a mess and they leave beer bottles all a problem,” he said. Alessia Armini, who Control of Chibok is crucial to the government over the place. And there have been rob- coordinates the municipal service that ABUJA: The Nigerian army said yesterday it had on Thursday after a battle lasting several hours Despite its sparse resources, the Civilian Joint beries.” deals with the asylum-seekers, agrees. recaptured the northeastern town of Chibok, that local officials said left many victims among Task Force appears to have become a substitute “We have been made scapegoats for the where Islamic militants abducted more than 200 both the insurgents and the local militias. for the army in many areas of the restive north- Rape claim spark problems of a neighbourhood in decline,” schoolgirls in April, provoking a wave of global Several residents said the army had fled the east of Nigeria. As Elvio tells it, the violence erupted she says, recalling how, at the height of last outrage. assault, leaving the vigilantes to fight on their Armed with bows, machetes, clubs and after a local girl reported having been sub- week’s troubles, the terrified residents of Control of Chibok is crucial to the reputation own against Boko Haram. homemade rifles, the fighters retook the com- jected to an attempted rape. “They didn’t the centre had to barricade themselves in of the government of President Goodluck There was no immediate information about mercial hub of Mubi in southern Borno state speak Italian. We don’t know who they for fear the building would be overrun by Jonathan and the military, which have both any casualties from Saturday’s battle for the from Boko Haram with the help of hunters. were, who knows?” he said. the mob. “It was very scary for the younger come under fire at home and abroad for their town, which witnesses say is virtually empty of The insurrection by Boko Haram, which wants What is known is that a building hous- ones in particular. Yes, there were moments failure to rescue the girls. residents. to create an Islamic state in mainly Muslim ing around 50 migrants was pelted with of panic.” — AFP The army recaptured the town from Boko Chibok, in the northeast Borno state, has northern Nigeria, has claimed more than 10,000 Haram militants late Saturday, spokesman been under a global media spotlight since Boko lives in the past five years. General Olajide Olaleye told AFP in a text mes- Haram kidnapped 276 schoolgirls there in April, The militants have seized more than 20 towns sage. “Mopping up ops ongoing. (The) town is most of whom are still being held. and villages in the northeast in recent months now secured,” he said. The operation came just The Islamists stormed the Government Girls despite pledges by Jonathan to boost security. days after Jonathan on Tuesday announced his Secondary School in Chibok on the evening of Jonathan, who has been heavily criticised for bid for re-election, vowing to defeat Boko Haram April 14 and forced the students onto trucks in a his response to the abduction and only met with whose brutal five-year insurgency has plagued mass abduction that brought unprecedented the hostages’ families in July, pledged last week his first term in office. attention to Boko Haram’s insurgency. to rescue the kidnapped girls as he announced Leading elder Pogu Bitrus told AFP that Fifty-seven managed to escape. After captur- his re-election bid. Chibok was recaptured in a joint operation with ing Chibok on Thursday, Boko Haram militants Africa’s most populous nation goes to the local vigilantes known as the Civilian Joint Task torched its churches, although most of the town polls on February 14, with Jonathan effectively Force, who back up the military in several parts was already mostly in ruins after the April attack. given a free run at a second term after the ruling of the northeast where Boko Haram is active. Peoples Democratic Party endorsed him as its He said the vigilantes fought inside Chibok Army substitute only candidate. while army soldiers “stayed outside the town to The local police station and government The insurgency-and Jonathan’s inability to mop up the insurgents trying to escape”. offices were never rebuilt. Neighbouring villages stop it-has been a feature of his presidency and Boko Haram fighters had captured the town were also set ablaze during Thursday’s battle. a key point of criticism for his opponents. — AFP Oregon immigration vote is a warning for Obama BUCHAREST: Romanian Prime Minister and presidential candidate Victor Ponta (CL) and his wife Daciana Sarbu (R) are greeted by a supporter after voting at a polling station in Bucharest city yesterday. — AFP PORTLAND: The fate of a little-noticed ballot “It was really the epitome of a grassroots Obama made his postelection pledge on measure in strongly Democratic Oregon serves effort,” said Cynthia Kendoll, one of the activists immigration despite the drubbing that as a warning to President Barack Obama and his who led the campaign against licenses. “There’s Democrats took across the country. He said he party about the political perils of immigration such a disconnect between what people really had to act because Congress has deadlocked on Romanians cast ballots policy. want and what’s happening.” immigration for years.—AP Even as Oregon voters were legalizing recre- in presidential runoff ational marijuana and expanding Democratic majorities in state government, they decided by BUCHAREST: A prime minister who has After casting his ballot in Bucharest on a margin of 66-34 to cancel a new state law that promised stability and a city mayor who has Sunday, Ponta said: “I voted so that all moth- would have provided driver’s licenses to people vowed to fight corruption squared off in ers and our grandparents can live in a better who are in the United States illegally. Romania’s presidential runoff election yes- country. ... I voted so that all children have a Obama is considering acting on his own, as terday. better future here in Romania.”Iohannis, an early as this week, to possibly shield from depor- Tens of thousands of Romanians living ethnic German who voted in his city of Sibiu, tation up to 5 million immigrants now living ille- overseas hope it will be easier for them to said he wants a country where there is gally in the country. Some Republicans in cast ballots than it was during the Nov. 2 “respect and prosperity, a strong Romania.” Congress are threatening a government shut- election that led to the runoff. Officials said turnout was about 44.5 per- down if the president follows through. Prime Minister Victor Ponta was favored cent by late afternoon, around 10 percent “The Oregon measure tells you these meas- yesterday over the mayor of the city of Sibiu, higher than during the Nov. 2 election. ures are not easy or simple,” said Muzaffar Chishti Klaus Iohannis. Ponta led by 10 percentage “I’m voting for Ponta because he’s of the Migration Policy Institute. “The political points in the Nov. 2 vote, and corruption Romanian,” said a Roma woman selling pota- cost may be significant, even in blue states.” The probes of senior Ponta aides appeared not toes who only identified herself as Florina. state law had seemed to be popular. It easily to have dented the 42-year-old former pros- But farmer Vasile Stoica Vasile, 47, said he passed last year with bipartisan support in the ecutor’s chances. supported Iohannis “because we want to Democratic-controlled Legislature and was Iohannis, 55, has promised an independ- develop the middle class. Unfortunately, in signed Democratic Gov. John Kitzhaber, who ent justice system if he becomes president. Romania, the middle class, which is the was re-elected Nov. 4. Election results are expected Monday, and motor of our society doesn’t exist.” Opponents barely gathered enough signa- the winner will replace President Traian Romanians living overseas must vote at tures to put the repeal question on the ballot. Basescu, who is stepping down after 10 polling stations in the countries where Immigrant rights groups outspent their oppo- years in office. they are, and thousands of expats protest- nents 10-1. Still, the measure failed in every PORTLAND: In this Oct. 13, 2014 file photo, a crowd of Measure 88 supporters wave signs dur- In Romania, the president is in charge of ed after they had to stand in line for hours county but the state’s most liberal one, ing a rally in Portland, Ore. As President Obama moves toward allowing millions of people in foreign policy and defense, and names key in cities such as Paris, London, and Munich Multnomah, home to Portland. Even there it the country illegally to stay and work, the outcome of a little-noticed ballot measure in deep- prosecutors and the chiefs of intelligence during the first round. Some were unable trailed significantly behind other Democratic blue Oregon serves as a warning to him and his party about the volatility of acting on immi- services. to vote.—AP candidates and causes. gration. — AP MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 INTERNATIONAL

The citadel, the collegiate church and the Meuse.

Word from the Ambassador of Belgium, The good reasons to invest in Belgium H.E. Andy Detaille 1. Open economy flow to other European countries. Within 300 miles, you Belgium has always been a prosperous market place get- can get closer to 140 million customers. Within an 8- ting the most from its location at the crossroads of Latin, hour-drive reach, some 375 million consumers await your Germanic and Anglo-Saxon influences. Hosting EU head- products. quarters, Belgium is a founding member of the European Our small domestic market is considered as a conven- Union, but also of OECD and WTO, thereby compensat- ient experimenting field to test new products. ing its rather small size with a highly competitive indus- try and service sector and a strong integration into the 6. Logistics springboard globalised world. According to the KOF Index, which is Belgium is considered as the most suitable place for calculated by the Swiss ETHZ (Eidgenössische Technische investments in logistics and distribution (Cushman & Hochschule Zürich), Belgium is the most globalised Wakefield, “European Distribution Report” 2009) country in the world. Its excellent air, sea, rail and road infrastructures can Our regions rank among the 5 most attractive regions easily explain this: Antwerp is a major European harbour, in Europe for FDI strategy (“European Cities and Regions four seaports are located in Ghent, Zeebrugge, Liège and Andy Detaille of Future 2010/2011”, FDI Magazine), as Belgium is up to Oostende, three cargo airports (Brussels, Liège, one of its longstanding traditions. The key to our success Oostende), all these premises being interconnected with very 15th of November since 1866, we cele- in attracting FDI is quite simple though: to make no dis- dense and interconnected motorways and railway net- brate King’s day in Belgium. 15 November is tinction between domestic and foreign companies. work, and even connected to neighbouring countries Ethe feast of Saint Leopold and Saint Albert. Did you know that Belgian exports amount to more (France, Germany, the Netherlands, and through the Belgium’s first two kings and the country’s fourth than 70% of Belgium’s GDP ? Channel Tunnel the UK). King were called Leopold. The third and the sixth Belgium really offers your business a unique set of Kings were called Albert. This year we celebrate the 2. Access to European decision-makers options of efficient distribution channels, inseveral multi- modal logistics platforms. In the so called Trilogyport current King, Philippe, who has taken over from his As a founding member of the European Union, Belgium very often played and still plays a decisive inter- project Antwerp Port and Liège inland port will cooper- father in 2013. ate intensively. In Kuwait, 2014 has been particularly important national role. Belgium hosts EU and NATO, as well as numerous as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplo- headquarters of multinationals and major global players. 7. Intelligent tax regime matic relations between our two countries. Indeed, A Cushman & Wakefield study on the leading cities for The Belgian tax regime is based on the principle of Belgium first opened an Embassy here in 1964. business in Europe (“European Cities Monitor”, 2010) put global equity, which means no discrimination between Kuwait opened its Embassy in Brussels in 1986. Brussels in 4th position, second to none but to much big- foreign and domestic companies. These strong relations were further cemented in ger cities (London, Paris, Frankfurt). Brussels moves back The flat nominal tax rate seems quite high, but in 1991 when Belgium participated in the liberation into fourth place ahead of Barcelona with an improved King Philippe and Queen Mathilde practice fiscal and financial incentives lower the tax due of Kuwait. We are still proud to have taken part in quite substantially. As an example, the so-called “notional score over the year. 4. Knowledge and creativity-based centre of excellence interest deduction” allows businesses to deduce amounts these operations and in helping Kuwait to once About 120 international governmental organisations In Belgium, there are 16 universities and a broad- subject to taxation up to their invested capital. again become a safe and secure country. We are and 1,400 NGOs are located in Brussels, along with 181 based community of world-class scientific institutes. Numerous fiscal treaties have also been concluded happy that the Kuwaiti people still remember and embassies (3,000 diplomats). Such permanent interna- Belgiumis the first OECD country in innovation per- with third countries so as to avoid double taxation. appreciate this support by the Belgian govern- tional presence cannot be seen anywhere in the world, formance and biotech industry development (“OECD One should also mention the option of writing “Tax ment. except in New York. The same goes for resident journal- Science, Technology and Industry Outlook”, 2008) and Rulings”, whereby the fiscal authority commit itself to On the occasion of this celebration, I want to ranks fifth in the qualitative assessment of World scientif- ists, when Brussels ranks second just behind Washington apply a negotiated tax regime linked to the tax payer’s reaffirm the spirit of friendship that has existed ic research institutes (“World Economic Forum Global DC. specific situation. between our two peoples. Our two countries are When we talk about multinational, we have in mind a Competitiveness Report”, 2008-09). A good cooperation between the business world and similar in many ways: small, diverse, dynamic and local network of high-skill officials appointed in more 8. Affordable real estate prices universities and technical schools has led to a variety of open to the outside world. In Belgium, as I think it than 1,300 foreign company headquarters, service cen- Comparatively Belgium offers cheap real estate, hence successful spin-offs like IMEC (world leading research in is the case in Kuwait, we see ourselves integrated in tres, business subsidiaries, etc. all located in Brussels or in a somewhat affordable cost of living in this part of micro- and nanoelectronics, nanotechnology, design our larger region. With Brussels as the capital of the Brussels’ area. Europe. methods,…, which cooperate with Kuwait University) European Union, Belgium has been a keen sup- As an illustration, Brussels ranks 49th in world most Besides this, Belgian management schools have a porter of European integration. We are therefore 3. Access to a high quality workforce expensive office locations, which is far better than strong international reputation, like The Vlerick Leuven glad to see that the GCC has become an important The Belgian workforce has the EU-27 highest produc- European Top 10 cities (London, Paris, Frankfurt, Dublin, Ghent Management School, the Universiteit Antwerpen structure of cooperation in this region. I can also tivity (IMD “World Competitiveness Report 2009”) and Geneva) (DTZ, “Office Space Across the World 2009, Management School (UAMS), the Solvay Business School applaud the way the relations between Kuwait and the 5th most productive country in the world (The Global Office Occupancy Cost Survey”) Conference Board 2011). or the IAG-Louvain School of Management. Iraq have evolved in recent years. In this turbulent As they want to keep those enviable positions, Key contributing factors hereto are: high flexibility, 9. A great place to live times, these developments are an example for the Belgium and its regional governments designed new sets ability to speak multiple languages, a work force versatile Quality of life should also be taken into consideration region and for the world. of fiscal incentives for R&D and updated their coopera- to changing working conditions and environment, before setting up your business or investing. I had the opportunity to recently congratulate tion schemes between Science and Industry. His Highness the Amir on the occasion of his desig- numerous high-degree young workers, etc. The region that became Belgium in 1830 has long (always ?) been one of the wealthiest and developed nation by the United Nations as a Humanitarian Business cooperation with universities and technical 5. Access to 500 million European consumers regions in the world: our churches, town halls, art master- Leader. Let me extend this congratulation to every schools provides strong impetus to R&D and allows for a Belgium is your gateway to Europe, because it con- pieces in Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp and Liège are vivid Kuwaiti. It is for example truly remarkable that better adaptation through training, to the needs of a nects you to potentially 500 million wealthy consumers. testimonies of medieval and Renaissance happy hours, global marketplace. Already now, more than 70% of our Belgium’s exports Kuwait has been at the forefront of the humanitari- when comparable growth could only be met in the an help for the people affected by the war in Syria. northern Italian peninsula. Our strong bond can also be seen on the eco- Today Belgium enjoys one of the best quality of life nomic front. We are currently striving to deepen (EU Foundation for the Improvement of Living and our economic relations. We see Kuwait as a stable Working Conditions, “Second European Quality of Life hub for commercial exchange. The plan that the Survey Overview”, 2009) government of Kuwait has recently presented is Belgium’s major assets lie in household living space, ambitious and is a great opportunity to further advanced healthcare system, social services, retirement develop the infrastructures and diversify the econ- schemes and education. omy. In this regard, Belgium has a lot to offer in all By the way, who could forget our exquisite Belgian sectors of the economy, especially in the fields of cuisine which shapes that ideal “feeling home” sensation healthcare and education where Belgium is recog- many foreigners immediately learn? We have more “mul- nized as a world-leader. In the most recent Global tiple-star restaurants” per km2 than in any other country. Competitive Index, Belgium is ranked second in the High-standard museums and art galleries, theatres, cine- world for healthcare services, and fifth in providing mas, the famous Belgian seaside, the Ardennes and love- higher education and training. Belgium has also ly countryside landscapes add another cultural dimen- sion to that typical Belgian touch that many people like. recognized experience in port infrastructure, in construction, in the chemical sector, etc. Belgium is A visit to Belgium? certainly more than its delicious chocolate! Belgium fires one’s imagination. Tourists from all over I’m also delighted that so many Kuwaitis choose the world are attracted to Belgium and its cosmopolitan to visit Belgium every year. Our country offers top capital, Brussels. It is no surprise then, that Belgium has a rated hotels, great cities to visit, and the best food ! lot to offer the foreign tourist. Belgium means holidays in I encourage all Kuwaitis to visit the cultural won- many forms. You will be able to briefly escape the daily ders of Brussels, Bruges, Mons, Gent and Antwerp; grind, with a weekend in a Belgian city, but you can also to experience the green forests of the Ardennes plan a true voyage of discovery throughout Belgium. and our beautiful nature reserves on the North Sea Two of the big tourist attractions in Belgium are the coast. Ardennes and the coast. Do you like hiking, cycling, sport, nature and tranquillity? Then you will undoubtedly MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 INTERNATIONAL

Grand Place Brussels Bruges want to go to the Ardennes, Belgium’s lungs. Are you Ardennes forest walking trails and footpaths across the Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Ghent-Wevelgem, the Tour of automotive industry is just one of the sectors where design- more likely to be tempted by sun, sea, sport and enjoy- Plateau des Fagnes fenland, the joys of the North Sea Flanders and La Flèche Wallonne. Another very popular ers from Belgium have carved out a reputation for them- able bustle? Then there is the lure of the Coast. coast, cycling, horse-riding and boating, golf courses, sport, of course, is football. Many of the members of the selves. Those with a craving for art and culture or architectur- theme parks, castles and estates, international trade Belgian men’s national team (known as ‘the Red Devils’), al beauty, will be pampered in our cities of art. Those shows and exhibitions, antiques fairs and flea markets. such as Romelu Lukaku, Marouane Fellaini, Vincent Literature who would like a taste of our gastronomy, cultural events Belgium also hosts a huge number of music festivals Kompany, Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne, play for top Hugo Claus, Georges Simenon (who created and nightlife, will have their every wish satisfied. As a catering for all tastes, such as Tomorrowland, Rock clubs abroad. Commissaire Maigret) and Amélie Nothomb are just some result, the many cities of art - with Brussels at the top - Werchter, Couleur Café and Dour. There is something for Belgium is also at the top table when it comes to a of a long list of Belgian writers stretching from the 19th cen- are able to depend on an ever-increasing interest from everyone – and it’s never very far away! wide range of other disciplines, for example tennis, hock- tury down to the present day, with some Belgian novelists’ tourists. ey and judo, and international competitions. The works being translated into a wide range of languages. Belgium plays an important role in Heritage Memorial Van Damme, for instance, is regarded as one of the gastronomic life of Western Europe. The Belgians are Belgium is home to an incredible wealth of architec- the world’s premier athletics meetings. Last but not least, well known for their exuberant lifestyle and they take tural masterpieces that bear witness to the leading styles Belgium is well known to fans of Formula 1 for its Grand Industrial innovation pleasure in their guests enjoying themselves. The restau- adopted by architects down the centuries. During the Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, generally considered to be Belgium supplied customers all over the world with rants are outstanding, and what is more agreeable to fin- Middle Ages, cathedrals and belfries sprang up that can the most attractive Formula 1 racetrack in the world. steam locomotives, steam boats and other heavy industrial ish a beautiful day, than the enjoyment of a Flemish meat still be admired today in the Belgian ‘art cities’, while equipment. The dynamo, soda and Bakelite and many other casserole with a Trappist beer from the Ardennes? practical items were all invented by Belgians or people of Belgian origin. The coast The coast’s 65 kilometre long stretch of sandy coast- A country of gourmet experiences line has 15 resorts, each with its own character and Belgium is a country with a myriad of breweries and dif- unique atmosphere. The sandy beaches are ideal for chil- ferent beers. Nowhere else in the world can you encounter dren. The beaches shelve gently out to sea, and life so many local, authentic and colourful beers with such an guards ensure everyone’s safety. Sunbathers have found enormous range of tastes and flavours. Indeed, while there that they acquire a healthier tan here than in southern are only 10 Trappist beers in the world, 6 of them are to be Europe, thanks to the iodine and salt in the air. The Belgian coast offers a wide range of sport and found in Belgium, being brewed by the monks in abbeys. recreation facilities : here you can hire a bicycle or a bug- Another Belgian speciality is chocolate, which has built up a gy, or go sailing or fishing. The wide beach is ideal for ball global name for itself with its unbeatable quality and taste. games, horse riding and beach surfing. Alongside this, there are two more sweet treats that are The summer months are the busiest period for the inextricably linked with Belgium: waffles and speculoos. coast. However, other seasons have their own charm, Furthermore, for Belgians French fries (known as chips in even if sunbathing is not part of it. There are plenty of the UK), sold at the country’s many chip shops (friteries/frit- alternatives on the coast. Close by, there is Bruges, one of uren), are a national institution and how to cook them is Belgium’s finest cities of art. A visit to this historic city is a kept a closely-guarded secret. must. Belgians have also been a pioneer when it comes to mak- ing cheese. With over 300 varieties, Belgium is proud of its The Ardennes reputation as a cheese-making country. The Ardennes, situated in the south-east of Belgium, are one of nature’s unspoilt areas, rich in fauna and flora, Brussels an international city with vast forests of broadleaf and fir, hills and fast flowing Royal galleries Over 1,000 public and private international organisations rivers. Visitors can wander through the many picturesque villages nestling in the valleys where traditions and folk- countless castles are to be found dotted across the coun- A country brimming with creative talent have established their headquarters in Brussels, Belgium’s lore still live on, and where the region’s arts and crafts try. In the 20th century, Brussels became the centre of Cinema capital city. These include the main institutions of the can be enjoyed. the Art Nouveau movement. Awe-inspiring religious What is special about Belgian film-making is the way it European Union (EU) and of the North Atlantic Treaty Springtime in the Ardennes is the season for walking, monuments have been carefully preserved and are open portrays a panorama of society and images of humanity Organisation (NATO). The presence of these international cycling, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Horse riding, to the public, allowing visitors to enjoy the peaceful with striking realism, telling stories of real lives and real organisations means that Brussels has one of the largest climbing and mountain biking are other examples of atmosphere of Belgium’s beguinages or sample a people. A new generation of filmmakers and actors and communities of foreign diplomats and journalists in the popular sports in the Ardennes. The keen mountaineer Trappist beer and cheese produced by monks in one of actresses gain frequent recognition for their achieve- world. The city also attracts many other professionals, has an exciting choice of challenges. In winter, the the country’s abbeys. Belgium has also safeguarded the ments, with some picking up awards in Cannes (the among them members of think tanks, academics, experts Ardennes are a fun paradise for downhill and cross coun- heritage of the wars of yesteryear, in the form of memori- Palmes d’Or) and Hollywood (the Oscars). Brussels and and lecturers, as well as multinationals and international try skiers, or perhaps you prefer tobogganing and snow als, historical sites, cemeteries and re-enactments of key Bruges are also highly sought-after shooting locations for service companies. scooter racing. There is action, even underground. Some events. leading film-makers. of the caves are certainly worth a visit. At the heart of Europe Amongst the greenery lie the silent witnesses of the Diversity and multiculturalism Painting The European Union is part of Belgians’ everyday life in a past of the Ardennes, such as castles, forts and citadels. Belgium has always welcomed migrants from abroad, The magnificent works of the Old Flemish Masters, number of ways. A number of European institutions, for They come to life again during special events and dis- with people of many different nationalities making the such as Peter Paul Rubens, Pieter Bruegel, Jan Van Eyck instance the European Commission (which has its head- plays where knights and their shield bearers turn the country their home over the years, among them famous and Anthony Van Dyck, and those of more recent artists, neighbourhood into a battlefield. figures and intellectuals including Karl Marx, Victor Hugo, like Paul Delvaux and René Magritte, are to be found quarters in the Berlaymont Building) and the European There are accommodation facilities to fit every budg- Alexandre today in museums and art galleries the world over. Council (housed in the Justus Lipsius Building), employing et. There is a choice of holiday cottages, shared accom- Dumas, Charles Baudelaire and Auguste Rodin, to thousands of European civil servants, are based in Brussels – modation, chalets and ‘bed-and-breakfast’ accommoda- name but a few. Its central location in Europe at the Fashion which is therefore often called ‘the capital of Europe’. tion. Alternatively, why not spend the night in a beauti- crossroads between the Latin and Germanic worlds, its Backed up by a long tradition of expertise and a tried- Brussels regularly hosts European Council meetings and fully stored castle? multilingualism and its pioneering political, social and and-tested combination of creativity and a certain will- summits, as well as plenary sessions of the European religious freedoms have all contributed to giving ingness to take a bit of a risk, Belgian designers’ creations Parliament and meetings of European parliamentary com- Belgium at a glance Belgium its cosmopolitan character and made it into the have now become a regular feature on the top catwalks mittees. Belgium has always worked to widen and deepen Leisure in Belgium tolerant multicultural society it is today. and at the most prestigious fashion shows. European integration, and Belgian politicians have played a Flanders boasts many cities and ports and a fairly flat crucial role in the development of the European Union. landscape, while Wallonia is more hilly, especially in the A country of legends…with adrenaline aplenty Design All of this means that Europe is very close to Belgians’ south with the Ardennes, whose natural beauty is Cycling is one of the country’s favourite participation Whether drafting plans for furniture or decorative items, hearts. enjoyed by tourists from far and wide. Belgium offers an sports, and its popularity is further demonstrated by the Belgian designers love breaking down boundaries by mix- — FPS Foreign Affairs of Belgium incredibly wide range of leisure pursuits, including major classic races that are held in Belgium, such as ing styles and blurring traditional distinctions. The world

Belgian coast MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 INTERNATIONAL MH17 wreckage removal starts in east Ukraine

GRABOVE: Work started yesterday to said in a statement. ing Ukrainian forces instead. the Ukrainian military saying that six sol- Fresh EU talks Monday remove the wreckage of Malaysia The investigation team added that A preliminary report by Dutch investi- diers were injured as its positions came The European Union and United Airlines flight MH17 from rebel-held ter- the wreckage would be collected before gators published in September found under mortar fire 26 times during the States have slapped the toughest sanc- ritory in eastern Ukraine, four months being transported to the government- the plane was hit by a large number of night. tions on Moscow since the collapse of after it was shot down, killing 298 pas- controlled city of Kharkiv and then flown “high-energy objects”, but did not appor- In the rebel stronghold of Donetsk, the Soviet Union over its meddling in sengers and crew. to the Netherlands. The Dutch experts tion blame. fresh shelling broke out on Sunday after- Ukraine. EU foreign ministers will again Dutch experts supervised a crew from eventually intend to reconstruct a sec- noon after a quiet morning, an AFP discuss the situation in Ukraine at a the separatist self-proclaimed Donetsk tion of the doomed airliner. Putin swaps G20 for bed reporter said. The governor of neigh- meeting in Brussels today. People’s Republic’s emergency ministry A rebel official said they hoped to fin- Russian President Vladimir Putin, who bouring Lugansk region said there was A Ukrainian military spokesman, as they began cutting pieces of debris ish the operations in the next 10 days also denies providing military support to only intermittent shelling there. Andriy Lysenko, said Sunday there were with metal saws at the crash site near the and that work would start on the largest the separatists, came under fresh pres- The latest clashes come amid a nomi- “signs that rebels and Russian troops are village of Grabove, an AFP reporter said. chunks of fuselage first. Some 15 mem- sure over Ukraine and MH17 at the G20 nal ceasefire that has halted fighting preparing an offensive”. Investigators from the Netherlands bers from the rebel recovery crew used a summit in Brisbane. along much of the frontline but not His comments came after NATO’s heading the probe into what happened crane to winch wreckage onto two After a series of frosty exchanges with stopped regular artillery bombardments commander in Europe, US General Philip to July’s doomed flight from Amsterdam trucks waiting nearby to shift the evi- fellow leaders, Putin left the summit ear- at strategic hotspots. Breedlove, said last week that “columns of to Kuala Lumpur said the work could dence from the scene. ly on Sunday, saying he needed to catch On a visit to Bratislava, Ukrainian Russian equipment, primarily Russian take “several days”. The team faces a race to complete the up on some sleep. The MH17 probe team President Petro Poroshenko said the con- tanks, Russian artillery, Russian air “Today the recovery of wreckage recovery effort before harsh winter con- has so far managed to collect and identi- flict in the east would “end within two defence systems and Russian combat from flight MH17 has started. The Dutch ditions in the former Soviet state make it fy the remains of 289 victims from the weeks” if the peace plan signed in Minsk troops” were entering Ukraine. Safety Board commissioned the recov- difficult to continue. tragedy but its operations have been dis- in September was implemented. However, military analysts say such a ery and transportation to the Ukraine and the West accuse Russia of rupted by fierce fighting in the area Over 4,100 people have been killed in move seems unlikely since the amount of Netherlands of the wreckage as part of supplying pro-Moscow rebels with the between Ukrainian forces and rebels. the conflict since April and almost one hardware being moved into the east is the investigation into the cause of the missile that shot down the Boeing 777. Around the region yesterday, fighting million have been driven from their insufficient for a major operation, which crash of flight MH17,” the Dutch experts Russia and the separatists deny it, blam- dragged on between the two sides, with homes, according to UN figures. would also be unlikely in winter. —AFP Okinawa elects governor opposed to US army base Onaga’s victory is a blow to central govt

NAHA: Residents of Japan’s overrule locally-elected officials-risk- hostility to the military presence, islanders after striking a deal with Okinawa yesterday elected a gover- ing charges of authoritarianism-or with complaints over noise, the risk Tokyo last year to approve the relo- nor who opposes plans to relocate a reverting to the cajoling and per- of accidents and a perception that cation within Okinawa. In what crit- US military base within the island suading of recent years, which the presence of so many young ser- ics said amounted to a bribe, Abe chain, a fresh setback in efforts to would not be popular with Japan’s vicemen is a source of crime. pledged a huge cash injection to the resolve a thorny issue in military close ally the United States. There have been plans for years local economy in return for Nakaima relations. It would also take some of the to move the US Marines’ Futenma reversing years of opposition to the Voters in the southern prefecture wind out of Abe’s sails just days Air Station from a crowded urban move, which was first mooted in the chose Takeshi Onaga over the before he is expected to announce a area to a sparsely populated coastal 1990s. incumbent Hirokazu Nakaima, NHK, snap general election. Years of dead- district elsewhere on Okinawa-some Katsuji Miyagi 64, a retiree, told Jiji Press and Nippon Televison lock on the planned base relocation 50 kilometres (30 miles) to the north AFP he voted for Onaga. “Four years ago I voted for Nakaima but he broke his promises,” he said. “I’ve had enough of these bases. I want no more bases in Okinawa.” RAJSHAHI: Rajshahi University teachers march holding a banner during a rally to protest against the death of the university professor Shafiul Islam in Bitter memories Rajshahi yesterday. Suspected Islamic militants have hacked to death a uni- “I’d like to convey the message to versity professor in western Bangladesh, several years after he led a push to the governments of Japan and the ban students wearing full-face veils, police said. —AFP United States... that the wishes of the people here are different from the administrative action in Militants hack to death December last year,” Onaga told reporters, referring to his predeces- sor’s about-face. Bangladesh professor Onaga, quoted by Jiji Press, said he would “act with determination” DHAKA: Suspected Islamic militants have dents from wearing veils in his department towards retracting approval for the hacked to death a university professor in and the classrooms,” a posting said. landfill work. The current base sits in western Bangladesh, several years after he “Beware all the anti-Islamic apostates and a residential district whose inhabi- led a push to ban students wearing full-face atheists!” The Facebook page quoted a local tants bitterly recall a 2004 military veils, police said yesterday. Police have news report from 2010 saying the professor helicopter crash in the grounds of a arrested at least 20 people for questioning forced female students to remove their veils local university, and who resent the over the murder near Rajshahi University in before entering his classroom, when he sound of roaring engines metres the west of the Muslim-majority country headed the sociology department. from their backyards. where the victim was a professor of sociolo- Bangladesh is the world’s third largest Nakaima says the relocation plan gy, a senior officer said. The victim, Shafiul Muslim-majority nation with the vast majori- is the only realistic option to elimi- Islam, followed the folk sect Baul, popular in ty following a moderate form of the religion. nate the danger of the Futenma parts of western Bangladesh, whose mem- Hardline Islam has gained strength in recent base. The dispute taps into a vein of bers call themselves followers of humanism years, but killings carried out in the name of historical resentment. Previously an rather than a particular religion. Islam are rare. Militant Islamists attacked a OKINAWA: Former Naha mayor Takeshi Onaga (C) dances with his supporters after his victory in independent kingdom, Okinawa The murder has triggered protests in the famous writer in 2004, and killed a well- the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha, capital of Japan’s southern island of Okinawa yes- was annexed by Japan in the 19th capital Dhaka and in Rajshahi where mainly known atheist blogger in February last year. century and was under US rule for students have marched through university In August, militants were accused of killing a terday. Residents of Japan’s Okinawa yesterday elected a governor who opposes plans to relo- campuses and boycotted classes since news moderate cleric who hosted popular shows cate a US military base, reports said, a fresh setback for efforts to resolve a thorny issue in mili- almost three decades after World War II. of the killing broke on Saturday. “We are on TV. Sirajul Islam, also a sociology profes- tary relations. —AFP In talks with US President Barack working on several possible motives behind sor, said the slain teacher was not anti-Islam reported, citing their exit polls. have frustrated the Americans and of the current location. Obama yesterday, Abe stressed the the killing,” Rajshahi police commissioner but was against full-face veils. Onaga’s apparent victory is a signifi- been a thorn in the side of succes- But opponents like Onaga say importance of the security alliance Mahbubur Rahman told AFP, adding that “He moved to ban full-face veils from the cant blow to the central govern- sive Japanese governments. Okinawa already hosts a dispropor- with Washington. He also called for the “leading” one was that the murder was classrooms and examination halls. He ment because the governor can Okinawa is home to more than tionate share of the US military pres- US cooperation in “easing Okinawa’s carried out by Islamist militants. He said thought full-face veils could be used to veto the landfill work needed for a half of the 47,000 US service person- ence in Japan, and the US base burden” of hosting US forces in some 20 people have been arrested but cheat in the examinations and it was impos- new base to be built. nel stationed in Japan, and strategi- should be moved outside the Japan as part of a wider realignment declined to say which religious or political sible to identify a student who wears a full- In his first comments, the 64- cally key to the US-Japan security islands altogether rather than within plan, Japanese media reported. groups they were connected to. A previous- face veil,” he told AFP. year-old indicated he would do just alliance at a time of simmering ten- them. They met on the sidelines of the ly unknown Islamist group calling itself the Rajshahi University had been a strong- that. Any veto would leave Prime sions in East Asia. Incumbent governor Nakaima Group of Twenty summit in the Ansar al Islam Bangladesh-2 claimed respon- hold of the student activist wing of the Minister Shinzo Abe having either to But there is widespread local stands accused of betraying the Australian city of Brisbane. —AFP sibility for the killing, after opening a country’s largest Islamist party before police Facebook page late on Saturday. launched a crack down on the group, after “Our Mujahideens have today murdered the secular government of Prime Minister HK court notice clears way an apostate who had prohibited female stu- Sheikh Hasina took over in 2009. —AFP Female Afghan MP survives for action at protest site suicide attack, 3 killed

HONG KONG: A Hong Kong court notice ordering tions for the semi-autonomous Chinese city in A court notice ordering protesters to leave the KABUL: A suicide bomber yesterday bled region as US-led NATO combat troops the eviction of democracy demonstrators from 2017. China has refused to back down on its insis- Citic Tower protest area was published Saturday in attacked the vehicle convoy of a promi- leave Afghanistan after more than a parts of the main protest site they have occupied tence that candidates must be vetted by a loyalist several local dailies including the English-language nent female Afghan MP near the parlia- decade of fighting the Taleban. for seven weeks has been published in leading committee, a decision critics say is designed to South China Morning Post-a legal requirement ment in Kabul, killing three civilians and Barakzai is a close supporter of Ghani, newspapers, the first such public circular that ensure the election of a pro-Beijing stooge. before any official action. injuring 22 others, officials said. who has stressed the need to advance empowers authorities to start clearing rally sites. The city’s government on Tuesday said Hong “The Plaintiff will be taking steps to enforce this The blast, in which the attacker deto- women’s rights since he came to power in Protesters have been staging mass sit-ins on Kong bailiffs and police are planning to take action Order with the assistance of the Bailiffs as soon as nated an explosives-packed car, badly September. The president issued a state- three major Hong Kong thoroughfares since at pro-democracy protest sites, with pressure build- practicable,” the order said regarding the area, bor- damaged Shukria Barakzai’s vehicle and ment condemning the attack as a “heinous September 28, demanding free leadership elec- ing on the demonstrators to leave. dering the main Admiralty protest site. shattered nearby windows on the main act against all Islamic and Afghani values”. The notice, indicative of an imminent crack- road in the west of the city. Female officials have often been target- down by authorities, comes as thousands of police Television footage showed a clearly ed by insurgents in Afghanistan. The coun- officers have been put on standby, according to the shaken Barakzai walking away from her try’s most senior woman police officer was local media. The city’s high court today authorised wrecked car while other passengers were shot dead last year in Helmand province, police to back up bailiffs tasked with clearing parts covered in blood. “(She) is fine and suffers months after her predecessor was also of the Mong Kong and Admiralty protest sites. small injuries,” interior ministry spokesman gunned down. Female MP Fariba Ahmadi Protesters have come under huge pressure to Sediq Sediqqi said via Twitter. “Three peo- Kakar was seized at gunpoint on a highway end their resistance as the disruption caused by ple (were) martyred and 22 people and held hostage by the Taliban for a their roadblocks has sparked mounting public frus- injured.” month last year before being freed. tration. “Civil disobedience (movements), such as Barakzai is a renowned campaigner for Barakzai voiced strong criticism of US- (those led by) Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson women’s rights in Afghanistan, a stance led efforts last year to open peace talks Mandela, inspired (others) because of their self-sac- that attracts fierce opposition from many with the Taleban, whom she described as rifice, and not because they used residents’ liveli- Islamist groups and Muslim conservatives. “a terror network who are killing every sin- hoods as bargaining chip to pressure the govern- She has spoken about receiving regular gle day Afghan civilians, women and chil- ment,” Hong Kong financial secretary John Tsang death threats, but there was no immediate dren”. wrote on his online blog Sunday. claim of responsibility for yesterday’s blast. Women’s rights have been central to “They should stop the occupation activities, or Shinkay Karokhil, another female MP, told the multi-billion-dollar international devel- they will lose the moral high ground,” he said. AFP: “The target was a convoy of MPs who opment effort in Afghanistan, but women Several protest leaders were on Saturday barred were driving toward the parliament. still endure routine discrimination, abuse from boarding a flight to Beijing where they had Shukria Barakzai was affected by the attack and violence. hoped to deliver their demands for free elections but she is fine.” Under the Taleban’s 1996-2001 regime, directly to Chinese authorities. The blast came the day after President women were forced to wear the all- The former British colony was handed back to Ashraf Ghani completed a two-day visit to enveloping burqa, banned from jobs and China in 1997 under the “one country, two sys- neighbouring Pakistan, which is blamed forbidden even to leave the house without tems” principle which promises to maintain the for sheltering insurgent leaders behind a male chaperone. HONG KONG: Pro-democracy protesters rest at an encampment on a major road in the many of the attacks in Afghanistan. The Taleban also outlawed female edu- Mongkok district of Hong Kong yesterday. Three Hong Kong democracy protest lead- city’s social and economic systems until 2047. But democracy activists say Hong Kong’s free- Ghani said improved relations with cation, but Barakzai ran a secret school for ers were on Saturday denied permission to board a flight to Beijing, where they had doms have been steadily eroded under Chinese Pakistan could help security in the trou- girls. —AFP hoped to bring their demand for free elections directly to Chinese authorities. —AFP rule. —AFP NEWS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 Erdogan says Muslims discovered Americas ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep tion in 1492 on behalf of the Spanish Tayyip Erdogan is claiming that Muslim crown. Who discovered the Americas has sailors reached the Americas more than long been a controversial issue with vari- 300 years before explorer Christopher ous scholars and historians claiming that Columbus. Speaking Saturday at a gath- others arrived before Columbus. ering of Muslim leaders from Latin In a controversial article published in America, Erdogan said that contact 1996, historian Youssef Mroueh refers to between Islam and Latin America dates a diary entry from Columbus that men- to the 12th century. “It is alleged that the tions a mosque in Cuba. But the passage American continent was discovered by is widely understood to be a metaphori- Columbus in 1492,” Erdogan said. “In cal reference to the shape of the land- fact, Muslim sailors reached the scape. American continent 314 years before Separately, the chairman of Turkish Columbus, in 1178. football club Genclerbirligi has vowed to In his memoirs, Christopher fine any of his players who have beards Columbus mentions the existence of a after claiming some looked like students mosque atop a hill on the coast of Cuba,” of an Islamic school. “I’m 80 and I shave Erdogan said, adding that he’d like to every day,” said Ilhan Cavcav, chairman see a mosque built on the hilltop today. of the Ankara-based club which is cur- “I would like to talk about it to my Cuban rently ninth in the first division. “Is this brothers. A mosque would go perfectly an imam school? You are a sportsman. on the hill today,” the Turkish leader said. You should be a model for the youth,” he Scholars have disputed the claim in said in an interview with the Dogan Columbus’ writings, saying there is no news agency. Genclerbirligi will fine any archaeological evidence of Muslims hav- player who takes to the pitch with a ing lived in the Americas before beard 25,000 Turkish lira (around Syrian women take selfies as they dine at Fairuz restaurant in the government-controlled Mogambo neighourhood of the northern city Columbus, an Italian, made his expedi- $11,200). — Agencies of Aleppo on Saturday. — AFP IS beheads US aid worker Qatar to change ‘kafala’ law Continued from Page 1 3,100 as part of the international campaign it heads Continued from Page 1 May. “Six months later, only a handful of the limited measures against IS. The Sunni Muslim extremist group has seized announced in May have even been partially implemented,” he President Barack Obama to send more troops back to large parts of Iraq and Syria, declared a “caliphate” and burden of debt due to fees paid to agencies at home. On said. the region to confront IS. “Here we are burying the first imposed its brutal interpretation of Islamic law. Thursday, football’s world governing body FIFA cleared Qatar Restrictions in Qatar’s labour law affect all foreign workers American crusader in Dabiq, eagerly waiting for the The latest video also showed a highly choreo- of corruption and ruled out a re-vote to decide the host of the regardless of their posts. In December, French footballer Zahir remainder of your armies to arrive,” the militant says, graphed sequence of the beheadings of at least 18 pris- competition despite widespread allegations of wrongdoings. Belounis was able to finally depart Qatar after being stranded referring to a northern Syrian town. oners said to be Syrian officers and pilots loyal to Qatar said it never doubted the “clean” record by which it for a year as his club Al-Jaish had refused to grant him an exit Kassig’s family said they were awaiting official confir- President Bashar Al-Assad. Jihadists are shown march- won the bid to host the tournament. “We welcome the scruti- permit over a pay dispute. Belounis had to sign a settlement mation on the death of the former US soldier, who risked ing the prisoners past a wooden box of long military ny of international organisations,” the labour ministry said yes- document before he was allowed to leave for France, where his life to provide medical treatment and aid to those knives, each taking one as he passed, then forcing them terday. “We continue to welcome constructive criticism and he was planning to file a lawsuit against the Qatari club, his suffering from Syria’s civil war. “We are aware of the news to kneel in a line and decapitating them. “Today, we’re feedback, as well as positive acknowledgement of the lawyer said at the time. reports being circulated about our treasured son and are slaughtering the soldiers of Bashar,” the same black-clad changes we have made.” The ministry encouraged interna- The International Trade Union Confederation warned in waiting for confirmation from the government as to the militant said in the video. “Tomorrow, we’ll be slaughter- tional organisations to share information on specific issues or June that as many as 4,000 migrant workers could die in con- authenticity of these reports,” Ed and Paula Kassig said in ing your (US) soldiers. And with Allah’s permission, we violations to investigate and “swiftly remedy them”. struction site accidents by the time the 2022 tournament a statement. They urged the media not to publish or will break this final and last crusade, and the Islamic On Wednesday, Amnesty International slammed Doha’s kicks off. The labour ministry said Qatar’s fast growing econo- broadcast images released by IS, saying this was “playing State will... begin to slaughter your people on your steps to end abuses of migrant workers building facilities for my was providing jobs for more than 1.6 million foreigners, into the hostage-takers’ hands”. “We prefer our son is streets.” the football tournament as “woefully insufficient”. “Urgent insisting many “earn more and live in better conditions than in written about and remembered for his important work Kassig founded an aid group through which he action is needed to ensure we do not end up with a World their home countries”. “We believe that the people helping us and the love he shared with friends and family, not in trained some 150 civilians to provide medical aid to Cup tournament that is built on forced labour and exploita- build our country deserve to be fairly paid, humanely treated the manner the hostage-takers would use to manipulate people in Syria. His group also gave food, cooking sup- tion,” said Amnesty’s Sherif Elsayed-Ali. He accused Qatar of and protected against exploitation. That is why we are reform- Americans and further their cause.” plies, clothing and medicine to the needy. Burhan only adopting limited changes since the promises it made in ing our labour laws and practices,” it added. —AFP Kassig would be the fifth Western hostage killed by Mousa Agha, a Syrian friend who worked with Kassig in IS in recent months, after two US reporters and two Lebanon, described him as a funny, dedicated and British aid workers were beheaded. Yesterday’s video brave man who only wanted to help those who had suf- Ghanem: Decisions won’t hit low... was substantially different from the previous IS record- fered from the war. “I want to apologise to his family. I Continued from Page 1 against Iraq in the Gulf Cup Wednesday, and ings. Kassig was not shown alive in the footage, and no don’t know what to tell his mother and father, I’m sorry Mohammad Al-Rashed. MPs yesterday submitted sever- direct threats were made against other Western that their son died in my country, trying to help,” Agha Provisional figures released by the ministry of finance al proposals calling for granting them Kuwaiti citizen- hostages. British Prime Minister David Cameron said he told AFP. “They are animals, less than animals, they don’t show a slight drop in revenues in the first six months of ship. was “horrified” by the “cold-blooded murder” which represent Islam. Peter wasn’t fighting anyone, he was French President Francois Hollande called a “crime teaching people how to save lives.” the current 2014/2015 fiscal year due to the drop in oil The legal and legislative committee also rejected a against humanity”. The 26-year-old, who converted to Yesterday’s video came as IS suffered battleground prices. But the full extent of the slump is expected to be proposal to allow servicemen to grow their beards, said Islam and took the first name Abdul-Rahman, was cap- losses in Iraq backed by US-led air strikes, with govern- known only when figures for October and November MP Dashti, adding that the issue is handled well with tured last year and was threatened in an October 3 ment forces on Saturday breaking the jihadists’ months- are released. Head of the assembly budgets committee prevailing rules. Dashti said that the Gulf security pact is video showing the beheading of British aid worker Alan long siege of Iraq’s largest oil refinery. The Syrian MP Adnan Abdulsamad said on Wednesday that Kuwait on the agenda of the committee but its turn did not Henning. Observatory for Human Rights monitor said IS also exe- is likely to post a budget deficit at the end of the current come. The government last week requested that the The claim of Kassig’s killing came as Washington pre- cuted 13 men in Raqqa in Syria, accusing them of fiscal year after 15 years of consecutive windfalls. pact’s ratification be given priority because of the pre- pares to double its military personnel in Iraq to up to belonging to pro-regime sleeper cells. — AFP In related developments, Ghanem said the Kuwaiti vailing regional security and military situation. The people will hear “good news” about two stateless or health committee also approved in principle a proposal bedoon players in the Kuwait national football team - to force foreigners who visit Kuwait on visit visas to Leaders meet in Riyadh as Gulf dispute... Fahad Al-Enezi, who scored the injury-time winner have health insurance. The issue will be finalized later. Continued from Page 1 some of them wanted to move it elsewhere in protest at Govt urges OPEC action to prop oil what they see as his support for Islamists. “There will be a Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain withdrew their meeting this evening. I hope they will reach a compro- Continued from Page 1 oil. Relevant potential challenges have also been ambassadors from fellow GCC member Qatar in March, mise on this dispute, that will enable the annual meeting reviewed. accusing it of undermining their domestic security to go forward,” a Gulf Arab official told Reuters. The 12-nation OPEC cartel, which accounts for a third In addition, the extraordinary event discussed the through its support for the Muslim Brotherhood. Saudi The UAE and Saudi Arabia have both listed the Muslim of global oil output, will meet on Nov 27 in Vienna. potential risks and implications of the drop in state rev- Arabia, the UAE and Qatar each use their oil and gas rev- Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation and regard politi- Oil Minister Ali Al-Omair briefed the meeting about enue, the budget and on the national economy and enues to influence events in other Middle Eastern coun- cal Islam as posing a challenge to their own systems of the slide in oil, the statement said. The report by Omair economic plan in general, but no new measures were tries and any resolution of their differences could sway dynastic power. Kuwait has attempted to mediate and senior officials at the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation announced. The price of Kuwaiti oil has shed more than the political environment in Libya, Egypt, Syria, Iraq and between its fellow GCC members. Qatar has given sanc- (KPC) depicts the general factors that affect prices and $37 a barrel since its $109 a barrel peak in June. On Yemen. tuary to some Muslim Brotherhood members and the economic and political reasons that have caused Friday, it closed at $71.40 a barrel. Preliminary figures The annual summit of the GCC was scheduled to be extended citizenship to Sheikh Yusuf Qaradawi, a cleric the drop over the past months as well as the limits of released by the finance ministry on Sunday showed that held next month in Qatar, which holds the revolving presi- with extensive ties to the group. Riyadh and Abu Dhabi impacts on exporting countries and the world markets Kuwaiti revenues dropped 4.4 percent in the first six dency of the group that also includes Kuwait and Oman. also see the Doha-based Al Jazeera news channel as and economy. It also covers expectations of prices in months of the fiscal year from April due to a drop in the Qatar’s emir on Tuesday publicly invited his fellow GCC being a Muslim Brotherhood mouthpiece, which Qatar the mid-term and long-term in light of predictions of price of oil, which makes up 94 percent of the country’s rulers to Doha for the summit, but diplomats have said denies. — Agencies the growth of the world economy and the demand for revenues. — Agencies MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 ANALYSIS

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By Daniel Bosque

lthough nearly two million people voted ‘Yes’ in Catalonia’s symbolic ballot on inde- Apendence, analysts say nationalists will struggle for a majority in their drive to break away from Spain. In the week since the ballot, Catalan leaders and the Spanish government have been arguing about whether the vote was a boost or a flop for the independence movement. Catalonia’s president Artur Mas called it a “total success” but Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy branded it a “deep failure”. The region’s government said 1.86 Tensions soar as Putin quits G20 summit million of the 2.3 people who turned out on Nov 9 voted for secession. By Anna Smolchenko North America and Australia, which is the sum- glories of tsarism,” while Britain’s Cameron said Russian leader are aimed at the so-called Putin “You can’t belittle that. Two million is a lot of mit host,” Lukyanov said on radio. “There is no Putin was undermining Russia’s own interests. majority,” Konstantin Kalachev, head of the ladimir Putin’s early exit from a G20 sum- desire on their part to somehow soften this, on Putin was also apparently rebuffed by Canadian Political Expert Group, told AFP. He said Putin’s people, about a third of the (voting) population. mit in Australia after an icy reception from the contrary this is spilling into the public Prime Minister Stephen Harper when the attitude would be interpreted by his backers as: What’s more they have the support of the Catalan Vworld leaders may further stoke Russia- sphere. Well, the reaction is predictable - Russia Russian leader approached him. “Well, I guess I’ll “What does Russia’s national leader have to talk government and they are highly mobilised,” said West tensions and lead to renewed fighting in will also harden its stance.” shake your hand, but I only have one thing to about with the rotten West?” Kalachev also Angels Pont, head of pollster Gesop. But most anti- Ukraine, analysts said. Western leaders piled huge Lilia Shevtsova, an analyst at the Brookings say to you: you need to get out of Ukraine,” said pointed out that by dispensing with diplomatic independence voters apparently boycotted the bal- pressure on the Russian president at the Group of Institution, said as Russia’s confrontation with Harper. niceties Putin might be intentionally setting lot. The rules were less strict than for an official 20 meeting in Brisbane, with host Tony Abbott the West grew bigger, Moscow was becoming The West has accused Russia of sending fresh himself apart from other leaders. “The more vote, with no official electoral roll. The minimum calling on Putin to “atone” for the shooting down increasingly dependent on China. “An outcast? military hardware into eastern Ukraine, fuelling capricious, the more attention.” age to vote was 16 rather than 18 and more resi- of Flight MH17 over rebel-held eastern Ukraine Yes, the APEC in Beijing and the G20 in Brisbane fears of a return to all-out conflict. Russia has Observers also pointed to Putin’s charm dent foreigners were allowed to vote than in a nor- and Britain’s David Cameron branding him a “bul- confirmed that Putin had become an outcast,” denied the claim. “De-escalation did not pan offensive at the APEC summit in Beijing ahead ly”. she said on Facebook. “A dependent outcast - out,” said Gazeta.ru. “Summit G19+1 in Australia,” of the G20 where he caused an uproar by wrap- mal vote. Analysts said Putin’s apparent anger at his world politics does not know a combination quipped a prominent satirical Twitter account in ping China’s first lady Peng Liyuan in a shawl. Those measures raised the number of people eli- treatment by his fellow leaders could worsen the that would be more explosive.” Russia. While some chalked up the gesture to old- gible to vote from 5.4 million in a normal election crisis in Ukraine. “If he is leaving irritated, just wait Ahead of the summit, US President Barack school gallantry, others said it was the latest to 6.2 million, making the final number of ‘Yes’ bal- for the fighting in Ukraine to intensify,” independ- Obama said Russia’s aggression against Ukraine ‘More Capricious, More Attention’ sign that the Russian leader considered himself lots equivalent to 30 percent of voters. Pont said ent analyst Stanislav Belkovsky told AFP. Putin, was “a threat to the world” and called the shoot- Analysts also said Putin’s walkout on the above normal conventions. “This is also a hint at the result indicated not much had changed since who prides himself on his stamina, cited the ing down of MH17 in July “appalling”. Australia’s Western leaders would play well with his sup- his own power,” wrote journalist and former the last regional election in 2012, when parties sup- “need to sleep” and a long flight home as his rea- Abbott accused Putin of trying to relive the “lost porters back home. “All the gestures of the diplomat Alexander Baunov. —AFP porting independence gained about the same level sons for leaving the summit before the final com- of support. munique was issued. Despite the baking heat in Brisbane, the chill in the air was unmistakable, with Western leaders Divided Catalonia threatening new sanctions if fighting in Ukraine Recent opinion polls have suggested Catalans intensifies. Australian tabloid The Courier-Mail are divided roughly half-and-half for and against called Putin “the black sheep of the G20 family,” independence, but estimates fluctuate. If Mas while Russian media complained that Western somehow overcame Rajoy’s resistance and leaders went out of their way to ostracise him. “At achieved his aim of holding a full referendum, this the G20 Australian hosts tried to humiliate support would likely get watered down further, Vladimir Putin in every way possible,” pro-Kremlin said Jordi Sauret, head of another pollster, magazine Expert said. Armed with the Forbes title of “the most pow- Feedback. He calculated that turnout in such a ref- erful man in the world” and approval ratings over erendum could rise, with anti-independence voters 80 percent, Putin arrived in Australia with a flotilla turning out in force, yielding 45 percent support for of Russian navy vessels in tow. He and the West independence-short of the majority needed to win. had not been expected to reach a breakthrough Support for independence is strongest in rural over Ukraine, yet few had expected hostilities to parts of the rich northeastern region, but is less break out into the open. In recent years Putin has strongly rooted in the industrial zone around stolen the limelight at international gatherings, Barcelona and other key coastal areas. “It will be setting himself up as an outsider at G8 gatherings hard for the nationalists to grow because they have as the Kremlin agenda grew increasingly at odds with Western interests. failed in key Spanish-speaking zones where there is But the walkout in Brisbane took tensions to a a strong Spanish national identity and feeling,” he whole new level. Analysts said that Western lead- said. “They should try a different approach there, ers’ increasingly vocal criticism of the Kremlin and but it is hard to change people’s feelings.” Putin’s abrupt departure indicate that neither A visitor walking around Catalonia may get the side was interested any longer in maintaining impression that support for independence prevails, even a patina of civility. as all around hang independence flags: the Catalan red and yellow stripes overlaid with a white star on ‘Outcast? Yes’ a blue background. Pro-independence demonstra- Fyodor Lukyanov, chairman of the Kremlin- connected Council on Foreign and Defence tions have drawn hundreds of thousands of pro- Policy, warned that Western criticism might testers while rival anti-secession rallies gather tens force Putin to harden his position. “We are wit- of thousands at most. “It is a mistake to confuse the nessing a further radicalisation of the positions Prime Minister of Australia Tony Abbott (left) and President of Russia Vladimir Putin hold koalas during a photo noise in the street with general Catalan opinion, of some Western countries, first and foremost opportunity on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Brisbane on Saturday. —AP just as it is a mistake to belittle those two million supporters of independence,” said Jose Juan Toharia, a sociologist who heads the Metroscopia Fearing backlash, Jordan gets assertive polling institute. He called on the Spanish authorities to offer a way out of the deadlock between Barcelona and By Mussa Hattar people, and this threatens the kingdom’s stability and securi- Hashemite Legacy ty,” he added. The Hashemites are direct descendants of Prophet Madrid - “an alternative to the dilemma of inde- ordan’s tough stance towards Israel over Jerusalem’s Al- Muhammad (PBUH) and were in the past also the custodians pendence versus the status quo”. “If you offer more Aqsa mosque reflects a determination to preserve its Historic Custodian of Makkah and Madinah - Islam’s holiest sites in Saudi Arabia. options, most people would choose to improve Jcustodianship of the flashpoint site as well as its own sta- Jordan, which has a 1994 peace treaty with Israel, is The history of the dynasty is intertwined with the Al-Aqsa their current status, and to be protected against bility, analysts say. By recalling its ambassador to Israel, the home to more than two million Palestinian refugees, as well mosque compound, where Sharif Hussein bin Ali Al-Hashimi, interference from Madrid,” he said. “Catalonia is Hashemite kingdom sent a message that deploying police as large numbers of Jordanians of Palestinian origin. The Al- who led the Great Arab Revolt of 1916 against Ottoman rule, is divided in two, that is the great tragedy,” Toharia inside the mosque compound had crossed a red line and put Aqsa compound, holy to both Muslims and Jews, is one of now buried. His son, King Abdullah I, great-great-grandfather said. “For now the other (anti-independence) half is their diplomatic ties in jeopardy. In parallel, Jordan’s King the most sensitive spots in the Middle East. Israel captured of the reigning monarch, established modern-day Jordan in not as well organised. It does not have a high-pro- Abdullah II hosted a diplomatic push which brought togeth- Jerusalem’s mostly Arab eastern sector from Jordan in the 1921. He was assassinated in 1951 during Friday prayers at Al- file leader. But it is there.” —AFP er US Secretary of State John Kerry and Israeli Prime Minister 1967 Six-Day War and later annexed it in a move never Aqsa. “Attacks on Al-Aqsa target the Jordanian leadership, its Benjamin Netanyahu for talks in Amman on Thursday. recognised internationally. In March 2013, Palestinian presi- reputation and its relations with society,” said Abu Rumman. “Recalling the Jordanian ambassador and the diplomatic dent Mahmoud Abbas signed a deal with King Abdullah, “They also go as far as raising questions - on the Jordanian push sent a tough message to Israel that violating Al-Aqsa entrusting him with the defence of Muslim holy sites in street and the Arab street -over Jordan’s legitimacy.” would endanger the peace treaty,” Oraib Rantawi, head of Jerusalem. The unrest at Al-Aqsa has infuriated Jordanians and All articles appearing on these Amman’s Al-Quds Centre for Political Studies, told AFP. Kerry The deal confirmed a verbal agreement dating back to sparked anti-Israeli demonstrations and calls for Amman to pages are the personal opinion of would not have interrupted his busy schedule and flown to 1924 that gave the kingdom’s Hashemite leaders custodial break its peace treaty with the Jewish state. It also comes after the region “unless Washington realised that ties were deterio- rights over the Muslim holy sites. “For Jordan, Al-Aqsa is an Jordan joined US-led air strikes on the Islamic State jihadist the writers. Kuwait Times takes no rating between Jordan and Israel, and Israel and the internal issue,” said Mohammad Abu Rumman, researcher at group, which has seized large parts of Syria and Iraq, prompt- responsibility for views expressed Palestinians”, he said. the University of Jordan’s Center for Strategic Studies, point- ing fears of a militant backlash. Abu Rumman said failure by therein. Kuwait Times invites read- The status of Jerusalem is one of the most contentious ing to its custodianship and the Palestinian origins of many Jordan to react to “violations” at Al-Aqsa would have fanned issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the Al-Aqsa com- Jordanians. The Palestinians, who make up almost half of popular discontent and raised questions over its inaction. He ers to voice their opinions. Please pound is the scene of frequent confrontations between pro- Jordan’s population of seven million, want east Jerusalem as said the United States had understood what was at stake, and send submissions via email to: opin- testers and police. Tensions soared to a new level earlier this the capital of their future state. “pressure was put on Israel”. [email protected] or via snail month when Israeli police entered several metres inside the Jordan is seen as a key player in Israeli-Palestinian peace Following Thursday’s talks, Jordanian Foreign Minister mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. mosque during clashes triggered by a vow by Jewish far- talks, and King Abdullah has repeatedly called on Israel to Nasser Judeh told reporters “firm commitments” were made to right groups to visit the holy site. “The violations at Al-Aqsa end “its unilateral action and repeated attacks” against maintain the decades-old status quo that allows only Muslims The editor reserves the right to edit undermine the credibility and legitimacy of the Jordanian Jerusalem’s holy sites. Rantawi said this month’s clashes at to pray at Al-Aqsa. On Friday, Israel eased restrictions and any submission as necessary. leadership and its ability to carry out its custodianship of the Al-Aqsa had “violated the historic Hashemite trusteeship, allowed men of all ages to pray at the mosque for the first time mosque,” said Rantawi. “It also an embarrassment towards its the peace treaty and the Palestinian-Jordan deal”. in months. —AFP

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 SPORTS

‘UEFA could leave FIFA’ Hafeez in doubt for NZ Test Indian duo win China Open BERLIN: UEFA would have to consider leaving FIFA if world football’s governing DUBAI: Pakistan may have to play with two new openers in the sec- FUZHOU: Indian duo Kidambi Srikanth and Saina Nehwal clinched the sin- body does not publish in full American attorney Michael Garcia’s report into bidding ond Test against New Zealand starting in Dubai from today, after all- gles titles at the China Open yesterday, with Srikanth overcoming superstar for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, says German Football League President Reinhard rounder Mohammad Hafeez suffered a hamstring injury and was list- Lin Dan in straight games to take the men’s crown. Rauball. Rauball tells Kicker magazine he also wants FIFA to divulge what wasn’t ed as doubtful. Hafeez scored an unbeaten hundred in the first Test The world number 16, who was appearing in only his first World evaluated in Garcia’s report, and “whether it was justified to leave these things out. in Abu Dhabi which Pakistan won by 248 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in Superseries final, took 46 minutes to defeat China’s double Olympic champi- That has to be made public. It’s the only way FIFA can restore some of its lost credi- the three-match series. on and seize a 21-19, 21-17 win. The 21-year-old was 17-19 down in the first game, before taking the final four points to march to an early lead over the bility.” Rauball was responding to German judge Joachim Eckert’s ruling that while Team manager Moin Khan said Hafeez was doubtful for the there were concerns over aspects of the Russia and Qatar winning bids to host the five-time world champion. Srikanth then finished strongly in the second match. “As of today Hafeez is doubtful and we are assessing his ham- game, dropping only two of the final nine points as he closed in on a famous World Cup in 2018 and 2022, respectively, it “was far from reaching any string injury and will take a final call on him today,” Khan told AFP. In threshold” to run a re-vote for the tournaments - a ruling that victory against the home favourite. In the women’s singles, Olympic bronze addition to his batting, Hafeez gives Pakistan an option of a fifth medallist Nehwal won her first China Open title as she over- was harshly contested by Garcia. bowler with his off-spin. But his action also came under scrutiny Garcia indicated he will appeal Eckert’s decision to close came Japanese teenager Akane Yamaguchi. after it was reported as suspect during the first Test by match offi- the case, saying it was based on “materially incomplete and Eighteen-year-old Yamaguchi has had a fairytale tourna- erroneous” interpretation of his own findings - 430 pages of cials. Hafeez has 21 days to undergo a bio-mechanic analysis of his ment, knocking out top seed Wang Shixian in the second investigative work sealed by FIFA from public scrutiny. action but during this period he is allowed to bowl in international round before defeating South Korean fifth seed Bae Yeon- Ju in the semis to claim her place in the final. But Nehwal Rauball warned if Garcia’s findings are not published “and this cricket. proved too much for the rising star as the world number crisis is not resolved in a credible manner, you have to maybe Pakistan is already without in-form opener Ahmed Shehzad who five secured a 21-12, 22-20 victory in 42 minutes. also talk about the question of whether you are actually still scored a career-best 176 in the first Test but was ruled out of the last The Indian was sixth seed in Fuzhou and playing her well-served by FIFA.” Asked about possible consequences, two matches after suffering a minor skull fracture on being hit by a second World Superseries final of the year, after beating Rauball replied, “One option, which would have to be Corey Anderson bouncer. Experienced opener Taufeeq Umar will likely replace Shehzad and Spain’s Carolina Marin to take the Australian Open title seriously considered, is certainly whether UEFA in June. — AFP should leave FIFA.” —AP if Hafeez is also missing, Shan Masood will fill in. — AFP Kings march, Penguins roll

LOS ANGELES: Jarret Stoll scored his first goal of the season 2:19 into overtime, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday in the Freeway Faceoff. Stoll tapped a slow-sliding puck under Frederik Andersen in the waning seconds of a power play for the defending Stanley Cup champions, who came back from a late deficit in the Southern California clubs’ second enter- taining meeting in four days. Tyler Toffoli scored a short-handed goal, Jonathan Quick made 27 saves and Anze Kopitar scored the tying power-play goal mid- way through the third period for the Kings, who won for just the third time in 10 games. Emerson Etem and Ryan Kesler scored for the Ducks, who beat Los Angeles 6-5 on Wednesday. Anaheim has earned points in sev- AUK Student, Abdulrahman Al Omar en straight games, but its five-game regular- season winning streak against Los Angeles AUK student, Al Omar, ended. PENGUINS 3, RANGERS 2 Jet Ski World champion Brandon Sutter scored in the fourth round of the shootout, after the Rangers thought they had won it, and Pittsburgh escaped with a vic- Winner for 2nd consecutive year tory over New York. Dan Boyle appeared to win it for the Rangers KUWAIT: Abdulrahman Al Omar is a student a jet-ski related accident,” Abdulrahman said. in the third round, but his goal was then disal- at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) Abdulrahman competed in the 4 competi- lowed after a video review showed he hit the who pursuing a degree in International tions at the World Finals, winning first-place puck a second time on a rebound. Studies. He is also one of Kuwait’s champion and the gold medal in the Amateur Run Marc-Andre Fleury stopped Rick Nash to end jet-skiers and has managed to earn a number About 800 Limited category, “a position occu- the game for good. Sidney Crosby failed to of medals and trophies over the years for his pied by the team from Thailand for the past record a point in his fifth straight game against performance in competitions held across the five years,” he explained. He also managed to New York, but scored in the shootout. Derek globe. This year, Abdulrahman was a mem- come in second place in three other cate- Stepan had the lone shootout goal for the TORONTO: Evgeni Malkin No. 71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins keeps his eyes on the puck during ber of a team representing Kuwait at the gories; Novice Run About Limited, Run About Rangers. the game in this file photo. — AFP Jetribe IJSBA World Finals at Lake Havasu, Classic Stock, and Novice Run About Stock. Evgeni Malkin scored his seventh goal, and from the injured list to lead Columbus over CANADIENS 6, FLYERS 3 Arizona. This was his second consecutive Next, he is looking forward to compete in Blake Comeau added his fourth in regulation for San Jose. Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau and Dale Weise year to race in this competition, in which jet- the UAE Jet-Skiing Championships, Dubai, in Pittsburgh, which has won nine of 10. Fleury Bobrovsky missed the previous eight games both scored twice and Sergei Gonchar had skiers from 39 countries met to compete. January 2015. The American University of stopped 29 shots to defeat the Rangers for the due to a broken finger in his left hand.Joe two assists to reach 800 career points as “Preparing for this year’s competitions Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, first time in five games. Martin St. Louis and Lee Pavelski had the goal for the Sharks, and Antti Montreal beat Philadelphia for its fifth straight was much harder than last year. Between my equal opportunity, and co-educational liber- Stempniak had goals for New York. Lundqvist Niemi stopped 26 shots. The Sharks, down a victory. David Desharnais and P.K. Subban also classes this semester and finding the time to al arts institution of higher education. The made 36 saves, but couldn’t earn his fifth goal, had a prime chance to tie it. Columbus scored for Atlantic Division-leading Montreal. practice for the competition, I had to observe educational, cultural and administrative straight win against the Penguins. forward Alexander Wennberg went off for a Brayden Schenn had two goals, and Matt Read irregular practice hours. structure, methods and standards of AUK are double-minor for high-sticking Scott Hannah also scored for the Flyers. Jakub Voracek had Also, this year has been an especially based on the American model of higher WILD 2, STARS 1 with 5 minutes left in regulation. The Sharks two assists to extend his point streak to 10 tough one on me because I have been recov- learning. The language of instruction is Mikael Granlund scored 40 seconds into the pulled Niemi with 20 seconds left in the penalty games. The Canadiens’ power play had ering from a shoulder injury I sustained from English. third period, and Minnesota held on for the win. for an extra attacker, but Bobrovsky and the dropped to 7.1 percent efficiency before a Dallas goaltender Kari Lehtonen stopped defense killed the penalty. trade this week for the 40-year-old Gonchar. Charlie Coyle’s shot from the top of the right cir- Parenteau’s second goal, at 1:02 of the third cle, but Granlund beat the goalie to the puck for SABRES 6, MAPLE LEAFS 2 period, put the Canadiens ahead 4-2. After the rebound. Minnesota’s Darcy Kuemper Zemgus Girgensons scored two goals, and Read’s power-play goal pulled the Flyers with- allowed only a second-period goal by Antoine Buffalo snapped a five-game losing streak in one again, Weise scored twice in less than 4 Roussel and finished with 27 saves. The Wild with a win over Toronto. Tyler Ennis scored a minutes to seal the win. tied it at 1 on Erik Haula’s goal at 15:41 of the goal and added two assists for the Sabres, who second. Minnesota won its second straight also got goals from Drew Stafford, Tyler Myers BLUES 4, CAPITALS 1 game after a four-game losing streak. Lehtonen and Matt Moulson. David Clarkson and Phil Jori Lehtera, Jaden Schwartz, David Backes had 20 saves. Kessel scored for Toronto, which lost Friday to and Patrik Berglund scored, and Brian Elliott Pittsburgh. Buffalo had allowed six goals in made 23 saves to lift St. Louis to its third con- BRUINS 2, HURRICANES 1 each of its last three games, all losses, before secutive win. The Blues (12-4-1), who entered Seth Griffith and Patrice Bergeron scored in setting a season-high by scoring six against leading the NHL in goals-against average at the first, Tuukka Rask stopped 33 shots and Toronto. The Maple Leafs hadn’t allowed six 1.9, game), have won 10 of 11. Washington (7- Boston rebounded from a pair of embarrassing goals in a game this season. Michal Neuvirth 7-3), playing its first game of a three-game losses. The Bruins had lost their past two games was sharp in the first period for the Sabres and trip, lost for the second straight night after by a combined 11-2 on the road at Toronto and finished with 32 saves. Toronto’s James Reimer falling 1-0 at home against New Jersey on Montreal. Jiri Tlusty scored for the Hurricanes, stopped 29 shots. Friday. who lost their second straight after earning points in six consecutive games. Cam Ward PREDATORS 2, JETS 1 FLAMES 4, SENATORS 2 made 23 saves for Carolina. Craig Smith scored with 2:02 remaining to Rookie Josh Jooris had a goal and an assist, carry Nashville over Winnipeg. James Neal also and Calgary beat Ottawa. Calgary took a 2-1 LIGHTNING 5, ISLANDERS 2 scored for Nashville, winners of four of five. lead 2:29 into the third period when Markus Cedric Paquette scored a tiebreaking goal Pekka Rinne finished with 21 saves. Granlund scored his third goal off a setup from late in the first period, and Tampa Bay snapped Blake Wheeler had the lone goal for the Lance Bouma. Jooris scored the eventual win- Inspired France take the New York Islanders’ five-game winning Jets, who have lost two of three. With time ner at 5:37 during a power play. streak. winding down in the third, Calle Jarnkrok Paul Byron and Lance Bouma also scored revenge on Australia Ryan Callahan, Valtteri Filppula, Tyler found Smith at the bottom of the left circle, for Calgary, which has won six of eight, includ- Johnson and Radko Gudas also scored for the and he scored his sixth of the season. Wheeler ing the first two of a five-game homestand. PARIS: Inspiration and determination Cup runners-up opened the scoring. Lightning, 7-1-1 over their last nine games. scored the game’s first goal at 6:57 of the sec- Clarke MacArthur, with his team-leading helped France take revenge against France gave away a couple of penalties Jason Garrison had two assists, and Ben Bishop ond period. Wheeler, who leads the team with eighth goal, and Bobby Ryan scored for the Australia with a 29-26 victory at the Stade to allow the visitors to stay afloat but they improved to 10-2-2. eight goals, has scored three in two games. Senators, who went 1-1-1 on a three-game de France on Saturday as Les Bleus look defended aggressively and Thomas The Islanders got goals from Brock Nelson Ondrej Pavelec made 27 saves for Winnipeg. Western Canada road trip. — AP set to end a miserable year on a high. whizzed past six defenders to score a and Josh Bailey. New York, looking to tie its Philippe Saint-Andre’s team, who had con- spectacular 35-metre try to put his team longest winning streak since February 2008, ceded 95 points in three away defeats 17-6 up after Lopez added the extras. had allowed just six goals during their five- NHL results/standings against Australia in June, were ultra The French though then missed a cou- game run. Paquette, inserted into the lineup in focused this time and tries by Sebastien ple of tackles, allowing Ashley-Cooper to place of 2013 No. 3 pick Jonathan Drouin, put Boston 2, Carolina 1; Minnesota 2, Dallas 1; Los Angeles 3, Anaheim 2 (OT); Buffalo 6, Toronto 2; Montreal Tillous-Bordes and Teddy Thomas as well score a try on the right wing before Foley the Lightning ahead 3-2 from the slot with his as the boots of Camille Lopez and Rory converted to help the Wallabies reduce 6, Philadelphia 3; Tampa Bay 5, NY Islanders 2; Colorado 3, New Jersey 2; NY Rangers 2, Pittsburgh 3 (SO); fifth goal this season at 15:29. Callahan and Columbus 2, San Jose 1; Nashville 2, Winnipeg 1; St. Louis 4, Washington 1; Calgary 4, Ottawa 2. Kockott gave them a deserved win. the gap to four points. Foley further Filppula also scored first-period goals. Bernard Foley kicked four penalties and boosted Australia with another penalty on Western Conference Eastern Conference converted the tries of Adam Ashley- the stroke of halftime. AVALANCHE 3, DEVILS 2 Pacific Division Atlantic Division Cooper and Quade Cooper but the However, France had a good start in Matt Duchene’s tiebreaking goal in the third Montreal 13 4 1 51 46 27 Wallabies came up just short despite a late the second half and Lopez scored two WL OTLGFGAPTS period powered Colorado over New Jersey. Tampa Bay 12 4 2 66 48 26 fightback. penalties as Australia were sanctioned for Anaheim 11 3 4 49 40 26 Duchene tapped a loose puck past Cory Boston 11 8 0 51 49 22 France, who finished the Six Nations in high tackles but Foley’s fourth penalty Vancouver 12 6 0 53 52 24 Schneider for the winning goal. Detroit 8 3 5 44 38 21 fourth place before being thrashed by meant they were still in it despite being Ottawa 8 5 4 47 45 20 John Mitchell and Erik Johnson also scored Calgary 11 6 2 59 50 24 Australia, nicely followed up last week- largely dominated. With powerful centre Los Angeles 9 5 4 45 40 22 Toronto 9 7 2 56 51 20 end’s 40-15 win against Fiji. Mathieu Bastareaud coming on at half- for Colorado, which went 2-1 against the three Florida 5 4 5 27 35 15 San Jose 9 8 2 54 53 20 Les Bleus take on Argentina at the time, France forgot to play on the wings, New York area teams. The Avalanche are 3-5-3 Buffalo 4 13 2 30 68 10 Stade de France next Saturday while where Huget and Thomas were suddenly on the road and 6-8-5 overall. Semyon Varlamov Arizona 7 9 1 45 56 15 Metropolitan Division Australia, who beat Wales 33-28 last deprived of good ball. stopped 23 shots. Eric Gelinas and Martin Havlat Edmonton 6 9 2 43 58 14 Pittsburgh 12 3 1 60 35 25 Saturday, will face Ireland. But France took the upper hand in the scored for the Devils, who had a two game-win- Central Division NY Islanders 11 6 0 54 50 22 Australia put the French defence under scrum, winning an easy penalty which ning streak ended. Schneider, who made 27 NY Rangers 7 6 4 49 53 18 St. Louis 12 4 1 49 33 25 New Jersey 8 8 2 46 53 18 pressure early on but the home side held Lopez converted shortly after the hour to saves, has started all 18 games for the Devils Nashville 11 4 2 43 35 24 Washington 7 7 3 50 49 17 firm and Lopez’s crossfield kick to Yoann extend the home side’s lead to seven this season. That is the second-longest streak in Winnipeg 9 7 2 34 38 20 Philadelphia 7 7 2 51 53 16 Huget, who then set up Scott Spedding points. Kockott’s penalty put them 10 franchise history to open a season. Chicago 9 7 1 45 34 19 Carolina 5 8 3 37 49 13 on the wing, suggested Les Bleus could be points ahead but Cooper’s late try put Columbus 6 10 1 44 59 13 in inspired form. They were indeed and huge pressure on the home side, who how- BLUE JACKETS 2, SHARKS 1 Minnesota 9 7 0 46 36 18 Note: Overtime losses (OTL) are worth one Tillous-Borde cleverly ran around a ruck to ever held firm with captain Thierry David Savard and Cam Atkinson scored, and Colorado 6 8 5 47 61 17 point in the standings and are not included in dive over from close range as the World Dusautoir epitomising the fight. — Reuters Sergei Bobrovsky had 36 saves in his return Dallas 6 7 4 47 55 16 the loss column (L). MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 SPORTS

VIVA hosts honorary dinner for Kuwait National Football Team

Win over Iraq in Gulf Cup of Nations

KUWAIT: VIVA, Kuwait’s fastest-growing inception, VIVA has made tremendous and most developed telecom operator, efforts to support the sports sector, and organized an honorary dinner following will continue to help expand the sports Kuwaiti national football team’s victory movement and encourage the journey against the Iraqi team 1-0 in their Group of Kuwait national football teams in B encounter at Prince Faisal Bin Fahad regional and international games so the Stadium Friday evening. name of VIVA becomes synonymous The honorary dinner took place in with all Kuwaiti national football teams. Riyadh, and was attended by Sheikh Dr. VIVA’s sponsorship of the Kuwait Talal Al-Fahad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, national football team reiterates its Kuwait Football Association (KFA) active participation in Kuwait society as Chairman and Chairman of the National part of its support to youth and sports. Olympic Committee along with the KFA In light of its strong belief in the impor- management and VIVA’s Chief Executive tance of the sports sector and in line Officer, Eng. Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al- with its values of transparency, energy Badran. VIVA affirms its support of the and added value, VIVA seeks to meet the Kuwait National Football team. VIVA’s needs of its clients and communicate partnership reflects the company’s strat- effectively with the various segments of egy to support youth activities in gener- society, especially the youth. VIVA is also al, and sports in particular, as part of its committed to supporting their sports social corporate program developed to activities, and fostering competitiveness promote awareness and raise the level of in the Kuwait sports sector both locally interest in sports. Since the company’s and internationally. PERTH: South Africa’s David Miller throws the ball at the wicket in an attempted run out during their second One-Day International cricket match against Australia. — AP S Africa win second ODI against Australia

PERTH: South Africa struck back with a vengeance in the second one-day international SCOREBOARD against Australia at the WACA Ground in Perth yesterday, levelling the series with a three-wick- et win. Proteas skipper AB de Villiers had vowed PERTH, Australia: Scoreboard in the second one-day international between Australia and his side would be seeking redemption after South Africa at the WACA Ground in Perth yesterday. being beaten by 32 runs in the series opener on Australia South Africa Friday. D. Warner c de Kock b Morkel 0 Q. de Kock c Watson b Hazlewood 4 His team backed those words with a superb A. Finch c Morkel b Steyn 8 H. Amla c Wade b Johnson 10 bowling display as the home side were dis- S. Watson lbw Behardien 11 F. du Plessis c Wade b Hazlewood 19 missed for just 154 in 41.4 overs on what S. Smith c Tahir b Morkel 10 R. Rossouw c Smith b Maxwell 30 appeared a good batting wicket. G. Bailey c du Plessis b Philander 25 South Africa overcame some anxious AB de Villiers c Wade b Hazlewood 48 M. Marsh c Morkel b Steyn 67 F. Behardien c Warner b Hazlewood 0 moments and reckless batting to edge to the M. Wade c de Kock b Morkel 19 victory target, reaching 157 for seven in just 27.4 D. Miller not out 22 G. Maxwell b Morkel 0 V. Philander c Johnson b Hazlewood 0 overs. Paceman Josh Hazlewood was one bright M. Johnson c de Kock b Morkel 3 D. Steyn not out 4 light for the Australians, with career-best figures N. Coulter-Nile c du Plessis b Steyn 2 Extras (lb1, w19) 20 of 5-31. Towering paceman Morne Morkel led J. Hazlewood not out 0 the way for South Africa with 5-21, his second Extras (lb5, w4) 9 Total (seven wickets; 27.4 overs) 157 five-wicket haul in one-day internationals and Total (all out; 41.4 overs) 154 Fall of wickets: 1-6 (de Kock), 2-21 (Amla), 3-64 career-best figures in a man-of-the-match per- Fall of wickets: 1-1 (Warner), 2-14 (Finch), 3-27 (Rossouw), 4-113 (du Plessis), 5-113 formance. (Watson), 4-34 (Smith), 5-92 (Bailey), 6-125 (Behardien), 6-141 (de Villiers), 7-153 Morkel said the South Africans were much (Wade), 7-125 (Maxwell), 8-129 (Johnson), 9- (Philander). better with the ball on Sunday, after conceding 138 (Coulter-Nile), 10-154 (Marsh). Bowling: M. Johnson 8-1-47-1, J. Hazlewood 300 runs on Friday. “We put them under pressure Bowling: M. Morkel 8-0-21-5 (2w), V. Philander 9.4-2-31-5, N. Coulter-Nile 6-0-54-0, M. Marsh more today,” he said. 9-2-16-1, D. Steyn 7.4-1-35-3 (1w), F. Behardien 1-0-4-0, G. Maxwell 3-0-20-1. “On this wicket you need to go a touch fuller. 8-0-40-1 (1w), I. Tahir 9-0-37-0. Result: South Africa wins by three wickets. RIYADH: Sheikh Dr. Talal Al-Fahad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwait Football It’s always nice when the ball is carrying and the Association (KFA) Chairman and Chairman of the National Olympic Committee keeper is catching it head high, but you are actu- along with VIVA’s Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Badran. ally just wasting energy. “For us it was important wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock for a duck. ing 67 from 88 balls. A contentious third umpire to find the right length, which on the WACA Warner was initially given not out, but replays decision helped swing the game firmly back wicket we found was a bit fuller.” By contrast, showed clear contact with the glove and Nigel South Africa’s way as Australia’s middle order stand-in Australian captain George Bailey was Llong overturned the initial decision. tried to rally after the poor start. less than impressed with his side’s batting. Bailey and emerging all-rounder Mitchell Australia were 125-5 when Matthew Wade “There were probably not that many dis- Marsh raised Australian hopes briefly when they was given not out caught down the leg side by missals where guys would say that ball was too added 58 for the fifth wicket before Bailey was wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock from the bowling good, but it was a culmination of South Africa brilliantly caught by a diving du Plessis from the of Morkel, but after lengthy deliberation the building pressure and our batters exploding a bowling of Vernon Philander (1-16) for 25. decision was overturned. Morkel struck again bit,” Bailey said. Bailey was captaining Australia in the without addition of the score, bowling Glenn The South Africans made an impact with the absence of Michael Clarke, who was ruled out of Maxwell for a duck. ball from the outset, destroying the Australian the remainder of the series with a recurrence of The giant South African quick then removed top order to have the home side in deep trouble a left hamstring problem during his team’s Mitchell Johnson, caught behind for three, to at 34-4. It was Morkel who struck the first blow opening victory. Marsh was the only Australian claim his fifth scalp for the innings as Australia with David Warner caught down the leg side by batsman to offer significant resistance, compil- slumped to 129-8. — AFP Bangladesh sweep Zimbabwe series

CHITTAGONG: Hosts Bangladesh thrashed Zimbabwe by 186 runs in the third and final Test in Chittagong yesterday to sweep the series 3-0. The tourists, set a tough winning target of 449, were bowled out for 262 in their second innings just before tea on the fifth day in the port city. Regis Chakabva with 89 not out was the only The Palms Beach Hotel & Spa batsman to offer much resistance as wickets tumbled at the other end after Zimbabwe resumed on 71-1. clinch kick boxing cup Seamers Shafiul Islam and Rubel Hossain, and spinners Jubair Hossain and Shuvagata Hom, KUWAIT: The Health Club kick boxing team en by the Palms Beach Hotel & Health Club claimed two wickets each to seal Bangladesh’s of the Palms Beach Hotel & Spa ousted the administration team, who are always keen domination of the series. opponents to clinch the kick boxing first on improving the entire activities and Bangladesh had posted a three-wicket win in class tournament and grab six gold, nine sports level, starting by the selection of the the first Test in Dhaka, before routing Zimbabwe silver and four bronze medals. The tourna- highest level of talented trainers with the by 162 runs in the second match in Khulna. ment organized by Kuwait Kick Boxing latest sport equipments and machinery It was only the second time in their Test histo- Committee was held at the Fahaheel Club that ensure to keep the Palms Beach Hotel ry that Bangladesh had swept a series. They from Oct 26-29 coached by the hotel kick & Spa on top of listed leading hotels that defeated an under-strength West Indies in both boxing master — Tarek Bergas and Health played a major role in Kuwait. matches in the Caribbean in 2009. Club Manager Fadi Andari. The six gold medals were grabbed by In the 88 Tests Bangladesh have played since The Hotel General Manager Rabie Al Abanob Hanin, Sultan Al-Mutairi, Waleed their debut in 2000, they have won just seven, CHITTAGONG: Bangladeshi cricket captain Mushfiqur Rahim (right) walks off the field after Sukhon, said this victory was a result of fair Nahedd, Eissa Brazili, Ahmed Reda and lost 70 and drawn 11. The success helped winning the third cricket Test match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. — AFP play and the usual efforts and support giv- Mahmoud Abo Alsoud. Bangladesh rise from the bottom of the table at number 10 in the Test rankings to nine, con- demning Zimbabwe to last place. All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was named man SCOREBOARD of the series for his 251 runs and 18 wickets. The home team’s captain Mushfiqur Rahim said he CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh: Scoreboard on the fifth day of the third and final Test between hoped the good work in the Tests would contin- Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in Chittagong yesterday: ue in the subsequent five-match one-day series. “It’s a great feeling to sweep the series, the Bangladesh 1st innings 503 (Imrul Kayes 130, E. Chigumbura c Imrul b Jubair 5 team really performed well,” said Rahim, who will Tamim Iqbal 109, Shakib Al Hasan 71; Sikandar C. Ervine lbw b Mahmudullah 16 hand over the captaincy to Mashrafe Mortaza for Raza 3-123, H. Masakadza 2-23, T. Panyangara R. Mutumbami lbw b Taijul 2 the one-dayers. 2-70, S. Masakadza 2-77) T. Panyangara lbw b Rubel 2 “Our management planned very well and we S. Masakadza b Shafiul 0 executed those plans. I hope we can continue Zimbabwe 1st innings 374 (E. Chigumbura N. M’shangwe lbw b Shafiul 0 like this in future also.” Zimbabwe skipper 88, S. Raza 82, H. Masakadza 81, R. Chakabva Extras (b14, lb6, w1) 21 Brendan Taylor conceded Bangladesh were the 65; Jubair Hossain 5-96, Shafiul Islam 2-50) Total (all out; 85 overs) 262 better team over the three Tests. “It’s been frus- Fall of wickets: 1-4 (Chari), 2-97 (Masakadza), 3- trating but you have to give credit to Bangladesh 2nd innings 319-5 decl 116 (Raza), 4-165 (Taylor), 5-179 (Chigumbura), Bangladesh,” said Taylor. “We fought hard but (Mominul Haque 131 not out, Tamim Iqbal 65; 6-228 (Ervine), 7-237 (Mutumbami), 8- they made it very difficult for us to get back into T. Panyangara 2-31, N. M’shangwe 2-77) 261(Panyangara), 9-262 (S. Masakadza), 10-262 the game. “They have a quality spin attack and Zimbabwe 2nd innings (overnight 71-1) (M’shangwe) we were probably short in that department. S. Raza c Taijul b Shuvagata 65 Bowling: Shafiul 9-1-17-2 (w1), Rubel 4-2-16- Hopefully we will do better in the one-dayers. It B. Chari lbw b Rubel 0 2, Taijul 22-4-48-1, Jubair 19-3-56-2, Shakib is a different format and we want to salvage H. Masakadza c Rahim b Shuvagata 38 11-2-35-0, Shuvagata 16-1-66-2, some pride.” The first one-dayer will be in B. Taylor c Shakib b Jubair 24 Mahmudullah 4-1-4-1 Chittagong on November 21.— AFP R. Chakabva not out 89 Bangladesh won by 186 runs; sweep series 3-0 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 SPORTS Federer sets up Djokovic showdown

LONDON: Six-times champion Roger Wawrinka’s nerve failed him again on a Federer survived a late-night Swiss semi- third match point when he could only final thriller against Stanislas Wawrinka on spoon a volley, which Federer fizzed back Saturday to set up an ATP World Tour Finals past him before going on to win the game. showdown against Novak Djokovic. A tiebreak was needed to settle it and After a week of one-sided group stage Wawrinka eeked out another match point, action at London’s O2 Arena, the season- but this time his service return went long. ender burst to life with world number one With the 17,500 fans, many in Swiss red Djokovic battling past Japan’s Kei Nishikori and wearing Federer masks, making a deaf- after a mid-match meltdown before ening din, Federer had the coolest head in Federer saved four match points in a near the cavernous arena, taking the next two three-hour duel with compatriot Wawrinka. points, and the match, with sumptuous Federer eventually prevailed 4-6 7-5 7- drop volleys. “I think I got lucky tonight. 6(6) against the man he will join forces with Stan played better from the baseline and when Switzerland take on France in next that usually does the job on this court,” a week’s Davis Cup final. relieved Federer said. “But I kept fighting. Djokovic, bidding for a third consecutive It’s tough but I’m thrilled to be in another season-ending title having already secured final in London.” the number one ranking, beat Asian trail- blazer Nishikori 6-1 3-6 6-0 after losing his ‘OVER THE LINE’ cool with another capacity crowd at the O2 He will now do battle with Djokovic for a Arena. The real drama was saved to last, 37th time, though he has precious little however. Federer, sublime in a 6-0 6-1 recovery time. That said, Djokovic was com- thrashing of home favorite Andy Murray in plaining of “mental exhaustion” after end- his final group match on Thursday, was the ing Nishikori’s impressive debut at the Tour big favorite to claim a 15th victory in 17 Finals. The Serb was rattled by a mid-match career clashes with Wawrinka, but he was onslaught from the Japanese, who came in for a rollercoaster ride. back from a poor start to dominate the sec- Australian Open champ Wawrinka ond set, only for his challenge to fizzle out seemed determined to tear up the script, in the decider. which had Federer and Djokovic lined up After dropping only nine games in to contest the final match of the ATP sea- group stage wins against Marin Cilic, son yesterday. Wawrinka and Tomas Berdych, it looked like CLEVELAND: Cavaliers’ LeBron James (left) shoots against Atlanta Hawks’ Paul Millsap in the second half of an NBA basketball game. — AP He outplayed 17-times grand slam plain sailing again for the Serb but a dou- champion Federer in the opening set and ble-fault, loudly cheered by the crowd who went toe-to-toe in the second before crack- wanted a Nishikori fightback, threw ing in the 12th game when a missed smash Djokovic off track early in the second set. Cavs bring down Hawks gave Federer three set points. He gestured sarcastically to the fans and One was enough. Federer was riled by a admitted his tetchy loss of focus could have CLEVELAND: LeBron James scored 32 points Kyle Singler scored 21 points, going 5 of 7 line call when he dropped serve in the first cost him dear. “I mean, look, at the end of 85 loss to the NBA champion San Antonio Spurs. game of the decider and the 33-year-old’s the day I cannot blame the crowd,” and the Cleveland Cavaliers made their first 11 3- from 3-point range to keep the Pistons close. Spencer Hawes had 14 points and eight boards mood darkened further when, serving at 4- Djokovic told reporters. point attempts, including nine in the first quar- Greg Monroe had 16 points and 11 rebounds for off the bench. Reserve Gerald Green scored 26 3, Wawrinka saved one of two break points “The crowd has a right to do what they ter, to rout the Atlanta Hawks 127-94 on Saturday Detroit, while Brandon Jennings scored 14 points points for Phoenix and was ejected with 1:57 with a fluky volley off the frame. want, to cheer for whoever they want. night. and Josh Smith finished with 11. remaining after picking up his second technical But Wawrinka will have nightmares Some individuals were going over the line The Cavaliers became the first team in NBA foul. Goran Dragic added 19 for the Suns, who about 10th game. Match point arrived but but I lost concentration. “I lost the break history to go 9 for 9 or better from behind the arc MAVERICKS 131, TIMBERWOLVES 117 shot 38 percent from the field in the opener of a he watched a Federer forehand whistle because of that. I allowed myself to be in in a quarter, according to information provided Monta Ellis scored a season-high 30 points six-game road trip. past him. Another came, and this time the situation to lose the set, maybe even to the team by the Elias Sports Bureau. and Dallas handed road-weary Minnesota its Wawrinka netted a feeble volley. lose the match.” — Reuters James hit three 3-pointers in the period, while fifth straight loss to finish a six-game trek that WARRIORS 112, HORNETS 87 Kevin Love and Joe Harris had two apiece. The included a stop in Mexico City. Klay Thompson scored 21 points, Stephen Cavaliers set a team record by going 19 for 31 on Dirk Nowitzki was another of eight players in Curry added 19 points and nine assists, and 3s. Cleveland, which rallied from a 19-point double figures with 15 as Dallas had a season Golden State beat Charlotte to extend its best deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Boston on high in points, two nights after setting a club start in 20 years. Andrew Bogut had 13 points Friday, needed no dramatics this time. The record with a 53-point win over Philadelphia. and nine rebounds, Harrison Barnes scored 17 Cavaliers, who have won four straight, scored 41 The Timberwolves finished a two-week trip points and Marreese Speights had 13 off the points in first quarter, including 11 by James in covering more than 5,600 air miles on a back-to- bench to help Golden State to its second straight the opening 3:34. Paul Millsap scored 16 points back that started with a franchise-worst, 48- win following consecutive losses. The Warriors (7- for the Hawks, whose four-game winning streak point loss in New Orleans. Kevin Martin scored a 2) remained atop the Pacific Division and was snapped. season-high 34 points for Minnesota, which gets matched the start of the 1994-95 Golden State three days off before starting a four-game home- team. Al Jefferson had 19 points and six RAPTORS 111, JAZZ 93 stand. rebounds for Charlotte. Lance Stephenson added DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points, Jonas 16 points. Valanciunas set season highs with 17 points and KINGS 94, SPURS 91 14 rebounds, and Toronto beat Utah for its sixth DeMarcus Cousins had 25 points and 10 TRAIL BLAZERS 97, NETS 87 win in seven games. rebounds for Sacramento, which had squan- Damian Lillard had 28 points and 10 assists, Kyle Lowry had 19 points, Patrick Patterson dered leads of 24 and 26 points in losing its pre- and Portland beat Brooklyn despite missing added 16 and Lou Williams scored 10 of his 13 in vious two games. The Kings snapped a nine- LaMarcus Aldridge. With its All-Star power for- the fourth quarter as the Raptors won their third game losing streak to the Spurs, who had won 21 ward out with an upper respiratory illness, straight over the Jazz and scored 100 or more for of the past 22 meetings. Darren Collison had 19 Portland took an early lead and maintained it the ninth time in 10 games this season. points and Rudy Gay scored 18 for the Kings, against the road-weary Nets, who lost all three LONDON: Switzerland’s Roger Federer plays a return to Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka Enes Kanter and Derrick Favors each had 18 who committed only nine turnovers. Manu games on their western trip. during their ATP World Tour Finals semifinal tennis match at the O2 Arena. — AP points, and Gordon Hayward and Trey Burke Ginobili had 21 points, Kawhi Leonard and Reserve center Chris Kaman scored 12 for both scored 12 for the Jazz, who dropped to 0-3 Danny Green scored 16, and Tim Duncan finished Portland, which was also missing Nicolas Batum on the second night of back-to-backs as they with 15 points and eight rebounds. (bruised knee). The Blazers have won four Al-Attiyah flags off ME wrapped up a five-game Eastern Conference straight. road trip. Alec Burks had 10 points and 10 assists CLIPPERS 120, SUNS 107 Brook Lopez led Brooklyn with 21 points, for Utah. Chris Paul had 32 points and nine assists, and matching up against twin brother Robin for the Porsche Cup in Bahrain Blake Griffin added 19 points for Los Angeles. first time in two years. Joe Johnson added 20 WIZARDS 98, MAGIC 93 DeAndre Jordan finished with 18 rebounds and points and Deron Williams had 19 for the Nets, Praises efforts of Nene and reserve Kris Humphries scored 16 12 points for the two-time defending Pacific who were coming off losses to Phoenix and Sheikh Salman Bin Issa Al Khalifa points apiece, John Wall had 15 points and 10 Division champions, who were coming off an 89- Golden State. — AP assists, and Washington improved to 7-2 with a victory over Orlando. Reserve Otto Porter added 13 points as the NBA results/standings Wizards won their third straight and moved to 7- 2, their best start since opening 7-1 during the Washington 98, Orlando 93; Cleveland 127, Atlanta 94; Toronto 111, Utah 93; 1974-75 season. Washington’s bench outscored Indiana 99, Chicago 90; Memphis 95, Detroit 88; Dallas 131, Minnesota 117; Portland 97, Brooklyn Orlando’s reserves 48-13. All five Orlando starters 87; Sacramento 94, San Antonio 91; Golden State 112, Charlotte 87; LA Clippers 120, Phoenix 107. scored in double figures, led by Tobias Harris Eastern Conference Western Conference with 19 points and Victor Oladipo with 18. Atlantic Division Northwest Division W L PCT GB Portland 7 3 .700 - PACERS 99, BULLS 90 Toronto 8 .800 - Utah 4 7 .364 3.5 AJ Price, Luis Scola and Solomon Hill all Brooklyn 4 5 .444 3.5 Oklahoma City 3 7 .300 4 scored 21 points, and injury-plagued Indiana Boston 3 5 .375 4 Denver 2 6 .250 4 beat Chicago. Chris Copeland added 13 points NY Knicks 2 8 .200 6 Minnesota 2 7 .222 4.5 for the Pacers, who were without six injured play- Philadelphia 0 9 0 7.5 Pacific Division Central Division ers. Jimmy Butler had 32 points for the Bulls, who Golden State 7 2 .778 - BAHRAIN: During a quick visit, Nasser Bin present more developing ideas which played without the injured Derrick Rose. The Chicago 7 3 .700 - Cleveland 5 3 .625 1 LA Clippers 5 3 .625 1.5 Khalifa Al-Attiyah, Vice President of FIA & would add more to the Bahrain Pacers had lost seven of nine and fell 108-87 to Sacramento 6 4 .600 1.5 Head of QMMF arrived on Saturday in International Circuit. the Nuggets on Friday after trailing by as much Milwaukee 4 5 .444 2.5 Indiana 4 7 .364 3.5 Phoenix 5 5 .500 2.5 Bahrain to attend the launch of the 1st Meanwhile, he said that “we have as 33. The Bulls had won six of seven. LA Lakers 1 8 .111 6 round of Middle East Porsche Cup — touched today closely on the range of Detroit 3 7 .300 4 Southeast Division Southwest Division Bahrain, which was held alongside FIA development which Bahrain Circuit has GRIZZLIES 95, PISTONS 88 Washington 7 2 .778 - Memphis 9 1 .900 - world Endurance championship - 6 hours hosted a number of events and in each Marc Gasol scored 23 points, Zach Randolph Atlanta 5 4 .556 2 Houston 8 1 .889 0.5 race. Al-Attiyah along with Sheikh Salman event we find that privilege and creativity in added 17 points and 22 rebounds, and Memphis Miami 5 4 .556 2 Dallas 7 3 .700 2 Bin Issa Al-Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain the organizational aspects, either adminis- beat Detroit. Mike Conley added 18 points and Charlotte 4 6 .400 3.5 New Orleans 5 3 .625 3 International Circuit gave the start signal in tratively or technically”. He said that Middle Courtney Lee had 12 for the Grizzlies, who main- Orlando 4 7 .364 4 San Antonio 5 4 .556 3.5 an atmosphere full of hospitality and cheer- East and the Gulf region is living a real sport tained the best record in the NBA (9-1). fulness of the organizers and sponsors of renaissance . We are sure that motor sport the event. Al-Attiyah said “first of all I would future will be more brilliant, due to the sin- like to thank the organizers of the cere efforts of the motor sport stakeholders International Bahrain Circuit, headed by in the Middle East and Gulf region”. Al- Zain sponsors Kuwaiti Sheikh Salman Bin Issa Al-Khalifa who Attiyah as FIA vice-president praised the offered much support throughout the professional atmosphere of Middle East trap shooter Al-Mudhaf experience he gained since 2004 at Bahrain Porsche Cup, he said that , this season is Circuit”. formed of 12 rounds , I am sure that we will KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommuni- in the potentials of the Kuwaiti player, He illustrated the positive contribution live the Arabian competition spirit, which is cations company in Kuwait, announced its who is aspiring to win the Olympic seat to the success of the circuit during the last 4 considered a positive indicator of the main sponsorship of Kuwait’s national and participate in Brazil’s upcoming years since he has took over the position of motorsport progress. We really feel that this team trap shooter, Khaled Al-Mudhaf, dur- Olympic Games in 2016. CEO — Operations — especially while host- championship has achieved the target of ing the forthcoming 2014-2015 season. Al-Mudhaf is a great sporting ambas- ing the Bahrain Grand Prix Formula One. He the unique style cars in a wide popularity Zain’s sponsorship of Al-Mudhaf is in sador for Kuwait having already won a said “I trust the abilities of Sheikh Salman to among the Arab drivers. line with its corporate social responsibili- number of trophies and accolades during ty vision for the sports sector in the coun- his professional career, including receiv- try, in addition to highlighting the talent ing the gold medals in the World of young people in the country, particu- Shooting Championships held in Cyprus, larly those who attract positive attention Finland, and the USA, as well as winning to Kuwait through their achievements. the silver medal in the World Shooting Kuwait has been progressing steadily in Championship in Germany and receiving the region as well as internationally in the the bronze medal in the World Shooting sport of trap shooting, and Zain is keen to Championship in Egypt. foster further development and success As a leading telecommunications in this area. company in Kuwait, Zain is constantly Zain’s support will also place a spot- looking to identify and support excel- light on Al-Mudhaf’s upcoming season as lence across multiple arenas, not least in he prepares to participate in a number of sport, in a manner that highlights the tal- prominent international, regional, and ents of Kuwaiti people, and offers inspira- local tournaments. The company believes tion to the wider community. Khaled Al-Mudhaf MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 SPORTS

McIlroy wins Race to Dubai BELEK: World number one Rory McIlroy the third youngest player in history after yesterday was assured of capturing the Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods - to win 2014 Race to Dubai crown, rewarding the three of golf’s four major Championships. top European PGA Tour golfer of the year. A tied runner-up finish in the Alfred The Northern Irishman was not playing Dunhill Links Championship, which took this week in the season’s penultimate tour- place a week after he played his part in nament in Belek, Turkey, but made it past Europe’s victory over America in The Ryder the post anyway when none of his nearest Cup, means McIlroy has now finished in the challengers were able to win. top two in each of his last four appearances That meant that no player could over- on The European Tour. haul British Open and PGA Championship The Northern Irishman will now go in winner McIroy in next week’s season-end- search of a second victory in next week’s ing finale in Dubai. lucrative season finale in Dubai, having tri- It is the second time in three years that umphed two years ago thanks to a stunning he has won the Race to Dubai title and at 25 five-birdie finish. he becomes the youngest player in history “This has obviously been the best season to win The European Tour’s money list twice. of my career by a long way, and to win The McIlroy first captured the Harry Vardon Race to Dubai for the second time really is Trophy, awarded to the player who finishes something truly special,” he said. “That four- the season as Europe’s Number One, in 2012 week spell over the summer, from The Open after winning both the PGA Championship to the US PGA Championship, would have and the DP World Tour Championship in to be the best golf of my life, so I feel like Dubai. After starting his inexorable march I’ve really earned The Race to Dubai. this year towards the summit of both The “Winning it for the first time two years Race to Dubai and Official World Golf ago was a fantastic feeling, but I feel like Rankings with victory in the BMW PGA I’m now a more complete player and my Championship in May, McIlroy then hit a all-round game has moved to another lev- purple patch from mid-July. el. “I’ve put in a lot of hard work this sea- In a stunning four-week spell, McIlroy son, with my game and my fitness, so it’s increased his tally of major titles to four by nice to get the rewards at the end of it. “In first winning The British Open and then the some ways the pressure is off next week, US PGA Championship, with a maiden vic- but I’ll fight very hard to end the year on a tory in a World Golf Championship event, at high with another victory. “I’ve a great the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, sand- record in this tournament, and in Dubai wiched in the middle for good measure. generally, having secured my first CORVALLIS: Oregon State cornerback Larry Scott breaks up a pass intended for Arizona State receiver Cameron Smith (6) during the second In the process, the 25 year old became European Tour win there in 2009.” — AFP quarter of an NCAA college football game. — AP Alabama hold off Bulldogs

TUSCALOOSA: Blake Sims, TJ Yeldon and No. 4 straight time. The Seminoles clinched the ACC’s early touchdown for the Beavers. Alabama’s relentless defense delivered on a big Atlantic Division title earlier in the day when At Athens, Georgia, Nick Chubb shared the stage, and the Crimson Tide held off No. 1 Clemson lost. They were down 16-0 and 23-7 spotlight in Todd Gurley’s return, with both backs Mississippi State 25-20 on Saturday. before outscoring the Hurricanes 23-3 in the final rushing for more than 100 yards as No.16 Georgia The Tide (9-1, 6-1 SEC) reasserted itself as a 2 1/2 quarters. routed No.9 Auburn 34-7. national title contender with a dominant first half At Lawrence, Kansas City, Aaron Green ran for Georgia dominated the latest edition in Deep and some clutch play in the fourth quarter. 128 yards and two touchdowns, Cameron Echols- South’s oldest rivalry, handing the Tigers its sec- Dak Prescott and the Bulldogs (9-1, 5-1) kept Luper returned a punt 69 yards for another score ond straight loss and finishing off any hopes they fighting to keep their first-ever reign going for a and No.5 TCU turned back a spirited upset bid had of repeating as Southeastern Conference sixth week. They couldn’t conquer Alabama at from Kansas to win 34-30. Trevone Boykin added champions. raucous Bryant-Denny Stadium, though. 330 yards passing and a touchdown for TCU, Melvin Gordon rushed for a major college- Mississippi State scored early in the fourth to which trailed 27-17 midway through the third record 408 yards and four touchdowns and No.22 make it a six-point game but Sims and Yeldon quarter before a big finishing kick that kept the Wisconsin overcame three early turnovers to take answered with a steady march to the end zone. Horned Frogs in playoff contention. JT Barrett control of the Big Ten West, beating No.11 The Bulldogs produced a touchdown with 15 threw for three touchdowns and ran for an Ohio Nebraska 59-24. seconds left after a drive took 3 precious minutes State quarterback-record 189 yards and another Jeremy Langford ran for 138 yards and two off the clock. Alabama recovered the onside kick score, helping the No.8 Buckeyes overcome three touchdowns, and No. 12 Michigan State received to secure its seventh straight win in the series. turnovers and wintry weather to beat Minnesota a strong performance from its defense for a 37- HAMBURG: IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO champion Wladimir Klitschko from Ukraine At Miami Gardens, Florida, Dalvin Cook ran for 31-24. 15 victory over Maryland. (right) punches at Bulgarian boxer Kubrat Pulev during their IBF heavyweight world two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score Sean Mannion’s 66-yard touchdown pass early In other games, Northwestern upset No.15 championships title bout. — AP late in the fourth, and No.2 Florida State erased a in the fourth quarter gave Oregon State the lead Notre Dame 43-40 in overtime, No. 17 Arizona 16-point deficit to win 30-26 in another impres- and Michael Doctor’s 35-yard interception return edged to a 27-26 over Washington, No.24 Klitschko KO’s Pulev sive rally. for a score with 1:38 left sealed a 35-27 win over Georgia Tech downed No.18 Clemson 28-6, Jameis Winston completed 25 of 42 passes for No.7 Arizona State. Mannion threw for 251 yards Virginia Tech beat No.19 Duke 17-16 and 304 yards for the Seminoles (10-0, 7-0 Atlantic and two touchdowns for Oregon State (5-5, 2-5 Arkansas shutout No.20 LSU 17-0. Also, No.21 to retain IBF crown Coast Conference), who extended their winning Pac-12), while Villamin had four catches for 127 Marshall thrashed Rice 41-14 and No.25 Utah streak to 26 games and beat Miami for the fifth yards and Terron Ward ran for 148 yards and an beat Stanford 20-17. — AP HAMBURG: World heavyweight champion hook finished the job in round five with a Vladimir Klitschko knocked out Bulgarian dazed Pulev staying down for the count. challenger Kubrat Pulev with a fierce left “I made my professional debut here 18 hook in the fifth round on Saturday to years ago and I love this city,” a beaming Elliott grabs Nationwide title retain his IBF title and end his opponent’s Klitschko, who has his base in the northern unbeaten record. German city, said in a ringside interview. HOMESTEAD: Chase Elliott could let Matt third. “Almost had second, but Kyle was able November. He turns 19 on Nov. 28. He had The 38-year-old Klitschko, who also “It was difficult to get that hook in. I kept Kenseth take a spin with the checkered flag. to squeeze around me,” Larson said. “I proba- three wins this season and 16 top-five finishes holds the WBO, IBO and WBA titles, trying but he managed to stay away. I tried Even without the win, Elliott had a champi- bly could have shut the door on him, but we in 33 races. The son of Hall of Fame inductee knocked down the 33-year-old twice in the it a few times and at the end it worked.” onship celebration waiting for him in Victory weren’t going to win, so there was no point in and 1988 NASCAR champion Bill Elliott beat opening round as Pulev initially struggled Klitschko has now improved his record to Lane. Elliott finally got to enjoy his maybe tearing up two cars.” With six wins from JR Motorsports teammate Regan Smith for to keep his taller opponent at a distance. 63 wins out of his 66 fights with 54 knock- Nationwide Series title after he finished 17th five drivers, Roger Penske clinched the the title. It was the first Nationwide title for The Bulgarian, who had won his previous outs. Pulev is 20-1. “I feel good,” Pulev said, in the season finale Saturday night at Nationwide owner’s title to made it 2 for 2 in the team owned by Earnhardt, his sister 20 fights, was again floored in the third nursing an ice pack on his quickly swelling round when he was sent sprawling by a right cheek. “I am satisfied with my perform- Homestead-Miami Speedway. championships this season. Team Penske won Kelley, and Rick Hendrick. The Elliotts are the thundering left hook. ance. Vladimir is a good opponent but I think He became the youngest champion in the IndyCar championship with Will Power in fifth father/son duo to win NASCAR national He looked to be finding his way back he had a bit of luck. “Now I want revenge and NASCAR history last week when he wrapped September, and a victory by Joey Logano in series championships. The others are Lee into the fight, landing a big right that rat- it will be different result,” said the up the title at Phoenix International Raceway. Sunday’s Sprint Cup season finale would Petty and Richard Petty, Ned Jarrett and Dale tled the Ukrainian but another giant left Bulgarian.— Reuters All that was missing was the trophy presenta- make Penske the only team owner to com- Jarrett, David Pearson and Larry Pearson, and tion he got at Homestead. plete the sweep of major American racing Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Elliott “This week, more than anything, has titles. proved he’s a champion driver, leaving open allowed me to sit back and think, not only of “I’ve got two boxes checked off now,” the question if he will move up to the elite all the people who have helped me this year, Penske said. “I get one more tomorrow.” Chevy Sprint Cup series. Larson spent just one sea- but there’s a lot of great names who have won the manufacturers’ championship, the son in Nationwide last year before he was pro- helped me my entire career,” Elliott said. The first for its Camaro brand that debuted in moted to Cup, and Elliott could be on that 18-year-old rookie is the youngest driver to 2013. Elliott, the first Nationwide champion to same fast track. win a title in any of NASCAR’s three national also win the rookie of the year award, made Hendrick has indicated they’ll keep him in series. He broke the mark set by Brian Vickers, his biggest mistake of the season when he the second-tier series for now. Hendrick who was 20 when he won the Nationwide smacked the wall late in the race making a Motorsports does not have an open seat next title in 2003. Kenseth got the jump on the hard push for a top-10 finish. He couldn’t take year, and many believe Elliott could be Jeff final restart in overtime to earn his first win of the checkered flag - but he came away with a Gordon’s successor whenever he chooses to the season in any NASCAR series. pretty nice consolation prize. retire. “It’s been a long time since I’ve won a race He grabbed the championship flag and Xfinity now becomes just the third title in anything,” Kenseth said. “Kyle (Larson) got kicked up a cloud of yellow smoke off a sponsor in series history. Anheuser-Busch around me on the second to last restart, and burnout on the painted grass. The first-time spent 26 years as title sponsor and when he chose the bottom and I had Kyle champ needs to work on his celebrations - he Nationwide has been sponsor the last 11 but behind me, I knew we had a shot. I just had to smacked the wall during the burnout, bring- is moving into team sponsorship next season. get a better restart.” ing a smile from team owner Dale Earnhardt “We have truly enjoyed our time as the series It was the final race for NASCAR’s second- Jr. “I know it was ugly. We didn’t have a very sponsor and are grateful for the relationships HUELVA: Spain’s midfielder Pedro Rodriguez tries to kick the ball during the UEFA tier series under the Nationwide banner. It will good run, but we’ll take it,” Elliott said. The we’ve made with the drivers, teams, owners, Euro 2016 qualifying football match against Belarus. — AFP be renamed the Xfinity Series next season. Victory Lane bash capped a whirlwind year for and fans,” said Jim McCoy, director of sports Spain blank Belarus Kyle Busch was second, and Larson finished Elliot, who didn’t even have a ride last marketing for Nationwide Insurance. — AP

HUELVA: A fabulous goal by Real Madrid mid- Saturday and fell further behind just a minute fielder Isco set Spain on the way to a comfort- after conceding the opener, Juanfran cutting able 3-0 home victory against Belarus in Euro the ball back for Busquets to fire a low first- 2016 qualifying on Saturday. time strike past ‘keeper Yuri Zhevnov. Spain Sergio Busquets and Pedro Rodriguez were monopolised possession but took until 10 also on target as the defending European minutes into the second half before adding champions made it three wins from four another goal, with Atletico Madrid right-back matches in qualifying Group C to sit level on Juanfran again the provider for another nine points with Ukraine, three points behind Barcelona player, Pedro, to net his 16th inter- leaders Slovakia. national goal. Del Bosque handed competitive The likes of Andres Iniesta, David Silva, international debuts in the second half to Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa were all miss- Villarreal midfielder Bruno Soriano, Napoli’s ing from coach Vicente del Bosque’s starting Jose Callejon and Alvaro Morata of Juventus line-up, but Gerard Pique did feature despite and Pedro hit the post late on from a Bruno falling out of favor at his club Barcelona and pass as the hosts almost made it four. Iker Casillas was in goal. Spain are now unbeaten in 34 home However, Casillas had very little to do in a games and can look forward to a glamour game played in the Andalusian town of friendly with World Cup winners Germany in Huelva, home to Spain’s oldest club, the north-western city of Vigo tomorrow. Recreativo. And it was a local boy who had the Their next qualifier will be at home to Ukraine Huelva crowd on their feet in the 18th minute, in March. Meanwhile, Germany defender Isco marking his first start for Spain by collect- Jerome Boateng is the latest World Cup win- ing possession 20 yards from goal and curling ner to pull out of tomorrow’s friendly against a magnificent shot high into the top left-hand Spain in Vigo as head coach Joachim Loew’s corner of the net. Belarus had taken just one injury list mounts. Centre-back Boateng has point from their opening three qualifiers, a pulled out with a calf injury and joins Bayern string of results that precipitated the resigna- Munich team-mate Manuel Neuer, who has tion of coach Georgi Kondratiev and the cried off on Saturday with a knee injury, in appointment of Andriy Zygmantovich on an missing out in the friendly against the interim basis. But they stood little chance on European champions. —AFP HOMESTEAD: Chase Elliott celebrates after winning the NASCAR Nationwide series championship. — AP Cavs bring Klitschko KO’s down Hawks Pulev to retain IBF crown

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 18 19 S Africa win second ODI against Australia Page 17

AMSTERDAM: Latvia’s Aleksandrs Fertovs (left) vies with Dutch player Arjen Robben (center) during the Euro 2016 qualifying round football match between the Netherlands and Latvia. — AFP Dutch outclass Latvia, Wales hold Belgium

AMSTERDAM: Under-pressure coach Guus Hiddink breathed a friendly defeat to Mexico at the same venue in midweek and sent Bayern Munich winger Robben cut in from the right and Having already been beaten in the Czech Republic and in sigh of relief yesterday as the Netherlands outclassed Latvia 6-0 out a team with fearsome attacking potential. exchanged passes with van Persie before beating Kolinko with a Iceland, Hiddink’s side still have some catching up to do but this in Amsterdam to give their Euro 2016 qualifying bid a shot in the Ibrahim Afellay, the Barcelona player on loan at Greek cham- superb curling strike from 25 yards. result takes some of the pressure off with their next qualifier, at arm. The outstanding Arjen Robben and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar pions Olympiakos, fired the first warning shot with an effort that Huntelaar joined in the scoring three minutes prior to half- home to struggling Turkey, not until the end of March. both scored twice with captain Robin van Persie and Jeffrey hit the post just two minutes in, and the opening goal arrived time, stabbing home a low Afellay cross from close range to In Brussels, Wales survived a late onslaught to force a goalless Bruma also on target as the Oranje claimed just their second win four minutes later. equal the great Marco van Basten on 16 European Championship draw against Belgium in their Euro 2016 qualifying match in in four games in Group A. Hiddink, in his second spell as Dutch A neat move ended with Robben’s left-footed cross from the goals. The traffic remained one-way in the second half and Brussels yesterday, with their key man Gareth Bale making a coach, had indicated that he would resign if his side suffered right flank for van Persie to head past Latvia’s veteran goalkeeper Robben hit the bar from a free-kick before Wesley Sneidjer’s left- game-saving intervention in the dying seconds. another disappointing result after suffering four defeats in their Aleksandrs Kolinko and score his 49th goal for his country. wing corner in the 78th minute was headed on at the near post The Real Madrid star Bale, who had earlier come close to earn- five games since finishing third at the World Cup in Brazil under There was a brief scare for the hosts when Valerijs Sabala was by van Persie for PSV Eindhoven defender Bruma to finish into an ing Wales a winner, cleared a header from Christian Benteke off his predecessor Louis van Gaal. left unmarked in the penalty box but could only head wide, empty net. the line in the sixth minute of added time. Belgium were left to However, Latvia had mustered just two points and scored before Manchester United midfielder Daley Blind hurt his knee Robben, the best player on the field, then got his second of rue wasted chances in the first half, the best of which saw Nicolas only one goal in their opening three qualifiers for the finals in and was forced off to be replaced by Jordy Clasie. the evening with a left-footed strike from just inside the area Lombaerts hit the post, but stubborn Welsh resistance and a France and an upset never looked on the cards in a one-sided However, Holland continued to create chances and they dou- eight minutes from the end. And Schalke striker Huntelaar put touch of luck made the underdogs well worth a point. Wales are encounter at the Amsterdam ArenA. bled their lead 10 minutes before the interval as Robben and van the seal on the win a minute from time, collecting a Clasie pass unbeaten after four games and top the group at least until Israel Hiddink made five changes to the side that started the 3-2 Persie combined once again. before smashing in a low shot on the turn. were playing Bosnia later. — Reuters Charisma king Ashour targets third world title

DOHA: Ramy Ashour’s thunderous performance in was “almost healed” when he started his preparations reaching the third round of the World Open has fuelled three-and-a-half weeks ago. Whether or not that hopes that squash’s most charismatic player may at last means he has started again too early may be better be making a long-term rescue of his injury-ravaged judged when he plays a last 16 match against Miguel career. Ashour’s brilliant changes of direction and noto- Angel Rodriguez, the speedy 12th seeded Columbian, riously well-masked kills were all in evidence during an on Tuesday. 11-6, 11-5, 11-9 win over Adrian Grant, the in-form for- Meanwhile Ashour, who is seeded fourth is content mer top ten Englishman. to revel in reborn hopes. “Of course I would like to win More encouraging however was the Egyptian’s rela- the tournament,” he said. “But for me at the moment to tive freedom of movement, which raised hopes that come out of the court without limping is success. even after six months on the side-lines with chronic “Winning is a dream for anyone. But for me success hamstring problems the sport’s biggest draw might is to end up without limping. I’m just trying to stay pos- still make a challenge for his third world title. itive. Every time (I have treatment) I say it’s the last time. “Yes I’ve rescued my career several times. But this So I really hope this time it is. It’s done the job so far.” time I hope it may be the last time, that this time it will If he continues to play like this Ashour could go on really work,” said 27-year-old Ashour, referring to the to a quarter-final with either Fares Dessouki, his 20- treatment he received at Delaware, followed by rehab year-old Egyptian compatriot whom some say is a in New York. future world number one, or Borja Golan, the sixth- This involved plasma rich platelet injections which seeded Spaniard who won 8-11, 11-2, 11-4, 11-2 began the repairs on a hamstring which, according to against Greg Lobban, the steadily improving Scottish Ashour, had a tear fully 30 centimetres long. qualifier. Another who looked to be moving better was LLANDUDNO: French world champion rally driver 2014 Sebastien Ogier (left) and his co-driver Julien Ingrassia (right) of Volkswagen Motorsport This was hard to believe after seeing the way he Gregory Gaultier, the top-seeded Frenchman, who also celebrate winning the 2014 Wales GB Rally in the final round of the FIA World Rally Championship. —AFP responded to the pressure Grant applied in the third struck the ball with more customary flair during a 11-4, game, mixing velvety drops with fierce drives which 11-7, 11-3 win over Mohamed Nafiiazwan Adnan of helped him to leads of 7-6, 8-7, and 9-8. Malaysia. Ogier ends season in style Prolonging a match against a man who has not Gone were the heavy-legged struggles which saw competed since the British Open in May might have him go two games down against Andrew Wagih, an DEESIDE: France’s freshly-crowned world ment after a 13 season career. The 34-year-old my career. It was an amazing weekend and I’m opened an inviting door for Grant, and Ashour was Egyptian qualifier, in the first round , to be replaced by champion Sebastien Ogier rounded off the sea- bows out with 15 wins and 69 podium finishes. looking forward to keeping all my memories concerned to slam it shut. a strident, confident player who still looks capable- son in style yesterday with back-to-back wins in He came in fourth in the overall standings, from the last 13 years and taking them home A disguised kill got him to 9-9, a fast angled boast despite four times having lost in the final-of winning the Wales Rally GB. on 126 points, with Ogier champion again on with me.” got him to match point, and a forehand drive which the world title aged almost 32. The man from Aix-en- The VW Polo driver, who defended his world 267 from Jari-Matti Latvala on 218 and Andreas In third in Wales, over a minute adrift, came took a deep sidewall nick, closed the match out. “The Provence now takes on Omar Mosaad, yet another rally championship title in Spain last month, Mikkelsen of Norway on 150. Mikkelson’s compatriot Mads Ostberg. This was body feels good, and it’s mostly mental at this stage,” Egyptian, who seeded nine, in what will be Gaultier’s saw off Mikko Hirvonen in a Ford Fiesta by “I couldn’t have planned a better way to end Ogier’s 24th career success and the eighth of Ashour said. 50th match in the World Open since his debut in almost 40 seconds. This was Finnish rally star my career,” said Hirvonen. “It was a fantastic the season. “It’s the best way to finish the sea- But he admitted that he had been told the injury 2002. — AFP Hirvonen’s 193rd and final rally before retire- fight all weekend, one of the most enjoyable of son and it was my target,” said Ogier. — AFP Arabtec drags down Dubai, Kuwait stocks edge lower Page 22

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PARIS: France’s former economy minister Arnaud Montebourg looks at a pair of jeans while visiting the Made In France (MIF) fair at the Parc des Expositions in Paris yesterday. — AFP Oil price plunge hits Kuwait income April-Sept income drops by 4.4% to KD15.1 billion

KUWAIT: Government revenues in Kuwait dropped 4.4 per- Abdulsamad said on Wednesday the price for Kuwaiti oil Mohammed Suroor Al-Sabban, who until last year was Analysts said the kingdom wanted to strengthen its mar- cent in the first half of the fiscal year due to sliding oil dropped to an average of $95.4 and $84.3 a barrel in chief adviser to the kingdom’s petroleum ministry, said the ket share in the United States against a flood of oil being prices, but the energy-rich state still reported a healthy pro- September and October, respectively. cartel’s talks will be “the toughest OPEC meeting ever as extracted there from shale rock, which had helped to create visional surplus. The slide has continued this month, with the price of oil some OPEC ministers had not anticipated prices would a global supply glut and lowered prices. Official figures posted yesterday on the finance ministry closing Friday at $71.40 a barrel, less than the breakeven drop to this level, and so quickly.” Oil rebounded slightly on Friday, with the US benchmark website put April-September public income at KD15.1 bil- rate of $75 a barrel estimated in the 2014-2015 budget, He said he expected OPEC members to stick with the West Texas Intermediate for December delivery rising to lion ($52.1 billion) compared with KD15.8 billion in the according to Kuwait Petroleum Corp. Abdulsamad also current output ceiling. “In my personal opinion, the next $75.82 a barrel. Brent North Sea crude for delivery in same year-ago period. warned that Kuwait, which posted a budget surplus in each meeting will confirm the current production ceiling... at 30 January advanced to $79.41 in London. Prices have fallen by Oil income, which accounts for 94 percent of revenues, of the past 15 fiscal years due to high oil prices, could see its million barrels a day and OPEC will adhere to that in the about one-third since June. Saudi Arabia’s Petroleum dropped 5.3 percent to KD14.2 billion in the first half from first shortfall at the end of this fiscal year if the trend contin- coming period,” he told businessmen in the Saudi Red Sea Minister Ali Al-Naimi last week rejected talk that the country KD15.0 billion previously, according to the new figures. ues. As a result of the windfall, Kuwait’s fiscal reserves city of Jeddah late Saturday. was leading a price war in global oil markets. On Saturday Despite the fall, the country still managed to post a provi- reached $548 billion as of June 30. Sabban said that some OPEC members, such as sanc- Crown Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz told fellow members sional budget surplus of KD9.0 billion. Spending was KD6.1 tions-hit Iran, “cannot be obliged” to cut their output. At the of the Group of 20 most powerful world economies that the billion, up 19.6 percent on last year’s KD5.1 billion. Production ceiling same time Saudi Arabia has sent a clear message that “it kingdom wants oil market stability, official media reported. The sharp dive in global oil prices did not reflect fully on OPEC will keep its production ceiling steady at its cannot lower production alone, or carry the burden of “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues its balanced and the Kuwaiti figures because most of the slump took place in “toughest ever” meeting this month, a former adviser to oil reductions.” OPEC nations currently produce around positive role in cementing the stability of oil markets, taking October and deepened in November. The average price for kingpin Saudi Arabia said after global crude prices hit a 600,000 barrels of oil a day over the output ceiling. into account the interests of the producing and consuming Kuwaiti oil in April-August was $103.92 a barrel, according four-year low. The 12-nation OPEC cartel, including the In early November, Riyadh sent global oil prices tum- countries,” he told the G20 meeting in Brisbane, Australia. to Adnan Abdulsamad, the head of the parliamentary com- world’s biggest crude producer Saudi Arabia, will meet on bling when it cut its price for crude on the US market while Saudi Arabia produced around 9.6 million barrels a day in mittee on budgets. November 27 in Vienna. raising it for Asia, the country’s major outlet. October, according to data cited by OPEC. — Agencies Iran slams producers G20 leaders agree on $2tn boost to growth BRISBANE: Under pressure to jolt the IMF managing director Christine Lagarde for not cutting output lethargic world economy back to life, lead- dismissed concerns that countries might ers of G-20 nations yesterday finalized a fudge their growth figures, saying that while DUBAI: Iran’s oil minister accused some demand.” Brent crude oil last week hit plan to boost global GDP by more than $2 the monitoring isn’t scientific, it’s a thorough KSE suspends countries yesterday of making up excus- four-year lows below $80 a barrel on con- trillion over five years. The fanfare, however, and detailed process. es to justify their refusal to stabilize cerns about oversupply. Oil has fallen was overshadowed by tensions between prices by cutting output, a possible refer- from a June high above $115. 18 companies ence to Saudi Arabia as a Saudi official Few analysts think OPEC will do much Russian president Vladimir Putin and Communique KUWAIT: The Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) suspended insisted the issue should be left to mar- to prop up prices when it meets on Nov Western leaders. The communique from the “We’ll make sure they keep their feet to ket forces. 27. Zanganeh visited Qatar and Kuwait Brisbane summit of Group of 20 wealthy the fire,” she said. The G20 communique says 18 companies yesterday for failing to reveal their inter- “Certain countries had raised their last week, ahead of the meeting, in a bid and emerging nations revealed that the if the $2 trillion initiative is fully implement- im statements for the period ending on September 30, production after the exit of several coun- to win support for action to stabilize oil plan for jumpstarting growth includes ed, it will lift global GDP by 2.1 percent 2014. tries from the cycle of oil production,” markets, though there was no sign that investing in infrastructure, increasing trade above expected levels by 2018 and create The list included the International Financial Advisors Iran’s Bijan Zanganeh said, referring to those countries would cooperate with and the creation of a global infrastructure millions of jobs. Abbott said countries (IFA), Arzan Financial Group For Financing And international sanctions that have forced Iran. He plans to visit the United Arab hub that would help match potential agreed on more than 800 new measures to Investment (ARZAN), Al-Oula Financial Brokerage investors with projects. spur the global economy, which the IMF his country to cut its exports sharply. Emirates on Tuesday. Company (ALOULA), Al-Mal Investment Company Leaders also aim to reduce the gap describes as facing a “new mediocre.” “Now it is difficult for them to reduce On the Qatari and Kuwaiti positions, (ALMAL), Kuwait Finance and Investment Company their production for market stability and “We cannot tell one hundred percent between male and female participation in “People right around the world are going the workforce by 25 percent by 2025, saying to be better off,” he said. But the G-20, which (KFIC), Al-Madar Finance and Investment Company they fabricate different pretexts for their how close our views are...” Zanganeh said. (ALAMADR), Al-Madina for Finance and Investment action,” Zanganeh said, quoted by his Iran needs a much higher oil price to bal- that would put 100 million more women in represents around 85 percent of the global Company (ALMADINA), Noor Financial Investment ministry’s news agency Shana. ance its state budget than Saudi Arabia, employment and reduce poverty. economy, faces an uphill struggle to imple- Zanganeh did not name the countries so oil’s tumble in recent months has put Speaking at the end of the summit, ment its plan after international agencies Company (NOOR), Kuwait Bahrain Global Exchange but he may have been referring to Saudi it under severe financial pressure. Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott said downgraded their global growth forecasts Company, Strategia Investment Company (STRATEGIA), Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter and Zanganeh said on Saturday that Tehran countries will hold each other to account by in recent months. Growth in China and Amwal International Investment Company (AMWAL), dominant force within the Organization would dip into its sovereign wealth fund monitoring implementation of their com- Japan has weakened and Europe is teetering Al-Imtiaz Investment Group Company (ALIMTIAZ), First of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. to cope with the economic impact. mitments to boost growth. on the brink of another recession. Takaful Insurance Company (FTIC), Investors Holding Saudi Finance Minister Ibrahim Alassaf He also said yesterday that low oil The G20, criticized in recent years as And experts warned that the countries Group Company (INVESTORS), Marakez Real Estate said yesterday that while his country had prices were disrupting the stability and being all talk and no action, was urged to would need to comply with every one of the Trade Centers Company (MARAKEZ), Arabi Holding been praised in the past for preserving growth of shale oil production, and that deliver measurable results this year. Perhaps 800 measures to achieve the 2.1 percent tar- Group Company (ARABI HOLDING), Burgan Drilling in response, the group said the International get, a virtually impossible task, given the dif- oil market stability, “Everybody agrees the OPEC meeting was expected to dis- Company (ABAR), Livestock Transport And Trading Monetary Fund and OECD will also play a ficulties they will inevitably face in pushing that the issue is subject to supply and cuss the effects of shale oil on the mar- Company (AL-MAWASHI). — KUNA demand and has to be left to supply and ket. — Reuters role in monitoring progress and estimating some of the policies through in their home the economic benefits of the growth plan. countries. — AP BUSINESS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Arabtec drags down Dubai, Euro expected to surge against most currencies Kuwait stocks edge lower By Hayder Tawfik ow, with the euro-zone interest rates at zero, why the euro is not weakening? There is a great poten- Ntial that the euro will resemble the strength of the MIDEAST STOCK MARKETS Yen during the period of 1990 to the middle of 2000’s. At that time Japanese economy was very weak and tem- porarily entered recession. However, the Yen stayed very DUBAI: Construction firm Arabtec dragged down Dubai’s on the back of National Bank of Abu Dhabi, which jumped rose as much as 1.5 percent at one stage but turnover was strong against all currencies. The bourse yesterday after missing third-quarter profit esti- 3.7 percent. Shares in energy firm Dana Gas surged 4.8 per- light and the stock shied away from major technical resist- inaction of the Bank of Japan and mates, while Saudi Arabian Mining Co (Maaden) weighed cent after Egypt’s oil ministry said on Thursday it planned ance at 198.00-202.90 riyals, this year’s peaks. It closed up the government to solve the banks on the kingdom’s market ahead of a discounted rights to repay all of its $4.9 billion debt to foreign oil and gas 1.0 percent at 196.70 riyals. that had very high debt and contin- issue. companies - Dana Gas among them - within six months. uous contraction in consumer credit Dubai’s index fell 1.2 percent as Arabtec tumbled 5.9 Kuwait’s index fell 1.3 percent as most shares declined. Saudi, Egypt were the main reasons that con- percent. The firm reported a 32 percent drop in third-quar- The bourse yesterday suspended trading in the shares of Saudi Arabia’s main index fell 1.3 percent. Shares in tributed to the strength of Yen. At ter net profit to 68.7 million dirhams ($18.7 million) in the 18 companies that had failed to disclose third-quarter Saudi Arabian Mining Co (Maaden) were among the main present something similar is hap- three months to Sept. 30. earnings in time. That, along with the continuing decline in drags after Ma’aden said yesterday that the subscription pening in the euro-zone area. Analysts at Global Investment House and SICO Bahrain oil prices and profit-taking seen in the region’s major mar- period for its 5.6 billion riyal ($1.5 billion) rights issue The banking and financial sector had forecast it would make a quarterly profit of 113 million kets such as Dubai and Saudi Arabia, has kept many would start tomorrow and trading in the rights opened. within the euro-zone have not recovered from the 2008 dirhams and 139.9 million dirhams respectively. Arabtec’s investors from opening new positions in Kuwait, said The bourse cut Maaden’s share price by 7.5 percent from global financial crises. The slow reaction of the European quarterly revenue was 2.4 billion dirhams, up from 1.94 bil- Fouad Darwish, head of brokerage services at Global last Thursday’s closing to reflect the dilution; the price then Central bank and the stubbornness of the German gov- lion a year earlier, but general and administrative expenses Investment House in that country. dropped 2.9 percent to 32.30 riyals during the session. At 23 ernment to take decisive actions have prolonged the rose 89 percent to 241.6 million dirhams over the same Boubyan Petrochemical Co slid 2.8 percent and Qurain riyals per share, the rights offer price is much cheaper than financial sector weakness that caused very slow economic period. Arabtec shares climbed 11.5 percent last week as Petrochemical Industries lost 1.8 percent. Late last week US the market price, so some investors were tempted to sell in growth and high risk of deflation. It is not wise for the ECB Abu Dhabi state fund Aabar Investments raised its stake in petrochemicals giant Dow Chemical Co said it would sell the market and buy back via the rights. Egypt’s index edged to argue that the euro-zone will not face deflation when the firm to 34.9 percent by buying shares held by former off its stake in EQUATE, its joint venture with those two down 0.3 percent, largely because of Telecom Egypt and all indicators showing the potential risk, including falling chief executive Hassan Ismaik, who abruptly resigned in firms and the Kuwaiti government’s Petrochemical Global Telecom, which dropped 3.2 and 2.5 percent respec- inflation and very high unemployment. June after differences of opinion with Aabar. Industries Co. tively. Both companies reported third-quarter results last Sooner or later the weak domestic economic growth Abu Dhabi’s benchmark edged up 0.2 percent, largely Qatar’s index inched up 0.1 percent. Industries Qatar week that missed analysts’ estimates. —Reuters will subdue imports that eventually will lead to falling inflation and a buildup in huge trade surplus. These will underpin the Euro and at times will make it surge against News most currencies. We are already seeing some signs of this in brief happening. The Euro has been strengthening substantial- ly against the Yen and some other currencies. I expect this to continue for much longer, against the wish of the Arabtec Q3 net profit European Central Bank. A very strong Euro will ultimately falls 32% as costs rise destroy any competitive advantage that has been created DUBAI: Dubai’s largest contractor Arabtec reported a 32 per- by the high unemployment in the euro-zone. Even the cent drop in third-quarter net profit yesterday, missing ana- German export industry will suffer against the more com- lysts’ estimates by a wide margin as general expenses nearly petitive Japanese and Americans. doubled from a year earlier. The builder, in which Abu Dhabi It has become a vicious circle for the banking sector in state fund Aabar Investments owns a 34.9 percent stake, the euro-zone. The task for the ECB and the euro-zone gov- reported a profit of 68.7 million dirhams ($18.71 million) in ernments to restructure the banking sector is immense. the three months ending Sept 30, down from 100.8 million Whereas Japan had tens of banks the euro-zone has over 5 dirhams in the corresponding period of 2013, it said in a thousand banks. Admittedly a great number of them are statement to Dubai’s bourse. Analysts at Global Investment small and will not survive but they are creating big prob- House and SICO Bahrain had forecast Arabtec would make a lems. Euro-zone banks are facing very tough new rules and quarterly profit of 113 million dirhams and 139.9 million regulations by the euro-zone banking supervisory board dirhams respectively. Quarterly revenue was 2.4 billion and their national governments to put their house in order. dirhams, up from 1.94 billion a year earlier, but general and These restrictions have made them scale back in consumer administrative expenses rose 89 percent to 241.6 million lending and focus more on cutting non-performing loans. dirhams over the same period. Aabar raised its stake in But some of them are very weak and are hesitant in cutting Arabtec earlier this month after buying shares held by former these bad loans. Very similar to what happened in Japan chief executive Hassan Ismaik, who abruptly resigned in June during the 1990’s and 2000’s. after differences of opinion with Aabar. NPA woes Ahli United Bank says IFC Latest results from the euro-zone banks are still show- to convert debt into shares ing that most banks are still straddling big non-performing DUBAI: Ahli United Bank, Bahrain’s largest lender, received a loans on their balance sheet. This might explain the weak request from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to con- lending numbers. The euro-zone’s inability to quickly vert subordinated debt to shares in the bank, it said in a state- strengthen its banking sector just after the 2008 financial ment yesterday. The bank did not disclose how much debt crises has been the main cause of weak economic activity would be converted, however 118.61 million new ordinary and falling inflation. During the Japanese economic weak- shares with a value of $0.8431 per share would be issued to IFC NEW DELHI: Indian workers prepare jaggery, a traditional cane sugar made from sugarcane juice ness the Yen continuously strengthened against most for- subject to regulatory approval, the bourse filing said. The num- eign currencies. In both Japan and the euro-zone weak extract, at a jaggery plant in Muradnagar, Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad district, some 80 km east of New gross domestic product growth has constrained demand ber of shares being issued accounts for roughly 2 percent of the Delhi. India may see a fifth consecutive year of excess sugarcane production in 2014-15 as excess rain- bank’s current share capital, according to Reuters calculations. for imports. This has led to a buildup of large trade surplus- After the conversion, the IFC’s stake in Ahli United Bank will fall in the first half of the monsoon season is likely to ensure a bumper crop in the country. —AFP es. Germany being the third largest economy in the world reach 5.16 percent, comprising a 2.29 percent direct holding in and more than 40% of the euro-zone’s gross domestic the bank and a 2.87 percent stake through its IFC Capitalization product has been building up a huge trade surplus that will (Equity) Fund, the statement said. Ahli United Bank and IFC Global reports KD 7m in continue supporting a strong euro. signed a $200 million subordinated loan and conversion option Unfortunately, for the European Central Bank the clock agreement in November 2006. has stopped. It has already used all the tools at its disposal. Its mandate does not allow it to be more aggressive in pur- net profits for 9 months suing a Quantitative Easing similar to the one used by the Dollar steady against US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. The ECB Kuwaiti dinar at KD 0.290 KUWAIT: Global Investment House (Global) announced here yester- Also in the same period, the company’s KD11.9 million ($40.7 mil- would love to be able to purchase euro-zone government KUWAIT: The US dollar exchange was stable against the day its financial results for the first nine months ending on 30 lion) co-investments in managed funds generated a KD 1.2 million ($ bonds but that is not written in its mandate and the Kuwaiti dinar at KD 0.290 yesterday, while the euro September 2014, recording a net profit of KD 7.0 million ($24.0 mil- 4.0 million) mark-to-market income and some of the Company’s flag- Germans are opposed to such thing anyway. moved up to KD 0.363, compared with rates the day lion). Total revenues of the Company grew to KD 16.9 million ($57.9 ship funds crossed the high watermark thresh-holds for incentive fee If the ECB is hoping that the end of Quantitative Easing before. The sterling pound exchange rate went down to million), a 64 percent increase over first nine months of 2013, the (carry), he added. in the US and a strong economy will push the Federal KD 0.455, but the Swiss franc increased to KD 0.303. The group said in a statement. “The Company’s positive results achieved for the third quarter in Reserve into raising interest rates, then it should think again. Japanese yen remained the same at KD 0.003, said the Global CEO Maha Al-Ghunaim said in the first nine months of a row and most of the revenues being generated by the core busi- Yes, the US economy is strong but it is way below its histori- daily bulletin of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK). 2014 Global generated KD 11.6 million ($39.7 million) of total rev- nesses are testaments to the success of the company’s strategy to cal trend and weak inflation numbers will not encourage enues from the fee-based businesses of asset management, invest- focus on its fee generating businesses and reaffirm our belief that the Federal Reserve to raise rates early. Sidi Kerir 9-month profits ment banking and brokerage, representing 68.6 percent of the total the Company is on a path of sustainable profitability,” she said. She I believe the euro-zone is likely to suffer from renewed rise to 726.4m pounds revenue generated for the period. added: “We have seen since the beginning of the year, a marked appreciation of the euro in particular against the Yen. That CAIRO: Egypt’s Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals saw its nine- Revenues from fees and commissions grew by 21 percent com- improvement across all business sectors and regional offices thanks would increase the risk of the region falling into a deflation- month net profits rise to 726.4 million Egyptian pounds pared to 9M 2013 to reach KD 10.1 million ($34.4 million), she said. to the trust of our clients in the company. Today, the company’s ary trap by then the ECB may have to undertake a substan- ($102 million), up from 616.6 million a year earlier, the During the first nine months of 2014, the Asset Management busi- financial position, its regional presence and the human capital pro- tial Quantitative Easing measures to revive economic company said in a statement. The company reported ness remained resilient with KD 1.3 billion ($4.3 billion) of assets vide Global with a competitive edge to continue developing its fee growth and inflation just as the Bank of Japan has been sales of 2.12 billion pounds, down from 2.23 billion a year under management. Global manages 24 funds spanning from mon- based core businesses at the local and regional levels and serve its doing over the past two years. —Dimah Capital earlier. ey market funds to private equity funds, she said in the statement. clients more effectively”. —KUNA EXCHANGE RATES

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UAE Exchange Centre WLL Syrian Pound 2.765 Sierra Leone 0.000064 0.000070 Nepalese Rupees 3.905 Singapore Dollar 0.222444 0.228440 South African Rand 0.020274 0.028774 ASIAN COUNTRIES Malaysian Ringgit 88.300 COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH Japanese Yen 2.521 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 47.950 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001913 0.002493 Indian Rupees 4.740 Australian Dollar 232.37 229.37 Thai Bhat 9.980 Taiwan 0.009409 0.009589 Pakistani Rupees 2.865 Canadian Dollar 260.48 261.48 Turkish Lira 130.750 Thai Baht 0.008549 0.009099 Srilankan Rupees 2.223 Swiss Franc 306.43 304.43 Nepali Rupees 2.964 Euro 366.41 367.41 Arab Singapore Dollar 226.140 US Dollar 291.70 294.70 Bahrain Exchange Company Bahraini Dinar 0.766751 0.774751 Hongkong Dollar 37.594 Sterling Pound 466.48 469.48 Egyptian Pound 0.038362 0.041462 Japanese Yen 2.56 2.58 Iranian Riyal 0.000081 0.000082 Bangladesh Taka 3.761 COUNTRY SELL CASH SELLDRAFT Philippine Peso 6.487 Bangladesh Taka 3.761 4.031 Iraqi Dinar 0.000188 0.000248 Europe Thai Baht 8.889 Indian Rupee 4.740 5.040 Jordanian Dinar 0.407064 0.414564 Belgian Franc 0.007589 0.008589 Irani Riyal transfer 59.000 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.222 2.657 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 British Pound 0.451283 0.460283 Irani Riyal cash 116.000 Nepali Rupee 2.965 3.500 Lebanese Pound 0.000144 0.000244 Czech Korune 0.005186 0.017186 Pakistani Rupee 2.871 2.790 Moroccan Dirhams 0.023813 0.047813 UAE Dirhams 79.27 79.73 Danish Krone 0.045021 0.050021 GCC COUNTRIES Nigerian Naira 0.001180 0.001815 Bahraini Dinar 774.24 776.31 Euro 0.360739 0.368739 Saudi Riyal 77.764 Omani Riyal 0.751119 0.756799 Egyptian Pound 40.68 41.28 Norwegian Krone 0.039194 0.044394 Qatari Riyal 80.115 Qatar Riyal 0.079357 0.080570 Omani Riyal 757.730 Jordanian Dinar 414.00 419.65 Romanian Leu 0.083611 0.083611 Omani Riyal 756.51 763.81 Slovakia 0.008500 0.018500 Saudi Riyal 0.077097 0.077797 Bahraini Dinar 774.540 Syrian Pound 0.001728 0.001948 UAE Dirham 79.417 Qatari Riyal 80.33 80.88 Swedish Krona 0.035425 0.040425 Saudi Riyal 77.71 78.11 Swiss Franc 0.298025 0.308225 Tunisian Dinar 0.155220 0.163220 Turkish Lira 0.129084 0.136084 ARAB COUNTRIES Turkish Lira 0.129084 0.136084 UAE Dirhams 0.078383 0.079532 Egyptian Pound - Cash 40.860 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Yemeni Riyal 0.001316 0.001396 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 40.684 Australasia Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.360 Australian Dollar 0.247177 0.258677 Tunisian Dinar 159.550 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate New Zealand Dollar 0.224604 0.234104 Al Mulla Exchange Jordanian Dinar 411.550 US Dollar 291.150 America Lebanese Lira/for 1000 1.956 Canadian Dollar 259.205 Canadian Dollar 0.253374 0.261874 Syrian Lira 2.078 Sterling Pound 466.000 US Dollars 0.287400 0.292100 Currency Transfer Rate (Per 1000) Morocco Dirham 33.314 Euro 366.615 US Dollars Mint 0.287900 0.292100 US Dollar 290.300 Swiss Frank 302.465 Euro 365.200 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Bahrain Dinar 774.160 Asia Pound Sterlng 464.000 US Dollar Transfer 291.500 UAE Dirhams 79.165 Bangladesh Taka 0.003411 0.004011 Canadian Dollar 255.700 Euro 364.960 Qatari Riyals 80.770 Chinese Yuan 0.046055 0.049555 Indian Rupee 4.740 Sterling Pound 464.960 Saudi Riyals 77.815 Hong Kong Dollar 0.035498 0.038248 Egyptian Pound 40.615 Canadian dollar 257.670 Indian Rupee 0.004440 0.004841 Jordanian Dinar 410.810 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.217 Turkish lira 129.110 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000020 0.000026 Egyptian Pound 40.623 Bangladesh Taka 3.750 Swiss Franc 303.330 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.222 Japanese Yen 0.002433 0.002613 Australian Dollar 254.190 Philippines Peso 6.472 Indian Rupees 4.740 Kenyan Shilling 0.003306 0.003306 US Dollar Buying 290.300 Korean Won 0.000255 0.000270 Pakistan Rupee 2.825 Pakistani Rupees 2.828 Bahraini Dinar 773.550 Bangladesh Taka 3.756 Malaysian Ringgit 0.084255 0.090255 GOLD UAE Dirham 79.100 Philippines Pesso 6.472 Nepalese Rupee 0.002979 0.003149 20 gram 226.000 Saudi Riyal 77.600 Cyprus pound 714.395 Pakistan Rupee 0.002751 0.003031 10 gram 116.000 Philippine Peso 0.006372 0.006652 *Rates are subject to change 5 gram 59.000 Japanese Yen 3.560 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 BUSINESS Burgan Bank comments Arrival of new B737 marks launch of on Bank of Baghdad’s Oman Air’s fleet expansion program appointment of Al-Haimus MUSCAT: Oman Air’s fleet received a boost exciting destinations within our domestic on November 14 when the second Boeing and international networks.” The new B737’s KUWAIT: Burgan Bank Group, the regional Bank Group said: “We are delighted to the 737900- came, after its latest Boeing Business Class cabin offers 12 seats, designed commercial bank and the second largest com- announcement of Al-Haimus’s as CEO of B737800- touched down for the first time at by Recaro and fitted in a 22 - configuration. mercial bank by assets in Kuwait where it is Bank of Baghdad, We are a firm believer in Muscat International Airport on November Each seat features electric backrest/seat bot- headquartered, announced that the appoint- the potential that Iraq’s economy presents 6. The arrival of the brand-new aircraft tom, leg rest and seat depth controls, a 10.6- ment of Faisal Al-Haimus, as the Chief despite the security situation and in Bank marks the start of a major three-year expan- inch video screen, PC power outlet, reading Executive officer to Bank of Baghdad - a of Baghdad’s capabilities in offering a com- sion program. This latest delivery takes light and literature pocket. The Economy Burgan Bank Group’s subsidiary in Iraq is a step petitive edge in the Iraqi market for both Oman Air’s fleet strength to 32. These are Class cabin offers 150 seats, designed by among many that have been undertaken to corporations and individuals.” the first of 24 aircraft which will arrive with Zodiac Aerospace with a 30-inch pitch. Each build Iraq’s best in class commercial bank that Al-Haimus’s commented on his appoint- the Muscat-based carrier between now and seat features a high seat back pivot, articulat- is present in the 18 governorates ment: “ Bank of Baghdad has the 2018, taking total fleet numbers to around ing bottom pan and energy absorbing leg in Iraq. right foundation and market 50 aircraft. Oman Air Chief Executive Officer system. In addition, passengers will enjoy a The appointment follows the share to build on to be the best Paul Gregorowitsch welcomed the new 10.6-inch, seatback-mounted LCD inflight strategic direction that has been in class commercial bank in Iraq. arrival, saying: “I am delighted that Oman entertainment (IFE) screen and IFE handset, taken by the Group to transform Being a member of Burgan Bank Air has started taking delivery of our new as well as a bi-fold, sliding tray table. To com- the operations to follow the Group, Bank of Baghdad bene- Boeing B737 aircraft. They are amazing, and plement the outstanding comfort and best-in-class model applied fits from the vast footprint that it was a real pleasure to see them land at amenity of the new cabins and seats, Oman throughout group members. the group enjoys. Our clients Muscat. The new aircraft will offer our cus- Air has fitted the very latest IFE technology. Bank of Baghdad, is considered both local and international will tomers an outstanding passenger experi- The Thales AVANT in-seat audio video on one of the best privately owned benefit from this reach and ence. With newly-designed cabins, spacious demand (AVOD) system offers a vast range of banks in Iraq and provides an access to the growing seating and state-of-the-art inflight enter- movies, music, games and information, and efficient doorway to international business- economies of Turkey, GCC through Kuwait, tainment systems, they are a very welcome is compatible with MPEG4 media. The new es to the vastly growing opportunities in Jordan, Algeria, Tunis and Lebanon.” addition to a fleet. “It is also a very visible Boeing B737 will operate on Oman Air’s the complex operating environment of Iraq. Prior to joining Bank of Baghdad, Al- sign that Oman Air’s latest program of short and medium haul routes, which cover Bank of Baghdad is a member of Burgan Haimus served as the head of Wholesale expansion is now underway. the Middle East, the Sub- Continent and East Bank Group that is present in 7 countries Bank - Iraq for Standard Chartered Bank We look forward, over the next three Africa. The new arrivals are the first of 15 across the region (Kuwait, Turkey, Jordan, managing the origination and driving the years, to continuing to increase the size of Boeing B737s that are expected by Oman Air, Algeria, Iraq, Tunis, Lebanon with a branch penetration to the rapidly growing Iraqi our fleet. This will allow us to introduce more and will be joined over the next three years network of more than 233 branches). market as well as engaging with relevant frequencies and improved connection times by three Airbus A330s and six Boeing B787 On this appointment, Eduardo Eguren, stakeholders to establish presence for on established routes, and to unveil more Dreamliners. Group Chief Executive Officer of Burgan Standard Chartered in Iraq. Interest rates increase Ruble bounces back from sooner than expected? brink, but Russians wary NBK MONEY MARKETS REPORT

KUWAIT: As markets continue to focus on the in the oil price and slow economic growth. The Oil price plunge, Ukraine crisis threaten finances Japanese political drama, the US economy con- 61 economists and academics surveyed expect tinues to heal while Europe inflation and inflation to come in at 1 percent in 2015, down MOSCOW: Russians sighed with relief when the President Vladimir Putin-seems to have man- The economic turbulence in recent days has growth prospect continue to be challenged from earlier projections of 1.2 percent and 1.4 ruble rebounded in recent days, but with painful aged to calm the mood by clarifying its policies revived painful memories of the turmoil that fol- lower. Indeed, the US dollar index rose to a four percent in 2016. The low level of inflation were memories of the financial crisis still fresh, many and warning speculators of shock interventions lowed the Soviet Union’s collapse, and particu- year high while commodities markets continue blamed on the falling oil prices and weak import are rattled and fear the respite could prove in the event of a threat to the financial system. larly the 1998 government default with the to perform poorly on the back of a stronger US prices, while unemployment expectations short-lived. The ruble rebounded, but did not come close ensuing collapse of the ruble and a series of economy and expectation of higher interest remained stable for the short term but were The ruble has been sliding for months, but it to regaining the ground it lost at the beginning bank failures. rates sooner than expected. revised upwards slightly for the longer-term. turned into a plunge at the beginning of the of the month nor enough to stem another rise in Ten years later, the country again suffered On the foreign exchange side, The US dollar On the economic data front, Germany’s month, with the currency losing nearly 10 per- consumer prices as inflation is already rising heavily, this time from the effects of the global kept its strength as speculation continued that gross domestic product rose 0.1 percent cent of its value in the space of just a few days more than 8 percent. financial crisis which saw oil lose three-quarters interest rates in the US may rise sooner than sequentially offsetting a revised 0.1 percent amid renewed tensions over Ukraine and a fall in of its value. expected in 2015. drop in the previous quarter. Decomposing the global oil prices that threatens Russia’s finances. Crisis avoided, threats remain The ruble then fell by nearly 40 percent in six The major move happened again against GDP, households considerably increased their “I was scared,” said Natalia, a 26-year-old Russia “came within a whisper of a full blown months against the dollar and the economy the Japanese Yen reaching a high of 116.40 final consumption expenditure while the bal- Muscovite. “At first, I thought it was about (forex) currency crisis,” said Chris Weafer, a senior part- shrank nearly 8 percent. with Japanese equities closing over seven years ance of trade also made a positive contribution speculation and that it would right itself. But ner at Macro Advisory consultancy. But “some high. as exports grew more than imports. On the now there is great uncertainty.” The ruble has major threats remain,” he added. Russia’s econo- Milder but longer recession The euro on the other side ended the week other side, investment declined in the third now shed a quarter of its value against the euro my and particularly its banking sector have been But compared to the past crises, which were on the neutral side at 1.2460 after reaching a quarter mainly reflecting considerable fall in and almost a third against the dollar since the hard-hit by unprecedented Western sanctions followed by a strong economic rebound, “the low of 1.2395 on Tuesday. In a similar fashion, machinery and equipment purchases. beginning of the year, crimping the purchasing imposed over the Kremlin’s alleged role in the key difference is the political element”, said the sterling pound was the main loser of the power of Russian consumers and putting the Ukraine crisis. Weafer, since no solution is in sight to Russia’s week aside from the Japanese yen. After trying United Kingdom worth of savings in domestic currency at risk. With oil prices having plunged by 30 percent standoff with the West over Ukraine. Even before to rebound shy of the 1.60 level in the begin- This week, the Bank of England revised its Natalia, a marketing specialist, said she first since June to under $80 a barrel, Russia’s govern- Ukraine became a full-blown geopolitical crisis ning of the week, the sterling pound slide to a GDP and CPI forecasts lower in its latest quar- planned to protect her savings from devaluation ment is under added pressure as oil along with the outlook for the Russian economy was not low of 1.5650 by the end of the week on bad terly inflation report. The GDP forecast for 2105 by converting part of her nest egg into foreign natural gas provides most of the country’s tax rosy as structural reforms and investment were news from the Bank of England. was cut to 2.9 percent from 3.1 percent and CPI currencies, but changed her mind as the ruble’s revenues. The factors that led the ruble to plum- needed to spur further growth. In the commodities markets, the USD inflation is expected to fall below 1 percent fall eased. met-the Ukraine crisis and low oil prices-”are still In the third quarter of 2014, economic strength managed to send precious metal within the next six months, before returning to And now? “I haven’t got a clue,” she said, con- in place, which means that the ruble will contin- growth slowed to just 0.7 percent year-on-year, prices down to their lowest in almost five years, the 2 percent target by the end of the three- vinced that the crisis is far from over. Queues ue to fall”, said Igor Nikolayev, head of the FBK according to official data released on Thursday, with gold attempting to rise up back to the year forecast period. The forecasts reflect the have built up outside some ATMs and currency Strategic Analysis Institute, quoted by RBK busi- and both the government and economists warn $1,200 level while crude oil closing the week weaker global outlook and the softer profile for exchange points amid rising demand for foreign ness news website. “The economic turmoil will that the worst is still to come. poorly at $74.50. private sector domestic demand, with weaker currency. not end any time soon.” “The looming recession will be milder but commodity prices and a firmer pound also While not yet widespread, the phenomenon Even though Putin’s approval rating has sky- more prolonged than the 2008-2009 crisis,” said Rates hike in 2015 weighing on inflation. has sparked concerns that the situation is not far rocketed in a surge of nationalist fervor fuelled HSBC’s chief economist for Russia, CIS and the New York Fed President Dudley reiterated These changes suggest that the MPC will from a total panic that could put the ruble into by government propaganda, households have Baltics, Alexander Morozov. “This time, we see a this week that the central bank will likely start keep interest rates on hold for somewhat an uncontrollable downward spiral. never been so pessimistic about their living structural recession (...) with no quick and easy raising rates in 2015, saying that market expec- longer than previously assumed, and then only Russia’s central bank-publicly backed by standards, according to the latest opinion polls. way out of it.” “So tighten your belts, please.” —AFP tations of rate hikes sometime around mid- increase them gradually thereafter. 2015 are reasonable, although he could not give the exact timing for such a move. Asia He said that risks are balanced, and that he Australian Reserve Bank Assistant Governor is more confident that the economy will not Kent also announced that the Aussie was trad- disappoint on the growth front. Additionally, he ing too high relative to fundamentals and that repeated that current conditions still argue for the Bank still hasn’t ruled out intervention “patience” on tightening, because of low infla- which further weighed on the currency. tion and slack in the labor market. However, Kent reiterated that improving He relayed a scenario where stocks, bonds domestic conditions as reflected through stabi- and the US dollar are not affected by the start lizing RBA rate expectations by the money mar- of tightening, saying that in such a scenario the kets will continue to deliver period of strength. Fed would be “likely to do more”. But then he Kent spent a considerable amount of time added: “if the first move in interest rates leads to explaining why growth remained below trend, very violent reactions in financial markets”, “in attributing the weakness to slowdown in min- that environment then we would probably ing, an overvalued currency exchange rate and want to slow down”. ongoing fiscal consolidation. The Fed is clearly data dependent, but it is As stated above, when asked about the also clear that the reaction function in financial prospect of intervention Kent stated that, “we markets is a major decision factor in the Fed haven’t ruled it out. It’s still there as an option if policy. needed”. This was a rather mild repetition of On a different mindset, Minneapolis Fed Governor Steven’s position on the issue, which President Narayana Kocherlakota reiterated his essentially reaffirmed the long-standing RBA view that inflation will not rise back to the Fed’s policy on freedom to intervene should the cen- 2 percent goal until 2018, making a rate hike tral bank deem it necessary to do so. next year “inappropriate.” For the first time in recent speeches, Chinese consumers geared Kocherlakota nodded explicitly to the possibili- Chinese consumer spending continued to ty of a rate hike next year. “My inflation outlook drop as growth in retail sales retreated for a fifth could rise” Kocherlakota said, emphasizing that straight month in October. Chinese retail sales his views are driven by data. “If so, my preferred grew 11.5 percent year on year, down 0.1 per- date of interest rate ‘lift-off’ would come for- cent from September. Although the number ward in time, possibly into next year.” continued to drop, nonetheless, it showed the During the October FOMC meeting, country’s consumption still expanded steadily Kocherlakota dissented, preferring to keep buy- in 2014. Online retail sales on the other hand ing bonds and pushing for the Fed to promise grew strongly up a stunning 55.6 percent from zero rates until the one- to two-year-ahead a year ago. inflation forecast has returned to 2 percent. He said he doesn’t expect the Fed to hit its target Japan politics in focus until 2018 at this rate. In Japan, the weekly securities flow data show a sizeable JPY 1.124 billion in foreign MOSCOW: Men talking under a board listing foreign currency rates against the Russian ruble outside an exchange office in cen- Europe bond purchases in the week ended November tral Moscow. Russians sighed with relief when the ruble rebounded in recent days, but with painful memories of the financial cri- “I would see no problem if the ECB bought 7, consistent with the notion that the additional sis still fresh, many are rattled and fear the respite could prove short-lived. —AFP other assets and, if needed, government bonds BoJ easing and Government Pension Fund allo- if, for example, rates rose because of a tighten- cation shift into foreign bonds will combine to ing of monetary policy in the United States in see increased capital outflows. Japan’s Q3 GDP figures catalyst for snap election 2015”. ECB Governing Council member The same data also showed foreign pur- Christian Noyer told newspapers in an inter- chases in Japanese stocks and bonds continue TOKYO: A set of economic data due in but they have put Abe in a tricky position grew 6.0 percent. was much more painful than many econ- view that the ECB could buy state or company to increase dramatically as the BoJ policy Japan today look likely to determine the as he tries to balance them with his pro- Since his late 2012 election, Abe’s plan omists had expected. debt if it decided that its policies were not hav- vowed to increase allocation to domestic equi- fate of “Abenomics”, with anticipation a spending growth plan-dubbed to conquer years of deflation that have Fears abound that the scheduled sec- ing any effect. He also mentioned that if the ties, and financial assets in general. poor showing from third quarter GDP fig- Abenomics. The market’s median forecast held back growth in the once world-beat- ond hike-written into law and due to take Euro area economy suffered a new shock, the The center of attention this week was most- ures will prompt a general election. is for a 2.47 percent annualized growth ing economy had been bearing fruit. But effect in October 2015 — could snuff that ECB price objective could be delayed. However, ly on the prospect for a delay in the consump- Unless the July to September Gross rate, according to a survey of some 40 those efforts stumbled as consumers recovery out altogether, and hurt Abe he added that he did not view deflation as a tion tax increase and the associated risk of a Domestic Product figures show an unex- economists conducted by the Japan closed their wallets-and nervous firms politically. credible threat; the risk is of inflation being too snap election in Japan. Those sentiments con- pected rally, Monday’s release is likely to Center for Economic Research. capped their own spending-after sales “Because it will take time for the weak for too long. tinued to weigh on the JPY which reached a provide the catalyst for Prime Minister That would sidestep a technical reces- taxes rose to 8.0 percent from 5.0 percent Japanese economy to pick up in a sus- year high of 116.40. Shinzo Abe to rule out a promised con- sion, after Japan’s GDP shrank an annu- on April 1. tainable way, general elections later on ECB downgrades Inflation sumption tax rise and seek a new popular alised 7.1 percent in the second quarter, While most commentators said a dip would risk his chance of being re-elected The European Central Bank survey down- Kuwait mandate, two years ahead of schedule. but it pales next to the ringing endorse- in spending was inevitable after the rise- as the ruling party leader in September graded their forecasts for both inflation and Kuwaiti dinar at 0.29065. The USD KD The tax rises are aimed at paying ment that came in during the first three shoppers had front-loaded ahead of the next year,” said Tokyo University politics growth in the Euro zone as a result of weakness opened at 0.29065 yesterday morning. down Japan’s enormous national debt, months of the year, when the economy increase-the second-quarter contraction professor Sadafumi Kawato. —AFP MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 BUSINESS Spotlight on Europe’s stuttering economy

GLOBAL ECONOMY WEEK AHEAD

FRANKFURT: As large parts of Europe’s economy grind The euro-zone’s problems have raised expectations German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at the G20 concern given signs that growth is faltering. The com- almost to a halt, attention will focus this week on the that the European Central Bank is preparing to loosen leaders’ summit on Saturday in Brisbane that the munist country’s economy now mirrors those of its latest assessments of business confidence in the euro- its purse strings further to try to rekindle growth. European Union was considering further financial sanc- rivals in the West and is having to confront many of the zone and Germany, which has just narrowly avoided a Against this backdrop, Germany’s Centre for European tions against Russian individuals because of the crisis. problems they have faced from rising wages and prop- recession. Economic Research’s (ZEW) monthly barometer of sen- Fallout from the Ukraine conflict is exacerbating the erty bubbles to demands for stricter environmental While the United States economy has accelerated timent, due on Nov 18, will provide more insight into euro-zone’s problems, with European sanctions standards. and China holds a slower but steady course, euro zone business confidence levels. squeezing Russia’s banks and companies and having As global demand for its goods has slowed, its man- countries have remained sluggish, with overall growth The Ukraine crisis is a major drag on business and knock-on effects particularly on Germany. A company ufacturing costs are rising, prompting some companies in output slowing to a trickle. investor sentiment, especially as there have been new purchasing managers’ survey on Nov 20 will offer a to shift to cheaper neighbors such as Vietnam. The “The euro-zone is the best part of 20 percent of the reports of Russian troops pouring into eastern Ukraine. snapshot of whether companies are expanding in Chinese government has tried to head off a sharper global economy,” James Knightley, an economist with Russia has denied sending military forces to help sepa- Germany, France and across the euro-zone. slowdown in the economy, on track to grow at its slow- ING, said. “The longer the stagnation goes on the more ratist rebels in that region launch a new offensive in a That follows new monthly information on interna- est pace in 24 years, by easing some curbs on the prop- Japan-like it becomes.” conflict that has killed more than 4,000 people. tional trade, due out today, which will show the extent erty market. of falls in exports to Such restrictions on second homes, for instance, had Russia. The bleak picture been introduced to dampen runaway property prices in Europe contrasts with in cities such as Beijing, where the cost of a two-bed- brighter prospects for the room flat can reach $1 million. United States, where an A further property price slowdown is likely to be update on the how the confirmed when home price data is published early in country’s manufacturers the week. The downbeat picture in Europe and China’s are faring is also out on wobble have convinced some economists that the Monday. world will have to get used to more modest living stan- As the US economy dards. Even in countries where the recovery has been picks up, its central bank relatively robust, such as the United States or Britain, is moving closer to raising many people have barely noticed the difference the cost of borrowing for between recovery and recession because their earn- the first time in more than ings have stayed low. eight years. Later in the “There is a growing divergence between highly- week, economists will skilled well-paid jobs and low-skilled low-paid jobs,” pore over the minutes of Matthew Whittaker, the chief economist at the the Federal Reserve’s lat- Resolution Foundation think tank, said. “The UK recov- est policy meeting for any ery has been marked by pay going down.” hints as to when Fed Price inflation in Britain, due out on Nov 18, is likely Chair Janet Yellen will to stay around the 5-year low it hit in September. Some begin reining in cheap economists are now convinced that low or no inflation money. The health of is the new normal. China’s economy, a “If you look at Japan, the US or China, there is no growth-driver for the inflation to be had,” Lena Komileva of consultancy G+ United States and Europe, Economics said. “We have to readjust expectations to has also been a major much lower growth.” —Reuters MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 BUSINESS Bahrah Trading Co re-launches Hino Motors Japan BTC, an Al-Sayer Group Holding Company, is new Hino distributor in Kuwait

KUWAIT: Naser Mohamed Al-Sayer, Mubarak Naser Al-Sayer, Japanese Ambassador to Kuwait Kenichi Sekine, Chief Representative of Hino Middle East Office and Hino Middle East Parts Depot in UAE, Toshiaki Yasuda and other dignitaries during the re-launching of Hino Motor in Kuwait. —Photos of the event by Joseph Shagra KUWAIT: Hino Motors Ltd, the largest manufac- path to wide ranging milestone successes, able products to the customers which unite Highlighting the quality principles of Hino, said, “A team of technicians have been trained at turer of trucks in Japan and member of Toyota achievements and goals, and you being with us “QDR”. “Q” is for Quality based on Toyota stan- Yasuda commented the basic philosophy of Hino facility in Sharjah, sufficient inventory of Motor Corporation, was re-launched by Bahrah on this event are one of these landmark achieve- dard, “D” is for Durability and “R” is for Reliability, Hino Motors is “3S Total Support” to our valued parts considering the Units in operation in Kuwait Trading Company (BTC), one of the Al-Sayer ments, with BTC as an ASG company represent- which we are proofing them by achievement of customers. We would like all Hino customers to have already been in place at our warehouse. Group Holding Companies. Naser Mohamed Al- ing the world famous Hino brand”. Speaking finishing Dakar Rally, the toughest rally in the experience the real values of Hino vehicles, Necessary tooling including special tools and Sayer - Chairman and Mubarak Naser Al-Sayer - about HINO he added, “As the largest heavy and world, for 23 consecutive years. which is represented by “Maximized uptime” diagnostic equipment and instruments are in CEO, graced this special occasion with their medium trucks manufacturer in Japan and the Explaining the new partnership with BTC, and “Minimized operation cost”. place to assist the service operations. While our presence. Japanese Ambassador to Kuwait, world’s third largest manufacturer, Hino has fairly Toshiaki Yasuda said “With full of hope, Bahra In order to materialize “3S Total Support” in Ahmadi Center is to be the hub of Hino activities, Kenichi Sekine - Chief Representative of Hino demonstrated a deep-rooted heritage of time- Trading Company has become our distributor the Middle East, Hino established 2 business our Al-Rai and Ardiya facilities are also fully Middle East Office and Hino Middle East Parts tested record of values, traditions and innovation in Kuwait this time. Philosophy of Bahrah bases in UAE. One is Middle East Office in Sharjah geared up for extending all out assistance to sup- Depot in UAE, Toshiaki Yasuda - Senior General for more than 72 years. Hino has maintained a Trading Company is to place special emphasis with technical training center, and the other is the port the service and parts operations. I am confi- Manager of Hino Motors and Melakandy Hamza proven record as one of the world market lead- on after-sale service, which exactly meets our newly launched Middle East Parts Depot in Dubai dent that Hino in Kuwait poised for a grand suc- - GM of Bahrah Trading Company were the oth- ers with representation and presence in GCC and policy too. We are confident that dedicated World Central. Based in two locations in UAE, cess and let me assure our valuable customers er dignitaries of the event. Senior Management Africa since 1960s, demonstrating perfect per- after-sale service for Hino trucks will be sup- Hino’s specialists of Service, spare parts and sales once gain of our commitment and total support” of Al-Sayer Group Holding Companies, key formance and most efficiently withstanding plied with 3S: sales, services and spare parts by are extending their full assistance to Bahrah Marking the closure of the ceremony key cus- clients and representative from the local press harsh climatic operation conditions, eg swelter- Bahrah Trading Company. We aim to sell 172 Trading so that they can provide the best support tomers of BTC, including KECC General Trading and media houses of Kuwait were also present ing heat and sand storms”. thousand units worldwide in 2014. In order to to Hino customers in line with “3S Total Support” Company, Zahem Al-Malhotra and Al-Sayer Car at the re-launching ceremony. In 1942, Hino Motors was founded, and start- achieve this goal, we have been expanding our philosophy. Rental division, were honored as a token of grati- In the opening speech, Mubarak Naser Al- ed its history of truck business. Now, Hino is part business, and I am extremely pleased that we In the concluding speech explaining about tude, commemorating their successful long-term Sayer said, “Al-Sayer Group embarked on a long of Toyota Group aims to provide the most suit- came back in Kuwait”. Hino operations in Kuwait, Melakandy Hamza association of with BTC. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 BUSINESS

Air India honors top performing agencies at grand awards ceremony

KUWAIT: Air India last week honored their top performing agents at a gala awards ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel’s Al-Baraka Ballroom. Fifteen agents received top honors with certificates and awards of recognition. TVS International Travels & Tours, Eternity International Travels & Tourism, Caesars Travel Co, Badur Travels and Captain Tours & Travels were declared the top five agents for the year. Air India Express also appreciated their top five agents that included Caesers Travel Co, Badur Travels, Virtus Tours & Travels, Al Hind Tours & Travels and TVS Travels & Tours. A special award for Excellence was present- ed to House of Travels, the Air India General Sales Agent in Kuwait and the Crowne Plaza Hotel for their continued support and high quality service. The awards were presented by Chief Guest, Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Sunil Jain, Yousef Al-Bader, President House of Travels, Ambassador to Kuwait along with several oth- Regional Manager, Air India Melwin D’Silva taken on a cultural journey of India starting and spot prizes gave a lighter touch to the David Abraham, CEO, House of Travels, Melwin er distinguished business personalities also highlighted the achievements made by Air from the North to the South and from East to entertaining evening leaving all the guests in D’Silva, Regional Manager, Gulf, Middle East graced the evening. India in the recent times including joining the the West through beautiful dances from each good spirits. The new Airport Manager for Air and Africa and Ajay Sinha, Country Manager, During his speech addressing the gather- Star Alliance. He assured all support to Kuwait region culminating into a lively finale with Jai India Hirak Mukherjee in his closing address Kuwait. ing, Sinha expressed his gratitude for the con- from the regional office. Ho. Local Kuwaiti singer Mubarak Al-Rashed congratulated all the award winners, agents, Ambassadors of Bangladesh and Bhutan, tinued support from agents and gave his The event was made even more special highlighted Air India’s international connec- special guests, the Air India team and all oth- Mohammed Ashab Uddin and Dasho Tashi assurance that the airline would continue to with a theme of ‘Unity in Diversity’ highlight- tions as Kuwaiti singing Hindi and Konkani ers that contributed to making the event a Phuntsog and Dr Gargi Jain, wife of the Indian provide new and improved services to Kuwait. ing India’s national integration. Guests were songs. Some interesting games, raffle draws huge success.

Gulf Bank announces winners Alargan International Real Estate sponsors of Al-Danah daily draws 3rd Kuwait Green Building Forum KUWAIT: Gulf Bank held its Al-Danah daily KD250,000. Al-Danah allows customers to draws on November 9, 2014, announcing win cash prizes and simultaneously KUWAIT: Underlining its commitment to sus- the names of its winners for the week of encourages them to save. Each KD100 tainable development, ALARGAN International November 2 to November 6. The Al-Danah gives the customer 1 chance daily which Real Estate Company, one of the leading real daily draws include draws each working accumulates day by day. The more money estate development companies in the GCC, is day for two prizes of KD1000 per winner. saved and the longer it is in the account, extending its support to the third Kuwait Green The winners are: the more chances individuals stand to win. Building Forum as the silver sponsor. The forum (Sunday 2/11): Dalal Tawfiq Salem Al- Every Al-Danah prize draws will automati- is organized by Pro Media International and will Abdulrazzaq, Nadeem Abbas cally be deposited into the winner’s be held from November 26 to 27 November, HadayatAllah account within two working days. 2014 at the Radisson Blu Kuwait, under the (Monday 3/11): Assad Ahmad Adnan Al-Danah also offers a number of patronage of His Excellency Governor of the Mullahhuwaish Al-Mahmoud, Dalal unique services including the Al-Danah Capital Governorate Retired Lt Gen Thabit Al- Hamad Naser Al-Tararwa Deposit Only ATM card which helps Muhanna. (Tuesday 4/11): Maleehah Jasem account holders deposit their money at Alargan International Real Estate Company is Mohammed Al-Shamali, Ashraf Roshdi their convenience; as well as the Al-Danah sponsoring the event, which focuses on promot- Mohammad Labib calculator to help customers calculate ing sustainable built environments, for the sec- (Wednesday 5/11): Zahra Ahmed their chances of becoming an Al-Danah ond consecutive year. A number of government Abdullah Awad, Yousef Sayed Kathem winner. Gulf Bank’s Al-Danah account is officials, property developers and planners will Jafar open to Kuwaitis and all residents of attend the event that is supported by the Kuwait (Thursday 6/11):Sugra Ali Akbar Kuwait. Customers who open an account Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) and Green Mohammed, Mohammed Abdulqader and/ or deposit more will enter the draw Building Council. Mohammad Al-Musallam within two days. To take part in the Al- Eng Khaled K Al-Mashaan, CEO & Vice Gulf Bank’s Al-Danah 2014 draw lineup Danah 2014 upcoming yearly draw, cus- Chairman of ALARGAN International Real Estate includes daily draws (2 winners per work- tomers must have an Al-Danah account Company, said: “Promoting green buildings and third Kuwait Green Building Forum reflects our Educational Outreach program, the building also ing day each receive KD1000). The final Al- containing at least KD 200. To be part of supporting the sustainable development of continued focus on promoting sustainable proj- uses ergonomic furniture for occupant comfort, Danah draw for the million dinars will be the Al-Danah draws, customers can visit Kuwait is a core priority for ALARGAN and a ects that apply the highest international stan- and offers excellent views of the seafront. Lush held on 8 January, 2015 whereby the Al one of Gulf Bank’s 58 branches, transfer on strategic part of our corporate social responsibil- dards in environment friendly and construction. green landscapes and water features add to the Danah millionaire will be announced line, or call the Customer Contact Center ity. Our main office, the ‘Argan Business Park’ at Through our participation, we are not only high- aesthetics.” alongside winners of KD50,000 and on 1805805 for assistance and guidance. the Shuwaikh Free Trade Zone, is the first of its lighting our achievements in green building Al-Mashaan concluded: “Alargan International kind in Kuwait and has been awarded LEED development but also seeking to share knowl- Real Estate Company realizes Kuwait’s focus on Platinum certification in the areas of energy and edge and gain fresh insights into further developing green buildings. We will continue to environmental design by the US Green Building enhancing the environmental and health con- support the country’s vision and pioneer innova- Statoil is test case for Council (USGBC). This is an unprecedented cern aspects of our projects.” tive services in green buildings that serve as a achievement that further adds to our proven He explained: “At the ‘Argan Business Park’ we benchmark and model for sustainable buildings Canada exploration excellence in sustainable property development. have ensured that 75 per cent of the common in the country.” We are committed to working towards a healthy areas receive abundant daylight in addition to Alargan International Real Estate Company OSLO: Norway’s Statoil risks millions of dol- the Arctic Ocean to the Pacific: specialist and prosperous future for our stakeholders providing thermal comfort and control. Further, delivers quality residential products and services lars in extra costs in Canada - a test case firm Transocean drilled a well in a record through our green building that promote ener- the use of low-emitting adhesives, paints, coat- catering to middle income among other com- that could spell problems for other oil firms 3,174 metres (10,411 feet) of water off India gy use efficiency and achieve significant cost ings, carpets and furniture improve indoor air mercial mix use projects. The company is too as coastal states extend their seabed last year. Dozens of states have made sub- savings.” quality. Featuring innovative design concepts focused on strategic expansion in a number of territories far into resource-rich ocean missions to the UN Commission looking at Al-Mashaan added: “Our sponsorship of the through Green Power purchase and a Green high-growth markets in the MENA region. depths. Coastal nations are using UN laws seabed rights. to extend and define new limits to their However all eyes are on Canada’s seabed territories, pushing beyond a previ- extended territories as the test case for oil ously established 200-nautical mile (370 companies because Statoil has found Burgan Bank announces names of km) zone for drilling and mining as tech- potential new fields there. Assuming oil nology opens new frontiers in finding production goes ahead, Canada and Statoil daily winners of Yawmi account deepwater oil and gas. will be the first to become liable to Article But that extended territory comes with 82 - the part of UN law that lays out the KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced yesterday the Quarterly Draw with more chances to win higher maximize their chances to becoming a winner. a bill to pay a percentage of future rev- terms of the payments to the International names of the lucky winners of its Yawmi account rewards, entitling one lucky customer to win KD The more customers deposit, the higher the enues to the UN body that monitors the Seabed Authority (ISA). The payments start draw, each taking home a prize of KD 5,000. 125,000 every three months. The Yawmi Account chances they receive of winning. international seabed - something govern- at one percent of revenues in the sixth year The lucky winners for the daily draws took now offers daily and quarterly draws, the quar- For more information on opening a Yawmi ments are seeking to pass on to oil and of production and rise by one percentage home a cash-prize of KD 5,000 each, and they terly draw requires customers to maintain a min- account or about the new quarterly draw, cus- mining firms. The rules - articles of the UN point a year to a maximum of 7 percent are: imum amount of KD 500 in their account for 2 tomers are urged to visit their nearest Burgan Convention on the Law of the Sea - have from the 12th year. “It does seem likely that • MEZNAH MNAHI DHAIDAN ALSHAMMARI months prior to draw date. Additionally, every Bank branch and receive all the details, or simply thus far been irrelevant because the the Statoil field will be the first Article 82 • TAREQ HUMOUD ALI KD 10 in the account, will entitle customers to call the bank’s Call Center at 1804080 where cus- regions beyond the previous limit are so area to go into production,” said Michael • PATRICK MCMAHON one chance of winning. If the account balance is tomer service representatives will be delighted remote they would have cost too much to Lodge, legal counsel to the Jamaica-based • MOHD JASSEM MOHD ALWAQAYAN KD 500 and above, the account holder will be to assist with any questions on the Yawmi develop. ISA, which would collect revenues and • TALAL SADEQ DAABOUL ALMARHOON qualified for both the quarterly and daily draws. account or any of the bank’s products and serv- But industry advances have lately redistribute them, mostly to developing To further add to the anticipation of Yawmi Burgan Bank encourages everyone to open a ices. Customers can also log on to Burgan Bank’s opened up huge deepsea possibilities from nations.— Reuters account customers, Burgan Bank now offers a Yawmi account and/or increase their deposit to www.burgan.com for further information. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 BUSINESS OPEC price basket slumps to 4-year low

KAMCO OIL MARKET REPORT KUWAIT: Oil prices continued losing streak for the fourth consecutive month in October across all baskets on concern that supply from US unconventional fields is rising faster than global demand as well as about the pace of global eco- nomic growth. Likewise, Oil futures tum- bled further during October as weak oil market fundamentals, a stronger dollar and financial-related sell-offs continued to pressure crude oil markets. OPEC Reference Basket slumped to a four-year low this month to average around $85.1/b in October, the lowest level since December 2010, down sub- stantially by $10.9/b or around 11.4 per- cent below last month’s price level when it reached an average of $95.98/b and closed the month at a low of $81.97/b. Moreover, the basket saw a further drop during the early part of November by around 7.5 percent, to reach a low of $77.27/b as of 11-Nov-2014 and average World oil demand growth is supported by positive per- 2014 is mainly originated from India, as indicated in OPEC Monthly Report, around $78.66/b, a level last seen since Total world oil demand for 2015 is formance from China, Middle East Latin America, Middle East (particularly these declines are expected to be at a Sep-2010. The Basket’s accumulated loss projected to expand at a higher rate (mainly Saudi Arabia), and Brazil, lower- Saudi Arabia) and China, all together slower pace as compared to 2013 due to since it peaked in June up till 11-Nov- than the previous year, growing by 1.19 than-expected growth in some OECD accounting for an increase of 0.97 mil- the commencement of new projects, 2014 reached around $29.2/b, reflecting million b/d from the 2014 level to aver- regions. The growth in oil demand for lion b/d in oil consumption, or around whereas production forecast in the the ongoing pressure on all crude oil age around 92.38 million b/d. The 2014 is driven in part by OECD Americas 92.4 percent of the total expected Middle East remains associated with a prices. Likewise, on a YTD basis, OPEC expected growth level in 2015 of around higher oil demand of around 0.13 mil- increase in world oil demand for the high level of risk, mainly due to the Reference Basket’s value was 3.8 percent 1.31 percent implies an increase of 0.14 lion b/d given the growing usage in the year. political situation. lower compared with the same period million b/d from the growth forecasted industrial and transportation sectors, yet Total OECD supply is expected to see one year earlier, standing at an average for this year. According to OPEC Monthly partly affected by fuel substitute with World oil supply one of the highest supply growth since of $101.79/b compare to an average of Oil Report, the data shows that non- other commodities. Total non-OPEC supply is estimated 2003 to an estimated average of 23.69 $105.79/b a year ago. OECD countries are expected to lead oil On the other hand, European oil to have averaged 55.91 million b/d by million b/d during 2014, an increase of On the other hand, Kuwait Blend demand growth with 1.20 million b/d in demand is estimated to show a contrac- the end of 2014, an increase of 1.68 mil- 1.50 million b/d on the back of re-evalu- Spot Price FOB averaged $84.6/b, down total demand while OECD nations are tion of around 0.20 million b/d in 2014, lion b/d or 3.1 percent. This growth is ation of individual countries’ supply pro- from an average of $96.2/b in Sep-2014 predicted to show a marginal drop of corresponding to the continuing eco- mainly attributable to higher oil supply files. or by around 12.1 percent, and closed 20tb/d. nomic concerns in some parts of the from OECD Americas which is estimated Non-OPEC oil supply growth is the month at a low of $81.12/b; more- The key factor impacting the world region mostly in countries which strug- to have increased their supplies by 1.50 expected to continue in 2015 and to over, prices continued the downward oil demand projections in 2015 remains gle with the reduction of their public million b/d during 2014, the highest expand by 1.24 million b/d to average at movement to drop by around 8.5 per- the progress of economic development debt. recorded supply growth from this 57.16 million b/d supported mainly by cent during the first week of November in major economies around the globe. Besides, Asia Pacific oil demand is region. Growth in oil supply is also higher oil supply from OECD Americas, to reach $72.96/b as of 13-Nov-14. Total world oil demand growth for 2014 seen to contract by around 0.14 million expected to come, although to a rela- Latin America and China, partly offset by Meanwhile, European Brent Spot Price is estimated at 1.05 million b/d, or an b/d, primarily owing to Japan substitute tively minor magnitude, from Latin expected decline in supply from FSU FOB averaged around $87.4/b, down increase of 1.17 percent, to stand at fuel and crude burning for electricity America, Africa, Russia, China and OECD and Africa. Supply growth from OECD from an average of $97.3/b recorded 91.19 million b/d compared to 90.14 generation with natural gas and coal. Asia Pacific. On the other hand, Other countries is expected to average at 1.15 during Sep-2014. The basket closed the million b/d for the year 2013. According Moreover, the major part of the antici- Asia and Europe are expected to see million b/d during 2015, the largest month at $84.17/b. to OPEC Monthly Report, the forecast pated growth in world oil demand for supply declines during 2014; however, from among the non-OPEC suppliers. ‘Far Cry’ video game aims for new height - the Himalayas Players promised more choices and smarter enemies

SAN FRANCISCO: Ubisoft is out to build on the success of its “Far Cry” video game franchise with a new installment promising players more choic- es and smarter enemies in an expansive world. The action-adventure game set for release today will be the fourth edition in the series, which has sold a reported 20 million copies since the first version was released in early 2004. About half of those sales have been credited to NEW DELHI: Visitors look at exhibits at the India International Trade Fair in New Delhi “Far Cry 3,” which won legions of fans after it hit yesterday. The annual event runs till November 27. —AP the market at the end of 2012. “Far Cry is a sleeper in some ways, but it is building momentum,” analyst Scott Steinberg of Obscure US panel may high-tech consulting firm TechSavvy said. “It has become a popular franchise but still has plenty of room to grow.” “Far Cry 4” due out hold sway over pipeline on Tuesday was billed as the most expansive and immersive version yet of the open-world, first- LINCOLN, Nebraska: Congress is suddenly believe the federal government has taken person shooter game. While its predecessor scrambling to vote on the Keystone XL oil entirely too long to make a decision. I don’t played out on a tropical island, the story in “Far pipeline, but the fate of the oft-delayed $5.4 see any issue with the Senate voting on it Cry 4” is set in a fictional region of the Himalayas billion project could still wind up in the and the president approving it” before the serving as a stronghold for a self-appointed des- hands of an obscure commission in Nebraska issue is resolved, said Ron pot. “The first idea for Far Cry was not to put it in Nebraska that regulates telephones, taxi Kaminski, business manager for the Labors’ the mountains; it was that someone on the team cabs and grain bins. The Nebraska Supreme Local No. 1140, an Omaha-based union that wanted to ride an elephant,” game executive Court is expected to rule within weeks on supports the project. director Dan Hay told AFP while providing an whether the Nebraska Public Service Nebraska officials became supportive of early glimpse at the new version. Commission must review the pipeline the pipeline after TransCanada agreed to “Maybe we took a hard road, but we asked before it can cross the state, one of six on change the route to avoid the ecologically what we wanted to do as game players.” the pipeline’s route. Nebraska Gov Dave sensitive Sandhills region in the remote Heineman gave the green light in January northern part of the state. In 2012, the Outposts on crack 2013 without the panel’s involvement. Republican-controlled Legislature passed a The Montreal Ubisoft studio behind the game The commission’s possible role is part of law allowing Heineman to give the go- set out to imbue “Far Cry 4” with features people Ubisoft “Far Cry 4” video game executive director Dan Hay sits in front of a poster for the the tangled legal and political history of the ahead. But opponents have charged that loved in its predecessor and unexpected new Ubisoft title in San Francisco. —AFP pipeline and raises questions about whether the state constitution gives that power to twists. For example, players can indeed ride ele- it will continue to be snagged even if the the Nebraska Public Service Commission. phants while attacking mountain fortresses that bad for them,” Hay said while describing Pagan lenge your assumptions,” Hay promised. “After Senate votes to approve it next week as The elected commission regulates “common Hay described as “outposts on crack that can Min. “They are a blast to hang out with; but if finishing school we start with the idea that we expected. The House voted 252-161 Friday carriers” that are used to transport goods, fight back.” you hang out with them you are going to wind are going to get it right; better than our friends to move forward with the project. President energy and people. The panel includes four Artificial intelligence built into the game has up dead or in jail. This is that guy.” Along the way, or parents - Far Cry gives you the choice.” Barack Obama, who has delayed a decision Republicans and one Democrat. The com- resulted in virtual enemies even surprising its the new version of Far Cry calls on players to Versions of the game for play on current and pending the resolution of the Nebraska mission generally takes about seven months creators with reactions to situations. Even the choose between tradition and seizing new previous generation Xbox or PlayStation con- issue, has not said whether he would sign to approve or deny an application, said Dave fictional villain in the game, a character named opportunities in the Himalayan realm. soles, as well as on computers powered by the legislation. Domina, an attorney for the landowners. Pagan Min, is billed as deviously insightful. “Far Cry asks you to take a digital year of your Windows software, will launch at a price of $60, The proposed crude-oil pipeline, which The Nebraska attorney general’s office “Everyone has that friend in the past who was life and meet credible characters who will chal- according to France-based Ubisoft. — AFP would run 1,179 miles from the Canadian tar has argued that the 2012 law was constitu- sands to Gulf coast refineries, has been the tional. The resistance to the pipeline remains subject of a fierce struggle between envi- strongest in Nebraska on the pipeline’s ronmentalists and energy advocates ever route. Governments of the other states have since Calgary-based TransCanada proposed been supportive, citing the construction BlackBerry expanding its it in 2008. “I don’t know if they think they jobs it would create. A majority of Nebraska can just override Nebraska,” said Randy residents now support the pipeline, accord- Thompson, one of three landowners who ing to independent surveys, but pipeline filed suit to challenge the state’s approval opponents say 115 of 515 Nebraska mobile-security arsenal process. “If we win our case, I assume landowners along the proposed route have TransCanada is going to have to go back to refused to sign agreements with the compa- the drawing board.” ny. SAN FRANCISCO: BlackBerry is expanding its Investors signaled their approval of the US smartphone market after commanding a A district court in February ruled that a Even if the project wins final approval, efforts to sell mobile-security software on its plan by driving up BlackBerry’s stock 92 cents, nearly 50 percent share as recently as 2009. law that gave Heineman the authority to property owners want assurance that mon- rivals’ smartphones and tablets to help count- or 8 percent, to $12.19 in Thursday afternoon The downfall has saddled BlackBerry with approve the project ran afoul of Nebraska’s ey will be set aside for land restoration in the er the waning popularity of its own devices. As trading. As part of the companies’ new massive losses. In the company’s first half, constitution. While there’s no way to tell event of any leaks, said Jane Kleeb, execu- part of its strategy outlined Thursday in San alliance, Samsung plans to offer key pieces of which ran through August, revenue dropped how the Nebraska Supreme Court will rule tive director of Bold Nebraska, a leading Francisco, BlackBerry unveiled several BlackBerry’s security software to corporate 61 percent to $1.9 billion from the year before. on the issue, the justices tend to defer to the opposition group. Kleeb said she’s still hope- upgrades to its mobile security weapons and a customers whose employees work on Galaxy Chen, who took over as CEO a year ago, has lower courts’ decisions, said Anthony Schutz, ful Obama will veto legislation that approves partnership with smartphone market leader phones and tablets, which run Google’s been sharpening BlackBerry’s focus on the a University of Nebraska associate law pro- the Keystone XL. “I have no option but to be Samsung Electronics. Android operating system. business and government market in a tacit fessor. “The separation of powers argument optimistic,” Kleeb said. “These farmers are Many of the security features will protect Competition from Android phones and admission that the company’s devices are is a pretty powerful argument,” Schutz said. the reason I do this every day.” smartphones running on operating systems Apple’s iPhones, which debuted in 2007, has unlikely to win over most consumers who “We’ve spent a lot of time since the early Dan Frost, a Denver attorney who spe- made by Apple Inc., Google Inc. and Microsoft hobbled BlackBerry. As the iPhone’s touch- have become enamored with Apple and 1900s finding ways to distribute executive cializes in pipelines and infrastructure proj- Corp. BlackBerry CEO John Chen is counting screen technology and other easy-to-use fea- Android products. power, and the governor is left with a fairly ects, said regulatory agencies like Nebraska’s on the increased emphasis on mobile security tures caught on, BlackBerry stuck with the BlackBerry’s most recent phone, a square- limited realm of authority.” Public Service Commission would subject a to help the Canadian company to double its physical keyboards on its smartphones and shaped device called the Passport, quickly The high court has two justices appoint- project to a more thorough review than a annual software revenue to about $500 mil- didn’t quickly develop a system to accommo- sold out of its limited supply after its ed by Heineman, a Republican, and five by governor would. “Generally speaking, lion. The security arsenal is designed to help date apps made by outside developers. September release. During his Thursday pres- former Democratic Gov Ben Nelson. Project they’re less politically charged and more businesses and government agencies protect BlackBerry eventually tried to bounce back by entation, Chen provided a glimpse of a red supporters say the pipeline should now be technical in nature,” Frost said. “...I think their employees’ smartphones from malicious overhauling its operating system in 2012, but Passport model that will be available Nov 28. ready to go forward even if TransCanada has they’re more inclined to look at the project’s software and other hacking attacks that can the response didn’t come quickly enough. He also said BlackBerry will release another to seek the state’s approval once again. “We technical merits.” —AP steal confidential information. BlackBerry now holds a small fraction of the phone, called the Classic, on Dec 17. —AP MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 HEALTH & SCIENCE

OMAHA: Health workers in protective suits transport Dr Martin Salia, a surgeon working in Sierra Leone who had been diagnosed with Ebola, SIERRA LEONE: Health workers wearing personal protective equipment assist an Ebola from a jet that brought him from Sierra Leone to a waiting ambulance that will take him to the Nebraska Medical Center.—AFP photos patient at the Kenama treatment centre run by the Red Cross Society on November 15, 2014. Ebola-infected Sierra Leone doctor ‘extremely ill’ in US

WASHINGTON: A doctor infected with Ebola cians including boy band One Direction and ‘Mali situation worrying’ added Mali to its list of destinations subject to “Transmission continues to outpace the in Sierra Leone was said to be “extremely ill” as Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant recorded a new The G20 pledge came as Togo, which is coor- Ebola flight checks, and its development minis- response from the international community,” he began receiving treatment Saturday in the “Band Aid” single to help combat the virus. dinating the west African fight, warned that the ter, Annick Girardin, made an unscheduled visit Ban told reporters. Artists also including U2 United States, as the world’s most powerful In Brisbane, G20 members welcomed the world “cannot relax efforts” despite some to the region. frontman Bono, Coldplay’s Chris Martin and economies vowed to “extinguish” the deadly International Monetary Fund’s initiative to encouraging signals on the ground. Senegal “The situation in Mali is worrying,” she told Sinead O’Connor recorded late into the night epidemic. Martin Salia, a US resident who was release $300 million to combat Ebola and said Friday it was reopening its air and sea bor- AFP in the Guinean capital Conakry, saying she for a 30th anniversary version of the charity sin- infected with the deadly hemorrhagic fever promised to share best practices on protecting ders with Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, would meet Malian authorities “to see how we gle “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” “It’s not just while treating patients in his home country, health workers on the front line. In the United although its land border with Guinea will remain can scale things up.” There is no known cure for about what’s happening in West Africa, it could was flown to Nebraska for treatment. Global States, attention was focused on the closed. The news came a day after Liberia lifted Ebola, one of the deadliest known pathogens, happen here tomorrow,” said rocker-turned- leaders meeting at the G20 summit in the University of Nebraska Medical Center where its state of emergency after announcing huge but trials for several possible treatments were activist Bob Geldof, one of the forces behind Australian city of Brisbane said they were pre- Salia arrived in an “extremely critical condition” gains in fighting Ebola. The DR Congo-where a announced this week in west Africa and the original Band Aid. pared “to do what is necessary to ensure the Saturday from Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown three-month outbreak of a different strain of the Canada. The disease spreads through contact “We can stop this thing, we can allow moth- international effort can extinguish the out- where he had gone to treat Ebola patients at a disease claimed at least 49 lives since August- with bodily fluids. The World Health ers no matter where they are to be able to break”. hospital. declared itself Ebola-free on Saturday. Organization said Friday that 5,177 people are touch their dying children.” Arriving at the stu- Ebola has killed more than 5,100 people, “This is an hour-by-hour situation,” said Phil But Mali is the latest source of concern, known to have died of Ebola across eight coun- dio, Bono hit out at the response of rich coun- mostly in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The Smith, medical director of the biocontainment where there are fears an isolated outbreak tries, out of a total 14,413 cases of infection, tries, saying if they “kept the promises they vast desert nation of Mali, meanwhile, scram- unit at UNMC, one of a handful of medical could spark a major crisis after the deaths of since December 2013. make at these big G8 meetings and the like we bled to prevent a new outbreak of the disease facilities in the United States specially desig- three people infected by a Guinean imam who wouldn’t have to be standing here.” Set to air that has killed three people, despite hopeful nated to treat Ebola patients. “He is extremely died of Ebola. Makes humans ‘untouchable’ yesterday before its official release today, the signs elsewhere in Africa. Liberia has lifted its ill,” Smith said. “We will do everything humanly A fourth person, a doctor at the Bamako clin- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged single will be the fourth incarnation of the song, state of emergency and the Democratic possible to help him fight this disease.” Salia is ic where the cleric died, is in intensive care. “G20 countries to step up,” warning that Ebola’s which became one of the biggest-selling sin- Republic of Congo announced the end of its the third Ebola patient to be treated by the More than 250 people have been placed under disruptive effect on farming could potentially gles ever after its release in 1984 to raise funds own outbreak of the disease. In London, musi- UNMC-the previous two survived. observation. Former colonial power France spark a food crisis for a million people. for Ethiopian famine relief.—AFP Bored with Ebola: Liberian schoolchildren forgotten

BUCHANAN: It should be every child’s dream: with the sun blazing on a sweltering afternoon exams are off, lessons have been cancelled and school’s out for the summer- and possibly the rest of the year. But the opposite is true for Ebola-hit Liberia’s chil- dren, so bored after months of school clo- sures that they actually visit their teacher- less classrooms every day to meet friends. It is midday in Buchanan, a port of 35,000 peo- ple 110 kilometers (70 miles) southeast of the capital Monrovia, and Prince David is waking from a nap on the veranda outside his empty classroom. “I have nothing to do so I came here to wait for some friends. Every morning my mother gives me jobs to do at home and when I get through I come onto campus to meet friends so we can (chat),” he says. PHILADELPHIA: Enroll America organizer Neil Rickett visits restaurants and bars to “That’s how we kill the time.” The 13-year- make a pitch for health coverage to bartenders, waitresses and other staffers.—AP old and his friends probably felt a pang of excitement when the government, hit by the worst Ebola epidemic on record, shut Bassa Health care push comes High and every other school in the country in June. Now, says the sixth grader, it’s all just BUCHANAN: A picture shows an empty classroom of Bassa High school, the largest grade getting a little bit boring. “Really, I am tired school in the second port city of Liberia.—AFP photos to bars, nail salons sitting here every day while students in other COLUMBUS: The pitch for health care cover- In Philadelphia, Enroll America organizer parts of the world are going to school,” he ter railway that brings iron ore from the selves in now is disheartening. The govern- age is being made at nail salons, pizzerias, Neil Rickett is armed with a list of 500 bars tells AFP. “I think this is not fair to us. In northeastern mines of Nimba County by ment has closed schools down to avoid the mosques and even bars. and restaurants as he makes his way through school they tell us that every child has the ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steel pro- spread of the virus. This has so many nega- As the second enrollment period under downtown, popping in and out of eateries. right to learn but we are not learning.” ducer. Before Ebola, the streets thronged tive consequences on our school age chil- President Barack Obama’s health care law He approaches bartenders, wait staff and oth- Schools across Liberia were given hope on with nightlife and the constant rattle of dren,” says the principal, Vee Moillaoh begins, advocates are employing new tactics er service industry workers whose high Thursday when the three-month state-of- brashly-painted vehicles arriving for busi- Sherrif. and expanding old ones to reach people who turnover and odd hours often result in a lack emergency which closed their classrooms ness or pleasure from Monrovia. The new academic year should have start- need insurance. Some groups are targeting of health coverage. He gets workers’ contact was lifted, but there was no word on when ed on September 1 and Sherrif says he too populations they believe slipped through the information and sometimes schedules pupils would be allowed back to lessons. Forgotten school work has no idea when classes will resume. So he cracks during the last enrollment period. appointments to meet with them. “By going Classrooms will reopen “at the time that will Today the clubs and bars are nearly all goes to his school every day and tries to “We’ve had great success at laundromats,” to them, we’re upping our chance of getting be decided by the progress that we make in shut, and while the port remains open and impress upon the children loitering outside said Robin Stockton, the navigator program the people we missed or didn’t get enrolled this fight”, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf commercial activity still goes on during the that they should be using this time to revise director for the Center for Family Services, a last time,” Rickett said. In New Jersey, said, with local authorities consulted and day, the streets empty as a night time cur- the lessons of last term he fears many have nonprofit based in Camden, New Jersey. Stockton’s nonprofit is among the communi- pupils enlisted in cleaning up neglected few kicks in. Children meander aimlessly in long forgotten. “What we do now is that we The informal chat between wash-and-dry ty-based groups guiding people through the premises. Liberia is estimated to have at small groups, avoiding physical contact and keep talking to our students who come cycles can pique interest and lead some cus- enrollment process. When they aren’t taking least 1.5 million school aged children. no longer greeting friends with the familiar around to find out when we will open,” he appointments, the 17 navigators take their tomers to call their hotline for more informa- Liberian handshake, with its characteristic says. “We tell them that though it is true tion, she said. “Typically,” she said, “the ques- enrollment message on the road. Praying Ebola leaves finger snap. Bassa High is the largest sec- that we fight Ebola, they should not forget tion you get back is: ‘Is this that Obamacare thing?’” Open enrollment started Saturday Cheaper plan It’s not just school that was cancelled ondary school in Buchanan, with more than to be going over their lessons when they and runs until Feb 15. The HealthCare.gov The helpers set up tables of brochures at under the state of emergency-the govern- 1,000 students. “The situation we find our- have the chance.”—AFP website, where people can sign up and festivals and malls. They make cold calls to ment outlawed almost all non-essential search for coverage, appeared to be running pizza parlors, Chinese restaurants and other public gathering, and Buchanan has hardly smoothly Saturday. small businesses where they sometimes post been a playground recently. “I am not blam- Health and Human Services Secretary information on bulletin boards. And with ing the government but it is not just fair. We Sylvia M Burwell tweeted that the website encrypted tablets and mobile offices, they cannot go to school, we cannot play foot- opened shortly after 1 am, with more than have signed people up for coverage at ball, no sports, nothing. It is not fair,” a glum 23,000 people submitting applications within churches, synagogues, mosques and a Prince notes. Exactly which restrictions, if the first eight hours. She said 1.2 million Buddhist temple. any, are lifted remains to be seen, but for unique visitors looked at coverage using the “We’re very flexible about the times that now teenagers wander the streets looking site’s window-shopping tool in the last week. we can go out and make it convenient,” for anything to do in lieu of any announce- In Washington state, though, the health care Stockton said. The organization’s contact ment of a relaxation in the regulations. exchange shut down after the first few hours information in a newspaper caught the atten- Prince’s classmates Hawa Sherrif, 12, and of open enrollment as state officials and soft- tion of freelance writer Susan Van Dongen Musu David, 14, sell oranges nearby-partly ware engineers tried to resolve a problem Grigsby, who has COBRA coverage through because they need the money, they say, but with tax credit calculations. her husband’s former employer, though it also just to get out of the house. “We can’t expires next year. “I don’t want to find myself just be sitting home every day doing noth- Fully transparent ing. When we sell oranges, whatever we And just days before open enrollment, an without any coverage a few months from realize will help our parents pay our school old video clip surfaced showing an adviser now,” said Van Dongen Grigsby, 55, of who helped draft the law saying “the stupidi- Bordentown, New Jersey. Changing insurance fees when school opens,” says Hawa. ty of the American voter” helped Democrats has been on her mind since her husband Prince’s mother, Anita, tries to occupy her pass the complex legislation. Obama, just retired in 2012. She pays $689 a month and son with chores but it is never long before before leaving an economic summit in hopes to find a cheaper plan. She said that he is finished and heading out the door. “Let Australia yesterday, said the public was not she resisted the marketplace last year us just pray that Ebola leaves Liberia soon, misled about provisions of the law. He said because she liked her COBRA coverage and otherwise we will lose our kids to the street,” there was no provision that was not exten- that hearing horror stories about the website she says. Named after Thomas Buchanan, sively debated or made fully transparent. The didn’t help. the first governor of Liberia and a cousin of Obama administration aims to have 9.1 mil- “I just would like someone walk to me United States president James Buchanan, lion paying customers enrolled in 2015. That’s through it and see what the options are,” said Liberia’s second city is dotted with beaches BUCHANAN: Children turned to street sellers where the Bassa High school, is closed due to well below the 13 million that the Van Dongen Grigsby, who has an appoint- and lagoons. It is the port for a 250 kilome- Ebola epidemic. Congressional Budget Office had projected. ment this month with Stockton’s group.—AP MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 HEALTH & SCIENCE Returning bears pose dilemma in Europe

NALS: If Europeans go down to the woods today they might be in for a big surprise: bears. And in countries no longer used to big predators, it’s no picnic. Reintroduced in parts of Western Europe in “rewilding” programs-in the east they never died out- brown bears have wandered far and wide and have created antagonism with attacks on live- stock. But unlike wolves, which have also returned and have INDIA: An Indian visitor points to a herb on display during the sixth World Ayurveda killed farm animals, bears have Congress and Arogya Expo in New Delhi.—AFP photos also been involved in isolated incidents with humans, including India seeks to cash in on global one in August when a man was injured in Italy. demand for ancient remedies High on the hills above Nals in Italy’s Alpine northern region of NEW DELHI: India’s new government has ‘High priority’ South Tyrol, for example, after launched a drive to promote the country’s Critics say that Ayurvedic remedies have no losing four sheep to bear attacks ancient therapies as it seeks to cash in on the proven curative properties for disease, and this year, farmer’s wife Monika multi-billion dollar global market for holistic instead work as a placebo. “It’s like supersti- Windegger is worried. “I am no tion-it’s in your head that it helps. But in real medicine. India claims to have natural reme- fan of bears, that’s for sure,” she life, you need actual pharma drugs,” said P.K. dies for everything from cancer to the com- said as her husband showed AFP mon cold, but ministers say it has failed to cap- Goyal, a Delhi-based physician. But Modi, who as a young man wandered the Himalayas on a some bloody photos of sheep italize on its traditions as the world has woken that had been mauled. “I am up to alternative medicine. Hindu nationalist spiritual quest, said Ayurvedic remedies should be seen as complementary to modern scared for my kids. Going for a Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a teetotal vege- walk now isn’t as safe as it used to tarian who practices yoga daily, has said he medicine. “If a person adopts Ayurveda, he can SLOVAKIA: A picture taken on April 16, 2008 shows two brown bears playing at the Bojnice zoo.—AFP be.” wants the world to make Ayurveda “a way of protect himself against various infections,” said Male bears weigh as much as percent of their former habitat, Bolzano office. years we have had 11 cases of a life”-and in doing so expand India’s share of the 64-year-old. “(Formerly) health was a part 350 kilos (770 pounds) and numbering some 200,000. Half bear ‘approaching’. But that does- the growing global market for holistic medi- of life. But today we have outsourced health... females 200 kilos, and can easily are in Russia, 30,000 in North What bears do in the woods n’t mean an attack, it could just cine. we consult one doctor and then the other.” In India, domestic companies such as America and 8,000 in Europe. Proponents say that as a “key- mean a few steps,” he says. Earlier this month he appointed India’s first outrun a human. Rearing up, they Dabur, Emami and the Himalaya group have In northern Italy, 10 bears from stone species”, big predators are “Statistically it is more likely that minister for Ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, stand up to seven feet (two pioneered herbal products, combining ancient the south-eastern European coun- important players in ecosystems, a hiker will fall off a cliff, get hit Unani, Siddha and homeopathy-known as the meters) tall. They are omnivores, traditional medicine with cutting-edge tech- try of Slovenia were released in having hugely beneficial and by a car or attacked by a dog off AAYUSH ministry-and has also called for an eating berries and nuts as well as nology to make pills, creams and oils. 1999. The population has since sometimes surprising trickle- the leash.” Moreover, in eastern international yoga day. “Call it whatever- small and large animals-including Ayurvedic centres and clinics have also sprung sheep and calves. They are capa- soared to 40-60 animals, some of down effects. In a famous exam- and south-eastern Europe, where Ayurvedic medicines or herbal medicines or up in Europe and the United States in recent traditional medicines-the global market is esti- ble of putting away 40 kilos of whom have made it to ple in the Yellowstone National big predators never died out- years, and global chain The Body Shop has cre- food a day in the weeks before Switzerland, Austria and Germany. Park in the United States, the there are 400-500 bears in mated at about $100 billion today,” former ated its own range of Ayurvedic products. health minister Harsh Vardhan told a recent hibernation. “The bear is a won- Several have been killed. Other reintroduction of wolves in the Slovenia alone-there is little con- Tomorrow the new AAYUSH minister, Shripad derful animal but here in this projects saw Slovenian bears 1990s led deer and their other troversy. conference on Ayurveda in New Delhi. Yesso Naik, said he would make promoting “India’s share in this is negligible because populated area it can’t work,” transplanted to the Pyrenees prey to avoid open areas more. Many there see them as an Ayurveda a “high priority” as he began his mountains that straddle the This in turn allowed vegeta- asset. In Bulgaria and Romania, quality standards are not maintained to inter- newly-created role. “We will do whatever it local hunter Hans Gassebner, 72, Spanish-French border, where tion, which the deer would oth- tourists can go bear- and wolf- national specifications. The government has takes to make India a healthy India in the days whose buzzing bee hives are now decided to address this lacuna.” Ayurvedic ahead,” he said, praising the preventive quali- surrounded by electric fence after the population is estimated now erwise eat, to thrive, providing spotting. In the central Croatian medicine-which means the “science of life” in ties of yoga and Ayurveda. According to the a sweet-toothed bear wrecked at around 25. One of the most not just cover and food for other region of Lika, 85 percent of peo- Sanskrit-treats the physical and mental sources World Health Organization, 65 percent of them, told AFP. “People used to famous migrant bears-Balou-who animals but even, by firming up ple are in favor of bears, one sur- of illness through, for example, prescribing India’s rural population uses Ayurvedic reme- come hiking here but now you was sponsored by the French the soil, slowing erosion by vey showed. “Bears are among herbs in conjunction with yoga or massage. dies, mostly due to poor access to modern hardly see anybody because they actors Fanny Ardant and Gerard, waterways. In the case of bears, the most difficult of European Much of the knowledge has been passed on health facilities. Modi has vowed to provide are afraid,” he said. was found dead earlier this year. the WWF says, they play an animals to bring back and I do through the generations by word of mouth affordable healthcare to India, where nearly 25 According to South Tyrol offi- important role keeping other ani- sympathize and recognize the and predates written records, but two volumes percent of the population lives on less than Hunted for fur cial Andreas Agreiter, who moni- mal populations in check and problems,” admits British environ- of remedies and prescriptions have survived, $1.25 a day and more than 40 million people Brown bears used to be wide- tors the animals and compen- also in “seed dispersal” from their mentalist George Monbiot, a called the Charaka Samhita and the Sushruta have been pushed into poverty because of the spread throughout northern and sates farmers-up to 300 euros droppings. leading proponent of “rewilding”. Samhita. cost of medical treatment. —AFP central Europe, Asia, the moun- ($375) per dead sheep-the public For Agreiter, the media and “But bears are extraordinary and tains of north Africa and western used to support the bears. “A few politicians-both of which have wonderful beasts who are an North America as far south as years ago two-thirds were in tended to exaggerate the prob- essential component of the living Mexico. But losing territory to favor, but now, with all the nega- lems-need to put things in per- system ... It would be a great human expansion and hunted for tive press coverage, two-thirds spective. And public information tragedy, I think, if we can’t find their fur, they now cover just two are against,” he told AFP in his needs to improve. “In the last 10 ways of living with them.”—AFP Mexico detects first case of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus

MEXICO CITY: Mexico has detected its first ders Guatemala, said an 8 year old girl abroad. In September, El Salvador said it had domestic case of the painful mosquito- became the first person to contract the dis- detected nearly 30,000 cases of the virus. In borne viral disease chikungunya in the ease in Mexico, and that she was treated in the United States, locally transmitted infec- southwest of the country, the state govern- hospital in the town of Arriaga. The girl has tions - as opposed to infections in ment of Chiapas said on Saturday. since been released. There is no commercial Americans traveling abroad - were reported Chikungunya is spread by two mosquito vaccine for the virus, which was detected for for the first time this year. Chikungunya, a species, and is typically not fatal. But it can the first time in the Americas late last year. virus more commonly found in Africa and cause debilitating symptoms including Chikungunya has already appeared in Asia and transmitted by the aedes aegypti fever, headache and severe joint pain lasting much of the Caribbean, Central America and mosquito that causes dengue fever, was first months. the United States. A handful of people have detected in the eastern Caribbean at the INDIA: Indian visitors take advice from a yoga instructor during the sixth World The government of Chiapas, which bor- had the virus in Mexico, having contracted it start of 2014.—Reuters Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo in New Delhi. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 WHAT’S ON

ACK students visit Kuwait Times

he Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) visited Kuwait Times. Four groups of 200 students visited over four days. They were taken on a guided tour to the editorial department, the advertisement and the printing press where they Twere briefed about the print media by Adnan Saad and Islam Al-Sharaa. — Photos by Joseph Shagra and Yasser Al Zayyat

A letter from ACK

CK would like to thank Kuwait Times for taking time to meet Following our trip, many students sat and wrote short paragraphs their essays to Kuwait Times. with each of our classes over the course of the week. The stu- regarding the trip and what they learnt from the experience. I believe Adents thoroughly enjoyed their time and came back with a some of the other classes have done the same. Kuwait Times management said they would welcome essays greater appreciation for the media, and a feeling of familiarity with The students very much enjoyed the trip, and learnt a lot about from ACK students who visited the offices and the best essays will Kuwait Times in particular. the media. They are now excited about the possibility of submitting be published and awarded. WHAT’S ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 A memorable culinary journey to Greece

—Photos by Joseph Shagra

rowne Plaza Kuwait - internationally ticity of each dish. Ambassador Theodorou Australia Embassy recognized for all round excellence, welcomed guests from various cultural ustralian Visa Application Centre, Level 25, Al Tijaria Cannounced the Greek Food Festival backgrounds and spoke warmly about Building Al Soor Street, Opp. Al Shuhada Garden in association with the Greek Embassy in Greek traditions and culinary arts, which ASharq, Kuwait City. Working hours and days: 09.30 - Kuwait. The seven day festival at Al Ahmadi date back hundreds of years and have 17.30 Sunday - Thursday. Submissions of new applications International Buffet restaurant commenced evolved over time to absorb many diverse can be made until 16.30 each day. The last hour of opening is on the 13th November with the inaugural influences. for decision letter collection only. ceremony, held in the presence of the The week long festival features a wide Website Address: www.vfs-au-gcc.com. Information email Greek Ambassador Theodoros J. Theodorou array of authentic and delectable dishes. Al ID: [email protected] Telephone: +971 4 and Mrs Fenia Theodorou. The invited Ahmadi International buffet restaurant 2055900. guests included the ambassadors of Serbia guarantees the ambience and dining expe- Contacts page on VFS website for Kuwait: (including map) and Poland in addition to a large number rience crucial to experiencing the true spirit http://vfs-au-gcc.com/contactus_KBOQ.html. of media in Kuwait. of Greek Culture. The delectable Greek fare, Visa options for lodgement with VFS: (to download forms, “We are delighted to host the Greek lively atmosphere and attentive service at checklists, fee list) http://vfs-au-gcc.com/allaboutvisa.html food festival.” said Hassan Wanli -Hotel Al Ahmadi restaurant will allow our diners Manager, Crowne Plaza Kuwait. to have a truly memorable experience. “Mediterranean food has long been recog- Impeccable attention to detail is evident Embassy of Slovak nized for it’s health benefits and abundant throughout the menu by Chef Yannis use of fresh seasonal ingredients and we Tsivourakis and includes some of the best Republic are extremely fortunate to be able to intro- Greek lamb dishes, fresh seafood, vegeta- duce Kuwait to the charm of this excep- bles, grains and pulses. As would be he Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Kuwait informs tional cuisine.” expected - excellent olive oil cold pressed the public that due to the Public Holiday of the The Greek Food Festival will embrace from plump and juicy Greek olives forms a TSlovak Republic - ‘The Day of Struggle for Freedom the mouth-watering flavors so prevalent in basis for a good many of the dishes avail- and Democracy’. The Embassy will be closed on Sunday 16, the region. The use of fresh, seasonal veg- able at this gastronomic festival. Chef kept November 2014 and the Consular Section will be closed on etables and herbs together with authentic it simple by saying: “Greek food is simple Monday 17, November 2014. The Embassy will resume the grocery staples are used in time-honored and highly nutritious. The guests will enjoy normal duties on Tuesday, 18-11-2014. traditional recipes to create an unforget- the highest standards of service - some- table dining experience. Greek cuisine is thing that Crowne Plaza has always pio- renowned for its superb local ingredients neered.” We look forward to welcoming EMBASSY OF INDIA and with the support of the Greek Embassy guests to experience a small part of Greece we have been able to maintain the authen- in Kuwait. n view of high rate of heart attacks in Kuwait among the Indian Community, the Indian Doctors Forum will hold Ian interactive function on heart related problems and issues on Thursday, 20 November 2014 at 7 pm in the Indian Embassy Auditorium. A leading team of Indian Cardiologists will be present on this occasion. All members of the Indian community are cordially invited to attend. Light refreshments, tea/coffee etc. will be served on pay- ment basis. Kuwait Times Calendar of Events November 22 - Kuwait Textile Association Bazaar - Held at Sadu House on November 22. 22 - Kuwait English School Annual Bazaar - At BMW group urges people to buckle up in time KES in Salwa, block 11 on November 22. Tables are KD 20. 28 - British Ladies Society Bazaar - at BSK on World day of remembrance for road traffic victims November 28. 28 - Nominations are invited for ‘Pravasi Kalashri ighlighting their ongoing commitment to road safety, BMW 2. It’s the Law which means they must be protected from the force of an accident. Group Middle East is marking theWorld Day of Remembrance Wearing a seatbelt while driving or as a passenger is the law and Babies’ skulls are extremely flexible and even a small impact can result Award’ instituted by the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka for Road Traffic Victims (WDR) by urging drivers and their pas- any person found not to be buckled up will face a considerable fine. in significant deformation of the head and brain. Also, an infant’s rib Akademi (KSNA) for the year 2015 from Malayalam H sengersto buckle up. Commemorated annually on the third Sunday Similarly, if a child is over 10 years old they must wear a seatbelt, while cage is still elastic, and any impact to the chest can damage the heart, theatre personalities in Kuwait. Non-resident Keralites of NovemberWDR is endorsed by the United Nations. This year on children less than 10 years old must be restrained using the correct type lungs and other internal organs. At this age, the pelvis is unstable and with more than 15 years of expatriate life in Kuwait 16th November 2014, the occasion will remember the millions killed of child seat. cannot withstand the forces from the use of regular seat-belts featured and have contributed significantly and comprehen- and injured on the world’s roads as well as their families and many 3. Seatbelts = Life in your car. Therefore, appropriate child restraints are essential to reduce sively to Malayalam theatre may apply. others also affected. There will also be a special reflection on the According to the laws of physics, if a vehicle is travelling at 120 kilo- the risk of injury. 28 Friends of CRY Club (FOCC), announces plans tremendous burden and cost of this global problem. metres per hour, its contents and passengers are also moving at 120 kilo- It is essential for you as a parent to make sure that you use the right “BMW Group Middle East launched its ‘Stay Alert. Stay Alive’ road metres per hour. A sudden stop or head-on collision at 120 kilometres restraint for your child’s age and size. There are different seats available for 2014 Chess Tournament for children of all ages safety campaign in 2010 as part of its commitment to raise aware- per hour can mean the difference of life or death to the passengers and the selection of the appropriate one is crucial in ensuring that your upto high-school. “CRYchess 2014” will be held at ness of the importance of wearing seatbelts. WDR provides us with a wearing seatbelts. In a road traffic accident, passengers who are not child is effectively protected: the Salmiya Indian Model School (SIMS), Salmiya, great opportunity to reinforce this messaging in line with such a buckled up will fly toward the point of impact, colliding with anything in l Rear-facing Infant Car Seat: Designed for infants under the age of 1 Kuwait,on Friday, 28th November 2014, from 0930 - credible global awareness day,” said Leanne Blanckenberg, Corporate their path such as dashboards, windshield or steering wheels with sever- year, they provide the best protection until the infant is both one year of Communications Manager of BMW Group Middle East. al pounds of moving force. Seatbelts are designed to stop the uncon- age and weighs at least 13 kg. At BMW, this is known as BMW Baby Seat 0+. 1630 hrs. Visit www.focckwt.org or contact FOCC The premium automotive manufacturer’s Stay Alert. Stay Alive. trolled movement of people within a vehicle and therefore one of the l Child Safety Seat: Targeting toddlers aged 1-4 years; they secure members. road safety campaign puts the following questions to drivers and most important tools to prevent serious injury or death in a road traffic your child and spread the crash forces over a wide area. This seat should 28-29 - Street Fest 2014 will be held at a parking urges them to buckle up: accident. last until either the child’s weight exceeds 18 kg or it grows too tall for lot in AlShaab AlKhaled area on Friday and Saturday l Do you buckle up as soon as you get in the car? the seat. At BMW, this is known as BMW Junior Seat I-II. from 3pm to 10pm. Instagram @streetfestkuwait l Do you insist that your passengers wear a seatbelt? 4. Even the best drivers have accidents l Booster Seat: Made for small children aged 4-6 years, it works by l Do your children have the right car seat safety restraints for Your driving experience and confidence levels will not account for raising the child to the correct height for the car’s adult seat-belt to work Website: http://www.streetfestkuwait.com/ their weight and age? the often unpredictable actions of other drivers. Even the most skilled properly. It has a seat back that can provide additional protection in the 29 - 10K Charity Run organized by FSRI at the If you have answered no or even just once, then you need to read drivers cannot be 100 percent certain of the ability to prevent an acci- event of a side impact. The booster seat should be used until the child is Marina Crescent. Register at www.runq8.org Email: the following five reasons why you should to buckle up... dent when another driver is at fault. It is therefore essential that every approximately 145 cm tall. At BMW, this is known as BMW Junior Seat II-III. [email protected] driver and passenger wears a seatbelt any time they are in a moving l Booster Cushion: The final option before your child transitions to 1. Seatbelts Save Lives and reduce injuries vehicle. the three-point lap and diagonal seat-belt featured in your car and is December According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), wearing a 5. Seatbelts Reduce Child Fatalities designed for children aged 6-11 years that weigh from 22 to 36 kg. Some 8 - The 2nd Japanese Speech Contest co-sponsored by seatbelt reduces the risk of a fatality among front seat passengers by Children are not small adults - they need specialised protection in a manufacturers are now producing backs that cover the full 15 to 36 kg Embassy of Japan and Kuwait University has been 40-50% and among rear seat car occupants by 25-75%. moving vehicle. Until the age of seven, children’s bones are still forming, range. At BMW, these are known as BMW Booster Cushions. rescheduled from October to Monday, December 8th, 2014 at the auditorium of National Library of Kuwait. For futher inquiry contact Mrs Yasmin / Omaima 25309458/25309400. [email protected]

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All photos submitted for What’s On should be minimum 200dpi. Articles must be in plain text and Soorya festival - A spectacular event should include name and phone oorya Kuwait Chapter, in association with Pillai, and general secretary. The ambassador their spotless movements on the instruments Later, the artistes were honored with gifts for numbers. Articles and photos that UAE Exchange, staged the “Soorya India appreciated Soorya Kuwait Chapter for its and succeeded in building up an instant rap- their outstanding recitals. Vivek Nair and Vijay fail to meet these requirements will SFestival 2014”, on the evening of excellent efforts in promoting the rich h Indian port with the audience. Karayil presented the gifts. November 13, 2014, at the Indian Community culture. General secretary welcomed the audi- The second part of the program was a Soorya has been disseminating Indian art not be published. School Auditorium (Sr.), Salmiya, Kuwait. ence. Bharatanatyam recital by Nair sisters, Veena Nair and culture through music and dance with its 19 Indian Ambassador Sunil Jain inaugurated The first part of the program was a Tabla trio and Dhanya Nair, the leading Bharatanatyam chapters all over the world. “We are committed Please send them to the festival, which aims to promote internation- with Sarangi, led by Ustad Rashid Mustafa, one dancers of the country. Both of them were very to propagate the rich Indian art and culture with [email protected] al integration through culture, by lighting the of world best tabla players, supported by strong in rhythm and this aspect came through the active support of Chief Patron Dr. B.R. Shetty, lamp, along with Vivek Nair, general manager, Arshad Khan (Tabla), Shariq Mustafa (Tabla) and attractively in their recitals, which was a true Managing Director, NMC Group of Companies”, UAE Exchange, Vijay Karayil, president, B.S. Ahsan Ali (Sarangi). They stole the show with entertainment for all age groups gathered. said Soorya Krishnamurthy. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 TV PROGRAMS

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SHARQIA-1 HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 10:00 PM JESSABELLE 12:30 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 12:05 AM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 2:30 PM JESSABELLE 4:45 PM MARINA-1 HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 6:45 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 12:30 PM JESSABELLE 8:45 PM INTERSTELLAR 2:30 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 10:45 PM JOHN WICK 5:45 PM JESSABELLE 12:45 AM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 7:45 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 9:45 PM SHARQIA-2 INTERSTELLAR 11:45 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 2:00 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 4:00 PM MARINA-2 DUMB AND DUMBER TO 6:00 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 1:00 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 8:00 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 3:00 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 10:00 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 5:00 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 12:05 AM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 7:00 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 9:00 PM SHARQIA-3 DUMB AND DUMBER TO 11:00 PM BIG HERO 6 12:30 PM THE BABADOOK 1:00 AM BIG HERO 6 2:45 PM BIG HERO 6 5:00 PM MARINA-3 INTERSTELLAR 9:15 PM BIG HERO 6 -3D 1:30 PM INTERSTELLAR 12:30 AM BIG HERO 6 -3D 3:45 PM cate of main secondary 71 6:00 PM CHANGE OF NAME MUHALAB-1 71 8:00 PM examination of year 2011 Prayer timings JOHN WICK 12:30 PM THE BABADOOK 10:00 PM and roll no. 8105491 issued HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 2:30 PM THE BABADOOK 12:05 AM I, Akther Begum (old by CBSE has been actually PILLA NUVVU LENI JEEVITHAM-Telugu 4:30 PM name) R/o. D. No. 3/154, lost. Osama Vahid, street 81, Fajr: 04:51 INTERSTELLAR 4:30 PM AVENUES-1 Kotha Bazar, Railway Kodur, building 132, Farwaniya, HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 7:45 PM INTERSTELLAR 2:15 PM Shorook 06:13 YSR Dist., A.P. changed my Kuwait. Ph: 66904671. HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 9:45 PM INTERSTELLAR 5:30 PM name as Patan Doulath (C 4858) Duhr: 11:33 INTERSTELLAR 11:45 PM INTERSTELLAR 8:45 PM (new name) (C 4859) INTERSTELLAR 12:05 AM 15-11-2014 Asr: 14:32 MUHALAB-2 I, Shaik Imam Bee (old BIG HERO 6 2:00 PM AVENUES-2 BIG HERO 6 4:15 PM 71 1:45 PM name) R/o. D. No. 3/154, Maghrib: 16:52 THE BABADOOK 6:30 PM 71 4:00 PM Kotha Bazar, Railway Kodur, THE BABADOOK 10:30 PM 71 6:15 PM YSR Dist., A.P. changed my Isha: 18:12 THE BABADOOK 12:30 AM 71 8:30 PM name as Patan Imam Bee 112 71 10:45 PM (new name). (C 4859) MUHALAB-3 71 1:00 AM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 12:45 PM I, Shaik Khader (old name) DUMB AND DUMBER TO 2:45 PM AVENUES-3 R/o. D. No. 3/154, Kotha No: 16345 DUMB AND DUMBER TO 4:45 PM THE BABADOOK 1:15 PM Bazar, Railway Kodur, YSR DUMB AND DUMBER TO 6:45 PM THE BABADOOK 3:30 PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO 8:45 PM THE BABADOOK 5:45 PM Dist., A.P. changed my DUMB AND DUMBER TO 10:45 PM THE BABADOOK 8:00 PM name as Patan Khader Khan DUMB AND DUMBER TO 12:45 AM THE BABADOOK 10:15 PM S/o. Patan Abdulla Khan THE BABADOOK 12:30 AM (new name). (C 4859) FANAR-1 HAPPY NEW YEAR - HINDI 1:45 PM NO SUN+TUE+WED I undersigned Shaikh INTERSTELLAR 5:00 PM 360º- 1 Chand Khaja holder of KILL DIL (DIG) (Hindi) 5:00 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 1:15 PM Indian Passport No. HAPPY NEW YEAR - HINDI 8:15 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 3:30 PM Z1923722 issued at Kuwait INTERSTELLAR 11:30 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 5:45 PM JESSABELLE 11:30 PM HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 8:00 PM on 30.10.2011, residing HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic1 10:15 PM address at: D. No. 3/154, FANAR-2 HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 12:30 AM Kotha Bazar, Railway Kodur, BIG HERO 6 2:00 PM Kadapa Dist., A.P. I wish to JESSABELLE 4:30 PM 360º- 2 change my name to Patan BIG HERO 6 6:30 PM JAZEERA 2 -Arabic 2:30 PM Chanu Khan. (C 4859) JESSABELLE 8:45 PM JAZEERA 2 -Arabic 5:30 PM 15-11-2014 71 10:45 PM JAZEERA 2 -Arabic 8:30 PM JESSABELLE 12:45 AM JAZEERA 2 -Arabic 11:30 PM NO SUN+TUE+WED FANAR-3 LOST INTERSTELLAR 12:45 PM 360º- 3 HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 4:00 PM BIG HERO 6 -3D 2:00 PM Press notification. It is noti- THE BABADOOK 6:00 PM BIG HERO 6 -3D 4:15 PM fied that my original quali- HAMATI BITHEBINI -Arabic 8:00 PM BIG HERO 6 6:30 PM fying examination certifi-

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

Faith, optimism and a yearning to explore all kinds of new horizons–these Your grasp for abstract and spiritual ideas helps you to convey important are some of the focal points in your life at this time. This may be a time you decide to messages to others. Your value system may receive a challenge from a new independent travel a distance to come to the aid of some world problem or state difficulties. Travel, streak that wants to break away and try new things. You may not appreciate the urge to education and other ways to stretch your horizons open new doors of opportunity. upset and change things that are already disrupted. You look forward to the end results Religious, philosophical and cultural matters are likely to have special appeal for you that are forecasted. You have a lot of energy for improving most any situation. You are now; transmitting ideas on a broader scale brings gain. This is a time to enjoy and appre- very motivated. Careful; there could be some hard feelings, especially from young peo- ciate your ties to others and to seek and promote harmony in the interaction between ple, if you become too aggressive. You tend to be radical when it comes to self-analysis, people. You are able to dispense with some of the unessential problems. Concentrate on which means health care, food, physical wellbeing, etc. Serving and caring for yourself healing family affairs this evening. You may find a wonderful surprise tonight. and others are primary sources of inner growth and changes now.

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

You could find yourself on top of the roof decorating and taking care of Chores are performed and shopping is accomplished by early afternoon. things for the winter season. This is a great time to be with others and to work toward Your communication skills are good and you might consider teaching your skills at a some agreed end result. Just being yourself and living your life for the moment is where nearby community college. Faith, optimism and a yearning to explore all kinds of new your attitude is at this time. In some sense, just being you is both the goal and the means horizons are some of the focal points in your life at this time. Travel plans for education of traveling to that goal. Others sense that your life is important. You are your own reason and other ways to stretch your horizon may be considered at this time. You put forth for being. You are yourself–both the end that you are heading for and the designer of the much effort not to spend your money on the fancy things that catch your eye while shop- path that gets you there. You are very sensitive–even vulnerable–when it comes to ping this afternoon. Budgeting helps you get all the things you need. You may decide to expressing yourself. Periods of intense creativity enable you to go through changes and put more emphasis on saving and investing at this time. You feel like relaxing this inner growth. This creative intensity is good for music, poetry and art. evening. A candlelight dinner can be a marvelous way to end a very busy day.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) This is a good day to get things done. A major life event marks the end of a This is a time of expanding your mental horizons. Religion, philosophy, law formative period and the beginning of more independence at this time. and education are some of the things that may have special importance for You are on your own and you look forward to a time of increased responsibility and you. Being in touch with faraway people and places satisfies an intellectual yearning– ACROSS 5. Avoiding detection by moving carefully. accountability. Deep thoughts about goals may come into play–this may be more like a curiosity will take you anywhere and maybe everywhere. Travel is a topic of conversation 1. Having been read. 6. (astronomy) An indistinct surface feature review of self-accomplishments. You can expect some sort of major reevaluation of your today and if there is somewhere special you want to visit or see or learn about . . . There 5. A contagious skin infection caused by of Mars once thought to be a system of likes and dislikes; how and what you enjoy or appreciate about yourself and life. You may will be a way when you set your mind to it and create a goal. You may appreciate and dis- find that your appreciation for the quality of everything is strong. An appraisal could be in the itch mite. channels. cover the beauty in your life and in those around you. This afternoon you could find your- order. Interactions with family and friends are positive. Any advice you need comes to you 12. A syndrome that occurs in many 7. A silvery ductile metallic element found self shopping. Be careful that you do not overspend or indulge too much just now. When at the right time. Seek clarity on what you are told. Focus on priorities now. women from 2 to 14 days before the onset primarily in bauxite. asked to help others, you know just what to do and can act without haste. of menstruation. 8. A soft silvery metallic element of the 15. Leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot alkali earth group. palm used in India for writing paper. 9. A theocratic republic in the Middle East 16. A winged sandal (as worn by Hermes in in western Asia. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) Graeco-Roman art). 10. German chemist who did research on A searing vision that cuts through what passes for conventional religion comes You find it easy to work with sensitive material and you may touch upon the 17. A watery solution of sugars, salts, and high-speed chemical reactions (born in to your attention today–perhaps a vision of the endless process of life is on your minerals that circulates through the vascu- 1927). more vulnerable areas of the mind or self. You are able to handle these delicate matters mind. Your love of children and animals shows today as you take care of their upkeep. There lar system of a plant. 11. A shape that sags. without ever breaking stride–emotional and tender areas of the human psyche do not dis- may be more than one animal learning a trick today. Invitations are beginning to come in with 18. An area in Germany around the upper 12. One of the 150 lyrical poems and turb you. You enjoy getting beneath the surface and you have a natural instinct for han- regard to the next family gathering and you do some careful planning. There is always the Elbe river. prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in dling touchy subjects. This time is perfect for research, social work or detective work. Your push to reciprocate–picking and choosing becomes an important issue. You have a renewed inner resources and emotions are accented today. There will be support from those appreciation for the commitment of a relationship and you will do everything in your power to 20. Build up to a level by depositing sedi- the Old Testament. around you. You may be moved to appreciate the beauty in your life. At the same time, make things positive between home and family. Your own growth and success may be linked ment. 13. Genus of sticky herbs with yellow flow- everything could take on added value and importance. Be careful while shopping that you to questions of security. 21. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods. ers open in morning or evening but closed 22. A plant hormone promoting elongation in bright light. of stems and roots. 14. Distance travelled per unit time. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 24. A statement that deviates from or per- 19. A city of central China. Leo (July 23-August 22) verts the truth. 23. A city in southern Turkey on the Seyhan You appreciate a winner and are drawn to successful and powerful people. Like birds, the humans imprint on their first homes. You may be thinking today 26. An embroidered rug made from a River. about where you lived when you were very young. There may be fun discus- You make your living by virtue of your good taste, sense of quality and discrimination. sions around the breakfast table. A loved one may decide to go back to the old hometown and coarse Indian felt. 25. A unit of magnetic flux equal to New ways to organize and discipline yourself are possible. Here is an opportunity to get show you where he or she grew up and share a few old stories with you. Make yourself avail- 29. Marked by a rhythmical cadence. 100,000,000 maxwells. some insight into some of your problems and responsibilities that may prove very valu- able to listen–listening may be all that is needed. There will be pictures to share as well. It could able in the years to come. A new cycle begins for you, signaling a greater than usual inter- 32. Before noon. 27. The blood group whose red cells carry be possible to send off for some old snapshots from a sibling or friend. You will benefit as you 34. A small pellet fired from an air rifle or BB both the A and B antigens. est in relationships, social connections and the arts–probably on a more intellectual level give your loved one time to be expressive. Later this afternoon you may once again reflect on gun. 28. A unit of information equal to one mil- than in the past. Seeing both sides of an issue and figuring out resolutions to opposing your own youth or some event of the past. Positive things are happening and there is a sense of 35. An Arabic speaking person who lives in lion (1,048,576) bytes. views take on more importance in your life as well. You are determined to break up old satisfaction. habits–get out of ruts, etc. Arabia or North Africa. 30. A genus of tropical Asian and Malaysian 36. The hip and buttock and upper thigh in palm trees. human beings. 31. (Irish) Chief god of the Tuatha De 42. A desert in southern Israel. Danann. Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) 44. A resident of Alabama. 33. Canadian writer noted for his analyses 47. A bee that is a a member of the genus of the mass media (1911-1980). A philosophical subject grabs your attention this morning. What you learn You are able to enjoy and understand your life situation today. Some diffi- Andrena. 37. A loose sleeveless outer garment made could be the answer to your problems. Take a partner’s suggestions seriously. Religious, cult situation comes to a close at this time. A visitor in your home today may compliment you on your tastes or belongings. This is a time during which you are unusually motivated 48. Remove the chains from. from aba cloth. philosophical and cultural matters are likely to have special appeal. A meeting with some- one older or in authority is in order early this afternoon. The ability to listen and express in new and unexpected directions. You could receive unexpected backing and, in general, 49. Title for a civil or military leader (espe- 38. 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Any of a class of organic compounds 58. West Indian tree having racemes of fra- that contain the divalent radical -CONHCO-. grant white flowers and yielding a durable 73. (Jungian psychology) The inner self (not timber and resinous juice. the external persona) that is in touch with 59. A descendent or heir. the unconscious. 61. A soft gray ductile metallic element 74. Wood of any poon tree. used in alloys. 75. A tricycle (usually propelled by ped- 63. Extremely robust. alling). 64. Large genus of tropical subshrubs or 77. Of a dull grayish brown to brownish herbs some of which yield fibers of gray color. mucilaginous substances. 78. A former copper coin of Pakistan. 66. The capital and chief port of Qatar. 79. A lack of vitality. 67. A bachelor's degree in music. 80. Inquire about. 68. An American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War). DOWN 71. Small cubes with 1 to 6 spots on the 1. 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GOSSIP Murs wants to be credible oined by producers Alex Garcia and Lucas Akoskin, plus cast Sarai lly Murs is hoping he can now be viewed as Givaty, Emilio Echeverria, Chico Diaz and Richa Chadda, Mexico’s scribe- a “credible artist”. The 30-year-old pop star Jhelmer Guillermo Arriaga received a Tribute award Friday night from Oshot to fame when he came second on ‘The Los Cabos Festival at the Spanish-world premiere of the religion-themed X Factor’ in 2009 but he thinks he has now estab- omnibus feature “Words With Gods,” which Arriaga originated. A nine fic- lished himself enough to go in a new musical direc- tion-short omnibus feature,”Words With Gods” sees name directors - Arriaga, tion and set up more collaborations that will help Hector Babenco, Warwick Thornton, Mira Nair, Hideo Nakata, Amos Gitai, him be taken seriously away from his reality TV Alex de la Iglesia, Emir Kusturica, Bahman Ghobadi - focus on stories related background. He said: “Working with Paul Weller [on to a religion close to them. Accompanying Arriaga, “Words With Gods” pro- a new song, ‘Met Me In’] showed my fans the direc- ducer Garcia said that it is “the first of four films which table themes we are tion I see my music going in.”It’s been five years not allowed to discuss,” reiterating that the next will be about sex, politics since I was on ‘X Factor’ and I feel I’m starting to be and drugs. ‘Words With Gods’ is an attempt to open up a breach, a dialog. seen as a more credible artist. “I’d love to work with We believe nobody should be rejected or killed because of their religious, Stevie Wonder, that would be the ultimate, but I sexual or political posture or what they take in terms of drugs,” Arriaga don’t think I’m quite there yet. I’ve already per- added. Arriaga also made reference to the 43 missing and presumed-dead formed with Madness, Gary Barlow and Robbie, so students in Ayotzinapa: “It’s not just 43 people we have to find, but 5,000,” I’m not doing too badly.” The ‘Troublemaker’ hit-

Los Cabos honors he said. maker also ruled out using his relationship with Francesca Thomas as inspiration for his songs. He Guillermo Arriaga Guillermo told Britain’s HELLO! magazine: “It can be a bit tricky when you write about someone. I have done in the past and I suppose the odd thing may come from her, but most of it is general ideas where I might come into the studio in a bad mood and say, ‘I want to write an angry song.’ “It can cause more problems if it is about a person.”

Kim to visit Indian reality T V show ‘Bigg Boss’

eality TV superstar Kim Kardashian is to make a guest appearance on Indian reality show “Bigg Boss.” RKardashian will interact with contestants in the “Bigg Boss” house on Nov 22, during her maiden trip to the country. The show is currently in its eighth season on Viacom 18’s gener- al entertainment channel Colors. It is hosted by film star Salman

Dempsey Khan and currently has 12 housemates. honored for cancer care cancer for honored

aine-born actor Patrick Dempsey Healing at Central Maine Medical Center in returned home to accept an award for his Lewiston. His mother, Amanda Dempsey, died in Mwork helping cancer patients. Dempsey - March. The Jackson Lab is a genetics research most famous for his role as Dr Derek Shepherd in facility in Bar Harbor. The award is given by the the TV series “Grey’s Anatomy” - and the Jackson nonprofit Maine Center for Creativity, which said Laboratory were awarded the Maine Creative both recipients were honored for their “visionary Industries Award on Saturday in Portland. Forty- thinking and persistence in helping cancer eight-year-old Dempsey was inspired by his patients” in the state. mother’s battle with ovarian cancer to help found the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope &

Li covers Drake at London show ykke Li covered Drake at her sold out London show on Thursday. The 28-year-old singer performed a mystical set at Lthe Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, which included a heart- breaking rendition of Canadian rapper Drake’s 2013 single ‘Hold On, We’re Going Home’. The Swedish singer/songwriter played an extensive set of melancholy tracks from her third studio album ‘Never Learn’, including ‘Sadness Is A Blessing’, ‘Never Gonna Love Again’ and ‘Sleeping Alone’. Lykke released the album, which is drenched in misery, earlier this year, drawing inspiration from her split from her boyfriend which spurred a move from Europe to Los Angeles. Despite the wallowing nature of her music, the enigmatic Usher singer - who recently launched her own clothing range - was any- thing but motionless when performing the emotive tracks, treating thinks trouble will improve Bieber’s music the audience to energetic, wild dance moves, resulting in a brilliant- sher thinks Justin Bieber’s troubles will improve his music. ly captivating show. Performing at the packed out venue, Lykke The 20-year-old pop superstar has had multiple scrapes with appeared comfortable on stage, but in an interview with InStyle last the law in the past year, but Usher believes it is all part of his month, she revealed that touring isn’t something she’s a particular U protege’s life, and will ultimately make the ‘As Long As You Love Me’ fan of due to the relentless and repetitive nature of life on the road. singer a better musician. He explained: “Any artist has ebbs and She said: “It’s pretty rough to be on tour for years straight and not flows in their life and career.” The teen heartthrob rose to fame via have a home and not have anywhere to rest. It creates a restless- YouTube in 2007 before releasing his hit single ‘Baby’ in 2010, but ness inside of you. It wears you out.” James Blunt has had a troubled time in 2014 which has seen him arrested for multiple offences, including driving under the influence, resisting reads reviews arrest, vandalism and dangerous driving. But his 36-year-old men- tor Usher believes audiences are yet to hear the best that Justin - who is managed by Scooter Braun - has to offer. He told The ames Blunt reads his own reviews every morning. The ‘You’re Beautiful’ hit- Guardian newspaper: “I think the story is just begun, you’ve not maker is currently out on the road, so checks out what people thought of the seen the best of his talent. In life, you have to go through some- shows as soon as he wakes up in order to stay “humble”. He said: “I’m on the J thing to get to something. “From that the inspiration comes having European leg of my tour, so as soon as I wake up I check my phone and my reviews something of substance to talk about; otherwise you’re just consid- from the night before to keep me humble. Then BBC News to keep me depressed.” ered to be fluff.” The ‘Yeah!’ singer - who will release his eighth stu- The ‘When I Find Love Again’ singer embraces modern technology and has a wide dio album ‘UR’ in 2015 - is able to speak from experience about the variety of apps on his phone to keep him informed of his surroundings. He said: “I young singer, because he was once given vital advice by his elders love a good app. Around me is great for finding stuff wherever you are. “I’ve got in the music industry. referring to what late soul legend James Tom Wolfe’s ‘The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test’ but haven’t yet read it.” Brown told him, he said: “He always told me, ‘If you stay ready, you ain’t got to get ready.’ “ On advice from the late Michael Jackson, he revealed: “[He told me] if you want to continue to be great, you’ve got to work hard.” Lorde sad Hunger Games work is done

orde is “heartbroken” to have finished work on ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1’ soundtrack. The ‘Royals’ hitmaker curated the Lmusic for the latest installment of the futuristic fantasy adventure series and was thrilled to work alongside artists like Grace Jones, Charlie XCX, Ariana Grande and Haim. She said: “It was fun getting to approach my favourite musicians and just say something to them for this project. “I feel like school camp has ended and I’m heartbroken this project is over.” And the 18-year-old singer admits she was very “teenage” in her approach to putting together the roster of artists who appear on the soundtrack because she relied heavily on social media to ask people to work with her. Asked how she approached the artists, she said: “I DM-d (direct messaged) a lot of people and Instagram DM-d a lot of people. “It wasn’t very profes- sional, it was very teenage. “I guess we just kind of cold-called a lot of peo- ple and they were like, ‘Who’s this weirdo.’ “Lorde found the experience very different to putting together an album of her own because there were so many people to consider. She said: “It’s so different and I don’t think I realized how different that would be. “You really have to think about everyone else rather than yourself so much because you are involved with so many other artists and different demographics of people who are already into this film. “I really felt responsibility to do something they would like, so hopefully there’s something in it for everyone.” lifestyle MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014

GOSSIP Tucci’s roles similar ennifer Aniston loved acting out her “wild fantasies” in ‘Horrible Bosses tanley Tucci has compared his character in 2’. The 45-year-old actress reprises her role as sexually predatory dentist ‘The Hunger Games’ to a Nazi. The 54-year-old JJulia in the comedy sequel and while she found some of her alter ego’s Sactor can see similarities between Master of antics “shocking”, she had fun letting go of her inhibitions. She told LOOK Ceremonies Caesar Flickerman, and Adolf magazine: “It was kind of shocking for me. But I loved the character and the Eichmann, one of the major forces behind the writing was so good that it gives you the chance to really let loose and not Holocaust who he portrayed in ‘Conspiracy’ in feel inhibited in any way. “I think we all have strange thoughts or moments 2001. He explained: “I think [he is heartless]. I think where you imagine what it would be like to get really wild.”It’s very rare that he moves himself. Many years ago I played Adolf you ever get to act out those kinds of fantasies and that’s why acting can be Eichmann, who is one of the most horrible people so stimulating really, because it’s the very nature of the process to totally ever. “In reading about him I realized there were throw yourself into the mind of the character.” And Jennifer - who is some similarities, I realized that they’re removed. engaged to Justin Theroux - particularly enjoyed working on the sequel With the emotional distance, they can compart- because it meant spending time with her close friend Jason Bateman. She mentalize things.” In ‘The Hunger Games: said: “Jason and I have been friends for a long time and we always enjoy Mockingjay - Part 1’ - the latest installment in the Aniston spending time together.”I love working with him because we can’t stop series which premiered this week - Stanley’s char- each other from laughing sometimes. It’s like having this ongoing rapport acter interviews Peeta Mellark multiple times for loved raunchy role raunchy loved because we know each other so well and we don’t really have any secrets propaganda footage supporting the Capitol, from each other. “These friendships are pretty rare in life and I really value against an uprising led by Katniss Everdeen, played having Jason as someone I’ve known over the years.” by Jennifer Lawrence. And the veteran actor believes his alter ego behaves the way he does for many reasons. He said: “He’s doing it because he believes it’s for the greater good. He’s doing it because he thinks this is the way society should be, and also it’s self preservation.”

Cruz Beckham wants to act

ruz Beckham is to enroll in acting lessons. The youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham - who also have boys CBrooklyn, 15, and Romeo, 12, and daughter Harper, three - is said to be keen to embark on a movie career and while his father doesn’t want him to rush into anything that will prevent him leading a “normal” life, his mother has come up with a com- promise for the nine year old’s ambitions. A source said: “Cruz proud of daughter proud wants to be an actor and is begging to go to auditions and make a start. “David thinks he’s too young but Victoria suggest- ed they get him acting lessons so he has the right tools for the future.” While Victoria wants to encourage her kids’ showbiz ambitions, David would prefer to be more “cautious” and keep them out of the spotlight as much as possible. The source told Closer magazine: “Victoria and David want their children to im Carrey is very proud his daughter is on the “”Lloyd is a part of me. I just whack the tooth out have a normal life. Victoria thinks that, if they have a passion, ‘Dumb and Dumber To’ soundtrack. The 52- and start thinking selfishly. “I tried to get them to

for Dumb and Dumber songs for they should jump at opportunities. “David is cautious about Carrey Jyear-old actor, who reprises his role as dim- turn it into a vampire movie, but no go! I did make them having too much too young. He wants them to have a witted Lloyd Christmas alongside Jeff Daniels in sure the Mutt Cutts van made an appearance.” The balance. “David wants them to have a childhood and stay the new film, is thrilled former ‘American Idol’ con- actor admitted he loves the original movie, which focused on school. Victoria’s incredibly strict with school too, testant Jane Carrey, 27, has recorded two songs was released in 1994, so much he watches the it but she sees how exciting these opportunities are and is much for the comedy. He said: “They’re beautiful. It’s all when it is on TV. He said: “I’ll watch it for 10 min- more keen.” my talent, really. We sang together in the car a lot. utes when it pops up on TV.” However, when Jim is But one day I heard her and I was like, ‘Damn!’ “Jim not expecting to make a third movie with Jeff. He was initially reluctant to do a sequel, but decided said: “[Lloyd] will have lost an eye in a bar brawl. to sign on after fans begged him for two decades. But there’s no real arc for these guys - they’re He added to Us Weekly magazine: “I’m not really a going to fall into the grave stupid!” sequel guy. [But] I realized I wanted to be with the gang again. I was like, ‘Let’s go have some fun!’ Richie’s surprisingly small closet

icole Richie’s closet is surprisingly small. The 33-year-old fashion designer and TV personality confessed that Nalthough her wardrobe has “overflow” it isn’t as big as peo- ple would think. The former ‘The Simple Life’ star - who has six-year- old Harlow and five-year-old Sparrow with her husband Joel Madden - added that her bright blue hair has made it easier to reduce the size of her wardrobe as she refuses to wear sparkly gar- ments or anything that could “overwhelm” her visually. She told Yahoo! Style: “My closet is not as big as you would think. It definitely has overflow, but having colored hair has helped because there are some things I’m just not going to wear right now. “It’s safe to say you’re not going to see me in anything sparkling from head to toe like a Studio 54 disco ball. So I can put that away. I don’t like to over- whelm myself visually.” Nicole - who has modeled in campaigns for Paltrow luxury label Jimmy Choo in the past - has learnt to embrace the dif- ficulties of maintaining her vibrant locks and is happy to “go with used olive oil as beauty treatment the flow” when it comes to dying her hair. She said: “You know what wyneth Paltrow uses olive oil as a beauty treatment. The I realized? You know who colors their hair all the time? 20-year-old ‘Iron Man 3’ actress has admitted she spends as much time idiots. They don’t care. “Every time I would dye my hair and every “as possible” looking after her skin and even makes her own time I would wash my hair it would come out a different color and I G home remedies out of the edible oil if she doesn’t have any prod- was like, ‘Am I doing something wrong?’ And then it hit me: No one Carey ucts to hand. She said: “I’ve always been told I have good skin, so I else complains because they’re 20 and an idiot. They don’t care. If try to look after it as much as possible. I usually deep cleanse and you’re going to have colored hair you have to go with the flow and donates fur coat to PETA exfoliate my skin four times a week. I get a gentle peel from my think to yourself, ‘I’m 20, I don’t care.’” ariah Carey, Kim Cattrall and Debbie Harry have donated their fur coats to PETA. The facialist that takes away all the dead cells on the surface, and then I ‘All I Want For Christmas’ singer, ‘Sex and the City’ star and the Blondie frontwoman focus on moisturisation. “When I’m flying a lot, I have to make extra Mhave offered up their animal-skin outerwear to the charity who in turn will donate effort with my skin, even if it’s just using a quick hot cloth wash and them to department store Liberty London’s annual coat drive for the homeless. The store - applying organic oils. Anything will do - one time, I even applied which collects the coats for the Wrap Up London appeal and donated more than 15,000 gar- olive oil.” The 42-year-old beauty - who split from husband Chris ments to the cause last year - has a long-standing policy against selling fur in the store but Martin earlier this year - went on to reveal that her exercise regime has waved the ban to receive the donations. Mimi Bekhechi, the director of PETA, told is her anti-aging secret. She told Stylist magazine: “I work out a lot Vogue.co.uk: “Thanks to dozens of donors who dumped their furs in favor of kindness, PETA is and that’s helped me to maintain a more youthful face because able to send a vital message about having compassion for animals this winter - and that only when you do a lot of cardiovascular exercise, it boosts your blood people desperately lacking basic necessities have any excuse to wear fur.”We’re calling on flow.” Gwyneth also confessed that despite having been blonde for kind people to keep the homeless in their hearts this Christmas and to show compassion for the majority of her life, she thinks it puts more pressure on her to animals at the same time by donating any real fur items to those in need.” The People for the look good. She added: “I don’t understand the whole idea of Ethical Treatment of Animals charity also carried out a similar drive in Detroit, Michigan, last blondes having more fun. I’d say brunettes have more fun as they year, donating 100 fur coats to help the city’s homeless through the winter months. can go under the radar a little bit more.”—Bang Showbiz Cara Delevingne: Shooting with Kate was ‘amazing’

ara Delevingne’s Burberry campaign with Kate Moss was one of her favorite ever shoots. The 22-year-old Cbeauty - who stars alongside the legendary super- model as the face of the luxury label’s latest fragrance ‘My Burberry’ - admitted filming the campaign with Kate, 40, was one of her favorite jobs to date. She added that the relaxed vibe on set meant esteemed photographer Mario Testino could capture some “amazing natural shots.” Cara told Vogue.co.uk: “The shoot with Kate has to be one of my favorites. It was relaxed and easy and really was us being us, which meant Mario was able to get some amazing natural shots.” The model - who recently unveiled the brand’s Christmas window at French department store Printemps in Paris along with Kate - described it as an “honor” to launch the decorative displays with her Burberry “family”. She said: “Launching the Burberry and Printemps Christmas windows was such an honor. The Burberry team are like family to me, so to be there with them and with Kate made it all the more special. We felt like we were turning on Christmas around the world.” lifestyle MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 FEATURES

Yalwah Wedding and Events Expo:

First of its kind Photo shows founders of Yalwah, Aroub Al-Abdali (first right), Basma Al-Baghli, and Nour Al-Baghli posing during the Expo. — Photos by Fouad Al-Shaikh

By Nawara Fattahova At the beginning, the founders launched First exhibition www.yalwah.com, an online wedding and Basma Al-Baghli said that the exhibition f you are planning a wedding or any other events directory/blog to embody their original aims to present a distinctive model and value- special occasion, then you should not miss ideas and embark on their journey to enrich added services to provide integrated wedding Ithe Yalwah Wedding and Events Expo being the choices of future brides via their blog that management solutions in cooperation with held at the Arraya Ballroom from Nov 15 to 17, became one of Kuwait’s leading blogs that professional entities. “The visitors will find spe- 2014. This is the first-of-its-kind gathering of focuses on weddings and events and all relat- cial and exclusive offers. This is our first exhibi- top vendors and specialists displaying the ed details. tion, and we intend to make it an annual components of a successful wedding from A The theme of the first exhibition was event,” she noted. “The journey we embarked to Z under one roof. designed based on the challenges that brides from our website to this exhibition will be The exhibition reveals the secrets of a suc- face in order to live an unforgettable experi- crowned with a high rate of visitors during cessful wedding and the necessary prepara- ence on their big night. “We thought of bring- these 3 days, especially that its concept is gen- tions for this big day. This unprecedented ing all needs of brides under one roof to make uine and the nature of participants gives it an event in the world of weddings and events their life easier. We aim to let them have the absolute advantage,” added Baghli. provides future couples with a range of servic- perfect wedding without extra searching for Abdali explained that Yalwah offers two es and exclusive opportunities to save their the best vendors, as we collected them all new services. The first service includes man- time under one roof. The exhibition has sever- under one roof who will provide the best of agement, logistics and organization services al sections that offer expert perspectives to what they have. In the end, the clients are the and the second includes VIP concierge servic- reach perfection for happy occasions, ranging winners,” Abdali told Kuwait Times. es and bridal consultations to become the first from preparing invitations, flower arrange- Consequently, the founders decided to har- of its kind in Kuwait to meet brides’ personal ment, photography and videography and ness their knowledge in this regard and offer demands. catering services. outstanding services. Yalwah.com is now an “Yalwah is held in the starting months of Moreover, the exhibition organizers under- integrated online guideline in Kuwait and the the wedding season to give opportunity to ners and others. ment and wedding planning. After time, the stand the needs of brides-to-be, starting from region that contains key players in this indus- the brides to exploit the services provided at The idea of “Yalwah” resulted from three knowhow they gained and mastering the beauty care, hair styling, makeup, fitness, jew- try, individuals and suppliers categorized into this expo. It’s also great opportunity for those ambitious young entrepreneurs - Aroub Al- details of events and weddings management elry and bridal gowns to logistical require- 16 groups based on activity. The site also deals planning their wedding next year to visit Abdali, Basma Al-Baghli, and Nour Al-Baghli - paved their way to deliver their expertise to ments such as lighting, sound systems, rental with wedding and fashion news, besides edu- Yalwah and arrange their needs in advance,” who shared the passion for event manage- those who appreciate uniqueness. equipment, event managers, wedding plan- cational material about weddings and events. Abdali added.

German artist hits back at Bayreuth Festival Amateurs learning how

ontroversial German performance artist Jonathan Meese hit back yesterday at his sacking from the Cworld-famous Bayreuth opera festival where he had been hired to direct a new production. Meese, notorious for to clown around for parade the use of swastikas and Hitler salutes in his shows, had been recruited to direct a new production of “Parsifal” for the 2016 f you’re going to be a clown in the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade on Nov 27, the Thanksgiving Day holiday. They’ll be ber that day and that moment for the rest of their lives.” Les edition of the legendary month-long summer festival. Day Parade, you can’t just go out there and fool around. divided into Keystone Kops, billiard balls, wooden soldiers Kule, dressed up as a clown reporter for the “Funday Times,” In an interview with the weekly magazine Der Spiegel, IThere are rules. No smoking or drinking while in cos- and 25 more teams, each costumed appropriately and with oversize press card and camera, will be in the parade Meese, 44, rejected the festival organizers’ claim that his tume. No sitting on the floats. No accosting the celebrities. assigned to a balloon or float. For example, clowns dressed for the 19th time. He’s not a Macy’s employee but his sister, planned staging of Richard At a one-day training session Saturday - called “Clown U.” - as cupcakes will be with the Pillsbury Doughboy balloon. Amy Kuhl, is the parade’s executive director. Wagner’s opera was too about 300 Macy’s employees and other clown hopefuls Sailor clowns accompany SpongeBob SquarePants. The “It’s just pure fun, going up to the kids,” he said. “The expensive. The reason was were repeatedly warned not to do anything that might cupcakes’ captain, Susan Mazursky, who was dressed as a smile stays on my face for days.” “You do have to be careful “a pretext,” the self-styled show up on outtakes on David Letterman’s late night TV cherry pie, is a vice president of strategic planning for how you approach the youngest kids,” he cautioned. “You “enfant terrible” of German talk show. Macy’s and is headed for her 23rd parade. She once was don’t want crying, just laughing.” Most of the Big Apple art told the magazine. “The But once they had taken a good-behavior oath - and costumed as a stick of butter, she said. Circus clowns are veterans of its Clown Care program, Bayreuth Festival is no survived a chaotic mass warm-up - it was fun times for the which sends clowns to children in hospitals. Circus longer concerned about amateurs as professional clowns from the Big Apple Circus ‘Funday Times’ spokesman Philip Thurston said, “Our specialty is engaging art, but about self-preser- and veteran Macy’s promenaders rehearsed them in basic “It’s unbelievably rewarding,” Mazursky said. “Only the with audiences one-on-one.” Carmine Rotondo came in for vation, power and the bat- tle against its declining rel- parade routines and forwarded tips like “conserve your clowns, really, get to interact with the people who are the clown college even though he’s done eight parades evance,” Meese said. confetti,” “wear layers” and “go to the bathroom before you watching the parade. Everybody else is just marching already. “You act one-on-one with the kids,” he said. “I saw a The atmosphere in put your costume on.” The schooling took place at the cir- straight ahead but we get to go over and say ‘Hi’ and little girl, she was sulking and I asked her why and she said Bayreuth’s fabled cus’ big top at Lincoln Center and several adjacent tents ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ to the kids, lead people in a cheer.” ‘Everybody’s throwing confetti at me.’ So I gave her some of Festspielhaus theatre, built left over from Fashion Week. The trainees will be among Bill Schermerhorn, creative director of the parade, said my confetti and I said, ‘Next time, you get them back.’ And to Wagner’s own designs, nearly 1,000 volunteer clowns in the nationally televised that when children get a visit from a clown, “they’ll remem- her face just lit up.” — AP was one of fear and intimi- dation, he raged. “It’s a cul- This photo shows German ture of giving and taking artist Jonathan Meese at orders. They intimidate, the Lyonel Feininger they are cynical liars and gallery in Quedlinburg, try to manipulate art and central Germany, during people,” Meese said. “Art the opening of his has no place in Bayreuth. exhibition titled “Totalste Meese didn’t fail with Graphik”. — AFP Wagner, Bayreuth failed with Meese.” The organiz- ers announced last week that Meese’s contract had been can- celled because the production was not financially viable. “The available budget would have been substantially overrun. And this is not acceptable,” said the festival’s com- mercial director Heinz-Dieter Sense. The Bayreuth Festival, dedicated exclusively to the works of its founder Richard Wagner, is one of the most sought-after tickets in the world of opera and classical music, with waiting lists stretching to 10 years and more. Since the composer’s death in 1883, the festival has been run by Wagner’s descendants and is cur- rently in the hands of his great-granddaughters Katharina Wagner, 36, and Eva Wagner-Pasquier, 69. —AFP Volunteers, Macy’s employees and Big Apple Circus clowns participate in warmups at Several Clown Captains prepare to work with other volunteers. “Clown U.” — AP photos lifestyle MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014 MUSIC & MOVIES Lebanon bans film on Iran’s ‘Green Movement’ protests

ebanese authorities have banned the Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah movement, screening of a film depicting the 2009 which is allied with Iran. The film, a docu- Lpost-election “Green Movement” mentary, includes scenes depicting the protests in Iran, organizers of a local film protests that erupted in Iran after the 2009 festival said yesterday. “‘The Silent Majority presidential elections that returned Speaks’, the admirable visual essay of film- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to power despite maker Bani Khoshnoudi, has been censored claims of election fraud. Festival director in Beirut,” a statement from the Cultural Jocelyne Saab described the censorship Resistance International Film Festival organ- decision as “dangerous”. “There is nothing in izers said. the film that justifies the ban,” she told AFP. Indian Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan and Ileana D’Cruz pose during the promotion of their Hindi film ‘Happy Ending’ in Mumbai. — AFP “The film was to be screened tonight... At “It narrates what happened in a beautiful noon, the Censorship Committee served artistic way and is not intended to criticise notice to the festival’s organizers that it was or attack but to create dialogue,” she added. banned for ‘insulting a foreign country,’” the Lebanon is considered one of the most statement added. “The organizers of the fes- open societies in the Middle East, but art is tival protest this ban, which risks depicting occasionally censored, usually for sexual Lebanon as a backwards and unenlight- content or sensitive religious issues, rather Tim Burton’s ‘Big Eyes’ eyes ened country in the eyes of the internation- than for political reasons. The Cultural al community.” Lebanon’s Censorship Resistance Film Festival is in its second year Committee is part of the General Security and is screening movies in five locations in agency and monitors all films before Lebanon. Saab said the works selected were screening in the country. “to be a mirror for us, to teach us lessons General Security is regarded as close to and encourage dialogue.” — AFP Globes, but Oscar chances iffy ike all Tim Burton movies, “Big ings as “suburban art,” saying they Eyes” is a visual/aural treat, were “very much a part of the cul- Lwith quirky humor, heart and ture I grew up with.” The film takes a a zippy pace. Cult status seems wry look at those kitschy-but-heart- assured, and it could get attention felt paintings, and explores themes at the Golden Globes. But Oscar is of genuine talent, public acclaim, another question. For a respected critical acceptance and commerce- director who has been making big, and the overlap and/or disconnect successful movies for nearly 30 among all of them. (Interestingly, years, his track record with Oscar is those themes also crop up in this surprisingly hit and miss. His films year’s “Birdman” and “Mr Turner.”) do best in the Academy’s artisan Burton certainly has the public categories, and that’s likely to be acclaim (“Alice in Wonderland” true with “Big Eyes” as well: Bruno passed $1 billion) and his films seem Delbonnel’s cinematography, Rick to gain industry affection and admi- Heinrich’s and Colleen Atwood’s ration over the years: “Edward respective production and costume Scissorhands,” “Sweeney Todd” and design, JC Bond’s editing and the others seem to be more Danny Elfman’s score. esteemed than when they first The Globes seem likely to recog- opened. He has been nominated for nize the Weinstein Co release it in After a screening at the Linwood ‘Suburban art’ two Oscars, for stop-motion animat- the comedy/musical best-picture Dunn Theater in Hollywood, writers Lynette Howell said the key for a ed features “Corpse Bride” and race, and lead actress Amy Adams (and producers) Scott Alexander producer is “perseverance.” She finds “Frankenweenie,” but never as live- could also score. Christoph Waltz and Larry Karaszewski talked about that whenever she is on a panel dis- action director and none of his films once again steals the show in a their 11-year struggle to bring the cussion, it’s usually to talk about has scored a best-picture nomina- supporting role. There is also terrific too-weird-to-be-fiction story of labor-of-love projects that take tion. “Big Eyes” may not change that, work by co-stars Jason Margaret and Walter Keane to the years to gestate; there is rarely such but presumably he will win in those Schwartzman, Terence Stamp and screen. They also got gasps and industry attention given to films categories one of these days. As James Saito, but unfortunately, laughs when they said the climactic that are cranked out quickly, Waltz says in the movie, sometimes there is no category for actors for a real-life trial was so over the top, because of the results. Burton it’s just a question of “the right place few minutes of screen time. “Believe it or not, we toned it down.” referred to Margaret Keane’s paint- at the right time.” — Reuters OSN Pehla adds 3 niche channels

SN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, has strengthened its roster of premium OSouth Asian content with the addition of three niche industry-leading channels on OSN Pehla. India’s No 1 Bollywood music channel Sony Mix will now be available exclusively on OSN Pehla, in addition to Pakistan’s leading news channel in Urdu, Dunya News, and popular cookery channel, Masala TV - both of which will also be exclusive to OSN in two months. The addition makes OSN Pehla one of the largest ‘Kan Refeeji’ movie puts Kuwait aggregators of South Asian content in the MENA with 36 leading channels complemented by OSN’s state-of-the-art technology to provide an on map of international cinema unmatched viewing experience for subscribers. David Butorac, CEO of OSN, said: “OSN Pehla ctor Khaled Al-Braiki said participation had “a great unexpected success in Kuwait,” he has become the go to platform for South Asian of the Kuwaiti film “Kan Refeeji” (he added. Al-Braiki expressed appreciation for Awas my friend) at 36th Cairo the Kuwait National Cinema Company, head- content in the MENA region led by the diverse International Film Festival put the Kuwaiti ed by Hisham Al-Ghanim, for the support and choice of must-watch channels that we provide. movie-making on the international cinema praised the great development witnessed by Sony Mix, Dunya News and Masala TV fill niche map. Al-Braiki expressed in a statement to the Arab cinema. Now, the Arab films com- areas that are extremely popular with the South KUNA his satisfaction for choosing of the film pete in many international festivals, he said. Asian audience in the region. These channels among eight Arab films to participate in the For his part, film director Ahmed Al-Khalaf also appeal to the wider Arab audience, who festival, adding that it is “a real step that in a similar statement to KUNA expressed keenly follow Bollywood music and South Asian opens prospects towards development of pleasure for participating in the Cairo culinary treats further expanding OSN Pehla’s Kuwait’s film industry.” International Film Festival, stressing that it is market reach.” He pointed out that the Cairo International one of the most prominent film festivals in the Neeraj Arora, Executive Vice President and Film Festival is one of the 10 most important world. The Kuwaiti film is authored by Yarub Head of International Business at Sony Mix, said: film festivals in the world. The movie was dis- Bourahmah and produced by Light Bug Media “To be exclusively available on OSN Pehla in the played for six weeks in about 550 shows, and Productions company. — KUNA MENA region is a perfect fit to Sony Mix, which is today India’s No 1 Bollywood music channel with Pakistan. Masala TV is today the most popular Soon to be exclusively available on OSN almost a quarter of the total market share. With a cookery channel in Pakistan and amongst the Pehla, Dunya News offers some of the most-dis- sizeable Bollywood fan following in the MENA sizeable south Asian community. Launched in cussed news programming in Pakistan. Hosted region - not only South Asian audiences - but 2006, Masala TV, a 24-hour pure food channel, is by Junaid Saleem, Sohail Ahmed and Najia Baig, also Arabs and western expatriates, Sony Mix the second channel under the banner of Hum Hasb e Haal is a current affairs show that will be their first-stop for exclusive music con- Network Limited. The channel has live shows acquaints viewers with the ongoing political sit- tent, including the newest productions as well as every day with its celebrity chefs offering world uation with a touch of humour and satire. Actor classics and most-loved songs from our vast class cuisines. Masala TV is available worldwide Noman Ijaz leads Mazaaq-Raat, another socio- library.” Naveed Kashif, Managing Director, in the USA, Canada, Australia, UK and now part- political satire that hosts a wide range of celebri- Dunya News said: “Since our inception, we have nering with OSN will further elevate our pres- ties and leaders, while On the front with Kamran been focused on bringing a new paradigm to ence in the region.” Shahid discusses social issues, human interest news programming in Pakistan. Today, we are stories and entertainment. Also popular is Nuqta the fastest growing in the country with custom- Independent capsules e Nazar, hosted by distinguished journalist and built premises, state-of-the-art studios, high From mellow melodies for young and old to political analyst Mujeeb ur Rehman Shami. quality graphics, modern camera and lighting foot-tapping numbers for the party crowd, retro No 1 by far in its segment, Masala TV has a equipment and bureaus across the country as music that takes one back to the golden era of delectable spread of culinary shows that have well as in the UAE, USA and UK. But what makes Bollywood to independent capsules of informa- homemakers and foodies hooked every day of the real difference is our team: our top-notch tion and celebrity chats, Sony Mix is the musical the week. Among the most popular shows on presenters and analysts who bring cutting edge voice of the Hindi film industry. Sony Mix has the Masala TV are Handi, Masala Mornings, Live at 9, news and analyses that have earned us a loyal distinction of being the first music channel to Tarka, Lively Weekends, Chaska Pankanay Ka and following of viewers. The MENA region is one of map playlist on songs, mood and tempo, and Food Diaries that have amassed significant fol- our core markets and OSN’s tremendous reach lists music credits in addition to constantly lowing in the past months. Bringing a diversity will further build our presence here.” upgraded graphics. With Sony, SAB and Max of culinary choices through its shows, Masala In this Saturday picture, British American rock guitarist Slash, right, performs on Saad Qazi, General Manager, Masala TV (exclusive) on OSN Pehla, subscribers have one TV’s programming covers not only authentic stage featuring American singer Myles Kennedy, left, and The Conspirators in Basel, Dubai, said: “There are strong commonalities of the most diverse spreads of premium content Pakistani cuisine but also brings insights on Switzerland. — AP between the cuisine of the Arab world and covering movies, music and series. international cuisines. Lebanon bans film on Iran’s ‘Green Movement’39 protests MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2014

How could you refuse? Godfather house is for sale

ake them an offer they canít refuse. A New York City house featured in ‘The MGodfather’ is on the market for just under $3 million. The Staten Island Advance reports that the house’s exterior was used in the 1972 mob classic. The current owner has even revamped some of the decor to resemble the fic- tional house’s interior. The asking price is $2.89 million. Besides brag- ging rights, the buyer gets a 6,248-square-feet Tudor with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Real estate agent Joseph R. Profaci says the gour- met kitchen ‘is to die for.’ — AP

This photo provided by Paramount Pictures shows Marlon Brando, right, as Don Corleone, in a scene from the 1972 movie, ‘The Godfather. — AP Spared in war, Italy’s ‘greatest picture’ saved again by benefactor n Italian Renaissance masterpiece that English nov- Rome, contemporary Italian benefactors are discouraged chre” in Italian. The restored version may make the painting elist Aldous Huxley once described as “the greatest from seeking civic glory by sponsoring cultural institu- even more extraordinary than it appeared to Huxley: a Apicture in the world” was saved from destruction in tions, like London’s Sainsbury Wing of the National recent, three-dimensional computer reconstruction using World War Two by a British artillery officer who defied Gallery or the David H. Koch Theatre housing the New 20 non-invasive techniques including infrared imaging orders to shell the town. Today, Piero della Francesca’s 15th York City Ballet. showed that dirt and decay had robbed the painting of Century fresco of the resurrection of Jesus Christ on a wall But the Italian government’s dire financial situation is much of its perspective. in the Tuscan town of Sansepolcro is again in danger, and forcing change, and the wealthy are increasingly being During World War Two, British artillery officer Tony those trying to save it are again taking matters into their enlisted to help pay to keep up the country’s artistic her- Clarke disobeyed orders to shell Sansepolcro because he own hands. itage. Diego Della Valle, head of luxury leather goods com- had read a 1925 essay in which Huxley extolled the fres- Centuries of grime and humidity have wrought their pany Tod’s, is now helping to restore Rome’s Colosseum. co. Despite being under pressure from superiors, Clarke damage, and the painting is flaking, cracking and discol- Officials stress that he will be rewarded only with a small delayed long enough so that occupying German forces ored. Austerity measures have dried up arts funding, so plaque. In the case of della Francesca’s “The Resurrection”, had retreated and shelling the city was no longer neces- restorers have had to come up with an innovative scheme the entire renovation is still being carried out by the state, sary. The locals responded by naming a street after him. to blend private and state action to salvage the fresco. while Osti gets the privilege of helping pay for it. Visitors “This story about what Clarke did is a very moving one,” Aldo Osti, an Italian businessman now living in Switzerland will be able to watch restoration work from a specially said Cecilia Frosinini, head of the frescoes department at who was once an executive at a multinational company built platform and follow it on a mobile phone app. Italy’s premier art restoration institute, Florence’s Opificio based near the town, is funding half of the 200,000 euro delle Pietre Dure, which is carrying out the restoration, ($250,000) cost of the two-year restoration. Moving story told Reuters. It’s the sort of philanthropy that is common in many Della Francesca painted “The Resurrection” sometime “It was like a prophesy of what we are trying to do now. We countries but has long been rare in Italy, where the state between 1450 and 1465 on a wall of what was then the too are trying to preserve works of art for future generations,” considers itself the custodian of cultural patrimony. town hall, now a museum. It depicts a stern risen Christ on she said during a private viewing ahead of the official unveil- Although emperors once gave their titles to the forums in the edge of a sepulchre; the city’s name means “holy sepul- ing of the restoration project later this month. — Reuters Napoleon’s two-pointed hat goes under hammer

ne of Napoleon’s famous two-pointed “bicorne” hat is valued at between 300,000 Napoleon Bonaparte is said to have worn hats could fetch up to two million and 400,000 euros ($375,000-$500,000), but around 120 of the hats. Oeuros when it goes under the hammer experts think it could fetch four or five times Made by French hatmakers Poupard, at an auction near Paris today, memorabilia- that amount. During his reign as French Napoleon wore them sideways-rather than watchers believe. The black felted beaver fur emperor-from 1804-1814 and again in 1815 — with points at the front and back-so he could be easily spotted on the battlefield. Of around 20 hats that still exist, only two or three are in A picture taken in private hands with the rest scattered in muse- Fontainebleau ums across the world. The hat is the most shows one of emblematic item of the two-day sale at Napoleon’s famous Fontainebleau on Saturday and yesterday. two-pointed hats Other items due to be sold by French auc- displayed in the tioneers Osenat, Binoche and Giquello include Osenat a pair of Napoleon’s stockings, a scarf and a auction house. shirt. All come from a collection of around 1,000 pieces of Napoleon memorabilia that belonged to Prince Louis II of Monaco (1870- An auction house employee gestures next to a portrait of French Emperor Napoleon I, 1949), the great-grandfather of current painted in 1807 by French painter Paul Delaroche, displayed in the Osenat auction house monarch Prince Albert. in Paris yesterday. — AFP The hat was acquired by Joseph Giraud, a museum projects. “It’s a very well-known col- wrapped around his head while imprisoned vet in Napoleon’s household, and remained in lection, the provenance of the pieces is incon- on Saint Helena, is expected to fetch between his family until 1926 when it was sold to Prince testable,” Thierry Lentz, director of the 6,000 and 8,000 euros. Louis’ collection. The collection, which also Napoleon Foundation, told AFP. The bicorne, And a fine-weave cotton shirt he also wore includes letters and documents relating to meaning two horizonal points, was a variation in exile could fetch 40,000 euros, the auction- Napoleon’s reign, military exploits and exile on the tricorne or three-pointed hat-which eers believe. Two hundred years after his and imprisonment on Saint Helena, is kept at was popular in the 17th century and favored reign, Napoleon remains a deeply popular the principality’s Napoleon Museum in Monte by American colonists around the time of the historical figure. The main French association Carlo. The Grimaldi family are selling a num- American Revolution. The red scarf, which a in his memory currently has around 4,000 ber of pieces having decided to pursue new painting of the time shows Napoleon wore members. — AFP