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Grim discoveries; Gaza Max 46º Min 30º death toll tops 1,000 High Tide 09:20 & 23:42 More than 100 bodies buried in the rubble Low Tide 03:33 & 17:23 40 PAGES NO: 16239 150 FILS GAZA: Israel yesterday approved a four-hour extension Ramadan Kareem of a temporary truce in Gaza, Israeli television said, after the Palestinian death toll topped 1,000 with the retrieval of dozens of bodies. Channel 10 said the secu- Eid in Kuwait rity cabinet had agreed to prolong a 12-hour truce that went into effect yesterday morning by four hours, By Hassan Twaha Bwambale extending it until midnight local time (2100 GMT). The here are two Eids during the year and they con- decision came after US Secretary of State John Kerry stitute major holidays in Kuwait. The celebra- and foreign ministers from Europe and the Middle East Ttion of Eid Al-Fitr, which follows Ramadan, usu- urged Israel and the Hamas movement to extend the ally takes place over three days. Throughout the Eid, fragile truce. the people will dress in their finest clothes and fami- “We all call on parties to extend the humanitarian lies will exchange visits and entertain children with ceasefire,” France’s Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius told outings and monetary gifts. Eid Al-Ad’ha, which fol- reporters after meeting Kerry and foreign ministers lows the pilgrimage season, is celebrated in similar from Britain, Germany, Italy, Qatar and Turkey, as well as fashion, for three days families exchange visits, share an EU representative. “We all want to obtain a lasting meals and treat children to gifts , fun and games. ceasefire as quickly as possible that addresses both Israeli requirements in terms of security and Palestinian Meaning of Eid requirements in terms of socio-economic development.” In its purest sense, the Arabic word “Eid” refers to There was no immediate response from Hamas to either something that returns and is repeated. It is known that call or to the Israeli cabinet decision. as the celebrations that follow two of the major acts After the 12-hour ceasefire went into effect at 0500 that characterize a Muslim - the fast of Ramadan and the pilgrimage (Hajj). The Eids are unique festivals GMT, medics in Gaza began digging through the when Muslims celebrate their spirituals progress remains of hundreds of homes, and uncovered more with worship, charity, socialization and festivity as than 100 bodies, medics said. The grim discoveries well as praying to Allah (God) to accept their good pushed the Palestinian toll in Gaza to more than 1,000 deeds and reward them accordingly . as Kerry met his counterparts from Europe and the Middle East and urged a truce extension. Israel also Eid Al-Fitr announced the deaths of three more soldiers, raising its Eid Al-Fitr, (Festival of Breaking the Fast,) is the military toll to 40, along with two Israeli civilians and a celebration that follows Ramadan. GAZA: Two bodies of Palestinian men are pinned under the rubble of a building following an Israeli air strike Thai worker killed in Israel. Continued on Page 15 on Beit Hanun, in the northern of Gaza strip yesterday. — AFP Continued on Page 15 SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 LOCAL

Food of Ramadan Quaker Oats Cheesecake

Ingredients • 11⁄2 cups of Quaker Oats • 2 cups of cornflakes • 1 cup of marshmallows • 2 tbsps. of butter.

Filling • 2 packets of cream cheese (250g) • 2 packets of whipping cream • 1/2 cup of castor sugar • 1 can of blueberry pie filling • Lemon zest • 1 tbsp. of lemon juice • 1 tbsp. of vanilla • 1/2 cup of hot water Behbehani Company organizes Ramadan Ghabqa for Isuzu clients • 2 tbsps. of gelatin. You may use 3 packets of cheese and 1 packet of whipping cream. KUWAIT: Mohammad Saleh & Reza Yousuf Behbehani - Isuzu’s dealer in Kuwait - organized its sixth consecutive Ramadan Preparation Ghabqa for its customers at the Marina Hotel in Salmiya. • Melt butter, then add marshmallows and stir, add The attendance was remarkable, with an impressive turnout Quaker Oats and cornflakes, mix all together. Press from major company owners and senior executives. The special onto bottom of springform pan. Set aside. guests enjoyed a pleasant evening to the tune of the Oud, • Soften gelatin in water, stir until fully dissolved. which created a charming atmosphere that was commended • Combine cream, cheese and sugar. Mix at medium by all. speed in electric mixer until well blended. A number of Isuzu’s managing executives were also present, • Gradually add gelatin, lemon zest, lemon juice, who had especially flown in from Japan and Dubai for the vanilla and mix. event. They took the opportunity to praise Behbehani for its dis- • Beat whipping cream until fluffy. Fold in the tinctive achievements and to celebrate a partnership of over 40 creamy cheese. Pour over the crust and chill until years. Ikuo Ueno, Isuzu Motors’ Middle East General Manager, firm. noted: “We have an important interest and pay close attention It is better to leave it overnight. to the Gulf states, including Kuwait, which have proven to be promising markets. I think that this event is an important opportunity to communicate closely with Isuzu’s clients and to strengthen our relationships with them. I would also like to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation for Behbehani for its success and commitment in upholding the Isuzu name in Kuwait, through its sales and excellent customer service.” Talal Behbehani, the company’s Executive Director, com- mented: “I was very pleased to meet with our valued customers and share this pleasant evening with them. This occasion has allowed for us to get closer to our clients and strengthen our ties with them, away from the daily obligations of work.” It is worth noting that Isuzu is one of the world’s top Japanese companies specialized in the development and man- ufacturing of commercial N-Series trucks and D-Max Pickup trucks, which are an ideal partner for employers and individuals who are looking to maximize their business potential. Isuzu continuously strive to raise the industry’s standard in trading mechanisms, designed in accordance with the global standards for safety, economy and environment. KIB employees visit diwaniya during Ramadan

KUWAIT: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) - Best Islamic Al Shammari emphasized that diwaniya visits hold an Bank in Kuwait 2014- continued its Ramadan activities with even greater significance during the holy month of visits to various dewans by multiple groups of bank Ramadan and must be continued. He noted that KIB will employees. fully invest in such visits and work to maintain direct com- The visits are a part of KIB’s efforts to maintain commu- munication with attendees of these diwaniya, with special nication with dewan leaders and associates during the holy emphasis on KIB customers who visit them. month and stem from the importance of the diwaniya in During the diwaniya visits, bank representatives pre- Kuwaiti society. sented KIB’s Shariah-compliant products and services in The diwaniya visits by KIB employees reinforce a tradi- addition to discussing its various offers and activities. tion created long ago by the people of Kuwait a tradition Moreover, KIB staff used the visits as an opportunity to lis- which is intricately linked with our cultural heritage. ten to the attendees suggestions and comments in order In the past, the Kuwaiti diwaniyah served as a meeting to further understand their needs. forum and council where people of a neighborhood could KIB is implementing a yearly comprehensive Ramadan gather and communicate as well as discuss issues related program encompassing numerous social, sporting, cultural to their daily lives, explained Matar Al Shammari, Acting and religious activities and events. GM of KIB’s Retail Banking Department. SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 LOCAL

KUWAIT: The Coptic Church hosted its annual gabqa recently on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. Ambassadors, religious figures and other dignitaries attended the event that was held at the Sheikha Salwa Al-Sabah Hall. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 LOCAL

Local spotlight In my view ISIS and the world Flight MH17

By Muna Al-Fuzai By Labeed Abdal

Implementation of

development Al-Anbaa [email protected] plan’s project [email protected]

SIS militants have formally declared an “Islamic State” with a he remains of victims of Malaysia Airlines new caliphate in Syria and Iraq demanding that all Muslims flight MH17 were transported by train to “pledge allegiance” to its leader. Few weeks ago, I wrote I Bureaucratic areas away from locations controlled by the about the birth of ISIS and raised some doubts over its mission. procedures T militia, in an important step in investigations. This Every day, it has become clear to observers that the mission of ISIS is political and not religious. It could also be time bound to was done to ensure the victims’ families could its objectives and just waiting for its mission to be accom- identify their loved ones and claim compensation. plished. The presence of representatives from the All media channels including CNN are reporting on ISIS’ aim Organization for Security and Co-operation in to create an Islamic state across Sunni areas of Iraq and in Syria. Europe (OSCE) at the site was necessary because it I don’t agree with this as it has no basis. Let’s talk history. happened on European lands. Identifying the rea- Through ancient and modern Islamic history, there have been sons behind it is something that concerns all several movements similar to IS. I think what is happening in kuwait digest Iraq is similar to when Al-Qaramita movement appeared. European Union members, especially since the vic- The Qaramita stole the black stone from the House of God Taking responsibility for ancestors’ mistakes tims are of different nationalities, and the area in Mecca and spread fear and panic among all Muslims by where the incident happened continues to feature mass murders. They practiced systematic guerrilla raids on pil- By Abdullatif Al-Duaij instability that could affect investigations and grimage convoys. In fact, in the year 316, no pilgrims coming safety of detectives. from Iraq were able to perform the rituals of Hajj. do not think that anyone is against law enforce- political reasons, and that it is not enforcing the law Transporting the remains away from areas that ment. However, many people are surely against as much as it is using these laws to humiliate citizens Worse in the year 317 ,there was a major tragedy in the feature clashes between pro-government forces form of the famous massacre in Mecca, in violation of the invi- enforcing these laws based on political moods and and select its supporters. I and rebels is necessary to guarantee highest levels olability and sanctity of the holy mosque and the number of circumstances. The government was in deep slumber It does not need a genius, information, statistics or of accuracy to examine the evidence and identify those killed in this brutal campaign was nearly 30,000 Muslims. and never bothered by forgery and favoritism which any twisted and hidden means to realize the govern- So according to historians, Al-Qaramita, is one of the worst happened during the naturalization process of some ment’s true intentions. It is not a coincidence that the truth. things to have happened to Muslims. With the birth of Al- people. Now, the government has decided to wake those who had their citizenships revoked are known The investigations must be carried out with the Qaeda, the rise of IS was expected as they are only a branch. up and examine the naturalization files very carefully; for their political activity, and most importantly, their highest level of professionalism, and on lands con- There is a need for such militants to carry such dirty missions not to identify the circumstances and reasons behind allegiance to the opposition side of the political spec- trolled by the Ukrainian government in order to on conflicts zone. In 2011, Iraqi officials began to speak of a protect detectives from risks they might face by “third generation” of Qaeda in Iraq. So IS is the new Qaeda. It is how some people obtained the Kuwaiti citizenship, trum. It is not a coincidence also that those who will that simple. What is IS trying to accomplish? Don’t be fooled by but to ensure that the loyalty of naturalized citizens is follow them in the future will follow in the same foot- the separatists. those who claim that they want to have an Islamic state. They still intact. steps of opposing the government. I wish success for the Netherlands, a country are already in a Muslim country, surrounded by Muslims. Of course, it is possible to claim that some people I am confident that there are thousands of that is home to many international tribunals, in Think of their two main recent missions in Iraq: female cir- violated or circumvented the law to obtain citizen- Kuwaitis with citizenships issued under various cate- revealing the truth behind this crime, with its qual- cumcision and Christians of Iraq. I don’t see anything religious ship. Maybe the individuals whose citizenships were gories who were naturalized through ‘forgery’, or ified and experienced specialists who in my opin- in both these topics. According to UN officials, females aged revoked or the ones that the government plans to through favoritism in an illegal manner. But as I said ion make the country the most internationally from 11 to 46 in the northern city must undergo the procedure revoke the citizenships of have question marks sur- many times before, that was in the past, and the gov- qualified to examine this case starting from the of female circumcision. For the record, it is an old African ritual rounding their naturalization process, that could easi- ernment and all of us must accept that. and no Arab country practices it. The UN officials said that this investigations process to the court. unprecedented record was of grave concern. ly be utilized by those who harbor ill intentions Naturalization is a complicated social issue that Not only did this crime hurt the victimís families Now IS is targeting Christians in Iraq by forcing them out of towards them. In other words, the government can affects relatives, generations and innocent people or the Malaysian state, but also many people their new gained territories by leaving or pay tribute. As it is, use trivial mistakes to sugarcoat its selective who were born here and have no country to call around the world. Since the attack happened on the number of Christians is very low. This is not the act of a approach for the circumstances and reasons for home but Kuwait. How can they be ‘banished’ Ukrainian land, I believe that Ukraine should Muslim state but a terror group that is portraying the worst revoking citizenships. because their father or perhaps their great grandfa- authorize the Netherlands to investigate what image of Islam to the world. It is clear that IS is carrying its mis- The government can do that, but it can never deny ther forged his citizenship? happened, in order to reveal the truth, and bring sion very successfully. It is a risky one and the humans’ rights the fact that revoking the citizenships was done for —Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Qabas risks are growing bigger and darker. the perpetrators to justice.

kuwait digest Wake up before it’s too late

By Dr Shamlan Y. Al-Essa hile our Palestinian people in Gaza are facing and cooperate with them by besieging and starving a harsh fascist Zionist campaign, that aims at our people in Gaza. Regardless of reasons and excus- Wwiping the children of Palestine, we find es, we, in Egypt or Gulf should not be gloating against human rights activists in the civilized Western world our brothers in Gaza, as Gaza is not a Muslim brother- get active in defense of Gaza children through social hood and its entire people aren’t Hamas. media by sending messages, speeches and films that The Egyptian initiative is a good attempt to stop shows Israel’s crimes. Those who have a pure humani- the bloodshed, but a ceasefire will not solve the prob- tarian tendency include Jews from Israel, America and lem. The real problem is in the existence of people Britain, and all condemn this barbaric action. There are whose land is occupied and were displaced, starved some members of parliament while others are doctors and besieged while an illusion of people was imposed working in Gaza, and they are from the Scandinavian on them by Israel and America. countries. They send SOS messages to people around The current war revealed the nature of the Arab the world to rescue the people of Gaza, while we regimes that used the Palestinian cause and its people. Arabs, did not do a thing. It also uncovered the nature of the Islamist and nation- Instead, some Arabs went too far in their hatred to alist parties that raised slogans of liberating Palestinian Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood and took stands of soil, and taking revenge for the Palestinian people. We the Zionists. Some writers in Egypt and Gulf countries find those parties today defending tyrant regimes, by took shameful and regretful stands in their condemna- siding with them against their peaceful people. tion of Hamas and support of Israel, only because Today, the political Islam movements, either Hamas is supported by the Muslim Brotherhood and strongly stand against tyrant regimes, or sponsor Iran, and they do not agree with them ideologically. jihadist terrorism ad practice violence and displace- Even if we do not agree with the Muslim ment in the name of Islam and Islamic caliphate. As Brotherhood ideologically, and we do not agree with for Hezbullah, which raised the resistance slogans, we Hamas’ unequal methods of resistance, today is not find it defending the tyrant regime with the excuse of the time for differences, blame and anger. It is our right defending the holy sites, and forget Arabs’ top cause - to differ with Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas, but Palestine. regardless of the nature of the difference, it can be As for you, our Arab brothers, and as we said that postponed to stand beside them in their current ceasefire will not solve the problem, as America’s sec- ordeal. Not all the Palestinian people of Gaza are mem- retary of state admitted that he failed in pressuring bers of the Brotherhood or Hamas, but what can the Israel to withdraw from occupied lands in 1967. Israel Palestinian people do while they are besieged and are does not believe in peaceful solutions, and that is why being wiped out? it uses Hamas’ behavior as an excuse to drop the peace We may understand the Arabs preoccupation with process. Wake up Arabs, as you are a backward, defeat- their internal problems and their inability to help their ed and weak nation. Help the Palestinian people brothers in Gaza, yet, regardless of the reasons for the instead of stabbing them in the back. differences, it is not right to stand with the Zionists —Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Watan

kuwait digest Where do I start?

By Dr Nermin Alhoti here do I start?’ Many of us do not think Yet today we find the majority of those who prepare 29- Who was the first judge in Basra about it when we start a job or take certain plans, be it for work or daily life, working without a ‘Waction. If each one of us prepared an action plan. This means that our issues today are not limited plan before we embarked on something important by to just searching for a solution but the majority of our - Abu Maryam Al-Hanafi asking this question first, our plans would be different societies are living without a plan, goal or keys that and begin on solid ground. Where do I start? When an decide the path of our lives. individual asks himself the question to set a plan for his In the majority of cases, people start out with no Yes No work or a program, if provides him with a key to his clear cut plan or research and that’s why they don’t get work. He will also benefit from it and be in a better place the results that they were hoping to achieve. If they to find solutions. This will be followed further by ideas had asked themselves the question “Where do I start?” on how to serve his surroundings with his plan. the result of their actions would have been different. SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 LOCAL Former MP’s citizenship may be revoked: Interior

KUWAIT: The Interior Ministry finished study- the first half of 2014. The charges pressed since report. ing the file of a former fifth constituency MP the beginning of the year until June 30, 2014 Also yesterday, Al-Rai reported that Sheikh and sent a recommendation to the Cabinet to include defamation, instigating hate, offending Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, the Minister revoke his citizenship. If that happens, the for- a social category, religious sector or religious of Cabinet Affairs and Acting Minister of mer lawmaker will join former MP Abdullah Al- figure, Sheikh Salman Al-Hmoud Al-Sabah, the Justice, met with Supreme Judicial Council Women seen shopping for clothes for Eid Al-Fitr. Abdullah, whose citizenship and that of three Minister of Information and Minister of Youth members to discuss a number of issues, includ- siblings were revoked, as well as Ahmad Al- Affairs said. ing a proposed amendment to the Jabr Al-Shemmari, owner of the Alam Al-Youm Sheikh Salman added in response to MP Constitutional Court’s law to allow citizens to Entertainment sector divided newspaper and Al-Youm TV. Faisal Al-Duwaisan’s questions that two out of file cases there. The recent investigations indicate that the six cases filed against the five media outlets The top judges failed to give an answer to on price hike during Eid former MP and his siblings do not meet the remain under investigations at the Public the minister; who asked for their opinion on conditions to obtain the Kuwaiti citizenship, Prosecution, while two ended with acquittal, the proposal that the Cabinet leans to approv- By Nawara Fattahova that don’t hike their rates. Touristic Enterprises Al-Watan reported yesterday. The report does and one outlet was sentenced to pay a fine in ing when it is debated in the upcoming parlia- Company is one amongst them and this not mention the MP’s name or the date when a one case, Al-Qabas reported. mentary term next October, the sources said. KUWAIT: The common assumption is that includes Entertainment City (which will be open decision to revoke his citizenship. Earlier Separately, Al-Anba reported yesterday that Al-Jarida daily meanwhile quoted Yasser everything gets more expensive during Eid. This from 5:00 pm-1:00 am). Some other places are reports had suggested that the Cabinet could the Cabinet issued a decision to assign the Abul, the Minister of State for Housing Affairs, is true but not entirely as some sectors witness a clubs and beaches which are open the entire issue decisions to revoke the citizenship of sev- Foreign Ministry to receive all foreign aid appli- who said that the cabinet is looking for alter- price hike during this time while in other places, morning, swimming pools’ complex, Fountain en or eight people after the Eid Al-Fitr holidays. cations. The ministry was also given the natives to a draft law that was rejected and prices even drop. Park, Kheiran Resort and other places which will In other news, the Information Ministry authority to approve or reject the proposals allows Kuwaitis who sold their government The entertainment sector is always divided host competitions broadcast live on TV. The referred five media outlets to the Public based on certain controls and regulations, houses to apply again for housing welfare. on price hike. Airlines tickets increase dramati- small rink of the Ice Skating Rink will be open for Persecution on libel and hate crimes during according to ‘reliable sources’ quoted in the —Al-Watan, Al-Qabas, Al-Anba, Al-Rai & Al-Jarida cally due to the high demand with over 100,000 the public during Eid for skating, as the big rink people leaving Kuwait within five days. Almost is set to host a drama for kids. In terms of fash- all flights are fully booked and it’s almost impos- ion, the majority of stores are on sales already, as sible to find a ticket around this time when it’s the sales season. People buy new outfits for Search still on for suspects there’s a 300 percent hike. Eid during Ramadan, while during Eid, it’s rare to The same applies to hotel bookings and oth- buy outfits. Some people think the prices of By Hanan Al-Saadoun involving a dump truck and two cars on er services. “Most hotels are fully booked during commodities go up during Eid but various co- Friday at the King Fahad Highway. Firefighters Eid and the price of rooms is higher than during ops claim this isn’t true. Co-ops in Ahmadi, KUWAIT: Salmiya detectives are searching for arrived to the scene in response to an emer- regular days. This is due to visitors from the GCC. Kheitan, Jleeb, and Daeya assure that the prices four suspects who left a man with a stab wound gency call, and managed to free the victims We increase the price of boat trips and rents by of commodities won’t increase after Ramadan. following a fight in front of a restaurant in the from their wrecked vehicles before para- about 50 percent during Eid,” Fatma Oftada, “The prices definitely will not increase after area on Friday night. According to eyewitnesses, medics took the men to the hospital. A case Operations Manager of Nuzha Tours told the Ramadan. In fact, we expect the administration one of the suspects stabbed the Kuwaiti in his was filed for investigations. Kuwait Times. to announce discounts on most items,” said back before the four jumped inside a Japanese- On the other hand, there are other sectors Saeid, a salesman at the Kheitan Co-op. made vehicle and escaped. The man was rushed No injuries in fire to the Mubarak Hospital where he underwent Firefighters tackled a blaze that gutted a emergency surgery to remove the knife that three-storey house in Dhahar yesterday Worshipper suffers heart was stuck on his back. Preliminary investigations morning. Firemen from two fire stations indicate that the fight was sparked by a conflict rushed to the scene in response to an emer- attack during Qiam prayer between one of the attackers and the victim gency call. They worked simultaneously to when one of them felt that the other stared at evacuate people trapped behind thick smoke KUWAIT: A man died of a heart attack during the Maid leaps to death him in a provocative manner. and tackle the flames. They were able to Qiam prayer on the 27th night of Ramadan inside An investigation was opened in the death of a extinguish the fire before it could spread or the Essa Al-Othman mosque in Khaldiya. The domestic worker who fell from a high place in Three hurt in accident cause human injuries. An investigation was man, an Egyptian in his fifties, was pronounced Haddiya recently. The Nepalese woman was alive Three people were injured in an accident opened. dead at the scene by paramedics. An ambulance when paramedics and police arrived at the scene arrived at the scene shortly after an emergency in response to the emergency call. She was rushed call was made. to Adan Hospital and admitted inside the inten- sive care unit. She died there a day later from Accidents bleeding. The body was taken to the forensic A delivery man was killed in an accident that department and an investigation was underway left three others injured late Thursday night. to determine the circumstances behind the inci- Paramedics and police arrived to a location on the dent. Sixth Ring Road near the Industrial Jahra entrance where the accident was reported. The delivery Domestic violence man, a Nepalese national in his thirties, was pro- A man beat up his wife because she woke up nounced dead. too late from her nap to prepare iftar meal. The A 22-year-old Kuwaiti man was hospitalized Kuwaiti woman told officers at Fahad Al-Ahmad with serious head injuries, and two stateless men police station that her husband became furious in their twenties were rushed to the hospital with when she woke up only half an hour before iftar several injuries. A case was filed to reveal the cir- time. He used kitchenware to beat her, which left Doctors performing surgery to remove the Dump truck seen below the bridge after the accident. cumstances behind the accident. her with a cut on her arm, she said. knife. SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 LOCAL Abdulaziz Al Sabah to represent Kuwait in DSS apprenticeship program

KUWAIT: The Dubai Festivals and Retail Emaar Retail, MBC Group, Roads and The organization not only boasts a wide Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Transport Authority, Dubai Economic reach, but also has a specific focus segment, Department of Tourism and Commerce Department and Dubai Cares. This year’s which is the Kuwaiti youth. Additionally, DSS Marketing (DTCM) and organisers of Dubai winners can look forward to a similarly will outshine and distinguish itself from its Summer Surprises (DSS), announced the impressive agenda of key visits. competitors in Kuwait, if the team creates an names of the 17 students from across the Many of the interns who will be on their annual calendar of events tailored specially Middle East and North Africa, who have maiden trip to Dubai will also get the oppor- for Kuwait, similar to those hosted by P2BK.” secured a spot in the coveted DSS tunity to visit some of the city’s iconic Commenting on their student’s success in Apprenticeship Program 2014. tourism landmarks, including Burj Khalifa, securing a spot in the DSS Apprenticeship Abdulaziz Al Sabah from the Australian Dubai Metro, Ski Dubai, Wild Wadi and lots Program 2014, Dr Jehad Yasin, Head of College of Kuwait will represent Kuwait in more. School of Business at the Australian College the 9th edition of one of the most sought The selection process this year began of Kuwait said: “We would like to congratu- after destination marketing internships and a with each participating university nominat- late Abdulaziz Al Sabah on this great accom- highly prestigious component of the world- plishment. It gives us immense pleasure to class DSS festival. This year, the program has have him represent the Australian College of grown further to welcome its largest-ever Kuwait, which is well-known for its unique group of apprentices from 17 markets, vocational and theoretical educational including the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, approach in the country. We are confident KRCS hands out Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, that Abdulaziz will make the most of this Morocco, Sudan, Iraq, Palestine, Syria and internship and that his performance in the first-time participants Libya, Yemen and program will bring out the best in him. We relief aid in Gaza Tunisia. congratulate him and thank the DSS organiz- Laila Suhail, CEO of DFRE, said: “We are ers for the opportunity they provide Arab KUWAIT: The first consignment of relief aid ing food, medicine and blankets, Saad Al- delighted to have Abdulaziz Al Sabah from students to further their knowledge in their from the Kuwait Red Crescent Society Nahed said. the Australian College of Kuwait participate chosen field of study.” (KRCS) has been distributed among Donations from Kuwaiti citizens and res- in this year’s edition of the DSS The internship will offer students the tools Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip which idents for the people of Gaza have hit more Apprenticeship Program. His essay was a and resources they need to gain hands-on has been under a nonstop Israeli aggres- than one million US dollars, he added, not- well-researched submission that highlighted experience that will not only enhance their sion. ing that the fund-raising campaign in his thoughts on further strengthening the theoretical understanding of their chosen The Kuwaiti humanitarian aid will be Kuwait will continue nonstop for the com- popularity of DSS in Kuwait. He suggested field of study, but also its practical applica- handed out in all parts of the Palestinian ing period. unique collaboration opportunities with tions, as they build a valuable network of enclave, a KRCS official told KUNA. The Kuwaiti humanitarian aid is homegrown Kuwaiti organizations to expand potential future employers and corporate A Palestinian charity and its volunteers meant to alleviate the woes and suffer- the scope of the program to a specific target Abdulaziz Al Sabah mentors. have exerted fervent efforts in order to ings of the Palestinian people, he point- market. We look forward to having him share ing its top six senior students from market- At the end of the two-week internship, the deliver Kuwaiti relief aid to Gazans, includ- ed out. —KUNA more of his great ideas during the duration ing, business administration, travel and apprentices will be grouped into teams to of this internship.” tourism, event management and finance present their reflective proposals before the Kuwait bans Winners will each receive an all-expense- streams. Each student was asked to submit senior management. The presentations will be paid trip to Dubai including return flights an essay on a topic chosen by the DSS based on their observations and experiences cattle imports and a two-week stay at The Emirates Apprenticeship Program team. This year’s from the program. Academy of Hospitality Management topic was: “What would you do differently Over the past editions, participating stu- from Texas (EAHM), strategic partners of the program for DSS 2014, in terms of promoting and dents who have successfully completed the KUWAIT: The State of Kuwait has barred for the last three years. EAHM is one of the positioning this event for your local market, internship and graduated from their respec- imports of horses and cattle from Texas, world’s leading hospitality business man- if you were assigned the position of Chief tive universities have secured rewarding jobs the United States, due to reports about agement schools and part of Jumeirah Marketing Officer for DSS?” A special jury at prestigious organizations and multinational break-up of Vesicular Stomatitis. Group, a luxury hotel company and a mem- comprising key DFRE executives and other companies in their home countries and Nabila Ali Alkhalil, Chairperson and ber of Dubai Holding. marketing professionals evaluated all the abroad. Director General of the Public Authority for Throughout their stay, students will be final submissions before shortlisting a win- Since its launch in 2006, the DSS Apprenticeship Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources, has attending workshops, visiting key DSS ner from each country. Program has grown successfully to its current edi- issued a decision in this respect, on basis events and tourism landmarks, and meeting In his winning essay, Abdulaziz Al Sabah tion. More than 100 universities were invited to par- of reports by the World Organization for leading players behind the Destination said: “As Chief Marketing Officer for DSS, I ticipate this year - a significant increase from the 80 Animal Health (OIE) that confirmed spread Dubai brand. Winners’ itineraries in the past would strengthen the popularity of the universities representing 14 markets in 2013. The of the virus among horses in Texas. have included interactions with leading event in Kuwait by collaborating with a 2014 edition is another step forward in DFRE’s She confirmed that other imported ani- Dubai-based entities that have helped build Kuwaiti non-profit organization called ‘Proud broader strategy to take the DSS Apprenticeship Yaqoub Al-Baqer mals, namely birds, continue to be exam- the city’s world-class tourism offering and to Be Kuwaiti’ (P2BK), which aims to support Program global by 2015, when the program will ined by the authority as a standing proce- global brand cachet, such as Emirates, Kuwaiti youth and SME projects in Kuwait. reach its 10-year milestone. NBK to host dure ahead of being allowed into the local market. Samples found infected with virus- Eid prayers es are sent back to the origin of their dis- patch at the authority’s expense. KUWAIT: The National Bank of Kuwait The vesicular stomatitis is an acute virus announced hosting the Eid Al-Fitr prayer disease especially of various domesticated inside the NBK tent near the Grand animals (as horses and cows) that resem- Mosque. This unprecedented step bles foot-and-mouth disease. It causes comes as part of NBK’s commitment to blisters and sores in the mouth and on the the values of cooperation with all social tongue, muzzle, teats, or hooves of horses, categories, said Yaqoub Al-Baqer, Public cattle, swine, sheep, goats, llamas and a Relations Officer at NBK. number of other animals. —KUNA

Al-Kharafi calls for Islamic support

KUWAIT: Secretary General of the General dance with the Secretariat’s legal terms. Secretariat of Awqaf Abdulmohsen Al- Al-Omari on his part noted that the Kharafi said that the Islamic nation must waqf supports the Jerusalem case through cooperate in supporting the Jerusalem several programs and projects including cause and the Al-Aqsa Mosque issue. education centers, reconstruction, attract- Al-Kharafi’s statement came after his ing visitors to the area, housing, infrastruc- meeting with waqf al-omma (nation waqf) ture of the mosque and social services. delegation which serves the Jerusalem and The waqf works on allowing big num- Aqsa Mosque issue, headed by Mohammad bers of prayer-goers and Islamic education Al-Omari yesterday. Al-Kharafi noted that seekers to reach the mosque, by providing the General Secretariat of Awqaf works on them with buses to easily reach their desti- bringing awareness toward the waqf, run its nation, thus safeguarding the Islamic iden- financial and investment matters in accor- tity of the mosque. —KUNA

Kuwaiti divers to start Red Sea exploration expedition KUWAIT: Kuwait Science Club Dive Team Saturday. will start an exploration dive expedition in “During the voyage, the divers will try to the Red Sea on Monday as a part of the discover the rubble of a sunken ship in the team training activities. area,” Sarhan pointed out. He added that Up to 21 divers will take part in the the seven-day expedition also aims to dis- expedition, which will start from coast of cover and get first-hand experience with the Egyptian city of Hurghada, the team new diving locations and different marine chief Talal Sarhan said in a press statement environment. —KUNA 85 Syrian troops die in jihadist takeover

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SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 Muslims pray in Gaza church as bombs rain ‘They let us pray. This has changed my view of Christians’

GAZA: Displaced Palestinians are pictured inside a Greek Orthodox church where many Palestinians are taking shelter in Gaza City. — AFP

GAZA: For Gaza resident Mahmud bloody and indiscriminate conflict that Khalaf, it was a bizarre new experience, has killed more than 800 Palestinians, prostrating himself for his daily Muslim most of them civilians. “I’m normally an prayers beneath the gaze of an icon of observant Muslim, but I’ve been smoking Jesus Christ. But since the war in Gaza during Ramadan. I’m not fasting-I’m too began, he has had no choice but to wor- scared and tense from the war.” ship in a Christian house of God, where he took Feast of martyrs refuge after Israeli air strikes pummeled Muslims will no longer have to fast, as his neighborhood in the north of the of the Eid festival next week that ends Palestinian territory. “They let us pray. Ramadan. But with ongoing bombard- This has changed my view of Christians-I ments, hundreds dead and thousands didn’t really know any before, but homeless, the normally joyous affair is set they’ve become our brothers,” said to be rather muted. “Christians and Khalaf, 27, who admitted he never Muslims might celebrate Eid together expected to perform his evening prayers here,” said Sabreen al-Ziyara, a Muslim in a church. woman who has worked at the church for “We (Muslims) prayed all together last 10 years as a cleaner. “But this year it’s not night,” he said. “Here, the love between the Feast of Breaking the Fast (Eid al-Fitr) - Muslims and Christians has grown.” it’s the feast of martyrs,” she said, in Walking into the Saint Porphyrius Church respectful reference to the dead. courtyard in Gaza City, visitors are greet- It is a harmonious and tolerant atmos- ed with a “marhaban” by Christian phere, but in the middle of a battle- helpers, but with a decidedly more ground, tension is still felt. As food provi- Islamic “peace be upon you” (Arabic: al- sions arrive, scuffles nearly break out salamu aleikum) by most of its current when women and children lunge for the residents-displaced Gazans who have plastic bags containing bread and water, made it their shelter for almost two distributed in as orderly a fashion as possi- weeks. Khalaf, who fled his home in ble by church helpers. A pitched argu- Shaaf after the area became a target for ment between the Greek Orthodox Archbishop Alexios and a local helper, Israeli warplanes, twirls his prayer beads apparently over who is allowed to enter anxiously, but is relieved to have found the premises, heats up against a cacopho- sanctuary alongside some 500 other dis- ny of loud explosions a short distance placed Muslims. away. The adjacent church cemetery was “The Christians took us in. We thank hit by mortar shells Tuesday, with shrap- them for that, for standing by our side,” nel peppering surrounding buildings. he said. Khalaf has now grown accus- The bombs do not discriminate-the tomed to worshipping on the premises Muslim cemetery opposite was also hit by of an alien religion-a particularly acute a separate shell. Gaza’s Christians have contrast during the fast of the Muslim dwindled in number to around 1,500 out holy month of Ramadan. Every day he of a predominantly Sunni Muslim popula- faces Makkah, whispers Quranic pas- tion of 1.7 million. The Christian communi- sages and prostrates himself, as he ty, like elsewhere in the Middle East, has would in a mosque. Pastors and parish- been shrinking due to both conflict and ioners have been respectful to their unemployment. But the sheer terror of this Muslim guests during Ramadan. shared experience appears to have fos- “The Christians aren’t fasting of tered the feeling of brotherhood. “Jesus course, but they’re deliberately avoiding said, love your neighbor, not just your fam- eating in front of us during the day. They ily but your colleague, your classmate- don’t smoke or drink around us,” Khalaf Muslim, Shiite, Hindu, Jewish,” said says. But he admits it has been difficult to Christian volunteer Tawfiq Khader. “We concentrate on religious piety during the open our doors to all people.” — AFP

GAZA: Displaced Palestinian children pose for a picture on the stairs of a Greek Orthodox Church where many Palestinians are taking shelter in Gaza City. — AFP SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Purge of minorities re-draws Iraqi map Militants harry minorities after fall of Mosul

KABERLI: A new map is being drawn across the here: “The north will be emptied of Shiites, the When militants threatened to invade two vil- plains of northern Iraq as Sunni militants of the south will be emptied of Sunnis, (and) it will lead lages in Nineveh earlier this month, Shabak resi- Islamic State purge the rural landscape of reli- to the partition of Iraq. This is the new map of dents, both Sunni and Shiite, took up arms gious and ethnic minorities that have co-existed the Middle East.” alongside the peshmerga to defend them. A for hundreds of years. More than half a million headmaster who fled the village of Shamsiyat, people have been displaced across Iraq since Ethnic faultline just south of Mosul, after his brother and four June, when the north’s biggest city, Mosul, fell to The map is being traced through villages other Shiite Turkmen were shot dead by insur- Sunni insurgents who have harried Shiite such as Omarkan, until recently home to both gents in an orchard, said he would rather stay in Turkmen and Shabaks, Yezidis and Christians. Sunnis and Shi’ites from the country’s small Kurdistan than go south, despite his religion. “It’s Even before the fall of Mosul, Yezidis, who fol- Shabak minority, a group that dwells in a trian- true I’m Shiite, but my faith is between me and RAQA: An image made available by Jihadist media outlet Welayat Raqa low an ancient monotheistic religion with ele- gle bounded by the Tigris and Greater Zab rivers God, and on the ground, it’s the Kurds who pro- shows members of the IS (Islamic state) militant group as they loot the ments of nature worship and are branded devil to the east of Mosul. Besides Mosul, around 20 tect us,” he said, a poster of Shiite Imam Ali on ammunition from a Syrian army base in the northern rebel-held Syrian city worshippers by the hardline Islamists, hardly towns and villages populated by minorities in the wall of the house where he is staying in a of Raqa. —AFP dared set foot in the city, which has been a nerve Nineveh have been seized by militants, as well as sun-baked village southeast of Mosul. “The centre for the Sunni insurgency since 2003. one in Kirkuk province and several more around (Kurdistan) region has proved it is present. The Now the Islamic State’s cleansing campaign the town of Tuz Khurmato. central government is not present.” 85 Syrian troops die has rid farmland and villages in the surrounding When Mosul fell on June 10, Iraqi soldiers Nineveh province and beyond of longtime withdrew from the area around Omarkan and Convert or die minority inhabitants, leaving the country’s north Sunni insurgents took over. Initially, the militants The future of Mosul’s ancient Christian com- in jihadist takeover segregated along clear sectarian and ethnic lines. reassured Omarkan’s Shiite residents they meant munity is also bleak after the Islamic State set a Much of the north is now divided between no harm, but one dawn early this month they deadline for them to convert, leave the city, or be DAMASCUS: Islamic State fighters have going anywhere, and to terrify” any oppo- the Islamic State and the Kurds, who have awoke to find the village surrounded and sectar- put to death. All but those who were too ill to get seized a Syrian army base in the northern nents. expanded their autonomous region by as much ian slurs daubed on their walls. Young Shiite out have headed for Kurdistan or to Christian province of Raqa, killing scores of troops Also in northern Syria, 30 troops and as 40 percent as the central government’s pres- men were rounded up and taken away. Sunnis enclaves protected by peshmerga in the Nineveh and beheading some of them, a monitor- pro-regime paramilitary were killed in an ence has crumbled. Minorities are being forced were allowed to stay, whilst Shiite women, chil- plains, following a pattern set over the past ing group said yesterday. The takeover of overnight ambush in Aleppo province, the to choose which part of Iraq they belong to, has- dren and men who managed to escape fled to decade. Many with the means have already emi- Division 17 base came as the UN Observatory said. IS, which first emerged in tening the country’s de-facto partition and trans- territory held by Kurdish “peshmerga” forces, grated in recent years. Commission of Inquiry on Syria said Friday Syria’s war in spring 2013, has since forming its demography, perhaps irreversibly. For which have advanced deeper into Nineveh. “I no longer dream of returning to Mosul,” that IS fighters accused of atrocities would imposed its near-total control in Raqa many Shiites - the majority in Iraq overall but Bulldozers are now carving new positions said 39-year-old maths teacher Sarab Hazim Al- be added to a list of war crimes indictees. In province and Deir Ezzor on the Iraq border. outnumbered by Sunnis in the north - the obvi- into the earth, digging a trench through fields of Sabbagh, who fled to the Kurdish-controlled a two-day assault on the base in Raqa In June, the jihadist group proclaimed an ous refuge is south, where their sect predomi- wheat that gives physical form to Iraq’s deepest town of Bashiqa just before the Islamic State’s province, an IS bastion, the jihadists killed Islamic “caliphate” straddling Syria and Iraq. nates. “We want to get out of Kurdistan and ethnic faultline, between Kurds and Arabs. ultimatum expired over the weekend. “If I get at least 85 soldiers, said the Syrian Despite opposition by poorly-armed rebels Sunnistan, and go to Shiistan,” said a man from Omarkan is one of 11 Shabak villages on the the chance, I will go back and sell my belongings Observatory for Human Rights. fighting both the army and IS, the jihadists the city of Tal Afar, 70 kilometers west of Mosul, Arab side of the line, which are all under insur- so I can leave Iraq and go abroad, be it to More than 50 troops were summarily have made advances in several areas of which was overrun by insurgents last month, gent control. Leaders of the Shabak community, Somalia, Sudan - anywhere is better than here.” executed, 19 others were killed in a double Syria, whose three-year war has killed more driving out Shiite Turkmen like him en masse. who mostly follow a form of Shiite Islam, though The area’s minorities are now faced with impos- suicide bombing and at least 16 more died than 170,000 people. At a camp in the disused hangar of a con- some are Sunni, have asked the Kurdistan sible choices. Sitting on a thin mattress inside a in the assault launched early Thursday. struction company on the outskirts of Arbil, Regional Government (KRG) to kick the Islamic tent at a refugee camp on the road from Mosul Hundreds of troops “withdrew on Friday to ‘Expanding control’ thousands of Turkmen, who have close cultural State out and annex them. The Kurds are plan- to Arbil, Munta Kheder Qasem, a Shiite Shabak, safe places-either to nearby villages whose “There is a clear shift in the IS strategy. It and linguistic links to Turkey, wait their turn to ning to formalize the new facts on the ground in relives the hunt for her 18-year-old son, who residents oppose IS or to nearby Brigade 93 has moved from consolidating its total con- be bused to the airport and flown down to a referendum that will determine whether these went missing in the village of Gogjali several - but the fate of some 200 remains trol in areas under its grip. It is now spread- Baghdad and the Shiite cities of Najaf and territories join their region or remain part of weeks ago. unknown,” said Observatory head Rami ing,” said Abdel Rahman. “For IS, fighting Kerbala. The flights have been chartered by Iraq’s Arab Iraq. Qasem tells how she pleaded for information Abdel Rahman. the regime is not about bringing down Shiite-led government because most of the Until now, loyalties in the area have been with a bearded man who was introduced as “the “Some of the executed troops were Assad. It is about expanding its control,” he roads leading south from Kurdistan run through mixed. Some of the Shabak receive salaries from commander of the faithful” in a former govern- beheaded, and their bodies and severed said. IS was emboldened by its June offen- territory controlled by Sunni insurgents who Baghdad, others from the KRG. In elections, their ment office appropriated by the Islamic State in heads put on display in Raqa city,” an IS sive in Iraq when large swathes of the north have proclaimed a caliphate straddling the bor- votes are split between Shiite Arab and Kurdish Mosul. The bureaucrat wrote down her son’s stronghold, he said. Video shot by jihadists and west fell out of Iraqi government con- der with Syria. parties, with which they have close historic ties. name, Mahmoud, in a notepad and said he and distributed on YouTube showed IS trol. Syrian rebels say IS transported a large As many as 15,000 Shiite Turkmen have been “We are with the Iraqi army, but at the same time would be home within three days. Seventy-two fighters apparently inside Division 17 living amount of heavy weapons captured from transported south by air or escorted in convoy we are with the Kurds,” said a man from Omarkan, hours later, a relative discovered Mahmoud, quarters burning a portrait of Syrian fleeing Iraqi troops into Syria. On Friday, across the only strip of border the Kurds still 11 members of whose extended family were mutilated beyond recognition, in the local grave- President Bashar Al-Assad. The jihadists Brazilian Paulo Pinheiro, who heads the UN share with federal government forces - just 15 among those kidnapped. “We want them to unite yard. Once Qasem had buried her child, identifi- also distributed photographs via Twitter of Commission of Inquiry on Syria, said IS “are kilometers along a 1,000-km frontier. At the Arbil so they can repel those criminals.” But for the able only from the color of his trousers, she fled bodies of decapitated soldiers strewn on good candidates for the list” of possible airport, Shiite Turkmen - carrying the few time being, even Shabak and other minority voic- in terror and is now staying in the north, but the pavements and strung onto railings of war crime indictees. “I can assure you that belongings they managed to snatch up as they es that once opposed Kurdish expansionism now hopes to go south. “Our destiny is unknown,” said Raqa city. Abdel Rahman said the public we are collecting information on perpetra- fled - wait to board a plane. One 35-year-old said consider that infinitely preferable to the alterna- one of her relatives, who declined to be named. display was “a message to the people of tors from all sides,” he told reporters in New most of his community would never come back tive - rule by the Islamic State. “We are people without a destiny”. —Reuters Raqa, to tell them it is strong, that it isn’t York. Iraq jihadists dynamite Shiite shrine in Mosul

MOSUL: Sunni militants from the head of the Shiite endowment agency identity,” the top UN envoy in Iraq, Islamic State group that controls large overseeing holy sites, confirmed that Nickolay Mladenov, said. parts of Iraq have blown up a Shiite militants blew up the Nabi Shiyt shrine Moqtada Sadr, a Shiite cleric whose shrine in the city of Mosul, an official and added that they took some of the followers have taken up arms to pro- and witnesses said yesterday. Jihadists artefacts to an unknown location. tect endangered holy sites, also con- destroyed the Nabi Shiyt (Prophet “These people follow this impossible demned the demolition of the Nabi Seth) shrine in Mosul, the de facto Iraqi religious doctrine according to which Yunus shrine. “He was a prophet for all capital of the “caliphate” proclaimed they must destroy or kill anything or religions,” Sadr said in a statement, last month by Islamic State (IS) leader anybody deviating from their views,” he adding that the perpetrators of the Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi. “IS militants said. “That simply has nothing to do desecration “don’t deserve to live”. stopped people from coming close, set with Islam.” The latest destruction Sunni and Shiite religious officials have explosives in and around the shrine comes a day after IS militants complete- said IS militants had destroyed or dam- and then detonated them as a crowd ly leveled the reputed tomb of Jonah aged dozens of shrines and hus- looked on,” one resident who wit- (Nabi Yunus) in Mosul, sparking an out- seiniyas in and around Mosul since nessed the demolition said. cry among religious officials. “This most they overran part of the country six Seth is revered in Christianity, Islam recent outrage is yet another demon- weeks ago. Husseiniyas are Shiite and Judaism as the third son of Adam stration of the terrorist group’s intention places of worship that are also used as and Eve. Sami Al-Massoudi, the deputy to shatter Iraq’s shared heritage and community centers. —AFP Israel army in ‘detective’ hunt for tunnels in Gaza

KIBBUTZ EIN HASHLOSHA: An Israeli colonel likens the hunt for tun- nels dug by Palestinian militants from the coastal enclave of Gaza to the work of a detective. ”Finding these tunnels is like a detective try- ing to solve a murder with a number of clues. There are several pieces to the puzzle, including intelligence and technology,” said Lieutenant Colonel Max of the army engineers for the Gaza area. Israel has said uncovering and destroying an apparently sophisticated network of tunnels is a primary goal of its assault unleashed on July 8 in Gaza, particularly its ground invasion. For the first time, the army on Friday gave foreign media access to part of the network, including a tunnel running more than three kilo- meters from southern Gaza’s Khan Yunis to near the Israeli kibbutz of Nir-Am. Max, who declined to give his family name, said the Israeli end of the tunnel was discovered two months ago. But its entrance in Khan Yunis was uncovered this week during the Israeli ground operation launched on July 17. The tunnel is 1.75 meters high and over 70 cen- timeters across, with its sides reinforced by closely-fitted concrete blocks and ceiling inlaid with arched concrete plates. “Big enough for a man in full body armor to go through standing up,” said Max. The Islamist movement group Hamas which controls Gaza “could have put through dozens, even hundreds of terrorists through this tunnel out on the Israeli side before we would have discovered it.” Max said 26,000 components were used in the construction of the tunnel, estimating it must have cost around one million dollars to build. Along one wall is a rack to string electric cables, while a metal dual track runs on the floor, similar to inside a mine shaft. Max said the track was used to remove earth during construction and could also have been designed to ferry equipment and arms into Israel. In part of the tunnel, a narrow niche has been carved out to store equipment and weapons. ISRAEL-GAZA BORDER: An Israeli army officer gives Booby traps explanations to journalists during an army organ- The army is planning to completely destroy the tunnel within days ized tour in a tunnel said to be used by Palestinian using explosives, but the process is dangerous, Max said. “You exca- militants for cross-border attacks. —AFP vate through one of the tunnel walls and it can collapse,” he said. ing into them. Max said the army tries to destroy the tunnels it finds “Within the tunnel itself there can be booby traps, within and just from both ends, to ensure they cannot be reused in the future. “You around the entrance there can be booby traps, or there can be one of want to reach a point where the entire tunnel, from end to end, is the enemy waiting within the tunnel. “The biggest dangers though destroyed, so the other side can’t come back and use it another are not in the tunnels themselves but in the surrounding areas where time,” he said. “Each tunnel takes a couple of days for us to deal with we have to work, where you can have mines, anti-tank weapons, it.” Max said the soldiers needed about another week “if we want to snipers, artillery.” neutralize all the tunnels ... at least all the tunnels that we know So far, the army has found 30 tunnels, and over 100 shafts lead- about.” —AFP SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 INTERNATIONAL

Police hunt for 2 who carjacked SUV, killed 3 kids

PHILADELPHIA: Police are searching for car ended up in a wooded area, its front two men who carjacked an SUV and end smashed against a stand of trees. plowed into a group of children and “Something obviously went horribly adults selling fruit to raise money for their wrong,” Clark said. The victims included a church, killing three kids and critically 15-year-old girl and her younger broth- injuring their mother and the carjacking ers. Their mother, 34, was in extremely victim. Another woman was hurt but is in critical condition, police said. Their identi- stable condition. The men carjacked a ties were not immediately released. A real estate agent at gunpoint Friday neighbor helping the family sell fruit, a morning, forcing her into the backseat of 65-year-old woman, was in stable condi- her Toyota 4Runner. tion, police said. The SUV sped out of control about a The carjack victim, a 45-year-old real mile from where the carjacking occurred, estate agent, was also critically injured. slamming into the children and adults Witness Renee Charleston saw a car manning the fruit stand, Philadelphia streaking through the intersection, then police said. “Three innocent children had noticed children on the ground. “Nobody their lives taken,” Philadelphia Homicide was moving,” she told television station Capt. John Clark said of the victims, ages WPVI. Employees at Education Works, an 7, 10 and 15. The suspects fled on foot. educational nonprofit across the street “There are no words to describe how I from the wreck, told The Philadelphia feel right now,” said police Commissioner Inquirer they ran to try to help the vic- Charles Ramsey, “but we do need to find tims. One boy had no pulse and another’s these two guys.” was barely there, said Karen Payne, who More than $100,000 in rewards is runs a summer camp there. “I’m certified being offered for the suspects’ capture. in first aid and CPR - my first instinct was Police also asked nearby businesses for to go to them,” she said. “But I couldn’t surveillance video and pleaded with any- help.” Deputy Mayor Everett Gillison PHILADELPHIA: Investigators gather at the scene of a fatal accident in North Philadelphia on Friday July 25, 2014. Two one with information to come forward. described the mayor as heartbroken. “The children were killed and three people critically injured when a hijacked car lost control and hit a group of people near Police said they may have blown a tire as prayers of the city go out to this family,” a fruit stand, according to police. — AP they turned a corner at high speed. The he said. — AP

US uses vague rules for terror Venezuela’s president combats watch list dissidence among socialists WASHINGTON: US authorities can place Americans and foreigners on a terrorist watch list indefinitely on the basis of vague rules without concrete evidence, Corruption, economic troubles on the agenda according to a government document leaked yester- day. Once blacklisted, individuals have no way of find- CARACAS: Venezuela’s ruling Socialist Party began a six-day con- business and earning huge sums for those playing the system. “There could have been bloodshed but they’ve been able to ing out why they are deemed suspicious and even gress on Saturday with President Nicolas Maduro seeking to Shortages of basics continue across the nation, while electrici- domesticate it,” said veteran Venezuela analyst David Smilde, of dead people’s names remain on the list, under secret quite hardliners who believe the state is failing to stem corrup- ty and water cuts are also angering Venezuelans. “The daily life of Tulane University. “They are going to sidestep the difficult ques- guidelines set out last year by the National Counter- tion or fix the economy. It is the party’s third congress since for- working people has become a Calvary,” said one disgruntled tions. Then in August they will do what they have to. What they Terrorism Center (NCTC), which were published for the mation in 2008, but the first without its charismatic founder, for- ‘Chavista’ group called Socialist Tide, lambasting “scandalous” have in mind is slow change, like turning a big ship.” Maduro’s first time by The Intercept news website. mer president Hugo Chavez who died last year of cancer after rul- graft and government policy paralysis in a paper ahead of the vice-president for economy, Rafael Ramirez, has said the three cur- The new rules introduced by President Barack ing the South American OPEC nation for 14 years. “This congress congress. “There is confusion and pessimism over the future of rency control levels will likely be unified. That would effectively Obama’s administration represent an expansion of the is going to determine the future of the revolution in coming the process and the conquests won,” it said. “This situation jeop- bring a devaluation, create further price pressure, and risk more US government’s power when it comes to designating years,” Maduro said ahead of the meeting, adding that the party’s ardizes the political stability of President Nicolas Maduro’s gov- ire from grassroots party hardliners who do not want to see suspected terrorists, laying out broad criteria for 7.6 million members had sent some 23,000 proposals to be con- ernment.” Chavez’s model changed. Economists see simplifying or even end- adding names to the blacklists, The Intercept reported. sidered by 537 delegates. By sheer force of personality, Chavez ing currency controls as an inevitable first step towards fixing eco- Individuals added to the watch lists can be banned was able to hold together the ruling party’s competing factions, Political ‘bloodshed’ averted nomic distortions. from flying-under the “no-fly” list-or subjected to addi- from Marxist ideologues to military officers and pragmatic busi- The frustrations and fissures in government circles came into Then there is the hugely sensitive move to raise gasoline prices tional searches and security screening at airports and nessmen. the open last month when Maduro pushed out of government that are currently the cheapest in the world. Officials have for border crossings. Maduro, 51, a former bus driver who rose to be Chavez’s vice- Jorge Giordani, a long-time Chavez minister, Marxist academic months been trying to prepare Venezuelans to pay more for fuel, The rules say government agencies can place a president, has been unable to replicate his political grip and faces and architect of Venezuela’s economic controls. The party then and the government could do with the extra revenues, but they name on the watch list based on a “reasonable suspi- a dilemma in preserving his predecessor’s political legacy while suspended a director who backed Giordani’s departing criticism seem to be baulking at passing the measure due to the risk of cion” but not on “unfounded suspicion or hunches,” rectifying deepening economic problems. Venezuela has the of Maduro for failing to stem multi-billion-dollar fraud with the social unrest. Venezuela’s opposition parties, meanwhile, are lick- according to the 166-page document, titled “March highest inflation rate in the continent at 62 percent in the 12 currency controls. Despite that high-profile affair and the grum- ing their wounds after traumatic events earlier this year when 2013 Watchlisting Guidance.” “Although irrefutable evi- months to June. A Byzantine currency control system, with offi- bling at grassroots level, Maduro appeared unlikely to face a revolt hardline leaders spurred three months of street protests and barri- cial rates ranging from 6.3 to 50 bolivars to the dollar and a black at the party congress. A low turnout at delegate elections favored cades that led to 43 deaths in daily clashes between demonstra- dence or concrete facts are not necessary, to be rea- market level of 80, is creating price distortions, stimying private cabinet-backed candidates with superior mobilizing capacity. tors, government supporters and security forces. — Reuters sonable, suspicion should be as clear and as fully developed as circumstances permit,” it said. Social media postings on Twitter or elsewhere can be consid- ered as supporting evidence, and “should not auto- matically be discounted,” it said. An agency can propose to add a person to the watch list based on a “single source” of information, “even if that source is uncorroborated.” Under the rules, a single White House official, the US president’s top counterrorism adviser, has unilateral authority to move a person or whole “categories of people” to a high-priority black list reserved for the most danger- ous suspects. Such a move is referred to as a “threat- based expedited upgrade,” and it can last up to 72 hours before it is reviewed by other senior officials. It remains unclear precisely who has been the focus of the “upgrade” authority, and whether the criteria have included American citizens or legal residents. SAN SALVADOR: Citizens and relatives of Noe Enrique Bonilla participate in his funeral in the town of San Jose Tougher approach Villanueva, 25 km south of San Salvador, on July 25, 2014. The watch lists, which became a priority after the 18-year-old Noe Bonilla, an special athlete with Down attacks of September 11, 2001, have long been criti- syndrome was murdered by alleged gang members in an cized as arbitrary and unwieldy. But US authorities initiation rite while he was working in a farm. — AFP took a tougher approach after Al-Qaeda militant Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab tried to blow up an airliner Gang violence, bound for Detroit on Christmas Day 2009, with an explosive hidden in his underwear. The Nigerian’s fears for children name appeared on a watch list but he was able board a passenger plane headed for the United States, fuel rush to US prompting Obama to call for a review of the watch lists. A civil court case recently revealed that the watch LOS ANGELES: Many immigrants flooding across the south- list has dramatically grown in the wake of the ern border of the US say they’re fleeing violent gangs in Christmas Day plot, with the government adding 1.5 Central America. Experts, however, say those gangs are actu- million names to the blacklist since 2009. ally a byproduct of US policies in the 1990s that sent many The court case also showed that when agencies immigrants back to Central America after they had been “nominate” individuals for the watch list, other govern- indoctrinated into gang culture in this country. The violence ment agencies rarely reject the proposed additions. they took with them easily took hold and flourished in El Only about one percent of more than 460,000 nomina- Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala - countries with weak, tions were vetoed in 2013. Human rights groups dysfunctional governments. A few things to know: slammed the watch list guidelines, saying the govern- ment had created an unaccountable system that Where do gangs come from? allowed authorities to label individuals permanently as One study estimated some 350,000 Salvadoran immi- “suspicious” with little proof. “Instead of a watch list grants illegally came to Southern California from 1980 to 1985 while trying to escape civil war and corruption in their limited to actual, known terrorists, the government home country. They arrived with few English skills and many has built a vast system based on the unproven and settled in poor neighborhoods with strong Mexican- and flawed premise that it can predict if a person will com- African-American gangs. To survive and avoid bullying, they mit a terrorist act in the future,” said Hina Shamsi, formed gangs such as Mara Salvatruch or joined others such director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s nation- as the 18th Street gang. They committed serious crimes and al security project. were sent to prison, where they were further exposed to vio- Shamsi accused the government of offering virtual- lent gang culture. ly no recourse to someone trying to clear their name. In the 1990s, the US increased deportations of immi- She said the “government’s watch list ‘redress’ system grants facing criminal charges, particularly gang members. won’t confirm or deny watchlisting, and doesn’t pro- As many as 1,500 Salvadoran, Guatemalan and Honduran vide reasons or a hearing to clear a person’s name of youths were sent back each month to Central America. They terrorism stigma.” The NCTC, which would not confirm arrived with the notoriety of being a Los Angeles gangster. the document’s authenticity, defended the watch list “There’s this huge explosion in all three of these countries of as a useful tool in preventing terror attacks and that it the gangs and the number of gang members, partially was frequently reviewed. “Before an American may be because it’s the way of street kids getting status and reputa- included on a watch list, additional layers of scrutiny tion, and partially because it’s a way of surviving,” said Tom are applied to ensure that the listing is appropriate,” Ward, a USC associate professor who has studied the issue. said a spokesperson for the center, who gave a state- ment on condition of anonymity. Gangs and the influx Suspects who reportedly die are kept on the watch Many people fleeing Central America say they are run- list “to prevent the fraudulent reuse of their travel doc- ning from violence perpetrated by the gangs. But the migra- uments-a demonstrated terrorist tactic,” the official tion is also an effort to reunify families. At least 80 percent of said. The leaked document represented a journalistic youths stopped at the border have one parent or a close rel- exclusive for The Intercept, a news site recently ative already in the United States, said Doris Meissner, for- launched by Glenn Greenwald, the former Guardian mer commissioner of the U.S. Immigration and columnist. Greenwald helped break the bombshell Naturalization Service and senior fellow for the Migration revelations from former intelligence contractor Policy Institute, a nonpartisan think tank in Washington. Edward Snowden, whose leaks exposed the US gov- Family members already in the US have saved enough mon- ernment’s far-reaching electronic spying. The report ey to pay a smuggler to bring their children across the bor- on the watch lists made no mention of Snowden as der so boys won’t be forcibly recruited into gangs and daughters won’t be subjected to sexual violence. — AP INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014

Air Algerie crash wipes out entire families

BAMAKO: All passengers and crew on board an Air the aviation industry. On July 17, a Malaysia Airlines plane Algerie jetliner that crashed in Mali died in the tragedy, was shot down in restive eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 which completely wiped out several families, France people on board. And a Taiwanese aircraft crashed in tor- announced. As the first images emerged of the crash site, rential rain in Taiwan on Wednesday, killing 48. showing a charred landscape and debris scattered over a France was extremely active in the search and wide area, French President Francois Hollande said in a retrieval efforts for the Air Algerie plane, dispatching mili- somber televised address: “Sadly, there are no survivors.” tary forces and crash experts to the site after one of its France bore the brunt of the disaster, with some 54 drones found the wreckage. There was already a strong French citizens among the overall death toll of between French military presence in the area because of an offen- 116 and 118, according to unexplained conflicting fig- sive France launched in Mali last year to stop Islamist ures given by the carrier and French authorities. Travelers extremists and Tuareg rebels from marching onto the from Burkina Faso, Lebanon, Algeria, Spain, Canada, capital Bamako. French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Germany and Luxembourg also died in the crash, blamed Drian told reporters that around 180 French and Malian on bad weather that forced the pilots to change course. forces had arrived on the crash site, as had 40 Dutch sol- The French army released initial images of a scene of total diers from the MINUSMA UN stabilization force in Mali. devastation, with twisted and charred fragments of the “Their mission is to make the zone secure and to allow McDonnell Douglas 83 jet littering a scorched earth in information to be gathered, which will be essential for what is clearly a barren and remote environment. the investigation,” he said. To assist the investigation, 20 Such was the apparent violence of the crash that French military police were already preparing to leave debris was barely recognizable as parts of an aircraft. “It is their base at Villacoublay for Gao in Mali. The black box difficult to retrieve anything, even victims’ bodies, GOSSI: A journalist films the crash site of the Air Algerie Flight AH 5017 in Mali’s Gossi region, west flight recorder of the plane has already been recovered, because we have only seen body parts on the ground,” of Gao yesterday. — AFP Hollande said earlier. Because of the disaster, a summit of said General Gilbert Diendiere, chief of staff at Burkina left devastated when residents discovered that a local most likely cause of the accident-the worst air tragedy for the leaders of four Indian Ocean nations with Hollande in Faso’s presidency. He was a member of a delegation sent family of four-a couple, their 10-year-old daughter Chloe French nationals since the crash of the Air France A330 the island nation of the Comoros was cancelled, with no to the crash site by President Blaise Compaore that and their 14-year-old son Elno-had died. Denise Labbe of from Rio de Janeiro to Paris in June 2009. But Hollande new date set. arrived in the Gossi area, about 100 kilometers from Goa, the local town hall said Chloe had confided to her insisted that no potential cause for the accident was Air Algerie flies the four-hour passenger route from northern Mali’s main city, on Friday afternoon. “Debris teacher that she was scared of taking a plane, which she being ruled out. Swiftair has a good safety record, and the Ouagadougou to Algiers four times a week. The Spanish was scattered over an area of 500 meters which is due to was doing for the first time. Hollande’s office said he head of France’s civil aviation authority said Thursday that crew had already flown it five times with the same plane, the fact that the plane hit the ground and then probably would meet families of the victims on Saturday. the MD-83 had passed through France this week and Algeria’s transport minister said. This year has already rebounded,” he added. been given the all-clear. The Spanish pilots’ union Sepla seen Algeria mourn the loss of another plane accident Meanwhile, the scale of the tragedy for some commu- Pilots ‘very experienced’ said the plane’s two Spanish pilots were “very experi- when a C-130 military aircraft carrying 78 people crashed nities was becoming clear, as it emerged that 10 mem- The McDonnell Douglas 83 jet, operated by Spanish enced”. in February in the country’s mountainous northeast, bers of one French family died in the crash. “It’s brutal. It charter firm Swiftair on behalf of Air Algerie, went down killing more than 70 on board. Algerian President has wiped an entire family from the earth,” said Patrice shortly after take-off from Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso Airline disaster week Abdelaziz Bouteflika announced a three-day period of Dunard, mayor of Gex, where four of the Reynaud family on its way to Algiers. French Interior Minister Bernard The Air Algerie crash was the third worldwide in the national mourning for the latest crash, starting from lived. And the small town of Menet in central France was Cazeneuve said weather conditions appeared to be the space of just eight days, capping a disastrous week for Friday.— AFP Moscow slams EU sanctions, blasts US over Ukraine role EU sanctions will harm security cooperation: Russia

MOSCOW: Russia reacted angrily yesterday to Russia’s economy came after last week’s downing by Russia. The separatists deny shooting down the additional sanctions imposed by the European of a Malaysian MH17 airliner, killing 298 people, in plane and Russia says it has provided no such Union over Moscow’s role in the Ukraine crisis, say- an area of eastern Ukraine held by the Russian- weapons. ing they would hamper cooperation on security backed separatists. The United States and other In a second statement yesterday, Russia’s issues and undermine the fight against terrorism Western countries accuse the separatists of down- Foreign Ministry said Washington shared responsi- and organized crime. Russia’s Foreign Ministry also ing the plane with a surface-to-air missile supplied bility for the crisis. “The United States continues to accused the United States, which has already push Kiev into the forceful repression of (Ukraine’s) imposed its own sanctions against Moscow, of con- Russian-speaking population’s discontent. There is tributing to the conflict in Ukraine through its sup- one conclusion - the Obama administration has port for the pro-Western government in Kiev. The some responsibility both for the internal conflict in 28-nation EU reached an outline agreement on Ukraine and its severe consequences,” it said. It was Friday to impose the first economic sanctions on responding to the White House’s accusation that Russia over its behavior in Ukraine but scaled back Russian President Vladimir Putin was “culpable” in their scope to exclude technology for the crucial the downing of the Malaysian plane. gas sector. Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier of The EU also imposed travel bans and asset Germany, Europe’s largest economy which also has GREENWOOD: In this file photo, Babar Suleman and son Haris Suleman, 17, take off from freezes on the chiefs of Russia’s FSB security service strong trade ties with Russia, spoke out strongly in an airport in Greenwood, Ind for an around-the-world flight. On Wednesday, July 23, and foreign intelligence service and a number of favor of the new EU sanctions against Moscow in 2014, a single-engine plane with two aboard crashed in waters off American Samoa, with other top Russian officials, saying they had helped an interview published yesterday. “After the death a registration number matching the plane flown by the Indiana teen attempting to fly shape Russian government policy that threatened of 300 innocent people in the MH17 crash and the around the world in 30 days. — AP Ukraine’s sovereignty and national integrity. “The disrespectful roaming around the crash site of additional sanction list is direct evidence that the marauding soldiers, the behavior of Russia leaves EU countries have set a course for fully scaling us no other choice.” he told Germany’s After teen pilot’s crash, down cooperation with Russia over the issues of Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper. “We remain true international and regional security,” Russia’s Foreign to our course: cleverly calibrated and mutually Ministry said in a statement. “(This) includes the agreed measures to raise the pressure and towards how young is too young? fight against the proliferation of weapon of mass a willingness to have serious talks with Russia,” he destruction, terrorism, organized crime and other said in the interview, conducted on Friday. WASHINGTON: The deadly crash of a US as he did gave him years to practice for new challenges and dangers.” “We are sure such In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib teenager on an around-the-world flight the solo flights he’s almost allowed to decisions will be accepted with enthusiasm by Razak said he would hold talks in the Netherlands brought new attention to the dangers of make. global terrorists,” the ministry added. next Wednesday with his Dutch counterpart Mark record-setting youth adventures, and Rutte on how to secure full access for international questions about how young is too young Long-distance adventures Severe consequences MOSCOW: Russian Federal Security Service investigators to the site of the plane crash. “This Chief Alexander Bortnikov attends a meeting in to fly a plane. Pilots and flight instructors Some in the aviation industry say The EU had already imposed asset freezes and will require the cooperation of those in control of the Kremlin in this file photo. A European say that while some question the ability being a young pilot isn’t as risky as trying travel bans on dozens of senior Russian officials the crash site and the Ukrainian armed forces,” he over Russia’s annexation in March of Ukraine’s Black Union document released on Friday shows that said. The separatists remain in control of the area of children and teens to deal with to be a record-setting pilot. Many ques- Alexander Bortnikov, head of the Russian unforeseen difficulties, training matters tioned such efforts after 7-year-old Sea peninsula of Crimea and its support for sepa- where the plane came down. A total of 193 Dutch ratists battling Kiev’s forces in eastern Ukraine. The Federal Security is among those targeted by a nationals and 43 Malaysians were among the vic- more than age. Jessica Dubroff, her father and a flight EU-wide asset freeze and travel ban. — AP They say the real danger is when instructor were killed in a 1996 crash in decision to move towards targeting sectors of tims aboard MH-17.— Reuters pilots push the boundaries of safety to Wyoming during her attempt to become set records for speed or youth, as 17- the youngest person to fly across the year-old Haris Suleman, a newly licensed country. The National Transportation US evacuates Italy’s Renzi runs into pilot, was attempting when his plane Safety Board later ruled that pressure went down in the Pacific Ocean on from national media attention may have Tuesday. Investigators are still trying to contributed to the crash. Stephen Belt, a embassy staff trouble on key reform determine what caused his plane to flight instructor, pilot and chair of the crash as he attempted to set a record for aviation science department at Saint in Libya amid ROME: Italy’s energetic premier Matteo victory at the next general election, La the fastest flight around the world in a Louis University, said that while it’s not Renzi has staked his reputation at home Stampa daily said Friday. single-engine airplane with the clear what caused Suleman’s plane to and abroad on an ambitious reform agen- youngest pilot in command. Here are crash, generally anyone trying to set a fierce clashes da, but he may have underestimated how ‘A meddler, stirring things up’ some key questions and answers about record “is putting a tremendous amount difficult it would be to win over unruly “Matteo Renzi is the big target, a med- the issue: of pressure on themselves to achieve WASHINGTON: The United States yesterday evacuated opposition parties. The 39-year-old prime dler, stirring things up... determined to call something.” Guinness World Records will its embassy staff in Libya as they faced a “real risk” from minister came to power in February with into question privileges which are no Getting a pilot license not recognize attempts to break piloting fierce fighting in Tripoli and warned all Americans in the promises to boost growth in the debt- longer defendable,” editorialist Federico The Federal Aviation Administration records by those under 16 because of country to leave “immediately.” Although the diplomatic laden country and streamline Italy’s notori- Geremicca wrote. Senate head Pietro allows 16-year-old student airplane concerns about what’s safe or appropri- mission had been operating on limited staffing, the ously bloated institutions. Since then he Grasso’s decision to cut short the debates pilots to make solo flights, but they’re ate for young people. remaining team, including Ambassador Anne Patterson, has run into trouble with a key bid to to permit a first reading of the bill by prohibited from having passengers and drove overland to Tunisia to safety in an operation aided streamline the Senate. “We are going ahead August 8 sparked fury from the anti-estab- by the US military. are heavily supervised by an instructor What’s the risk? with the reforms whether they like it or lishment Five Star Movement in particular, The evacuation came only hours after the Libyan gov- not,” Renzi said this week after nearly 8,000 which accused Renzi of “killing democracy” who closely monitors their flight from Although Haris Suleman had only ernment warned the country could be torn apart by the ground. A private airplane pilot’s obtained his pilot’s certificate in June, amendments were submitted to delay with plans which smacked of authoritarian- clashes between rival militias for control of Tripoli airport. plans to strip the upper house of parlia- ism. license can be obtained at 17. It often that doesn’t mean he wasn’t prepared for US Secretary of State John Kerry, speaking during a visit takes more than the required 40 hours of the demands of an around-the-world ment of much of its power. The former mayor of Florence has to Paris, said there had been a “real risk” to personnel and Italy’s financial Il Sole 24 Ore daily wrote announced the government will hold a ref- flight time to be ready to pass the licens- flight because each pilot has different insisted that the US was “suspending” operations, but not Friday of “concerns that... the stall on insti- erendum on the bill-but only after it has ing exam. There haven’t been any signifi- skill levels, said Bruce Landsberg, who closing the embassy in the Libyan capital. “Due to the tutional reforms could put the whole gov- been before the lower and upper houses of cant pushes by lawmakers or others to oversees the Air Safety Institute, a non- ongoing violence resulting from clashes between Libyan ernment reform program at risk” and weak- parliament twice, a process experts say raise the age to obtain a pilot’s license - profit educational group. Landsberg said militias in the immediate vicinity of the US embassy in en Renzi’s hand as he tries to negotiate could take months and risks derailing the which in some states comes before a the teen’s father, who had been a pilot Tripoli, we have temporarily relocated all of our person- greater flexibility from Brussels over the reform agenda. Despite the nickname “ll teenager can get a driver’s license. for more than a decade, was at his side nel out of Libya,” deputy State Department spokes- country’s debt levels. “A loss of credibility Rottamatore” (“The Scrapper”) for his prom- throughout the journey. woman Marie Harf said in a statement. on the reform front would not be a good ises to scrap the political status quo, Renzi Can children fly? “They obviously were reasonably suc- “We are committed to supporting the Libyan people calling card for Italy’s presidency of the has fallen behind on his vows to impose tax The FAA doesn’t restrict young cessful because from what I understand during this challenging time, and are currently exploring European Union, which has just begun,” it reform, fight corruption and bring down teenagers or children from taking flying they had made it about three-quarters of options for a permanent return to Tripoli as soon as the said. Senators are fighting to obstruct the the country’s high unemployment rate, lessons, and programs offer various the way around the world. If they had security situation on the ground improves.” Pentagon bill to transform the body into a small which edged up in May to 12.6 percent. degrees of experience. The Experimental had an incident in the first, you know, spokesman Rear Admiral John Kirby said the “embassy chamber of regional lawmakers with Critics on the left have accused him of Aircraft Association runs a Young Eagles 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) of the trip, staff was driven in vehicles to Tunisia” in a five-hour oper- sharply reduced legal powers, a move using the Senate bill to hide his failures program were children as young as 8 can then I’d say, ‘Chalk it up to inexperience,’” ation which went off smoothly and was closely moni- which would stop bills getting bogged to tackle poor growth in the euro-zone’s go on flights and help maneuver some he said. Experts point out record tored from the air by “F-16’s, ISR assets and an Airborne down in a back-and-forth between the low- third largest economy, which is strug- Response Force with MV-22 Ospreys.” The Marine security controls, but the pilots are always in con- attempts can be done safely if a pilot is er and upper chambers. gling to emerge from its deepest reces- guards based at the embassy were also evacuated and It would also help prevent a repeat of sion in the post-war period. “What are trol of the plane, said spokesman Dick prepared. Allen Guthmiller said that’s guarded the convoy, but US officials would not confirm Knapinski. For example, a pilot may allow the case with his son, 19-year-old the political deadlock which followed last you going to give Italians to eat? The how many people had been pulled out for security rea- year’s election, by throwing out rules that Senate reform?” said Loredana De Petris, a child to help with a gentle turn. Matthew Guthmiller, who in July became sons, and gave only a few operational details. The State Spencer Clark, a 15-year-old from the youngest person to fly solo around make it difficult for any one party to secure senator for the Left Ecology Freedom par- Department also issued an updated travel warning cau- an overall majority in both houses. But ty, pointing to the IMF’s decision Atlanta, said he started flying lessons at the world. The teenager is “not the type tioning Americans against travelling to Libya, and urging while the prime minister has nominally Thursday to slash its 2014 growth fore- age 11, progressing from maneuvering of kid that takes chances,” was well- all those in the country to “depart immediately.” The secured the support of former premier cast by half to just 0.3 percent. Renzi, some controls and contacting the traffic trained and grew up playing flight simu- statement cautioned that “the security situation in Libya Silvio Berlusconi, other rivals on the right who has promised to quit his post if the control tower to flying the plane by him- lator video games, according to his remains unpredictable and unstable.” —AFP worry the Senate bill would prove “too big reform is blocked, for now has sworn “to self. Spencer said starting lessons as early father.— AP a success” for Renzi, propelling him towards go onwards and not give up”.— AFP SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 INTERNATIONAL US tells Pakistan: Don’t let Haqqani fighters resettle Gunmen stop minibuses, kill 14 in Afghanistan

ASPEN, Colorado: The US government urged Pakistan on Friday to prevent displaced Haqqani militants from returning to their traditional sanc- tuary after a Pakistani military offensive near the Afghanistan border. The Haqqani network, which mainly operates out of Pakistan’s border areas, has been blamed for some of the dead- liest and most sophisticated attacks on NATO and Afghan troops in Afghanistan. “What we’ve asked for is that the Haqqanis, yes they’ve been displaced, yes they’ve been disrupted, but that they not be allowed to regroup and resettle back into those historical ISLAMABAD: A woman supporter of Jamaat-e-Islami takes part in a demonstration areas,” said Jeffrey Eggers from the White against the Israeli bombings in the Gaza strip, in Islamabad, yesterday. —AP House’s National Security Council, speaking at a security forum in Colorado. That would break a long tradition of tolerating those who did not Sri Lanka protesters target the Pakistani state. No one from the Haqqani network has been reported killed, how- ever, since the offensive began in June in the scuttle media remote region of North Waziristan. The United States has long pressed for training for Tamils Pakistani action against the Haqqanis. Islamabad has said it would target any militants, including the Haqqanis, as they proceed with COLOMBO: Dozens of pro-government turn, as accusing the military of planting a the military operation. Pakistan’s envoy to activists blocked ethnic Tamil journalists packet of drugs into their vehicle while it Washington, Jalil Abbas Jilani, sitting alongside from holding a training program in Sri was being checked at a military check- Eggers and others at the event, acknowledged Lanka yesterday, marking the latest harass- point in the island’s north. that Haqqani fighters almost certainly fled the ment of the minority community, a media Police detained the driver of the vehicle region ahead of the military operation because rights group said. Journalists from the and later freed the journalists after ques- it was pre-announced. northern Jaffna peninsula, a former war tioning them for hours. Military spokesman But Jilani also urged more to be done across HEART: An Afghan policeman inspects the taxi in which two foreign women were gunned zone, had travelled to Colombo for an elec- brigadier Ruwan Wanigasooriya denied down at the police headquarters in Herat yesterday. Two foreign female aid workers were shot tronic media workshop. “The organizers security forces had framed the journalists the border in Afghanistan to deal with any mili- tants who may have fled there. “We are having dead by unknown gunmen while travelling in a taxi in the western Afghan city of Herat, offi- were forced to stop the program because and insisted that they searched the vehicle cials said. — AFP of intimidation by dozens of protesters,” on a tip-off that it was transporting nar- good cooperation but I think something more is said Sunil Jayasekera, spokesman for the cotics. required to be done in order to make sure that continues and whether or not the Haqqanis are attack, saying it was “aimed at instilling fear in Free Media Movement (FMM), the country’s He also denied that the military was the successes ... are conclusive,” Jilani said. afforded a sanctuary to return to when the oper- the people”. The Taleban denied involvement. main media rights organization. linked to the demonstration outside the Sri Afghanistan’s envoy to Washington, Eklil ation gets into its terminal phase,” said Eggers, “The Islamic Emirate strongly condemns the “We were concerned about the safety of Lanka Press Institute, the venue for the Hakimi, said his information suggested that the senior director for Afghanistan and Pakistan killings and will try to find and punish the per- the journalists and that is why the training training of the ethnic minority Tamil jour- Haqqani militants had safe passage inside at the NSC. petrators,” Taleban spokesman Zabihullah was called off.” nalists. Pakistan and were going elsewhere inside Meanwhile, gunmen intercepted two Mujahid said in a text message to Reuters, refer- “They carried placards saying that we The FMM accused the military of being Pakistan. minibuses travelling through central ring to the government toppled by US-led are supporting (separatist) Tamil Tigers behind a new wave of intimidation that John Allen, the retired four-star general who Afghanistan and killed at least 14 passengers forces over 12 years ago. The Taleban, an austere (guerrillas),” Jayasekera told reporters. The was unseen even during the height of led US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, voiced overnight, officials said yesterday. Local officials Sunni militant group that ruled Afghanistan New York-based Committee to Protect fighting between the army and Tamil rebels skepticism about Islamabad’s past willingness to in the remote, mountainous province of Ghor from 1996 to 2001, has been fighting US-led and Journalists (CPJ) has accused Sri Lanka of from 1972 to 2009 during Sri Lanka’s ethnic go after the Haqqanis, even as he acknowl- said most of the passengers were from the eth- Afghan forces since they were removed after the keeping up a policy of harassing journalists conflict. edged the opportunity presented by the ongo- nic Hazara Shiite minority, but that could not be Sept 11, 2001 attacks on US targets. Many of the despite the end of fighting between Tamil FMM’s Jayasekera said he also received ing offensive. “When I was commander there, independently verified. Hazaras - believed to be descended from rebels and the largely Sinhalese army. death threats over the telephone for hold- the Haqqani killed or wounded over 500 of my “The insurgents stopped two vans and after Mongol invaders - suffered enormously under Rights activists said the 16 Tamil journalists ing a press conference to denounce the lat- troops. And the operations in Waziristan some- checking peoples’ identifications cards, they Taleban rule and the Shiite minority saw many had been harassed on their way to est harassment of Tamil journalists. The how missed them every time they conducted of its communities levelled. Colombo as well. They were stopped by the calls originated from numbers that cannot separated 14 passengers from 32 others and military and the police at two locations and be traced, he added. Murders of more than ops on the eastern side of the border,” Allen said shot them dead,” said provincial governor Sayed Many were killed and buried in mass graves detained for several hours after being a dozen journalists and media workers at the event. Anwar Rahmati. At least three women and a or thrown into wells. They still believe they are accused of transporting cannabis. Tamil have remained unsolved for the past 25 US lawmakers warn that Pakistan will have to three-year-old child were among those killed. treated as second-class citizens and that media reports quoted the journalists, in years. — AFP crackdown on the Haqqanis or lose millions in Sediq Sediqqi, an interior ministry spokesman, President Hamid Karzai has done little to US military aid. “What matters now is how this accused Taleban insurgents of carrying out the improve their lot. — Reuters Afghan vote audit suspended again over disagreement

KABUL: Afghanistan’s election commission yesterday once Ashraf Ghani, following a deal brokered two weeks ago by US again suspended the auditing process of 8.1 million votes cast Secretary of State John Kerry. in the presidential run-off poll, after the two candidates failed to agree on the procedure for invalidating fraudulent votes. Audit lagging behind “The Independent Election Commission (IEC) has decided to The IEC had said it would take around three weeks, with suspend temporarily the vote audit until the fourth day of Eid, teams working in two shifts processing around 1,000 ballot and we hope it is enough time for the candidates to sort out boxes a day. But since the start of the process, in which hun- their differences,” the IEC chairman Ahmad Yusuf Nuristani dreds of national and international observers have crammed told a press conference yesterday. into the IEC in Kabul to separate fraudulent ballots from clean The Muslim Eid festival expected to begin tomorrow or ones, the audit has been lagging behind schedule with just Tuesday marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. 1,361 out of some 23,000 ballot boxes completed as of Friday. “The votes audit goes very slowly, the representatives of the This has raised concerns that the original timeframe for candidates have walked out of the auditing process for the completing the process is unlikely to be kept, and that the third time in the past ten days over differences of opinion,” audit could take until late August to finish. That in turn would Nuristani said yesterday. The audit was briefly suspended a further push back the already delayed inauguration of the week ago by a dispute over vote count records deemed void new Afghan president. by one candidate’s team as they lacked a full name and signa- Abdullah, who draws most of his support from Tajiks and ture. other northern Afghan groups, led after the first round of vot- Yesterday’s suspension came shortly after the United ing, but preliminary results of the run-off announced on July 7 Nations said that both candidates had indicated they support showed Ghani, whose support base is mainly among the a UN proposal with specific criteria for invalidating fraudulent Pashtun tribes of the south and east, ahead by over one mil- ballots in the audit process. lion votes. Abdullah rejected the result, saying that most of his The procedure for dealing with fraud is the primary point opponent’s ballots were fraudulent. The bitter impasse over of contention between the two sides, but they also disagree the vote to succeed President Hamid Karzai, following on other technical aspects of the process. Abdullah’s claims of massive fraud, had raised fears of a return Meanwhile US President Barack Obama called both can- to the ethnic violence of the 1990s. didates on Friday night asking them to endorse their previous The election disputes also comes as Afghanistan is gripped agreement over the outcome of the election audit and the by a Taleban-led insurgency, ahead of US-led NATO forces formation of a national unity government. “Noting that the withdrawal by the end of the year, with the militant group audit is steadily progressing, the president encouraged both staging regular attacks targeting Afghan and foreign forces. candidates to publicly endorse their previously agreed politi- The militants have been testing the capacity of the Afghan cal framework and continue their dialogue,” said a readout of forces, with a major assault in the southern province of the phone call. Helmand last month which was pushed back after weeks of The inspection of all 8.1 million ballots cast in the June 14 heavy fighting that left hundreds of Afghan civilians as well as run-off was agreed by rival candidates Abdullah Abdullah and security personnel dead or injured.— AFP

SHIMLA: Indian people walk with umbrellas during a heavy rainfall in the northern hill town of Shimla yesterday. Weather officials have said that the momentum picked up by the southwest monsoon in July is likely to continue in August with normal rainfall expected next month. —AFP SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Malaysia offers Indonesian illegals safe return

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is offering illegal how much the maximum fine could be. He Indonesians safe return home without being added the program was running from this prosecuted to avoid them making secret month until the end of December, and could journeys in rickety boats after several fatal be extended to other nationals later. accidents ahead of the Eid Al-Fitr festival, Malaysia has repeatedly offered amnesty to officials said yesterday. migrants in the past in order to reduce its At least four boats have sunk since last large population of illegal workers, estimat- month as Indonesians, drawn to the rela- ed to number two million. tively affluent Southeast Asian country for But activists have warned that many will work, sought to go home for Eid Al-Fitr, not be able to afford high fines, in addition Islam’s biggest festival, which starts in to processing fees charged by private Malaysia tomorrow. agents who are used by some migrants, to The sinkings killed dozens and have left secure safe trips. scores more missing. Those wanting to “My concern is that we do not have a return will be fined for being in Malaysia ille- very clear policy. It’s not really service-ori- gally, but will escape harsher prosecution, ented but rather profit-driven,” Alex Ong of such as jail terms and caning, said a home Migrant Care told AFP, adding his group had ministry official who declined to be named received complaints by several migrants of as he is not authorized to make public state- being arrested despite the offer of a safe ments. Home Minister Zahid Hamidi was return. quoted by The Star yesterday as saying this Going back illegally costs them about was a “golden chance” for undocumented 1,500 ringgit. Foreigners from neighboring migrants. Indonesia and other mostly regional poorer “The legal way will be safer with less has- countries are drawn by plantation, construc- sle, compared to risking their lives while tion and other jobs shunned by Malaysians. paying a hefty fine to syndicates” smuggling Boat accidents are common with three the migrants via sea, he told the daily news- dead, eight missing and 10 rescued in the paper. An aide confirmed the comments. In latest sinking off southern Malaysia on addition to the fine of at least 300 ringgit Thursday. ($95), Indonesians have to pay 100 ringgit Both Malaysia and Indonesia are Muslim- PORT KLANG: An Indonesian woman waits for a ferry as she heads home ahead of the Eid Al-Fitr festival in Port Klang more for a one-way pass to return home. majority countries with many observing the outside Kuala Lumpur yesterday. A large number of Indonesians leave Malaysia to celebrate Eid Al-fitr festival with The home ministry official did not say fasting month of Ramadan. — AFP their families during the last days of the fasting month of Ramadan. — AFP

Retired China military In Chinese shadow, Hong told to ‘return houses’ Kong fights for its future BEIJING: China has told retired military Xinhua added. China last year officers to return non-essential public launched a crackdown on a widely- Growing intervention from Beijing unsettles residents housing after an investigation found abused system of privileges for drivers “irregularities”, state media said yester- of military vehicles. Cars with military HONG KONG: As skyscrapers around Hong Kong day, as Beijing steps up efforts to license plates receive a range of bene- harbor erupted into a reverie of laser beams and stamp out official corruption and fits driving on Chinese roads, such as giant digital displays during their synchronized excess. Abnormalities were revealed in not having to pay toll fees. nightly light show, one innocuous 28-storey an inspection into “housing and infra- Observers said the military clamp- building near the water’s edge had stayed dark structure construction” that began last down stemmed from systematic abuse for months, clad in bamboo scaffolding for a year as part of a wider crackdown into of privileges by some officers, who ille- facelift. Then, in June, the renovated tower came corruption in the Chinese military, gally occupied houses or exchanged to life, flashing giant Chinese characters that Xinhua news agency said. license plates for favors. “(The circular) some in Hong Kong saw as a warning. “People’s Liberation Army,” it said. It also said the new measures were admitted some retired officials have Many in this prosperous city had already endorsed by the chairman of China’s failed to hand over extra public hous- feared that Hong Kong’s future as an open socie- Central Military Commission, President ing and official cars, which has ‘ham- ty as well as a semiautonomous part of China Xi Jinping, who has launched a much- pered the overall progress of the work’,” was in jeopardy in the face of perceived growing publicized war on graft since taking Xinhua said. intervention from Beijing. Tens of thousands of office last year. They will involve offi- Welfare and bonuses will be sus- people had turned out days earlier for an annual cers and their families only being pended for officials not complying vigil to commemorate victims of the 1989 allowed to “occupy one public housing with the measures, Xinhua said, but Tiananmen Square massacre, while an unprece- unit in a single city, and its size must be there was no mention of further pun- dented policy “white paper” declaring Beijing’s appropriate for the official’s rank,” ishments for those who occupied irrevocable control over the territory had gener- Xinhua said, citing a military circular houses or abused the license plate sys- ated furious debate about Hong Kong’s future. that appeared in Friday’s People’s tem. President Xi has made fighting Now, after the Chinese military building had kept Liberation Army Daily newspaper. corruption a top priority, and urged a low profile for years, its brief debut in the city’s “Officials were ordered to give back the ruling Communist Party to “oppose beloved “Symphony of Lights” felt like nothing extra properties if they have more than hedonism and flamboyant lifestyles”. less than a show of force 17 years after the British one military-owned apartment or their He said corruption could “kill the party” handed the territory back to Chinese control. combined size exceeds the allowance that has ruled China and its army since “It’s a logo of red Chinese colonization,” said for their ranks,” the news agency 1949. However, his high-profile anti- Billy Chiu Hin-chung, one of four people arrested added. graft campaign has been criticized in last year after storming the army building while Families of deceased officers were some quarters for a lack of transparen- waving Hong Kong’s colonial British-era flag. Chiu’s group was angry that, near the military also being told to leave military prop- cy and for not introducing systemic building, in the heart of the harbor, a prime slice erties if they already owned housing, reforms. — AFP HONG KONG: Tens of thousands of residents gather to march in downtown streets during an of waterfront had been fenced off for exclusive annual pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong to push for greater democracy. Many in this pros- use as a dock by the Chinese navy’s visiting war- perous city had already feared that Hong Kong’s future as an open society as well as a semiau- ships. tonomous part of China was in jeopardy in the face of perceived growing intervention from “If Hong Kong people don’t obey the Beijing. —AP Communist Party,” Chiu predicted, “the army will come and fight us.” From the bustling streets of this government listen is to take to the streets.” In are the real danger. this legendary port city of 7.2 million people to the eyes of Chan and others, Beijing’s influence “Democrats should not use fighting means to its air-conditioned offices in sleek towers high has also hit the city’s thriving private media. Most achieve their own purposes,” says Christopher above the harbor, Hong Kongers are indeed pick- newspapers no longer run stories critical of the Cheung Wah-fung, a legislator and businessman ing sides in a looming battle over what’s to come. Chinese government, and even multinational who runs a stock brokerage firm. banks HSBC and Standard Chartered recently “Keeping the dialogue,” he says, “is better than Business thrives raised suspicions by pulling advertising from the confrontation.” In the face of growing turmoil, People here have long prided themselves on city’s sole pro-democracy newspaper, the Apple some in the city say they’re looking to use British, providing what they consider a stable, sophisti- Daily. HSBC said in a statement that the advertis- Canadian or American passports and move away. cated alternative to Communist China that ing decision was purely commercial, and That evokes the chaotic scene before the 1997 despite its small population enjoys the world’s Standard Chartered said it came after a review of handover when hundreds of thousands left in 36th-biggest economy and runs the globe’s their advertising strategy. fear of the Chinese government after its troops sixth-richest stock exchange. In a report released this month, Hong Kong’s killed hundreds, perhaps thousands, of democra- But now, Hong Kongers say the soul of their journalists’ association called the past 12 months cy protesters in Tiananmen Square in 1989. With society is coming under attack as they grow wary “the darkest for press freedom for several Chinese President Xi Jinping’s hard-line approach of the Communist Party’s rising sway with top decades,” citing among other events a cleaver in China and the region, those fears have officials and see the flood of cross-border attack in February that left an outspoken former returned. Domestic opponents have been arrest- Chinese shoppers (dubbed “locusts” for their editor at the Ming Pao newspaper in critical con- ed and silenced, and neighboring Asian countries voracious buying habits and supposed bad man- dition. Last year, the French press watchdog are on the defensive over Chinese territorial ners). Hundreds of thousands of residents have group Reporters Without Borders ranked Hong claims. “One country, two systems is collapsing,” been fighting back in street protests, while oth- Kong 61st in press freedom, a steep fall from No says Ray Kwan, a 23-year old engineering gradu- ers are already mobilizing to move rather than 18 in 2002. ate from Hong Kong University who wants to live under Beijing’s influence. “For someone who is used to an open society, emigrate - to the United States, he hopes. All over the territory, which covers an area that is something really alarming and concern- Property prices in Hong Kong have doubled since slightly smaller than Los Angeles, Hong Kongers ing,” says Shirley Yam, the journalists’ association’s 2009 amid an influx of wealthy mainland Chinese, see evidence pointing to historic changes to their vice chairwoman. “Hong Kong is a major financial raising Kwan’s doubts that he can ever afford to liberal-minded way of life. center, and the reason that Hong Kong has been raise a family in his native city. “You have to com- Much of the battle centers on democratic able to become a major financial center is free- pete with 1.3 billion people, with all of China,” reform, with Beijing having promised to allow dom of information and press freedom.” Kwan says. “So my way of helping myself is just to voters to elect their leader for the first time start- leave.” That pessimism is spreading even among ing in 2017. But the lack of details about that Autonomy issues those who barely remember the days of British plan has fed demands for genuine democracy For many, the most troubling blow came last rule, according to a Hong Kong University survey rather than what many say will be a Beijing- month with the white paper. It argued that Hong conducted last month. The poll found that the manipulated government more worried about Kong’s autonomy was entirely at Beijing’s discre- share of adults who said they felt proud to be a mainland approval than the well-being of Hong tion and that “loving the country is the basic Chinese citizen sank to only a third, while the pro- Kongers. political requirement for Hong Kong’s administra- portion who had a negative view of the central tors,” including its judges. In the view of Chan and government’s policies on Hong Kong rose to its Media in the throes other critics of Beijing, that policy violated highest level since the survey started in 1999. Last week, the city’s leader, Leung Chun-ying, Chinese promises to respect Hong Kong’s high “The younger the respondent, the less proud one who was hand-picked by a committee of mostly degree of autonomy, which mainland leaders feels of becoming a Chinese national citizen, and pro-Beijing elites, kicked off the electoral over- famously dubbed “one country, two systems.” also more negative about the central govern- haul by formally asking China’s legislature for The expressions of outrage were immediate. ment’s policies on Hong Kong,” says pollster constitutional changes to allow residents to elect Even Hong Kong’s lawyers, a typically reserved Robert Chung. Yet amid the despair, thousands of the next chief executive. However, his report said group who dress for court in wigs and black young people as well as veterans like Chan are “mainstream opinion” wanted the elite commit- robes in a system based on English common law, taking action to demand more democracy. As tee to again pick candidates, setting the stage for hit the streets by the hundreds to protest the many as 800,000 Hong Kongers voted in an a confrontation with democracy groups, who white paper. activist-sponsored online referendum last month vow to freeze the financial district with protests if “We are definitely at a crossroads,” Chan says. about the future of the city’s government, despite the public isn’t allowed to choose candidates free “Hong Kong people are growing increasingly vocal displeasure from Beijing, which called the of China’s vetting. Already, the pro-Beijing influ- angry and frustrated, and I think something has vote illegal. Massive protests filled the city days ence is threatening a disciplined civil service to give.” Trying to calm the lawyers’ concerns, later in the biggest march in years marking the corps that had long upheld transparency and the Hong Kong Justice Secretary Rimsky Yuen Kwok- city’s July 1, 1997, return to Chinese rule. “I think I rule of law, rather than political-minded keung said the white paper wouldn’t require will stay in Hong Kong until the last minute,” said favoritism, says Anson Chan, a democracy activist judges to make any “political or other inappropri- Joshua Wong, a 17-year-old who helps lead the who was Hong Kong’s chief secretary and No. 2 ate” considerations while deciding cases. group Scholarism, which formed in 2011 to official from 1993 to 2001. Pro-government Hong Kong legislators also denounce plans to introduce pro-Beijing “moral “If the government gives the community the say critics are overdramatizing the Chinese threat and national” education in Hong Kong’s schools. TOKYO: Children enjoy bathing in the fountain at a park in Tokyo yesterday. A heat- impression that it doesn’t listen,” she says, “then to the city’s way of life. Instead, they warn that “This is the place I was born, and I love it. But if we wave swept over Japan on the second weekend of school summer vacation. —AFP the community feels that the only way of making protesters who plan to shut down the city center stay silent, the situation will only get worse.” — AP INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 Malaysia, Dutch PMs to discuss access to plane crash site

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak ceed with the full investigation. expert from the United Nations’ civil aviation body, the among the victims aboard MH-17. The Dutch Safety said yesterday he would meet his Dutch counterpart “My priority now is to ensure the third part of the deal ICAO. “Unfortunately events on the ground - including Board said this week it had taken control of an investiga- Mark Rutte next week to discuss how to secure full access is honored, and that international investigators are given ongoing fighting between Ukrainian and separatist tion into the crash and would coordinate a team of inves- for investigators to the site in Ukraine where a Malaysian full and secure access to the site,” he said in a statement. forces - prevent such a large contingent of investigators tigators from Ukraine, Malaysia, Germany, the United airliner was downed. Pro-Russian separatists remain in “This will require the cooperation of those in control being deployed,” it said. Ukraine’s armed forces have States, Britain, Russia and the ICAO. The European Union control of the area in eastern Ukraine where the Malaysia of the crash site and the Ukrainian armed forces.” The been trying to dislodge separatists from towns in eastern reached an outline agreement on Friday to impose the Airlines Boeing 777 was brought down last week on a statement said Najib would fly to the Netherlands for Ukraine since April. The United States and other Western first economic sanctions on Russia over its annexation of flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, killing all 298 on talks on Wednesday, after Malaysia has marked the end countries suggest the separatists downed the plane with Ukraine’s Crimea peninsula in March and suspicions that board. Najib helped clinch a deal with separatist leaders of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. a surface-to-air missile supplied by Russia. The separatists it is actively involved in destablising eastern Ukraine. The to secure the return of the victims’ remains as well as the Malaysian experts believe at least 30 investigators will deny shooting down the plane and Russia says it has pro- 28-nation EU also imposed travel bans and asset freezes aircraft’s two “black boxes”, critical to determining what be required to cover the full site of the crash, the state- vided no such weapons. on Russian intelligence chiefs and other officials accused happened to the flight. It was now time, he said, to pro- ment said, in addition to Dutch investigators and an A total of 193 Dutch nationals and 43 Malaysians were of undermining Ukraine’s sovereignty.—Reuters Foreign experts inspect Taiwan plane crash site Plane may have collided with nearby trees

TAIPEI: International experts were examining the sengers and four crew plunged into houses near black boxes would give a clearer picture when it site of the fatal TransAsia Airways crash in Taiwan the airport in Magong in the Penghu islands was released in the coming week. yesterday, as new evidence surfaced that the plane Wednesday, leaving just 10 survivors, some of Angry relatives have blamed the authorities and may have collided with nearby trees before plung- them badly injured. Two French medical students TransAsia for the worst air disaster in a decade in ing to the ground. Seven French and one Canadian were among the dead. Taiwan, questioning why the plane was cleared to expert representing France’s Bureau of Enquiry and The ATR 72-500 propeller plane was attempting fly in stormy weather. Some vented their anger at Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety, the French-Italian to land for the second time after aborting the first Penghu county chief Wang Chien-fa yesterday, as a aircraft maker ATR as well as aircraft engine maker attempt during thunder and heavy rain as Typhoon man confronted Wang in front of TV cameras for Pratt & Whitney Canada arrived in Taiwan late Matmo pounded Taiwan. It was on a domestic not doing enough to assist the relatives. Friday to help investigate the crash that killed 48 flight. Taiwanese television footage on Saturday The airline ran an apology on the front pages of people. showed fragments of the wreckage being removed five major newspapers Friday, pledging to shoulder One expert stayed in Taipei to help examine the by local workers from woods located a few hun- the “utmost responsibility” while making every black boxes-which record cockpit voice and other dred metres (feet) from the crash site. The foreign effort to deal with the aftermath and provide the in-flight data-while the rest flew to Magong earlier experts were also seen inspecting the woods and best compensation. Taiwanese officials have yesterday to examine the wreckage that was the crash site. defended the decision to allow the flight to go moved to an air force base and inspect the crash Local media speculated the pilot might have ahead, saying the meteorology data showed that site, officials said. “ATR manufactured the plane and tried to pull the plane up over the treetops after aviation safety requirements were met when the they know it the best, the structural engineer and skimming them before the fatal crash. plane was cleared to fly. Members from France’s Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety for the technical specialists will provide us the information Wang confirmed that pieces of wreckage were So far 46 victims were identified, including the French-Italian aircraft maker ATR and aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney from Canada needed for the investigation,” said Thomas Wang, found in the wooded area but said it was too early two French nationals, while DNA samples of the help investigate the crash that killed 48 people on July 23 in poor weather near the air- director of Taiwan’s Aviation Safety Council. to determine whether the plane had impacted the others were collected to help with the identifica- port at Magong on the Penghu island chain yesterday. — AFP TransAsia Airways Flight GE222 carrying 54 pas- trees, adding the information contained in the tion. — AFP SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 ANALYSIS

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Issues Air tragedies bring grief without order

By Jill Lawless

hen air travel goes wrong, the modern world has given us a script to follow. Forensic workers in cov- Weralls descend on the crash scene. Police tape seals off the site and keeps the full horror at a distance. There is an orderly numbering of the dead and gathering of the evi- dence. Bodies are repatriated, funerals are held. Eventually, there is explanation. The bereaved, and the rest of us, take solace in science, logic, investigation, the gradual restoration of order. It’s a process that organizes tragedy into a shape the mind can process and the heart can grieve. Whether it was mechanical failure, human error or terror- ism, we are reassured by the notion that knowledge brings the power to stop it from happening again. But 2014 has been different. Twice this year, when disaster struck two Malaysia Airlines planes, fate has torn up the script. One plane disappeared, leaving investigators combing a vast ocean, a The Washington Post fails in Gaza disaster with no wreckage and no bodies. Another scattered its remains across a vast field, where political unrest made an Dr James J Zogby moving human interest stories. The first was about a number of tiny little red figures (129 in all). There while the Israelis provide them access to the stories orderly process impossible. We have been cast adrift, grieving mother whose son, an Israeli soldier, had were no pictures, no names, no personal stories, and will bring them to the grieving families, they unmoored from the familiar rituals that say: Despite the ress coverage of this ugly war on Gaza has perished in battle. The headline for this piece was and no interviews with sobbing Palestinian moth- don’t have the same access to the Palestinian side of tragedy, we are still in control. only served to remind us of the fundamental “You fought the battle for us”. It was accompanied ers, just little stick figures in red and black. the story. But that simply won’t wash. There are a Cary Cooper, professor of psychology at Lancaster Pproblem that has plagued the Israeli- by two pictures, the largest showing the weeping Above this obscene chart there was an account number of courageous souls covering the situation University in northern England, says we are forced to face the Palestinian conflict since the very beginning: Israelis mother embraced by family members. Below this of the difficulties Gazans were having finding places within Gaza. thing we hate the most: chaos. “It’s very unsettling for people are seen as real individual people; while Palestinians appeared profiles of two young Israeli-Americans, to bury their dead. Again no touching stories to put The remarkable media website Al-Monitor, for to feel there’s not a system, a process.” Usually, to keep horror are an abstraction- objects of contempt, scorn, or both soldiers who died fighting in Gaza. The flesh on the bones of the stick figures. The story had example, features daily reporting from Asmaa al- at bay, we watch the news and slot it into boxes: a war here, a pity-but not real people with whom we can relate. accounts were personal and touching. With the sto- a picture of a man, who was said to be “overcome Ghoul. Every day, at great personal risk, Asmaa disaster there (and the farther away the better). But two Because Israel knows how important it is to main- ry were two photos of the two clean-cut boy sol- by emotion”- but whose face looked more like he walks the streets of Gaza telling, in heart-breaking worlds collided when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, filled with tain this unbalanced equation, in any battle they diers. was shouting in anger. detail, the personal stories of families who’ve lost holidaymakers and AIDS researchers, was taken down by a rely on their ability to dominate and shape media On the facing page, the Post provided a diagram This is the way the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has loved ones or survivors whose homes were missile fired from a war in eastern Ukraine. None of the 298 messages and images to the same extent that they of the war’s total casualties, using little stick figures- always been presented- the Israelis are real people destroyed. Her writing deserves a wider audience- people aboard was a citizen of Ukraine or Russia. depend on their military to win battles. And one for each person who died. Adults were present- whom you can see and know, as individual stories, as do the tales told by the victims she has uncov- With the crash site in a war zone, all the usual rules and because the Israelis have cultivated all too compli- ed in black, while children and babies were in red. versus an amorphous Palestinian mass, whom you ered in her relentless pursuit of the truth. And NBC procedures evaporated. Confusion about who was in charge, ant partners in the press and in politics, their narra- Not only did the 406 Palestinians figures dwarf the 2 do not know and with whom you cannot identify. In and CNN’s international team have also been on the and hostile militiamen, kept international investigators away, tive of events often trumps reality. Israeli figures, but especially poignant were the defending themselves, reporters will argue that ground in Gaza showing the suffering of and the disaster scene stood largely unsecured. International This past week’s coverage of the war in Gaza by Palestinians in Gaza. monitors said debris had been tampered with. There were the Washington Post, can serve as a case in point. The Washington Post and too many other news reports of looting. While investigators were kept out, journal- Each day, in addition to the reporting of events as outlets have also failed to bring home for their read- ists made their way in. They produced a stream of scarcely they unfold, we have been presented with moving ers the impact of Israel’s destruction of Gaza’s infra- comprehensible images. stories of Israelis who have lost their lives or those structure. I have read stories in Al-Monitor, and Bodies and body parts where they shouldn’t be - in some- who are living in fear. On Sunday, for example, as reports from humanitarian relief groups like the one’s house, in a field, still buckled into a seat. The scorched the Israeli ground offensive was beginning, the Post American organization, ANERA, or the UNWRA. But and damaged detritus of family holidays: guidebooks, duty- featured a front page headline, in large type, read- US readers have not been told that Israel has free bags, teddy bears and toys. For many watching on televi- ing “Two Israelis Killed in Gaza Clash.”In smaller type bombed much of Gaza’s power plant facilities leav- sion and computer screens, the images produced a sense of there was a subhead, “Death toll tops 330 as Hamas ing most of the Strip with only about 3 hours of mesmerizing dread, as horrified fascination battled the urge militants step up attacks.” The story began, “Hamas electricity each day. to look away. It felt - as Shakespeare’s Macduff says in militants intensified their attacks on Israeli forces...” And because the delivery of Gaza’s limited drink- “Macbeth” - “beyond words and beyond belief.” You could see The impact of this presentation is quite clear. In able water supply requires electricity, 600,000 it in the faces of the television journalists. the first place, the loss of the two Israelis trumps the Palestinians are now without water, while much of They sometimes seemed adrift, unsure how to behave, or deaths of 330 Palestinians. While the Israelis are the rest of the population is making due with how much of the horror they could or should convey. Sky “killed”, the 330 dead are presented as a body- impure water sources. Reading from the reports of News correspondent Colin Brazier drew condemnation - and count- we are not even told that they are the international relief agencies still operating, we quickly apologized - for briefly picking up personal effects Palestinians. To add to the confusion, the 330 died also learn of deplorable living conditions in over- from the wreckage during a live television report. He said it “as Hamas militants stepped up attacks”- making crowded shelters, of traumatized children in need of had been a momentary lapse of judgment “in a place without Hamas appear as the sole responsible agent. And counseling, or the severe shortages of basic medi- rules.” Meanwhile, around the world, families of the victims because the story begins with “Hamas militants cines. These stories have not been given the atten- looked on aghast, wondering who would impose order, intensified their attacks on Israeli forces...”, unless the tion they deserve. Instead we are provided with uncertain when they could bury their dead. reader had another source of information and knew gripping tales of Israelis in shelters or the inconven- that the Israelis had just invaded Gaza, it would iences caused by the cancellation of some flights in “When I am in my bed at night, I see my son lying on the PARIS: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators climb on the Republic monument, on ground,” said Silene Fredriksz-Hoogzand, whose son Bryce appear that Hamas was on the offensive. and out of Ben Gurion Airport or the scenes of and his girlfriend Daisy Oehlers died on their way to a vaca- Then on Wednesday, as the casualty toll grew, the Republique square in Paris, during a banned demonstration against Israelis in lawn chairs sitting outside of the Gaza tion in Bali - two of almost 200 Dutch passengers killed. “They on two facing pages the Post featured stories that Israel’s military operation in Gaza and in support of the Palestinian people Strip cheering the bombs falling on Gaza City, as have to come home, not only those two. Everybody has to added insult to this injury. Page 9 featured two yesterday. —AFP they might a firework display. come home.” She was expressing a near-universal human wish: to bring home the remains, observe the rituals of mourning, give grief a shape and a focus. The bereaved rela- Israel-Hamas war’s toxic tweets tives’ wish is, slowly and partially, being fulfilled. Days after the crash, the majority of the bodies were removed in a refrigerat- ed train, and began to be flown to the Netherlands. By Felice Friedson and Abdullah H Erakat about engagements, weddings and baby arrivals. But in 2014, pages. A Palestinian recently posted on a photograph of But while the remains have begun their journey home, social media is arguably the weapon of choice with which to Israeli soldiers crying at a funeral for one of their fallen, the investigation is still a long way off. The Dutch prime minis- photograph of a wounded Israeli soldier lying on a defend the respective narratives of both Israelis and adding a caption reading, “Good to see the love being shared ter has said identifying all the bodies could take months. For gurney appeared on a Facebook page above the com- Palestinians. Since the outbreak of the latest hostilities in for a change. May your tears and pain never stop.” another set of families there is no wreckage, no bodies and Ament reading, “I hope all Israeli soldiers come back this Gaza, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook are as important to the While the social network was created to allow friends to no answers. Flight 17 was shot down less than five months way if not at all,” followed by a smiley face computer symbol. flow of information and opinion as are newspapers, radio and connect with one another, the recent violence in Gaza has after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which As disturbing as the apparent message was, the subtext was television. put many friendships on the fringe. Ibtesam Humiedan is not was carrying 239 people from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing when equally troubling. The post came from a student at “In the old days, media used to feed the public with news. usually an active Facebook member, “but with what is hap- it veered off course and vanished. It is believed to have Jerusalem’s Hadassah College, an institution that boasts a In today’s world of advanced technology, the people, pening today in Gaza, I find myself always checking my crashed in the southern Indian Ocean, but an Australian-led student body that is 20% Arab Israeli or Palestinian and a his- through social networks, feed the media with news,” said Elias Facebook for updates, news, and sharing and creating posts,” search has found no trace of the jet. tory of positive relations between its varied ethnicities. Zananiri, vice chairman of The Palestinian Committee for the Bethlehem resident told The Media Line, saying “it has There’s a mind-bending possibility that it may never be Students responded with posters affixed to walls through- Interaction with the Israeli Society. The organization was become a duty to speak up and tell the truth.” One of her found. In a world of high-tech surveillance and instant infor- out the campus declaring, “Racism. Not in our School!” founded in 2012 to convey the Palestinian message to Facebook friends is an Israeli, who also happens to be a for- mation, where we worry about governments reading our Hadassah College administration reacted swiftly with a sum- Israelis, in ways that includes bringing Israelis on visits to mer colleague. She explains that “under better circumstances, emails and companies knowing our innermost secrets, how mons to the office of the president who expelled the student Ramallah to meet with the Palestinian leadership. we would never comment on each other’s posts. can a passenger jet simply disappear? For the loved ones of and rescinded her scholarship. To many familiar with the inci- “Obviously after the war on Gaza, things have changed a Now, we do when it has to do with Gaza.” And it’s not the dead in both disasters, the agony and uncertainty may dent, more troubling than its occurrence is the growing little bit because every side is busy with its own problems,” he pleasant. “Conversations become very heated very fast. What never end. They may never get complete closure. For the mil- belief that it symbolizes something far more insidious: a rap- told The Media Line. Despite this, he says the message of the started out as comments quickly become attacks.” Describing lions of others, fascination with Flight 370 faded as life rolled idly increasing toxicity of the environment shared by Jews committee has not changed as they “try to emphasize to our the phenomenon as “unbearable” and “senseless,” Humiedan on, reduced to the occasional nagging thought: Where is that and Muslims; Israelis and Palestinians facilitated by a potent Israeli interlocutors that at the end of the day, there has to be said that all of her friends have urged her to remove her plane? The more recent crash is fresher, still fills us with horror weapon new to the theater of war: social media. a political solution to the current war and nothing else Israeli colleague from her Facebook page, or to at least stop and fascination - and an undercurrent of unease as we Gershon Baskin of the Israeli Palestinian Center for because no military force can solve the Arab Israeli conflict,” responding to his comments. “But I keep him on my list acknowledge that we will look away. Life will go on. —AP Research and Information (IPCRI) rues “the level of hatred by he said. because I want to know how average Israelis like him think Israelis and Palestinians in social media and those who sup- Karmel Khaled is also trying to get what she sees as the and how they can justify their government’s action.” port them.” Baskin says, “The pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian Palestinian message out, and uses social media to do so. She @tweet_palestine is a pro-Palestinian on-line activist who movements have reached a level [of hatred] I haven’t ever says she was “inspired by the pain” to create a YouTube video says she “can relate.” Out of fear, she gave The Media Line only All articles appearing on these seen before in my life...I’ve done things I have never done in about Gaza to not only “spread the message of what’s really her Twitter name, explaining that she’s “been attacked by the pages are the personal opinion of my life and removed people from my Facebook and twitter. I going on, but to get someone to do something about it.” In Palestinian Authority; the Israeli army spokesman; and right- posted instructions on my wall stating my Facebook wall is Khaled’s online video, “Believe it or Not: Gaza”, Palestinians wing politicians,” and sees herself in danger. She’s been told the writers. Kuwait Times takes no my home; you should respect my home and each other. We hold up signs which read, “Gaza Under Attack”; “Children things like, “We hope you’ll get bombed along with the responsibility for views expressed can argue here but respectfully, but if you can’t follow those Have a Right to Live”; “Injustice”; “Protect Gaza” and “West Palestinians”; and “You should be one of the people killed in therein. Kuwait Times invites read- rules, you are out of here.” Bank and Gaza are One” before displaying still photos of men, Gaza.” She says it’s crucial that Palestinians use all of the ers to voice their opinions. Please Senior Israeli journalist Danny Rubinstein agrees that new- women and children in Gaza. technology available to them in order to show the truth. found angst is spreading at an alarming speed. “An outcome “What is important now is to tell others in the West that Using the Hebrew word for public awareness, @tweet_pales- send submissions via email to: opin- of the war has been a dangerous sense of hatred, where there is a Palestine since most of them are not familiar with tine says, “This means posting images to ‘fight the Israeli [email protected] or via snail meetings between Israelis and Palestinians are being can- Palestine and think it is Pakistan,” said Khaled, a fourth-year propaganda machine and Israeli ‘hasbara.”‘ Professor mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. celled. I also do not see either side interviewing the other. media student at Al-Quds Bard Honors College for Liberal Mohammad S Dajani Daoudi says that, “sending creative but You barely see an Arab on Israeli television,” he said. Arts and Sciences. She told The Media Line that she wants truthful messages through the social media enhance the The editor reserves the right to edit Before Israel launched its current military incursion into Israelis and Jews who see her video “to believe in our rights effectiveness of the Palestinian cause; while cursing the other any submission as necessary. the Gaza Strip, Facebook was, as advertised, “social” media. It to live and have freedom.” Anger characterizes many debates and sending death threats only backfires and alienates those was used by Palestinians primarily as a means to inform between Israeli and Palestinian partisans that fill Facebook searching for the truth.” —The Media Line NEWS SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014

GAZA: Photo shows the rubble of destroyed buildings and homes in the Shejaiya residential district of Gaza City, as families returned to find their homes ground into rubble by relentless Israeli tank fire and air strikes. The death toll in Gaza soared to more than 1,000 as bodies were pulled from the rubble during a 12-hour truce which top diplomats urged Israel and Hamas to extend. — AFP Hamas tactics cause high toll in Israel Israel says tactics, kit from Iran and Hezbollah GAZA: Using tunnels, mines, booby retaliation for the blood of the martyrs said Israeli military spokesman its military wing on a vast sandy traps and snipers, Hamas fighters have that the occupier spills daily.” The action Lieutenant-Colonel Peter Lerner. Israel expanse in northern Gaza. Kitted up in inflicted record casualties on Israeli has lived up to the fierce rhetoric. says it has so far killed more than 200 full Israeli battle gear, young cadets sat troops waging an offensive in the Gaza Hamas has far outstripped fellow mili- Palestinian fighters. “We are not sur- in classrooms taking notes on lessons in Strip, applying years of training in urban tants in Islamic Jihad and other groups prised about it because we knew that combat tactics. They showed off warfare with a new tactical acumen and in sending drones, scuba commandos they were preparing for this battle. They manoeuvres where they simulated rain- suicidal resolve. The Israelis say and tunnel raiders to take the fight into didn’t just invest in the tunnels for the ing down mortars on mock-up tanks, on weapons and know-how supplied by Israel. last two or three years,” he added. which two groups of fighters then Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah In one such infiltration, Hamas fight- pounced from nearby tunnels, with one make Hamas a more formidable foe. ers emerged wearing full Israeli uniform, Underground Gaza combatant hoisting over his shoulder a Four days after Israel launched a wither- but were let down by one key detail - Speaking off the record, another limp volunteer posing as an Israeli sol- ing ground assault on the Palestinian they were carrying Kalashnikov rifles, army official said: “They have thrown dier. Islamist militants in their stronghold of not standard issue M16s or Tavor assault everything at us. Missiles, ambushes, Shejaia following intensive air strikes, rifles. In the most deadly incident for even (bomb-laden) donkeys and dogs. Not a huge loss the army still does not have complete Israel yet, on the first day of its incursion It’s proving a real challenge ... We have In addition to increasing the range control of the area. to begin destroying the tunnels on to break their motivation, show them it and payload of more than 1,000 mostly Smoke from shelled homes and the Sunday, Hamas says its fighters watched is not worth it. “We hope that if we break homemade rockets it has hurled at Israel buzz of Israeli drones clog the sky above as an enemy armored personnel carrier Shejaia, then that will show them our in two weeks, Hamas has stepped up its GAZA: Palestinians try to dig a body out of the rubble of a destroyed the wrecked district on Gaza’s eastern lurched into a web of booby traps they determination. That is a real command weapons procurement. “Hamas leaders house hit by an Israeli strike during a 12-hour cease-fire in Gaza City’s border. The thud of a buried explosive had laid. “Our holy warriors detonated centre for them... What is remarkable is have tried to say through their state- Shijaiyah neighborhood yesterday. — AP aimed at a troop carrier is met with an the minefield with such force that (the that in the past eight years they have ments that everything Israel’s been hit hour-long rain of Israeli artillery fire that carrier) was destroyed. They advanced basically built an underground Gaza. It’s with so far was completely and purely shoulder-fired RPG-29 which is “more of military affairs analyst Ehud Yaari told shakes the width of the coastal strip, on it, opened its doors and finished off astonishing,” he said. Gaza-made. (But) Hamas did not deny a rocket than a missile. You can use it in Reuters, but its stated aim of destroying sending the deafening sound bouncing all left inside,” the group said. Confined in the crowded sandy coast benefiting from foreign imports,” said an urban area when you have to fight the tunnels remains difficult. “It’s very off buildings as far as the shore. Israel offered a different account, say- enclave of 1.8 million, where poverty Gaza analyst Adnan Abu Amer. The against very close forces. This is some- painful, but I don’t think anybody Exploiting a vast network of secret tun- ing the vehicle was part of a convoy and and unemployment hover around 40 Islamist movement is unlikely to be thing you don’t make by yourself.” assumed that it could be a ‘no casualties’ nels to snipe at enemy troops and blast was hit my multiple anti-tank missiles. percent, weary Gazans say they hope deterred by the losses its has suffered at operation ... It seems they’ve been able their vehicles even inside Israel, Hamas Israel said six soldiers were killed, while the battle will break the blockade that the hands of a stronger enemy. Ceasefire? to systematically uncover more and has killed 32 Israeli soldiers-almost three another thought to have been in the Israel and Egypt impose on them. They “There are conflicting reports about In 22-days of fighting during a 2008- more tunnels, with the caveat that I’m times as many as in the last major vehicle is missing, believed dead. Hamas have very little to lose. Hamas leaders Hamas’s losses in terms of fighters. Since 9 conflict, Hamas and other militant not sure the Israelis are prepared to sus- ground clashes in a 2008-9 conflict. said it captured him but has not hope to achieve that goal through the Israel has claimed Hamas’s armed wing groups largely melted away, allowing tain the damage to uncover many more,” “The Al-Qassam brigades continue released his picture. The Israeli military prowess of their men at the front, numbers 20,000 men, the martyrdom of Israeli tanks to approach the outskirts of he said. to give repeated surprises, and every acknowledges Hamas’ increased skill. trained to inflict casualties and grab sol- 60 or 70 can not be described as a huge Gaza City. The militants killed just six sol- Subterranean warfare may be day the holy warriors arise from where “They have undergone extensive train- diers to gain political leverage. loss,” Abu Amer said. Videos distributed diers then, and two more in an eight- Hamas’s most potent innovation. After the (Israeli) occupation could not fore- ing, they are well supplied, well motivat- Morale was high and Hamas fighters by al-Qassam’s media arm appear to day round of battle in 2012, which did spending years and possibly hundreds see,” the group said last week. “They ed and disciplined. We have met a more were preparing for a fight during a visit show the strength of the group’s arsenal. not escalate into an Israeli ground incur- of millions of dollars on building the net- fight... face to face with the enemy in formidable enemy on the battlefield,” by Reuters in April to a training camp of “The demonstrated use of anti-tank sion. Israel’s Lerner cited outside aid for work, Hamas may be keen to preserve guided missiles against small IDF units their new strength. “(They were trained) some of its tunnels by stopping the on foot, rather than against armored by Iran. Mostly Iran. It is the school of fighting soon. “They’re popping up Grim discoveries; Gaza death toll tops 1,000 vehicles, shows a clear intent to simply Iran. It is the thought process of Iran. It is more and more from underground to inflict casualties and a recognition of the Iran with Hezbollah. It is the same type try and hit something in hopes that a Continued from Page 1 ceasefire, but added they had “fundamental framework” (Israeli army’s) superior armor defense,” of tactics that we have seen.” Israel’s loss ceasefire will be established as soon as on a truce. The two sides remain at odds over the shape said Charles Lister, a visiting fellow at the of 12 soldiers on Sunday was the largest possible,” Yaari said. Abu Amer, the Gaza On the ground, Palestinian ambulances sped into of a final deal to end the fighting, however. Hamas says Brookings Center in Doha told Reuters. single-day toll since its forces pushed analyst, believes both sides are smarting Gaza neighborhoods that have been too dangerous to any truce must include a guaranteed end to Israel’s A senior Israeli intelligence official into South Lebanon in an attempt to dis- and the military gains may encourage enter for days. Palestinians ventured onto Gaza’s streets eight-year blockade of Gaza, while in Israel there are briefing foreign reporters on lodge Hezbollah militants there in 2006. Hamas toward a ceasefire. “Hamas real- after the truce began, some eager to check homes they calls for any deal to include the demilitarization of the Wednesday said “radical axis” countries - The Israeli intelligence officer said izes that the time factor is painful for had fled, others to stock up on supplies while it was safe Gaza Strip. Iran, Syria or Hezbollah guerrillas in Syria, Iran and Hezbollah could have both sides. Hamas has made achieve- to do so. In many places they found astonishing devas- Lebanon - had provided Hamas with a taught Hamas new tactics over the ments and my guess that neither Hamas tation: buildings leveled, entire blocks of homes com- West Bank tensions new generation of ground weapons. He Internet. Nobody from the Israeli side nor Israel are willing today to prolong pletely wiped out by Israeli bombardment. In northern The situation in Gaza has created tensions in the cited the Russian-made cornet and the expected an easy push into Gaza, Israeli the confrontation,” he said. — Reuters Beit Hanun, even the hospital was badly damaged by West Bank, where protests against Israel’s role in the shelling, and AFP correspondents came across the conflict erupted after Friday prayers. Troops shot dead Eid in Kuwait charred body of a paramedic as emergency workers two Palestinian teenagers yesterday in separate clashes searched for more dead. There were similar scenes in in the north and south of the West Bank. That followed Continued from Page 1 and pray for forgiveness for any shortcomings in one’s fast. Shejaiya, where stiff bodies lay on the floor of a room in the deaths of six Palestinians on Friday-five shot dead one building, one caked in dried blood, all of them cov- by Israeli troops and one killed by an Israeli settler. After a month of abstaining from food, drink, smoking Achievement ered in dust. International concern has mounted over the number of and conjugal relations from dawn to sunset, Muslims cele- Every Muslim who completed the fast of Ramadan has civilians killed in Gaza, including in a Thursday attack in brate with congregational prayer, charity and joyful social a tremendous sense of achievement. When he abstains ‘Humanitarian window’ which at least 15 people were killed in alleged Israeli exchanges. Eid begins on the first day of Shawwal, the from satisfying the most basic needs and powerful urges East of southern Khan Yunis, residents hesitated to shelling of a UN school. 10th month of the Islamic calendar. Following the dawn of life all day, each day for an entire month, both in public enter the Khuzaa neighborhood, saying Israeli forces The facility was sheltering some of the 100,000 prayer, the Muslim prepares for the Eid prayer which takes and in private, he develops a level of patience and self-dis- remained inside the border area. And in nearby Bani Palestinians who have fled their homes during the place shortly after sunrise. He showers, wears his best cipline that cannot be achieved easily. After the fast, he Suheila, where 20 people were killed in a single Israeli fighting. Rights groups say about 80 percent of the clothes and has a bite to eat to begin celebrating. All the feels he can meet any challenge with resolve, patience and while, he may hear around him the people repeating the faith. air strike shortly before the truce began, women and casualties have been civilians, and the UN agency for “takbeer”, (praises of God), on their way to the Eid prayer. children wept as they discovered their homes children UNICEF said on Friday that 192 children had Then he goes to a large open area of congregational Peace destroyed. Hamas and Israel agreed to the “humanitari- been killed during the conflict. The Israeli army prayers followed by a short sermon. He is joined by men, The discipline and spirituality of Ramadan leave in the an window” early yesterday, after Israel’s security cabi- announced the deaths of three soldiers in Gaza killed women and children from his neighborhood. There is a Muslim a profound feeling of peace and satisfaction. This net on Friday night rejected a US proposal for a seven- yesterday morning before the truce began. Rocket fire great joy in Eid Al-Fitr. comes from the willful submission to God’s Law and from day truce during which the two sides would negotiate a from Gaza continued yesterday before the truce, with the blessing which emanate from that submission. longer-term deal. three shot down by anti-missile defenses and one hit- Remembrance Courtesy of the TIES Center, the social and educational hub Speaking after the rejection, at a news conference in ting open ground, the army said. It said militants fired The celebration of Eid begins with remembering God for English Speaking Muslims in Kuwait. For more informa- Cairo with UN chief Ban Ki-moon, Kerry said Israel and 60 rockets into southern Israel on Friday, with another first and foremost. The congregational Eid prayer is a time tion, please call 25231015 or e-mail [email protected] or Hamas “still have some terminology” to agree to on a 15 intercepted. — AFP to glorify Him, remember His blessings and generosity, visit www.tiescenter.net. 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SA appoint Mashaba Tavecchio in racism row WWE champ nabs burglar to coach Bafana Bafana PHOENIX: A hapless burglar in Arizona learned a hard lesson when he broke into the ROME: Carlo Tavecchio, the favorite to become the next Italian Football Phoenix home of former World Wrestling Entertainment heavyweight champion Daniel Federation (FIGC) president, has been caught up in a racism storm after Bryan, police said on Friday. Bryan, 33, was returning home with his wife late on CAPE TOWN: Ephraim Mashaba was re-appointed as coach of South Africa’s national referring to African players as “banana eaters”. Thursday when he saw two suspects running out of a rear door, authorities said. The ex- team yesterday, the fourth time he has taken the helm of Bafana Bafana. Mashaba, The influx of foreign players has been a hot topic since the national professional grappler gave chase and was able to catch 22-year-old Cesar Sosa. more commonly known as ‘Shakes’, has had two previous caretaker spells with the sen- team crashed out of the World Cup in the group stage and 71-year-old ior team and was the permanent coach between Aug. 2002 and Nov. 2003. Sergeant Tommy Thompson, a spokesman for the Phoenix Police Department, said a Tavecchio suggested Italy should replicate England’s stringent require- struggle ensued and that Bryan, whose real name is Bryan Danielson, was able to detain His most recent role was in charge of the national Under-20 side and is ments for non-EU players. “In England, they identify the players coming in currently on a west African tour with the team. The cash-strapped the suspect until police officers could take him into custody. The second and, if they are professional, they are allowed to play,” Tavecchio said at the South African Football Association (SAFA) opted for a local coach suspect managed to get away, Thompson said. summer assembly of Italy’s amateur leagues (LND). “Here instead we get having also received interest in the post from Carlos Queiroz, who The former champ said he was angry when he realized that some- ‘Opti Pob‡’, who previously ate bananas and then suddenly becomes a first led Iran at the World Cup in Brazil, and Stephen Keshi of Nigeria. one had broken into the home they had moved into only 10 days ear- team player with Lazio. The Dutch duo of Frank Rijkaard and Dick Advocaat were lier, and that he was worried for their two-year-old French bulldog, also in the running. The 63-year-old Mashaba had a tempestu- “That’s how it is here. In England, you need to demonstrate what you Josie. He said he chased Sosa about 400 feet before grabbing him and ous relationship with his SAFA bosses during his first spell in have on your CV and your pedigree.” Questioned by reporters about the shouting some “bad words.” And he said he used a rear naked choke charge of the side and was sacked after refusing to recall over- comments afterwards, Tavecchio claimed that he could not remember hold to subdue him, rather than his trademark “Yes!” lock. “He was very, seas based players Quinton Fortune and Hans Vonk when what he had said in his own speech. “I can’t remember if I said the word very tired and it literally took zero effort to take him down,” Bryan told a they asked to be excused from a training camp ahead of ‘banana’ but I was referring to the CV and professionalism required by news conference at police headquarters, seated next to his wife the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations. English football for players who come from Africa or other countries.” he with the dog in her lap. He was also axed from the bench in the middle of that explained. “If anyone has interpreted my speech as offensive, I offer my “He put up very little resistance.” He said he felt “borderline spell for a high-profile friendly against England in 2003 apologies.” Tavecchio, the head of the LND, is expected to beat former AC ashamed” for taking matters into his own hands, when he also refused to call on the country’s top players Milan and Italy midfielder Demetrio Albertini to the top job in the Aug. 11 and was glad that nothing bad happened. Sosa was booked in Europe.—Reuters vote. The pair are both currently vice-presidents of the FIGC.—Reuters into jail on suspicion of one count of burglary. —Reuters

MLB results/standings

Chicago Cubs 7, St. Louis 6; Ny Yankees 6, Toronto 4; Philadelphia 9, Arizona 5; Washington 4, Cincinnati 1; Tampa Bay 6, Boston 4; San Diego 5, Atlanta 2; Texas 4, Oakland 1; Kansas City 6, Cleveland 4; NY Mets 3, Milwaukee 2; Chicago White Sox 9, Minnesota 5; Miami 2, Houston 0; Colorado 8, Pittsburgh 1; LA Angels 2, Detroit 1; Baltimore 2, Seattle 1 (10 Innings); LA Dodgers 8, San Francisco 1.

American League Eastern Division W L PCT GB Baltimore 57 45 .559 - NY Yankees 54 48 .529 3 Toronto 54 50 .519 4 Tampa Bay 50 53 .485 7.5 Boston 47 56 .456 10.5

Central Division Detroit 57 43 .570 - Kansas City 52 50 .510 6 Cleveland 51 52 .495 7.5 Chicago White Sox 50 54 .481 9 Minnesota 46 56 .451 12

Western Division Oakland 63 39 .618 - LA Angels 61 41 .598 2 Seattle 53 50 .515 10.5 Houston 42 61 .408 21.5 Texas 41 62 .398 22.5

National League Eastern Division Washington 56 44 .560 - Atlanta 55 48 .534 2.5 Miami 49 53 .480 8 NY Mets 49 54 .476 8.5 ST PETERSBURG: Brandon Guyer No. 5 of the Tampa Bay Rays slides safely past David Ross No. 3 of the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning at Tropicana Field. — AFP Philadelphia 45 58 .437 12.5

Central Division Milwaukee 58 46 .558 - Rays down Red Sox Pittsburgh 54 48 .529 3 St. Louis 54 48 .529 3 ST. PETERSBURG: David Price won his sixth start in a row YANKEES 6, BLUE JAYS 4 John Axford, sending a drive over the Royals’ bullpen in left Cincinnati 51 51 .500 6 and Evan Longoria hit a three-run double as the Tampa Bay Ichiro Suzuki homered for the first time since last August field. He was hitting just .200 in his previous 20 games with Chicago Cubs 42 59 .416 14.5 Rays earned their eighth straight victory, beating the Boston as New York beat Toronto for the 17th straight time at two RBIs. Kelvin Herrera (2-2) pitched a scoreless eighth and Red Sox 6-4 in Major League Baseball on Friday. Yankee Stadium. Jose Bautista hit two homers, doubled and Aaron Crow worked around a leadoff double in the ninth to Western Division The Red Sox lost their fourth consecutive game. Price (11- drove in four runs for Toronto. Suzuki hit a go-ahead, three- earn his second save in four chances. San Francisco 57 46 .553 - 7) struck out 10 over eight innings. He matched the team run shot in the third inning off Mark Buehrle (10-7), who LA Dodgers 57 47 .548 0.5 record shared by Matt Moore and Scott Kazmir for victories dropped to 1-12 against the Yankees, including 10 straight MARLINS 2, ASTROS 0 San Diego 46 56 .451 10.5 in consecutive starts. Ben Zobrist got his fourth hit, an RBI losses over the past decade. New York won for the seventh Brad Hand pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning Arizona 44 59 .427 13 double that made it 3-all in the Rays’ seventh. Later in the time in eight games since the All-Star break. Hiroki Kuroda and Jeff Mathis hit a two-run double for Miami. Hand (2-2) Colorado 42 60 .412 14.5 inning, Longoria delivered his go-ahead hit off Junichi (7-6) got the victory and David Robertson pitched the ninth struck out four and walked two in a career-high 7 1/3 Tazawa (1-2). Jake McGee gave up a run in the ninth and got for his 26th save in 28 chances. innings to earn his second straight win. Donovan Solano and his 10th save. Giancarlo Stanton each had two hits for the Marlins, who WHITE SOX 9, TWINS 5 won their fifth in sixth games. Bryan Morris got two outs in ORIOLES 2, MARINERS 1 Jose Abreu hit his MLB-leading 30th homer and drove in the eighth, and Steve Cishek pitched a perfect ninth for his Chris Davis hit a leadoff homer in the 10th inning and three runs, leading the Chicago White Sox past Minnesota. 25th save. Nelson Cruz also went deep as Baltimore overcame a record- Abreu had two hits and scored twice. The Cuban rookie now CUBS 7, CARDINALS 6 Lynx see tying start by Seattle ace Felix Hernandez. Hernandez struck has 77 RBIs on the season. Alexei Ramirez and Tyler Flowers Luis Valbuena hit a decisive two-run homer in the sev- out 10 in seven innings and left with the score tied 1 all. It also homered for the White Sox, while Dayan Viciedo tied a enth inning as the Chicago Cubs rallied to hand St. Louis its was his 13th consecutive start with at least seven innings career high with four of Chicago’s 17 hits. John Danks (9-6) fourth straight loss. and no more than two runs allowed, matching Tom Seaver’s gave up four runs over seven innings. The Cardinals tied it at 5-all on solo homers by Matt off Stars MLB mark set for the New York Mets in 1971. Chief Bender Carpenter and Matt Holliday in the fifth. Kevin Siegrist (1-2) held the previous American League record of 12 in a row RANGERS 4, ATHLETICS 1 hit Anthony Rizzo with a full-count pitch to lead off the sev- established in 1907. Jerome Williams pitched six solid innings while becoming enth. One batter later, Valbuena sent hit a first-pitch homer MINNEAPOLIS: Seimone Augustus scored 17 Left-fielder Steve Pearce threw out a runner at the plate the team-record 31st pitcher used this season by Texas. into the bleachers in center field. Justin Grimm (3-2) pitched points in her return from a knee injury as the for Baltimore, which remained three games in front of the Neftali Feliz worked a scoreless ninth while giving up a hit a scoreless inning for the win. Minnesota Lynx beat the San Antonio Stars 88- second-place Yankees in the AL East. Darren O’Day (3-1) and a walk for his first regular-season save since 2011. worked the ninth and Zach Britton earned his 19th save. Williams (2-4) allowed one run while striking out four PADRES 3, BRAVES 2 78 in the WNBA on Friday for their sixth straight without a walk. The 32-year-old right-hander was released Rookie Jesse Hahn allowed only three hits in six innings victory. DODGERS 8, GIANTS 1 by Houston earlier this month. Texas led for good on J.P. to remain unbeaten on the road for San Diego. After missing eight games and the All-Star Yasiel Puig tied a club record with three triples and added Arencibia’s RBI single after Jim Adduci doubled in the sec- Hahn (6-2) allowed one run as he improved to 4-0 in four Game because of bursitis in her left knee, a double and two RBIs as Los Angeles moved within a half- ond off Jason Hammel (0-3). road starts. The Padres had 12 singles on 13 hits to beat Alex Augustus fueled a 12-0 run in the fourth quarter game of NL West-leading San Francisco. Wood (7-8). Tommy Medica drove in a run and had a career- that put the game out of reach. The Dodgers matched a team record with five triples, ROYALS 6, INDIANS 4 high four hits. Joaquin Benoit earned his second save. Lindsey Whalen added 14 points to help including three during a five-run fifth inning that chased Tim Pinch-hitter Billy Butler’s two-run homer with two outs in Lincecum (9-7). It was the most triples in a game for the club the eighth inning sent Kansas City past Cleveland for its METS 3, BREWERS 2 Minnesota beat San Antonio for the 10th straight since 1921 and Puig had the most by a Dodgers player since fourth straight win. Carlos Santana homered twice for the Lucas Duda hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning as time at home. Maya Moore had 12 points three Brooklyn’s Jimmy Sheckard had three in 1901. Zack Greinke Indians, who have lost five of six. Butler connected against the New York Mets rallied to end Milwaukee’s four-game nights after scoring a career-high 48 against (12-6) tossed seven innings of shutout ball, striking out 10. winning streak. Atlanta. The Mets trailed 2-0 entering the ninth inning, but Daniel Danielle Robinson led the Stars with 15 ANGELS 2, TIGERS 1 Murphy led off with a double off closer Francisco Rodriguez points. Minnesota led by 10 points in the third (4-4), who blew his fourth save of the season. David Wright Efren Navarro and Kole Calhoun drove in runs in the sixth quarter before San Antonio used a 13-6 run to inning as Los Angeles overcame Drew Smyly’s early domi- followed with an RBI single. Duda hit the first pitch he saw nance for a victory over Detroit. from Rodriguez into the Mets’ bullpen in right field. It was his cut the Lynx’s lead to 52-51 with 5:15 to play in Tyler Skaggs yielded five hits in 5 2-3 resourceful innings career-high 17th home run of the season and his third in the the period. for the Angels, who have won 14 of 19. Los Angeles last four games. Carlos Torres (5-4) pitched the eighth inning improved the second-best record in MLB to 61-41 and to get the win. SKY 79, DREAM 75 pulled within two games of AL West-leading Oakland. Epiphanny Prince scored 21 points as Chicago Miguel Cabrera homered and Smyly (6-9) had a career- PHILLIES 9, DIAMONDBACKS 5 held off Eastern Conference-leading Atlanta. high 11 strikeouts while pitching into the sixth for the Tigers, Domonic Brown homered, doubled and drove in three Jessica Breland added 15 points, Allie Quigley who have lost seven of eight in Anaheim. runs to lead Philadelphia. Grady Sizemore had three hits, Navarro had two hits after replacing Josh Hamilton (left including the 1,000th of his career, with a double and an RBI had 13, and Sylvia Fowles finished with 12 points knee) in the fourth as the Angels earned their MLB-leading for the Phillies. Kyle Kendrick (5-10) posted his first win in and 12 rebounds for the Sky. 36th home victory by beating the league’s best road team. eight career starts against the Diamondbacks. Alfredo Marte Sancho Lyttle and Tiffany Hayes each had 15 hit his first career homer, a grand slam, and Aaron Hill had points for the Dream, who have lost three NATIONALS 4, REDS 1 three hits for Arizona. straight for the first time this season. Tanner Roark allowed only three singles over seven innings and Denard Span got four hits as Washington kept ROCKIES 8, PIRATES 1 MYSTICS 82, SHOCK 77 Cincinnati winless since the MLB All-Star break. Brett Anderson pitched effectively into the seventh The Reds have dropped seven straight games for their inning for his first win in more than a year as Colorado beat Ivory Latta scored 17 points as Washington longest losing streak in five years. The Nationals have won Pittsburgh. Carlos Gonzalez homered and Josh Rutledge had beat Tulsa despite making only one field goal in seven of nine. Roark (10-6) became Washington’s first 10- two hits and drove in four runs for Colorado, which has won the fourth quarter. Monique Currie scored 16 game winner and improved to 3-0 in his last three starts. consecutive games for just the second time in the last six points — all on free throws — for Washington. Rafael Soriano got his 24th save. weeks. Anderson (1-3) had not won since beating Houston The Mystics have won three in a row and five of Alfredo Simon (12-5) has lost both starts since his first All- SEATTLE: Robinson Cano No. 22 of the Seattle Mariners on April 7, 2013, in his last start for Oakland. He spent four six. Skylar Diggins led Tulsa with 19 points. — AP Star selection. He gave up three runs on nine hits and two triples in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles months on the disabled list and moved to the A’s bullpen walks in only 4 1-3 innings. at Safeco Field. — AFP when he returned. — AP SPORTS SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 Photo of the day Crusaders rout Sharks

WELLINGTON: The Canterbury Crusaders methodically The Sharks worked back into the game by capi- ground down the Sharks to score four second half tries talising on a charged down kick and dropped pass and canter to a 38-6 victory in Christchurch yesterday to set up field position that allowed Lambie to slot that propelled them to their first Super Rugby final in his two penalties. three years. Lambie missed a late penalty right on the half- Crusaders captain Kieran Read, wingers Nemani time hooter, to allow the home side to go into the Nadolo and Johnny McNicholl, scrumhalf Willi Heinz break with a 16-6 lead. and flanker Matt Todd all scored tries for the home side, Nadolo got more involved in the second half as who dominated throughout and held the visitors score- the Crusaders continued their high-paced game, less in the second half. though it took some initiative by scrumhalf Andy All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter kicked two conversions Ellis to set up the Fijian international’s 49th minute and three penalties for the Crusaders, while Sharks fly- try. Already awarded a penalty advantage, Ellis half Patrick Lambie slotted two first half penalties. appeared to be waiting for the whistle then seized The Crusaders advanced to their 11th final with the on the Sharks’ hesitation, scampered through a gap victory and will meet New South Wales Waratahs. The to feed Carter, who then passed to Nadolo to go victory also released some of the pressure on coach over and give the home side a 21-6 lead. Todd Blackadder, whose side had not reached the final Carter and Lambie then both missed penalties since 2011 and have not won the title since he succeed- before the game turned definitively in the home ed Robbie Deans in 2008. side’s favour when the ball squirted out of a Sharks’ “Extremely satisfied, knowing we are going to the big defensive scrum that Heinz snaffled up and sprint- stage next week is an awesome feeling,” Read said in a ed 15 metres to score with 15 minutes remaining. televised interview. “We are really pleased with that per- McNicholl’s 70th-minute try ultimately summed formance. up the pattern of the match as the Crusaders “We started well, played at a high tempo early on seized on a poor kick from the Sharks and with and put them under pressure.” The Sharks’ kicking- backs and forwards spreading the ball wide and based territory game was executed badly with the ball backing each other up, were able to sweep down either finding Crusaders’ players in plenty of space to field. run it back, going out on the full or in one case by Todd then rubbed salt into the wound when the Lambie, rolling dead in goal. Crusaders pack executed a perfect rolling maul Israel Dagg, Carter and Colin Slade capitalised by pin- from an attacking lineout with about two minutes ning the Sharks inside their own half or by playing at remaining to blow the score out. pace and stretching the visitors across the field, with “Everything we worked on the last two weeks... Read prominent in his characteristic bursts down the we just couldn’t do... we are extremely disappoint- wide channels. Carter duly converted their opportuni- ed with our performance,” Sharks captain Bismarck Soul Flyers Fred Fugen and Vincent Reffet perform during training in Austria for The Ultimate Skydiving Combo, ties with three first half penalties, while Read scored a du Plessis said. “We didn’t play in the right areas skydiving from 33,000 feet (10 km) above the Mont Blanc, in Austria — www.redbull.com 17th-minute try. and couldn’t do what we worked on.” — Reuters DeLaet intends to end Canadian title drought

MONTREAL: Canada’s Graham DeLaet The native of Weyburn in has his sights set on ending one of golf’s Saskatchewan has established himself as oldest title droughts, and was in “a great his country’s premier player with a world position” just two shots behind leaders ranking of 38th. Hearn, ranked 93rd, is Jim Furyk and Tim Petrovic after the the only other Canadian ranked among Canadian Open second round in the top 200. Montreal. “It was a great start,” said DeLaet, No Canadian has won the country’s who brushed the sleep from his eyes national open since Pat Fletcher in 1954, after his 7.50am ET (1150 GMT) tee time and DeLaet will start the weekend within to pick up five birdies in his first eight striking distance after reeling off nine holes. birdies in a seven-under-par 63 on Royal “I putted really well all day, even Montreal’s Blue Course on Friday. (sinking) a couple of big bogey putts to Not since Mike Weir led at the halfway avoid the double, and to birdie the last mark 10 years ago has a Canadian been two (holes) was just icing on the cake.” so well-placed after two rounds. Left-han- DeLaet was part of an impressive der Weir went on to lose to Vijay Singh in threesome with Furyk and world num- a playoff. ber seven Matt Kuchar (65) which made The 32-year-old DeLaet is not planning a combined total of 22 birdies. his victory speech just yet but is confi- “I don’t know if I’ve ever played in a dent that his broad shoulders can handle group (shooting) 63, 63, 65,” said Furyk. the weighty expectations of a partisan “It’s nice to see the other guys making home gallery. birdies - as long as you are. “I know there are a lot of hopes and “Sometimes when your two partners expectations but I’m in a great position are making a bunch of birdies and you’re SYDNEY: Waratahs’ Kurtley Beale (center with ball) breaks away on his way to scoring a try during their Super Rugby semifinal match against after two rounds and happy and excited not seeing putts go in it makes you more the Brumbies. — AP about the weekend,” he told PGATour.com frustrated.” after posting an eight-under 132 total. Furyk made his move early with four “I would love to win this golf tourna- consecutive birdies from his second hole Waratahs win Sydney ment. It would mean more to me than (the par-four 11th), where he jump-start- anything but I’m only halfway there.” ed his day by sinking a 45-foot putt that Veterans Furyk (63) and Petrovic (66) led broke “about three separate ways” showdown to reach final on 10-under 130, while DeLaet shared before crashing into the centre of the third place with American Kyle Stanley cup. (67). “I missed a couple of putts but you SYDNEY: Flyhalf Bernard Foley scored a brilliant and I’m psyched. It’s new territory for us but penalties three times in four minutes and the David Hearn (70) was the next best can’t make them all and I made a bunch late try and kicked 11 points to fire the New very exciting territory.” The Brumbies were still pressure ultimately told with the big winger Canadian, seven strokes off the lead, more putts today,” said the 44-year-old. South Wales Waratahs to a 26-8 victory over the pounding away at the home defence in the able to score in the corner on the overlap. which suggests DeLaet is the only player “That was the difference between 67 ACT Brumbies and into their third Super Rugby 75th minute when the Waratahs snapped up a Brumbies centre Christian Lealiifano and with a realistic chance of ending his yesterday and 63 today.” final yesterday. Foley finished off a breakaway wild inside pass from winger Joe Tomane about Foley traded penalties in the minute before country’s 60-year title drought at the Furyk, who finished fourth at last move that started deep inside the Waratahs own 15 metres from their line. Hulking second row halftime and the teams turned around with the half four minutes from time to seal the win and a Will Skelton came into the move in midfield Waratahs 11-8 ahead. event. week’s British Open, has piled up 16 home final next weekend against the and bulldozed 20 metres through the defence Lealiifano should have levelled up the scores DeLaet has never won on the PGA PGA Tour victories, including the Canterbury Crusaders, who beat South Africa’s with tacklers hanging off him before offloading two minutes after the break but screwed his Tour, but two runner-up finishes early this Canadian Open in 2006 and 2007, Sharks 38-6 in the earlier semi-final. to Foley, who took the ball at pace to touch penalty kick wide from in front of the posts. year suggest he is on the verge of a long- though neither of those wins came at The Waratahs, who lost both their previous down and delight most of the 38,800 crowd. The big hits continued from the big men on expected breakthrough. Royal Montreal. — Reuters finals to the Crusaders in 2005 and 2008, had It was a sparkling finish to an all-Australian both sides but it was the wrestling skills of one been set on the path to victory by opportunis- semi-final that had promised attacking flair but of the slightest players on the park that pro- tic tries from winger Alofa Alofa and centre delivered crushing tackles and dogged duced the next score after 46 minutes. Kurtley Beale at the start of each half. defence. Mogg safely gathered an Adam Ashley- The Brumbies, beaten finalists last year, With less than three minutes on the board, Cooper grubber kick inside his own half but played a full part in a hugely physical contest winger Alofa seized on a loose Brumbies pass Beale stripped the ball off him and raced away but were only able to cross once through and raced 60 metres to touch down despite to score in the corner. winger Henry Speight in the 31st minute and fullback Jesse Mogg’s despairing tackle. Brumbies winger Robbie Coleman should failed to score after the break despite dominat- Foley extended the lead with the first of his have replied immediately but spilled the ball ing possession. penalties after 21 minutes but the malfunction- with the line at his mercy and that proved to be “Fantastic,” said Waratahs captain Michael ing New South Wales lineout ensured the the last clear-cut chance the Waratahs allowed. Foley. “We spoke before the match about tak- Brumbies would have plenty of possession and “We had more than enough opportunities ing our chances but we had to make them Speight had them right back in the contest down in their half but you have to give credit to tonight. after half an hour. the New South Wales boys, they held on,” said “They are a tough team but we’re in the final The Brumbies kicked for the corner from Brumbies skipper Ben Mowen. — Reuters Isner defeats Aussie to reach semis

ATLANTA: Top seed John Isner has forged advantage for me because I can muster up ahead into the semi-finals at the Atlanta enough energy to pop some big serves in. Open after disposing of Australian eighth “The beginning of the second set it felt seed Marinko Matosevic in straight sets on like someone put us in the oven. It was Friday. rough. There’s only one option for me there, The towering defending champion was play big and play aggressive. A lot of times broken in the first game of the match but it works out.” responded well to claim the contest 7-6 6-4, The 21-year-old Jack Sock booked a blasting 17 aces with his first serve on fire. semi-final with Isner with a 7-6 6-2 win Matosevic blew a chance to claim the over Slovakia’s Lukas Lacko, assuring the first set but Isner ultimately sealed the home nation of someone to cheer in the tiebreak 8-6. World number 12 Isner broke final. Matosevic in the seventh game of the sec- The other semi-final will be fought out ond set and closed the match with a thun- between German Benjamin Becker and derbolt ace. “I knew he was struggling out Israel’s Dudi Sela. Becker took out Thiemo there a little bit and he knew I was strug- De Bakker of the Netherlands in straight gling out there a little bit,” Isner told sets, winning 6-4 6-2 in just over an hour. ATLANTA: John Isner returns a forehand to Marinko reporters. Sela upset fourth seeded Canadian Vasek Matosevic of Australia during the BB&T Atlanta MONTREAL: Graham DeLaet of Canada tees off on the 18th hole during the RBC Canadian “A lot of times those situations are a big Pospisil 7-5 1-6 6-2. — Reuters Open. —AFP Open at the Royal Montreal Golf Club. — AFP SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 SPORTS

Preview England seek self-respect against India

SOUTHAMPTON: England won’t just be looking to plight the only player who was actually dropped tional run-scorer. But if bringing back Pietersen tally tired, with Anderson not helped by a row with end a sequence of 10 Tests without a win when from the squad for the third Test was left-arm spin- won’t be a cure-all for England’s ills, what the pre- India’s Ravindra Jadeja during the drawn first Test they face India in the third Test at Southampton ner Simon Kerrigan, who didn’t play at Lord’s. ceding 1-0 series defeat at home to Sri Lanka and in Nottingham. today, they will be aiming to restore their pride. By then, experienced wicketkeeper Matt Prior the ongoing campaign with India have both Friday saw Jadeja fined but not banned for his Monday’s 95-run defeat in the second Test at had withdrawn, citing quad, Achilles and right demonstrated is that he is not the sole source of part in the alleged incident by the International Lord’s, a result that put the tourists 1-0 up in the hand injuries, to be replaced by 23-year-old Jos their woes. Cricket Council, while Anderson could yet miss the five-match series, came after England had won the Buttler, uncapped at Test level but already Cook and Ian Bell, the two senior batsmen in an final two Tests of this series if a separate August 1 toss on a pitch that might have been made to cap- England’s limited overs gloveman. otherwise inexperienced top-order are both in the hearing finds against him. tain Alastair Cook’s specific instructions and Given England’s extensive backroom staff, how middle of a run-drought. Yet the man most likely to be dropped from the against an India side who had not won away from was it that Prior, who dropped six catches of vary- Left-handed opener Cook has gone 27 innings team is Ben Stokes, one of the infamous ‘happy home in 16 previous Tests. Whether it was ing difficulty this season, had been selected to be without adding to his England record of 25 Test hookers’ at Lord’s, who has six ducks in his last 10 Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowling like a classic seamer behind the stumps for four straight Tests-with only hundreds, while it is 19 innings since Bell last international innings. or opener Murali Vijay’s invaluable second-innings one Championship match as a keeper behind him reached three figures at this level. Cook, for all that Fellow all-rounders Chris Jordan and Chris 95, India excelled in disciplines that were once this season-when he was so clearly unfit? His inclu- several ex-England skippers have told him to Woakes will be eyeing Stokes’ spot. For India cap- common to every county, let alone England, team. sion revived accusations the England set-up was a resign the captaincy, is determined to carry on. “I tain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the unexpected but And then compounding the ‘role reversal’ was ‘cosy club’ where even basic fitness issues could be haven’t had any tougher times in my career than at welcome problem is how to guard against compla- the way the match ended, when several England overlooked. the moment,” said Cook. “It gets harder and harder cency. batsmen succumbed to a bouncer-trap baited by Significantly, the only player who was told there the longer it goes on. “But I don’t think walking “We don’t have too many experienced players Ishant Sharma who promptly took seven for 74 as was no way back at international level after away from it would be the way to go,” he said. but it is important to seize our chances and put the India won only their sixth Test in England. England’s 5-0 Ashes thrashing in Australia was Meanwhile new-ball duo James Anderson and opposition away, said Dhoni. “Being humble in It was somehow typical of England’s present Kevin Pietersen, England’s all-time leading interna- Stuart Broad have both looked physically and men- cricket is very important.” — AFP Sri Lanka on top despite Amla ton

COLOMBO: Captain Hashim Amla struck a gritty 139 not out but failed to stop Sri Lanka from taking the driver’s seat in the second and final Test against South Africa yesterday. Amla, 31, batted for more than eight hours to frustrate the Sri Lankan spinners who shared nine wickets between them to bowl out South Africa for 282 in their first innings. Sri Lanka, who made 421 in their first essay, were 11-0 at stumps in their second innings on the third day for an over- all lead of 150. Off-spinner Dilruwan Perera (5-69) grabbed a five-wicket haul, his second in five Tests, while left-armer Rangana Herath chipped in with 4-71. South Africa’s weaknesses against spin were exposed as none of the batsmen, barring Amla, could even make a half- century despite the fact the wicket was no minefield. “There were phases when the runs dried up, it was tough scoring runs,” said South African coach Russell Domingo after the day’s play. “It wasn’t easy for us because of the consistency of their spinners. It would have been great if we had scored 100 more runs. 140-odd is a big lead, it’s a substantial lead. Sri Lanka are obviously in a very good position,” he said. For Amla, it was his first century as South Africa’s Test cap- tain. He faced 382 balls and hit 12 fours in his marathon England’s Captain Alastair Cook effort. It was also the first by a South African captain in Sri Lanka, and proved crucial to help the visitors avoid the embarrassment of a follow-on. Cook brushes aside The South African innings was wrapped up in the final session with Herath having Dale Steyn (30) caught by Kumar Sangakkara and Imran Tahir (15) by Upul Tharanga at deep mid-off. Perera then sent back Morne Morkel for a duck to Pietersen quit call bowl out the Proteas with five overs remaining in the day. Sri Lankan openers Kaushal Silva (five) and Upul Tharanga COLOMBO: South African cricket captain Hashim Amla (six) saw off the overs without any hiccups. raises his bat in celebration after scoring a century (100 SOUTHAMPTON: Alastair Cook shrugged off calls from lost to Australia, have England failed to win either of their South Africa lost Jean-Paul Duminy and Vernon Philander runs) during the third day of the second cricket Test Kevin Pietersen to resign as England captain ahead of the series in a home season. (nine) to spin in the second session that saw them put on 71 match against Sri Lanka. — AFP third Test against India at Southampton. Cook insisted England could recover against runs at less than three runs an over. Pietersen used his Daily Telegraph column published India.”The good news in a five Test match series is you’ve Duminy (three) fiddled around for more than an hour Saturday to say he was only still in the job because it got a chance to bounce back.” before he was stumped by Niroshan Dickwella off Herath SCOREBOARD would be “yet another PR disaster” for the England and “The frustrating thing has been that we’ve been get- while Philander was bowled by Perera. Wales Cricket Board to sack him now. Cook has faced ting ourselves into situations, especially in the four Test Perera said the defensive approach by the South Africans COLOMBO: Scoreboard at the close of the third day of the repeated calls to resign the captaincy from the likes of matches where we’ve been ahead of the game by quite a had boomeranged on them. “We thought they were trying second test between Sri Lanka and South Africa yesterday. Michael Vaughan and Nasser Hussain during a run that long way and haven’t been able to force that result. to play for a draw. We managed to get a good lead because Sri Lanka first innings 421 has seen England go 10 Tests without a win. “It’s bubbling under but the longer it goes without a they batted defensively. South Africa first innings (overnight 98-3) Meanwhile Cook’s form with the bat has also declined. win, it becomes harder and harder.” Pietersen, despite “At the moment, we do not have a target in mind. But if A. Petersen c and b Herath 2 It is now 27 innings since he scored the last of his being England’s all-time leading run scorer and their top we get about 200 runs more, we will be in a very good posi- D. Elgar c Silva b Perera 1 England record 25 Test hundreds, and the left-handed contributor with the bat during their 5-0 Ashes thrashing tion,” he said. F. de Plessis c Dickwella b Lakmal 36 opener’s last nine Test innings have yielded just 129 runs. in Australia, was the only player to be axed by England Amla, dropped on 93 at short cover by Silva, completed H. Amla not out 139 But Cook speaking at Southampton, where England after their return home in February. At the time, the ECB his 22nd Test hundred with a single off Herath, a fitting AB de Villiers lbw b Perera 37 will start Sunday’s match 1-0 down in the five-Test series, cited the need to support Cook’s captaincy as a reason reward for his lonely toil on the crease. Q de Kock b Perera 0 following India’s 95-run win at Lord’s on Monday, insisted for ditching Pietersen. The bearded batting wizard is leading the side for the JP Duminy st Dickwella b Herath 3 once again he would not resign. And South Africa-born Pietersen said “At the moment first time in this two-Test series after being named skipper V. Philander b Perera 9 “The last three or four weeks, everyone’s been saying only politics are keeping Cook in a job because the last month following the retirement of Graeme Smith. D. Steyn c Sangakkara b Herath 30 that. It is no different who else says it,” Cook told England and Wales Cricket Board backed him so much The first session saw Herath get rid of AB de Villiers (37) I. Tahir c Tharanga b Herath 15 reporters at Southampton on Saturday when asked that it would be yet another PR disaster if it sacked him and Quinton de Kock for a duck in the space of three balls M. Morkel c Silva b Perera 0 about Pietersen’s comments. now. after South Africa had resumed at their overnight 98-3. Extras (lb-3, nb-6, w-1) 10 “I’ve just got to stay true to myself and say how good “But the ECB needs his runs back more than anything Amla and De Villiers had started off positively and saw off Total (all out, 134.5 overs) 282 it would be if I could get through this as a person, as a else so a big decision has to be made,” he added.”He the first hour without harm. Amla broke the shackles with Fall of wickets: 1-3 2-13 3-71 4-150 5-150 6-175 7-204 8- player, as a leader and take huge strides from it,” the 29- (Cook) should do what is right for England and resign the two consecutive fours off unorthodox spinner Ajantha 251 9-279 year-old added. captaincy. He has shown he does not have the tactical Mendis and De Villiers followed suit, hitting paceman Bowling: Lakmal 23-7-54-1 (4nb, 1w), Herath 45-17-71-4, “I’m desperate to carry on because I love being brain to lead the side,” Pietersen insisted. Suranga Lakmal (1-54) for three boundaries in the same over. Perera 41.5-11-69-5, Mendis 21-1-68-0 (2nb), Vithanage 4- England captain, it’s a huge honor. “I said when I first “England badly miss Cook the opening batsman scor- De Villiers had a scare on 30 when he gloved Lakmal to 0-17-0. took over ‘I just want to throw everything into it’ and ing 150 to set games up at the top of the order and, the wicketkeeper but TV replays showed the ball had Sri Lanka second innings until that time where I don’t feel as if I can carry on doing relieved of the captaincy, I don’t think it is too late for him bounced just inches short of Dickwella. U. Tharanga not out 6 it or someone taps me on the shoulder then that’s what to rediscover this form.” But just when the partnership was building up K. Silva not out 5 I’m going to to do.” Pietersen urged Cook to seek advice from one of the between Amla and De Villiers, Perera’s double-strike Total: (no wickets, 5 overs) 11 If England lose the third Test, they will be unable to many former England players now working as a televi- reduced South Africa to 150-5. He first had De Villiers Still to bat: K. Sangakkara, M. Jayawardene, A. Mathews, N. win the series against India, having already been beaten sion pundit. trapped plumb in front off the fourth ball and then Dickwella, K. Vithanage, D. Perera, R. Herath, S. Lakmal, A. 1-0 in a two-Test contest this season at home to Sri “How many ex-international players have England had knocked the off-stump of De Kock off the last ball of the Mendis. Lanka. recently working with them? None. “There is so much over. South Africa lead the series 1-0 after winning the Bowling (to date): Steyn 3-1-7-0, Philander 2-1-4-0. Not since 2001, when they drew with Pakistan and knowledge in English cricket going to waste.” — AFP opener in Galle by 153 runs. — AFP Dhoni slams Jadeja fine

SOUTHAMPTON: India captain Mahendra Singh “Then, when we were going through the members’ India responded to the former Australia batsman’s ver- Dhoni has criticised the “hurtful” decision to fine area, I was ahead of Jadeja, who was a couple of yards dict by saying they reserved their right of appeal Ravindra Jadeja, saying the all-rounder had been the behind me. “Again, something happened. Something although, according to ICC regulations, there can be innocent party in an incident involving England’s was told to him and he turned across to the individual. no appeal against a Level One punishment. “The James Anderson. “After that, he was pushed and he barely gained beauty of Level One is you cannot appeal against it,” Dhoni said Jadeja had been on the receiving end his balance. Then, he turned to see what was happen- Dhoni said. “But the BCCI (Board of Control for of “foul langauge” and physical assault and, although ing. “On the basis of that, he is fined. We were told it Cricket in India) and the legals are working things the India skipper did not name Anderson on Saturday, was against the spirit of the game.” out. “We are definitely not at all happy with the ver- it was clear he was referring to the England paceman “But we can’t ignore whatever has happened...The dict.” India lead the five-match series with England 1- during a news conference in Southampton ahead of bat was under his armpit throughout, and right from 0 after a 95-run win in the second Test at Lord’s on Sunday’s third Test match. the call for lunch till the time he entered the dressing Monday-a match that ended with Jadeja running out Jadeja was fined 50 percent of his match fee, but room, not one word was spoken by him (Jadeja). “I Anderson, after which the two players were pho- not banned, by the International Cricket Council after don’t think there was even a bit of aggression in that tographed shaking hands. being found guilty Friday of “conduct contrary to the and that’s the reason I’m very hurt by the verdict giv- Anderson’s case will be dealt with by ICC code of spirit of the game”, for an incident with Anderson that en.” Wicketkeeper-batsman Dnoni added: “Tomorrow conduct commissioner Gordon Lewis on August 1 — took place when walking off as a batsman during the (Sunday), if I ask one of my players to not say a word, the day after the third Test is due to end. If found lunch break on the second day of the drawn first Test and that we’ll report it to the match referee, he might guilty of a Level Three offence, Anderson faces a ban in Nottingham on July 10. be like: ‘Whatever happens, we’ll get fined 50 percent. of between two to four Tests that could rule him out “To me, it’s a very hurtful decision,” said Dhoni. “If I’m better off abusing the guy’.” of the remainder of the series you see what exactly happened...the umpire called England charged Jadeja with a Level Two offence However, Lewis-like Boon-can downgrade the ‘lunch’, and we started walking. under the ICC’s code of conduct in retaliation for India charge facing Anderson. The row involving Jadeja “I don’t want to take any individual’s name, but bringing a more serious Level Three charge against and Anderson comes after a recent revamp of the one used foul language against Jadeja. “I had to step Anderson for allegedly “abused and pushing” Jadeja. ICC where the ‘Big Three’ nations of India, England in the middle. By that time, we had reached the ropes, However, ICC match referee David Boon, who heard and Australia took charge of the global governing India’s Ravindra Jadeja bowls in this file photo and I thought the thing was defused. Jadeja’s case downgraded the offence to Level One. body. — AFP SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 SPORTS Stoute targets King George race with Telescope

ASCOT: Telescope, hugely impressive at Royal Derby before a setback robbed him of the chance over the fast ground, and plans to walk the course in trip to a mile and a half for the first time. Ascot last month, heads an intriguing renewal of of glory in the Epsom blue riband. before giving his colt the go ahead. “He’s a very Master Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien, who last won the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Patiently handled, the son of Galileo is now nice horse, but I didn’t really want to run him twice the King George in 2008 with Duke of Marmalade, Saturday’s showpiece pitting established stars ready to fulfil his exciting promise, says the owner’s on too fast a ground,” Gosden told At The Races tel- holds a strong hand with Magician, last season’s against those brimming with potential. racing manager Harry Herbert. evision. “He did it well at Royal Ascot, but he’s bred Breeders Cup Turf hero and second in the Prince of The Michael Stoute-trained four-year-old faces a “Given the size and pedigree of him, there was more for good, good to soft ground.” Established Wales’s Stakes. O’Brien commented: “I think maximum seven rivals in the mid-season show- every chance he would be reaching his peak about classic form is represented by Taghrooda, the Magician will improve a bit from Sandown. I think piece after out-of-sorts French raider Flintshire was now. It is what Sir Michael excels at and Telescope Gosden-trained winner of the Epsom Oaks, and he’ll come on for the run and I think there’s a bit withdrawn Friday running a temperature. ticks a lot of those boxes,” Herbert said. Romsdal, third in the Epsom Derby. more there, so I’m expecting a big run on Telescope’s spread-eagling seven length suc- Telescope’s first appearance at this exalted level Taghrooda’s connections are hoping to be Saturday.” cess - the widest winning margin at Royal Ascot sees him likely being taken on by another who left rewarded for their bold plan in running here Ireland has two more representative in the this season - left a strong impression that he has an indelible impression at Royal Ascot in Eagle Top. against their smart filly’s elders rather than last shape of Trading Leather, runner-up in the Eclipse, the quality to lift a race that Stoute has previously The year younger winner of the King Edward VII weekend’s Irish Oaks. and his stablemate Leitir Mor. “He’s going there in claimed with Harbinger, Conduit, Golan, Opera Stakes was added to the King George mix as a sup- In a wide-open contest another with a strong good shape and I’m looking forward to riding him. House, and the brilliant but ill-fated Shergar. plementary entry at a cost of 75,000 pounds. chance is Mukhadram, who won the Eclipse Stakes I think he’ll put up a big show,” said the latter’s jock- Telescope was all the rage for last year’s Epsom Yet his trainer John Gosden has voiced concerns over a mile and a quarter this month and steps up ey, Kevin Manning. — AFP EPL youngsters face loan lottery

LONDON: As the Premier League’s leading clubs step but now I know better,” Kakuta complained last year. up their preparations for the 2014-15 season, some of “Chelsea have far too many players. At my age, I need their most promising young talents are stepping out to play regularly, but if I go back I’ll just get 10 minutes into the unknown. a month, and I don’t want that.” With teams like Chelsea and champions Manchester Chelsea loaned out 27 players last season-with six City boasting huge, star-studded squads, their going to Dutch side Vitesse, with whom the London younger players have no option but to go out on loan club have a strategic partnership-but technical direc- in search of the playing time vital to their develop- tor Michael Emenalo says the policy is well-inten- ment. For some players it can prove a richly rewarding tioned. “The loan process at Chelsea has become very experience. professional and a good deal of thought has gone into Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois has returned to Chelsea it,” he told the club’s website. after a three-year period at Atletico Madrid that saw “We don’t send players out because we are trying to him emerge as one of the world’s finest goalkeepers. recover some money. We send them because we want Courtois’s club and international colleague Romelu them to play and develop and we want to monitor Lukaku has also benefited from time on loan, excelling them.” at West Bromwich Albion and Everton, although it Eight Chelsea youngsters have already agreed loan seems he has yet to convince manager Jose Mourinho moves for the coming season. They include the Nigeria of his worth. international Kenneth Omeruo, who has returned to Joel Campbell harbours hopes of breaking into the Middlesbrough, and Thorgan Hazard, younger brother first team at Arsenal, meanwhile, after an impressive of first-team star Eden, who has joined Borussia season with Olympiakos that provided a launchpad for Moenchengladbach. BRAZIL: In this file picture taken on July 5, 2014 Belgium’s goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois dives for the ball. As the an excellent World Cup with Costa Rica. For others, At Arsenal, 21-year-old forward Wellington Silva- Premier League’s leading clubs step up their preparations for the 2014-15 season, some of their most promising however, the loan system can feel like being trapped who played alongside Neymar for Brazil’s under-17s-is young talents are stepping out into the unknown. — AP in a revolving door. gearing up for a fifth consecutive loan spell, this time Gael Kakuta, a precociously skilful attacking mid- at Spanish side Almeria. fielder, joined Chelsea from French club Lens at the It is a path similar to the one trodden by Mexican age of 16 in 2007, sparking a row that momentarily forward Carlos Vela, who was successively loaned out Setif move closer to CAF semis saw the English side banned from signing players. to four clubs by Arsenal before finally leaving for Real After he made an eye-catching debut against Sociedad in 2012. JOHANNESBURG: Algerians Entente eight points from four Group B match- Belameiri notched his sixth Wolverhampton Wanderers in November 2009, then Andros Townsend knows more than most about Setif moved closer to a first CAF es-four points more than Tunisians CS Champions League goal this season coach Carlo Ancelotti was moved to declare: “At that being a perpetual loanee, having played for nine dif- Champions League semi-finals Sfaxien and Benghazi. Another with a low shot across goalkeeper ferent clubs before finally getting a chance to shine at appearance by defeating Libyans Al- Tunisian club, Esperance, are bottom Wissem El-Boudi from just inside the age I have never seen a player with this talent.” Ahly Benghazi 2-0 in Tunisia this week- of the table with three points but can penalty area. However, with established players such as Joe Cole Tottenham Hotspur, but he says the experience was end. climb to second by winning at Sfaxien Zimbabwe-born Edward Sadomba and Florent Malouda cemented in Chelsea’s starting XI, worthwhile. El-Hedi Belameiri scored for the late yesterday. wasted several chances for Ahly before Kakuta found his route to the first team blocked. There “At a massive club like Tottenham opportunities will ‘Black Eagles’ after 18 minutes at Stade Group winners and runners-up Younis struck on 93 minutes with a followed a succession of underwhelming loan moves- come, but not straight away,” he told The Daily Chedli Zouiten and Sofiane Younis qualify for the semi-finals of a compe- looping header off a Lyes Boukria to Fulham, Bolton Wanderers, French club Dijon, Dutch Telegraph earlier this year. “You have to get out there claimed the other goal in stoppage tition offering a $1.5 million (1.1 mil- cross. Post-Moamer Kadhafi regime side Vitesse Arnhem, and Lazio-and at 23, his career is and prove that you deserve to have them coming your time. lion euros) first prize and a ticket to lawlessness in Libya forced Benghazi still awaiting take-off. way. The only way that’s going to happen is if people Victory lifted unbeaten Setif to the FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco. to play in neighboring Tunisia. — AFP “I don’t dream about Chelsea anymore. I used to, see you playing. It makes you.” — AFP Mata warms to Van Gaal tactics

LONDON: Manchester United play- pre-season schedule. maker Juan Mata yesterday gave his Mata revealed that the Dutchman seal of approval to the new tactical is also making his presence felt in the system introduced by incoming man- changing room by forcing all of the ager Louis van Gaal. club’s players to communicate only in Having set United out in a 3-4-1-2 English. “We only speak in English,” formation for their opening pre-sea- said the former Chelsea player. “He son friendly against Los Angeles says we have to speak in English.” Mata Galaxy on Wednesday, with Mata play- added: “He is very good, on and off the ing in support of the two strikers, Van pitch. He is a good man and a great Gaal saw his new charges stroll to a 7-0 manager. win. The 62-year-old coach used a sim- “He has a lot of experience, he has ilar formation with the Netherlands at won trophies in previous teams too, so the World Cup, where he guided his it’s a good chance for me to learn from country to a third-place finish, and him and for us to improve as a team. Mata believes it could bring out the “He is demanding. He is very hon- best in him. est, straight, speaks with everyone to “If I play behind the two strikers it’s his face. I think this is good, a perfect a good position,” the Spain interna- way to do it: saying what you think tional told BBC Sport. “I can look for about the players in front of them.” the ball, I can try to assist or score, so I Meanwhile, Portuguese champions will try my best. I will try to score as Benfica have signed striker Bebe from much as I can and try to help the team Manchester United on a four-year from that position. deal, the club announced on Friday. “If I have to play on the wing I will The 24-year-old, whose full name is try my best as well, but I feel comfort- Tiago Manuel Dias Correia, signed able in this role.” Only a handful of with United in 2010 but spent much of sides deployed a three-man defence his career with the English club on in the Premier League last season, and loan. After spells with Turkish side FRANCE: Stage winner Germany’s Tony Martin celebrates on the podium after win- Mata feels it could give United an Besiktas and Rio Ave, he spent last sea- ning the twentieth stage, a 54 km individual time trial, as part of the 101st edition of edge. “It can be very dangerous for the son at Pacos de Ferreira before finally the Tour de France cycling race. — AFP opponent,” he said. “It is difficult for agreeing terms with Benfica, ahead of them to play against us in this forma- the upcoming campaign. tion.” Benfica were guided by coach Van Gaal has made a strong Jorge Jesus to the Portuguese title, Martin wins impression since succeeding the domestic Cup and domestic League sacked David Moyes, upbraiding his Cup last season, while they narrowly players during public training sessions lost the Europa League final against PASADENA: Manchester United’s Juan Mata (left) look on during a Tour time trial and openly criticising the club’s heavy Sevilla on penalties. -— AFP training session. — AFP

PERIGUEUX: Three-time world time trial podium. Pinot started the day second Monaco mounts comeback to reach final champion Tony Martin won the 20th but was only 13sec ahead of Peraud and stage 54km individual race against the 15sec ahead of Spanish time trial cham- STAAD: Argentine Juan Monaco claimed a by claiming the second set in a tiebreak The South American has been bothered clock at the Tour de France yesterday. pion Alejandro Valverde. place in his first final in almost a year yester- before collapsing in the third to exit as his by three different injuries this season-his Vincenzo Nibali finished fourth on the But already by the first time check it day as he defeated Robin Haase 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) serve was broken seven times. back, wrist and foot. His victory took his stage to ensure he will win the Tour after was obvious Valverde wasn’t having a at the Swiss Open, setting up a showdown Earlier, the 30-year-old Monaco went 2014 record to 13-14 and 5-1 at this alpine Sunday’s final stage finish on the good day as he had lost 43sec to Pinot with Spain’s Pablo Andujar. Monaco, whose through to his first final since Kitzbuehel 51 village whose clay stands 1,050m above sea Champs Elysees in Paris. and more than a minute to Peraud. ranking has plummeted to 105 after a series weeks ago after playing his first semi-final of level. On a great day for the French, Jean- Pinot was supposed to be the weakest of injuries going back to late 2013, recovered 2014. Monaco came from 2-0 down in the sec- Christophe Peraud took seventh on the of the three in the race against the clock from breaks down in both sets to claim victo- “At the start I didn’t play well, he ond set after trailing 3-0 in the first. He was stage to finish second overall while com- but he put in a stunning performance to ry over Dutch seventh seed Haase, a losing deserved his 3-0 lead. But I began playing eventually able to overpower a frustrated patriot Thibaut Pinot ended up third and finish 12th on the stage and secure third finalist here a year ago to Mikhail Youzhny. better and got into the match,” Monaco said Haase, who has won two claycourt trophies also on the podium. place overall. It will be a first-ever meeting for Monaco of a contest which began four hours late due at altitude in Kitzbuehel, Austria. Monaco Dutch time trial champion Tom Peraud, 37, had a scare after 33km in the final against world number 71 to rain. carried the second set into a tie-breaker and Dumoulin was second on the stage at when he punctured but it didn’t stop Andujar, who profited from seven double- “We had no time to really warm up but it advanced to the title match on the second 1min 39sec of the irrepressible Martin, him and by the end he had finished faults off the racquet of fourth seed was the same for both. I got some rhythm of three match points after one and three- with Czech Jan Barta third at 1:47. 44sec quicker than Pinot to claim second Fernando Verdasco in a 6-3, 6-7 (2/7), 6-1 and hit the ball harder than him. I was able quarter hours. “I’m glad to be playing again. Martin, who finished in 1hr 06min 21sec, stop. But there was disappointment for upset. to get into control. I’m just trying to be happy on court,” said was always expected to win this and he another Frenchman, Romain Bardet, who Verdasco, treated for a shoulder problem “In the second set I had some opportuni- Monaco, who won with four breaks of serve. didn’t disappoint. lost fifth place by 2sec to American Tejay after losing the opening set, broke in the ties that I didn’t take, I was a bit nervous, I’ve “I’m happy now to reach the final and I’m But behind him the true drama was Van Garderen after puncturing like his second set as his opponent served for a not played a semi-final this season. “But at looking forward to doing something good seeing who would join Nibali on the final AG2R teammate Peraud. — AFP straight-sets win. Verdasco then stayed alive the end I just relaxed and played my tennis.” tomorrow.” — AFP Waratahs win Sri Lanka on top Sydney showdown despite Amla ton 17to reach final 18 SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014

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GLASGOW: South Africa’s Chad le Clos swims to gold in the Men’s 200m Butterfly Final at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre during the 2014 Commonwealth Games. — AFP

GLASGOW: England’s Francesca Halsall celebrates taking gold in the Women’s 50m GLASGOW: Zoe Smith of England leaps for joy as she wins the gold medal in GLASGOW: Canada’s Patricia Bezzoubenko kisses her three individual gold Freestyle Final at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre during the 2014 the women’s 58 kg weightlifting competition the Commonwealth Games medals and one bronze medal after the finals of the women’s rhythmic gym- Commonwealth Games. — AFP 2014. — AP nastics individual ribbon, hoop, ball and clubs. — AFP Aussies win medals, Bolt breezes in

GLASGOW: Australia became the first country to of an injury-hit season. five gold medal haul in rhythmic gymnastics. the record and I can just relax now,” said Gault. Murdoch goes for a second gold in the 100m win 200 Commonwealth Games cycling medals “Yes I’m here to run. I’ll be running, definitely,” Bezzoubenko had already won two golds in the England swept the triathlon gold medals with vic- breaststroke against Olympic champion Cameron yesterday as Olympic and world sprint king Usain said Bolt. “I finally get the chance to compete in one team and all-around events and she added three tory in the team relay while four-time rugby sevens van der Burgh. Bolt arrived to a predictable media scrum. (Commonwealth Games) so I’m very happy to be more on Saturday in the clubs, ball and hoop indi- champion New Zealand crushed Canada 39-0 and England’s Adam Peaty is also expected to have a Australia’s Annette Edmondson won the here.” vidual disciplines. then edged Scotland 17-14 to get their title say, though, as he broke the Commonwealth women’s 10km scratch race gold before Kieran Bolt, world record holder in both the 100 and The one gold that escaped her grasp was in the defence under way. Games record in qualifying fastest for the final. Modra and Jason Niblett grabbed silver in the 200m as well as double Olympic and world cham- ribbon which went to Francesca Jones giving Wales In netball, the two title favourites, Australia and It was a more comfortable morning for the men’s sprint tandem and compatriots Paul pion, said he had not felt under pressure from their first gold medal of the Games. England, played out a group stage thriller which favourites in the men’s 100m freestyle as world Kennedy and Thomas Clarke captured bronze to sponsors to make an appearance in Scotland, and “I was expecting a good performance but that’s the Australians edged 49-48. champion James Magnussen eased into the semi- take their country to the 200-medal mark. said he would run in the heats of the relay. it, no medals, I didn’t think about it. It just worked. It In the morning qualifying session in the swim- finals with the fastest time ahead of teammate Edmondson’s gold came just a day after brother Should he not, and his teammates drop the is amazing it is my first Commonwealth Games. I ming pool there was more success for Scotland as Cameron McEvoy. Alex had won the 4,000m individual pursuit. “Finally baton, the Jamaican would face the prospect of not am so proud of my country,” said 27-year-old Cameron Broady went faster that Olympic champi- England’s Fran Halsall continued her fine start to I’ve matched Alex. I’ve never come home with the even making an appearance on the track at Bezzoubenko who trains in Russia. on Chad le Clos in the 100m butterfly after being the meet with another Commonwealth Games gold, it’s always been silver or bronze, so it really Hampden Park. Australian shooter Daniel Repacholi won the inspired by fellow Scots Ross Murdoch and Dan record of 25:64 sec as the defending champion means a lot to me,” said Annette Edmondson. “I’ll be running the heats,” Bolt stressed. “I think I men’s 10m air pistol but the toast of the town in Wallace. cruised into the semi-finals of the 50m butterfly. The action on the third day of the Games was need to run because it’s the first race of the season that event was third-placed Mick Gault of England Broady qualified fastest ahead of reigning In weightlifting, England’s Zoe Smith beat overshadowed in the afternoon by the arrival of so I really need to get it going.” who at 60 won a record-equalling 18th Commonwealth champion Le Clos in a time of Nigeria’s Ndidi Winifred and Welsh veteran Jamaican sprint superstar Bolt who will race in the Canada’s Patricia Bezzoubenko was crowned Commonwealth Games medal. 1min 57:28sec. There will be another Scotland Michaela Breeze to claim gold in the women’s 4x100m relay heats in what will be his first outing queen of the Commonwealth Games, completing a “Job done, finished, don’t care anymore. I got against South Africa clash later on Saturday when 58kg. — AFP Rosberg on pole, Raikkonen blames Hamilton on fire Ferrari for gaffe BUDAPEST: Formula One world championship leader Nico BUDAPEST: Kimi Raikkonen told Ferrari to get their act together Rosberg took pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix yes- after a qualifying gaffe by his Italian team left the Finn languish- terday while Mercedes team mate and title rival Lewis ing down the starting grid at the Hungarian Grand Prix yester- Hamilton saw his hopes go up in flames. day. Hamilton, 14 points behind Rosberg after 10 races, has Raikkonen has a great record at the Hungaroring, finishing second in the last two years with Lotus and winning with won in Hungary for the past two years and four times in total McLaren back in 2005. and was the favorite for pole and the race after setting the His chances of getting back on the podium in Sunday’s race pace in practice. took a huge hit however when he failed to get out of the first Instead, the Briton was set to start last and from the pitlane phase of qualifying after the team assured him he had done after his car caught fire with the session barely started. Red enough to do so. He will start 16th. Bull’s quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel qualified “The plan was to go out, but the team said ‘no, you are fine, second, equalling his best grid placing of the season, on an you do not need to go out’,” the 2007 world champion told all-German front row. reporters. Finland’s Valtteri Bottas starts third in a Williams with “I questioned it a few times, but they said no need, and we Australian Daniel Ricciardo fourth for Red Bull on an overcast BUDAPEST: Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany steers his car during the qualifying of the Hungarian Formula One can see the end result. “A mistake has been made. It’s already afternoon that saw light rain fall between the second and Grand Prix in Budapest.The Hungarian Grand Prix will be held today. — AP been a difficult year, so I don’t see the point to shout. The mis- final phase of qualifying. take is done,” he added. Raikkonen, who returned to Ferrari this For the second race in a row, Rosberg was left with mixed Sunday to third place but the slow and twisty Hungaroring is strongest circuits. season in what was supposed to be a dream team of champions emotions - happy to be in the top slot with every chance of a far more difficult track to overtake on. Ferrari had mistakenly assumed both their drivers were with Fernando Alonso, has had a miserable year. extending his overall lead - but saying also that he felt cheat- “There’s a lot going through my mind, but I just have to try safely through the first phase and did not send them out for He has so far failed to finish higher than seventh in 10 races, ed of a battle with his team mate. “It’s a pity for the team, not to turn it into positives until tomorrow,” Hamilton, whose car second runs - and then saw Bianchi pip Raikkonen when scoring a mere 19 points to his double world champion team a goood thing...I would prefer to be out there battling Lewis,” will need a change of engine and gearbox with accompany- there was nothing they could do about it. Raikkonen’s double mate’s 97. he told reporters. “That would have been the maximum ing five place penalty, told the BBC. world champion team mate Fernando Alonso will start fifth To make matters worse, he was outqualified on Saturday by adrenalin rush.” “I think it’s getting to the point beyond bad luck - it’s and with Brazilian Felipe Massa, who was replaced by Marussia’s Jules Bianchi - a Ferrari young driver academy gradu- Hamilton, winner of five races to Rosberg’s four, has had a something else. We just need to do better,” added the 2008 Raikkonen at the Italian team, alongside. ate in a Ferrari-powered car with a steadily growing reputation. Bianchi has been talked about in paddock gossip as a possi- run of bad luck with two retirements to the German’s sole world champion. The final phase was halted for some eight minutes after While Hamilton’s blaze - caused by a suspected fuel leak - Danish rookie Kevin Magnussen crashed his McLaren heavily ble replacement for the Finn, even if Raikkonen has a contract blank and has also endured a string of qualifying setbacks for next season and is adamant that he is not going anywhere. going back six races. was the main talking point, there were other shocks in an into the barriers on a surface made slippery by the sudden eventful session that ended with Mercedes’ 10th pole in 11 shower. “People make mistakes, but there are things we have to At Hockenheim last Saturday, he crashed out of qualifying change to improve,” said Raikkonen. “As a team in Formula One, at the same point when a front brake disc failed and had to races. Frenchman Jules Bianchi, a Ferrari academy driver who Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado, who has not scored a point races for struggling Marussia, qualified 16th and ahead of so far this season, was the first out of qualifying after parking as Ferrari, we should not be doing these kind of things. None of start in 20th place. us are in our first year. These are not easy times. — Reuters That triggered a thrilling charge through the field on Ferrari’s 2007 champion Kimi Raikkonen at one of the Finn’s up his Lotus. — Reuters GCC equity markets experience correction

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DUBAI: Fashion designer Tamara Al-Gabbani looks at one of her designs in the Jalabiya collection at the Be You boutique in Dubai. Ramadan is a boon for retailers in the Middle East, South Asia and beyond. — AP Ramadan a big boon for retailers Muslims emerging a strong economic force: Specialist

DUBAI: Glitzy billboards in the Middle East she knew of at least one Starbucks in the US and postage stamps in the US Advertisements that stayed open later during Ramadan for for lingerie and sales on modest skirts. Lavish customers fasting during the day. buffets and cellphone apps. Ramadan, Islam’s “We’re hoping it’s the start for other retail- holiest month, is a boon for retailers in the ers to recognize Muslims as a group that is a Middle East, South Asia and beyond. And strong economic force,” she said. “American while some Muslims welcome it as a positive Muslims are educated, trendy and economi- sign, others see it as commercialization of a cally well-off. They want to integrate the val- sacred time of year. Intended to be a month- ues of their faith with the values of being an long spiritual cleansing, Ramadan - which American, and this can be a very positive ends this weekend - is an exercise in self- aspect.” restraint that commands Muslims to abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset. Challenging But for businesses, from California to Ramadan is meant to be challenging to the Cairo, Dubai to Dhaka, Ramadan is also a time mind, body and spirit. Many Muslims are con- to sell. cerned that Ramadan’s aim to draw worship- US fashion house DKNY launched a pers away from indulging in the material Ramadan collection aimed at wealthy Arab world is being eroded. Many took to Twitter to shoppers. The collection was carried in DKNY express their confusion over a lingerie ad in a outlets throughout the Gulf. Tamara Al- mall in Durban, South Africa, that featured a Gabbani, a model and stylist for the collection, model looking seductively at the camera. Only said she is glad DKNY took a risk with the her bra strap and shoulder show, with the rest modest outfits that include loose skirts and of her décolletage blacked out under the dresses. “I think it is really, really important the words “Ramadan Kareem,” or “Happy world come together as one and the fact that Ramadan,” written in gold. an American, New York-based brand is coming The biggest commercialization of Ramadan to us and saying, ‘Hey, we acknowledge this is concentrated in countries where Muslims beautiful time of year that you have, and we are in the majority. The streets of major cities have made this just for you.’ I love that,” she in the Middle East and South Asia are filled said. with billboards about Ramadan. One Al-Gabbani also has a clothing line that McDonald’s ad in Islamabad shows a mosque caters to Gulf Arab women. More than 50 elab- calling on people to “Dine Divine.” orately designed kaftans, which cost up to Carmudi, a website for buying and selling $550, sold out in the first week of Ramadan. A cars, said it is offering a variety of deals for resi- Macy’s department store in California wel- dents of the United Arab Emirates “to cele- comed Muslim shoppers with a display at the brate the holy spirit of the season. So dig into DUBAI: Exhibition hall contractors fix the Ramadan Night Market banner at the entrance of the market hall in Dubai. About 75,000 to entrance that said “Happy Ramadan.” The US your pockets.” 100,000 visitors over 11 days attend the Ramadan Night Market which brings retailers from all over the world. —AP Postal Service issues special commemorative Luxury brand Montblanc urged customers stamps for Eid Al-Fitr, the three-day celebra- to “celebrate Ramadan in its true spirit with an In Bangladesh, where annual per capita ring to the sunset and pre-dawn meals. Scholars also are disturbed by the prolifer- tion that marks the end of Ramadan. exciting range of gifts.” The trendy Sauce bou- income is just $1,190 - among the lowest in Glitzy Arabian Nights-inspired tents have ation of evening TV shows during Ramadan. In Google has gotten in on the action with a tique in the Emirates sells bejeweled the world upscale buffets during Ramadan can become a staple of Ramadan across the Gulf, Pakistan, live game shows give away gifts special Ramadan portal featuring photos of Ramadan-themed purses. One evening clutch run up to $80 per person. That cost is wildly with hotel buffets offering fountains of hum- promoting their sponsors. In the Arab world, people around the world breaking their fast at cleverly takes the shape of a can of fava beans, out of reach for most in the Muslim-majority mus and pyramids of deserts. Fozeya Ibrahim soap operas starring Egypt’s top actors rake in sunset, as well as popular recipes. Several cell- or ful - a staple of pre-dawn meals. country of 160 million. Al-Mahmoud of Abu Dhabi’s Environment hundreds of millions of dollars in advertising. phone companies offer Ramadan apps to help Another Dubai boutique has Ramadan- “So many parties are around daily as if we Agency said people are supposed to consume Shaikh Abdullah Roshdi, who heads a people track their prayer and acts of worship. inspired T-shirts that cheekily say “Bad Girl are born to eat and eat,” complained Sabina and waste less in Ramadan, but the opposite Cairo mosque, said Ramadan should heighten A marketing study released by the Gone Good.” Yasmine, an insurance agent in Bangladesh. seems to be happening. Of the total waste feelings of patience, empathy and compassion American Muslim Consumer Consortium in Cairo supermarkets also carry Ramadan- “People get crazy during Ramadan.” That senti- produced during the entire year in the small for others. He said people should be spending conjunction with DinarStandard found that of themed towels and a range of lanterns, or ment was echoed in Cairo, where 24-year-old country, 39 percent is of organic materials. their time doing acts of charity, and remove the 2 billion Muslims worldwide, approximate- fawanees, used to decorate the home. This Rouchane Al-Rashidi was dining with friends. During Ramadan, however, the percentage of themselves from that which is unnecessary to ly 9 million are in North America and 60 mil- year’s Ramadan comes at an especially difficult She says a lot of people are losing touch with organic waste rises to 55 percent, he said. attain the ultimate prize of heaven in the after- lion are in Europe. time for millions in the Middle East. Wars are the meaning behind the month. Abdur Rashid, who heads a mosque in life. “Now the month of Ramadan has been According to AMCC co-founder Sabiha raging in the Gaza Strip, Syria and Iraq, and “It’s a fact that Ramadan now is more about Bangladesh, said such consumption does not transformed from a season of spiritual ascen- Ansari, Muslim spending power in the US is people are struggling to make ends meet outings, where we go for iftar and sohour represent the tenets of his faith. “Islam has not sion ... into following desires and luxuries, and measured at more than $100 billion. She said across much of the Muslim world. instead of focusing on religion,” she said, refer- taught us this,” he said. we totally oppose this,” he said. — AP BUSINESS SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014

Bayt.com report GCC equity markets Six ways to make your experience correction next performance review a resounding NBK ECONOMIC REPORT success KUWAIT: GCC equity markets experienced strong boost to regional markets. In addi- a correction in 2Q14 following a very tion to that, the outlook for the GCC strong performance earlier in the year. The economies remained favorable especially et’s face it. Performance reviews aren’t fun. You’re forced S&P GCC index was off by 1.8 percent dur- when compared to emerging markets that to sit in front of one (or a roomful) of your managers as ing the quarter, reducing gains from the continued to show signs of weakness. Solid Lthey pick apart your weaknesses and highlight the beginning of the year to 8 percent. The fiscal positions supported by high oil prices things you’ve done wrong throughout the year. But no mat- much anticipated correction appeared to also promised a solid base for continued ter how nerve-wrecking a performance review is, it can also be triggered in part by the deteriorating strong development spending. Strong cor- be an eye-opening learning experience and a chance to situation in neighboring Iraq. While region- porate profitability, which picked up and is show your boss what an indispensable asset you are to the al markets underperformed their interna- expected to continue to improve, also fed company. A strong performance review can enhance your tional counterparts in 2Q14, they contin- into the regional rally. job security and boost your odds of financial success. Here, ued to fare relatively better year-to-date, Among regional markets, the Dubai the career experts at Bayt.com, the Middle East’s #1 job site, thanks to their strong performance during Financial Market (DFM) saw the biggest offer six tips to reduce your anxiety and get you well-pre- the first five months of the year. As of the correction in 2Q14, declining 11.4 percent. pared for your next performance review: end of June, GCC markets’ capitalization Even with this decline, DFM remained the stood at $1.06 trillion, having shed $21 bil- best performing market in the region ytd. 1. Perform regular ‘self-assessments’ lion in 2Q14. By contrast, Bahrain Stock Exchange (BSE) Take an objective look at your performance about once a The recent political developments in was the best performing market in 2Q14, month to determine whether you are on track to meet Iraq have been the main factor behind the gaining 5.2 percent, followed by Oman’s stock market with a 2.2 percent gain. The your goals. Also, ask your colleagues for some honest retreat of regional markets. However, other country and stock specific factors helped Saudi market was flat on the quarter while feedback. If you detect a problem, talk to your boss about fuel what has been seen as an overdue cor- all remaining GCC markets were off. how you might resolve it. rection. Markets in the UAE saw the selloff Liquidity in the market continued to begin when the central bank warned in improve in 2Q14. GCC daily traded volumes 2. Do your homework early June of a possible bubble in the resi- averaged $3.9 billion in 2Q14, up 51 per- We recommend starting the process two months before your dential real estate markets in Dubai and cent from the 1Q14 average. The rise in vol- review. Write a memo detailing your achievements. What Abu Dhabi. In Dubai, this was exacerbated umes was particularly significant in UAE have you done to increase revenues, to decrease expens- when a surprise resignation at a major blue and Qatar as fresh liquidity entered these es, to save time, to reinvent your department in light of chip company triggered further selloff. In markets in anticipation of the MSCI the company’s changing needs? Make sure you track the Qatar, talk related to the hosting of the upgrade. entire year since your last review. You could also consider World Cup event planned for 2022 encour- GCC markets have been quite volatile assembling a portfolio of work samples and complimen- aged the correction on the Qatar Exchange. since the end of 2Q14. Particularly, Dubai’s tary memos from your boss, clients or peers. GCC markets had seen strong rallies in market gained 16 percent in the first week the first five months of 2014, led especially of July. Investors remain quite optimistic 3. Speak in numbers by gains in UAE and Qatar. The decision by about the region despite the strong In your self-review and in the performance review itself, MSCI to upgrade the UAE and Qatar to declines seen in June as the GCC continues speak plainly. For example, do not mention something “emerging market” status from “frontier to have a positive outlook in the medium like, “I was able to leverage strategic resources.” Speak in markets”, which took effect in June, gave a term. specifics, not generalities. It’s important to spell out how your work is contributing to the bottom line (which ulti- mately means how essential you are to the company). FTSE edges down ahead Don’t expect that your evaluators will connect the dots Top 1% control themselves. of growth data, RBS soars a third of 4. Ask for support Spell out what support and/or resources you need from your LONDON: UK shares edged lower in early trading on domestic product was in focus after the International Friday, ahead of second quarter GDP data, as investors Monetary Fund this week upgraded its forecasts for the China’s wealth boss. According to the Bayt.com ‘Employee Engagement digested a raft of corporate results and Royal Bank of UK economy. “Today’s first iteration of Q2 GDP could well in the MENA’ poll (March 2014), 34.6 percent of MENA Scotland enjoyed an unexpected pop from earnings. be a good indicator of how well the UK economy is shap- BEIJING: The top one percent of households in professionals claim to still need the resources that would Investor sentiment was muted across Europe, held ing up for the rest of the year,” CMC Markets analyst Communist-ruled China control more than one third help them do a better job. Also, detail your goals for the back by disappointing earnings on both sides of the Michael Hewson said. of the country’s wealth, while the bottom 25 percent next year. The same Bayt.com poll shows that 93 percent Atlantic and by a third consecutive monthly fall in the Shares of RBS soared 14.5 percent, their biggest intra- control just one hundredth, official media said, citing of professionals in the MENA are involved in decisions widely followed German Ifo survey of business senti- day gain in at least four years, after the lender released an academic report. The 2012 figures contained in a that impact their work. What sort of measurable out- ment. Merger activity also dominated early trading, earnings a week early that were much better than Peking University report released late Friday reveal comes are you shooting for? A review isn’t just a time to with BSkyB agreeing to pay 4.9 billion pounds ($8.3 bil- expected. Network operator Vodafone was also up 2.2 the massive breadth of China’s social inequality, a reflect on the past six to 12 months on the job - it’s also lion) in cash to buy Rupert Murdoch’s pay-TV assets in percent after saying its performance had begun to stabi- widespread source of anger in the country. the perfect opportunity to share your professional goals, Germany and Italy. Construction companies Balfour lize in several European markets even as a slowdown in The wealth gap is also of significant concern for the both short-term and big picture. Looking for a promo- Beatty and Carillion rallied after confirming merger Spain and South Africa led to another heavy drop in its ruling Communist Party, which places huge impor- tion? Want more managing experience? Let them know talks. The FTSE 100 index was down 0.1 percent, slightly key revenue measure. Meanwhile, BSkyB fell 2.4 percent, tance on preserving social stability to avoid any chal- what you’re after and discuss what you’ll need to get better than Germany’s DAX and the French CAC 40, the worst performer on the FTSE 100, with traders citing lenge to its grasp on power. there. while the pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 was down 0.2 the placement of shares representing around 10 percent “One percent of households at the top level nation- percent. of the company’s capital to help pay for its announced wide control more than one third of the country’s 5. Be strategic with your weaknesses A preliminary reading of second quarter British gross asset purchases.—Reuters wealth. Twenty-five percent of families at the bottom Everyone has something they can improve upon, so when level only own one percent of the country’s wealth,” you’re asked to list what you can do better, provide an the website of the People’s Daily newspaper said late honest assessment. It takes a little pride-swallowing, but it Friday in a report on the university’s statistics. “The dif- demonstrates that you’re easy to work with. Offer a solu- ference between wages in the cities and the rural tion after each weakness on your part to show initiative. areas is the main reason behind China’s unequal wealth,” the newspaper added. 6. Don’t get defensive The report includes an alarmingly high Gini coeffi- Reacting to something with tears or anger is one of the worst cient, a measure of inequality with 0 representing things you could do in a review. If something upsets you, total equality and 1 representing total inequality. remain polite and professional and save your venting for Government statistics claim the figure stood at 0.47 in a friend or family member later. An emotional outburst 2012, which would put it close to the US, which had will reflect poorly on you - and likely be all your manager an index figure of 0.56 in 2009, according to the World will remember later on (rather than the subject that got Bank. The Peking University report puts the figure for you upset). “family households” in China in 2012 at 0.73, the People’s Daily said. It is unclear if the social groups Performance reviews are an investment in your career analyzed in the report are different to those surveyed development. These conversations are the place to find out if by authorities. you’re on the same page as your manager - and if not, what Since taking office as president last year, Xi Jinping you can do differently in order to do your job well and MADRID: A family walk in the staircase of the occupied building Jaramillo Corrala in Sanlucar de Barrameda, has touted the catchphrase “Chinese dream” which, advance your career. Nail down these six steps and you can near Cadiz. Some 80 families affected by evictions and unemployment now occupy six buildings dubbed ‘Las though vaguely defined, is meant to encourage unity, corralas of Dignidad’, ‘Courtyards of Dignity’, in Sanlucar de Barrameda in southern Spain echoing the move- turn any dreaded review into your time to shine! national rejuvenation and pride. — AFP ment of the ‘courtyard of Utopia’ in Seville, a building symbol of a nationwide crisis where evictions of indebt- ed families have increased since 2008 following the explosion of the housing bubble. — AFP EXCHANGE RATES

Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. UAE Exchange Centre WLL Syrian Pound 2.885 Philippine Peso 0.006418 0.006698 Nepalese Rupees 3.935 Sierra Leone 0.000069 0.000075 Malaysian Ringgit 89.785 Singapore Dollar 0.223995 0.229995 ASIAN COUNTRIES COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH Chinese Yuan Renminbi 45.955 South African Rand 0.020364 0.028864 Japanese Yen 2.791 Australian Dollar 253.58 250.58 Thai Bhat 9.775 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001871 0.002451 Indian Rupees 4.709 Canadian Dollar 267.38 268.38 Turkish Lira 133.510 Taiwan 0.009305 0.009485 Pakistani Rupees 2.865 Swiss Franc 322.39 320.39 Thai Baht 0.008447 0.008997 Srilankan Rupees 2.168 Euro 388.50 389.50 Nepali Rupees 2.954 US Dollar 282.30 285.30 Arab Singapore Dollar 229.360 Sterling Pound 487.31 490.31 Bahrain Exchange Company Bahraini Dinar 0.743942 0.751942 Hongkong Dollar 36.491 Japanese Yen 2.83 2.85 Egyptian Pound 0.036594 0.039694 Bangladesh Taka 3.636 Bangladesh Taka 3.638 3.908 CURRENCY BUY SELL Iranian Riyal 0.000078 0.000080 Philippine Peso 6.501 Indian Rupee 4.703 5.003 Iraqi Dinar 0.000179 0.000239 Thai Baht 8.811 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.171 2.606 Europe Jordanian Dinar 0.394793 0.402293 Irani Riyal transfer 0.271 Nepali Rupee 2.957 3.492 Belgian Franc 0.007353 0.008353 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.0000000 1.0000000 Irani Riyal cash 0.273 Pakistani Rupee 2.864 2.790 British Pound 0.476110 0.485110 Lebanese Pound 0.000137 0.000237 UAE Dirhams 76.93 77.39 Czech Korune 0.006008 0.018008 Moroccan Dirhams 0.022206 0.046206 GCC COUNTRIES Bahraini Dinar 751.37 753.44 Danish Krone 0.047536 0.052536 Nigerian Naira 0.001140 0.001775 Saudi Riyal 75.444 Egyptian Pound 39.47 40.07 Euro 0.379356 0.387356 Omani Riyal 0.728773 0.734453 Qatari Riyal 77.735 Jordanian Dinar 401.78 407.43 Norwegian Krone 0.041660 0.046860 Qatar Riyal 0.076996 0.078209 Omani Riyal 734.930 Omani Riyal 734.16 741.46 Romanian Leu 0.086935 0.086935 Saudi Riyal 0.074803 0.075503 Bahraini Dinar 751.430 Qatari Riyal 77.96 78.51 Slovakia 0.008101 0.018101 Syrian Pound 0.001754 0.001974 UAE Dirham 77.074 Saudi Riyal 75.41 75.81 Swedish Krona 0.037543 0.042543 Tunisian Dinar 0.162976 0.170976 Swiss Franc 0.310332 0.320532 Turkish Lira 0.134490 0.141490 ARAB COUNTRIES Turkish Lira 0.134490 0.141490 UAE Dirhams 0.076041 0.077190 Egyptian Pound - Cash 39.850 Yemeni Riyal 0.001276 0.001356 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 39.467 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Australasia Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.320 Australian Dollar 0.257014 0.268514 Tunisian Dinar 167.540 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate New Zealand Dollar 0.242477 0.251977 Al Mulla Exchange Jordanian Dinar 399.520 US Dollar 282.650 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 1.898 Canadian Dollar 267.935 America Syrian Lira 2.016 Sterling Pound 483.335 Canadian Dollar 0.258001 0.266501 Currency Transfer Rate (Per 1000) Morocco Dirham 34.699 Euro 386.070 US Dollars 0.278800 0.283150 US Dollar 282.250 Swiss Frank 317.135 US Dollars Mint 0.279300 0.283150 Euro 386.900 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Bahrain Dinar 752.300 US Dollar Transfer 282.800 Pound Sterlng 484.850 UAE Dirhams 76.930 Asia Euro 387.290 Canadian Dollar 264.700 Qatari Riyals 78.515 Bangladesh Taka 0.003296 0.003896 Sterling Pound 486.560 Indian Rupee 4.702 Saudi Riyals 75.645 Chinese Yuan 0.044200 0.047700 Canadian dollar 267.680 Egyptian Pound 39.465 Jordanian Dinar 399.240 Hong Kong Dollar 0.034412 0.037162 Turkish lira 133.020 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.167 Egyptian Pound 39.477 Indian Rupee 0.004469 0.004870 Swiss Franc 319.910 Bangladesh Taka 3.634 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.171 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000020 0.000026 Australian Dollar 267.810 Indian Rupees 4.700 Japanese Yen 0.002698 0.002878 Philippines Peso 6.488 US Dollar Buying 281.600 Pakistani Rupees 2.863 Kenyan Shilling 0.003220 0.003220 Pakistan Rupee 2.860 Bangladesh Taka 3.639 Korean Won 0.000265 0.000280 Bahraini Dinar 751.800 GOLD Philippines Pesso 6.477 Malaysian Ringgit 0.085022 0.091022 UAE Dirham 76.900 20 Gram 245.000 Cyprus pound 694.245 Nepalese Rupee 0.002967 0.003137 Saudi Riyal 75.400 10 Gram 124.000 Japanese Yen 3.780 Pakistan Rupee 0.002663 0.002943 5 Gram 64.000 *Rates are subject to change SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 BUSINESS

Commercial Bank of Qatar increases half year profit by 3% DOHA: The Commercial Bank of Qatar my has seen significant local demand 2013.ABank delivered net operating cent for the first half of 2014 compared to assets from ABank, compared to QAR QSC. (“Commercial Bank” or “the Bank”) drive forecast annual GDP figures up to income of QAR434 million for the first half the same period in 2013 as Commercial 85.4 billion at the same period in and its subsidiaries and associates 6.3 percent from 4.6 percent for 2014. of 2014. Bank continued to invest in its people 2013.Balance sheet growth was driven (together “the Group”) announced yester- Growth is being driven by the govern- Net interest income was QAR 1,273 and infrastructure. mainly by an increase of QAR 17.4 billion day its financial results for the six months ment’s expenditure on infrastructure to million for the half-year ended 30 June The Bank’s net provisions for loans in lending to customers combined with to 30 June 2014. The Bank delivered a net deliver Qatar’s National Vision as well as 2014, 39 percent higher than in the same and advances were QAR 257 million for an increase of QAR 4.1 billion in profit of QAR 1,051 million for the first half the positive performance of growth mar- period in 2013, reflecting strong growth the six months ended 30 June 2014, up Investment securities. of 2014, a 3 percent increase in profitabili- kets in the private sector. The Group also in lending activities and the consolida- from QAR 194 million provided in the Loans and advances to customers ty compared to the first half of 2013. continues to benefit from the buoyant tion of ABank. ABank contributed QAR same period for 2013. The non-perform- were up by 33 percent to QAR 69.4 bil- market conditions in our operations in 305 million, 24 percent of the total net ing loan ratio has increased to 3.82 per- lion at 30 June 2014 compared with QAR Key financial highlights Turkey, the UAE and Oman. Commercial interest income. Net interest margin cent at 30 June 2014 compared with 3.55 52 billion at the end of June 2013, and * Net Operating income up25 percent Bank’s first half performance gives us con- increased to 2.7 percent as compared to percent at the end of March 2014and the up by 4 percent from QAR 66.9 billion at to QAR 1,995 million fidence for our full year performance.” the first quarter of 2014 at 2.6 percent. coverage ratio has increased to 67.3 per- 31 December 2013. The growth in lend- * Net profit up 3 percent to QAR 1,051 Non-interest income was up5.6 per- cent as at June 2014 compared to 65.2 ing since 30 June 2013 has been gener- million Financial performance cent to QAR722 million in the first half of percent in March 2014. ated, mainly, in the Government, * Total assets up 32 percent to QAR Hussain Alfardan, Commercial Bank’s 2014 compared with QAR 684 million for Industry and Real Estate Sectors.Loans 112.4 billion Vice Chairman and Managing Director, the same period in 2013 with ABank con- Provisions and advances to customers of QAR 12.6 * Customer loans and advances up 33 added, “Our continued investment in the tributing QAR128 million. The overall Impairment provisions on the Bank’s billion at ABank were included at 30 percent at QAR 69.4 billion business has seen a strong set of half year increase in non-interest income was due investment portfolio increased to QAR June 2014. * Customers’ deposits up 28 percent to results for Commercial Bank. We have to higher net fee and commission 29 million for the half year ended 30 Investment securities were up by 37.5 QAR 59.8 billion delivered good growth in our profitability income and was partially offset by lower June 2014 compared with QAR 21million percent to QAR 14.9 billion at 30 June * Successful $750 million EMTN with a 3 percent increase in our half year income from investments securities. for the same period in 2013. 2014 compared with QAR 10.8 billion at issuance in June 2014 performance to QAR 1,051 million.” Total operating expenses were up65 Commercial Bank delivered strong the end of June 2013. The growth in * Earnings per share of QAR 3.45 Net operating income increased by25 percent to QAR828 million in the first half balance sheet growth at the end of the investment securities is mainly in QAR Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali bin Jabor Al- percent to QAR1,995 million in the first of 2014 compared with QAR 503 million first half of 2014 increasing by 31.5 per- bonds issued by QCB.Investment securi- Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors half of 2014, up from QAR 1,598 million for the same period in 2013.Excluding cent with total assets at QAR 112.4 bil- ties of QAR 2.7 billion at ABank were of Commercial Bank said, “Qatar’s econo- achieved in the same period in ABank, expenses increased by 11.6 per- lion, which includes QAR 18.8 billion of included at 30 June 2014. Amazon shares fall on Q2 loss

SEATTLE: Shares of Amazon.com Inc fell on Investors are usually accepting of Amazon’s Thursday after the e-commerce retailer thin profit and focus on strong revenue reported a deeper-than-expected second growth. But not this quarter. quarter loss as expenses outpaced a surge The Seattle-based company’s shares fell in revenue. $35.17, or 9.8 percent, to $323.44 in Amazon has long focused on spending Thursday’s aftermarket trading. Amazon the money it makes to grow and expand posted a loss of $126 million, or 27 cents into new areas. In one of its most high-pro- per share, compared with $7 million, or 2 file moves, Amazon is introducing its own cents per share, in the same quarter a year smartphone, the Fire, which starts selling earlier. The average estimate of analysts Friday. surveyed by Zacks Investment Research The company has been heavily investing was for a loss of 13 cents per share. in services for its loyalty program, Prime, The company said revenue rose 23 per- which costs $99 a year, and includes free cent to $19.34 billion from $15.7 billion in two-day shipping on many items. It has the same quarter a year earlier. Analysts added a grocery delivery services and expected $19.33 billion, according to Zacks. music streaming for Prime Members as well Looking forward, the company expects as offering original TV shows and apps. It third-quarter revenue between $19.7 bil- also expanded Sunday deliveries and lion and $21.5 billion. Analysts expect recently began offering a set-top video $20.81 billion, according to FactSet. streaming box. Amazon’s results come as the company Amazon doesn’t disclose how many is in a public squabble with publisher Prime members there are but it said it Hachette, reportedly over e-book prices. added more Prime members in the second Amazon did not give an update about the quarter than it did in the second quarter talks. Amazon shares have dropped 10 per- last year, despite the fact that it raised the cent in 2014, while the Standard & Poor’s cost for Prime by $20 earlier this year. 500 index has climbed 7.6 percent. —AP

A sign is posted on a wall at the Argentine Economy Ministry reading in Spanish "Together we will fight against the loan shark vul- tures", referring to an unresolved dispute over $1.5 billion in unpaid debts after its record $100 billion default in 2001, known locally as ‘vulture funds’, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, July 25, 2014. Argentina will default for the second time in 13 years if it cannot reach a deal with the US hedge funds before July 30.—AP Argentine default looms as time runs out for deal Talks with investors go nowhere

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina looks set to default Griesa’s ruling prohibits Argentina from servic- scenario that would likely have to include on its debt for the second time in 12 years next ing its restructured debt until it settles with holdouts if Argentina ever hopes to tap inter- Thursday as negotiations with “holdout” the holdouts. If neither side flinches, national markets again. investors seemingly go nowhere and neither side Argentina will default as of July 31. Although In the interim, financial pressure would shows signs of blinking first, though a last it will have sufficient finances to service its for- grow as debt servicing costs more than dou- minute deal can’t be discounted. eign currency restructured debt, worth $35 ble in 2015 and reserves fall to critically low MEXICO CITY: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (right) shakes hands with Latin America’s No. 3 economy has for years billion, it will be unable to get payments to levels. “If this stretches into next year when Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto during a meeting with Japanese busi- fought the holdout hedge funds which snapped creditors outside Argentina. you have a $6 billion maturity on the nessmen at the Industrials Club in Mexico City on Friday. —AFP up its junk bonds after its $100 billion default in A default won’t send shockwaves through Boden15s ... that becomes problematic to 2002 and then refused the restructuring terms, the global economy: Argentina is already iso- finance,” said Stuart Culverhouse, head of suing for repayment in full. But time is up. After a lated from international capital markets. How research at Exotix, a frontier markets broker in Japan PM opens LatAm tour slew of legal setbacks for Argentina in US courts, much pain it causes at home will depend on London. the country has just days to comply with a 2012 how quickly Argentina can extricate itself from Culverhouse estimated that reserves, with Mexico energy deals ruling by US District Judge Thomas Griesa to pay the mess. already at eight-year lows of about $29 billion, $1.33 billion plus interest to the funds it calls “vul- That will largely be determined by whether could sink to about $10 billion. “That’s where MEXICO CITY: Japanese Prime Minister Japanese companies in Mexico’s shale gas, tures.” Argentina persuades bondholders it is ready they were in 2001 at one point. It’s a bad place Shinzo Abe struck a series of energy deals though he said there were no firm invest- If the deadlock persists, Griesa will prevent to negotiate a swift settlement after the Dec. to be.” Friday with Mexican President Enrique ment plans yet. Sone said that it would be Argentina from making a July 30 deadline for a 31 expiration of the RUFO clause. If it can, Pena Nieto at the start of a five-country cheaper for Japan to import gas from coupon payment on exchanged bonds, trigger- there is less chance of a so-called “accelera- Deal remote, still no panacea Latin American tour. Mexico than from the United states. The ing a new default just as the economy struggles tion” demand by bondholders for early pay- Analysts said Argentina could still pull a rab- Abe, whose visit to the region comes on American gas Japan currently buys comes with recession, dwindling reserves and soaring ment. Bondholders might then simply have to bit out the hat. Griesa could still suspend his the heels of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s, from the eastern United States, and must be inflation. “The outcome is still uncertain, with just wait a few months for their payments. ruling to avert a default - a scenario he met Pena Nieto at the presidential palace shipped through the busy Panama Canal. days before a technical default is triggered,” said In this scenario, Argentina’s banishment described as “the worse thing I can envision”. for talks that ended with the signing of a Japan is Mexico’s fourth trade partner, analyst Mauro Roca of Goldman Sachs. “A deal from global markets would remain and bor- Holdouts would need to request the stay raft of deals. The new agreements included with total trade of $19.3 billion last year. now seems unlikely.” rowing costs for Argentine companies and and would likely ask Argentina for a guarantee, one between Mexican state oil firm Pemex There are some 800 Japanese companies Unlike Argentina’s 2001-2 debt crisis when it provinces would rise. “We’d likely see higher possibly financial, it would negotiate from and Japan’s development bank, and anoth- that have investments in Mexico, especially was broke and could not pay its civil servants, yields, which is bad for the investment envi- January once the RUFO clause had expired. er between Pemex and the Japan Oil, Gas automobile giants like Nissan, Mazda and this time around the country is solvent but pre- ronment, and a default could spark some capi- “There is probably more for plaintiffs to lose and Metals National Corporation. Honda. Abe is the first Japanese leader to vented by Griesa from servicing its bonds until tal outflows which would start putting a strain than to gain from a default,” said Alejo Costa, With Japan on the lookout for new pow- visit Mexico since Prime Minister Junichiro the battle with the holdouts is resolved. on the currency again,” said David Rees at strategy chief at local investment bank Puente. er sources after the Fukushima disaster Koizumi in 2004. Argentina’s combative stance has upped the London-based Capital Economics. “If Argentina defaults, they don’t know what is forced the shutdown of its nuclear reactors, odds of a default. Efforts to find a solution That would likely push Argentines to happening and might have to go through energy is high on the prime minister’s Natural resources through a mediator have made scant progress, increase their dollar holdings, weakening a another lengthy legal process.” agenda for the trip. Abe’s nine-day trip-which will also take with one of the lead holdouts saying the govern- peso already down 20 percent so far this year How the holdouts act may depended on Mexico is undergoing sweeping him to Trinidad and Tobago, Colombia, ment had made clear “it will be choosing default”. on the official rate and putting more pressure how many credit default swaps protecting changes in its energy sector, with Congress Chile and Brazil-comes two days after Argentina’s president, Cristina Fernandez, has on foreign reserves that are at five months’ them against default they hold. They could poised to end struggling Pemex’s 75-year China’s Xi wrapped up his own four-coun- not minced words, branding the holdouts extor- import cover. elect to cash in on those now and hunker monopoly and open up the oil and gas sec- try tour. tionists and lambasting the judge for a ruling she Siobhan Morden, head of Latin America down for an even longer legal fight, or take a tors to foreign investment. The two leaders, The interest of the rival powers under- says is unjust. strategy at Jefferies in New York, said there negotiated deal and move on. both elected in 2012, took turns praising lines Asia’s growing interest in the region’s The government argues a deal with the hold- was the “risk of worse stagflation”. Inflation is A stay is seen having little effect on an each other for the reforms they have imple- fast-growing economies and vast natural outs would leave it at risk of breaking the so- privately estimated at above 30 percent. economy analysts already forecast to contract mented. resources. Announcing Abe’s trip earlier called RUFO clause which bars it from voluntarily Farmers in the world’s No 3 soybean by about 1 percent. On Friday, Argentine debt Pena Nieto hailed the “bold transforma- this month, government spokesman offering better terms to investors than what it exporter say they will hoard the oilseed in the negotiators left mediator Daniel Pollack’s office tions” of Abe’s fiscal stimulus and monetary Yoshihide Suga said Latin American coun- gave in the bond swaps accepted by 92.4 per- event of a default, potentially pushing global after just one hour, pouring more cold water easing programs, while Abe drew parallels tries “are increasingly important for the cent of creditors. RUFO stands for “rights upon food prices higher in the short run. on hopes for a deal, which now seems the least between their leadership styles, saying Japanese economy because of their grow- both saw reform as a growth strategy. ing economies and natural resources.” future offers.” However, if more than 25 percent of hold- likely outcome. Traveling with a delegation of Japanese Japan, long one of the world’s top With the RUFO clause set to expire on Dec. 31, ers of exchanged bonds call on Argentina to Even if Argentina does pull off a deal, it will executives and his wife Akie, Abe received exporting countries, has registered two Argentina wants a stay on Griesa’s ruling to allow “accelerate” the payments, the country will come too late to haul the economy out of a red-carpet greeting at Mexico City airport consecutive years of trade deficits since the negotiations without risking claims from become mired in a far messier default that will recession this year. “But maybe it makes for a from Foreign Minister Jose Antonio Meade. March 2011 earthquake and tsunami trig- exchange bondholders that the government take longer to clean up. stronger growth prospect next year, if anything Pena Nieto and first lady Angelica Rivera gered the Fukushima disaster. estimates could hit $400 billion. So far, the judge Argentina could restructure its bonds because you’re lifting consumer confidence, then threw a welcome ceremony for them With its emerging economies, Latin has refused. under local legislation to circumvent the US you’re easing some of the exchange rate pres- at the presidential palace. America holds promise as a relatively court ruling, though this is seen as unlikely, sures,” said Culverhouse of Exotix. “But there Kenko Sone, an official traveling with untapped market for Japanese exports, in Messy or clean analysts say. Alternatively, it could offer a new will be a delay in getting this resolved and new Abe, mentioned the “special interest” of addition to its coveted raw materials. —AFP A high-stakes game of poker is playing out. bond swap, still under foreign legislations - a foreign investment.” —Reuters SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 BUSINESS

Renewed buying interest buoys KSE

BAYAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT KUWAIT: Kuwait Stock Exchange other Five recorded declines. Last (KSE) ended last week in the green week’s highest gainer was the zone. The Price Index closed at Industrial sector, achieving 1.54 per- 7,130.89 points, up by 0.48 percent cent growth rate as its index closed from the week before closing, the at 1,127.11 points. Whereas, in the Weighted Index increased by 0.88 second place, the Health Care sec- percent after closing at 481.77 tor’s index closed at 1,027.35 points points, whereas the KSX-15 Index recording 1.45 percent increase. The closed 1,176.59 points up by 1.07 Consumer Services sector came in percent. Furthermore, last week’s third as its index achieved 1.21 per- average daily turnover decreased by cent growth, ending the week at 31.48 percent, compared to the pre- 1,118.60 points. ceding week, reaching KD12.26 mil- On the other hand, the lion, whereas trading volume aver- Technology sector headed the los- age was 110.82 million shares, ers list as its index declined by 2.05 recording a decrease of 39.56 per- percent to end the week’s activity at cent. 948.67 points. The Consumer Goods The stock market indicators were sector was second on the losers’ list, able to close in the green zone this which index declined by 0.49 per- week, supported by the active pur- cent, closing at 1,294.68 points, fol- chasing power and the collection lowed by the Real Estate sector, as operations that included a wide its index closed at 1,221.07 points at range of stocks, especially the large- a loss of 0.45 percent. cap ones; worth to mention that the purchasing operations concen- Sectors’ activity trated on stocks of some large-cap The Financial services sector and operational listed companies, dominated total trade volume dur- and came after the positive results ing last week with 332.24 million disclosed by such companies, which shares changing hands, represent- pushed the market indices to ing 59.96 percent of the total mar- increase, especially the Weighted ket trading volume. The Real Estate and KSX-15 indices, the most sector was second in terms of trad- responding indices to such stocks ing volume as the sector’s traded activity. shares were 12.91 percent of last In addition, the sale for profit week’s total trading volume, with a operations were not absent to affect total of 71.52 million shares. the stock market indices perform- On the other hand, the Financial ance last week, despite the gains it Services sector’s stocks were the realized during the week as a result highest traded in terms of value; to the purchasing operations that with a turnover of KD 18.73 million included many stocks, whereas or 30.56 percent of last week’s total most of the daily sessions witnessed market trading value. The Banking partial selling operations, included sector took the second place as the some large-cap and small-cap sector’s last week turnover was KD stocks, which explains the market 17.19 million represented 28.05 per- indices’ fluctuation during such ses- trading compared to the preceded closure to its half year financial loss compared to its closing in 2013, cent of the total market trading val- sions. week, and came as a result to the results. For the annual perform- while the weighted index increased Sectors’ indices ue. —Prepared by the Studies & On the other hand, the trading cautious state lived by some traders ance, the price index ended last by 6.38 percent, and the KSX-15 Seven of KSE’s sectors ended last Research Department, Bayan indices declined during last week’s waiting for the listed companies dis- week recording 5.55 percent annual 10.12 percent growth. week in the green zone, while the Investment Co. Stocks and euro pressured by German data, US results

NEW YORK: Some disappointing US overweight stocks for the longer earnings, including Amazon.com, and term. Equity markets worldwide have weak German economic data pres- rallied steadily through the year, with sured world stock markets on Friday, the MSCI All-World Index hitting a while the euro hit an eight-month record high in early July. By region, low against the US dollar. Amazon Goldman is overweight in Europe and was the biggest drag on the S&P 500. Japan and underweight in the United Its shares sank 9.6 percent to $324.01 States. a day after the online retailer report- The euro was last down 0.27 per- ed an unexpectedly big loss for the cent against the dollar at $1.3429 second quarter. Visa’s results also dis- after falling to an eight-month low of appointed and its shares ended $1.3421 on the weak German busi- down 3.6 percent at $214.77. ness data. “The earnings season overall has “US data has been good or better been in line but when companies than expected, whereas European with rich valuations disappoint, data continues to point to a slow- you’re going to get crucified,” said down,” said Boris Schlossberg, man- Lawrence Glazer, managing partner aging director in FX strategy at BK NEW YORK: Michael Buffer attends the closing bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite on Friday in New York City. —AFP at Mayflower Advisors in Boston. Asset Management in New York. Signs emerged that tensions European officials are to continue Even modest GDP bounce may support market between the West and Russia are talks over plans to squeeze Russia starting to hurt confidence in with further sanctions following the WALL STREET WEEKLY OUTLOOK Germany, Europe’s largest economy downing of a Malaysia Airlines plane and the driver of its recovery. that killed almost 300 people. NEW YORK: Even if data next week shows a respectively. While recent anxiety over conflict Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen told two Germany’s Ifo survey showed a hefty Dollar-traded Russian stocks fell mediocre rebound in US economic growth, in Ukraine and Middle East has somewhat kept Congressional panels earlier this month she that might be enough to keep the stock mar- a lid on stock prices, it has not spooked remained worried about stagnant wage fall in business confidence over the 1.6 percent. Russian bonds also fell as ket aloft at record highs and the Federal investors enough to prompt them to dump growth and a low inflation rate that is below last few weeks, prompting concerns the country’s central bank unexpect- Reserve steadfast in its winding down of stim- equities for bonds and cash. the Fed’s 2 percent target. Germany could be stuttering. edly raised interest rates. US ulus through bond purchases. “The market has been resilient to these set- Those concerns have supported a notion MSCI’s All-World Index was down Treasuries prices jumped, with 10- US gross domestic product for the second backs. They have taken bad news in stride,” that the Fed is in no hurry to move away from 0.4 percent, and European stocks year Treasuries up 11/32 to yield quarter, due to be released Wednesday, is fore- said Steve Weiting, global chief investment its near-zero interest rate policy. cast to have grown 3.2 percent. Growth had strategist with Citi Private Bank in New York. On Friday, US short-term interest rate ended 0.7 percent lower. The Dow 2.469 percent. Gold edged up as shrunk 2.9 percent in the first quarter due to a The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 0.4 per- futures implied that traders priced in a 53 per- Jones industrial average fell 123.23 speculators bought back bearish bets harsh winter and spending cuts tied to the cent on Friday after closing at a record high of cent chance of a Fed rate hike in June 2015 points or 0.72 percent, to 16,960.57. ahead of the weekend. US COMEX federal Affordable Care Act. Still, some lacklus- 1987.98 on Thursday, while benchmark 10- and a 75 percent chance of such a move a The S&P 500 lost 9.64 points or 0.48 gold futures for August delivery set- ter recent data on housing and capital spend- year Treasuries yield was little changed on the month later. “We expect very little new infor- percent, to 1,978.34, after closing at tled up $12.50 at $1,303.30 an ounce. ing, plus a mixed bag of second-quarter earn- week at 2.48 percent. mation from the Fed next week. We have been record highs for two straight days. Brent oil prices climbed as deterio- ings, have raised the risk that even a moderate There has been steady improvement on the given a clear map going into October,” Wieting GDP bounce may fall short of expectations. job front. Domestic jobless claims in the latest said. The Nasdaq Composite dropped rating relations between Russia and Indeed, Friday’s disappointing report on week fell to their lowest since early 2006, while The Federal Open Market Committee, the 22.54 points or 0.5 percent, to the United States fanned concerns durable goods orders in June spurred monthly jobs gains have jumped by more Fed’s policy-setting group, is scheduled to 4,449.56. Goldman Sachs downgrad- about supply disruptions. Brent crude JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to shave their than 200,000 in each of past five months, a lev- announce whether it will further pare its ed its global allocation to equities to rose $1.32 to settle at $108.39 a barrel second-quarter outlook by 0.1 percentage el of strength last seen in the late 1990s. While bond purchases - currently at $35 billion a neutral on a short-term basis while US crude gained 2 cents to set- point to 2.6 percent and 3.0 percent growth, more Americans have returned to work, month - at 2:00 pm. —Reuters although the brokerage remained tle at $102.09. —Reuters BUSINESS SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014

Enjoy a North American holiday thanks to British Airways

The Land of Opportunity, the Melting Pot, the Land of Milk and Honey; the US has many nicknames all representing different parts of its vastly diverse cultures and traditions

here’s nothing better than jetting off on holiday to a massage to ease travelling aches and pains, each fifteen minute new destination and North America has the perfect session is specially geared towards pampering passengers to the combination of metropolitan, quirky and laid back highest degree. All the comfortable First and Business lounges cities to appeal to every sort of traveller. Cruise on one also offer complimentary food, drinks and WiFi, making them the The coastal city of Vancouver is a popular tourism destina- of British Airways’ ultramodern aircraft to the land perfect pit stop before boarding onto the final leg of a journey. tion, and the big film production studios located in the city have Tacross the pond and experience a trip of a lifetime. Flying to 25 The Land of Opportunity, the Melting Pot, the Land of Milk earned it the nickname Hollywood North. Calgary is located on destinations in North America, British Airways has the largest and Honey; the US has many nicknames all representing differ- the inland prairies of Canada, and settlements in the area date offering out of all international carriers. On route, travellers can ent parts of its vastly diverse cultures and traditions. New York back several thousand years, making it a destination rich in his- take advantage of a stopover in London, a city that is home to on the East coast is home to some of the world’s most impres- tory. Toronto is perhaps one of the most famous places in some of the UK’s most thrilling experiences. sive museums and galleries, unsurpassable shopping experi- Canada, with its sprawling skyline defined by the CN tower, ences and fantastic restaurants. It’s ideal for the chic, urban trav- which at its height of 553 metres was the tallest freestanding eller who wants to experience the heartbeat of the city, which structure in the world until the Burj Khalifa opened in Dubai in attracts millions ever year. With Central Park located in the mid- 2010. dle of bustling Manhattan, New York is a city that is best experi- “We pride ourselves on offering the ‘best of British hospitality’ enced by foot. For those looking for glitz and glamour, British by providing a smooth, discreet, attentive and seamless service Airways offers a direct Airbus A380 flight from London to Los from start to finish to all our passengers.” says Paolo De Renzis, Angeles in sunny California, where Hollywood and the home of British Airways’ Commercial Manager for the Middle East and movies awaits. Arriving on this comfortable aircraft is the perfect Central Asia. way to start your stay in the sprawling west coast haven that “As so many of our customers from Kuwait fly to North offers both lazy beach days and entertainment galore. Los American destinations after stopping over in London, our daily Angeles gets over 200 days of sunshine every year, and the morning departure time from Kuwaitat8.25ammeans that cus- entertainment capital of the world offers everything from art tomers who are travelling to New York for example, arrive in the exhibitions to celebrity-spotting all with a cool Pacific breeze, late afternoon allowing them to enjoy the rest of the evening in providing the perfect prerequisites for creating everlasting the city.” adds Paolo De Renzis. memories. A full timetable of British Airways’ flights is available online at Music fans must not miss out on Austin, the self-proclaimed ba.com, where customers can find the lowest fares and book, live music capital of the world. Austin has more music venues pay and check-in online for their flights. per capita than any other US city and an impressive theatre cul- ture, both of which contribute to the relaxed and eccentric vibe of the Texan state capital. British Airways recently became the first airline to operate direct flights from Europe to Austin’s Bergstrom International airport when the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was launched on the London to Austin route in March 2014. For those who love a holiday off the beaten track, Albuquerque in New Mexico is a must visit destination. British Airways has daily flights from London - with a stopover in Chicago or Dallas -to the dry, sunny city that is the home of cult series Breaking Bad. In addition to guided tours of the filming locations, visitors can enjoy luxury spas, golf courses and a dreamy hot air balloon festival.

Fantastic destinations It is not only the US that offers fantastic destinations for More than half of the British Airways passengers flying from British Airways travellers. Its northern neighbor Canada is home Kuwait are heading to North American destinations and with a to exquisite cities that are well worth a visit. British Airways flies daily flight from Kuwait International Airport including a direct daily from London Heathrow to four of the most vibrant stopover in London Heathrow, passengers have the perfect destinations in the country. French-speaking Montreal in the opportunity to explore the British capital. The short layover gives province of Quebec is not only the second largest city in the travellers time to briefly explore the famous stores such as country but also the eighth largest in all of North America. This Harrods, and pick up something special for friends or family multicultural metropolis has an old world charm that keeps visi- waiting on the other side of the Atlantic. tors coming back time and time again. A dream for the culture For those flying either First or Club World to North America buff, Montreal has everything from an Olympic Stadium to the who prefer to relax while in London, the Elemis travel spas avail- Montreal Biosphere, a futuristic dome-shaped environmental able in select lounges in Heathrow’s T5 provide a chance to rest museum made entirely from steel and transparent acrylic. If the and rejuvenate before boarding the transatlantic flight. Whether camera runs out of battery, there’s always the opportunity to a ‘shoulder to scalp’ massage to relieve stress, a facial to combat experience a live hockey game or catch the F1 Canadian Grand the dehydrating effects of being in the air, or a warming foot Prix. BUSINESS SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 Zain Kuwait offers unlimited free calls, SMS, MMS to Gaza Zain Group pledges half million dollar in Gaza aid

KUWAIT: Zain Group, a pioneer of mobile commu- nications in eight markets in the Middle East and Africa, has today detailed a range of humanitarian activities it has and continues to undertake towards bettering the conditions of beleaguered Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. At a Group level, Zain in close coordination with its operation in Jordan has pledged a much-need- ed amount of half a million US dollar that will be put towards alleviating some of the misery being felt by inhabitants in Gaza, with the amount ear- marked for food and medical supplies for the needy. So moved by the human suffering taking place in Gaza, other operational entities within the Zain Group have also been inspired to organize their own humanitarian support including complimen- tary communication services to contact loved ones as well as fundraising efforts and campaigns to supply much needed financial and material resources to the people of Gaza. Zain Kuwait is offering free calls, SMS to Yokohama Tires ‘Summer Palestine for a week starting Saturday 26 July and until Saturday 2 August. In addition it is providing Zain Group CEO, Scott Gegenheimer Promotion’ Selects 10 winners an opportunity for customers to donate by sending Zain Kuwait CEO, Omar Al-Omar an empty text message or any text to 99997 from the first raffle draw in July whereby one Kuwaiti Dinar goes fully to humani- These activities are reflective of Zain Group’s the plight of people in Gaza as we would do any tarian aid to the people of Gaza. intense sense of corporate social responsibility and community in our region facing similar difficulties.” KUWAIT: Mohamad Naser Al-Sayer & Sons extreme summer heat and remains cool On the ground, Zain Jordan due to its proximity its tireless efforts to improve the lives of the people Zain Kuwait CEO, Omar Al Omar said: “Zain Co. held the first draw to select the win- throughout the season. to Gaza is supporting Zain Group’s efforts in han- in the markets in which it operates; its region; and Kuwait’s initiative in coordination with the Group ners for “Summer is cool with Yokohama” In the first raffle draw, 33 gold coins are dling all the logistic in distributing the much need- the wider world. Furthermore and inspirational is came to show our full support to the Palestinian promotion at the Yokohama Center in distributed among 10 winners. The first ed supplies. The relief will be distributed with the participation in these humanitarian efforts and people and to ease communication between Canada Dry, on 20 July 2014. The event was winner of the draw is awarded 10 gold through a local charitable organization and other fund raisers by individual Zain personnel, who have Palestinians residing in Kuwait and their loved ones attended by Abdul Aziz Ishkenani - coins while the second winner gets 5, the relief agencies working on the ground in Gaza. felt a deep sympathy of the conditions under in Gaza during the harsh circumstances they are Representative from the Ministry of third winner gets 4 and the rest of the win- Zain Bahrain organized an employee fundrais- which Palestinians in Gaza are currently living facing”. Commerce & Industry - for Consumer pro- ners get 2 gold coins each. List of winners ing campaign and the company has pledged to under. Al Omar added: “Zain’s CSR initiatives always tection affairs, Krishna Kumar - GM Al-Sayer of the first draw of the Yokohama “Summer match the amount raised by employees and Zain Group CEO, Scott Gegenheimer said, “What spring out of the company’s belief in being part of Tires, Oil, Paints, Inderpal Singh - Senior is cool with Yokohama” promotion are: donate an additional amount towards the plight of is happening in Gaza is of grave concern to the the communities it operates in. A big part of our Manager, Tire Sales from Al-Sayer 1st - Ibrahim Mohamed Al Ajmi Palestinians in Gaza through the Royal Charity region, and ought to be for the world. Our CSR strategy focuses on the wellbeing of individu- Yokohama and Mohammad Amin Nasimi - 2nd - Liokul Thoturalith Organization and will offer 50 percent discount on thoughts and prayers go out to the inhabitants als, and offering this initiative reconfirms Zain’s Manager Aftersales Marketing. 3rd - Bader Eissa Hilal calls to Palestine until the third day of Eid. there, and we hope there will be a quick resolution commitment of utilizing vital telecommunications The Yokohama Tires promotion cam- 4th - Bngang Meanwhile, Zain Sudan has to date donated in to the conflict.” to provide an important human service.” paign commenced on the 15th of June and 5th - Abdullah Farhan Al Enezi the vicinity of US$20,000 for food and medical sup- Gegenheimer continued, “Zain is committed to Al Omar stressed that Zain believes in trans- will run for 3 months ending on 14th 6th - Rahaf Faisal Mubarak Al Azmi plies to Gaza and designated the number 5110 for the people of the Middle East region, and through parency and accountability in the activities it September 2014. During the promotion 7th - Faheed Daif Al Ajmi customers wishing to donate further amounts. A our primary commercial activities as well as our undertakes, be they corporate or social, and a period for every KD 40 spent on purchasing 8th - Salem Eid Mohamed Al Rawai further fundraising campaign has also been estab- social engagements, we look to build the basis on reflection of this is the company’s swift and effec- Yokohama tires from the authorized partici- 9th - Souod Mater Homoud Al Azmi lished involving Zain Group employees, and a fur- which societies can develop and prosper. We will tive response to current events in which people are pating outlets, customers qualify to enter 10th - Ahmad Nabil Al Manaai ther substantial cash amount is expected from this continue to support humanitarian efforts to ease in most need of being in touch with those they the draw and get a chance to win gold exercise. care about. coins . All Al-Sayer Yokoama tires outlets will be running this promotion along with 20 other tire shops located around Kuwait at Shuwaikh, Jahra, Fahaheel, Sharq, Alrai and Ahmadi. The success of Yokohama promotions is backed by the high quality and durability Al-Sayer Group hereby congratulates all of Yokohama tires. They are designed with the winners from the first draw. The 2 superior Japanese technology resulting in a remaining draws of this summer promotion safe, stable and almost salient drive at all will be conducted during the months of times. Yokohama is protected against the August and September respectively.

Al-Zayani: Maserati exceeds 2013 MEA sales in H1 of 2014

KUWAIT: Italian luxury car manufacturer Maserati ther development of its network infrastructure, continues its global expansion strategy and including a new showroom in Lebanon among reports that sales in the Middle East and Africa others, allows Maserati to be closer to its exclusive region have increased by 152 percent in the first clientele in the region. half of 2014 compared to last year’s result of the “The MEA region and the emerging markets in same period. In fact, the result of the first six general allow us to grow while maintaining our Regional Retail Chain of months of 2014 exceeds the sales of 2013 overall. exclusivity in the existing markets. With the new Globally, Maserati aims to achieve an annual sales Quattroporte and Ghibli we have a very strong the year 2014 award for volume of 50,000 units over the coming years, pri- product portfolio complementing the marily through new products and entering new GranTurismo and GranCabrio. Over the coming Malabar Gold & Diamonds markets. years we look forward to a new introduction in the The most successful model of the first half is SUV segment and the Maserati Alfieri, which was the new Maserati Ghibli, which was launched earli- first presented at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show,” ne of the world’s leading retail jew- gold and diamonds, the jeweller is also er in the year and received a very warm welcome explains Umberto Cini, Managing Director of eller, Malabar Gold & Diamonds was famed for an impressive stock of platinum by customers wanting to realize their dream of Maserati Global Overseas Markets. Oselected for this year’s ‘Regional jewellery. owning a Maserati. Maserati celebrates its centennial this year - an retail chain award” at the Retail Jeweller Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ value-added Maserati’s flagship, the Quattroporte, grew by a auspicious occasion as Maserati is at a turning India Awards- 2014. HRD Antwerp CEO services include lifelong free maintenance further 79 percent following its introduction in point in its history. The luxury brand celebrates its Serge Couvreur gave away the award to and buyback guarantee for all its orna- 2013, driven largely by the UAE and Saudi Arabia. centenary with an event at its headquarters in Malabar Group Chairman M.P. Ahammed at ments. The introduction of a further engine variant, a 330 Modena, Italy, in September for which thousands a grand function in Mumbai, India on July Apart from being a successful corporate hp V6, is expected in the third quarter of this year. of Maserati fans and owners from around the 19. entity, Malabar Group earmarks a distinct At the same time, the legendary GranTurismo world will gather for a succession of races, exhibi- The exclusive brands of Malabar Gold & share of its profit for medical aid, housing and GranCabrio will experience a revival with the tions, parades, visits to the two Maserati factories Umberto Cini, Managing Director, Maserati Diamonds: Mine - Diamonds Unlimited, Era charity, woman empowerment, education arrival of the limited Centennial Edition. The fur- and a concours d’elegance. Global Overseas Markets - Uncut Diamond Jewellery, Precia - and environment conservation as part of Precious Gem Jewellery, Divine - Indian Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Heritage Jewellery, Ethnix - Handcrafted Malabar Gold & Diamonds is amongst designer Jewellery and Starlet - Kids’ the most trusted jewellery brands with 116 Jewellery have set trends in fashion world retail outlets across GCC, India and Moody’s upgrades Portugal’s as well as the jewellery industry. Apart from Singapore. debt rating by a notch

WASHINGTON: Moody’s on Friday raised the repeated setbacks stemming from the by one notch in May, highlighted that the debt rating of Portugal one notch to Ba1 and adverse rulings of the country’s constitution- country’s public debt ratio stands at around said it had a stable outlook, despite troubles al court.” In May, Portugal’s constitutional 120 percent of gross domestic product, “a at a major banking group. Moody’s cited the court rejected austerity measures included in very high debt burden that severely restricts” Portuguese government’s “comfortable liq- Lisbon’s 2014 budget as part of the center- Portugal’s room for fiscal maneuver. uidity position, with regained access to the right government’s ongoing cutbacks, as it “Moody’s does not expect that the current public debt markets and sizeable cash hopes to reduce its deficit to four percent of uncertainties surrounding Banco Espirito buffers” as a factor in making the upgrade. gross domestic product (GDP). Santo will have a material impact on the gov- The rating firm said it expected that the Portugal exited a three-year international ernment’s balance sheet,” it added. Banco country’s fiscal consolidation would remain bailout program in May, after receiving 78 Espirito Santo, the biggest in Portugal by on track despite unfavorable rulings by billion euros ($106 billion) from the capitalization, has been hit by suspicion that Portugal’s constitutional court. “This should European Union and the International the bank’s main holding company covered support a gradual reduction in the very high Monetary Fund in exchange for a series of up a 1.3 billion euro ($1.7 billion) hole in the public debt burden in the coming years,” it stringent reforms. accounts. said in a statement. Moody’s noted that the government The crisis surrounding BES has renewed “The first driver behind the upgrade is already has announced measures to “com- concern that Portugal’s banks remain vulner- Moody’s view of the government’s strong pensate” for the court’s adverse rulings. able after the country emerged from its commitment to fiscal consolidation, despite Moody’s, which had lifted Portugal’s rating bailout in May. — AFP SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 technology Apple iPhones allow extraction of deep personal data, text messages

SAN FRANCISCO: Personal data including text entation at the Hackers on Planet Earth confer- enterprise IT departments, developers and not believe that the services were aimed at messages, contact lists and photos can be ence, some cited it as evidence of Apple collab- Apple for trou- spies. But he said that they extracted much extracted from iPhones through previously oration with the National Security Agency. bleshooting more information than was needed, with too lit- unpublicized techniques by Apple Inc employ- Apple denied creating any “back doors” for techni- tle disclosure. ees, the company acknowledged this week. intelligence agencies. “We have designed iOS cal Security industry analyst Rich Mogull said The same techniques to circumvent backup so that its diagnostic functions do not Zdziarski’s work was overhyped but technically encryption could be used by law enforcement compromise user privacy and accurate. “They are collecting more than they or others with access to the “trusted” computers security, but still provides should be, and the only way to get it is to to which the devices have been connected, needed informa- compromise security,” said Mogull, chief according to the security expert who prompted tion to executive officer of Securosis. Apple’s admission. Mogull also agreed with Zdziarski that In a conference presentation this week, since the tools exist, law enforcement will researcher Jonathan Zdziarski showed how use them in cases where the desktop com- the services take a surprising amount of puters of targeted individuals can be confiscat- data for what Apple now says are diag- ed, hacked or reached via their employers. nostic services meant to help engineers. issues,” “They’ll take advantage of every legal tool that Users are not notified that the services Apple said. “A they have and maybe more,” Mogull said of are running and cannot disable them, user must have government investigators. Asked if Apple had Zdziarski said. There is no way for iPhone unlocked their device used the tools to fulfill law enforcement users to know what computers have previ- and agreed to trust another requests, Apple did not immediately respond. ously been granted trusted status via the computer before that computer is For all the attention to the previously unknown backup process or block future connections. able to access this limited diagnostic tools and other occasional bugs, Apple’s “There’s no way to ‘unpair’ except to wipe data.” phones are widely considered more secure your phone,” he said in a video demonstration But Apple also posted its first descriptions of than those using Google Inc’s rival Android he posted Friday showing what he could extract the tools on its own website, and Zdziarski and operating system, in part because Google does from an unlocked phone through a trusted others who spoke with the company said they not have the power to send software fixes computer. expected it to make at least some changes to directly to those devices. — Reuters As word spread about Zdziarski’s initial pres- the programs in the future. Zdziarski said he did Amazon’s far-reaching ambitions, lack of profits, unnerve investors SAN FRANCISCO: Amazon.com Inc’s message to investors has always been clear: trust in founder and CEO Jeff Bezos. But after more than a year of mostly disappointing quarterly results, that faith is being tested. Some on Wall Street wonder if Amazon may have bitten off more than it can chew. After an unusually busy first half of the year that saw the online retailer spend on developing everything from mobile phones and Hollywood-style production to grocery deliveries, investors are ready to see it curtail its ambitions and start delivering sus- tainable profits. Or at least offer evidence that Bezos’ ever- increasing investments are going to soon gen- erate appealing returns for its main online CALIFORNIA: An AT&T worker demonstrates Firefly scanning software on the new retailing business. “It does get frustrating when Amazon Fire phone at an AT&T store in San Francisco, California. — AFP they continue to spend quarter after quarter and they don’t let the revenue flow through,” said Michael Scanlon, who manages $3.5 billion at Manulife Asset Management and holds Digital Domain accused shares of Amazon. “I’m definitely ready for prof- its.” Others argue that easing off on the throttle of cheating taxpayers now may thwart its goal of becoming the Wal- Mart of online retail. That is particularly the case LOS ANGELES: The state of Florida has new plan to rid itself of debt: (1) Start a as China’s Alibaba - which handles more ecom- CALIFORNIA: An AT&T worker holds the new Amazon Fire phone at an AT&T store on July 25, sued Digital Domain Florida and its top brand new company with no debt on its merce than Amazon and eBay Inc combined - 2014 in San Francisco, California. Amazon’s Fire phone went on sale yesterday at AT&T stores executives, claiming the visual effects firm books; 2) use Digital Domain California’s slowly develops a US consumer presence and for $199 with a two-year AT&T contract or $649 without a contract. — AFP cheated taxpayers out of $82 million. The credentials, together with promises of prepares for an initial public offering in the US. state claims that John Textor, a Florida new high paying jobs for Floridians, as enue Amazon has are not posting these kind of “There’s a lot of stuff they’re doing that’s native “turned wannabe Hollywood movie security to obtain grant money for Digital BIG SELLING POINT losses,” said Michael Yoshikami, CEO of questionable,” said S&P Capital IQ analyst Tuna mogul,” was the point man on what it Domain Florida; and 3) use the grant to Bezos insists on taking the long view. In his Destination Wealth Management, which sold its Amobi, who has a “sell” rating on Amazon, refer- called a “de facto ponzi scheme” that has partially bail out Digital Domain California,” letter to shareholders last year, he responded to stake in Amazon last year. “You’ve got to give ring in particular to Amazon’s content and hard- been operating since 2007. The allegations the complaint states. The California com- criticism about spending by saying investing in more information to justify faith in the name.” ware endeavors. Investors might be soothed if came in a civil suit filed earlier this week in pany then planned to merge with its a “just-in-time fashion would be too clever by But Amazon has always kept its data close, even Amazon did a share buyback, Scanlon said, St Lucie County, which granted the sup- Florida counterpart, the suit alleges. half.” Its increasing share of the retail dollar is basic details such as how many Kindle tablets it adding it was unlikely. While Amazon has more posed start-up $60 million in a bid to pro- Enterprise Florida, the state agency still a big selling point for investors. “You have to has sold or the precise number of subscribers to than $5 billion of cash and cash equivalents as mote job growth. The suit charges that the that checked the credentials of grant take a long-term perspective and you have to its Amazon Prime free shipping and media serv- of June, analysts say there’s little percentage in Florida company used the name of Digital applicants, initially rejected the company’s buy in that you’re going to see solid topline ice, citing competitive reasons. Scanlon said Amazon buying its own shares, given their lofty Domain California, the company founded request after researching the California growth,” said Needham & Co analyst Kerry Rice. that greater disclosure “would help you do valuation even after a slump this year. Some in 1993 by James Cameron and behind company, which had lost more than $35 But that market share grab comes at a price things like measure return on investments. You assessments tag Amazon’s shares with a highly- the effects on blockbusters like “Titanic” million between 2005-2008. But Textor, a price that was highlighted in its second-quar- can start to get your arms around more what overvalued warning sign. and “Transformers,” to convince then-Gov the suit claims, made an end-run around ter results issued on Thursday. Amazon report- the duration of the spending will be.” According to Thomson Reuters StarMine, Charles Christ to make an end run and Enterprise Florida by wooing then- ed its largest quarterly loss since 2012 as oper- Amazon’s shares carry an intrinsic worth of approve a $20 million grant over the Governor Crist and the Legislature, partic- ating expenses rose 24 percent, led by a 40 per- TOUGH TO SWALLOW $36.37 - or about a tenth of its current price - objections of state officials. ularly Rep. Kevin Ambler, R-Tampa, who cent surge in spending on technology and con- Two areas that have proven hard for some making the stock one of the most overvalued Cameron’s involvement in Digital sponsored the bill and was named to tent. Its shares fell 9.6 percent on Friday, wiping to swallow are a panoply of new devices based names in its universe of more than 4,000 US Domain ended years before the California Digital Domain Florida’s board as a “suc- out about $16 billion of value. The company has on a heavily modified and less-established ver- companies. StarMine calculates its intrinsic val- company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy cess bonus.” now fallen short of Wall Street’s earnings expec- sion of Google’s Android, and Amazon’s move ue figure using growth expectations for the in 2012 and sold many of its prime assets Digital Domain eventually obtained a tations in seven of the past nine quarters. into program production. This week, Amazon coming decade, and it suggests that at its cur- to Galloping Horse America. (The latest $20 million special budget appropriation Perhaps worse, it predicted an operating loss launched the $649 Fire Phone, but it failed to rent price, investors are discounting a much iteration of the company, Digital Domain June 30, 2009. Textor and others on behalf of up to $810 million for the current third quar- impress reviewers. The phone joins a Fire faster growth rate than Amazon could hope to 3.0, the VFX successor company now of Digital Domain then used the grant as ter, the biggest quarter-on-quarter reversal in streaming box and a line of tablets and e-read- achieve in coming years. B Riley, which down- majority-owned by Hong Kong-based political clout to obtain an additional $62 profitability since 2003, B. Riley analysts esti- ers - most sold at prices close to their cost to graded Amazon to neutral from buy on Friday, Digital Domain Holdings, is not a target of million from St. Lucie and Palm Beach coun- mated. Included is $410 million in stock-based produce and get to market - in its drive to gal- argued it was hard to justify its valuation given the suit.) The suit claims that contrary to ties, the complaint alleges. Digital Domain compensation in the third quarter, but exclud- vanize sales of digital books and media. “compromised cash flows.” “There’s nothing what its executives told Florida officials, was to have created 500 new jobs paying ed are “acquisitions, investments, restructur- Amazon’s foray into TV - from “Alpha House” wrong with spending to diversify your busi- Digital Domain Florida still had ties - and an average salary of $64,233, and to have ings.” Investors say they are concerned about starring John Goodman to just-announced kids ness, but it has to be a focused manner as shared million of dollars in debt - with the invested $50 million in real estate improve- not only Amazon spending every dollar that show “Annedroids” - has never garnered opposed to throwing spaghetti on the wall and California company. ments in St. Lucie County, neither of which comes in the door but also the lack of disclo- Netflix-like acclaim. Yet it intends to devote seeing what sticks,” Amobi said. “They’re a pub- “Digital Domain California hatched a happened, the suit states. — Reuters sure about where it is being spent. more than $100 million to original video con- lic company, they need some sensitivity” to “Most companies with the kind of gross rev- tent this quarter. shareholders. — Reuters Bose sues Beats over Ride app Uber gets headphone patents SAN FRANCISCO: Audio technology veteran Bose Corporation on Friday respite in German sued Beats Electronics over patented technology for canceling noise in earphones. The suit filed in federal court in the US state of Delaware pits the 50- city of Hamburg year-old firm against an Internet Age youngster being bought by Apple in a deal valued at $3 billion. DUESSELDORF: Uber, whose smartphone billion just four years since its 2010 “Bose brings this action against Beats to protect its valuable patented app summons rides at the touch of a but- launch, calls itself a platform connecting technology for noise-canceling headphones,” lawyers for the company said ton, won a new lease of life in the German private car owners with people seeking a in a copy of the suit obtained by AFP. city of Hamburg on Friday when a court ride, not a commercial car service. Uber Attorneys said they had also filed a complaint with the US International suspended a ban imposed by local regula- Pop customers order and pay for rides Trade Commission, which has the power to block imports of headsets Beats was expected to help Cupertino, California-based Apple, a pioneer tors. Hamburg traffic authorities told Uber using its smartphone application instead found to infringe on patented technology. in digital music with its wildly popular iTunes platform, ramp up its efforts earlier this week to stop operating in the of having to hail one on the street. The Bose accused Beats of infringing on five of its patents for cutting out to counter successful models of streaming services like Pandora, Spotify northern port city on the grounds that its service has touched a raw nerve by threat- unwanted noise in headphones, particularly by cancelling it out with other and others. drivers lacked passenger transport licenses, ening to open up a traditionally tightly sound waves. The deal for the maker of high-end audio equipment and operator of a one of a number of challenges to the San controlled and licensed market. The technology is referred to as active noise reduction. “Beats has subscription streaming music service is Apple’s largest acquisition ever. Francisco-based company from regulators Uber and similar companies have faced designed the infringing noise canceling functionality to be used automati- It calls for Beats co-founders Dr. Dre, a Grammy-winning hip-hop pio- cally when a user is listening to music, and Beats instructs users on how to and traditional taxi services across the lawsuits from taxi companies hoping to neer, and Jimmy Iovine, a veteran music executive, to join the California globe. Uber retaliated with a complaint keep out the competition in Chicago, San implement noise canceling functionality when a user only desires noise company. against the ban and a Hamburg court on Francisco and Washington, DC. Taxi driv- reduction,” the lawsuit maintained. Since launching five years ago, Beats has become a popular brand for Bose called on the court to order Beats to stop using the patented tech- audio equipment and has attracted the likes of Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne and Friday allowed it to continue operations ers last month created traffic chaos in nology and to pay unspecified damages. The suit comes at a time when Nicki Minaj, who have designed their own customized Beats headphones while the court deliberates on the merits of London and Paris when they protested Beats is being bought by a technology titan well experience in patent liti- and speakers. Fashion designers and street artists such as Alexander Wang, the case. against the app, and South Korea’s capital gation. Futura and Snarkitecture have collaborated on some products. The process could take several weeks Seoul came out this week saying it want- Apple has been waging battles in courts around the world with The deal, which has been rumored for weeks, is subject to regulatory and may still result in a ban, a court ed to impose a ban. German daily Samsung over patented technology in iPhones and iPads. approvals and is expected to be completed later this year. Beats was spokesman said. Uber said in a statement Sueddeutsche Zeitung daily said on Apple in May said it is buying Beats Music and Beats Electronics in a reported to have claimed 60 percent of the billion dollars spent on top- on Friday it welcomed the court’s decision. Friday Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich are much-hyped deal worth $3 billion. The acquisition has yet to close. Buying end earphones in the US last year. -— AFP Uber Technologies Inc, valued at $18.2 also considering a ban. — Reuters SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 HEALTH & SCIENCE Czech convicts fix bikes for kids in Africa OSTRAVA: In a jumble of bicycle frames, loads that were then shipped to Gambia. stand up well to sand and dust are ideal. lector bicycles as well as private donors having cycled the globe, Posolda has giv- six burly men in drab grey overalls tinker “It costs about 100,000 koruna (3,650 The last shipment in May delivered cover shipment costs. Bikes for Africa is en up long-distance bike trips for the with blue, purple and pink children’s bikes, euros; $5,000) to ship one container,” says more than 800 bikes to nine schools in also renting out bicycles at a mid-July moment as he waits for his “small kids to checking brakes and gears to make sure Roman Posolda, head of the Bikes for Gambia, a west African country that was rock festival in Ostrava, which this year grow up”. “I rather help others ride. And all will be in order for their future owners Africa charity, now starting its third year a British colony until 1965. A charity shop features Led Zeppelin legend Robert that makes me as happy as if I would be in Africa. These inmates at the Hermanice in the Czech Republic. Tall, thin and in Ostrava, charity runs and sales of col- Plant and French songstress Zaz. Despite cycling myself.” —AFP prison in the eastern Czech city of Ostrava sporting a pony tail, the 42-year-old once have volunteered to fix old bicycles for a cycled around the globe. He drew inspi- charity serving rural Gambia, where kids ration for the charity from a similar proj- use them to reach distant schools. ect in Britain, where he spent six years Surrounded by tools and air pumps, the working with at-risk youths. inmates spin wheels, bicycle chains and gears in two prison workshops under the Free-wheeling charity watchful eye of armed guards. Speaking from the Gambian capital Vaclav, a bearded 35-year-old serving Banjul, coordinator Babucarr Touray told 20 months for theft, expertly fastens AFP the bikes are a treasure for local chil- brake pads on a blue BMX-type bike with dren who must travel up to nine kilome- thick, black tyres. “I’m here to learn some- ters (5.5 miles) to school every day. thing, to perfect my skills,” says the for- “Transport in some parts of the Gambia is mer soldier who was homeless before he impossible,” he said, calling the program ended up in prison. “It’s good to know “really helpful”. The kids use the bikes someone will use these bikes-they’re not “purely to acquire education. We have the newest,” he said. Karel, a tall, tattooed holidays now and all the bicycles had to construction worker who looks much come back to school.” older than his 46 years, is also serving Participating schools have a teacher time for theft. “If it helps people, it’s a and student trained to do repairs using good thing,” he says bashfully. Unlike oth- tools also supplied by the charity and er inmates who sort scrap metal or dis- spare parts from bikes broken down mantle old cars for cash, the bike crew beyond repair. So far, Czechs have hand- work for free. ed over some 15,000 bikes to the charity, Aside from a sense of satisfaction, which operates 120 collection points they receive small perks including coffee, nationwide. “We get bikes ranging from tea or cigarettes and a good word to very good and new to very old. Only half courts ordering their probation, says are suitable for the African terrain,” deputy prison chief Petr Cejka. Since Posolda said. Mountain bikes prevail, but September 2013, prisoners have repaired he says that simple single-speed Czech- more than 1,600 bikes-four container made bicycles with coaster brakes able to OSTRAVA: Prisoners mend an old bikes in Hermanice prison in Ostrava city. —AFP

Australian injecting room upholds fight against AIDS

SYDNEY: Nestled among the bars and strip the people I see.” clubs of Sydney’s Kings Cross is a service which not only saves lives, but continues No deaths since opening the pragmatic approach which prevented a Jauncey remembers the days before HIV epidemic among drug-users in Australia opened its first, and so far only, Australia. Behind a nondescript shopfront medically supervised injecting centre in is the Sydney Medically Supervised Kings Cross in 2001 - drug use was com- Injecting Centre-the only place in the mon, needles littered the streets and over- southern hemisphere where users can doses were all too regular. “It was expected inject heroin and other drugs under the up and down the streets of Kings Cross,” care of registered nurses. she said, explaining that in the 1990s, hero- Those who use the injecting room-typi- in was cheap and widely available in cally people who have taken drugs for more Australia, and more young people were than a decade-are given a plastic spoon, a using and dying. tourniquet and a clean syringe as well as a While clean needles had been available stainless steel cubicle in which to inject. “We for years, the centre was the first place know the evidence behind needle syringe where users could legally take drugs under programs and the benefits they have in medical supervision; avoiding the possibili- terms of prevention,” says the centre’s med- ty of an accidental overdose. The first such ical director Marianne Jauncey. “In Australia, centre was opened in Switzerland in 1986 for instance, they have very clearly prevent- and dozens more have followed, but the ed an epidemic of HIV among people who Sydney operation was the first in the inject drugs. And they are important in English speaking world and remains the ongoing prevention for hepatitis C.” only one in the southern hemisphere. Since Global AIDS-related deaths and new HIV it opened, its staff have dealt with 4,937 infections have fallen by over a third in a overdoses but like at the other 90-plus decade, according to figures released by medically supervised injecting centres the United Nations before this week’s 20th around the world, none have resulted in a International AIDS Conference in death, says Jauncey. “If this service wasn’t Melbourne. But concerns are mounting here we would go back to those days of that vulnerable and marginalized groups seeing a lot more issues with drug use in could miss out on treatment and educa- public,” she adds. BERLIN: Demonstrators hold a placard reading “Google Israel - did you mean Palestine” during a rally for Al-Quds Day, an event tion, with the situation particularly serious Jauncey also cites the success of the intended to express solidarity with the Palestinian people in Berlin, Germany. —AFP among people who inject drugs in south- centre in simply engaging with its clients, west Asia and eastern Europe. who are often homeless, or suffering from Needle and syringe programs are seen mental illness, and of helping them with as among the most important harm reduc- other health services, including rehab. Google under fire tion services for avoiding HIV infection, and “Anything we can do to start the conversa- in Australia where these are widely avail- tion is a good thing. This is about making able transmission of the virus among drug contact with marginalized people,” she users is low. Australia recorded 1,236 new says. Tony Trimingham’s 23-year-old son Watchdogs meet over ‘right to be forgotten’ cases of HIV infection in 2013, meaning Damien died 18 years ago from a heroin infections remain at a 20-year high, but overdose, in a deserted stairwell not far BRUSSELS: Google’s handling of “right to be for- Google declined to comment ahead of Thursday’s experts say transmission is more commonly from the Kings Cross service. He’ll never gotten” requests from European citizens will come meeting. European privacy tour through unsafe sex. “Australia is lauded for know whether the centre could have kept under fire from the continent’s privacy watchdogs California-based Google faces a number of pri- its efforts in preventing an epidemic of HIV, his son alive, but he says families are gener- yesterday, after the search engine restricted the Transparency versus privacy vacy headaches in Europe, where rules protecting specifically among people who inject ally supportive of harm-minimizing strate- removal of Internet links to European sites only. Another issue likely to be raised by the EU people’s personal data are much stricter than in drugs,” Jauncey says. “As a doctor who gies such as medically supervised injecting European data protection authorities are meeting watchdogs is Google’s decision to notify the own- the United States. While the EU has been dis- works in drugs and alcohol, I’m not an rooms. “What we know for sure is that this representatives of Google, Microsoft, which oper- ers of the websites that have been removed from cussing a major overhaul of its pre-Internet era expert in HIV, I don’t have to be because centre has saved lives, no question about ates the Bing search engine, and Yahoo to discuss search results. This sparked controversy three data protection laws for over two years, the we’ve prevented this epidemic amongst that,” he says. —AFP the implementation of the landmark ruling from weeks ago when Europe’s most popular search debate heated up last year after revelations that Europe’s top court upholding people’s right to engine removed links to an article by a well- the United States had been conducting mass sur- request that outdated links be removed from known BBC journalist about an ex-Wall Street veillance programs involving European citizens Childhood traumas are more Internet search results. banker and several links to stories in Britain’s and some heads of state. European Union privacy watchdogs have sev- Guardian newspaper. The authors of the stories US web companies, including Google, common in military members eral concerns on the way the ruling, which has pit- promptly wrote about the removal, thereby draw- Microsoft, and Facebook, came under increased CHICAGO: Childhood traumas are more members, although the new report lacks ted privacy advocates against free speech defend- ing attention to the issue and feeding speculation scrutiny over their handling of swathes of personal common among military members and vet- information on the adults’ current mental ers, is being implemented, particularly by Google, about who requested the removal. Google even- data in Europe. In a sign of the importance Google erans than among civilians, according to a health. Previous research has found that according to a person familiar with the matter. tually reinstated a few links to the Guardian arti- is attaching to the privacy debate in Europe, it has new study. Researchers say the results sup- escape from troubles was among reasons Regulators can take Google to court if it refuses to cles. EU privacy watchdogs are concerned about recruited a panel of high profile academics, policy- port the notion that for some, enlistment some enlisted, and has linked traumatic meet their demands, as happened in Spain where the effect the notification process could have on makers and civil society experts to advise it on serves as an escape from troubled upbring- childhood experiences with post-traumatic the “right to be forgotten” ruling originated. people making the requests, according to a per- how to implement the ruling as it ploughs ings. The study is the largest to examine how stress in service members. David Rudd, scien- Under particular scrutiny is Google’s decision to son familiar with the matter. through the over 70,000 requests it has received common bad childhood experiences are tific director of the nonprofit National Center only remove results from its European search Google already notifies the owners of websites so far. among military men and women. Disparities for Veterans Studies, said the study suggests engines, such as google.co.uk, meaning anyone that are removed from search results due to copy- Separately, a group consisting of representa- were most striking among men during the there may be a need to improve screening can easily access the hidden information by right infringements. Privacy advocates and legal tives from the EU’s 28 data protection regulators volunteer era: More than 25 percent had and placement of service members. switching to the widely used google.com. Experts experts said the backlash over the newspaper arti- are developing guidelines to help them deal with experienced at least four childhood traumas, Current screening involves questions have said this effectively defeats the purpose of cles showed the difficulty of implementing the complaints against Google in a coherent manner, versus about 13 percent of civilian men. about mental illness, not childhood trauma, the ruling, which gives people the right to ask privacy ruling given the broad criteria laid down given the differences in national data protection “These results suggest that, since the he said. But, for example, those with a histo- search engines to stop links to information by the court for information that is inadequate or legislation. Thursday’s meeting will feed into that beginning of the all-volunteer US military in ry of childhood sexual abuse may be partic- deemed “inadequate, irrelevant or no longer rele- irrelevant. “We are likely to see complainants process. Complaints from people whose requests 1973, there has been a meaningful shift in ularly vulnerable to post-traumatic stress if vant, or excessive” from appearing in searches for dressing up libel complaints as data protection have been refused by Google have begun to trick- childhood experiences among men who placed in combat, said Rudd, a psychologist their name. “Google has claimed that the decision complaints as it is easier to prove that data is inac- le in. The British privacy regulator had received 23 have served in the military,” said lead author and president of the University of Memphis. is restricted to localized versions of Google,” said curate than it is to prove that it is libelous,” Hurst complaints by Tuesday afternoon, a spokesman John Blosnich, a researcher at the Veterans Maj James Brindle, a Defense Department Ashley Hurst, a partner at Olswang, a law firm. said. “This will lead to some difficult decisions for said, while complaints to the French and Italian Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System. He spokesman, said the department is review- “There appears to be no basis for that claim at all.” Google.” authorities were still in single figures.—Reuters said research is needed “to explore whether ing the study “but it is too early to speculate the differences in adverse childhood experi- on any possible future changes to depart- ences are associated with health outcomes ment policies.” That agency wasn’t involved Dogs ‘are capable’ of feeling jealous among men and women with military serv- in the research, which was funded partly by ice history.” the Department of Veterans Affairs. CALIFORNIA: Dogs are a man’s best three things in the test - shower wagged its tail, while the owner was evolved as a way for paired animals Nearly 10,000 current and former service The study was published online friend, and research released on affection on a plush animatronic dog, playing with it. Only one dog to protect their sexual relationships members - mostly men - were included, plus Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry. The authors Wednesday says canines want to shower affection on a plastic jack-o- snapped at the pail and the book. or for baby animals to compete for about 51,000 civilians. The authors note the note that most people with bad childhoods keep it that way. Dogs are capable of lantern pail and read a children’s “We can’t really speak to the dog’s food and affection from their par- results came from government surveys in 10 can lead healthy lives, and that most people feeling a basic form of jealousy, book aloud - while ignoring their pet. subjective experiences, of course, ents. They said it also may have states and Washington, DC, and may not be who enlist in the military “do so for positive according to a study published in the Researchers then watched how but it looks as though they were developed in dogs during their long nationally representative. The events studied reasons, including patriotism, altruism and PLOS ONE scientific journal. The the dogs reacted. Roughly 80 per- motivated to protect an important domestication by humans. “Humans, included unwanted sexual contact, exposure self-improvement.” The authors analyzed research, said to be the first experi- cent of the dogs pushed or touched social relationship,” Harris said in a after all, have been rich resource to domestic violence, household drug use, 2010 behavioral health surveys sponsored ment on canine jealousy, could rede- their owner when they were cod- statement accompanying the study. providers over our coevolution,” incarcerated family members and parents’ by the federal Center for Disease Control fine the view that the complex emo- dling the toy, almost twice as often The research, based on a similar they wrote in the study. divorce. Sexual abuse and other bad child- and Prevention and conducted by state tion of envy is a human construct, as when the owner played with the study to gauge jealousy in infants, Understanding jealousy is an impor- hood experiences can increase risks for health departments. The telephone surveys said Christine Harris, University of pail and about four times as often as suggests dogs and possibly other tant scientific task, they wrote, not- depression, anxiety, drug use and suicide lat- include a core set of questions and optional California, San Diego psychologist when the owner was reading. A animals exhibit a primordial form of ing that jealousy is often considered er on. ones states can add. The study involved and an author of the study. The own- quarter of the dogs even snapped at the emotion, the study said. a cause of homicides across cul- The study results thus might offer insight adults in 10 states and Washington, DC that ers of 36 small dogs were asked to do the toy, which barked, whined and Researchers said jealousy may have tures. —Reuters into troubling rates of some of these prob- added questions about bad childhood lems that have been found in active service experiences. —AP SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 HEALTH & SCIENCE The World Speaks BB - 5 in 1 Cream from NIVEA

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Their totaling billions of dollars, as the administration Bush and George HW Bush, respectively. Of the four NEW DELHI: An Indian pharmacist swiftly chemists and over-prescribing doctors and votes lined up precisely with the party of the president appeals the Washington court ruling, Earnest said. The judges who sided with the administration, Andre pulls white boxes of powerful antibiotics educating patients about the dangers of who appointed them. It was the latest illustration that next stop for the administration is to ask the full court Davis and Stephanie Thacker were appointed by from neatly stacked shelves behind him, and overusing them was an uphill battle. A study presidents help shape their legacies by stocking the in Washington to hear the case. This is where Obama’s Obama, Roger Gregory was originally put on the hands them over the counter without asking published this month by Princeton University federal bench with judges whose views are more likely appointments could come into play. The president has bench by President Bill Clinton and Harry Edwards for a doctor’s prescription. Faronem and said India and other major developing coun- to align with their own. named four of the 11 full-time judges on the court, was a nominee of President Jimmy Carter. Linospan, drugs used to fight acute bacterial tries were largely to blame for overuse of The legal drama played out Tuesday in Washington, turning what had been a Republican edge into a 7-4 The provision of the health law at issue “unambigu- infections such as severe pneumonia and antibiotics. India’s $12.4 billion pharmaceuti- DC, and Richmond, Virginia, on two appeals courts that advantage for Democratic appointees. ously” restricts subsides to consumers in exchanges bronchitis, are supposed to be remedies of cal industry manufactures almost a third of Obama has transformed through 10 appointments in In Richmond, Obama has named six judges since established by states, Griffith wrote for the Washington last resort. Their sale is illegal without a pre- the world’s antibiotics. 51/2 years. In the first ruling, a divided three-judge taking office in 2009, with another nomination pend- court, joined by Randolph. Looking at the same lan- scription under a law introduced last year. But panel of the US Circuit Court of Appeals for the District ing to a court formerly among the nation’s most con- guage and legal arguments, “we find that the applica- an AFP reporter easily bought them this week Drug-resistant superbugs of Columbia called into question the subsidies that servative. It is unlikely that the businesses challenging ble statutory language is ambiguous and subject to for about 700 rupees ($12) from a busy phar- The country’s growing middle class is help millions of low- and middle-income people afford the IRS regulations will take their case to the full 4th multiple interpretations,” Gregory wrote for the macy in an upmarket New Delhi suburb. increasingly popping antibiotics as a quick- their health care premiums, saying financial aid can be Circuit. It’s no accident when judges tend to vote with Richmond panel. Whether this issue ever gets in front Doctors and other health experts say such fix rather than allowing their immune sys- provided only in states that have set up their own the interests of the political party of the president of the Supreme Court could rest on the outcome of the easy access to antibiotics in India, home to tems to fight common illnesses. Doctors also insurance markets, or exchanges. who named them, said law professor Richard Hasen of administration’s appeal to the full Washington court. 1.2 billion people, is stoking bacterial resist- wrongly prescribe antibiotics for viral infec- Two judges nominated by Republican presidents the University of California at Irvine. “Judges are not A loss for the administration would present the ance to drugs, a global problem that could tions against which they are wholly ineffec- formed the majority over a dissent from a Democratic chosen at random,” he said, noting that both parties court with conflicting appellate rulings, which often see long-treatable diseases become killers tive, said Sudeep Khanna, a Delhi-based gas- appointee. Less than two hours later, a three-judge put a lot of effort into identifying lawyers for life- catch the justices’ attention, especially when a federal once again. “Growing resistance to antibiotics troenterologist. “There is often a lot of pres- panel of the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals in tenured judgeships who are likely to reflect their inter- law or regulation is at stake. If the Supreme Court is a terror for the health of our people,” the sure from the patients because they want Richmond made up entirely of Democratic appointees ests. Looking at the prospect at review of Tuesday’s gets involved in the subsidies issue, a decision proba- country’s chief drugs regulator GN Singh said. immediate relief and even doctors tend to unanimously came to the opposite conclusion, ruling ruling by the full court in Washington, “Democrats are bly would not come before late June of next year and “Misuse, overuse should not happen, else over-treat in hopes that the patient will that the Internal Revenue Service correctly interpreted much more relaxed than they otherwise might be,” could push into the court’s next term. As with the there will come a time when the simplest ill- recover quickly,” Khanna said. The study the will of Congress when it issued regulations allow- Hasen said. lower courts that ruled Tuesday, party affiliation and nesses will be hard to cure,” said Singh, the called “Global Trends in Antibiotic ing health insurance tax credits for consumers in all 50 Tuesday’s decisions are part of a long-running ideology also align on the Supreme Court. Drugs Controller General of India. Consumption 2000-2010” found antibiotic states. political and legal campaign to overturn Obama’s sig- Republican presidents appointed the court’s five But he was “not surprised” the drugs were use worldwide had risen 36 percent in that Whatever the final outcome of the legal fight, nature domestic legislation by Republicans and other more conservative justices and Democrats appointed easy to obtain, saying cracking down on time period. —AFP White House spokesman Josh Earnest said nothing opponents of the law. The two judges who accepted the four liberals. —AP WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014

he Avenues Mall’s campaign to collect gifts and toys for children in need will continue during and after the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, the mall’s management announced. The campaign kicked off with the begin- Tning of the holy month of Ramadan, and is done in cooperation with Kuwait Red Crescent Society. The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre unveils summer packages he Ritz-Carlton, Dubai ‘home from home’ experience with all explore the hotel. The Ritz Kidz Club International Financial Centre will the luxuries of a Ritz-Carlton, can will be active throughout the summer Toffer two new packages this choose to stay for five nights and pay and will include fun and engaging summer, specially created with family for just four in the Executive activities such as ‘Trash Bash’; a recy- travelers in mind, as well as the luxury Residences, in a luxury one, two or cling and arts & crafts activity, and ‘Be a hotel company’s new global Ritz Kids three bedroom apartment. In addition, Little Gardener’, where kids learn to programme, providing an array of guests will also receive an array of plant flowers and herbs, providing memorable experiences for the whole added value benefits, including break- young guests with memories they will family to enjoy. Located in DIFC, just fast, Wi-Fi, and complimentary accom- treasure long after their stay. minutes from many of Dubai’s most modation and dining for children As well as visiting the plethora of popular family attractions, including under 12 years old1, as well as savings nearby attractions, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, the hotel is for the whole family on dining and spa DIFC offers plenty of entertainment perfectly placed to provide the ulti- treatments. inside the hotel, with three restaurants mate family getaway this summer. and three lounges. Choices include Ritz Kids newly opened Belgian Grand CafÈ, ‘Intrigue You’ The hotel’s youngest guests will CafÈ Belge, Blue Rain Thai restaurant, Designed to intrigue, surprise and also enjoy access to The Ritz-Carlton’s stylish steakhouse Center Cut, and No. delight the ‘Intrigue You’ package new Ritz Kids programme, created to 5 Lounge & Bar offering, casual ele- includes two exclusive offers. Guests engage children to explore the world gance and a stunning terrace with can reserve a three nights’ hotel stay around them. Activities are based shisha and a DJ. Guests can also enjoy and pay for just two nights in a Deluxe around four key pillars; water, land, holistic and customized treatments in Room, Premier Room, Junior Suite or environmental responsibility and cul- The Ritz-Carlton Spa(r), or take a dip in NBK’s mobile banking, ATM and online Executive Suite, with the option of a ture. On arrival at The Ritz-Carlton, the indoor or rooftop swimming pools. connecting room and suite for those DIFC children under 12 years old will The ‘Intrigue You’ packages are services available during holidays traveling with young children. receive a Ritz Kids pack containing a available from 14 May to 15 September Alternatively, families looking for a scavenger hunt to encourage them to 2014. ational Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has taken all necessary Banking application. Customers may call 1801801 or visit measures to ensure providing customers with the www.nbk.com for further information. Nbest services during Eid Al Fitr holiday throughout For customers outside Kuwait, NBK the largest interna- NBK Call Center, Mobile Banking (Android, BlackBerry, tional presence with more than 170 branches worldwide. iPhone and iPad), Online and ATM services. NBK’s international presence spans many of the world’s All NBK branches will be closed starting from Monday leading financial centers including London, Paris, Geneva, 28th of July 2014 and will resume work after the Eid holi- New York and Singapore, as well as China (Shanghai). days. NBK Call Center, NBK Online and ATM will be avail- Meanwhile, regional coverage extends to Lebanon, Jordan, able 24 hours and ready to serve customers. Customers can Iraq, Egypt, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and also conduct all their transactions through NBK Mobile Turkey.

A Happy Eid at Holiday Inn Salmiya

oliday Inn Salmiya has announced guests a variety of world class delicious South African Embassy 8h30 to 12h30 work on Sunday, 3 August be closed on the same dates above. It will Eid Al Adha special offers which is dishes. n the auspicious occasion of Eid- 2014. For emergencies, please contact: reopen on Thursday 31 July 2014. In addi- Hdesigned to suite the people needs Holiday Inn Kuwait Salmiya is consid- Al-Fitr, and in accordance with 94924895. tion, The VAC will open on Saturday 26 during the holidays and also to assure that ered as one of the most popular destina- Othe Eid holidays announced by July, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. they spend an unforgettable time during tion for business and leisure travellers due the Government of Kuwait, the Embassy British Embassy Application forms remain available online their stay in Holiday Inn Salmiya. to it’s prime location which is located in the of the Republic of South Africa will be he British Embassy will be closed from the Visa Application Centre’s web- Mr. Monjed Salha the General Manager heart of Salmiya, the area where Kuwait’s closed from 28 - 30 July, 2014 (Monday from Monday 28 July until site: www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk. The Visa of Holiday Inn Salmiya announced that the top shopping malls and entertainment to Wednesday) if the first day of Eid is on TWednesday 30 July 2014 on the Application Centre is located at: Tijaria hotel started to promote for a very special facilities are nearby, also the hotel is only 25 Monday, and will reopen on Thursday, 31 occasion of Eid Al Fitr. The embassy will Tower, 25th Floor, Soor Street, Kuwait Eid package which will be exclusive for the Minutes from Kuwait International Airport. July 2014. In case Eid falls on Tuesday, reopen on Thursday 31 July 2014. The City. For any further inquiries about visa locals and GCC countries. The package will Holiday Inn Salmiya offers its guests an the Embassy will be closed from 29 - 31 Consular Section will also be closed on procedures and appointments, please include a number of unique features that exceptional dining experience with 6 spe- July (Tuesday to Thursday), and will the same dates above. contact the Visa Application Centre: guests could benefit from at competitive cialty restaurants that suits all tastes ranges reopen with its routine office timings Website: https://ukvi- prices. Also he announced that the Holiday from Lebanese, American, Authentic from 8h00 to 16h00 & the Consular Visa Services international.faq-help.com Inn’s 6 restaurants started to set up their Chinese, Authentic Indian, Japanese& Section operation hours will be from The Visa Application Centre (VAC) will Telephone: +973 16195142 exclusive Eid Menus which will offer to the International cuisines. WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014

Movenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida’a Kuwait gears up for Eid Al Fitr

s the holy month of Ramadan comes to tions and the rich assortment of international an end, a colourful celebration awaits buffets with gourmet choices followed by Aguests at Movenpick Hotel & Resort Al mouth-watering selection of Arabic sweets Bida’a Kuwait. and the tempting crepe corner. Guests can enjoy a city break at the Children can enjoy the spirit and joy of Eid Movenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida’a during Eid with a variety of exciting activities such as face and take advantage of discounted room rates, painting, thrilling magic shows, DJ, kids dance complimentary breakfast and a wide range of and many more. kids’ activities including kids dance, water “Offering special packages and discounts to activities, cooking classes, cartoon characters celebrate Eid Al Fitr is our token of apprecia- and a lot more. tion for the continuous support of our valued Guests can also tantalise their taste buds guests. We traditionally partake to this joyful with diverse sumptuous buffets ranging from season because life is better when shared.” the colourful freshly caught seafood, the deli- Said Maged Gubr, the hotel’s General cious cuts prepared at the live cooking sta- Manager.

Bangladesh Ambassador hosts Iftar for Radio Kuwait Bangla service team

ajor General Mohammad Ashab Uddin, ndc, psc, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Kuwait hosted an Iftar par- Mty for the team of Radio Kuwait Bangla Service, who are involved in broadcasting Bangla programs in Kuwait Radio, on 21 July at Bangladesh House, the official residence of the Ambassador, in Qurtoba area. Around 100 guests including embassy officials were present for the Iftar program. Before the Iftar Dua and Munataz was offered seeking the divine blessing of Almighty Allah for the success of the Bangla service in Radio Kuwait, betterment and progress of the Bangladesh community in Kuwait, friendly and brotherly people of the State of Kuwait, and the Muslim Umma in general. It is to be noted that the Kuwait Radio started broadcasting Bangla programs for Bengali speaking expatriates in Kuwait from 18 April 2014. The programs are being broadcasted on Friday, Monday and Wednesday from 6 pm to 7 pm on medium wave 963 Kilohertz and FM band 93.3 Megahertz. In the programs mostly songs of various genres, reports on general health and hygiene issues, history, heritage and rules and laws of Kuwait are being broadcasted. The Bangla Radio program is highly appreciated by the Bengali speaking community in Kuwait and meanwhile it has become popular among the community members. ABK extends warmest greetings for Eid n the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait extends a warm greeting to His Highness the Amir, OHis Highness the Crown Prince, Speaker of the National Assembly, His Highness the Prime Minister, ABK customers and the people of Kuwait. During the Eid holidays our branches will close on Monday 28th July and will resume business as normal on Sunday 3rd August.

Costa Coffee celebrates last 10 days of Ramadan his week Costa Coffee gave mosque-goers a pick me up to celebrate the last 10 days of Ramadan. As a way to give back this holy month, the popular UK Coffee chain set up a kiosk next to Al Rashid mosque in Adailiya and Jaber Al Ali mosque in Zahra and gave away drinks to people heading in for their nightly prayers. Since coming under new management Tin the summer of 2013 Costa Coffee has made an effort to become more involved in the local community. This Ramadan initiative goes alongside the line of Kuwaiti inspired flavours that the Costa has introduced this Ramadan including a Baithan drinks range as well as Rangina and Mamool cheese cakes. Burgan Bank’s Airport Branch Resumes Normal Working Hours during Eid urgan Bank yesterday announced that its air- 10:30 pm, in an effort to accommodate banking es, customers are required to contact Burgan port branch will resume its normal working requirements for travellers’ and customers during Bank’s call center 1804080 during the holiday. On Bhours during the Eid Al Fitr holidays. The the public holiday. this occasion, Burgan Bank extends its best wishes branch will commence operations from 8:00 am to For more information on any products or servic- and greetings to the public. TV PROGRAMS SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014

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SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014

MISCELLANEOUS Prayer timings

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If anyone has any objection QTR 1084 Doha 00:05 MEA 402 Beirut 20:15 Mumbai. A-Sector C-Line Asr: 15:29 to the proposed marriage, he/she may file the same SYR 1291 Damascus 00:10 JZR 189 Dubai 20:25 R.No. 11. Cheeta camp, Maghrib: 18:46 with the undersigned according to the procedure laid JZR 239 Amman 00:20 KAC 514 Tehran 20:50 Trombay Mumbai 400088 down under the Act/Rule within thirty days from the JZR 267 Beirut 00:25 JZR 243 Amman 20:50 MS. (C 4815) Isha: 20:15 date of publication of this notice. JZR 539 Cairo 00:30 KLM 417 Amsterdam 21:05 17-7-2014 MEA 410 Beirut 00:40 ALK 229 Colombo 21:10 (S. K. Dudeja) Second Secretary P.O. Box 1450-Safat PIA 239 Lahore 01:20 KAC 172 Frankfurt 21:15 ;gfkmdYj!Yf\EYjjaY_]G^Ú[]j 13015 Kuwait. PGT 858 Istanbul 01:25 SYR 441 Damascus 21:15 112 Embassy of India, Kuwait E-mail: [email protected] KKK 6702 Istanbul 01:30 UAE 859 Dubai 21:15 THY 764 Istanbul 01:40 ETD 307 Abu Dhabi 21:30 RJA 642 Amman 01:45 QTR 1074 Doha 21:30 ETH 620 Addis Ababa 01:45 GFA 219 Bahrain 21:45 GFA 211 Bahrain 02:00 FDB 059 Dubai 22:10 Kuwait KKK 6700 Istanbul 02:20 ETD 309 Abu Dhabi 22:15 KNCC PROGRAMME FROM LAST DAY OF UAE 853 Dubai 02:25 AIC 981 Chennai/Hyderabad/Ahmedabad 22:25 RAMADAN TO WEDNESDAY (06/08/2014) MSC 403 Sohag 02:30 UAL 981 Bahrain 22:40 JAI 576 Kochi/Abu Dhabi 02:35 ABY 123 Sharjah 22:45 ETD 305 Abu Dhabi 02:45 BBC 043 Dhaka 23:10 SHARQIA-1 NO SUN+TUE+WED( 03, 05 &06/08/2014) THY 768 Istanbul 02:50 JAI 574 Mumbai 23:20 PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 11:30 AM FDB 067 Dubai 03:05 LZB 7787 Varna 23:25 PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 1:30 PM FANAR-3 RJA 644 Amman 03:10 FDB 8055 Dubai 23:30 PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 3:30 PM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 11:00 AM MSR 612 Cairo 03:15 MSR 614 Cairo 23:30 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (DIG) 5:15 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 1:00 PM QTR 1076 Doha 03:25 THY 772 Istanbul 23:45 KAN RAFEEJI (DIG) (Kuwaiti Film) 8:00 PM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 3:30 PM MSC 401 Alexandria 04:00 PIA 205 Lahore 23:50 A LONG WAY DOWN (DIG) 10:15 PM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 5:30 PM KAC 544 Cairo 04:10 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (DIG) 12:15 AM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 7:30 PM JZR 555 Alexandria 04:10 Departure Flights on Sunday 27/7/2014 Airlines Flt Route Time NO SUN+TUE+WED( 03, 05 & 06/08/2014) SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 9:45 PM THY 770 Istanbul 04:35 MSR 611 Cairo 14:00 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 12:05 AM DHX 170 Bahrain 05:10 THY 767 Istanbul 14:10 QTR 8632 Doha 05:55 SHARQIA-2 NO SUN+TUE+WED( 03, 05 &06/08/2014) UAE 872 Dubai 14:15 KAC 412 Manila/Bangkok 06:15 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 11:15 AM FDB 058 Dubai 14:35 BAW 157 London 06:35 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 1:30 PM FANAR-4 KAC 561 Amman 14:45 JZR 563 Sohag 06:35 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 3:45 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 11:30 AM IRC 6508 Shiraz 14:50 KAC 382 Delhi 07:30 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 6:00 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 1:45 PM QTR 1079 Doha 14:55 FDB 053 Dubai 07:45 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 8:15 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 4:00 PM MSR 576 Sharm el-Sheikh 15:00 KAC 288 Dhaka 07:45 KAC 673 Dubai 15:05 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 10:30 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 6:15 PM KAC 206 Islamabad 07:50 GFA 222 Bahrain 15:05 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 12:45 AM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 8:30 PM KAC 302 Mumbai 07:50 JZR 242 Amman 15:15 NO SUN+TUE+WED(03, 05 & 06/08/2014) SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 10:45 PM QTR 1086 Doha 07:55 KAC 617 Doha 15:30 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 1:00 AM SVA 512 Riyadh 07:55 IRC 527 Mashhad 15:30 KAC 364 Colombo 08:00 SHARQIA-3 NO SUN+TUE+WED( 03, 05 &06/08/2014) KAC 773 Riyadh 15:50 ABY 221 Sharjah 08:00 TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (DIG) 11:00 AM JZR 188 Dubai 15:50 KAC 332 Trivandrum 08:00 A LONG WAY DOWN (DIG) 2:15 PM FANAR-5 FDB 8054 Dubai 15:50 KAC 352 Kochi 08:05 TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (DIG) 4:15 PM TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (DIG) 11:00 AM SVA 505 Jeddah 16:00 UAE 855 Dubai 08:25 THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 7:30 PM THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 2:15 PM ABY 128 Sharjah 16:15 ABY 125 Sharjah 08:50 TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (DIG) 9:45 PM THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 4:15 PM KAC 741 Dammam 16:30 IRA 665 Shiraz 09:25 KNE 471 Jeddah 16:30 THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 1:00 AM KICK (DIG) (HINDI) 6:30 PM ETD 301 Abu Dhabi 09:30 KNE 463 Madinah 16:30 NO SUN+TUE+WED( 03, 05 & 06/08/2014) KICK (DIG) (HINDI) 9:30 PM FDB 055 Dubai 09:40 KAC 613 Bahrain 16:35 Last Day of Ramadan, No Show before 9.00 pm THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 12:30 AM MEA 406 Beirut 09:40 KNE 481 Taif 16:40 On Friday & 1st day of Eid no show before 1.30 pm NO SUN+TUE+WED( 03, 05 &06/08/2014) QTR 1070 Doha 10:00 RJA 641 Amman 16:55 GFA 213 Bahrain 10:40 Last Day of Ramadan, No Show before 9.00 pm KAC 785 Jeddah 17:00 MEA 404 Beirut 10:55 MUHALAB-1 On Friday & 1st day of Eid no show before 1.30 pm IRM 1187 Tehran 17:00 MSC 405 Sohag 11:20 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (DIG) 12:45 PM JZR 266 Beirut 17:05 FDB 8051 Dubai 11:20 THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 3:30 PM MARINA-1 FDB 052 Dubai 17:10 JZR 561 Sohag 12:00 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (DIG) 5:45 PM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 12:15 PM QTR 1073 Doha 17:20 SYR 341 Latakia 12:20 A LONG WAY DOWN (DIG) 8:30 PM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 2:15 PM NIA 252 Alexandria 17:20 UAE 871 Dubai 12:45 TBZ 5484 Mashhad 17:30 KAN RAFEEJI (DIG) (Kuwaiti Film) 10:30 PM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 4:15 PM IRC 528 Ahwaz 12:50 JZR 538 Cairo 17:40 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (DIG) 12:45 AM THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 6:15 PM MSR 610 Cairo 13:00 ETD 304 Abu Dhabi 17:45 NO SUN+TUE+WED( 03, 05 & 06/08/2014) A LONG WAY DOWN (DIG) 8:30 PM THY 766 Istanbul 13:10 SVA 511 Riyadh 18:15 KAN RAFEEJI (DIG) (Kuwaiti Film) 10:30 PM KAC 742 Dammam 13:30 GFA 216 Bahrain 18:20 KAC 672 Dubai 13:40 MUHALAB-2 THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 12:45 AM UAE 858 Dubai 18:25 FDB 057 Dubai 13:45 TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (DIG) 11:15 AM NO SUN+TUE+WED( 03, 05 &06/08/2014) JZR 156 Dubai 18:35 QTR 1078 Doha 13:45 THE PURGE: ANARCHY (DIG) 2:30 PM UAL 982 Bahrain 18:40 GFA 221 Bahrain 14:20 PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 4:30 PM MARINA-2 JZR 238 Amman 18:45 SVA 500 Jeddah 14:30 TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (DIG) 6:30 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 11:00 AM IZG 4162 Mashhad 19:00 JZR 359 Mashhad 14:50 NO MON+TUE ( 28 & 29/07/2014) SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 1:15 PM MSC 408 HRG 19:20 KAC 788 Jeddah 15:00 QTR 1081 Doha 19:25 KICK (DIG) (HINDI) 6:30 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 3:30 PM FDB 8053 Dubai 15:15 FDB 064 Dubai 19:25 MON+TUE ( 28 & 29/07/2014) SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 5:45 PM ABY 127 Sharjah 15:35 KAC 287 Dhaka 19:30 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 9:45 PM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 8:00 PM KAC 802 Cairo 15:40 ABY 120 Sharjah 19:40 TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (DIG) 12:05 AM SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 10:15 PM RJA 640 Amman 15:55 GFA 218 Bahrain 19:45 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 12:30 AM QTR 1072 Doha 16:15 NO SUN+TUE+WED( 03, 05 &06/08/2014) JAV 622 Amman 19:55 JZR 787 Riyadh 16:15 NO SUN+TUE+WED( 03, 05 &06/08/2014) IRA 666 Esfahan 19:55 NIA 251 Alexandria 16:20 MUHALAB-3 KAC 363 Colombo 20:05 FDB 051 Dubai 16:25 PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE (DIG-3D) 11:00 AM MARINA-3 CLX 732 Hong Kong 20:20 ETD 303 Abu Dhabi 16:45 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 1:00 PM DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (DIG-3D) 12:00 PM JAI 571 Mumbai 20:35 UAE 857 Dubai 16:45 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 3:15 PM TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (DIG-3D) 3:00 PM FDB 062 Dubai 20:45 SVA 510 Riyadh 17:15 KAC 331 Trivandrum 20:50 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 5:30 PM DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (DIG) 6:15 PM UAL 982 IAD 17:25 OMA 648 Muscat 20:55 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 7:45 PM TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (DIG-3D) 9:00 PM GFA 215 Bahrain 17:30 ABY 122 Sharjah 21:00 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 10:00 PM DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (DIG) 12:15 AM JZR 177 Dubai 17:45 JZR 554 Alexandria 21:15 SONE3A FI MASR (DIG) 12:15 AM NO SUN+TUE+WED( 03, 05 &06/08/2014) JZR 777 Jeddah 17:50 MEA 403 Beirut 21:15 NO SUN+TUE+WED( 03, 05 &06/08/2014) Last Day of Ramadan, No Show before 9.00 pm JZR 483 Istanbul 17:55 MSR 607 Luxor 21:25 KAC 542 Cairo 18:15 Last Day of Ramadan, No Show before 9.00 pm On Friday & 1st day of Eid no show before 1.30 pm KAC 543 Cairo 21:30 QTR 1080 Doha 18:25 On Friday & 1st day of Eid no show before 1.30 pm DHX 171 Bahrain 21:50 KAC 786 Jeddah 18:30 AVENUES-1 FDB 8064 Dubai 22:00 KAC 166 Paris/Rome 18:40 FANAR-1 KAN RAFEEJI DIG) Kuwaiti Film) 1:00 PM KLM 415 Dammam/Amsterdam 22:05 FDB 063 Dubai 18:45 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (DIG) 12:15 PM KAN RAFEEJI DIG) Kuwaiti Film) 3:15 PM ETD 308 Abu Dhabi 22:15 RBG 553 Alexandria 18:55 ALK 230 Colombo 22:20 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (DIG) 3:00 PM KAN RAFEEJI DIG) Kuwaiti Film) 5:30 PM AXB 393 Kozhikode 18:55 UAE 860 Dubai 22:25 A LONG WAY DOWN (DIG) 5:45 PM KAN RAFEEJI DIG) Kuwaiti Film) 7:45 PM KAC 618 Doha 19:00 KAC 381 Delhi 22:30 KAN RAFEEJI (Kuwaiti Film) 7:45 PM KAN RAFEEJI DIG) Kuwaiti Film) 10:00 PM ABY 129 Sharjah 19:00 KAC 301 Mumbai 22:40 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (DIG) 10:00 PM KAN RAFEEJI DIG) Kuwaiti Film) 12:30 AM GFA 217 Bahrain 19:00 QTR 1075 Doha 22:40 KAN RAFEEJI (DIG) (Kuwaiti Film) 12:45 AM NO SUN+TUE+WED( 03, 05 &06/08/2014) KAC 774 Riyadh 19:15 GFA 220 Bahrain 22:45 KAC 502 Beirut 19:20 NO SUN+TUE+WED( 03, 05 &06/08/2014) KNE 461 Riyadh 22:50 KAC 674 Dubai 19:25 AVENUES-2 FDB 060 Dubai 22:50 MSR 606 Luxor 19:30 FANAR-2 PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 12:15 PM ETD 310 Abu Dhabi 23:00 KAC 102 New York/London 19:35 TAMMY (DIG) 11:15 AM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 2:15 PM MEA 409 Beirut 23:05 JAI 572 Mumbai 19:35 TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (DIG) 1:30 PM PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 4:15 PM ABY 124 Sharjah 23:25 OMA 647 Muscat 19:55 PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE(DIG) 6:15 PM KAC 205 Islamabad 23:35 TAMMY (DIG) 4:45 PM KAC 562 Amman 20:00 KAC 411 Bangkok/Manila 23:40 TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (DIG) 6:45 PM KICK (DIG) (HINDI) 8:15 PM FDB 061 Dubai 20:05 TAMMY (DIG) 10:00 PM TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (DIG) 11:15 PM TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (DIG) 12:15 AM NO SUN+TUE+WED( 03, 05 &06/08/2014) DIAL161 FOR AIRPORT INFORMATION stars34 SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 CROSSWORD 621 STAR TRACK

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

This is a time of great mental activity and heightened communication with Real insight into your own inner workings or psychology could surface today, others. Intellectualism, the exchange of ideas and the idea of being smart as a fox are the and in a manageable form. You may be in the mood for deep and penetrating conversations. things that have special appeal and importance. You are full of wit and sharp insights. You are a good family member, always thinking and caring for others. You are naturally serv- This could be a time for real breakthroughs in the idea department. You are in top form ice-oriented and enjoy taking care of the needs of others. You can sort out most problems when it comes to mental activity. This is a great time for writing, studying and research. and help others to solve problems. You may also find yourself lecturing, guiding or teaching You may have opportunities this afternoon to be with young people-perhaps guiding today. Your sense of life and the wonder of the whole creation subject are felt in your attitude young people. You could be teaching young people about science or art. There is a and in your curiosity of everything and the way you communicate. You love a good story and chance to understand those around you and to have a special time with someone you are at home in the world of myths and dreams. You may find the difficulty of writing easy to love this evening. There are good feelings and harmony this day. overcome with a recorder.

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

There are several opportunities for in-depth discussions and probing con- Obtaining and exchanging information is important to you. This could mean versations. Others will find you at your mental best today. This may mean a competition that you will be putting the finishing touches on family vacation plans or some other travel of some sort. Sports or educational competition is the stimulation you need from time to plans. There is a lot of physical energy available now. You and your family may decide to time. Time flies! Your perceptive abilities are at a peak as well. This day seems to accent attend some social affair before your vacation begins. This social function is important to you your own ideas and expectations. Of course, winning or earning money could be part of and your family because there are old friends to visit. Everyone wants to be included in fun the incentive to your high energy. This evening you may be feeling more inward and activities with enjoyable people. A family person at heart, you find that a family business more like sharing some time with your lover or with close friends. This evening is a good might work well in the future-you enjoy discovering the personality and talents of your own time for propping your feet up and enjoying some good communication between your- offspring. Research the type of business you want to conduct before you invest. You appreci- self and those you love. ate futuristic ideas.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) You may find that your ideas and thoughts are similar to the people around Gut level is the way you think, speak and perceive in the cycle you have just you, which may mean you are attending an art fair or some other event where begun. You are not interested in the superficial; instead, you want to get everyone has the same thing in common. Fun conversations are easy to find but you may right to the root of things. You do not care about the universal, only about how things ACROSS end. want to be stimulated by something unusual and separate from your regular routine. Consider impact you and yours. Your intellect and emotions are mixed to the point of inseparabili- 1. Piece of solid food for dipping in a liquid. 2. A slender double-reed instrument. a visit to a new shop or an art show or some little area of town where you know there will be ty. An instinctive imperative to be powerful and in control-pulling the strings-may lead to 3. A genus of Ploceidae. unusual art displayed. You could take in a professional massage with a friend later this after- 4. Strictly parasitic protozoans that are usual- greater interest in investing. There is a tendency to be too strict with yourself today. You noon. This is a great way to relax and a good healing tool. You enjoy meeting new people and ly immobile. 4. A populous province of south central cannot solve your and all the world’s problems in one day. You can get the most out of the day just seems to automatically provide opportunities to share a story. Tonight you can 12. A unit of pressure. China. those that work under you. All of this intensity and you still display a conservative person- surprise your family with an unusual 15. A loose sleeveless outer garment made 5. A ceremonial procession including people ality. Allow music to enter your life this evening. from aba cloth. marching. 16. Outstanding United States athlete (1914- 6. A midwestern state in north central United 1956). States in the Great Lakes region. ) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 17. An affirmative. 7. The airforce of Great Britain. Cancer (June 21-July 22 18. A tenant in someone's house. 8. State in eastern India on the Bay of Bengal. Someone around you is continuing his or her education and someone else is You are at your most practical when it comes to dealing and working with oth- 20. The act of fighting. 9. An angular shape characterized by sharp getting a coveted job-another friend or relative is going into his or her own busi- ers. You know just what to do and can act without any frustration. You are called 21. Title for a civil or military leader (especial- turns in alternating directions. ness. You catch the bug and have a yearning to broaden horizons. You have always wanted to on to make use of your natural abilities. Yes, this means you could be called on to work today. ly in Turkey). 10. An island of central Hawaii (between sing or paint or create the best website-now could be the time. Law, politics, education, travel After spending a little time in the office you may look for ways to relax. Intellect and emotion Molokai and Kauai). and religion are some other areas in which an emotionally charged drama will be played. What mix to the point of inseparability. Remember that to have a balance in your life you must 22. A tricycle (usually propelled by pedalling). include laughter and relaxation. Tonight you will be able to do just that. There are opportuni- 23. A member of a Turkic people of Chinese 11. Out of bed. is needed now is a plan, especially since your interests are so varied. You are sensitive and can become lost in thought on occasion. Although there is much dedication when you do choose a ties to attend a watermelon party or some other get-together with friends, neighbors or fami- Turkestan and neighboring areas (formerly 12. An Indian nursemaid who looks after chil- goal, you can sometimes change your mind in the middle of the course. ly-perhaps it is already in process. of Mongolia and eastern Turkestan). dren. 25. A condition (mostly in boys) character- 13. A city in southeastern South Korea. ized by behavioral and learning disorders. 14. A flat-bottomed volcanic crater that was 28. An intensely radioactive metallic element formed by an explosion. Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) that occurs in minute amounts in uranium 19. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Reading about psychology, behavior of adults and the study of the family inter- You expect perfection and you have a difficult time with your work when the ores. Chad. results are not what you would like to achieve. You never give up and eventually you are 29. A white metallic element that burns with 24. (of a roof) Constructed with a single slope actions is a fun and enthralling study for you. You even get into the study of gorilla families in West Africa. You are easy to get along with and easygoing and if offended, unlike many, you pleased with the extra time you have contributed to the end result. Relaxing this afternoon you a brilliant light. on each side of the ridge supported at the can rise above the problems or learn from them. It is a rare individual that sees difficulties as use your vivid imagination to experiment with some color on a wall that needs painting. 31. An overwhelming feeling of wonder or end by a gable or vertical triangular portion opportunities to learn and excel. This afternoon you have a better opportunity to remove your Sometime this evening you make your plans to paint the wall this weekend . . . 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Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) the same composition as marl. 33. A flexible container with a single open- 41. A white soft metallic element that tar- ing. You are powerfully motivated, even driven, and tend to be impulsive. You are Your home environment, friends and surroundings in general may become nishes readily. 35. Open to or abounding in fresh air. seldom very reflective when it comes to doing something-you just move forward with the idea more enjoyable now. There is encouragement in personal matters. Your work or career is in real 42. Remaining after all deductions. 36. (physics) Deformation of a physical body and get things accomplished. You could be more tempted to act first and ask questions later. harmony with the rest of your life. There is a tendency to be too strict with yourself however, to 46. Harsh or corrosive in tone. under the action of applied forces. You have blind courage and sheer guts. You may be a bit aggressive, but in positive ways. insist that whatever does not contribute to security and other long-term goals is trivial. Pay 49. Hungarian choreographer who devel- 37. Having a ridge or shaped like a ridge or Emotional seriousness and a sober orientation are keynotes of your deepest feelings now. attention-outer circumstances are good for whatever projects need attention now. Things may Rushing through the day can only cause mistakes-take breaks even when you are working on seem almost magical in the way they work for you. This is a great time to set your life to a bal- oped Labanotation (1879-1958). the keel of a ship. 51. Conforming to an ultimate standard of a hobby and do not forget healthy eating. Slow and easy moves will get you into the fast lane ance in time, work, play, eat, sleep, relationships and spiritual matters. Your mind tends to be 40. Destruction achieved by wrecking some- just as quickly as the reckless moves-the difference is in the endurance. A friend invites you to very imaginative this evening. Ideas and writing of a mystical or poetic nature may appeal to perfection or excellence. thing. play; enjoy. you now. 52. Large genus of tropical subshrubs or 43. The twelfth month of the civil year. herbs some of which yield fibers of mucilagi- 44. Edible starchy tuberous root of taro nous substances. plants. WORD SEARCH PUZZLE Yesterday’s Solution 53. A mountain range in western Russia 45. A metric unit of volume or capacity equal extending from the arctic to the Caspian Sea. to 10 liters. 54. Small cubes with 1 to 6 spots on the 47. Consider as ideal. faces. 48. Any of various hard resins from trees of 55. Type genus of the Haemulidae. the family Dipterocarpaceae and of the 57. A trivial lie. genus Agathis. 59. A yellow trivalent metallic element of the 50. An unofficial association of people or rare earth group. groups. 60. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine. 56. 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(cosmology) The original matter that 79. A unit of force equal to the force exerted (according to the big bang theory) existed by gravity. before the formation of the chemical ele- 80. A proposition deducible from basic pos- ments. tulates. 70. A narrow thin strip of wood used as back- 81. Pale gray. ing for plaster or to make latticework. 71. Showily imitative of art or artists. DOWN 73. Having only superficial plausibility. 1. Minute floating marine tunicate having a 74. (used as a combining form) Recent or transparent body with an opening at each new. Yesterday’s Solution

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he 38-year-old actress - who has been romancing the who already has 23-year-old daughter Dylan and 20-year- ‘Milk’ star for eight months - was spotted in Los old son Hopper with his ex-wife Robin Wright - has also TAngeles International airport on Wednesday sporting been bonding with Charlize’s young son. The insider a huge diamond ring on her engagement !nger, prompt- added: “He is a father !gure to him.” Meanwhile, the loved- ing speculation her 53-year-old beau has proposed. The up pair - who have known each other for 18 years - have sighting of the ring comes just a week after it was claimed watched each other change over the years and are looking the pair are planning to tie the knot in the ‘Snow White and forward to a positive future together as a couple. The the Huntsman’ star’s native South Africa in the coming source explained: “Charlize has seen Sean grow up. He’s a months. A source said: “They want to get married very wiser soul and much more patient. They’re looking to the soon.” And Charlize - who has two-year-old adopted son future with a lot of hope.” Jackson - is reportedly keen to adopt a child with Sean shortly after they’ve exchanged vows. The insider added: “Charlize always intended to have another child.” Sean -

Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon sell mansion for $10m ariah Carey, Nick Cannon have sold their Bel Air mansion for over grammed with Mariah’s initials, MC. Nick, 33, recently revealed he doesn’t $10 million. The superstar singer and her TV presenter spouse want his twin children to follow in their parents’ famous footsteps and is Mhave earned a cool $3 million pro!t by selling their lavish estate, hoping they pursue careers as scientists. He said: “I don’t want my kids to according to TMZ. The couple - who have three-year-old twins Moroccan be on TV, that’s the only thing [I don’t want them to do]. “I just want them and Monroe - bought the house for $7 million in 2009, a year after they to shoot for something else, because it’s already in them - like, if you wan- wed, but are now planning to uproot from the West Coast permanently na act, be in the school choir. [And] if you wanna sing, be in the school and live in New York City. The $10 million payday is signi!cantly lower choir. “A nuclear scientist - can I get one of those? Can I get a heart sur- than the stars’ asking price as they initially put the pad on the market for geon in the family?” $13 million. The sprawling Californian home boasts its own cinema room, a gym, an indoor basketball court and a putting green. The mansion also boasts a luxury outdoor swimming pool, the bottom of which is mono-

Liv Tyler is dating David Demi Moor! Beckham’s approves of daughter’s new love best friend he ‘Ghost’ actress has given the “seal of approval” to British actor Ricky Whittle after Rumer Willis brought him to her Tmother’s Los Angeles home, and the 51-year-old star has even invited him on a family holiday. A source told The Sun newspaper: “Ricky got the seal of approval after he met Demi at he Leftovers’ actress - the daughter of Aerosmith rocker Steven children around the same age. The insider added: “They’ve actually been home in Hollywood. She admired his six-pack and invited him Tyler - has reportedly struck up a romance with Dave Gardner, an item for quite a long time but have gone to great lengths to keep it a on a family holiday in the Turks and Caicos islands.” Rumer, 25, ‘Twho previously dated Rita Ora, after being set up by mutual friend secret so they can just go about and do normal things together. “They now plans to introduce 32-year-old Ricky - who she has been Kate Moss. A source told The Sun newspaper: “This is the real deal. Dave have a child the same age which is ideal. They’re at a similar place in their dating for three months - to her father, Hollywood hardman and Liv are madly in love. “They mix in the same circles because Dave lives and ready to settle down with the right person.” Liv split from hus- Bruce Willis, with a meeting planned for next week. The source hangs out a lot with a group that includes Kate and Stella McCartney. “Kate band Royston Langdon in 2008, while Dave divorced actress Davinia Taylor added: “Things are really serious between Rumer and Ricky.” ended up bigging up Dave to Liv as she thought they’d make a great cou- in 2010. Though the couple have only been dating for three months, the ple. “Liv trusts Kate so was prepared to give things a go but everyone is ‘House Bunny’ star is said to be “inseparable” from her new lover. surprised by how serious they’ve become so quickly.” It’s thought Liv, 37, A source said recently: “They are inseparable and using the ‘L’ and Dave bonded over their shared experiences of divorce and both have word already. “Rumer sees him as a permanent !xture in her life.” Since moving to Los Angeles, ‘Mistresses’ actor Ricky has been romantically linked with actresses Jessica Szohr and Sandra Hinojosa, while Rumer previously dated actor Jayson Blair. Megan Fox cut out bread to lose baby weight he ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ the brunette beauty - who also has 22- star, 28, has bounced back into month-old son Noah with husband Brian Tshape after giving birth to her sec- Austin Green - believes her sons will ond child Bodhi !ve months ago, but she grow up to “hate” her because she admits getting her pre-baby !gure back doesn’t want them to date until they are was a lot harder this time around. much older. She said recently: “My kids Speaking to E! News, she said: “Well, let aren’t going to go to dances where me tell you, the !rst time I didn’t do any- they’re next to girls. Are you kidding me? thing, I was just lucky and I was younger, No girls! Not until they’re 25 or some- and then the second time it wasn’t com- thing. I’m going to try and keep them in ing o" the same way and I had to elimi- the house - they’re going to hate me!” nate bread from my diet. It’s typical but I’m on that high-protein, low-carbohy- drate, very low-sugar diet. “It’s kind of awful but it’s what I’m doing.” Meanwhile, lifestyle SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014

Gossip Cheryl Cole is getting ‘Mrs C’ tattoo removed

he 31-year-old singer has had a con- rose tattoo onto her backside last year - to sultation with US artist Nikko Hurtado carry out the procedure as she’s built up a Tabout getting rid of the inking on the bond with him and feels she can trust him. back of her neck - which pays tribute to her The source explained: “Not only did she ex-husband Ashley Cole - following her sur- love the results, but it also meant a lot to prise wedding to Jean-Bernard Fernandez- her that he never opened his mouth about Versini, 33, earlier this month. A source told it. So she knows he will be discreet about the Daily Star newspaper: “Cheryl wants this, too, which is very important to her.” Nikko to fly over soon and remove the Cheryl - who was married to soccer star pesky tatt. “It’s been on her to-do list for a Ashley from 2006 until 2010 - tied the knot long time but now she’s a married ≠woman with Jean-Bernard in a secret ceremony on again the “Mrs C” inking feels even more the Caribbean island of Mustique on July 7 ≠inappropriate. Of course, the rush to following a whirlwind three-month remove it is as much out of respect for her romance. new husband as it is for ≠herself. She wants Jean to know that she has moved on from her past, especially where Ashley’s con- cerned.” The ‘Crazy, Stupid Love’ hitmaker is keen for Nikko - who etched Cheryl’s huge

Dolly Parton always ‘dreamed’ of opening a theme park

he ‘9 to 5’ hitmaker admits her Tennessee tourist attraction Dollywood was something she wanted to Testablish very early in her career as she thought it would be a “wonderful” thing for local residents. Asked what made her want to open a theme park, she said: “Actually, I had thought about that early on. The park will be celebrating our 30th anniversary this year and we’re opening our resort, but it was a dream of mine, even early on. “I thought, if I do become as successful as I hope then I would love to go back home and create something in that area, which is really one of the biggest tourist areas in the United States - the Great Smoky Mountains is the most vis- ited national park in America. A lot of people don’t realize that. I just thought it would be a wonderful thing for the local folks, and for my family.” The 68-year-old singer has achieved a lot in her career, but still has a number of goals and ambitions. She explained to The Guardian newspaper: “I still have all my music to do. I’m working on my life story as a musical, and I also would like to see my life story on film, so I’ve been working on that. “I’d like my own cosmetic company, to do with the makeup and the clothes and the Kanye West jewelry, that sort of thing. “So I wake up with new dreams every day, and I hope to live long enough to see a lot of keeps an eye on those dreams come true.” daughter North Dame Helen Mirren anye West has installed cameras throughout his brands home so he can keep an eye on his daughter. The 37- Kyear-old singer has reportedly angered wife Kim Kardashian after installing surveillance devices in every social media ‘distasteful’ room in their Los Angeles home - including the bathroom - to keep track on 13-month-old North. A source said: “Kanye he ‘Hundred-Foot Journey’ actress - after just a day. She added to Britain’s HEL- is very protective of North and he likes the idea of being who is married to director Taylor LO! magazine: “Well, I did - I went on able to check up on her while he’s away touring. “So he Hackford - thinks websites like Twitter Facebook for about 24 hours because I asked LA-based tech company VIA international to install T can be useful for marketing and as a politi- have young members of my family and I high-tech cameras all over his house. “He can then have a cal “tool”, but she won’t use them herself. travel a lot and I wanted to be in touch. live link to their home and watch what North is doing When asked if she is on Twitter or another “But I found very rapidly - literally within 24 wherever he is in the world. “Kanye has a clear idea in his form of social media, the 68-year-old hours - that I just found it so intrusive and I mind of the way his daughter should be brought up, and actress replied: “No, I’m not a social media didn’t want strangers wanting to become wants to check his ideas are being put into action” “But Kim person. It’s not that it upsets me, that’s not my friends. I just didn’t want that. There isn’t happy about the whole arrangement. She hates the the right word, but I find it distasteful. But I was something really scary about it and I idea of being watched all the time. She’s told him that she see it as a great tool politically and obvi- didn’t like it at all.” feels he’s being critical of her parenting.” The 37-year-old ously it’s a great marketing tool.” However, rapper has insisted to the ‘Keeping Up with the the ‘Queen’ star admitted she once signed Kardashians’ star that he isn’t worried about her parenting, up for a Facebook account to keep in touch but wants to see his daughter as much as possible. The with her family - but deleted her profile source said: “He’s reassured Kim that he’s just installed the cameras because he misses North so much but it’s already causing a rift between them.” The ‘Bound 2’ rapper is said to have clear ideas on how North should be spending her days and wants to ensure his “influence” is present even Chris Martin admits ‘lot of love’ when he is on the road. The source added to the Daily Star newspaper: “Kanye is insisting that North has structure and routine in her life. He wants her to play with educational between him and Paltrow toys and do baby yoga or swimming every day. “He’s even told Kim to make sure that she’s playing with other chil- he Coldplay frontman, 37, insists he pling” in March after 10 years of marriage - dren at least four times a week. “Kanye and his ex-wife are still “very close” have remained amicable since the split by just likes the idea of being able to Tfollowing their split earlier this year regularly dining together as a family with have an influence on her life, but claims they haven’t got back together, their children Apple, 10, and Moses, nine. even when he is thousands of despite rumors, even though there are feel- However, Chris previously suggested that miles away. “He’ll be away ings between them. Speaking on radio his “issues” were partly to blame for the working a lot for the rest of show ‘Valentine in the Morning’ yesterday, breakdown of his marriage. He said: “About the year and worries about he said: “The truth is ... well, I don’t really two years ago I was a mess really because I not being kept in the loop.” love talking about this stuff. But the thing can’t enjoy the thing that we are good at we told everyone at the beginning of the and I can’t enjoy the great things around year is true. “We are very close. We are not me because I’m burdened by this - I’ve got together. But we’re, you know, that’s the to not blame anyone else and make some truth and that’s it. There’s a lot of love. No changes.” scandal, I’m afraid. I wish I could give you scandal.” The former couple - who announced they were “consciously uncou-

Naya Rivera’s wedding had just 12 guests

he ‘Glee’ actress tied the knot with friend Ryan Dorsey at the up to her house. She’s very tiny, real petite, but real down to earth, Las Ventanas al Paraiso resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, earli- not with her nose stuck up in the air.” Naya - who was due to marry Ter this month and the groom’s father Arnold Dorsey says the former boyfriend Big Sean on July 19, the day she tied the knot “beautiful” ceremony was very intimate. Among the group were with Ryan - first met her new spouse in a nightclub four years ago Naya’s mother Yolanda and her stepfather, but not her father, and they became friends, but Arnold says his son wasn’t interested Arnold and his wife Rhonda, Ryan’s mother, his ex-wife Cheryl and in a relationship back then. He said: “I knew she met him at some her husband David and Ryan’s brother Aaron. And after the “strictly kind of a party, she saw him across a dance club and she went to family” wedding - which saw guests dine on a feast of steak, talk to him. “He was a playboy, he didn’t want to settle down, he shrimp, seabass, lobster and flatbreads - friends of the couple wanted to concentrate on his work. But they remained friends and I joined them for a celebration. Arnold admitted the wedding also guess they hooked up after the engagement from Big Sean was came as a shock to family members, and they only knew it was hap- dropped.” pening six weeks ago. He told the MailOnline website: “We knew about the wedding six weeks ago, still, it was a bit of a shock! “I met Naya a couple of weeks ago, I was working in California and I drove lifestyle SUNDAY, JULY 27, 20

New archives shine light on history of This image shows Russian ballet dancer Artemy Belyakov (center) performing with dancers during the black Britons premiere of “The Taming of the he first archive dedicated to the culture and experi- Shrew” in Moscow. — AFP photos ences of black people in Britain opened on TThursday, with the aim of shining a light on a long overlooked history. The £7-million ($11.9-million, 8.8-mil- lion euro) Black Cultural Archives houses books, diaries, newspapers, photographs and artifacts dating back almost 2,000 years, as well as an exhibition space and learning tools for schools. It is the culmination of three decades of campaigning and fundraising, and those behind the project hope it will increase awareness of the long history of people of African and Caribbean roots in Britain. “It’s very much a hidden history,” Paul Reid, the director of the archives, told AFP at a launch event filled with per- formances of music, poetry and dance. The goal is to “col- lect, preserve and celebrate the history of people of African descent in the UK”, he said, adding that this was “critically important” to people’s sense of identity. “When you know that we’ve always been here, it gives you a dif- ferent sense of belonging,” he said. Black African or Black Caribbean people currently make up 3.3 percent of the population of England and Wales, according to the 2011 census, the second largest ethnic minority after South Asians. Many communities were established after World War II when large numbers of immigrants from the Caribbean-many of them soldiers who fought for the British empire-arrived to start a new life. Russian ballet dancers Olga But historians argue the story began much further Smirnova and Artemy Belyakov back, noting the African-born Roman emperor Septimus (right) perform during the pre- Severus, who died in York in the year 211 and is remem- miere of “The Taming of the bered on a coin held in the archive. Throughout history, Shrew”. black Britons were not just servants brought over as part of the slave trade, but were soldiers, sailors and successful business people-although their contribution was for a long time ignored. “There’s a tradition in Britain of a history of the rich, great, white men of property, and a history which is relat- ed to empire,” said Dr Hakim Adi, a reader in the history of sexy ‘Shrew’ Africa and the African diaspora at the University of Maillot brings Chichester. “That tends to look down upon the history of women, of working people, of minorities, or think it is unimportant.”

‘History of everybody’ Reid, a tall, sharply dressed figure with long dreadlocks to scandal-hit Bolshoi tied back from his face, said black Britons themselves were also to blame for failing to grasp the scale of their own his- hakespeare’s 16th-century Padua is a far cry from Jean- Olga Smirnova, one of the Bolshoi’s rising stars, lends ele- critics hailed the two-act work as “charming” and praised its tory. “The Americas, the Caribbean, Africa-that’s where we Christophe Maillot’s scintillating new “Taming of the gance and delicate lyricism to the character of Katharina’s “delicate psychoanalysis”. The success of the ballet is a symbol- often look for history. We’ve completely overlooked the SShrew” at the Moscow Bolshoi. Instead, for his debut this meek younger sister, Bianca. The ballet takes place on a stark, ic victory for the Bolshoi which suffered a devastating blow to presence of people of African descent in these shores,” he month at the scandal-hit theatre, the French-born choreogra- modern set, to music composed of 25 fragments-mostly film its image as a result of the last year’s scandals. Soloist Pavel said. “It’s always an emphasis that looks primarily at the pher has devised a sensual and modern version of the come- scores-written by Soviet composer Dmitry Shostakovich. Dmitrichenko was convicted of masterminding the attack on Caribbean experience, of coming here in 1948, and dy, with a minimalist stage set and music woven together Onstage, dancers fight and caress, punch and kiss each other Filin and sentenced to five and a half years in jail. behind that the grand narrative of enslavement.” from film scores. Maillot’s bold new production has been wel- and-in a fairly daring scene for the Bolshoi, a theatre known But the ensuing trial also exposed bitter infighting at the The new building in Brixton, an occasionally troubled comed by a company still reeling from the events of last year, primarily for classical fare danced with technical precision- company and led to a shakeup in the theatre. Principal dancer district of south London home to a large West Indian com- when bitter infighting culminated in an acid attack on the bal- even appear to have sex on stage. “The show would not exist Nikolai Tsiskaridze was dismissed after he conducted a highly munity, is primarily a place for researchers. Organizers let company’s artistic director, Sergei Filin. without these dancers,” Maillot said. “Going for the easy public feud against Filin. The Bolshoi’s then-director, Anatoly hope it will persuade communities across Britain to think For Filin, who is still convalescing from the horrific burns he metaphor, I would say they are like Ferraris. In Monaco, I see Iksanov, was also sacked, and the chief conductor Vasily about how to preserve their own histories for future gen- received during the attack, Maillot’s arrival at the theatre is them driving confined to a small area, and here I had a huge Sinaisky opted to resign. Filin, himself a former dancer, contin- erations. something of a coup: before now, the former top dancer circuit, and I made them drive very fast.” ues to battle with the consequences of his injuries, and was turned renowned choreographer had spent two decades hospitalized for several days last month with a complication. working exclusively with his troupe at Les Ballets de Monte ‘For the first time’ However he was released in time to oversee the premiere, Carlo. His first ballet at the historic Bolshoi offers a new inter- Known for giving a contemporary personal twist to clas- telling journalists he was “very happy with the new and origi- pretation of Shakespeare’s famous comedy, turning a play sics, Maillot was first invited to be the chief choreographer at nal work made for and by the Bolshoi dancers.” often denounced by feminists as misogynistic into an ode to the Monte Carlo company by Princess Caroline of Monaco in Maillot, too, said he hoped this might be the start of a new an “extraordinary woman”. 1993. Many of his productions starred his longtime muse era for the world-famous Bolshoi. “There is a wonderful spirit “It is not the story of a woman who is being schooled by a Bernice Coppieters, who retired earlier this year. “If one didn’t in this company, despite what we have heard,” he said. After man,” Maillot said after a rehearsal earlier this month, before do something for 20 years and does it for the first time, where the troupe finishes its program in New York and takes a sum- the troupe went on a much-awaited tour to New York show- else do it if not in the Bolshoi!” Maillot told journalists after the mer break, “Shrew” will resume in October for several perform- casing company classics such as “Swan Lake” and “Don rehearsal. ances. — AFP Quixote”. “This is a story of an extraordinary woman who can- “And I must say that I was not surprised, but extremely not stand the idea of being in love with a man who is no less pleased to ascertain that it is probably if not the best, then extraordinary,” Maillot said. In his version, the headstrong definitely one of the finest companies in the world,” he said. In “shrew” Katharina is danced by a playful Ekaterina Krysanova, a challenge for both the choreographer and the troupe, Young tourists shelter from the falling rain under a while Vladislav Lantratov dances the part of Petruchio, the Maillot only had 13 weeks to create the ballet with dancers handrail beside steps before the start of a thunder- suitor who eventually “tames” her. who were also working on other productions. But Moscow’s storm, in Trafalgar Square, London, Friday, July 25, 2014. — AP Bates Motel Party

Actress Maitland Ward attends Playboy and TV personality Kyle Keller Actress Christina Ochoa Lauren Francesca Jennifer Morrison A&E “Bates Motel” Comic-Con Party in San Diego, California. — AFP photos lifestyle SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014

Finns dance ‘tangotanssi’ to find their inner Latino ango has found a lasting home in Finland, and themselves closer together than in the Latin version- every summer the Finns’ love affair with the and the music has a distinctive local ring to it. “Finnish Tdance breaks out into the open, showing that tango is a bit like military music with its striking under their cool North exterior beats a warm, Latin rhythm, whereas Argentine tango is more fluid and heart. For many practitioners of “tangotanssi”, the gives more opportunities for dancing,” said Markku dance offers an opportunity to give free rein to emo- Lindroos, who takes tango lessons in Helsinki.Tango tions that social mores usually require them to keep in in every part of the world is a mixture of joie de vivre check. and sadness, but the Finns, some say, place the “Dancing tango gives us space for emotions that emphasis decidedly on the “sad” part. Minor keys-tra- we find it hard to express otherwise,” said Outi ditionally associated with sorrow-are used often. Suoninen, her brow beading with sweat after an hour According to historians, the melancholy mood reflects on the dance floor at Tangomarkinnat, the year’s the atmosphere during and after World War II, when biggest tango festival, held in the western city of Finland twice fought against the Soviet Union and Seinaejoki. Her partner, Heikki Kyroelaeinen, nodded had to cede large parts of its territory to the numeri- in agreement: “We can be intimate. It strengthens our cally superior foe. “After the war, tango helped us relationship.” come to terms with our grief. The loss described in the This year the annual July festival, one of the world’s tango tunes attained a wider meaning,” Yrjoe biggest, celebrated its 30th anniversary and attracted Heinonen, a professor of contemporary cultural stud- 116,000 visitors-or, in a population of 5.4 million, ies at University of Turku, told AFP. roughly one in every 50 Finns. The climax: crowning the tango “king” and “queen”, who become instant Competing with Elvis superstars in tango-dancing circles.”It’s about main- Since then, tango has had to compete with other taining and strengthening the Finnish tradition of forms of popular music, from Elvis Presley to rap and tango,” said the festival’s artistic director Martti heavy metal, and as it enters its second century in Haapamaeki. “Besides, the festival provides a kick of Finland, skeptics wonder how long it can last. The energy for the entire nation.” optimists see little reason for concern, noting that the opportunity for physical intimacy is a permanent Getting close to the other sex attraction that will appeal to future generations as First-time visitors to Finland are usually surprised well. “Today people are always handling electronic to find that tango has a massive following an ocean devices, and all communication is done electronically,” away from its Argentinian home, but to the Finns said Kaisa Saarinen, organiser of the annual Frostbite themselves it makes perfect sense. “Tango is an ideal tango festival in Helsinki. way to approach the opposite sex for a Finn,” “There’s no physical contact. Tango brings us very Haapamaeki said. Tango came to Finland in 1913 — close physically.” Argentina’s Martin Alvarado, an inter- when the country was still a part of the Russian nationally known tango singer who performed in empire-introduced by Toivo Niskanen, a ballet dancer Helsinki in February, said he was surprised by the who had warmed to the exotic fad while visiting Paris. vibrancy of Finland’s tango scene. “I know Russian tan- Modern Finnish tango, which evolved in the 1950s go and German tango,” he told AFP, “but a tradition as Couples dance at the Tango Dancing Festival in Seinajoki, Finland. — AFP and 1960s, has departed from its South American ori- strong as Finnish tango you find nowhere else.” — gin in ways discernible even to untrained eyes and AFP ears. The dance looks different-the couples pressing

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic still trying to wrap head around No. 1 album he past week for “Weird Al” quick,” he added. Yankovic released Yankovic has been a little weird eight new songs each day beginning Tby the standards of the curly- on July 14 with “Tacky,” a celebrity- haired, accordion-playing, oddball filled video of Pharrell’s international master of pop music parody. The 54- hit “Happy,” which itself has spawned year-old singer of such songs as “Eat countless fan videos. It,” a culinary spoof on Michael “There was always the danger peo- Jackson’s 1983 hit “Beat It” and “Amish ple would get tired of it, by the third Paradise,” the send-up of rapper day I was wondering if people would Coolio’s 1995 sensation “Gangsta’s be going, ‘Oh no, more Al,’” said Paradise,” scored his first No. 1 album Yankovic of the eight videos that have on the U.S. Billboard chart with so far racked up more than 40 million “Mandatory Fun”, following a week- views. “Mandatory Fun” sold 104,000 long rollout of music videos. copies in its first week, according to “It’s still hard for me to wrap my figures compiled by Nielsen head around that,” Yankovic said in an SoundScan. It also became the first interview. “It means a lot to me.” comedy album to reach No. 1 since This image shows Piero di Cosimo’s “Construction of a Palace.” Seemingly eclipsed at his own game 1963’s “My Son, the Nut” by Allan by the rise of parody and fan-generat- Sherman. ed music videos online over the past “It kind of had a snowball effect,” decade and shut out from MTV when the three-time Grammy winner said of Museums plan Piero di Cosimo exhibit in US, Italy the network largely gave up music the videos. “By the end of the eight videos for original programming, days there was a little bit of a enaissance artist Piero di Cosimo’s career in began his career around 1480 and was a contempo- Washington from February to May 2015. A different Yankovic has survived by tapping into Pavlovian effect as well, because when painting will be examined next year in a rary of Michelangelo, Leonardo and Botticelli. His version of the exhibit will be shown in Florence to social media. “I realized that the it ended, people were like, ‘Where’s Rmajor exhibition being planned for paintings included altarpieces, portraits and scenes include works by Piero’s contemporaries from June Internet was pretty much where my the “Weird Al” video?’” The singer, Washington and Florence, Italy. The National of fables and mythological fantasies. 23 through September 2015. The only other exhibi- bread was buttered,” said the three- whose new fare about aluminum foil Gallery of Art will announce Friday that it is organiz- The show will include one of Piero’s greatest tion on Piero di Cosimo in the United States was time Grammy winner, whose three- parodies poor grammar to the tune of ing the first major retrospective of Piero’s paintings masterpieces, “Madonna and Child Enthroned with held in 1938 in New York City and included just sev- decade career has been due largely in Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” and with the Uffizi museum in Florence. Curators said Saints Elizabeth of Hungary, Catherine of en paintings, curators said. — AP part to the success of his humorous Lorde’s “Royals”, said it took about two “Piero di Cosimo: Alexandria, Peter, and John the Evangelist with music videos. years to complete the album and The Poetry of Painting in Renaissance Florence” Angels,” curators said. It was completed in 1493 and “I wanted to do something that videos.—Reuters will include about 40 of the artist’s most compelling is held by the Museo degli Innocenti in Florence. would appeal to the online communi- works. Some are borrowed from churches in Italy, This is the first collaboration between the National ty and things on the Internet go viral while others come from museum collections. Piero Gallery and the Uffizi. The show will be on view in cAPE TOWN FASHION WEEK FASHION cAPE TOWN

Models present creations by various designers on the second day of the Cape Town Fashion Week, on July 25, 2014, in Cape Town. — AFP photos Maillot brings ‘Shrew’ to scandal-hit Bolshoi

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Christine and Justin Skolek walk outside during Comic-Con.

Piper Rhodes (right) and Rosana Olson joke with a creation from Legacy Effects (behind) during Comic-Con. Dressed as Champions from the League of Legends online video game, Melanie Delia (left) as Lulu, Justin LaTorre (center) as Ezrela, Jason Williams as Ashe, pose. Fanboys and girls grapple with change at Comic Con

aptain America is now black, Thor becomes a however, about the “honesty” of Marvel, owned by Disney. woman, and comic character Archie Andrews is shot “Disney sells princesses to little girls and they bought Cand killed while saving his gay friend. The annual Marvel and its characters for boys,” she said, even allowing pop-culture carnival that is the Comic-Con Festival got for the fact that the heroine of Disney’s “Frozen” has capti- under way in San Diego on Thursday with fans welcoming vated both boys and girls on its way to becoming the most the world of change facing so many beloved characters. successful animated movie of all time. An estimated 150,000 devotees of comics, video games, Brian Jordan, who organizes an alternative comic and fantasy and action movies are expected to throng the four- film festival specializing in homosexual and transgender day extravaganza in southern California, many opting to characters, is also tired of stories about “a boy that falls in don costumes of their favorite characters. The streets sur- love with a girl who gets in trouble and he rescues her.” rounding the festival resemble a surreal bazaar: a miniature But the 47-year-old welcomed Marvel’s decision to turn Darth Vader asleep on the shoulders of his father, dressed Thor into a woman. He was also impressed by the decision as Bart Simpson, or Princess Elsa from “Frozen” posing with of the creators of Archie Andrews to kill off the character, “Avengers” heroine Black Widow. Blonde-haired blue-eyed heroically taking a bullet to save the life of his gay friend. Eric Jensen came dressed as Captain America, accompa- “It’s a start,” said Jordan, citing other gay characters in nied by his seven-year-old son, a hammer-wielding mini Robert Ayatte portrays the Batman villain “Two-Face”. shows such as “The Venture Bros” and “Superjail!” Thor. “I relate a lot with Captain America,” Jensen explained. Sorensen cited a recent gay marriage in “Green Lantern” “He was in the Navy and so was I, he is patriotic, me too. He Applegate caused a sensation with her pyramid-shaped and a kiss between Superman and Batman. Dina Mills, keeps strong values in the face of adversity,” the insurance warrior costume inspired by a video game. dressed as a character from “Mysterious Ways,” came to agent added. Comic-Con with her son. She reveled in the escapism of But Jensen was surprised to learn of the seismic shift in ‘Sexist archetypes’ the event. “I’m a stay at home mom. It gives me an escape direction that Captain America’s creators at Marvel She also welcomed the changes facing so many iconic and let me become somebody else,” she said. But she was announced last week, namely that the iconic superhero characters from the world of pop culture. “It is about time less certain about the gender shift for “Thor.” “I’m a big fan would become black. In another tilt away from white, male this world gets rid of its sexist archetypes,” she said. While of Thor as it is but you know how it goes, people complain archetypes, Thor is being reimagined as a female Norse Thor’s metamorphosis into a Norse goddess may have and then they get used to it,” she said. — AFP goddess. “I wonder what context this is, why are they doing raised eyebrows, strong female characters are legion at that,” Jensen said. Marvel has explained that the change Comic-Con such as Lux, from the game “League of will come when Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, Legends.” becomes weakened and passes his shield and duties to Shannon Sorensen, a student dressed as purple-haired Chuy Mendoza dressed as The Joker, runs across the street trusty black sidekick Sam Wilson, previously known as “The cartoon character Pyrrha Nikos, echoed Applegate’s views. on stilts outside the San Diego Convention Center on the Falcon.” “It’s fantastic, I like that,” Jensen told AFP. A short “It is time the superheroes stop reflecting archetypes and second day of the 45th annual Comic-Con, in San Diego. distance away, 21-year-old graphic designer Daniela an ethnicity of the past,” she said. Sorensen was skeptical,

Comic-Con gets first look at ‘Mockingjay’ trailer

he trailer for the next film in the popular “Hunger is shown entering the underground bunker where Even the trailer-viewing experience seemed designed Games” series is making its premiere at Comic-Con. refugees of Panem are hiding, and she agrees to take up by the Capitol: In an all-white room, fans were offered all- TFans gathered Friday at the Capitol Gallery in down- their cause. white candies and snacks before being shown into pod-like town San Diego, where holographic versions of two char- Being the first to see the trailer for “The Hunger Games: chairs, where they watched the trailer on personal acters from the film offered visitors a silent welcome before Mockingjay Part I” was only part of the Capitol Gallery Samsung tablets. The trailer also can be seen on Samsung the minute-long teaser trailer was shown. The trailer opens experience, which occupied part of the Hard Rock Hotel. In devices at Best Buy stores before it’s released widely next with a hovership landing and a meeting between leaders an all-white setting inspired by President Snow’s Capitol week. — AP of the rebellion, where Phillip Seymour Hoffman and a color scheme, visitors could enjoy treats from Peeta’s bak- gray-haired Julianne Moore discuss Katniss Everdeen’s role. ery, witness colorful Capitol fashions, design souvenir T- Meanwhile, President Snow (Donald Sutherland) declares shirts and have their photo taken with the holographic the Mockingjay symbol illegal. Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) characters.

Costumed attendees walk outside the San Diego Convention Center.