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TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 SHAABAN 2, 1434 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Amir urges Indian Smartphone Mourinho citizens to opposition life shakes returns to be unified, leader resigns up website Chelsea as cautious party posts world ‘Happy One’ 3Woman7 jailed27 11 years19 Max 43º Min 29º for anti-Amir tweets High Tide 02:31 & 12:29 Assembly in semi-paralysis as it awaits ruling Low Tide 07:22 & 20:22 40 PAGES NO: 15836 150 FILS By B Izzak ed five years each for the first two offens- those who try to undermine this,” Sheikh The 11-year prison term is the harsh- conspiracy theories es and one year for the third. Sabah said. est term against an online activist so far KUWAIT: The criminal court yesterday HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad The court ruling said Ajmi, who since the government launched its crack- sentenced a Kuwaiti woman tweeter for Al-Jaber Al-Sabah later yesterday urged denied the charges, must start serving down against opposition online activists Open speculations 11 years in jail for insulting HH the Amir, “unity” from the people of Kuwait and for the jail term immediately even before in October last year. But the term is not calling to overthrow the regime and mis- them to be “cautious” in the face of the court of appeals begins to look into final as it will still be challenged before using her mobile phone by writing regional challenges that could affect the case. Ajmi is not a well-known politi- the court of appeals and the cassation remarks on Twitter. Huda Al-Ajmi was Kuwait. “The current regional circum- cal activist and is not known to have par- court, whose verdicts are final. During accused of committing three violations stances and recurring developments we ticipated in opposition protests, but the the clampdown, dozens of online by writing tweets to insult the Amir and are prone to require us to be cautious, public prosecution pressed the charges activists and former opposition MPs have undermine his status, calling for the wary and ready for the challenge. This against her based on tweets she had been handed prison terms or are still on overthrow of the regime and finally mis- can only come through national unity, allegedly written against the regime and trial, mainly for insulting the Amir. By Badrya Darwish using her mobile phone. She was hand- coordination and a united stand against the Amir. Continued on Page 15

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hat is happening at Shaddadiya university? The university is still under construction. WThe skeleton of the place is erected. That is the only part of the project so far. Already all of you heard about the fire which destroyed a large part of the completed construction last week. The amazing thing is that a bedoon posted online that he was responsible for the arson. He gave stupid reasons which I did not buy at all. He said that there will be more fires in Kuwait. He said that he would continue to set places ablaze until the bedoon issue is resolved or until sharia laws are applied in the coun- try. I couldn’t see what is the connection between the blaze and sharia laws? Or how could he help the bedoon issue by burning places here and there. I brushed the bedoon’s claims out of my head. To prove my theory, yesterday another fire occurred in the same place. Whoever committed the arson was not satisfied with the results. I do not know the actual reasons for the fire, but the person who first set the place on fire might have done it the second time too. We tried last week to reach the people in charge to provide the cause of the fire and to ask about the investigation. We were told that it would take time and still the cause of the fire remains unknown. Now I think they will need even more time to get back to us because of the second fire. Of course, I am not going to jump into conclusions because there could be many reasons to set that place on fire. I leave it to the authorities to decide for themselves. I am sure they are already doing that. I hope they will come back to us with a convinc- ing statement even if it takes longer. I hope we will be told who did it and why. And not leave the nation open to wide speculations. KUWAIT: Firemen battle a massive blaze at Kuwait University’s new campus in Shaddadiya yesterday. — Photo by Fouad Al-Shaikh (See Page 3) Source of US intel Nearly 3,000 Indians deported leak outs himself Kuwait to issue WASHINGTON: Reeling from the sensa- tional revelation of its secret global Internet monitoring program, new banknotes Washington stepped up its probe yester- day into the young private contractor Indian rupee in ‘freefall’ who leaked the details. Edward Snowden, a 29-year-old technology expert working KUWAIT/MUMBAI: The Central Bank of Kuwait for a private firm subcontracted to the US (CBK) announced yesterday that it will release new National Security Agency, has become an currency notes with “modern and enhanced security instant hero for transparency advocates features” to cope with latest counterfeiting chal- and libertarians around the globe. But his lenges in the printing industry. “The CBK has decid- exposure of the NSA’s worldwide moni- ed to release new Kuwaiti banknotes of all denomi- toring of private users’ web traffic and of nations to cope with the developments to improve US citizens’ phone records has infuriated hallmarks, security features and paper quality,” US intelligence officials and embarrassed Governor Mohammad Al-Hashel said in exclusive President Barack Obama’s White House. statements to KUNA yesterday. “The Cabinet, upon a Continued on Page 15 Edward Snowden recommendation of the CBK, endorsed today the new issuance and the features and design of the KUWAIT: Indian Ambassador Satish C Mehta - flanked by Deputy Chief of notes,” marking “the sixth issuance of Kuwaiti cur- Mission Vidhu P Nair (right) and Consular and Chief Welfare Officer Balram Apple unveils radio rency notes since 1961”. Kumar Upadhyay - addresses a press conference at the Indian Embassy yester- The unit of currency in Kuwait is the dinar, divided day. — Photo by Sajeev K Peter into one thousand fils, while notes are issued in service, revamps iOS denominations of quarter dinar, half dinar, one dinar, By Sajeev K Peter nationalities have been deported over five dinars, 10 dinars and 20 dinars. Hashel pointed the past two-and-a-half months. The SAN FRANCISCO: Apple Inc said that updated Siri voice soft- KUWAIT: Nearly 3,000 Indian workers government has made it clear that it yesterday unveiled iTunes ware used on the iPhone now out that the CBK has started preparations for the printing and circulation of the new notes, expecting have been deported so far this year fol- wants to stamp out illegal residents from Radio, a free music streaming incorporates Microsoft Corp’s lowing the crackdown on illegal resi- the country whose number stands at that they will be on the market within a year with the service that is a key part of Bing search engine. iTunes dents in Kuwait, Indian Ambassador around 100,000. overhauled mobile software Radio, which will compete current ones continuing to be circulated as they are Satish C Mehta said yesterday. The ambassador said embassy officials that the company called the against Pandora Media Inc, gradually withdrawn from the market. The CBK Addressing a press conference at the are in constant touch with Kuwaiti offi- most revolutionary re-design allows users to customize by Governor expressed confidence that the new ban- Indian Embassy, the ambassador said the cials. “In our regular interactions with the of its operating system since genre and personal taste. The knotes will be to the liking of bankers and the public. number is roughly 28 percent of the total authorities, the embassy has conveyed the iPhone was introduced in service is free with ads across There have been five issues of Kuwaiti currency number of people deported. “As of today, the growing concern of the Indian com- 2007. As Apple kicked off its Apple’s devices, including Apple notes since the introduction of a state legal tender in the embassy has issued 930 emergency munity to them over the ongoing cam- annual conference in San Francisco for TV. It is free of ads for subscribers to 1961. The fifth and current issue was released in certificates this year which is double the paign,” Mehta said. “However, the situa- its developers, executives also showed iTunes’ Match, a digital content feature. 1994. number of ECs issued in 2012,” he said. tion is not as alarming as it has been por- off a new line of Mac computers and Continued on Page 15 Continued on Page 15 According to the Kuwait government trayed,” the ambassador said. estimates, 11,800 people of different Continued on Page 15 TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 LOCAL

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah inaugurating the national campaign “Senyar 7” that aims at the preservation of the marine environment. — KUNA Amir inaugurates ‘Senyar 7’ campaign

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad was held at Bayan Palace yesterday. The Amir received the His Highness Sheikh Sabah expressed appreciation to The National Assembly Speaker Ali Fahad Al-Rashed, Al-Jaber Al-Sabah inaugurated the national campaign Kuwaiti Voluntary Work Center Chairperson Sheikha the efforts exerted by the team who have played major Deputy Chief of the National Guard Sheikh Mishaal Al- “Senyar 7” that aims at the preservation of the marine envi- Amthal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and members of role in preserving local marine environment. He encour- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, HH the Prime Minister Sheikh ronment. His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- Senyar 7 diving team who presented the Amir with a com- aged them to persevere and become a role-model to be Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and senior state offi- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah also attended the event which memorative gift. followed by others. cials attended the event. — KUNA UK Severn Trent bidder threatens to walk away Kuwaiti, Canadian firms eye British water supplier

LONDON: The Canadian-led consortium trying the rights of shareholders,” the investor said, on NO NEW OFFER, NO TALKS to buy Britain’s Severn Trent threatened to walk the condition of anonymity. “(But) any price According to British takeover rules, the con- away after its third approach was rejected, below 2,300 pence per share isn’t worth being sortium has until 1600 GMT today to make a for- prompting two of the water utility’s major share- considered. Let them walk away, they don’t mal offer for Severn Trent or walk away. Severn holders to urge a return to talks. Shares in the deserve assets at this price.” Trent chairman Andrew Duff said the board had British company dropped almost 6 percent yes- A second investor, one of the 15 largest, said acted in the best interest of shareholders in terday after it rejected the consortium’s pro- it was concerned Severn Trent was playing a rejecting the latest offer, which it said was only posed $8.2 billion offer, ahead of a deadline “very dangerous game”. “The Severn Trent peo- 3.5 percent higher than the previous approach. today for a firm bid. ple are being a little pig-headed,” the investor Shares in Severn Trent closed at 2,070 pence on said, also on the condition of anonymity. “I think Borealis Infrastructure, part of Canadian pen- Friday, after earlier hitting an all-time high of sion fund OMERS, a Kuwaiti sovereign wealth we’re pretty much at a reasonable price and the TEHRAN: Kuwaiti members of the joint Parliamentary Friendship Committee with 2,200 pence. fund and Britain’s Universities Superannuation fact they are not really engaging with them Iran meeting Iranian officials. — KUNA They fell further yesterday, down 5.9 percent Scheme want to buy Severn Trent for its steady seems a bit strange. It’s not an unreasonable cash flows. But the utility, which has 7.7 million offer and the strength of the rebuttal doesn’t at 1,949 pence by 1021 GMT, but still trading Parliamentary delegation customers mainly in central and western seem proportional to that.” Severn Trent, in com- well above the level of about 1,820 before news England and Wales, said the latest offer of 2,200 mon with Britain’s other water and sewerage of an approach was made public in May. The meets top Iranian officials pence per share failed to reflect its long-term firms, has stable cash flows and operates in a chief strategist at stockbroker Central Markets, value and future potential. favorable regulatory environment. Michael Richard Perry, said the market had not com- TEHRAN: Kuwaiti members of the joint political dialogue in order to resolve any A source close to the consortium told Reuters Rolland, President and CEO of Borealis, speaking pletely ruled out a new approach for Severn parliamentary friendship committee with problems in the bilateral ties or regional that no talks had been held since May 14. One of on behalf of the consortium, said yesterday that Trent. “There have now been three bids in a row Iran held talks with Speaker of the Iranian tensions peacefully. Severn Trent’s 10 biggest shareholders said yes- Severn Trent had shown no interest in discussing rejected,” he said. Parliament Ali Larijani and Foreign Minister “The region is no longer able to tolerate terday the company should start engaging with its latest proposal. “In the absence of any such “However, the stock is still massively higher Ali Akbar Salehi separately on Sunday. The tensions and the nations in the region the consortium with the aim of achieving an engagement, there will be no further proposal than the 1,830-1,840 (pence) level where it was talks with Larijani dealt with ways to expect a lot from us in manipulating the offer of more than 2,300 pence per share. “We from the consortium and no offer for Severn strengthen the parliamentary cooperation parliamentary role in addressing the in May, and the market still seems to be factor- certainly encourage them to engage and protect Trent shareholders to consider,” he said. between Kuwait’s National Assembly and regional problems and defusing tensions,” ing in some new approach.” — Reuters Iran’s Majles e-Shora (Islamic Consultative Al-Mulaifi pointed out. He lauded as “very Assembly), said MP Ahmad Al-Mulaifi, head fruitful” the talks with Salehi, saying they of the delegation. discussed a range of bilateral and regional “We’ve conveyed to Larijani an invitation issues. Al-Mulaifi voiced hope that the two The Proteges powered by KIPCO from National Assembly Speaker Ali Al- countries will be able to play a more active Rashed to visit Kuwait and he welcomed role in stabilizing the region and serving the invitation and promised to respond to the common interests. The meetings were KUWAIT: The Proteges - the mentorship pro- it in the due time,” Al-Mulaifi said. The also attended by Kuwait Ambassador to gram that provides young people with opportu- Kuwaiti law-maker urged enhancing the Iran Majdy Ahmad Al-Dhafiri. — KUNA nities to learn life and leadership skills - is proud to announce strategic partnership with KIPCO (Kuwait Projects Company). Registration for the program is now open for all young people aged KPC to expand private between 16 and 24. The program will start in the second week of August and continue for 4 weeks. sector partnerships Shamlan Al-Bahar, manager of The Proteges said, “We are honored to have KIPCO as our KUWAIT: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation involved in the ownership of some leading strategic partner and main sponsor for (KPC) Managing Director for Government, projects, such as the first and second Generation 3. It is with great appreciation to Parliamentary, Public Relations and Media Olefins projects and the aromatics projects Faisal Al-Ayyar that The Proteges is now pow- Affairs Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled Al-Ahmad Al- along with the allocation of some activi- ered by KIPCO and nine of its operating compa- Sabah announced that the state company ties, such as fuel stations. nies. Through this partnership, we will be given plans to expand partnerships with the pri- “KPC has also developed several outstanding support from some of the best vate sector. In a speech at the Third Kuwait approaches to increase private sector par- companies in Kuwait. Al-Bahar added, “This year, Oil Industrial Forum, organized by Kuwait ticipation in the petroleum project, the lat- we wanted to take The Protégés to a whole new Industries Union in cooperation with KPC, est of which is the public-private-partner- level, above and beyond whatwe did with gen- Sheikh Talal said that the KPC is planning ship (PPP) agreements,” he said. He under- erations 1 &2. to increase the private the sector involve- scored that the KPC looks forward to work With the cooperation of KIPCO and their par- ment in the oil industry to help create job in the future with the principle of engag- ticipating companies, which include Burgan opportunities and improve performance. ing the private sector through more com- Bank, KAMCO, United Real Estate Co, Qurain “KPC’s strategy aims to encourage prehensive view aiming at developing its Petrochemical Industries Company, Gulf Communications Manager at KIPCO said: “The the ProtÈgÈes at the American University of national investors to pour $6 billion in role in the oil sector through the enhance- Insurance Group, OSN, Kuwait Hotels Company, Proteges program is an excellent way of prepar- Kuwait, while OSN will be providing broadcast direct investments in the petroleum sec- ment of the “local content” and settling the United Networks, and United Education Co ing the next generation of leaders and KIPCO is expertise. By doing this, the KIPCO Group will be tor,” he said, noting that the state develop- local industries that support the oil sector. (UEC), we have no doubt that this year’s pro- proud to support such an initiative. KIPCO has a offering invaluable support to the leaders of ment plan had adopted several reforms to “KPC has widened the scope of the gram will be a truly life-changing experience for long-standing commitment to help the young Kuwait’s future. We look forward to working with enhance the private sector’s role in the activities and participants of the council on the 25 young people who will be chosen.” people of Kuwait full their potential. All of our the organizers to ensure a highly successful pro- local economy, especially the oil sector. He partnership with private sector to include Commenting on the strategic partnership with core companies will be involved in our sponsor- gram.” The last day to submit applications for The added that the KPC plays an active role in all its major subsidiaries,” he said. The Protégés, Abeer Al-Omar, Corporate ship in some way. For example, the UEC will host Proteges, Generation 3 is June 20, 2013. supporting the local economy through Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of providing many opportunities for the local Kuwait National Petroleum Company sector to work as main contractors in (KNPC) Mohammad Al-Mutairi said that major projects, to participate in the engi- there are plans to increase private sector’s neering and construction works and to share in major petroleum project to Arab woman arrested; Drugs, provide the corporation and its sub- exceed 20 percent. He went on to say that sidiaries with materials and services. “private sector’s participation in these These projects will “create 1,600 new projects has certain conditions and crite- arms and ammunition seized job openings for nationals over the com- ria to be set by the executive body of ing few years,” said Sheikh Talal. He, fur- each”. — KUNA By Hanan Al-Saadoun and six pistols of different sizes, a golden auto- thermore, said that the private sector was matic gun, and different kinds of ammunition. KUWAIT: Drug enforcement agents arrested Her partner was identified and police were an Arab woman for being in possession of vari- able to nab him. Both the suspects and the ous kinds of drugs, arms and ammunition. recovered drugs and arms were being sent to Information was passed on to Lt General the concerned authorities. Q8 refinery project in Vietnam Abdulhameed Al-Awadhi about an Arab KUWAIT: The construction work will start between Q8, PetroVietnam and Japanese woman being involved in drugs trade. Further Car accidents in July for the Kuwait Petroleum companies Idemitsu Kosan and Mitsui information was collected to verify the tip off A car accident at Al-Sabbia near the Al- International (Q8) major joint refinery and Chemicals, will be located in Thanh Hoa and the woman was kept under surveillance Sabbia Bridge left a 58-year-old Kuwaiti man petrochemical complex in Vietnam, Q8 Province in North Vietnam, around 200 round the clock. After taking necessary legal with multiple injuries and pain in the neck. Managing Director Bakheet Al-Rashidi kilometers south of Hanoi. precautions, her residence was raided. A Another 43-year-old Kuwaiti man also received announced yesterday. “We expect the work As Vietnam’s largest oil refinery, it is search of the place led to the recovery of four multiple injuries and complained of pain in the to be completed by late 2016 with the expected to contribute more than 30 per- grams of Heroin, and 18 bottles of imported head after being caught up in the same acci- commercial production to commence in cent of Vietnam’s demand for petroleum liquor of multiple brands. She claimed that the dent. Both were taken to the Al-Jahra Hospital. the second quarter of 2017,” added Al- products. Although Vietnam is Southeast contraband found belonged to her but was In a similar development, a car accident at Rashidi in press statements on the sidelines Asia’s third-largest producer of crude oil, its meant for personal use. the Cairo Street near Hawally and Al-Qadsiya of a ceremony for graduates of a training limited number of refineries has led to an Despite intense interrogation, she avoided crossing resulted in a head injury for a one- program for Q8 employees at Rotterdam almost total reliance on imported oil prod- giving proper answers to the questions asked year-old Kuwaiti child who was rushed to the School of Management. ucts. The new refinery will include a petro- of her, but did confess to having a partner and Al-Amiri Hospital. Also, a car accident at Kabd “The project execution will go as sched- chemical complex, energy facilities, and that she possessed a key to the place. Police near Ahmad Al-Jaber base roundabout left a uled and Kuwaiti staff will be present at the pipeline and storage facilities. It will pro- accompanied her to the other residence and 45-year-old Indian expat with injuries to both construction site as of next month,” he duce products such as gasoline, diesel, and after searching it, found four kilograms of opi- legs while a 51-year-old Pakistani expat suf- pointed out, on the project worth a total $9 jet fuel for the local Vietnamese market, Arab woman pictured with various kinds of um, two kilograms of Hashish, 30,000 pills of fered a head injury and also one to the shoul- billion. The Nghi Son Refinery and together with other products for sale in drugs, arms and ammunition. drugs, 500 grams Ice drug, 20 grams of Heroin der. Both were taken to the Jahra Hospital. Petrochemical Complex, a joint venture neighboring countries. — KUNA TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 LOCAL Kuwait rejects Swiss Kuwait Amir urges citizens interference, criticism to be unified, cautious GENEVA: Kuwait rejected yesterday Swiss delegation is well aware that Switzerland’s interference in Kuwaiti death penalties have not been imple- KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad he was “very happy at these visits and meetings their leaders, since the nation’s inception. “This domestic affairs before the 23rd session mented in Kuwait since 2007 and is Al-Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday urged “unity” from that illustrate the scale of unity, devotion and portrays a path taken by our forefathers and one of the UN Council for Human Rights, and being implemented after passing the people of Kuwait and for them to be “cau- commitment among the people of Kuwait and that our sons will no doubt inherit,” he said. its criticism of Kuwaiti court death sen- through several judicial regulations, sev- tious” in the face of regional challenges that tencing last April. Kuwait’s permanent eral cases take years of revision before could affect Kuwait. “The current regional cir- ruling a death sentence,” the Kuwaiti cumstances and recurring developments, we are diplomat stated. prone to, require us to be cautious, wary and Switzerland denounced to the coun- ready for the challenge. This can only come cil the lifting of death sentences through national unity, coordination and a unit- imposed by several states including ed stand gainst those who try to undermine Kuwait, with referral to three cases of this,” Sheikh Sabah, accompanied by His death penalty last April. Switzerland Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- called upon those countries to suspend Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, said during in a those convictions and lessen the sen- speech at a dinner banquet held in his honor by tencing. Al-Wazzan stressed that elimi- Mohammad Mefarrij Al-Musaileem. “My broth- nating the death penalty is not bound ers and fellow citizens we have grave responsi- by international law and its implementa- bilities towards our nation that require us to tion meets the requirements of interna- maintain it and to keep it secure, ushering all in tional law as specified in the human our power to improve it and usher forward the Malik Hussein Al-Wazzan rights bodies. wheels of development in order to achieve our He added, article six of the ambitious goals. advisor to the United Nations, Malik International Covenant, stipulates that “Our democratic system we have opted for Hussein Al-Wazzan, told the council, in “the death penalty may not be imposed and trust, and constitution we hold on to and response to the Swiss criticism, “The arbitrarily and can be used for the most are proud of are things we have been entrusted death penalty is an issue of the Islamic serious crimes” as is the case in many with and will keep on maintaining.” HH the Amir laws, as it represents the state’s sover- democratic countries, and there is no went on to thank the host of the event, saying eignty, and we forbid interference in our obligation to stop it. It is noted that the policies or politics.” 23rd session of the UN Human Rights Al-Wazzan stressed that Kuwait is Council continues from May 27 to June committed to applying the provisions of 14, to discuss human rights issues, and Seneres: Protection of Islam. Affirming that the death penalty reports of experts involved, reactions of was imposed after enough verifications, states and non-governmental organiza- and not for political attraction. “The tions. — KUNA OFWs ‘our top priority’ Govt approves setting up Filipino Congressman visits Kuwait of tire recycling company By Ben Garcia make a difference in the lives of Filipinos cially the father, obliged to provide for society is solid, then we’ll have a solid KUWAIT: Kuwait has officially approved a PAI approved the project’s feasibility study overseas,” he said. Another important the family. Ambassadors can also exer- country at the end of the day,” he men- proposal to establish a used tire recycling “given its environmental importance and KUWAIT: Overseas Filipino Workers bill that Seneres proposed involved cise their right to cancel or not renew tioned. company, which will have an annual pro- the potential benefit of using recycled syn- (OFW) Party List Representative Roy obligating at least one of the parents to passports of such OFWs if there are Asked whether he would endorse or duction capacity of seven million tires, a thetic rubber.” Allocation of land for recy- Seneres is set to file two highly awaited help or provide for their kids when they complaints against them,” he added. support the creation of a new depart- local daily reported yesterday, quoting cling factories is currently awaiting the end bills for the OFWs in the Philippine are divorced or separated. “There is an existing law on this. In ment or ministry for OFWs, Seneres said sources familiar with the subject. Speaking of a process in which the PAI is taking back Congress once he joins the 16th nation- In other words, the bill is about the fact they (the neglected families) can he does not support the idea, since he to Al-Qabas on the condition of anonymity, industrial lands previously allocated to oth- al congress that is scheduled to open on right of children to get financial assis- file a case in the municipal trial court. believes the phenomenon of OFWs is the sources said an approval letter signed er businesses. A Daily Mail report earlier July 1. Seneres’ party-list members, who tance. “We have so many cases in the But come to think of it, how can a wife temporary. “I don’t support it because I won the recent mid-term elections, are by Minister of Commerce and Industry this month claimed that there are more OFW family club in which the children without money file a case at the court. believe the OFW phenomenon is tem- in Kuwait to attend a pre-independence porary. How long does that mean, I Anas Al-Saleh was sent to the Public than seven million used tires buried under day gathering hosted by the Filipino don’t know. But if we make a separate Authority for Industry (PAI), with instruc- sand in what the report dubs as “the community in Kuwait and the department for OFWs, then we will be tions on steps to be taken for the compa- world’s biggest tire graveyard” in Sulaibiya. Philippine Embassy. He is the first OFW sending a signal that the phenomenon ny’s establishment. “The letter called for Last year, a huge fire engulfed millions of party-list member to enter the is permanent and overseas workers will quick processes to be put in place to estab- tires stored at a location in the Jahra Philippine Congress carrying the ban- be there forever. lish the company, in view of the growing desert, where an average of between 2,000 ner of OFWs and the concern of approx- I don’t want it. I want our govern- environmental risk from the rising numbers and 2,500 used tires are dumped every imately 12 million Filipino diaspora ment to do something and create new of used tires collected annually”, the day, according to official estimations based across the world. Speaking during a jobs for Filipinos so that Filipinos will sources said. on investigations during the time of the press conference yesterday at the return to their homeland. I am dream- Furthermore, the sources noted that the incident. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Seneres highlight- ing of the day when all Filipinos will be ed the two bills that he intended to file home and would no longer consider after assuming his position. “There are working abroad, and be there for their two important bills that I’d want to be families. I am even dreaming of the day KD 51 billion budget prioritized once I join the congress this when the OFW Family is no longer July. One of them would require ambas- needed because there would no OFWs deficit set for 2030 sadors to prioritize the concerns of all abroad anymore. The best country in OFWs abroad. I want them to regularly KUWAIT: Congressman Roy Seneres (second left) pictured during a the whole world is the Philippines, so check on Filipinos who are incarcerated KUWAIT: Kuwait faces the risk of incurring limiting demands for financial increases, press conference yesterday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel with why spend your life away from your in foreign lands. I want them to pay reg- family,” he pointed out. a fiscal deficit of KD51 billion by 2030 and cooperation between the cabinet and CDA/Consul General Atty Raul Dado, Philippine Labor Attache to ular visits to Filipinos who are in hospi- Kuwait David Des Dicang and Welfare Officer Norlita Lugto. The Aquino government and the even with a best case scenario of import- parliament to improve non-oil incomes. tals abroad,” he stated. previous Arroyo government have been ing 4.5 million barrels a day at a price of Furthermore, the report recommends “Filipinos who are in jail or in need of —Photo by Ben Garcia criticized for spending millions of pesos $185 a barrel, a local newspaper reported rationalization of government spending, a family visit abroad must be helped by from the OFW fund to save lives of yesterday quoting a government’s assess- reviewing public services’ cost and facili- ambassadors. I will require the ambas- are neglected because both parents The wife will have to get a lawyer and Filipinos in death row while usually ment report for the fourth year ties, and increasing the private sector’s sador to do that because it is part of found happiness with other partners. she will need money to do that. How is overlooking the needs of Filipinos (2013/2014) of the five-year Development contribution in government activity. their mandate to protect OFWs. The first Usually the children are at the receiving that possible if she cannot even buy involved in minor cases. “I think the gov- Plan. Al-Qabas, which has been publishing Meanwhile, the report notes that a thing I would do is to meet with the sec- end of all this and suffer as a result. My food for her family? Therefore, the alter- ernment fund is really falling short for all details of the report since the beginning Kuwaiti family costs the government an retary of foreign affairs to ask for the list proposal would be to oblige the father native would be to authorize the but I believe there are rich companies of this week, reported yesterday that the annual average of KD 17,000 in direct sub- of Filipinos who are in dire need of our or the mother, whoever is abroad, to ambassador to summon the erring par- which can be asked to help the govern- fourth year’s plan urges “everyone to take sidies including electricity, gas, cooking assistance. Protection of OFWs must be provide for their children. ties and force them to provide financial ment. I don’t usually ask for help, but to responsibility when it comes to proce- gas, manpower allowance for private sector our priority at all times,” Seneres added. Many OFW’s families back here in support to their family,” Seneres noted. beg for help for the sake of suffering dures, decisions and sacrifices to sustain employees, social security and living He also pledged that within the limited Manila have to fight for their survival “What for we are called the ambassador Filipinos is something I don’t really social welfare and protect the right of allowances. Al-Qabas also reported a plan period of his term, he would file all the because the father or mother is no extraordinary and plenipotentiary if we mind. After all, these big malls, real future generations to have access to a lux- that the Civil Service Commission demon- 13 bills and fulfil the promises he had longer helping them. Sometimes they do not have the power to do discipline estate developers and airlines are bene- urious life.” strated to the cabinet recently, which sug- made during the campaign. have no money to buy food, they no our people? My advocacy is to strength- fiting from OFWs, too. So I think it’s not Among ‘cost cutting’ steps the assess- gests pay cuts for certain professions in the “Part of my platform during the longer go to school because they were en the family, so family will always be bad to give something back for our ment report recommends are reconsider- public sector as part of a strategy to resolve campaign were the 13 bills, which I abandoned, or they cannot go any- my priority. It is in our constitution that heroes,” Seneres stated. “Many business- intend to file once my party is elected. I where at all because they have no mon- ing the public sector’s payroll and aberrations in the payroll and achieve the Filipino family should be solid. We es in the Philippines flourished because will see to it that within the three-year ey. So I want to help them by this pro- have to protect the family, because the of OFWs. A small amount won’t hurt allowances, linking pay to productivity, equality in distribution.—Agencies period, I will be able to do that and posal by making the errant side, espe- families makes up the society. And if the them,” he added. 500 complaints against police

KUWAIT: Nearly 500 complaints have The majority of complaints were been registered against police officers filed against rescue police, traffic police, this year, according to official statistics police investigators and police station as of May end, marking a 13 percent officers. The sources further indicated increase compared to the same period that investigations in 180 of the com- last year. This was reported by Al-Qabas plaints concluded “with proper legal yesterday quoting security sources procedures taken,” while the rest were privy to the statistics with the General still pending, save a few complaints that Department of Control and Inspection. were shelved due to lack of evidence. “Forty-nine police officers of different Some of the violations mentioned in ranks have been subjected to penalties the report included keeping detainees after being convicted following investi- in jail after the expiry of their legal gations,” said the sources who added detention period, as well as overcrowd- that nine of these policemen were sen- ing inmates in cells inside police sta- Fire at Kuwait University tenced to jail. The sources spoke on the tions. Meanwhile, the source revealed condition of anonymity because they that at least 350 police officers were were not authorized to release the sta- subjected to disciplinary measures dur- By Hanan Al-Saadoun Al-Shidadia site. Fire centers responded to the call and tried to put out tistics before the same were announced ing the same period for failing to report the fire. Five ambulances and 10 technicians were sent to the site. One officially. for duty.— Agencies KUWAIT: Few days after a huge fire ravaged the new university build- fire fighting vehicle turned upside down causing injuries to two fire- ings under construction at Al-Shidadia, another fire broke yesterday at men. Hospital to pay KD 30,000 compensation for mistake

KUWAIT: The Supreme Court has ruled gave him some treatment. But that did not that a well-known local private hospital help. will pay a compensation of KD 30,000 to a Thereafter, the patient got his eyes citizen who suffered due to a medical mis- checked at Al-Baher Hospital, where some take by one of its doctors. The citizen, problems were detected in his left eye. through his lawyer, had filed a case The problem was confirmed by another against the hospital, an expat doctor, and hospital as well. Then, the patient filed a an insurance company. He had gone to case against the doctor and the hospital the hospital as a patient to correct the for mistreatment. vision in his left eye through laser surgery. A medical examiner issued a report A day after the operation, the patient that the patient had suffered a permanent started feeling continuous pain in his left defect in his left eye, which made him lose eye. The doctor told the patient that the 15% of his vision. The court passed its ver- pain was a result of the surgery and that it dict, giving due consideration to the was natural. However, due to the continu- defects that developed in his left eye as a ous pain in the patient’s eye, the doctor result of the surgery. TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 LOCAL

kuwait digest kuwait digest It does Al-Najjar’s not need mistake media shows! By Abdullatif Al-Duaij

By Hassan Al-Essa hey say that every tide has its ebb, which I think is true. Everyone makes mistakes or takes a position here was nothing to cheer about as one Tthat is different from even their own beliefs or per- watched the ‘Taw Allail’ TV program aired by sonal interests. Fellow columnist Ghanim Al-Najjar is Tthe Al-Watan TV the other night as the world known for his interest in the human rights and efforts to saw images of people huddled together in police defend civil and political rights of individuals and groups. dungeons in a most humiliating way for having However, it seems that he has recently committed per- committed traffic violations, though none of them haps an unintentional error in defending a proposed was even convicted by a court of law. security agreement among the Gulf Cooperation Council There was also no need to depict the long queue countries. of people waiting to beg for forgiveness from the In his recent column, Al-Najjar supported - perhaps traffic director, Major General Abdul Fattah Al-Ali, unintentionally - the passage of the GCC agreement on and seek exemption from paying fines or being the pretext that it would not add anything of substance deported in a most humiliating fashion. In even to what already exists. In my opinion - and I could be the more disgusting scenes, there were even longer one who is wrong here - this is one of the most danger- ous and ‘smartest’ justifications for approving the agree- queues of people waiting to hear the general’s final ment, even though I believe that Al-Najjar’s views were decision about their citations. It was as if General prompted by good intentions when he went against his Al-Ali had become a judge and an accuser at the own principles and political history. same time. I do not agree with Al-Najjar’s notion that restrictions The right thing to do if those people really vio- on freedom were already present in the region, and lated any law was to follow the standard legal therefore the agreement would not add new ones. This measures and take action as per applicable law. could be true, but the difference remains in the fact that Any particular official’s personality should have no these restrictions were not codified. As long as the role to play in deciding the penalty or pardon in a kuwait digest restrictions lack legal cover, opposing them remains legit- country run through institutions. No person can be imate, and can also motivate efforts to object to those larger than the office. practices in the Gulf region which curb freedom. The state itself should not care about the per- The single exception In our struggle to change many existing behaviors, no sonal traits of this or that official and should follow action or call to change the state of affairs can happen if a set pattern and procedure which is binding when we provide legitimacy to the very practice we want to it comes to appointing senior officials and deter- By Jassem Budai alter. Many erroneously informed practices and miscon- mining their duties and privileges. These ought to ceptions have unfortunately become a reality because be clearly set out and defined for everybody in et us be honest and objective in analyzing the beyond national borders, and we can say that its views they became some kind of a ‘tradition’ and were practiced advance. Otherwise, it would not be rule of law or present situation that concerns every Kuwaiti. A must be affected by the position of its central interna- as a virtue that ostensibly achieves public good. The an institutional state. We would then only have trib- political crisis happened, sparking oppositionist tional leadership. This happened during the Iraqi prime example is the continuous suppression of the free- L dom of expression, as it has come to be accepted as step al communities and favoritism. movements of different views. Some of these views Invasion when the movement expressed an opinion for ‘countering abnormal behavior’ in society. This was A lot is being said these days about Al-Ali and his were expressed in a calm and rational way, while others that matched its parent organization’s, with regard to allowed to happen because some of us at some point role in resolving the traffic imbroglio in Kuwait in bordered on banditry. Meanwhile, the government supporting liberation through means that do not gave a mixed response, including bad decisions, awful include international channels. In addition to that, this failed to raise our voice against this oppression, or found the matrix of a state torn between the rule of law it unnecessary to do so. Therefore, I believe that it is bet- and the chaos created by the personal idiosyn- reactions, calls for calm and opening the door for nego- movement is not shy to express that its goal as a politi- tiations. cal party is to reach power. This is OK from theoretical ter to continue to object to what we believe are errors crasies of those in certain positions. It seems that committed by governments in the region, and work the traffic director is so serious in fixing the innu- In general, both the opposition and the government and practical standpoints; and the movement is also worked within the Kuwaiti framework, apart from one credited for having the courage to say that it has an towards changing them before they become accepted merable traffic related problems because, coupled traditions.— Al-Qabas with the performance of the interior ministry in exception that crossed the lines of principles and integrated ruling project, which is based on clear princi- covenants. Let me explain. Historically speaking, the ples. Regarding Kuwait, however, the movement finds general, they reflect the state’s ability to enforce the opposition has always been an integral part of Kuwait’s itself forced to adapt to certain particularities that do kuwait digest law and safeguard individual’s freedoms and rights. political life. Since the ruling system was born from a not go in line with the concept of alternation of power, Al-Ali’s promise to eradicate the ‘Wasta tumor’ pact with the people instead of being forced by sword, since Al-Sabah dynasty has exclusive ruling rights as from the traffic domain’s ‘body’ calls for respecting Kuwait has enjoyed accord, freedoms, democracy and a per a pact with the people. the man if he manages to keep it. So far, it seems constitutional life. Therefore, the movement adopts an approach that ‘Brotherhood his strategy is working. Therefore, the man does not There is a ruling system and an opposition executive, enables it to stay focused on its unspoken goals so that need all the media backed propaganda to highlight judiciary and legislative authorities; and government it can be ready if any changes happen, or play an active network’ how serious he is in enforcing the law. Someday, control and decision, as well as partnerships. No matter role if the opposition stepped up its activities - in which the people will judge for themselves the results and how different both parties might be, their differences case, the movement can benefit the most, given that it speak up either in his favor or against him. The remain within the frameworks of the state and the soci- is the most organized and most capable of garnering By Dr Shamlan Y Al-Essa most important thing now is to ensure the rule of ety. The opposition is also credited for playing an essen- public support. ven as preparations are on for the visit of UAE’s for- law. This requires selecting the right people and tial role in the development of Kuwait’s political life. It This movement is known for its ability to penetrate eign minister to Kuwait to head the UAE - Kuwait excluding the opportunists and lickspittles with managed to successfully fight for rights that some into certain social categories, as seen in other Arab authority figures wished to monopolize. countries. That is difficult to happen in Kuwait, howev- Ejoint committee - with the fear that the Emirates whom most government establishments have been We always proudly remember the 1990-91 Iraqi er, because Kuwaitis are not short on wealth or demo- minister may submit a list of persons whose names fig- stuffed. We need not link any success or progress to ured during the investigations into the “Brotherhood net- a particular individual or officer who could be a Invasion experience. Although it happened in the mid- cratic rights, and are not deprived of things that the dle of a deep political crisis in Kuwait, the invaders movement used to garner public support in other Arab work” members arrested in the UAE and currently on trial, mere public servant doing his job. the Islamic Constitutional Movement (Muslim Success should, instead, be associated with the failed to find any Kuwaiti figure to stand on their side. societies. Therefore, the movement is unable to utilize Instead, all Kuwaiti political figures renewed their people’s needs for political gain. Yet, the movement is Brotherhood) has issued a press statement on what it concerned office or establishment. Individuals will called “a motivated campaign” to give it a bad name. not be in office forever. The legal establishments pledge of allegiance to their legitimate leaderships in credited for having the remarkable ability to adopt their efforts to achieve unconditional liberation of alternating roles effectively, as you can find members In the statement, it condemned the “motivated cam- last forever, regardless of who runs them. People Kuwait. This opposition trusts its people, and the peo- talking about an Arab-Spring-like movement in Kuwait paign targeting a group of symbols of charity activists in will eventually remember the role played by offi- ple trust it. They know from experience that the opposi- while their colleagues are simultaneously renewing Kuwait and attempting to falsely link them with what cials who excel in their jobs and help ensure that tion’s patriotism cannot be questioned, since it has their pledge of allegiance and criticizing public uproar. was being termed “the secret lists of Brotherhood ele- the organizations they work in evolve. They do so always worked within the national framework. Kuwaitis Kuwaitis, who were never deprived of their daily ments who supported the UAE cell, especially since the by setting just and fair rules and laws to be fol- have never been worried about the opposition-but bread or right of expression, realize very well that such names that figured in these fabricated lists affected men lowed long after their own tenures end. The test today they are. Why? Let us be even more honest here slogans reflect the movement’s political agenda, rather who are known for their good reputation and sincerity.” lies in ensuring that no injustice is meted to the because the issue goes beyond political debate or than being a reflection of political reality. Kuwaitis who We do not know until now what are the lies that the people, and the security requirements are not reform demands. live within the Kuwaiti framework also realize that this Brotherhood and the statement issued by the ICM are underestimated at the same time. — Al-Jarida It is common sense that Kuwait and other countries very movement is the one that benefits the most from talking about? Are the published names not those of have political movements whose members follow the any turmoil or change in the country. members of the Muslim Brotherhood? Explain to us what belief that they should not go against the national I pray to the Almighty God that He saves Kuwait, the the charge is against your movement so that we can interest and give it the ultimate priority - no matter Kuwaiti opposition, national unity, the people who come to know whether it was true or a lie. kuwait digest what. Theoretically, this is correct because heavenly demand true reform, and the ruling pact that no What we know through our readings, academic and missions remain a superior cause to defend compared Kuwaiti can accept an alternative for. Furthermore, I journalistic follow up, of all Brotherhood activities is that with earthly loyalties. But practically, it would be incor- pray that the political movement that has been the those whose names were published are among the lead- Public policy, rect to impose religion on politics or using religion as a subject of this column is able to protect itself and ers of the Muslim Brotherhood and played a major role in means to achieve personal interests. rethink its approach in order to give Kuwait ultimate defending the role of the Muslim Brotherhood during the This movement has a broad ideology that goes priority. — Al-Rai invasion, especially what late Sheikh Saud Al-Nasser, dur- the 11th view ing his time as Kuwait’s Ambassador to the USA, pub- lished. Did not you, the Brotherhood, ask for $50 million to pay for Taleban and Jihadi groups in Afghanistan to By Thaar Al-Rashidi liberate Kuwait? kuwait digest You, and only you, destroyed the education system, ublic policy is an area as huge as an ocean. leaving it in a deplorable state due to which Kuwait is suf- There are multiple dimensions, and endless fering. You did so by politicizing the education and dis- Parguments happen over intricate details. On Amir’s visits to the tribes torting the image of Islam by brainwashing our children every minor twist and turn, there are sometimes ten in schools, and the evidence lies in what was published different views, if not more. None of those ten views across several columns in Al-Qabas about the state of are 100% correct. There is, however, one view that is By Dr Shamlan Y Al-Essa religious education in Kuwait. correct, given the political realities in question, but The Brotherhood leaders, and no one else, are the that is the one which normally remains unsaid. It is people who allied with the government and joined sev- H the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber’s vis- Brotherhood) became worse. Even in Syria, where the the 11th view that no one talks about, no one defends eral cabinets, with their leaders becoming advisors in the its to the heads of various tribes in Kuwait raised opposition is facing a tyrannical and strong regime, the because those who peddle their ten different views Amiri Diwan and to the Prime Minister. Despite that, and several questions about the real objective behind resistance factions did not agree on a unified national have their own interests or that of their backers, seats, H all the grants and gifts besides their members and stu- the move. Some said that these were just courtesy visits program to rescue the country under the fiat that they families, or tribes at heart. dents being employed in high ranking state jobs, they by the Amir to his brother members of tribes and their should create a country based on a democratic ideology The unexpressed view No 11 remains unclaimed. adopted an anti-government, anti-ruling family, and anti heads, and that they were a routine matter and a way of where Sunni and Shiites should work together with the Amidst an ocean of competing interests, no one owns Amiri wish stand when it came to changing the voting the leader to keep in touch with an important compo- Christians, the Jews and the rest of Syrian groups. up to that view except those who have no motives, mechanism from four votes per voter to a single vote. nent of Kuwaiti society. What happened in Syria is the emergence of extreme who are totally independent of any sectarian, tribal or The Brotherhood may be able to cheat the govern- Others associated the visits with a political dimension religious movements including the Muslim political motives. Of course, there are such people but ment by claiming it was innocent and that it had nothing and said these were to gain the loyalty of the tribes in Brotherhood, Al-Nusra Jihadis and Al-Qaeda, along oth- unfortunately, those proclaiming the virtues of ten to do with the popular movement. They have sent clergy- preparation for the new elections if the constitutional er extreme Jihadists who have no any project for a mod- different points of view, each with a modicum of half men to the social reform society to convince the govern- court ruled to pave the way for such a development. ern democratic state. It is no wonder that the world’s truth, have a louder and shriller voice. The poor 11th ment or the ruling establishment that they are not con- Meanwhile, yet another party associated political and public opinion is not supporting the fighters because view is drowned in this cacophony. nected with the popular movement. The truth, neverthe- social dimensions with the visits, and said these were some Jihadists distorted the revolution’s image by eat- Everyone should be aware what the real truth is. less, is that the ICM through its leaders and former MPs, part of an attempt to strengthen the tribal state, and this ing human flesh. Not everyone who defends the government is pro- criticized the government and its leaders publicly. Were view was in agreement with the kind of division and The question now is how is it possible to pull out of government, and some people do defend the govern- re you not the ones who urged the students of Kuwait splintering that dominates the Arab countries. the tribal, religious, sectarian and partisan loyalties and ment and its various decisions because they believe in National Students Union at the university to join the The Arab elite which rules the Arab world failed in work towards a nationalist, plural and democratic state? those decisions and not because they have any partic- demonstrations of the so-called youth movement? instilling the principles of the pluralistic democratic The experiences of people across the globe, especially ular love lost for the government. Of course, as a Finally, what is this talk about the role of your partisan state that relies on the constitution, state of law, justice, those of the people in the democratized west, tell us corollary, not everyone who opposes the government leaders during the period of the invasion and the talk and equality for all. What happened in the Arab world is about the importance of distancing religion from the is a popular person imbued with national interest and about “Al-Morabitoon steadfast,” which is something that the failure to progress towards civility and moderni- state, which means religion is for God, and the state is not everyone who wears the opposition’s robes is a known, but the question remains about your motivation ty paved the way for the return of other kinds of loyal- for all, because it is not in the interest of any religious person who survives on the oxygen of public interest. to fight the invasion. Was it a patriotic Kuwaiti duty or not ties, be these tribal as in the case of the Arabian Gulf sect to fight their co-religionist brothers or those who They say that June 16, falling on Sunday next, will as you are also citizens like other society members who Countries, or the return of sectarianism as in case of differ with them on the basis of sect, religion or ethnici- be a key date in the history of Kuwait. Regardless of resisted the invasion? Or was your motivation an oppor- Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. ty. Achieving a modern democratic state is not easy, the results, it will not be a darker day than August 2 or tunistic Brotherhood partisan move through which you In the case of Sudan, Egypt and Tunis, the narrow par- because it requires popular agreement on civil issues worse than when the country’s constitutionally guar- attempted to mix true national work and cheap partisan tisan loyalty in the name of religion (Muslim and constitution of the state without owing any loyalty anteed political life was held to ransom in the 70s and activity? Fear Allah for your country’s sake. We, as people, Brotherhood) is working. Initially, these groups were to foreign powers. The problem is that the powers of the 80s. It is only a matter of a court verdict and there know all your moves and the fact that you have domi- active, organized and religiously diverse and they used political Islam are in control of the Arab street, including is no need to try and second guess a court verdict or nance over more than one ministry and the management democratic slogans to attain power, but once they did, the Arab Gulf States. Those powers neither believe in view it through a pessimistic prism in advance. At the of coop societies, and you played a role in the thefts in they tried to become the sole power and did away with democracy nor in the modern state, and the proof of end of the day, it is one court verdict, and it will be fol- coops’ and NGOs’ funds. The social affairs and labor min- all democratic ideas. that is their failure in achieving stability in the Arab lowed by others. Neither the political authority nor istry published in its report the extent of corruption in Even in the occupied Palestine, the occupation did spring states. What Kuwait requires is to reject the tribal the executive or anyone else can influence the court the societies and Mabbarah’s (foundations). You may not unify the Palestinian factions. Rather the disputes loyalties and concentrate on the national principles by verdict. This is a truth that should not be contested, or have been able to cheat the government but do not try between the Fatah and the Hamas Movements (Muslim working towards a state of law.—Al-Watan politicized. to cheat the people all the time. — Al-Watan TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 LOCAL Kuwait launches consumer awareness campaign

KUWAIT: Kuwait is launching an intense according to the Ministerial Decree No 555 chase. During this time, the ministry also ness and writing up reports on its results dents.” “Now that the holy month of media awareness campaign to protect of 2012, said the Ministry of Commerce intends to popularize its consumer protec- on a regular basis according to the sched- Ramadan is coming, the ministry will set a consumers from commercial fraud, and Industry Assistant Undersecretary for tion hotline: 135, in addition to periodical- ule prepared for it, noted the official. plan to adjust the prices of goods in coor- monopolization and price increase exag- Consumer Protection Abdullah Al-Enezi. ly-updated smartphone applications that “The ministry is preparing another dination with the Federation of geration, starting from June, 22. The cam- One of these aspects will shed light on include the prices of internet goods, he campaign that is to be launched immedi- Cooperative Societies to determine prices, paign’s most important goal is familiariz- the dangers of energy drinks on health - added. Meanwhile, a team has been ately after the current one, which will be provide all supplier goods and prevent ing consumers with their right to replace which could lead to death in some formed to follow up on the performance on the rationalization and improvement of monopolization and price exaggeration or return unwanted purchased goods instances - thus discouraging their pur- of the campaign, measuring its effective- consumption for both citizens and resi- growth,” Al-Enezi concluded. —KUNA Teen stabbed at Avenues Indian man commits suicide

KUWAIT: Investigations are on to Man commits suicide in Al-Wafra this past weekend. The driver. The Egyptian man was identify and arrest six people who A man who was employed as a man’s body was reportedly found referred to the proper authorities left a teenager critically injured dur- keeper at a private property in inside a manhole near a private for further action. ing a robbery outside the Avenues Kabad was found dead on the same property where he worked as a Mall. According to the police property. The death was classified keeper. A homicide investigation Robbers flee after report, a 15-year-old was making as a suicide. Police and paramedics was opened after detectives found shoddy robbery bid his way out of the mall accompa- rushed to the scene after the inci- marks of blows on the victim’s head. Search is on for two suspects nied by a friend when six people dent was reported, and found the who tried to carry out a robbery in stopped them. The suspects tried Indian man hanging dead inside his Drunk driver caught Jahra recently but remained unsuc- to snatch the youngster’s cell room. The body was taken to the A man was arrested recently for cessful. A case was filed at the Al- phone at knifepoint, and stabbed coroner after criminal investigators driving his truck at the Gulf Road Jahra police station where an him repeatedly when he refused to examined the scene. Investigations under the influence of liquor. Police Egyptian man accused two armed yield. They ran away when the vic- were on. reached the site near the Kuwait men of barging into his house tim’s friend went back into the mall Tower when a big truck caught fire located behind the area’s park, but to seek help. The teenager was Investigation because its driver continued driv- who later fled when they found rushed in an ambulance to the Al- in keeper’s death ing despite the fact that a tire had nothing worth stealing. The man Sabah Hospital and admitted to its Investigations are on to unravel burst. Firefighters reached the explained he was unemployed and FM receives Romanian intensive care unit. A case was filed the mystery behind the death of an scene and brought the blaze under was living with friends. envoy to Kuwait at the Andalus police station. Asian man whose body was found control. The officers arrested the Investigations are on.

KUWAIT: The Deputy Prime Minister and the economic, commercial, investments, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah and tourism fields. The diplomat presented Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah yesterday Sheikh Sabah with a memorial gift on received at the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry the behalf of his government. Romanian Ambassador to Kuwait Vasile The meeting was attended by the Sofineti. Sofineti handed the Foreign Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Minister an official invitation to visit Foreign Affairs Office Director Ambassador Romania to attend the 50th anniversary Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al- celebration of commencing diplomatic ties Sabah, and Deputy Director of Europe with Kuwait. They discussed means of Department in the ministry Advisor Rashed enhancing bilateral relations, especially in Hammad Al-Adwani. — KUNA Kuwait-funded school inaugurated in E Sudan QADARIF: A grand ceremony was held in pledges to Sudan. The IICO representative Qadarif to mark the inauguration of an expects the inauguration of other projects integrated school funded by the Kuwait- in the region soon. Meanwhile, based International Islamic Charitable Ambassador Al-Harbi affirmed Kuwait’s Organization (IICO). The Barbar Al-Foqara commitment to support to Sudan in its Elementary School in Al-Qadarif State, east efforts to stabilize the eastern region and Sudan, covers an area of 15,000 sqm and revitalize the economic growth in the three costs up to $400,000. The funding is part of eastern states. Police raid Hawally area Kuwait pledges to the reconstruction proj- “This Kuwait-funded school is unique for ects in east Sudan. being an outreach project in Sudan’s east- By Hanan Al-Saadoun raging in the sheds being used as the support center also backed fering any casualties. The fire start- ernmost part near the borders with The inauguration ceremony attracted a store room. The fire spread to the firefighting operations and helped ed from a small room and spread IICO representative and Kuwait’s former Ethiopia,” the ambassador noted. The IICO KUWAIT: A security campaign was second floor, but firefighters were bring it under control without suf- to the rest of the building. minister of Awqaf and Islamic affairs Office director Dr Al-Sennosi said the proj- carried on Monday 10th June at able to prevent any casualties. Mohammad Al-Humaidan, Ambassador to ect is one of three IICO-funded projects in Hawally area, Al-Muthanna Street, There was some loss to property. Sudan Dr Suleiman Al-Harbi, Director of the the three eastern states of Al-Qadarif, opposite the commercial institute. Fire was brought under control in IICO Office in Sudan Dr Ahmad Al-Sennosi, Kassala and the Red Sea. The campaign resulted in the a short span of time. and ruler of Al-Qadarif State Al-Dhaw Al- “The IICO pledged USD ten million to arrest of 125 persons details as fol- Security men were deployed at Mahi along with dozens of federal and the three development projects of the lows: 35 prostitutes; 15 local the site while medical personnel provincial leaders as well as local people. region during the international donor con- liquor; 47 runaway maids; 4 per- were also at hand to deal with any Addressing the ceremony, Al-Mahi ference in Kuwait; the other two projects sons wanted for civil cases; 16 per- emergency. appreciated Kuwait’s role in backing the are the building of a $150,000-worth water sons without identification and 8 In another development, a fire development in Sudan’s three eastern network for Kassala villages and a $95,000- persons under arrest. This is the broke out last night in a camel states and hosting the international donor worth farm project in the Red Sea State,” he 1st raid which lasted from 12 pm barn at Kabd. Responding to the conference for the region under auspices of noted. Provincial Minister of Education His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Mahjoub Hassan applauded the inaugura- till 3am. distress call, fire centers from Kabd Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in late 2010. “The tion of the school, saying it materializes the and Al-Jleeb rushed their person- Kuwaiti contributions have positive impact depth of the Sudanese-Kuwaiti ties. The Fire engulfs building nel who found that the fire had on the development in the region. The International Investors and Donors A fire broke out last night in a engulfed a barn that was being State of Kuwait, under the wise leadership Conference on East Sudan, hosted by building in Hawally area. The oper- used for carpentry against the of HH the Amir, is a beacon of philanthropic Kuwait on 1-2 December, 2010, pledged up ations room received a report at rules. The barn, spread over an action,” he said. On his part, Al-Humaidan to $3.5 billion to the post-conflict recon- 6.35 pm about the fire in a build- area of 1600 square meters, was voiced joy for “this great accomplishment” struction of the region, including $500 mil- ing’s yard. As the firemen arrived, totally gutted. and extolled HH the Amir for his generous lion from Kuwait. — KUNA they discovered that the fire was The Sulaibikhat fire center and MPs: ‘Respect court rulings’

KUWAIT: Kuwait MPs are holding their breath in antici- pation of a Constitutional Court ruling next Sunday about the amendment effected in the electoral law under which last elections were held. Most of the MPs counseled about ‘respecting the judiciary’ and expressed faith that the new voting system, under which each voter was empowered to cast a single vote instead of four, was going to be upheld. In the meantime, Parliament Speaker Ali Al-Rashid said that he received a request from lawmakers to hold a special session on Thursday in order to vote on five pending draft laws. “We hope to end the topics on schedule during (today’s and tomorrow’s) sessions so that next week, we can hold weekly sessions to discuss the state budget and the country’s fiscal condition,” he told the reporters on Sunday. Under the law, the parlia- mentary term, which otherwise is to end at the begin- ning of July, cannot come to a close before the MPs pass the state’s budget. Next Sunday, the Constitutional Court will determine whether an emergency decree released by HH the Amir last October was in keeping with the statute. If not, the court can rule that the elections held based on the sin- gle-vote system that the decree implemented as void. In that case, the parliament would ipso facto stand dis- solved and new elections would have to be held as per the four-votes-per-voter system. “Court orders must be respected whether they turn out to be in favor of the incumbent parliament or not,” MP Adel Al-Khurafi told Al-Rai on Sunday. Meanwhile, MP Faisal Al-Kandari assured that the issue “is in the safe hands of the impar- tial Kuwaiti judiciary.” In the meantime, MP Hani Shams hoped that the par- liament will not be dissolved “as a result of governmen- tal mistakes,” insisting that the government had enough time following the dissolution of the past parliament in June 2012 “to ensure correct procedures.” MP Hesham Al-Baghli said in the meantime that the court is likely to uphold the decree based on the fact that the constitu- tion gives HH the Amir an “exclusive authority to assess the level of emergency” when it comes to issuing a decree of emergency during the parliament’s absence. TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 LOCAL Qatar promotes US-Islamic world ties ‘Judaization of East Jerusalem’ slammed

DOHA: Qatari Deputy Prime Minister Islamic world and the United States Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. pants and said: “we are pleased for hold- sion on the conflict in Syria, noting the and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs based on mutual understanding, cooper- He stressed that the Palestinian issue ing this Forum every year to follow dis- spiraling effects of the conflict on the Ahmad Al-Mahmoud has stressed on the ation, mutual respect and common has great impact on the course of rela- cussions with interest, and see its posi- Middle East region and the roles played need to push forward the relationship interests. tions between the Islamic world and the tive effects, which is characterized by a by the United States and other outside between the Islamic world and the US, Al-Mahmoud said that the Forum has United States, especially as it is not an deep understanding of the background actors. and correct all related misconceptions succeeded in achieving its primary issue of the Palestinian people alone, but of the relationship between the Islamic This year working groups will focus and misperceptions. Al-Mahmoud was objective in enhancing dialogue, and the issue all Arabs and Muslims who world and the United States of America.” on advancing women’s political partici- addressing the inaugural session of the promoting opportunities for coopera- strongly reject all policies of the Israeli The three-day event will discuss the pation, supporting economic assistance 10th annual US-Islamic World Forum. The tion between the Islamic World and the occupation authorities including expan- changing landscape in Pakistan and and recovery in Egypt and Tunisia, exam- Forum has become a platform for con- United States of America, as well as sion of settlements, the Judaization of Afghanistan and its effect on internal ining the role of faith based leaders in structive dialogue and fruitful discus- establishment of a positive relationship East Jerusalem, and its ongoing viola- and regional security, the challenges of mediating conflict and fostering diplo- sions for a solid, well-established and between the two parties, which is fully tions of the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque. democracy and development. macy, and defining and understanding positive relationship between the consistent with the vision of Qatari Amir Al-Mahmoud welcomed the partici- The Forum will also feature a discus- freedom of speech. — KUNA E-legislation to speed up law-making process E-petition in the pipeline

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Meanwhile, the Minister of State for Cabinet any matter. If 20 percent of the electorate Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Sabah approves a certain proposal, it must be put on Sabah Al-Sabah said the National Conference on said the patronage of the Amir stems from his the agenda of the Assembly,” he added. E-Legislation was a step forward towards the keenness on innovation in all fields. “As early as Meanwhile, Minister of Justice and Minister adoption of the system which could help speed in 1994, the government developed a law on the Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Shareeda Abdullah Al- up the law-making process. “The government e-legislations aiming to regulate the exchange Muosherji thanked HH the Amir for his keenness started preparing for leveraging the e-services in of official data. The first law in this regard was on cooperation between the executive and leg- early 1990s,” he said, noting that the govern- adopted in 2009; it’s made up of 40 articles,” the islative authorities. “The fruitful cooperation led ment gateway offers up to 743 e-services for minister said. to the passing of 14 decrees and 25 draft applicants and visitors of the website. The session is themed “cooperation among laws covering 60 percent of priorities items Sheikh Salman made the press remarks fol- the three authorities to implement e-legisla- on the agenda of the legislature in addition to lowing the third session of the conference. “The tions;” these include the executive, legislative the endorsement of 95 agreements,” he technical efforts aiming to reach better use of e- and judiciary authorities. “The state gateway revealed. On his part, coordinator of the confer- government still need a suitable law to regulate ‘Kuwait Government Online’ offers up to 700 e- ence MP Yaquob Al-Sane’ said the conference the access to and handling of e-services,” he not- services to internet users,” Sheikh Mohammad will help collect work papers and share view- NBK teaches employees ed. On the session of conference, he said all said, noting that e-legislation will lay a firm points on how to leverage the applications of e- speakers agreed that the country enjoys a state ground for orderly e-tendering and other trans- legislation. He underlined the importance of the how to use sign language of constructive cooperation between the execu- actions with the community taking part. issuing a law to regulate e-legislation in order to tive and legislative authorities which helped “The system of e-petition, adopted by many cope with globalization and the revolution of KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait is train- Sign language specialist at NBK Najat pass several laws and approve important agree- advanced countries, could be used by Kuwait to information and telecommunication technology. ing its employees to use sign language to Mokhtar said: “NBK has proven its support ments. Sheikh Salman voiced hope that the involve the citizens to the law-making process. MP Nasser Al-Marri highlighted the need of assist hearing impaired customers in to their hearing impaired customers, by adoption of these legislations will give momen- “Through this system the National Assembly involving the citizens in the law-making process. Kuwait. NBK’s service for the Hearing starting something no other organization tum to the economic development, appreciating could specify a link for e-petition on its gateway He suggested that the National Assembly adopt Impaired customers is the first of its kind in has initiated.” “As the premier financial the efforts of the organizers of the conference. in order to allow citizens express their views on the e-petition system. — Agencies the banking sector. organization in Kuwait, NBK takes its role “NBK is the first bank to offer services in the community very seriously and never to customers with special needs. NBK loses sight of the fact that it constitutes an strives not only to provide the best bank- integral part of Kuwait society,” Mokhtar ing services but also to continuously added. develop its services to include all seg- NBK aims to train staff in all its branch- ments of society,” Ahmad Al Mahmeed, es in Kuwait to use sign language to NBK Public Relations officer. Al Mahmeed ensure the service is widely available. NBK stated that the training will enable the staff members who have successfully com- staff to assist hearing impaired customers pleted the training wear badges that carry and offer them an efficient and individual- the universal sign language icon so cus- ized customer experience. tomers can easily recognize them. Kuwait keen on success of Arab-African summit CAIRO: Kuwait is keen on the success of He noted that future projects aimed at the Arab-African Summit which will be held the economic welfare of the African and in Kuwait on November 18-20, a Kuwaiti Arab citizen would be focused upon during diplomat said. The Gulf State’s representa- the meeting, affirming that the theme tive to the African Union (AU) Ambassador “partners in development and investments” Rashed Al-Hajri told KUNA on the sideline was reflective of the summit’s goal. of the second preparatory meeting for the Meanwhile, Head of the Africa and Arab- Arab-African Summit, that the meeting was African Cooperation Department at the part of several other events to be held in Arab League Ambassador Samer Hosni said Cairo, Addis Ababa, and Kuwait in prepara- that the June 22nd preparatory meeting tion for the summit. would focus on several files in investment, He indicated that representatives from economic, agriculture, and food security Kuwait, the Arab League, and the AU would domains. The establishment of Arab- meet on June 22nd to set the final prepara- African funds for relief aid and sustainable tions for the Summit and the meetings that development would also be part of the would be held at the level of ministers and meeting, said Hosni. Asked whether the senior officials on November 13 till the end Arab-African summit, which began in 1977 of the summit. On his part, member of the in Cairo and lastly held in Sirte Libya, ever Kuwaiti delegation to the preparatory achieved its goals, Hosni said that several KUWAIT: The Commercial Bank of Kuwait organizes a series of training programs on the governance policies that the Central Bank of Kuwait has meeting and head of African Affairs projects were achieved since the summit recently introduced as a system for local banks to follow. The program includes workshops and sessions organized in cooperation with leading Department at the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry was launched, noting that commercial international consultation offices. Hamad Al-Mashaan, said that the summit exchange between the Arab world and would focus on economic cooperation Africa had increased from one to eight per- between the Arab world and Africa. cent in recent years. — KUNA Unit of Immunology and Innovative The upcoming Cell Therapy published two articles KUWAIT: The Unit of Immunology with obesity and diabetes. The unit one project on the application of a tion with the Biochemistry Unit) that and Innovative Cell Therapy at is currently conducting research on breathing exercise program to will be carried out on children Day of Russia Dasman Diabetes Institute, which three ongoing projects: two projects improve obesity-associated asthma recruited from five different centers was established by Kuwait focusing on the cellular and molecu- (in collaboration with the Wellness in Kuwait (Dasman Diabetes June 12 is the national day of the honor the country of more than thou- Foundation for the Advancement of lar anti-inflammatory response in and Fitness Center at Dasman Institute, Mubarak Hospital, Al- Russian Federation - the Day of Russia. sand years history and unique heritage, Sciences (KFAS), has recently pub- obese individuals subjected to a Diabetes Institute). Sabah Hospital, Farwaniya Hospital It has been celebrated every year since the country which united on a huge lished two research articles on the defined exercise protocol (in collab- The Unit will also be starting and Adan Hospital). In addition, the 1994. The First Congress of People’s space many peoples, territories and role of inflammatory markers on oration with the Biochemistry Unit three research projects as a part of a unit is also conducting a study on Deputies of the Russian Federation cultures. obesity and type 2 diabetes. Twelve and the Wellness and Fitness Center comprehensive research program the role of obesity and diabetes in adopted the Declaration on Russia’s abstracts have also been presented at Dasman Diabetes Institute), and on childhood obesity (in collabora- the metastasis of breast cancer. National Sovereignty on June 12, 1990. at various international scientific The National Sovereignty Declaration meetings. set the wheels in motion for the cre- The Unit is headed by Dr Rasheed Ahmad, and is composed ation of what is now known as the of eight qualified members: Dr Russian Federation or more commonly Nadia Zghoul, Dr Amal Hasan, Russia. Rawan Edan, Fatmah Rasheedi, Sara The declaration views sovereignty as Jasem, Cynthia Lehe, Munera Al- a natural and indispensable condition Ghanim and Dunia Mukhles. The of the Russian state with its centuries- aims of the Unit are as follows: (1) long history, culture and traditions. The Identifying immunological factors adoption of the declaration paved the and signaling pathways involved in way for the development of Russian the development of obesity-associ- statehood based on the principles of ated inflammation, diabetes and constitutional federalism, equality and their complications; (2) Developing partnership. novel toleragenic tools such as Russian people choose to use Day of Regulatory T Cells, Mesenchymal Russia to celebrate the history of their Stem Cells and Immunomodulatory individual communities within Russia. adjuvants to prevent and treat dia- Representatives from various regions betes, obesity and their complica- show off the distinctive dress and tions. dance styles of their respective com- The units’ ultimate aim is to move munities, highlighting Russia’s cultural these technologies from the labora- and ethnic diversity.On this day, we tory to clinical testing by conduct- ing early proof of principle in animal honor our motherland, our Russia. We Russian Ambassador KUWAIT: Dr Kazem Behbehani, Director-General of Dasman Diabetes Institute along with the team of the models, and eventually in patients Immunology and Innovative Cell Therapy Unit at Dasman Diabetes Institute. TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 Iran hardliner drops out, narrows Qatari leaders expected to step down field for allies Page 8 Page 9

ANKARA: A beaten and shocked demonstrator is helped by other protesters late Sunday after being confronted by riot police on Kizilay square. — AFP Erdogan warns protesters ‘will pay’ Demonstrators hold fast despite warning

ISTANBUL: Turkish protesters refused to back down atmosphere. The unrest first erupted on May 31 with a yesterday after Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan tough police crackdown on a campaign to save warned they would “pay a price” for their unrelenting Istanbul’s Gezi Park, which borders Taksim Square, Indian oppn leader resigns demonstrations against his Islamic-rooted govern- from demolition. The trouble spiralled into nation- ment’s decade-long rule. As riot police doused of wide displays of anger against Erdogan and his party, NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian opposition three main fora of the party, namely, the he had requested Advani to change his thousands of protesters in the capital Ankara with seen as increasingly authoritarian. leader Lal Krishna Advani resigned yes- National Executive, the Parliamentary decision. Advani’s campaign to build a tear gas and jets of water for a second straight night, Nearly 5,000 demonstrators, scores of whom are terday in apparent protest at the eleva- Board and the Election Committee,” he Hindu temple on the site of a 16th-centu- Erdogan fired up supporters of his ruling Justice and young and middle-class, have been injured and three tion of hardliner Narendra Modi to lead said. “Most BJP leaders are concerned just ry mosque in the northern town of Development Party (AKP) with combative rhetoric in people have died in the trouble, tarnishing Turkey’s his party into next year’s elections. Ayodhya helped bring the party to rallies across the country. image as a model of Islamic democracy. Taksim, which Advani, an 85-year-old stalwart of the national attention but also led to deadly “Those who do not respect this nation’s party in has seen no police presence for over a week, was Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a former religious riots. Hindu zealots razed the power will pay a price,” he told thousands of cheering much quieter yesterday as demonstrators resumed deputy prime minister, resigned from all mosque in 1992 which led to unrest in loyalists in Ankara, just a few kilometres from the their normal routines, though many vowed they his positions in the party which he which over 2,000 people, mainly Muslims, clashes in downtown Kizilay Square, the latest vio- would return. “We are going to school now, but we helped build into a national force. “He died. BJP spokesman Srikant Sharma told lence in a second week of mass civil unrest. “We will come back later,” said 17-year-old Etem Yakin as has submitted his resignation letter to AFP that “every leader of the party will remained patient, we are still patient but there’s a lim- she crossed the square, where a clean-up operation the party chief,” a source in his office said make every possible effort to convince on condition of anonymity. him (to stay). His resignation has not been it to our patience,” Erdogan said. His fans relished the was in full swing. She said the premier was pouring oil Indian media quoted from a resigna- accepted.” show of strength, frequently interrupting his remarks on the flames with his confrontational stance. “If he tion letter by Advani, the BJP’s prime min- Other leaders of the party also stated with bursts of applause and chanting: “Turkey is keeps talking like this, we will keep up like this too.” isterial candidate for the 2009 general that Advani’s resignation will never be proud of you.” Erdogan was to meet with government ministers in elections, which made oblique references accepted as his political guidance was Tens of thousands of anti-government demonstra- Ankara later yesterday, with the crisis expected to top to Modi without naming him. Advani said Lal Krishna Advani needed at every stage by the party. tors stepped up their protests over the weekend, the agenda. “I honestly don’t know where this is he was “finding it difficult to reconcile Advani did not attend the meeting of pouring into cities across the country including going,” said Akif Burak Atlar, secretary of Taksim with either the functioning of the party or with their personal agendas,” he added. the BJP’s national executive at the week- Istanbul, Ankara and the western city of Izmir. Solidarity, a group representing the original Gezi Park the direction in which it is going,” accord- Controversial right-wing politician end which promoted Modi to election Istanbul’s Taksim Square, the symbolic heart of the campaigners. “It was his speeches and the police bru- ing to the Press Trust of India. “I have Narendra Modi who had willingly accept- committee chairman, although the offi- protest movement, attracted some of the largest tality that led the protests this far in the first place. He decided, therefore, to resign from the ed the new role during the weekend, said cial reason given was illness. —AFP crowds yet, with people dancing and chanting needs to take a step back.” “We want life on the square “Erdogan, resign!” into the early hours in a festive to return to normal,” said Eyup Muhcu, head of the Chamber of Architects and part of the Taksim Solidarity Platform. “We are ready for dialogue...but the prime minister’s remarks indicate he is not open to dialogue.” Abdulkadir Selvi, a political commenta- tor close to the government, wrote in Yeni Safak newspaper that Erdogan would stick to a tough line. “To summarise the new roadmap in short, Erdogan chose to fight. He will not reach an agreement with those who launched this movement against him or take a backward step,” Selvi wrote. He added a note of moderation. “He will distinguish between those who have just demands, voicing their criticism without vio- lence ... from those who use violent means to try and overthrow him.” Opponents accuse Erdogan, in power since 2002, of repressing critics - including journalists, minority Kurds and the military - and of pushing con- servative Islamic values on the mainly Muslim but staunchly secular nation. But the 59-year-old is also considered the most influential leader since Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the father of modern Turkey, and remains the country’s most popular politician. His AKP has won three elections in a row and took nearly half the vote in the 2011 elections, having presided over strong economic growth. On his whistle-stop tour of three cities Sunday, the premier urged loyalists to respond to the demonstra- tors by voting for the AKP in local polls next year. “I want you to teach them a first lesson through demo- cratic means at the ballot box,” he said. — Agencies TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Qatari leaders expected to step down

DOHA: Qatar’s powerful prime minister question of timing.” and elsewhere in the region said that assets of $100 billion - $200 billion. an uprising seeking to topple Syrian is preparing to step down as part of a The diplomats said they understood countries, including the United States, Widely seen as a savvy dealmaker, President Bashar Al-Assad from power. wider power transition that may also see the motive for the reported reshuffle was Britain, France and Saudi Arabia had Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim has personally A close US ally that hosts a large US the country’s ruler ceding power to his the desire of the leadership to have a been briefed on the plan. They said they negotiated some of the sovereign wealth military base, Qatar is the world’s largest son, Crown Prince Sheikh Tamim, Arab smooth transition to a younger genera- expected the reshuffle to take one of two fund’s most high-profile investments, exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and Western diplomats said yesterday. tion. Such a move would be relatively courses - either Sheikh Tamim would including talks with Glencore’s chief last and wealthiest nation per-capita. The Such a change could inject an element unusual in Gulf Arab politics: It is cus- replace Sheikh Hamad as the prime min- year when the fund demanded better tiny country whose economy once cen- of uncertainty into the foreign policies of tomary for Gulf Arab heads of state to ister until he takes over as emir when his terms for backing the firm’s acquisition tred on pearl fishing now has a sovereign the US-allied gas exporter, which is a continue in office until death. One father eventually steps down, or the cur- of Xstrata. The companies eventually wealth fund that controls an estimated global investment powerhouse and a source said the transition was expected rent Deputy Prime Minister, Ahmed Al- merged to create Glencore Xstrata. $100 billion in assets. Sheikh Hamad bin bankroller of Arab Spring revolts in to start with Prime Minister Sheikh Mahmoud, would become the next The Emir elevated the country’s inter- Khalifa Al-Thani seized power from his alliance with the Muslim Brotherhood. Hamad bin Jassim Al-Thani, who also prime minister when Sheikh Hamad bin national profile in recent years through father in a bloodless coup in 1995. “(The Emir) has had (this) in mind for serves as the foreign minister, leaving his Jassim steps aside. the launch and development of the al Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim played a key quite a long time. The path has clearly cabinet posts. The diplomats mentioned Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim, 53, has Jazeera television network, as well as its role in facilitating the coup, for which he been paved over the past year for various timetables, from some time in been prime minister since 2007 and has successful bid to host the 2022 soccer was rewarded with influence for life. authority to be transferred to Tamim,” a the next few weeks to September. No played a key role in positioning Qatar as World Cup tournament. The Gulf state British-educated Sheikh Tamim is Doha-based diplomat told Reuters, refer- Qatari government officials were imme- power broker in the region. He is also has played a substantial role in promot- believed to be closer to the Muslim ring to head of state Sheikh Hamad bin diately available to comment on the chairman of the board of the Qatar ing the Arab Spring, lending significant Brotherhood than many in the current Khalifa Al-Thani. “The plan has always reports. Investment Authority (QIA), a position he support to rebels who ousted former leadership, and may pursue more social- been for this to happen, but it’s been a Arab and Western diplomats in Doha is expected to retain. QIA has estimated Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and to ly conservative policies. — Reuters Israel minister says Assad may prevail Strong Iranian, Hezbollah backing bolsters Assad

JERUSALEM: Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, backed by Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, may prevail in the more than two-year-old uprising against him, Israel’s intelligence minister said yesterday. Though the assessment was quickly disavowed by others in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government, it reflected the difficulties facing Israel and Western countries in predicting Syria’s destiny and weighing intervention. Yuval Steinitz, minister for international affairs, strategy and intelligence, was asked at a briefing with foreign journalists whether recent successes by Assad’s forces against outgunned rebels might herald victory for the Syrian leader. “I always thought that it might be the case that at the end of the day Assad, with a very strong Iranian and Hezbollah backing, might gain the upper hand,” Steinitz said. “And I think that this is possible and I thought that this is possible already a long time ago.” Steinitz, who is not a member of Israel’s security cabinet but does have access to intelligence updates as well as Netanyahu’s ear, said Assad’s government “might not just survive but even regain territories” from the rebels. He declined to comment further on a possible Assad victory, citing Israel’s policy of not meddling CAIRO: Supporters of former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak hold his portrait publicly in Syria. outside the police academy yesterday where the retrial of Mubarak and his two sons The defence and foreign ministries received Steinitz’s remarks Gamal and Alaa and six policemen included his former interior minister Habib Al- coolly. “This is Steinitz’s personal informed - or rather, misinformed Adli is taking place. — AFP - position,” said one Israeli diplomat who asked not to be named. A senior Israeli official added: “Steinitz was giving his own assess- ment of the situation. The government of Israel is following the Egypt lawmakers slam situation, while not taking any sides.” Asked if Israel had a formal intelligence forecast on Syria, the official said: “The situation changes almost daily and the assessments accordingly.” PM over Ethiopia dam In June 2011, only three months after the Syrian uprising began with peaceful protests, then-Defence Minister Ehud Barak, CAIRO: Angry Egyptian lawmakers accused Nile water, with Egypt taking 55.5 billion the lone centrist in the previous government also led by the country’s prime minister and govern- cubic meters and Sudan 18.5 billion cu m of Netanyahu, forecast Assad’s fall “within weeks”. Months later, after ment yesterday of doing nothing to prevent 84 billion cu m, with 10 billion lost to evapo- a full-fledged insurgency had developed, a senior Israeli official Ethiopia from completing a dam that threat- ration. That agreement, first signed in 1929, said Barak had been trying to “jump the gun” and encourage ens to leave Nile-dependent Egypt with a took no account of the eight other nations Assad’s foes to hasten his overthrow - an outcome that Israel dangerous water shortage. Prime Minister along the 6,700-km river and its basin, which viewed as inevitable at the time. Yet the current Netanyahu gov- Hesham Kandil had just finished addressing have been agitating for a decade for a more ernment appears more cautious, given the four decades of stabili- parliament about how the government equitable accord. ty Assad and his father before him had maintained on the Syrian- planned to work diplomatically, legally and Ethiopia’s unilateral action seems to Israeli frontline. technically to negotiate with Ethiopia over ignore the 10-nation Nile Basin Initiative, a Israel does not want chaos there, especially as it estimates that the dam when the session heated up. He regional partnership formed in 1999 that one in 10 of the anti-Assad rebels are radical Islamists. called the dam’s construction an ‘act of defi- seeks to develop the river in a cooperative Government officials also say privately they have urged Western ance’ and stressed that Egypt will not give ‘a manner. counterparts to consider any aid to Syrian rebels carefully, lest the single drop of water,’ but then hurriedly left Ethiopia is leading a group of five nations weaponry end up being used against Israel. Israel has carried out the chamber despite calls for clarification threatening to sign a new cooperation at least three air strikes on Syrian sites that intelligence sources over how to handle the situation if Ethiopia agreement without Egypt and Sudan, effec- described as advanced weaponry in transit to Hezbollah. Israeli rejects overtures. tively taking control from Egypt of the Nile, forces on the occupied Golan Heights have occasionally fired in IDLIB, Syria: Two Syrian men pull an unexploded rocket from a Syrian war- ‘Egypt will turn to a graveyard’ if the dam which serves some 238 million people. response to Syrian gunfire when troops and rebels battle near the plane yesterday. In Aleppo, activists said that rebels advanced inside the is completed, geologist and Egyptian law- Experts estimate that Egypt could lose as frontlines. Alluding to Israel’s superior military might, Steinitz said: sprawling air base of Mannagh near the border with Turkey. The base has maker Khaled Ouda shouted to parliament. much as 20 percent of its Nile water in the “It is in his (Assad’s) interest not to provoke us so that we get been under siege for months and rebels have been trying to capture it with ‘The prime minister didn’t provide anything. three to five years needed for Ethiopia to fill a involved.” — Reuters no success. — AP We have to stop the construction of this massive planned reservoir. dam first before entering negotiations,’ he Abdullah Badr, who leads the ultraconser- said. Egypt in the past has threatened to go vative Salafi caucus in parliament, held up a to war over its ‘historic rights’ to the waters blank notebook after Kandil’s speech and of the Nile River. Last week, Egyptian politi- said: ‘I have been taking notes and the page Somali warlord strengthens cal leaders caused uproar after proposing to for solutions is blank.’ ‘Where are the studies? aid rebels against the Ethiopian government Where are the solutions?’ He added. ‘There is or even sabotaging the dam itself. Ethiopia nothing more dangerous than this. This is control of port after clashes demanded an official explanation. about water security and there are enemies Egypt faces the prospect of its current outside and inside -what is the role of the MOGADISHU: Fighters loyal to and Somaliland in the northwest, fertile farmland and potential off- authority of the central govern- water shortage worsening when the so- government and what did it do?’ he said. Somali warlord Ahmed Madobe which fiercely defends its self- shore oil and gas deposits. ment - which until recently con- called Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Ethiopian officials have downplayed the strengthened control of the key declared independence. Many eye the economic, strate- trolled just a few blocks of the capi- completed. Ethiopia’s decision challenges a effect the dam will have on Egypt, saying it is southern port of Kismayo, residents Somali President Hassan Sheikh gic and political profits of the tal Mogadishu - is a far harder task. colonial-era agreement that had given needed to provide much-needed power for said yesterday, after days of clashes Mohamud, who holds little sway in region. Kenya views the region as a Analysts warn the rivalries risk downstream Egypt and Sudan rights to the the country’s development. —AP between rival militia forces. Heavy the port city, said all sides should key buffer zone to protect its bor- threatening the fragile progress fighting broke out Friday when the end the fighting. “The time for ders, but in Jubaland, it has ended made in Somalia. Ras Kamboni militia of Madobe - fighting is over,” he said in a state- up backing a warlord opposing the “The crisis...threatens to desta- recently self-appointed “president” ment. “We must unite and seek to central government it is mandated bilise the entire country if not prop- of the southern Jubaland region - resolve our differences peacefully, - and funded by the UN and erly dealt with,” the Heritage Indonesian dies in battled forces loyal to Iftin Hassan we must unite for the fight against European Union - to support. In the Institute for Policy Studies, a Somali Basto, another leader claiming to Al-Shebab.” The Kenyan and Somali past two years, AU troops have research group, wrote in a recent be president. “The situation is quiet presidents met last week, dis- wrested town after town from the report, warning the clashes risk Saudi protest fire now and most parts of the town are cussing among other issues Shabab, hauling down their black “creating an opening for Al-Shabab controlled by Madobe’s men,” said Nairobi’s role in Jubaland, which Islamist banners and raising to reassert control in recently JEDDAH: An Indonesian woman died have left Saudi Arabia since April 1 under resident Abdulahi Mire, adding that has a lucrative charcoal industry, Somalia’s flag. But asserting the recovered areas.” — AFP Sunday in a fire lit by workers outside her an amnesty that allows them to try to sort rival forces had been forced outside country’s consulate in western Saudi out their papers or leave without paying a town, but “are not far away”. Arabia, where thousands converged seek- penalty, a newspaper report said on Several rival factions claim own- ing to resolve their immigration status, a Sunday. This wave brings to 380,000 the ership of Kismayo, a former strong- Bombings kill 23 in Iraq consular source said. Some 8,000 number of foreign workers who have left hold of the Al-Qaeda-linked BAQUBA, Iraq: Four car bombs and a suicide attack in the Judaida al-Shat bombing told AFP, adding Indonesians gathered outside the con- Saudi Arabia since the beginning of the Shabab where Kenyan troops in an African Union force are now based. targeting Iraqi markets and cafes yesterday killed at that the extremist group was trying to “sow religious sulate in Jeddah trying to sort out their year. Workers without proper papers are The Kenyan troops, who invaded least 23 people, the latest in a surge in violence that hatred in our region, as we live peacefully with the papers as illegal foreign workers in the becoming increasingly concerned as vio- Somalia in 2011, back Madobe’s authorities have struggled to control. Thirteen peo- Sunnis”. The unrest comes amid a surge in attacks in kingdom face a deadline to regularise lators of the immigration rules in the oil- control of the strategic and eco- ple were killed and 53 wounded when two near- Iraq, with violence in May pushing the month’s their position or leave. “Some of them lit a rich kingdom will face penalties when the nomic hub, but neither the title of simultaneous car bombs and a suicide attack tore death toll to the highest such figure since 2008, rais- fire near the walls of the consulate seek- amnesty period ends on July 3, with pun- “president” nor the region of through a wholesale market north of Baghdad, a ing concerns of a revival of the all-out sectarian war ing to enter by force, but leading to the ishment including imprisonment up to Jubaland is recognised by the weak police officer and a medic said. The blasts went off in that blighted the country in 2006 and 2007. death of a woman,” the source said. two years, and fines up to 100,000 riyals central government in Mogadishu. the predominantly Shiite town of Judaida al-Shat, There has been a heightened level of attacks Before the fire, rocks and stones were ($27,000). “Business is slowly returning to nor- which lies just west of Baquba, capital of Diyala since the beginning of the year, coinciding with ris- thrown at the consulate by the According to official statistics, eight mal, we can’t hear gunfire today... province and one of the most violent areas in the ing discontent among the Sunni Arab minority that Indonesian workers frustrated by long million expatriates work in the kingdom. we hope the situation stays calm country. erupted into protests in late December. Analysts say waits to get their cases dealt with. The Economists say there are another two mil- like this,” said Ahmed Moyale, The attacks targeted fruit and vegetable stall the failure of the Shiite-led authorities to address action was “limited to the walls of the lion unregistered foreign workers. Saudi another resident. owners who were crowding the market, purchasing underlying frustrations among the Sunni communi- goods for the day’s trading. Another car bomb ty has given fuel and room for militants to increase compound and did not touch the offices”, Arabia is aiming to create job opportu- Jubaland lies in the far south of Somalia, bordering both Kenya and exploded near a fish market near Taji on the north- their activities. The UN envoy to Iraq Martin Kobler said the consular source. Police confirmed nities for its own unemployed by cut- ern edge of Baghdad, killing at least seven people, has warned the violence is “ready to explode”. In a Ethiopia, and control is split only that a fire had left some people ting the number of foreign workers, while a vehicle rigged with explosives also went off bid to ease tensions, Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki between multiple forces including injured, without mentioning any fatality. although many of those are in low-paid in the northern town of Tuz Khurmatu, killing three has in recent days met with two of his arch rivals - clan militia, the Shebab and Kenyan Jeddah police spokesman Nawaf Al-Booq jobs that Saudis would not accept. The others. No group immediately claimed responsibility the Sunni speaker of parliament and the president and Ethiopian soldiers. Jubaland said protesters had entered the consulate, world’s largest oil exporter is a gold- for the attacks, but Sunni militants linked to Al- of the autonomous Kurdish region. While the coun- causing a stampede. He said protesters mine for millions of people from poor joins other semi-autonomous Qaeda often target Shiites, whom they regard as try’s top politicians have pledged to address persist- had peacefully dispersed and a fire out- Asian and Arab countries that are reel- regions of the fractured Horn of apostates, in simultaneous and mass-casualty ent political disputes, which analysts say are linked Africa nation, including Puntland in side the consulate had been put out. ing under high levels of unemploy- bombings. “Al-Qaeda is behind this terrorist attack,” to violence levels, no tangible moves have yet been the northeast - which wants auton- Some 180,000 illegal foreign workers ment. — Agencies Mohammed Al-Zaidi, a vegetable vendor wounded announced. — AFP omy within a federation of states - TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Khamenei wants no one to jolt his power

DUBAI: Five days from Iran’s presidential unrest that was the worst in the Islamic Peace, referring to the new leader’s links office nurtures clients throughout the election, these are nervy times for Republic’s history. As in 2009, Khamenei with the IRGC as it emerged from the bureaucracy and can rely on a conserva- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who as only the can turn to his sophisticated security 1980-88 war with Iraq. Khamenei’s official tive parliament to support its decisions. second Supreme Leader in the Islamic structure, the hardline Islamic website portrays him as initially unwilling Foreign and nuclear policy are the domain Republic’s 34-year history answers to God Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the to take the job, quoting him as saying “I of the supreme leader, who also controls and not voters. The Shiite cleric was Basij, a paramilitary-religious force of hun- cried and supplicated to Allah earnestly” vast funds, not least via “bonyads” or chari- bruised by the protests that exploded dreds of thousands of volunteers, to snuff to spare him the responsibility. Ironically it table foundations with a web of business after Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s 2009 re- out any revival of protests. was Rafsanjani who backed him in the interests - although the poetry-loving election and then affronted by the unruly Although Khamenei and the IRGC say Assembly of Experts, the body that chose Khamenei is not reputed for personal ambitions of the man whose win he had they favour no candidate, behind the Khomeini’s successor, because Khamenei, greed and visitors to his residence say he endorsed. Now Khamenei has said he scenes the security apparatus may be unlike senior clerics at the time, was com- lives humbly. “Khamenei crippled the wants a high turnout on June 14 to bol- gearing up again to sway Iran’s tightly mitted to the former leader’s doctrine of democratic institutions like the presiden- ster the legitimacy of the vote, while constrained version of democracy and Velayet-e Faqih, or guardianship of the cy. That’s how he developed his power,” warning the eight candidates who have ensure the election of a loyal, obedient jurist, which underpins Iran’s political said Khalaji. “It’s a conflict between the survived a vetting process he controls to hardliner. “In both 2005 and 2009, the structure. Scholars abroad who have stud- positions of leader and president.” avoid promising any concessions to the theocratic nature of the regime prevailed ied him paint a picture of a secretive ideo- Elections for president and parliament United States. amidst allegations of election engineer- logue who is deeply anti-Western, fearful provide legitimacy for the state and cover Among the barred challengers is for- ing. Security will likely trump legitimacy in of Iran’s democratic institutions and para- for the leader. If problems emerge, the mer President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, 2013,” said US-based Iran expert Yasmin noid about betrayal. One of his childhood government can be blamed, or, as a political heavyweight and long-time Alem. “By creating a colossal bureaucracy friends from Mashhad sounded a similar Carnegie’s Sadjadpour put it: “The rival of Khamenei. Rafsanjani’s influence and establishing parallel institutions theme. “He is a conspiracy theorist and a Supreme Leader likes being the man has waned since Khamenei succeeded the Khamenei has sought to concentrate true anti-American,” said Djavad Khadem, above the fray. He’s been very effective at Islamic Republic’s founding father, power in his office,” she said. a minister under the ousted Shah. wielding power without accountability.” Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, as supreme Khamenei’s influence on major policy Few Iranians had tipped Khamenei as Khamenei sees threats by Israel and the Ali Khamenei leader in 1989. Not even an ayatollah at and economic affairs starts with the 4,000 Khomeini’s heir. He is “an accident of histo- United States to strike Iran’s nuclear sites if the time, Khamenei has since lived in the staff, all recruited from the IRGC or secret ry” who went from being “a weak presi- understandable for a leader who lost the diplomacy fails to resolve the dispute as shadow of his mentor, Khomeini. services, at his “Beit-e Rahbar”, or leader’s dent to an initially weak supreme leader use of his right arm in a 1981 assassination confirming his belief that the West is bent Struggling to impose his religious authori- house. According to leaked U.S. diplomat- to one of the five most powerful Iranians attempt. While president from 1981-89 he on overthrowing the Islamic Republic’s ty, he has instead built up a formidable ic cables, the Beit acts as a powerful of the last 100 years”, Sadjadpour said. The suffered several political betrayals. “He ruling system. security apparatus to extend his power. nerve-centre for an inner core of IRGC mil- supreme leader relies on the Vali Amr, a doesn’t trust a single person,” said Khalaji. As the presidential election looms, little The exclusion of high-profile candi- itary, security and intelligence chiefs and 10,000-strong personal security force, and “People are connected to him but not to suggests he has changed his views since dates has dented the poll’s relevance to a hardline clerics in Qom. Yet Khamenei wears a bullet-proof vest when appearing each other.” Under Iran’s constitution, the 2009 when he addressed Iranians at Friday mainly young and restless population of remains an enigma, shunning interviews in public, said Mehdi Khalaji, a senior fel- leader wields supreme command of the prayers a week after Ahmadinejad’s tri- 75 million. Many Iranians do not share and foreign travel. His son Mojtaba con- low at the Washington Institute who is armed forces, has the power to declare umph and told them foreign hands lay Khamenei’s ideological confrontation with trols access to him. researching a biography of Khamenei. war and appoints and dismisses senior fig- behind the street protests shaking the the West and a nuclear policy that has “Because Khamenei lacked Khomeini’s Such heavy protection has contributed to ures including armed forces commanders, nation. “You see the hands of the enemy,” incurred harsh sanctions on Iran’s vital religious credentials, he sought legitimacy the isolation of a man who is enormously judicial heads and the head of the state Khamenei declared. “The hungry wolves energy sectors. Yet the 73-year-old leader in the barracks rather than the seminary,” powerful, but who is afflicted by depres- media network. He effectively controls which lurk are slowly changing the guise has proved resilient in the four years since said Karim Sadjadpour, an Iran analyst at sion and obsessive about personal securi- the Guardian Council - the body that over- of diplomacy for their real faces. See them, the violently suppressed post-election the Carnegie Endowment for International ty, Khalaji said. This concern may be sees elections and vets candidates. His don’t overlook them.” — Reuters Iran hardliner drops out, narrows field for allies Vetting body denies plans to bar any more candidates

DUBAI: A conservative former parliament speak- were rigged. Fearing a repeat, many of their sup- based economy from a slow, grinding collapse er dropped out of the June 14 Iranian presiden- porters could stay home this time. The only that some analysts predict. tial election yesterday in a move to consolidate remaining moderates in the presidential race Mehr news agency, citing an unnamed the hardline vote and lessen the chances of an are cleric Hassan Rowhani, Iran’s chief nuclear source, said on Sunday the Guardian Council upset favouring a moderate candidate. The 12- negotiator under reformist president would consider barring Rowhani from the elec- man Guardian Council, largely under the sway of Mohamed Khatami, and the lacklustre tion for revealing what it said was classified Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had Mohammad Reza Aref. information on Iran’s nuclear activity during a already barred all but eight of the 686 people Despite the odds stacked against him, televised debate, and for the slogans uttered by who registered as candidates, including prag- Rowhani has still managed to rouse thousands his supporters. But the Guardian Council said matic ex-president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani. yesterday that it was not considering barring That left four hardliners, separated only by small any other candidate, denying the reports. While differences on issues such as Iran’s nuclear Rowhani only smiled when reporters asked him TEHRAN: Iranian presidential candidate and conservative former chief of the stand-off with the West, facing a lone independ- about the report that his candidacy may be up Revolutionary Guards Mohsen Rezai speaks during his campaign rally in downtown ent outsider and two relative moderates who for review, he may have grasped that failure to Tehran yesterday. — AFP may be able to generate popular support. curb his faithful could lead to him removal from Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel, a close adviser to the race. The report might also discourage a Khamenei related to him by marriage, had been much-rumoured withdrawal by Aref that could Campaign finally warms one of three so-called “Principlist” conservative widen a vote for Rohani. candidates alongside Tehran Mayor Mohammad With nuclear issue and foreign affairs and up on streets of Tehran Baqer Qalibaf and former foreign minister Ali national security all decided by Khamenei, there Akbar Velayati before announcing on Monday will be little substantial departure from current TEHRAN: At the bustling Vali Asr inter- Ahmadinejad was announced the win- he was dropping out. While he did not endorse policy whoever becomes president, but the section in central Tehran, pro-reform ner, as his opponents challenged the offi- any single candidate, Haddad-Adel urged voters result could usher in a change of nuance and camp supporter Armin settled in for a cial results claiming massive voter fraud to back his fellow Principlists, hinting that they style. During a televised presidential debate on heated showdown with supporters of a and staged street protests which were were the ones also backed by Khamenei. The Friday, candidates clashed on Iran’s nuclear poli- conservative frontrunner in this week’s suppressed in a brutal crackdown by the Shiite clerical leader, the most powerful man in cy, with nuclear negotiator and potential elec- Iranian presidential election. “I don’t want regime. the Islamic Republic, has not publicly endorsed tion front-runner Saeed Jalili coming under fire a president who lives a simple life, I don’t This year, the election campaign has any candidate and insists he has only one vote in from rivals over the lack of progress in talks with want a president who survives on bread been lacklustre as no heavyweight candi- the election. world powers. and cheese and wants the same for us,” dates from the moderate and reformist “With my withdrawal I ask the dear people to Rowhani said hardline stances taken since his said the 30-year-old in jeans and a plaid camps are on the ballot. Akbar Hashemi strictly observe the criteria of the Supreme time as nuclear negotiator had resulted in sever- pink-and-white shirt, pointing to a ban- Rafsanjani, a founding father of the revo- Leader of the Revolution (Khamenei) when they al rounds of UN sanctions. “All of our problems ner of top nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili. lution and two-time ex-president vote for candidates,” Haddad-Adel said in a state- stem from this - that we didn’t make an utmost “I want a president who eats pizza and favoured by both camps, has been ment carried by the semi-official Mehr news effort to prevent the (nuclear) dossier from wants to improve the economy,” said barred from running. The reformists have agency. “I advise the dear people to take a cor- going to the (UN) Security Council,” said Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel Armin, who did not give his first name, as one candidate in the race, Mohammad rect decision so that either a Principlist wins in Rowhani, who in 2003 negotiated a suspension he adjusted his rimless glasses. Jalili, a Reza Aref, but their votes are expected to the first round, or if the election runs to a second of supporters in sometimes heated election in uranium enrichment with world powers, win- devout revolutionary and wounded war be divided between him and moderate round, the competition be between two rallies at which some of the old reformist slo- ning a relative respite in Western pressure on veteran, is running on a ticket that boasts hopeful Hassan Rowhani. Authorities Principlists,” he said. gans were chanted, such as calls for political Tehran. Enrichment activity resumed after the opposition to dÈtente with the West. He have banned open-air rallies and most Friday’s presidential vote will be Iran’s first prisoners to be freed. Several Rowhani staffers hardline populist Ahmadinejad became presi- is considered a frontrunner among the candidates have mounted low-cost cam- since 2009 when the excitement generated by and supporters were arrested afterwards. But, dent in 2005. “It is good to have centrifuges seven candidates, most of them conser- paigns, highlighted by three live tele- large reformist election rallies turned to anger with sanctions imposed on Iran over its disput- running, provided people’s lives and livelihoods vative, vying for Iran’s highest elected vised debates that only managed to pro- and protests when incumbent President ed nuclear program compounding problems of are also running,” Rowhani said, referring to office on Friday. His power-base stems duce a few heated exchanges between Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was declared winner. economic mismanagement and corruption, Iran’s campaign to develop advanced nuclear from the paramilitary volunteer force the candidates. Reformers, after two landslide presidential elec- the big issue overriding ideology for many vot- technology despite its worsening economic Basij, whose young members are As crowd emerged at the intersection, tion wins in 1997 and 2001, said the 2009 results ers is which candidate can best rescue the oil- problems. — Reuters impressed by Jalili’s calm, low-key Ramin, 23, was setting up shop to spread demeanour, as well as his uncompromis- the word of Aref, sporting a t-shirt with a ing stance in talks with world powers picture of his favourite candidate. “We over Iran’s disputed nuclear drive. should vote for a reformist government Iran reformers seek comeback He has managed to appeal to the to salvage this mess of the economy,” he same constituency, including the Basijis, said, refusing to give his full name. “Only TEHRAN: Iranian reformists are making a the 2009 protests. Rowhani, a 64-year-old that catapulted President Mahmoud with that government can we have free- tentative return to mainstream politics with moderate cleric, and Aref, 62, a former first Ahmadinejad into power in 2005 and re- dom of expression.” Another Aref sup- two candidates in Friday’s presidential elec- vice president under Khatami, have elected in 2009. Responding to Armin’s porter, Meysam, a 27-year-old electrical tion, despite the opposition being a shad- emerged as the sole presidential standard rhetoric, Mehdi Sadghiani pointedly engineer, agreed.”Only a reformist can ow of the movement that briefly rocked bearers in the reformist camp. Despite waved a large poster of Jalili, adorned save this country,” he said, while express- the establishment in 2009. Protests by the being considered long shots because of with the slogan in bold letters: “Jalili, the ing hope that Aref and Rowhani would so-called Green Movement four years ago, stiff competition from the five conservative most devastating response to sanctions.” unite under a single candidate to over the controversial re-election of candidates, including two close aides of Mehdi, a 22-year-old mechanical engi- increase his chances. As crowds gath- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, were supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, neering student, said: “We don’t need to ered, Meysam launched into one-on-one harshly suppressed and its leaders con- Aref and Rowhani are urging voters to turn rely on other countries. This is the mes- discussions with onlookers to persuade demned to house arrest where they still out on polling day. “In all my travels, I call sage of the revolution that Jalili has them to vote. “We have to convince peo- languish. Now the largely sidelined pro- on young voters to cast their ballots revived.” “He is an independent person, ple to vote,” he said. “Boycotting the elec- reform camp is pinning its hopes on two because not voting is not a choice,” said and God willing he will never bow to the tion will yield no result. It would only candidates in the June 14 presidential race, Aref during campaigning. demands of the enemies,” said Milad translate into a repeat of the same situa- moderate Hassan Rowhani and reformist As polling day draws closer, pressure is Mohammad Reza Aref. increasing on the two to join forces to Rahmani, another 22-year-old university tion.” In 2009, the conservative establish- boost their chances. Many reformist figures student, who joined in the conversation. Iran is at loggerheads with world pow- ment cracked down hard on reformists have asked Khatami and Rafsanjani to Dressed in low cut, denim jeans, Milad ers over its nuclear ambitions, with dra- after they cried foul when Ahmadinejad endorse one of the two. The call seemed to argued that with Jalili in office, Iran conian sanctions against its economy would overcome all difficulties through was returned amid allegations of electoral resonate at least with Aref, who said he imposed by the United States and the fraud. Main opposition leaders Mir Hossein would “obey their decision”. In 2009, “resistance” against the demands of the European Union. Despite Iran’s insistence international community, which has Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi have now Mousavi and Karroubi demanded a new that it only seeks the peaceful applica- been under house arrest for more than two election, but the regime showed no mercy been urging Iran to cut back on sensitive tion of the technology, the standoff has years. But pro-reform groups, whose repre- as Ahmadinejad’s presidency was rein- aspects of its nuclear program. cost Tehran many of its friends in the sentation in parliament also waned after a forced. Since then the reformists have been The face-off on Vali Asr intersection international community as well as a 2012 general election, are mobilising for increasingly sidelined. Rowhani and Aref was one of the livelier incidents in a calm hefty economic price. Amir, a 36-year-old this week’s presidential election. Their have inspired new hope among those peo- run-up to the polls. This year’s election employee of a private company and for- hopes of making a firm comeback were ple who had sworn not to vote, and who campaign has been a far cry from the last mer Basij member, said regardless of who dealt a severe blow when moderate ex- had even lambasted Khatami for voting in vote in 2009 when boisterous campaign takes office, Iran “has to be friends with president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who the 2012 parliamentary election. rallies and street parties attracted the rest of the world”. “The people want could count on the support of both moder- “The presence of Rowhani and Aref in crowds, as supporters of pro-reform can- to have nuclear energy but at what cost?” ates and reformists, was barred from stand- televised debates and their criticism of lack didates Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi he asked the crowd, waving an empty TEHRAN: A female supporter of Iranian former vice- ing. Another reformist former president, of freedom have helped revitalise the polit- Karroubi faced off with those of the con- box of an imported breast cancer drug president Mohammad Reza Aref holds a poster with his Mohammad Khatami, did not put his name ical climate,” said one journalist close to the servative-minded incumbent. The rallies that he said had become scarce because image during a campaign rally in the Iranian capital on forward following a veiled warning from reformers, who asked to remain anony- led to an upsurge of emotion when of the sanctions. — AFP Sunday. —AFP the intelligence ministry for having backed mous. — AFP TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Ukraine teens find way back into society

MYKOLAYIV, Ukraine: Sasha, 17, hides her lem children. She and her friends would began to tell us what is possible, what is how to explain their experiences to others. face under the brim of her baseball cap as then be brought back by the police. The not, how to get out of any situation,” she “If every one of them brought at least five she recounts how a lack of food and cloth- sense of utter destitution made her to said. Unlike Sasha, other girls at the centre of their friends or acquaintances - it would ing in her boarding school three years ago work on the streets. “We needed the mon- are not so ready to say they were engaged be very good.” forced her to turn to prostitution. She is ey. We wanted clothes, food, and we were in prostitution. Centre workers add that When the project started four years one of many young women from the for- often malnourished. Others had nice many are in a state of denial about ago, only a few dozen people joined the mer shipbuilding hub and now depressed clothes but we had nothing to buy,” said whether they ever been prostitutes. “Girls program. But now it covers 300-400 girls. southern Ukrainian city of Mykolayiv who Sasha. do not call what they do prostitution,” “Now I am a student in a cultural college, I at a young age felt forced to provide sex The risks of such work are clear: the Natalia Babenko, the project coordinator at live in a dormitory,” Sasha said, adding that for money or services. But along with Mykolayiv region has one of the highest the centre Unitus, said. She said some girls in the future she wants to become either a dozens of others she now has a glimmer of levels in Ukraine of HIV-related fatalities in merely recount how men bought lipstick musician or a film director. She also has hope and wants to get back to a normal the age group of 15 to 24 years. Olena for them, tights, or just took them to the hopes now of a fulfilling, and safe, private life with the help of rehabilitation centres Sakovych, the adolescent development cinema in exchange for sex. All of the girls life. “I met a guy two and a half years ago. supported by UN Children’s Fund UNICEF. specialist at the UNICEF Office in Ukraine, are from problem families and have little Neither he, nor I have any infections. So “My mom was a single mother and said that young people from disadvan- idea about basic sexual health, the social maybe we get married in the future.” went to Russia when I was two years old. taged backgrounds and practising unsafe worker said. “By the age of 14 they have According to estimates by the UNICEF She left and never came back,” said Sasha, sexual behaviour are more at risk of con- had half-a-dozen partners.” office in Ukraine, the number of underage who declined to give her surname. Her tracting diseases, including HIV. “They have Babenko emphasised that the main girls involved in commercial sex in Ukraine grandmother was left to take care of her a lack of knowledge, lack of information, objectives of the project are prevention is as high as 15,000. Meanwhile the num- and her stepsister, but she could not han- they are left alone with themselves and do and access to services. “We test for HIV, ber of young prostitutes engaging in dle the pressure. So the social services not know what to do.” sexually transmitted infections, hepatitis. unprotected sex is still high but falling took the girl first to an orphanage, and Sasha recalled how a volunteer from In parallel we conduct classes often in a sharply. The Ukrainian Institute of Social MYKOLAYIV, Ukraine: Seventeen- then when she was six years old she went the UNICEF-backed Unitus centre came to playful way, because you cannot heal the Studies said that of those teenage girls year-old prostitute Sasha speaks on to a boarding school. Sasha says that start- the boarding school to tell the young sex body if you do not cure the soul.” engaged in prostitution, those practising May 29, 2013 to a psychologist at ing at the age of 14 she periodically ran workers about the chances of another life. According to Babenko, the girls are unprotected sexual contacts had the UNICEF-backed Unitus rehabili- away from the boarding school, a tough It brought her to the centre. “I liked being encouraged to bring friends and acquain- decreased from 62 percent in 2008 to 40 tation center in this southern “internat” that houses orphans and prob- here, the people here are so kind, they tances to the centre and can also learn percent in 2011.—AFP Ukrainian city. —AFP Dyke bursts as Germany battles historic floods Hungarian capital averts devastation BERLIN: Germany battled yester- neighbouring villages. The rup- of the country, Hungarian Prime ing Sunday and police said the day against historic floods wreak- ture also closed a railway bridge Minister Viktor Orban said yester- number of missing had risen to ing death and destruction across forcing a diversion in train servic- day. “Budapest should be out of six. Slovakia was getting back to central Europe as a dyke burst es between Berlin and Cologne or danger by Wednesday, and hopes normal with water levels falling forcing hundreds from their Frankfurt. The torrent of flood to present a faultless record - no but forecasters had predicted rain homes but the Hungarian capital waters in Germany has turned deaths or injuries due to the for yesterday too. averted devastation. Parts of vast areas into a brown water flood,” he said, after the Danube The rains have also severely northern Germany continued to world, sparked a mass mobilisa- in Budapest reached a historic swelled the Danube in southern be threatened by the swollen tion of emergency workers and peak of 8.91 m on Sunday Germany, especially the city of River Elbe where a dyke was caused billions of euros in dam- evening but had begun to fall Passau, which has moved from SOWETO, South Africa: A woman carrying a baby on her back walks behind fab- breached overnight in Saxony- age in what one lawmaker early yesterday. alert to clean-up mode. Adding to ric bearing a portrait of former president Nelson Mandela yesterday.— AP Anhalt state, adding hundreds to termed a “national catastrophe”. The deluge has also sparked tensions was a threat to attack the already thousands of German After fearing the worst, massive emergency responses in dykes from a group calling itself Mandela remains residents to have been evacuat- Hungary breathed a sigh of relief Austria, where the death toll has the “Germanophobic Flood ed. Downstream in Magdeburg, yesterday after flood defences now reached five, and Slovakia. Brigade”. Aerial and ground sur- more than 23,000 residents of the held firm in its capital Budapest, Across central Europe, the floods veillance had been stepped up, in ‘intensive care’ city and its surrounding areas had averting disaster and the mighty have killed at least 19 people, said Saxony-Anhalt state interior still not been given the green River Danube started to recede including 10 in the Czech minister Holger Stahlknecht. But JOHANNESBURG: Nelson Mandela remains denied local media reports that they had light to return to their homes after reaching a historic high. As Republic. In the Czech Republic more rains were expected yester- in a serious but stable condition as he been barred from visiting Mandela in hospital after the Elbe rose to nearly four the situation in Budapest began more rain was expected yester- day in Thuringia, Saxony and receives intensive care for a recurrent lung by the former leader’s entourage. “There are times its normal level. to normalise, the focus of day after storms and heavy rain Bavaria, with as much as 50 litres infection, the South African government said general restrictions that permit only relevant Levels had dropped to 7.30 m Hungary’s defence efforts moved raised water levels on some rivers per square metre expected within yesterday. The 94-year-old anti-apartheid people to have access,” said ANC spokesman yesterday after reaching 7.48 m to high-risk locations in the south and brooks, causing local flood- a few hours. — AFP hero was rushed to a Pretoria hospital in the Jackson Mthembu. but authorities remained on early hours of Saturday. “Former president Maharaj told AFP the authorities wanted edge. The normal level is around Nelson Mandela remains in hospital, and his “to create a conducive environment for his two metres. “The situation in condition is unchanged,” the presidency said recovery”. “Close loved ones are going to him in a statement. The government had for that reason, that’s all, nothing else,” he Magdeburg is under control for described his condition as “serious but stable” said. “He is receiving treatment and we want the moment... but there is still not on Saturday. “He is receiving intensive care him to receive the treatment in the best con- cause yet to breathe a sigh of treatment,” presidential spokesman Mac dition for his family. They would like to limit relief or to lift the alert,” a spokes- Maharaj, who served jail time with Mandela, the flow of visitors. The president will visit woman for the region’s emer- told AFP. him when it’s appropriate,” he said, adding gency task force. The water level It is the fourth hospital stay in seven that Zuma does not want “to invade that in Magdeburg exceeded that of months for the man beloved as a global sym- space willy-nilly”. previous record floods of 2002, bol of peace and forgiveness and the father of Mandela, who turns 95 next month, was local authorities said. Magdeburg the “Rainbow Nation”. And with his latest back in hospital two months after being dis- lies downriver from where the health scare, South Africans are beginning to charged in April following treatment for River Saale spills into the Elbe, come to terms with the mortality of their anti- pneumonia. He has not been seen in public creating a water surge, a record apartheid hero and first black president. “He since the World Cup final in South Africa in 40 km long. has done his part. We just pray that he recov- July 2010. “It’s time to let him go,” was the Further downstream, towns ers,” said Kennedy Moraga outside a private stark front-page headline in the Sunday Times including Lauenburg and the vil- specialist heart clinic in Pretoria, where he is newspaper, reflecting the mood of many in lage of Hitzacker in Lower Saxony believed to be receiving treatment. the country. “They expect him to live forever, were preparing for the peak to hit Two of Mandela’s daughters and some but we can’t live forever. It’s impossible, we in coming days while in grandchildren were spotted on Sunday enter- can’t live forever,” said Maureen Lulu, a well- Wittenberge, in Brandenburg wisher outside the hospital. ing the facility, although the government has state that surrounds the capital not confirmed it is where he is being treated. While Twitter users expressed sadness and Berlin, officials were bracing for “I’ve seen my father and he’s well. He’s a fight- urged a quick recovery, they were also pre- er,” Mandela’s daughter Zindzi told Britain’s pared for the worst. “It’s time to let Nelson the Elbe to reach new record Guardian newspaper on Sunday. Access to Mandela go. He has served his country. Let highs yesterday. Overnight near Mandela has been restricted to close family him rest with dignity and a legacy that will the village of Fischbeck, the tor- members in a bid to reduce the risk of further never die,” tweeted Ketha Msane. South rent of water forced a 10-metre infections. In late April, President Jacob Zuma African pulmonologist Guy Richards told AFP breach in the dyke which quickly and top party officials were photographed that recurring pneumonia was rare unless grew to 50 m, sparking the order with an unsmiling Mandela looking exceed- there was previous lung damage. “For exam- for the village’s 400-500 residents ingly frail at his Johannesburg home. The visit ple if you had tuberculosis, then often those to leave, as well as those of three MEISSEN, Germany: A woman walks through a flooded street yesterday.— AFP prompted allegations that the underfire rul- damaged areas will be colonised with bacte- ing party was exploiting Mandela for political ria which are able to cause recurrent infec- gain. tions,” he said. Italy local elections give boost to Letta The ANC - facing 2014 elections - has lost Mandela was diagnosed with early-stage much of its Mandela shine amid widespread tuberculosis in 1988 and also has had treat- ROME: Italy’s battered centre-left won the showed. “The fact is that Marino has won, we badly in the elections, with almost all of its corruption, poverty and poor public services. ment for prostate cancer and suffered stom- election for mayor of Rome yesterday and have to accept that,” said Andrea Augello, a candidates eliminated in the first round two The party and the government on Monday ach ailments. —AFP appeared set to do well in other cities, giving close aide of Alemanno. weeks ago. The movement faces an even a lift to Prime Minister Enrico Letta as he With about six million Italians eligible to more telling test in Sicily, where a separate strives to control an uneasy coalition with tra- vote, the elections were the first major test of set of local balloting was held on Sunday and Romania link in ditional rivals on the right. The centre-left sentiment since the formation of the Letta Monday. Sicily was the scene of one of its candidate, former surgeon Ignazio Marino, government in April. However, popular disil- greatest triumphs last year and a springboard took 63.8 percent of votes in a run-off ballot lusionment with Italy’s parties was evident for its national success. The movement has French shooting on Sunday and Monday, defeating the outgo- from the dramatic slump in voter turnout in been shaken by growing concern about ing mayor Gianni Alemanno who won 36.2 the capital to an all-time low of 45 percent, Grillo’s authoritarian style. Last week two law- GRENOBLE, France: Police probing the mur- to back up that theory. percent, a partial Interior Ministry count down from 63 percent in the run-off in 2008 makers abandoned the group, complaining der of a British-Iraqi family in the French Alps Maillaud’s team believe that Saad Al-Hilli when Alemanno became mayor. Despite the about his control over decision-making. last year are looking into telephone calls to was embroiled in a dispute with his brother Romania made from the phone of the brother over a family inheritance which could have poor turnout, the result offers a welcome suc- The low turnout reflected widespread dis- of one of the victims, the prosecutor in provided a motive for the murder. According cess for Letta’s centre-left Democratic Party content with corruption, waste and misman- charge of the investigation said yesterday. to Maillaud, Saad and Zaid’s father wrote two (PD), which nearly imploded after throwing agement at national and city levels. While Annecy Prosecutor Eric Maillaud said draft wills, one of which left Saad with noth- away a 10-point lead it held ahead of Italy’s good news for Letta, the result was a blow to Romanian authorities had been asked to help ing and one which envisaged a fair split of inconclusive general election in February. the centre-right and could weaken some of establish who Zaid Al-Hilli, the brother of assets worth several million euros. Zaid Al- The party then upset more voters by form- Berlusconi’s more combative lieutenants who Saad Al-Hilli, had apparently been calling but Hilli denies any feud with his brother. British ing a government with centre-right adversary have been pressing the prime minister to they had not been able to identify the num- police have spoken to him as part of their Silvio Berlusconi and Letta has struggled to make aggressive tax cuts. With constant inter- bers. “There were calls made from the phone inquiries but have given no indication that convince many Italians that he is truly leading nal bickering, the left-right coalition govern- of Saad Al-Hilli’s brother to Romania,” they consider him a suspect. the administration and not the charismatic ment’s popularity has dropped and few Maillaud told AFP. “A formal request for assis- Maillaud said that, for that reason, Zaid Al- media mogul. Preliminary results yesterday Italians have confidence that it can end eco- tance was made to Romania several months Hilli had not been asked to explain the calls showed some signs of voter confidence in nomic stagnation or reform the country’s ago but so far it has not produced anything.” from his phone to Romania. “Those are the the centre-left elsewhere too. It was well sclerotic and inefficient institutions. Maillaud stressed that the Romania link type of questions that cannot be asked of a ahead in the cities of Ancona, Viterbo and Letta has had to reconcile competing was not being treated as a major new lead. “It witness in Britain,” the prosecutor said. “He Treviso and was on track to win in every demands for tax cuts and job-creating meas- is simply that we can leave no stone would have to be considered a suspect.” Saad provincial capital in the race. ures to pull Italy out of recession with unturned,” he said. “This is part of the masses Al-Hilli, his wife Iqbal and her mother Suhaila In Siena, a traditional stronghold of the pledges to shore up public finances and cut of data we are gathering month after month. Al-Allaf were shot dead in the family estate left, voting was neck-and-neck after a scandal state debt. “We know calls were made to Romania but car at a beauty spot near Lake Annecy on at the Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank tar- Official data yesterday showed Italy’s we do not know who was at the other end of Sept 5. Their two young daughters survived nished the image of the centre-left city gov- economy contracted by 0.6 percent in the the line or why the calls were made.” Maillaud the shooting, in which a French cyclist was has in the past mooted the possibility of the also slain. Police believe the cyclist, Sylvain ernment. The anti-establishment 5-Star first quarter of this year and industrial output shooting having been the work of a “low-cost Moller, was not a target and was shot because Movement of comic Beppe Grillo, which rode was weaker than expected in April, falling for killer” from eastern Europe, although he has he was “in the wrong place at the wrong a wave of popular discontent to take almost a a third month running and offering no hope always stressed the lack of any firm evidence time”.— AFP Ignazio Marino quarter of the national vote in February, fared that the slump will end soon. — Reuters TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Police identify gunman in Santa Monica rampage Santa Monica College reopens

SANTA MONICA: Santa Monica College reopened stopped and directed her to Santa Monica live with his mother while the other stayed with under extra security Monday except for the library, College, firing at bystanders along the way and the father. where police shot and killed a heavily armed gun- shooting up a city bus. Public records show Abdou, who lives in an man after a rampage that left five people dead. At the college, he blasted a Ford Explorer driv- apartment a couple miles away, was the ex-wife of Students who fled Friday would be able to resume en by Carlos Navarro Franco, 68, killing the driver Samir Zawahri and former co-owner of the house final examinations and retrieve backpacks, car and and his daughter, Marcela Franco, 26, who died where the first shooting took place. John Zawahri other belongings, according to the college web- Sunday. The father was a longtime groundskeeper had a run-in with police seven years ago, but site. Counselors were on hand and a candlelight at the college and was taking his daughter to buy Police Chief Jacqueline Seabrooks wouldn’t offer vigil was planned for Monday evening in front of textbooks for summer classes. On foot, Zawahri more details because he was a juvenile at the the library. Investigators, meanwhile, were trying headed for the library, spraying gunfire around time. She said the gunman was enrolled at Santa to determine why John Zawahri, 23, killed his campus as students, who were in the middle of Monica College in 2010. Home from the hospital father and older brother in a home near campus final exams, took cover in classrooms or bolted for on Sunday, Fine recalled the moments after she NEW YORK: In this file photo, two ceiling-mounted video surveillance cameras are seen Friday, leaving the house in flames. He fired at a their lives. He fatally shot one woman in the head was shot. Neighbors had come to help her, one as a man awaits the arrival of a No. 1 subway train at the 34th Street station. —AP car, wounding the driver, took another motorist and then casually strolled past a cart of books into holding towels to her wounds. Fifteen minutes lat- hostage and forced her to drive as he shot at peo- the library where he fired 70 shots without striking er paramedics arrived. Her husband Russell Fine ple and a bus in the neighborhood. He shot a anyone. said he rushed to her side by using the family GPS NSA forces the question: woman in the head on campus and was shot and In a shootout with three police officers, tracking feature on his phone to pinpoint her loca- killed by police in the college library after gunning Zawahri was struck multiple times. His body was tion. “When I got ... into the trauma room and I What do we really want? down a total of five people in fewer than 15 min- taken outside, where he was pronounced dead.A heard one of the doctors say, ‘Two more have utes. small cache of ammunition was found in a room arrived but they’re DOA,’ that’s when I realized that NEW YORK: For more than a decade now, too much privacy. “It shouldn’t be so just Debra Fine was wounded when Zawahri of the burnt house. The elder Zawahri brought his this was part of something bigger, and that his Americans have made peace with the effortless,” he said, snapping his fingers for opened fire on her car. She said the attacker had family to the neighborhood of small homes and intent had been to kill people,” Fine said. “I’m just, I uneasy knowledge that someone - govern- emphasis, “to pull people’s information and spiky hair, wore black clothing and a ballistics vest, apartment buildings tucked up against Interstate feel very, very lucky to be here.”“I’ve always been ment, business or both - might be watch- get court orders to be able to database and a cold, intense stare. There was “no hesitation, 10 in the mid-1990s, according to property right in the middle on the gun control issue, and ing. We knew that the technology was every single call, email. I mean, it’s crazy.” no flick of a muscle, nothing. Just absolutely star- records. Not long after arriving on Yorkshire I’m not anymore,” she added. “When are we going there. We knew that the law might allow it. The clash between security and privacy ing and going onto the next step,” Fine recalled. “I Avenue, Samir Zawahri and his wife Randa Abdou, to get the guns out of the hands of the people As we stood under a security camera at a is far from new. In 1878, it played out in a just simply got in his way. And he needed to kill 54, went through a difficult divorce and split cus- who are mentally ill, or when is there enough street corner, connected with friends online court battle over whether government offi- me. That was it.” She recognized the eyes in a 2006 tody of their two boys, said Thomas O’Rourke, a proof that it’s very dangerous to have those types or talked on a smartphone equipped with cials could open letters sent through the high school yearbook photo of Zawahri shown to neighbor. When the sons got older, one went to of weapons out there?” — AP GPS, we knew, too, it was conceivable that mail. In 1967, lines were drawn over gov- her by The Associated Press. Investigators were we might be monitored. Now, though, ernment wiretapping. Government used trying to determine whether Zawahri had mental paranoid fantasies have come face to face surveillance to ferret out Communists dur- health problems that may have sparked the ram- with modern reality: The government IS ing the 1950s and to spy on Martin Luther page. collecting our phone records. The techno- King and other civil rights leaders during Authorities hoped his mother, who returned logical marvels of our age have opened the the 1960s. But in earlier times, courts, law- early from a trip abroad and was interviewed door to the National Security Agency’s makers and the public eventually demand- Sunday by police, could help provide clues about sweeping surveillance of Americans’ calls. ed curbs on such watching. Those efforts what triggered the violence. “A big piece of the Torn between our desires for privacy didn’t stop improper government monitor- puzzle just came home,” Sgt Richard Lewis said. and protection, we’re now forced to decide ing, but they restrained it, said Christian The killing began as a domestic violence attack what we really want. “We are living in an Parenti, author of “The Soft Cage: when Zawahri killed his father, Samir, 55, and age of surveillance,” said Neil Richards, a Surveillance in America from Slavery to brother, Christopher, 24, in their home near professor at Washington University’s School the War on Terror.” The difference now, he Interstate 10 in a working-class part of town a few of Law in St Louis who studies privacy law and other experts say, is that enormous miles from the beachside attractions that draw and civil liberties. “There’s much more advances in personal technology and the tourists year-round. watching and much more monitoring, and I public’s broad tolerance of monitoring The gunman, carrying a duffel bag with 1,300 think we have a series of important choices because of shifting attitudes about terror- rounds of ammo, fired shots in the neighborhood to make as a society - about how much ism and online privacy have given govern- and took his rampage on the road. Fine was the watching we want.” But the only way to ment and private companies significantly first stranger shot by Zawahri. She was using side make those choices meaningful, he and more power - and leeway - to monitor indi- streets after her singing lesson to avoid traffic others said, is to lift the secrecy shrouding vidual behavior. from President Barack Obama’s visit three miles the watchers. The tolerance of government monitor- away when the gunman motioned at the car of “I don’t think that people routinely ing stems in large part from the wave of the woman in front of her with his rifle, telling her accept the idea that government should be to pull over. Fine thought the man was providing able to do what it wants to do,” said Marc fear that swept the country after the 2001 security for the president’s visit. Then he pointed Rotenberg, president of the Electronic attacks, when Americans granted officials the rifle at the woman and started to yell. Upset Privacy Information Center. “It’s not just broad new powers under the PATRIOT Act. that he would yell at someone who cooperated, about privacy. It’s about responsibility ... But those attitudes are nuanced and shift- Fine accelerated. “He looked right at me,” Fine said. and you only get to evaluate that when ing. In a 2011 poll by The Associated Press “Stared right at me and then shot. No hesitation.” government is more public about its con- and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Zawahri then walked toward her, shooting again. duct.” The NSA, officials acknowledged this Research, 54 percent of those surveyed felt Fine was hit in the shoulder, arm and ear, and she SANTA MONICA: Margaret Quinonez-Perez (left) speaks to reporters during a news conference, week, has been collecting phone records of protecting citizens’ rights and freedoms lay on the passenger seat, pretending to be dead. Sunday, June 9, 2013, about victims Marcela Franco and father Carlos Navarro Franco who hundreds of millions of US phone cus- should be a higher priority for the govern- were both killed in Friday’s deadly rampage shooting in Santa Monica, Calif. — AP tomers. In another program, it collects ment than keeping people safe from terror- Zawahri, meanwhile, carjacked the woman he’d audio, video, email, photographic and ists. At the same time, 64 percent said it Internet search usage of foreign nationals was sometimes necessary to sacrifice some overseas who use any of the nine major rights and freedoms to fight terrorism. Internet providers, including Microsoft, “Whenever something like 9/11 hap- Disclosures on NSA spying alarm Google, Apple and Yahoo. pens, it does tend to cause people to In interviews across the country in change their minds,” Richards said. “But I recent days, Americans said they were star- think what’s interesting is it has to be a US lawmakers, tech companies tled by the NSA’s actions. Abraham Ismail, a long-term conversation. We can’t, whenev- 25-year-old software designer taking er we’re scared, change the rules forever.” SAN FRANCISCO: Recent revelations attacks in 2001 and can take now law granting telecommunication car- and Justice Department officials. advantage of the free Wi-Fi outside a But up until now, there’s been only limited about the US National Security take advantage of the huge growth riers immunity for evesdropping at Among the remaining unknowns, Starbucks in Raleigh, NC, said in retrospect, debate about where and how to redraw Agency’s expansive data-collection in digital data. President Barack the request of the government. “This even after four days of media cover- fears had prompted Americans to give up the lines on surveillance. — AP efforts have underscored the power Obama and congressional leaders is the law, but the way the law is age, is how much data beyond of electronic surveillance in the have vigorously defended the NSA’s being interpreted has really con- phone numbers is collected from US Internet era and renewed an historic efforts as both legal and necessary. cerned me,” Democratic Senator residents, how that data is “mini- debate over how far the government US Director of National Intelligence Mark Udall said on ABC on Sunday. mized” to prevent excess scrutiny, Activist Brockovich arrested should go in spying on its own peo- James Clapper took the rare step of “It’s just to me a violation of our pri- how it is analyzed and how long it is ple. A disillusioned former CIA com- responding in detail to stories about vacy, particularly if it’s done in ways kept. The NSA “keeps the emails LAS VEGAS: Environmental activist Erin puter technician named Edward PRISM. that we don’t know about.” essentially forever. Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts in a Snowden, who had worked as a con- US Attorney General Eric Holder’s Of primary concern for Udall and I don’t think there is any question 2000 movie about her fight over the pollu- tactor at the NSA, identified himself Justice Department has launched a others was that millions of Americans about it,” said Mark Rossini, a former tion of a California town, was arrested on on Sunday as the source of multiple new round of investigations into have had their phone habits and oth- FBI supervisor who was assigned to a suspicion of boating while intoxicated at disclosures on the government’s sur- media leaks, the very issue that con- er records perused by computer pro- CIA counter-terrorism unit and who Lake Mead near Las Vegas, authorities said. veillance that were published by the sumed his department for the last grams and analysts hunting for con- said he was briefed on PRISM. “They Brockovich was arrested late Friday after Guardian and the Washington Post month and led to renewed calls for nections to terrorists or foreign gov- are not reading our data, they are breath tests showed her blood-alcohol lev- last week. Holder’s resignation. Intelligence offi- ernments - even though the NSA is storing it in bits and bytes that can be el was just over twice the legal limit of .08, The information included a secret cials and the technology companies generally barred from spying on US searched,” Rossini said. The same is Edwin Lyngar, spokesman for the Nevada court order directing Verizon say PRISM is much less invasive than citizens. One former high-ranking likely true of the mass of phone calls Department of Wildlife, said Sunday. Communications Inc to turn over all initially suggested by stories in the NSA official told Reuters that such copied from AT&T Inc offices to facili- Brockovich, 52, was released from the Clark its calling records for a three-month Guardian and the Post. Several peo- broad assembly of records was ties controlled by the NSA, as dis- County Detention Center after posting period, and details about an NSA ple familiar with negotiations essential to investigations. closed by an AT&T whistleblower in $1,000 bail. program code-named PRISM, which between the Silicon Valley giants and If “a known terrorist in Yemen calls 2006, he added. In a statement issued Sunday, she apol- collected emails, chat logs and other intelligence officials said the NSA someone in the US, why did he call The revelations began on ogized for her actions but stressed that she types of data from Internet compa- could not rummage at will through them and what happened when the Wednesday with a Guardian report did not operate the boat in open waters. AGOURA HILLS: In this file photo, envi- nies. These included Google Inc, company servers and that requests person in US starts making calls else- on a secret court order demanding She only moved the boat within its own ronmental activist Erin Brockovich sits Facebook Inc, Microsoft Corp, Yahoo for data had to be about specific where in the US?” he asked. “On the all Verizon phone records over a slip, she said. “At no time was the boat away in her home in Agoura Hills, Calif. — AP Inc, AOL Inc and Apple Inc. accounts believed to be overseas. surface it looks like the emergence of three-month period. The scope of the from the dock and there was no public with nothing to eat it appears that a couple Snowden cast himself as a Still, the revelations alarmed civil lib- a terrorism cell.” Data-mining pro- request appeared to undermine the safety risk,” Brockovich said. “That being of drinks had a greater impact than I had whistleblower alarmed about over- erties advocates and some lawmak- grams map such connections and government’s contention that its sur- said, I take drunk driving very seriously, this realized,” she added. Authorities were reaching by the US intelligence ers who had supported the Patriot provide grounds for further inquiry, veillance efforts are highly targeted was clearly a big mistake, I know better and unsure whether it was Brockovich’s first establishment, which was given Act, which gave intelligence agencies potentially including the contents of and do not involve large numbers of I am very sorry. “After a day in the sun and arrest on the charge. — AP broad powers after the Sept 11 new powers after 9/11, and another calls, according to former operatives US citizens. — Reuters Jury to be picked for Zimmerman’s trial

SANFORD: Jury selection in the case of sentence. Under Florida law, Zimmerman, where Zimmerman lived and the fiancee of then got on top of him and began banging raised questions about whether such prose- Trayvon Martin’s fatal shooting begins 29, could shoot Martin in self-defense if it Martin’s father also resided. There had been Zimmerman’s head on the sidewalk. Photos cution experts would mislead jurors and Monday in the Orlando suburb of Sanford, was necessary to prevent death or great a rash of recent break-ins at the Retreat, and taken after the fight show Zimmerman with Circuit Judge Debra Nelson has yet to rule. Florida, the scene of massive protests by bodily harm. His lead attorney, Mark O’Mara, Zimmerman was wary of strangers walking a broken nose, bruises and bloody cuts on The shooting received little initial atten- people who were angered that police wait- has to be careful how he characterizes through the complex. He was well-known to the back of his head. He said that when tion, but that changed after Martin’s parents ed 44 days before charging neighborhood Martin, said Randy McClean, an Orlando- police dispatchers for his regular calls Martin spotted his gun holstered around his hired Benjamin Crump, a prominent civil watch volunteer George Zimmerman with area defense attorney. “Mr. O’Mara’s chal- reporting suspicious people and events. waist under his clothes, he said, “You are rights attorney. He began complaining to second-degree murder. Other demonstra- lenge is to show Trayvon wasn’t profiled, Martin was walking back from a conven- going to die tonight.” Zimmerman said he the news media, accusing the police and tions were held around the United States, that Zimmerman either saw something that ience store after buying ice tea and Skittles. grabbed the gun first and fired. Martin died prosecutors of letting the murderer of a and the case drew worldwide attention as it looked suspicious or something else that It was raining, and he was wearing a hoodie. at the scene. black child go free, and contacting other civ- fanned a debate about race, equal justice caused him to make contact with Trayvon,” Zimmerman called police, got out of his Given the low visibility on the dark, rainy il rights leaders, including the Revs. under the law and gun control. he said. vehicle and followed Martin behind the night of the shooting, few residents of the Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, to get There is no dispute Zimmerman shot an McClean and another Orlando defense townhomes despite being told not to by a Retreat at Twin Lakes were able to give their support. Gov. Rick Scott appointed unarmed Martin, 17, during a fight on a attorney, David Hill, predicted prosecutors police dispatcher. “These a———s, they investigators a good description of what State Attorney Angela B. Corey from the rainy night in February 2012. Prosecutors will attack Zimmerman as a frustrated, always get away,” Zimmerman said on the happened, and several offered conflicting nearby Jacksonville district to re-examine will try to show the neighborhood watch would-be police officer who had a chip on call. Zimmerman, who had a concealed accounts of who was on top of whom dur- the case. She decided to charge volunteer racially profiled the black teenag- his shoulder. Zimmerman was employed at weapons permit, was armed. ing the struggle. But police calls made by Zimmerman. For the past year, Zimmerman er, while Zimmerman’s attorney must con- a mortgage risk management firm. He had The two then got into a struggle. neighbors captured cries for help during the has been free on $1 million bond and living vince jurors Zimmerman pulled his 9 mm studied criminal justice at a community col- Zimmerman told police he had lost sight of fight and then the gunshot. Martin’s parents in seclusion. O’Mara earlier decided not to handgun and fired a bullet into the high lege and had volunteered to run his com- Martin, and that Martin circled back and say the cries for help were from their son, invoke a “stand your ground” hearing in school student’s chest because he feared for munity’s neighborhood watch program. The attacked him as he walked back to his truck. while Zimmerman’s father has testified they which a judge alone would decide whether his life. Zimmerman is charged with second- Feb. 26, 2012, confrontation began when Prosecutors say he tracked down Martin and were from his son. Voice-recognition experts to dismiss the case or allow it to proceed to degree murder. He says he shot Martin in Zimmerman spotted Martin, whom he did started the fight. could play an important role in helping trial. It’s not clear whether Zimmerman will self-defense. If convicted, Zimmerman, who not recognize, walking in the Retreat at Twin Zimmerman told police Martin punched jurors decide who was screaming, provided take the stand, but he has already testified identifies himself as Hispanic, could get a life Lakes, the gated townhome community him in the nose, knocking him down, and they are allowed to testify. O’Mara had in pretrial hearings. — AP TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Afghan group accuses police of violence against women KABUL: Afghanistan’s human rights com- ted by police, the Afghanistan country from the beginning of 2011 to rights. President Hamid Karzai approved organisations and authorities is some- mission has accused the police of a sig- Independent Human Rights Commission the end of May 2013. It said that given the Elimination of Violence Against thing we’re very concerned about,” said nificant amount of violence against said in a report, citing findings gathered the high rate of under-reporting, the real Women Law by decree in 2009 but it rights commission chairwoman Sima women, saying it threatened to under- from more than two years of data. “This number of cases was probably much required parliamentary approval before it Samar. Despite billions of dollars in for- mine public trust in the security forces as issue can harm public confidence and higher. “Due to severe traditional sensitiv- could be enshrined. The decree banned eign aid poured into the country Over they prepare to take full charge of the trust (in our) national police,” the commis- ities and cultural obstacles, a large num- forced and underage marriage, beatings more than a decade, Afghanistan is regu- country. Though Afghan women have sion said. ber of such cases are kept secret.” The and rape. larly declared to be one of the most dan- made gains since the collapse of the aus- Honour killings are attacks by a mem- Interior Ministry, which is responsible for Last month, the law was put before gerous places to be a woman. tere Taleban regime in 2001, violence ber of a family or a tribe, usually carried the police, rejected the report and said parliament but a rift between conserva- As the international presence shrinks, against them remains widespread. There out by a man, against another member, the force had made significant progress tive and progressive members resulted in many women fear a return to the condi- are fears the gains made could be lost usually a women, because of a percep- towards safeguarding human rights. it being deferred, with conservatives tions they faced under the Taleban. when most foreign forces leave by the tion that the victim brought dishonour to The Afghan parliament last month warning of “blood on the streets” if it were Afghanistan’s 152,000 police are routinely end of next year. the group. The commission said it had failed to pass a controversial law banning ever passed. accused of abuses and critics say their Nearly 15 percent of so-called honour documented 163 cases of sexual assault violence against women, dealing another “The cultural impunity and the lack of behaviour has pushed many villagers into killings and sexual assaults were commit- and 243 honour killings throughout the blow to fragile progress made on women follow up of these cases by different the ranks of the insurgency. — Reuters Taleban attack near Kabul main airport 7 attackers killed during 4-hour fight KABUL: Seven heavily armed Taleban fighters launched a pre-dawn attack near Afghanistan’s main airport yes- terday, apparently targeting NATO’s airport headquarters with rocket-pro- pelled grenades, heavy machine guns and at least one large bomb. Two Afghan civilians were wounded and all the attackers were killed after a four hours’ long battle. It was one of three attacks on state facilities in the morning by insurgents around the country, the third time in a month KHYBER: Pakistani security personnel move the dead body of a driver of a NATO sup- that insurgents have launched a ply truck after an attack by armed militants in Khyber district yesterday. — AFP major attack seeking high-profile tar- gets in and around Kabul. It appears to be part of an effort to rattle public Pakistan president to new confidence as Afghan security forces take over most responsibility for pro- leaders: Stop militancy tecting the country ahead of the ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s president, in what Government official Jehangir Azam told withdrawal of foreign troops next will likely be his last major speech to parlia- DunyaNews TV that around 15 heavily armed year. ment, urged the new government yesterday militants were involved. “It was a very organ- In addition to the airport attack, KABUL: Afghan policemen stand guard in a building which was used for attack on Kabul airport yesterday. — AFP six militants wearing suicide bomb to keep up the fight against militancy, one of ized attack,” he said, adding that the trucks States support the opening of a west side of the airport and began fir- dential area.” Deputy Kabul police the many problems facing the country. Asif carried a NATO jeep, an ambulance and other vests tried to storm the provincial council building in the capital of Taleban political office in Qatar as ing at the NATO facility, which was chief Dawood Amin said there were Ali Zardari spoke hours after militants dressed materials. US-led coalition forces say such part of an effort to rekindle talks with quite a distance away. It was unclear seven attackers. Two blew them- as policemen and armed with assault rifles hired trucks transport only non-lethal sup- southern Zabul province, while three attempted to attack a district police the insurgent group, which has been whether they hit anything inside that selves up with suicide vests at the and rockets attacked trucks in Pakistan carry- plies overland through Pakistan. waging war against the government facility. Kabul police chief Ayoub start of the assault, and five were ing supplies to US-led NATO troops in neigh- The route through Khyber is one of two headquarters near the capital. Elsewhere, a roadside bomb killed a and US-led military coalition for near- Salangi said a minivan full of explo- shot and killed by police during the boring Afghanistan, killing four people. The main entry points into Afghanistan used by ly 12 years. But first, Kabul and sives parked outside the building in battle. attack and the speech both drew attention to the Western forces. Militant attacks on the Polish soldier in the NATO force. Interior Ministry spokesman Sediq Washington say, the Taleban must an effort to kill security forces did not The Taleban have launched the continuing threat militants pose to the road have frustrated NATO, and Pakistan has renounce all ties to al-Qaida and oth- blow up and was later safely detonat- intense attacks across the country, stability of Pakistan. at times closed the route to vent its anger Sediqi said that in Zabul, attackers wounded 18 people, including three er terrorist groups and accept ed. testing Afghan security forces as for- The May 11 elections marked the first time over NATO actions, including airstrikes that Two Afghan civilians were wound- eign combat troops pull back. In one police officers, when they detonated Afghanistan’s constitution. in Pakistan’s 65-year history that a civilian killed Pakistani soldiers. As a result, the US has Sediqi said the attacks are moti- ed, but there were no deaths among such attack, Poland’s Defense a car bomb outside the building in government completed its full term and increased its use of more costly routes vated by the upcoming handover of either security forces or civilians, Ministry said a Polish soldier died of the city of Qalat, but security forces handed over power in democratic elections. through Central Asia to get supplies into the lead for security from the U.S.-led Sediqi said. Taleban spokesman wounds suffered in the explosion of a shot and killed them before they Previous governments have been toppled by Afghanistan. coalition to the Afghan army and Zabiullah Mujahid claimed responsi- roadside bomb yesterday in the east- managed to enter. On the outskirts of military coups or sacked by presidents allied Relations with the US figured in Zardari’s police. Afghan forces are now leading bility for the attack, saying the insur- ern province of Ghazni. He is the 18th Kabul, police killed one attacker and with the army. Zardari’s Pakistan People’s speech yesterday. He condemned US drone 90 percent of the military operations gents were targeting NATO head- international service member to be arrested two others who tried to Party was badly beaten in the elections. The strikes in Pakistan’s tribal regions, saying against the insurgents and have the quarters. The international military killed in Afghanistan this month. The storm the headquarters building in victorious Pakistan Muslim League-N party of Pakistan could not allow violations of its sov- lead for security in areas where 80 coalition said it was assessing the sit- last big attack in Kabul was May 24, the Surobi district. new Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif campaigned ereignty, a stance shared by Sharif. Zardari’s percent of the country’s population uation and had no immediate reports when six suicide bombers attacked a The attack against the capital’s air- primarily on fixing the country’s economy, speech was punctuated by applause, includ- lives. After the handover sometime of casualties or damage. The US-led guest house belonging to the United port appeared aimed at creating a while pushing for peace talks with the ing some from Sharif. Zardari urged Sharif later this month, the coalition will NATO coalition’s Joint Command Nations-affiliated International Pakistani Taleban and other militant groups. and his team to safeguard democracy in this sense of insecurity among residents assist, train and mentor and provide headquarters at the airport runs the Organization for Migration, killing In a wide-ranging speech, Zardari, now a nation of 180 million, where the army still of the capital and sow panic in the military support only in emergencies. day-to-day operations of the war three people - a police officer, a largely powerless figure who has already said retains vast power. He declared that “the sub- population. The insurgents did not “Of course, in the coming days, there against insurgents. The airport’s mili- guard and a civilian. On May 16, a sui- he won’t run again for the ceremonial presi- version, abrogation and the suspension of the get close enough to attack aircraft will be a transition, and security is tary side is also used for NATO trans- cide bomber had rammed a car into a dency, bid Sharif’s crew well on the economic constitution is an act of high treason.” and were not near the runway’s flight going to be handed over to Afghan port and other aircraft. NATO convoy, killing 15 people, front, but also urged them to clamp down on That appeared aimed at Pervez Musharraf, path. Even if they had managed to forces,” Sediqi said. “They are trying to The attack began with a loud blast including two American soldiers and extremists who have killed thousands in the one-time army chief who ousted an earli- damage the airport, it would have sabotage that process and trying to at around 4:30 am. “It started just four civilian contractors. Pakistan in the last decade. “Militancy, er Sharif government in a military coup in affected civilian flights but not had bring the ability of the Afghan securi- after dawn prayers and I counted Also yesterday, Afghan govern- extremism and terrorism pose the greatest 1999. Both Sharif and Zardari despise him. an impact on military operations, ty forces into question, which they about a dozen explosions, mostly ment officials said they found the threat to our national security,” Zardari said. Musharraf is currently under house arrest in which are carried out from a military cannot because today’s incidents in RPG fire, coming from (near) the air- headless body of a 10-year-old boy As he has done many times, he carried to the Pakistan as authorities try to determine his airfield at Bagram about 50 kilome- three different parts of the country port,” said Emayatullah, who lives who lived by collecting trash near a podium with him a picture of his late wife fate, and it’s not yet clear if Sharif’s govern- ters (30 miles) north of the capital. were all foiled without significant next to the airport. Like many government checkpoint. They Benazir Bhutto, the former Pakistani prime ment will push for treason charges against Afghan President Hamid Karzai casualties.” Afghans, he uses only one name. believe he was killed by militants minister who was killed in a gun-and-suicide the retired general, who led Pakistan for said his government would not be He added that in the Kabul attack Kabul police spokesman Hashmat who suspected he was a spy. bomb attack in late 2007. roughly nine years. deterred. “These cowardly terrorist there was no need to “call coalition Stanikzai said that after the initial Kandahar provincial spokesman “The nation is united against militants,” the Zardari further urged the new govern- attacks on the Afghan people cannot support because, you know, today blast, at least five insurgents then Jawed Faisal said yesterday that the president said. “We need strong leadership to ment to pay special attention to the poor and change the chosen path of the the Afghan forces, especially police occupied two buildings in a single child used to pick up leftovers from overcome the threat. We are ready to make to the rights of women and minorities. He Afghan people toward progress, and special units, foiled the attack.” compound and started firing rocket- police and soldiers in the Kandahar’s peace with those willing to give up violence, also called on it to stop the misuse of development, peace and elections,” The Kabul airport itself was not dam- propelled grenades and automatic Zhari district. Provincial police chief but should be ready to use force against Pakistan’s anti-blasphemy laws. The laws call Karzai said, referring to next spring’s aged and reopened shortly after the weapons. Abdul Razaq said the boy’s body was those who challenge the writ of the state.” In for death for those convicted of blasphemy, poll to elect a new head of state. fighting was over, said airport chief “Sometimes they are shooting found decapitated on Sunday. He yesterday’s attack, the militants emerged but have often been used to persecute reli- Karzai was not in Kabul during the Yaqub Rassuli. “There was no damage from one building, sometimes from condemned the “shameful act of the from the mountains and fired rockets at the gious minorities in this Muslim-majority attack. He was visiting the Gulf state to the runway. Some shrapnel fell other,” he said during the fighting. “It Taliban” but did not say how he knew NATO trucks, burning two vehicles, local offi- country as well as to settle personal scores. of Qatar, where he was discussing his nearby, but we have cleared it away,” is a residential area and the com- the militants were responsible. The cial Iqbal Khan said. The militants wore local “We need to further strengthen interfaith har- country’s stalled peace process and Rassuli said. pound has been surrounded by Taleban have not claimed responsi- police uniforms, and the four dead included mony,” Zardari said. Past government figures the possible opening of a Taleban Police said that attackers wearing Afghan security forces. The security bility for the killing, and it was not truck drivers and their assistants, he said. who have called for reforming the laws to office in Doha. suicide vests occupied one or two forces surrounded the buildings and possible to independently confirm The attack took place in the Jamrud area prevent their abuse have been accused of Both Afghanistan and the United buildings under construction on the are being careful because it is a resi- the incident. —AP of the Khyber tribal region, along the main blasphemy themselves and in two prominent route into Afghanistan for the supply trucks. cases have been assassinated. —AP India’s election battle lines drawn as Modi rises

Bangladesh says 7 failed NEW DELHI: Narendra Modi’s elevation as opposi- behind its most divisive leader” in an editorial that denied a US visa in 2005 because of “severe viola- tion chief for India’s elections sets up a contest analysed the “spectacular” rise of the son of a tea- tions of religious freedom” in Gujarat, and has not to check doomed factories between a Hindu nationalist who must shed the stall owner. visited since. India’s 177-million-strong Muslim taint of religious riots and the reluctant prince of Modi’s immediate challenge will be to avoid a population-about 15 percent of the electorate- DHAKA: Bangladesh has suspended seven senior official at the office of the Chief the Gandhi dynasty. Modi, the chief minister of messy internal power struggle and keep his party remains fearful and overwhelmingly opposed to inspectors it accuses of negligence for Inspector of Factories. Islam said the facto- Gujarat state known popularly as “NaMo”, was together. He must then persuade voters he is fit to him, as are many influential regional political par- renewing the licenses of garment factories ries include 3,500 garment factories that named election committee chairman for the lead a secular nation which was born amid reli- ties who depend on Muslim votes. “We will think in a building that collapsed in April, killing employ more than 3 million workers, most- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday ahead of gious violence. Modi remains tarnished by 2002 about it and present our stand on these new cir- more than 1,100 people, a top Labor ly women from impoverished villages. polls scheduled for the first half of 2014. The choice riots in Gujarat in which as many as 2,000 people, cumstances,” Nitish Kumar, a BJP coalition ally from Ministry official said yesterday. The official, “There are too few inspectors for too marked a new era for the leadership of the BJP, mostly Muslims, died in an orgy of killing shortly the state of Bihar known to oppose Modi, told Mikail Shipar, said a ministry investigation many factories,” Islam said. Shipar said which came of age in the 1990s, and lays the stage reporters yesterday. found that the inspectors never even visit- three of the suspended inspectors were for what is expected to be a bitter and intensely No Indian party has had an absolute majority in ed the five factories housed in the shabbily also involved in renewing the license of a personal rivalry. parliament since 1989 and Modi could be more of a built eight-story Rana Plaza building. He garment factory where 112 people were Rahul Gandhi, 20 years younger than Modi at 42 hindrance than a help in trying to form a ruling said one of the factories, EtherTex, had killed in a fire in November. He gave no and with a vastly different background and person- national alliance, analysts say. In an editorial yes- been operating without any license from details about whether the inspectors are ality, will be the BJP man’s opposite number as terday, The Times of India stressed Modi’s appeal the factory inspection department since accused of wrongdoing in that license election coordinator for the ruling Congress party. among the young and his promise of strong lead- 2008, while the others were licensed renewal. While neither man is guaranteed to become prime ership. “To take the BJP to victory in 2014 he will through 2013. Another government probe, formed by minister even if their party wins the right to form however need to unveil a hitherto hidden side: the At least 1,129 people died when the the Home Ministry, blamed the use of poor the next coalition, they will front the campaigning ability to build coalitions,” it said. building in the Dhaka suburb of Savar col- construction materials and unauthorized in the world’s biggest democracy. “Our aim should Under diffuse leadership and with an ill-defined lapsed April 24, a day after cracks in the generators for the collapse of the Rana be a Congress-free India,” Modi told cheering sup- policy agenda, the BJP has made little headway in building prompted authorities to issue an Plaza building. Sohel Rana, the owner of porters after his appointment. “If we can free this recent years, losing its only toehold in the south of evacuation order. Shipar said the ministry’s Rana Plaza, and five executives and owners country of the Congress, all our problems will be AHMEDABAD: In this file photograph, Chief the country in state elections in Karnataka last report was preliminary, and that if the accu- of the factories it housed have been arrest- solved.” Minister of the western Indian state of month. But Modi can hope to exploit voter dissatis- sations are proven the inspectors, all mid- ed and face possible charges of negligence Beneath the display of unity at the BJP meeting Gujarat, Narendra Modi speaks during a press faction over the economy which is at its weakest level officials, will lose their jobs. and violation of factory and building codes. in Goa, Modi’s elevation has divided his party and conference on forthcoming state assembly level in a decade, multiple corruption scandals and Inspectors are required to visit factories After weeks of questioning by police coalition allies-an effect likely to be repeated on elections in Ahmedabad. — AFP an uncertain election opponent. before issuing licenses, but “in the cases of they have been jailed pending formal the electorate. BJP patriarch LK Advani, who built Rahul Gandhi, whose great-grandfather, grand- these five factories, the inspectors renewed charges and a trial. It is still unclear what the party into the only national opposition to after he came to power in the state. mother and father were prime ministers, struggles the licenses sitting at their desks,” Shipar charges will be brought against the six Congress, snubbed the conclave and then issued a While he has never been convicted of any to fire up his party’s grassroots supporters. Modi said. The number of factories in Bangladesh suspects. If they are accused of causing shock resignation letter yesterday. “Most BJP lead- offence, one of his former ministers was jailed last inspires feverish devotion from his followers. has soared in recent years to more than deaths through negligence they could be ers are concerned just with their personal agendas,” year for directing some of the violence and India’s Gandhi declared recently he was not “a hard-nosed 240,000, while their safety is checked by sentenced to life imprisonment, said Advani wrote in the letter in an apparent reference top court once compared him to Nero, the emper- politician” and he is still seen as a reluctant leader only 50 government inspectors who issue Khandker Mainuddin, a senior Home to his one-time protegee. The Indian Express noted or who fiddled while Rome burned. Boycotted for a despite being named Congress vice president and operating licenses, said Obaidul Islam, a Ministry official. — AP yesterday how “the BJP has pledged to unite more than a decade by European powers, he was chief election strategist earlier this year.—AFP TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 INTERNATIONAL 2 Koreas to hold senior level meeting in Seoul Both Koreas mum on Pyongyang’s nuke weapons SEOUL: North and South Korea agreed yesterday to South Korean delegates raised the issue during provocation with efforts to build trust and re-estab- hold senior-level talks this week in Seoul, a break- Sunday’s negotiations, Chun said it wasn’t appropri- lish dialogue. Representatives of the rival Koreas met through of sorts to ease tensions after Pyongyang’s ate do discuss issues that weren’t part of the agenda. on the peninsula in February 2011 and their nuclear recent threats of nuclear war and Seoul’s vows of Analysts express wariness about North Korea’s inten- envoys met in Beijing later that year, but government counterstrikes. The two-day meeting starting tomor- tions, with some seeing the interest in dialogue as officials from both sides have not met since. row will focus on stalled cooperation projects, includ- part of a pattern where Pyongyang follows aggres- Sunday’s meeting follows a summit by US ing the resumption of operations at a jointly-run fac- sive rhetoric and provocations with diplomatic President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi tory park near the border in North Korea that was the efforts to trade an easing of tension for outside con- Jinping in California in which the White House said last remaining symbol of inter-Korean rapproche- cessions. “quite a bit of alignment” was found on North Korea, ment until Pyongyang pulled out its workers in April Pyongyang is trying to improve ties with Seoul including an agreement that Pyongyang has to during heightened tensions that followed its because it very much wants dialogue with the abandon its nuclear weapons aspirations. February nuclear test. United States, which could give the North aid, ease China provides a lifeline for a North Korea strug- The details of the upcoming talks were ironed out international sanctions and improve its economy in gling with energy and other economic needs, and in a nearly 17-hour negotiating session by lower-lev- return for concessions, said Kim Yong-hyun, a profes- views stability in Pyongyang as crucial for its own el officials. Those discussions began Sunday in the sor of North Korea studies at Dongguk University in economy and border security. But after Pyongyang’s Visit to Ski Resort on Masik Pass. countries’ first government-level meeting on the Seoul. Nuclear matters won’t be on the table, Kim nuclear test in February, China tightened its cross- Korean Peninsula in more than two years and took said, because Pyongyang wants issues related to its border trade inspections and banned its state banks Kim Jong Un sends appeal place at the village of Panmunjom on their heavily pursuit of atomic weapons resolved through talks from dealing with North Korea’s Foreign Trade Bank. armed border, near where the armistice ending the to service personnel, people three-year Korean War was signed 60 years ago next month. That truce has never been replaced with a Marshal Kim Jong Un, First Secretary of the The construction of the skiing ground is peace treaty, leaving the Korean Peninsula technical- Workers’ Party of Korea, First Chairman of the such a huge project that it is hard for others ly at war. The agreement to hold the talks was DPRK National Defence Commission and to complete the project even in ten years. But announced in a statement early yesterday by South Supreme Commander of the Korean People’s the WPK remains unchanged in its resolution Korea’s Unification Ministry, which is responsible for Army, provided field guidance to a ski resort to build a world-class skiing ground within North Korea matters. North Korea’s official news on Masik Pass under construction by the KPA. this year and provide the people and school agency, KCNA, also reported the agreement. It’s still He mounted an observation platform where youth and children with a highly civilized and unclear who will represent each side in what will like- he received a detailed report on its construc- happy living conditions to enable them enjoy ly be the highest-level talks between the Koreas in tion. all blessings. years. But dialogue at any level marks an improve- He was greatly satisfied to see that soldier- He expressed belief that the soldier- ment in the countries’ abysmal ties. The last several builders have built ski slopes covering hun- builders would wind up the construction of years have seen North Korean nuclear tests, long- dreds of thousands of square metres, includ- the skiing ground within this year by creating range rocket launches and attacks blamed on the ing primary, intermediate and advanced ski the “Masikryong Speed” by dint of North that killed 50 South Koreans in 2010. slopes with almost 110,000 metres in total indomitable mental power and persevering The meeting that starts tomorrow will also length and 40-120 metres in width. He said charge and that all the service personnel and include discussions on resuming South Korean tours that the ski resort is located in the best place people across the country would bring about to a North Korean mountain resort, the reunion of as it has a long skiing season and easy access a great leap forward and signal innovations separated families and other humanitarian issues, is ensured with the Pyongyang-Wonsan on all fronts for socialist construction in that officials said. The issue most crucial to Washington, tourist motorway nearby. spirit. however - a push to persuade North Korea to give up After learning about the progress of such The secret to completing the construction its nuclear weapons - isn’t on the official agenda. projects as the construction of a gatepost of of the Masik Pass Skiing Ground ahead of While there was broad agreement, Seoul’s the ski resort, hotel, skiing apparatuses store- schedule lies in giving fullest play to the men- Unification Ministry said in a statement, sticking house and heliport and installation of cable tal power of the service personnel, he noted, points arose over the delegation heads and the PANMUNJOM: North Korean chief delegate Kim Song-Hye (right) shakes hands with cars, he climbed up the summit of the ski adding Kim Jong Il’s patriotism is the core of agenda. Seoul said it will send a senior-level official her South Korean counterpart Chun Hae-Sung (left) at the end of the working-level resort over 1,360 metres above sea level. He the mental power to be cherished by the sol- responsible for North Korea-related issues while talks at the truce village of Panmunjom in the demilitarized zone dividing the two set forth tasks and ways for stepping up the dier-builders. Pyongyang said it would send a senior-level govern- Koreas yesterday. — AFP building of the ski resort. He underscored the need to dynamically ment official, without elaborating. Supreme Commander of the Korean push ahead with the construction of the ski- North Korea said that in addition to the rap- with Washington or in broader, now-stalled interna- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un late last month People’s Army Kim Jong Un, first secretary of ing ground by dint of great army-people uni- prochement projects, the two sides would also dis- tional disarmament negotiations. sent to China his special envoy, who reportedly told the Workers’ Party of Korea and first chairman ty, the mainstay of the Songun revolution and cuss how to jointly commemorate past inter-Korean After UN sanctions were strengthened following Xi that Pyongyang was willing to return to dialogue. of the National Defence Commission of the groundwork of society. statements, including one settled during a landmark North Korea’s third nuclear test in February, President Park will travel to Beijing to meet Xi later DPRK, on June 4 sent an appeal “Let Us Create It is the intention and resolution of the 2000 summit between the countries’ leaders, civilian Pyongyang threatened nuclear war and missile this month. the ‘Masikryong Speed’ and Usher in New WPK to raise a hot-wind of great innovations exchanges and other joint collaboration matters. strikes against Seoul and Washington, pulled its North Korea was probably motivated to hold talks Heyday on All Fronts for Socialist and upswing throughout the country by let- South Korea’s Unification Minister Ryoo Kihl-jae workers from the jointly run factory park at the North with Seoul because it wants to ease a sense of crisis Construction” to all service personnel and ting all people learn from the indomitable proposed a minister-level meeting with the North Korean border town of Kaesong and vowed to ramp over its deepening isolation from the rest of the people of the DPRK. fighting spirit and work style being displayed last week. But Unification Policy Officer Chun Hae- up production of nuclear bomb fuel. Seoul withdrew world, including ally China, said Chang Yong-seok, a Kim Jong Un said the construction of the by the soldiers in the construction of the ski- sung, who led the South’s delegation at Sunday’s its last personnel from Kaesong in May. senior researcher at Seoul National University’s Masik Pass Skiing Ground is a gigantic patriot- ing ground, he stressed. talks, told reporters it is not clear if Ryoo will repre- The summit marks a political and diplomatic vic- Institute for Peace and Unification Studies. “Normally, ic work initiated by the Workers’ Party of He also underlined the need for the sent South Korea. A minister-level summit between tory for South Korean President Park Geun-hye, who China has been on North Korea’s side, but now the Korea to provide the people with better cul- People’s Army to make thorough-going the Koreas has not happened since 2007. took office in February and has maintained through United States and China have joined hands to urge tural conditions by translating into reality preparations for combat and bring about Neither Korea mentioned Pyongyang’s nuclear the heightened tensions a policy that combines North Korea to denuclearize, which is a very tough President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il’s uninterrupted innovations in all major con- weapons. When asked yesterday by reporters if vows of strong counter-action to any North Korea situation for North Korea,” Chang said. — AP noble idea of loving the people. struction projects and in the work for spruc- The soldier-builders have achieved ing up the provinces, cities and counties. remarkable successes by cutting off natural He called on all the people including rocks and steep mountain ranges and build- workers, farmers and intellectuals to further Vietnam leaders face first confidence vote ing skiing courses covering hundreds of thou- reenergize all the economic sectors of the HANOI: Vietnam’s leaders faced a that the party is trying to respond close ranks behind the scenes to including rare public criticism from sands of square meters with more than a hun- country and positively contribute to imple- first-ever confidence vote in the to rising public dissatisfaction, support each other regardless of senior party figures and even an dred thousand meters in a total length in a menting national economy plan by fully communist-controlled parliament experts said. performance. The most closely unprecedented call from one law- matter of less than one year since they had a implementing the WPK’s line on simultane- yesterday as the authoritarian “This does represent an effort watched vote will be for Prime maker to resign. ground-breaking ceremony, he said, and con- ously pushing forward economic construc- regime seeks to allay growing pub- by the party and state to shore up Minister Dung, who was handed a In May the Politburo-composed tinued: tion and the building of nuclear force. lic anger at corruption and a lack of its faltering legitimacy,” said second five-year term by the party of the 14 most senior regime mem- political accountability. The vote-to Professor Jonathan London at in 2011 despite his widespread bers-once again called for discipli- be held every year-was approved Hong Kong’s City University. While unpopularity among the public. nary action against him, according by the one-party state’s rubber- it is highly unlikely that the vote Critics blame the 63-year-old to party sources. But Dung sur- stamp legislature last November will result in any change to the sta- premier’s policies and governing vived thanks to strong support and requires most senior politi- tus quo, “even symbolically it is an style for Vietnam’s economic from the Central Committee-most- cians, including the prime minister important event, in Vietnam’s evo- malaise, endemic corruption and ly from ministers, army officers, and and the president, to win support lution and in the evolution of the banking system riddled with toxic provincial officials whom he from lawmakers. The process has National Assembly in particular”, he debt, mostly held by state-run appointed. “It was basically an been hailed in the official press as added. enterprises. Top officials running unprecedented coup d’etat by the part of a new commitment to The results of the voting-which state-owned companies frequently Central Committee over the transparency and accountability. covers 47 top officials who yester- flaunt lifestyles incompatible with Politburo,” Nguyen Van Hieu, 76, a But observers saw little threat to day submitted reports to lawmak- their official remuneration, fuelling former top party member turned the communist hierarchy and ers of their work performance-are public anger at corruption, ineffi- political commentator, told AFP. expected the results to be decided expected to be announced today. ciency and waste in the sprawling After months of political wrangling in advance behind closed doors. According to state media, officials sector. While the Communist Party behind the scenes, “the balance of It will not be “a proper vote”, who win support from fewer than tightly controls public debate and power is clearly in favour of the said Nguyen Minh Thuyet, an out- half of lawmakers for two consecu- routinely imprisons dissidents who prime minister”, Hieu said, adding spoken former deputy who called tive years may be forced to resign- question the political system or call that Dung himself is now “untouch- MOUNT HAGEN: In this file photo, hundreds of bystanders watch Kepari for a confidence vote on Prime but this is a “complicated”, slow and for change, Vietnamese are increas- able”. With the backstage battle Leniata, a woman accused of witchcraft, being burned alive in the Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in 2010. effectively meaningless process, ingly turning to the Internet to apparently already won, many Western Highlands provincial capital of Mount Hagen in Papua New Even so, coupled with a recent gov- Thuyet said. vent their frustrations. Dung has observers suspect the vote of con- ernment call for public consulta- “Everyone will win the vote,” he been the target of much public fidence will simply be used to seal Guinea.— AP tion over proposed constitutional told AFP, describing widespread anger and has faced down repeat- the party’s decision on this internal Brutal witch hunts in PNG amendments, the vote indicates concerns that top officials would ed threats to his premiership, political dispute. —AFP being linked to jealousy Thailand pet shop owner CANBERRA: On a tropical island in Papua economic jealousy born of a mining boom New Guinea where most people live in that has widened the country’s economic huts, a mob armed with guns, machetes divide and pitted the haves against the caught with rare lions and axes stormed a wooden house by have-nots. night. They seized Helen Rumbali and three “Jealousy is causing a lot of hatred,” said female relatives, set the building on fire Helen Hakena, chairwoman of the North BANGKOK: A pet shop owner was arrested after Thai police and took the women away to be tortured. Bougainville Human Rights Committee, found hundreds of protected animals, including rare lions, in Their alleged crime: Witchcraft. After being which is based in the area Rumbali was his warehouse near Bangkok, authorities said yesterday. Police repeatedly slashed with knives, Rumbali’s killed. “People who are so jealous of those Col Ek Ekasart said police found 14 albino lions from Africa, older sister and two teenage nieces were who are doing well in life, they resort to hundreds of birds, meerkats, tortoises, peafowls, capuchin released following negotiations with police. what our people believe in, sorcery, to kill monkeys and other species from overseas and Thailand. They Rumbali, a 40-something former school- them, to stop them continuing their own said Montri Boonprom-on, 41, faces charges of possessing teacher, was beheaded. development.” She said the witchcraft accu- wildlife and carcasses and could face up to four years in jail Her assailants claimed they had clear sation against Rumbali was just an excuse. and a fine of 40,000 baht ($1,300). proof that Rumbali had used sorcery to kill “That was definitely a case of jealousy Ek said Montri owns an exotic pet shop at Bangkok’s another villager who recently died of sick- because her family is really quite well off,” renowned Chatuchak weekend market and was previously ness: The victim’s grave bore the marks of Hakena said. She said villagers were envi- convicted of wildlife trade. Thailand is a hub of the interna- black magic, and a swarm of fire flies appar- ous because Rumbali’s husband and son tional black market in protected animals. While the country is ently led witch hunters to Rumbali’s home. had government jobs, they had a “perma- a member of a convention regulating international trade in Violence linked to witch hunts is an increas- nent house” made of wood, and the family endangered species, Thai law does not extend protection to ingly visible problem in Papua New Guinea had tertiary educations and high social many alien species. - a diverse tribal society of more than 800 standing. The United Nations has docu- Police also found a hornbill and a leopard, both protected languages and 7 million people who are mented hundreds of cases of sorcery-relat- by Thai law, which were packed in a box and were scheduled mostly subsistence farmers. Experts say ed violence in Papua New Guinea in recent to be delivered to clients yesterday. “We have been monitor- witch hunting appears to be spreading to years and many more cases in remote areas ing the location for a few days after the neighbors complained parts of the country where the ruthless are thought to have gone unreported. It about the noise from the animals,” Ek told reporters during the practices never took place before. found the attacks are often carried out with raid in a residential area of Bangkok’s Klong Sam Wa district. There is no clear explanation for the impunity. Until last month, the country’s “And if you looked through the gate, you could spot lions in apparent uptick in killings in parts of the 42-year-old Sorcery Act allowed for a belief the cage.” Montri told reporters the lions were shipped legally South Pacific nation, and even government in black magic to be used as a partial legal to Bangkok from Africa and were waiting to be moved to a officials seem at a loss to say why this is defense for killing someone suspected of zoo in Thailand’s northeast. He did not explain why only 14 happening. Some are arguing the recent inflicting harm through sorcery. The gov- lions remained at his warehouse, while the documents violence is fueled not by the nation’s wide- ernment repealed the law in response to showed he had imported 16. The animals were confiscated spread belief in black magic but instead by the recent violence.— AP and will be under the care of the Department of Natural Parks, BANGKOK: A lioness bares its teeth inside an enclosure after a raid at a zoo- Wildlife and Plant Conservation. —AP like house on the outskirts yesterday. — AP TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 ANALYSIS14

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By Lynne Al-Nahhas

he foray into Syria’s civil war by Lebanon’s Hezbollah has fuelled a Sunni-Shiite polarisation that threatens Tto feed extremism on both sides and export the con- flict to the wider region, analysts warn. The Iran-backed Shiite movement has openly said it is fighting alongside President Bashar Al-Assad’s forces, while Shiite Iraqi fighters are also reported to be in Syria, supporting the regime against the mostly-Sunni rebels. These interventions have prompted calls for a united Sunni stance against the Shiite groups involved, particularly Hezbollah. Building America’s secret surveillance state Sunni-dominated Saudi Arabia’s top cleric Abdulaziz Al- Shaikh has urged governments to punish the “repulsive sec- By James Bamford tion, encompassing tens of thousands of the communications privacy laws again took legislation granting them immunity. tarian group” while Qatar-based Sunni cleric Yusuf Al- employees and occupying a city-size head- effect. Thus, Brigadier General W Preston Thus, for roughly 100 years, whenever the Qaradawi called on Sunnis to join the rebels. George Sabra, od we trust,” goes an old National quarters complex on Fort Meade in Maryland. Corderman, the chief of the Signals government knocked on the telecommunica- interim head of the opposition Syrian National Coalition, Security Agency joke. “All others But in 1920, its earliest predecessor, known as Intelligence Service - another pre-NSA itera- tions industry’s door and asked them to break charged Hezbollah, along with majority-Shiite Iraq and Iran, “G we monitor. First, the Guardian the Black Chamber, fit into a slim townhouse tion - faced the same dilemma Yardley con- the law and turn over millions upon millions of pushing the situation towards a “sectarian conflict”. “What reported details on a domestic telephone on Manhattan’s East 37th Street. fronted after World War One: a lack of access of private communications, the telecoms we are fearing now is that the whole region could drown in dragnet in which Verizon was forced to give World War One had recently ended, along to the cables flowing into, out of and through complied. Why not, since they knew that a sectarian-fuelled conflict which in effect is a series of civil the NSA details about all domestic, and even with official censorship, and the Radio the country. nothing would ever happen to them if they wars including Lebanon, Iraq, and of course Syria itself,” says local, telephone calls. Then the Guardian and Communication Act of 1912 was again in So, once again, deals were made with the broke the law. Now, as a result of these new Salman Shaikh, director of the Brookings Doha Centre. the Washington Post revealed another mas- effect. This legislation guaranteed the secrecy major telegraph companies - the Internet revelations, it appears that the NSA has again Fighters from Shiite Hezbollah openly spearheaded a 17- sive NSA surveillance program, called Prism, of electronic communications and meted out providers of the day - to grant the SIS (and lat- gone to Verizon and other telephone compa- day assault on the Syrian town of Qusayr near the Lebanese that required the country’s major Internet harsh penalties for any telegraph company er the NSA) secret access to their communica- nies, as well as many of the giant Internet border which culminated on Wednesday with its recapture companies to secretly pass along data includ- employee who divulged the contents of a tions. Codenamed “Operation Shamrock,” companies, and obtained secret access to mil- from the rebels by pro-government forces. The battle for ing email, photos, videos, chat services, file message. To the Black Chamber, however, the agents would arrive at the back door at each lions, if not billions, of private communica- Qusayr further stoked the already-simmering sectarian ten- transfers, stored data, log-ins and video con- bill represented a large obstacle to be over- telecom headquarters in New York around tions. There are still many questions as to sion across the region, the analysts say. Assad’s regime is ferencing. come-illegally, if necessary. So the Black midnight; pick up all that days telegraph traf- what, if any, legal justification was used. dominated by members of the Alawite minority, an offshoot While the Obama administration and Chamber chief, Herbert O Yardley, and his fic, and bring it to an office masquerading as a But unlike with Yardley and the Black of Shiite Islam, while Sunnis make up the majority in Syria Senate intelligence committee members boss in Washington, General Marlborough television tape processing company. There Chamber, the dangers today of secret cooper- and the Muslim world. Hezbollah’s “association with the defend the spying as crucial in its fight against Churchill, head of the Military Intelligence they would use a machine to duplicate all the ation between the telecom and Internet conflict on sectarian lines is creating tensions in Lebanon terrorism, this is only the latest chapter in Division, paid a visit to 195 Broadway in down- computer tapes containing the telegrams, industry and the NSA are incomparable. and in the wider Arab world,” says Shaikh. nearly a century of pressure on telecommuni- town Manhattan, headquarters of Western and, hours later, return the original tapes to Because of technology back then, the only Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki, whose Shiite gov- cations companies to secretly cooperate with Union. This was the nation’s largest telegram the company. data the government was able to obtain were ernment is facing a wide Sunni-led opposition, warned NSA and its predecessors. But as stunning company - the email of that day. The secret agreement lasted for 30 years. It telegrams - which few average people sent or Sunday of “a storm passing through the region. It is a brutal technology advances allow more and more The two government officials took the ele- only ended in 1975, when the nation was received. Today, however, access to someone’s sectarian storm.” Funerals were held in Iraq last month for personal information to pass across those vator to the 24th floor for a secret meeting shocked by a series of stunning intelligence telephone records and Internet activity can men killed in Syria fighting alongside Assad’s forces. Emirati links, the dangers of the United States turning with Western Union’s president, Newcomb revelations uncovered by a congressional provide an incredibly intimate window on political science professor Abdulkhaleq Abdulla says that into a secret surveillance state increase expo- Carlton. Their object was to convince him to investigation led by Senator Frank Church. The their life. “the sectarian line-up has recently reached worrying levels.” nentially. The NSA was so flooded with billions grant them secret access to the private com- illegality and vast breadth of this one opera- Phone data reveals whom they call, where Although a historical conflict, the Sunni-Shiite divide is “now of dollars from post-Sept 11, 2001 budget munications zapping through his company’s tion stunned both the left and the right, they call, how often they call someone, where different... because it has become based more on a political increases that it went on a building spree and wires. It was easier achieved than Yardley had Republicans as well as Democrats. The parties they are calling from and how long they speak background than a religious one,” says Abdulla. also expanded its eavesdropping capabilities ever imagined. “After the men had put all our came together to create a new law to make to each person. Internet data provides e-mail Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s holiest sites, is seen the enormously. Secret rooms were built in giant cards on the table,” Yardley later described, sure nothing like it could ever happen again. content, Google searches, pictures, and per- regional power protecting Sunnis while Iran has become a telecom facilities, such as AT&T’s 10-story “President Carlton seemed anxious to do Known as the Foreign Intelligence sonal and financial details. We now live in an reference for all Shiites, he says. Lebanese columnist Hazem “switch” in San Francisco. There, mirror copies everything he could for us.’” Surveillance Act, the legislation created a era when access to someone’s email account Sagheye sees that the Syrian crisis “has morphed into a of incoming data and telephone cables are Time and again over the decades, this pat- secret court, the Foreign Intelligence and web searches can paint a more detailed cross-border Sunni-Shiite line-up.” He argues that Damascus routed into rooms filled with special hardware tern has been repeated. The NSA, or a prede- Surveillance Court, to ensure that the NSA picture of their life then most personal diaries. can stir trouble in surrounding countries through “holding and software to filter out email and phone cessor, secretly entered into agreements with only eavesdropped on Americans when there Secret agreements between intelligence cards” - groups loyal to Assad’s regime. Lebanon officially calls for transmission to NSA for analysis. New the country’s major telecommunications com- was probable cause to suspect they were agencies and communications companies adopted a position of neutrality towards Syria’s conflict but spy satellites were launched and new listening panies and illegally gained access to involved in serious national security crimes - should not be allowed in a democracy. There its people are sharply divided with Shiites mostly backing posts were built - such as the recently opened Americans’ private communications. In a such as espionage or terrorism. is too much at risk. Assad while most of the Sunnis support the rebellion. operations center near Augusta, Georgia. much-cited story, the influential Republican For more than a quarter-century, the NSA In a dusty corner of Utah, NSA is now com- Fighters from both sects have joined the battle on oppo- Designed to hold more than 4,000 earphone- statesman, Henry L Stimson, was described as obeyed this law. The intelligence agency pleting construction of a mammoth new site sides. This division is clearly reflected in frequent deadly clad eavesdroppers, it is the largest electronic deeply offended by the very notion of snoop- turned its giant ears outward - away from the building, a one-million-square foot data ware- clashes in Lebanon’s second-largest city, Tripoli, between spy base in the world. ing into people’s private communications. As everyday lives of Americans. But that all house for storing the billions of communica- Sunni and Alawite gunmen. The army warned on Friday of a Meanwhile, at Oak Ridge National the new secretary of state in 1929, Stimson changed soon after Sept 11, 2001, when the tions it is intercepting. If the century-old cus- plot to embroil Lebanon in the 26-month Syrian conflict. Laboratory in Tennessee, where top-secret shut down the Black Chamber with the now Bush administration began its warrantless tom of secret back-room deals between NSA And while Sunni figures roundly condemned Hezbollah’s work was done on the atomic bomb during immortal phrase, “Gentlemen do not read wiretapping program. Once again, an NSA and the telecoms is permitted to continue, all involvement, news of the fall of Qusair sparked celebrations World War II, the NSA is secretly building the each other’s mail.” director sought the secret cooperation of the of us may digitally end up there. Contrary to in Lebanon’s Shiite districts. Reaction also came from the world’s fastest and most powerful computer. But when President Franklin D. Roosevelt nation’s telecom industry to gain access to its what Simpson may have asserted, gentlemen Gulf kingdom of Bahrain - the scene of unrest between a Designed to run at exaflop speed, executing a later appointed Stimson secretary of war dur- communications channels and links. Again, (and women) do read each other’s mail - at Shiite opposition and the Sunni monarchy - with the Shiite million trillion operations per second, it will be ing World War Two, Stimson changed his the companies agreed - despite violating the least if they work for the National Security Unitary National Democratic Assembly issuing a congratula- able to sift through enormous quantities of mind. He wanted to eavesdrop on every possi- laws and the privacy of their tens of millions of Agency. And in the future, given NSA’s unre- tory statement. data - for example, all the phone numbers ble communication, especially on the customers. Eventually, when the operation strained push into advanced technologies, the “What is scary is that the rise in sectarianism could once dialed in the United States every day. Today Germans and Japanese. Once the guns of was discovered, a number of groups brought agency may also be able to read your more ignite Al-Qaeda and extremism, posing a danger to the NSA is the world’s largest spy organiza- World War Two began falling silent, however, suit against the companies, Congress passed thoughts as well as your mail. — Reuters the region,” says prominent Saudi columnist Tariq Alhomayed. And a decades-long standoff between Iran and Saudi Arabia appears now to be playing out by proxy in Brash Ahmadinejad presidency isolated Iran Syria, Yemen, Bahrain and Lebanon, where the rivals are supporting opposing political strands. By Farhad Pouldi Security Council - have failed. It is not clear how much where Ahmadinejad has insisted that a rebel victory would The Syrian opposition recently charged that the battle in Ahmadinejad is himself involved in the nuclear decision-making threaten the entire region. Analysts say that Ahmadinejad has their country has even attracted Shiite Zaidi rebels from ahmoud Ahmadinejad’s eight years in power have iso- process, but he has repeatedly dismissed the international sanc- no choice - he had to support Assad. “Ahmadinejad has merely Yemen to join the fight alongside Assad’s troops. Zaidis lated Iran internationally because of deep suspicions tions as “scrap paper”. Only in mid-2012 did he admit to econom- been carrying out the regime’s policy have denied the claims. But while Shiite armed groups Mover its secretive nuclear program and unwavering sup- ic “problems” caused by the sanctions. to consolidate the axis of resistance” fighting in Syria are openly backed by Iran, Sunni Islamist port for Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, its closest regional ally, analysts Sedghian said Ahmadinejad’s reliance “on slogans against Israel, Sedghian said of fighters trickle into Syria as individuals and mostly against say. After two consecutive four-year terms since first taking instead of clear-cut stances” to defuse tensions has only the stance in Tehran, the wish of their own states. Saudi Arabia has repeatedly office in 2005, Ahmadinejad is now constitutionally barred from made things worse. He holds a record of eight appear- Damascus, and in the warned its citizens against taking part in the conflict. standing in Friday’s presidential election. His disputed re-elec- ances at the annual UN General Assembly during his Lebanese Shiite movement Damascus’ brutal repression of protests, in addition to tion in 2009 plunged Iran into domestic turmoil, as the regime tenure as president. His speeches there have out- Hezbollah towards the Iran’s full support to Assad and Hezbollah’s intervention, used force to quell street protests. The suppression led only to raged the international community, and his Jewish state. Despite his have “emphasised the Sunni character of the other side,” increased international pressure on Tehran. Holocaust denial also revived enmities with Israel, record, Ahmadinejad has says Sagheye. With the stirring of sectarian sentiment across All-powerful supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has the whose existence Tehran does not recognise. become a popular icon at the region and the mushrooming of armed extremist Sunni final say on all policy in the Islamic republic, including on its “Ahmadinejad got Iran into trouble. He could home for his firebrand and Shiite groups, the region risks “a collapse of the concept atomic ambitions and support for Assad’s regime. And most have not talked about the Holocaust - it did not oratory. It is a different of the state, with every group having its own media outlets analysts agree that this left Ahmadinejad with no choice but to concern Iran,” Sedghian said. “His intervention story in the international and militias,” warns Alhomayed. “We are moving closer implement those policies. “Iran’s foreign policy is not the prerog- had a negative effect on dealings with the world arena, where he is seen as towards chaos in the Arab world.” — AFP ative of the president,” Ali Vaez, the Brussels-based International community.” Reformist analyst Mohammad a pariah, except by some Crisis Group’s senior analyst on Iran, told AFP. Sadeq Javadihesar agreed, arguing that countries such as But Shiite Iran is also paying the price for Ahmadinejad’s fiery Ahmadinejad’s public rants “only brought sanc- Venezuela. “His rhetoric All articles appearing on these rhetoric, including his Holocaust denials and conspiracy theories tions” for Iran. “He lacks expertise in foreign policy turned him into a radioac- pages are the personal opinion of about the Sept 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. and diplomacy,” Javadihesar said of Ahmadinejad’s tive statesman. From that Tehran’s friends in the region have dwindled as tensions mount conduct at home and abroad. “His abilities were point on, all Western politi- the writers. Kuwait Times takes no with Sunni-ruled Arab monarchies over issues including pro- equivalent to those of a university graduate,” he said, cians were loath to deal with responsibility for views expressed democracy protests in Bahrain and the Syria uprising. criticising Ahmadinejad’s controversial decision to fire him, independent of his inten- therein. Kuwait Times invites read- “Ahmadinejad was unable to achieve foreign policy goals then foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki while on an tions,” Vaez said. Most of the ers to voice their opinions. Please because of the way he carried out policies,” Mohammad Saleh official visit to Senegal in 2010. eight candidates vying to replace Sedghian, head of the Arabic Centre for Iranian Studies in A major bone of contention between Tehran and Western Ahmadinejad have identified send submissions via email to: opin- Tehran, told AFP. and Arab countries, as well as Turkey, is Syria. The conflict has mending ties with the world outside [email protected] or via snail Already strained relations with the West have worsened, cost more than 94,000 lives since the civil war erupted in as a priority. “Iran is left with fewer mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. mostly over Tehran’s defiant expansion of its nuclear program March 2011 after Assad cracked down on pro-democracy friends in the West and in the against the backdrop of international demands and pressure to protests. Tehran, a traditional ally of Damascus, is accused by region,” Sedghian said. The editor reserves the right to edit curb its activities. Years of talks with world powers to defuse the Western and Arab governments of supplying weapons and “Ahmadinejad’s foreign policy any submission as necessary. nuclear stand-off - which has led to a raft of Western economic military advisers to the Syrian regime. It has repeatedly was not a strategic one, but a sanctions coupled with others adopted by the United Nations denied there are Iranian troops on the ground in Syria political show.” — AFP NEWS TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013

Turkish soldiers march during a changing of the guards ceremony at the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey, in Ankara yesterday. — AP Nearly 3,000 Indians deported Kuwait to issue new banknotes

Continued from Page 1 The ambassador said the Kuwaiti officials have con- Continued from Page 1 reserves for imports. Right now, it only has sufficient veyed to the embassy that the instructions regarding reserves for seven months of imports - the lowest cover in He said the authorities have conveyed to him that arrests and deportations are very clear. There have been Separately, India’s rupee slid to a record low against the 13 years. The RBI has a policy of not commenting on move- the Indians are not specifically targeted in the crack- media reports that many people - even with valid resi- dollar yesterday as dealers moved into the US currency fol- ments in the foreign exchange market and of intervening down. “The campaign is across the board and Indians dencies - were being harassed and ill-treated during the lowing robust US jobs data and growing concern about the only to curb volatility. New Delhi attempted to ease corpo- are not specifically targeted. And there is no reason for course of the campaign. The authorities have assured South Asian nation’s struggling economy. The partially con- rate concerns, saying it will take measures to curb the us to doubt that,” he added. “The fact is that there are a the embassy that they would look into such complaints vertible Indian currency ended the day at a new low of widening current account deficit as imports outpace large number of illegal residents from India here who if they were brought to their notice with specific details, 58.15 to the dollar yesterday afternoon, sweeping past its exports. are in violation of visa stipulations.” he said. previous low of 57.32 rupees hit on June 28. “This is a India’s chief economic adviser at the finance ministry, The ambassador said many Indians who arrived in The embassy has made certain proposals before the freefall,” Abhishek Goenka, chief executive of consultancy Raghuram Rajan, said in televised remarks that “medium- Kuwait under Article No 20 later moved to work outside, authorities in order to find a solution to the issue. “We firm India Forex Advisors, told AFP. term” steps will be taken to ease rupee volatility. The weak- a practice that is illegal as per the Kuwaiti law. “It is have communicated to them that many of the domestic The rupee’s fall is the latest blow to the stuttering er currency makes imports costlier, especially of foreign oil important that we have to respect the law of the land. It workers are engaged in economically useful work in the growth story of Asia’s third largest economy, which has on which India heavily relies, and will fuel already high is completely legal on the part of the Kuwaiti authorities country. It will be better if many of them were given been beset by sharply slower growth, worsening public consumer inflation. “The dollar strengthening is hurting to take action against residency violators in the coun- some time to regularize their status instead of being finances and political turmoil. A scramble by oil and other the rupee,” said Naveen Mathur, commodities and curren- try,” Mehta said. According to rough estimates made by deported, which is humiliating,” the ambassador said. importers to buy dollars to pay for imports in the US cur- cies associate director with Angel Broking, who added the the embassy, there are more than 20,000 Indian illegal Balram Kumar Upadhyay, Consular and Chief Welfare rency also weakened the rupee, which depreciated seven local currency was showing “continuous weakness”. residents currently in Kuwait. Around 288,000 Indian Officer at the embassy, who was also present during the percent against the dollar in May alone. Analysts say that With the US economy improving, there is mounting domestic workers were in Kuwait as of the beginning of press conference, said that embassy officials are regular- while other emerging market currencies have been affect- speculation that the US Federal Reserve could “reverse” its 2013. ly visiting deportation and detentions centers. “The ed by the dollar’s increasing strength, the rupee is particu- monetary stimulus program sooner than expected, Mathur “By and large, the Indian community abides by the authorities are providing all necessary amenities to the larly hard hit due to the country’s troubled public finances said, prompting the exit of funds from emerging rules and regulations of the country. They are largely detainees. A doctor is available there 24 hours. Their and string of corruption scandals. economies in search of better US returns. Analysts believe peace-loving, law-abiding and hardworking. The Kuwait only concern is that they have to go home at the earli- The widening of India’s current account deficit - the the rupee will fall further, with Goenka forecasting that the government recognizes this,” he mentioned. “In view of est,” he said. Regarding the concern over the destination broadest trade measure - to almost five percent of gross currency will reach a 59-60 level against the greenback by the close bilateral relations between Kuwait and India of the deportees, he said the embassy has arrived at domestic product in the last financial year has also the end of 2013. They say the currency’s slide puts a ques- and considering the presence of a large number of agreements with some travel agents to provide tickets weighed on the rupee. Foreign exchange traders reported tion mark over whether the central bank will cut interest Indians here, we have also conveyed our concerns to to people so that they can travel to their final points no signs the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was intervening in rates further at its June 17 meeting, since lower rates usual- the authorities over the handling of the arrestees. We from where they are deported. Deputy Chief of Mission the currency market to support the beleaguered rupee. ly translate into a weaker exchange rate. There have been “Large-scale intervention from the RBI to buck the trend is loud calls from business for an interest rate cut to spur the have requested the authorities that the issue may be at the Indian Embassy Vidhu P Nair was also present unlikely. They cannot stop the tide immediately,” said economy, which has been growing at five percent - its handled in a more dignified manner,” Mehta said. during the press conference. Siddhartha Sanyal, chief India economist with Barclays weakest pace in a decade. The RBI has already cut rates Capital. three times in 2013 to boost growth. Shares closed virtually Analysts say the central bank cannot intervene heavily flat at 19,441.07 points amid worries that the bank would Source of US intel leak outs himself to buttress the currency as it must retain enough foreign keep interest rates on hold. — Agencies Continued from Page 1 the Post reporter he was in danger too. In naming Snowden on Sunday, the newspapers said Obama’s spy chief, Director of National Intelligence he had sought to be identified. “The NSA has built an Woman jailed 11 years for anti-Amir tweets James Clapper, has described the leak as gravely dam- infrastructure that allows it to intercept almost every- aging to US security, and referred the matter to the thing,” Snowden said in explaining his actions. “With this Continued from Page 1 said it was decided to invite the foreign minister for a Justice Department, which has launched an investiga- capability, the vast majority of human communications meeting on June 23 to discuss the pact in detail. He tion. Snowden is reportedly holed up in Hong Kong, are automatically ingested without targeting. If I want- In another development, the National Assembly however added that it will be very difficult for the which has an extradition treaty with the United States, ed to see your emails or your wife’s phone, all I have to appears to be in semi-paralysis as it awaits a crucial rul- Assembly to debate and pass the pact in the present and he is cooperating with the British-based Guardian do is use intercepts. I can get your emails, passwords, ing by the constitutional court next Sunday which term. newspaper, which revealed his identity at his own phone records, credit cards,” he said. could include dissolving the Assembly itself. Almost all The liberal National Democratic Alliance and Kuwait request. The whistleblower told the Guardian he hopes The Guardian said Snowden had been working at the committees did not hold meetings, especially the finan- Democratic Forum called in a joint statement on the to win asylum in Iceland, but the head of Iceland’s NSA for four years as a contractor for outside compa- cial and economic affairs committee which could not government to pull out of the Gulf security pact imme- Directorate of Immigration said it had received no for- nies. Snowden flew to Hong Kong on May 20 after copy- meet for the second day in a row for a lack of quorum. diately and withdraw it from the Assembly in order “to mal request and said Snowden would have to be on ing at the NSA’s office in Hawaii the documents he Head of the panel MP Youssef Al-Zalzalah told reporters preserve Kuwait’s identity and in respect of the consti- Icelandic soil to make one. intended to disclose, the Guardian said. The US the committee decided to meet next week “unless the tution”. The two groups reiterated their rejection of the There was much speculation yesterday about Hong Consulate in Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Security Assembly is dissolved”. security agreement for fear of undermining the coun- Kong’s likely stance in the event Washington asks for bureau refused to comment on the case, but a senior The only committee that held its meeting was the try’s sovereignty directly or indirectly and in defense of Snowden’s extradition, and analysts divided on whether pro-Beijing lawmaker in Hong Kong told reporters foreign relations panel which discussed the controver- liberties against local or regional attempts to reduce the territory’s ultimate rulers in Beijing would intervene. Snowden should probably leave the city. Hong Kong, a sial Gulf security pact with representatives of the interi- them, besides safeguarding the 1962 constitution from The case has also turned the spotlight on the United special administrative region of China, is “obliged to or ministry. Head of the committee MP Saleh Ashour any obligations or commitments under the Gulf pact. States’ widespread use of outside contractors for sensi- comply with the terms of agreements” with the US gov- tive intelligence work; Snowden is a former low level ernment, Regina Ip said. Apple unveils radio service, revamps iOS CIA employee now employed by private outfit Booz In a statement responding to Snowden’s decision to Allen Hamilton. Companies like Booz employ tens of go public on Sunday, Clapper said the matter had been Continued from Page 1 come up with original new products after cofounder and thousands of technicians and analysts with top secret referred to the Department of Justice. “The intelligence former CEO Steve Jobs died in 2011. “Can’t innovate any security clearances to work on lucrative contracts with community is currently reviewing the damage that has Called iOS 7, the smartphone and tablet platform more, my ass,” Schiller said as he showed off the new US intelligence agencies, and some are asking if they been done by these recent disclosures,” Clapper said. redesigned by resident creative honcho Jonny Ive comes Mac Pro. “This is a machine unlike anything we’ve ever pose a security risk. The Justice Department confirmed that it was investi- with a new edge-to-edge look that uses translucency to made.” Apple also announced a new operating system In a statement, Booz Allen Hamilton confirmed gating the matter. Under the PRISM program, revealed highlight underlying content, new typefaces, and new for the Mac PC called “Mavericks,” moving away from its Snowden had been an employee for “less than three by Snowden, the NSA can issue directives to Internet icons. Apple plans to make iOS 7 available in the fall. penchant for naming its computer software after big months” and promised to help US authorities investi- firms like Google or Facebook demanding access to Kleiner Perkins venture capitalist Matt Murphy, who runs cats. The new OS can handle multiple display and “tag- gate the “shocking” claim that he had leaked classified emails, online chats, pictures, files, videos and more, the firm’s iFund, tweeted that the new iOS platform ging” of documents, among other new features. information. Booz, which employs many former senior uploaded by foreign users. The service providers deny “Looks livelier, happier, approachable.” It will also sup- In an unusual move, Apple also shared the stage with Washington intelligence officials and relies on govern- they have given the government backdoor access to port multitasking for all apps, executives said. “It’s the little-known startup Anki, which was given the opportu- ment contracts, saw its shares fall sharply yesterday. customer data, insisting they did so only when com- biggest change to iOS since the iPhone,” said CEO Tim nity to show off a game. The conference, whose tickets Snowden and his many supporters, who have taken pelled by law. Clapper says the NSA applies to a secret Cook. sold out in just over a minute when it opened up in to the Internet to condemn the US government and the court for permission to target individuals or entities and Apple also said that Siri, the voice-activated personal April, comes as South Korean rival Samsung Electronics private web giants which cooperated with its secret sur- then issues a request to the service provider. digital assistant, comes with all new male and female Co Ltd has solidified its lead in the smartphone market veillance, defended his actions as a blow for freedom. Snowden, who said he had left his girlfriend in voices, a new look, and is now directly integrated with with a 33 percent share followed by Apple with 18 per- “My sole motive is to inform the public as to that which Hawaii without telling her where he was going, said he Bing. Some industry experts have criticized Apple’s cent during the first quarter, according to market is done in their name and that which is done against knew the risk he was taking, but thought the publicity mobile operating software, which has retained its gener- research firm IDC. Cook is under pressure to show that them,” Snowden said, in a Guardian video. He said he his revelations had garnered in the past few days had al look and feel since its inception, for looking somewhat the company that created the smartphone and tablet had gone public because he could not “allow the US made it worth it. “My primary fear is that they will dated. Marketing chief Phil Schiller offered the audience markets is not slowing down as deep-pocketed com- government to destroy privacy, Internet freedom and come after my family, my friends, my partner. Anyone I a sneak peek at Apple’s upcoming new Mac Pro - its top- petitors such as Samsung and Google Inc encroach on basic liberties for people around the world with this have a relationship with,” he said. “I will have to live of-the-line computer with a sleek cylindrical chassis that its share. massive surveillance machine they’re secretly building.” with that for the rest of my life. I am not going to be he said will feature several times the processing and Investor concerns center around whether Apple will The Washington Post, the second newspaper to pub- able to communicate with them. They (the authorities) memory speed and power of the previous generation. It be able to come up with more groundbreaking products lish leaked information, also revealed details from its will act aggressively against anyone who has known will be released later this year and be assembled in the as smartphone and tablet market gets more crowded. In correspondence with Snowden, including his bleak me. That keeps me up at night.” In the video interview, United States, Schiller said. April, Apple reported its first quarterly profit decline in assessment of his future, once the information was out. the bespectacled, lightly bearded Snowden looked Apple’s stock has fallen 37 percent after touching a over a decade. Cook told the audience of developers at “I understand that I will be made to suffer for my relaxed. He said he was ultimately hoping that Iceland, high of $705 in September as competition in the key the Moscone Center in San Francisco that Apple’s App actions, and that the return of this information to the which values internet freedom, might grant him asy- smartphone market escalated. Some investors believe Store now has 900,000 apps, which have been down- public marks my end,” he wrote in early May, warning lum. — Agencies the company that invented the iPhone is struggling to loaded a total of 50 billion times. — Reuters TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 SPORTS

Paraguay coach quits FIA to hear Mercedes Ramdin banned for 2 ODI’s

LONDON: West Indies wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin has been banned for two ASUNCION: Paraguay coach Gerardo Pelusso has left his job with the team LONDON: Mercedes and Formula One tyre supplier Pirelli will appear one-day internationals for “conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game”, virtually out of the running for the 2014 finals in Brazil, the Paraguayan before an international tribunal in Paris on June 20 to answer charges of the International Cricket Council (ICC) said yesterday. Football Association (APF) said yesterday. The APF has yet to name a breaking the rules by testing in Spain last month, the sport’s governing replacement for Uruguayan Pelusso, Paraguay’s second coach in the quali- body said yesterday. Ramdin was also fined 100 percent of his match fee after claiming a catch fying campaign in which the team are bottom of the South American group The International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement that off Pakistan’s Misbah-ul-Haq in the West Indies’ two-wicket with eight points from 12 matches and a goal difference of minus 14. “(The a notification of charges against both parties had been sent to the presi- victory in a Champions Trophy Group B match at The APF) informs that coach Gerrardo Pelusso has officially left dent of the tribunal. Oval on Friday. Umpire Steve Davis initially gave the APF as trainer of the Paraguay football team at a “Pirelli and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team have been convened by Misbah out caught behind. But, after consulting meeting he held with the national teams director,” the the President of the International Tribunal to appear before a judging pan- with fellow umpire Nigel Llong, the decision was APF said in a statement. Paraguay, beaten 2-1 at home el of the International Tribunal,” it added. reversed because the pair decided the keeper did by Chile on Friday in a match Pelusso had called “the last The verdict will be published ‘as soon as possible’ after the hearing. not have effective control of the ball after making train to Brazil”, have a bye on Tuesday, their next qualifier Mercedes, who finished third in Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix with 2008 the catch. coming against Bolivia in Asuncion on Sept. 6. world champion Lewis Hamilton, risk stiff sanctions ranging from a fine to Ramdin pleaded not guilty to the offence but Mathematically, the 2010 quarter-finalists could sneak points deduction or even exclusion if found guilty. was sanctioned following a hearing on Monday for a into the Brazil tournament with four matches still to The rules bar teams from testing during the season with a current car. Level two breach of the ICC Code of Conduct. play. Pelusso took charge last July after Francisco Champions Red Bull and Ferrari, the sport’s most successful team, made “This is regarded as a serious offence as it is the Arce was sacked but he failed to improve a formal protests at last month’s Monaco Grand Prix when news of the test responsibility of all players to act in the spirit of the team whose South Africa 2010 veterans were leaked out. game,” said former England batsman past their best. He managed one win and one Mercedes used their 2013 car at the ‘secret’ test in Barcelona, which Chris Broad, who adjudicated on the draw in seven matches.—Reuters came just before Germany’s Nico Rosberg won in Monaco for the team, matter for the Elite Panel of ICC Match but have said the move was approved by the governing body.—Reuters Referees. —Reuters Braves thrash Dodgers

LOS ANGELES: Dan Uggla had two homers and four RBIs and Freddie Freeman drove in three more runs with a double to help lead the Atlanta Braves to an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Mike Minor (8-2) allowed a run and six hits, struck out six and walked three while helping the National League East division leaders gain a split of the four-game series. Atlanta’s rotation has yielded four runs in 37 1/3 innings spanning the team’s last six games. Los Angeles rookie Matt Magill (0-2) was charged with seven runs and four hits over 3 2/3 innings in his sixth MLB start, none of which the Dodgers have won.

ROCKIES 8, PADRES 7 DETROIT: Michael Bourn No. 24 of the Cleveland Indians beats the tag from short- In Denver, Dexter Fowler’s single with two stop Ramon Santiago No. 39 of the Detroit Tigers to steal second base in the eighth outs in the 10th inning scored DJ LeMahieu from inning. —AFP third base as the Rockies rallied for a win over the Padres. Fowler finished with four hits and Troy Tulowitzki had two, including his 16th Tigers sweep Indians home run. Rockies starter Juan Nicasio retired his first 16 batters. Nick Hundley, Cameron DETROIT: Jose Alvarez pitched six impressive allowed career highs of nine runs and 12 hits Maybin and Mark Kotsay homered for the innings in his Major League Baseball debut over five innings in his second consecutive Padres, who missed an opportunity to take three and Don Kelly hit a tiebreaking, three-run loss. In his previous start, the left-hander gave of four in the series after blowing a three-run homer in the sixth to help the Detroit Tigers up six runs over two-plus innings in a 10-1 lead in the ninth. Rex Brothers (2-0) pitched the LOS ANGELES: Mark Ellis No. 14 of the Los Angeles Dodgers attempts a throw in front of Nick finish a three-game sweep of the skidding loss at Detroit. Chris Tillman (6-2) yielded 10th for the win. Tyson Ross (0-3) took the loss. Punto No. 7 off a groundball by Andrelton Simmons No. 19 of the Atlanta Braves during the Cleveland Indians with a 4-1 victory Sunday. three runs and four hits in six innings to sixth inning. —AFP Alvarez (1-0) was starting because of improve to 5-0 on the road. Jim Johnson got MARLINS 8, METS 4 Anibal Sanchez’s shoulder tightness, and he his 21st save, handing the Rays their fourth In New York, the Miami Marlins needed extras his first win in eight starts to help the Brewers perfect innings to get the win. held Cleveland hitless until Ryan Raburn’s loss in 14 games. to beat the New York Mets again, but only 10 beat Philadelphia to take the final three games fifth-inning homer. The 24-year-old left-han- innings instead of 20. of the four-game series. INTERLEAGUE der allowed three hits and a walk and struck RANGERS 6, BLUE JAYS 4 Derek Dietrich hit a tying home run in the Gennett’s triple highlighted a four-run sec- NATIONALS 5, TWINS 4 out seven. Drew Smyly pitched two innings of In Toronto, Adrian Beltre hit a tiebreaking eighth and second baseman Daniel Murphy’s ond inning, and Gomez’s homer in the sixth off In Washington, Ian Desmond doubled home relief and Joaquin Benoit finished for his third home run in the seventh inning as Texas ral- 10th-inning error allowed Logan Morrison to starter Jonathan Pettibone (3-2) was plenty of the go-ahead run in the seventh inning as save. Cleveland has lost seven straight. lied from a four-run deficit to beat Toronto. score the go-ahead run in his first game in 11 insurance for Lohse’s first victory since beating Washington rallied past Minnesota to sweep a Justin Masterson (8-5) allowed four runs in A day after the Blue Jays beat Texas in 18 months, boosting the Marlins to a victory. San Diego on April 22. Lohse (2-6) struck out six day-night doubleheader. seven innings. He gave up a walk to Miguel innings, Beltre hit an opposite-field shot to Greg Dobbs added a sacrifice fly off Rob and gave up four hits, his only hiccup being Desmond’s drive completed a comeback Cabrera and a single to Prince Fielder to start right off Neil Wagner for his 14th homer of Carson and Miguel Olivo followed with a two- Humberto Quintero’s first home run of the sea- from a three-run deficit - making it the Nationals’ the Detroit sixth. One out later, Kelly lifted a the season. That helped the Rangers avoid a run homer in the four-run 10th, eliminating the son. biggest come-from-behind victory of the season drive over the wall in right. The first-place three-game sweep and their first four-game need for a repeat of Saturday’s 6-hour, 25- - and pulled Washington back to .500. Tigers lead Cleveland by 51/2 games in the losing streak of the season. Nelson Cruz and minute marathon, won by the Marlins 2-1. CARDINALS 11, REDS 4 Jordan Zimmermann dominated the first American League Central division. David Murphy also homered for the Rangers, Bobby Parnell (4-3) was the loser. In Cincinnati, Matt Holliday’s grand slam game, allowing two hits over seven innings. In while Neal Cotts (2-0) worked one inning for Chad Qualls (1-0) got his first win since last capped a seven-run 10th inning to help the the nightcap, Adam LaRoche doubled off reliev- RED SOX 10, ANGELS 5 the win. Joe Nathan escaped a ninth-inning July, striking out Justin Turner and Anthony Cardinals beat the Reds. JJ Hoover (0-5) walked er Anthony Swarzak (1-2) ahead of Desmond, In Boston, David Ortiz hit a three-run jam for his 19th save in 20 chances. Adam Recker with the potential winning run on base in Allen Craig to lead off the 10th. One out later, who then extended his hitting streak to a career- homer and Jarrod Saltalamacchia connected Lind hit a three-run homer for the Blue Jays, the ninth. David Freese singled Craig to second, extending high 12 games. Tyler Clippard (5-1) pitched the twice to power Boston past Los Angeles. who had won three straight. his career-best hitting streak to 19 games, tied seventh to get the win, Drew Storen handled the Saltalamacchia and Mike Carp went deep CUBS 4, PIRATES 1 with San Francisco’s Marco Scutaro for the eighth and Rafael Soriano the ninth for his 16th on consecutive pitches from Joe Blanton (1- WHITE SOX 4, ATHLETICS 2 In Chicago, Cody Ransom hit a tiebreaking, longest in the National League this season. save. In the opener, Zimmermann (9-3) struck 10) in the sixth inning, moments after Ryan In Chicago, Alex Rios and Tyler Flowers three-run homer in the seventh inning and Daniel Descalso followed with his RBI double out eight with a season-high 111 pitches while Dempster (4-6) got his 2,000th career strike- homered and Hector Santiago pitched into Edwin Jackson pitched the Cubs to a victory off the left field wall. Matt Carpenter added two dropping his ERA to 2.00. He is tied for most out. The Red Sox took two of three in the the seventh inning as Chicago beat Oakland over the Pirates. Ransom connected off reliever insurance runs with a bases-loaded single before wins in the majors. The Nationals scored a pair in series and have won six of eight. to split their four-game series. Justin Wilson (5-1) for his sixth home run of the Holliday hit his homer, his 10th of the season. the fourth and had a five-run fifth to chase Los Angeles entered the weekend having The White Sox appear to be waking up season. Darwin Barney and Julio Borbon were on Trevor Rosenthal (1-0) had four strikeouts in two starter Scott Diamond (4-5).—AP won eight straight against the Red Sox after after dropping 10 of 11 and falling into last base after the Cubs were held hitless for 5 2/3 going 6-0 last season, but dropped the final place in the AL Central division. They’ve won innings by Pirates starter Jeff Locke. Jackson (2- two games after winning the opener of a day- two in a row behind strong starts from 8) had his best and longest outing of the season, MLB results/standings night doubleheader Saturday. Albert Pujols Santiago (2-4) and John Danks. striking out eight in seven innings. He allowed and Alberto Callaspo each hit a solo homer Flowers tied it 1-all in the third after Coco four hits and a walk as the Cubs salvaged the Texas 6, Toronto 4; Detroit 4, Cleveland 1; Miami 8, NY Mets 4 (10 innings); Boston 10, La Angels 5; for the Angels. Dempster gave up three runs Crisp homered in the top half. The White Sox finale of a three-game series. Washington 7, Minnesota 0; Baltimore 10, Tampa Bay 7; Chicago White Sox 4, Oakland 2; Kansas City 2, in six innings. Ortiz has five homers and 14 grabbed a 3-1 lead in the fourth on a sacrifice Houston 0; Milwaukee 9, Philadelphia 1; Chicago Cubs 4, Pittsburgh 1; NY Yankees 2, Seattle 1; Colorado 8, RBIs in his last 10 games. fly by Conor Gillaspie and an RBI double by GIANTS 6, DIAMONDBACKS 2 San Diego 7 (10 innings); San Francisco 6, Arizona 2; Atlanta 8, LA Dodgers 1. Gordon Beckham. Rios chased AJ Griffin (5-5) In Phoenix, Chad Gaudin pitched six strong American League National League YANKEES 2, MARINERS 1 with a solo homer in the eighth to make it 4- innings and Marco Scutaro and Brandon Belt Eastern Division Eastern Division In Seattle, Chris Stewart hit a tiebreaking 2. Jesse Crain retired the side in the eighth, homered as the Giants beat the Diamondbacks. W L PCT GB Atlanta 39 24 .619 - single in the ninth inning and David Phelps giving him 24 straight scoreless innings and Gaudin (2-1) had his second good start in Boston 39 25 .609 - Washington 31 31 .500 7.5 matched Felix Hernandez for six innings to 25 appearances in a row without allowing a place of the injured Ryan Vogelsong, allowing NY Yankees 37 26 .587 1.5 Philadelphia 31 33 .484 8.5 help New York beat Seattle. run. Reed worked the ninth for his 19th save two runs on five hits in six innings. The Giants Baltimore 35 28 .556 3.5 NY Mets 23 35 .397 13.5 Ichiro Suzuki drew a walk from Yoervis in 20 chances. right-hander, normally a long-relief specialist, Tampa Bay 34 28 .548 4 Miami 18 44 .290 20.5 Medina (1-2) to open the ninth and Jayson struck out seven and walked one intentionally. Toronto 27 35 .435 11 Central Division Nix sacrificed. With two outs, Stewart ROYALS 2, ASTROS 0 Scutaro and Belt each had a solo shot off Central Division St. Louis 41 22 .651 - Detroit 35 26 .574 - bounced a grounder through the left side In Kansas City, Alex Gordon and Eric Cincinnati 37 26 .587 4 Tyler Skaggs (1-1), who gave up five runs on Cleveland 30 32 .484 5.5 and Suzuki scored easily against his former Hosmer each had a run-scoring single in the eight this in five innings. The Giants won two of Pittsburgh 37 26 .587 4 team to help the Yankees take three of four at eighth and Luis Mendoza pitched seven Kansas City 28 32 .467 6.5 three in Arizona to move within 1 1/2 games of Minnesota 27 33 .450 7.5 Chicago Cubs 25 35 .417 14.5 Safeco Field. Mariano Rivera allowed two hits innings of four-hit ball as Kansas City beat the first-place Diamondbacks in the NL West Chicago White Sox 27 34 .443 8 Milwaukee 25 37 .403 15.5 and a walk in the ninth but earned his 23rd Houston for its fifth straight win. division. Western Division Western Division save in 24 opportunities, extending his career Aaron Crow (2-1) worked a scoreless Texas 37 25 .597 - Arizona 35 28 .556 - record to 631. David Robertson (4-1) worked eighth to earn a victory that gave the Royals BREWERS 9, PHILLIES 1 Oakland 38 27 .585 0.5 San Francisco 33 29 .532 1.5 out of an eighth-inning jam and Brett their longest winning streak since taking sev- In Milwaukee, Carlos Gomez hit a two-run LA Angels 27 36 .429 10.5 Colorado 34 30 .531 1.5 Gardner had four hits and an RBI. en in a row form Sept. 10-17, 2011. homer, Scooter Gennett had a two-run triple Seattle 27 37 .422 11 San Diego 29 34 .460 6 With one out in the eighth, Chris Getz sin- and Kyle Lohse pitched eight strong innings for Houston 22 42 .344 16 LA Dodgers 27 35 .435 7.5 ORIOLES 10, RAYS 7 gled and stole second off reliever Hector In St. Petersburg, JJ Hardy, Adam Jones, Amrbiz (1-3). Gordon, who was 1 for 18 on the Alexi Casilla and Nick Markakis had two RBIs homestand, singled for the first run. Gordon apiece as Baltimore battered eight-game win- moved to third on center fielder Trevor ner Matt Moore in beating Tampa Bay. Crowe’s errant throw home and scored on Six Gulf Bank employees return The Orioles, held to one run and six hits in Hosmer’s single. Astros starter Lucas Harrell losing the first two games of the series, fin- held the Royals to two singles by Salvador ished with 16 hits in this one. Moore (8-2) Perez in seven scoreless innings.—AP from UEFA Champions League final KUWAIT: Gulf Bank announced the return of six employ- ees who were nominated to attend the UEFA Champions League Final match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, which took place in Wembley Stadium, London on 25 May 2013. The Bank’s employees who travelled to attend the UEFA Champions League Final were nominated by their department heads for their outstanding performance. The trip was fully sponsored by the bank in appreciation of the hard work the nominees have put in to achieve outstanding results for the bank despite the challenging targets. The Bank continuously seeks to reward its outstand- ing employees to encourage further excellence. As a leading bank in Kuwait, Gulf Bank’s philosophy for talent development advocates meritocracy and recognizing tal- ent in firm belief that the Bank’s biggest asset is it’s peo- ple. The UEFA Champions League is the world’s most anticipated sporting event and Gulf Bank was keen to recognize and treat employees of outstanding perform- ST. PETERSBURG: Outfielder Desmond Jennings No. 8 of the Tampa Bay Rays breaks ances to a fully paid package to watch the final UEFA his bat against the Baltimore Orioles during the game at Tropicana Field. —AFP Champions League final match. TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 SPORTS

Will Nadal, Serena be unbeatable at Wimbledon?

PARIS: Right now, French Open champi- the moment, there is little reason to A year ago, though, Nadal fell in the speed it up and add variety. After her own stunning early exit at a ons Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams are anticipate anyone beating her there this second round against Lukas Rosol, who At first, he found grass to be prob- Grand Slam tournament last year - at as good as it gets in tennis. The next time. Nadal, despite his recent form, is was ranked 100th at the time. That lematic, but his accomplishments at Roland Garros, in the first round, to a time we see them competing, at only one of a group of men who can would be the last match Nadal played Wimbledon are ample proof that he fig- woman ranked 111th - Williams immedi- Wimbledon in two weeks, Nadal will be think of themselves as possible champi- for about seven months because of a ured out a way to overcome that, too. ately went about fixing things. She stuck merely a serious contender, while ons, along with No. 1-ranked Novak painful left knee, an absence that saw “You can improve always, in every way,” around Paris to practice for Wimbledon Williams will be the unquestioned Djokovic, No. 2 Andy Murrray and No. 3 him skip the London Olympics, the U.S. Nadal said. “And in tennis, for sure, you at coach Patrick Mouratoglou’s tennis favorite. Federer. Open and the Australian Open and is the can keep improving.” academy and has gone 74-3 since, win- Both have a won-loss record of 43-2 “The objective now is to celebrate reason he’s ranked No. 5 this week. Williams expressed a similar senti- ning three of the last four major titles, in 2013. Nadal has won 22 matches in a tonight,” Toni Nadal, Rafael’s uncle and “Some weeks I didn’t feel well, but the ment after her 6-4, 6-4 victory over plus gold at the Olympics. row. Williams has won 31 straight, the coach, said Sunday, when his nephew last couple of weeks I start to feel ... bet- defending champion Maria Sharapova in “It really was a shock for her. She real- longest single-season run on the won his eighth French Open champi- ter,” Nadal said Sunday. “I am still going the women’s final Saturday in Paris. ly worked on rebuilding herself to women’s tour in 13 years. onship by easily beating David Ferrer 6- week by week, day by day.” Unlike Nadal, she’s had her issues become perhaps stronger than ever,” Nadal’s Grand Slam title total now 3, 6-2, 6-3 in the final, two days after out- He usually likes to prepare for with red clay: After winning the French Mouratoglou said. stands at 12, tied with Roy Emerson for lasting Djokovic 9-7 in the fifth set of a Wimbledon by playing in a grass-court Open in 2002, it took Williams 11 years And Williams insists that she is willing the third-most in the history of the men’s wonderful semifinal, “and then we will tournament during the week right after to get her hands on a second trophy. to find new areas to work on, which game, behind only Roger Federer’s 17 see if he plays well at Wimbledon.” the French Open. But this time, Nadal And unlike Nadal, she’s excelled more on might not be comforting to other and Pete Sampras’ 14. Even the Nadals acknowledge that withdrew from the field in Halle, other surfaces, with those five women hoping to knock her from No. 1. Williams is up to 16 major singles tro- Rafa is not quite as superb on grass as he Germany, and opted for rest, instead. Wimbledon championships, plus five on “The day I feel that I cannot improve, phies, sixth-best among women, with is on clay. How could he be? He is 59-1 in “That’s not the ideal situation before hard courts at the Australian Open, and it’s going to be a problem for me. I’m Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova right the French Open, with four titles in a row a Grand Slam like Wimbledon that is on four on hard courts at the US Open. going to have to really debate whether I above her on the list at 18. from 2005-08 and another four in a row grass,” Nadal said. “The conditions are Tough as her serve was to handle at should keep playing,” said Williams, who Now comes the shift from the clay of from 2010-13, and the only man to claim very different.” the French Open these last two weeks - almost always skips Wimbledon tuneup Roland Garros to the grass of eight titles at the same major tourna- What he will do is head to the prac- she hit 10 aces against Sharapova, for tournaments. “But I feel like, as of now, I Wimbledon, and that is where the simi- ment. That said, he’s done well at tice court, to keep on getting better, just example, including three in the last can do a lot of things better. I can be larities end. Williams is a five-time cham- Wimbledon, winning it in 2008 and as he’s done for years. His serve used to game - it should only be more effective better. I feel like I can be more fit. There’s pion at the All England Club, including a 2010, and losing in the final to Federer in be a real weakness, for example, so on grass, where balls skid instead of still a level of improvement that I can year ago, and the way she’s playing at 2006-07 and to Djokovic in 2011. Nadal and Uncle Toni studied ways to clay’s higher bounces. reach.”—AP Park clinches playoff to win LPGA Championship

NEW YORK: Park Inbee of South Korea won the LPGA Championship in a marathon Sunday finish, win- ning a three-hole sudden death playoff over Briton Catriona Matthew with a birdie on her 39th hole of play. It was the 24-year-old Park’s second major title of the sea- son following her triumph in the Kraft Nabisco Championship and underlined her status as the women’s world number one. “It was one of the toughest days out there,” Park said after sinking an 18-foot birdie putt at the par-four 18th at Locust Hill outside Rochester, New York, to defeat David Frost Matthew after they both parred the first two holes of sudden death. “I’m so tired.” Frost bags first major title The entire third and fourth rounds were played on Sunday BIRMINGHAM: South African David Frost due to the threat of lightning with the lead- after Thursday’s opening round was clinched his first major title on the over-50s ers having completed 15 holes. After wiped out by heavy rains and light- Champions Tour with a one-shot victory at resuming, both Frost and Couples birdied ning. the Regions Tradition in Birmingham, the 16th before finishing par-par. Tied for third place on four- Alabama on Sunday. United States Presidents Cup captain under-par 284 were American A stroke in front going into a weather- Couples briefly caught Frost in a tie for the Morgan Pressel, who shot a final- disrupted final round at Shoal Creek, the lead after seven holes but had to settle for round 75, and Norway’s Suzann Pettersen, who fired a seven-under PITTSFORD: Inbee Park of South Korea kisses the trophy after winning the Wegmans LPGA Championship 53-year-old closed with a four-under-par 68 second place after the South African pulled at Locust Hill Country Club. —AFP to hold off American playing partner Fred away with three birdies in five holes around 65 in the final round, the best score Couples, who also carded a 68. the turn. of the tournament. well out there,” said Park. “I think I of the deep rough, regained her probably didn’t realize I could win,” Frost, who began the season with five American John Cook signed off with a Park took a one-shot lead over was actually really lucky to get in swing off the tee in sudden-death. said Matthew, winner of the 2009 consecutive top-10 finishes on the 66 to share third place at 13 under with 36-hole leader Pressel into the final the playoff. On the decisive playoff hole, Women’s British Open. “So to play Champions Tour, including a win at the Mexican Esteban Toledo (67), with round and led by as many as three “The amount of fairways I was Park split the fairway, while well and get into the playoffs was Toshiba Classic, birdied three of the last Germany’s Bernhard Langer a further three strokes before losing her way off missing it’s almost a miracle that I Matthew landed in the rough obviously pretty good. eight holes to post a 16-under total of 272. shots back in a tie for 10th after firing a blis- the tee en route to a 75. won today. I think I got a little lucky behind a large tree right of the fair- “She’s not the kind of player Play was suspended for just over an hour tering, best-of-the-week 63.—Reuters Matthew, 43, made up seven there, too. And I really tried to fight way. you’d expect to fall back.” After Park shots on Park in the final round, and tried not to give up. That really After the Korean put her rolled in her birdie putt for her third posting a bogey-free, four-under 68 paid off.” approach safely on the green, the career major and fourth victory of to take a five-under-par total into In contrast to the final round, in Scot punched out through the fair- the year, she was doused with London Olympic Park to the clubhouse and force a playoff which Matthew played impeccably way and into rough short of the water by compatriot Chella Choi, after the Korean made three and Park struggled finding the fair- green. Her next shot also failed to who finished at three-under 285 bogeys over the last five holes to tie ways, the Korean had the steadier reach the putting surface and then and joined the celebration as Park stage British title fight her on 283. hand in the playoff. she chipped up weakly below the extended a streak of nine succes- “I didn’t hit many fairways out Park, who missed eight fairways hole. sive women’s majors won by Asian- LONDON: London’s Olympic Park will host investment in the Olympics was about — there and I was scrambling really top-level professional boxing bouts from legacy and giving London a fantastic are- in the final round and struggled out “When I started the last round I born players.—Reuters September, boosting efforts to ensure that na,” Warren said yesterday. Games venues remain a lasting part of the Proceeds from putting on the fights will British sporting scene. be used to subsidise other sports such as Boxing promoter Frank Warren has swimming in the Olympic pool, officials English triumphs in Memphis signed an agreement to stage six fights in from the London Legacy Development the 7,000-seater Copper Box Arena which Corporation said. was used for handball and modern pen- The Park, currently closed for conversion MEMPHIS: Harris English overcame a year’s Crowne Plaza Invitational, mixed tathlon fencing during last year’s Games. work, will host a series of rock concerts this shaky start, then took advantage of a six birdies with five bogeys as the British middleweight champion Billy Joe year. Sprint champion Usain Bolt is sched- late collapse by fellow American Scott leaderboard fluctuated wildly in the Saunders will meet challenger John Ryder uled to appear in a Diamond League athlet- Stallings to clinch his maiden PGA Tour final round. on Sept. 21 in the first of the fights planned ics meeting in a sold-out Olympic Stadium title with a two-shot victory at the St PGA Tour rookie Shawn Stefani for the venue. at the end of July, one year on from the Jude Classic in Memphis, Tennessee on began the day with a one-stroke advan- Britain spent around nine billion pounds Games. Sunday. tage but bogeyed the opening hole and ($14 billion) of public money to put on the Longer-term, the Olympic Stadium will The 23-year-old English birdied two he never recovered on the way to a clos- Games. Politicians and sports administra- stage World Cup rugby matches in 2015 of the last three holes at the TPC ing 76 and a tie for seventh at six under. tors are keen to show that the money was a before becoming the home of Premier Southwind to close with a one-under- Though English faltered at the par- sound investment that will prove of lasting League soccer club West Ham United the par 69, ending a roller-coaster final four second where he missed the green benefit. “The Copper Box is what all the following year.—Reuters round where he and Stallings had with his approach, he immediately duelled back and forth for the lead. rebounded with birdies at the third and Stallings and four-times major cham- fourth to edge a stroke front. pion Phil Mickelson tied for second, two However, he then slid backwards McLaren endure a strokes back. A curling 17-foot birdie with bogeys at the fifth, eighth and putt at the 17th put English two strokes ninth to hand Stallings a two-stroke weekend to forget clear and he safely parred the tricky advantage. final hole to post a 12-under total of 268 Stallings had charged up the leader- MONTREAL: The Canadian Grand Prix has fying, the team were unusually slow, failing in the final PGA Tour event before next board with four birdies on the front been a happy hunting ground for McLaren to advance to the last session for the 10 week’s U.S. Open. nine, a 25-footer at the ninth giving him but Sunday’s race marked a low for the fastest cars. “We’ve won the last three here. “I was feeling very good with my ball- the outright lead for the first time. British Formula One team. At the same This weekend nothing’s really gone right,” striking all week,” a beaming English English briefly cut the lead to one Montreal street circuit where McLaren had said Whitmarsh. “The car isn’t quick enough told CBS Sports greenside after two- after making birdies at the 10th and produced four of the last five winners, but we could have done a better job than putting for par on the 18th green, then 11th before surprisingly stumbling with there was only disappointment. we’ve done. pumping his right fist in delight. a three-putt bogey at the par-four 13th. For the first time in 65 races, a span dat- “Both drivers are driving well, but we’re “I just had to get those putts to fall. I Stallings appeared to be in cruise ing back to November 2009, the once- not giving them quite the car that they kept it together, had bad bogeys on control as he started the back nine with invincible team failed to claim a single need to go out and get the job done.” eight and nine, but stuck with it and five consecutive pars but stunningly point after both drivers finished outside To try and save time after the disap- made some good birdies coming in.” double-bogeyed the 15th after hitting the top 10. “It was a weekend that I think pointment of qualifying, Button gambled Stallings had been two ahead when his second shot into water to drop back we will try and quickly forget,” said McLaren on a one-stop pit strategy but the he hit his wedge approach into water at into a tie with English. Stallings team principal Martin Whitmarsh. Englishman said it made no difference the 15th en route to a damaging dou- bounced back with a birdie at the par- “Qualifying was poor and then in the race, because the car was just not up to speed. ble-bogey six and had to settle for a five 16th, getting up and down from a looking back at it with the data we’ve got, The Briton hoped the car would be bet- share of second place after bogeying greenside bunker, to regain a one- we made mistakes. We weren’t quick ter for his home race, the next up at the 18th for a 68. Level with Stallings at stroke cushion before being caught in a enough, that’s the starting point. But I Silverstone, but conceded that there were 10 under was Mickelson, who thrilled tie at the top. think we should have been able to get into unlikely to be any quick fixes. the crowd when he nearly holed out his English, playing in the group behind, the points.” The surprise was not so much “We got lapped today and easily. So approach at the par-four last for a tap-in also birdied the 16th after reaching the the team missed out on the points in an (there’s) a lot of work to do and it’s very birdie and a 67. green in two and two-putting to join already difficult season for them, but the difficult to know where to look,” he said. “I hit some good wedges coming in Stallings at 11 under. Stallings then manner in which they did. Neither car was “It’s a big gap. We do have some things and I thought that one on 18 might bogeyed the last after missing the involved in a crash as both finished, just for Silverstone which are positive. We even go (in),” Mickelson said after a five- green to the right with his approach way behind. Mexican Sergio Perez finished tried them here and they didn’t work for birdie display on Sunday. “I hit a lot of and hitting his chip shot fat for his ball 11th and 2009 champion Jenson Button this type of circuit. But they should help MEMPHIS: Harris English holds the winner’s trophy good iron shots.” to get no further than the fringe. Now was 12th, both a lap down on Red Bull’s us set the car up a bit easier in after winning the FedEx St. Jude Classic at the TPC English, whose previous best finish one ahead, English effectively secured race winner Sebastian Vettel. Even in quali- Silverstone.”—Reuters Southwind. —AFP on the PGA Tour was a tie for fifth at last the title with his birdie at 17.—Reuters TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 SPORTS

Preview Photo of the day Bravo: Bring on India

LONDON: West Indies captain Dwayne bowlers to control their batting. Bravo is confident of containing India’s “Cricket is played on the day. India batting firepower when the two sides could turn up on Tuesday and be meet in a key Champions Trophy match knocked over, or score a big total again at the Oval today. as they normally do. “I have the right The winner is almost certain to take attack if I want to go with someone with one of the two semi-final berths from raw pace. I have the reserve bench that group B after both teams won their is strong enough to actually come up opening games, albeit in contrasting with the 11 that I think will do well fashion. India, the reigning World Cup against the Indians.” champions, brushed aside injury-hit Bravo said the opening win against South Africa by 26 runs in Cardiff after Pakistan added to the joy of captaining an impressive batting display saw them the West Indies. “It is a great personal post a commanding 331-7. achievement for me,” he said. “But it is The West Indies shot Pakistan out for not all about me as a captain. It’s how 170 at the Oval on Friday, but then we all come together and try to make showed their vulnerability while batting the best decision for the team. as they lost eight wickets while chasing “The West Indies normally do not the modest target. start well in tournaments like this, so it All-rounder Bravo, who replaced was important that we get our first win Darren Sammy as one-day captain out of the way and look forward to the ahead of the tournament, said the close rest of the games ahead.” result did not worry him as his side pre- India, who have won eight of their pared to face the in-form Indians. last 11 one-dayers against the West “We came out on top and that’s more Indies over the past three years, will look important,” said Bravo. “It does not mat- to continue their fine batting form over ter if you lose eight or nine wickets, we the past week. got the two points that we wanted.” They chased down Sri Lanka’s mas- Bravo, whose side beat Sri Lanka by sive 333-5 with an over to spare in a 17 runs in a practice match in warm-up game in Birmingham, with Edgbaston last week, said winning two Dinesh Karthik making an unbeaten 106 games in a row was the right morale- and Virat Kohli slamming 144. booster ahead of tougher encounters. India then rode on opener Shikhar Kotaro Tokuda performs during Wanna Panna at Marina Crescent, Kuwait City. www.redbullcontentpool.com Bravo, who plays for Indian captain Dhawan’s 114 off 94 balls to pile up Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s Chennai Super another 300-plus total against a deplet- Kings in the Indian Premier League, said ed South African attack missing injured the West Indies had the resources to strike bowler Dale Steyn. take the world champions in their stride. But the bowlers will have to deliver Frank takes yellow “It’s another tough game against a against a line-up that has match-win- team whose strength lies is their bat- ning batsmen like Chris Gayle, Marlon ting,” he said. “But we have the right Samuels and Kieron Pollard.—AFP as Sagan wins stage

Rajasthan Royals’ MEIRINGEN: Swiss rider Mathias Frank claimed the overall Kundra suspended leader’s yellow jersey as Slovakian Peter Sagan took stage NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for three honors at the Tour of Cricket in India has suspended Rajasthan Switzerland yesterday. Royals co-owner Raj Kundra for betting on The pair were part of a four- Indian Premier League games. man breakaway who moved “Raj Kundra has been suspended pend- clear of a larger 12-man group ing enquiry from participation in cricket on the final descent into activities under the aegis of BCCI,” the Meiringen after a 203.3km run board said yesterday after an emergency from Montreux. Cannondale’s meeting in which other aspects of an ongo- Sagan proved too strong for his ing spot-fixing scandal were also discussed. breakaway companions in the The decision came after Delhi Police, sprint for the line, finishing which is investigating spot-fixing allega- ahead of last year’s overall win- tions during the IPL, claimed Kundra con- ner Rui Da Costa of Portugal and ceded that he gambled on IPL games dur- Czech Roman Kreuziger, with ing questioning last week. Rajasthan Royals IPL cricket team co-owner Frank fourth. According to IPL rules, a team official and British based entrepreneur Raj Kundra. An elite group formed on the can be suspended if he brings the tourna- test player Shantakumaran Sreesanth, final category one Hasliberg ment into disrepute. Kundra said he was Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila - for climb as American Tejay van being “made a scapegoat” and put under allegedly conceding more than a minimum Garderen pushed the pace for trial by the media based on unproven number of runs agreed upon in exchange his BMC teammate Frank. claims. “I am shocked and upset at the uni- for money from illegal bookmakers. lateral decision taken today by the BCCI That burst decimated the However, all three players were granted peloton until around a dozen rid- and will fight the grounds of suspension,” bail by a Delhi court yesterday. The three Kundra said in a statement. “All sorts of ers were left but the next split had been arrested from Mumbai on May 16 happened on the descent when accusations were made against me without and initially faced charges of cheating, proof, by people in powerful positions.” Italy’s 2011 Giro d’Italia winner criminal conspiracy and criminal breach of Peter Sagan Kundra is the second team official to be trust. Michele Scarponi crashed into a suspended after Chennai Super Kings team They were later also booked under the grass verge, holding up those victory in this event although it legs felt tired due to the last ready, but for me it’s important principal Gurunath Meiyappan, who is the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organized behind him. left him a little surprised. climb. I preferred a two-up sprint to see my form improving.” son-in-law of BCCI President Narainswamy Crime Act for allegedly being part of an Da Costa made an immediate “Honestly I’m surprised to be with Rui Costa to not run any Previous leader Cameron Srinivasan. underworld syndicate, but the court reject- dash to join the three ahead of able to take this win,” he said. risks.” Sagan said that he was Meyer of Australia was distanced Srinivasan, who is also the managing ed the police’s plea and said there is not him, but no-one else could “In the morning meeting we heartened that his form was on the final climb and finished director of the India Cements company that enough evidence to book them under the bridge the gap and the stage thought that this finale was too starting to improve with the Tour 1min 47sec down, not only los- owns the Chennai franchise, was forced to act. Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj win came down to the front hard to try a move. The stage de France beginning at the end ing the yellow jersey but drop- step aside pending the probe into Kumar said the police was yet to study the four. looked good when I stayed with of the month. “I’m really happy ping out of the top 10 overall. Meiyappan, who was granted bail last court order. “We’ll examine the order and With three of that group eye- the leaders on the final climb. for this win and to have found Kreuziger moved up to second week. Former ICC and BCCI chief Jagmohan consult legal experts before deciding on ing overall victory more than a “On the descent, the group the first positive sign of my form. overall at 25sec with Da Costa Dalmiya is the interim president of the the future course of action,” he was quoted stage success, Sagan was never got smaller and with the other “Every day is a useful test to third a further 10sec back. It was BCCI. Though Kundra was never arrested, as saying by the Press Trust of India. in any danger of being chal- three riders I pushed to go to prepare for the Tour de France. a terrible day for another GC con- his name came up in the scandal after a Another Rajasthan player, Sidharth lenge and he won the sprint at a the finish. “The final sprint There is only one target: be at the tender as 2012 Giro d’Italia win- long-winding chain that started with the Trivedi, has also been questioned by arrest of three Rajasthan Royals cricketers - canter. It was the 23-year-old’s wasn’t so easy. I knew I was the top to fight for the green jersey. If ner Ryder Hesjedal of Canada police.—AP 50th UCI win and seventh stage faster rider of the group but my I find other chances here I’ll be crashed out of the race.—AFP Blackhawks, Bruins offer intriguing finals matchup

CHICAGO: Two NHL franchises, rich good for hockey. Two great hockey five games in the Western the Cup,” Chicago forward Andrew ular season. The Bruins have won going to clash, what’s going to hap- in history, talent and star power. markets. We’re very excited to be a Conference finals. Back in the Shaw said. “It’s going to be a long five in a row and nine of 10, boosted pen when we do. It’s as simple as Two winning teams that know what part of it.” Stanley Cup series for the first time road ahead here. It’s surreal. I’ve by a familiar group of stars who led that. “It’s about having confidence it takes to bring home a title. Chicago advanced with a 4-3 since 2010, the Blackhawks are in wanted this since I was a kid. I’m the way when they won the cham- in what you plan on doing and Intrigue in the form of a schedule double-overtime victory over Los search of another title to pair with excited to get started.” pionship in 2011. David Krejci going out there and executing it, that kept them away from each oth- Angeles on Saturday, using a hat their six-game victory over the Boston is rolling again after los- scored four times in the Pittsburgh that’s all you can do.” er for an entire season. trick from Patrick Kane to eliminate Philadelphia Flyers three years ago. ing its spot atop the NHL’s Northeast sweep and leads Boston with nine The Bruins were on the brink of Oh, there’s plenty to love about the defending champion Kings in “Everyone has that drive to win Division in the final days of the reg- goals and 12 assists in the playoffs. elimination when they trailed these Stanley Cup finals. The series “The excitement is there,” Bruins Toronto 4-1 with less than 11 min- kicks off tomorrow when the coach Claude Julien said Sunday. utes left in the third period of Game Chicago Blackhawks host the “You’ve heard people say, ‘Once 7 in the first round of the playoffs. Boston Bruins in the first finals you’ve been there, you want to go But they managed to beat the matchup of “Original Six” teams that back.’ It’s true, we really want to go Maple Leafs 5-4 in overtime. made up the league from 1942- back; we made it happen. We’re The Blackhawks had their own 1967 since Montreal beat the New excited about it and we also know great escape in the second round, York Rangers way back in 1979. what kind of challenge lies ahead coming back from a 3-1 deficit to The mighty Blackhawks, winners for us. It’s about acknowledging eliminate the rival Red Wings in sev- of seven of the last eight games, that and being ready for it.” en games. The comeback included a have a deep roster that really found While Boston and Chicago have three-goal flurry in Game 6 that its identity when pushed to the limit kept an eye on each other for a erased a 2-1 deficit heading into the by the Detroit Red Wings in the sec- while now, there’s no way for either final period. ond round of the playoffs. Then team to know what to expect at the The twin comebacks for Boston there are the playoff-tested Bruins, start of the series. That’s because and Chicago increase the potential who rolled over favored Pittsburgh the lockout-shortened schedule for a compelling series for the title. during an impressive sweep that included no games between teams Now mix in a couple of the NHL’s gave them a chance for a second from opposing conferences. best all-around forwards in Patrice NHL title in three seasons. That’s right, the Bruins and Bergeron of the Bruins and The matchup couldn’t be more Blackhawks haven’t played since Jonathan Toews of the Blackhawks, perfect for a league still trying to Oct. 15, 2011, when Boston won 3-2 plus a slew of talented players on recover from a bitter lockout that in a shootout in Chicago. There are each side, and there are convincing wiped out 510 games and pushed no mutual opponents this year, not arguments to be made for either the start of the season back to Jan. even an All-Star game to compare team to win the Stanley Cup. “Here 19. the players from each conference. we are again,” Toews said. “We got a “The tradition of the Bruins and “I think all the information is out great chance to go back to where the Hawks is special,” Blackhawks there for both teams to understand we want to be. We know there’s coach Joel Quenneville said. “I’m how we both play,” Julien said. going to be some more tough sure, you know, the rivalry could “There’s no secrets there. Again, like moments that we’ll have to battle return instantly come Game 1. I I said, it’s only the head to head, through. We’re confident we can do think it’s good for the league. It’s CHICAGO: The Chicago Blackhawks pose for a team photo with the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl in this file photo. —AFP how the two teams are kind of that as a team.”—AP TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 SPORTS19 ‘Cautious One’ Mourinho makes a low-key return

LONDON: If ‘Jose Mourinho, The Chelsea Sequel’ had been a London West End theatre pro- duction yesterday, some of the audience may have left their seats by the intermission as the ‘Special One’ turned into the ‘Cautious One’. The outspoken Portuguese manager arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2004 amid a blaze of publicity, describing himself as ‘A champion, not one of the bottle’ and arrogantly forecasting the club’s first top-flight title for 50 years. Nine years on there was no controversy, no brashness and no headline statements as Mourinho addressed the media for the first time since leaving Real Madrid to sign a four-year contract to return to Chelsea. The 50-year-old’s news conference attracted 250 reporters from around the world, PORTO ALEGRE: Brazil’s defender Fernando Martins (left) vies with France’s for- dozens of television crews and ward Bafetimbi Gomis during the friendly football match at the Arena Gremio his arrival on stage was greeted Stadium.—AFP by a hail of flashing camera bulbs. LONDON: Chelsea football club’s new manager Jose Mourinho poses for pictures as he addresses a Mourinho normally revels in press conference at Stamford Bridge. —AFP the spotlight but on this occasion bold predictions about the years ago when I first became ing to Real where he won a La Brazil defeat France 3-0 he was low-key, giving measured Champions League or Premier manager. Liga title and a King’s Cup. responses to questions and even League on Monday, preferring to “I have the same nature, I am The Portuguese has never Brazil scrapped their way leg near the halfway line, and was booked PORTO ALEGRE: suggesting the whole parapher- set his sights on more modest the same person,” said the title- stayed more than three years at to a flattering 3-0 friendly win over France shortly afterwards for a needless high chal- nalia surrounding news confer- targets. winning former Real and Inter one club but he hopes to at least on Sunday in an ugly, disjointed match lenge in midfield. ences was something he had lit- “In 2004 Arsenal were the Milan manager before adding he see out his new deal with against opponents who are even worse off The five-times world champions, who tle time for. power,” said Mourinho who wore had the same heart and emo- Chelsea. than themselves. had not scored in their last three meetings “I don’t love this but it’s part of a light blue shirt and light grey tie tions. “I’m prepared for that,” he said Second-half goals from Oscar, Hernanes against France, finally broke the deadlock my job,” he told reporters. “I try to under a charcoal grey suit. “They “It is the first time I arrive at a when asked if he wanted more and Lucas gave the under-fire in the 54th minute when Oscar produced a give you what you want but I had won the league without los- club where I already love the club stability in his career. “Before I Confederations Cup hosts a timely pre- virtuoso finish after Fred’s low cross found cannot always give you a good ing a game and were an - before I had to build an emo- wasn’t. “I have a contract for four tournament tonic in the city where coach him in the middle of the penalty area. line. “I try to be honest and give absolutely fantastic team - now tional relationship and I only years. I hope to go to the last day Luiz Felipe Scolari built his reputation. France had their best chance shortly you what you’re expecting from the picture is different. came to love the club a little lat- of that. If the club then wants me Brazil, who ended a six-match, 21-year afterwards though it came from a Brazilian me but at this moment what I “Manchester United are the er.” to stay, I’ll be more than happy.” winless run against France, had gone into player when David Luiz diverted a Mathieu want to do is work. I’m humble, champions, Manchester City were It was widely reported his rela- Mourinho inherits a side that the game under enormous pressure after Valbuena cross towards his own goal, forc- sometimes it doesn’t look like I the champions in 2012 ... you tionship with billionaire Chelsea again qualified for the only one win in six outings since Scolari ing an excellent save from Julio Cesar. am, but I am.” have Arsenal and Tottenham owner Roman Abramovich broke Champions League, after finish- returned for a second stint in the job last Scolari was jeered by the crowd when he When Mourinho arrived at coming up and Liverpool with down in 2007, a claim Mourinho ing third in the Premier League. November. took off Oscar in the 65th minute, yet two Chelsea the first time, his mission Brendan Rodgers will be up there rejected. They also won the Europa League While the result, if not the performance, of his substitutes ended up on the score- was to transform a bunch of near- for sure. “I read and I kept listening I but may need some restructuring will give Brazil some relief, France were left sheet. ly men into winners and he did “This competition starts with was fired, I was sacked,” he said. if they are to overhaul United and to face the long flight back from their brief Hernanes made it 2-0 in the 85th minute precisely that. everyone trying to finish in the “That was not true. Many people second-placed City. South American tour reflecting on their with a left-foot shot from outside the The Londoners lifted back-to- top four, then the top three ... didn’t believe it but it was by “I didn’t choose for my career a fourth defeat in five matches this year and penalty area which went in off the post back Premier League titles in then to try and win it. We go step mutual agreement. “At the time comfortable position because I’m their fifth in 11 outings under Didier after the ball had been teed up to him by 2005 and 2006 and although the by step.” Mourinho smiled we thought it was best for both returning to a house where I was Deschamps. Neymar, who was generally disappointing. Portuguese left under a cloud in throughout, clearly delighted to of us. Of course it was a sad happy and successful and where Having rested Bayern Munich’s Franck Lucas, who replaced Oscar, converted a 2007, they continued collecting be back at the club he said he moment but I don’t regret that the fans love me,” he said. Ribery, the toothless French, beaten 1-0 by penalty in stoppage time after a foul on trophy after trophy until finally had always loved. decision.” “No. I’m coming with exactly Uruguay on Wednesday, barely tested Julio Marcelo as he burst into the penalty area, reaching the ‘Holy Grail’ 13 “If I have to choose a nickname Since leaving Chelsea, the opposite perspective. I have Cesar as they completed their trip without completing Brazil’s first win over France months ago by winning the for this period I would choose Mourinho spent two years at more responsibility because of scoring. since 1992. —Reuters Champions League for the first ‘the Happy One’,” he declared. Inter where he won two Serie A that. The expectations are higher “We didn’t have the head nor the legs,” time. “Time flies, it seems like it was a titles, the domestic cup and the because people know what I can Deschamps told TF1 television. “We played Mourinho did not make any couple of days but it was nine Champions League before mov- deliver.” —Reuters well for 20 minutes against Uruguay and for a short period against Brazil. Even in Matches on TV adversity, against superior teams, we (Local Timings) should be able to do better.” Brazil’s win placated a restless 51,000 WC2014 Qualifying - Asia Japan plan to make Iraq crowd at the Arena Gremio, which is not Australia v Jordan 12:00 among the 2014 World Cup stadiums, after Al Jazeera Sport +1 they had jeered forwards Neymar and Hulk South Korea v Uzbekistan 14:00 suffer for ‘Agony of Doha’ during the game. Al Jazeera Sport +2 But, with only Oscar showing any real Iraq v Japan 17:30 invention and Neymar once again strug- Al Jazeera Sport +1 DOHA: Japan booked their spot at the Cup.” gling against a European defence, it was Iran v Lebanon 18:30 2014 World Cup finals with a draw Honda has been a vital cog in the still a far from memorable display Al Jazeera Sport +2 against Australia last week but the Asian Japan midfield and manager Alberto “The team is still being put together,” champions have a score to settle in their Zaccheroni was non-committal about World Cup European final qualifier today and have no inten- the CSKA Moscow player’s chances of Scolari, fondly remembered at Gremio Qualifiers where he won several trophies during the tion of going easy on Iraq in Doha. featuring in Tuesday’s match. Sweden v Faroe Islands 20:15 Iraq held Japan to a 2-2 draw in the “He hasn’t played a whole lot recently mid-1990s, told reporters. “We are working Al Jazeera Sport +4 to have a competitive team that will win Qatari capital 20 years ago in a game so he is in need of some fine-tuning,” Denmark v Armenia 21:15 that denied the Japanese a place at the Zaccheroni said. “Whatever playing time matches.” Al Jazeera Sport +10 The teams belied their reputations as 1994 World Cup and was dubbed the he can give me, I need to use it wisely. two of international soccer’s most graceful WC2010 S. American “Agony of Doha” by the country’s media. “I don’t think we’ve played as poorly exponents, instead setting out to concen- Qualifiers Two decades on, it is Group B base- as some say without Honda. Honda is an trate on nullifying each other, producing a Colombia v Peru 23:00 ment dwellers Iraq who must beat Japan important player to us, but we do have soporific and undignified first half. Brazil Al Jazeera Sport +7 in Doha to give themselves any realistic people who can step up and fill in.” often had four players - two central defend- Wednesday 12, June 2013 chance of qualifying for Brazil next year. Japan took one of Group B’s two auto- ers plus two defensive midfielders - behind Ecuador v Argentina 0:00 Japan are unlikely to show any sym- matic qualification spots but all four the halfway line even when they were Al Jazeera Sport +2 pathy, however, particularly with the remaining teams - Iraq, Australia, Jordan attacking, severely limiting their creative Venezuela v Uruguay 3:00 Confederations Cup on the horizon. “In and Oman - are in the running for the Al Jazeera Sport +10 options. Japanese football history, this is a place second berth. Chile v Bolivia 3:30 we can’t ever forget,” Kyodo News quot- Oman are second on nine points from The 2014 World Cup hosts’ chances Al Jazeera Sport +1 mainly came from crosses into the area, ed Shinji Kagawa as saying. “But we are seven games, while Australia and Jordan taking the necessary steps to move on are on seven having played a game less. which the French defence dealt with com- N. American World Cup fortably, and the occasional long-range Qualifiers toward the future.” Iraq have five points with two games to Keisuke Honda, whose injury-time play. shot which invariably went high and wide. Mexico v Costa Rica 3:00 France occasionally looked threatening Al Jazeera Sport +4 penalty sealed Japan’s World Cup finals Bottom side Iraq have to win on when they came forward, yet never really Honduras v Jamaica 4:00 spot, has been unable to train due to a Tuesday to keep alive their hopes before tested Julio Cesar. Brazil defender David Al Jazeera Sport +9 thigh injury and Manchester United’s they travel to Australia for their final Kagawa could take over the playmaker match on June 18. Luiz showed his wild side as he escaped a United States v Panama 5:08 DOHA: Iraq’s forwards Yunes Mahmud (center) and Al Jazeera Sport +5 role. “This is the last chance for Iraq to yellow card for hacking at Karim Benzema’s Hammadi Ahmed (left) pose for a picture with goal- “Wherever I play, I will be ready,” qualify for the World Cup and we will keeper Jalal Hassan during a training session at the added Kagawa. “It’s really important for give it whatever we have,” Iraq coach Al-Arabi Club Stadium on the eve of their 2014 FIFA us to win and I hope we can finish the Vladimir Petrovic said. “We respect Dominant Spain, Netherlands World Cup Asian zone Group B qualifying football qualifying campaign on a high note Japan as the best side in Asia but we still match against Japan.—AFP advance to Under-21 semis before going to the Confederations plan on beating them.” —Reuters JERUSALEM: Spain and the Netherlands ambition and personality. I am very proud of advanced to the semi-finals of the Euro the lads,” Spain coach Julen Lopetegui told a Under-21 championships in Israel on Sunday news conference. Australia demands respect for Jordan with two convincing performances that elimi- “I did not expect to qualify so soon. All our nated Germany and Russia. Spain relied on a energy is focused on the Netherlands game MELBOURNE: Jordan deserves respect and Australia at home, they are a team that deserve game (to Japan). solitary goal from Real Madrid’s Alvaro now. We will prepare with a great deal of Australia needs to raise their tempo against their your respect and they certainly have our respect, “Everyone in our squad is ready to play, so it’s a Morata to beat Germany in Netanya, while care.” opponents to get a positive result in today’s World and we know if we don’t play our best there is a good situation but a tough one for me as well to the Dutch were far more expansive in a 5-1 Netherlands, who scored a 90th-minute Cup qualifier, Socceroos captain Lucas Neill said chance we won’t win the game.” make the decisions.” Osieck expected a competi- drubbing of Russia, who played most of the winner to beat Germany 3-2 on Thursday, yesterday. Australia host Jordan with both teams While Jordan is also expected to play an attack- tive outing on Tuesday but was happy that qualifi- second half of their match in Jerusalem with again showed their quality and discipline as on seven points in Asian qualifying Group B and ing game to give themselves an opportunity to cation was still in Australia’s hands. 10 men. they crushed Russia, who looked threatening needing wins in their final two matches to be bag three points, Neill felt a high-tempo game “It was very clear I think from minute one that With one game still to play, Netherlands early on. assured of securing the second automatic berth to might be the best way to break down their oppo- this qualifying campaign would be a very tough and Spain are now tied on six points at the The breakthrough came in the 38th next year’s finals. nents at Melbourne’s Docklands stadium. one,” he added. “We are still in a positive space that top of Group B after two wins from their minute when talented right-sided midfielder Japan have already booked their ticket to Brazil “I have got experience enough in the region to we can manage the situation based on our own opening two matches while Germany and Georginio Wijnaldum blasted a shot from 22 by sealing the first automatic spot with a 1-1 home know a quicker game will be the one to upset their strength. “We focus on tomorrow and that is what Russia are both out of contention with no metres that beat Russian goalkeeper Nikolai draw against Australia last week. rhythm but also get us into a good rhythm,” Neill counts, not what could have been or should have points. Germany defended well for much of Zabolotni. Jordan stunned Australia 2-1 at home and the said. “They don’t want tempo, they don’t want been.” Jordan coach Adnan Hamad said his team, the match but did little to threaten the The Russians stayed in the encounter but 35-year-old defender said their opponents had quick passing and that is sometimes the only way who also beat Japan at home in Amman during Spanish goal and eventually conceded in the their hopes of finding an equaliser were dealt done enough in their World Cup qualifying cam- to break down a team.” their qualifying campaign, would settle for nothing 86th minute. a blow when Nikita Chicherin was shown a paign to command respect. Coach Holger Osieck was not prepared to dwell less than a victory. Morata, who also headed the winner red card for a tackle from behind on Adam “We’re all very excited, very focused and all on last week’s qualifier, where Japan’s Keisuke “We know the Australian team is a strong team against Russia on Thursday, cut in from the Maher in the 49th minute. The Dutch looked understand what is required now. The Japan game Honda converted an injury-time penalty to earn his and we respect them, but we came here for a win,” left and found the net with a shot that to have the match wrapped up when they has filled us with confidence, the priority and only team a 1-1 draw against Australia, complicating he said. “We’re here for the win. Our aim is to earn deflected in off the leg of German goalkeeper scored again in the 61st minute as Luuk De focus is Jordan,” Neill told reporters. matters for the Socceroos. three points in tomorrow’s match. Bernd Leno. Jong of Borussia Moenchengladbach headed “Jordan are no mugs, they are a very good “In football, you should never look back - the “It’s the biggest match in the history of “The team played a fantastic match in easily from a Wijnaldum cross from the team, I don’t think you (media) are giving them only thing you get is a sore neck,” the German Jordanian football... (we) have all the intention of against a great side and showed character, right.—Reuters enough credit. “They have beaten Japan and coach said. “I look ahead. Jordan is a different getting the best result from this match.”—Reuters Park clinches Japan plan to playoff to make Iraq suffer win LPGA for ‘Agony Championship of Doha’

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EDGBASTON: Pakistan’s Misbah-ul-Haq (left) bats during the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa at Edgbaston in Birmingham, central England. — AFP S Africa defeat Pakistan SCOREBOARD BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: Final scoreboard in the Champions Trophy Group B day/night match between Pakistan and South Africa at Edgbaston yesterday: BIRMINGHAM: Chris Morris took two wickets on 234 for nine after man-of-the-match Hashim six off 39 overs. South Africa Umar Amin c Ingram b McLaren 16 C. Ingram lbw b Hafeez 20 Kamran Akmal c du Plessis b McLaren 0 his one-day international debut and Ryan Amla, dropped before he reached double fig- But Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who H. Amla c Hafeez b Ajmal 81 Wahab Riaz b Phangiso 13 McLaren a career-best four for 19 as South Africa ures, made 81. made a career-best 96 not out against the West F. du Plessis c Malik b Irfan 28 Saeed Ajmal c Ingram b McLaren 5 returned to winning ways in the Champions But the question was whether Pakistan, Indies, completed a 69-ball fifty with a straight AB de Villiers run out (Misbah) 31 Junaid Khan b McLaren 4 Trophy with a 67-run success over Pakistan at who’d been bowled out for just 170 by the West six off left-arm spinner Robin Peterson. JP Duminy run out (Misbah) 24 Mohammad Irfan not out 0 Edgbaston yesterday. Indies, could make a winning score against a It was a shot greeted by huge cheers from D. Miller c Misbah b Khan 19 Extras (lb7, w8) 15 R. McLaren lbw b Malik 4 Total (all out, 45 overs) 167 Pakistan, set 235 to win, finished on 167 all South Africa attack missing Steyn, still to feature the overwhelmingly pro-Pakistan 25,000 capaci- R. Peterson not out 16 Fall of wickets: 1-4 (Farhat), 2-18 (Hafeez), 3-48 out as South Africa made light of the absence of in this tournament because of a knee injury, and ty crowd in Birmingham, which boasts one of C. Morris run out (Riaz) 1 (Malik), 4-86 (Jamshed), 5-129 (Amin), 6-134 premier fast bowlers Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel, whose Champions Trophy ended after the largest Asian populations of any English city. A. Phangiso run out (Akmal) 0 (Akmal), 7-148 (Misbah), 8-162 (Riaz), 9-167 Morkel in winning with five overs to spare. he suffered a leg injury against India. But the crowd was silenced when Misbah, on Extras (lb5, w4, nb1) 10 (Ajmal), 10-167 (Khan) McLaren’s return, which included a spell of Pakistan’s chase stalled from the outset when 55, pulled a Lonwabo Tsotsobe slower ball to Total (9 wkts, 50 overs) 234 Bowling: Tsotsobe 9-1-23-2; Morris 7-0-25-2 four for five in 11 balls, saw him enjoy fresh suc- Morris, a late call-up to the squad after Morkel Amla at mid-wicket and the skipper was booed Fall of wickets: 1-53 (Ingram), 2-122 (Du (1w); McLaren 8-3-19-4; Phangiso 10-0-50-1 Plessis), 3-145 (Amla), 4-186 (De Villiers), 5-195 (7w); Duminy 7-0-26-1; Peterson 4-0-17-0. cess at an Edgbaston ground he’d once helped was ruled out, produced a new-ball burst of two at the post-match presentation ceremony. (Duminy), 6-203 (McLaren), 7-231 (Miller), 8- Result: South Africa won by 67 runs look after while with Warwickshire 2nd XI. wickets for 10 runs in 19 balls. McLaren ended the match by bowling Junaid 234 (Morris)m 9-234 (Phangiso) Man-of-the-match: Hashim Amla (RSA) In 2007, the seamer took a hat-trick at The 26-year-old Highveld Lions seamer, Khan. Amla was missed on seven when a cut off Did not bat: L Tsotsobe Edgbaston for Kent as they won English county struck with his fifth ball when he knocked over Mohammad Irfan flew to backward point where Bowling: Irfan 7-1-27-1 (1nb); Khan 8-0-45-1 Group B standings cricket’s Twenty20 Cup. left-hander Imran Farhat’s off stump. Umar Amin dropped the tough chance. (2w); Hafeez 10-0-38-1 (1w); Riaz 9-0-50-0 (1w); Ajmal 10-0-42-1; Malik 6-0-27-1. Champions Trophy Group B standings after Both Pakistan and South Africa needed to Morris, who’d previously played two He made Pakistan pay with a typically stylish South Africa beat Pakistan by 67 runs yester- win this day/night fixture after losing their open- Twenty20 internationals, then saw Mohammad innings before he reverse-swept off-spinner Pakistan day (tabulate under played, won, lost, points, ing Group B matches to the West Indies and Hafeez fail to get over the top of a bouncer and Saeed Ajmal to Hafeez at short third man. Imran Farhat b Morris 2 net run rate): India respectively. But while this victory revived hole out to square leg. South Africa conclude their group campaign Nasir Jamshed c and b Tsotsobe 42 Mohammad Hafeez c Miller b Morris 7 West Indies 1 1 0 2 +0.830 South Africa’s chances of a semi-final spot, By the time McLaren took two wickets in five against the West Indies in Cardiff on Friday, with India 1 1 0 2 +0.520 defeat left Pakistan’s hopes hanging by a thread. balls, with the aid of fine catches by Colin Pakistan facing arch-rivals India at Edgbaston on Shoaib Malik b Duminy 8 Misbah-ul-Haq c Amla b Tsotsobe 55 South Africa 2 1 1 2 +0.410 Pakistan did well to restrict South Africa to Ingram and Faf du Plessis, Pakistan were 134 for Saturday. — AFP Pakistan 2 0 2 0 -1.108 Heat scorch Spurs to tie NBA Finals

MIAMI: Mario Chalmers marched toward midcourt with a mes- Ginobili said. “We didn’t move the ball at all. Their pressure really ter than us. So hopefully we can look forward to this Game 3 and He didn’t need to. Not with Chalmers making big shots, the sage. “I felt like we had them on the ropes at the time. I told him, got us on our heels.” regain some of our composure.” Heat’s defense forcing the Spurs to look shaky all over the floor, ‘Let’s go for the kill,’” Chalmers said. “He said, ‘I’m with you.’” Tim Duncan shot 3 of 13 and finished with nine points and 11 James insisted he wouldn’t force himself to do more after he and a barrage of second-half 3-pointers. And once LeBron James joined in, the Miami Heat were back rebounds. had a triple-double in Game 1 but never seized the opportunity James finally got some openings late, hanging from the rim with a blowout in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Chalmers led the “We didn’t play well. We didn’t shoot well. I know I played to take control of the scoring as the game was slipping away an extra second not long after a sensational blocked shot freed charge, James broke out to finish it with a flurry and the Heat awfully,” Duncan said. “Whatever it may be, they responded bet- from the Heat. him up for a fast break. used a 33-5 run to rout the San Antonio Spurs 103-84 on Sunday The often-maligned Chalmers is frequently found in Heat night and even the series at one game apiece. highlights being yelled at by James or another Miami veteran. James missed 10 of 13 shots through three quarters and the But he’s as cocky as any of the superstars in Miami, and he has Heat trailed by a point late in the period before unleashing the the big-moment plays to back up his bravado, from a tying shot lethal brand of basketball that led them to a franchise-record 66 for Kansas in the 2008 NCAA championship game to his 25 wins this season. Chalmers finished with 19 points, and James points in Game 4 of last year’s finals. had 17 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and three blocks — “You have to have guts to play with our guys. If you don’t, you the best on Tiago Splitter’s dunk attempt — while shooting only get swallowed up,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “The good 7 of 17 from the field. thing about it is the other guys were fine with him making plays.” For two days following Game 1, the thought was that James The point guard sparked the Heat late in the third, after San needed to do more for his teammates. Turns out, it was Antonio had taken a 62-61 lead. He converted two three-point Chalmers and the supporting cast who did something for James. plays, Allen and Mike Miller nailed 3-pointers, and James made “Honestly, for me, when I was struggling offensively, my only his third field goal of the game during a 14-3 finishing spurt teammates continued to keep it in range,” James said. “ And we that sent Miami to the fourth with a 75-65 advantage. They even had a lead at one point, especially late in the second quar- opened the fourth with nine straight points to make it 84-65, ter when we made that run and I was struggling a little bit. and capped the run at 94-67 when James made a 3-pointer, “So I think Rio more than anybody kept us aggressive, him erasing any chance of their first two-game losing streak in five getting into the paint, him getting those and-ones and making a months. “We were just a little bit more active today,” Bosh said. couple of 3s. It allowed me to sit back and wait for my time.” “We really just made an emphasis to continue to try to corral The Heat made 10 of 19 3-pointers and got 13 points from them.” Ray Allen, and 12 points and 10 rebounds from the previously The Spurs had only four turnovers in Game 1, tying an NBA slumping Chris Bosh. Finals record low. But they surpassed that total in the first quar- Danny Green made all six shots, including five 3-pointers, and ter, Parker committing two of their five after not coughing it up scored 17 points for the Spurs. They host Game 3 on Tuesday once in the opener, and the Spurs looked more like the sloppy night. Indiana Pacers from Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals Tony Parker had 13 points on 5-of-14 shooting for the Spurs, than the Spurs of Game 1. who were so precise in their 92-88 victory in Game 1 but threw The unrecognizable play continued, Parker firing passes on the ball all over the white-surrounded court Sunday, committing the pick-and-roll right into a Heat player’s leg on multiple occa- 17 turnovers that led to 19 Miami points. MIAMI: Tony Parker (left) of the San Antonio Spurs goes to the basket against Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat during sions and even getting yanked barely three minutes into the “In the second half they just run us over,” the Spurs’ Manu the second half in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. — AFP third quarter after his struggles continued. — AP Yemen bank exceeds legal cap on govt loans by $1.6bn Page 22

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DUBAI: An arial view taken on Dec 12, 2012 shows part of Dubai’s Marina. — AFP Dubai loans lean on local banks Liquid local banks help drive fiscal recovery

LONDON: Dubai’s loan market has entered a now helping to drive the recovery. and Standard Chartered are lead arrangers on of deals we did at the height of the market give large commitments to these deals,” said new phase in its post crisis recovery, under- “Regional banks have been well capitalised an Islamic facility. ADCB is leading the Atlantis have had to be restructured or are being a second London-based banker. pinned by a liquid local bank market, which is since the 2009 crisis. Now they are not just deal with National Bank of Abu Dhabi, restructured: this is still a painful exposure for helping to fill the void left by European participating in big tickets but becoming an Commercial Bank of Dubai and Union us; we will not be doing deals there in the Local attraction lenders still reeling from the emirate’s finan- important part of the deal structure,” said National Bank, alongside Barclays and HSBC. near future.” US banks have fared better, tak- As part of Dubai Holding, which is still in cial meltdown in 2008. Island resort Atlantis, Simon Meldrum, director, CEEMEA loan syndi- ing a more measured and long-term the process of a long-term restructuring, The Palm is in the market with an $800 million cate at RBS. According to Thomson Reuters Still stung approach to the region, according to Jumeirah remains potentially sticky for inter- refinancing, and luxury hotel chain Jumeirah LPC’s UAE bookrunner league tables, local While local banks, long-term regional stal- bankers. Only two US banks - Citigroup and national lenders. However, there is plenty of Group is out with a six-year $1.4 billion loan, banks did not feature in the top ten in 2007, warts such as HSBC and Standard Chartered Morgan Stanley - appeared in the top 10 appetite from local banks and as a result the while fund Investment Corporation of Dubai which consisted of eight European banks and Bank, and US lenders are enthusiastic lenders bookrunners for 2007, but are expected to borrower has managed to secure an aggres- has closed a $2 billion deal. two US banks. to Dubai’s borrowers, European banks that help to fill the void left by the retrenched sive margin of 275bp over Libor. In compari- The Arab Spring has resulted in an inflow The switch to local banks is illustrated by were caught up in the emirate’s crisis are Europeans. “Many of the US banks have son, Atlantis, The Palm’s refinancing, which is of money into the region, which is now seen Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, which ranked more cautious. “If you take the slope to no been long-term players in the region,” said looking to attract international as well as local as a relative safe haven, and Dubai’s borrow- number 22 in the table that year, having led activity, European banks are near the bottom the London-based European banker. “Pre banks, is priced at 500 bps over Libor. “The ers - many of whom were previously mired in just one deal, but which is a lead bank on all of that,” said a London-based European and now post crisis they have regularly been Atlantis deal is priced to attract some new- the restructuring of their large conglomerate three new Dubai loans. ADCB is leading the banker. “There is absolutely no chance some touted as lead banks.” The appeal of bank money investors to the financing, and also parent companies - are making the first cau- Jumeirah deal, alongside HSBC and Standard of these banks will be looking to do deals in balance sheets supported by the locally reflects in part the risk of the single asset tious steps for new money and new investors. Chartered Bank, and is also a mandated lead the region. They all piled into the market in based wealth management units of these US lending,” said the first London-based loans Pushed out at the height of the bubble in arranger on ICD alongside Citigroup, 2007 and it is quite common to see European banks is attractive for wealthy families and banker. “Jumeirah is a punchier price. It is 2007-2008 by the inflow of cheaper interna- Commercial Bank of Dubai, Emirates NBD and banks still stuck with a $500 million -$1 billion local businesses looking for dollar funding. much more of a corporate relationship play tional money into the region from the so- HSBC on the conventional part of the deal. exposure to a single counterparty.” “Dollar funding is key to financing and these on pricing: it is not priced to attract much, if called ‘suitcase bankers’, liquid local banks are Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank Another European banker said: “A number banks are willing and able to step up and any, new money or investors.” — Reuters Solid growth lifts shares, S&P upgrades US outlook dollar, China disappoints

NEW YORK: A better outlook for the US govern- LONDON: The dollar bounced higher of major currencies, the dollar rose 0.25 ment’s credit rating did little to impress investors against the yen and Japanese stocks led a percent to 81.87 after suffering its biggest yesterday. The US stock market edged higher in rise in world shares yesterday as signs of weekly fall since January 2012 last week. early trading yesterday after the Standard & economic momentum in the United States The yen’s fall, which improves the outlook Poor’s ratings agency raised its outlook for US and Japan outweighed worries about a for the country’s exporters, and data show- government debt and predicted an improving slowdown in China. A central bank forecast ing the economy growing at a quicker pace economy. Stocks rose in the first 15 minutes that France’s economy will grow slightly in than previously estimated, lifted the Nikkei after trading opened at 9:30 am (1330 GMT), the second quarter and a rise in French fac- index by 4.9 percent for its biggest one-day then moved between small gains and losses. By tory output helped underline the sense of gain since March 2011. 10 am, all the major US indexes were down. recovery, as did better euro zone investor The Nikkei has now swung by more The S&P Ratings Service had downgraded the sentiment for June. “The story is one of than 3 percent in all but two of the last 11 US government’s long-term credit rating in 2011 slow but steady growth, moving in the sessions, five of those by more than 4 per- because of a contentious fight in Congress over right direction but with headwinds still visi- cent, making it one of the most volatile raising government spending limits. The down- ble for the United States, euro area and periods in Japanese stocks since the height grade, an embarrassment to the US, also sent China,” said Sarah Hewin, senior economist of the financial crisis in 2008. Japanese data the stock market into a tailspin. The Dow Jones at Standard Chartered Bank. yesterday showed the world’s third-biggest industrial average plunged 634 points, or more The improving outlook for major devel- economy grew at an annualised 4.1 percent than 5 percent, on the first trading day after the oped economies lifted MSCI’s world equity rate in the first quarter, better than the ini- downgrade. The market suffered through big index by 0.25 percent, its third straight day tial estimate of 3.5 percent. That will help triple-digit swings for the rest of the fall. of gains, with US stock futures pointing to reassure nervous investors that Prime Yesterday, S&P upgraded its outlook on the further rises when Wall St opens. But Minister Shinzo Abe’s bold stimulus policies US debt rating to “Stable” from “Negative.” It said investors are ultra-sensitive to the timing of are having an impact. that the US economy has started to improve. The any slowdown in the Federal Reserve’s agency cited the budget deal that Congress bro- huge bond-buying programme and mar- China stumbles kered late last year, which is meant to raise tax kets are expected to remain volatile as each A batch of Chinese data at the weekend revenue and cut government spending. The new data report is closely scrutinised for suggesting the world’s No. 2 economy Dow Jones industrial average was down 36 hints of when it may begin. weakened slightly in May undermined points at 15,211, a loss of 0.1 percent, as of 10:15 Last Friday’s monthly jobs report, seen some of the positive sentiment by raising am The S&P 500 index was down four to 1,639. as the main gauge of future Fed action, questions around Beijing’s 7.5 percent offered little in the way of new clues, and growth forecast for this year. Chinese The Nasdaq composite index was down three to the spotlight has shifted to this week’s imports fell 0.3 percent against expecta- 3,466. retail sales and factory activity numbers tions for a 6 percent rise, and exports post- The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to NEW YORK: In this file photo, Trader Gregory Rowe works on the floor of the New York Stock and next week’s Fed policy meeting. “(The ed their lowest annual growth rate in 2.20 percent from 2.18 percent late Friday. In Exchange. — AP jobs data) hasn’t changed the market’s almost a year in May, at 1 percent. Imports commodities trading, the price of crude oil fell economy is far from cured. In the Netherlands, to $108.84. McDonald’s rose after reporting that view much on the timing of Fed tapering,” of major metals such as copper and alu- 28 cents to $95.75 and gold edged up 30 cents the central bank warned that the government sales were up at stores open at least a year, said Kasper Kirkegaard, currency strategist minium fell at double-digit rates. to $1,383 an ounce. On a day short on US eco- needs to cut spending. Courts in Germany are helped by the company’s focus on the Dollar at Danske Bank. The solid growth implied MSCI’s broad index of Asia-Pacific shares nomic news, the S&P upgrade was the center of poised to consider whether Germany is legally Menu and other low-cost menu items. by the 175,000 new jobs created in May in ended down 0.35 percent after the data traders’ attention. There were no major govern- allowed to bail out struggling European coun- McDonald’s rose $1.32, or 1.6 percent to $99.60. the face of ongoing government cutbacks although China’s markets were closed for a tries as it’s been doing. B&G Foods, which makes foods under brands ment reports on the U.S. economy, and no big has helped the dollar recover some of its holiday and Hong Kong shares ended high- Among companies making big moves: including Cream of Wheat and Mrs. Dash, companies announced earnings. recent losses. er. European shares were flat by midday Information company IHS Inc. rose after jumped after announcing it would buy Robert’s Outside the US, Japan’s Nikkei stock index The greenback gained 1.4 percent to having first fallen when mining stocks took announcing it would buy R.L. Polk & Co, the American Gourmet Food, whose brands include soared 5 percent after a report that the world’s 98.90 yen, extending a recovery from two- a hit from the weak Chinese data. “China is owner of the Carfax service that compiles history Smart Puffs. B&G Foods jumped $1.65, or 5.7 per- No. 3 economy is growing faster than expected. month lows hit on Friday. Against a basket the elephant in the room.—Reuters But there were also reminders that the global reports on vehicles. IHS rose $1.90, or 2 percent, cent, to $30.83.— AP TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 BUSINESS

Saudi set to sell more crude to India in July

NEW DELHI: Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia is selling US and European sanctions aimed at pressur- age in the first three months of the year. The is committed to take from the kingdom for June more crude to India in July as two refiners have ing Tehran over its suspected pursuit of nuclear company and industry sources did not want to be because a crude processing unit at its Vizag refin- asked for additional cargoes, industry and company weapons have already more than halved Iran’s named due to the sensitivity of the matter. For ery was shut following a fire. The unit may restart sources familiar with the plan said, in part to make shipments, costing it billions of dollars in rev- July, HPCL will take 84,000 bpd from Saudi Arabia, by the end of this month. Other Indian buyers of up for a loss of supplies from Iran. Hindustan enue since the start of 2012. Washington is now more than double the 40,000 bpd it normally crude from Saudi Arabia - which include Indian Oil Petroleum Corp and Mangalore Refinery and seeking to cut shipments further through tighter buys under annual contracts, the sources said. Corp and Reliance Industries will lift the same vol- Petrochemicals Ltd stopped buying Iranian crude sanctions. India’s purchases from Iran could aver- MRPL will take in 86,000 bpd in July versus its umes committed under annual contracts, sources from April because local insurers said they cannot age about 190,000 barrels per day (bpd) spread commitment to lift 55,000 bpd, a company source said. India’s total imports from Saudi Arabia aver- cover refineries that process oil from Iran as global over April and May, based on industry and pre- said. age a little over 700,000 bpd. Two refineries in reinsurers, mostly based in the West, may not hon- liminary tanker arrival data. That is about a quar- HPCL’s imports from Saudi Arabia will also rise South Korea will also take in full contracted vol- our claims. ter less than the 250,600 bpd imported on aver- in July as the company did not buy full volumes it umes, two separate sources said. — Reuters Yemen bank exceeds legal Slovak euro-zone-focused cap on govt loans by $1.6bn industry picks up in April Intense pressure on state finances from unrest BRATISLAVA: Slovak industrial pro- group Volkswagen, France’s PSA duction-mainly German, French and Peugeot Citroen and Kia of South Korean-brand auto exports to the Korea, which pumped out a record DUBAI: Yemen’s central bank exceeded the legal authorised limit of approximately 590 billion, audi- 12-year, $1 billion loan last September. The repay- euro-zone-picked up in April with 2.2- 900,000 vehicles last year. limit on how much it may lend to the govern- tors Deloitte & Touche (ME) with Dr Hajar said. “In ment is to start after four years. percent growth on an annual basis Analysts say that even if auto ment by 347.9 billion rials ($1.6 billion) last year, addition, the maturities of such loans and The central bank’s outstanding emergency after a 1.3-percent rise in March, offi- plants continue to operate at full its annual financial statement showed. The dis- advances have exceeded six months, being loans to the central government amounted to cial data showed yesterday. But on an capacity this year, it would not signif- closure underlines the severe financial pressures extended from time to time,” the auditors said in 679.0 billion rials last year, down from 691.6 billion faced by Yemen as it struggles to rebuild its the central bank’s financial statement for 2012, in 2011, the auditors said. Emergency loans and adjusted basis, industrial output in the icantly boost growth of overall economy after years of war and political unrest. posted on its website (www.centralbank.gov.ye). advances to state corporations stood at 258.9 bil- euro-zone member contracted by 1.9 industrial output. Electronics pro- The central bank did not reply to a Reuters Its board of directors discussed and approved the lion rials in 2012, up from 156.5 billion. percent in April after adding 0.3 per- duction, primarily by South Korean request for comment, and its officials were not statement on May 7, the website said. “We noted that all loans provided to the Public cent in March, the Slovak Statistics company Samsung and the available for comment. It was not clear whether Sector Corporations... were denominated and Office said. “Slovakia’s economy is Taiwanese group Foxconn, struggled the central bank would be penalised for exceed- Finances made payable in United States dollars,” the audi- driven by exports of cars and spare meanwhile with 1.5-percent growth ing its limit or whether it would change its lend- The government’s finances have struggled tors said. The central bank law stipulates that emer- parts to Germany, which has seen a in April. Slovakia, which registered ing policy this year. since protests against former president Ali gency loans granted to the government and actu- moderate growth in the past months,” 2.0 percent growth last year, is one of Under the law governing the central bank, it Abdullah Saleh brought the economy to the brink ally utilised shall be denominated and payable Slovenska Sporitelna analyst Martin the euro-zone’s most dynamic may provide temporary emergency financing to of collapse in 2011, with attacks on oil pipelines only in rials. Balaz told AFP. economies largely thanks to sizeable the government in exceptional circumstances if squeezing vital budget revenues. The International The loans to state-owned firms included $36.6 “But we don’t expect this year’s foreign investment in the export-ori- that is consistent with its monetary policy. Such Monetary Fund expects Yemen’s budget deficit to million to Yemen Economic Corp and a $385 mil- output to catch up with last year that entated auto sector. But flagging loans may be granted if the total outstanding widen to 5.8 percent of gross domestic product, or lion facility to the country’s Aden refinery for diesel saw a one-off boost as foreign-owned exports to its recession-struck euro- amount does not exceed 25 percent of the bud- about $2.3 billion, from 5.5 percent in 2012. imports. Both originated in 2008 and have been get’s average ordinary revenue in the three previ- Last year wealthy Gulf Arab states, Western gov- extended since then, the report said. Other facili- car plants in Slovakia launched new zone trade partners and weak domes- ous financial years, the law says. Maturities of ernments and other donors pledged $7.9 billion in ties include $800 million to Yemen Petroleum Co production lines,” he added. April tic demand have seen 2013 growth loans should not exceed six months. aid over several years to Yemen, the second-poor- for imports of unleaded gasoline, expanded from industrial growth was driven by a 4.7- forecasts sink as low as 0.6 percent. However, the central bank’s total financing to est Arab state after Mauritania, but only a small $200 million since 2011, and credit to Yemen Gas percent expansion in car production Slovakia joined the EU in 2004 and the government, including loans to state compa- fraction of the money has so far arrived. Saudi Co, which has been raised and extended since at plants operated by the German the euro-zone in 2009. — AFP nies, stood at 937.9 billion rials in 2012, above the Arabia boosted the central bank’s reserves with a 2009 to total $121 million. — Reuters

It’s a train! It’s a plane! Cyprus toilet protest Wing kit for Paris Air Show over economy despair GENEVA: The model of an adjustable plane, the statement. The model to be showed for the NICOSIA: An artist put 20 plaster toilets on display out- with wings that can be attached to for instance first time at the Paris Air Show next week will side the Cyprus Central Bank in Nicosia yesterday, in an train compartments, will be shown at the Paris represent a flying wing which can hold up to unusual protest to signal the island’s bailout economy Air Show next week, the Swiss inventors said three capsules, each with the capacity to carry is going down the pan. Cypriot artist Andreas yesterday. The “Clip-Air” project is fresh off the 150 passengers. In addition to allowing “more Efstathiou called it a “symbolic protest” to highlight the drawing board and features a single flying efficient and flexible fleet management,” and pain Cypriots have suffered since Cyprus secured 10 wing that could be clipped onto for instance allowing airlines to kiss the days of empty billion euros ($13 billion) in European Union rescue aid train “capsules” carrying passengers or cargo, flights goodby, the engineers have also calcu- in return for an unprecedented bail-in from bank the EPFL technical university in Lausanne said lated that Clip-Air planes would be far more in a statement. fuel efficient. depositors. “More than a new type of flying device, its “Clip-Air aircrafts’ conventional fuel con- “Through this art installation I’m making a visual innovative concept could revolutionise the air- sumption would be reduced since they can protest about the bad things that happened to Cyprus,” ports of the future,” it said. In a future of Clip- carry as many passengers as three A320 with the 49-year-old artist told the Cyprus News Agency. “I Air planes, people would be able to “go to the half the engines,” EPFL said, adding that the think those people walking past the central bank seeing train station to take the plane. Board on a cap- scientists were also looking into alternative, an array of toilets outside get the message and under- sule to reach the airport by rail, and then - less polluting fuels for the planes. Perhaps stand what has happened for the country to have without leaving (their) seat - fly to another city,” the most exciting aspect of the project was reached this point,” he added. it said. the potential to “revolutionise airport config- From the front, the installation looks like toilets but EPFL acknowledged that the project it had uration,” the Lausanne school said. The cap- from behind it also resembles tombstones, Efstathiou been working on since 2009 remained “very sules, measuring around 30 metres and said. Cyprus was forced to wind up failed lender Laiki futuristic,” but stressed that its scientists were weighing about 30 tonnes, would fit in air- and impose a massive levy on larger deposits in the convinced it was technically feasible. “We still ports the way they are built today, but would Bank of Cyprus, the island’s largest. The unprecedented have to break down several barriers but we do also be compatible with rail tracks, it said, euro-zone “haircut” on deposits forced the government believe that it is worth (working on) such a meaning “the boarding of either cargo or to close all the island’s banks for nearly two weeks in concept, at odds with current aircraft technol- passengers in the capsule could be done not March and impose draconian controls when they ogy and which can have a huge impact on only at airports but also directly in rail sta- NICOSIA: Cypriot artist Andreas Efstathiou poses next to his artwork of plaster toi- reopened. International lenders don’t expect Cyprus- society,” project chief Claudio Leonardi said in tions or production sites.” — AFP lets displayed outside the Cyprus Central Bank yesterday. — AFP suffering record 15 percent unemployment and a credit squeeze-to exit recession until 2015. — AFP EXCHANGE RATES

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Toyota Land Cruiser leads with off-road heritage, on-road comfort

18,592 Land Cruisers sold in Q1 2013 in the Gulf

KUWAIT: Toyota yesterday announced a steady been sold in the region. Currently over 50 percent ditions for excellent off-road ground covering mounted on the front, rear, and sides of the vehi- growth in sales of its iconic Land Cruiser model in of Land Cruisers sold worldwide are in the Middle performance, which also controls Wheel Spin cles enable the driver to have six different views of the first quarter of 2013 across the Gulf region to East. Nobuyuki Negishi, Chief Representative of and Wheel Lockup. This revolutionary system the terrain outside. This system supports the driver maintain its leadership status in the large SUV seg- Middle East & North Africa Representative Office, also supports the optimum traction needed to by enabling him to see the surrounding conditions ment with a 40.4 percent market share. In terms of Toyota Motor Corporation said, “The Land Cruiser handle slippery surfaces like mud, sand and even when cresting a hill or driving on extremely unit sales in the Gulf region, Toyota sold 18,592 represents over 60 years of unmatched perform- loose rock, or non-slippery surfaces like moguls uneven ground that makes it difficult to see the ter- units to grow by 15 percent in Q1 2013 while the ance with its sophisticated blend of off-road and rock. rain directly. overall growth of the large SUV segment was only prowess with uncompromising go-anywhere capa- The Land Cruiser also comes with other intelli- The Land Cruiser is available across the region 7 percent. In the Levant and Yemen, the Land bility, on-road comfort and unparalleled refine- gent off-roading technologies such as a Crawl with a newly developed 6-speed automatic trans- Cruiser saw significant growth to record a 140 per- ment. With its rugged nature and powerful per- Control system which offers five speeds to maintain mission with a Super ECT sequential shift control cent increase in sales in the same period. This formance across the most challenging terrain, the a constant low speed for a secure drive across dif- which allows the driver to choose the shift range in reflects the broad appeal of the Land Cruiser across Land Cruiser continues to delight our customers in ferent terrain by providing optimal throttle and order to deliver the driving control of a manual the region thanks to its legendary on-road as well the region and has become an integral part of their brake control. The Turn Assist System is another transmission. It comes with a 5.7L V8 Engine, a as off-road capabilities. lives.” unprecedented feature which enhances turning newly developed 4.6L V8 Engine, an improved 4.0 The Land Cruiser was the first model to be intro- The Land Cruiser is equipped with a multi- ability and minimizes the driver’s effort in tight U- V6 Engine and a V8 4.5L Diesel Engine, options that duced in the Gulf region by Toyota back in the terrain select system offering 5 modes, which turns. demonstrate the high power and performance of 1950s. Since then, over 2 million vehicles have allows the vehicle to adapt to various road con- Through its multi-terrain monitor, four cameras the Land Cruiser. Britain should hand over RBS, Lloyds Bank shares to public Proposal includes sale of remaining shares to institutions

LONDON: Britain should hand most of its shares in dismissed the idea of giving away shares to the marginally above the price which the government Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group public without the government claw-back, saying regards as break-even. However, the government is to the public, an influential think tank said, in what that would increase national debt by around 50 bil- sitting on a loss of 9 billion pounds on its invest- would be the country’s biggest ever privatisation. lion pounds. Shares in Lloyds are currently trading ment in RBS at current prices. — Reuters The government, which pumped a combined 66 billion pounds ($102 billion) into the banks to keep them afloat during the 2008 financial crisis, wants Canon ME signs two to remove them from state control before the next parliamentary election in 2015. Prime Minister David Cameron last month said new partners in Libya he was “open to all ideas” for returning the banks to private ownership, an apparent shift in govern- DUBAI: Canon Middle East, leader in imaging As one of Libya’s most important office sup- ment thinking. The Finance Ministry and UK solutions, yesterday announced two new part- pliers, Al-Mutawasat Company extensively Financial Investments (UKFI), which manages the nership agreements in Libya with Al-Mutawasat serves the corporate market. Canon Middle East government’s shareholdings, have been expected and Al-Watania Companies. A move which is partners with Al-Mutawasat Company to to favour selling the shares in blocks to financial intended to further reinforce the company’s extend the Canon portfolio of production sys- institutions, such as pension funds. ‘closer to customer’ strategy in the region and tems and meet growing demand for profession- Think tank Policy Exchange said the govern- enhance its presence by having on ground sup- al print technologies from the commercial as ment should sell a minority of the shares to institu- port across markets. well as corporate sectors in the country. tions and hand the rest to the public via a mass dis- The introduction of our two new partners is Canon Middle East will also extend its con- tribution that could give individuals shares worth a testament to Canon Middle East’s intent on sumer imaging solutions offering to the Libyan up to 1,650 pounds. “We urge the Chancellor to building a robust position within the Libyan market through Al-Watania Company, special- take this method and apply it to both RBS and imaging solutions market; a market which the ized in the field of photography in both retail Lloyds giving the taxpayer an opportunity to profit company believes has the potential to grow in and whole sale categories for more than fifteen from both and get the banks back into the private line with the wider Libyan economy. As recently years. The new partnerships will be further sup- sector, where they belong,” Policy Exchange said in as April 2013, The International Monetary Fund ported by Canon Middle East’s existing relation- a report yesterday, refering to finance minister (IMF) published forecasts showing that the ship with Avantech, who has been providing George Osborne. Libyan economy, as measured by GDP growth, Canon products and services to clients across Lloyds is currently valued at 44 billion pounds, would grow by over 20 percent in 2013 and the Libyan market for 10 years while RBS is worth around 19 billion. The sale of over 10 percent in 2014 which follows a sharp Anurag Agrawal, Canon Middle East manag- both banks would dwarf that of Britain’s Royal Mail rebound in Libyan GDP in 2011 and 2012. Other ing director said: “The new partnerships are in which, with a value of 2-3 billion pounds, is expect- KUALA LUMPUR: Chief executive officer of AirAsia X, Azran Osman-Rani (fifth right), holds economic commentators, notably African line with our strategy for 2013 to drive further ed to become the country’s biggest privatisation a copy of the prospectus launch booklets as he poses for pictures together with AirAsia Economic Outlook, have highlighted falling growth through expansion. Canon views Libya for two decades later this year. Policy Exchange is group chief Tony Fernandes (sixth left) during AirAsiaX’s prospectus launch yesterday. — rates of CPI and rising levels of consumer as an important emerging market holding known to have the ear of senior government fig- AFP spending. tremendous potential”. Through our new part- ures, adding weight to the chances of its proposal To accomplish this strategy, high standards ners, the company is optimistic about building being given serious consideration. Osborne hired of support and product knowledge must be put a strong image in the country and achieving its Neil O’Brien, a former director of the Policy AirAsia X plans fleet, and in place. Canon Middle East is committed to strategy to enter and develop future value Exchange, as a special adviser last year. train its sales channels to be the most skilled in through new business, particularly in emerging Osborne could address the issue in his annual the industry by providing extensive product countries. Mansion House speech to financiers on June 19. He route expansion with IPO and solutions training to its partners and chan- “As a major global brand, Canon is keen to is also waiting for the publication later in June of a nels in Libya maintain positive relationships with key stake- report from the Parliamentary Commission on KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian long-haul carrier flights because of the European debt crisis By combining Canon Middle East’s undoubt- holders in Libya, including its customers. We are Banking Standards, before he decides on what to AirAsia X said yesterday it plans to use funds and focused on serving routes within Asia- ed product and marketing knowledge with the keen to provide a host of new value added solu- do with the RBS and Lloyds shares. Policy of up to $418 million from a public listing to Pacific, where sustained economic growth has on-the-ground experience of its new partners, tions to both existing and new customers in Exchange’s proposal would enable 48 million tax- more than triple its Airbus fleet and expand swelled the middle class. AirAsia X currently the company believes that it can bring an Libya and offer more comprehensive support to payers to apply for shares at no cost and with no routes to meet demand in Asia-Pacific. The has 10 Airbus A330-300 planes and serves 14 unparalleled solution to the Libyan market’s help them address their unique business needs,” risk attached, the think tank said. A ‘floor price’ budget carrier founded by aviation tycoon routes across the region, including destina- imaging needs. added Agrawal. would be set and taxpayers would make a profit on Tony Fernandes hopes to raise the proceeds in tions in Australia, China, Japan and Saudi any rise in the shares above that level. an initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its July Arabia. Azran also said with the arrival of more The Policy Exchange report didn’t indicate what 10 debut on the Malaysian bourse. “The esti- aircraft it would allow the airline to set up ECB paying off staff the floor price for each bank should be. But, for mated amount based on the 1.45 ringgit hubs in Thailand and Indonesia. A hub in example, the government could set it at 400 pence ($0.47) per issue share is between 1.1 billion Thailand will allow AirAsia X to operate regu- on RBS shares, and, if a taxpayer takes the shares ringgit and 1.3 billion ringgit,” Nazir Razak, lar services from Bangkok to lucrative markets who are stuck in a rut and later sells them at 500p, they would get 100p head of banking group CIMB which is running such as Australia, Japan and South Korea. per share and the Treasury would automatically get the IPO, told reporters after the prospectus A third of the funds raised in the listing will launch. be used to repay debt while another third is LONDON: The European Central Bank is offering comers” with full pay back over five to seven 400p back. Taxpayers would not lose money as the shares would be returned to government owner- AirAsia X had earlier cited a conservative slated for capital expenditure, with the bal- payoffs that could go beyond 100,000 euros to years. The scheme was launched in January 2013 amount saying the IPO could raise RM859 mil- ance going to working capital and listing staff whose careers have stalled, paid for by to run for two years and fund a maximum of 50 ship after ten years should they not rise above the floor price. The think tank estimates only 20 to 30 lion (US$277 million) from the sale of 592.6 expenses. Shukor Yusof, an aviation analyst cheaper salaries for replacements. A “Career departures.In its first five months, 19 have suc- million new shares for between 1.15 to 1.45 with Standard & Poor’s Equity Research in Transition Support” programme is allowing offi- million people would apply for the shares with cessfully applied, the spokeswoman said. All eli- ringgit each. Analysts have said with last Singapore, has predicted the AirAsia X listing cials to leave the bank with up to fifteen months gible applicants have been accepted. many thinking it would require too much time and month’s general election over, investors are will be a success and the cash raised was “a salary and additional help if they have been in effort, despite applicants only needing to supply looking for a wide range of stocks in the same salary band for between eight and 12 Careers on hold their name, address and national insurance num- good start to fund their fleet expansion”. The years. The ECB says the departure scheme was As well as one months’ pay for every year ber. Southeast Asia’s third largest economy, spark- International Air Transport Association (IATA) created to address “the specific demographic they’ve worked to a maximum of fifteen Taxpayers would receive shares worth between ing a fundraising fever in Malaysia. AirAsia X has described Asia-Pacific as the world’s structures of the ECB” - an implication that it months, staff who take up the scheme also 1,100 pounds and 1,650 pounds depending on chief executive Azran Osman Rani said the fastest growing market, with passenger traffic wants to lower its age profile - and to help staff get unpaid leave equal to the probationary how many people take up the offer. The govern- proceeds from the IPO would finance fleet more than doubling since 1998, despite fuel who had failed to get promotions and “may want period of the new job, 10 days leave for ment holds an 81 percent stake in RBS and 39 per- and route expansion to cement its position in costs surging 55 percent since 2006. to pursue external career steps”. The average age “preparatory activities outside the ECB” and in cent in Lloyds. Around 70 percent of the shares, its core markets in Australia and Asia. Meanwhile Fernandes dismissed the threat at the ECB is now 43, up from an average of 36 a house training that covers areas like applica- currently worth 48 billion pounds, would be given The carrier will take delivery of 23 Airbus posed by Malindo Airways, an affiliate of decade ago. Half the ECB’s staff are now in the tion and interview skills. Staffers with the to taxpayers under the proposal. A330-300 planes over the next four years Indonesia’s budget carrier Lion Air, citing 40-49 age bracket and the average length of highest level of service could get well over Policy Exchange said the option of selling all the beginning in July, while it has also placed a AirAsia’s position as Asia’s largest budget carri- service across the workforce is 9.8 years. The vol- 100,000 euros, based on the ECB’s average shares to institutions would take years to complete. firm order for 10 A350-900s. Detailing the air- er with a strong balance sheet. “We are in a untary departure package also comes as the staff costs of just over 92,000 euros across its The think tank said it had spoken to institutions line’s strategy, Azran said it will bolster its very strong position. It will be tough for new euro zone’s central bank prepares to add up to 1,600 strong work-force in 2012. The staff cost who had indicated the government would not be position in lucrative markets like Australia, airlines or future entrants into the market,” he 800 supervisors to work as banking regulator, a average excludes pensions, includes able to sell shares worth more than 5 billion China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan. It would be said. Malindo Airways, however, has already new remit for the institution. These new officials allowances, and exclude the salaries of the pounds at a time and would have to wait for a year followed by adding frequencies to current sparked a price war by offering competitive will largely need different skill sets than the ECB’s ECB’s six-member executive board, which between sales, so as to avoid flooding the market. routes, opening new destinations including to fares with free snacks and luggage allowance. current workforce, which is focused on econom- would distort the figure upwards. There are A mass share distribution, by contrast, would Adelaide in Australia, Nagoya and Fukuoka in It currently serves domestic routes. Profit- ics and monetary policy. An ECB spokeswoman no restrictions on the who can apply, provid- enable both RBS and Lloyds to be fully nationalised Japan and Busan in South Korea. making AirAsia was Asia’s first low-cost carrier said it is expected to be “self-financing due to the ed they have remained in their salary band for in 2014. The report, written by James Barty, former AirAsia X previously scrapped London to complete an IPO in 2004. — AFP difference in salaries between leavers and new- the requisite eight to 12 years. —Reuters head of global equity strategy at Deutsche Bank, TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 BUSINESS Kazakhs launch ‘Silk Road’ China-Europe rail route

ASTANA: Kazakhstan has launched a new transit exchange silk for medicines, perfumes and pre- Meirbekov said that the annual volume of Lucrative business scale and intensive development of west- railway linking China to Europe, aiming to beat cious stones. freight turnover along the new route, guaran- Transit routes are a major earner for ern China is under way, and output pro- rival routes for journey time in the competition Now it takes just 15 days for trains carrying teed by China, was set to total 2 million tonnes Kazakhstan’s fast-growing economy, duced there should be exported else- to handle a growing flow of goods along the containers with electronic goods, construction this year and would rise eventually to 15 million already established as a route for pipelines where,” he said. “This is why the second ancient Silk Road trade route. “Kazakhstan is a materials and other cargo to cover the 10,800 tonnes. “The Chinese side, as well as the Kazakh to pump Central Asian oil and gas to China, (transit) route was built.” “Sending goods by virtual bridge linking the East and the West,” km (6,750 miles) route from Chongqing in south- side and European partners - everyone is ready reducing the region’s dependency on for- sea is very cheap - of course, if the client Yerkin Meirbekov, deputy railway department west China to Duisburg in Germany’s industrial (to handle these volumes) already tomorrow,” mer colonial master Russia. “In railways, agrees to wait for 45 days,” he said. “But chief at Kazakhstan’s Transport Ministry, said in Ruhr region. Late last year, Kazakhstan complet- Meirbekov said. “All railways, as well as customs transit cargo is considered to be net profit, markets are fickle, and you have to move an interview. “You can actually say this is the ed construction of a 293-km (183-mile) stretch and border guards, are ready to assist fast pas- because there are no costs involved - you fast.” revival of the Silk Road.” Centuries ago, it would from Zhetygen to Korgas at the Chinese border, sage of cargo across their territories.” Europe- take in cargo at one border and hand it Goods to be delivered to Europe from take months for caravans of camels and horses looping it in to the existing national railway net- bound trains from China cross from Kazakhstan over at the other. This is a tasty morsel, and China via Russia’s Trans-Siberian railway from China to reach Europe across the sun- work and opening the second China-Europe link into Russia. Then they go via Belarus and Poland all nations are vying for transits,” Meirbekov would cover 12,000 km and transit time scorched steppes and deserts of Central Asia to across its territory. before reaching Duisburg in Germany. said. would take between 18 and 20 days, the Kazakhstan, the world’s ninth-largest Kazakh government says, touting its own nation by area which is populated by just route. Oil-rich Kazakhstan, Central Asia’s 17 million, inherited another railway route largest economy, forecasts its gross domes- to China from the Soviet Union. This rail- tic product to expand by 6 percent this year way, with the Dostyk-Alashankou crossing after a 5-percent rise in 2012. Kazakh state at China’s border, handled a record 16.5 railway company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy million tonnes of cargo to and from China (KTZ) has estimated that cargo transit via in 2012, Meirbekov said, predicting that it its network would reach 35 million tonnes would reach it maximum annual capacity by 2020 and eventually rise to 50 million of 25 million tonnes soon. tonnes. KTZ handles 90-95 percent of all “If you look at China’s prospects, large- Kazakh transit cargo.—- Reuters

As guest habits change, NY hotel clears room service

NEW YORK: Soon, the black-uniformed to the room than we will for not bringing waiters wheeling trolleys of food will dis- it up to the room at all.” The new lobby appear from the halls of the Hilton food outlet, called Herb n’ Kitchen, will Midtown. Will visitors to New York City’s be cheaper and will allow guests to get largest hotel mind having to leave their their food more quickly, she said. rooms for sustenance? For some, a hotel The decline in room service is not without room service made no sense. confined to the Hilton. Revenue from “You’re on holiday, you’re away, you like room service declined from 1.3 percent being waited on,” said Claire Avery, a of total hotel revenue in 2011 to 1.2 per- prison clerk from New South Wales, cent last year, according to an annual Australia, who was staying at the Hilton survey of US hotels by PKF Hospitality. with her boyfriend. “Sometimes you As hotel occupancy rates have returned don’t even have to move.” to pre-recession levels, hotels have been If she returns later in the summer, she able to charge more for rooms, forcing will have to move at least as far as the business travelers to save elsewhere, lobby, where the hotel is building a self- which can include skipping room serv- service food market to replace room ice, said Robert Mandelbaum, a PKF ana- service. The New York Hilton Midtown, a lyst. The reasons are not only economic, 2,000-room hotel in Manhattan’s com- he added. Guests are more inclined to mercial district filled with business trav- roam beyond their rooms, with execu- elers, tourists and conference-goers, tives increasingly taking their laptops to confirmed this week that it would end coffee shops to work rather than spread- room service. A Hilton spokesman, Mark ing out papers on their hotel room desk. Ricci, said up to 55 employees could lose “Being caged in your room waiting an their jobs. hour for a tray to arrive, it’s just not what Hilton officials said the move - which people do,” Mandelbaum said. is highly unusual for a full-service hotel - was prompted by cutbacks in spending Paper bags and a knock by business travelers, many of whom Ian Schrager, who helped pioneer the face tight expense-account rules, and idea of boutique hotels, said people’s the changing tastes of leisure travelers, idea of luxury had changed, with a who already pay rates at the Hilton that greater emphasis on value than on start at about $240 per night before tax- appearances. “They don’t care about get- es, going up to more than twice that. ting coffee served in the finest bone chi- The change appealed to Aakriti na and sterling silver with waiters with Gupta, a recent college graduate from white gloves on,” he said, describing the New Delhi visiting New York with her classic idea of room service as “dysfunc- mother, who pointed out that the idea tional and antiquated.” At the PUBLIC of room service doesn’t always match hotel in Chicago, which Schrager the reality. “The existing room service opened in 2011, food by the French chef isn’t great,” she said. “If you ordered it Jean-Georges Vongerichten is delivered once, I don’t think you would order it unceremoniously in brown paper bags, again. We ordered a pizza that was $55.” left outside guests’ doors with a knock. She added, unhappily, that it was deliv- The waiters, trolleys and silver cloches ered in a box. Ricci said pizza was listed are not likely to disappear entirely, how- on the Hilton’s room-service menu for ever, even from the Hilton-owned $24, with $3 for each topping, but could Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York. not give the final cost once service Luxury hotels say their guests expect charges, an in-room dining charge and such service and are willing to pay a pre- taxes were added. mium for fine food, flowers, candles and tablecloths in their room. It would be vir- Walking out the door tually impossible for a hotel to hang on Beth Scott, vice president of restau- to a high rating in the influential AAA rant concepts at Hilton Worldwide Inc, hotel guide if it ditched room service, conceded that room-service prices were said AAA spokeswoman Heather Hunter. high, as they tend to be at most hotels, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts (which in part because providing the service 24 runs the Plaza in New York), Marriott hours a day is labor-intensive. The cost is International Inc and the Mandarin magnified in New York City, where a Oriental Hotel Group all said they had no strong union has secured higher wages plans to discontinue room service at for hotel employees compared to other their full-service hotels. But Scott, the hospitality industry workers and build- Hilton vice president, said the company ing cleaners. As a result, Scott said in an may expand the idea elsewhere if it interview, guests have been heading out works in New York, and believes com- to diners and food carts in the neighbor- petitors were studying the move. “It’s hood. “We were watching guests walk not a secret guest habits have changed out the door to get those things at a these days, it’s not like we’ve figured much more reasonable price,” she said. out something that nobody else “I’m sure we got more complaints about knows,” she said. “We’ve just decided to the price of bringing the hamburger up take action.” — Reuters What could stall the China-Smithfield deal? ecades-old laws barring foreign crop fields, manure lagoons or other land ownership of farmland in Iowa, used for agricultural production and now DMissouri and at least three other owned by Smithfield in these states could Midwest states may complicate Shuanghui invite legal challenges. Smithfield’s 11 International’s $4.7 billion planned pur- slaughterhouses and meat factories in the chase of US meat powerhouse Smithfield eight states likely are exempt, legal experts Foods. The deal, which would be the said. However, some of those operations biggest purchase in the United States by a may rely on farm, feed or waste facilities Chinese company, will face scrutiny from a that could be subject to legal challenge. federal government panel that assesses Smithfield does not disclose specifics of national security risks, but that is not its property holdings, and the company expected to block the sale. declined to comment for this story. But a A few politicians have raised concerns source close to the deal told Reuters that about food safety, and farmers groups have dealmakers and lawyers were aware of the expressed worries about consolidation and issues, and the foreign ownership laws in potential damage to small farmers. The different U.S. states had been discussed land laws could be invoked by those leading up to the May 29 deal announce- opposed to the deal, and at the very least ment. may require some complex legal maneu- They believe the laws will not jeopardize vering by the companies. The statutes in Shuanghui’s ability to close its purchase as question, some first adopted during the planned in the second half of this year. 1970s in response to fast-paced Japanese However, the restrictions could affect how investment in US real estate, restrict foreign Smithfield and its subsidiaries operate businesses or governments from owning or post-merger, the source added. The morn- controlling US land used for livestock or ing the deal was announced, Smithfield’s crop production. The laws could provide attorneys sent a letter to Iowa Attorney Midwestern states legal recourse against General Tom Miller’s office, alerting the the Smithfield deal. agency to the takeover. Since then, in Iowa At least eight states - Iowa, Nebraska, and elsewhere, state officials, legal experts Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, and industry critics are raising questions Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin - about whether Smithfield under have laws that prohibit foreign ownership Shuanghui ownership will comply with of agricultural land. If the Shuanghui acqui- these little-known and rarely tested laws, sition goes through, any poultry farms, Reuters has learned. — Reuters TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 BUSINESS Putin issues Russian economic warning

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin the range necessary for sustainable 2009 global financial crisis. reached 7.4 percent in May-well ahead turn towards the coming easing is clear,” warned yesterday that Russia’s economic development, for resolving social and The government’s inability to stimu- of the government’s target of 5.0 to 6.0 BNP Paribas said in a research note. “We growth would slow down this year to other problems,” said Putin. “And second, late growth to earlier levels has frustrat- percent. “The maintenance of inflation reiterate our call that the first cut is likely less than the world average and ordered this is lower than the IMF (International ed Putin at a time when Russia is prepar- above the target range over the course already in July.” Renaissance Capital also his government to act to reverse the Monetary Fund) world growth forecast ing to present its advances to the world of an extended period may affect the predicting a July cut and noted that the trend. The Kremlin chief’s comments of 3.3 percent,” Putin stressed in tele- at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in expectation of the market, which is a bank had issued “worrying signals on came moments after the central bank vised remarks. Sochi. The Russian leader suggested yet- source of inflation risk,” the central bank economic growth.” was forced to hold its main interest rate Russia’s economy has suffered from serday that investments could be stimu- cautioned. It further noted that the over- The change in rate policy is expected unchanged at 8.25 percent for the ninth lower domestic consumption and lated by reaching into the pension fund all economy “was indicating low growth to come just as outgoing central bank month running in the face of inflation declining industrial production rates. and using those assets to lay the rates.” The bank decided to leave the dis- governor Sergei Ignatyev is replaced by that has jumped to the highest rate for Investment has also lagged as a partial groundwork for select state projects. count rate at which it repurchases gov- Putin’s new pick Elvira Nabiullina. 21 months. consequence of Europe’s economic trou- The central bank has also been under ernment securities from the commercial “Outgoing Governor Ignatyev has been Putin confirmed at a cabinet meeting bles and concern about corruption intense pressure from ministers to lower institution steady at 5.5 percent while consistently arguing against lowering that Russia’s growth would slow to 2.4 along with the state’s dominant eco- rates in order to stimulate growth in a lowering some medium- and long-term rates in the past six months or so, but percent this year from its downwardly nomic role. Russia’s economy expanded practice broadly adopted by the world’s borrowing rates. the arrival of Nabiullina should change revised forecast of 3.6 percent. The gov- 4.3 percent in 2011 and 3.4 percent last developed nations. But the bank has Market analysts immediately read this the policy bias at the central bank to a ernment had initially pencilled in 2013 year-a radical cut from rates that been stymied by unexpectedly high as a sign of a probable easing of mone- more accommodating position,” growth of 5.0 percent. “This is lower than approached 9 percent prior to the 2008- inflation that in annualised terms tary policy in the months to come. “The Renaissance Capital said. — AFP Japan economy heats up in the first quarter IMF expects economy to grow 1.6% in 2013 TOKYO: Japan’s economy grew faster than previ- In other upbeat data, consumer confidence ed by a quake-tsunami disaster and subsequent ously thought in the first quarter, offering improved in May over the previous month with nuclear crisis. renewed hope for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s the number of Japanese who expect prices to Also yesterday, official figures showed Japan growth-boosting plan after two weeks of stock rise sitting at a near five-year high, as Tokyo posted a surplus on its current account for the market tumbles. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index had works to reverse years of falling prices which third straight month in April, as the weaker yen soared about 80 percent in the months since have crimped private spending and business helped boost the value of income from overseas Abe campaigned for the nation’s top job in investment. “We expect the economy will con- investments. Japan’s surplus doubled year-on- November, pledging to drag the world’s third- tinue to grow for now but consumer spending year to 750 billion yen ($7.6 billion) in its current largest economy out of years of growth-sapping may be dampened in the current quarter after a account, the broadest measure of trade with the deflation. But the Tokyo bourse stumbled in sizeable adjustment in the Nikkei index,” rest of the world, helping offset a widening trade recent weeks, plunging about 18 percent to near Matsumura said, referring the recent drop in the deficit. Japan’s import bills have soared in the bear market territory as doubts emerged over Tokyo stock market. wake of the Fukushima atomic crisis two years With a computer tethered to his printing device, Tim Middleton watches intently as a the premier’s policy prescription of big govern- However, the Nikkei bounced back yesterday ago, which saw Tokyo turn to pricey fossil-fuel dimmer switch he designed begins to build from the ground up, in Kansas City. ment spending and aggressive central bank eas- with a 4.94 percent jump, the biggest one-day alternatives after switching off the disaster- ing. boost since March 2011 when Japan was pound- struck country’s nuclear reactors. — AFP Markets were unimpressed with the so-called 3-D printing predicted “third arrow” of his sweeping fix for the econo- my-structural reforms-which Abe unveiled last to mold our tomorrows week as part of a blueprint dubbed “Abenomics”. But the 58-year-old leader vowed to press on KANSAS CITY: Tim Middleton lives and laundering continues to reveal itself. before mid-term elections next month that are breathes now, but the mind of the 42-year- Hanson said of 3-D printing: “This is simply likely to solidify his Liberal Democratic Party’s old Eudora, Kan., man often floats to the the latest technological breakthrough that legislative power. “The upward revision (for eco- future, to what one might call the printable has great potential for good and great nomic growth) confirmed that the Japanese life. It is a time - with tangible signs pop- potential for harm.” economy remains on a firm recovery track,” said ping up with increasing frequency around Understanding 3-D printing and the Hideki Matsumura, senior economist with the the globe - when nearly any product one future requires understanding how most Japan Research Institute. needs is created by simply pushing a but- products are made now. The range is Earlier yesterday, the Cabinet Office said ton and printing it out in usable three broad, from printing to stamping, casting revised data showed annualised growth came in dimensions. to injection molding. Many manufacturing at 4.1 percent in January-March, up from a pre- A pair of glasses? Print it. A knee joint? processes involve tooling or machining liminary reading of 3.5 percent and well ahead Print it. Red taillight lens for a ‘65 Mustang? parts - a subtractive process that produces of many other industrialised nations who are Print it. A birthday cake, a prom dress, a a part by cutting or chipping or shaving struggling to stoke their economies. The annu- full-size house for a family of four? Print away. “You start with a block of material alised figures, which show the level of growth if away. “I have attempted printing my own and subtract things until you get what you quarterly data were stretched over an entire shoes,” Middleton said, laughing. He is a want,” said Robert Landers, a professor of year, comes as economists sift through recent graphic designer who in the past two years mechanical engineering at Missouri figures for signs that Abenomics is taking hold. has instructed more than 60 people on the University of Science and Technology in The IMF has said it expects Japan’s economy art and science of 3-D printing in Saturday Rolla. But the first word in 3-D printing’s to grow 1.6 percent in 2013. The Cabinet Office classes at Hammerspace, a community alternative name, additive manufacturing, also said revised figures for real GDP showed workshop in Kansas City for builders, hob- tells how it is different. Japan’s economy grew 1.0 percent in the first byists and inventors. Instead of chipping or cutting away at three months of the year, slightly better than the “They’re kind of hard,” Middleton said of some material, a 3-D printer’s nozzle runs preliminary 0.9 percent growth reading. The his shoes. “The material is a little uncom- back and forth, over and over again, oozing improvement was partly due to an upward revi- fortable. But it is absolutely a possibility.” out layer after layer of whatever material is sion in capital spending, a key measure of confi- More than possible: Such specialty 3-D- inside. It could be spools of plastic, metal, dence among the nation’s producers. TOKYO: People walk by an electronic stock board of a securities firm yesterday. — AP printed shoes already exist, produced and ceramic or cookie dough. These printers sold along with 3-D-printed nylon bathing have already been used to create a heart suits, jewelry and dresses by Continuum valve. Some predict the printers will use Fashion of New York. biological tissue to create entire replace- Cakes, cookies, sailboats, toys, architec- ment organs. Threat of break-up looms tural models, musical instruments, Instructions for what to build are guided weapons, prosthetic hands and legs: All are by software, much of which is free online. items in recent years proved to be pro- The 3-D printer builds a whole object in over Mexican tycoon Slim ducible by 3-D printers. Interest is high place, as if it were growing from the bot- enough that the federal government last tom up. Or it creates parts of an object that year earmarked $30 million to help support can be assembled. Printers can be small MEXICO CITY: As Mexico gets ready nications and transport, one of the out of the company Alexander gence of new players. Most experts a new public-private institute in enough to fit on a desk, using spools of to unleash a battery of regulations to architects of the reform. He stressed Graham Bell created in 1877, into a agree competition increased after the Youngstown, Ohio, dedicated to promoting thermoplastic filament that looks like weed curb the power of telecoms mogul that the legislation gives authorities long distance provider and seven state intervention, though subse- and funding 3-D printing research. It is a trimmer line. Or they can be huge, with Carlos Slim, the government is send- the power to totally reshape the regional “Baby Bells” in 1984. Both quent consolidation of the market- technology - although already considered nozzles pouring out stone-like material to ing clear signals that it will not shy industry, from ordering the sale of companies had become bywords for place means that much of the original overhyped in some circles - that many create walls or 10-foot-tall sculptures. away from breaking up his business if assets to possibly breaking up com- monopolistic power when they were companies’ power now resides in manufacturing experts say is even now In Kansas City last year, Hammerspace necessary. Ever since President panies completely. taken apart, with US authorities argu- their largest successors, Exxon Mobil only in its infancy, at a place similar to founder Dave Dalton and others toyed with Enrique Pena Nieto’s government “Even if it’s true that asymmetric ing they were impeding the emer- Corp and AT&T Inc. —Reuters where personal and business computing the idea of building a printer large enough unveiled a landmark antitrust bill in regulation will help improve competi- was in the 1970s. to create a couch out of foam, until they March allowing regulators to make tion, it’s probably going to do so in a Like computing, they said, 3-D printing realized it might be too squishy to hold dominant phone and television com- gradual way that needs to be acceler- Doughty Hanson sells not only is likely to change the things we anyone. A few quick clicks online reveal the panies sell off assets, many Mexicans ated. The possibility of asset divest- make and how we make and sell them, but range - from military drones to crazy have questioned whether it would go ment is in the constitutional text,” Vue cinema chain for $1.5bn also change how we live in good, bad and motorcycle frames to specialty cookies to, that far. Increasingly, though, officials Peralta told Reuters. Through America say that option is no idle threat Movil, which has more than 260 mil- inconceivable ways. “It is a bit tricky to pre- in Canada, a three-wheeled, egg-shaped LONDON: Private equity group Doughty Hanson has sold cinema oper- against Slim, who has held sway over lion wireless subscribers across the dict,” said Hod Lipson, a professor of hybrid car prototype called Urbee. A ator Vue Entertainment to two Canadian investors for 935 million the Mexican telecommunications Americas, Slim controls around 80 mechanical engineering at Cornell YouTube video from the MIT Media Lab pounds ($1.5 billion), cashing in on an industry where new technolo- industry for the best part of a genera- percent of Mexico’s fixed-line market, University and co-author with Melba shows a quick-motion video of a 3-D print- gies like 3D movies have helped it to thrive in recession. The sale, to tion. and some 70 percent of mobile Kurman of “Fabricated: The New World of er creating a playable flute. In New Zealand, OMERS Private Equity and Alberta Investment Management By 2010, that domination had phone traffic. Meanwhile Televisa, the 3D Printing,” a 2013 book on the promises engineer Olaf Diegel’s experiments with 3- Corporation, will more than double Doughty’s original investment and made him the world’s richest man. broadcaster run by Emilio Azcarraga, and perils of an emerging technology. D printing spurred for him a new market in is expected to close by late July, Doughty said in a statement on “It is a little like trying to sit down in the intricate electric guitars with hollow, lace- The 73-year-old Slim kept that title has over 60 percent of the TV market. until last month, when a sell-off in Like Slim, it has used all legal means Monday. 1970s and predict how computers were like bodies. — MCT The buyout firm paid 450 million pounds to buy Vue in December going to be used. Everyone could predict it shares of his giant phone company to keep the competition at bay, but America Movil helped cut his wealth could also soon feel the bite of a 2010, and then embarked on an expansion drive beyond the chain’s UK would automate payrolls, but no one ever to about $70 billion and put him more testing regime. home market, including acquisitions of rivals in Britain, Germany and predicted social media.” Given that caveat, behind Microsoft’s Bill Gates in the Poland. Cinema ticket sales have remained strong in recent years, Lipson predicted of 3-D printing: “It is top spot. The dumping of America Balancing act despite the recession sapping consumer spending power, with big box going to change everything.” Exactly when, Movil stock was fed in part by uncer- After years of domination by the office hits such as James Bond film “Skyfall” and Batman flick “The Dark how and how much, of course, is hard to tainty about Slim’s companies under few, Peralta likened Mexico’s telecom- Knight Rises” boosting sales last year. say. A May article in The New England Pena Nieto, who took office in munications industry to a building This, combined with a shift to new digital technologies, has helped Journal of Medicine described how two December vowing to break the hold that needed to be “demolished” and cinema operators to improve their profit margins. “As a leisure activity Michigan doctors used a 3-D printer to save that a few families have maintained rebuilt “brick by brick”. Ifetel is due to cinema going is very resilient, and it’s always proved itself to be very an infant’s life by printing a custom tracheal over key areas of Mexico’s economy. be created in the next three months resilient,” Wayne Brown, an analyst at Canaccord Genuity, said. “The box splint to support the baby’s airway. America Movil’s local fixed-line and will then have another 180 days office is doing very well and has benefited a lot from 3D technology.” As In the last year, meanwhile, one young and mobile phone units, Telmex and to rule which companies are “domi- a rough estimate, Brown says Doughty is selling Vue at over 9 times man’s mission to use a 3-D printer to pro- Telcel, have for years used legal nant.” America Movil and Televisa are earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation - more duce a workable handgun sparked imme- injunctions and appeals to thwart the prime candidates. If the regulator than the 8 times at which listed rival Cineworld is currently trading. At diate outcry from the public and concerned attempts by the state to cut them then decided such firms had abused 1050 GMT, Cineworld shares were up 1.9 percent at 324 pence. Together government officials who envision the down to size. The reform, approved in their power to stay on top, their with Odeon & UCI - set to be put up for sale or readied for an initial pub- technology being used to put caches of Congress and due to be signed into Mexican operations could be broken lic offering by its private equity owner Terra Firma - Vue and Cineworld cheap and untraceable guns into the hands law by Pena Nieto on Monday, aims up. run around 70 percent of UK cinema screens between them. According of criminals or terrorists. to strip away much of that legal cover, When asked how that could work, to the Cinema Exhibitors’ Association, UK box office revenues rose 5.9 In May, Cody Rutledge Wilson, a Texas create a stronger regulator and set Peralta said he had recently discussed percent to 1.1 billion pounds in 2012. The purchase of Vue by two deep- law student who describes himself as a new, tougher rules to help competi- the carve-up of phone giant AT&T pocketed Canadian funds suggests the cinema chain will continue to crypto-anarchist, test-fired a rudimentary tors catch up. To do that, a new regu- and oil colossus Standard Oil with a build market share by acquisitions across Europe, Brown said. Tim handgun he created on a 3-D printer he latory body known as Ifetel is likely to US government official. “When talk- Richards, founder and CEO of Vue, said in a statement he would grow bought on eBay. He released his gun make Slim’s companies share infra- ing about divesting assets, it means “the Vue business through our continuing plan for organic growth sup- design online, prompting the US State structure and create a tariff regime very similar things to what the United plemented by strategic acquisitions.” In a separate statement, Mark Department to demand that he remove it. that makes the billionaire charge States did in these two cases, which, I Redman, Senior Managing Director and Head of Europe for OMERS Business ethicist Kirk O. Hanson of Santa rivals less to access the vast phone insist, would depend on the regula- Private Equity, said the new ownership gave Vue “the distinct advantage Clara University said that improved tech- network he operates. tor’s decision,” he added. John D. of patient capital and deep pockets for organic and acquisitive growth.” nologies frequently usher in fresh fears. Whether that will be enough Rockefeller’s Standard Oil was divided For Doughty, the sale marks its second realisation from its fund V, which Better 2-D printing fostered high-grade One of the 3-D printed guitar bodies remains to be seen, said Jose Ignacio into 34 firms in 1911, while the U.S. has now returned more than half of commitments to investors and has a counterfeiting. The Internet’s role in money made by Olaf Diegel. — MCT photos Peralta, deputy minister for commu- government split AT&T, which grew further six investments still to realise. — Reuters BUSINESS TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 Al-Mazaya general assembly agrees against distribution of dividends

KUWAIT: Al-Mazaya Holding Company yester- most prominent and the most influential in the tors are income-generating projects, which day morning held its Ordinary General region: to achieve success after success. have successfully achieved high occupancy Assembly meeting for the year 2012 at Al- levels, such as the GLOVER medical project Mazaya Tower 1, part of its complex of three Assembly agenda located inside Kuwait, with 100 percent occu- towers at the heart of the Kuwaiti capital. Al-Nafisi then went through the rest of the pancy, and the Al-Mazaya tower project that Attendance was 81.14 percent and the meet- Assembly agenda for the year 2012, where the services the office sector in the heart of Kuwait ing was inaugurated by Rashid Yaqoub Al- audience listened to and approved the City, with 95 percent occupancy in one of its Nafisi, chairman of Al-Mazaya Holding Auditor’s Report and financial statements for towers, and a 20 percent occupancy level in Company, in the presence of Board Members, the fiscal year. They also approved the recom- the other two. Al-Mazaya has succeeded in CEO Ibrahim Al-Saqaabi, representatives from mendations of the Board not to distribute divi- attracting government agencies to rent in their the Ministry of Trade and Industry, a represen- dends for the financial year 2012. towers alongside private sector companies. tative from the auditing office , as well as exec- The assembly also approved the waiver of Al-Mazaya achieved an occupancy level of utives from the company and a number of directors of their remunerations for the fiscal 100 percent in the Al-Meather towers located shareholders, investors, and media. year, and authorized the Board to purchase or in Saudi Arabia, and occupancy level of 80 per- Al-Nafisi opened the agenda of the meeting sell shares of the company, but not to exceed cent in the Sky Gardens tower in Dubai, and an by reading the report of the board for the 10 percent of the number of shares in accor- occupancy level of 100 percent in the Indigo financial year 2012, stressing that the 2012 was dance with article 175 of the law 25, allowing building in Dubai, alongside other projects a year of setting the rules and establishing a the company to deal with the relevant parties. that has been rented out in the past. new phase of achievements that the company Real estate assets for the purpose of selling: is strongly anticipating in the coming years, The election of new Board of Directors value KD 25.6 million. after the transition from loss to profitability. He Al-Mazaya Holding elected a new board of The second of these sectors are the real stressed that Al-Mazaya is deeply embedded in directors for the next three years. The mem- estate assets for sale, represented in offices the local and Gulf real estate sector, in the bers of the board were discharged related to space in Business Avenue project in Dubai, and media, on the ground, in the analysis of the their legal actions for the financial year 2012, villas in the Dubai Land projects (currently market, and in various other reports across the the Assembly appointed or re-appointed audi- under construction), and apartments in the broader economy. tors of the company, and authorized the board Palm Island in Dubai. He added that stability within the Gulf real of directors to determine their remuneration. A bank of distinct plots (under study for the MSRY Behbehani shines at estate market was not easy, especially since After the ratification of the Agenda, Al-Nafisi purpose of sale or development) of value equal this medium has seen the highest levels of concluded the work of the Assembly and to KD 20 million. Isuzu Service Awards 2013 boom and bust over the year, so embarking on closed it upon the acceptance of the atten- With regard to the third sector, Al-Saqaabi building the company internally and sustain- dees. described it as a bank of distinct plots, about KUWAIT: Mohammad Saleh & Reza Yousuf Reza Yousuf Behbehani who have taken ably was an integral part of its long term estab- For his part, the CEO of Al-Mazaya Holding, which Al-Mazaya is currently reviewing its visi- Behbehani Company, the authorized dis- this company from its modest beginnings lishment, not least the importance of projects Engineer Ibrahim Al-Saqaabi, said that his bility study in order to sell it or develop it with tributors of ISUZU vehicles in Kuwait have into being one of the leading companies in already implemented, or in the process of outperformed other dealers from the the country with diverse business interests. implementation in the near future. region by winning a number of prestigious “As a company, every award we receive Maintenance of the status quo in fact might awards at the Middle East After Sales makes us more humble and determined in need decisive action and careful decisions, and Conference organized by ISUZU Motors our quest to achieving the highest level of so it is considered that the internal building of Ltd. in Dubai last week. The awards won by customer satisfaction through our services the house, and ensuring everything is “in MSRY Behbehani include: in all quarters. We at Behbehani believe order”, is of the utmost importance. This is, he said, the company’s first permanent project that the customers are the sole of our busi- upon which all other projects will be built. 1. Gold Award - Middle East Isuzu ness and the fulfillment of their needs is Service Dealer of the Year 2013 the key to our success. We are grateful to Restructuring 2. Silver Award - Middle East Isuzu our partners at ISUZU, as without their sup- Al-Nafisi added that Al-Mazaya Holding is Dealer Grand Prix Competition port this achievement would not have pursuing a plan of action based on financial 3. Top Rank for the Practical Test (Sole been possible. It gives us great pleasure to and administrative restructuring, and in doing Recipient) receive this recognition which comes to us so the company has also sought to untangle 4. Good Team Work Award (Sole as we celebrate 50 years of our establish- some of its investments and to exit from oth- Recipient) ment.” said, Talal Behbehani, Director. ers, while completing others, paying a large 5. Best Performance Award (Sole Mohammed Saleh & Reza Yousuf portion of its obligations, and collecting Recipient) Behbehani Co have been the sole distribu- arrears, to fulfill its obligations toward official tors of ISUZU in Kuwait since 1973 and authorities and investors, such as business The triumph of Behbehani at this event have established a full-fledged service cen- avenue projects, the Villa project in Dubai, real coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the ter in Al-Rai equipped with the latest tech- estate portfolios such as “Dubai land portfolio”, company which was established in the year nologies and factory trained staff to pro- the Lake Jumeira portfolio, the exit from Al- 1963 by the two brothers, Mohammad vide the best services to its customers Madar fund, and the acquisition of a stake in Saleh Yousuf Behbehani and Mohammad round the year. Oman Real Estate Development, all of which effected the positive outcomes at the conclu- sion of the last fiscal year.

TRACCS launches ‘Enrich’ Financial results In a quick review of the financial statements communications training for the fiscal year, Al-Nafisi said that the total assets of the company by the end of the year vision in the development and growth of the local or regional investors. These plots are dis- KUWAIT: TRACCS, one of the region’s lead- Enrich trainers have PRCA accreditation. amounted to 221.1 million dinar, compared company focuses on the ability of the compa- tributed in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Lebanon, ing and largest public relations networks, Earlier in the year TRACCS and PRCA signed with a total value of 252.1 million for the previ- ny in engaging in numerous projects and in Oman, Sharjah and Dubai. has diversified its offering with the intro- a Memorandum of Understanding to coop- ous year 2011, while shareholders’ equity new markets in leveraging its launch from sol- duction of a dedicated communications erate on a series of projects to promote stood at 83.3 million dinar in the year 2012 id ground and a solid financial position. Real estate projects under development compared to a total value of 81.6 million in He pointed out that the advancement of the worth KD 57.2 million training division, Enrich powered by excellence and understanding of public 2011. company’s future requires putting the basic The fourth category is “projects under TRACCS. The new regional division pro- relations in the MENA region. The financial year yielded total revenue of building blocks in place according to solid development and execution”, such as that vides a wide range of interactive training “The alliance with PRCA will keep Enrich 35.7 million dinars, compared to 88.2 million in foundations, starting from developing the which Al-Mazaya owns for projects under con- intensives in Arabic, English and French at the leading edge of communications 2011. This was accompanied by the decline in staff, and the renewal of the internal rules and struction in the emirate of Dubai, including the conducted by seasoned, accredited train- training in the region,” said Al-Ayed. “In the volume of the amount owed to creditors regulations, which Al-Mazaya is currently work- Alliwan project - 22 buildings for the middle ing specialists, all of whom are professional addition, we are designing orientation by more than half, from 36.3 million dinars to ing on in accordance with the competent class, currently underway, and expected to be public relations practitioners. The new divi- courses for multi-national companies 17.4 million dinars. With regard to the compa- authorities. The company contracted with HAY delivered to the customers by the end of 2013. sion was set up in response to a rise in entering new Middle East and North ny’s profits, it made 291,000 dinars in net profit International Group in order to study the He added that the balance sheet of the client demand for training across the African markets for the first time.” in the year 2012 compared to a loss of 15.84 administrative structure of the company and company has now become clean, after it had region. PRCA Director General Francis Ingham million dinars in the year 2011, which paved develop it in line with present and future taken provisions and impairment losses “With the launch of ENRICH we are tak- said, “Professional development is the key the way to the turning point from loss to prof- human recourses, in addition to a study of the exceeded KD 137 million in the past four years. ing the training services we have devel- to the growth of our industry. So the PRCA itability, due to the development of income- salary and incentive system and to lay the With regard to the future projects of the com- oped over a decade to another level,” said is delighted to be linking up with TRACCS generating projects which raised the general foundations such that the company operates pany, Al-Saqaabi said that the company is cur- operating profits of the company, including a in accordance with international standards and rently working on a study with a view to TRACCS CEO Mohamed Al-Ayed. “When we to offer cutting-edge training throughout 77 percent increase in rental revenue of 2.8 specifications. investing in several real estate projects in launched TRACCS 15 years ago the public the Middle East and North Africa. Our million dinars for the year 2012, compared In addition, Al-Saqaabi said that Al-Mazaya Kuwait and outside, which will strengthen the relations profession in the region was in its alliance will give thousands of PR practi- with 1.6 million the year before. The company’s contracted with Protiviti to look at the current economic cycle of the company and add to its infancy. PR was seen as a promotional tool tioners the opportunity to maximise their total indebtedness to banks reached 49.41 mil- internal regulations and systems of the compa- real estate assets and operating revenue in the and an adjunct to advertising. As a result, skills in a modern manner. It is a great lion dinars in the year 2012, compared to 53.97 ny in order to develop it in line with the next future. we found it necessary to educate our development for all of us.” million the previous year, which does not stage and future objectives of the company. Al-Saqaabi concluded by saying that the clients on what PR is and what it can do for Course titles offered include, An exceed 24.4 percent of the total assets of the The company has come a long way in this real estate market is currently witnessing an a business or government agency. Over the Introduction to Public Relations, Meeting the company. regard, and is expected to complete this step acceptable revival which will lay the ground- years we have evolved a wide range of Press (giving interviews), Communicating in Al-Nafisi noted that real estate is the engine within the next few weeks. work for real estate companies to invest in, training courses that have become increas- the Middle East and North Africa, Facing the of growth of civilization in the modern world. Al-Saqaabi introduced to the audience a especially those companies that have the ingly sophisticated and effective. Today, Public (speech writing and delivery), Real estate drives transportation, energy, con- presentation about the current status of the experience and excellence in the real estate our markets have matured to the point Preparing for the Worst (crisis communica- struction, contracting, employment, engineer- company, stressing that Al-Mazaya has a solid sector, like Al-Mazaya which and can distance ing represented in engineering consultancy, financial balance sheet containing consider- themselves from risk factors, adding that the where public and private sector organiza- tions), Communicating and Implementing banks and financial institutions, tourism, infra- able real estate assets, and a strong base of current era is an era “of solidarity among tions are demanding extensive training for CSR and Building Communications structure and many other areas. shareholders, as well as assets worth 221 mil- investors and those who are interested in their people on a wide range of disciplines. Strategies. Other courses on offer include He assured the General Assembly that Al- lion dinars, including real estate assets worth diversifying their investment basket and We have trained hundreds of CEOs, compa- Public Relations Best Practice, How to Get Mazaya Holding will continue through the year 168 million across four sectors inside and out- engaging in the largest number of projects”, ny directors and spokespeople from across the Best out of Your PR Agency, and High 2013 through its strong foundations which are side Kuwait, adding that the company’s total noting that the main strength of Al-Mazaya is the region in Arabic, English and French. Impact Business Presentations. Bespoke based on internal and external pillars, especial- assets increased by 26 percent from 2004 to the company’s track record of achievements in Enrich is an expansion of our training training courses are also available on a range ly the Board and the qualified executive man- 2012, while operating income rose by 93 per- more than one market and more than one sec- capacities.” of disciplines, including Inter-Office agement, and talented and experienced engi- cent from the beginning of the work of the tor, alongside the support of the major owners In setting up Enrich, TRACCS has formed Communications, Communicating with neers, and technical, professional and engi- company until today. and the experience of the executive manage- an alliance with the UK-based Public Callers, Internal Communications and setting neering capabilities, and all the staff of the ment and employees, the confidence of the Relations Consultants Association (PRCA), a up in-house PR and Corporate company, not to mention the vital role of the Income generating projects investors, contractors, and many other points leading training provider in the field. All Communications departments. shareholders who gave the company strong equivalent to KD 65 million that add to the balance of power in the com- support necessary for the company to be the Al-Saqaabi said that the first of these sec- pany.

Protiviti’s Bob Hirth Named Chairman of Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of Treadway Commission (COSO)

KUWAIT: Bob Hirth, a senior managing director with part of preparing me for this leadership role and for current COSO chair David Landsittel, who has served Protiviti (www.protiviti.com), a global consulting firm, delivering on COSO’s mission and focus on risk man- since 2009. Hirth will serve a three-year term, which has been named chairman of the Committee of agement, internal control and fraud deterrence.” began June 1, and will remain located in San Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway “We congratulate Bobfor being selected to lead Francisco. Commission (COSO), the organization that provides COSO, and I know he will do an outstanding job to Hirth has more than 25 years of professional serv- thought leadership and guidance on internal control, help fulfill its mission,” said Joseph Tarantino, Protiviti ices experience working with a broad range of global, enterprise risk management, and fraud deterrence. president and CEO. “Bob’s extensive experience and public and local private organizations in a variety of “I am thrilled to become the chairman of COSO knowledge of internal audit,plus his tireless work eth- industries, helping them manage their most signifi- and look forward to communicating with many ic, ensure that COSO is in good hands.” cant business risks and issues. During his career, he organizations and individuals on the key enhance- A founding member of Protiviti and leading industry has served as executive vice president for global ments to and benefits of the recently revised COSO voice on issues surrounding risk management and internal audit for Protiviti and is currently serving a Internal Control Framework,”said Hirth.”I also look for- internal controls, Hirth’s selection was driven in part by two-year term(2012-2013) on the Standing Advisory ward to working with all of COSO’s sponsoring organ- his professional prowess, adept public speaking and Group of the Public Company Accounting Oversight izations and the many other firms and professionals leadership skills, and commitment to organizational Board (PCAOB). He is a member of Financial who have contributed to COSO in developing and success achieved through effective governance prac- Executives International (FEI) and The Institute for disseminating additional thought leadership materi- tices. Internal Auditors (IIA). In March 2013, Hirth was als on topics relevant to and aligned with our mission. Hirth was chosen by the committee following an inducted into The Institute of Internal Auditors’ Hall of My last eleven years at Protiviti have been a critical extensive four-month search process. He will succeed Distinguished Audit Practitioners. Bob Hirth TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 technology AT&T extends wait for new phone to 2 years

NEW YORK: AT&T is extending from 20 subsidized upgrades after just 13 months months to 24 months the time it takes for until January 2011, just before it introduced customers on contract-based plans to earn the iPhone, one of the most expensive a fully subsidized upgrade to a new phone. phones on a wholesale basis. Carriers pay The move announced Sunday follows Apple over $600 for it. an identical one by Verizon Wireless in Dallas-based AT&T is the country’s sec- April. AT&T Inc.’s new policy applies to any ond-largest cellphone carrier. It activated 6 customer whose contract expires in March million smartphones in the first three 2014 or later. months of this year. Extending the time between phone AT&T shares rose 55 cents, or 1.5 per- upgrades saves the phone companies cent, to $36 in morning trading. The shares money, since they subsidize each new hit a five-year high of $39 in April. phone by hundreds of dollars to make it Breaking with industry practices, No. 4 available to customers for $199 or less. wireless carrier T-Mobile USA ditched its AT&T executives had said they planned to service contracts and phone-upgrade wait- rein in spending on phone upgrades this ing periods in March. It now sells phones year. on installment plans, giving customers The change reflects the growing popu- more flexibility on the timing of their larity of expensive smartphones. Verizon phone upgrades.—AP Cable operators buff up guides for Internet age WASHINGTON: After years of making money tive,” he says. Time Warner Cable Inc., the sec- providing Internet service, cable TV compa- ond-largest cable TV provider behind NEW YORK: This combination photo shows (clockwise from top left) Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer at the Bill Graham Auditorium in nies are now tapping the power of the Comcast with 12.1 million subscribers, is also an October 29, 2012 file photo in San Francisco; Google’s headquarters on 8th Avenue in New York in a January 11, 2013, file pho- Internet to improve clunky program guides planning to unveil an improved guide this to; people walking past the Apple Store at Grand Central Terminal in New York in a January 25, 2013 file photo; the “Like” iconat that are a relic of the 1990s. year through new set-top boxes that also use the Facebook main campus in Menlo Park, California, in a May 15, 2012, file photo. —AFP Over the past year or so, Comcast Corp., Internet tools to make them more versatile Cablevision Systems Corp. and other cable and adaptable. “Traditionally each box gener- providers have introduced new program ates its own guide and navigation,” says Mike Smartphone life shakes guides on television set-top boxes. These Angus, Time Warner Cable’s senior vice presi- improved guides act more like websites, dent for video. “That’s been one of the short- making it easier to find movies, live TV shows comings of the native guide technology.” and on-demand video. In November, Cox Communications Inc. It’s important progress for cable TV com- updated its Internet-enabled Trio guide to up world of websites panies, which are often criticized for provid- include personalized recommendations for ing hundreds of channels that customers up to eight members of a household. The SAN FRANCISCO: Internet giants from Google and you can serve up whatever you want.” Companies said Forrester analyst Charles Golvin. “If you inter- don’t watch. Making shows easier to find service adds diamonds to programs in the Facebook to Yahoo and Zynga are scrambling to that staked claims with websites visited by people rupt me and adopt the old get-in-your-face helps them justify all those channels. And channel guide that individual users might adapt to an online world where people reach for using desktop or laptop computers risk obsoles- approach of many marketers, you are much more that could help stave off defections to satel- like, based on which movies and shows smartphones or tablets instead of traditional com- cence if they don’t adapt to Internet users switch- likely to sour any potential relationship.” lite and telephone companies, which have they’ve watched in the past and whether puters. Social games pioneer Zynga, which rose to ing to apps on smartphones or tablets. Industry Internet companies don’t have the luxury of lured cable customers away with cut-rate TV they clicked to “like” or “dislike” them. stardom making titles played at Facebook’s web- data shows that people are moving “aggressively” focusing on either mobile devices or traditional services that use fancier interfaces. Another screen shows recommended videos, site, is cutting nearly a fifth of its staff as part of a to apps and away from traditional websites, computers; they must tailor offerings for both, Retaining and winning back those sub- whether they are offered on demand or live. move to focus on titles for mobile gadgets. After according to Gartner analyst Van Baker. “It is impor- according to analysts. “Mobile first is correct, but it scribers - while defending against a new Some past episodes can be viewed right taking over as chief executive at Yahoo last year, tant to cater to that mobile user,” Baker told AFP. is not mobile only,” Golvin said. “You need to enable batch of Web video challengers such as away, while viewers can choose to record former Google executive Marissa Mayer laid out a “That is the driving force in the market right now; your customers to reach you where and when they Netflix and Hulu - will be the focus of the future ones when they air. turn-around strategy that made a priority of tailor- the one device a person carries everywhere - the choose to and on the device that happens to be in industry’s annual gathering, The Cable Show, The company says that more than half of ing offerings to smartphones and tablets. smartphone.” their hand at that moment.” Established Internet which started in Washington on Monday and the 400,000-plus subscribers now using the The dismal performance of Facebook’s freshly- Not only are the devices preferred by Internet companies tend to be well-positioned to adapt to runs through Wednesday. guide say they became aware of content launched stock last year was blamed in large part users changing, so is their behavior. Gartner engaging people on mobile devices. “The funda- Although using the Internet might seem they didn’t realize was there before. Nearly a on fears that it lacked tools to cash in on members research shows that people using smartphones mentals of delivering your experience digitally are like a no-brainer to the billions who use it third of users say they enjoy watching TV who are increasingly accessing the social network access the Internet an average of 20 times a day still there at the core whether it is going to a PC or worldwide, cable TV operators have been more. Cox plans to offer the improved guide from mobile devices. Google has proved prescient with sessions lasting about a minute, compared a browser or to a mobile device,” Golvin said, refer- slow to adapt. For years, guides used the old to more of its subscribers, estimated at by creating and giving away an Android mobile with four times daily for about 35 minutes a pop on ring to established operations such as Facebook X-Y axis, with channels on the left and times around 4.5 million. operating system that showcases its software and traditional computers. “It is a big challenge, and Yahoo. “It is less of a disruption than it is a tran- across the top. These were installed directly “They’re asking for the experience to be services on smartphones and tablets. Even the because the behavior associated with a smart- sition.” onto the set-top box. There was no way to much more personalized,” says Len Barlik, Mountain View, California-based technology titan’s phone is dramatically different from a notebook However, the ability to bypass running websites change the format without replacing the executive vice president of product develop- seemingly offbeat “big bets” on Internet-linked computer,” Baker said. “Your experience needs to be makes it easier for startups to blaze into the market box, which could take a year or more for all ment at Cox Cable. “This is focused on Glass eyewear and Web-connected self-driving cars two clicks deep and be done in a minute,” he con- with mobile apps. Zynga faces the added challenge customers. attracting new customers but also retaining are seen by some analysts as shrewd moves to tinued. “If it takes any longer, they are gone.” of being in a hits-drive business in a world where By using Internet programming language the base.” remain anchored in lifestyles. Smartphones in particular have small screens, loyalty to apps is fleeting. Most of the people who and other tools common to the Web, newer Customer retention is seen as increasingly “The head-mounted display makes the mobile raising the risk of people being annoyed by adver- download a mobile app at launch abandon it with- boxes are far more flexible. important for the cable TV industry, which user much more valuable because you can serve tising. Mobile devices also allow location, calendar in three months, according to Gartner. “The life of These guides can now access software has lost about 10 million TV subscribers over ads as they are walking and make them location- information and other contextual data to be woven ‘Draw Something’ or ‘Farmville’ can be even more running on more powerful machines located the last decade - down to 56.4 million in based,” independent Silicon Valley analyst Rob into services to win people over with desirable compressed in the mobile world,” Golvin said, refer- elsewhere. They can make recommendations 2012, from 66.9 million in 2001, according to Enderle said of Glass. information at just the right moments and places. ring to Zynga titles. “A game is a hit, people engage rather than simply show reams of show titles. research firm SNL Kagan. Most of them have “With self-driving cars, the dashboard is a huge “The opportunity to be relevant or helpful is much and then the next hit comes along and takes up Faster keyword searches are possible, and switched to satellite companies such as tablet; if the car is driving and someone is bored, greater because of the contextual information,” their time.” — AFP cover art brings life to what once were text- DirecTV or Dish, or gone with TV services only program listings. The use of Internet from phone companies including Verizon programming language means smartphones and AT&T. Overall, the number of pay TV sub- and tablets can also be used to control the scribers across all providers is unchanged at Mobile gaming still eludes industry box. As important, updates can be done from about 100 million homes. afar and redesigns are as easy as changing a A small proportion have “cut the cord,” or SAN FRANCISCO: To get a sense of scene with a casual game that’s easy experimenting with on-the-spot title “Puzzle & Dragons,” is turning to website. That means new features can be cre- dropped pay TV service entirely, though how investors view the promise of to develop with not much money tweaks to its games by employees, costly TV advertising to place its ated and popular ones given more promi- about 50 million homes rely on cable compa- mobile gaming, one need look no and they gain users quickly. But who adjust conditions depending brand front-and-center. nence. Comcast says it has already updated nies for high-speed Internet service, a figure further than Japan’s GungHo Online users get bored or angry because on what players do, CEO of DeNA Japanese telecoms giant its guide 1,200 times since introducing its X1 that is growing.The Nielsen Co. says about 5 Entertainment. With just one game they can’t progress without paying West Clive Downie said. Softbank Corp owns a majority set-top box in May 2012. million U.S. households had a TV but didn’t under its belt, its stock has risen more money,” Nexon’s Mahoney told Canadian indie studio stake in GungHo. Even Rovio - back- Marcien Jenckes, general manager for hook it up with a traditional pay TV provider tenfold since October and its mar- Reuters in an interview. Nexon has Noodlecake, known for games like ers of pop-culture phenomenon Comcast’s cable TV services, says the differ- or even an antenna last year. Those house- ket cap almost equals that of had some success boosting its “Zombie Road Trip”, is employing “Angry Birds” has reported that it ence between the old box and the new one holds are opting instead for Web video from decades-old Nintendo. mobile portfolio, a likely factor loyalty programs similar to airlines now leans on stuffed toys, mugs is like the difference between an old IBM Netflix and other providers. Nielsen calls From veterans like Electronic Arts behind revenue growth of 24 per- with daily virtual currency rewards and other merchandise for 45 per- computer that ran on a text-based DOS sys- these homes “Zero TV” households. Although to rising stars such as “Clash of cent in 2012 to 108 million yen ($1.1 for first-time and frequent players. cent of its revenue. tem and today’s Google Chromebook, a lap- online viewing generates advertising rev- Clans” maker Supercell, the $66 bil- million). Others resort to tricks like sea- “Everybody wants a manual” top computer that gains most of its function- enue on services such as Hulu, cable TV lion video game industry is scram- To stand out from the crowd, sonal deals and holiday-themed with the best user acquisition tech- ality from being able to access services providers will lose TV subscription revenues bling to devise games and experi- developers big and small are seek- content to boost their rankings on niques, said Doug Smith, an inde- online. if this group grows in size. menting with ways to appeal to a ing ways to build a sustainable busi- app-download charts during the pendent developer who launched “The prior boxes were limited by what In a saturated market that’s not expand- generation of players that spends ness. EA, as one of the best-funded crucial holiday period. his kids game “Chugga Bugga” on they could carry on them,” he says. “The cur- ing, the best strategy for cable TV providers is more time on mobile devices than competitors, is turning to data ana- Up-and-coming GungHo, which the Apple App Store in early April rent boxes are essentially limitless in terms of to hold onto its paying customers for as long on computers or consoles. lytics to keep track of its players’ has seen its shares rise tenfold since but has had only about 3,500 down- what they can access remotely.” as possible, says Bruce Leichtman, a TV con- Most are having scant success in gaming patterns and behavior. October as investors bet on its abili- loads. He is disappointed that it’s Since the X1 came out, Comcast says sultant and head of Leichtman Research an industry peppered with one-hit Japanese gaming giant DeNA is ty to rise above the fray with its sole becoming “harder and harder for viewing time for video on demand has Group. wonders like OMGPOP and where new entrants to come in without a increased nearly 20 percent among users “Retention becomes very important,” even established players like Zynga big budget.” As E3, the industry’s who have it, partly because it’s easier to find Leichtman says. “That’s really what Comcast are faltering, industry sources say. largest annual convention, kicks off things to watch. Comcast says customers are and the other operators are looking at - “It’s sort of like all the chess in Los Angeles next week, console watching more channels and discovering adding value to subscribers in order to retain pieces have been thrown in the air, games going up against mobile more shows. Comcast isn’t saying how many them.” and the industry has not yet landed games will be an underlying theme. subscribers now have the new X1 boxes, but Many cable TV companies also offer hun- on what the chess board looks like,” Revenue from games on mobile it did say that half of its 21.9 million TV sub- dreds of live TV signals and on-demand pro- said Owen Mahoney, CFO of and portable devices is expected to scribers are eligible, with the rest expected grams over mobile devices using Internet Japanese online gaming giant grow about 38 percent to $8 billion by the end of the year. technology. These apps - such as Time Nexon Co Ltd, which has in the past in 2013 and touch $20 billion in Although the company still lost a net Warner Cable’s TWC TV, Comcast’s Xfinity, year bought two companies to 2018, according to David Cole, an 359,000 TV subscribers in the 12 months and Cablevision’s Optimum - turn mobile accelerate its mobile foray. analyst at research group DFC through March, according to the latest fig- devices connected to home networks into In recent years, the model has Intelligence. That’s why mobile ures, Jenckes says that when more customers virtual TV sets on smaller screens. But cus- been to offer games for free, then developers won’t give up. are more engaged with their TV service, they tomers have to be home to use these most of encourage players to spend real Game publishers are now rush- should stick around longer. these services, and many aren’t aware of money on in-game purchases - a ing to hire people with data science “It’s still early but every indication is posi- them.—AP system perfected by Zynga in its and analytics skills dedicated to online games. But its rapid decline acquiring users and analyzing their in just the past year illustrates the behavior, said Ville Heijari, European challenge of hooking new players, general manager for PlayHaven, and loosening gamers’ purse which helps developers monetize strings. and market games. The company that shot to fame EA has made investments in data on the back of Facebook games like analytics to build a suite of back- “Farmville” bought OMGPOP, devel- end proprietary software to break opers of the mobile sensation “Draw down its players by region and pref- Something” - for $180 million. After erences, to help development of months of losing users that once future games, said EA’s President of peaked to 14.5 million players over Labels Frank Gibeau. a year ago, Zynga last week shut its For now, consumer spending New York-based studio, effectively remains concentrated on the laying off the OMGPOP team. decades-old console gaming indus- Industry executives say mobile try. But the situation is fast chang- gamers today are spoiled for choice ing: in just a few years, mobile gam- as the industry has exploded. In ing has grown to account for about 2007, when Apple Inc launched the 9 percent of overall revenue. Mobile iPhone, there were but a handful of is “an absolutely critical, if not ‘the’ developers. Today, there are hun- growth driver for the industry for NEW YORK: This image provided by Cox Communications shows a program dreds, whose apps sell across the the next several years,” Gibeau said. guide for television set-top boxes to make it easier to find programs avail- globe on Apple and Google Inc’s Despite the success of a number of able live or on demand. It is an important development for cable TV compa- Android devices. companies, “a lot of the industry is nies, as they face criticisms for providing hundreds of channels that cus- “You see these rocket ships in still in a learning phase,” PlayHaven’s tomers don’t watch.—AP the industry that explode on the Heijari said.—Reuters TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE Middle East climate wreaking your skin? 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Only 14 China H7N9 Eco rivals battle to show patients left in hospital who is cleaner, greener BEIJING: Only 14 patients from China’s One other case was recorded in H7N9 bird flu outbreak are still in hos- Taiwan. Experts fear the possibility of pital, national health authorities said in the virus mutating into a form easily MALLE: Under an eco-friendly, flowering turf could be the next frontier, although demand days it’s also about the way the producer runs their latest update on the disease. A transmissible between humans, with roof in an industrial park, the world’s largest- has yet to take off, partly due to price. In China, its business. Ecover argues its customers are total of 131 confirmed human infec- the potential to trigger a pandemic. maker of green cleaning products is trying to a half-litre bottle of green detergent can cost buying into an entirely green process. The roofs tions of the virus have been recorded Laboratory tests showed that in some figure out how to stay on top of a market that $15, some 10 times more than in Europe. on its plants in Belgium and northern France on the Chinese mainland, the National patients the H7N9 virus was resistant has big growth potential but also increasingly allow them to use no heating or air condition- Health and Family Planning to treatment drugs, researchers in fierce competition. With big-name detergent Market explosion, financial crash ing. Next year, its bottles will contain plastic Commission said. Of those, 39 died and China wrote in the medical journal The and household cleaner manufacturers and The industry has struggled since the start of recovered from the sea. 78 had been released from hospital, Lancet last month, adding that their retailers moving into the ecological market and the financial crisis in 2008, which also marked In recent years, major producers have also with 14 still being treated, it said in a findings were “concerning”. But flu consumers growing more savvy, Belgium’s the arrival of several new players: SC Johnson focused on cutting their carbon footprint, using statement late Sunday, adding it would viruses are often seasonal and much of Ecover must compete on price and prove it is brought out Nature’s Source, Clorox its Green less or more recycled packaging and selling no longer report figures weekly, China has experienced warmer weath- greener than the rest. Works range and German Persil maker Henkel cold-wash formulas, a big plus for consumers in switching instead to monthly updates. er following the end of winter.—AFP Global spending on green cleaning products its Terra brand. Dozens of retailers like Tesco and an era of high energy bills. Ecover is among a is expected to rise to $9.3 billion in 2017 from US pharmacy chain Duane Reade have also number of producers that are developing sur- an estimated $2.7 billion in 2012, according to since launched their own labels. factants - the compounds that act as the clean- Global Industry Analysts Inc - albeit still a frac- Nature’s Source was discontinued in 2010 ing agent in most products by lowering the sur- tion of the relatively stable $150 billion market under the pressure. Green Works survived but face tension of a liquid - derived from plants for all household cleaning products. Founded in has lost market share, according to research rather than petroleum to sever their relation- 1979 by a Belgian who left his job at a soap firm Packaged Facts, and plans to cut prices this ship with what is considered a polluting indus- company to make a phosphate-free washing summer. “While our research showed that con- try. powder, Ecover became the world’s largest eco- sumers wanted to buy products made with nat- logical cleaning firm last year when it acquired ural ingredients, they largely went back to Fragmented standards San Francisco-based Method, leapfrogging basics - price and efficacy - when money got The industry also suffers from a lack of global Burlington, Vermont-based Seventh Generation tight,” said Kelly Semrau, SC Johnson’s chief sus- standards and low consumer awareness of to the top spot. tainability officer. those that do exist. Directory Ecolabel Index It plans to make and market Ecover in the While Ecover’s sales also suffered, down 5-6 lists more than 60 different eco labels from dif- United States and do the same in Europe for percent per year from 2007 to 2010, it believes ferent organisations around the world. Method’s distinctive line of colourful liquids in it is ahead of the pack with products that really Certification in the European Union assures colourless bottles. “We never really cracked the clean at a price aimed at no more than 10 per- consumers that a product has been tested inde- U.S. market and concluded a takeover was the cent above standard equivalents. “In terms of pendently and shown to work and to contain best way forward,” said Ecover chief executive performance we are at the same level as the tra- few hazardous chemicals. But the label is not Philip Malmberg. “We wanted a company with ditional brands and for some ... we are better,” well known among consumers and there is no the same principles, but one that targeted a Malmberg said in an interview at the company’s grading system like Europe’s energy consump- slightly different group of consumers.” Ecover headquarters. Sales, flat in 2011, shot up 17 per- tion labelling for light bulbs, cars and other has been owned since 1992 by private invest- cent in 2012 and are now approaching peak products, from least efficient G to best in class, ment vehicle Skagen, which manages the family 2007 levels. A+++. Ecover is among critics that say the EU’s assets of Jorgen-Philip Sorensen, the late eco label, which says cleaners must be “largely founder of what is now the multinational securi- Which green product? bio-degradable”, is not strict enough. Ecover ty services company G4S. One sector-wide problem is that although itself has not escaped criticism, however. The With last year’s takeover, sales doubled to consumers may care about the environment, Vegan Society withdrew its vegan trademark some $200 million. But analysts say Ecover has they aren’t really sure what it means to clean over Ecover’s use of water fleas for testing. gained more than scale. Combining Ecover’s sci- “green” and are overwhelmed by competing British consumer association Which in 2010 entific savvy with Method’s U.S. presence and claims. It’s partly about what’s in the product. questioned whether “green” products in general innovation, such as pump-action laundry deter- The first ecological cleaners did not contain were really more environmentally friendly than gent, Malmberg sees sales doubling again in phosphates, now banned in many countries standard equivalents, as well as whether they the next five years. Method outsourced produc- because they promote the growth of algae, actually worked. Environmentally aware con- tion, so the combined company plans to build a which starves fish of oxygen. Many now also sumers may be best off simply cleaning less, third green-roofed plant in Chicago by 2015. shun bleach or ammonia, again largely due to some experts say. “Really you can clean a whole “Ecover definitely punches above its weight their impact on wildlife. house with two or three cleaners and you can in terms of brand awareness. Method is more Green producers are also increasingly stress- do a lot with water, lemon, juice, vinegar and design-focused,” said Ian Bell, analyst at ing the health risks consumers face by wearing salt,” said Silvia Maurer, safety and environmen- Euromonitor. “It (the new company) has married clothes or using crockery washed with harsh tal specialist at European consumer body innovative design with a green message.” Asia chemicals, from scents to brighteners. But these BEUC.—Reuters radioactive lead could beat cancer

BETHESDA: Atomic medicine has back half a decade to its nuclear radioimmunotherapy. The first 212 in a single day of treatment, China pig farm “fantastic potential” for fighting subsidiary. patient, of 18 slated in the trial, was explained Bourdet. The radioactive deadly, difficult to treat cancers, the At that time, the Commissary of treated in April 2012. isotope is aimed at the cancer cells head of French nuclear giant Areva’s Atomic Energy, or CEA, a govern- “The trials are advancing in a sat- by chemically attaching it to an ‘pumped dissolved medical arm told AFP in an inter- ment-funded research group, isfactory way,” Bourdet said, adding antibody crafted to recognize the view. “We are interested in tumors decided to hold on to thorium after that he couldn’t be more optimistic tumor by it’s specific antigens, or carcasses into river’ against which the current therapeu- it extracted uranium-which has at this point. Backing up that opti- chemical signals. tic arsenal is very limited-like ovari- become the principal material used mism, Areva Med has gone into “It’s truly an extremely targeted an, gastric and pancreatic cancers- in nuclear power plants. In 2003, overdrive, putting in place the nec- anti-cancer therapy” that could BEIJING: Authorities are reportedly prob- burn them or bury them. They absolutely where the needs are huge and researchers had the idea of extract- essary components for the develop- fight many forms of cancer, even ing a pig farm in central China for dissolv- can’t be discharged into the river. Strictly ing dead pigs in a chemical solution and investigate and strictly punish!” Food safe- patients are waiting,” explained ing the isotope Pb 212 from the ment and production of this new metastasized, emphasized Bourdet. pumping the resulting remains down its ty is a major issue in China following a Areva Med chief Patrick Bourdet. thorium, with Areva’s scientists cancer-fighting tool, including in In addition, thanks to its precision, drains, which empty into a river. Huasheng string of scandals, including the discovery Based in a Maryland suburb of the among them, looking in part for 2012 Areva Med inking an agree- “there are no side effects,” he said. Online, a news website published by the in March of thousands of dead pigs float- US capital, not far from the National possible applications against can- ment with Swiss pharmaceutical “Everything’s going well so far, we Hunan Daily Press Group, said environ- ing down a Shanghai river. Institutes of Health, Areva Med is cer. Convinced of the great medical giant Roche, the world leader in are confident and optimistic, but mental protection and animal hygiene No official explanation has been provid- pitting its hopes on a rare radioac- potential of this isotope, Areva cre- oncology. let’s wait the results of the science,” authorities in Changsha, Hunan province, ed for the incident, which lasted for several tive isotope that may be capable of ated its medical affiliate in 2009 in At the same time, Areva he cautioned, while adding: “I think were investigating the allegations. The days and was a major embarrassment for selectively annihilating cancer cells. the United States, which, since then, launched the construction of a Pb our drug will be ready in 2016.” farm claimed that using strong alkali to China’s commercial hub. Last month the This new weapon against these hasn’t stopped growing. 212 production laboratory, the Martin Brechbiel, head of radioim- break down carcasses before flushing public security ministry announced that aggressive cancers is a variety of world’s first, in Bessines-sur- munotherapy research at the them away was a non-harmful method of 900 people had been detained for meat- lead: the isotope Pb 212. It is Extremely targeted Gartempe, in the central French National Cancer Institute, is more disposal for pigs that died of disease, the related crimes including selling rat and fox extremely rare, extracted from an cancer- treatment region of Limousin. The lab, set to “cautiously optimistic.” report said. meat as beef and mutton. In another equally rare metal called thorium. In 2011, Areva Med, working open at the end of 2013, will extract “The potential is very great” with But users of China’s Twitter-like recent incident, US fast food giant KFC was Only the few major nuclear powers with researchers from the University nanograms-billionths of a gram-of Pb 212, he told AFP. “If this therapy microblogs were disgusted. “It’s absolutely hit by controversy after revealing some have stocks of the radioactive met- of Alabama, got the green light the isotope from tonnes of thorium. can improve survival significantly illegal and absolutely harmful,” wrote one Chinese suppliers provided chicken with al-France, being one of them, with a from the US Food and Drug In the regime currently under in this would be extremely important,” using the name Quxiaolijie. “The only non- high levels of antibiotics, in what appeared considerable cache, Bourdet told Administration to start a phase one preliminary trials, each patient he said, but it’s “far too early to harmful way to dispose of dead pigs is to to be an industry-wide practice.—AFP AFP. France’s stock can be traced clinical trial with Pb 212, using needs just four nanograms of Pb tell.”—AFP TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE Spain hesitates on contentious abortion reform

MADRID: Despite ramming through austerity meas- Church in Spain, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco vinced that Spanish society no longer agrees that sion” in the Popular Party on the issue, she told AFP ures that sparked popular protest in the streets, Varela, called for an “urgent reform” of the 2010 law, judges, doctors, ministers and lawyers should make afterwards. “It is also clear there is pressure from the Spain’s right-leaning government seems to be hesi- which he said had “led to a rise in the number of women’s decisions for them,” said the deputy leader most conservative sections of the party. There must tating on a potentially more divisive reform: tighten- abortions to terrifying levels”. Within hours, of the opposition Socialist party, Elena Valenciano, at be tension in the government but we still don’t ing the abortion law. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s Gallardon announced that the government would the launch of the campaign. “It is clear there is divi- know where everyone stands.”—AFP Popular Party promised, in a manifesto ahead of its pass the reform “promptly”, sparking speculation 2011 election victory, “to reinforce protection of the that he was under pressure from the Church, consid- right to life”. That was a nod to opponents of a land- ered a powerful lobby in the party. “Gallardon at one mark 2010 reform by the former Socialist govern- time was the leader of the most liberal section of the ment, which brought Spain into line with much of party. He has made a U-turn since he has been in the Europe by letting women freely opt for abortion in government, and has become the leader of the most the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. hardline section, those closest to the Catholic But nearly 18 months after the Popular Party took Church when it comes to abortion,” said Requejo. power, the justice ministry, which is in charge of the “Some people speculate that he is going to put reform, has still not drawn up any concrete propos- himself forward as an alternative to Rajoy in the next als amid signs of internal dissent. “There is a lot of election, when the most right-wing section of the PP speculation that it is being slowed down by differ- wants to replace Rajoy.” The justice ministry and the ences of opinion in the party itself and in the gov- Popular Party told AFP they would not comment on ernment,” said Ferran Requejo, a political scientist at the reform since it was still being discussed. Rajoy as Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona. “There is well as Health Minister Ana Mato and other mem- resistance in the party because they can’t agree on bers of the government have avoided commenting the criteria for aborting and there is no agreement in on details of the reform. Mato has defended the government because of the image it gives of Gallardon in parliament, however, and said the Spain in Europe.” future law would have the backing of the whole Before 2010, abortion was a crime in Spain except government. in cases of rape, risk to the mother’s health or defor- The spokeswoman for the Spanish anti-abortion mation of the foetus. Justice Minister Alberto campaign group Right to Life, Gador Joya, said Gallardon has indicated in press interviews and in Gallardon “must know that Spanish society is back- parliament that he wants to return to a law similar to ing him to carry out this reform”. “What we want is that one, but also to go further, curbing abortions in for no woman in Spain to have to go through this cases of deformation. A study by pollster ordeal,” Joya said in a statement. Spain’s Metroscopia published last month in centre-left Constitutional Court has yet to rule on an appeal newspaper El Pais indicated that 46 percent of brought against the law by the Popular Party. “We Spaniards favoured keeping the law in its current cannot make the right to life subject to the decisions form while 41 percent wanted a stricter system such of one political party or another,” Joya said. “The INDIA: Indian yoga practitioners participate in a session organized by the Bharatiya Yog as that planned by Gallardon. right to life must be protected by the constitution.” Sansthan association on the outskirts of Amritsar yesterday. Yoga, which means union in On the other side, a platform of pro-choice Sanskrit, is a family of ancient spiritual practices and also a school of spiritual thought from the Pressure from the Church women’s rights groups has launched a joint cam- South East Asian continent, where it remains a vibrant living tradition and is seen as a means of Last month, the head of the Roman Catholic paign to keep the abortion law as it is. “I am con- enlightenment.—AFP WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 Kuwait National English School Secondary Graduation

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uwait National English School officially celebrat- Center, Kuwait University and Dr. Husain Al Khayat, Shahad Shweikeh delivered speeches before their ed the graduation of the students class 2013 who Dean of the College of Engineering and Petroleum, awards. The ceremony of graduating class 2013 ended Khave completed their secondary education and Kuwait University, addressed the audience and Class up by cutting of traditional cake by the Guests of will be moving into the next step of tertiary education 2013. Honour, School Chairman, School Director and graduat- in the next academic year. The School Director Madame The Head Boy, Osama Al Shatti, Head Girl Israa ed students from Kuwait National English School Chantal Al Gharabally and guests of honor Professor Abdulsalam, School Prefects, Tala Muassess and Dima Student Council. Congratulations to Kuwait National Basil Al Nakib, Vice President of Health and Science Kheir and long school students, Abdullah Al Najem and English School Class 2013!!!

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The Meat Co Kuwait launches weekly Jazz Nights he Meat Co Kuwait will be bringing more than outstanding steak to the table with the Tlaunch of their new weekly jazz nights. Starting Wednesday 12 June, The Meat Co Jazz Nights will be treating its customers to the smooth sounds of the Kuwait Jazz Trio, who will be entertaining the crowd with their extensive repertoire of tunes, including the works of Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Hoagy Carmichael, Billy Strayhorn and George Gershwin. Kuwaitís premier jazz band will be performing every Wednesday from 8pm at The Meat Co, Kuwait - using the tradi- tional jazz trio instruments of piano, bass and drums -thrilling the audience with the best of international jazz late into the evening.

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Thursday: ** 9:30am Showtime Available for Groups Flight of Butterflies 3D 10:30am, 5:30pm, 8:30pm Born to be Wild 3D 11:30am Tornado Alley 3D 12:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm To The Arctic 3D 6:30pm

Friday: Fires of Kuwait 2:30pm Tornado Alley 3D3:30pm, 5:30pm, 8:30pm Mother’s Tea Party brings a sense To The Arctic 3D 4:30pm, 7:30pm Flight of Butterflies 3D 6:30pm Born to be Wild 3D 9:30pm of community during time of need

Saturday: ** 9:30am Showtime Available for Groups Flight of Butterflies 3D 10:30am, 1:30pm, 8:30pm Tornado Alley 3D11:30am, 2:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm To The Arctic 3D 12:30pm, 6:30pm Born to be Wild 3D 3:30pm Journey to Mecca 4:30pm

Notes: All films are in Arabic. For English, headsets are available upon request. “Fires of Kuwait” is in English. Arabic headsets are available upon request. Film schedule is subject to changes without notice. he International and Private Patients Service at more supportive to each other, helping each other bring a bit of home spirit into the hospital and make me Great Ormond Street Hospital London recently through the difficult times, sharing their experiences feel reassured that my child is getting the best treat- Tlaunched a monthly tea party for mothers of chil- and helping each other to settle into ward life. The tea ment available.” dren who are currently inpatients at GOSH. Many moth- parties provide an opportunity to GOSH clinical staff to “The nurses here try and make sure our stay at GOSH Write to us ers of Kuwaiti children and those from across the world educate and train mothers around simple medical pro- is as comfortable and pleasant as possible and they gather at the monthly tea party to share their experi- cedures that enable them to develop their own skills so ensure that we are a valued member of our child’s Send to What’s On ences and help each other. Having a child in hospital is that they can provide better care for their child. health care team. The tea parties are not only about a very worrying time for families especially so if you are Al Marri, the mother of Ali Hamad from Kuwait who drinking tea, eating cakes and socializing, we get upcoming events, birthdays or visiting GOSH from overseas, and English is not your is 5 years old and is at GOSH for surgical procedures trained in certain medical procedures which helps us to celebrations by email: first language. commented: “The tea parties are really good for us; we look after our child better. We also have the opportunity The monthly tea parties have had a resounding posi- get the opportunity to properly socialize and create to talk as a group about the ideas we may have to [email protected] tive effect on the mothers, many from Kuwait. The connections with other mothers on the wards. We can improve our stay at GOSH and to go over any concerns Fax: 24835619 / 20 meetings aim at creating a sense of strong community support each other and talk about our experiences, our we may have.” spirit amongst the mothers and GOSH staff. Mothers are child’s condition and treatment. It gives us a chance to WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 Embassy Loyac launches its 12th Information

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

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EMBASSY OF CANADA The Embassy of Canada in Kuwait does not have a visa or immigration department. All processing of visa and immigration mat- ters including enquiries is conducted by the Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Individuals who are interested in working, studying, visiting or immigrating to Canada should contact the oyac launched its twelfth annual were given the name “Students Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, website: summer program in the presence Humanitarian Initiatives.” Each com- www.UAE.gc.ca or www.goingtocanada.gc.ca, E- Lof Loyac’s Board of Directors, and mittee will be named after a partici- mail: [email protected]. The the managers and representatives of pating company that accepted a mini- Embassy of Canada is located at Villa 24, Al- the companies that contribute to mum of 30 students. These commit- Mutawakei St, Block 4 in Da’aiyah. Please visit our Loyac. Representatives from the vol- tees will be led by the youths them- website at www.Kuwait.gc.ca. The Embassy of unteer centers and the student’s par- selves and their initiatives will be eval- Canada is open from 07:30 to 15:30 Sunday ticipating in the summer program uated at the end of the program so as through Thursday. The reception is open from were also present. Mohammed Ajraan, to chose the best initiatives according 07:30 to 12:30. Consular services for Canadian cit- Supervisor of the Committee of to their goals and how they were izens are provided from 09:00 until 12:00, Sunday Programs and Activities, presented the implemented. through Wednesday. opening ceremony with a unique Every year at the end of the sum- show prepared by Loyac Academy of mer program, some of the students n n n n n n n the Performing Arts. Fadia Al Marzouq get a full-time employment at the Vice Chairman of the Board of company where they have been train- start of the summer program. by the Committee of Programs and EMBASSY OF US Star comedian Faisal Al Basri pre- Activities about the activities, trips Directors delivered a speech welcom- ing. However, this year a student Parents of Kuwaiti citizen children may ing the guests. received an offer for a permanent job sented a funny skit that engaged the and entertainment that await t Loyac’s Loyac also modified its awareness from one of the participating compa- students and volunteers. The skit was achievements. drop off their sons’ and daughters’ visa committees and those committees nies after his interview and before the followed by a unique video displayed applications - completely free of an interview or a trip inside the Embassy. The chil- dren must be under 14 years of age, and addi- tional requirements do apply, but the service means parents will no longer have to schedule individual appointments for their children, nor come inside the Embassy (unless they are applying for themselves). The service is only available for children holding Kuwaiti pass- ports. To take advantage, parents must drop off the following documents: Child Visa Drop-off cover sheet, available on the Embassy website (http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/child_visas.htm) - Child’s passport; The Child’s previous pass- port, if it contains a valid US visa; 5x5cm photo of child with eyes open (if uploaded into DS- 160, photos must be a .jpg between 600x600 and 1200x1200 pixels, less than 240kb, and Annual Associate Week celebrated at Marriott Hotels cannot be digitally altered); A completed DS- 160 form; Visa Fee Receipt from Burgan Bank; A copy of the valid visa of at least one parent. If one parent will not travel, provide a visa copy for the traveling parent, and a passport copy from the non-traveling parent with a letter stating no objection to the child’s travel. - For children of students (F2): a copy of the child’s I- 20. Children born in the US (with very few exceptions) are US citizens and would not be eligible for a visa. Parents may drop off the application packet at Window 2 at the Embassy from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Monday to Wednesday, excluding holidays. More information is avail- able on the U.S. Embassy website: kuwait.usembassy.gov/child_visas.html

n n n n n n n grand celebration of Marriott’s global Annual them, which provided the opportunity to thank them for To add to the excitement each associate was given the Associate Week was recently organized at the JW the continuing efforts .Their reliable service and hard work opportunity to win daily raffle draws at JW Marriott and EMBASSY GREECE Marriott Kuwait City Hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott is the reason our operations run seamlessly with a loyal Courtyard by Marriott. ‘Spirit to Serve our Associates’ day, A The Embassy of Greece in Kuwait has the Kuwait Hotel, and Arraya Ballroom to express appreciation guest base and the communities we serve, are a better followed with cleaning of guest rooms along with “Get Well to their staff for their efforts throughout the past year. In place.” Soon” wishes displayed and cake cutting. pleasure to announce that visa applica- celebration of its founding anniversary, Marriott hotels During the week, the hotel also celebrated Cultural Moreover, during the “Thank you for all you do” day, tions must be submitted to Schengen Visa around the world set aside a week of fun-filled activities to Appreciation Day, in honor of Marriott’s global workforce. appreciation notes were provided to all associates while Application Centre (VFS office) located at 12th commend its 700 associates for the ongoing dedication, This day builds on the hotels’ existing efforts to constantly games such as balloon blowing race, were also enjoyed, floor, Al-Naser Tower, Fahad Al-Salem Street, Al- commitment and outstanding service. promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion. At Marriott along with cleaning of the cafeteria’s stewarding section. Qibla area, Kuwait City, (Parking at Souk Watia). For “Celebrations this year were special, as 2013 marks the properties globally and in Kuwait, each day was eventful “The 86th anniversary provided the ideal platform to cele- information please call 22281046 from 08:30 to 86th anniversary of the founding of Marriott, now a truly with a different theme and in true style; beginning with the brate Marriott’s core values that have been the drivers of 17:00 (Sunday to Thursday). Working hours: global company,” said George Aoun, General Manager for ‘Mark your Fingerprints’ day that included a special themed our success, setting us apart: Pursue Excellence, Put People Submission from 08:30 to 15:30. Passport collec- Kuwait Marriott Hotels. “We do hope this week marked as a lunch and games such as dinar race and basketball with tis- First, Serve our World, Embrace Change, and Act with tion from 16:00 to 17:00. For visa applications remarkable memory to each and every associate at the sue, moving onto ‘Cultural Day’ where the associates partic- Integrity,” added George Aoun. please visit the following website hotel with the exciting interactive program prepared for ipated in the ‘Pingpong bounce’ game and ‘paper clown’. www.mfa.gr/kuwait. Ernakulam District Association new office bearers n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF VATICAN The Apostolic Nunciature Embassy of the Holy See, Vatican in Kuwait presents its compliments to Kuwait Times Newspaper, and has the honor to inform the same that the Apostolic Nunciature has moved to a new location in Kuwait City. Please find below the new address: Yarmouk, Block 1, Street 2, Villa No: 1. P.O.Box 29724, Safat 13158, Kuwait. Tel: 965 25337767, Fax: 965 25342066. Email: [email protected]

n n n n n n n rnakulam District Association, Kuwait Rahim, the Chairman of the Advisory Board, Sunil Kumar (Vice President), Santhosh A.C Secretary). EDA Mahila Vedhi elected Lissa EMBASSY OF TURKEY (EDA) conducted its Annual General addressed the audience.† New Office (Executive Secretary), Balakrishnan Mallya Varghese as its Convener, Radha The Embassy of the Republic of Turkey EBody Meeting on 26th April 2013, at Bearers for EDA Central Executive (Joint Coordinator), Kishorekumar P V (Joint Gopinadhan (secretary) and Sobha Nair announces that a new classes of Turkish lan- Pravasi Auditorium, in Abbassiya. The meet- Committee and The EDA Mahila Vedhi were Treasurer), Anilkumar P K (Website-in- (Treasurer) for the new term. EDA family guage for beginners will start at the ing was presided over by EDA President Roy elected in the General Body Meeting. The Charge), Tajuddin (Arts & Cultural members performed various cultural pro- Embassy’s Tourism, Culture and Information Office Yoyaki. The EDA General Secretary, Madhu elected new Office Bearers for EDA Central Committee Secretary), Maxi Joseph (Arts & grams during this meeting. Balakrishnan on 17 February 2013. The lessons will be two times Warrier, welcomed the distinguished Executive Committee are Madhu Warrier Cultural Committee Joint Secretary) Stanly (Chief Returning Officer), Johnson and in a week for six weeks, for further details and regis- guests, members and their families to the (President), Varghese Paul (General (Social Welfare Committee Convener), Thajudeen (Returning Officers ) controlled tration please contact. Or fill the application form meeting. He also presented a detailed Secretary), AD Gopinadhan (Treasurer) and Bipin Madhavan (Social Welfare Committee the entire Election process.† The General on http://kuveyt.bemfa.gov.tr and send it to the e- Report of the EDAís performance for the Biju MY (General Coordinator). Secretary), Samson (Sports Committee Coordinator Geo Mathai expressed the vote mail: [email protected] last 2 years term from 2011-2013. Abdul Johnson (Chairman of Advisory Board), Secretary), Sudish (Sports Committee Joint of thanks. TV PROGRAMS TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013

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Farm 20:35 Extreme Makeover: Home 06:00 Flicka 3-FAM hat a thrill it must have been to be present hailed as a masterpiece. John Glover is an energetic, 08:00 The Pirates! Band Of Misfits- 14:00 American Pickers 09:55 A.N.T. Farm Edition PG during artistic collaborations between per- thoughtful Stravinsky. Feisty yet practical, Igor curries 15:00 American Pickers 10:15 Jessie 21:20 Antiques Roadshow forming arts legends like George Balanchine favor with the mistrusted CIA operative who turns up 10:40 Jessie 22:15 Bargain Hunt 10:00 The Hairy Tooth Fairy 2-PG W 16:00 American Pickers 12:00 New Year’s Eve-PG15 and Igor Stravinsky. Richard Nelson’s intimate, bitter- unexpectedly, while reminding Nicky it’s just what they 17:00 American Pickers 11:05 Good Luck Charlie 23:00 Phil Spencer - Secret Agent 14:00 Outlaw Country-PG15 sweet new drama, “Nikolai and the Others,” about the have to do. 18:00 American Pickers 11:25 Good Luck Charlie 23:55 Food Poker 16:00 The Pirates! Band Of Misfits- 19:00 WWII: Secret Army 11:50 Good Luck Charlie 00:40 Come Dine With Me immortality of art, showcases a purely imaginary coun- Michael Cerveris is smooth and calmly imperious as PG 20:00 Pawn Stars 12:15 Shake It Up 01:30 MasterChef Australia try weekend in the lives of a group of famous Russian Balanchine, whose impracticality and devotion to his 18:00 Big Miracle-PG 20:30 Storage Wars 12:35 Shake It Up 01:55 New Scandinavian Cooking emigres in America that depicts those two great talents artistic vision are subtly presented by Nelson through 20:00 The Woman In Black-PG15 21:00 Ancient Aliens 13:00 Austin And Ally With Andreas Viestad working together, surrounded by supportive friends. the “Orpheus” rehearsal process, as well as via anec- 22:00 Ted-18 22:00 Storage Wars 13:25 A.N.T. Farm 02:20 Cash In The Attic The richly detailed drama, which opened Monday dotes, called “George stories,” shared by his amused 00:00 Outlaw Country-PG15 22:30 Storage Wars 13:45 Jessie 02:00 Big Miracle-PG night at Lincoln Center, is set in the spring of 1948, and admiring friends. 23:00 American Pickers 14:10 Shake It Up when the Cold War between former World War II allies The entire cast is excellent. Blair Brown radiates 00:00 Pawn Stars 14:35 Suite Life On Deck America and the Soviet Union is under way. While the magnetism and warm authority as Stravinsky’s wife 15:00 Gravity Falls 00:30 Storage Wars U.S. government is generously funding cultural activi- Vera, a former actress who is also Sudeikin’s ex-wife and 01:00 Ancient Aliens 15:25 Good Luck Charlie 02:00 Storage Wars 15:50 Jessie 03:00 Andy Bates Street Feasts ties of the group’s members, the menacing shadow of a leader within the group. Kathryn Erbe gives a spirited 16:10 Shake It Up 03:25 Food Wars 04:00 Tomorrow, When The War CIA agents with confusing agendas haunts everyone’s portrayal of Natasha Nabokov, Nikolai’s cheerful, prag- 16:35 A.N.T. Farm 03:50 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Began-PG15 activities, public and private. matic ex-wife. 17:00 Austin And Ally 04:15 Unique Eats 06:00 Brake-PG15 Nelson skillfully encapsulates the complexities of Gareth Saxe is appropriately boorish as Chip Bohlen, 17:20 Gravity Falls 04:40 Chopped 08:00 Blackthorn-PG15 these emigres’ lives as they struggle with artistic ambi- the American CIA agent who intrudes upon the 14:00 C.S.I. 17:45 Suite Life On Deck 05:30 Iron Chef America 10:00 Transformers: Dark Of The tions, memories of past loves, yearning for their long- Russians’ gathering with clumsy bonhomie, his not-so- Moon-PG15 15:00 Kyle XY 18:10 Good Luck Charlie 06:10 Food Network Challenge lost homeland, and current-day political issues that subtle threats putting a face to the general feeling of 16:00 Emmerdale 13:00 Green Lantern-PG15 18:30 That’s So Raven 07:00 Guy’s Big Bite require strategic approaches to even minor activities. US government dominance. 16:30 Coronation Street 18:55 Austin And Ally 15:00 Transformers: Dark Of The 07:25 Guy’s Big Bite In all, 18 actors are deployed with assurance by Illustrating the alienation immigrants feel in their 17:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 19:20 Jessie 07:50 Andy Bates Street Feasts Moon-PG15 18:00 C.S.I. 19:40 Gravity Falls 08:15 Unique Sweets 18:00 Blackthorn-PG15 director David Cromer on the compact thrust stage of adopted country is that the audience hears the cast 19:00 Royal Pains 20:05 A.N.T. Farm 08:40 United Tastes Of America 20:00 Striking Distance-PG15 the Mitzi E Newhouse Theater, which is beautifully speaking flawless English whenever the characters are 20:00 House Of Cards 20:30 Good Luck Charlie 22:00 Breaking Point-PG15 designed with sophisticated period touches by Marsha actually meant to be speaking Russian among them- 00:00 Hostel: Part III-18 Ginsberg. Cromer successfully creates a Chekhovian selves. The actors then switch into heavily Russian- 02:00 Striking Distance-PG15 atmosphere with Nelson’s script, with some characters accented English when speaking to the few Americans reminiscing out loud while others experience quiet, in their midst. Rosemary Dunleavy staged the ballet sometimes rueful epiphanies. selections from “Orpheus,” which are gracefully per- The Russians are gathering at the comfortable, formed by Natalia Alonso as Maria Tallchief, Native bohemian farmhouse of Lucia Davidova, (Haviland American ballerina and wife to Balanchine, and a pup- 08:00 House Arrest-FAM Morris, quietly resonant), in rural Westport, Conn. They pyish Michael Rosen as her young American co-star. 10:00 Snow Day-PG plan to celebrate the name day of a beloved but Nelson has created a beautifully moving look at a 12:00 Good Boy!-PG extremely ill old friend, renowned set designer Sergey dark time in America, when government suspicion of 14:00 I Think I Do-PG15 16:00 Snow Day-PG Sudeikin (Alvin Epstein, masterfully hamming it up.) even its most lustrous citizens could escalate into 18:00 Just Crazy Enough-PG15 The central figure in the play is composer Nikolai threats against their personal freedom and livelihoods. 20:00 Stripes-18 (“Nicky”) Nabokov, who now works with the State “We do what we have to do,” is a cautionary refrain 22:00 Slums Of Beverly Hills-18 Department doing favors for his Russian friends regard- among these emigres, weary of government manipula- 00:00 A Few Best Men-18 ing documents, permissions, and the like. Stephen tion yet determined to carry on with their artistic work. 02:00 Stripes-18 Kunken emanates a slightly melancholy helpfulness as Sudeikin gives a lyrical summation in the text of a Nicky, whose time-consuming diplomatic role has dis- speech to his friends, “Art: our record that we have tanced him from his art. As he watches the creative lived, the breath that gives us life.”— AP process of his friends Stravinsky and Balanchine, he 09:00 The Perfect Man-PG becomes inspired to begin composing again. 11:00 Frozen-PG15 The group is privileged to enjoy a private rehearsal 13:00 Would Be Kings-PG15 of the Stravinsky-Balanchine’s gestating avant-garde 15:00 The Perfect Man-PG ballet “Orpheus,” which would soon premiere and be 17:00 TT: Closer To The Edge-PG15 18:45 Dog Day Afternoon-PG15 21:00 Across The Universe-PG15 23:15 John Rabe-18

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PM AFTER EARTH (DIG) 6:00 PM KAC 562 AMMAN 14:40 SYR 342 DAMASCUS 16:50 TATTAH (DIG) 12:15 AM MARINA-2 THE HANGOVER PART III (DIG) 8:00 PM AFTER EARTH (DIG) 10:15 PM KAC 774 RIYADH 19:25 RJA 641 AMMAN 16:55 NO SUN+ TUE+WED AFTER EARTH (DIG) 12:45 PM AFTER EARTH (DIG) 12:30 AM KAC 786 JEDDAH 18:30 JZR 238 AMMAN 17:05 AFTER EARTH (DIG) 3:00 PM KAC 166 PARIS 18:40 JZR 512 SHARM EL SHEIKH 17:15 SHARQIA-3 FAST & FURIOUS 6 (DIG) 5:30 PM NOW YOU SEE ME (DIG) 1:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 6 (DIG) 8:00 PM AL-KOUT.2 KAC 542 CAIRO 18:15 QTR 135 DOHA 17:20 DISCONNECT (DIG) 3:45 PM AFTER EARTH (DIG) 10:30 PM TATTAH (DIG) 12:30 PM KAC 104 LONDON 18:45 ETD 304 ABU DHABI 17:20 THE HANGOVER PART III (DIG) 6:00 PM AFTER EARTH (DIG) 12:45 AM TATTAH (DIG) 2:45 PM JZR 538 CAIRO 17:40 TATTAH (DIG) 5:00 PM KAC 742 DAMMAM 19:30 DISCONNECT (DIG) 8:00 PM NO SUN+ TUE+WED ABY 128 SHARJAH 17:50 TATTAH (DIG) 7:30 PM KAC 674 DUBAI 19:25 NOW YOU SEE ME (DIG) 10:00 PM UAE 858 DUBAI 18:15 TATTAH (DIG) 10:00 PM KAC 618 DOHA 19:10 DISCONNECT (DIG) 12:30 AM MARINA-3 SVA 511 RIYADH 18:20 TATTAH (DIG) 12:45 AM JZR 177 DUBAI 17:30 NO SUN+ TUE+WED TATTAH (DIG) 1:00 PM GFA 216 BAHRAIN 18:20 JZR 557 ALEXANDRIA 19:10 EPIC (DIG-3D) 3:30 PM UAL 982 BAHRAIN 18:30 AL-KOUT.3 MUHALAB-1 THE HANGOVER PART III (DIG) 5:45 PM JZR 535 CAIRO 16:10 FAST & FURIOUS 6 (DIG) 1:00 PM JZR 184 DUBAI 18:30 EPIC (DIG) 1:30 PM TATTAH (DIG) 7:45 PM JZR 239 AMMAN 22:30 NOW YOU SEE ME (DIG) 3:30 PM JZR 266 BEIRUT 18:40 EPIC (DIG) 3:45 PM TATTAH (DIG) 10:00 PM JZR 325 NAJAF 16:15 QTR 145 DOHA 19:25 FAST & FURIOUS 6 (DIG) 5:45 PM DISCONNECT (DIG) 6:00 PM TATTAH (DIG) 12:30 AM NOW YOU SEE ME (DIG) 8:15 PM JZR 777 JEDDAH 17:50 FDB 64 DUBAI 19:35 DISCONNECT (DIG) 8:15 PM NO SUN+ TUE+WED FAST & FURIOUS 6 (DIG) 10:30 PM JZR 135 BAHRAIN 23:00 GFA 220 BAHRAIN 19:50 DISCONNECT (DIG) 10:15 PM NOW YOU SEE ME (DIG) 1:00 AM JZR 189 DUBAI 20:10 JZR 134 BAHRAIN 20:05 AVENUES-1 JZR 185 DUBAI 22:40 KAC 283 DHAKA 20:15 MUHALAB-2 NOW YOU SEE ME (DIG) 1:45 PM BAIRAQ-1 KNE 472 JEDDAH 14:35 AXB 394 KOZHIKODE 20:15 NOW YOU SEE ME (DIG) 12:45 PM NOW YOU SEE ME (DIG) 4:00 PM EPIC (DIG-3D) 1:30 PM SYR 341 DAMASCUS 15:50 RBG 554 ALEXANDRIA 20:20 THE HANGOVER PART III (DIG) 3:00 PM NOW YOU SEE ME (DIG) 6:15 PM EPIC (DIG-3D) 3:45 PM RJA 640 AMMAN 15:55 JAI 571 MUMBAI 20:35 AFTER EARTH (DIG) 5:00 PM NOW YOU SEE ME (DIG) 8:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 6 (DIG) 6:00 PM QTR 134 DOHA 16:15 FDB 62 DUBAI 20:40 NOW YOU SEE ME (DIG) 7:15 PM NOW YOU SEE ME (DIG) 10:45 PM FAST & FURIOUS 6 (DIG) 8:45 PM AFTER EARTH (DIG) 9:45 PM NOW YOU SEE ME (DIG) 1:00 AM ETD 303 ABU DHABI 16:35 ABY 120 SHARJAH 20:45 FAST & FURIOUS 6 (DIG) 11:30 PM OMA 648 MUSCAT 20:55 NO SUN+ TUE+WED UAE 857 DUBAI 16:55 MUHALAB-3 KAC 343 CHENNAI 20:55 BAIRAQ-2 ABY 127 SHARJAH 17:10 TATTAH (DIG) 12:30 PM AVENUES-2 KAC 351 KOCHI 21:05 TATTAH (DIG) 12:30 PM UAL 982 WASHINGTON DC DULLES 17:15 TATTAH (DIG) 2:45 PM TATTAH (DIG) 1:30 PM TATTAH (DIG) 3:00 PM MEA 403 BEIRUT 21:15 SVA 510 RIYADH 17:20 FAST & FURIOUS 6 (DIG) 5:15 PM TATTAH (DIG) 4:00 PM TATTAH (DIG) 5:30 PM IRA 618 LAR 21:20 GFA 215 BAHRAIN 17:20 TATTAH (DIG) 7:45 PM TATTAH (DIG) 6:30 PM TATTAH (DIG) 8:00 PM MSR 607 LUXOR 21:30 QTR 144 DOHA 18:25 TATTAH (DIG) 10:00 PM TATTAH (DIG) 9:00 PM TATTAH (DIG) 10:30 PM DHX 171 BAHRAIN 21:50 FDB 63 DUBAI 18:55 TATTAH (DIG) 11:30 PM TATTAH (DIG) 1:00 AM KLM 415 DAMMAM 22:05 FANAR-1 NO SUN+ TUE+WED GFA 219 BAHRAIN 19:05 ETD 308 ABU DHABI 22:15 NOW YOU SEE ME (DIG) 12:30 PM BAIRAQ-3 AXB 393 KOZHIKODE 19:15 ALK 230 COLOMBO 22:20 FAST & FURIOUS 6 (DIG) 2:45 PM AVENUES-3 AFTER EARTH (DIG) 12:45 PM JAI 572 MUMBAI 19:35 UAE 860 DUBAI 22:25 NOW YOU SEE ME (DIG) 5:15 PM FAST & FURIOUS 6 (DIG) 1:45 PM AFTER EARTH (DIG) 3:00 PM RBG 553 ALEXANDRIA 19:40 KAC 381 DELHI 22:30 FAST & FURIOUS 6 (DIG) 7:30 PM FAST & FURIOUS 6 (DIG) 4:30 PM AFTER EARTH (DIG) 5:15 PM OMA 647 MUSCAT 20:00 QTR 137 DOHA 22:35 NOW YOU SEE ME (DIG) 10:00 PM FAST & FURIOUS 6 (DIG) 7:15 PM DISCONNECT (DIG) 7:30 PM FDB 61 DUBAI 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SHARM EL SHEIKH 23:20 JZR 528 ASSIUT 23:55 NO SUN+ TUE+WED AFTER EARTH (DIG) 12:15 AM TATTAH (DIG) 8:30 PM AFTER EARTH (DIG) 10:45 PM FANAR-3 360º 2 DIAL 161 FOR AIRPORT INFORMATION YEH JAWANI HAI DEEWANI12:30 PM DISCONNECT (DIG) 2:15 PM AJIAL.1 IDDARAMMAYILATHO (DIG) 6:45 PM DISCONNECT (DIG) 3:30 PM DISCONNECT (DIG) 4:30 PM IDDARAMMAYILATHO (DIG) 9:45 PM Directorate General of Civil Aviation Home Page (www.kuwait-airport.com.kw) DISCONNECT (DIG) 5:30 PM DISCONNECT (DIG) 6:45 PM stars34 TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013

CROSSWORD 217 STAR TRACK

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

You are very skilled at working with people and you would make an excel- You are gifted and lucky when it comes to career decisions. The day lent negotiator. These same skills make it possible for you to work with the pub- unfolds in a positive manner. There are some important facts to obtain before expressing lic, in politics or wherever handling sensitive or hot issues are routine. You may find yourself your viewpoints; a little research is in order. Pace yourself—this is not the time to become representing your company in matters of importance. Communicating with others is in high involved in conversations with higher-ups. Your theories and mental activities may be fine, demand—there are peaceful negotiations. Your timing should be perfect for whatever project but you may lack the necessary patience to let things develop on their own—take a walk or idea you want to present. As a natural socialite, you love decorum and etiquette, but friend- or climb stairs, your invigorated self will encourage clear thoughts. You will not forget what ships are the best. You have an urge to be free and you also love a challenge. You would rather you want to say if you keep a logbook and write your ideas. You have plenty of enthusiasm travel far than be stuck in a routine. You have a strong drive to be known—to communicate today. You have an inner self-confidence that burns with its own light. A little extra pam- yourself to others. pering is healing this evening.

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

You are born to love and care for others and may tend to worry over Your career is smooth these days. A career in communications of one kind much. Your fear of being left out or not being fully used up in this life can be alleviated by or another is indicated—you are a kind of living channel. You love investiga- much hard work. Jumping in with both feet and putting your thoughts into action are tions, reporting, writing, speaking, broadcasting, advertising—networking. Forever curious, called for today. You have a natural insight and understanding as to what the public you love searching for answers and following leads. The good life and all that is fine and luxuri- wants. Your career gets plenty of support from other people now and you feel at home ous may be what you value just now. You could enjoy making your own way through whatever making practical and management decisions. Your career may be built around the way problems you have. This is a great time to be with others and to work together. Feel good you appear or present yourself. Your spontaneous personality and ability to fascinate oth- about yourself this afternoon! This is a great day to partake in self-improvement activities. Start ers are key elements in being successful. You have a good mind for business as well as an with a new hairstyle or outfit. Tonight you could get in touch with a friend or family member ability to understand the spiritual. Peace. you have not talked with in a while.

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

Right now, the key to career moves involves attending to nagging details— Circumstances can throw you into positions where you must use your mind whatever you have neglected or delayed. Attention to matters of health and and deal with communications, service or secretive people. You may deal with efficiency are important. Opportunities are plentiful and you may find yourself wanting to do education, psychology, spiritual enlightenment or teaching principles and techniques. You will almost everything. Things are working with rather than against you so, do not hold back. find yourself more concerned with maintaining and strengthening your position, rather than ACROSS 81. A long projecting or anterior elongation of an However, do not overdo and try to go too far too fast. Let things take their natural course; this pushing outward. Work on a request for a raise or job change, if that is what you want—a job review is coming up soon. There are new business opportunities opening up for you at this 1. The local time at the 0 meridian passing animal's head. should be an easy path now. Prosperous things result from new insights, inventions and an independent point of view. Circumstances may augment and stimulate appreciation and time. A feeling that anything characterizes the cycle you have just begun. There is optimism, through Greenwich, England. faith and a tendency to take chances. Help your mind and physical well-being enjoy some 4. A quick reply to a question or remark (especial- DOWN enjoyment of your life situation. Your mind may be very clear now and your thoughts brought to a sharp focus. Communication is productive. leisure activity tonight. ly a witty or critical one). 1. Brusque and surly and forbidding. 12. (computer science) A computer that is run- 2. Small wildcat of the mountains of Siberia Tibet ning software that allows users to leave mes- and Mongolia. sages and access information of general interest. 3. Two times. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 15. (used especially of commodities) In the natu- 4. A New England state. CAPRICORN ral unprocessed condition. 5. Of or relating to the songbirds n. Your input and advice today seems very important to a special friend. You will be This is a time when support and recognition should be available from public, 16. The wife or widow of a czar. 6. A port city and resort in Andalusia in southern helpful as you penetrate and get to the very heart of a problem. Guard against doing family and friends. You feel at home in the world and it more than takes care of 17. A constellation in the southern hemisphere Spain on the Mediterranean. for this person what this person can do unaided. Continual discovery, persistent search and continual you. You could have deep insights into your own feelings and inner spiritual nature. Your sur- near Telescopium and Norma. 7. A period marked by distinctive character or change and transformation keep you on the move. There may also be many interruptions today. roundings, circumstances and support system are the crucial spot or what-have-you in the 18. Any division of quantity accepted as a stan- reckoned from a fixed point or event. There is an emphasis on communication, expression of ideas and the connections between things, chain of your life. When things get hectic, it is in these areas that you can expect pressure and dard of measurement or exchange. 8. Consisting of or made of wood of the birch places and people. What goes on in your mind is the all-important motivation in your life. You tend great activity. You may find yourself being put to good use by your friends today. This is a great 20. A cigar made with light-colored tobacco. tree. toward mental pursuits and admire intelligence. This is a good time to reap the benefit of your past time to be with others and to work together. Creative endeavors and friendships make up most of your day. There is a chance to understand those around you and to have a special time with 9. Eaten as mush or as a thin gruel. efforts. Life seems to run smoothly this afternoon. You are feeling good and enjoy your work. 21. A member of the North American Indian peo- someone you love this evening. ple of Oregon. 10. A soft silver-white ductile metallic element 23. Any of various tropical shrubs widely cultivat- (liquid at normal temperatures). ed for their showy drooping purplish or reddish 11. A genus of Psittacidae. or white flowers. 12. Pertaining to or constituting a base or basis. Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 25. A tract of land with few or no trees in the 13. Broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains Your sense of responsibility is clear and requires no training or education. You could be most persuasive with others. Career moves must be given middle of a wooded area. that are separated from the flour by sifting. However, you have an appreciation for education and are interested in becoming involved in special attention. Your own partiality for routine and the traditional may result in your feel- 27. Running away from (or as if from) danger. 14. North American woodland herb similar to some sort of continuing education. You have clarity and competence in practical and business ing challenged by anything new or different. You could find yourself struggling against 28. Marked by intense agitation or emotion. and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng. matters today and others pay attention to what you have to say. There is a passion for inven- change and progress—clinging onto the status quo. Although a conformist, you may sur- 29. Food made from dough of flour or meal and 19. 100 thebe equal 1 pula. tions and electronics as some new equipment is available for your inspection. You will be con- round yourself with partners and friends who are themselves unconventional and offbeat. cerned with issues of freedom and independence. Your privacy and the opportunities to carry usually raised with yeast or baking powder and 22. In or relating to or obtained from urine. There is a love/hate relationship here with all that is unusual. Your tendency to compro- out your work without too many restrictions are uppermost important today afternoon—so then baked. 24. Formerly a contemptuous term of address to mise and settle for less than you dreamed can be a problem. Given the opportunity, you much so, you may find yourself doing research in a library during, and perhaps after, work 31. Mythical bird of prey having enormous size an inferior man or boy. may choose the path of least resistance, willing to bypass some of the things you always hours. and strength. 26. A very light brown. wanted in favor of expediency. 34. A horse used to set the pace in racing. 30. French couturier whose first collection in 37. An important question that is in dispute and 1947 created a style (tight bodice and narrow waist and flowing pleated skirt) that became must be settled. Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) 41. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike part known as the New Look (1905-1957). of an organism. 32. Wildly disordered. Because you may often be impulsive and spontaneous, you could find You may want to avoid the superficial people today—you hate small talk 42. Remote city of Kazakhstan that (ostensibly for 33. Ruffed grouse. yourself representing your company, lecturing or teaching. You may even find yourself on anyway. Exercise the talents you have to quietly investigate, search out answers and explore security reasons) was made the capital in 1998. 35. Scale-like structure between the base of the a plane, traveling to some foreign country, ready to teach new technical skills. Today you possibilities for new techniques in business. Uncomplicated explanations of your ideas may 45. Antibacterial consisting of any of several syn- wing and the halter of a two-winged fly. may provoke a response from others and this could mean big business. You are able to find better results than the technical explanation. Basic communication skills may be the only thetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting 36. A drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used make another person or group of people put on their thinking hat. There is something thing required now in order to get others to listen more attentively. You are, perhaps, a the growth of bacteria that require PABA. as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases essential that starts or causes something else to happen—a reaction or response when genius—at least others may think so. Computers and new methods of communication are for 47. (the feminine of raja) A Hindu princess or the of hypertension or congestive heart failure or you promote a product, instruct or lecture: enthusiasm! Your birth sign is in a good place you. Improvements of existing circumstances into new possibilities are available. Inventions, wife of a raja. angina or migraine. to gain positive energy from the result of your actions that work to increase the income or electronics and computers are all fantastic voyages for you now. Self-confidence and self-disci- pline will help you succeed. 49. The capital of Western Samoa. 38. A blow from a flat object (as an open hand). finances. Keep up the good work. 50. Soil that is plastic when moist but hard when 39. The capital and largest city of Yemen. fired. 40. Lap at the front of a coat. 51. A large elongated exocrine gland located 43. A family of Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in Word Search Yesterday’s Solution behind the stomach. southeastern Asia. 52. A bag used for carrying money and small per- 44. A percussion instrument consisting of a pair sonal items or accessories (especially by women). of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held 55. A highly unstable radioactive element (the between the thumb and fingers) that are made heaviest of the halogen series). to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in 56. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely rhythm with the dance. the razorbill. 46. A major victory by the Romans over the 57. Sole genus of the family Naiadaceae. Macedonians in 168 BC. 59. A mature blood cell that contains hemoglo- 48. Allow to enter. bin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues. 53. The dialect of Malay used as the national lan- 60. A region of Malaysia in northeastern Borneo. guage of the Republic of Indonesia or of 63. A disreputable vagrant. Malaysia. 66. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in 54. A rare silvery (usually trivalent) metallic ele- Turkey). ment. 70. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in 58. A broken piece of a brittle artifact. Turkey). 61. A city in northern India. 71. A fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of 62. Any of numerous local fertility and nature an artery. deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples. 75. A river in north central Switzerland that runs 64. Chocolate cookie with white cream filling. northeast into the Rhine. 65. Brought into existence. 76. A self-funded retirement plan that allows you 67. A quantity that is added. to contribute a limited yearly sum toward your 68. A person who possesses great material retirement. wealth. 77. A cut of pork ribs with much of the meat 69. An Arabic speaking person who lives in trimmed off. Arabia or North Africa. 78. Any of various coarse shrubby plants of the 72. Administration of a nutritionally adequate genus Iva with small greenish flowers. solution through a catheter into the vena cava. 79. A metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 73. 10 hao equal 1 dong. 10 liters. 74. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from 80. Thin-shelled freshwater mussels. aba cloth. Yesterday’s Solution

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This theater image released by The O+M Company shows the cast during a performance of the musical ‘Kinky Boots.’ (Second right) Writer Christopher Durang winner of Best Play for ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’. —AP /AFP photos

n a feel-good night for Broadway, it was only natu- ral that the Tony Award go to its most feel-good Omusical, the joyous “Kinky Boots.” But most every- thing about Sunday’s Tony telecast was warmhearted, from inspiring speeches about the theatrical community to the inspired antics of Neil Patrick Harris, who should offi- cially be awarded the host job on a permanent basis. It was an especially happy night for female theater artists: In a rare feat, women took home both directing prizes, for a musical (Diane Paulus for the high-energy “Pippin” revival) and for a play (Pam MacKinnon for the searing revival of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”). And Cyndi Lauper won best original score for “Kinky Boots,” a result that had many in the audience whooping with delight. “Girl, you’re gonna have fun tonight!” shouted presenter Jesse Tyler Ferguson, the “Modern Family” actor - a reference, of course, to Lauper’s iconic “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” In winning best musical, “Kinky” scored some- thing of an upset over the terrific but decidedly darker “Matilda the Musical.” And underscoring the sunny nature of this year’s ceremony, a comedy - Christopher Durang’s dysfunctional-family satire “Vanya and Sonia and Masha terpart on the musical side was Andrea Martin, 66, who This theater image and Spike” - won for best play over the more typical dra- won best featured actress in a musical for “Pippin,” in which released by Philip Rinaldi matic fare. she plays the title character’s grandmother, Berthe, and Publicity shows It wasn’t a great night for movie stars. In a season where stops the show every night by performing high-flying Actor Neil Patrick Harris, left, and Mike Tyson perform on stage. Sigourney Weaver, right, a number of Hollywood personalities were snubbed for stunts that thrill the audience. during a performance of Tony nominations - Scarlett Johansson, Bette Midler and Her co-star, Matthew James Thomas, who plays Pippin, ‘Vanya and Sonia and Jessica Chastain among them - best-actor nominee Tom said at the party that he was backstage watching Martin’s Masha and Spike.’ Hanks (“Lucky Guy”) lost out to Tracy Letts, previously a emotional speech, and found it so moving that he burst Tony-winning playwright, for his wrenching performance into tears. “She’s usually so together, so it was amazing to in “Virginia Woolf.” As it was for women, it was a big night see her like that,” he said. “I’m so happy for her, and Diane, for African-American actors, with wins for best actor and and the whole company.” Also accepting congratulations at actress in a musical, best actress in a play and featured the party was someone who never appeared onstage: the actor in a play. The ebullient Billy Porter won best actor in a Tony-winning composer, actor, lyricist and rapper Lin- musical for playing a drag queen with a heart of gold and a Manuel Miranda, who co-wrote with Tom Kitt the terrific taste for, well, kinky boots, in “Kinky Boots.” He graciously opening number performed by host Harris. Miranda, who 1. Neil Patrick Harris opening the show with 4. Cyndi Lauper performing her song “True saluted his co-star and co-nominee, Stark Sands. “”You are wrote and starred in “In the Heights,” also wrote the rap an insane amount of dancers, glitter and Colors” during the segment when dead my rock, my sword, my shield,” he said, adding: “I share this number that Harris performed with Audra McDonald at the silliness. He joked about kiddie stars, members of the theater community are award with you. I’m gonna keep it at my house - but I share end of the show, with lyrics that referred to events that had ended up hanging high from a prop and honored. It was moving, natural and fit- it with you.” happened only minutes earlier. made even Mike Tyson dance. ting that Lauper, a first-time Broadway And the effervescent Patina Miller won best actress in a Harris showed no sign of wear on his fourth go as Tony 2. When Harris joined “Smash” star Megan composer, make the nod to her predeces- musical for “Pippin,” in a role - the Leading Player - that also host, earning as many laughs as ever with routines like a Hilty, “Go On” star Laura Benanti (swig- sors. won Ben Vereen a Tony in 1973. Like Vereen, Miller sings running reference to boxer Mike Tyson, or a number about ging a bottle) and former “The Book of 5. The final song, when Harris teamed up and dances expertly in the role, but unlike Vereen, she also theater actors (like him) who move on to glory and wealth Mormon” star Andrew Rannells to skewer with five-time Tony winner Audra soars on a trapeze and sings while hula-hooping. Cicely on TV shows - some of which then get canceled. Harris theater stars who seek fame and fortune McDonald to rework Jay-Z’s “Empire State Tyson, 88, had perhaps the evening’s most emotional win - opened the show as the Irish “Guy” in the musical “Once,” - on TV. Harris’ guests all recently tried of Mind” - “In New York, singing all the and not one but two standing ovations - for best actress in holding a guitar in a pub and singing soulfully, but then their hands at TV, but only his “How I Met lyrics we made up/There’s nothing we a play, in “The Trip to Bountiful.” She told the audience that quickly jumped into a flashy production number that Your Mother” is still on the air. can’t do.” Harris rules again. — AP at her age, she had “this burning desire to do just one more showcased performers from almost a dozen musicals. 3. That amazing kid tap-dancing in the “A - one more great role. I didn’t want to be greedy. I just Among other things, Harris jumped through a hoop, a la Christmas Story, the Musical” segment. wanted one more.” “Pippin,” vanished from a box and somehow appeared at He’s 10- year-old Luke Spring and in his And Courtney B. Vance won best featured actor in the back of the theater, and promised a “truly legendary gangster’s pinstripe suit and lightning- “Lucky Guy,” his first win in three nominations. “It’s a richer show” before glitter guns went off. Legendary or not, it cer- fast feet, he mowed people down. experience now,” he said at the Tony after-party. “Being tainly made its audience very happy; by the end of the nominated is a whirlwind. Now I know how to pace myself.” number, the entire Radio City Music Hall crowd was on its He was snapping photos of his wife, actress Angela Bassett, feet. — AP as fellow guests at the Tony after-party at the Plaza Hotel crowded around them. “Besides,” he said, “we’re the toast of Broadway now! That doesn’t happen very often.” Wins or losses, the guests at the Tony gala seemed intent on having a wonderful time. One of them was Billy Magnussen, who plays a studly young boyfriend to Sigourney Weaver’s char- acter in “Vanya and Sonia.” He had lost out to Vance but couldn’t stop dancing (if you wanted to interview him, you had to twirl along.) “Who gets to dance at the Tonys?” he asked joyfully and rather rhetorically. “This guy!” He said it was “amazing to be honored for something that I would do for free anyway.” Shalita Grant, his colleague in “Vanya and Sonia,” was boogying on the dance floor, too. “Hey, it’s a great night,” she said. “Two months on Broadway and then a nomina- tion? I can’t complain.” The winner in Grant’s category was Judith Light of “The Assembled Parties,” her second Tony in the category in two years. The former star of TV’s “Who’s the Boss?” gave one of the most poignant and admired speeches of the night, along with Letts, who made similar remarks about the Tonys being not about competition, but about collaboration. At the after-party, Light elaborated on her thoughts. “We are here to celebrate each other,” she said in an inter- view. “That is the magic. We root for each other. If we didn’t, our work would simply be too arduous.” “This is my family,” Light added, pointing to a ballroom filled with theater folk. Cyndi Lauper accepts the Tony award for best score for her work on music and lyrics “I’m so happy to be at a party with my family.” Light’s coun- The cast and producers from ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ accept the award for in “Kinky Boots.” best revival of a play.

Musician Cyndi Lauper, winner of the Tony Award for Best Original Score The cast of ‘Matilda The Musical’ performs. (From left) ’Pippin’ producers, from left, Barry Weissler, Fran Weissler, Janet for ‘Kinky Boots.’ Kagan and Howard Kagan accept the Tony award for best revival of a musical. lifestyle TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013

Awards

Best Play: “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.” Best Musical: “Kinky Boots.” Best Book of a Musical: “Matilda the Musical.” Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theater: “Kinky Boots.” Best Revival of a Play: “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Best Revival of a Musical: “Pippin.” Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Tracy Letts, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Best Performance by an Actress in Leading Role in a Play: Cicely Tyson, “The Trip to Bountiful.” Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Billy Porter, “Kinky Boots.” Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Patina Miller, “Pippin.” Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Courtney B. Vance, “Lucky Guy.” (From left) )Patina Miller, winner of the award for Best Performance by a Leading Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Judith Light, “The Assembled Parties.” Actress in a Musical for ‘Pippin’, Cicely Tyson, winner of the award for Best Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Gabriel Ebert, “Matilda the Musical.” Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for ‘The Trip to Bountiful’ and Billy Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Andrea Martin, “Pippin.”— AP Porter, winner of the award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for ‘ Kinky Boots’.

Gabriel Ebert poses with his award for best performance by an actor in a featured role in a musical, for ‘ Matilda the Musical’.

Actress Judith Light accepts the award for Diane Paulus accepts a Tony award for best Reeve Carney, center, and the cast of ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark’. Best Performance by an actress in a fea- direction in a musical for “Pippin.” tured role in a play for her role in ‘The Assembled Parties’. Billy Porter accepts the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his role in ìKinky Bootsî.

Actor Tom Hanks speaks onstage. Presenters Jesse Tyler Ferguson, left, and Jane Krakowski present the Tony award for best origi- Actor Tracy Letts, winner of Best Performance nal score to Cyndi Lauper, right, for “Kinky Boots”. by a Leading Actor in a Play for his role in ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ Jerry Mitchell poses with his Tony Award for best choreography for “Kinky Boots”.

Actress Andrea Martin, winner of Best Courtney B. Vance accepts the award for Rob Howell receives an award for best sce- Patina Miller accepts the Tony Award for John Shivers accepts award for best sound Performance by a Featured Actress in a best featured actor in a play for ‘Lucky Guy’. nic design for a musical for his work in Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading design for “Kinky Boots”. Musical for her role in ‘Pippin ‘. “Matilda The Musical”. Role in a Musical for ‘Pippin’.

want to thank Harvey Fierstein for calling me up. 30 years.”-Cicely Tyson, who returned to Broadway after I’m so glad I was done with the dishes and three decades and won for best actress in a play but ran “Ianswered the phone.”-Cyndi Lauper, who afoul of the stage managers on Tony night. teamed up with Tony-winning Fierstein, to create the “I want to thank every woman that I am in this cate- best musical “Kinky Boots.” gory nominated with: you have made this a celebration, “Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it’s the portion of the not a competition.”-Judith Light after winning for best evening where two actors who are not nominated for featured actress in a play, beating Judith Ivey, Condola their performances on Broadway this season very gra- Rashad, Shalita Grant and Carrie Coon. ciously give a Tony to someone who was.”-Alan “It’s not bad for someone who can’t sing, can’t dance, Cumming, presenting with Scarlett Johansson. and can’t act. Actually I’m a triple threat literally.”-New “You are my rock, my sword, my shield. Your grace York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in response to gives me presence. I share this award with you. I’m Sigourney Weaver’s praise for his support of the gonna keep it at my house! But I share it with you.”-Billy Broadway community. — AP Porter to his “Kinky Boots” co-star Stark Sands, whom he beat for best leading man in a musical. “‘Please wrap it up,’ it says. Well, that’s exactly what you did with me: You wrapped me up in your arms after Scarlett Johansson, left, and Alan Cumming present an award at the 67th Annual Tony Awards. lifestyle TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 Features

cottish author Iain Banks, best known for combine the most fertile of imaginations with “Chief Widow-in-Waiting”. They had a honey- his novels “The Wasp Factory” and “The his own highly distinctive brand of gothic moon in Venice and Paris, but Banks was admit- SCrow Road”, has died aged 59, two months humor made him unique,” it added. “He is an ted to hospital in Edinburgh immediately on after revealing that he had terminal cancer, his irreplaceable part of the literary world.” Banks their return to Scotland. Banks was also known publisher said. Banks died less than a fortnight was presented with a finished copy of “The for his political views. He famously ripped up his before the scheduled publication of his final Quarry” three weeks ago, the publisher revealed. passport and send it to prime minister Tony Blair book, “The Quarry”, which focuses on the final Born in Fife in Scotland in 1954, where he in an act of protest against the 2003 invasion of weeks in the life of its cancer-ridden protagonist. continued to live up until his death, Banks was Iraq. regarded as one of the most innovative writers Before he died, Banks thanked his fans and of his generation. He rose to prominence in 1984 supporters for all their kind words following his with his first novel “The Wasp Factory”, the dis- diagnosis, saying he was “knocked out by the turbing tale of a Scottish teenager who had love and depth of feeling”. “I want to say thank murdered three children in his family before he you to all of you for your messages, your memo- was ten. He was known for his frenetic writing ries, your wit, your sympathy and your kind, sup- pace, often completing a novel in less than three portive thoughts,” he wrote, during a holiday on months, and leaves behind a collection of more the Scottish island of Barra. Fellow author Ian than two dozen novels. These include the Rankin said Banks had been “fascinating, curious “Culture” series, tales from a futuristic utopia of and full of life”. which he was particularly proud. “He didn’t take things too seriously, and in a In his last blog posting on April 20, the way I’m happy that he refused to take death too English literature graduate rejected suggestions seriously-he could still joke about it,” he told the that the sci-fi was a sideline intended to pay for BBC. “What made him a great writer was that he his other, more literary ambitions afloat. “The SF was childlike; he had a curiosity about the novels have always mattered deeply to me-the world.” Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond obbits, elves and dragons appear to be filmmaker Peter Jackson and shot in his home Culture series in particular-and while it might paid tribute to an “incredibly talented writer” luring tourists to New Zealand as fans country. The opener “The Hobbit: An not be what people want to hear (academics whose work “brought pleasure to readers for Hawait their first glimpse of the second Unexpected Journey,” was released December especially), the mainstream subsidized the SF, over 30 years. “I have been in correspondence movie in “The Hobbit” trilogy. Figures released 2012. It received mixed reviews but proved not the other way round,” he wrote. Publishers with him in the last few weeks and can testify to this month by government agency Tourism extraordinarily popular with audiences, earning had worked to bring publication of his new the extraordinary vitality with which he contin- New Zealand show that international vacations a little over $1 billion at the box office. In an book forward following his announcement on ued to approach life,” he added. — AFP to New Zealand rose 10 percent from January email, Jackson’s spokesman Matt Dravitzki said his website in April that he had only months to through April when compared to the same fans can expect “a surprise or two” in this week’s Ian Banks live. period last year. The agency said a survey indi- trailer, “but I can’t say anything more than that!” “I am officially Very Poorly,” Banks announced cated that 8.5 percent of visitors cited “The A little over 500,000 tourists visited New He was one of Britain’s most prolific writers and with trademark black humor, explaining that the Hobbit” as one reason for coming and that 13 Zealand for vacations in the first four months of unusual in his talent for both mainstream novels cancer had started in his gall bladder and spread percent took part in some kind of hobbit- the year. About the same number again visited and science fiction, which he wrote under the to his liver, pancreas and lymph nodes. With themed tourism like visiting a film set. for other reasons, such as for work or to visit rel- name Iain M Banks. news that his time was nearly up, the previously Warner Bros announced yesterday it will atives. — AP “On behalf of Iain’s wife, Adele, it is with enor- divorced Banks asked his girlfriend Adele Hartley release the first teaser-trailer of “The Hobbit: mous sadness that Little, Brown announces the if she would “do me the honor of becoming my The Desolation of Smaug” at 1 pm EDT Tuesday. death of Iain Banks,” said a statement released by widow”. Hartley, who runs a horror film festival, The second film will premiere Dec 13 in Los his publisher on Sunday. “Iain Banks’ ability to shares his dark humor, signing one blog post Angeles. The trilogy is directed by New Zealand

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iordano, the fashion retailer for everyday essential wardrobe, clinched the “2013 RLI GEmerging Market Retailer of the Year” award in the recently concluded Global RLI Awards held in the National History of Museum in London. The recognition adds to a long list of accolades received by Giordano from prestigious award-giv- ing bodies internationally. The leading apparel retailer was nominated for representing the essential retail qualities of entre- preneurship, originality and flexibility. Giordano bested three other international nominees short- listed from many entries across the globe, as it has demonstrated a robust and growing retail format and essayed its role in the development of emerg- ing economies where it operates. Receiving the award from Jayne Rafter, Publisher of RLI (Retail and Leisure International) were Dominic Irwin, Giordano International’s CFO Splash announces grand and Ishwar Chugani, Managing Director of Giordano Middle East FZE and Executive Director winners of its 20th of Giordano International. The Global RLI Award boasts a strong and prominent panel of judges including Theo Papthis, anniversary celebrations owner of Boux Avenue, Chairman of Ryman Stationery and star of BBC’s Dragons’ Den; Hamish Dodds, President and CEO of Hard Rock plash the region’s most popular high-street retailer announced recently International; Peter Sharp, President of Walmart the names of winners of its 20th Anniversary celebrations. Kicking off Asia Realty; and, Steve Sadove, Chairman and CEO Sthe celebrations in glamour, the brand partnered with BMW to offer an of Saks Incorporated, among others. According to eye catching Kuwait , other countries in the GCC, Jordan and Egypt wide pro- Rafter, the awards celebrate and reward the suc- motion which came loaded with 20, 520i Executive 2013 model BMWs. cess and creativity of the industry’s most impres- The BMW promotion started from 1st April till 10 May and the Raffle sive developments, leading retailers, leisure opera- draw took place on 30th May at the Splash Store in the Avenues where the tors and affiliated business partners, through con- two winners from Kuwait were announced. Osama Al-Sayed and Ahmed cepts, initiatives and design excellence. Mohd Mohamoud drove away the two BMW’s while Fathen Fayez Al- Other winners from different categories were: Sageh, Tamer Mohd Ahmed, Khadeja Abed Salem, Fathma Jassim, Mariam Yongsan International Business District from Seoul, Adel, Gaurav Kumar, Alaa Makawi, Maaly Betal Al-Merjah, Mohd Hindi Mohd and Dalal Ali Mohammed won Iphone5, Ipad3, Samsung 32 inch South Korea; Kidzania; Boux Avenue, Asics, McDonald’s and Burberry Flagship store from the LED TV , Samsung Galaxy Note II and Mac book Air. kets such as Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Europe 19th in Forbes Middle East magazine’s Top 100 The promotion entitled customers who shop for 15 Kuwaiti dinars UK. “This award means a lot to Giordano and Latin America,” commented Chugani. Making an Impact in the Arab World, for compa- worth of trendy purchases from Splash, to participate in a raffle draw. International and Giordano Middle East FZE as it Twenty lucky winners from GCC, Jordan & Egypt became proud owners of recognises our efforts in delivering not just quality Chugani added that Giordano’s passion is to nies which are leading an industry, contributing to the cars. Born in the UAE with a single store, the brand’s journey has products but innovative and creative retail entre- continuously reinvent itself to offer customers societal development, or pouring finances into spanned 12 countries with over 200 stores and is all set to celebrate these preneurship. Our business has expanded expo- essential and relevant collections as well as offer charity work or economic growth across the Arab two stylish decades. In Kuwait, Splash is available at all Centrepoint Stores nentially since 1981. Around the world, Giordano the best customer experience while shopping in world. in Al Rai, Salmiya, Kuwait City, Hawally, Fahaheel, Jahra, Fintas , Sulaibikhat now boasts of 2,800 stores in 40 countries with each of its stores. and at The Avenues - Phase II. continued focus on expansion into emerging mar- Just in May 2013, Giordano was also ranked

n an exciting finale that brought the most tal- and second runners-up who received US$5,000 fully-packed finale. Events such as this give our val- ented Filipinos in the GCC region to Dubai to vie and US$3,000, respectively. Award-winning host ued OSN Pinoy subscribers the opportunity to con- Ifor the top spot of Kapatid TV5’s ‘Talentadong Ryan Agoncillo, and celebrity talent scouts Gelli de nect with what they watch on TV and experience it Pinoy Middle East,’ Haina Uddin was adjudged Belen, Arnell Ignacio and Marvin Agustin, were in live and in person. We are happy to provide these Middle East Grand Champion. All the buzz from the Dubai for the inaugural Middle East regional talent opportunities as it enriches our customers’ experi- exciting contest will be showcased exclusively on search for Talentadong Pinoy. ence with OSN.” OSN’s Kapatid TV5 channel. Hailing from Laguna, The Dubai event followed the first round of Talentadong Pinoy Middle East will be broad- Philippines and a student of the Philippine School auditions and qualifying rounds held in Saudi cast exclusively on OSN’s Kapatid TV5 channel of Doha, 16-year old Haina will go on to represent Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. every Sunday from June 23. OSN offers premium the Middle East at the global Battle of the The celebrity talent scouts and host unanimously Filipino entertainment through its dedicated Pinoy Champions in Kapatid TV5’s leading reality talent praised Haina. “We have seen a lot of talented packages offering over 40 TV channels including show. She also received a cash prize of US$10,000 Filipinos here in the Middle East and all over the Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV (the official and exclu- for winning the Middle East contest. world,” said Arnel Ignacio. “But aside from talent, we sive worldwide broadcaster of the games of the “I am totally surprised, I did not expect this!” are also looking for the x-factor, which Haina defi- Philippine Basketball Association). said Haina. “I was just a wildcard entry and I am nitely has,” he added. OSN recently added four premium and leading thrilled to have had this fantastic opportunity.” “I think it was her fate to win this contest,” ABS-CBN channels including TFC (The Filipino When asked with what she will do with her prize celebrity talent scout Gelli de Belen said. “I can’t Channel), Bro, Cinema One Global and ANC (ABS- money, she said: “I intend to donate part of the help but think that maybe she is really fated to win CBN News Channel) further strengthening its Pinoy prize to charity and the rest will be used to open a Talentadong Pinoy Middle East,” added De Belen. offering for Middle East viewers. small business for my family in the Philippines.” Several lucky OSN Pinoy subscribers had the Mesmerising judges with her powerful rendi- exclusive opportunity to meet Ryan Agoncillo, tion of Jessie J’s song Mamma Knows Best, Haina Marvin Agustin, Arnel Ignacio and Gelli de Belen in had the audience on their feet, in a closely contest- person after the grand finale. ed event that also saw Kesiah Ariteo, a student Chuck Silva of OSN added: “We are extremely from Saudi Arabia, and the Dubai-based 5-member pleased with the positive response we had from all-male dance group Watawat, emerging as first the auditions and qualifying rounds including the lifestyle TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013

Travel

Mazatlan’s own cliff divers, a tradition begun in 1961, perform for visitors. Taking the kayaks for spin, on the beach on Deer Island, in Mazatlan.— MCT photos

By Anne Z Cooke and Steve Haggerty British Columbia, smiling and leaning over to hotels, $6 million has been allocated for opt for a stroll through the historic center’s shake hands. “Why? Because people here are tourism from the US and Canada, a promotion narrow streets and shaded plazas, dating to he atmosphere in the Plaza de Toros, hot so decent. Look at this crowd. that’s already filling the town’s 12,000 beds. 1837, won’t be sorry. It was these plazas where in the afternoon sun, crackled like pop- “Mexicans are family people,” added “Our group and convention programs have the first colonists gathered and where much of Tcorn, leaving visitors wondering just how Yvonne Klop. “They take their kids when they been very successful, the cruise lines are the time’s social and civic life played out. Still long the crowd, growing larger by the minute, go out to eat or to a concert. The kind of returning and the airlines are looking at creat- popular gathering places, this is where people would sit patiently and wait. But as late arrivals restaurants we’d like to eat at in Vancouver, or ing more capacity,” he said. meet to walk, talk, work, eat out or sit and searched for the last free seats, their concerns San Francisco or New York, don’t allow kids. If The cruise industry, often the first to fold up watch the world go by. Wander around and melted away. Suntanned cowboys in big- there’s a bar or they serve alcohol, it’s illegal.” and run when bad news hits the wires, agrees. you’ll find the Plaza Machado, the Cathedral, brimmed hats spotted distant friends and Right about then, the crowd broke into After pulling out abruptly 18 months ago, the elegantly restored Angel Peralta Opera waved. Vendors selling drinks worked the cheers and Hermosa cantered into the ring Holland America and Norwegian Cruise Lines House and the art museum. aisles and ladies spread sunscreen on their mounted on a white Lusitano stallion. Whether are returning to Mazatlan, adding 10 port The Central Market, humming from early children. Clean-shaven men, eyes hidden you condone bullfighting, it’s impossible not stops to their Mexican Riviera route this year morning to late afternoon, is where house- behind black Ray-bans, shook hands and to watch Hermosa as he gets down to busi- (in November and December) and 35 more wives shop for food, teenagers for cheap purs- strangers compared notes on the afternoon’s ness, teasing the bull until it charges, then during the 2014 season. es and jewelry and travelers take photos. event, the Carnaval Week bull fight. wheeling away, leaning and turning, whirling and circling the ring with the bull in hot pur- suit, staying just inches away from the bull’s horns. At the conclusion, Hermosa took a vic- tory lap and the ladies tossed red roses. The fight committee awarded prizes and the crowd collected their things and filed peaceably away to the parking lot. The Klops, when they do move, won’t be outliers, but part of a settled expat community, people that bring time, energy and expertise to the town. “There are more than 10,000 Americans and Canadians in Mazatlan,” said Francisco (Frank) Cordova, secretary of tourism for Sinaloa, speaking by phone from a meeting in Miami. “They rent apartments and some even own houses. Now, if it wasn’t safe, why would they be here?” Drug cartel murders are a fact, he conced- ed. They are, he said, the federal government’s most pressing internal security issue. But most violence occurs far beyond the Golden Zone (the town’s designated tourism area), in the mountains or along the US border. “There isn’t any crime in the Golden Zone, not that we’ve heard about,” agreed Paul Petty, a 12-year resi- dent. “Nothing violent, no drive-bys, no school shootings like we had at home. We feel a lot “We’ll be ready for them,” said Cordova. “I’ve Covering a city block, the two-story iron struc- The matador uses Music and al fresco Weekly bull fights, a winter sport here in safer than we did when we lived in Los got a tourism budget of 400 million pesos (US ture (think late Victorian), houses hundreds of Mazatlan, on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, run from Angeles.” $32,541,000), half for the new cruise port and stalls selling fruits of every color and shape, his cape to lead the dining, at Pedro and bull in a useless Lola’s, on the Plaza Christmas through April. But the bull fight held It could be the bounce-back effect, but the rest for restoration and improvements in vegetables, nuts, bread, tortillas, cheeses, during Carnaval, featuring world-famous 2013 is shaping up as the town’s best year in a the historic city center.” woven hats, souvenirs, fish, shrimp, chickens charge, Plaza de Machado in Toros, Mazatlan. Mazatlan. “rejoneador,” Pablo Hermosa de Mendoza, is decade. According to Carlos Berdegue, The cruise port and passenger terminal, a (whole and butchered), beef ribs, cakes, pies, the spectacle that packs the arena. President and CEO of Mazatlan’s four El Cid contemporary stunner designed for comfort cookies, puddings and candy, not to mention Challenging the bull, the charismatic Hermosa and for passenger security has docking room soap, brooms, buckets and dish towels. and his horse he travels with six trained for eight large passenger ships at once. If the past is prologue, the outcome is Lusitanos are super stars, leaping, dancing, and Adjacent tour bus parking will allow passen- already written. Some cruise passengers will spinning, melding the crowd into a cheering, gers taking shore tours to board the buses make a beeline for the beach; sample real gasping, groaning, clapping, handkerchief- without much walking. Travelers who’d rather Mexican cuisine at Pancho’s and take the sight- waving mass. stay on the ship or at the port will have shops, seeing boat to Deer Island. On the second trip While we waited for the first bull to enter a restaurant, a tourist information center, and they’ll dine by candlelight at Pedro & Lola’s, sit the ring, I overhead a conversation behind me, gift stores to explore. on the Plaza Machado, meet expats from a couple discussing their new house on the hill Shore tours in Third World ports, often the home and play golf. On the third visit, they’ll overlooking the beach. Another family moving bete noir of cruise passengers, haven’t been check out the bullfights. After that, who to Mexico, I wondered? Immigrants heading forgotten. “Funds are set aside to train tour knows?—MCT south, instead of Mexicans coming north? guides to make sure every tour is unforget- A favored beach retreat since the 1940s, table,” said Cordova. Cognizant of first impres- Mazatlan has been shunned lately, tarred by sions matter, the adjoining neighborhood has the same brush that paints the country as also gotten a facelift. Seedy shacks are gone, crime-ridden and unsafe. But this couple cracked stucco was painted and vacant lots seemed to be ignoring conventional wisdom. turned into gardens. “They’ve spent $3 million Why? I wondered. “Are you living here perma- restoring the colonial buildings on the corridor nently?” I asked, turning around to introduce between the port and the historic district,” said myself. “Maybe you’ve met my friends. They Berdegue. live in that neighborhood, too, up on the hill.” Shore tours will visit several nearby 16th “Vacation for now, but permanently soon,” and 17th century-era villages, and the ancient said Edward Klop, a company owner from pictographs on the shoreline. But visitors who

A dance group, in alien-movie look- alike costumes, march in the Carnaval parade in Mazatlan.

ith its church and main street, national Unilever. So Gravelbourg now has the Gravelbourg’s name out. One local family, for Gravelbourg seems like just another chance to step up and seize mustard glory. The example, started Gravelbourg Gourmet Mustard WCanadian prairie town. But it has a little problem is “we sell the raw materials which go two years ago, offering a line of condiments made known claim to fame-as prime producer of the elsewhere... and the benefits also go elsewhere,” from local harvests. “Our objective was to use local world’s mustard seeds. And growing beneath its laments Forest, who is searching for investors to resources,” says owner Val Michaud, who started placid exterior is a movement to depose France’s help locals kick-start their dreams. the company with her husband. It is currently the Dijon as the globe’s condiment king. only mustard maker in the province, but its wares A two-hour drive through farm country from ‘Made in Saskatchewan’ are sold in specialty stores throughout Western the Saskatchewan provincial capital Regina, the More and more Canadian resource sectors- Canada, and it is soon slated to expand nation- town of 1,200 established in 1906 by four brothers such as forestry and diamond mining-are seeking wide and beyond. from Quebec “is now at the heart of mustard pro- to process raw materials into finished products for At present, however, it does not even own its duction,” boasts its mayor, Real Forest. Canada pro- export to reap greater economic benefits. kitchen. Instead, the mustards are prepared at duces 35 to 40 percent of the world’s mustard Acknowledging past failures to help farmers turn facilities at the local school. “I’d really like to have seeds, with Gravelbourg at the core of this output. their crops into value-added products and strug- our own kitchen next year,” said Michaud, offering The mustard seed was only introduced in the gles ahead, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister tastes of her traditional wholegrain mustard, hot Canadian province in the 1940s, five centuries Lyle Stewart is adamant: his government wants (Dijon) mustard, and a unique garlic and berries after Dijon in eastern France, which made it “more agriculture products to be processed here blend. “With our company, I hope to put famous. But France’s Burgundy region no longer with brand names.” “We need to sell not only mus- Gravelbourg on the map.” — AFP mass-produces the seeds and the last big mustard tard but also to add value to more of our agricul- manufacturing plant in Dijon was shuttered in ture products,” he said. 2008 after being taken over by Anglo-Dutch multi- Some have already started getting At Tonys, ‘Kinky Boots’ races out to early 38lead TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013

Performers present the Bodies in Urban Spaces project from Austrian artist Willi Dorner, not seen, at the Serralves Museum in Porto, Portugal, Sunday. ‘Party at Serralves’ it is a contemporary art festival that hosts over 200 events simultaneously on a non-stop 40-hour period, in the Gardens and in the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art. — AP photos

t the farthest end of the Great Wall, Yang Yongfu limps out from a small fort across a stony plain, snaking upwards through it with roads and railways. Some of the greatest dam- tion listed as a World Heritage Site offers 7.5 kilometers of along the section he arduously restored, in effect “pri- over a bare hillside via several watchtowers. Built of bricks and age came during the turmoil of the 1966-76 Cultural wall. Yang admits still owing one million yuan. “I have cried Avatizing” it and putting himself on a collision course rendered with earth, his wall averages around 4.5 meters high Revolution. But as China has become wealthier the govern- tears of despair,” he said, but insisted he “regretted nothing”. with the authorities. The farmer spent five million yuan and is topped with battlements. ment can better afford to take on the burden of restoration. Jiayuguan city’s head of cultural heritage Ye Yong explained ($800,000) and years of backbreaking work renovating several “People were skeptical, because they thought renovating At the same time the Communist Party uses nationalism to that Yang’s work was approved in a particular context. “It was a hundred meters of the national symbol deep in northwestern the wall was the job of the government,” said Yang. “I was sur- bolster its claim to a right to rule, and in recent years authori- unique time in which the government did not have enough China, turning it into a tourist site. “At the beginning people prised at the success I had. But this could also be considered ties have become keener custodians of symbols of China, from money to renovate or protect its heritage,” he said. didn’t understand why I took on this project. They called me an act of patriotism.” He set up an entrance area for tourists, historic monuments to giant pandas. A 2006 law gave the “But going forward, with the new laws and regulations crazy,” said the 52-year-old. The Great Wall is not a single complete with a car park and fishpond, and his wife Tao government the exclusive right to manage national relics- about the protection of cultural relics in place, individuals will unbroken structure-nor is it visible from space-but stretches Huiping collects the 25 yuan admittance fee at the ticket making Yang’s project illegal. His business continues to oper- no longer be able to do renovations themselves.” Even so, the for thousands of kilometers, from Shanhaiguan on the east booth-a table in the open air. “Today about 30 people came,” ate but he and the local authorities have been through several farmer could yet reap a windfall from his investment if the coast to Jiayuguan in the windswept sands on the edge of the she said, holding up the ticket stubs, beaming proudly and rounds of negotiations over transferring the rights to the wall. government decides to “renationalize” it by including it in an Gobi desert. praising her husband’s “phenomenal” work. “People call him They have so far failed to reach an agreement. official preservation project, Ye signaled. “We will consider In places it is so dilapidated that estimates of its total Emperor Yang,” she said laughing. “I never received any support from the government and buying it,” he said.—AFP length vary from 9,000 to 21,000 kilometers (5,600 to 13,000 Their opportunity came about in 1999, Yang said, when they accused me of constructing a fake wall. That’s what miles), depending on whether missing sectors are included. local authorities called on residents to renovate the Wall makes me angry,” Yang said. One of the Wall’s most popular Construction first begun in the third century BC, but parts themselves, and officials gave him authorization to do so. The sections, at Badaling just north of Beijing, can see tens of were still being built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), among money came from savings and loans from relatives. In recent thousands of Chinese tourists during public holidays. But even them Yang’s section. It was little more than a ruin when he decades the Wall has suffered the depredations of farmers with 20,000 visitors a year, Yang’s site is a long way from being started work in 2000, but now 790 meters of ochre wall run stealing its stones for building, and construction crews cutting a viable business-and just across the valley an official attrac-

A general view of a Tourists posing for photos at section of the Great the entrance to a section of the Wall restored by Great Wall restored by farmer farmer Yang Yongfu. Yang Yongfu.