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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 SAFAR 3, 1437 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Kuwait to join Clinton urges Nishikori Holm silences sports events war on fails to crack Rousey in only when its Islamic State, Djokovic stunning flag is 3raised not Muslims7 riddle KO win World leaders16 unite20 to Min 13º Max 26º condemn Paris attacks High Tide 01:14 & 15:37 Obama, Putin agree need for Syria talks, ceasefire Low Tide 08:50 & 20:46 40 PAGES NO: 16699 150 FILS ANTALYA, Turkey: World leaders united yesterday to denounce terrorism at a heavily-guarded summit in Turkey after the gun and bomb assaults in Paris, despite divisions over conflict-riven Syria. US President Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin of Russia, China’s President Xi Jinping and other leaders gathered at the Mediterranean resort of Antalya two days after the Paris attacks claimed by Islamic State jihadists. Obama condemned the killing of 129 people in Paris as well as a double suicide bombing in Ankara last month as attacks “on the civilized world” and vowed to “redouble our efforts” to eliminate the Islamic State net- work. “We stand in solidarity with France in hunting down the perpetrators of this crime and bringing them to justice,” Obama declared after talks with his host, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Paris killings darkened the mood of the summit of the Group of 20 top world economies, with security and the Syrian conflict now eclipsing an economic agenda that will also deal with the spreading refugee crisis, climate change and tax avoidance. Erdogan said the summit agenda was now “very different” given the massacre in Paris, with the leaders to condemn the attacks in their communique or a separate statement. “I believe that our stance against international terrorism will find its expression in a very strong, tough message at the G20 summit,” Erdogan said. “This terrorist action is not only against French people but all humanity.” Russia’s Putin said that overcoming global terror was possible only “if all the international community unites its efforts”. Putin is key to the gathering, which is taking ANTALYA, Turkey: US President Barack Obama (left) place without French leader Francois Hollande who speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) remains home to lead his shaken country in the after- prior to the opening session of the G20 summit yes- math of the attacks. KUWAIT: The Kuwait Towers are illuminated in the colors of the French flag yesterday in solidarity with the terday. — AP Continued on Page 13 people of France after the Paris terrorist attacks. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat News Three brothers tied to Paris attacks in brief PARIS: Belgium issued an international arrest warrant ers were involved in the Paris carnage, raising the possi- he had eight convictions for petty crimes but had never yesterday for one of three brothers linked to the brutal bility that one group may still be at large. It is now served a prison sentence. “It’s a crazy thing, it’s mad- Arrest warrant attacks in Paris that killed 129 people, as the probe known that three of the suicide bombers were French ness. Yesterday I was in Paris and I saw what a mess this out for Rajaan spread across Europe. As thousands gathered in central nationals, but two of the men had lived in the Belgian was,” one of his brothers told AFP before he was taken KUWAIT: The public prosecution has issued an interna- Paris in mourning and solidarity, authorities in at least capital Brussels. Two cars used in the attacks were hired into custody on Saturday night. Belgian prosecutors tional arrest warrant against former general director of five European countries scrambled to tie together leads in Belgium. One was quickly found near the Bataclan said two of the attackers were Frenchmen who had the Public Institution for Social Security Fahad Al-Rajaan and hunt down possible accomplices. Security sources venue, and one overnight on Saturday in the suburb of lived in Brussels, at least one in the neighbourhood of after a prison sentence was handed in absentia against said one of the three brothers died in the Bataclan con- Montreuil east of Paris, with two AK47 rifles inside. Molenbeek which has been linked to Islamic radicalism. him on charges of manipulation of the institution’s cert hall where the worst of the bloodshed took place, Witnesses said the second car, a black Seat, was used by Premier Charles Michel conceded Molenbeek, a poor funds. The prosecution said in a statement that it had while another had been detained along with six other gunmen who shot dozens of people in bars and restau- immigrant neighbourhood known as a hotbed of radi- concluded investigations into the case involving Rajaan people in Belgium. rants in the hip Canal St Martin area of Paris. calisation, was a “gigantic problem”. and an employee for “inflicting grave harm on the Seven gunmen wearing suicide belts died during the The first attacker to be named by investigators is Meanwhile, German authorities were questioning a funds” of the institution. The pair are charged with attacks, which have been claimed by the Islamic State Omar Ismail Mostefai, a 29-year-old father and French man from Montenegro found last week with a car-load breaching the institution’s law and the finance minis- group - either at the Stade de France stadium, or in and citizen, who was identified from a severed finger among of eight Kalashnikov rifles, three pistols and explosives. ter’s decisions and using the institution’s funds in high- around the Bataclan venue. The sports minister said at the carnage at the Bataclan, where 89 people were The man, who had been heading for Paris, has refused risk investments and speculations, thus leading to least one of the bombers who detonated their explo- killed after heavily armed men in wearing explosives to cooperate with police. The discovery of a Syrian pass- heavy losses and undermining the “state’s financial sta- sives near the stadium had tried to enter the venue vests stormed into the venue. Police detained six peo- port near the body of one attacker has raised fears that tus”. It said that an international detention warrant has where France were playing Germany in an international ple close to Mostefai, including his father, brother and some of the assailants might have entered Europe as been issued against the fugitive Al-Rajaan and has football match at the time. sister-in-law, judicial sources said. part of the huge influx of people fleeing Syria’s civil war. ordered his imprisonment in absentia. Prosecutors say they believe three groups of attack- Born in the modest Paris suburb of Courcouronnes, Continued on Page 13

Sultan Qaboos makes Hammad files to grill Jassar Unveiled Iran rare public appearance MUSCAT: Omani leader Sultan Qaboos made a rare drivers to have public appearance yesterday to address the annual Panel to review charges law session of parliament, in his first live broadcast By B Izzak began Oct 27. The first grilling filed by MP Mohammad cars impounded speech since he returned Tana against Minister of Social Affairs and Labour Hind Al- from an eight-month med- KUWAIT: MP Saadoun Hammad yesterday filed a request Subaih was debated on the opening day. It ended with ical stay in Germany. Upon to grill Minister of Public Works, Electricity and Water recommendations. Telegram targeted his return in March, state Ahmad Al-Jassar over alleged financial and administrative In another development, head of the financial and eco- TEHRAN: Iranian women who fail to wear the veil media said his treatment violations in the airport expansion project. The grilling was nomic affairs committee MP Faisal Al-Shaye said yesterday when driving will have their cars impounded for a had been a success and that filed although Jassar has already tendered his resignation the committee will meet soon to review the public charges week and are likely to be fined, police warned yes- he was in “complete health”. over a suspended jail term issued against him several law issued more than two decades ago. The law bans the terday. In the past week, about 10,000 motorists Appearing in good health, weeks ago. Legally, Jassar remains a Cabinet member until government from introducing or raising charges on public have received warnings, with 2,000 facing further Qaboos spoke for three his resignation is accepted. The grilling is expected to fig- services without the approval of the National Assembly. action for breaking “social norms”, but the new minutes in his address to ure on the Assembly session tomorrow to be debated two Shaye said the Assembly’s legal and legislative affairs measure to confiscate cars will come into force the Oman Council, which is weeks later. committee has pointed out that the law is unconstitution- nationwide. Deputy police chief Said Montazer-ol- Sultan Qaboos made up of both elected But the dilemma is that currently, State Minister for al and that the financial committee will meet to review the Mehdi said officers had been authorized by prose- and appointed members. Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah issue. The government has been trying to raise non-oil rev- cutors to take such steps. Western-backed Qaboos has ruled since taking is the acting minister of public works. This is the second enues after oil prices dropped sharply, and with the budg- If traffic police spot an unveiled woman driver or over from his father in a bloodless coup with the grilling to be submitted in the current session which et facing with a certain deficit. passenger, “their car will be taken to a police com- help of Oman’s former colonial power, Britain. Since pound for a week”, he said, according to the official then, he has helped to transform an impoverished IRNA news agency. Some owners will be fined but backwater riven by internal conflict into a prosper- other offenders will be referred to judicial authori- ous state that plays a small but important role in ties for further investigation, he added. The steps regional diplomacy. are part of a wider traffic police crackdown that could also see male drivers targeted for bad con- duct. Violations could include “removal of veil Saudis seized 22m inside the car, driving recklessly, parading in the meth pills in a year streets and harassing women,” IRNA said. RIYADH: Saudi authorities, where drug traffickers are When in public, all women in the Islamic repub- sentenced to death, have seized 22.4 million ampheta- lic, including foreigners, are required to wear at mine pills in one year, an interior ministry spokesman least a loose scarf, known as hijab, which covers the said yesterday. Around 28.8 tonnes of hashish and 26.2 hair and neck. Since the mid-1990s, however, there kg of heroin have also been seized during the past Hijri has been a gradual change in the dress code. Many Islamic year which ended in mid-October, the spokesman women wear stylish and colorful coats and head- said in a statement published on the official SPA news scarves and often tight trousers instead of the tra- agency. In their campaign against drug-trafficking, ditional one-piece, head-to-toe black chador. Police authorities have also confiscated hundreds of weapons, patrols have continued campaigns to enforce the including 184 machineguns as well as rifles and guns, in KUWAIT: Protestors gather in solidarity outside the diwaniya of former MP Abdullah Al-Barghash (right) after the law and the authorities also use a network of addition to over 41 million riyals ($11 million), said the appeals court last week overturned a lower court verdict ordering the government to reinstate Barghash’s citizen- “trustees” to identify transgressors. statement. During eight months of the past Hijri year, ship and ruled that it was not competent under the law to handle sovereign issues. The government revoked the Continued on Page 13 1,776 drug traffickers were arrested in the kingdom. citizenship of the former Islamist lawmaker along with 56 members of his family. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat LOCAL MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Info minister sends condolences on Xavier Moraes’ passing

KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Moraes, the sports editor in your Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh esteemed newspaper. The media and Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al- sports families have lost with his passing Sabah sent a letter of condolences to a stable figure in sports analysis and Kuwait Times Editor in Chief Abd Al- editing, and one who has lift his clear Rahman Al-Alyan on the passing of the professional imprint in those fields. And sports editor Xavier Moraes. The letter as we offer to you and to the family of reads as follows: Kuwait Times our sincerest condolences, “We have received with deep sorrow we pray to God Almighty that he blesses the news of the passing of Mr Xavier his family with patience and fortitude.”

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al- Jaber Al-Sabah. —KUNA Amir, Crown Prince receive state officials Amir congratulates KCCI Chairman on German award KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Cabinet Affairs and Acting Minister of Al-Khalifa. His Highness the Crown Prince and Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received His Electricity and Water Sheikh Mohammad Al- His Highness the Prime Minister also sent simi- Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and Minister of lar cables to King Hamad. Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace yes- Education and Higher Education Bader Al- In other news, His Highness the Crown terday. His Highness also received National Essa. Prince Sheikh patronizes Kuwait University cel- Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanem, Separately, His Highness the Amir sent a ebrations of the 40th anniversary of the His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber cable of congratulations to President of the College of Engineering and Petroleum and Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and First Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry conclusion of the global innovation and entre- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ali Mohammad Thunayan Al-Ghanem on win- preneurship conference, Kuwait Global Amiri Diwan Minister meets Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. ning the Golden Leaf Award in the German Technopreneurship Challenge 2015. His Meanwhile, His Highness the Crown Prince city of Berlin. In his cable, His Highness the Highness the Crown Prince will be represented Turquoise Mountain delegation received Ghanem, His Highness Sheikh Jaber Amir praised Ghanem’s efforts in developing by Minister of Oil and Minister of State for Al-Mubarak, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, Deputy economic and cultural relations at regional National Assembly Affairs Ali Al-Omair in the KUWAIT: Minister of the Amiri Diwan Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad welcomed the del- Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh and international levels. His Highness the ceremony to be hold Monday at Sheikh Sabah Affairs Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- egation discussing with the eminent guests Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Crown Prince and His Highness the Prime Al-Salem Theatre in Al Khaldiya district. Sabah received yesterday the director of issues of common concern. The meeting Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Minister sent Ghanem similar cables. Separately, the Amiri Diwan mourned on the external of fairs of the project, was attended by the Advisor of His Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah, Minister of Also yesterday, His Highness the Amir sent Sunday death of Sheikha Najma Al-Abdullah ‘Turquoise Mountain’ in Afghanistan Scott Highness the Amir and Chairman of the Information and Minister of State for Youth a cable of condolences to King of Bahrain Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Sheikha Najma, Liddle, accompanied by Mohammadullah International Islamic Charitable Association Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al- Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa yesterday who passed away at the age of 85, was laid to Yahyapoor and Saghari Hussein. Sheikh Dr Abdullah Al-Maatouq. — KUNA Humoud Al-Sabah, Minister of State for over the death of Sheikh Isa bin Ali bin Hamad rest after Asr Prayers yesterday. — KUNA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 LOCAL

No Kuwaitis among Paris attacks’ victims: Envoy LEGALESE PARIS: Kuwait’s Ambassador to France manifestations. Understanding Sami Al-Sulaiman has confirmed that no Kuwaiti citizens were among victims of Joint action Friday’s attacks in Paris, which left 129 peo- In the meantime, Madani called upon all Kuwait’s Laws ple killed and 352 others injured. “The governments across the world, internation- French authorities have confirmed no al organizations and civil society institu- By Attorney Fajer Ahmed Kuwaiti citizens among the victims of the tions in all countries to close ranks and Paris attacks,” Sulaiman said in a statement engage in a concerted joint action to com- he legal system in Kuwait is more progressed to KUNA Saturday night. bat the scourge of terrorism which has than people seem to think. Even though the con- He said the “Embassy and the French become the arch enemy of humanity at stitution was written more than half a century health authorities were verifying if there large. T ago in 1961, it clearly protects the rights of people by are Kuwaiti citizens among the injured In Rabat, the supreme scientific council stating principles like “All people are equal in human because of the large number of the wound- of Morocco said the Paris attacks were acts dignity, and in public rights and duties before the law, ed who were admitted in many hospitals.” of terrorism and aggression against inno- without distinction as to race, origin, language or reli- Sulaiman commended the cooperation cent life which constitute definitely taboos gion” in Article 29, and also stating clearly in article 35 shown by the French authorities with the in Islam. The synchronized attacks can by that “Freedom of belief is absolute.” The list of rights embassy. no means be justified as any kind of ‘jihad’ and freedoms in the Kuwaiti Constitution goes on to Meanwhile, the Organization of Islamic (Islamic holy war), the council said in a ‘fat- protect our freedom of speech, our right to a free trial Cooperation (OIC) on Saturday condemned wa’ (religious opinion), explaining the cor- and so on. in the strongest terms the multiple shoot- rect forms of jihad specified by Muslim When you read the Constitution you would think ing and bomb attacks that hit Paris last scholars and jurisprudents. The council, the that people living in Kuwait are living a simple life. But night and left hundreds of casualties. In a highest religious advice giving body in the that’s far from the case. For the past two years, ever statement, OIC Secretary General Iyad kingdom of Morocco, issued this fatwa in since I started writing legal articles for the public, not a Ameen Madani conveyed his sincere con- response to controversy over the attacks day has passed without me receiving an email seeking dolences to the families of the victims as and the attempts of some people to link an answer to a complicated legal inquiry, about what well as to the Government and people of the attacks to jihad. seems to be a simple day-to-day task. Many of these France and wished for speedy recovery of In Paris, the French Council of the queries are due simply to a lack of understanding the the wounded. He also reaffirmed the OIC’s Muslim Faith (CFCM) denounced as “outra- KUWAIT: A Kuwaiti man reads yesterday’s issue of Kuwait Times, which bears a head- law and regulations. Sadly, the large English-speaking unwavering solidarity and support to geous and heinous” the attacks reportedly line of the deadly Paris attack that left more than 120 people dead, at his office in community in Kuwait has no direct access to the legis- France at these critical and painful circum- carried out by the Islamic State (IS). The Kuwait City. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat lation and rules in simple English writing. stances. council called on the whole nation to stand as “barbaric, cowardly and inhuman,” Dutch who kill a man, have killed all mankind, “ it This, in return, has made them vulnerable, compli- The Secretary General expressed his firm united and demonstrate solidarity in the media reported. A statement issued by the said in a statement. “We will continue to cating their visa status, their relationships with their rejection of any terrorist act that violates face of the current challenge, and asked umbrella group CMO (Contact Body for work with all Europeans who support landlord, employer and other entities in Kuwait. This is the right to life and try to undermine uni- the French Muslims to pray for the country Muslims) said The Dutch Muslim communi- democracy and the rule of law to combat why I am ecstatic to be writing for the Kuwait Times. I versal human values including the values to overcome the current catastrophe. ty is grief-stricken and feels deeply for all violence and hatred, no matter who the hope to answer all the most pressing questions regard- of freedom and equality that France has the victims and the people of France. messenger is,” it added. An estimated one ing legal matters and create a real awareness about the consistently promoted. He reiterated the Inhuman The Dutch Moroccan Mosque million Muslims, mainly from Morocco and law and readers’ legal rights written in a manner that is OIC’s principled and consistent position in Meanwhile, the Dutch Muslim organiza- Association said it was deeply shocked by Turkey, live in the Netherlands which has a accessible and understandable to everyone. condemning terrorism in all its forms and tions condemned the terror attacks in Paris the attacks. “Islam teaches us that those population of 17 million. —KUNA Although I won’t be able to answer all the questions that I receive, I promise to help everyone in any way that I can. I will also answer the most common ques- Royals sentenced tions publicly so that the most amount of people could Sheikh Salman: Kuwait to join sports benefit. Please email me at [email protected] if you for weapons events only when its flag is raised have any legal questions or concerns that you would like answered. possession Govt offers view on e-media to committee By Meshaal Al-Enezi KUWAIT: Minister of Information Kuwait to participate in World Cup national media, the minister said in Mandatory tests KUWAIT: The criminal court yesterday ordered two and Minister of State for Youth and Asian Cup qualifiers, Sheikh a press statement. ruling family members to pay a KD 2,000 fine each Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al- Salman said: “The ball is now in the In addition, the new bill is con- for 24 professions for illegal possession of weapons and ammunition. Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah said court of those who sought to sus- sidered a support to the Audio- This ruling came in view of the new weapons’ collec- yesterday that Kuwait would partic- pend the sports activity. They are Visual Media, and Printing and By A Saleh tion law that offered a grace period to hand over ipate in sports events only when its the only persons who can lift the Publishing Laws, he added. During unlicensed weapons without penalty, before the law flag was raised. suspension.” He concluded by reit- the meeting, Sheikh Salman lis- KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti Professional Qualifications Department was put into practice. The law includes prison penal- Speaking to reporters following erating the Kuwaiti government’s tened to remarks offered by com- recently finished setting tests for around 24 professions operat- ties and fines up to KD 10,000. a National Assembly session, Sheikh mittee members on their relevant ing in the local labor market, and submitted the tests and condi- Salman Sabah wondered: “Could efforts, noting that all share the tions to Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Al-Subaih for approval. Secret visit we, Kuwaitis, accept participation in same trench to serve Kuwait and Minister of Social Affairs and Labor and Minister of According to the new testing system, laborers working in the tournaments and championships back efforts to boost the role of State for Planning and Development Hind Al-Subaih specified professions would not be given access to the Kuwaiti yesterday made a sudden secret inspection visit to that don’t respect our flag and national media. labor market unless they pass the tests that are to include, gener- the Hawalli labor department without being escort- State?” al turners, vehicle mechanics, professional chefs, building ed by any of its ministry’s senior officials. She The minister emphasized that Parliamentary immunity painters, welders, electricity technicians, ventilation systems checked work progress, went directly to the appli- this issue is of paramount signifi- Separately, the parliamentary maintenance mechanics, automobile air conditioning techni- cants’ waiting room and listened to complaints of cance to the Public Authority for legal and legislative affairs commit- cians, assistant A/C technicians, assistant central A/C technicians, people there, said informed sources. The sources Sports (PAS). He added that efforts tee has delayed taking a decision general pharmacists, X-ray technicians, medical lab technicians, added that minister was surprised to find out that were being exerted to reform and on the prosecution’s request that nursing technicians, head nurses, aluminum smiths, furniture car- the department was understaffed compared to the restructure the sports situation in MP Saleh Ashour be stripped of his penters, pipefitters and pesticides technicians. number of applicants. Further, the sources said that general in order to restore Kuwait’s parliamentary immunity. The com- after touring the building, Subaih visited the previous prestigious position and mission rapporteur, Ahmad Al- ‘Chabreet Seyassi’ Manpower Public Authority where she met with to regain its sports role. Qudaibi, said it decided to adjourn Security forces recently arrested a blogger who operated a Acting Director Ahmad Al-Moussa and recommend- “We are acting in line with com- Sheikh Salman taking the decision due MP Twitter account called ‘Chabreet Seyassi 2 (Political Matches 2). ed immediate measures to end staff shortages in var- mitments issued through Al-Humoud Al-Sabah Ashour’s request, pending his The man happens to be the brother of another blogger who was ious labor departments. Legislation No 26/2012 regarding attendance of the next committee arrested on charges of offending His Highness the Amir through non-interference in administrative refusal to joint sports events under meeting. Meanwhile, it recom- posts made on a Twitter account he operated under the handle and technical matters. Kuwait’s the umbrella of the Olympic flag. mended lifting MP Nabil Al-Fadhl’s ‘Chabreet Seyassi,’ among other charges. The second blogger was legal position in this regard is very immunity but rejected such meas- referred to the state security department for investigations with Man arrested clear,” he said. E-media bill ure against MP Abdullah Al- the same charges his brother is already facing. Asked about the single-vote In other news, Sheikh Salman Maayouf. Clinics’ licenses mechanism for sports clubs’ elec- delivered the government’s view on Al-Qudaibi told reporters after a The Ministry of Health’s Assistant Undersecretary for Private for stealing tions, which was recommended by the e-media draft law to the committee meeting held at the par- Medical Services Dr Mohammed Al-Khashti said that minister Dr the parliamentary youth and sports Education, Culture and Guidance liament headquarters that it recom- Ali Al-Obaidi had met with the Union of Owners of Private KD 70,000 committee, the minister said: “It’s Affairs Committee at the National mended extending the pre-trial Medical Professions, and discussed increasing the validity of pri- just parliamentary jurisprudence, Assembly. Sheikh Salman explained detention duration in criminal cas- vate health facilities’ licenses from two to five years. They also dis- but, more importantly, we seek to to the committee’s members the es. It also tackled the issue of the cussed doctors’ transfer within private sector medical facilities worth of gifts reorganize the sports situation.” philosophy behind the bill as well five percent commission, to be and certificates. Khashti added that the meeting also discussed Asked if the FIFA’s ban on Kuwait as the goals, and how it will bridge levied on expatriates’ remit- issuing unified IDs for all private medical facilities’ staff members By Hanan Al-Saadoun could be lifted, paving the way for a gap in the regulation of Kuwait’s tances.— KUNA as well as interviewing doctors applying to work in the private sector. KUWAIT: Capital department detectives arrested a security guard on charges of stealing goods worth KD 70,000 from Office warns a warehouse of a company that operates gift shops. The Farm Land, Al-Zad Group suspect, identified as Abu Asoor Mohammad Mohammad Ibrahim, Egyptian, was identified and arrested following Kuwaitis of storms, investigations carried out after the company’s lawyer reported the theft. The man explained during investiga- sponsor Horeca 2016 floods in Britain tions that he had been stealing the goods for nine months, LONDON: The Kuwait’s cultural office in London urged on adding that he sold some items at certain shops where KUWAIT: Following the great success achieved in the three previous cycles Saturday all Kuwaiti students and citizens in northern Britain police later went and located valuable pens, bags and to be vigilant and cautious due to bad weather that may lead clothes reported stolen. of Horeca Kuwait, Farm Land Company, the exclusive supplier of to strong storms and floods. In a statement to KUNA, Dr Fozan Al-Fares, head of the office, called on all Kuwaitis not to visit Forgery the President brand in Kuwait, announced its participation as a gold- areas close to the sea especially in Scotland. He advised them Residency affairs department’s detectives arrested three to be cautious and to avoid the gathering places in London men for forging a company’s Memorandum of Association en sponsor in the Horeca 2016 exhibi- tion, to be organized by Leaders after the government had declared that tight security meas- (MoA). The arrest came after detectives received informa- ures will be imposed at all airports, ports, train stations and tion about the forgery, and the suspects admitted follow- Group in collaboration with Hospitality Services Company. The the gathering places. He asked the Kuwaitis in Britain to dial ing their arrests that they forged the MoA and a rent the following phone number in case of emergency; (+44) event takes place at Badriya Ballroom receipt on the company’s name. One of the suspects had 02075903400, saying the consulate is working 24 hours to at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel and drugs and liquor with his possession when he was arrested, help the Kuwaiti citizens. — KUNA and officers found out that he was convicted of forgery Spa in the period of January 18-19, charges before. 2016, under the patronage of Minister of Information and State Minister of Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al- Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah. Abdullah Al-Nafisi Antoine Obaid Farm Land also stressed that the Horeca Kuwait exhibition was unique its customers, adding that President services. Al-Zad’s CEO Abdullah Al- in contributing to developing hospi- Company provides international Nafisi stressed that the Horeca exhibi- tality, catering and hotel require- products used in making the most tion had proved the significance of ments’ sectors, which are the compa- delicious dishes such as Galbbani specialized exhibitions in promoting ny’s basic concern as one of the main fresh Italian Mozzarella, the French trade exchange amongst companies, providers of such services both locally Valbreso goat cheese, Societe, as well as highlighting this vital line and regionally. Maclarand and Lactel. Finally, Obaid that is closely related to the develop- Antoine Obaid, Farm Land’s stressed that Farm Land would com- ment and housing projects as well as General Manager, said that Horeca pete in the cooking competitions touristic plans Kuwait was currently had been steadily moving forward held at Horeca 2016 as it represents a working on executing. He added that towards scientifically developing hos- great challenge to serve new dishes the exhibition would be the largest pitality sectors with the help of a that fully observe nutritional stan- gathering of specialized people group of experts and specialists. He dards. under one roof. added that Farm Land was a unique Speaking about his group, Nafisi trade mark launched in Kuwait and Al-Zad Group said that Al-Zad Group was estab- expanded to Gulf Cooperation Separately, Al-Zad Trading Group lished in 1994, and it later became Council (GCC) countries and others announced its intention to partici- one of Kuwait’s largest suppliers to worldwide, reiterating the company’s pate in sponsoring the event as a sil- the hotels, restaurants and catering keenness on quality control at its fac- ver sponsor for the fourth year in a companies. He added that it was tories before products reach con- row, saying in press statement that established by a number of hotel sumers. the decision comes in line with the owners. He added that Al-Zad provid- Obaid also stressed that Farm Land ideal environment the exhibition pro- ed high quality food products and is KUWAIT: The suspect is pictured with the stolen items was keen on achieving constant vides in the line of hotel, hospitality an exclusive agent of many interna- in this handout photo. development to maintain the trust of industry and catering equipment tional food brands. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 LOCAL

In Brief Photography achievement Surgeries for Syrians Food to Syrians KUWAIT: Kuwaiti photographer Majed Sultan Al-Zaabi HATAY: Kuwait’s Shifa humanitarian team has con- BEIRUT: The Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) yester- has chalked up an achievement for coming second in the ducted 10 surgeries for Syrian refugees in Amal day continued with its process of handing out humanitari- international photo contest, “The Planet Earth,” said Hospital in the southern city of Hatay, close to the an and relief aid, mainly involving food and medicine, to Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Syrian borders. The operations were carried out on thousands of Syrian refugees in Lebanon. The KRCS has Affairs Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah. Sheikh Salman a number of children, women and elderly, team delivered 250 food packages and cleaning tools to Syrian congratulated Zaabi on “this big Kuwaiti accomplishment,” coordinator Dr Talal Al-Fadhala said. He said the refugee families in Miniah and Tripoli in northern referring that this win affirms the ability and innovation of operations, including plastic surgeries, varied in Lebanon, Youssef Boutros, Lebanon Red Crescent (LRC) Kuwaiti youth in contesting the international events. Judges terms of complexity, adding that the team would coordinator said. The Number of Syrian refugees in have declared Zaabi winner of the silver medal for his conduct more than 30 surgeries during their mis- Lebanon has reached more than 1 million-most of them in works, themed, “Wildlife And Customs.” —KUNA sion. —KUNA northern Lebanon. —KUNA Photo of the day

KUWAIT: Construction works are ongoing at Jahra road’s development project. The Jahra development project is the upgrade of existing at-grade Jahra road located, in the dynamic industrial area of Shuwaikh. The KD 264 million project was commenced on September 2010. —Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat Leadership strong supporter of Czech Republic welcomed 4,000 visitors from Kuwait in 2014 Arabian Horse beauty contest By Ben Garcia Kuwaiti citizens,” Vitek said. Applicants for visas to the Czech Republic can now visit KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Czech the VFS Global center to submit visa Republic in Kuwait issued 4,000 tourist applications and enroll for biometrics in visas to Kuwaitis and other nationals last a centrally-located and comfortable envi- year, a sign of an increasing appetite to ronment. visit other European destinations. Martin Ajit Alexander, Regional CEO, Middle Vitek, Ambassador of the Czech Republic East and Africa, VFS Global, said VFS is to Kuwait, inaugurated the new Czech committed to streamlining the visa visa application center located on the application process for travelers and pro- first floor of the Al-Banwan Building on viding best-in-class services to visitors. Ali Al-Salem Street in Qibla in Kuwait City “We are privileged to partner with the yesterday, where he lauded the continu- Embassy of the Czech Republic in Kuwait ous increase in the number of visitors and are confident our services will from Kuwait. enhance the overall experience for appli- “The embassy issued more than 4,000 cants.” visas last year and estimates to issue 6,000 this year. With our partnership with Key features VFS Global, this target will be very easy Key features of the center include a for us. This place is a significant step to convenient and centrally-accessed loca- strengthening our capabilities to serve tion, professional staff with local lan- our clients better,” he said. Most Kuwaiti guage capability to handle queries and visitors are seeking healthcare at various applications, a well-appointed place for Czech hospitals including therapy ses- enhanced comfort of applicants and sions offered by internationally recog- automated queue governance for a nized spas and clinics in the country. smooth flow of applicants. VFS Global is the world’s largest outsourcing and tech- Tempting destination nology services specialist for govern- “Historically, Czech Republic has been ments and diplomatic missions world- KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah gives a trophy to one a tempting destination for Kuwaiti visi- wide. With over 1,837 application cen- of the winners. —KUNA tors. Medical and spa facilities in the ters, operations in 122 countries across Czech Republic have been treating five continents and over 110 million Kuwaiti clients with high quality stan- applications processed as on Sept 30, dards over many years. We are pleased to 2015, VFS Global serves the interests of register an increasing demand from 48 client governments.

KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Minister of to represent His Highness the Crown Prince astonished by the reaction of the crowd. He said State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He the Public Authority for Sport sought to develop Al-Sabah said the Arabian horse beauty contest said His Highness the Crown Prince was keen on sport in general and equestrian in specific. has been strongly supported by the political lead- supporting horse sports, which were popular in Reem Al-Faisal won the most beautiful horse ership because of the sport’s genuine history. Kuwait. for the less than one year category. Al-Areeb Speaking to reporters following the conclu- Sheikh Salman congratulated the people in Shaqra won the most beautiful horse for the 2-3 sion of the contest, held within Kuwait’s Arabian charge of the Arabian Horse Center, which organ- years old category. Marbella Kid won the most KUWAIT: Martin Vitek, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Kuwait, inaugu- Horse Festival, Sheikh Salman said he was proud ized the festival and contest. He said he was beautiful male horse. —KUNA rates the new Czech visa application center. —Photo by Joseph Shagra MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 LOCAL

KUWAIT: A traditional Kuwaiti dance performed during the event. A traditional Palestinian ‘dabka’ dance performed. Solidarity day with disabled people ‘great success’

KUWAIT: The 11th National Day for Solidarity with Disabled People was a great success, the event organizer, Kuwait Disabled Sports Club KNPC completes environment (KDSC), has announced. The event, held under the sponsorship of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, was a real friendly high voltage plant success due to the remarkable participation in its cultural, social and KUWAIT: The Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) sports activities, KDSC President Shafi Al-Hajri told KUNA on the side- announced the completion of a high voltage power plant of lines of the closing ceremony Saturday. 132kV for an environment-friendly project that is being carried The 10-day festivity was held under the rubric of “Humanity Has a out at Mina Abdullah and Mina Al-Ahmadi refineries. Leader” to celebrate the UN honoring and proclamation of His Highness This plant is the first of its kind in the country’s oil sector; it the Amir as a “Humanitarian Leader” and of Kuwait as a “Humanitarian will provide electricity to environment-friendly power units in Center.” He added that the organizing committee would continue devel- Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, KNPC spokesman Khaled Al-Asousi, opment of the event in the next year to include new activities such as who also doubles as Deputy CEO, told the press yesterday. an exhibition to display the products of the disabled people. He pointed out that the plant’s withstand was tested on cir- Al-Hajri thanked all government and non-government organiza- cuit breakers; a tricky and hard test. The test was carried out tions as well as Arab and non-Arab diplomatic missions for their pos- ‘successfully’ under supervision of engineers from the German itive contributions to the event. The 11th National Day for Solidarity, Siemens company, a major contractor of the project. The test was launched at KDCS headquarters on November 5th, hosted sever- will be re-done with a 300kV on circuit breakers at Mina al sports, social, cultural, besides awareness activities including lec- Abdullah, once the Ministry’s approval is obtained. —KUNA tures, contests, etc to show solidarity with disabled people. —KUNA Ministry of Health staff. A child gives a ‘thumbs up’ at the festival.

KUWAIT: Dr Hilal Al-Sayer and his wife Margaret Al-Sayer are seen during the honoring. —KUNA Bayt Abdullah honored in Dubai DUBAI: Heads of Kuwait Association for Children in Hospital (KACCH) at Bayt Abdullah (hospice) Dr Hilal Al- Sayer and his wife Margaret Al-Sayer were awarded the “Takreem Arab Achievement Awards” for their efforts, pro- viding medical care to children. The award was presented to the officials late Saturday, in a ceremony held in Dubai by the Lebanon-based Takreem organization, specialized in honoring prominent and cre- ative Arab figures. The organization’s delegation visited Bayt Abdullah and closely monitored the medical services and care provided for children with terminal illnesses, Hilal Al- Sayer, who is also Board Chairman of Kuwait Red Crescent Society said. He added that His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah provided the land where the house (or bayt in Arabic) was build and inaugu- rated under his patronage in 2012. Bayt Abdullah is specialized in easing the suffering of terminal children patients and providing them with med- ical care in their last days. The center, stretching over 22,000 square km, includes wards for mothers to stay with their sick children, and offers 24-hour medical care includ- ing in-home services. It also contains entertainment areas, study halls, pool, theater, musical and artistic activities, a library, mosque, restaurant and pharmacy. —KUNA

Official calls for preparing program to treat obesity causing diabetes KUWAIT: Head of the media office of the Ministry of Health Dr Ghalia Al-Mutairi called for preparing a program to address obesity and educate people on healthy food, saying the rate of obesity among children reached 50 percent. On the occasion of marking the World Diabetes Day in Al-Ghanim Diwaniya (social gathering place) in the suburb of Abdullah Al-Salem, Al- Mutairi stressed in a press statement on Saturday the importance of raising awareness on physical activity to help reduce obesity which is a main cause of diabetes and chronic diseases. She noted that Kuwait is one of the top 10 countries in the world suffering from diabetes as about 20 percent of adults and elderly people are diagnosed with the disease. She said that the 2016 World Diabetes Day will focus on diabetes and aim at caring for patients. This year’s celebration touched on the relation between nutrition and diabetes, she said, adding unhealthy food and obesity are the cause of the Type II Diabetes. The celebration included awareness lectures delivered by specialists and a health exhibition containing several topics that interest the patients, she made clear. Al-Mutairi said that sev- eral government and non-government bodies took part in the event so as to raise awareness on the risks of diabetes and the methods of prevent- ing the disease. — KUNA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 2015 From the Arabic press

Crime Al-Anbaa Report Shrimp stinks Latest edition

up car By Sami Al-Khorafi KUWAIT: Several calls about a foul smell coming from a ho, of us, is not keen on getting the latest car in Farwaniya area led police, detectives and criminal mobile phone or at least equipping it with evidence to go and check the car. Police first lifted fin- applications like Twitter and Instagram? We gerprints from the car then opened the trunk, only to W keep asking about the latest updates to download find a bag of shrimps that seems to have been left there them and avoid previous bugs and so on. The ques- for a few days. tion, here is: How many of us tend to change their bad temper in dealing with others and ‘update’ or improve it? Man stabbed, assailant arrest How can we be happy when all hearts are filled Ardhiya police arrested a citizen who stabbed an with envy towards whoever feels happy or succeeds Asian and robbed him of KD 350 and his mobile in his life? How can we be happy when everybody phone. The arrest was made in Rihab area following looks down upon others? I know some people who leads by detectives investigations. are keen to stand in front rows while praying while their hearts are full of grudges for those standing next to them. It seems that these people forget to Police insulted wash their hearts during ablution. In fact, there are so Two policemen working at the criminal detectives Al-Jarida many forms of bad conduct that one cannot write department, complained against two young men for them in one article. insulting them while on duty. The two were interrogat- Our beloved Prophet (PBUH) said: “Those closest ing the young men, when they were surprised by their to me on doomsday will be the ones with best man- insults. ners”. The Prophet (PBUH) did not refer to those rank- ing higher or descending from prestigious families. He stressed that those with good conduct and Insults over traffic Al-Anbaa supreme ethics would have a ‘VIP’ seat booked for A dispute over the right of way between a them beside him in heaven. Why did he focus on this? female citizen and another man led to her insult the Well, from my point of view, the answer is that an out- motorist. The citizen told Salmiya police what hap- IS-minded media standing place requires constant training and self- pened and filed a complaint. restraint, which is not an easy task. I recall a story By Saleh Al-Shayeji about one of the Prophet’s (PBUH) companions, Bootleggers busted about whom for three days, the Prophet (PBUH) kept Policemen arrested three men for selling liquor in his is the least I can present to Kuwait as an understanding of human and intercultural relations. telling those sitting with him that a man destined to Fintas area. The trio had 81 bottles, and were sent to Egyptian who loves both Kuwait and my The awareness of this sportsman who mainly focuses paradise would come in. This happened on three con- concerned authorities. “Thome country, Egypt. I have asked the cham- on building his body and muscles has absolutely sur- secutive days and people got very curious about this pionship organizers to play Kuwait’s national anthem passed that of many who are supposed to lead the pub- mysterious visitor and wanted to know why he would because both countries will always be united, God will- lic, educate them and boost their awareness, be they go to paradise. After three days, this companion said Fishermen hurt in fire ing!” journalists or members of the media who have been car- that he never goes to bed holding any grudge or Three firemen suffered minor injuries while fight- The above were the words the world kickboxing ried away with waves of grudge, and thus, unmasking hard feelings towards anybody. champion, Egyptian Ismail Radhwan, posted on his their true ugly yellow faces and black hearts. They show ing a fire on the fifth and sixth floor of a Riqee area So, we can start ‘updating’ our souls by removing Instagram account, noting that he asked the champi- no care for shedding human blood. They create disorder any grudges, lies, meanness, greed or ‘insulting’ building. Shuwaikh and Ardhiya fire centers onship organizers to play Kuwait’s national anthem and instigate simple naive people regardless of people’s tongues and gradually substituting them with good responded to the call and evacuated the six floors instead of his own country’s on receiving his trophy to blood and national interests. traits, which is not easy for so many people and not building, after it spread to the fifth floor. Firemen emphasize how united both countries are. These are the IS-minded members of the media, who hard for those determined to do it and change for the succeeded in keeping the fire from spreading fur- To start with, I have to thank this champion who real- despite being clean shaven, have very cruel black IS better to make this life more beautiful, happy and ther before putting it out. ly understands the meanings and values of fraternity minds and hearts. However, these hatred promoters will easy. and humanity and translated this awareness and realiza- someday vanish along with the hatred they have Life is too short to waste on trivialities and bad tion into real life attitudes, forgetting all about sensitivi- implanted amongst peoples, leaving only the good- conduct. We should, instead, race to purify it and ties and the annoyance he might go through at the doers and their virtuous deeds, because hatred never keep ‘updating’ and improving ourselves. Let us start NBK launches hands of some ‘fishers in murky waters’ and those fond lasts forever. It vanishes with the death of its creator. by forgiving those who did us wrong. Let us socialize of division, hatred, envy and repulsion. Heartiest thanks to Ismail Radhwan and congratula- with those who had stopped seeing us. Let us be tol- advanced ‘NBK These words were said in view of the current vicious tions for winning the championship. Most of all, congrat- erant. Such ‘updates’ will surely get us to the top and attempts to create tumults and division between the ulation for your awareness and virtuous heart! the ‘latest edition’ of ethics! History’ smart peoples of Kuwait and Egypt. They truly represent real —Translated by Kuwait Times — Translated by Kuwait Times phone app

KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) launched its advanced ‘NBK History’ application on smart phones highlighting Kuwait’s history and the evolution of NBK since its establishment in 1952 as the first indigenous bank and Shareholding Company in Kuwait and the GCC. ‘NBK History’ applica- tion presents the history Manal Al-Mattar of Kuwait and NBK in an innovative manner. The application reviews NBK’s establishment and open- ing more than 6 decades ago, its development and the role it played in the development and progress of Kuwait. The NBK History application offers an access to NBK’s museum, the first in the region to use audio- visual and interactive displays, including interviews Mark Kawano poses in a group photo with Zain employees and officials with Bank officials and influential economists as well as short film clips. NBK Museum presents a collection of interesting artifacts such as historical documents Zain holds exclusive ‘Steps Towards and the first office instruments used at that time. “The establishment of NBK History application stands as a landmark to reserve Kuwait’s History and present it to the coming generations”, said Manal Al- Further Success’ seminar for staff Mattar, NBK Public Relations Executive manager. “Since its establishment 63 years ago, NBK has played a significant role in the development and progress of Facilitated by Storehouse Cofounder Mark Kawano Kuwait. NBK grew from a small local bank to one of the largest financial institutions in the region.” KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommuni- entrepreneur must undertake to reach Mattar added “this innovative application high- cations company in Kuwait, recently held success and achieve their dreams. lights NBK’s history and contributions in the develop- an exclusive seminar for its employees Zain employees expressed their admi- ment of the national economy. It also highlights the entitled “Steps Towards Further Success”. ration in Kawano’s success story, who main periods in Kuwait’s history.” The seminar was facilitated by Mark stressed on the importance of following On 15th November, NBK celebrates the 63rd Kawano, Cofounder and CEO of popular one’s passion in order to achieve success. anniversary of opening its doors officially for the social media app Storehouse, and came Kawano explained that his passion and first time following the famous Amiri Decree issued as part of Zain’s strategic partnership love for photography and storytelling led by the late Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al- with the fourth edition of the Youth him into developing the app, which Sabah on 19 May, 1952 promulgating the incorpo- Empowerment Symposium. received the Apple Design Award in 2014 ration of the National Bank of Kuwait as the first The exclusive seminar that saw the and the 2015 TechCrunch Best Mobile national bank and the first shareholding company participation of both company execu- Application title. Zain is keen on finding in Kuwait and the Gulf. tives and employees came in line with and providing the best development Zain’s Human Resources development programs to its human resources, with strategy. The company places the growth the aim to raise their skills up to interna- and development of its staff as a top pri- tional standards. The company will con- ‘Kuwait, Comoros ority and believes investing in the tinue to bring the most renowned inter- human element of its operations will ulti- national speakers and innovative could agree mately have a positive impact on the thinkers to share their experiences with company overall. its employees throughout the year. on bedoons’ During the seminar, Kawano shared Storehouse is a mobile application his experience in following his dream that turns a collection of photos and KUWAIT: Interior Ministry’s Assistant Undersecretary for and developing Storehouse to becoming videos into a shareable story. It provides Mark Kawano is pictured during the seminar Nationality and Passports Affairs Major General Sheikh one of the most successful social media users with a fast and easy way to share a Mazen Al-Jarrah said that 800 out of 32,000 bedoons applications. The cofounder also dis- collection of photos from their iPhone or Zain was the strategic partner of this pioneers who shared their personal (stateless residents) who have 1965 census documents cussed the challenges he faced during iPad by creating a collage, album or year’s fourth Youth Empowerment experiences with participants and high- deserve naturalization. Jarrah said ‘the wheels of natural- the early days of developing the app as telling a story and sharing all of the Symposium that was attended by a num- lighted the importance of building one- ization’ will not start rolling at the current time, adding that well as the necessary steps that every moments that made the memory. ber of local and international experts and self through education. the solution must be carried out in agreement with coun- tries who could potentially award them with nationalities. He mentioned the example of the United Arab Emirates state departments ordered to withdraw from deposits who reached a similar agreement with the Comoros Islands. Jarrah said there will not be any forced deportation KUWAIT: As preparations are on to deposits in foreign or local banks. waiting for answers from other gov- and to the Finance Ministry. PIFSS told for bedoons, adding that they will have the choice of either launch the first issuance of sovereign Information received on that regard ernment bodies about the amount of the Finance Ministry that it can ‘revealing their original nationalities’ or get one from the sukuk and enroll them at Kuwait Stock indicated that the Public Institution for money that they can allocate to under- exchange half a billion dinars only Comoros, “especially that the Central Agency of Stateless Exchange for trading in cooperation Social Security (PIFSS) expressed readi- write in government bonds. with a Sovereign debt bonds, and Residents is working on an agreement with the country.” with a specialized mission from the ness to underwrite half a billion Sources said the Finance Ministry is prefers to get the rest of dues in cash Meanwhile, Director General of Residency Affairs Major International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kuwaiti dinars this year, and the same preparing to exchange due transfers to which is nearly one billion dinars. The General Talal Maarafi said that there are 13,000 workers state departments have been given amount next year, while Kuwait the PIFSS, with sovereign debt bonds bonds term varies between three to who are registered as absconding in Kuwait, accusing the verbal instructions to cover any future Petroleum Corporation (KPC) offered in order to spare the banking system five years with less than two percent social affairs ministry of being inaccurate in registering needs, by withdrawing from their the same, as the Finance Minister is the dues of funds transfer cycle from interest.—Al-Rai claims. —Al-Qabas MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 Lebanon arrests nine suspects over UK Muslims seek own path in countering jihadism Beirut bombings Page 11 Page 8

DES MOINES, Iowa: Democratic Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders (left) wave and Martin O’Malley looks on during the second Democratic presidential primary debate in the Sheslow Auditorium of Drake University on Saturday.— AFP Clinton urges war on IS, not Muslims Frontrunner plays defense on Iraq, Wall St at debate

DES MOINES, Iowa: White House fissures appeared between the candi- “This is an incredibly complicated hopeful Hillary Clinton called for dates on whether the United States region of the world. It’s become more global unity to crush the Islamic State should lead the struggle. Clinton said complicated. And many of the fights group, as the carnage in Paris took American leadership was critical in that are going on are not ones that center stage at Saturday’s Democratic the effort, with all the diplomatic the United States has either started or presidential debate. The three candi- tools at Washington’s disposal have a role in,” she said. dates began their debate with a beyond just military might, “but this Clinton said countries in the moment of silence for the victims in cannot be an American fight.” region would have to play a major France, bringing Friday’s horrific role in resolving the conflict. “It can- attacks an ocean away to the fore- America’s Fight not be an American fight. And I think front of the 2016 race as they domi- That drew a sharp disagreement what the president has consistently nated the first half hour of the politi- from O’Malley. “This actually is said, which I agree with, is that we will cal showdown. America’s fight,” he insisted. “America support those who take the fight to Clinton, liberal US Senator Bernie is best when we are actually standing ISIS,” she said. Clinton struck a sharp Sanders and former Maryland gover- up to evil in this world.” Relatively contrast to Obama’s comments in an nor Martin O’Malley united in calling hawkish Clinton, self-described dem- interview aired on Friday that IS had for the destruction of the jihadists ocratic socialist Sanders and low- been contained, saying it “cannot be accused of massacring at least 129 polling O’Malley took the stage in Des contained, it must be defeated.” people in the French capital. “We are Moines, Iowa for their second She also played up her efforts to not at war with Islam,” said the former Democratic showdown in the 2016 find solutions in the region, noting secretary of state, choosing her words primary cycle. With 79 days before she had pushed for an effort to train with care as she warned ordinary the first state-wide vote in Iowa, fron- and equip Syrian moderates “because Muslims should not be viewed as a trunner Clinton has reinforced her I thought there would be extremist threat. “We are at war with violent status as the woman to beat in the groups filling the vacuum”. The former extremism. Our prayers are with the race. secretary of state drew another con- people of France tonight, but that is Her poll numbers have risen trast with Obama on Syrian refugees, not enough,” she said, calling for steadily since mid-September, to saying she urged the administration global resolve to defeat ISIS, “a bar- more than 54 percent today accord- to increase its plan to accept 10,000 baric, ruthless, violent jihadist terror- ing to a RealClearPolitics average. refugees in fiscal 2016. “I said we ist group.” Sanders is at 33 percent, while should go to 65 (thousand), but only The Islamic State group (ISIS or IS) O’Malley is languishing at three per- if we have as carefully screening and claimed responsibility for the coordi- cent. With Sanders eager to take the vetting process as we can imagine, nated attacks on a Paris concert hall, fight to Clinton on the economy - he whatever resources it takes,” she said. restaurants and bars, and outside is calling for an economic revolution, France’s national stadium - calling it while knocking Clinton for her ties to Wall Street retribution for French air strikes in Wall Street - the refocus on terrorism On the economic front, the candi- Syria. “It cannot be contained, it must shifted the early portion of the dates sparred - gently, compared with be defeated,” Clinton said of the debate in favor of the former top their Republican rivals who have group which has overrun swathes of diplomat, fluent in foreign policy. already clashed in four on-stage Syria and Iraq. But Sanders stood his ground, debates - over how to increase With all the talk of battling the arguing that the Iraq war, which then- wages and expand the work force. jihadist wave, the Democrats on stage senator Clinton voted to authorize in Clinton also said Saturday she had a refused to use the term “radical Islam”, 2002, laid the foundation for the surg- “very aggressive plan” to rein in Wall which moderators used Saturday - ing jihadist threat that once more Street’s big banks. Sanders shot back and Republicans in the presidential sowed carnage on Friday. “I would with a blunt message - “Not good race have used throughout the cam- argue that the disastrous invasion of enough” - and essentially challenged paign - to describe the scourge. “Let’s Iraq, something that I strongly Clinton to disavow much of her con- not fall into the trap of thinking our opposed, has unraveled the region nections to Wall Street millionaires Muslim-American neighbors... are the completely and led to the rise of Al- who back her campaign. “They enemy,” O’Malley said. Former Florida Qaeda and to ISIS,” Sanders said. The expect to get something, everybody governor and Republican presidential Iraq war, he repeated, “was one of the knows that,” Sanders said, implying hopeful Jeb Bush spoke up from afar worst foreign policy blunders in the that establishment candidates like during the debate, tweeting: “Yes, we modern history of the United States.” Clinton would be in debt to Wall are at war with radical Islamic terror- Clinton, who has frequently called Street supporters. “The business ism.” the Iraq vote a mistake, said it should model of Wall Street is fraud,” While Democrats displayed equal be placed in the historical context of Sanders said. “I will break up these determination to eradicate jihadism, years of terrorism before the invasion. banks” if elected. —Agencies INTERNATIONAL MONDAY, NOVEBER 16, 2015

Syria opposition warns of ‘unrealistic’ Vienna plan

BEIRUT: Syrian opposition members Samir Nashar, a fellow Coalition member, ‘Paving the Way’ for Peace National Coordination Committee for Mistura was tasked, as part of the Vienna yesterday said an ambitious plan by derided the Vienna plan as “frustrating Yesterday, a top Iranian official said Democratic Change, an internal opposi- talks, with bringing about a ceasefire world powers for a political transition in and unrealistic”, insisting it “will not lead several countries involved in the peace tion group, said Vienna had set out a “prac- between warring groups. But Fares their war-ravaged country was unrealis- to a political solution”. “How do they talks had tried to bar Assad from future tical plan”. “Everything that happens in Buyush, head of the Fursan al-Haq rebel tic, though some reacted with cautious expect that after everything that has elections, but Tehran, a key backer of Vienna, we agree with and is in line with brigade fighting in north and northwest- optimism. Global diplomats gathered in happened in Syria, people will just kiss Syria’s regime, insisted the demand be the vision of the NCCDC for a political solu- ern Syria, said the decisions reached in Vienna agreed Saturday on a fixed calen- each other in the streets?” he said. withdrawn. Assad’s departure has been tion,” he said. But he cautioned that the Vienna were “far from reality” and that a dar for Syria that would see a transition With millions displaced and the coun- the centrepiece of opposition demands process remained “open to amendments”. ceasefire would be “very difficult” to imple- government in six months and elections try’s infrastructure devastated, Nashar since Syria’s uprising began in 2011 and Confidence-building measures, including ment. within 18 months. A final statement after said Syria would need much longer to Western powers - including the United a ceasefire, prisoner releases, and aid deliv- And Asaad Hanna, a spokesman for the the meeting said the goal was to bring hold free and fair elections. He warned States, France and Britain - have called eries were all “steps that pave the way for a Division 101 rebel group, said Vienna’s Syrian government and opposition rep- that the omission from the Vienna state- for him to step down. Saturday’s talks in transitional period, forming a government, goals - including a ceasefire - were resentatives together by Jan 1. ment of a key aim of the uprising - the Vienna were the second round of the and holding elections,” Abdel Azim said. divorced from the reality of forces fighting Anas Al-Abdeh, a member of the departure of President Bashar Al-Assad - broadened diplomatic efforts to reach an both IS and Assad’s troops. “Just because opposition National Coalition, said the would strengthen claims by jihadist end to Syria’s war, which has left more than Ceasefire ‘Far from Reality’ the international community holds a press statement remained “unclear” but groups that the international communi- 250,000 people dead. Top diplomats from Though Syria’s conflict began with anti- conference, it doesn’t mean they’re going marked some progress. “A ceasefire is in ty is “conspiring against the Syrian peo- 17 countries as well as three international government protests, it has since fractured to stop Daesh,” Hanna said by phone. “The principle a good thing as it will alleviate ple”. “This was the biggest blow... This is organisations met the day after a deadly into a multi-front war between the regime, uprising is happening on the ground. How people’s suffering. But the most impor- a gift to Daesh, to extremism,” he said, coordinated assault claimed by IS in Paris rebels, Kurds, and jihadists, with shifting can the meetings exclude the decision- tant thing is observing its implementa- using the Arabic acronym for the Islamic left at least 129 people dead. military alliances throughout the country. makers on the ground, who would be the tion,” he told AFP by telephone. But State jihadist group. Hassan Abdel Azim, the head of the UN peace envoy to Syria Staffan de ones implementing the ceasefire?” — AFP Egypt police kill 15 Sudan migrants at Israel border

EL-ARISH, Egypt: Egyptian police yes- Islamic militants led by a local affiliate terday killed 15 Sudanese migrants of the extremist Islamic State group. and wounded another eight who were All Egyptian officials spoke on condi- trying to jump into Israel over the tion of anonymity because they were fence separating it from Egypt’s Sinai not authorized to speak to the media. Peninsula, security and hospital offi- Sunday’s death toll is among the cials said. highest in a single incident involving They said police opened fire on the Sudanese migrants in Egypt since migrants after they ignored warning 2005, when Egyptian riot police used shots and sprinted toward the fence. water cannons and truncheons to bru- The security forces arrested another tally clear a ramshackle encampment eight Sudanese migrants who were set up by Sudanese refugees in an not wounded. Most of the wounded upscale Cairo neighborhood. The were in serious condition after they migrants had hoped to draw attention suffered wounds to the chest and to their demands to be resettled in a stomach, they said. third country. The incident took place at a border Israel’s Interior Ministry says more point about 17 km south of Rafah, an than 45,000 African migrants and asy- Egyptian town on the border with the lum seekers, who include many Gaza Strip. The killings ended a lull in Sudanese, are in Israel. Many say they attempts by migrants to cross into are fleeing conflict and persecution Israel from Sinai, mostly because of and are seeking refugee status. Israel stricter surveillance and stepped up says they are economic migrants military operations in the area by whose growing numbers threaten the Egyptian security forces battling country’s Jewish character. — AP

‘Islamic Jihad member’ BEIRUT: Young people practice yoga in Beirut’s Martyrs Square in the heart of the Lebanese capital yesterday. The special 108 Sun Salutations arrested by Israeli forces event was aimed to help restore prana (positive energy) and raise consciousness towards harmony, organizers said. — AFP JERUSALEM: Israeli security forces have Ambulance Controversy Lebanon arrests nine arrested an alleged member of militant Controversy also broke out yesterday movement Islamic Jihad and detained over an allegation by Litman’s wife, Noa, other suspects over the murder of a rab- that a Palestinian Red Crescent ambu- bi and his son near West Bank city lance stopped at the scene but did not Hebron, officials said yesterday. The help the wounded. The Red Crescent over Beirut bombings army, in a joint statement with the Shin denied the allegation. The claim drew a Bet security agency, did not disclose the response from Netanyahu, who asked number of people arrested, but added the foreign ministry to file a protest with Minister hints further attacks expected that “forces also located the weapon and the International Committee of the Red vehicle used to execute the attack”. Cross (ICRC) and request explanations. “If BEIRUT: Lebanon has arrested nine people, that had been used to prepare the explosive attacks rocked the capital in 2013 and 2014. Shin Bet said that the chief suspect things are indeed as they seem to me mostly Syrians, over last week’s Beirut bombings belts. Those explosions were ostensibly in revenge for “linked himself to the attack” during the today, the state of Israel will take appro- that killed 44 people, an attack whose original Security forces arrested the Lebanese would- Hezbollah’s military support of regime forces in investigation. Prime Minister Benjamin priate steps against the Red Crescent,” target was a hospital, the interior minister said be suicide attacker in the northern port city of neighbouring Syria’s civil war. yesterday. “The detained include seven Syrians Tripoli after he had failed to detonate his suicide Most of them were claimed by a variety of Netanyahu said the main suspect in the which is a member of the ICRC, and two Lebanese, one of them a (would-be) belt, Mashnuq said. The initial plan was appar- Sunni extremist groups, including one in murders on Friday was a member of Netanyahu said in a statement. suicide bomber and the other a trafficker who ently to send five suicide bombers to a hospital January 2014 by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad. Azzam Nimar, Red Crescent emer- smuggled them across the border from Syria,” in the neighbourhood, he said, but heavy securi- Levant, which later became IS. But Thursday’s “The reprehensible terrorist who mur- gency centre director for Jerusalem, told Interior Minister Nuhad Mashnuq said in a tele- ty forced them to change the target to a densely was the largest IS attack ever in Lebanon, and dered Yaakov Litman and his son Netanel AFP they had been refused entry by the vised press conference. populated area. among the deadliest bombings to hit the last Friday has been apprehended by the Israeli military. “Our ambulance reached The Islamic State (IS) jihadist group claimed volatile country in decades. It sparked an out- security forces; he belongs to Islamic the scene, and the military refused to responsibility for Thursday’s attacks, which hit a ‘It won’t be the Last’ pouring of sympathy for the victims, with people Jihad,” Netanyahu said at the start of a allow them and threatened them and busy shopping street in Burj al-Barajneh, a sub- Mashnuq hinted that he expected further sharing photographs of those killed on social cabinet meeting. told them to leave,” he said. “They left the urb where the Shiite movement Hezbollah is attacks: “When they send five suicide attackers media accounts. The Islamist movement is banned in area according to the army’s orders. Our popular. “The whole suicide bombing network to one place, it means... it won’t be the last.” The One victim, Adel Tarmous, was hailed as a Israel and considered a terrorist organi- mission is to provide care to anybody and its supporters were arrested in the 48 hours bloodshed in Beirut came a day before a string hero in the newspapers for having prevented a zation by the European Union and many who needs it. We don’t look at religion. following the explosion,” Mashnuq said, calling of bomb and gun attacks in the French capital, bomber from entering a Shiite place of worship. the arrests “an extraordinary achievement”. He also claimed by IS, that left at least 129 dead and In a televised address Saturday, Hezbollah chief Western countries. The 40-year-old father We have provided care for Jews many and 18-year-old son were ambushed and said the Syrians were detained in a Palestinian more than 350 people wounded. The blasts were Hassan Nasrallah urged supporters not to retali- times.” Nimar said that the Israeli army shot dead as they drove near the Jewish refugee camp located in Burj al-Barajneh and a the first to target a Hezbollah-dominated neigh- ate against the over one million Syrian refugees has often delayed access to scenes of settlement of Otniel, south of Hebron, in flat in the capital’s eastern district of Ashrafieh bourhood since mid-2014, after a string of such in Lebanon. — AFP attacks. Violence since the start of the bloodiest attack on Israelis in nearly a month. There were a total of seven peo- October has killed 81 people on the ple in the car, and Litman’s wife and a 16- Palestinian side - including one Arab year-old son were also wounded, accord- Israeli - and 12 Israelis. Many of the Iraqi Kurds uncover mass graves in Sinjar ing to Israeli media and Shin Bet. The Palestinians killed were alleged attackers, army said the Israeli family was on its while others have been shot dead by IRBIL, Iraq: Kurdish forces said yesterday they uncovered 7 mass graves after retaking the terri- unaccounted for more than a year after IS took a uncovered two mass graves outside Sinjar, a tory earlier this year, the peshmerga official said. number of majority Yezidi towns in Iraq’s north. way to a Sabbath dinner at the time. Israeli security forces during clashes. The northern Iraqi town near the Syrian border that Nawaf Ashur, a resident of Sinjar who was forced While hundreds of Yezidi women and girls Their murders sparked a manhunt, with shooting dead of two settlers in front of their children in the northern West Bank was ruled by the Islamic State group for more to flee with his family in August last year, said have been released or escaped IS captivity, soldiers backed by air units deploying in than a year before the extremists were driven the news of the mass graves has jarred the Yazidi human rights groups estimate thousands still on Oct 1 was the first incident in the the neighbouring Palestinian communi- out last week. The first grave uncovered was community. “Everyone who was missing a family remain in IS custody. “But now with the news of ties of Yatta and As Samou in the occu- weeks-long wave of gun, knife and car- west of the town’s center near the technical member was hoping that they were still out each grave found, we know not all of them will pied West Bank. ramming attacks by Palestinians. —AFP institute and contained 78 elderly women’s bod- there, that they are still alive and maybe they’ll come back,” he said. “Some of them are never ies, the Sinjar director of intelligence, Qasim come back,” he said. Thousands of Yezidis remain coming back.” — AP Samir, told AP. The second grave was uncovered about 15 km west of Sinjar and contained between 50 and 60 bodies of men, women and children, he said. More precise information from the second grave is unavailable at the moment, Samir explained, because the surrounding area is thought to be rigged with homemade bombs, preventing investigation teams from reaching it. The Islamic State group captured Sinjar during its rampage across northern Iraq in the summer of 2014 and killed and captured thousands of members of the Yazidi religious minority, includ- ing women forced into sexual slavery. Kurdish forces backed by US-led airstrikes pushed the extremist group out of the town in a two-day operation last week. “These people (in the mass graves) were shot and buried during the Daesh invasion last year,” Samir said, using an Arabic acronym for IS. Sinjar was taken by IS militants in Aug 2014 following the earlier fall of Mosul. During the same territorial push, IS advanced on Erbil, prompting the beginning of a US-led cam- paign of airstrikes against the group, first in Iraq and later in Syria. A security official with the Kurdish militia forces known as peshmerga also confirmed the discovery of the mass graves. “This is not a surprise,” the official explained, requesting anonymity because he was not authorized to brief the media on the matter. “In JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (second right) and Defense other areas that have been taken back, we have RAMADI: Soldiers of Iraq’s anti-terrorism force watch movements during a military operation Minister Moshe Yaalon (right) attend the weekly cabinet meeting at the PM’s office found similar mass graves.” to regain control of the western suburbs of the capital of Iraq’s Anbar province, 115 km west of yesterday. — AFP In the nearby town of Snuny, the Peshmerga Baghdad on Saturday. — AP

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 INTERNATIONAL How a night of horror washes Paris in blood

PARIS: The attackers worked in three synchro- fire on a bar and a restaurant - Le Carillon and Among the hostage-takers is a Frenchman, nized teams, wearing matching suicide vests Petit Cambodge - killing 15 people and leav- one week shy of his 30th birthday, convicted and carrying the same weapons. In an excruci- ing more than 100 shell casings of different eight times between 2004 and 2010 for minor ating half-hour, they unleashed their terror. calibers, including 7.62 mm, strewn at the crimes and flagged for ties to Islamic radicals. One suicide bombing after another at the scene. When the shooting starts, Emilio In a brief communication with security forces, national stadium, sprays of gunfire in the Macchia, an Italian book designer visiting for a the hostage-takers invoke Syria and Iraq. As crowded restaurants and streets of central publishing fair, starts to run from the Carillon. shots ring out, people escape from side doors Paris, and finally a hostage standoff that “A girl opened the door to her building and let of the venue, some dragging bodies with drenched a 19th-century dance hall with the us in. We hid inside with 10 or 15 other peo- them. One woman clings to a second-story blood of dozens of young people out for a ple. I still remember one girl, she said she’d window, trying to get out of the line of fire. night of rock music. Paris prosecutor Francois seen one huge man shooting. That’s when I Among those to escape is Griezmann’s sister. Molins said three suicide attackers died near realized it was a terror attack.” At that moment, a suicide bomber deto- the stadium, three in the concert hall, and one nates his vest further down Boulevard Voltaire. further south on the same boulevard. 9:30 p.m. The bomber is the only victim. Here is how it happened, based on A second suicide bomber approaches accounts from French authorities and wit- Gate H of the stadium, blowing himself up but 9:53 p.m. nesses. claiming no other victims. A suicide attacker about 400 meters (yards) from the stadium detonates his vest, identical 9 p.m. 9:32 p.m. to those of the others with TATP explosives. No Kickoff of the France-Germany soccer Gunmen in a rented Seat Leon open fire one else is killed. match at the French national stadium and the on a La Bonne Biere bar on La Fontaine au Roi beginning of the rock show at the Bataclan street, just around the corner from the restau- 12:20 a.m. concert hall. Both packed with fans, the match rant shootings. Five people are killed. About a Security forces storm the Bataclan. Two of includes French President Francois Hollande hundred shells are left on the ground of differ- PARIS: Women comfort each other as they gather with others at a memo- the attackers detonate their suicide vests; a third among spectators. In the audience at the ent caliber, including again 7.62 mm. rial site yesterday outside of the La Belle Equipe, in the 11th district of is shot by law enforcement and the vest Eagles of Death Metal show is the sister of Paris, for victims of the November 13 attacks in Paris. — AFP explodes. Eighty-nine people are killed, and French striker Antoine Griezmann, who start- 9:36 p.m. many remain critically injured. Philippe Juvin, an ed in Friday night’s game. Hollande presses the cell phone to his ear and wounded were sprawled on tables and 9:40 p.m. emergency room doctor at the Georges inside the glass-lined booth overlooking the the ground. “We saw a lady on the first table. I A black Volkswagen Polo parks outside the Pompidou hospital, said he has never had to 9:20 p.m. soccer field, absorbing the horror tearing into thought she had bump and then we realized Bataclan concert hall on Boulevard Voltaire, care for so many victims at once. “The majority A man with a Syrian passport and an the French capital for the second time this it was a bullet in her head and not a bump. and three people emerge, opening fire as they were gunshot wounds inflicted with weapons of explosives vest blows himself up at Gate D of year. The digital clock above him ticks away She was stretched on the table with her beer enter the packed venue. Eagles of Death Metal war, of high caliber, in the thorax, the abdomen, the stadium, killing himself and a bystander. the seconds in red: 21:36:49. next to her. Then I see a guy crying because is several songs into their show and playing to their legs and arms. Also, the psychological trau- The match continues. Just then, gunmen in a black Seat car his wife was dead. Then we go on and we real- a full house. The attackers enter, apparently ma. The people that witness these kinds of attack Charonne street, killing 19 people. ize we are in the middle of a pond of blood.” unnoticed over the loud music, armed with events are deeply affected, even if some may 9:25 p.m. Sebastien Jagreau, a witness who arrives Again, about 100 shell casings are left on the automatic weapons, their bodies wired with not be physically injured, it hurts their soul. That Gunmen in a black rented Seat Leon open shortly afterward, says the bodies of the dead ground, including 7.62 mm. explosives. is why we had a psychiatrist with us.” — AP

Paris air travel proceeds, but some cancel future visits

PARIS: Even as airlines operated a normal sched- leg was canceled Friday night. ule of flights into and out of Paris on Saturday, Delta spokesman Anthony Black said flights travelers with future plans to visit the French cap- to and from Paris were full. Still, some Americans ital reconsidered their options after a series of ter- canceled upcoming trips after seeing coverage of ror attacks. Some quickly canceled their tickets, a the terror on Paris streets. worrisome sign for the travel and tourism indus- Blake Fleetwood, president of New York- tries. based Cook Travel, said about 10 customers out Joe Nardozzi, a 31-year-old New York invest- of the roughly 30 with trips booked to Paris told ment banker, and his wife won’t be taking the him they want to cancel. He and his wife might wedding-anniversary trip they planned later this do the same next month. “It’s a terrible situation,” month. Fleetwood said. “It’s going to hurt the travel “I have no interest in losing my life over a trip industry, the hotels, the airlines, the restaurants.” to Paris,” he said. Travel agents said some clients Kevin Mitchell, who runs an advocacy group called to cancel trips, and one advocacy group for called the Business Travel Coalition, expects some business travelers predicted that corporations worried corporate travelers to cancel trips to would let frightened employees do the same. On Europe. Friday night, terrorists with guns and suicide “These companies have to continue to do vests carried out coordinated attacks across Paris business,” he said, “but for some period of time that left at least 129 people dead and more than they’ll give employees a lot of leeway about trav- 350 injured. The targets, including a cafe and a eling to Europe and Paris in particular.” concert hall, were the types of places that travel- ers on a vacation or business trip might visit. The Scary Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the It’s not just Western visitors who might avoid attacks. Paris after the attacks. Egyptian college graduate Decisions by companies and leisure travelers Aya Sayed has always dreamed of strolling the could hinge on whether the Paris attacks are seen streets of the City of Light. as a one-time event or the vanguard of a “I would be too afraid to go because I don’t stepped-up campaign by Islamic radicals. Islamic want to be mistreated because of my headscarf PARIS: A French police officer patrols at the Sacre Coeur basilica in Paris yesterday. — AP State, the group fighting in Syria and Iraq, also or ethnicity,” she said. “Who knows what they claimed last month that it bombed a Russian pas- might do to us now?” Consumers with travel senger jet over Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, although insurance that includes terrorism coverage can Juncker defends refugee investigators have not determined the cause of probably recover the cost of a trip to Paris, the crash that killed 224 people. according to Squaremouth, a policy-comparison High tensions after the attacks could be seen website. But even policies that cover terrorism at airports across Europe on Saturday. may only apply to trips scheduled in the next plan despite Paris attacks week or month and might not apply to travel in Threats other parts of France or Europe more broadly, a A Paris-bound Air France jet was evacuated at company spokeswoman said. Syrian refugees brace for backlash Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport after authorities Wendy Perrin, who writes about consumer received a threatening tweet. A terminal at topics for TripAdvisor, encouraged people to ANTALYA, Turkey: European Commission President policy on refugees,” Juncker said. The policy is also of the assailants might have entered Europe as part of London’s Gatwick Airport was shut down for keep traveling in a post on her Facebook page. Jean-Claude Juncker firmly defended yesterday the staunchly defended by Germany, which urged against the huge influx of people fleeing Syria’s civil war. hours after a man was seen throwing away what “The answer is not to stop traveling ... The answer EU’s hotly-contested plan to redistribute refugees any over-reaction after the events in Paris, as it deals “It’s a problem,” said Ghaled, who urged against vic- looked like a gun. Air France said it would operate is to keep traveling, to make friends around the across Europe despite calls by Poland to scrap the with consequences of absorbing an expected one mil- timizing his countrymen, saying the attackers “are not all upcoming flights to and from France but that world, to be a thoughtful ambassador for your scheme after the deadly attacks in Paris. lion asylum seekers this year. Syrians” and that the passport link was simply make- delays were expected because of increased secu- country,” she wrote. The EU’s eastern-most members have been furious “I would like to make this urgent plea to avoid draw- believe. rity at airports, including Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Even travelers who go to Paris are likely to be over the redistribution plan agreed in October, calling ing such swift links to the situation surrounding “I think it’s a big lie because all the area is destroyed, Airport. in a less celebratory mood. On Saturday, the Eiffel instead for a stronger EU outer-border, but Juncker refugees,” Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said in and just the passport is still ok? That’s silly, really silly,” he US authorities said that they had nothing to Tower, the Louvre and other must-see attractions warned against using the tragedy in Paris as means to Germany on Saturday. Carefully shielding a lit candle said, suggesting that the passport was either fake or add to Friday’s comment by Homeland Security were closed until further notice, and the mood in roll it back. against the cold pouring rain, Syrian refugee Ghaled, had been planted “because they hate refugees... so Secretary Jeh Johnson that officials didn’t know the city was changed. Toronto residents Mark “I would like to invite those in Europe who are trying 22, had come to the French embassy in Berlin to pay many people hate Syrians”. Another Syrian refugee, of any specific or credible terror threats against Hutchison and Ashleigh Marshall planned a big to change the migration agenda we have adopted... to tribute to victims of the Paris attacks. William, 24, who had also arrived in Germany five the United States. night out during a Paris stopover on their trip be serious about this and not to give in to these basic “We are with them right now, just to help them with months ago, was equally anxious. “Many news speak United Airlines and Delta Air Lines said that all back home from Tanzania - “go to a restaurant, go reactions. I don’t like it,” Juncker told reporters on the this crisis. What’s happening to them is happening about Syrians, police find Syrian passport. Of course I’m their flights between the US and Paris operated to a bar, have a glass of wine,” Hutchison said. sidelines of the G20 leaders’ meeting in Antalya, Turkey. every day in Syria, 100 times per day for five years, so worried. It’s not good,” said the 24-year-old tourism stu- on Saturday. American Airlines said all its flights Instead, they decided to hunker down in their The fresh criticism of the plan emerged after offi- we know what that means,” he told AFP. Ghaled was a dent from the northern town of Hama. would run too except a Paris-to-Dallas flight - that hotel with a bottle of wine once the sun went cials in Greece said a Syrian passport found at the scene student in dentistry in Damascus, but decided to leave “Syrians are not terrorists. we need life and peace for plane remained in Dallas when the Paris-bound down Saturday evening. — AP of the mass shooting in a Paris concert hall belonged to the Syrian capital after seeing no end to the violence work,” he said, adding that he wanted to return home an asylum seeker who registered on a Greek island in engulfing his homeland. Like tens of thousands of his once the war is over. Mouhanad Dawood, who had October. Greek police did not rule out that the passport fellow countrymen, he first risked his life crossing the reached the EU through Italy before eventually seeking Paris suicide vests mark change had changed hands before the attacks. Poland’s incom- Mediterranean in an inflatable boat, before trekking for asylum in Germany 11 months ago, said his host coun- ing European Affairs Minister Konrad Szymanski led the 17 days to get to Germany five months ago. try has been “very welcoming”. of tactics and new threat charge against the EU saying that Warsaw no longer But just as he began looking forward to rebuilding “People here understand not everyone are terror- considered the plan as a “political possibility” in the his life with German language classes which he hopes ists, a lot of people are running from terrorists, especial- PARIS: The suicide vests used by Friday’s the risks,” said the former intelligence chief. light of the Paris attacks. would help him return to dentistry school one day, ly from IS,” said the trained architect. attackers in Paris-a first in France-were made “It’s very likely he is here, in France or But Juncker said that “those who organised, who Friday’s attacks that killed 129 people in Paris have But he conceded that he was “a little bit” afraid that by a highly skilled professional who could still Europe, one or several guys who have come perpetrated the attacks are the very same people who raised fears of a backlash in Europe. French police’s dis- attitudes could change. “I have my family here now, I be at large in Europe, intelligence and securi- back from jihadist areas and who learned the refugees are fleeing and not the opposite.” “And so covery of a Syrian passport near the body of one want to start my life here.” To those who have doubts ty experts say. over there.” there is no need for an overall review of the European attacker in particular has sparked concerns that some about Syrians after the French attacks, Dawood said: “A All seven of the militants wore identical terrorist is a terrorist. It doesn’t matter where they come explosive vests and did not hesitate to blow ‘Not cannon fodder’ from.” In Germany, where a debate had already been themselves up-a worrying change of tactic Three specialists contacted by AFP said it raging before Paris attacks over the influx of asylum for jihadists targeting France. Unlike the was probable the vests were made by some- seekers expected to top a million this year, Interior attacks in London in 2005 where the one outside the group that carried out the Minister Thomas de Maiziere came out quickly to bombers’ explosives were stored in back- attacks. “The explosive specialist is too pre- counter any attempt at drawing a link between terror- packs, Friday’s attackers used the sort of sui- cious. He never participates in attacks,” said ists and migrants. cide vests normally associated with bomb- Alain Chouet, a former director at France’s “I would like to make this urgent plea to avoid draw- ings in the Middle East. DGSE external intelligence agency. ing such swift links to the situation surrounding “Suicide vests require a munitions special- “So he’s around, somewhere.” “The bomb- refugees,” de Maiziere said on Saturday following a crisis ist. To make a reliable and effective explosive maker is not cannon fodder,” added Pierre cabinet meeting. He said authorities would watch far- is not something anyone can do,” a former Martinet, another former DGSE official who right extremists closely, noting there have already been French intelligence chief told AFP, speaking now works in corporate security. in recent months “appalling scales of attacks against on condition of anonymity. “A munitions spe- “He’s there to make more suicide vests asylum seekers and asylum seeker shelters”. Yesterday, cialist is someone who is used to handling and allow other guys to carry out actions.” the interior minister confirmed that security would be explosives, who knows how to make them, Making a vest is extremely complicated. stepped up at asylum seeker shelters. to arrange them in a way that the belt or vest “It can’t be done in a couple of days,” said the is not so unwieldy that the person can’t former intelligence chief. “It takes weeks of ‘Bombs falling like rain’ move,” he added. “And it must also not blow training, and you have to work under the The anxiety was also palpable on social media up by accident.” watch of a ‘master’. It’s meticulous work.” among asylum seekers in Europe. French authorities say the vests appeared On the eve of the UN global climate con- “Will yesterday night’s attacks in Paris affect our lives to have been made with TATP, or acetone per- ference in the northern suburbs of Paris later as refugees?” asked one user on “Bus Stop for the Lost oxyde, that is easy for amateurs to make at this month, followed by New Year’s celebra- Ones”, a Facebook page that is extremely popular home but is highly unstable. The vests also tions and next year’s Euro 2016 football among Arabic-speaking migrants taking the Balkan route to Europe. “Of course,” replies another member. included a battery, a detonation button and championships, concerns are high. “It’s PARIS: Imam of one of the Nimes Mosque, Hocine Drouiche (2nd R), French author shrapnel to maximize injuries. “They didn’t extremely worrying,” said the retired intelli- “Curse the guy who blew himself up... Did he have Marek Halter (L), Imam of the Drancy Mosque, Hassene Chalghoumi (C) and repre- to take his passport with him? He should have put it bring these vests from Syria: the more you gence chief who asked not to be named. sentative of the Jewish community gather at a makeshift memorial near the Bataclan shake these things, the more you multiply “Every service is on tenterhooks.” — AFP away somewhere and gone to hell,” wrote Jalal Abazid concert hall in Paris yesterday. — AFP on Facebook, a Syrian refugee in Germany. — AFP INTERNATIONAL MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015

UK Muslims seek own path in countering jihadism

LONDON: Feeling unfairly targeted by blamed for a string of outrages, includ- them to “explain and demonstrate how In September, police questioned a than 700 Britons have gone to fight in the government’s anti-radicalisation ing coordinated attacks in Paris Friday faith in Islam can be part of the British Muslim schoolboy who used the word Syria and Iraq, and of those nearly 300 drive, Britain’s Muslim community is ral- that left 129 dead and more than 350 identity” was criticised as implying that “ecoterrorist” in a discussion in French have returned. lying to find its own response to extrem- wounded. Muslims were not part of British society. class about environmental activism. “The reasons for radicalisation of ism and take a greater role in the fight Mohammed Emwazi, a British militant “If you’re genuinely concerned about these young people going to Syria are against terrorism. The Muslim Council of known as “Jihadi John”, became the ‘Culture of surveillance’ engaging with the community then it complex and multi-layered. There’s still Britain (MCB) has planned a series of poster-child for IS after he appeared in Conference delegates decried a gov- cannot be done through the prism of no consensus about what’s going on,” conferences around the country where propaganda videos depicting the execu- ernment anti-extremism programme securitisation, the prism of Prevent,” said said Catriona Robertson, director of the community leaders, activists and others tions of Western hostages. Emwazi, who called “Prevent”, which was launched Yasmine Ahmed, director of UK Rights Christian Muslim Forum. Social media will speak out against jihadist ideology, the US military said was likely killed in an after July 2005 suicide attacks in London Watch. Former police chief superintend- has been cited by many as a key IS but also government security measures air strike in Syria on Thursday, and other by four Islamist extremists, three of them ent Dal Babu, one of the few Muslims recruitment tool, but experts say it is dif- they say alienates Muslims. jihadists who have conducted grisly British-born. “Prevent is supposed to and Britons of Asian origin to achieve ficult to take action against content that “We do know that for any policy to attacks in recent years have cast a pall concern all types of extremism but all the rank, said Prevent was a “problem”. is mostly posted abroad. succeed it needs to involve Muslim com- over ties between Britain’s Muslims and evidence shows that through training, “We need to make sure that Prevent Banning people from accessing such munities as part of the solution and not wider society. “We feel like many in our reporting, the real focus is on Muslim is for the people, by the people and has content is also difficult. “What is the tip- only as part of the problem,” said MCB community do, that for too long terror- students,” said Shelly Asquith of the the trust of the people. Unfortunately ping point? Why do young British citi- secretary general Shuja Shafi at the first ism has cast a long dark shadow on our National Union of Students, who has we are not in that position.” zens, despite everything we have to of a series of conferences in London this community,” said Shafi. The government campaigned against the programme. offer, suddenly decide to get up and go week. The initiative comes as concerns has repeatedly called on Muslim civil Critics say it creates a “culture of sur- Experts puzzled to Istanbul and end up in Syria?” said mount over the number of Britons heed- society to help counter the lure of veillance”, and since the start of the year One of the difficulties in preventing lawmaker Keith Vaz, chairman of parlia- ing calls by the Islamic State (IS) group jihadist ideology, but such measures local authorities, schools and universities radicalisation is that the process is not ment’s home affairs committee. “The and other extremists to launch attacks have been poorly received. have been required to report anyone well understood, conference speakers prime minister is genuinely puzzled by domestically or fight abroad. IS has been A January letter to imams inviting showing signs of radicalisation. said. According to official figures, more this-I’m genuinely puzzled.”—AFP

Romania PM-elect names Cabinet of technocrats

BUCHAREST: Romania’s prime minister- tragedy was because of lax fire regulations designate yesterday named his Cabinet of and corruption. Thousands continued to mostly young professionals with manage- protest for several evenings, demanding ment experience, after the former govern- better governance and an end to corrup- ment collapsed following mass protests tion. over a nightclub fire where at least 55 died. Romania’s ambassador to Britain, Dacian Ciolos named his ministers, who Mihnea Motoc, was named defense minis- will need to be approved by Parliament, lat- ter, while Cristina Guseth, director of the er this week. Seven of the 22 posts are held Freedom House Foundation, was picked as by women. justice minister. “I want an efficient and The nomination of Ciolos, who named a professional team,” said Ciolos, a former EU government of technocrats, is a direct criti- agriculture commissioner. cism of Romania’s politicians who are per- Ciolos named Anca Paliu Dragu, an eco- ceived as being corrupt, arrogant and nomic analyst in the European removed from the problems of ordinary Commission, as finance minister. people. Parliamentary elections are sched- The most senior member of the Cabinet uled for late 2016. Parties indicated yester- is Lazar Comanescu, 66, who began his day they will approve the government. career in the foreign ministry in 1972, and Former Prime Minister Victor Ponta, who was formerly Romania’s ambassador to was already on trial for corruption charges Germany. Romanian police chief Petre Toba related to work as he did as a lawyer from has been proposed as interior minister. Dan 2007 to 2008, and his Cabinet resigned on Marian Costescu, currently the CEO of Nov. 4 after tens of thousands protested Romania’s national railways, CFR, has been the nightclub fire. Protesters say the named as transportation minister. — AP

At least one man linked to Paris YANGON: Representatives of political parties listen to Myanmar’s President Thein Sein’s speech at the Yangon Regional Government Office in attacks registered as refugee Yangon yesterday.—AFP ATHENS: Greek police on Saturday said at said they had not yet matched the second least one man with a possible connection person to refugee application records. This Myanmar president vows to the Paris attacks had registered as a contradicted earlier information from a refugee with Greek authorities earlier this Greek police source who said the second year. French authorities had asked their man had also registered in Greece, with TV Greek counterparts to check the finger- station Mega adding this was also on Leros smooth power transition prints of one man who died in the attacks, in August. with a Syrian passport found next to him, in European security officials have long addition to the fingerprints of another feared that jihadists could take advantage man. of the mass migration influx, mainly from Suu Kyi’s NLD wins 80% of elected seats There were efforts to establish whether war-torn Syria, that Europe has been expe- both had registered in Greece, the main riencing since the beginning of the year. YANGON: Myanmar’s President Thein Sein yester- in the next parliament-due to sit from February. junta neglect. These include national reconcilia- entry point into Europe for Syrian refugees. “It is clear now that together with the day said historic polls won in a thumping landslide “The winning party is responsible for carrying tion, continuing efforts to end ethnic rebellions The Greek minister for citizen protection, victims of Islamo-fascism in the Middle East by Aung San Suu Kyi’s party were the consequence out its duty and other opposition parties should and pushing forward with development. Nikos Toskas, said one of the men had been that come as refugees, extreme elements of his government’s reforms and vowed a smooth provide checks and balances. That is called democ- registered on the Greek island of Leros in are crossing to Europe,” Defence Minister transition of power. The former junta general, who racy,” he said. Key talks October. “We confirm that the (Syrian) pass- Panos Kammenos said after an emergency shed his uniform to lead the country’s quasi-civilian Both the president and army chief have agreed port holder came through the Greek island meeting with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. regime five years ago, said the November 8 polls Poll rout to talks with Suu Kyi in the coming days as the of Leros on October 3 where he was regis- Greece’s junior minister for migration were testament to the political and economic According to the latest official results released country’s political big-hitters look to negotiate the tered under EU rules,” he said a statement. Yiannis Mouzalas admitted in September changes that have swept the former pariah state yesterday evening the NLD has won nearly 80 per- transition. Observers say it is imperative that Suu French police said the passport was that it would be “foolish” to completely dis- since the end of junta rule. cent of elected seats in the combined parliament Kyi build friendly ties with the military elite, which found “near the body of one of the attack- count the possibility of jihadists sneaking “The election is the result of our reform process so far, with only a few seats left to call. retains significant political and economic power. ers” during the investigation into the main into Europe among the refugee wave. Over and as we promised, we were able to hold it very The USDP has just 8 percent while ethnic parties Suu Kyi has already travelled to the capital site of Friday’s carnage, at the Bataclan con- 800,000 people have crossed the successfully,” he told a meeting of political parties have around 11 percent. Election commission Naypyidaw, where today she will attend a last ses- cert hall where 89 people were killed. The Mediterranean to Europe this year, with in Yangon, in his first public appearance since the head Tin Aye told reporters in Naypyidaw that offi- sion of the old parliament, which will continue sit- authenticity of the passport was being over 3,400 dying in the process. polls. “We will hand this process (of reform) on to a cials had tried to run a “free and fair” vote. ting as a caretaker legislature until January. checked, but its discovery indicates a possi- Tsipras on Saturday insisted that the new government,” he said, adding “don’t worry He added that out of 91 parties registered for On Sunday she held talks with the parliament ble Syrian connection in Friday night’s vio- refugees fleeing Syria “are hunted by the about the transition” in comments aimed at calm- the polls, only 11 would enter the legislature after speaker Shwe Mann, a key USDP figure who was lence, which also saw three suicide blasts same terrorists” that struck in Paris on ing nerves in the country’s first attempt at a demo- the NLD rout.Thein Sein, a slight bespectacled 70- tipped as a favourite compromise candidate for outside the Stade de France and gun Friday. “We must find solutions to the dra- cratic-style transition for decades. year-old, has steered the country’s dramatic open- president until he was ousted as head of his party attacks on restaurants and cafes in Paris. ma of the people who leave their homes, Addressing representatives of nearly 90 political ing up after years of isolation, freeing political pris- by military-backed rivals, including Thein Sein in Greek police are not ruling out that the hunted by the same terrorists, and drown parties, many of which were trounced by Suu Kyi’s oners, unleashing a long-muzzled press and wel- August. “She comforted me about the election and Syrian passport changed hands before the in the Mediterranean,” Tsipras said in a tele- National League for Democracy, the Myanmar coming foreign investment. congratulated me on accepting the results swiftly,” attacks. Separately, a Greek police source vised address. —AFP leader said elections are the “duty” of a democratic Yesterday Sunday he listed tasks for the next the speaker, who lost his constituency in the polls, nation. He appeared sanguine about the resound- government to tackle in the country, which still said in a post on his official Facebook page. He said ing defeat of his army-backed Union Solidarity and struggles with high poverty rates and poor educa- a more formal meeting between the two would Development Party, which will slip into opposition tion, infrastructure and healthcare after years of take place on Thursday. —AFP Ex-Polish leader Walesa slams plan to drop refugee quotas

BARCELONA: Former Polish leader and Nobel War II, has made contrasting comments on the fight for their country. Peace Prize laureate Lech Walesa slammed plans flow of refugees entering Europe-many of them “When martial law was introduced in Poland I yesterday by his country’s incoming government fleeing war in Syria. was invited to different places around the world, to stop welcoming refugees under a hotly-con- He said yesterday that he had noted some of I had open invitations but I decided to stay on tested EU plan due to the Paris attacks. the refugees trekking across Europe towards and not to leave,” he said, referring to the early “I would categorically disagree with the posi- countries-of-choice Germany and Sweden were 1980s in Poland when the communist govern- tion,” he told AFP on the sidelines of a gathering “better dressed, they seemed to be better taken ment tried to crush opposition, arresting Walesa of Nobel laureates in Barcelona. “Poles used to care of than myself.” And while he insisted on the and other dissidents. “I can understand women, really enjoy help from other people and we have fact that people must help one another, he children fleeing, but males should be there to to be in solidarity with all those who are in questioned why they were not staying home to fight,” he said. —AFP need.” Poland’s incoming European Affairs Minister Konrad Szymanski said Saturday that Warsaw no longer considered an EU plan to redistribute refugees across Europe as a “political possibility” in light of the Paris attacks that left at least 129 people dead. The program-long criticized by the EU’s eastern-most members-has come under fresh criticism after officials said a Syrian pass- port found at the scene of one of the attacks belonged to an asylum seeker who registered on a Greek island in October. “I personally am in favor of assisting the migrants and helping them,” said Walesa, whose Solidarity opposition movement triggered the peaceful demise of communism in Poland in 1989. “But on the other hand, our major help should be focusing on helping to overcome war in their countries of origin. “Until these are end- ed, we need to help them survive and be shel- tered in our country,” the 72-year-old said. A mother hugs her children after they disembarked from a boat on the Greek island Walesa, who in 1990 became Poland’s first BARCELONA: Polish 1983 Nobel peace laureate Lech Walesa attends during the XV World of Lesbos after crossing the Aegean Sea from Turkey yesterday. —AFP democratically elected president since World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Barcelona on Saturday.—AP MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 INTERNATIONAL

South Korea vows no tolerance after violent protest in Seoul

SEOUL: The South Korean government nons to disperse the crowd and sprayed The police arrested 51 people and are gyun, the president of the Korean the summit of G20 nations, has seen her vowed yesterday to crack down on any liquid laced with an irritant found in questioning them on various charges Confederation of Trade Unions, who is public support ratings fall recently over more violent protests, a day after dozens chilli pepper to fight off protesters including illegal protest, assaulting wanted under a warrant for organizing a decision to replace privately published were arrested during a rally against swinging metal pipes and sharpened police officers and destroying public previous illegal rallies. school history textbooks with a govern- labour reforms, the largest street protest bamboo sticks. equipment. “It was led by some of the most ment version. of President Park Geun-hye’s term. “The government was fully prepared The police said about 10 protesters organised elements- labour, farm, anti- The protests do not, however, appear Organizers say they will take to the to guarantee a lawful and peaceful rally, were injured, including a member of a poverty activists, which was a little dif- to pose an immediate threat to Park or streets again on Dec 5. but some people came prepared with militant farm activist group who was ferent from when there was more public her conservative Saenuri Party, which is More than 60,000 people took part in illegal equipment such as steel pipes knocked down by a water canon blast. participation,” said Yu Chang-seon, an well ahead in opinion polls, scoring 39 Saturday’s protest, according to police, and conducted a violent protest,” Justice He was in stable condition after emer- independent political commentator. percent in a Gallup survey of 1,012 peo- and a group of a few dozen fought with Minister Kim Hyun-woong told a news gency surgery on Sunday, a police offi- Protestors say the labor reforms ben- ple released on Friday, while the largest the police at the front line, trying to conference. “These activities were a cial said. efit only the country’s huge family-con- opposition party, New Politics Alliance break through barricades of police buses grave challenge to law and order and Some of the country’s most militant trolled conglomerates, and make it easi- for Democracy, polled 22 percent. blocking off downtown Seoul’s main public authority, and they will not be tol- labor and activist groups were involved er to fire workers. Park, who had left ear- Parliamentary elections take place next thoroughfare. Police used water can- erated.” in the protests, including Han Sang- lier on Saturday for Turkey to take part in April. — Reuters

US’s Pelosi voiced support for Dalai Lama during China visit

SHANGHAI: Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader, the responsibility to stand up for human rights at Dalai Lama, enjoys strong support in the home and abroad,” said Jim McGovern, the United States, Democratic leader Nancy chairman of a Congress Human Rights Pelosi told Chinese officials during a visit this Commission, who accompanied Pelosi. week to the Himalayan region, while express- “Human rights in China, and Tibet in par- ing concern about human rights there. ticular, continue to be an area of grave con- Pelosi, a long-time critic of China’s human cern,” he said in a statement. The official Tibet rights record, was leading a senior US Daily had said Pelosi praised the huge Congressional delegation on a rare visit to changes that had taken place in Tibet and the Tibet, which China has ruled with an iron fist hard work of the Chinese government in pro- since 1950, when it was “peacefully liberated” tecting religious freedom and cultural prac- by communist forces. The delegation met tices. senior government officials, including com- China’s Foreign Ministry has described the munist party boss Chen Quanguo, Pelosi said Tibet visit, which was not formally in a statement. “The delegation reiterated the announced ahead of time, as “a normal imperative of respect for religious freedom exchange between the US and Chinese legis- and expression in Tibet,” she added. latures”. “We also conveyed to the Chinese govern- Rights groups and exiles say China tram- ment officials the strong, bipartisan support ples on the cultural and religious rights of the Dalai Lama enjoys in the Congress of the Tibet’s Buddhist people. China denies this, United States and among the American peo- saying it has brought much needed devel- ple.” opment to what was a backward region. The delegation, the first Congressional Pelosi has regularly spoken out about delegation Chinese authorities have allowed human rights issues in Tibet and has met to enter Tibet since widespread unrest in the Dalai Lama, whom Beijing reviles as a 2008, also expressed concern over the recent violent separatist. The Nobel peace laureate arrests and detentions of human rights says he simply wants real autonomy for lawyers and activists in China. “America has a Tibet. — Reuters MANILA: Chile President Michelle Bachelet arrives at Manila International Airport yesterday. — AFP Britain’s Prince Charles Obama set to challenge wraps up Australia visit China at APEC summit SYDNEY: Britain’s Prince Charles and I’ve tried to help find new uses for his- wife Camilla wrapped up their tour of toric buildings,” he said. Australia and New Zealand in Perth yes- “So many of them convert brilliantly MANILA: US President Barack Obama is set to chal- terday, attending a church service with for other uses, so I’m thrilled to see this lenge China when Asia-Pacific leaders gather in the prayers for victims of the Paris attacks. building being put to such wonderful Philippines this week, speaking out on a territorial row The Prince of Wales and The Duchess use.” The couple concluded their visit at and lobbying to set pro-American trade rules. Chinese of Cornwall, who have been touring the State War Memorial in Kings Park, President Xi Jinping will also be in Manila for the Asia- Australia for six days, joined hundreds of days after attending a Remembrance Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, an annu- parishioners at St George Cathedral in Day ceremony in Canberra. al event that is meant to forge unity on free trade with- Western Australia’s capital in the morn- Charles’ time in Australia was marked in the region. ing. Charles on Saturday spoke of the by revived debate about whether the But this year’s meeting risks becoming entangled in “total horror” of the Paris attacks as he country’s citizens were ready to dump various US-China power struggles, including over the led a crowd at a beach barbecue event in the monarchy, particularly after staunch South China Sea where Chinese island building in dis- a minute’s silence for the victims. republican Malcolm Turnbull became puted waters has caused alarm in the United States and The heir to the throne, an admirer of prime minister. Turnbull, who ousted fer- with its Asian allies. heritage architecture, later officially vent royalist Tony Abbott in a party coup The global menace of terrorism will also be an opened several 140-year-old state build- in mid-September, recently removed unwanted talking point after gunmen massacred more ings near the cathedral, which have been knights and dames from Australia’s than 120 people in a series of coordinated attacks in converted into a hotel, restaurants and national honours system, calling it “not Paris on Friday. shops. “For quite a large part of my life, appropriate” in the modern age. — AFP Philippine authorities had already undertaken their biggest security operation for the summit, which will gather leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies on Wednesday and Thursday, but they vowed after the French carnage to do even more. While China said it wanted the summit to focus only on trade, the French MANILA: Journalists walk past the main entrance of the International Media Center of attacks and US attention on the South China Sea the upcoming APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit of Leaders which is lit showed this was unrealistic, according to Curtis S. Chin, with the colors of the French national flag in solidarity with the French people following a former US ambassador to the Manila-based Asian Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris yesterday in Manila. — AP Development Bank. “One cannot separate the economic and the non- Susan Rice said the dispute would be a “central issue” On the sidelines of APEC, the leaders of the TPP economic in today’s interconnected world,” Chin, now during Obama’s three-day trip to the Philippines start- nations will meet for the first time since the signing. an Asia fellow of the Milken Institute, a non-partisan ing on Tuesday, and a subsequent visit to Malaysia for “TPP is central to our vision of the region’s future think-tank, told AFP. another regional summit. and our place in it,” Rice said. “(It) is a critical step “That’s as true in the battle against ISIS (Islamic State Rice also emphasised Obama would raise the issues towards a high-standard free trade area in Asia and the group) as in the search for a peaceful resolution to the of “maritime security” and “freedom of navigation”, Pacific, and our goal of revitalising the open rules- many territorial disputes with China that haunt devel- terms commonly used when referring to the dispute. based economic system that the US has led since World opment in the South China Sea.” The Philippines, which has hauled China before a War II.” China has flagged it will push on with its own United Nations tribunal over the row, initially promised effort to steer regional economic rules with a planned Sovereign rights to respect that demand. Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific. China insists it has sovereign rights to nearly all of But in his first press conference as official APEC “We need to actively work for the establishment of the sea, even waters approaching the coasts of its Asian spokesperson on Friday, Philippine foreign ministry FTAAP,” Chinese vice commerce minister Wang neighbors. The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei spokesman Charles Jose talked at length about China’s Shouwen told a briefing in Beijing. China sought to and Taiwan have overlapping claims to some of the “aggressive” actions in the sea. Jose also said that, while champion the FTAAP at last year’s APEC summit, which waters, which are home to some of the world’s most the issue was not on the official agenda, leaders may it hosted, and Wang promised a report would be important shipping trade routes. discuss it at their retreat, one of the summit’s key events released in Manila on its progress. China’s island building in the Spratlys archipelago, where the delegates speak less formally. APEC members account for 57 percent of the global which is close to the Philippines, prompted the US mili- economy and 40 percent of the world’s population, tary to recently deploy a missile destroyer and B-52 Promoting trade deals with the diverse grouping including Papua New PERTH: Britain’s Prince Charles (C) and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (L) bomber planes to the area. Obama will also use both legs of his Asian trip to Guinea, Peru, Japan and Russia. pay their respects with West Australian Premier Colin Barnett (R) at the Flame of China had insisted repeatedly in the lead-up to the promote the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) mega- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indonesia’s Remembrance during a visit to Kings Park in Perth. — AFP summit that the South China Sea dispute was not rele- trade deal, which was signed last month by 12 APEC Joko Widodo are the only major leaders of APEC vant to the trade talks. But US National Security Advisor nations but excludes China. nations who have said they will not attend. — AFP Turkey cancels $3.4bn N Korea prepares Flood-sparked landslide for possible kills 16 in China missile deal with China BEIJING: A landslide that engulfed homes in China killed at missile launch least 16 people, with 21 still missing, as heavy rains brought ANTALYA: Turkey has cancelled a multi-bil- defenses. NATO has said missile systems this factor into account. Turkish government misery across a swathe of the country. Photos posted on Sina lion-dollar deal with China to build its first within the alliance must be compatible with sources said an official announcement was SEOUL: North Korea has declared a no-sail zone Weibo, a Chinese version of Twitter, showed rescue teams anti-missile system that had alarmed each other while calling on Turkey to take expected next week. — AFP off its east coast in a sign it could be preparing a working through the night as they attempted to pull people Ankara’s allies in NATO, a Turkish official said missile launch, Yonhap news agency reported yes- from mud and rock that had buried 27 houses in Zhejiang yesterday. “The deal was cancelled,” the offi- terday. The warning covers all movement of ships province. cial from Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s from Nov. 11 to Dec. 7 for an area off the North’s More than 300 people were evacuated after the landslide, office told AFP. central coast, the agency said, quoting an with 21 additional homes flooded in the wake of the disaster, “One of the main reasons is that we will unnamed government source. which struck on Friday evening, state broadcaster CCTV said. launch our own national missile project,” “We are observing closely whether North Korea Meanwhile, the central province of Hunan was hit by the added the official. The news came as Turkey will launch a Scud missile or a new model of ballis- worst winter flooding in more than 50 years, the official hosted key Western allies including US tic missile because the area under the warning is Xinhua news agency reported, forcing thousands to flee. President Barack Obama but also Chinese quite vast,” a government source was quoted as About 8,200 people were resettled after their homes were leader Xi Jinping for the summit of G20 top saying by Yonhap. destroyed in the flooding, according to Xinhua, with more economies in the Mediterranean resort of The Scud is a short-range missile initially devel- than 87,000 people affected by the waters, which caused Antalya. Turkey entered negotiations in 2013 oped by the Soviet Union. South Korea’s defence blackouts and road closures. with the China Precision Machinery Export- ministry declined to confirm whether a no-sail The flooding, which has also damaged crops, was the Import Corporation (CPMIEC) to finalise a warning had been issued. The prohibited area is worst since record keeping began in 1961, provincial weather contract worth $3.4 billion (3 billion euros). near the eastern port city of Wonsan where leader authorities said. No casualties have been reported so far. French-Italian consortium Eurosam and Kim Jong Un’s family compounds are located, Floods are likely to continue, with heavy rains expected US-listed Raytheon Co had also submitted according to media reports. The North has previ- through Wednesday, Xinhua said. Photos circulating online offers but the government had prioritised ously declared a no-sail zone without launching a showed rescue personnel driving boats through village streets talks with the Chinese company, which missile. The country is under UN sanctions for its and helping residents escape through their windows. Waters raised serious concerns over the compatibili- SHANGHAI: A building near the site of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo is lit up previous ballistic missile launches and nuclear were more than three metres over the alert level on Friday, ty of CPMIEC’s systems with NATO missile in the colors of the French national flag to mourn for the victims killed in tests. — Reuters Xinhua said. — AFP Friday’s attacks in Paris, at a district of Shanghai, China Saturday. —AP NEWS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015

PARIS: A bird flies in front of the Eiffel Tower yesterday,which remained closed on the first of three days of national mourning.— AP World leaders unite to condemn Paris... Three brothers tied to Paris attacks Continued from Page 1 remain,” Putin’s foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov told reporters on the sidelines of the summit. Obama also offered Continued from Page 1 joined a solemn memorial at Notre Dame cathedral. Russia launched its own Syrian air campaign in September his “deep condolences for the loss of Russian life” in the Meanwhile, outside the Bataclan venue, 38-year-old Herve but the West suspects the Russian bombardment is aimed at bombing of a Metrojet passenger flight in Egypt killing all Greek and Serbian authorities have confirmed the pass- came to pay his respects with his six-year-old son. “We need propping up the regime of President Bashar Al-Assad, a dif- 224 people on board in Russia’s worst air disaster. port belonged to a man who registered as a refugee in to get out, you shouldn’t stay at home,” he told AFP. “You ference that risks driving a wedge through the summit. Erdogan used the summit to cement his status as a global October on the island of Leros and applied for asylum in need to go out and look, get a feel for yourself of what hap- European Union President Donald Tusk told reporters that leader after winning a resounding victory in an election last Serbia a few days later. pened.” Russian actions in Syria must be focused on Islamic State and month, held three weeks after a twin suicide bombing in But European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, The Islamic State group said they carried out the attacks not the anti-Assad opposition. Ankara that killed 102 people and was blamed on Islamic who has urged EU countries to take in refugees, said there that left a trail of destruction. The group said they were act- The summit saw the first encounter between Obama and State militants. All musical events, including at the official was no need for a complete review of the bloc’s policies. ing in revenge for French air strikes in Syria and threatened Putin since Russia launched its Syrian air campaign. Their icy dinner yesterday night, have been cancelled as a mark of “Those who organized, who perpetrated the attacks are the further violence in France “as long as it continues its Crusader body language at previous encounters has grabbed as many respect for the Paris victims and Turkish state media said the very same people who the refugees are fleeing and not the campaign”. President Francois Hollande has called the assault headlines as their comments. A White House official said already tight security at the summit was stepped up. Turkey opposite,” he said. an “act of war” and vowed to hit back “without mercy”. Obama and Putin agreed on the need for UN-sponsored is deeply opposed to Russia’s air strikes but has received only Paris was plunged into three days of mourning as resi- Forensic teams were still scouring the Bataclan venue, where peace talks and a ceasefire to resolve years of war in Syria. a lukewarm reaction so far to its proposal for a safe zone free dents struggled to come to terms with the latest shock, 10 three attackers burst in shouting “Allahu akbar” (God is great- The two leaders spoke during a short and unannounced of Islamic State jihadists to be created inside Syria as a haven months after jihadists hit satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo est) and sprayed gunfire during a gig by Californian band summit meeting over a coffee table. “President Obama and for refugees. Top diplomats gathered in Vienna on Saturday and a Jewish supermarket. Although much of the city was Eagles of Death Metal. They are believed to have executed President Putin agreed on the need for a Syrian-led and agreed a fixed calendar for Syria that would see a transition shut and the government had banned public demonstra- hostages one by one after rounding them up near the stage. Syrian-owned political transition, which would be preceded government in six months and elections in 18 months but tions on security grounds, thousands flocked to lay flowers Videos have shown terrified people scrambling out of a door by UN-mediated negotiations between the Syrian opposition failed to agree on the future of Assad. The refugee crisis is a and lit candles at the sites of the violence. and hanging out of windows to escape the violence. As and regime as well a ceasefire,” the official told reporters after key topic at the summit here, with Turkey housing some 2.2 By early evening, the Place de la Republique square was armed police stormed the venue, two gunmen blew them- the meeting. million Syrian refugees from the conflict but the European full of people standing in quiet solidarity while many more selves up, while the third was shot by police. — AFP The two “held a constructive discussion” that lasted about Union urging Ankara to do more to prevent migrants under- 35 minutes, the official added, calling the need for a solution taking risky boat crossings to the EU. for Syria “an imperative made all the more urgent by the hor- European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker Unveiled Iran drivers to have cars... rifying terrorist attacks in Paris”. The official, who wished to warned that the attacks in Paris should in no way poison remain anonymous, said Obama welcomed efforts by all the sensitive debate over refugees. “Those who organised, Continued from Page 1 Telegram’s Chief Executive Pavel Durov said last month nations to confront Islamic State jihadists in Syria amid who perpetrated the attacks are the very same people who that Iranian authorities had demanded he hand over “spying Western suspicions that Russia’s intervention is really aimed the refugees are fleeing and not the opposite,” Juncker But in some upmarket neighborhoods of northern Tehran, and censorship tools”, and temporarily blocked the app at propping up Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. said. Discussions on climate change will assume greater a city of 12 million, it is not uncommon to see women’s when he refused. He was later informed by Iran’s Ministry of A top Kremlin official said that while Moscow and importance than usual coming just ahead of a UN confer- scarves wrapped around their shoulders. “A number of offi- Information that the request was “not authorized by any Washington shared “strategic objectives” to fight Islamic ence in Paris that aims to agree a global pact to curb warm- cials, army and government chiefs and covert police agents higher authorities”. The IRGC announced the Telegram users’ State, divergences still existed. “Differences on tactics still ing of the planet. — Agencies have been given access to a system set up to report the viola- arrests last week, saying they had shared images and text tions,” Montazer-ol-Mehdi said of the latest campaign. “These “insulting to Iranian officials” as well as “satire and sexual trustees will report the license plate of violators and the cars advice”. At the time, the judiciary denied any such arrests will be flagged for further investigation.” had occurred. It has not commented on Sunday’s reports. Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused fast- Last week, UN human rights investigators called on the driving wealthy youngsters in April of creating “psychological authorities to cease arresting, harassing and prosecuting insecurity” on the streets after two high-speed accidents killed journalists and other activists to pave the way for free five people. “I hear that young people from the generation of debate ahead of parliamentary elections in February. Under wealth, a generation intoxicated by their money, are driving the nuclear deal, Tehran agreed to curb its nuclear program luxury cars and parading in the streets, making the streets in exchange for an easing of sanctions on its economy. Iran insecure,” he said, quoted by his website. always denied Western suspicions it wanted to develop a Meanwhile, Iranian authorities have arrested administra- nuclear weapon. tors of more than 20 groups on the messaging app Telegram Smartphone messaging applications are highly popular for spreading “immoral content”, semi-official Fars news in Iran, where half of the population is aged 24 or younger. agency reported yesterday, the latest detentions in a clamp- The Islamic Republic has some of the strictest controls on down on freedom of expression. In recent weeks, Iran’s pow- Internet access in the world, but its blocks on social media erful hardline Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are rou- rounded up a number of artists, journalists and US citizens, tinely bypassed by the tech-savvy. Several branches of the citing fears of Western “infiltration”. security establishment monitor content, including the IRGC. Their campaign coincides with Iran beginning the imple- Infractions on social media can result in harsh sentences mentation of a nuclear deal signed with world powers in July, from the hardline judiciary. Last year, 11 people were arrest- which hardliners oppose for fear it will open up Iranian society ed by the IRGC for insulting Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, to what they see as corrupting Western influences. The the Islamic Republic’s founder, on messaging services Telegram groups were targeted for their “immoral content”, WhatsApp, Tango, Viber and Telegram. Telegram, which was Montazer-ol-Mehdi was quoted as saying by Fars. He also said launched in 2013, has become popular among activists and ANTALYA: US President Barack Obama poses for photographs along with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz more than 100 “hackers” had been arrested in the past month, ordinary Iranians because it is seen as being more secure Al Saud during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit yesterday. — AFP without giving more details. than its rivals.— Agencies MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 ANALYSIS

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By Adam Plowright

he Paris attacks were unprecedented in their scale in France and shocking in their method. The reper- Tcussions are likely to be wide and long-lasting. Here are five areas to watch:

Syrian peace talks Peace talks to end the Syrian civil war had drifted along for years before a snowballing refugee crisis in Europe this summer and Russia’s dramatic entry into the conflict in September gave them new urgency. Given growing evidence of a Syrian link, the attacks in Paris will Attacks show Syria war can’t be contained hike pressure on world leaders to overcome their deep divisions and solve a problem that is a key source of By Dave Clark will be defeated only when Sunni Arabs alienated Islamic extremism. “If they’ve done anything they’ve by Assad’s brutality have space to join the fight encouraged us today to do even harder work to make he murderous attacks on French civilians against the jihadists. “Daesh won’t really be on the Paris attacks reveal progress and to help resolve the crises that we face,” US enjoying a night out in Paris were proof, were back foot until Syria’s ... opposition rebel groups Secretary of State John Kerry said Saturday at a second Tany needed, that the war in Syria and Iraq will unite against them,” Shaikh said, using an Arabic round of peace talks in Vienna. not be contained there. The deaths and the propa- acronym for the Islamic State group. “At the ‘next stage of IS’ ganda victory from the Islamic State jihadist group moment they are just trying to resist or survive the Western military involvement in Syria will intensify pressure on world capitals to find a Russian attacks against them.” Whether by coinci- By Maya Gebeily and Rouba El Husseini have sophisticated networks in Europe, not mere Some of the Paris attackers were overheard telling resolution to the conflict. But they will also exacer- dence or design, the Paris attacks were launched on lone-wolf fanboys,” he added. And with France’s hostages the attacks were in retaliation for France’s bomb- bate political disputes over how to deal with the the eve of talks in Vienna among 17 countries to he Islamic State group’s ability to carry out focus on sectarianism and the high number of ing of the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria. Paris’s air refugee influx, the fate of Syrian President Bashar find a political solution to the Syrian conflict. the deadly Paris attacks that it has claimed French citizens who have joined the ranks of IS strikes were also referenced by the group in a statement Al-Assad and military intervention on the ground. Treveals the growing sophistication and reach fighters, Paris was a logical target, Tamimi said. claiming responsibility. In step with increased diplomatic And this comes against the backdrop of an Notorious Mouthpiece of the global jihadist network, analysts said The coordinated attack saw shootings, suicide activity, the attacks appear likely to stiffen Western resolve intensified counter-terrorism campaign on the Had the assault not taken place, the debate Saturday. At least 128 people were killed in gun and bombings, and hostage situations at a stadium, a to continue battlefield pressure against Islamic State - streets of Europe which could alienate Muslim would have come against the backdrop of two vic- bomb attacks in the French capital Friday, in what concert hall, and other areas around the French with the risk of being sucked further into the conflict. minorities and stir anti-refugee sentiment. “It’s not a tories for the US-led coalition against the Islamic President Francois Hollande called “an act of war”. capital. Charlie Winter, an academic who focuses on IS had been on the defensive this week, facing losses war of ideas anymore,” said Patrick Skinner, a former State - the fall of the Iraqi town of Sinjar to Kurdish IS’s online claim of responsibility boasted that “eight IS activities, said: “This is the logical trajectory for IS’ to US-backed Kurdish fighters around the town of Sinjar CIA case officer now with security consultancy the forces and the death in Syria of notorious IS brothers wearing explosive belts and carrying strategy.” “It’s moving away from the expansion and in Iraqi Kurdistan, increased bombing from Russia and Soufan Group, of Europe’s struggle with extremism. mouthpiece “Jihadi John”. Saturday brought anoth- assault rifles” conducted a “blessed attack on... consolidating in Iraq, Syria and Libya to make sure it the reported death of one of its most infamous execution- Initial signs point to the attack being exactly of the er tactical victory when the Pentagon announced Crusader France.” has momentum now by carrying out attacks in for- ers, Jihadi John. French President Francois Hollande kind experts have been warning of for years: that the IS leader - an Iraqi - in Libya had been The coordinated assault came just a day after eign countries like Lebanon, the Gulf and France.” sounded defiant in his reaction on Saturday, saying he European Islamists radicalized in Syria and returning killed in an air strike. more than 40 people were killed in twin suicide For Watts, France’s delay in “acknowledging its considered the carnage “an act of war” and promising a home. “That it happened was not a surprise. You But instead, European powers attended the bombings in a southern suburb of Beirut, in an extremist problem” has left room for IS to build a response that would be “pitiless”. cannot have this kind of situation lasting for years talks amid a terrifying new security environment in attack also claimed by IS. The jihadist network has budding jihadist network. “France has a serious and not have this kind of attack,” Skinner told AFP. which lone wolf jihadists and organized IS cells repeatedly threatened European countries, includ- problem. Per capita, they have some of the highest European refugee crisis French security forces have a good reputation in could strike at any time. The apparent IS bombing ing France, with violence. A video aired in July that numbers of foreign fighters heading to and from Europe is facing its biggest refugee crisis since the counter-terrorism - “world class,” Skinner said - but of a Russian passenger jet leaving a Sinai resort on featured a French-speaking fighter said IS would Syria,” as well as unparallelled “facilitation pipelines Second World War as hundreds of thousands flee conflicts even they missed an eight-strong cell planning a Oct 31 - along with bomb attacks in Beirut and “slaughter you in the streets of Paris.” for terrorists.” or oppression in Syria, Iraq or Afghanistan to seek safety complex attack. “It’s inevitable, and it’s going to hap- Ankara - also underline how the war in Iraq and But the Paris attacks were the first case of large- overseas. Already facing anti-immigration sentiment, the pen again,” he said. Middle East analyst Salman Syria has spilled over and is spreading. scale IS violence in Europe. Experts say they Lashing Out at the West attacks could further complicate efforts by European gov- Shaikh, the former head of the Brookings Doha Already, US and European anti-immigration demonstrate IS’s evolution from localised opera- “A big part of what we are seeing now arises ernments to persuade their populations to accept this Center and founder of his own consultancy, spoke politicians have begun citing the attacks as a rea- tions in Iraq and Syria to the West. “The push to from the glut of foreign fighters currently hanging burden. Fears have been regularly stoked by reports that to French officials just hours before the attacks. son to block the flow of refugees from Syria. France likely represents the next stage of IS,” said out in the European Union,” Watts added. And as IS operatives could be hiding among the 800,000 France, he said, has been the most firm among Refugee advocates insist Syrians are fleeing vio- Clint Watts, a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy governmental efforts make it more difficult for radi- migrants who have arrived this year, mostly on the shores Western countries in backing the “principled” stance lence, not seeking to spread it, while the best way Research Institute. “We’ll see them increasingly calised individuals in France to reach Iraq and Syria, of Greece and Italy. that Assad, the main author of Syria’s misfortunes, to counter jihadist propaganda is to show Western move away from conventional and insurgent oper- they may “act out at home,” he said. On Friday, Many on the far-right were quick to link the attacks - so must stand aside. compassion. ations in Iraq and Syria and more towards terrorist police and a source close to the investigation said a far without foundation - to the refugee crisis which has Against that view is the one pushed by Assad’s attacks in their extended network,” he said. French national is believed to be one of the four distilled fears about the so-called “Islamisation of Europe”. ally Russia, that the regime is a bulwark against the ‘Many Tragedies to Come’ men who stormed the concert hall. Poland’s incoming right-wing government said Saturday Islamic State and must remain in place while a For Anthony Cordesman of the Center for ‘Unprecedented Attack’ IS’ claim of responsibility accused France of it would no longer accept refugees under an EU plan to political solution is sought. After Friday’s massacre, Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) any Since the January attack on the Paris offices of “striking Muslims in the caliphate with their air- relocate migrants from Greece and Italy to other coun- claimed by the IS group, Paris and Washington are counter-terror campaign will win only tactical vic- satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, in which more than craft,” and threatened further attacks “as long as it tries. “After the tragic events of Paris we do not see the under new pressure to compromise with those tories so long as wars in the Islamic world continue. a dozen people were killed, French police have continues its Crusader campaign.” France is part of political possibility of respecting” the EU quota, who see Damascus as the lesser of two evils. “It “The struggle to change this reality will, at best, be detained several individuals with alleged ties to IS. a US-led coalition conducting an air war against IS announced incoming European affairs minister Konrad may have some effect,” Shaikh told AFP from Paris. a long, long struggle, and there will be many The string of incidents, according to jihadism ana- in both Syria and Iraq. It has carried out air strikes in Szymanski. “I don’t think so, because the French have been tragedies like Paris to come,” he said in a CSIS op-ed lyst Aymenn Al-Tamimi, indicate that “it’s question- Iraq for more than a year, extending them to Syria quite resolute. They don’t want to follow the published Saturday. “Real victory can only be won able to call (the Paris attack) a shift in strategy.” But it in September. On Friday, Iraqi Kurdish forces Security measures in Europe Russian narrative. “Syria can’t be contained, so we by years of reform within the Islamic world, and does demonstrate a shift in success rates, Tamimi backed by the US-led air coalition pushed IS out of Already accustomed to seeing heavily armed security have to resolve it, not just militarily but also politi- outside aid that does as much as possible to help said. “It is certainly an unprecedented attack for the key Iraqi town of Sinjar, which lay along a key forces guarding schools and synagogues since the Charlie cally,” he said. create governments that rule through success, them in terms of results in Europe. It shows they supply route. —AFP Hebdo attacks in January, residents of the French capital Shaikh echoed Western leaders who argue IS rather than through repression.” —AFP will now face an even more muscular presence. An extra 1,500 soldiers were mobilised to reinforce police in Paris on Saturday, while European governments held emergency talks to review their security arrangements. “Last night’s France is target of choice for jihadists attacks suggest a new degree of planning and coordina- tion and a greater ambition for mass casualty attacks,” said By Charlotte Plantive and Eric Randolph carried out five strikes against IS training Services Institute (RUSI) in London said “the ‘Frustrations’ British Prime Minister David Cameron on Saturday. More camps and oil sites. As part of the drive to pretexts and causes of such attacks are excep- Aside from its international actions, armed police and visible security checks appear inevitable. he bloody attacks in Paris show that intensify the campaign, the French aircraft-car- tionally complicated, and rarely is there a sin- France has come under sharp attack from France is a target of choice for jihadists rier Charles-de-Gaulle is due in the area in gle factor involved”. “I do not believe that radical Islamists for banning headscarves in ‘Borderless’ Europe Tdue to its air strikes against the Islamic December. A witness to the Friday’s attack on a French abandonment of air strikes would pro- schools in 2004 and then the wearing of the Removing national barriers is a key part of the EU proj- State group in Iraq and Syria, as well as its con- crowded concert hall where more 82 people tect it from attacks, because there would sim- burqa face veil in public in 2010, as part of its ect, with Europeans allowed to travel without passports or troversial ban on the burqa face veil and atti- were killed, Pierre Janaszak, said he heard the ply be some further alleged provocation that secular legacy. Its long tradition of freedom visas in the 22-nation Schengen zone. The refugee crisis tude to Muslims, analysts say. “If you can kill an attackers say: “‘It’s the fault of Hollande, it’s the would be cited by future terrorists,” he added, of expression which enables public criticism had already strained this system to breaking point, with a American or European infidel, especially the fault of your president, he should not have saying that the level of sophistication of the of religion too has irritated religious hardlin- host of countries including Germany and Sweden re- dirty, nasty French ... then count on Allah, kill intervened in Syria’”. attacks meant they were probably planned ers. The attack in January against Charlie imposing border controls while Austria, Hungary and oth- him any way you can,” said an IS spokesman, But Shashank Joshi of the Royal United before France’s Syria campaign began. Hebdo followed the satirical weekly’s publi- ers are building border fences. EU President Tusk said this Abu Mohammed Al-Adnani, in 2014 as the US- cation of cartoons of the Prophet Mohamed. week that “saving Schengen is a race against time” but led coalition launched its anti-IS raids in Iraq. France’s five million Muslims, Europe’s Friday’s attacks have already complicated efforts. France, Perhaps inspired by these words, jihadist biggest Muslim community, often rightly Belgium and Germany stepped up border controls, while attacks against France over the past year have complain of discrimination, notably on the any indication that the attackers or their weapons had been of unprecedented ferocity. In Jan, 17 employment front. “France is the country travelled undetected across European borders would add people were killed in Paris in a string of attacks with the most frustrations linked to Islam,” to calls for more scrutiny over people and goods. —AFP against satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, a said sociologist Raphael Liogier, adding that policewoman and a Jewish supermarket. And was why “more than anywhere else young in June, a man beheaded his boss in southeast people are ready to sign up” to radical France. Friday night, a series of attacks that for groups. A total of 571 French nationals or All articles appearing on these the first time brought suicide bombers to Paris, French residents have joined IS in Iraq and left at least 129 people dead and 350 injured. Syria, of which 245 have returned and 141 pages are the personal opinion of France is “a target due to counter-terrorism have died, according to official figures. the writers. Kuwait Times takes no activities in north and central Africa as well as These fighters are among the first called responsibility for views expressed the perceived mistreatment of and discrimina- on to strike their country of origin, and can tion against the Muslim minority in France be seen in IS propaganda videos calling for therein. Kuwait Times invites read- itself,” said Matthew Henman, head of Jane’s attacks against France - in the same way ers to voice their opinions. Please Terrorism and Insurgency Centre in London. German jihadists urge strikes against send submissions via email to: opin- French troops have fought Islamists in Mali Germany or Americans against the US. [email protected] or via snail and currently back African forces battling France is far from having been the jihadists’ Nigeria’s deadly Boko Haram Islamist group. only target this year - more than 200 mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. French jets have staged 283 strikes against IS Russians died Oct 30 in a plane crash targets in Iraq since September 2014. claimed by IS over Egypt’s Sinai. And Yemen, The editor reserves the right to edit People huddle together at a memorial set up along a police cordon close to the any submission as necessary. In Oct 2015, France extended its air cam- Tunisia, Turkey and Lebanon too have paid a paign to Syria where its fighter-bombers have Bataclan concert hall yesterday, two days after a series of deadly attacks. —AFP price. —AFP MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 SPORTS

Starc bowls fastest F1 drivers to wear black Long, O’Shea boost ever Test delivery armbands for Paris victims for Irish Euro hopes PERTH: Australian paceman Mitchell Starc bowled what is believed to be the SAO PAULO: Drivers will wear black armbands as a tribute to the victims of the LONDON: Republic of Ireland boss Martin O’Neill received a major boost fastest delivery in Test cricket history yesterday on the third day of the second deadly Paris attacks when they are presented to Formula One fans before yester- ahead of today’s Euro 2016 showdown with Bosnia-Herzegovina when Shane Test against New Zealand at the WACA Ground in Perth. Starc joined an exclu- day’s Brazilian Grand Prix. A flatbed truck carrying drivers around the track on Long and John O’Shea resumed training. The pair, who missed the sive club with a sizzling delivery, with the fourth ball of his 21st over clocked the normally joyous parade lap will also be decorated with a French flag with a first leg in Zenica on Friday through a combination of injury at 160.4 kilometres per hour (99.7 mph). Only four other fast bowlers have black ribbon, according to changes made by the sport’s governing International Automobile Federation (FIA), Paris-based and led by Frenchman Jean Todt. and suspension, were joined by striker Jonathan Walters, officially been recorded to have bowled at more than 160 kilo- who like O’Shea, was suspended for the 1-1 draw. Daryl metres per hour, but none of those deliveries were in Test However, a planned minute’s silence before the race will be billed as a tribute to road traffic victims rather than the 129 people killed in the Paris attacks on Friday Murphy, who led the line in Long’s absence in the first leg, cricket. Pakistan’s Shoaib Akhtar holds the record with a 161.3 night. Sunday is the United Nations’ World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic was the only man to sit out the warm-up. O’Neill will kilometres per hour thunderbolt in a one-day match against Victims. Todt, who has made road safety a cornerstone of his presidency, drew hope Sunderland defender O’Shea, who has not played England at Newlands in 2003. Australian pair Shaun Tait and media criticism on Saturday for his reaction when he spoke to French television since damaging a hamstring in the north-east derby Brett Lee were both recorded at 161.1 kilometres per hour, in station Canal Plus about the events in Paris. “One can only suffer when you see a against Newcastle two weeks ago, and Southampton strik- separate limited overs matches. The only other bowler to reach drama like that, one can only think of all the victims and hope that it never hap- er Long, who limped out of the 2-1 defeat in Poland on the mark was Australian firebrand Jeff Thomson at 160.6 kilo- pens again,” he said. “We have already planned to do something tomorrow to October 11 with a foot problem, are both avail- metres per hour, when he was clocked during a study into mark the day of remembrance for road traffic victims. Every day, there are 3,500 fast bowling at the WACA Ground in 1976. Thomson is people who die on the roads, that’s 30 times more than the number who died in able as the campaign draws to a close at widely considered the fastest bowler in cricket history. the attacks.” All major sporting events in the Paris region were suspended on Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. Robbie Brady’s strike Starc’s delivery was a yorker dug out by Kiwi batsman Saturday as France mourned the victims of the attacks in the capital city the in Bosnia handed the Republic a precious Ross Taylor. On the very next ball, Taylor edged an night before. The targets included the national sports stadium where France away goal, meaning a 0-0 draw or any vic- attempted drive to gully, where a tough chance was were playing Germany in a soccer friendly. Romain Grosjean, the only French tory will be enough to book their trip to grassed by Mitchell Marsh. — AFP driver in the race, made his position clear. —Reuters France next year. — AFP Broberg wins BMW Masters in playoff

SHANGHAI: Sweden’s Kristoffer Broberg sank a 10-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole against Patrick Reed to capture his first European Tour title at the BMW Masters yes- terday. Broberg and Reed both finished regulation at 17- under 271 after a momentum-shifting afternoon that saw five players briefly share the lead on the back nine. Both had a chance to clinch the win on the 18th hole in regula- tion, too, but left their birdie putts short from 10 feet out. Two other title contenders, Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee and South Korea’s An Byeong-hun, also barely missed birdie putts on the 18th to get into the playoff. Reed surged into a share of the lead with an eagle from the bunker on the par-5 15th, then birdied the 16th hole to move one stroke clear of Broberg. The American slipped up on the next hole, however, missing a 4-footer for par that just caught the edge of the hole and curled away. Broberg hit his tee shot in the playoff straight down the fairway for an easy approach to the pin, while Reed landed in the rough off the tee and dropped his second shot in the bunker. “All you can ask for is to have a chance come down late yesterday and I’ve put myself in that position quite a bit recently and unfortunately haven’t gotten in the winner’s circle,” Reed said. “It hurts, but at the same time, I know what I’m working on right now is definitely the right thing because I’m moving in the right direction. Just have to close one out.” Broberg has been runner-up three times on the European Tour over the past three years, but had yet to have a breakthrough win. Thongchai (71) and An (70) fin- ished in a share of third place with Henrik Stenson (68) and Lucas Bjerregaard (70) at 16 under, while Justin Rose (67) and Paul Casey (69) were another stroke back in joint-seventh.

Slump down Sergio Garcia, who briefly had a share of the lead on the NAIROBI: In this Tuesday, Sept 1, 2015 file photo, traditional Maasai dancers welcome some of Kenya’s athletics medallists backat the airport in Nairobi, Kenya. An IAAF back nine, slumped down the stretch with a bogey and spokesman told The Associated Press in an emailed statement yesterday that it had alerted its ethics commission to allegations made by British newspaper The Sunday double bogey on his final two holes. He finished in a tie for Times against David Okeyo, who is also a vice president of Kenya’s athletics federation. — AP 11th place after shooting a 73. Bjerregaard had the early lead yesterday after making back-to-back birdies to start his round, but fell back after IAAF refers Kenyan official making costly mistakes on his approach shots on No. 8 and 12, leading to bogeys. Okeyo to ethics commission

LONDON: The IAAF has referred Athletics Kenya vice-presi- Sebastian Coe has come in for intense criticism for retain- heaps further embarrassment on the IAAF, which on Friday dent David Okeyo to the organisation’s ethics commission ing his role as an ambassador for Nike. provisionally suspended Russia from all competition after a after the Sunday Times revealed he had been questioned “The IAAF was not aware of the investigation into Mr report commissioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency by police in Kenya over claims of corruption. Okeyo in Kenya and the information has immediately been (WADA) alleged the country had been involved in state- Okeyo, a member of the IAAF ruling council, is alleged, passed on to the independent IAAF Ethics Commission,” sponsored doping. along with two other officials, to have syphoned off funds the International Association of Athletics Federations said Former IAAF president Lamine Diack, his son Papa from a sponsorship deal between the national association in a statement. Massata Diack, advisor Habib Cisse and the former IAAF and multinational sportswear giant Nike. “An investigation “As part of the root and branch governance reform proj- anti-doping chief Gabriel Dolle are all being investigated by The Sunday Times and the German broadcaster ect that Sebastian Coe has announced, there will be new by French police over allegations they were complicit in ARD/WDR has uncovered a sworn affidavit in which a processes introduced to ensure all persons appointed to covering up Russian doping, allegations they deny. The whistleblower claimed that the officials syphoned close to IAAF Commissions and advisory groups in the future have Sunday Times reported a response from Nike, in which a $700,000 (650,000 euros) out of the federation’s bank been duly vetted and declared as ‘fit and proper persons’ to spokesman for the firm said it had acted with “integrity” account, most of it in cash. He says he reported his con- hold office. in its dealings with AK and that the “expectation and cerns to the police,” the Sunday Times said. “Over 200 people were due to be appointed to new understanding” of the AK sponsorship deal was that the The newspaper added that a case file on the alleged Commissions and advisory groups at the Council meeting funds would be “used to support and service the teams corruption has been handed to Kenya’s Office of the at the end of this month but their appointment will now be and athletes”. Department of Public Prosecutions. The allegations came delayed until the new procedures are in place.” The spokesman added that Nike was co-operating with as news to the IAAF, whose newly-elected president Okeyo denies any wrongdoing, but the investigation the local authorities in their investigation. — AFP Evergreen Thongchai hails ‘fantastic week’

SHANGHAI: Overnight leader Thongchai Jaidee fell Tour and his powers show no sign of diminishing. He world’s top 30 for the first time in his career as a result three inches from a playoff in the BMW Masters yester- moved up to eighth in the European Tour’s Race to when the new rankings are announced Monday. He is day but the veteran still called it a “fantastic week”. Dubai standings from 11th before the BMW Masters currently 32nd. “This year is going to be a fantastic He left a 15-foot putt on the final green agonisingly with just next week’s DP World Tour Championship year for me I think,” said Thongchai. “I think I have a short when a couple of more rolls would have taken remaining. He also looks likely to break into the pretty good year.” — AFP him into sudden death finale against Patrick Reed and eventual winner Kristoffer Broberg in the $7 million event. The 46-year-old from Thailand was chasing his eighth European Tour title, and second of the season, when he teed off his final round at Lake Malaren in the SHANGHAI: Kristoffer Broberg of Sweden reacts while holding his champion trophy during the award ceremo- lead at 15 under par. ny of the BMW Masters golf tournament at the Lake His strength all week-finding fairways and rock solid Malaren Golf Club in Shanghai, China yesterday. — AP putting-let him down early in Sunday’s final round as his worst round of the tournament, a one-under 71, left Broberg caught him first, followed by Casey after tap- him in a four-way tie for third at 16 under par. “Yes I was ping in for birdie on the par-5 No. 13. Moments later, struggling with putting on the front nine. And the last Garcia made it a four-way tie at the top with a 25-foot putt was just a bit short to get into the playoff,” eagle putt on the same hole. Then, after Broberg holed a Thongchai reflected. “For me, I think very good week birdie on the 14th to take the outright lead at 17 under, anyway,” he added. “My week is fantastic week. If I don’t Reed came out of nowhere to join him with a beautiful iron shot from the bunker on the 15th that bounced once and win then it’s because a lot of guys played well.” The ex- rolled straight into the hole for eagle. Thai army paratrooper revealed he will make a quick Play was halted on Sunday during the final round of the dash back to Thailand on Monday from Shanghai and BMW Masters golf tournament in Shanghai to observe a then will fly to Dubai late Monday from Bangkok, get- moment of silence for the victims of Friday’s terrorist ting in Tuesday morning. attacks in Paris. “We have to go back home for tomorrow, stay a cou- At noon, tournament officials blew the horns on the ple hours at home and then fly over at midnight from course, normally used to halt play due to inclement weath- Bangkok to Dubai, probably land Tuesday morning,” he er, and all the players stopped momentarily, took off their told AFP. hats and bowed their heads for a minute of silence. “I will spend a little bit of time with my family so I “You realize there’s so much things more important think that’s a good plan to make.” At an age when many than golf, for sure,” said France’s Benjamin Hebert, who players are looking forward to the senior tour, wore a white hat with the words “Pray for Paris” written on Thongchai seems to be competing, and beating, many it. “You wake up in the morning and you see that on of his younger opponents every week. He won the Internet and TV and it’s just wow, it’s happened already European Open in Cologne in September for his sev- this year, and you just don’t understand. “But you can’t enth victory on the European Tour and made his SINGAPORE: In this handout photograph taken and received from the Asian Tour, Danthai Boonma of Thailand stop living, actually, and that’s the thing in France, we Presidents Cup debut just a couple of weeks later. posing with the trophy after winning the World Classic Championship at Laguna National Golf and Country Club in won’t stop living.” — AP Next week will be his 316th start on the European Singapore. — AFP MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 SPORTS Djokovic routs Nishikori in Tour Finals opener

LONDON: Novak Djokovic made a flying Murray, has been reduced to a one-man and landed the first blow with a break in start to his bid for a record fourth succes- show. Even by Djokovic’s sky-high stan- the second game. Nishikori, ranked sive ATP Tour Finals title as the defending dards, 2015 has been a golden period for eighth in the world, is making his second champion routed Japan’s Kei Nishikori 6- the 10-time Grand Slam winner, who has appearance at the Tour Finals after mark- 1, 6-1 yesterday. cemented his position as the sport’s pre- ing his maiden entry last year with a run Djokovic has arrived at London’s O2 eminent force with one of the best single to the last four. He famously enjoyed a Arena hoping to win the prestigious sea- seasons in the Open era. shock win over Djokovic when they met son-ending event for a fifth time and in The 28-year-old has amassed 10 titles, in the 2014 US Open semi-finals. But the the process become the first player to lift including the Australian and US Opens, 25-year-old has been unable to build on the trophy four years in a row. Wimbledon and a record six Masters that success during a frustrating year that The world number one showed why tournaments. Since losing to Roger reached its lowest ebb with an embar- he is the firm favourite to do just that, Federer in the Cincinnati final in August, rassing US Open first round exit. demolishing Nishikori in 65 minutes in Djokovic has been unbeatable and Djokovic was hardly the ideal oppo- the tournament’s opening match to Nishikori never came close to inflicting nent for Nishikori to play himself back record his 23rd successive win and his his first Tour Finals defeat in 15 matches. into form and, seeming completely over- 79th victory in 84 matches this year. whelmed, he contributed to his own With two more group ties remaining Frustrating downfall with a host of unforced errors as against six-time champion Roger Federer Just before the match started, the Serb broke again in the sixth game and Tomas Berdych, who meet later on Djokovic and Nishikori joined the capaci- before closing out the first set. Sunday, Djokovic’s stroll by the banks of ty 17,500 crowd in a minute’s silence in Too quick for Nishikori in mind and the River Thames was a significant state- memory of the victims of the horrific deed, Djokovic kept up the pressure and ment of intent to his rivals for the title. Paris attacks, with the French flag dis- broke in the first game of the second set. Djokovic has dominated to such an played on screens above and around the LONDON: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic holds the trophy of the ATP World No 1 Djokovic pressed home his advantage extent over the last 11 months that the court. Unaffected by that sombre open- Award after it was presented to him following his men’s singles group stage with one more break for a 4-1 lead and sport’s big four, previously comprised of ing, Djokovic set about dismantling match against Japan’s Kei Nishikori on day one of the ATP World Tour Finals ten- quickly served out his 38th consecutive the Serb, Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Nishikori in typically relentless fashion nis tournament in London yesterday. Djokovic won the match 6-1, 6-1. — AFP indoor match victory. — AFP

PRAGUE: Maria Sharapova of Russia returns a ball to Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic during the International Tennis Federation Fed Cup final match between Czech Republic and Russia yesterday in Prague. — AFP Sharapova beats Kvitova to put Russia ahead

PRAGUE: Maria Sharapova took Russia within Sharapova before Sunday’s rubber after win- Grand Slam winner, regained momentum in for Sharapova to win the set in over an hour. Czechs Lucie Safarova and Barbora Strycova a point of winning the Fed Cup after coming ning their previous encounter in the semi-final the second set as the 25-year-old Kvitova In the decider, Sharapova broke to go 3-2 are due to play against Ekaterina Makarova back from a set down to beat Petra Kvitova in of the WTA Tour Finals last month when seemed to lose concentration. on Kvitova’s two consecutive crosscourt back- and Elena Vesnina in the final doubles rubber. a tense final rubber in Prague yesterday. In a Sharapova had come back from a four-month The 28-year-old Sharapova squandered hands into the net, then broke again for a The Czechs are seeking their fourth title in clash of the teams’ number-one players, pause due to leg and arm problems. two break points in game one but gladly rather comfortable win as Kvitova piled up five years and ninth overall, including five as Sharapova, the world number four, edged Eager to please the home crowd, a rampant accepted the next offer four games later. errors. Czechoslovakia which went on to split into the sixth-ranked Kvitova 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 in two and a Kvitova broke Sharapova in game one and Kvitova, the left-handed 2011 and 2014 On Saturday, Kvitova came back from a set Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993. Russia, half hours. Karolina Pliskova is now due to kept her under constant pressure with daring Wimbledon champion, immediately broke her down to beat Pavlyuchenkova 2-6, 6-1, 6-1 and who are 2-3 head-to-head with the Czechs- take on Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the day’s returns, taking the set with another break as back to love, then averted two break points in Sharapova then won her first ever meeting including three ties between the former second rubber on the hardcourt of Prague’s Sharapova volleyed into the net. Playing only an epic game seven before losing her serve with Pliskova 6-3, 6-4 to put Russia level. If the Czechoslovakia and the Soviet Union-have O2 Arena. Kvitova was 4-6 head-to-head with her fifth Fed Cup tie, Sharapova, a five-time once more in game nine, which was enough score is tied at 2-2 after Sunday’s singles, won four titles so far. — AFP Klingberg lifts Stars past Wild 3-2 in OT

DALLAS: John Klingberg scored at 3:18 of over- before he was replaced in the third period by Jannik Hansen and left winger Alexandre Burrows time, and the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild Dustin Tokarski, who made 11 saves in relief. scored for the Canucks. Goaltender Ryan Miller 3-2 on Saturday night. Klingberg got a cross-ice made 36 saves. pass from Tyler Seguin and beat Devan Dubnyk for Flyers 3, Hurricanes 2 (OT) his fourth of the season. Klingberg and Jamie Benn Right winger Jakub Voracek scored 37 seconds Predators 7, Jets 0 each had a goal and an assist for the Stars, who into overtime as the Philadelphia Flyers wiped away Nashville forward Craig Smith’s three first-peri- had all six shots on goal in overtime. First-place some of their offensive struggles with a late-game od points - as many as he had scored in the Dallas (14-4-0) has won eight of 10. Minnesota (10- surge to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes. Voracek’s Predators’ first 15 games - sparked the Predators to 3-3) had won three in a row. first goal of the season came on the only shot on a 7-0 win over Winnipeg. It was the second seven- goal in the extra session. The Flyers were stagnant goal game of the season for Nashville, who defeat- Rangers 2, Senators 1 (SO) on offense until the third period, but they found ed Ottawa 7-5 on Tuesday. Smith, who had scored Defenseman Dan Boyle scored the deciding enough spark to win for only the second time in just three goals this season, had a goal and a pair goal in a shootout as the New York Rangers their last nine games. Flyers right winger Wayne of assists as the Predators shelled Jets starting extended their winning streak to eight games with Simmonds scored with 3:09 remaining in regulation goalkeeper Michael Hutchinson early. Nashville a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators. Boyle, who to tie the game. Goalie Steve Mason stopped 19 took a 3-0 lead just 12 minutes into the game and was born in Ottawa, beat Senators goalie Craig shots. led 4-0 after the first period. Anderson with a high shot to end the game. New York’s Chris Kreider opened the scoring in regula- Blue Jackets 5, Coyotes 2 Panthers 5, Lightning 4 (SO) tion with a power-play goal 2:31 into the first peri- Center William Karlsson scored his first two Brandon Pirri scored the only goal in the od when he deflected a shot by Kevin Hayes. goals of the season to spark the Blue Jackets to a shootout to lead the Florida Panthers to a 5-4 vic- VANCOUVER: Brendan Semchuk #28 of the Vancouver Giants checks Evan Weinger #25 of Ottawa defenseman Erik Karlsson tied it up four 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes and their first tory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite giving the Portland Winterhawks into the boards during the second period of their NHL game at minutes later with neither side able to score again. win of the season at home. Boone Jenner, Brandon up four goals in regulation, Panthers goalie the Pacific Coliseum Saturday in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. —AFP Saad and Ryan Johansen also scored for the Blue Roberto Luongo came up big in overtime and Bruins 3, Red Wings 1 Jackets. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made 27 stopped all three Lightning shooters in the The Boston Bruins scored three goals in the saves. shootout. NHL Results/Standings second period to produce a 3-1 win over the Rookie left winger Anthony Duclair and Detroit Red Wings. Centers Patrice Bergeron and defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored for the Blackhawks 4, Blues 2 David Krejci and defenseman Torey Krug all scored Coyotes, who rallied from an early 2-0 deficit. Right winger Patrick Kane’s power-play goal NY Rangers 2, Ottawa 1 (SO); Boston 3, Detroit 1; San Jose 2, Buffalo 1 (OT); Toronto 4, for Boston. Goaltender Tuukka Rask lost his Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith allowed two goals late in the second period lifted the Chicago Vancouver 2; Colorado 6, Montreal 1; Florida 5, Tampa Bay 4 (SO); New Jersey 4, Pittsburgh 0; shutout bid on a power play goal by left winger on his first three shots but finished with 16 saves. Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues. Philadelphia 3, Carolina 2 (OT); Columbus 5, Arizona 2; Nashville 7, Winnipeg 0; Chicago 4, St Justin Abdelkader with 13:23 left. The goal was Kane’s 12th of the season. He came Louis 2; Dallas 3, Minnesota 2 (OT); Los Angeles 4, Edmonton 3. Sharks 2, Sabres 1 (OT) into the game tied for the NHL lead with 11 goals Western Conference Eastern Conference Devils 4, Penguins 0 Left winger Patrick Marleau scored 2:59 into and 25 points. It also extended his scoring streaks Central Division Atlantic Division Goaltender Cory Schneider made 21 saves to overtime to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 2-1 win to six consecutive games with a goal and 12 con- WL OTLGFGAPTS Montreal 13 3 2 63 39 28 record his first shutout of the season in the New over the Buffalo Sabres. After defenseman Marc- secutive games with at least a point. Dallas 14 4 0 65 47 28 Ottawa 8 5 4 51 53 20 Tampa Bay 8 8 3 46 48 19 Jersey Devils’ 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Edouard Vlasic’s long shot ricocheted off the right Minnesota 10 3 3 48 43 23 Boston 8 7 1 52 49 17 Penguins. The shutout was the 18th of Schneider’s post, Marleau put home the rebound for his fifth Kings 4, Oilers 3 Nashville 10 3 3 50 38 23 Detroit 8 8 1 37 42 17 NHL career, and his second against Pittsburgh. goal of the season. Vlasic scored in regulation for Center Nick Shore scored the winning goal St. Louis 11 5 1 47 41 23 Buffalo 8 8 1 40 46 17 Defenseman David Schlemko, left winger Mike the Sharks, who got 30 saves from Martin Jones. with 1:39 left, lifting the Los Angeles Kings to a Chicago 9 7 1 45 43 19 Florida 7 7 3 48 45 17 Cammalleri and right wingers Bobby Farnham and Center Ryan O’Reilly scored for the Sabres. Goalie 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers at the Winnipeg 8 8 2 48 59 18 Toronto 5 8 4 38 50 14 Colorado 7 9 1 49 45 15 Metropolitan Division Lee Stempiak all scored for New Jersey. Jeff Zatkoff Chad Johnson made 30 saves. Staples Center. Edmonton left winger Taylor Hall NY Rangers 13 2 2 53 29 28 stopped 33 shots for Pittsburgh. tied the score at 3-3 with 4:50 left in the third Pacific Division Washington 11 4 1 50 37 23 Los Angeles 11 6 0 43 36 22 Maple Leafs 4, Canucks 2 period after defenseman Oscar Klefbom connect- New Jersey 10 6 1 44 40 21 Arizona 9 7 1 48 49 19 Avalanche 6, Canadiens 1 Goaltender James Reimer made 43 saves to ed with him on a backhanded pass. However, NY Islanders 9 6 3 49 42 21 Vancouver 7 6 5 52 46 19 Pittsburgh 10 7 0 36 37 20 Center Nathan MacKinnon recorded two goals lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-2 victory over Shore bailed out the Kings a little more than San Jose 9 8 0 45 43 18 Philadelphia 6 8 3 33 50 15 and an assist to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 6- the Vancouver Canucks. Left winger James van three minutes later with his second goal this sea- Anaheim 5 8 4 29 45 14 Carolina 6 9 2 34 49 14 1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Goaltender Riemsdyk, right winger Pierre-Alexandre son. Goaltender Jonathan Quick stopped 22 of Calgary 6 11 1 44 68 13 Columbus 6 12 0 45 62 12 Reto Berra stopped 39 shots for Colorado. Mike Parenteau, center Shawn Matthias and left winger 25 shots as the Kings won for the 11th time in 14 Note: Overtime losses (OTL) are worth one point in the Edmonton 6 12 0 47 58 12 standings and are not included in the loss column (L) Condon stopped only 7 of 11 shots in two periods Joffrey Lupul scored for Toronto. Right winger games. — Reuters MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 SPORTS Rain washes out second day of Bangalore test BANGALORE: Steady rain washed out the entire spoilsport. After the early morning showers relent- predicted for the next two days, jeopardising the to the Indian spinners in their first innings at second day’s play in the second test between India ed, start was pushed back by an hour to 10:30 local possibility of a result in the contest. Bangalore. Currently the top ranked test team, and South Africa yesterday with the weather fore- time (0500 GMT) and the players walked out to While this is surely not how South African talis- South Africa have not lost an away series since 2006 cast for the next two days casting a cloud of doubt warm up for action. The rain, however, returned man AB de Villiers expected his 100th test to pan but Hashim Amla’s team find themselves on the over the possibility of a result. soon resulting first in an early lunch before play was out, the Proteas are unlikely to mind the rain inter- back foot in the four-test series in India. Having bowled out South Africa for 214 and called off for the day. vention. Apart from the batsmen’s vulnerability against knocking off 80 runs without losing any wicket on “If weather permits, tomorrow the play will start Beaten inside three days in the first test on a spin, the absence of injured pacemen Dale Steyn Saturday, the hosts were keen on putting up a big at 9:15 (3:15 GMT),” the Indian cricket board posted turning track in Mohali, the visitors still seem in a and Vernon Philander has also taken much of the first innings total but the inclement weather played on Twitter. More rain and thunderstorms have been spin funk with eight of their batsmen surrendering sting off their pace attack. — Reuters Zimbabwe snatch dramatic T20 win against Bangladesh

DHAKA: Neville Madziva hit 18 runs in the match. “I had that self-belief that we will last over as Zimbabwe pulled off a nail-bit- win this game. “I enjoy facing spinners ing three-wicket victory against more. I said to myself, this is it. I will go back Bangladesh in the second Twenty20 inter- to my country with a win,” he said. national to level the two-match series in Anamul Haque earlier made 47 off 51 Dhaka yesterday. balls to hold the Bangladesh innings Madziva first starred with his pace bowl- together amid a free-fall of wickets at the ing and then made the most of a reprieve other end. Pacer Tinashe Panyangara to score an unbeaten 28 runs to steer claimed 3-30 for Zimbabwe while leg-spin- Zimbabwe to 136-7 in 19.5 overs, after the ner Graeme Cremer and Madziva claimed visitors restricted Bangladesh to 135-9 at two wickets each giving away 21 and 25 the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. runs respectively. Bangladesh, who won the preceding The hosts started confidently as Tamim one-day series 3-0, almost sealed off anoth- Iqbal and Imrul Kayes put on 34 runs in the er clean-sweep when Nasir Hossain dis- opening stand after skipper Mashrafe missed Malcolm Waller in the first ball of Mortaza elected to bat first. the last over, but Madziva hit the off-spin- Tamim miscued a pull shot off Madziva ner for 6, 2, 4, and 6 off the next four balls to give a catch to Sean Williams at long on to stun the home crowd. for 21 and Kayes fell in the next over to Madziva was caught behind for 10 in the Tendai Chisoro for 10. Zimbabwe then previous over off medium pacer Mustafizur made regular breakthroughs to keep the Rahman, but the right-hander was called home side in check. Bangladesh coach back after television replays showed Chandika Hathurusinghe said his side was Rahman had overstepped. still developing in the Twenty20 format. “I Waller made 40 off 27 balls with two think we still need to find our best game- fours and three sixes and shared 55 runs in plan, approach and combination,” he said. the sixth wicket stand with Luke Jongwe “We are still developing in T20s. So in that (34) as Zimbabwe recovered from a wobbly sense I think we have probably a long way 39-5 to win the game. The victory ended to go to be consistent.” Zimbabwe’s 13-match losing streak against Anamul was run out in the final over as Bangladesh in all formats of the game. Bangladesh settled for their lowest total “When I saw Nasir bowling, I told myself against Zimbabwe in five Twenty20 inter- to get on strike,” Madziva said after the nationals. — AFP PERTH: New Zealand’s batsman Ross Taylor reaches 235 runs not out during day three of the second Test cricket match between Australia and New Zealand in Perth yesterday. — AFP Taylor’s double century puts N Zealand in touch

PERTH: New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson and Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc joined SCOREBOARD elite company as bat continued to dominate ball on the third day of the second Test against Australia at the WACA Ground yesterday. PERTH, Australia: Scoreboard yesterday at stumps on the third day of the second cricket test In reply to Australia’s formidable 559 for nine between Australia and New Zealand at the WACA. declared on a placid wicket, the Kiwis were 510 for six at stumps, trailing by just 49 runs. Ross Australia 1st innings, 559-9 decl. Extras (7b, 10lb, 5w, 3nb) 25 Taylor emerged from a form slump and scored New Zealand 1st innings Overnight 140 for 2 TOTAL: (for six wickets) 510 his second Test double century to be a career- Martin Guptill lbw b Starc 1 Overs: 129. Batting time: 589 minutes. best 235 not out, with Mark Craig on seven. Tom Latham c Smith b Lyon 36 Fall of wickets: 1-6, 2-87, 3-352, 4-432, 5-447, 6- Williamson became one of the four youngest Kane Williamson c Johnson b Hazlewood 166 485. players to reach 12 Test centuries when he made Ross Taylor not out 235 Still to bat: Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Trent Boult. 166, while Starc bowled what is believed to be Brendon McCullum b Marsh 27 Bowling: Mitch Starc 30-6-83-2, Josh Hazlewood the fastest recorded delivery in Test cricket. B.J. Watling c Lyon b Starc 1 27-2-98-1 (1nb), Mitchell Johnson 24-2-131-1 Williamson rarely looked troubled in posting Doug Bracewell c Nevill b Johnson 12 (5w), Nathan Lyon 30-4-93-1, Mitchell Marsh 15- his second century in as many matches, before Mark Craig not out 7 1-73-1 (2nb), Steve Smith 3-0-15-0. mistiming a pull shot off Josh Hazlewood and was caught at mid-on by Mitchell Johnson to end a record 265-run stand with Taylor, a new and Australia. Taylor was a little less sure at the record with 161.3 kph. Australian duo Brett Lee DHAKA: Zimbabwe’s Sean Williams is bowled out by Bangladesh’s Al-Amin Hossain benchmark for New Zealand in Tests against crease and flirted with disaster on a couple of and Shaun Tait both once clocked at 161.1 kph, during their second Twenty20 international cricket match in Dhaka, Bangladesh, yes- Australia. He faced 250 balls in 390 minutes and occasions, but recovered to post his 13th Test and 1970s firebrand Jeff Thomson is the only terday. — AP hit 24 boundaries. The 25-year-old made 140 hundred and looked increasingly comfortable other player recorded at over 160 kph. However, and 59 in the first Test at the Gabba, which New during his innings. none of that group performed the feat in Test Zealand lost by 208 runs, and continued that It was a welcome performance for the classy cricket. While he didn’t want to be drawn on the form in Perth. It was his 12th Test century and Taylor, who has been struggling with form for accuracy of the speed reading on that particular SCOREBOARD only three other players have scored as many some time and had not scored a Test century delivery, Starc did believe it was one of his centuries at the same age which include Sachin since November last year. In a game where fastest spells. “It was nice to have rhythm and DHAKA: Scoreboard of the second Twenty20 international between Bangladesh and Tendulkar (16), Don Bradman (13) and Alastair records have been tumbling with incredible reg- have the ball coming out nicely,” he said. ‘It felt Zimbabwe at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on yesterday. Cook (12). ularity, Taylor posted a new benchmark for visit- really good’ Fellow paceman Mitchell Johnson Bangladesh Zimbabwe ing players at the WACA and also became the moved into fourth on the all-time list of Tamim Iqbal c Chigumbura b Madziva 21 S. Raza c Rahim b Al-Amin 5 Records tumble first New Zealander to score a Test double centu- Australian Test wicket-takers when he removed Imrul Kayes c Williams b Chisoro 10 R. Chakabva c Sabbir b Mustafizur 4 However, Williamson played down the com- ry against Australia. Starc raised the home Doug Bracewell late in the day to claim his 311th Anamul Haque run out 47 S. Williams b Al-Amin 0 parisons. “I don’t think I’m in that company,” he crowd from its run-fuelled stupor when he sent scalp, passing Brett Lee. Mushfiqur Rahim c Williams b Cremer 9 C. Ervine run out 15 said. “It is just nice to be scoring runs, helping down a 160.4 kilometres per hour (99.7 miles per Australia did not help their own cause with Sabbir Rahman lbw b Cremer 17 L. Jongwe c Kayes b Al-Amin 34 the team out, trying to move the team forward hour) thunderbolt to Taylor before tea. some dropped catches, while there was embar- Nasir Hossain b Panyangara 3 E. Chigumbura c Mahmudullah b Sunny 0 and trying to get results, that’s what it’s about.” It was part of a fiery spell from the left armer rassment for local officials early in the day, with Mahmudullah c Jongwe b Panyangara8 M. Waller c Sabbir b Nasir 40 Williamson has made centuries in five of his last and was the fourth-fastest delivery ever record- play halted for 17 minutes by a malfunctioning Mashrafe Mortaza b Madziva 0 N. Madziva not out 28 seven Tests against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England ed, with Pakistan’s Shoaib Akhtar holding the sightscreen. — AFP Arafat Sunny c Jongwe b Panyangara 5 G. Cremer not out 0 Mustafizur Rahman not out 1 Extras (b4, lb2, w2, nb2) 10 Al-Amin Hossain not out 1 Total (seven wickets; 19.5 overs) 136 Extras (b4, lb2, w3, nb4) 13 Did not bat: TS Chisoro, T Panyangara Roy relishes Pakistan Total (nine wickets; 20 overs) 135 Fall of wickets: 1-7 (Raza), 2-7 (Williams), 3- Fall of wickets: 1-34 (Tamim), 2-35 (Kayes), 15 (Chakabva) 4-33 (Ervine), 5-39 3-59 (Rahim), 4-98 (Sabbir), 5-113 (Nasir), 6- (Chigumbura), 6-94 (Jongwe), 7-118. paceman tall order 121 (Mahmudullah), 7-122(Mortaza), 8-130 Bowling: Mortaza 4-0-27-0 (nb1), Al-Amin (Sunny), 9-134 (Anamul) 4-0-20-3, Mustafizur 4-0-12-1 (nb1, w2), Bowling: Panyangara 4-0-30-3 (nb1, w2), Sunny 4-0-26-1, Nasir 3.5-0-45-1. SHARJAH: England’s talented opener Jason Roy yes- with players like him. But I think you’ve just got to his maiden hundred on Friday. “He’s an outstanding Madziva 4-0-25-2 (nb1), Chisoro 4-0-27-1 terday admitted lanky Mohammad Irfan poses a dif- have your way of playing, and back it,” Roy said, hail- player. He’s come a long way, since starting in the (nb1), Williams 4-0-26-0 (nb1), Cremer 4-0- Result: Zimbabwe win by three wickets ferent challenge with his giant-like height, saying it’s ing England’s levelling of the series. Twenty20 format. He’s got his maiden hundred - and 21-2 (w1) Series Result: Two-match series 1-1 draw difficult to get hold of the Pakistani paceman in the “It was extremely satisfying, and a great turn- that was his key task for this trip, he said. ongoing one-day series. The seven feet, one inch around from the team as well after the disappoint- “Now that he’s crossed that kind of hurdle, I think (2.16m) tall Irfan-the tallest-ever player to play the ment of the first game. To turn it round like we did he’d be more than ready (for the step into Tests),” said game-bowled Roy with the second ball of the first was an outstanding effort with bat and ball.” Roy Roy of Hales’s prospect of selection on next month’s Khawaja suffers injury setback one-day international in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. praised his opening partner Alex Hales who knocked tour to South Africa. — AFP Irfan picked 3-35 to anchor Pakistan’s six-wicket PERTH: Australian batsman Usman Khawaja need to nip it in the bud and make sure I am win but England levelled the four-match series at 1-1 said yesterday he will resist the temptation to not trying to come back too early and have it by winning the second match-also in Abu Dhabi — rush his return from a hamstring injury. happen again.” Khawaja said he felt tightness on Friday. Roy said Irfan is difficult with the ball com- Cricket Australia suggested Khawaja’s earliest in the hamstring during the first Test against ing from an unusual height. “He’s an absolute giant,” return would be in the second Test against the Kiwis in Brisbane, but felt much better said Roy of Irfan ahead of the third match in Sharjah the West Indies in Melbourne starting on heading into the Perth match. December 26, although Khawaja said he was “My hamstring was pretty tight during the on Tuesday. “Yes it is different. You saw how he com- pleased with the results of his scan and still last Test match,” he said. “I managed to get pletely did me in the first game. It’s something to get hoped to be available for the first Test of that through that Test match and felt alright in this used to and something to work on but he’s very diffi- series, starting on December 10 in Hobart. one and before I did it, I felt really good.” cult to get hold of.” But he said he would assess his recovery Khawaja scored centuries in each of the Roy, who hit a brilliant 54 in England’s 283-5 in and not return too soon. The left-hander first two Tests against the Kiwis and was look- the second game, said he tries to keep his eyes on strained his left hamstring in the field during ing to cement his place at number three. His the ball. “You just have to watch the ball no matter the second Test against New Zealand and absence will open the door for a number of who’s bowling at you. There are so many different admitted it was a tough blow, having been players, including experienced left-hander actions out there you just have to watch that ball. plagued by hamstring and knee problems in Shaun Marsh and uncapped West Australian Yes, you’ve almost got to have a different set up and recent years. opener Cameron Bancroft. wait for the ball a bit more. “He probably seems a bit “I was pretty shattered yesterday,” Khawaja Khawaja was recalled to the Australian quicker than he is because he’s (almost) 12 foot tall said. “It is never nice getting injured, it always side for the first Test against New Zealand at but .... my team-mate at Surrey was Chris Tremlett so sucks. “The physios and doctors are pretty the Gabba, having missed most of the last I’ve had a bit of experience at facing big bowlers. He adamant I take my time so that when I do Australian season with a serious knee injury. come back I’m 100 percent. Having previously played just nine Tests since was a handful and so is Irfan.” Roy said England’s “The scan was pretty good news and it debuting against England in Sydney in 2011, batsmen had coped well against leg-spinner Yasir feels pretty good, I’d like to be available for he posted his maiden Test century in Shah in one-day matches after the Pakistani bowler the first Test but I have to assess how my ham- Brisbane, making 174 batting at number took 15 wickets in the preceding 2-0 Test win. ABU DHABI: Pakistan’s Mohammad Irfan (L) reacts after delivering a ball as England’s Joe Root string pulls up and how I am recovering. “I three. —AFP “It’s (just) been two games, and he’s obviously a looks on during the second One Day International (ODI) cricket match between Pakistan and class bowler - so you’ve always got to be on edge England at The Zayed Cricket Stadium in the Gulf Emirate of Abu Dhabi. — AFP MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 SPORTS IOC’s Bach confident in Rio security after Paris attacks

LONDON: IOC President Thomas Bach “We have confidence in the Brazilian America, start on Aug. 5. “The IOC is not a ed hosted the games in 1924, is compet- ering.” Friday night’s bloodshed began expressed confidence yesterday in the authorities and in the international coop- security agency,” Bach said. “This is the ing against Rome, Los Angeles, Hamburg when two explosions went off outside ability of Brazilian authorities to protect eration of their security agencies,” Bach duty of the police and security forces of and Budapest. The IOC will select the Stade de France during a friendly soccer next year’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in said in a telephone interview with The the host country in cooperation with the host city in September 2017. match between France and Germany. the wake of the deadly terrorist attacks in Associated Press. “I’m sure all these inter- international services.” Security has been Bach said the attacks should not harm Four people, including three suicide Paris. national services will make all efforts to the top priority for the International the Paris bid. “We have to take into con- bombers, were killed in those attacks. With the games nine months away, protect the Olympic Games from these Olympic Committee ever since the 1972 sideration we are talking about Olympic The Stade de France would serve as the bomb and gun attacks in the French kinds of terrorist attacks.” Munich Games, where 11 Israeli athletes Games nine years from now,” he said. the flagship Olympic Stadium if Paris capital that left at least 129 people dead Security will be among the issues dis- and coaches died after Palestinian gun- “Terrorism is international. Terrorism is wins the right to host the 2024 Games. and over 350 wounded will raise con- cussed when IOC officials travel to Rio in men raided the Olympic village. not restricted to Paris or France. It’s an “In nine years I hope the world will look cerns over the safety of athletes and fans the coming days for their latest “project The attacks in Paris came at a time international challenge. Terrorism is not differently, that the responsible politi- at the Olympics. The Islamic State group review” of Olympic preparations, Bach when the French capital is bidding to restricted to sports events. We could sad- cians will have an answer to terrorism,” claimed responsibility for Friday’s attacks. added. The games, the first in South host the 2024 Olympics. Paris, which last- ly see in Paris it affects any kind of gath- Bach said. — AP Impressive Wasps sting toothless Leinster PARIS: All Black full-back Charles Piutau led infringed when trying to play their way out a free-running and defensively sound of their own 22m area. Wasps to a vital 33-6 hammering of three- Kearney was made to pay for a cruel time European champions Leinster in their bounce from a Joe Simpson box kick, elec- opening Pool 5 fixture yesterday. tric winger Christian Wade skipping past In a Champions Cup pool that also the Ireland winger for a simple dot down, includes reigning three-time champions Jackson getting the extras. Toulon and Bath, last season’s English Wade was guilty of a knock-on on the Premiership runners-up-with only the stroke of half-time with a clear run-in to the winner guaranteed of progressing to the tryline ahead of him after great work by knock-out phases, away wins are like Wasps No 8 Nathan Hughes. Wasps got the gold dust. ideal start to the second period, livewire “It’s a great achievement for the team,” scrum-half Simpson scorching over for the Piutau told BT Sport after the three tries team’s second try after a smart break and to nil victory, the first for an English side offload from Halai. against Leinster in Dublin in the Jackson’s conversion took Wasps out to European Cup since London Irish in 2009. 23-6 to leave Leinster a mountain to climb “We had composure and didn’t panic in in the final 30 minutes. That was com- defence. We knew we had to be patient pounded after an elementary mistake by and when we had our opportunities we Leinster saw replacement Jack Conan pick made the most of them.” Wasps coach Dai up a Kearney knock-on of a long-range Young, whose side host Toulon next Daly penalty kick in an offside position, week, added: “It was our day today with- Jackson making no mistake with the sec- out a shadow of a doubt. ond opportunity in front of the posts. “The plan wasn’t to defend for periods Piutau was credited with a third try for like we did, but we worked for one another Wasps after collecting a rebound from ... and came out the other end. “I don’t think Sailosi Tagicakibau effort that fell just short they played poorly today, I think we didn’t of the line, the All Black perfectly placed to let them play.” An early Ruaridh Jackson pick up and cross the whitewash, replace- penalty handed Wasps the lead before ment Alex Lozowski converting to wrap up Sexton hit back with two of his own as a convincing victory. Leinster camped out in the Wasps’ half. With all weekend games in France post- Jackson levelled the score in the 20th poned following Friday’s terror attacks in PALO ALTO: Vernon Adams Jr. #3 congratulates Kani Benoit #29 of the Oregon Ducks after he scored a touchdown in the first quarter of their minute of a hard-hitting encounter. Dave Paris, Saracens thumped record four-time game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on Saturday in Palo Alto, California. — AFP Kearney was on hand to produce a great champions Toulouse 32-7 in Pool 1 action try-saving tackle on once-capped All Black on Saturday. winger Frank Halai, who looked a real Simon Zebo’s try five minutes from time Oregon spoils No 7 Stanford’s handful alongside fellow New Zealander ensured Munster earnt the bonus point in and man-of-the-match Piutau. Centre Elliot their 32-7 Pool 4 victory over Treviso, while Daly stepped up to nail a long-range penal- Northampton laboured to a 15-11 victory playoff hopes with 38-36 win ty to restore the visitors’ lead as Leinster over Scarlets in Pool 3. — AFP

STANFORD: Vernon Adams had Oregon’s big- Oregon needs to win the final two games and slowed early this season by a broken right index play offense clicking. Stanford was able to grind hope Stanford loses next week at home to finger, the Ducks showed off the high-powered it out behind Kevin Hogan and Christian California to win the Pac-12 North title. While offense they’ve been accustomed to in recent McCaffrey. When it came down to it, two botched Stanford is still in control of the division race, the years. They gained 436 yards on 48 plays, averag- snaps and a failed 2-point conversion spoiled the Cardinal had higher goals of making the College ing 9.1 yards per play for the most allowed by Cardinal’s playoff hopes and kept the Ducks alive Football Playoff if they could win out. But a sus- Stanford this century. “We’re definitely a different in the Pac-12 race. pect defense and two costly botched snaps by team than at the beginning of the season,” Adams threw for 205 yards and two touch- Hogan helped do them in. “Any time you lose, it Adams said. “We’re playing a lot faster and I’m a downs and Oregon used its quick-strike offense stings, it’s tough,” linebacker Kevin Anderson said. lot more confident in the offense.” Trailing 23-21 and the late 2-point stop to beat No. 7 Stanford “If you told me at the beginning of the season at the half, the Ducks took control in the third 38-36 victory Saturday night. “We kept fighting we’d have a chance to beat Cal to win the Pac-12 quarter. They took the opening kick and easily out there,” Adams said. “It was a great team win. It North, go to the Pac-12 championship with a drove down to score on Freeman’s 19-yard run. shows how good we can be.” In a game dominat- chance to go to the Rose Bowl, I’d say that’s awe- The Ducks then stopped Hogan for 1 yard on a ed by offenses that combined for more than 900 some. A little bit of perspective here, but it defi- third-and-3 and Conrad Ukropina missed a 43- yards, it was a defensive stop on the 2-point nitely stings right now.” yard field goal attempt. The teams then traded attempt with 10 seconds left that sealed the win three-and-outs before Oregon struck with anoth- for Oregon (7-3, 5-2 Pac-12) and kept the Ducks’ Broken index finger er big play when Adams found Taj Griffin open hopes for a conference title alive. Hogan lost one fumble near midfield midway down the sideline for a 49-yard touchdown catch After Hogan lost two fumbles on snaps in the through the fourth quarter with the Cardinal that made it 35-23. Hogan’s two touchdown fourth quarter, Stanford (8-2, 7-1, No. 7 CFP) tied down five. After Oregon kicked a field goal to passes to Taboada helped Stanford nearly over- it on Hogan’s 4-yard touchdown pass to Greg make it 38-30, Stanford drove inside the 20 come the deficit but the Cardinal fell short. The Taboada. Needing a 2-point conversion to tie it, before Hogan lost another snap with 2:06 to play. contrast in styles between grind-it-out Stanford Hogan tried to find tight end Austin Hooper over Stanford still had a chance to tie it but missed on and fast-break Oregon was stark as Stanford took the middle against the blitz. But linebacker Joe the 2-point attempt. “There was a guy coming a 23-21 halftime lead. FUZHOU: Li Xuerui (R) of China and Saina Nehwal of India pose with their trophies Walker got a finger on the ball and the Ducks after Kevin scot free,” coach David Shaw said. “Just The Cardinal got touchdown runs from Hogan after their women’s singles final match at the China Open badminton tournament in held on for the win. didn’t make the play. Either the throw or the and McCaffrey and powered their way to 276 Fuzhou, east China’s Fujian province yesterday. — AFP “I might have touched it a little bit,” Walker catch.” Hogan threw for 304 yards and two touch- yards on 43 plays in 21:32 of possession. The said. “Just a little finger.” Royce Freeman ran for downs and ran for another score. McCaffrey set a Ducks relied on the big plays with Nelson scoring 105 yards and a score and Charles Nelson scored Stanford record with his eighth straight 100-yard on a 75-yard run and Adams hitting Darren Lee downs Chen to on a 75-yard run on one of the Ducks’ three rushing game, running for 147 yards and a Carrington on a 47-yard pass in the final minute take China Open touchdowns of more than 45 yards. touchdown. With Adams healthy after being to gain 268 yards on 23 plays in 8:28. — AP BEIJING: Former world number one Lee Chong was very hard to get. Today I just played fast, just F1 engine plan is about Wei beat current top rank Chen Long to win the kept going.” Meanwhile, in the women’s singles, China Open yesterday in straight sets, securing world number six Li Xuerui of China beat top his second major title of the season. Lee dis- seed and defending champion Saina Nehwal of missed China’s Chen in 50 minutes at the Haixia India 21-12, 21-15. Olympic Sports Centre in the southeastern city Former world number one and Olympic control of sport: Horner of Fuzhou, 21-15, 21-11, denying the top seed champion Li continued a solid run in Fuzhou his sixth Super Series title of the year. after scooping the title in Denmark last month, SAO PAULO: Formula One’s plan to introduce blocking partners Honda from helping. have an affordable option and are not left high Lee, currently unseeded after a eight-month while Nehwal has recently been plagued by an alternative engine from 2017 ultimately Red Bull, who had fallen out with Renault, are and dry, the manufacturers and other teams doping ban, has had a patchy year that saw him injury and illness. comes down to a question of who runs the now expected to agree a deal to use the French remain unconvinced by the proposal to run two make early exits in Japan, South Korea and “I started well, but I wasn’t able to connect sport, according to Red Bull principal Christian manufacturer’s unbranded units and develop different kinds of engines. Denmark, and had lost to Chen in their last four the shuttle, it was very strange,” said Nehwal. meetings. “Many of my shots went out, and she was antici- Horner. “I think it’s about who controls Formula them. “We are going to be on the grid next year. “I don’t see how you can balance it really in a The Malaysian beat longtime rival and five- pating everything.” Chinese players faired well in One,” he told BBC television at the Brazilian We are homing in on a solution,” said Horner. way that it would not be damaging,” Mercedes time world champion Lin Dan on Saturday to both the women’s and mixed doubles. China’s Grand Prix. “At the moment you’ve got two very “We will have a solution, it will be a little bit dif- motorsport head Toto Wolff told reporters. reach the final, in a hard-fought three sets that Tang Yuanting and Yu Yang beat Japan’s Misaki powerful engine manufacturers that are working ferent to where we currently are.” “What you have to do is make sure that there is may silence critics who have questioned Lee’s Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi 18-21, 21-13, closely together and then you’ve got the pro- While Red Bull have sided with the FIA and some kind of engine parity between the two fitness since he returned to the court. “I’m really 21-12. In mixed doubles, Zhang Nan and Zhao moter and governing body and the engine is the Ecclestone, who want to ensure teams always concepts. How do you do that?” — Reuters happy to have won the China Open on the Yunlei of China triumphed over Denmark’s catalyst of that. home court of Lin Dan and Chen Long,” said Lee. Joachim Fischer Nielsen and Christinna “I think Jean (Todt) and Bernie (Ecclestone) “I’ve won many titles, except the China Open. It Pedersen, 21-19, 17-21, 21-19. — AFP are trying to get control of the sport back through the introduction of a cost-effective available engine.” The governing International Automobile Federation, run by president Jean Todt, has sought expressions of interest ahead of a tender for a standard engine that would be cheaper and simpler than those offered by the main manufacturers. The engine, which has yet to be approved by the Formula One commission, would be available as an alternative to the costly 1.6 litre V6 turbo hybrids. The FIA has been backed by Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone. Formula One cur- rently has four engine makers-Mercedes, Ferrari, Renault and Honda-who have invested massive- ly in the technology. The first two are far more competitive than the latter duo. The four supply the 10 teams but an attempt to agree a cost cap on ‘customer’ engines, with the FIA suggesting an ‘acceptable’ sum of 12 mil- lion euros ($12.92 million), failed when Ferrari used veto powers they were granted decades ago. The situation has been exacerbated by FUZHOU: Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia poses with his trophy after the men’s singles Mercedes refusing to supply Red Bull with SAO PAULO: Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg, of Germany, leads the race followed by teammate final match against Chen Long of China at the China Open badminton tournament in engines, Ferrari reportedly seeking in excess of Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, after the start of the Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix at the Fuzhou, east China’s Fujian province yesterday. — AFP $30 million for year-old units and McLaren Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, yesterday. — AP MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 SPORTS O’Neill urges Ireland to finish Euro job against Bosnia

DUBLIN: Martin O’Neill has challenged his Republic with a vital away goal, although there was still last possible moment because he’s come up with Asmir Begovic accepted his side would need to of Ireland side to carry on from where they left off in time on Friday for Bosnia’s Edin Dzeko to some big things for us. I’d say I’ll wait until about a offer more in attack after rarely threatening their 1-1 first leg draw away to Bosnia when they equalise. With O’Shea, Walters and possibly Long minute and a half to kick off!” joked O’Neill. Republic counterpart Darren Randolph on Friday. complete the Euro 2016 qualifying tie in Dublin available on Monday, Republic manager O’Neill The former Celtic boss again insisted he had no “Ireland are a hard working side and they have today. O’Neill’s men travelled to Zenica, two hours was in high spirits. thought of telling the Republic to play for a goalless some skill as well so they didn’t surprise me,” said north of Sarajevo, on Friday to the intimidating “Everybody walked off the field (fit) and in terms draw on Monday and so go through to next year’s the Chelsea star. “We need to work on that, analyse Bilina Polje stadium, where Euro qualifiers Wales of other players like Glenn Whelan, Seamus finals in France on the away goals rule. it and see if we can break them down on Monday. were beaten 2-0 in a recent clash. Coleman, Marc Wilson...all those people (avoided “I didn’t say that in the dressing room and I “Our late goal was good for our confidence and Shorn of a host of experienced stars like Shay bookings), so in that sense it’s really good news,” haven’t felt that way,” he said. “I think the message we have the players to go through as long as we Given, John O’Shea, Jon Walters and Shane Long, O’Neill said. “We have a number of people to for us is ‘we got to try and win the game’. “We will play smart, it sets it up for a good second leg. and with a handful of players one booking away choose from including Jon Walters and hopefully have that attitude, that’s been our attitude at home “We had decent possession but we just couldn’t from suspension, the Irish were more hopeful John O’Shea,” the former Northern Ireland midfield- in every single game that we play. get it going, we couldn’t see much of the opposing than expectant. But Robbie Brady’s 81st-minute er added. “I need to see Shane, but all his messages “Our attitude has been very, very positive at half in the second half. “We controlled the game strike, combined with some determined defend- for me the whole time have been ‘don’t exclude me home and Bosnia are capable of scoring. That puts which was pleasing and hopefully we can pick it up ing, saw them return to Dublin’s Lansdowne Road at this minute’ and I wouldn’t do. “I’ll wait until the it back into the melting pot.” Bosnia goalkeeper for today.”— AFP Merkel to attend German friendly after Paris attacks

BERLIN: Germany will face the floor, before flying home early Saturday. Netherlands in a friendly on Tuesday Prior to the match, the German team with chancellor Angela Merkel and sen- had to switch hotels in Paris after a bomb ior ministers to attend in a show of soli- scare. Head coach Joachim Loew has darity following the Paris terror attacks. explained why the world champions A spokesperson for the German govern- want to play the Dutch friendly.”Basically, ment confirmed to AFP that Merkel will I am of the opinion that we do not yield attend after the German Football to terror and terrorists should not be Association (DFB) announced yesterday allowed the triumph that we dance to that the game in Hanover will go ahead their tune,” said Loew, who described the as planned. events of Friday as a “nightmare”. “The message is clear: We will not The German team were all given allow ourselves to be intimidated by ter- Sunday off to be with their families and rorism,” said German Football Association will fly to Hanover on Monday, a day later (DFB) interim president Reinhard Rauball. than scheduled. At least 129 people were killed in a series Loew has opted to leave out six mem- of violent incidents across the French bers of the original squad, including cap- capital on Friday, with several deaths tak- tain Bastian Schweinsteiger, goalkeeper ing place near the Stade de France where Manuel Neuer, defenders Jerome France were playing Germany in a friend- Boateng, and Jonas Hector, plus forwards ly international. “The fact the team will Lukas Podolski and Leroy Sane. run out for a friendly against the Schweinsteiger, Podolski and Neuer Netherlands a few days after the bad are rested, Hector and Boateng are experiences in Paris sends a message,” injured, while teenager Sane will play for Rauball added. “Our head coach Joachim Germany’s Under-21 side. Loew and every one of his players “Yet we all know that it’s important to deserve respect for this demonstration of set an example and promote our values solidarity with the victims and the entire and culture,” said team manager Oliver French people.” Bierhof. “But under these circumstances, The presence of Merkel and members the sporting value of the game against of her cabinet amidst the expected tight- the Netherlands has, of course, been low- ened security in Hanover is seen in ered.” Germany as a show of support for the Schweinsteiger admitted on Facebook victims of the horrific scenes in Paris. and Twitter that he is still “speechless” “We will check and adjust the security about Friday’s events in Paris and the SOLNA: Sweden’s forward and team captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic (2ndL) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Euro 2016 measures in consultation with the local twin bombings in Beirut last Thursday. play-off football match between Sweden and Denmark at the Friends arena in Solna on Saturday. — AFP authorities. There’s a fine line, but you “My sincerest condolences to every- have to have a sensibility to the dangers,” body who is affected by this terrible said Hendrik Gross Lefert, the DFB’s head tragedy. My prayers also go out to all the Ibrahimovic on target of security. In the wake of Friday’s terror people who lost their lives the day attacks, the fearful German squad pre- before in Beirut,” wrote the Manchester ferred to spend Friday night at the Stade United midfielder. “No matter where you de France, attempting to grab some sleep come from and what religion you follow - as Swedes edge Denmark on mattresses on the changing room we are united.” — AFP

SOLNA: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his ninth goal minute but his low, left-foot shot was well saved Leipzig winger buried a first-time shot into the in his last nine European qualifiers to give by Kasper Schmeichel. Berg went wide of the corner past Schmeichel. Sweden a 2-1 win over Denmark in the first leg target on the half-hour mark after being The Denmark goalkeeper rescued his team of their Euro 2016 play-off on Saturday. The 34- released by a fine pass from Ibrahimvic who was just before the half-time whistle with a diving year-old striker converted a second half penalty furious that he did not receive a return pass. save to deny Ibrahimovic’s power-packed free- after Emil Forsberg had scored his first interna- Ibrahimovic was becoming increasingly influ- kick from just outside the box. tional goal on the stroke of half-time as the ential as the game progressed and just missed Ibrahimovic made it 2-0 five minutes into the Swedes seemed to be coasting to victory. out on a goal after a smart turn and drive. At the second period, converting a penalty after But substitute Nicolai Jorgensen grabbed an other end, Nicklas Bendtner squandered Thomas Kahlenburg had clumsily tripped away-goal lifeline for Denmark 10 minutes from Denmark’s best chance, missing from just six Forsberg. It was the Paris Saint Germain star’s time ahead of the second leg in Copenhagen on yards out after an incisive pass from Christian first goal against the Danes in seven matches. Tuesday. After a minute’s silence to honour the Eriksen. The Danes were made to pay when But with 10 minutes left, substitute victims of the Paris attacks, Denmark, the 1992 Sweden grabbed the lead on the stroke of half- Jorgensen latched onto a Yussuf Poulsen flick-on champions, dominated early possession but it time. A backheel from Jimmy Durmaz allowed from an Eriksen corner to boost Denmark’s was Sweden who had the best opening. It fell to Mikael Lustig to sprint away down the right flank hopes of making the finals in France next sum- Panathinaikos striker Marcus Berg in the 18th and his pass reached Forsberg at speed and the mer. — AFP Ukraine too strong for Slovenia in Euro playoff

LVIV: Ukraine, who have never won a playoff “The President greeted us in the dressing was offside so the luck was not on our side for a major tournament finals in five previous room after and wished us good luck for the today. “The result is hard for us but there is attempts, took a firm grip on their Euro 2016 return game,” said defender Evhen Khacheridi. nothing impossible in football. We will do our qualifying tie with Slovenia by winning the Slovenia coach Srecko Katanec, who was also best to snatch a win with the right scoreline.” PACHUCA: Ariel Rojas (L) of Cruz Azul vies for the ball with Hugo Rodriguez (R) of Pachuca during their Mexican Apertura tournament football match at the Hidalgo first leg 2-0 on Saturday. at the helm for the Euro 2000 playoff, blamed A minute’s silence was observed before kick- stadium on Saturday, in Pachuca, Mexico. — AFP Winger Andriy Yarmolenko opened the the referee for the second goal. off in memory of the 129 people killed and scoring with a low shot into the far corner of “We started off with purpose but couldn’t 352 wounded during the attacks in Paris on the net in the 22nd minute that sparked wild keep it going,” he said. “I think the second goal Friday evening. — Reuters celebrations at a packed Lviv Arena. Ugandan teen Miya Yarmolenko also played a part in the second goal in the 54th minute, striker Yevhen bags World Cup brace Seleznyov converting his cross to supply the finishing touch to a swift counter-attack. Seleznyov could have added a third goal JOHANNESBURG: Seventeen-year-old up a shot from just outside the area 15 minutes later when he scuffed his shot Farouk Miya bagged a brace as Uganda that goalkeeper N’Guissan Djehani when well-placed but Ukraine will still be in a trounced Togo 3-0 yesterday and should have saved, but he allowed the strong position in Tuesday’s second leg to advanced to the group stage of 2018 ball to creep into the corner of the net. book their ticket to the finals in France. World Cup qualifying in Africa. Miya, a regular scorer this year for Slovenia provided little threat up front Captain Geoffrey Massa scored the the national under-23 team, struck although Branko Ilic fired just over the bar other goal in Kampala as Uganda qual- twice in the final five minutes of open- from the edge of the penalty area in the first ified 4-0 on aggregate after matching ing half as near-total Ugandan domi- half following a clever header from Milivoje their record home victory margin in a nance was translated into goals. Novakovic. qualifier for the global football show- He blasted a cross past Djehani for The visitors, bidding to repeat their Euro piece. his first goal, then latched on to a 2000 playoff victory over Ukraine, never Zambia also advanced from the sec- headed pass across the goalmouth to looked like getting back into the game after ond knockout round with post-half- net again. The woodwork foiled the the break. Keeper Samir Handanovic, captain- time goals by Lubambo Musonda and Ugandan Cranes of a fourth goal dur- ing Slovenia, produced a stunning save from a Winston Kalengo delivering a 2-0 win ing the second half as idea-less Togo header by Denys Gamrash before Seleznyov over Sudan in Ndola. offered little resistance. struck the woodwork in the 69th minute. The Chipolopolo (Copper Bullets), After a dreary opening half at Levy Ukraine coach Mykhaylo Fomenko warned his one of the strongest African national Mwanawasa Stadium, Zambia went players not to get carried away by the margin teams never to play at the World Cup, ahead just before the hour when of victory. progressed 3-0 overall. Gabon were Musonda pounced on a parried clear- first to reach the five-group stage, ance by goalkeeper Akram El Hadi Offside claim which kicks off next October, beating Salim to fire home. “We have only played the first leg.” he told Mozambique in a penalty shootout in Kalengo, scorer of the winner in national television. “We could have scored a Libreville Saturday after a 1-1 aggre- Sudan four days ago, doubled the sec- third goal and I’m glad Slovenia did not capi- gate stalemate. ond-leg lead with a run past several talise on our mistakes. Uganda, buoyant after a historic first defenders and an unstoppable shot. A “I think my players understand what they World Cup qualifying away win last further three second legs are sched- have to do and I should not need to find any Thursday, were ahead within five min- uled for later yesterday and 14 for additional words (of motivation) for the sec- utes before a packed, vibrant Nelson Tuesday. Five places have been ond leg.” Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko Mandela National Stadium crowd. reserved for Africa at the 2018 World LVIV: Ukraine’s Serhiy Rybalka (L) vies with Slovenia’s Milivoje Novakovic (C) during the Euro and Slovenia counterpart Borut Pahor Burly Massa was given time to line Cup in Russia. — Reuters 2016 play-off football match between Ukraine and Slovenia at the Arena Lviv stadium in Lviv watched the game from the stands. on Saturday. — AFP Sharapova beats Taylor’s double Kvitova to put century puts N Russia ahead Zealand in touch

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MELBOURNE: Holly Holm of the US (R) lands a kick to the neck to knock out compatriot Ronda Rousey and win the UFC title fight in Melbourne yesterday. — AFP Holm stuns Rousey with 2nd-round KO One of the sport’s biggest upsets

MELBOURNE: Ronda Rousey was the UFC’s “She had me on the cage for a minute and rematch between Holm and Rousey made “a attended UFC 129 at Toronto’s Rogers Centre win is that sweet of a victory.” unstoppable force until Holly Holm used the obviously she was trying for a take down lot of sense” and would put other potential in 2011. White said that while most onlookers former champion’s aggression against her to right there ... she had a lot of things she was matchups on the backburner. were shocked by Rousey’s loss, he was not produce one of the sport’s biggest upsets. trying so I’m just glad I put in the practice,” “Obviously we don’t make fights the night Scariest moments one of them. “At the end of the day I made Rousey chased Holm around the ring at UFC she added. of the fight, but the rematch makes a lot of Rousey, 28, has taken UFC by storm since this fight. I said this was a good fight,” he said. 193 yesterday - looking for the right hold and Rousey, a former judo Olympian, was sense,” he said. “The rematch is what the peo- her debut in 2012 and her success has led to “Holly was the right fight. Ronda had never taking head shots along the way - until Holm unbeaten through 12 UFC fights before ple want to see.” In the other title bout, a several movie projects as well the publishing faced anybody who uses the range and dis- saw an opening 59 seconds into the second meeting Holm, and a win would have been bloodied Joanna Jedrzejczyk outlasted of her autobiography. But it was Holm’s calm tance the way she does. “This woman has round and snapped a kick to the head that her seventh title defense. Instead, Holm, a Valerie Letourneau to successfully defend her confidence and the manner of her win that four times more fights than Ronda does. immediately dropped her more fancied 34-year-old veteran female boxer from straw-weight belt in a five-round slugfest. attracted all the attention yesterday. She’s been a world champion,” he said. opponent to the canvas. Albuquerque, New Mexico, has the champi- Jedrzejczyk (11-0) won a unanimous deci- “Tonight was one of those moments,” In other fights on the undercard, Mark Holm (10-0) jumped on the prone Rousey, onship belt. “We figured her aggression was sion over Letourneau (8-4) who offered the White said. “These are the moments in fight- Hunt of New Zealand (11-10-1) won his delivering several blows to her head before coming, if it didn’t that’s OK, but with foot- champion one of her tougher fights in some ing that make it so crazy and so fun. Tonight rematch with Brazil’s Antonio Silva (19-8) by the referee intervened, ending Rousey’s 12- work and my career we figured she wouldn’t time. Jedrzejczyk, a six-time Muay Thai world was one of those moments.” Holm, a former technical knockout after the referee stopped fight unbeaten run and handing Holm the give me that space,” Holm said. “There’s been champion, built the pressure from the sec- undisputed welterweight boxing champion, the feature heavyweight bout in the first bantamweight title. a lot of blood, sweat and tears but it was all ond round with some trademark, lightning- said the moment of her UFC title victory was round. As an ecstatic Holm jumped around the worth it.” quick combinations to Letourneau’s head, “one of those moments that you live for.” New Zealand-born Australian mid- ring, Rousey stayed on the canvas as she while forcing the challenger to keep her dis- “They’re the scariest moments. This fight dleweight Robert Whittaker (16-4) earned a received medical treatment amid the roar of Facial cuts tance with some effective kicks. was a lot for me mentally,” she added. “I gutsy win on points over Uriah Hall (13-6), a stunned, record UFC crowd. “She’s won a lot Rousey left the stadium to receive treat- Organizers announced a crowd of 56,214 couldn’t tell you tell you how many times I while Jared Rosholt (14-2) won a unanimous of fights and imposed her will on a lot of ment for facial cuts at a nearby hospital after at Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium, which nor- cried in the gym leading up to this fight. “It’s decision of towering Dutchman Stefan fighters,” Holm said. “So expect her to be the loss and skipped the post-fight media mally hosts Australian rules football matches. a lot to take in, but those kinds of fights are Struve (30-8) in a scrappy opening heavy- aggressive and impose her will on me. conference. UFC chief Dana White said a The mark eclipsed the 55,724 fans who the ones where a loss is devastating but a weight bout of the main card. — AP Fortunate Warriors edge Nets in OT to extend streak

OAKLAND: The Golden State Warriors won an Golden State became just the 11th team in NBA Felton (23 points) and Villanueva (19 points) led 11th consecutive game on Saturday night, beat- history to open a season 11-0. six Mavericks in double figures as Dallas rested ing the Nets 107-99 in overtime with Brooklyn starters Dirk Nowitzki, Chandler Parsons and left with only themselves to blame. Reserve Clippers 101, Pistons 96 Wesley Matthews following a win over the Los Warriors swingman Andre Iguodala sent the Forward Blake Griffin had 34 points, nine Angeles Lakers on Friday. game to overtime with a tying three-pointer with assists and eight rebounds, while guard Jamal 5.9 seconds remaining in regulation, allowing Crawford scored a season-high 37 points to lead Spurs 92, 76ers 83 them to outlast the Nets and remain the NBA’s the Los Angeles Clippers to a 101-96 victory over LaMarcus Aldridge had 17 points and 19 lone unbeaten team. But in between, Nets center the Detroit Pistons. Forward Ersan Ilyasova and rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs received dou- Brook Lopez couldn’t convert a lob pass from no point guard Reggie Jackson both scored 20 ble-figure scoring from four of their five starters more than two feet in front of the rim as time points for the Pistons, while center Andre in beating the Philadelphia 76ers. Spurs guard expired, extending the game and eventually Drummond finished with 18 points and 19 Tony Parker and French compatriot Boris Diaw leading to the Nets’ ninth loss in 10 games this rebounds. Clippers guard Austin Rivers, who fin- stood at half court before the game with their season. “I think our tank was on empty emotion- ished with 13 points, nailed a three-point jumper team mates as a moment of silence was ally and physically,” Nets coach Lionel Hollins said with 2:34 remaining to lift his side to a 93-90 lead observed for the victims of Friday’s attacks in of the overtime that immediately followed they never relinquished. Paris. The French national anthem was then Lopez’s miss. “It’s a heartbreaking loss. We had a played as the lights of the arena were kept low in chance to have our shot at point blank and it did- Wizards 108, Magic 99 tribute. San Antonio played without Kawhi n’t go in.” Brooklyn, which completed its road trip Forward Kris Humphries scored 23 points and Leonard (respiratory infection) and Manu Ginobili 1-3, had two shots at a win, but point guard sank three of his five three-pointers in the fourth (adductor tightness) but still had enough fire- Jarrett Jack misfired on an 18-footer before quarter as the Washington Wizards snapped a power to keep Philadelphia winless after 10 Lopez’s miss at the horn. The play began with three-game losing streak with a 108-99 win over games. five-tenths of a second remaining, with Nets the Orlando Magic. Guard Garrett Temple small forward Joe Johnson inbounding from matched his career high with 18 points for the Suns 105, Nuggets 81 under the Brooklyn basket. “We feel like we Wizards, who pulled ahead with an 8-0 run for a Phoenix guard Eric Bledsoe scored 30 points should have had this one,” Lopez said. “I blew that 94-90 lead. Guard John Wall finished with 15 in three quarters as the Suns had an easy 105-81 chip shot. Joe made a perfect pass. It was exactly points and 11 assists. Center Nikola Vucevic had win over the Denver Nuggets. Bledsoe had the way the play was drawn up. “I owe Joe. He 19 points and 13 rebounds for the Magic. Guard outscored Denver’s five starters 30-26 when he put that on a platter and I just blew it.” The Nets Evan Fournier scored 18 points, Elfrid Payton 17, departed at the end of three quarters with the didn’t respond well to the misfortune. They and forward Aaron Gordon added 12. Suns leading 88-54. He added seven rebounds, scored only two points in the five-minute over- four assists and two steals. Center Tyson Chandler time after they had fallen 10 down in the first Mavericks 110, Rockets 98 added 11 points and eight rebounds while Mirza 3:10. Power forward Draymond Green had a Raymond Felton and Charlie Villanueva led a Teletovic scored 11 points for the Suns. Will OAKLAND: Brooklyn Nets’ Jarrett Jack passes over Golden State Warriors’ hoop and two assists, capping the second triple- makeshift starting lineup to a 110-98 victory for Barton had 19 points and 12 rebounds off the Draymond Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, in double of his career, in the winning burst as the Dallas Mavericks over the Houston Rockets. bench to lead Denver. — Agencies Oakland, Calif. — AP Saudi to start privatizing its airports next year Page 22

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A Chinese woman (left) poses for a photograph with a Pakistani man at the Pakistan-China Khunjerab Pass, the world’s highest paved border crossing at 4,600 meters above sea level. —AFP China’s new Silk Road: Boom or dust for Pakistan? Locals remain skeptic as massive construction underway

SOST, Pakistan: A glossy highway and hundreds of ing China greater access to the Middle East, Africa trucks will simply drive on by, leaving Sost to tion of small kingdoms before being attached to imprisoned for “terrorism” since 2011 for organis- lorries transporting Chinese workers by the thou- and Europe. receive, as Ali put it, “nothing but dust”. Pakistan in the 1970s. ing an anti-government demonstration. sands: the new Silk Road is under construction in But, until recently, the highway was cut off just “The Chinese care only for their own economic It does not have provincial status and its inhabi- In the neighbouring Chinese region of Xinjiang, northern Pakistan, but locals living on the border south of Sost, blocked for five years by a landslide interest,” said Noor-e-din, another trader with a rus- tants do not have the right to vote in national elec- Beijing is closely monitoring Muslim Uighurs, say- are yet to be convinced they will receive more from that dammed the Hunza river and birthed the 10 set moustache. “We risk spending our days count- tions, hence the feeling of alienation from ing that extremists from the minority are in hiding it than dust. The town of Sost is gateway to millions kilometre long lake of Attabad, with its ice-blue gla- ing trucks as they drive past.” Islamabad and the lack of a voice on the economic in Pakistan-a claim that has been supported by in customs duties, with its rickety stalls of corrugat- cier water. Unable to drive around the mountain, Islamabad, he predicted, is set to collect millions corridor. But for the head of local government, local security sources. ed iron engraved in Mandarin and Urdu, its cross- China simply tunnelled through it, sending thou- in customs duty from Sost while doing little or Hafiz Hafeez ur-Rehman, the project is a “game- For locals, it all adds up to a lack of agency. The border secret agents and its dusty petrol station’s sands of workers in a titanic effort that took more nothing for the town. Israr, for his part, evoked a changer” for a region that should be the “prime government and the military have “paralysed the abrupt service. than three years and cost at least $275 million. land grab by wealthy Chinese and Pakistanis “from beneficiary” as it is located on the threshold of people here”, the activist Qurban said, adding they It is the first stop along a new $46 billion “eco- “We have suffered because of the lake,” joked below” (the south). The latter have already China. are suppressed “as Uighurs are suppressed by the nomic corridor” designed by China in Pakistan. Amjad Ali, a round-faced trader who sells clothing approached farmers in the region in a bid to snap The government plans to install commercial Chinese government in Xinjiang”. “The decision- Drivers from China arrive through the in the Sost bazaar, where the new Chinese highway up their fields. areas and invest in hydroelectric dam projects makers will decide for themselves what the benefit Khunjerab Pass, the world’s highest paved border has replaced the old Silk Road-a tortuous dirt track along the future super-highway to the south, he of the economic corridor is,” he says. crossing at 4,600 metres (15,000 feet) above sea travelled for centuries by trade caravans. ‘My land, not China’s’ told AFP. Muhammad Qasim, a Uighur now living in level, and unload their goods encircled by the mag- Before the tunnel, residents of Sost had to cross Sitting on the border of his potato field under Gilgit whose angular face is woven with wrinkles, nificent Karakoram mountains, swirled with snow. the lake by boat in a journey that took at least an the shade of an apple tree, Ali Qurban fears losing The Uighur question remembers leaving Xinjiang as a child to seek From there, Pakistani colleagues pick up the hour. Traffic in winter was meagre. “With the tunnel, his beloved region in Islamabad’s grand dance Other, more shadowy political and security fac- refuge in Pakistan after China’s communist revolu- goods and transport them the length of the coun- we hope business will take off and tourists flock with Beijing. “This is my land of Gilgit-Baltistan-not tors also contribute to the sense of alienation in tion. try-currently to Karachi, some 2,000 kilometres here,” said Ali. “We are once again connected by that of Pakistan or China,” the local activist and Gilgit: such as Beijing and Islamabad’s apparent He travelled, he said, by the ancient Silk Road. (1,200 miles) away on the Arabian Sea, but in the road to the rest of Pakistan,” rejoiced another resi- occasional poet cries. efforts to clamp down on the restive regions that “At the time it was just a narrow path-no roads, no future to Gwadar, where Beijing has been given dent, Mohammed Israr. A land of peaks and glaciers, of verdant valleys surround the corridor. In Gilgit-Baltistan, the most vehicles. Our only means of transport was a don- management of the port in a grand project allow- But their optimism is tempered by fear that the and azure lakes, Gilgit-Baltistan was long a collec- famous local labour activist, Baba Jan, has been key.” —AFP

Global markets brace Emirates urges caution on EU-level for short-term selloff aviation agreement with Gulf BRUSSELS: Emirates has written to In a letter to Hungary, seen by fact paid its state shareholder over several European governments Reuters, the company’s President $3.363 billion in dividends up to and SYDNEY/TOKYO: Global stocks are set Index futures were still trading and to the economy if this leads to a fall in expressing concern that its flying Timothy Clark says handing power to including its 2014-15 financial year.” for a short-term sell-off today after shed about 1 percent in light volume. visitors to France, or in tourism in gen- rights could be frozen if the European the Commission to initiate talks “on The Commission is working on a Islamist militants launched coordinat- “If this had happened during mar- eral after the crash of a Russian plane,” Commission is allowed to use aviation the wrong terms” would undermine legislative proposal to tackle unfair ed attacks across Paris that killed 129 ket trading hours there could have said Hidenori Suezawa, financial mar- negotiations with Gulf countries as a connectivity and tourism growth in competition from non-EU airlines people, but analysts said a prolonged been a panic but markets had a week- ket and fiscal analyst at SMBC Nikko way to challenge alleged illegal state Europe. which could include the ability to sus- economic impact or market reaction end to digest all the information,” said Securities. subsidies to Gulf airlines. The “It has come to our attention that pend air traffic rights, according to a was unlikely. President Francois Eiji Kinouchi, chief technical analyst at “I do not expect this impact to go so Commission, the European Union’s there has been growing pressure on document seen by Reuters. It is also Hollande has declared a state of emer- Daiwa Securities in Tokyo. With Wall far as to affect the Fed’s monetary poli- executive, is expected to ask member the European Commission from the developing a “fair competition” clause gency, ordering police and troops into Streetclosing more than 1 percent low- cy though at this point.” Europe has states for a mandate to start talks on French and German Transport to be inserted in commercial flying the streets, and set three days of offi- er after weak US retail sales figures, suffered similar coordinated attacks on flying agreements with the Gulf coun- Ministers to ensure conditions are vir- agreements with non-EU countries. cial mourning after the attacks he Asian and European share markets public transport systems previously, in tries and others such as China and tually impossible for all sides to A spokesman for the Commission called an “act of war” by Islamic State. would have been expected to fall even Madrid in 2004 and London in 2005. Turkey when it presents an aviation adhere to, thereby freezing Emirates’ said fair competition would be The carnage prompted condemna- without the Paris attacks. Almost 250 people were killed and package in December. flying rights as long as any negotia- addressed as part of the “comprehen- tion by world leaders and outpourings French stocks, particularly those more than 2,500 injured in those However, some European countries, tions are ongoing,” the letter says. sive agreements the Commission of support for Parisians from around exposed to the country’s large tourism bombings on trains and buses by Al notably France and Germany, have Emirates sent letters to govern- aims to discuss with several coun- the globe, but would likely have only a sector, are likely to suffer the biggest Qaeda-inspired militants. pushed the Commission to use a com- ments in its major markets in Europe. tries.” knee-jerk impact on investment deci- falls. “These Paris terrorist attacks and “The knee-jerk reaction in other ter- mercial aviation agreement with the Germany’s Lufthansa and France’s Air “The need to ensure a level play- sions, said Shane Oliver, chief econo- the larger scale of this attack could rorist attacks over the last decade has Gulf countries as a way to tackle alleged France KLM have spoken out against ing field when liberalising is widely mist at Australia’s AMP Capital in have a meaningful negative impact on been a rush to safety, including aggres- subsidies to carriers like Emirates, Etihad what they see as unfair competition recognised internationally,” said Jakub Sydney. “History will tell us that if the the travel and tourism sector,” said sive buying in the US Treasury markets,” Airways and Qatar Airways. The debate from the Gulf carriers. Adamowicz. An Emirates spokes- economic impact is limited and I think Robert T. Lutts, president and chief said Guy LeBas, chief fixed income on unfair competition from the Gulf car- Emirates has firmly denied receiv- woman said the airline remained it will be - that markets will quickly investment officer at Cabot Wealth strategist at Janney Montgomery Scott riers has been raging in both Europe ing subsidies. In the letter Clark says committed to developing its recover and go on to focus on other Management in Salem, Massachusetts. LLC in Philadelphia. “I sincerely hope and the United States, where several air- Emirates has been profitable for the European operations and regularly things,” Oliver, who is also head of strat- France has the largest number of these attacks will prove short in dura- lines are campaigning to persuade last 27 years and supported 85,100 engages with governments on vari- egy at the A$156 billion ($111 billion) tourists in the world and the sector tion and will abate in intensity, in Washington to alter commercial flying jobs across the EU in 2013-14. ous matters, but declined to elabo- wealth management firm. accounts for almost 7.5 percent of GDP. which case the market reaction will arrangements with Qatar and the “Rather than receive subsidies as rate on details of specific communica- While news of the attacks hit after “Given that France has a big tourism likely only include a brief safety bid in United Arab Emirates. erroneously alleged, Emirates has in tions. —Reuters markets closed on Friday, S&P 500 industry there may be some damage Treasuries.” MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 BUSINESS

Saudi plunges to 35-month low as oil drop fuels rout MIDEAST STOCK MARKETS DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark es last traded. The sustained slump in based on results for the first nine lowest close since mid-December In Abu Dhabi, Etisalat dropped 1.6 index tumbled to a 35-month low oil prices has hurt state finances in months of the year. 2014 Drake & Scull plunged the maxi- percent as traders booked profits yesterday and Dubai and Egypt’s the Gulf along with earnings in the Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) mum daily limit of 10 percent to an after MSCI said it would include the benchmarks hit their lowest closes of important petrochemical sector. “Gulf and fellow petrochemical producers all-time low after the contractor telecom operator in its emerging 2015 as a renewed slump in oil prices markets have been in a bearish mode Saudi Kayan each dropped 3 percent. reported a third-quarter net loss of market index from November-end. spurred a region-wide sell-off. Saudi’s for quite a while now; today’s declines Almost all sectors declined in a broad 985 million dirhams ($268.18 million). Etisalat’s shares had gained 29 benchmark fell 2.9 percent to its low- were triggered by the latest drop in sell-off. The banking index lost 2.7 Builder Arabtec dropped 9.3 per- percent since June when the former est finish since Jan. 1, 2013 to take its oil prices,” said Shakeel Sarwar, head percent. “Investors are now realising cent to take its losses to 85 percent monopoly said it would allow for- losses this year to 17.4 percent. of asset management at Securities & oil prices won’t recover any time from a May 2014 high, since when eigners and institutions to own its Oil made its biggest weekly Investment Co (SICO) in Bahrain. soon,” Sarwar said. several senior management have left. shares, a prerequisite to join the decline in eight months last week and “Third quarter earnings have not It has reported widening losses in the index. In Egypt, the main index fell US Light Crude fell 5.1 percent on been helpful either,” he said, forecast- DUBAI DROP past four quarters including a third- 4.2 percent to a 23-month low as Thursday and Friday alone, the latter ing Gulf markets’ earnings would fall Construction stocks headed losers quarter loss of 944.8 million dirhams losers outnumbered gainers 26 to declines coming after regional bours- 10-15 percent on average in 2015 as Dubai’s index fell 3.7 percent to its last week. one. — Reuters

News Saudi to start privatizing in brief US dollar stable at its airports next year KD 0.303 against dinar KUWAIT: The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Kuwaiti dinar was stable at KD 0.303, while the euro rose to KD 0.327 yesterday compared to Thursday’s rates. The Kingdom seeks ways to support state finances Central Bank of Kuwait said in its daily bulletin that the sterling was stable at KD 0.462, the Swiss franc at KD 0.301 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will begin priva- the productive efficiency of airport sys- and information technology units will The kingdom has been investing heav- and the Japanese yen was unchanged at KD 0.002. The tizing its airports and related services in tems and ease the financial burden on followed in the second and third quar- ily in aviation infrastructure to back the exchange rate of main currencies was stable as the inter- the first quarter of 2016, the country’s (the) state budget,” Sulaiman Al- ters respectively, the statement said. industry’s expansion plans, including national markets await the results of the G20 meeting to civil aviation authority said yesterday as Hamdan, chairman of the General Other units at the country’s interna- building multi-billion dollar projects to be inaugurated later on in Turkey, amid anxiety over the the kingdom seeks ways to support Authority for Civil Aviation, said in the tional airports, as well as local and expand capacity at the country’s airports. effects of the recent terrorist attacks on Paris. state finances due to lower oil prices. statement. Oil prices have more than regional airports, will also be privatized But the kingdom, the biggest Arab econ- The announcement is the latest sign the halved in the past 18 months with sup- according to a schedule to run up until omy and the largest country in the Gulf world’s top crude exporter is looking at ply bolstered by US shale oil output and 2020, the statement said without elabo- geographically, still has one of the small- Aluminum Bahrain to ways to manage the impact of lower oil producer group OPEC’s refusal to cede rating. Saudi Arabia has privatized units est airline networks in the region relative reach cost cutting target prices on its budget. The International market share. of the national airline in recent years. to its size. According to GACA 2014 statis- DAMMAM: Aluminum Bahrain , owner of one of the Monetary Fund has forecast a deficit this King Khaled International Airport, the Saudi Airlines Catering Co and Saudi tics, the latest on its website, there are 27 world’s largest smelters of the lightweight metal, said year of more than $100 billion. main airport in the capital Riyadh, will Ground Services Co have been listed on airports in the kingdom of which four - in yesterday it was on track to reduce its cash costs by “The privatization program comes in be the first asset to be privatized in the the stock market and the cargo unit is Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Medina - $150 a ton by January and is looking to cut costs fur- line with the kingdom’s plan to improve first quarter next year. Air traffic control expected to be next. are international. — Reuters ther. The state-backed company had started the two- year project to reduce its cash costs in 2013, the com- pany’s chief executive Tim Murray told an industry conference. “We are ahead of the curve in terms of Dana Gas plans cost-cutting,” he said. “We will reach target by January more cost cuts 2016 but we need a lot more.” Egyptian unemployment DUBAI: United Arab Emirates energy firm Dana Gas edges up to 12.8% in Q3 plans to cut costs in 2016 as the company gears up for CAIRO: Egypt’s unemployment rate edged up to 12.8 per- a prolonged period of low crude prices, its chief execu- cent in the third quarter of 2015 from 12.7 percent the previ- tive said yesterday. The Abu Dhabi-listed firm plans to ous quarter, but was lower than the 13.1 percent rate in the cut general and administrative expenses by 55 percent same period of last year, the statistics agency said yesterday. in 2016 and operating expenses by a smaller amount, President Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi has pledged to reduce jobless- CEO Patrick Allman-Ward said. ness to 10 percent over the next five years-a target that will “We need to prepare ourselves for the continued require much higher levels of economic growth. Egypt has low oil price environment going forward,” Allman- struggled to restore growth levels battered by political Ward told reporters on an earnings call. Oil prices have upheaval since the 2011 uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak fallen by more than half since a June 2014 peak. after 30 years in power. That revolt was partly driven by Since the beginning of the year the firm has cut $5 anger about the lack of job prospects for young Egyptians. million in costs by lowering general and administrative Egypt’s labor force grew by 218,000 people in the third quar- expenses, as well as reducing the workforce in the ter to reach about 28 million, the agency said in a statement, fourth quarter of this year, according to a company but joblessness among young people remained stubbornly statement yesterday. Dana Gas reported a net loss of high at almost twice the national rate. Unemployment $9 million in the three months to Sept. 30, from a prof- among 15-29 year-olds rose to 27.4 percent in the third quar- it of $38 million in the prior-year period, it said in the ter from 26 percent in the previous quarter. statement. Allman-Ward said the fourth quarter would be simi- larly challenging. KUWAIT: The KSE closed trading yesterday with the benchmark dropping by 66.3 points to 5,700 points. —KUNA Qatar CB rules out A bright spot is Egypt, where the company expects market intervention production to increase significantly in 2016, he said. DOHA: Qatar’s central bank is comfortable with liquidi- Dana expects initial production from the Balsam Field ty levels in the banking system and does not see any in the Nile Delta to come on stream before the end of Jitters to grip KSE need for intervention in the money market ahead of a the year. The company recorded 32,144 barrels of oil possible US interest rate hike, central bank governor equivalent per day in Egypt in the third quarter, a Sheikh Abdullah bin Saud Al-Thani said yesterday. decline of 21 percent from the same period in 2014. this week: Analysts “Liquidity is very comfortable at the moment. I don’t Allman-Ward also said he expected a judgment see there is a need of any intervention at the moment. “imminently” on a legal dispute with Iraq’s Kurdistan “The interest rate in the US might in the future go up Regional Government (KRG). The company is one of KUWAIT: The Kuwait Stock Exchange instability in the end of fiscal seasons, ago, noting that some of them could and that will give us a chance to review monetary poli- the largest oil and gas investors in Iraq’s semi- (KSE) main indices are expected to fluc- noting that the companies’ suspension not restore their normal condition since cies, which will be based on the condition of the market autonomous Kurdish region. tuate up and down throughout this would impact negatively on the break-out of the global financial crisis. at that time,” he told reporters on the sidelines of a con- On Sept. 21 it was among claimants that made an week due to suspension of companies investors’ psychological condition. Bulk of their stocks are below 100 fils in ference in Doha. Sheikh Abdullah also said the recent application to the London Court of International that have failed to make their financial These defaulters are the same who addition to their inactive shares. The reduction in the size of Treasury bill issues was not a Arbitration Tribunal for a final monetary award against disclosures for the year’s Q3 as sched- had failed to make the announcements KSE closed trading yesterday with the sign of tightening liquidity. In October and November, the Kurdish government for outstanding unpaid uled, according to analysts. on time in the past, Al-Hajeri said, call- benchmark dropping by 66.3 points to the central bank sold half the amount of bills that it invoices for produced condensate and LPG. Dana Gas The market is forecast to witness fall ing on “the competent authorities” to 5,700 points, the weighted index went planned at auctions. “The drop from 4 billion (riyals) to 2 saw falling profits in the first and second quarters and of value volume, which grew the past investigate their status. down 5.08 points, and KSX 15 was also billion in Treasury bills is not a sign of anything, it’s just a loss in the fourth quarter of 2014, hit by a slump in week and contributed to lifting the His fellow Mohammad Al-Tarrah down by 14.22 points. Value of traded trying to base the quantity of Treasuries to smooth the oil prices. Crude prices have dropped substantially capital value by 1.87 percent to reach said in remarks to KUNA that the issue shares stood at KD 17.8 million, volume yield curve. It’s not a sign that there is no interest, it has since a June 2014 peak. — Reuters KD 26.3 billion. Hamad Al-Hajeri told of companies’ suspension has been wit- of exchanged stocks some 137.7 mil- nothing to do with liquidity,” Sheikh Abdullah said. KUNA the market usually witnesses nessed in the market since 10 years lion, done in 3,398 deals. — KUNA

EXCHANGE RATES

Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. GOLD Saudi Riyals 82.030 US Dollars Mint 0.301050 0.305050 20 gram 221.41 Jordanian Dinar 429.635 10 gram 113.40 Egyptian Pound 37.861 Asia ASIAN COUNTRIES 5 gram 57.38 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.153 Bangladesh Taka 0.003512 0.004112 Japanese Yen 2.485 Indian Rupees 4.601 Chinese Yuan 0.046442 0.049942 Indian Rupees 4.613 Pakistani Rupees 2.890 Hong Kong Dollar 0.037207 0.039957 Pakistani Rupees 2.888 UAE Exchange Centre WLL Bangladesh Taka 3.883 Indian upee 0.004411 0.004801 Srilankan Rupees 2.152 Philippines Pesso 6.450 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000018 0.000024 Nepali Rupees 2.874 CURRENCIES TELEX TRANSFER PER 1000 Cyprus pound 580.745 Japanese Yen 0.002403 0.002583 Singapore Dollar 215.760 Australian Dollar 203.63 Japanese Yen 3.475 Kenyan Shilling 0.003166 0.003166 Hongkong Dollar 39.305 Canadian Dollar 233.24 Syrian Pound 2.610 Korean Won 0.000251 0.000266 Bangladesh Taka 3.864 Swiss Franc 307.65 Nepalese Rupees 3.860 Malaysian Ringgit 0.066035 0.072035 Philippine Peso 6.482 Euro 330.39 Malaysian Ringgit 70.705 Nepalese Rupee 0.002919 0.003089 Thai Baht 8.515 US Dollar 304.95 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 48.285 Pakistan Rupee 0.002741 0.003021 Sterling Pound 463.23 Thai Bhat 9.485 Philippine Peso 0.006411 0.006691 GCC COUNTRIES Japanese Yen 2.51 Turkish Lira 104.935 Sierra Leone 0.000068 0.000074 Saudi Riyal 81.283 Bangladesh Taka 3.902 Singapore Dollar 0.211472 0.217472 Qatari Riyal 83.730 Indian Rupee 4.599 Bahrain Exchange Company South African Rand 0.015308 0.023808 Omani Riyal 791.710 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.160 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001803 0.002383 Bahraini Dinar 809.490 Nepali Rupee 2.873 Taiwan 0.009209 0.009389 Pakistani Rupee 2.887 UAE Dirham 82.988 CURRENCY BUY SELL Thai Baht 0.008187 0.008737 UAE Dirhams 0.08298 Europe Bahraini Dinar 0.8104 ARAB COUNTRIES British Pound 0.457980 0.466980 Arab Egyptian Pound - Cash 38.050 Egyptian Pound 0.03789 Czech Korune 0.004180 0.016180 Jordanian Dinar 0.4337 Bahraini Dinar 0.800879 0.808879 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 37.974 Danish Krone 0.040076 0.045076 Omani Riyal 0.7919 Egyptian Pound 0.037467 0.040297 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.422 Euro 0.323266 0.331266 Qatari Riyal 0.08408 Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000086 Tunisian Dinar 151.270 Norwegian Krone 0.031204 0.036404 Saudi Riyal 0.08128 Iraqi Dinar 0.000205 0.000265 Jordanian Dinar 429.300 Romanian Leu 0.087392 0.087392 Jordanian Dinar 0.425697 0.433197 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.031 Slovakia 0.009111 0.019111 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Syrian Lira 2.172 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Swedish Krona 0.031253 0.036253 Lebanese Pound 0.000153 0.000253 Morocco Dirham 30.992 Swiss Franc 0.296438 0.306638 Moroccan Dirhams 0.020683 0.044683 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Turkish Lira 0.100849 0.111149 Nigerian Naira 0.001260 0.001895 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES US Dollar 304.900 Omani Riyal 0.784878 0.790558 US Dollar Transfer 304.650 Canadian Dollar 232.105 Australasia Qatar Riyal 0.082968 0.084181 Euro 331.920 Sterling Pound 463.020 Australian Dollar 0.209324 0.220824 Saudi Riyal 0.080603 0.081303 Sterling Pound 467.790 Euro 329.150 New Zealand Dollar 0.193391 0.202891 Syrian Pound 0.001292 0.001512 Canadian dollar 230.800 Swiss Frank 307.005 Tunisian Dinar 0.147356 0.155356 Turkish lira 106.420 Bahrain Dinar 809.245 America Turkish Lira 0.100849 0.111149 Swiss Franc 306.330 UAE Dirhams 83.310 Canadian Dollar 0.223706 0.232206 UAE Dirhams 0.081964 0.083113 Australian dollar 220.410 Qatari Riyals 91.340 US Dollars 0.300550 0.305050 Yemeni Riyal 0.001377 0.001457 US Dollar Buying 303.450 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 BUSINESS

Bayt.com crosses pivotal 10,000-jobs-a-day milestone Career portal celebrates 15th anniversary

DUBAI: Bayt.com, the Middle East’s number Bayt.com. “In keeping with our commitment to local provider to other famous branded career more accessible to professionals who wished “We have increased the quality-of-hire one job site, is celebrating 15 years of deliver- redefining the recruitment landscape, we have channels. Rotana’s Bayt.com-powered careers to explore career options while on the move. In drastically in the past few years,” said Bashar ing effective, end-to-end employment solu- managed to help bridge employment gaps website has become our main source for line with its mission to maximize community Alqudah, Recruitment and Training Senior tions to job seekers and HR professionals across the region, contribute to the creation of recruiting candidates. Having at our disposal value, Bayt.com Specialties, the first pan- Manager at Royal Jordanian. “Our hiring budg- throughout the region. Since its inception, vibrant career conversations and solid career our very own pool of more than 300,000 job- regional Middle East social career tool was ets have been closed consistently by using Bayt.com has grown at an incredibly rapid trajectories, and build a fully-fledged profes- seekers of all career levels, departments and introduced in 2013. It enables professionals to Bayt.com, with its portfolio of innovative pace - from a simple online job portal to the sional community and marketplace that unites geographical regions, has helped us consider- showcase their interests and expertise while recruitment solutions, optimized for hiring single largest career site and recruitment solu- those at both ends of the employment spec- ably reduce the ratio of utilizing recruitment networking with industry peers. In September quickly and cost-efficiently in the Middle East tions marketplace for professionals and com- trum. As we mark the 15-year milestone, we agencies and other hiring sources, and hence, 2015, Bayt.com Specialties hit the 1-million- in particular.” panies in the Middle East and North Africa. would like to take a moment to thank all of our remarkably saving on our recruitment expens- Bayt.com has continued to provide unparal- stakeholders, including employers, active es.” leled value across the employment spectrum members and HR professionals. They have “From an administrative point of view,” by maintaining its commitment, over the played a pivotal role in our growth story and Karpovich continues. “The platform is a very years, to deliver unique and innovative prod- we remain committed to providing them with handy recruitment tool - the entire process is ucts that specifically the most effective, managed easily, allowing us to post vacancies, cater to the region’s Founded in 2000, Bayt.com rapidly enriching and receive CVs, filter, screen, contact candidates special employment emerged as the Middle East’s lead- engaging online and track all activities from the confines of a needs. extension of their highly functional Employer Workspace. To “Using Bayt.com, ing career site, helping tens of careers and lives.” crown it all, Bayt.com technical support team is Gulf International thousands of companies in the Al-Masri also very much responsive and efficient in handling Bank (GIB) has Middle East slash their recruitment added, “Moving not only sporadic system glitches but also in become much more costs and hire more efficiently, and forward, our aim is working together on introducing new features cost-effective in the to continue on our and developing the functionality of the web- recruitment func- millions of professionals improve stellar growth site. We regularly receive commendable feed- tion,” said Nawaf their jobs, careers and lives. path, keep tap- back from jobseekers using the website from Kably, Head of ping deeply into their side.” Recruitment & Staff Benefits, at Gulf the Middle East’s rich talent pool, and further Looking back, Bayt.com’s 15-year journey International Bank. “In just one year, Bayt.com help organizations across the region cultivate a has been punctuated by a slew of milestones has helped us trim the time it takes to close our dynamic and highly competitive workforce.” and industry ‘firsts’. hiring targets to almost half, and saved approx- About working with Bayt.com, Khalid Al- In 2001, Bayt.com became the first bilin- Suhail Masri, VP of Sales, Bayt.com. imately $150,000. Bayt.com solutions has espe- Soumali, Head of Talent Acquisition, Banque gual recruitment portal in the region; two cially been a terrific tool that has measurably Saudi Fransi, said: “Recruiting top talent is a pri- years later, it launched an application service questions milestone and 10-million-users mark Masri concludes: “We are delighted with improved our bottom line and quality of hire.” ority for Banque Saudi Fransi, and partnering provider enabling instant connections in a resounding testimony to the dynamism of how far Bayt.com has come and we continue to Today, over 22,750,000 professionals and with Bayt.com has empowered our recruiters between relevant jobs and potential employ- the career conversations on the site. As part of expand assignments from loyal existing clients over 40,000 leading organizations enjoy the to hire more quickly and efficiently, and has ees. In 2004, Bayt.com launched a CV writing its efforts to encourage entrepreneurship and and attract strategic new business from market job site’s fully-trilingual (Arabic, English, and helped us create a huge talent pool of jobseek- service, followed by professional career coach- small business creation in the Middle East and leaders in every industry. We are very proud of French) recruitment platform. Bayt.com caters ers.” “Since International Bank of Qatar (IBQ) ing in 2006. This led to the first ever Virtual Job North Africa, Bayt.com also launched its Start- how our work in both the private and public to all industry categories, job roles and career started using Bayt.com’s services, we have Fair in the Middle East, a platform now very up Kit earlier this year. sector advisory and core direct recruitment are- levels. In 2015 alone, Bayt.com welcomed over been impressed with the massive database of popular with conglomerates and educational Bayt.com’s current roster of high value pio- nas has gone a long way in truly paving the 3 million new members spanning the region’s jobseekers and are extremely pleased with the institutes seeking to engage real-time on a neering functions includes a ‘Learning’ section region’s employment landscape and impacting hottest and most vibrant sectors and career great customer service,” said Maya El Feghali, large scale with jobseekers and students across - that consists of tests and courses - especially the lives of millions of professionals and their profiles. Recruitment Specialist at International Bank of the region. created to empower members to enhance and families, in line with our mission to empower “From its very inception, Bayt.com set out Qatar (IBQ). In 2010, Bayt.com launched its Salaries plat- develop their careers. In addition, it enables people with the tools and technologies to build to serve as an engaging, powerful, and indis- Andrei Karpovich, Director of Career form, a salary benchmark repository and calcu- employers to gauge knowledge of new hires in a better life. Bayt.com remains the region’s pensable online platform, designed to match Planning at Rotana Hotel Management lator which has since evolved into a compre- a fast and simple way with pre-existing tests. leading platform for top talent and employers the needs of qualified job seekers with those Corporation PJSC, said: “Since we started our hensive salary research tool for both profes- There is also a new and highly differentiated to meet, interact and effect highly informed of employers across the career and industry partnership with Bayt.com in 2012, we haven’t sionals and companies. In 2012, a mobile mobile application, in an extensively augment- employment decisions in the fastest, easiest spectrum,” said Suhail Masri, VP of Sales, regretted a single time that we preferred this application was launched, making the site ed line-up of employer tools. and most efficient manner possible.” Japan plans to boost birth rate to spur growth

TOKYO: Japan plans to include steps to raise the immigration.” Abe wants to raise the birth rate to birth rate, such easier access to childcare and tax 1.8 per woman from 1.42 currently by loosening incentives, in a package of reforms due this regulations on childcare providers and making it month to tackle the biggest bottleneck to eco- easier for women to return to work after their nomic growth. Japan’s population began declin- child is born. ing four years ago after several years of warnings Other proposals the government will consid- that the birth rate was too low, prompting some er are easing the tax burden for some part-time economists to applaud Prime Minister Shinzo employees and making interest-free loans avail- Abe’s decision to put the issue on the agenda. able for higher education. “I want to confront the demographic prob- The idea is to prevent the population from lem head on and place particular emphasis on falling below 100 million from around 127 mil- policies that will contribute to raising the birth lion currently. Advanced economies usually rate,” Abe said on Thursday after a cabinet meet- require a birth rate around 2.1 children per ing. woman simply to keep the population stable. However, others warn the government has Japan’s population is projected to fall around a fallen so far behind on the population issue that third to 87 million in 2060, the National Institute it will be difficult to raise economic growth with- of Population and Social Security Research says. out opening up to large-scale immigration. Most Japan’s working-age population peaked in countries would turn to immigration, but this the mid-1990s and has been falling ever since, has met with resistance from politicians and the data from the internal affairs ministry shows. public, who prize the country’s mostly homoge- Projections show the labour force could shrink to nous society. “There is a lack of childcare facilities 44 million in 2060, which is half of its peak. and improving this is important,” said Hiroshi China’s scrapping of its one-child policy and Shiraishi, senior economist at BNP Paribas adoption of a two-child policy is expected to Securities. boost the country’s economic growth by about “However, this will not boost growth in the 0.5 of a percentage point, a senior Chinese offi- MANILA: Street sweepers watch as a convoy of APCs (Armored Personnel Carrier) and Philippine National Police Special Action Force prepare to con- next five years. The more direct way is through cial said on Tuesday. — Reuters duct a raid to simulate an attack as part of heightened security efforts leading up to next week’s APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit of Leaders yesterday. — AP China trying to revive growth Iran nuclear deal will with infrastructure spending

HONG KONG: Local officials in China are with the stick, promising to promote “upright” strengthen ties with Asia dithering over project approvals and business officials while sacking crooked ones, and give deals, some to avoid the spotlight of an anti- them a bit more rope to do the right thing. corruption campaign, impeding Beijing’s plans “We should give local authorities more Asiya Investments Company Weekly Analysis to use infrastructure spending to arrest slow- autonomy in making decisions and give more ing economic growth. Though the National support for local officials who are willing and By Ahmad A Al-Nafisi, Development and Reform Commission capable of doing things,” Li told provincial offi- (NDRC) approved 1.9 trillion yuan ($300 bil- cials during a meeting in October. In the first KUWAIT: The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action lion) of investment projects in the first 10 10 months of the year, local reticence has con- (JCPOA) agreement reached in July between Iran months of 2015, the country’s top auditor esti- tributed to a slowing of annual growth in and the P5+1 - US, Britain, China, France, Russia, plus mates $45 billion of projects are behind fixed-asset investment to 10.2 percent, the Germany - will have significant economic conse- schedule, including a railway line in Yunnan weakest pace since 2000, despite the NDRC’s quences for Iran, as well as for Asia-Pacific countries delayed five years by official sloth. quickening of project approvals. and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Under the Provincial and city officials were once in Low returns and the lack of legal protec- deal, Iran will receive relief from economic sanctions the vanguard of China’s breakneck expansion, tion have hampered Beijing’s efforts to lure imposed by the US, EU and the United Nations in and they didn’t always play by the rules for private investment into infrastructure projects, return for limits on its nuclear capabilities. The deal procurement or when awarding contracts or adding pressure on the government to spend has now been approved by Iran’s Supreme Leader rights for land use. Now, when central govern- more. and has survived the 60-day congressional review in ment is trying to lift growth from 25-year lows, “It will be very difficult to stabilise econom- the US, which were considered to be the two most they fear drawing attention to themselves in ic growth without local support,” said a significant political hurdles to the deal. If the case their past comes back to bite them. researcher with the NDRC. “The ordinary peo- International Atomic Energy Agency verifies that Iran China has stepped up inspection and ple welcome the fight on corruption, but this has lived up to its obligations under the agreement, auditing of big projects to curb graft since late brings about side effects as some officials are most sanctions are expected to be lifted at some 2012, when President Xi Jinping declared war not doing anything.” point early next year. on corruption, vowing to go after powerful Many growth-obsessed officials have been Sanctions took a toll on the Iranian economy “tigers” and lowly “flies”. caught in the campaign. Liu Zhijun, the former when they were intensified in 2011, causing it to con- “Many people fear that the more they do, railway minister nicknamed “Great Leap Liu” tract by about 9 percent over 2013 and 2014. The the more likely they will get into trouble,” said for pushing construction of the world’s largest agreement could provide a significant boost to the an official in southern Jiangxi province, who high-speed network, received a suspended Iranian economy once implemented. The IMF esti- requested anonymity. “Local officials are not death sentence in 2013 for corruption and mates that lifting sanctions could add a cumulative fully implementing the central government’s abuse of power. Local media said a well- 15 percentage points to the country’s GDP growth rencies will also facilitate transactions. China and and has reportedly agreed to supply Iran with rail policy measures,” said the official. Prosecutors known businesswoman, sentenced to 20 over the next five years, relative to a baseline in India have already ramped up oil imports from Iran tracks to develop its railway system. investigated 4,040 civil servants at the county years, had helped Liu secure 49 million yuan in which sanctions are sustained. In the short term, the last year after sanctions were eased in late 2013. In The Iran deal will also have economic implica- level or above in 2014, an average of 11 a day, kickbacks for railway construction contracts. main driver of Iran’s growth post sanctions would be the first half of 2014 China’s Iranian oil imports tions for the GCC countries through its impact on parliament was told in March. Xi looks determined to sustain the anti- a pickup in oil exports, which are expected to surged 50 percent from a year earlier, while India’s oil prices. The IMF estimates that Iran’s re-entry into But keeping their heads down is also get- graft drive, promising institutional reforms increase by between 0.5 and 1 million barrels per day rose by about a third. the global oil market could cause oil prices to ting them into trouble. State media reported and system building so officials “will not dare (b/d) as soon as the deal comes into effect, up from Asian investment into Iran’s oil and gas sector and decline by between 5 percent and 10 percent, if in September that nearly 250 officials had and cannot afford to be corrupt”. its current exports of around 1 million b/d. into infrastructure construction is also expected to OPEC’s members do not compensate for Iran’s entry been punished for failing to spend govern- The anti-corruption campaign is not the The removal of sanctions is expected to boost increase. Chinese, Indian and Japanese energy com- by cutting production. This means that the price of ment funds, delaying projects or sitting on only reason officials are dragging their feet. trade and investment ties between Iran and the Asia- panies have been in talks with Iran recently to oil could drop below $40 a barrel if Iran increases oil land earmarked for development. Premier Li Provinces and cities are groaning under 24 Pacific region. Iran’s top four crude oil importers are resume oil and gas exploration and development exports while oil prices are at current levels. Keqiang has repeatedly scolded procrastinat- trillion yuan in debt, equivalent to almost all Asian countries - China, India, South Korea and projects that were either scrapped or put on hold According to the IMF, if the oil price stayed at $50, ing officials for laziness. Local media said he two-fifths of GDP, after responding to Beijing’s Japan - but these countries have progressively cut when sanctions began to intensify. The China the GCC countries, with the exception of Kuwait, pounded the table as he blasted officials for last big stimulus push during the global finan- volume since sanctions were put in place. The JCPOA National Petroleum Corp. agreed to a $2 billion deal UAE and Qatar, would run out of cash reserves in inertia at a meeting last year. cial crisis in 2008-09. Economic growth would allow Asian importers to remove caps on oil earlier this year to finish development of the North less than five years if current fiscal spending policies slowed to an annual 6.9 percent in the third imports from Iran, and insurance companies would Azadegan oil field that would produce 120,000 b/d do not change. The resumption of Iranian oil CARROT AND STICK quarter, and many analysts expect it to slow be able to underwrite tankers transporting Iranian once completed. India is also considering building a exports will put additional pressure on GCC coun- Li has since been trying a little carrot to go further. — Reuters oil. A lift on a ban to pay for Iranian oil with hard cur- pipeline under the Arabian Sea to import Iranian gas, tries to adjust their fiscal policies. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 BUSINESS Doubts over Dec Fed hike may be swept away GLOBAL ECONOMY WEEKAHEAD LONDON: Inflation numbers from the United Minutes from the Fed’s October meeting Attacks by Islamist militants across Paris late Janney Montgomery Scott LLC in the Bank of Japan on Friday but it could States on Tuesday could be the final ingredient will also be published, giving an insight into on Friday could see increased buying of US Philadelphia. “I sincerely hope these ease monetary policy further early next required to convince the Federal Reserve to the Committee’s decision to remove a key sen- Treasuries in the coming week as investors attacks will prove short in duration and year, according to nearly half the analysts raise interest rates next month. tence on global risks from its policy statement. move assets from higher risk equities into a will abate in intensity, in which case the surveyed by Reuters, as consumer prices Earlier in November a robust report on US “We have had a strong October jobs report safe haven. market reaction will likely only include a fall short of central bank forecasts. GDP employment hardened expectations for the and Fed Chair Janet Yellen herself referring to a Analysts do not see an impact on the Fed’s brief safety bid in Treasuries.” data on Monday will probably show Fed’s first rate increase in nearly a decade and December rate rise as a ‘live possibility’ for the monetary policy at this point. “The knee-jerk While most US data has been relatively Japan fell into a technical recession in the if prices are shown to be rising steadily those first time,” said Chris Hare, economist at reaction in other terrorist attacks over the last upbeat, retail sales rose less than expect- third quarter, maintaining pressure on the views will likely solidify. Reuters polls see infla- Investec. “The coming week should shed a little decade has been a rush to safety, including ed in October, suggesting a slowdown in BOJ and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to tion at 1.9 percent year-on-year, unchanged more light on the prospects for tightening this aggressive buying in the US Treasury markets,” consumer spending that could temper support the world’s third-largest econo- from the previous reading. year.” said Guy LeBas, chief fixed income strategist at expectations of a strong pickup in fourth- my. quarter economic growth. South Africa’s Reserve Bank will hold its In the meantime, Britain’s Bank of repo rate at 6.0 percent on Thursday, wait- England was once pegged as likely to be ing until early next year before tightening. the first major central bank to tighten pol- The Hungarian and Indonesian central icy but prices fell again last month, data banks will also probably leave policy will probably show on Tuesday. unchanged. In China, where Beijing has With inflation so far below its 2 percent rolled out a flurry of support measures target the BoE’s Monetary Policy since last year to avert a sharp slowdown, Committee won’t be raising its bench- key data will show how the country’s mark rate from a record low 0.5 percent housing market is performing and until at least April, a Reuters poll found, whether it is supporting the struggling putting it several months behind the Fed. economy. British retail sales numbers on Thursday “Recently, we have seen an increasing will offer clues as to how consumers are number of cities reporting a sequential faring. home price increase, a trend which we “While inflation looks odds on to post think continued despite a slowdown in its lowest rate since March 1960, we do home sales growth in October,” said Rob not think this decline will worry the MPC Carnell at ING. “Overall, we believe that too much, with weak price pressures driv- China’s growth prospects depend on en largely by lower energy prices rather housing.” The world’s second-largest than domestic economic weakness,” economy grew a reported 6.9 percent in wrote Ruth Miller at Capital Economics. the third quarter from a year earlier, the weakest pace since the global financial ASIA crisis, but a pace many say likely overesti- No change in policy is expected from mated the real pace of growth. — Reuters MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 BUSINESS Whatever it takes, to keep the euro lower NBK MONEY MARKETS REPORT ince the latest strong employment England Chief Economist Haldane stuck to slightly in August. percent on a monthly basis during er exports. On the other hand, Chinese report, market confusion continue to his dovish stance, saying that in his view the Last but not least, the quits rate has September after expectations for a decline; imports fell 18.8 percent, also lower than Sbe the main theme. As the odds of a first BoE rate hike is still a long way off. Clearly remained unchanged at 1.9 percent from helping to lift the yearly rate up to +1.8 per- expected, however with a slight improve- rate hike in December have almost reached the dovish picture disappointed investors April through August. It is important to note cent. Manufacturing production 0.0 percent ment from the 20.4 percent yearly fall in 70 percent, the dollar continues to be sup- who started to look at the downside for the that when people voluntary quit their job, it month on month versus expectations of - 0.5 September. ported at least for the next month by a Sterling. The Pound ended the week at is typically a sign of economic strength and percent also beat consensus. France’s gross Different data were slightly more opti- potential hike in interest rates. 1.5237. confidence in the labor market outlook. The domestic product expanded 0.3 percent in mistic. Retail sales during October were up Fed officials have been speaking this This week’s final release of Japan’s modest rise in the quits rate from its reces- the third quarter from the second, in line more than expected at +11.0 percent on a week and moving market expectations closer Industrial production for September showed sion low suggests that the recent firming in with economists’ expectations. yearly basis versus consensus of +10.9 per- to the Fed dots. Federal Reserve of New York, a slightly stronger rebound in outputs, but wages is unlikely to reverse. In parallel, German quarterly GDP slowed cent, up from September. However, industrial Dudley gave hints about approaching a rate such data offered no support to the JPY. After to 0.3 percent from the previous figure of 0.4 production declined last month to +5.6 per- hike by saying policy should be tightened opening on Monday at the 123 level, the Yen Europe & UK percent reflecting the impact of weaker cent on a yearly basis from +5.7 percent the only slowly after lift-off. Fed vice chairman ended the week at 122.61. According to newspapers, the ECB is con- demand for the country’s exports from China previous month and below expectations of a Fischer also said the Fed’s decision to delay Commodities remain under pressure as sidering the possibility of buying debt of and other large developing economies. rise to +5.8 percent. Lastly fixed asset invest- raising rates has helped to offset economic Brent and crude fell -3.8 percent and -2.8 per- cities and municipalities as part of its asset However, the annualized GDP ticked higher ment was down last month, although in line headwinds caused by a stronger Dollar. cent respectively on Thursday and again on purchasing program, possibly as soon as to 1.7 percent from 1.6 percent. A decline in with consensus at +10.2 percent on a yearly Having endured a poor performance dur- Friday. Copper fell -2 percent to the lowest March 2016. Papers suggested that almost investment was another weak spot for the basis. ing September and October, the US dollar is German economy, while consumer spending China’s economy is gradually shifting slowly becoming a scarce commodity. was the main driver of growth. Germany’s from manufacturing to services, as it Whether by devaluing their currencies using consumers remained positive in light of a becomes more dependent on consumer negative interest rates, or turning surpluses tight labor market and bright jobs prospects, spending. For the moment, Beijing is likely to into deficits, countries are scrambling to find while in France, falling prices for household focus on policies to help domestic demand, cheap funding sources after taking major hits energy and fuel are boosting households’ dis- increasing expectations that the People Bank against the USD in 2015. posable income. of China would add further easing measures, Adding insult to injuries, ECB President and increase direct lending to infrastructure Draghi reiterated this week again that the UK employment remain strong projects. ECB was willing to do whatever it took to UK Q3 unemployment dropped to the revive the European economy. Although we lowest level in more than 7-years. Although Australia do not think it would make sense to raise employment increased 177,000 to 31.2 mil- A much stronger than expected employ- the amount of QE in December by looking lion, the number of people claiming unem- ment report and lower than expected unem- at the latest economic figures out of Europe, ployment related benefits rose by 3,000 in ployment rate at 5.9 percent compared to dropping rates more into negative might October double the forecasted number. expectations of 6.2 percent in October were make more sense for the ECB to force banks Additionally, employee average earnings the main news in Australia this week. Clearly, into opening more aggressively their bal- only rose 3 percent against 3.2 percent employment is continuing to strengthen and ance sheet. In summary, on the foreign expectations. Finally, the unemployment rate the unemployment rate is trending down. exchange side, the dollar index ended the unexpectedly decreased 0.1 percent over the The RBA should definitely be pleased with week mostly unchanged against the majors same period to 5.3 percent beating expecta- these figures as the data provide further sup- consolidating the recent gains. US data con- tions. port that the strengthening non-mining sec- tinue to show a strong US economy and On a different front, in its quarterly infla- tors of the economy are more than offsetting expectations of a December rates hike con- since July 2009. Sentiment was weighed $500bn of bonds issued by cities in circula- tion report, the Bank of England said “the the drag from weakness in mining. The RBA tinue to move higher. down by somewhat hawkish Fed speakers tion currently were studied, with the articles outlook for global growth has weakened appears to be coming to that same conclu- If anyone had any doubt, the euro has which clearly did little to ease the anxiety suggesting that all options are being consid- since August”. It blamed emerging market sion as evidenced in its recent November now become the funding currency of choice ahead of the December Fed meeting. The ered. There was little mention of the possibili- economies for that weakness, saying growth Statement of Monetary on the back of the ECB actions. This week, commodity weakness was perhaps also an ty of buying corporate debt other than it in those regions had “slowed markedly”. Draghi’s comments were fairly cautious on ongoing reflection of the perceived sluggish- being ‘much sought after and therefore diffi- While the Bank expects inflation to rise above Oil glut not going away growth and inflation and noted that the ness in China’s underlying economy. Indeed, cult to buy’ according to the article. Investors its 2 percent target in two years, it said that Commodities markets tumbled sharply downside risk to global growth and trade this week soft bank lending, trade, inflation look at this as a clear dovish hint from the risks “lie slightly to the downside” during that lower this week. Crude oil finished the week were clearly visible. He also added that signs and industrial data, have all put more ECB that some sort of further stimulus is like- time period. In other words, inflation may not down over 7 percent to close back below $42 of a sustained turnaround in core inflation emphasis on worries about Chinese growth. ly. While the expansion into cities and munis rise as quickly as the Bank forecasts. As a con- for the first time since August. Brent was have somewhat weakened. Draghi basically wouldn’t materially raise the overall universe, sequence, forecasts for the first change in weak too, finishing down over 7 percent and signaled that more easing was coming Wage inflation it does potentially increase the time horizon interest rates have been pushed further into back below $45. For now, it seems there are adding to the other ECB speakers. It now The National Federation of Independent for countries seeing a shortage of assets. the future. no shortages of fresh negative headlines on a seems that an extension of QE and a cut in Business optimism survey for October was While noting that the decision is yet to daily basis suggesting the glut in prices is set the deposit rate could be inevitable. After unchanged relative to September at 96.1, but have been made, ECB board member Coeure Asia and commodities to be prolonged. In addition, the latest attempting to move higher above the 1.08 slightly lower than expectations of 96.4. The confirmed that ‘the debate is open’ with Chinese trade was much weaker than a American Petroleum Institute numbers level, the Euro closed the week back to the October import price index reading was regards to possible further easing. Coeure year ago in October. As exports were falling showed inventories increased by 6.3m bar- same level of Monday at 1.0773. down -0.5 percent on a monthly basis versus added that euro area growth is accelerating much quicker than imports, China recorded a rels last week which was far higher than ana- With UK headline inflation at historic lows -0.1 percent expected which puts the yearly ‘but it remains weak, while inflation expecta- record $61.6bn surplus for the month. lyst expectations of 1.1m. and household price expectations edging rate now at -10.5 percent. tions have stopped improving and underly- Exports on one hand fell 6.9 percent, com- down again, the Bank of England has been In parallel, the rate of job openings in the ing inflation has hit a ceiling’. pared to a 3.7 percent fall in September. Kuwait able to point to better wage growth as evi- US has improved the most among the series. Economists expected some improvement, Kuwaiti dinar at 0.30380 dence that inflation will return to target in The series bottomed in July 2009 and rose to Europe continues to steal growth forecasting a 3.2 percent fall, but weak global The USDKWD opened at 0.30280 yesterday two years’ time. Late this week, Bank of a record high in July 2015 before slipping French industrial production was up +0.1 demand and higher Chinese costs led to low- morning. Uphill task for Nigeria’s new economic team

LAGOS: Nigeria finally has a government purchasing power and a falling naira.” transport minister. Both are seen as pow- after a wait of more than five months but Unemployment is currently at 8.2 per- erful members of the new cabinet. But the new ministers have their work cut out cent, while the oil shock has left Nigeria- they will need ready cash to follow to reverse a damaging slump in Africa’s Africa’s number one crude producer-short through and are under pressure to show leading economy. of cash to pay for government projects results quickly, with almost half of Falling global oil prices have shrunk and even civil servants’ salaries. President Muhammadu Buhari’s first year government revenues and slowed growth “You’ve got to raise money to deal with in office already over. to a near standstill, while the naira curren- fiscal deficits,” said Rewane. Sola Oni, of Lagos-based stockbrokers cy is weak, inflation high and unemploy- Sofunix Investment and Communications, ment causing widespread concern. Cash required said the government should look to the At the same time, the military is work- Adeosun, a former investment banker, stock market for financing. “The federal ing to end a bloody insurgency by the rad- has been credited with turning round the government should for once exploit the ical Islamist Boko Haram group that has finances of the cash-strapped southwest- capital market to fund the infrastructural devastated the people and economy of ern state of Ogun, yet is untested at deficiency which has become the bane of the remote northeast. national level. Analysts suggest she will our economic growth and development,” “Nigeria has never been this bad,” said work closely with other key ministers such he said. political commentator Olapade Agoro, as Udo Udoma, in charge of budget and Dependency on oil, which supplies 70 who is also an opposition politician and national planning, and Okechukwu percent of government revenue, should former presidential candidate. All eyes are Enelamah at industry, trade and invest- be cut, and a renewed emphasis put on now on new Finance Minister Kemi ment. addressing the country’s crippling power Adeosun and her team to come up with The appointment of other technocrats deficit, he added. policies to tackle the rot. has also been welcomed, in particular for- BEIJING: Workers install decorations outside a shopping complex in Beijing yesterday. Chinese authorities are try- But Bisarck Rewane, of the Lagos- mer ExxonMobil executive Ibe Kachikwu Drive growth ing to transform the country’s growth model to a slower but more sustainable one driven by consumption rather based consultancy Financial Derivatives, as junior oil minister to overhaul the graft- The five-month absence of govern- than infrastructure investment, but the transition to the “new normal” is proving bumpy. — AFP said time was of the essence, with ridden sector. ment ministers created uncertainty investors keen for clarity about the direc- Babatunde Fashola was put in charge among investors in what has been a fast- tion the government will take. of a “super-ministry” for power, works and growing emerging market, with nearly 7.0 China overcoming reluctance “The thing to do is to hit the ground housing after being seen to have per- percent annual average growth from running because there is no time for rhet- formed well in those areas in Lagos State, 2005-13. to allow bond defaults oric,” he said. “The economy is in dire which drives Nigeria’s economy. Attention now is on the announce- straits. The GDP is low at 2.4 percent, while Rotimi Amaechi, the former governor ment of next year’s budget, which has to SHANGHAI/HONG KONG: China looks more willing to let weak firms fail. ten assumption that foreign rivals are inflation is nearing 10 percent with weak of oil-producing Rivers state, was named be submitted to parliament by December. set to allow more bond defaults as part Despite such defaults, the spread less likely to rely upon. Reports this week suggested Vice of its market reform agenda, but between benchmark yields on safe But at the bottom of the heap, dis- President Yemi Osinbajo was proposing a domestic ratings agencies and bond AAA-rated bonds and riskier AA-rated tressed debts all smell equally bad, Greece, creditors resolve budget of about eight trillion naira ($40 investors are still betting Beijing will bonds has fallen sharply in recent says Kalai Pillay, Fitch Ratings director billion, 37 billion euros) for 2016 double lose its nerve, for fear of hammering its months, indicating that people see in Singapore, so their domestic and ‘many’ issues: Dijsselbloem that for this year. banks. Critics say the $4 trillion Chinese them as less, not more, risky. Indeed, it foreign ratings ought to converge but Muda Yusuf, director-general of the bond market, the world’s third largest, has been declining gradually all year, don’t. BRUSSELS: Greece and its creditors Another 10 billion will be spent on the Lagos Chamber of Commerce, said with a has misallocated its vast sums to some as investors have instead assumed that “A ‘D’ is a ‘D’ - there is no ambiguity,” have agreed on “many” of the issues recapitalization of the main Greek ministerial team now in place, “there of China’s most inefficient companies, government concern about slowing he said. that had to be resolved for Athens to banks, a process Athens wants to com- should be coherent, consistent and posi- such as state-owned dinosaurs in sun- growth will make them less willing to Policymakers in Beijing are faced receive more bailout funds but will plete before new European rescue tive signals to investors” to drive growth. set industries or opaque local govern- let market discipline run its course, with a sticky dilemma. Let more of its hold more talks in the coming days, rules take effect at the beginning of The Central Bank of Nigeria, which ment financing vehicles. especially in the state sector. industrial dinosaurs go extinct, Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem next year. filled the void in fiscal policy in the The market’s assumption that such “In the past there were no defaults, prompting the local agencies to down- said yesterday. Dijsselbloem tweeted Weakened by the imposition of absence of a cabinet, in particular should issuers have an unwritten state guar- because almost all issuers were SOEs grade the bonds of companies like “good progress in (the) talks,” adding capital controls in June, Greek banks review its foreign exchange restrictions antee has kept bond yields low, while or government backed,” said Phillip Li, them, which in turn could trigger a cri- the two sides had reached “agreement have begun the process of recapitaliza- policy, he added. Seeking to conserve dol- demand among investors is high, managing director at China Chengxin sis for China’s banks, by far the biggest on many issues” ahead of more talks on tion in line with requirements set out lar reserves, the bank in June ruled that especially after a summer stock market Asia Pacific Credit Ratings. bondholders. Tuesday. by the European Central Bank two importers could no longer get hard cur- crash sent many fleeing to relative “This cannot continue. In order for Or let an unreformed bond market The tweet came after talks between weeks ago. rency from the interbank market to import safety. “China is still experiencing an the debt market to be normal, continue to set artificially low yields Greece and its international lenders in The ECB said the four major Greek dozens of items, from toothpicks to pri- onshore debt boom,” said Mervyn Teo, unhealthy debt should be identified.” and throw good money after bad, Athens Saturday night, which resumed banks must find between 4.4 and 14.4 vate jets. credit analyst with Lucror Analytics, which exacerbates China’s industrial briefly Sunday morning. billion euros to survive potential eco- In the past year, reserves have fallen by but he believes recent defaults argue AGENTS OF BOOM overcapacity and increases the likeli- Greece in July accepted a three- nomic shocks. Eurobank, which is one nearly a quarter as it tried to prevent the for more caution. Domestic debt rating agencies hood of falling prices and economic year, 86-billion-euro ($93-billion) EU of the four, this week said institutional naira from falling in tandem with plum- As recently as Thursday, China ought to perform that function, but stagnation. bailout that saved it from crashing out investors had committed some 353 meting crude prices. The central bank has Shanshui Cement defaulted on a 2 bil- industry insiders say they are instead “Avoiding a crisis and the spread of of the euro-zone, but came with strict million euros towards planned share twice devalued the currency, taking it lion yuan ($300 million) onshore debt engaging in a price war for clients, in systemic risk is always the number one conditions. It received a first tranche of offering to raise up to 2.12 billion from 155 naira to the dollar a year ago to payment, and in April Baoding Tianwei many cases offering optimistic ratings priority of the government,” said Oliver 13 billion euros in bailout funds in euros. Piraeus Bank said it still had to 199 currently. Baobian Electric became the first state- in exchange for the contract. Barron, policy research analyst at August, and had been expecting the raise 1.34 billion euros. Greece must Adeosun, viewed as a reformist, and owned firm to default, while another, Their ratings certainly paint a rosier China-focused investment bank NSBO. disbursement of another two billion also introduce new pension cuts to her fellow ministers should meet with the metals trader Sinosteel, deferred inter- picture of local firms than their foreign “This means that some companies euros in October. shore up its shaky retirement system. private sector to plot a way forward and est payments last month. counterparts’. that shouldn’t be bailed out will be, But the euro-zone withheld the Officials have hinted that pensions also address rising national debts, he All of which suggests Chinese The local agencies say their ratings perpetuating the current moral haz- funds until resolving the remaining above 1,500 euros ($1,600) will be added. “Debt service burden is becoming authorities, which used to work fever- take into account the fact of regular ard and leading to wasted capital,” he sticking points in the bailout program. slashed. — AFP increasingly unbearable, especially ishly to prevent defaults, are growing government intervention, an unwrit- said. — Reuters domestic debt,” he said. — AFP MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 BUSINESS KAMCO announces its financial results for Q3 2015

KUWAIT: KAMCO Investment Company, a recently launched products and services. Decline in performance by 12 percent, MSCI GCC Index fell by 10 leading investment company with one of In addition and despite the poor economic The losses in the third quarter are percent whereas S&P 500 declined by the largest AUMs in the region and winner conditions, the investment banking team attributed primarily to the significant almost 7 percent. Meanwhile, oil prices of the prestigious Kuwait Asset Manager continued its efforts in undertaking key decline in local, regional and plunged during Q3-15 after showing of the Year Award 2015, announced its announced transactions in the market.” International equity markets on the back some improvement during the 1H-15. financial results for the nine-month period Sarkhou added, “KAMCO’s manage- of stressed international and regional OPEC oil declined by 26 percent during ended September 30, 2015. ment team believes that with oil prices geo-political environment, the fall in oil Q3-15 resulting in a YTD-15 decline of The Company recorded a loss of KD 736 flattening-out and major risks being prices and weak economic cues that 16.2 percent. thousand with earnings-per-share (EPS) of priced-in, the future should be more emanated from China after the Yuan KAMCO Investment Company is a -3.09 fils. However, despite the stressed promising. Positive indicators going for- devaluation. Stock market sentiments premier investment company based in economic environment, KAMCO’s fee ward include rising oil demand in the US remained extremely low as seen in the Kuwait and is regulated by the Capital income stood at KD 3.6 million (YTD nine and Europe, an extended quantitative eas- decline recorded by all of the regional Markets Authority with one of the largest months 2014 - KD 3.7 million). ing program in EU and a stabilizing indices taking cues from the decline in private sector AUMs in the region. Faisal Sarkhou, Chief Executive Officer Chinese economy. In addition, we expect oil prices, particularly during the third Established in 1998 and listed on of KAMCO said, “Operationally and despite to see an increase in bonds and debt quarter. The investors remained in the the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) in the severe equity market fall impact on instrument issuances led by various gov- ‘wait and watch’ mode as seen from the 2003, KAMCO is a subsidiary of United profitability, KAMCO continued to main- ernment and financial institutions amid an decline in trading activity and reduced Gulf Bank (UGB) and is the asset man- tain its Assets under Management at KD expected rising interest rate environment. flow in capital markets. During the first agement and investment banking arm Faisal Sarkhou 3.3 billion and to grow interest and sub- Once the sentiments turn positive, we nine months of the year, the KSE of Kuwait Projects Holding Company scriptions in its managed funds and expect additional flows to capital markets.” Weighted and KSE-15 indices fell almost (KIPCO). Ooredoo wins 4 top awards at CommsMEA Awards 2015 Winner of overall operator of the year among honors

KUWAIT: Ooredoo enjoyed incred- Operator of the Year” award follow- enue now represents 35 percent of 2.8 million in its last financial ible success at the CommsMEA ing a remarkable year that has seen Ooredoo’s total revenue, a new results (9M 2015), and taking a lead Awards in Dubai last week, win- the company grow its customer record for the company, and the in network performance, most ning a total of four top prizes, base to nearly 115 million people company holds data leadership recently acquiring new spectrum including the highest honour, across the Middle East, North Africa positions across a wide range of frequency (LTE 800) to provide “Overall Operator of the Year” for and South East Asia. markets, including Qatar, Iraq, improved 4G coverage and addi- Ooredoo Group, and a new catego- Ooredoo has also been very Algeria, and the Maldives. tional capacity. ry, the “Network Optimization successful in driving data services Ooredoo Oman has also seen a For Ooredoo Qatar, winning the Award” for Ooredoo Qatar’s inspir- across its markets as part of its very strong year, increasing cus- inaugural “Network Optimization” ing initiative to enhance the future-facing strategy. Data rev- tomer numbers by 10 percent to award is an important testimony to Ooredoo Supernet. the strength, speed and resilience In addition, Ooredoo Oman of the Ooredoo Supernet, which took home the “Middle East Mobile the company has continued to Operator of the Year,” while its upgrade throughout 2015. Ooredoo Qatar received a second Ooredoo now has more than 1,030 award, “Converged Service 4G and 4G+ sites in Qatar and adds Provider of the Year.” more every month, as it aims to With four wins out of a total 14 make Qatar the best-connected categories, following 12 nomina- country in the world. tions, Ooredoo secured its best-ever The strength of Ooredoo Qatar’s night at the annual CommsMEA work in this area was reinforced by Awards, which is one of the tele- its second award, “Converged Abdulaziz Al-Abbad wins coms industry’s leading events. Service Provider of the Year,” which Youssef Al-Shalal, Senior recognized Ooredoo as offering the KD1500 in Gulf Bank’s Manager, CSR, Sponsorships and best converged service for its Next Social Media and Sara Al-Qabandi, Generation Mozaic TV service, sup- Red Account draw CSR Specialist, were presenting ported by Ooredoo Fibre. Ooredoo Ooredoo Kuwait at the awards cer- is shortly set to complete phase emony which took place in Dubai three of the nationwide Ooredoo KUWAIT: Gulf Bank welcomed Abdulaziz draws for a chance to also win up to KD last week. Fibre roll-out, which will make Hussain Al-Abbad, one of the winners in its 1,500. In addition, the quarterly car draw Sheikh Saud Bin Nasser Al-Thani, Qatar in the top five nations in monthly Red account draw, to the bank’s will be for 1 lucky winner who will have a Group CEO, Ooredoo, said: “Our terms of fibre penetration world- headquarters in Mubarak Al Kabeer where chance to win a new Cadillac SRX. strategy at Ooredoo is to build a wide. Yaser Sulaiman, Executive Manager, Through the bank’s red program, cus- leadership position in every market Ooredoo’s success at the Consumer Banking congratulated him on tomers can also see movies at all Kuwait that we serve, and winning these CommsMEA Awards capped a winning the KD1500 prize. National Cinema Company (KNCC) cine- awards validates our pioneering remarkable week for the company, On winning the cash prize, Abdulaziz mas during the weekend (Thursday, Friday approach. The whole Ooredoo fam- which saw its Ooredoo Global said: “I was informed by my friend who and Saturday) for KD 1.750 instead of the ily is working hard to support cus- Services wholesale arm win “Best called and told me he heard my name as usual KD 3.5, which is a 50% discount on tomers’ digital lifestyles, drive data Middle Eastern Wholesale Carrier” one of the winners on Marina FM. I was the normal price. Gulf Bank is the only development and deliver the best at the Global Carrier Awards in Paris very happy to hear the news.” bank in Kuwait presenting both Salary and networks for all our customers. We and Ooredoo Qatar take home the Gulf Bank had announced six winners Red customers with these one of a kind dedicate these awards to their on- award for “Telecoms Innovator” at for its monthly Salary and Red account offers. going efforts.” the 2015 Qatar Enterprise Agility draw, which took place recently, live at For further information about Gulf Ooredoo received the “Overall Awards: Entrepreneur of the Year. Marina FM. Customers who open Red Bank’s red account and other prize draws, Account or Salary Account and transfer visit one of Gulf Bank’s 56 branches, call their student allowance or monthly salary the Customer Contact Center on 1805805, Nissan extends service intervals as part of will be eligible to enter the monthly cash or go online at www.e-gulfbank.com . customer excellence strategy in Mideast AUB to hold seminar on changes DUBAI: Nissan Middle East is affirming its This offers a greater flexibility and dust, humidity in our own way. Our cars across the Middle East. commitment to its regional customers by peace of mind while ensuring opti- operate in punishing environments and “All of our models deserve the best in tax on real estate in UK offering them a greater choice and flexi- mum Safety & reliability of all its with that in mind, many of our cus- quality service and maintenance and we bility with extended service intervals for Vehicles. This offers greater flexibility tomers might prefer to stick with their will not swerve in our dedication to KUWAIT: Ahli United Bank will organize a United Kingdom. In the past we have its new vehicles. and even better value for money while existing arrangements, especially as delivering the very best levels of cus- seminar for its clients on November 17 in received an excellent attendance from As part of its regional after-sales maintaining its well-earned reputation Nissan’s service costs are the lowest in tomer service. This commitment to collaboration with the well-known our bank clients especially as the real excellence strategy, the Japanese as a champion for customer service the business. This new announcement is Aftersales has helped our impressive London-based law firm, Charles Russell estate market in London increasingly automaker is offering its customers an excellence in the region. about Nissan staying in tune with cus- growth, not only in sales but in levels of LLP. The seminar will provide Ahli United attracts clients”. extended 10,000km service interval “As part of Nissan’s strategy for cus- tomer requirements and offering more customer satisfaction,” concluded Bank customers with details about the Tawfik added, “The Bank’s ambition is instead of the 5,000km interval, which is tomer service excellence, we are show- choice than ever,” added Cherfan. Cherfan. In 2014 Nissan was recognized proposed changes to the law related to to keep clients informed of such changes currently standard throughout the ing our commitment to our regional cus- With the climactic conditions of the as the most awarded automotive brand UK inheritance tax on residential proper- industry in the Middle East. tomers by offering extended service Middle East front of mind, Nissan has car- in the MENA region for the third consec- ties owned by offshore companies and intervals for our new models,” says ried out comprehensive studies to find utive year, having received no fewer than will conclude by an open session for Q&A. Managing Director of Nissan Middle East, the best Engine Oil for the extending the 15 prestigious international and regional On this occasion, Medhat Tawfik, Samir Cherfan. “With this extension of service intervals. As a result, the compa- accolades. General Manager of Private Banking and the scheduled service intervals to ny now recommends using the new Wealth Management at Ahli United Bank, 10,000km instead of 5,000, our cus- “Nissan Genuine Synthetic Motor Oil said in a press release: “This seminar con- and the impact they may have on real tomers can continue enjoying the most (NGMO: 5W30SM) “ , which extends tinues a series of seminars that Ahli estate investments. Such seminars show competitive cost of maintenance and engine durability and safety even in United Bank has organized to shed light that Ahli United Bank is always con- ownership, but also the most consumer extreme heat and dust conditions. on buying and selling residential proper- cerned with fulfilling client expectations focused.” In 2014, Nissan Middle East’s ties in London and elsewhere in the of us at all times.” From 1 December 2015, all Nissans Aftersales Division reported a 70 per cent sold in the region will be supplied with growth in demand for Nissan Genuine periodic service intervals of either Motor Oil Range and its popularity with Al-Tijari announces Najma 10,000km or every six months, depend- Nissan customers has spread throughout ing on which comes first. the entire region. It was specially devel- Owners also have the option of get- oped for the Middle East’s extreme Account draw winners ting their Cars serviced at every 5000km. weather conditions and has been proved as per their requirement and usage pat- to increase engine life and performance KUWAIT: Commercial Bank of Kuwait held the Commercial Bank of Kuwait takes this terns. For more details, get in touch with while reducing maintenance costs. Al-Najma Account draw on 15th November, opportunity to congratulate all lucky winners your Nearest “Authorized Nissan Service Nissan Genuine Motor Oil Range 2015. The draw was held under the supervi- and also extends appreciation to the Ministry Center”. This ensures a greater flexibility is available through its main National sion of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry of Commerce and Industry for their effective to the Nissan Owners. “Most of us in the Sales Companies and can be found at represented by Abdulaziz Ashkanani. supervision of the draws which were conduct- region live in extreme weather condi- Nissan Service Centers, Parts Outlets The winners of the Al-Najma daily draw are: ed in an orderly and organized manner. tions and we have adapted to the heat, and Authorized Oil Wholesalers Mohammad Sadiq Mohammad Hussain — KD 7000, Sajjad Ali Hassan —KD 7000, Najmiyah Mohammad Kazim — KD 7000, Mohammad Ahmad Mohammad Abdulmajeed — KD Burgan Bank announces Yawmi account winners 7000, Abdulaziz Mohammad Mohammad Faraj Nafea— KD 7000. KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced today the account for 2 months prior to draw date. the account balance is KD 500 and above, the The Commercial Bank of Kuwait names of the lucky winners of its Yawmi account Additionally, every KD 10 in the account, will account holder will be qualified for both the announces the biggest daily draw in Kuwait draw, each taking home a prize of KD 5,000. The entitle customers to one chance of winning. If quarterly and daily draws. with the launch of the new Najma account. lucky winners for the daily draws took home a Burgan Bank encourages everyone to open a Customers of the bank can now enjoy a KD cash-prize of KD 5,000 each, and they are: Yawmi account and/or increase their deposit to 7,000 daily prize which is the highest in the 1. AHMED NASER ALI AL EID maximize their chances to becoming a winner. country and another 4 mega prizes during 2. ALI NAHER MOJADDAMI The more customers deposit, the higher the the year worth KD 100,000 each on different 3. MOHAMMAD MAKKI ABDULAZIZ AL QALLAF chances they receive of winning. occasions: The National Day, Eid Al-Fitr, Eid 4. FAISAL FALEH AYED AL SUBAIEI For more information on opening a Yawmi Al-Adha and on the 19th of June which is the 5. JUMAH BADER JABER WADI account or about the new quarterly draw, cus- date of the bank’s establishment. To further add to the anticipation of Yawmi tomers are urged to visit their nearest Burgan With a minimum balance of KD 500, cus- account customers, Burgan Bank now offers a Bank branch and receive all the details, or simply tomers will be eligible for the daily draw pro- Quarterly Draw with more chances to win high- call the bank’s Call Center at 1804080 where cus- vided that the money is in the account one er rewards, entitling one lucky customer to win tomer service representatives will be delighted week prior to the daily draw or 2 months pri- KD 125,000 every three months. The Yawmi to assist with any questions on the Yawmi or to the mega draw. In addition, for each KD Account now offers Daily and quarterly Draws, account or any of the bank’s products and servic- 25 a customer can get one chance for win- the Quarterly Draw requires customers to main- es. Customers can also log on to Burgan Bank’s ning instead of KD 50. tain a minimum amount of KD 500 in their www.burgan.com for further information. technology MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015

CBS hopes debate coverage will boost streaming service

NEW YORK: CBS News sees its coverage of through services like Apple TV, Roku and try something similar because potential users The service has offered ongoing discussions use the broadcast commercial breaks to show Saturday’s Democratic presidential debate as Android TV. Starting this week, it can also be would be put off by having to go through about the debates while they were happen- how campaign aides are trying to shape the a key moment in helping to establish CBSN, seen on Xbox One. “What this has to be to be cable companies to use the service. “If we ing with occasional highlights, and Rhodes stories. Garrett, who worked at both CNN and the streaming service that just celebrated its a success is to be completely ubiquitous, that make a go of this and it becomes a commer- speculated it appeals to cord-cutters who Fox News Channel, had anticipated a more first birthday. everybody who is delivering live news con- cial success, I think you will see others try to have no traditional TV service. structured environment at CBS with news- Political reporter Major Garrett will host a tent has to be distributing us,” said CBS News get into it,” he said. “I think we would welcome This Saturday, network executives antici- casts in the morning and evening broadcasts. preview of the debate an hour before it President David Rhodes. that because it’s a validation of our strategy.” pate CBSN will be used as a second screen for CBSN takes him back to his cable days where begins on CBSN. The free service will stream CBS views it as the future of video news, a many people already watching the debate on there is much more time to fill; fewer com- the debate live, accompanied by data and generation removed from cable news net- Ongoing debates the broadcast network. mercials mean discussions can go even tweets provided by Twitter, with Garrett step- works. The average age of a CBSN viewer is While the network does not say how Garrett said he’ll be helping to curate the longer at CBSN. ping in with reactions during commercial just under 40, considerably younger than the many people use CBSN, Rhodes said he Twitter feed that will appear on the CBSN His children - ages 20, 19 and 15 - provide breaks of the televised contest. It is also being traditional television news demographic, the expected it will get more views Saturday screen. “That’s part of the experiment,” he him with a daily reminder of the importance shown on the broadcast television network. Nielsen company said. It is younger by three night than ever before. said. “Everyone associated with social media is of CBSN. Their dad works in TV but they rarely CBSN, which launched on Nov. 6, 2014, years for people watching on Internet-con- Usage tends to spike around major news trying to figure out - how do you make it see him there. They catch him in clips that are provides a continuous newscast and also nected televisions. events, he said. Oddly, the service has done meaningful and not just noisy?” linked on social media. allows users to click on streams of individual For now, the service is unique to CBS. well before, during and after previous presi- Because of social media, the “spin room” “The digital platform is essential for the stories. It is available on the CBS News web- Rhodes said he believes competitors like dential debates, which Rhodes found surpris- that existed after debates is now in operation fate of broadcast network news,” he said. “We site, on the network’s mobile apps and CNN, Fox News and MSNBC are reluctant to ing considering CBSN did not stream them. while the event is still going on. Garrett will have to be in that space.” — AP Mobile information superhighway expensive in US than Europe

PARIS: Perhaps everything’s bigger in Hellish circle America, as the old saw goes, but when it Sylvain Chevallier, an associate at telcoms comes to mobile phone calls and data specialist BearingPoint consultancy, agreed usage, US consumers are certainly paying that competition is the issue, but believes big, sometimes nearly as 20 times as much the problem is in Europe. “It’s not that the US as Europeans. market isn’t competitive, but I would say If you live in France, you can pay as little that in fact the European market is way too as 20 euros ($21.50) per month for a monthly competitive” which has resulted in plunging package featuring 50 gigabytes of data, prices, he said. unlimited domestic and international calls to Companies need a certain number of over 100 countries and unlimited text mes- subscribers to cover their costs of building sages. In the United States, that much data and operating their networks, he said. In the could cost you $390 per month from one United States “you don’t have this constant national operator. life or death struggle for a sufficient number While the above comparison may be the of customers” said Chevallier, calling it a extreme, it dovetails with an International “competitive but reasonable market”. Telecommunications Union report last year But he believes in certain European mar- which found US data to be up to 19.5 times kets, such as France, there are too many more expensive than in Europe when cor- operators for the number of customers, not- rected for purchasing power of consumers. ing that the revenue per customer fell by The result is that while US companies nearly a third when a fourth operator started may be the pioneers with online video business. streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, “To survive the operators must get as Americans have been asked to pay much many clients as possible, but to do so cut more for what it takes to use them on a prices,” said Chevallier. “It’s a hellish circle smartphone, which is rapidly becoming a that results in the market losing its value.” popular platform for catching the latest While Europeans may enjoy low prices ROME: A photo taken on Saturday shows a peace sign next to flowers outside the French embassy in Rome, a day after a string of attacks episode of your TV show. now, the question will be whether opera- on the French capital Paris. — AFP That may be changing though, as anoth- tors will be willing to invest the massive er US operator recently dropped its unlimit- sums needed to upgrade and expand their ed calls and data package from $180 to $80 networks. Indeed, the need to recoup per month. investment costs is the main argument ‘Peace for Paris’ advanced by the US mobile industry to Less choice, higher prices explain its tariffs. So why has there been such a huge dif- ference? Low income households burdened “The fundamental reason is competition,” But such an explanation is just “smoke symbol goes viral said Steven Hartley, Practice leader for and mirrors” said Linda Sherry, a spokes- Service Providers and Markets at telecoms woman for Consumer Action, a US consumer and IT consultancy Ovum. advocacy group that takes issue with a num- Muslim Australian donates $1 for every hate-filled Tweet France and Britain-where you can get an ber of practices that stick consumers with unlimited data plan for as little as £27 ($41) higher bills. PARIS: A “Peace for Paris” symbol, combining the times, including by the British underground artist University in Melbourne, tweeted on October 22 — each have four national mobile operators. In Europe, if you exceed your data city’s beloved Eiffel Tower with the peace sign of Banksy. At least 128 people were killed and several that she was donating to UNICEF for every nasty The same goes for Sweden, where the allowance you’ll see your speed reduced, but the Sixties, has gone viral following the Paris terror hundred were killed in coordinated gun-and- comment from trolls. “Nearly at $1,000 in dona- cheapest 50 gigabyte plan is roughly $46. in the United States you’ll find an extra attacks. The designer is a 32-year-old French graph- explosives attacks on a Paris concert hall, restau- tions. The needy children thank you, haters!,” she Meanwhile in the United States the hand- charge from some operators. ic artist, Jean Jullien, who lives in London. rants and the Stade de France stadium. said at the time. ful of so-called national operators don’t real- Long term contracts with subsidised Listening to the radio, he became horrified by A similiar Internet phenomenon occurred after Carland said she had previously been blocking, ly fully cover all of the country. At any given phones make it difficult to change operators the violence unfolding in his nation’s capital and the January 7 attack on the satirical magazine muting, ignoring or occasionally engaging with location only one or two may be present, to take advantage of a better deal. The reached for his sketchpad. “My first reaction was to Charlie Hebdo, in which 12 people were killed by trolls but decided some months ago to turn it plus a small regional player. importance of service charges for smart- draw something and share it,” he told AFP. “It was jihadist gunmen. around based on the Quran’s injunction of “driving “Of course where you have less choice phones is about more than paying a premi- spontaneous. I wanted to do something that could Joachim Roncin, artist director and music jour- off darkness with light”. you are going to have higher prices,” said um to catch the latest episode of Empire. be useful for people.” nalist at the lifestyle magazine Stylist, devised a “I felt I should be actively generating good in Hartley. The situation is in some ways ironic, A US Census report last year found that “Given the scale of the violence, the peace-and- slogan of solidarity, “Je Suis Charlie” (I am Charlie), the world for every ugly verbal bullet sent my way,” given that the United States is generally minorities and low-income households are love symbol was essential. It was then quite an in white capital letters on a black background. she wrote in a column for Fairfax Media on Friday. seen as the paragon of free competition more likely to only have handheld devices to easy thing to combine it with the Eiffel Tower, the He placed the image on social media, and with- Carland said any Muslim seemed to attract a lot of which is supposed to lead to lower prices access the Internet, which is increasingly symbol of Paris,” he added. “The two symbols fit in hours it was picked up around France and hate online, and abuse directed at her ranged from while the European Union ties companies up becoming the gateway for many services. together.” The peace-and-love motif was adopted beyond, becoming the totem of nationwide rallies wishing her dead, to insults about her dress sense in red tape, thus causing higher prices. “We see why people feel this is a critical serv- by Britain’s Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament totalling an estimated four million. and accusations that she was a “stealth jihadist”. But in this case “the EU has gone out of ice,” said Sherry. “It eats up a much larger (CND) in the 1950s, before being used by anti-war An Australian Muslim woman has donated But she said making the donations meant she its way to encourage more competition and percentage of their income, but as it is nec- and “counter-culture” militants in the 1960s. close to Aus$1,000 (US$700) to charity after pledg- now barely batted an eyelid when a “ghastly tweet” to regulate prices, and to regulate them essary, minorities and low-income families Jullien posted the combined symbol on his ing to give one dollar every time she receives a was served up to her. “It represents nothing more down”, which has benefited consumers, bite the bullet and pay. They are going with- website and then tweeted it. Within hours, it was hate-filled Tweet. than a chalk-mark on my mental tally for the next said Hartley. out something else,” she said. — AFP shared more 45,000 times and retweeted 76,000 Susan Carland, who teaches at Monash instalment to UNICEF,” she wrote. — Agencies Human roadblock for Japanese ‘Call of Duty’ video firms developing autonomous cars game blitzes on debut

TOKYO: Japanese car manufacturers will have to con- “we cannot move forward”, said Moritaka Yoshida, a selves and with pedestrians or cyclists directly, by swap- SAN FRANCISCO: The latest “Call of and came hot on the heels of an vince the public that letting go of the wheel in a self- Toyota executive. And even if the user of a self-driving ping looks, with a hand gesture, or even verbally,” she Duty” video game boasted an opening announcement that it is buying the mak- driving car is safe, while also dealing with the biggest car is convinced of its superior safety, other road users said. “Sometimes it’s interpretative: we look for signals weekend that blew away any other er of the addictive “Candy Crush Saga,” threat to the cars’ security: the humans using them. need to feel secure sharing the tarmac. Manufacturers while judging the vehicle’s speed and movements.” game, film, book or music debut this year, King Digital Entertainment, for $5.9 bil- Toyota, Nissan and Honda are intent on putting are experimenting with icons or written messages The tiny pointers that motorists pick up from one the company behind it said Wednesday. lion-tapping into a market of half a billion autonomous cars on highways-and also city roads for appearing on wind-shields, warning sounds, and in one another are not yet within the reach of the technology. “Call of Duty: Black Ops III” racked up gamers worldwide. Nissan-by 2020, and the triumvirate of Japan’s auto case a light-strip along the length of the car whose “Currently, the machine isn’t capable of grasping all the more than $550 million in sales in the industry were keen to stress the advances made so far colour and intensity would alter in different situations. subtlety of these clues,” Cefkin said. three days after its release on November Zombie mode at the recent Tokyo Motor Show. Intersections present a particular challenge, said To better understand them, Nissan is undertaking 6, according to California-based This time the action is set in the year Their stated goal-preventing deaths on the road-is Melissa Cefkin, who is based at Nissan’s Silicon Valley the immense task of studying thousands of intersection Activision Publishing, a subsidiary of 2065. Climate change has spawned fierce laudable, but the technological arms race is also highly research centre. scenarios in an attempt to identify cultural patterns by Activision Blizzard. competition over scarce resources. Highly lucrative: consultancy firm AT Kearney has estimated “Sometimes drivers communicate between them- country or context. — AFP “Call of Duty’s millions of passionate effective anti-aircraft systems mean fight- the market for the self-driving car could be worth more fans have shown us, yet again, the ing is on the ground, and often in covert than $566 billion by 2035. strength of their commitment to this or “black” operations. Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn told reporters enduring franchise,” said Activision The game launched across an array of at the Tokyo show the company has high hopes the Blizzard chief executive Bobby Kotick. consoles and PCs. “Call of Duty: Black Ops technology will save lives while altering car journeys It was “the biggest entertainment III is off to a great start,” said Bob Puzon, forever. “It compensates for human error, which causes launch this year in any medium, and big- senior vice president of merchandising more than 90 percent of all car accidents. “As a result, ger than any theatrical opening weekend for US retail chain GameStop. “The game’s time spent behind the wheel is safer, more efficient and ever,” he added. Fans played the game story line, new features and intense zom- more fun,” he said. online for more than 75 million hours, bie mode have helped make it our most But Ghosn’s comments belie the work still to be setting a new record for the blockbuster successful title launch so far this year.” done, as its engineers edge forward in steps rather than franchise. “Black Ops III” was created by Treyarch leaps. Google offers promises of a fully autonomous car, Black Ops III is the 12th game in the studio and published by Activision. And but these automakers are taking a more gradual series, testimony to its longevity and abil- while the latest incarnation harks back to approach, focusing on aspects such as self-parking and ity to reinvent itself, all the while earning recent episodes, notably with shades of crash avoidance technology. it a loyal following of tens of millions of 2014’s Advanced Warfare, it is a far cry Functions such as emergency braking and speed- fans. from its debut based on World War II limiting devices that track the distance between vehi- “Our fans are engaging more deeply action. cles already exist, but getting drivers to abandon the with the franchise than ever before,” said Advances in consoles mean that for steering wheel completely is a harder sell. Activision Publishing chief executive Eric the first time the “Campaign”-the main “We must make sure our clients understand how Hirshberg. “Call of Duty is more than a narrative of the game-can be played with the machine works,” said Nissan’s chief planning officer, game, it’s a year round passion for a friends. It also features women soldiers. Philippe Klein. growing base of millions of fans and it’s As usual the game offers over-the- To instil confidence, the artificial intelligence that only gaining momentum.” Internet multiplayer battles as well, not to will power Nissan’s autonomous cars will mirror the dri- The latest mission in the first-person mention “Zombies” mode as gamers look ver’s driving style as closely as possible, while “ironing shooter franchise sends players into a to survive attacks from hordes of the liv- TOKYO: This picture taken on October 6, 2015 shows Japanese auto giant Toyota’s autonomous out any bad habits”, the automaker said. “dark and twisted future.” For Activision ing dead. Activision uses three developer driving demonstration with a Lexus GS450h on the Tokyo metropolitan highway during Blizzard, the latest revamp of its gaming studios so a new “Call of Duty” title is Toyota’s advanced technology presentation in Tokyo. Japanese car manufacturers will have to Intersection conundrum megahit aimed to revive stagnating sales available each year. — AFP Obtaining the trust of drivers is crucial, as without it convince the public that letting go of the wheel in a self-driving car is safe, while also dealing with the biggest threat to the cars’ security: the humans using them. — AFP MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE Medicare spending $9B on hepatitis C drugs

WASHINGTON: Medicare spending on break- boomers, the age group now entering another indicator called the Part D deductible through medications for hepatitis C will nearly Medicare. It’s primarily spread by contact with gives a general idea. A deductible is the double this year, passing $9 billion, according infected blood. amount of drug costs that beneficiaries are to new government figures. That’s raising responsible for each year before their insur- insurance costs for all beneficiaries, whether or Premiums and deductibles ance kicks in. not they have the liver-wasting viral disease. Patients say “hep C” feels like a bad flu that The price of drugs is the public’s top health never goes away. While the disease advances Hit and miss care concern in opinion polls, and the 2016 gradually, it can ultimately destroy the liver, In 2016, the prescription program’s stan- presidential candidates are increasingly paying requiring a transplant to save the patient’s life. dard deductible is going up by $40, to $360. attention. The federal Department of Health The new drugs cure the disease but treatment It’s by far the largest increase in the deductible and Human Services will hold a public forum can cost from $80,000 to $100,000. Medicare’s since the inception of Part D 10 years ago. next week to examine the high cost of new economic analysts say hepatitis drugs have Tricia Neuman of the nonpartisan Kaiser drugs for difficult diseases. The challenge: how become one of the main cost drivers for the Family Foundation says the cost of new med- to reward drug company research while keep- prescription program. Without the hepatitis C ications has been “a sleeper issue” for Medicare, ing innovative medications affordable for medications, costs per beneficiary would have but that’s about to change. “This increase patients, insurers, employers and government risen by 4.6 percent this year. Instead the already seems to be having an impact on pre- programs. growth rate will be considerably higher, 7.9 miums and deductibles,” said Neuman. “We New cost estimates indicate that Medicare’s percent. also have anti-cholesterol drugs that are com- popular prescription drug program will spend The pressure is expected to ease next year, ing on the market.” Previous treatments for $9.2 billion on hepatitis C drugs this year, a 96 partly due to competition from more medica- hepatitis C were hit and miss, and many percent increase from $4.7 billion in 2014. That tions entering the market. In addition, rebates patients couldn’t tolerate the side effects. With works out to nearly 7 percent of drug costs for expected from drug manufacturers should new drugs like Harvoni and Viekira Pak, WASHINGTON: In this file photo, a sign supporting Medicare is seen on Capitol all of Part D, as the program is known. The reduce Medicare’s ultimate costs, but the patients finally have a choice among highly Hill in Washington as registered nurses and other community leaders celebrate Associated Press requested the numbers from amount of those won’t be known for months. effective cures with minimal side effects. But the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. — AP Medicare’s Office of the Chief Actuary, a unit Meanwhile, Medicare beneficiaries will face ris- the costs are straining government programs that handles economic analysis. Hepatitis C ing premiums and deductibles. Because and private insurers alike. drugs. Medicare, following the advice of doc- Cavanaugh, deputy director for Medicare with affects some 3 million people in the US and Medicare prescription benefits are delivered Some private insurers and state Medicaid tors’ groups, does not impose such restrictions. the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid claims more lives here than AIDS. More than through private insurance companies, it’s diffi- programs require that patients show signs of “If you think about it, these are really drugs Services. “We felt it was most appropriate to three out of four infected adults are baby cult to tease out the effect on premiums. But advanced liver disease before trying the new that can prevent liver disease,” said Sean allow patients to have them earlier.” — AP

Why are oil and gas companies calling for more action on climate change?

NEW YORK: This year many of us have increased stop using all fossil fuels now, even if we could. our advocacy on this issue. And last month, Starting point companies responsible for a fifth of the world’s To devise a workable route forward we need oil and gas supply in the Oil and Gas Climate to understand the starting point-and particular- Initiative (OGCI) threw their support behind a ly the scale of the world’s reliance on fossil fuels. new global agreement at the forthcoming UN Today the world uses the equivalent of around a talks in Paris. For oil and gas companies to take quarter of a billion barrels of energy every day. such a stance has been described as “unusual”- Of that, 32 percent of energy comes from oil, 30 and even “unprecedented”. However, in fact, in percent from coal, and 24 percent from gas-so BP we have publicly acknowledged the risk and 87 percent from fossil fuels in total. That means, have been working to address it since the 1990s. 7 percent comes from hydro-electricity, 4 per- So why do companies that produce oil and gas cent from nuclear power and 3 percent from want to see more done to tackle climate other renewables, including wind and solar change? The first reason is simply that we want power. the planet to be sustainable in the future. We This global energy system, with its huge have the same hopes and fears for our children reliance on hydrocarbons, has evolved over two and grandchildren as anyone else. The second centuries as societies have used fossil fuels to reason for our stance is that, being close to the support the world’s growing population and issue, we have views on the realistic and afford- raise global living standards. Global energy able ways to make the transition to a lower car- needs to continue to play that role over the next bon economy. And we can see that oil and gas 50 years, as some of the world’s poorest coun- are part of that transition. tries grow and hundreds of millions of people With the UN-led conference on climate are lifted out of fuel poverty, but it needs to do change in Paris approaching, it’s important that so in a sustainable and safe manner. This energy we explain our view. In BP, as we and several system which underpins modern life and SAN FRANCISCO: Jinsen Zhao pulls an imported Dungeness crab from the Northwest out of a cooker at Fisherman’s Wharf. — AP photos other companies made clear in a letter to the human development cannot be dismantled UN in June, we believe the best mechanism to overnight. drive a shift to a lower carbon future is to put a Fortunately, that’s not only impossible, but Boats sit idle as algae threatens price on carbon. That can be done via taxes or unnecessary. Studies such as the widely cited by cap-and-trade systems. Either can be effec- International Energy Agency’s ‘450 scenario’ tive if well-constructed. There are many ways to show that oil and gas can and will be part of the Dungeness crab season reduce carbon emissions: greater energy effi- journey to a more sustainable future. That sce- ciency, renewable energy, gas displacing coal, nario envisages a future energy mix where the ‘We’re looking forward to having Dungeness crab for Christmas Eve’ carbon capture and storage, nuclear power and concentration of greenhouse gases in the many others. Of these, energy efficiency is gen- atmosphere stabilizes at 450 parts per million erally viewed as being “good for all seasons”, and the global temperature rise is kept to 2 SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco’s here,” said Vera Trainer, who manages whereas the rest have their supporters and their degrees and emissions in 2040 are around 40 Fisherman’s Wharf typically bustles this the marine biotoxin program at the detractors. The benefit of a broad-based, well- percent down on 2013. However, in that sce- time of year as workers prepare to haul Northwest Fisheries Science Center in designed carbon price is that it encourages nario the total consumption of energy still millions of pounds of Dungeness crab Seattle. “We’re being shown what the improvements in energy efficiency as well as grows, by 12 percent to 2040, and oil and gas that are a tradition at Thanksgiving and future is going to look like. This is more shifts in the fuel mix. In terms of the fuel mix, a still make up almost half of the energy used. other holiday meals. But crab pots are of what we can expect.” carbon price makes all of the lower carbon alter- sitting empty on docks, boats are idled natives more competitive-and in each particular Affordable transition and fishermen are anxiously waiting for Coastal communities situation the most economical options will While we cannot be complacent, the world California authorities to open the lucra- Razor clams, for now, have been tak- emerge. This is vital when the technologies can make an orderly and affordable transition tive Dungeness crab season. California en off menus in Oregon and need to be deployed at massive scale and to a low-carbon economy. And there are several has delayed the Nov 15 start of its com- Washington. Shellfish managers have affordability is key. means to that end. The road to sustainability mercial crab season after finding dan- closed recreational digs after finding has several lanes. The first is energy efficiency- gerous levels of a toxin in crabs. Officials dangerous levels of domoic acid in the Keen to compete reducing emissions by using energy more in Oregon and Washington are testing bivalves. Those closures have cost an A price that treats all carbon emissions effectively. A carbon price would encourage crab samples and will decide soon estimated $22 million in tourism-related equally, whether from a refinery smokestack or smart buildings, advanced industrial plant, whether to open its coastal season by spending, said Dan Ayres, coastal shell- car tailpipe, will make our operations and prod- home insulation, higher fuel economy and the Dec 1 as planned. A massive bloom of fish manager for the Washington ucts more costly in some cases. We accept that. myriad of other ways to use energy more effi- microscopic algae - which produced a Department of Fish and Wildlife. If it has the same impact on everyone, we are ciently. natural toxin called domoic acid that is Crabbing was also closed along parts of keen to compete. A carbon price creates oppor- There is plenty of potential here. Europe has SAN FRANCISCO: Mark Covert, of Houston, eats a sandwich made with harmful to wildlife and fish - in the the Washington coast over the summer, tunities as well as risks. Others take different been a leader in energy efficiency but the US, imported Dungeness crab from the Northwest at Fisherman’s Wharf. Pacific Ocean is threatening the crab though crabbing continued in the Puget views. Some call for the rapid phasing out of fos- China and others are catching up. This can my, not only on the coastal communi- in San Francisco, which will do its best to sil fuels now. Some ask shareholders to sell their account for around half of the emissions reduc- ties.” get whole crab at a reasonable price fossil fuel holdings, arguing that some reserves tion required, according to the International Crab can still be found in many from other states. Kris Ducker, who grew are effectively “unburnable” or some company Energy Agency. Our industry has an important restaurants and stores, including San up in California, looks forward to her assets “stranded” if the world is to limit the glob- part to play in this, particularly by providing Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, and family’s holiday tradition: eating crab al temperature rise to the widely recognised products that promote fuel economy in vehi- health officials say crabs sold in stores served ice cold, cracked, with a side of goal of 2 degrees Celsius on pre-industrial times. cles. are safe to eat. Some crab on the market sourdough bread. Even though she now Others ask us to switch investment wholesale Second, gas is very much part of the solu- now may have been harvested months lives in Texas, she still tries to find fresh from oil and gas to renewable energy. These are tion because it emits around half the carbon of ago and frozen for later; commercial Dungeness crab. passionately held views that deserve a response. coal when used to generate power. So replac- crab fishing is currently open in some “We’re looking forward to having To start on common ground, we agree that if all ing coal with gas in power stations can make a parts of Alaska, Oregon and Puget Dungeness crab for Christmas Eve. We the world’s fossil fuel resources were burned, the massive difference, given that coal is the Sound. In California, crab fisherman are could move on to something else. It temperature rise would exceed the 2 degrees largest source of energy-related emissions. bracing for a tough season. “Needless to wouldn’t kill us, but we would be sad,” threshold. Switching just 1 percent of power generation say, this is devastating,” said Steve Fitz, she said. Scientists say the warm waters To put the resource issue into perspective, from coal-fired plants to gas-fired ones would who owns Mr Morgan Fisheries in Half that fostered the massive toxic algae society has so far consumed the equivalent of cut global CO2 emissions as much as increas- Moon Bay. Crab represents the bulk of bloom off the West Coast this year is around two trillion barrels of oil and gas and we ing renewable energy capacity by 11 percent- annual income for many in the fishing more likely a short-term climate event estimate that there are still more than 40 trillion and do so rapidly and economically. A ton of community, he said. Still, he’s optimistic than one attributed to climate change. barrels worth in the world’s reservoirs. So there emissions saved by switching from coal to gas that toxin levels will go down and the “Whether this warming itself is a direct is clearly far more oil and gas out there than we is just as effective as one saved by switching season will open soon. function of climate change or not, we can burn if we are to have a sustainable future. from fossil fuels to renewables. A third route SAN FRANCISCO: Imported Dungeness crabs from the Northwest are As Sheikh Yamani famously observed, the Stone towards lower emissions is of course renew- shown for sale outside a restaurant at Fisherman’s Wharf. can’t say,” said Mark Wells, an oceanogra- Holiday tradition phy professor in the School of Marine Age did not end because we ran out of stones able energy. For the future, it is important to Restaurants and customers say Sciences at the University of Maine. and it will be the same with fossil fuels. build the renewable sector from today’s low industry during a time when many fish- Sound. Matt Hunter, shellfish project However this does not mean that we should level. — Reuters ing outfits make their most money. It’s leader with the Oregon Department of they’ll adjust their habits. “It’s a disap- However, the climate change models also roiling coastal tourism and marine Fish and Wildlife, said crabbing is huge pointment because we really look for- project warming along the coastlines ecosystems. fishery in the state and any closure will ward to it every November,” said Matt over the next several decades, so “this Colombia to legalize medical A closure along the entire West Coast have “trickle-down effect on the econo- Watson, manager of Woodhouse Fish Co type of event probably is going to would be a blow to the industry, which become much more frequent in the marijuana under presidential decree harvested nearly $170 million worth of future.” Dungeness crab in 2014. “Everybody is On the Northeast coast, scientists have documented shifts in species as BOGOTA: Colombia said on Friday it plans to at least once. The government said some counting on crab to make it, so this is legalize medical marijuana in a further shift companies, including foreign ones, are inter- pretty disappointing,” said Larry Collins, the result of warmer waters and that’s meant some changes in what is caught in drug policy after suspending aerial fumi- ested in producing and selling cannabis. president of the San Francisco Crab Boat gation of illicit crops. The government is There are no plans to fully legalize marijuana Owners Association. “Whenever they and where. “We see lots of shifting going on,” said Richard Merrick, NOAA Fisheries preparing a decree which would approve for recreational consumption or commercial test clean, we’ll go get them. I’m very the therapeutic use of marijuana, the presi- sale, however, unlike in Uruguay, which hopeful that it’s sooner than later.” chief science adviser. Significant fish stocks have been shifting northward dent’s office said in an information sheet, legalized it in 2013. Colombia, long a hub for Experts say the warm conditions that and President Juan Manuel Santos told BBC narcotics production and trafficking, was set up the toxic algae bloom - while not and deeper into cooler waters along the Northwest Atlantic Ocean, he noted. The Mundo the decree would be signed in the once home to large marijuana cultivations. attributed to climate change - does offer coming days. Growing, distributing and sell- Much of the crop was smuggled to the a picture of what’s to come as ocean New England cod fishery collapsed but haddock fishing has gone up as fisher- ing cannabis will remain illegal. The South United States before drug cartels began pro- temperatures are projected to warm. American country suspended spraying of ducing the more profitable cocaine. Austria, Already, warmer ocean temperatures off men switched, he said. Another study found that warming seas will likely send illicit crops this year, citing cancer concerns Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic, New England have shaken up fisheries related to the herbicide glyphosate. Finland, Israel and some US states already there, contributing to the collapse of the West Coast fish species northward by about 20 miles a decade, and some Current law allows possession of up to 20 allow medical cannabis use. Studies show region’s cod fishery and the shift north- grams of marijuana or 20 marijuana plants marijuana can help treat pain and nausea ward in the lobster population, studies species probably will disappear from southern ranges off California and for personal use. A recent study showed 11.5 and offers relief for sufferers of epilepsy and have found. “I don’t have a crystal ball, SAN FRANCISCO: A sign is posted on the closure of Dungeness and Oregon. — AP percent of Colombians have used marijuana other conditions. — Reuters but I think we’re being given a warning rock crab fishing at Fisherman’s Wharf. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE New produce safety rules aim to prevent illness outbreaks

WASHINGTON: The Obama administration wants you to people have died and more than 700 people have fall- eat your fruits and vegetables. They also want the produce en ill. There have been many other outbreaks linked to to be safe. Long-awaited rules announced by the Food and produce in recent years. In 2006, E. coli in fresh spinach Drug Administration Friday are designed to help prevent was linked to several deaths, including a 2-year-old. large-scale, deadly outbreaks of foodborne illness like those The CDC later issued a report saying the cause may linked to fresh spinach, cantaloupes, cucumbers and other have been contaminated irrigation water. A 2011 out- foods over the last decade. That means making sure work- break of listeria linked to cantaloupes killed 33 people. ers are trained to wash their hands, irrigation water is moni- After outbreaks of cyclospora illnesses linked to tored for harmful bacteria and animals do not leave drop- imported cilantro, American investigators found toilet pings in fields. The rules will phase in over the next several paper and human feces in Mexican fields where years and give the FDA sweeping new oversight over how cilantro is grown. food is grown on farms. The agency has haggled over how to write the rules The majority of farmers and food manufacturers already since Congress approved them in 2010, trying to find a follow good safety practices, but the rules are intended to balance between food safety and regulating farms with give greater focus on prevention in a system that has been safety measures already in place. The FDA originally pro- largely reactive after large outbreaks. The Centers for posed the produce rules in 2013, but rewrote them last Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 48 million year after some farmers said they would be too burden- people - or 1 in 6 people in the United States - are sickened some. The final rules, released under a court-ordered each year from foodborne diseases, and an estimated 3,000 deadline after advocacy groups sued over the delays, people die. The Obama administration has said they don’t CALIFORNIA: In this combo of file photos, an operator of a fruit and vegetable stand near largely follow that rewrite. want people to eat fewer fruits and vegetables because of Denver holds a cantaloupe, Sept 16, 2011, and untainted spinach grows near Castroville, Sept The regulations are tailored to cover foods and safety concerns. 18, 2006. — AP growing methods that pose the greatest risk. They tar- “The rules will help better protect consumers from get produce such as berries, melons, leafy greens and foodborne illness and strengthen their confidence that rules Friday that will require importers to be more account- Several deaths other items usually eaten raw and more prone to con- modern preventive practices are in place, no matter where able for the safety of food they bring into the US market. Taylor said both rules could help prevent illnesses tamination. A farm that produces green beans that will in the world the food is produced,” said Michael Taylor, the The government estimates that about 52 percent of fresh such as an ongoing outbreak of salmonella linked to be cooked and canned, for example, would not be regu- FDA deputy commissioner for foods. The FDA also released fruit and 22 percent of fresh vegetables are imported. cucumber imported from Mexico. In that outbreak, four lated. There are also exemptions for smaller farms. — AP Heart drugs often unavailable or unaffordable

NEW YORK: Cardiovascular disease drugs are year, Yusuf and colleagues note. The World Health often unavailable or unaffordable in many com- Organization wants medicines for preventing car- munities around the world, particularly in poorer diovascular disease to be available in 80 percent countries, a recent study suggests. Four types of of communities and used by 50 percent of eligible medicines are recommended to help prevent individuals by 2025. To see how the current reality deaths from cardiovascular disease: aspirin, beta measures up to this goal, the research team ana- blockers to control heart rhythm and lower high lyzed data on almost 95,000 households from blood pressure (like atenolol or metoprolol, for nearly 600 communities in 18 countries - includ- example), drugs such as ACE inhibitors to relax ing about 7,000 people with cardiovascular dis- blood vessels and improve blood flow (like capto- ease. In upper middle-income countries, the four pril or enalapril, for instance) and statins to lower medicines were available in 80 percent of urban cholesterol (such as simvastatin or atorvastatin, or and 73 percent of rural communities, the analysis others). found. But the drugs were unaffordable in 25 per- To assess how easy it might be for people get cent of these countries. to all four medicines, researchers looked at For lower middle-income nations, the drugs whether local pharmacies stocked all of the drugs were all available in 62 percent of urban and 37 and, if so, whether the combined cost was less percent of rural areas but unaffordable in one than 20 percent of household income remaining third of the countries. Access was better in India after basic subsistence needs have been met. The than in a typical low-income country, the study THAILAND: A Thai officer give bananas to orangutans in cages waiting to be sent back to Indonesia at a military airport. — AP photos four medicines were available and affordable in found. Here, the medicines were available in 89 most urban and rural communities in high- percent of urban and 81 percent of rural commu- income countries, researchers reported in The nities - and affordable for 59 percent of house- 14 orangutans smuggled into Lancet. But except for India, all of four drugs were holds. Louis Niessen and Jahangir Khan, health available in low-income countries in only 25 per- economists at the Center for Applied Health cent of urban areas and 3 percent of rural com- Research and Delivery at the Liverpool School of Thailand sent home to Indonesia munities. Tropical Medicine in the UK, write in an editorial that the findings highlight a problem that goes BANGKOK : Fourteen orangutans that were smuggled Transportation cost far beyond just the accessibility of medicines for out of Indonesia and believed to have been put to work In addition, these drugs were potentially unaf- cardiovascular disease. That’s because families at tourist attractions in Thailand were sent home fordable in 60 percent of low-income countries may lose work due to cardiovascular events, or Thursday. Indonesia’s air force sent a C-130 plane to outside of India. “The real unaffordability is even suffer from additional diseases or injuries that are transport the apes, each in a metal cage, for the five- worse than what our paper suggests because it’s challenging to treat due to the cost or the unavail- hour trip from Bangkok to Jakarta, the Indonesian capi- not just the pills, it is the amount of time off work, ability of care close to home, they wrote. “Our fail- tal. the cost to see the doctor, and the transportation ure to provide health care for many leads to a lot Indonesia’s minister of environment and forestry, Siti cost,” said senior author Salim Yusuf, executive of human suffering and loss of important adults Nurbaya Bakar, welcomed the orangutans at Jakarta’s director of the Population Health Research in our lives as they die prematurely, up to ten to Halim Perdanakusuma Airbase and expressed excite- Institute and professor at McMaster University in twenty years too early or remain with disability ment and gratitude for their return. “This afternoon, we Hamilton, Ontario. An estimated 17 million peo- from stroke or from a more classical tropical con- received back part of Indonesia’s treasure, 14 orang- ple worldwide die of cardiovascular disease each dition,” Niessen said by email. — Reuters utans from Thailand’s government,” she said, adding that it brought to 68 the total number of smuggled orangutans returned from abroad since 2007. Most of the 14 orangutans returned Thursday were Ohio zoo cares for newborn rescued six years ago on the Thai resort island of Phuket and were sent to an animal sanctuary and breeding polar bear; second cub dies center outside Bangkok, where two of the animals were born. “We believe they were smuggled into Thailand POWELL, Ohio: The Columbus Zoo and ing with staff at other polar bear breeding and put in private zoos or tourist attractions around Aquarium says a polar bear gave birth to a facilities. Phuket,” said Tuenjai Noochdumrong, director of pair of cubs, and though only one sur- Polar bears have the lowest reproduc- Thailand’s Wildlife Conservation Office. Many private vived, staff are “cautiously optimistic” tive rates of all mammals. The zoo says about its health. The zoo in central Ohio one in two cubs typically survives. The zoos in Thailand have animal shows where orangutans THAILAND: Barito, a female orangutan, waits in a cage to be sent back to Indonesia at a mili- said Friday that staff started hand-rearing zoo says the 1.5-pound cub is healthy, perform Thai kick boxing and other acts. Thailand is try- tary airport in Bangkok. ing to shed its image as a hub for black market wildlife the week-old female cub after her mother, feeding regularly and receiving around- trading and has been cracking down on violators. countries of origin, Tuenjai said. Indonesia is home to pulp, paper and more recently, palm oil. As a result, Aurora, began taking breaks from caring the-clock care. Aurora and her 8-year-old Over the past 10 years, Thailand has returned 52 about 90 percent of the orangutans left in the wild, but most of the roughly 60,000 remaining apes live in scat- for her. Zoo staff initially had opted not to twin, Anana, arrived at the zoo in 2010. orangutans to Indonesia as part of a program to fight half its plush rain forest has been cleared in the past tered, degrading forests, putting them in frequent and intervene in caring for the cubs after talk- Both mated with a 28-year-old bear. — AP the illicit wildlife trade and send animals home to their half-century in the rush to supply the world with timber, often deadly conflict with humans. — AP WHAT’S ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015

ACK announces the launch of its 2nd Annual Marketing AOU delivers PMP program he Training Center of the Arab cuting, monitoring and controlling Communications Forum Open University (AOU) organ- projects. Tized a training program enti- The program was concluded by or the second year in a row, the ences that influence and shape the market- tled ‘Project Management a statement of Dr Sami Khalifa, School of Business at the Australian ing industry. Professional (PMP)’ at AOU Director of the Training Center of FCollege of Kuwait (ACK) is organizing With a keynote speech from the best- Headquarters in participation of AOU. He extended his thanks to the its ‘Annual Marketing Communications selling author of ‘Getting Things Done’ various representatives of private participants and their commitment Forum’ under the theme ‘New Trends in David Allen, the forum will also serve as a and public sectors. The program and interaction with all what had Marketing Communications, Challenges platform for professional development, was delivered by engineer Ehab been addressed in this program. He and Successes in the Gulf’ on Sunday, the while providing networking and knowl- Shaban, Project Manager of AOU IT also affirmed the Training Center of 22nd of November, 2015. edge-sharing opportunities between the Division, who addressed the impor- AOU would keep its gates open for Set to be held at ACK’s campus in West panel of speakers and audience members. tance of PMP certificate which is all and it would present all required Mishref, the forum will bring together lead- The School of Business invites interested granted by PMI in Pennsylvania, programs and workshops that ers from sectors such as telecom, hospitali- parties to attend the forum, whereby regis- USA, saying this program can quali- could be in interest of academic ty management, retail and advertising, as tration can be completed online by visiting fy the trainees with knowledge and and scientific development. well as entrepreneurs and academics to the website: www.ack.edu.kw. skills necessary for planning, exe- share expertise, techniques and experi-

ASSE Kuwait chapter recently organized the third session of its course titled ‘Contractor Safety Month - Latest Technologies in Breathing Air Systems.’ LuLu Hypermarket brings Diwali Delights to customers

uLu Hypermarket, the leading retailer replete with exciting competitions, promo- A total of ten teams, with four members tion to consolation prizes for all the partici- customers with a value-driven shopping in the region, is celebrating Diwali, the tions and a delectable variety of mouthwa- per team, competed to design the best pants. experience, has built an enviable customer LIndian ‘Festival of Lights,’ with a special tering Diwali sweets. The main attraction ‘Rangoli’ art. The first place winner received Traditional Diwali sweets prepared to base in the country through their commit- promotion, ‘Diwali Delights 2015.’ during the 11-day promotion period was a valuable gift voucher worth KD100 while exacting standards as available at amazing ment to delivering high-quality products at The celebrations, which run from 4 to 14 the ‘Rangoli competition’ at the hypermar- the second and third prize winners were prices during the festival period. competitive prices, while ensuring the November at all LuLu outlets in Kuwait, is ket’s Al-Rai branch on 14 November. given KD75 and KD50 respectively, in addi- LuLu, which prides itself on providing utmost customer satisfaction.

TIES Qur’an quotes weekly class he TIES Center cordially invites you to attend a TQur’an Quotes and Tafseer class ever Monday in November and December, 2015 at 7:00pm. In this class, the focus will be on Surat Al-Mur’salaat (those sent forth in succession) and Surat Al-Insaan (the human-being.) After reading some Qur’anic verses aloud and explaining them very briefly, the presenta- tion will illustrate the various connotations of some words and phrases to show the literary beauty and miracle of the Qur’an. The class will include some tips on the Arabic linguis- tic beauty such as why some words are prolonged as well as their meter and rhyming and the impact of that to those who listen to the recitation whether Muslims or people of other faiths Come and learn more about the Book of Allah (SWT) in a more relaxed, friendly and serene atmosphere. For more information, please call 25231015/6 or e-mail: info@ties- center.net or log onto: www.tiescenter.net. WHAT’S ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015

The Gulf Bank 642 Marathon was held in Kuwait City last Saturday, commemorating the World Diabetes Day. Around 2,500 people participated in the race which took place along the Gulf Road starting from Souq Sharq.

GUST inaugurates Indian Literature Corner in AM Al-Refai Library Indian Ambassador Sunil Jain attends the celebration

ulf University for Science and co-edited by Dr Sumait, whilst Philosophy of with the country’s best and brightest. Technology (GUST) and the Indian Leadership: The Power of Authority is an origi- The Indian Literature Corner is a perma- GEmbassy in Kuwait held a ribbon cut- nal work penned by Dr Jouille, and nent installation in the library and its contents ting ceremony at the A.M. Al-Refai Library at “Transcultural Architecture” by Dr Thorsten will constantly be refreshed with a new show- GUST to celebrate the inauguration of the Botz. case of the country’s best works. Indian Literature Corner and officially launch Professor Donald Bates, GUST President Dr Salah Al-Sharhan, VP of Academic Affairs three new books authored by the university’s said, “I always say that GUST is a dynamic envi- at GUST, said, “Academia is built on scholars faculty members. ronment, and this event is solid proof of that enriching their academic fields. We work hard The event was attended by Sunil Jain, statement. Our library is constantly striving to on research and producing academic texts to Ambassador of India to Kuwait, Professor enrich its collection by providing students, add facts and more knowledge to the com- Donald Bates, GUST President, and Dr Salah staff and faculty with books by authors from munity. With these three new publications, Al-Sharhan, Vice President of Academic various backgrounds. What’s more, this occa- we elevate GUST’s status from a consumer of Affairs. Also at the ceremony was Dr Fahed Al- sion also demonstrates that we have the best knowledge to a producer of knowledge.” The Sumait, Head of the Mass Communication faculty in the country who are at the forefront Indian Literature Corner in the library brings and Media Department, and Dr Jean-Etienne in their fields of expertise.” the total number of international corners to Jouille, Assistant Professor in the Business Attendees were introduced to the various seven, and joins the pre-existing American, Administration Department at GUST, and Dr books on display depicting the amazing liter- African, Chinese, Spanish, German and French Thorsten Botz, Associate Professor in the ary work available at the Indian Literature corners. Humanities and Social Sciences Department Corner, which boasts 125 books about India, who were there to promote the publication of its history and culture, fulfilling its goal of cre- their new books. Covering Bin Laden: Global ating a corner for students to be able to Media and the World’s Most Wanted Man was understand India and acquaint themselves MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 TV PROGRAMS

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CROSSWORD 1081 STAR TRACK

Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (September 23-October 22) It seems as if events are happening for no reason today, befud- dling your thinking and throwing off your entire game. Nevertheless, you’re Finding balance in your life could be a study in frustration today because some- not one to give up without a fight, especially since you are expected to thing is drawing you to step out of the mundane world and into your subcon- accomplish measurable results. On the other hand, if you can spend the day scious mind. Although you may be required to follow through on your real obli- in spiritual practice or watching waves at the beach, then all may be going gations anyhow, you realize the vital importance of your inner world. However, just as planned. Ultimately, the less you try to do now, the more likely you will you’re better off finishing your tasks first before pursuing your spiritual quest. find peace. Although it’s not cosmically feasible to exercise complete control Honoring your priorities is essential now, no matter how compelling your soul’s over your environment, there is much to be learned from simply letting go. journey seems in the moment.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Scorpio (October 23-November 21) Although you harbor great hopes of moving an ongoing discussion Your stress level rises when someone won’t play according to your rules. In into a more meaningful direction, the conversation might not go according to fact, others might even go so far as to tell you that your approach is not viable. your wishes. The provocative Moon’s cosmic hookup with your key planet Pluto In general, scheming to gain advantage won’t likely work out in your favor just won’t leave you alone today, creating difficulties as you attempt to commu- since there are too many hidden forces influencing the outcome of your plan. nicate your intense feelings to your friends and coworkers. Thankfully, a healthy Assume a low profile now for the best results. You can jump back into the dri- debate can work to your advantage if you’re willing to adapt to the changing ver’s seat tomorrow if you don’t exhaust yourself shadowboxing today. dynamics. Let go of your attachment to any preconceived outcome and simply seek satisfaction by staying present in each moment.

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

You might have to rethink your immediate career objectives due Your stubbornness may prove problematic today, especially if you to constraints on your time. It’s not that your work is taking longer than you are adamant about sticking to your own way of doing things. It feels as if your ACROSS 2. Club consisting of a heavy stick (often bam- planned; it’s just that you may have bitten off more than you can chew. work is being called into question by someone who attempts to exert power 1. An arithmetic operation performed on float- boo) bound with iron. Nevertheless, it’s best to stay on your current course for a while longer; alter- over you. Although you naturally think in broad strokes, a disagreement could ing-point numbers. 3. The cardinal number that is the sum of seven ing your trajectory now will only create more problems than it solves. Don’t result from a simple misunderstanding now. Preventing a major conflict might 5. Large family of important mostly marine food and one. make any impulsive decisions today as you will likely change your mind a few be as easy as focusing on the details. Whether you are talking or listening, leave fishes. 4. Female peafowl. more times before you land on the best solution. Patience is your friend. no stone unturned. 12. Animal reproductive body consisting of an 5. A state of southwestern India. ovum or embryo together with nutritive and 6. A soft white precious univalent metallic ele- protective envelopes. ment having the highest electrical and thermal 15. A cord that is drawn through eyelets or conductivity of any metal. around hooks in order to draw together two 7. An informal term for a father. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) edges (as of a shoe or garment). 8. Being nine more than forty. 16. A member of the Siouan people formerly 9. A young unmarried woman. Generally speaking, you water-loving Crabs aren’t all that com- Others appear to be withholding their feelings from you today, but inhabiting the Black Hills of western South 10. A state in the southeastern United States on fortable when the Moon takes up residence in dry Capricorn. However, the it’s possible that you’re the one who is being overly guarded. You may be unusu- Dakota. the Gulf of Mexico. low emotional tide might actually bring relief to an otherwise challenging day ally pessimistic now because you’re driven to understand the dynamics at play, 17. Liquid excretory product. 11. The sense organ for hearing and equilibri- by offering you some much-needed common sense. You may be over- even if the real issues are buried deep beneath the surface. The more deter- 18. A member of the Algonquian people of um. whelmed by a lack of clarity in a current relationship because it’s impossible to mined you are to uncover the truth, the more you have to dig. 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Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) pial with gray furry ears and coat. 33. Italian lawn bowling (played on a long nar- 40. A Spanish river. row dirt court). 42. Similar to the striped mullet and takes its 35. Bound or secured closely. Wrapping your logical mind around the complexity of the forces at place in the Caribbean region. 36. A member of a Turkic people of Uzbekistan work is impossible today. Although cerebral Mercury inspires you to process the Your plans may be disrupted today by circumstances beyond your control. Your 46. A former agency (from 1946 to 1974) that and neighboring areas. unfathomable information being presented by transformational Pluto, compre- first inclination is to resist any changes, but you could wear yourself out fighting was responsible for research into atomic energy 38. Fast-growing herbaceous evergreen tree of hension still remains just beyond your grasp now. Nevertheless, your current the inevitable. Don’t put too much effort toward getting your day back on track. and its peacetime uses in the United States. South America having a broad trunk with high mission is to deepen your psychological understanding of your relationships. Instead, give yourself some leeway and let the unfolding events continue to 47. The compass point that is one point east of water content and dark green oval leaves. Don’t be dismayed by this daunting task; determination is your greatest ally at determine what you should do next. Your flexible attitude holds the key to your northeast. 39. The blood group whose red cells carry both this time. Delving into the mysteries of love is a curiously captivating endeavor. current happiness. 48. An awkward and inexperienced youth. the A and B antigens. 51. A condensed but memorable saying 41. A small cake leavened with yeast. embodying some important fact of experience 43. Of or relating to or characteristic of the pre- that is taken as true by many people. historic Aegean civilization. Wordsearch Puzzle Yesterday’s Solution 53. Large sweet juicy hybrid between tangerine 44. Being nine more than ninety. and grapefruit having a thick wrinkled skin. 45. A white metallic element that burns with a 56. A river in north central Switzerland that runs brilliant light. northeast into the Rhine. 49. (Greek mythology) The blind prophet of 57. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a Thebes who revealed to Oedipus that Oedipus skewer usually with vegetables. had murdered his father and married his moth- 59. American professional baseball player who er. hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 50. A Dravidian language spoken in south cen- 1934). tral India. 60. Informal terms for a mother. 52. A gradual decline (in size or strength or 62. The elementary stages of any subject (usual- power or number). ly plural). 54. (Bible) The archangel who was the messen- 64. 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Universal Music Group employee are struggling with last night’s horrific was among the victims of the terror- tragedy in France. Paris is in our thoughts Aist attack at the Bataclan concert hall and prayers. We extend our deepest con- in Paris Friday night where UMG artist dolences to the families and loved ones of Eagles of Death Metal were headlining a the victims as well as our fervent wishes sold-out performance. Universal Music for healing for all of those affected by this Group chairman-CEO Lucian Grainge con- senseless violence. This is especially firmed the death of Mercury Records exec- painful and personal for all of us. As many utive Thomas Ayad in what he called an of you know, the band Eagles of Death “unspeakably appalling tragedy.” According Metal is part of the UMe and Mercury to a report on Mashable, an Eagles of Death France family. The band and its crew as Metal crew member who worked on mer- well as our own teams from Mercury and chandising, Nick Alexander, 36, of Britain, other UMG staffs were present at the was also killed at the Bataclan. Bataclan theater for last night’s show. Witnesses have given chilling accounts of At this point, we have confirmed that the gunmen methodically shooting Thomas Ayad, an international product hostages one by one before police moved in manager for Mercury Records lost his life in on the theater. Ayad was an international the attack on the theater. This is an product manager for UMG’s Mercury Records unspeakably appalling tragedy. I cannot unit. Eagles of Death Metal just released their even begin to express the depth of my sor- first album in seven years, “Zipper Down,” on row. On behalf of everyone here at UMG, UMG’s T-Boy imprint last month. The band we extend our most profound sympathies members, according to multiple reports, to his parents and all of his friends and escaped the venue in the initial chaos after family. We will update you further as infor- the attack began. Grainge indicated that oth- mation permits. er UMG staffers were in the crowd at the In the meantime, please send all heal- Bataclan. Here is Grainge’s memo: ing thoughts and prayers for those affect- Producers Jon Kilik, and Nina Jacobson, actress Jena Malone, actor Liam Hemsworth, actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Josh ed by this heinous act. Today is a dark day. Dear Colleagues: We are a family. Let’s support one another Hutcherson, director Francis Lawrence, actress Willow Shields, actor Donald Sutherland, actress Elizabeth Banks, actor Sam Today, I’m writing to you with a heavy as we grapple with the weight of this dark- Caflin, actress Natalie Dormer, actress Julianne More and actor Stanley Tucci, from left, pose for the photographers as they arrive heart. We, like so many around the world, ness. Sincerely, Lucian. —Reuters for the World premiere of the movie ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2’ in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday. —AP photos

hile heroine Katniss Everdeen which she discussed being angry with leads a rebellion in the final herself for not asking for more money, as W“Hunger Games” movie, the her male co-stars do, for fear of coming actress who brought the character to life, across as a “spoiled brat.” “I was really Jennifer Lawrence, is coming into her shocked,” Lawrence said of the mostly own in a business dominated by men. positive response. “When (Dunham) With an Oscar and a number of hit films asked me to write something, I just typed to her credit, Lawrence, 25, was ranked something up and pressed send. I didn’t by Forbes as the highest-paid actress last really have any expectations.” Lawrence year with an estimated $52 million in has mainly played strong women. She earnings. Hollywood’s top actors earned won her first Oscar nomination for play- much more. When Lawrence spoke out ing suvivor Ree in 2010’s independent against the wage gap last month, her drama “Winter’s Bone.” She played the comments went viral. Lawrence reprised outspoken Tiffany in “Silver Linings” and her role as Katniss in “The Hunger Games: Katniss, the “Hunger Games” heroine. Mockingjay - Part 2,” due in theaters on Next up is “Joy,” in which she plays the Friday. She said the franchise had shown matriarch of a family business through that “a female lead in an action movie four generations. It is expected to earn can still be a critical and commercial suc- the Kentucky native her fourth lead cess.” actress Oscar nomination in five years. “The huge misconception that Lawrence does not see herself sticking women can relate to male leads but men with a particular type of character. “I can’t relate to female leads, I think that’s don’t think it’s incredibly important as a something studios are saying and it’s just part of my job or craft to play strong getting repeated. Hopefully that kind of women,” she said. “I think it’s ok to play mentality is on its way out,” Lawrence something more vulnerable, more pas- said in an interview. Lawrence’s brash sive or a little weaker.” This year after sense of humor helps audiences relate to wrapping up “Hunger Games” and “X- her. And she said that as she gets older, Men,” in which she plays blue, shape- she is becoming more passionate about shifting Mystique, Lawrence will step issues. “You can actually really start to into a post-franchise chapter of her appreciate that you do have a platform career. She is co-writing a script with and a voice that people will listen to and comedian Amy Schumer and filming the option to use it hopefully for better- space romance “Passengers” with Chris ment,” she said. Pratt. “I have complete control over my Last month Lawrence wrote an essay schedule and I really like that,” said for actress Lena Dunham’s newsletter in Lawrence. —Reuters

he assault on one of the lead- told AFP that he survived by hiding ity of 1,500, is one of the most hall in Paris, despite weeks of pro- ing concert halls in Paris sent in the restrooms as the assailants prominent Paris venues for success- motion for a live television broad- Tshockwaves Saturday through took hostages and was freed in the ful but eclectic bands. The night cast on HBO. The Irish rockers led the music world, with top-selling police counter-assault. before the assault, the acclaimed by Bono later also appeared at the he Arab film community is reacting to the just returned home from the American hospital in artists including U2 and Foo Leading French music magazine electronic artist St Germain per- Bataclan to pay their respects. “This tragic Paris attacks with shock, outrage and Paris when the attacks took place. “I spent half my Fighters calling off shows. “Shocked, Les Inrockuptibles said that one of formed with an ensemble of Malian is the first direct hit on music that Tfears of a global backlash. “It’s another 9/11 life in the civil war in Lebanon so I was more than sad and angry. We are all Parisian its writers, Guillaume B. Decherf, musicians. we’ve had in this so called war on that we are living again,” said Egyptian auteur shocked to have to relive these feelings in Paris, today,” tweeted Peter Gabriel, one of was killed. Members of Eagles of “We are devastated. Our terror or whatever it’s called,” Bono Mohamed Diab who is shooting a film titled which is my other country,” she recounted. All her many prominent musicians who Death Metal, a bluesy garage rock thoughts are with the victims and told Ireland’s RTE radio. “It’s very “Clash” about Islamic extremism. “I feel so bad for friends from Lebanon were calling her in shock, to took to social media after Friday’s upsetting. These are our people. France and everyone who is not going to feel safe ask if she was safe. “It was like a reversal.” night coordinated attacks in the This could be me at a show,” he at home. It’s the worse feeling in the world.” Diab “The repercussions of this will be horrible,” El- French capital. More than 80 people said. added that “as an Arab and someone who lived in Joundi underlined. “My friends’ kids are speaking were killed inside the Bataclan con- U2, whose last concert tour was the US post-9/11, I feel that we are also going to English now in the streets of France because they cert hall as gunmen opened fire the highest-grossing in musical his- pay the price for all of this.” Speaking from Cairo he are afraid to speak Arabic. It’s horrible!,” she during a performance by the tory and are winding down their lat- noted that “here in my country I’m faced with ter- exclaimed. Speaking from a movie set on the Red California rock band Eagles of Death est global trek, also called off a sec- rorist attacks and unbelievable life conditions. Sea, prominent Egyptian producer Mohamed Metal, an attack for which the ond date at Bercy yesterday. Foo Now when I go abroad I will be running from ter- Hefzy (“My Bother the Devil”) also underscored the Islamic State group took responsi- Fighters-whose frontman Dave Grohl rorists and from people who think that I am one.” damage inflicted by the Paris attacks on the Arab bility. has collaborated with Eagles of “And that’s not just me, all Arabs and Muslims are world, besides expressing his heartfelt condolences France’s Culture Minister Fleur Death Metal-separately announced in this condition. And still, with all this craziness, I to Parisians. “This is not a war of Islam against the Pellerin laid a bouquet of flowers that the band was cutting short its can’t blame anyone for judging me right now.” West or a clash of civilizations,” Hefzy said. “I think Saturday in front of the Bataclan, a world tour. “In light of this senseless Paris-based Arab cinema producer and agent this is as much an attack on Islam itself as it is an historic venue which is striking for violence, the closing of borders, and Daniel Ziskind, who lost two friends killed by bul- attack on the peaceful, loving people of France.” its 19th-century chinoiserie archi- international mourning, we can’t lets on Friday evening while at the Eagles of Death tecture. A short while earlier, an continue right now. There is no other Metal concert at the Bataclan Theatre, pointed out Innocent life anonymous man brought a mobile way to say it. This is crazy and it that in Paris “there is a generation of young people “This is not going to do Islam any good. And it keyboard near the entrance and sucks,” the band said in a statement. who will be shocked for the next ten years.” doesn’t characterize Islam. There is a quote in the played songs including John Foo Fighters had been due to play at Quran which says that he who has killed an innocent Lennon’s pacifist anthem “Imagine” Bercy, also known as AccorHotels Cairo Film Festival life, it’s like killing all of humanity. This is very much under the eye of a pack of photog- Arena, the day after U2 and also had “For me the main target was young people against the core of what Islam is. I hate to see cata- raphers. Irish band U2 lead singer Bono, guitarist The Edge, drummer shows left in Turin, Lyon and who go out and drink in bars and see films and strophic events like this tarnish the image of Islam,” Larry Mullen Jr and bass player Adam Clayton pay homage to Barcelona. music events. It will affect cinema; it will convince he noted. “Although this will leave a huge psycho- Tragedy for music industry In contrast, another veteran people to stay home for a while. It’s going to affect logical scar for years and years to come, I think that The music industry was directly attacks’ victims near the Bataclan concert hall in Paris, a day rock band, Motorhead, will go a big part of the economy because this is a war!,” we have to stick together and get over this and touched by the tragedy, with at after a series of coordinated attacks in and around Paris. ahead with a show. The high-deci- Ziskind added as he boarded a plane from Paris to defeat whoever is behind this,” Hefzy added. least three employees of Universal —AFP photos bel heavy metal group led by Cairo to attend the Cairo Film Festival. All movie Amr Waked (“Lucy”), who is Egypt’s biggest Music France, part of the largest Lemmy will play the Zenith, the theatres in Paris were shut down on Saturday. international star, passionately pointed out that global label group, among the band known for lascivious lyrics their loved ones,” the Bataclan’s second-largest indoor venue in Cairo fest President Magda Wassef and Artistic “terrorism tries to collapse societies through dead. “The Universal Music family is but rarely politics, were unhurt and owners, Jules Frutos and Olivier Paris at 6,000 capacity. Elsewhere, Director Youssef Cherif Rizkallah in a joint state- threats that destroy confidence and courage and in mourning,” tweeted Pascal were set to return to the United Poubelle, said in a statement. Coldplay scrapped plans to air a ment strongly denounced the attacks and faith in social fabric.” “They use hate as part of Negre, president of Universal Music States, although a British crew concert Saturday in Los Angeles expressed their solidarity with the French people. their scheme to make societies not just hurt, but France, as he identified the dead by member was killed. The Deftones, ‘First direct hit on music’ live on streaming service Tidal. The “Against all form of sectarianism, it is more than also self-implode.” “The most important thing we the first names Thomas, Marie and another California band who were France imposed a state of emer- British rock act, which is promoting ever necessary to stress the importance of Culture should be focusing on is not to collapse against Manu. “This is crazy. It’s normally a in the audience ahead of their own gency after the attack and the city an upcoming album, said it made as a bridge between people and a tool to build a fear and hate,” Waked underlined. “We have pleasant place where people come since-cancelled shows at the Saturday closed all cultural venues. the decision out of respect for vic- better world,” their statement said. Prominent much more love and are far braver than people to relax. And then it was hell,” said Bataclan, were also safe and leav- U2 had already cancelled a concert tims but would still play a set of old Paris-based Lebanese/Syrian actress and writer who are snatching an opportunity to kill civilians the television and radio presenter ing Paris. Saturday at the 20,000-seat Bercy material offline for fans with tick- Darina El-Joundi, who in the current fifth series of who have nothing to do with any conflict what- Pierre Janaszak. The 35-year-old The Bataclan, which has a capac- arena, the biggest covered concert ets. —AFP “Homeland” plays the wife of a Syrian general, had soever.” —Reuters lifestyle MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 FEATURES

Visitors review items at the Statue of Liberty museum. Visitors review items at the Statue of Liberty museum. Bigger, more accessible museum proposed at Statue of Liberty

full-scale copper replica of Lady Piltzecker didn’t have a figure on what the Liberty’s face is the first thing that project could cost but was nonetheless opti- Visitors view the Agreets visitors to the museum in the mistic the museum would open in three to five Statue of Liberty base of the Statue of Liberty. But the face that years. The park service has a location in mind, during a ferry ride gives visitors a chance to get up close and per- on the northwest side of the island somewhat to Liberty Island. sonal with an aspect of the statue that other- away from the entrance to the statue, and has wise looms far out of reach is available to only started thinking about what would go in it. a limited number of visitors. The museum is One possibility would be the original torch, open only to those who have tickets to the which currently greets visitors in the pedestal pedestal or the crown. The National Park lobby since it was removed in 1984. The mate- Service wants to change that, and has pro- rial that’s in the current museum, which covers posed building a larger museum on Liberty the history of the statue as well as how it was Island that would be available to all of the made, would also make the move. That would approximately 4 million annual visitors to the include the giant face, as well as a replica of site, not just the 20 percent or so who have the statue’s foot, and exhibits looking at the statue tickets. “We’d like to make the visit as models and molds used to create Lady Liberty, enriching as possible,” said John Piltzecker, who was a gift from France for the American superintendent of the Statue of Liberty centennial. Eileen Gormley, visiting from National Monument and Ellis Island, who earli- Princeton, New Jersey, said having access to er this month announced the opening of pub- the museum was important. “This part here is lic comment on the idea, among the initial very important and very informative and to steps to making it a reality. just walk up and look at it, you don’t get any of The next step would be working with a pri- the background and history.” Michael Miller, of vate foundation to raise money for the El Dorado Hills in California, agreed. “It brings planned 20,000-square-foot museum, since no it to life,” he said. “It helps to make the seeing federal dollars would be used for the project. of the image itself more meaningful.” — AP

Youngsters gather for a The original torch for the Statue of Liberty greets visi- photo on a tors at the entry to its museum. life-size replica of the toes for the Statue of Liberty, inside its museum.

A leader bound book of donors to the Statue of Liberty is displayed among other historical artifacts at its museum. John Piltzecker, right, National Park Service Superintendent, prepares for an interview next to a large copper face replica of the Statue of Liberty inside Visitors review items at the Statue of Liberty museum in Liberty Island, NY. —AP photos its museum. lifestyle MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 AWARDS

Jane Fonda speaks during the 7th annual Governors Awards ceremony presented by the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood. (Right) Filmmaker Spike Lee accepts an award onstage. — AP/AFP photos First Oscars of season to be presented amid tight security

ight security following the Paris terror attacks was in effect at TSaturday night’s seventh annual Governors Awards, where Spike Lee, Gena Rowlands and Debbie Reynolds were to receive the first Oscars of Hollywood’s award season. Los Angeles police say security for the star- studded ceremony at the Hollywood & Highland Center was increased in the wake of the attacks, as it will at several other high-profile events around the city on Saturday night. Police say there are no known threats against the city, but the department was beefing up From left, Will patrols as a precaution. Smith, Wesley “If it falls under our jurisdiction, in Snipes, Denzel light of what happened yesterday, you Washington, would think you’d have extra patrols Spike Lee, out there,” Los Angeles Police honorary Oscar spokesman Mike Lopez said Saturday. recipient, and “Event security details would be doing Samuel L that as well ... especially if you have Jackson pose celebrities going in that venue.” In onstage. (From left) Jason Mitchell, F Gary Gray, O’Shea Jackson Jr and Ice Cube. addition to security, sentiment at the Governors Awards will likely run high, too, as celebrities reflect on the attacks while trying to maintain the gala’s usu- al air of celebration for the film world’s best. Film academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs opened the Governors Awards with words of support for France. “All of us here stand in solidari- ty and support of France and the French people,” she said. “Our connec- tion with the film-loving French is especially deep.” As the awards were presented Saturday in Hollywood, she said, “we mourn those who died. We send our deepest affection to our brothers and sisters in France.” This year, Lee and Rowlands will accept Oscars for career achievement. Reynolds will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in recognition of her decades-long com- mitment to raising awareness of men- tal health issues. Reynolds announced Friday that she’ll be unable to attend Gena Rowlands accepts her award. the ceremony because of unspecified surgery and that her granddaughter will accept the award on her behalf. Other celebrities expected at the motion picture academy’s black-tie affair include Meryl Streep, Idris Elba, Cate Blanchett, Bryan Cranston, Jane Fonda, Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Schumer, Ava DuVernay and Quentin Tarantino. Portions of the untelevised ceremony may be included in the 2016 Oscar telecast. — AP

Jane Fonda arrives at the Governors Awards. Laura Linney arrives at the Governors Awards. Billie Lourd accepts the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian award on behalf of Debbie Reynolds.

Cate Blanchett arrives at the Gena Rowlands looks on as her son Nick Cassavetes holds her award. Governors Awards. Aloe Blacc performs on stage. lifestyle MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 AWARDS

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Zooey Deschanel sings, wearing a blue, white, and red dress.

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A light art installation entitled ‘The World Machine’ is projected onto the facade of Durham Cathedral as part of Lumiere Durham light festival in Durham, northern England. The biennial Lumiere Durham festival brings together internation- al light artists to create 29 installations across Durham city Centre.—AFP When Romanian inmates pick up the pen to earn freedom Asian appetite for luxury boosts hey may be athletes, businessmen or ty, however, said some of those who wrote politicians but the minute they are books did not end up benefiting from the Tjailed, Romanian convicts often hoped-for shortening of their sentence. morph into “men of letters” thanks to a law But the press have raised questions about global art and jewel auctions allowing those who write a book while the number of works approved by the inside to get out quicker. The latest big prison authorities, not all of which are hey are not in the room rubbing shoulders auction in Geneva, and immediately renamed it name to leave prison early was the former autobiographical and some of which have with traditional wealthy buyers, instead “Sweet Josephine”, after his seven-year-old Romania football great and Barcelona cap- a decidedly eclectic subject matter. Tchoosing to remain in the shadows, mak- daughter. According to the auction house, that tain Gheorghe Popescu. Jailed in 2014 for George Copos, former head of Rapid ing their multi-million bids by telephone. Asian marks a world record for a pink diamond in the three years over a football corruption scan- Bucarest football club, produced five liter- millionaires and billionaires have this week dis- highest color category, “fancy vivid”. Lau, 64, was dal, he was released on November 4, large- ary works while in custody, noticeably cretely stolen the show at a range of auctions, not satisfied though. On Wednesday, he struck ly thanks to four books about the beautiful shortening his four-year sentence for fraud dishing out record sums for works of art and pre- again, snapping up a 12.03-carat blue diamond game which he penned in his cell. and tax evasion. One of them, entitled cious gemstones put on the block. Auction dubbed “Blue Moon” for a record $48.4 million, Under Romanian law, convicts can “Marital Alliances As Policy Among the houses Christie’s and Sotheby’s say the spectac- this time at Sotheby’s in Geneva. claim 30 days off their sentence if they Romanian Princes of Wallachia and ular sales are part of a wider trend in which their David Bennett, head of Sotheby’s internation- publish a work of literature or science Moldavia in the 14th-16th Century”, business is increasingly turning towards Asia. al jewelry division, said the “Blue Moon” sale while behind bars. The legislation, which earned him allegations of plagiarism from Christie’s Asia chief Francois Curiel told AFP broke several records, making the gemstone was first enacted in 2006 then amended in a historian who had submitted his 2005 that the auction house had quadrupled its Asia- “the most expensive diamond, regardless of col- 2013, has brought forth a growing number doctorate on the same theme. based staff since 2010 to 220 to keep up with or, and the most expensive jewel ever sold at of literary works from the jails of one of the Gigi Becali, the eccentric and outspo- the demand. “When I arrived in Hong Kong in auction”. The jewel, set in a ring, also fetched the European Union’s poorest nations, where ken owner of Romania’s top football club 2010, our Asian clients represented five percent highest-ever price per carat, he said, with the corruption is rampant. After humble Steaua Bucuresti, penned four works of lit- of our sales on a global scale. In 2014, they rep- buyer shelling out 4.02 million Swiss francs per beginnings-around 10 books were pub- erature, including one called “Mount resented 31 percent,” he said. The same is true of carat. The shimmering blue stone was also lished between 2007 and 2010 — the liter- Athos, Home of Orthodoxy”. Sentenced in competing auction house Sotheby’s, where immediately renamed after Lau’s daughter, and ary production of Romania’s prisons has 2013 to four years on two counts of graft, Asian clients today account for about a third of is now called “The Blue Moon of Josephine”. A exploded with no less than 157 new books he was released in April. A handwritten global high-end jewelry sales, Asian director Hong Kong-based spokeswoman for Lau con- published between January 2014 and letter from Becali-full of spelling mistakes- Patti Wong told AFP. “Asian participants make up firmed the two diamond purchases to AFP. June 2015, according to figures provided to the head of the prison nevertheless a hugely important part of our global client This is not the first time Lau has bought rare to AFP by the National Prison raised questions among sceptics bout who base,” she said, adding that over the past decade jewels for his daughter. In 2009, he reportedly Administration (ANP). The rise coincides actually wrote the book. “we’ve seen tremendous growth” from Asia. spent $9.5 million on another blue diamond, with a two-year crackdown on corruption This past week, Asian clients have certainly which he renamed the “Star of Josephine”. targeting the powerful and the wealthy. A Romanian Balzac? taken centre-stage. The first spectacular hammer Josephine is his daughter with girlfriend and for- One of the big fish to fall in this is former But the record for speed writing behind blow fell Tuesday evening at a Christie’s art auc- mer aide Chan Hoi-wan, according to local prime minister Victor Ponta, who resigned bars looks set to go to Ioan Niculae, tion in New York, when a former Chinese taxi media. The 64-year-old also has two children on November 4 following a deadly night- Romania’s richest man who was sentenced driver turned billionaire financier, Liu Yiqian with long-time partner Yvonne Lui. Life is not all club fire in Bucharest which killed 55 and in April to 30 months for illegal financing bought a famed Modigliani nude for more than family bliss for Lau. In March last year, he was left scores more badly wounded. His trial of the 2009 presidential campaign. The bil- $170 million. The 51-year-old tycoon, who made found guilty of bribing a former minister in the on charges of graft is due to start in the lionaire businessman has penned five his fortune in real estate and finance in the gambling enclave of Macau in an attempt to A model smiles as she wears the ‘Blue Moon’ coming weeks. works in less than five months. “That 1990s, has made a string of purchases for his two purchase a prime development site. Lau, who diamond during a “Magnificent Jewels and makes one book every 29 days. And museums in China’s commercial hub Shanghai. was not in Macau for the sentencing, is unlikely Noble Jewels” sales of the Sotheby’s auction Writing-down a sentence Balzac, well, have you ever counted how to serve time as the two semi-autonomous house on November 11, 2015 in Geneva.—AFP A prisoner who wants to make his mark many books he wrote?” responded his ‘Sweet Josephine’ Chinese cities do not have an extradition agree- in the world of letters must first receive a lawyer Florin Surghie when pressed by The same day, Hong Kong property tycoon ment.—AFP recommendation from a university profes- journalists. Sorin Apostu, former mayor of Joseph Lau dished out $28.5 million for a huge sor who specializes in the area he wishes Romania’s second city Cluj who was sen- 16.08-carat pink diamond at a Christie’s jewel to cover. Then his request must be tenced to four-and-a-half years for corrup- screened by a special committee inside tion, has likewise enriched specialist litera- the prison. “If his demand is accepted by ture with an opus called: “The Production the prison committee, he will have access of Meat Derivatives”. to the prison library and to a computer Fearing abuse of the system, Romania’s which is not connected to the Internet,” Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM), a the ANP explained. The aspiring writer judicial body separate from the executive must then find a publishing house willing branch, has called for more restrictive leg- to print his opus-at the author’s expense. islation. “The big Romanian writers are According to editors consulted by AFP, being dwarfed in comparison to the clas- the publication of several hundred copies sics being penned nowadays, from prison,” of a book costs around a thousand euros remarked a wry editorial in the Adevarul (about $1,073), a modest expenditure for daily. For now, many of these works those described by the press as “high- remain absent from libraries and book- end/luxury prisoners”. The prisons authori- shops.—AFP

Romanian football player Gheorghe Popescu (center) high’s his family as he was released from the Jilava penitentiary in Jilava village, near Bucharest.—AFP Runners with balloons, covered in coloured powder dance after taking part in the Color Run of Sevilla. The Color Run is a race where partici- pants are showered with colored powder.—AFP photos