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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 MUHARRAM 23, 1436 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Road accidents Obama gets Triumphant Gritty Djokovic killed 225 glimpse of probe sends subdues people in life as lame last-gasp data Nishikori to six months4 duck14 abroad from28 ‘alien world’ reach17 final UAE lists Brotherhood Min 11º Max 29º as a ‘terrorist group’ High Tide 05:16 & 19:44 Over 80 other Islamist outfits blacklisted Low Tide 00:12 & 12:33 40 PAGES NO: 16344 150 FILS DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has for- Yesterday’s move echoes a similar move the UAE for its alleged link to Egypt’s abide by an agreement not to interfere in conspiracy theories mally designated the Muslim Brotherhood by Saudi Arabia in March and could Muslim Brotherhood, as a terrorist group. one another’s internal affairs. So far efforts and local affiliates as terrorist groups, state increase pressure on Qatar whose backing UAE authorities have cracked down on by members of the GCC, an alliance that news agency WAM reported yesterday, cit- for the group has sparked a row with fel- members of Al-Islah and jailed scores of also includes Oman and Kuwait, to resolve Let’s do some math ing a cabinet decree. The Gulf Arab state low Gulf monarchies. It also underscores Islamists convicted of forming an illegal the dispute have failed. The three states has also designated Nusra Front and the concern in the US-allied oil producer branch of the Brotherhood. Al-Islah denies mainly fell out with Qatar over the role of Islamic State, whose fighters are battling about political Islam and the influence of any such link, but says it shares some of Islamists, including the Muslim Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, as terror- the Brotherhood, whose Sunni Islamist the Brotherhood’s Islamist ideology. Brotherhood. Gulf officials say the three ist organizations, along with other Shiite doctrines challenge the principle of dynas- In an unprecedented public move, want Qatar to end any support for the militant groups such as the Houthi move- tic rule. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Brotherhood. Qatar says it backs all Arabs, By Badrya Darwish ment in Yemen, part of a list of 83 Islamist The UAE has designated Al-Islah group, Emirates recalled their ambassadors to not just Brotherhood members. groups. which is a local Islamist group banned in Qatar in March, accusing Doha of failing to Continued on Page 13

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ey, hey hold your horses. You ate our heads for the whole week, giving us statements Hand scaring us that we need to ‘rationalize’ our spending, and every government official gave a statement. The latest by State Minister for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah who said that rationalizing will not affect Kuwaiti citizens. I don’t know if he meant it will affect expats and not citizens - but that’s another story. All media are clapping and praising the govern- ment to cut spending and rationalizing without even knowing the agenda or details about which subsidies will be cut and which spending will be reduced, etc. They just blindly support the idea and call it a ‘great heroic’ idea. What’s so heroic about it, may I know? Then I read the Central Bureau of Statistics’ report on the latest budget of Kuwait. Did you know that Kuwait has a budget surplus of almost KD 9 billion - that’s BILLION - from April to September of this year only? Total revenue for the first six months of the current fiscal year was nearly KD 15 billion, with more than KD 14 billion coming from oil receipts. At the same time, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that oil prices must be at least $54 per barrel to balance Kuwait’s budget. Meaning in simple mathematics, for the time being - as I’m writ- ing my article - a barrel of Kuwaiti crude is selling for more than $77, so what is the panic about? I leave it for you guys to calculate the difference. Is there a prediction that oil will drop below $54 per barrel? Or that the oil will run out and our wells will dry up by the end of this year? Or are you just BRISBANE: Heads of states and international organizations pose for a ‘family photo’ during the G20 summit yesterday. — AFP (See Pages 21 & 29) preparing us for a future of less income? Or is this a new game to play with the emotions of the nation? BRISBANE: Russian President tion of anonymity. on Russian radio. Because every year they have to invent a new issue Vladimir Putin intends to cut short his Putin will attend summit sessions The Group of 20 nations, which Lebanon food to discuss in parliament and in the diwaniyas to dis- attendance at a G20 summit in today but will skip an official lunch includes the United States and China, tract us from the serious issues and corruption in Australia, an official said yesterday, and address reporters earlier than found agreement in vowing to “extin- our country. after he faced Western scorn and planned, the source said, adding: guish” the Ebola outbreak - albeit scandal leaves Because the way I see it, and we’ve been shout- scepticism over Ukraine despite ven- “Lunch is more of an entertainment.” without any promise of hard cash - as ing our throats out, every year we have an issue to turing to paper over Europe’s deepest But the Kremlin, mindful that Putin’s it worked to reboot growth in the a bitter taste discuss which doesn’t exist or to distract us. And our chill in relations since the Cold War. exit might further stoke tensions, world economy after the shock of the infrastructure deteriorates and our education falls The abrupt decision threatens to quickly moved to quash speculation 2008 financial crisis. But Ukraine is the BEIRUT: Lebanon, a nation fiercely proud of its cuisine, behind and the youth are denied their potential. As upend the annual summit’s focus on that the Russian strongman was leav- most pressing test of the club’s ability has been left with a case of severe indigestion after a if we need more issues to deny our potential - it’s revamping the global economy and ing early and that “no one is putting to marry its economic heft to diplo- scandal over restaurants and supermarkets selling taint- not enough the turmoil in our neighboring coun- addressing the Ebola epidemic in pressure”. “The G20 summit will be matic troubleshooting, given the Cold ed food. Health Minister Wael Abu Faour has won plau- tries which God forbid could reach us in a minute. Is west Africa. “The program of the sec- over tomorrow (Sunday), Putin will War-style divisions between Russia dits but also faced harsh criticism for publicly naming and this a scarecrow issue or are you serious guys? ond day (Sunday) is changing, it’s certainly leave it, when all the work is and the West exposed by the former shaming establishments that failed food safety tests. His recent graphic press conferences have horrified a country If you’re serious, it’s a disaster. being cut short,” a source in the completed the president will leave,” Soviet satellite’s separatist crisis. Russian delegation told AFP on condi- Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Continued on Page 13 where it is not unusual to eat out three times a day. “The Lebanese don’t know what they’re eating, and it would only be worse if they knew,” Abu Faour said at a Kuwait leave press conference this week. “The Lebanese are eating food dipped in sweat and covered with diseases and microbes,” he added. At one unnamed establishment it late vs Iraq “some of the samples tested showed they contained the remains of human faeces! This cannot be tolerated what- RIYADH: Fahd Al-Enazi curled a last-gasp winner into ever the cost is.” the net to give Kuwait a 1-0 win over Iraq in their open- Over the course of several days, Abu Faour listed some ing Gulf Cup Group B clash on Friday. The game looked of the country’s best-regarded institutions. The campaign to be headed for the fourth consecutive draw in the has divided Lebanese, with some describing Abu Faour tournament but Enazi scored from the edge of the area as a rare example of good governance and others accus- to secure the points after holders the United Arab ing him of a smear campaign that could destroy busi- Emirates drew 0-0 with Oman in the earlier match in nesses. On Twitter, backers showed their support with an the section. On Thursday, hosts Saudi Arabia and Qatar Arabic hashtag reading “minister of all of Lebanon”. kicked off the event with a 1-1 draw before Yemen held A restaurant named by him thanked Abu Faour for Bahrain 0-0 in Group A. being a “valued customer” and insisted it took “extreme measures” to ensure it met safety standards. But others Iraq’s American-born Justin Meram came close to accused him of grandstanding, ignoring protocols by fail- scoring on more than one occasion on his international ing to privately caution offenders, or even worse. debut. Miram, who plays for MLS side Columbus Crew Economy Minister Alain Hakim reportedly accused Abu in the United States, almost found the net in the last Faour of “terrorism against restaurants”. “It is like shooting action before halftime when his shot was cleared off ourselves in the head, not even in the foot,” local media the line by defender Hussain Fadhel with Iraq appeal- quoted him as saying. ing in vain for a penalty for handball. “I don’t know if it Others took to social media to object to the cam- touched my hand or not. I could not feel that. I think it paign, including Lebanese pop idol Elissa, who posted a has touched my chest but I am not sure,” Fadhel told photo of a burger on her Instagram page with the cap- Reuters. Miram almost scored with his first touch after tion “most delicious chicken burger ever”. Lebanon’s the break but his effort was tipped onto the post by media pulled no punches covering the story, with the keeper Nawaf Al-Khaldi. Enazi, who was the best player daily Al-Akhbar headlining its front page “The Lebanese when Kuwait won the Gulf Cup for the 10th and last are eating sh**.” The Daily Star ran a picture of ministers time in 2010, came close to putting his side in front insisting Abu Faour personally sign the wrappers of before his powerful shot secured the win. their sandwiches to certify them fit for consumption. The first match of the day between the UAE and Despite the furore, Abu Faour has insisted the campaign Oman finished goalless but Oman thought they should will continue. “The biggest disaster is in the chicken farms,” he said on Friday. “I believe we will be closing have had a penalty when Abdulaziz Al-Muqbali was RIYADH: Iraqi player Justin Meram (left) looks on as Kuwait’s Talal Al-Amer attempts an overhead kick dur- down a number of them.” — AFP brought down in the first half. — Reuters ing their Gulf Cup football match at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium on Friday. — AFP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 LOCAL

Sheikha Intisar with the Al-Nowair team.

KUWAIT: Yellow vehicles lined up at the motorcade. —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat Al-Nowair organizes motorcade to promote safe driving

Sheikha Intisar with the volunteers Large media delegation covering Gulf Cup Info Minister leaves Riyadh

The motorcade goes underway Sheikha Intisar Al-Sabah RIYADH: The Kuwaiti media delegation covering the 22nd Gulf Cup tournament is KUWAIT: The “Al-Nowair positive initiative” has education as well as other departments, aimed at tolerance.” Traffic accidents, law breaches and among the largest teams of journalists fol- launched the “motorcade of yellow cars” on the promoting kindness on the country’s roads and roads’ jam are some of the major problems suf- lowing up on the sports event. Arabian Gulf Road, under the logo “drive gently.” encouraging the motorists to drive “safely and fered by the people of Kuwait, on daily basis, “and Yusuf Mustafa, the Ministry of The campaign aims to promote correct, safe driv- gently.” such processions are designed to help in tackling Information assistant undersecretary, told ing and kind interaction among motorists. Organizers assembled yellow-colored cars and them,” Sheikha Intisar added. Replacing cruel KUNA that the ministry sent in two spe- The initiative chairperson, Sheikha Intisar vehicles for the event, she said, explaining that behavior with kindness helps in averting acci- cially-equipped vehicles for live transmis- Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, said in a statement that the this color was chosen because it signals joy, opti- dents and blocking the roads “that have been sion and set up makeshift studios for full activity was launched recently, coinciding with mism, kindness and positive attitude. draining our money, nerves and time,” she added. coverage of the games. the World Kindness Day, which falls on November Basic messages of the activity was to encour- Al-Nowair plans to mark the world day each Kuwait Television airs an hour-long 13th-proclaimed in 1989 by the World Kindness age drivers to give way to others, smile to them, year with such activities to resolve some problems program daily shedding light on events Movement (WKM). abide by traffic and safety rules, keep distance “in our society.” The non-profit initiative was on the fields, he said, indicating that the launched in 2013, coinciding with the Sheikha Intisar said the “motorcade of yellow from the front car, for sake of “avoiding anger, broad team includes technicians, com- cars,” which involved the ministries of interior and accidents, seeking cooperation, gentleness and International Day of Happiness. —KUNA mentators, analysts, in addition to the huge equipment. He praised support on part of the Minister of Information, Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al- Sabah for the athletes and sports activi- Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah ties. Separately, Minister Sheikh Al-Sabah left Riyadh yesterday after attending the Gulf Cup’s opening. The minister’s accom- panying delegation includes Director General of the Public Authority for Youth and Sports Sheikh Ahmad Al-Mansour Al- Ahmad Al-Sabah and other senior officials of the authority. He was seen off at the airport by Kuwaiti Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sheikh Thamer Jaber Al-Ahmad and several Kuwaiti diplomats.

Good impact Meanwhile, A number of Kuwaiti fans have extolled the initiative taken by the Zain officials with the honored employees in a group photo. leadership to designate two airplanes to transport the Kuwaiti fans to Riyadh to Zain honors distinguished employees support the Kuwaiti team playing in the ongoing 22nd Gulf Cup tourney. Yusuf Mustafa Nasser Al-Mutairi told Kuwait News Excellent sales performance, service quality recognized Agency (KUNA) yesterday that the Kuwaiti best. The Kuwaiti national football team fans had a good impact on the perform- snatched their first three points in the KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommunications levels and contributes to the strengthening of viding better services for our customers. The ance of the team, which gave them the 22nd Gulf Cup through a hard-won victo- company in Kuwait, recently held a quarterly Zain’s leading position in the market. Ahmad company believes in the tremendous potential impetus to win over Iraq Friday night 1-0. ry against the Iraqi team 1-0 in their honoring ceremony to recognize the distin- Al-Kandari, Zain’s Sales Director commented: of its employees, and therefore trusts that He expressed his thanks and appreciation Group B encounter at Prince Faisal Bin guished efforts of its branches employees during “Zain has a clear strategy when it comes to rec- investing in such programs is an important ele- to the Director General of the Public Fahad Stadium here Friday evening. The the second and third quarters of 2014. ognizing the special efforts of its employees. ment.” Zain will continue to organize such pro- Authority for Youth and Sports, Sheikh UAE team tied 0-0 with Oman. Zain, the owner of the biggest family of sub- This is implemented through our quarterly hon- grams that ensure its biggest family of sub- Ahmad Al-Mansur Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, The 22nd Gulf Cup of Nations’ tourna- scribers in the country, mentioned that the hon- oring initiatives that aim to highlight the most scribers receives the highest levels of service and the political leadership for this initia- ment, or the Arabian Gulf Cup, got oring ceremony witnessed the attendance of outstanding efforts that contribute to the excel- excellence. The company spares no efforts in tive and for making the trip to Riyadh a underway in Riyadh Thursday. It is sched- Zain Kuwait’s Chief Commercial Officer Mariam lent service quality Zain customers enjoy today.” implementing the highest international stan- success. uled to proceed till 26th of the month. Ali, who personally honored the distinguished Kandari added: “we believe that such recogni- dards when evaluating employees’ performanc- For his part, Ahmad Al-Kandari said in a The first group includes Saudi Arabia, employees for their exceptional performances, tion strengthens the workflow mechanism with- es to provide the best telecommunications similar statement to KUNA that the Kuwaiti Qatar, Yemen and Bahrain, while the sec- which directly impacts on customer satisfaction in our workforces and ultimately results in pro- experience. fans played an essential factor in winning ond includes Kuwait, Iraq, the UAE, the match against Iraq, hailing the initiative Oman. The First Gulf Cup tournament of the Public Authority for Youth and Sport, took place in 1970, and was won by the Kuwait promotes social wishing the Kuwaiti football team all the Kuwaiti team. —KUNA security at Gulf festival Parliament celebrates constitution at Avenues

Kuwaiti goods prove lucrative at fair KUWAIT: The General Secretariat of the National Assembly will hold an annual DOHA: The State of Kuwait presented a working Constitution of the State of Kuwait, Al-Sebei boasted. indicating that the Kuwaiti team succeeded in selling media exhibition at the Avenues Mall paper yesterday on its efforts in the field of social The working paper also included major policies aiming a large number of the products, namely woven pieces. tomorrow to mark the 52nd anniversary of security during the Fourth GCC Festival for Social to develop social care and development systems in Proceeds of the sales will be shifted to the produc- the Kuwaiti Constitution, which falls on Work, which kick-started in Doha last Wednesday. Kuwait’s 2009-2014 development plan, he pointed out. tive families. Kitchen utensils and perfumes were November 11 every year. The Kuwaiti document featured Kuwait’s social some of the mostly sold products. The Kuwaiti “The exhibition includes a host of development policies and social care systems, said Quality products Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Al-Subaih media, documenting, and research publi- Musallam Al-Sebei, the chief of the family care depart- Separately, The Kuwaiti Ambassador to Qatar, opened the exhibition last Wednesday and examined cations,” Amal Al-Mutawa, head of ment of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor. “The Met’eb Al-Mutawtah, praised the quality and diversity the Kuwaiti pavilion, praising the qualitative and Multimedia department at the General paper has proved that social development policies are of Kuwaiti good and products, displayed at ‘the fair of meticulously-made products and services offered by Secretariat, said in a press statement yes- not an option but an ineluctable necessity due to its productive Gulf families,’ held as part of the festival. productive families. She confirmed that the ministry terday. connection with human existence and life quality,” he The ambassador, after inspecting the Kuwaiti devotes particular attention to these families, regular- She added that the exhibition also said. Accordingly, such policies should be given much pavilion, hailed the Ministry of Social Affairs for sup- ly train, educate them and furnish them with raw includes an annual competition about the attention in order to answer the needs of individuals, porting and encouraging families to be productive. materials. The Fourth GCC Festival for Social Work constitution, indicating that the public also cut differences among them, attain a considerable He heaped praise, in particularly, upon the program, mainly aims at discussing difficulties facing social could participate in that event via the level of social justice and equity, maintain societal sta- themed “min kasb yadi (earned with my bare hands), work in the GCC, seeking a host of rules to regulate it National Assembly’s official website at bility and shore up social cohesion and unity, he which aims to train and aid the families to become in addition to enhancing the non-official and volun- www.kna.kw. added. self-sufficient and market their products in Kuwait tary contribution in its activities. The festival will hon- The General Secretariat held its annual Kuwait’s social development policies are a main pil- and abroad.Leila Al-Abdullah, the program’s coordina- or pioneers of social work for their distinguished role exhibition at Faculty of Law, Kuwait lar for sustainable human development and such a tor of courses and fairs, told KUNA that the Kuwaiti serving their societies and caring for people’s con- University, on November 10-15 and its pletely convey the message on helping peo- philosophy has turned into key principles in the section has attracted a noticeable number of visitors, cerns and needs. —KUNA events will be held at the Avenues to com- ple be aware of the constitution. —KUNA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 LOCAL Hashash chosen as mentor for European award

KUWAIT: The European Youth Award (EYA) member of its mentoring team for the Wings “It is a pleasure for me to join this out- chose Kuwaiti IT Expert Manar Al-Hashash as of Success Initiative. standing European monitoring team whose mission started in October and will continue for a while after the conclusion of the award festival, slated for November 19-21 in Austria,” Hashash told KUNA yesterday. The EYA mentorship program offers every winning project a yearlong business experi- ence under a mentor’s wing. She pointed out KUWAIT: Newly constructed homes at the Sabah Al-Ahmad City’s project. that the EYA Festival (winners event) is a plat- —Photo by Foad Al-Shaikh form for knowledge exchange, networking and sharing ideas. South Sabah Al-Ahmad’s project The European Youth Award (EYA) is a pan- European contest to motivate young people submitted to housing authority to produce socially-valuable digital projects that address the goals defined by the Council KUWAIT: Kuwait Municipality has submit- light of the State third structural plan, ted scheme of the planned South Sabah Al- encompassed in the Decree Number 255 of Europe and Europe 2020. “The event hosts Ahmad residential district to (2008). Overall sites, required to a wide array of activities including mentoring the Public Authority for be specialized for housing, and development and project-presentation Housing Welfare for examina- according to the 2015 plan, sessions and IT and communications work- tion and endorsement. The amounts to 170 sq km. Up to 340 shops,” she added. mega venture, planned on a 61 square kilometers had already Hashash is the Secretary General of Kuwait square kilometers plot of land, been specified. E-Award; a member in the Word Summit aims to build up to 25,000 resi- South Sabah Al-Ahmad’s Award WSA board of directors and in High- dential units. Ahmad Al- scheme is crucial for general Level Panel of Advisers of Gaid - United Manfouhi, Kuwait Municipality development of the southern Nations. General Director, said in a region, specifically located Since 1999, she has been involved in media statement yesterday that in his between Sabah Al-Ahmad dis- relevant address to the PAHW, trict and the residential Al- and public work in many ways to achieve that noted necessity of abidance by Khairan region. He added that goal. She prepares and presents the weekly IT terms of the ministries of utili- Ahmad Al-Manfouhi the scheme aims to render the program “Compunet World” on Kuwait TV as ties and defense as well as planned district self-sufficient, well as preparing and presenting another coordination with these with all basic and vital services weekly IT program on KTV2 in English called departments ahead of execution. He indi- and utilities, also noting a large number of “Zero Ones”. cated that his recommendations tackled jobs will be available due to the venture. In 2004, Hashash launched Manage a Local final demarcation of the allotted plot of Stressing the futuristic outlook, he indicat- e-Content Annual Contest under the name of land for the project. ed that course of the planned metro net- “Ghiras electro Contest” which aims at youths The municipality defines the necessary work that passes through the district has in Kuwait (14-22yrs) competing for Best web- sections of land for housing schemes, in been drawn. — KUNA site design, Best Presentation, Best Graphic design and Best mobile e-greeting card, all focus on local content. She also has rich experience in the press media publishing for IT, as she wrote a weekly IT page for the an official daily newspaper in Kuwait from 2000 till 2005, where she con- cluded that experience by launching the IT magazine “Dot” of which she was owner and Chief Editor. As a student Manar was awarded KUWAIT: Picture of Manar Al-Hashash (top row, center) is featured among the mentoring an IEEE for her outstanding Internet and e- team in the award’s official poster. — KUNA Commerce projects in 2000. —KUNA VIVA examines progress at KU College

KUWAIT: VIVA, Kuwait’s fastest-growing and the KU’s College of Engineering and Senior Manager Corporate Communications most developed telecom operator, recently Petroleum, following the collaboration from VIVA along with Eng Ghasi Al-Shemmari visited Kuwait University to examine the agreement between the company and KU. and Eng Musbih Al-Hazmi from KU. progress of the development of the class- The tour took place on 9 November 2014 in This agreement comes in line with VIVA’s rooms and supply center for the students of the presence of Ayman Salem Al-Mutairi, social responsibility strategy of supporting the education sector, youth development, and environment protection. VIVA strives to equip educational institutions to provide students with comfort and a suitable educa- tional environment that encourages them and helps them hone their skills and develop their competencies. Through this agreement, five new class- rooms are being established in response to the growing student population and limited number of classrooms at the Engineering and Petroleum College. VIVA is committed to keep on encourag- ing student activities and supporting the education journey by all available means, as well as sponsoring social initiatives and proj- ects that make a positive impact on various segments and institutions of society. VIVA will continue to strengthen its posi- tion as a leading socially responsible institu- tion committed to supporting various social initiatives, especially educational ones such Ayman Al-Mutairi along with Ghasi Al-Shemmari and Musbih Al-Hazmi as this to help improve and advance the edu- cational system in our society.

GPA conference Nursing symposium on Jan 2015 kicks off Tuesday

KUWAIT: The Gulf KUWAIT: Kuwait hosts the 11th Kuwait ing chronic non-communicable diseases as Press Association Conference and the Gulf Nursing Symposium well as establishing a mechanism for coopera- (GPA) holds its 5th sponsored by His Highness the Crown Prince tion between the GCC countries’ institutions general conference on Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to address these challenges. the 26th and 27th of between November 18-20. He said that the confer- January 2015 in The conference will tack- ence also aims to develop a Muscat, Oman, le nursing as a tool to face Gulf strategy on nursing General Secretary non-communicable dis- among the GCC countries for Nasser Al-Othman eases, said Dr Qais Al- non-communicable diseases Duwairi, the Ministry of as it represents an important announced. The Health Assistant issue for public health meeting is chaired by Undersecretary for Technical between the GCC countries in GPA Chairman Terki Affairs and member of the the framework of the obliga- Al-Sudairi, and is executive body of the GCC tion to implement the Political organized as per an Council of Health Ministers, Declaration adopted by the invitation from the in a press statement yester- United Nations in September Omani Journalists day. It is organized by the 2011 and the resolutions of Association. Nursing Services the relevant World Health The conference Nasser Al-Othman Department of the Ministry Organization to improve pub- will address several of Health and the Executive Dr Qais Al-Duwairi lic health and tackle chronic topics and is set to see several decisions and proj- Office of the GCC Council of diseases. Duwairi pointed to ects approved to push journalism in the Arabian Health Ministers in collaboration with the the approval of the Health Ministers of the Gulf region forward, Othman added. He further regional office of the World Health Gulf Cooperation Council in their 36th confer- indicated that several figures from the region will Organization for the Eastern Mediterranean. ence on the allocation of an award for the best be honored during the conference for their contri- Its main objectives are presentation of sci- nurse in each GCC country in recognition of butions in the field. entific research in the field of nursing and to their efforts in the nursing profession and for shed light on the scientific studies in address- serving their communities. —KUNA CBK holds forum on cyber security

KUWAIT: The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) in collab- forum aims at spotlighting the increasing impor- secured, rules and regulations regarding the imple- oration with The Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) tance of bank payments security via the internet or mentation of cyber security, and the latest trends in and in coordination with Gulf Cooperation Council - e-banking, said a CBK press statement, noting that a tracking down cyber crime, said the statement. Secretariat General (GCCSG) announced yesterday bevy of cyber security specialists from well-recog- Among those attending the forum will be that it was to organize today an Information Security nized regional and international entities will attend specialists from Gulf central banks, the World Forum on Securing Payments in the Cyber World for the forum. Basically the forum will tackle three major Bank, and EU central bank in addition to local the security specialists in the banking and financial areas of cyber security for financial institutions, Kuwaiti banks and some Kuwaiti government sector in Kuwait and the GCC Central Banks. The namely the system of e-payments and how it can be agencies. —KUNA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 LOCAL Road accidents killed 225 people in six months Youngsters dead in horrific crashes

Crime By Hanan Al-Saadoun and Agencies including 12,697 in Mubarak Al-Kabeer and 1,551 in Al- Crime Report Ahmadi. The number of detained motorists in connection Report KUWAIT: The death toll of road accidents topped 225 with traffic violations topped 1,930 people with the num- people in the first six months of 2014, the Ministry of ber of driving licenses withdrawn from their owners Reckless driver Interior reported yesterday. amounting to 19,907. The fatalities include 88 Kuwaiti citizens and the rest caught with drugs are foreign residents; they include 197 male victims, or 88 18-year-old killed percent, and 28 females, the ministry reported citing Yesterday, a car collision caused the death of a young KUWAIT: A citizen was detained at Farwaniya police sta- General Traffic Department statistics. man who was barely 18. The teenager flew out of his car tion, and many wasta attempts to release him were reject- The report is released on the occasion of the World Day and landed 100 meters away, according to eyewitnesses ed. The arrest was made when a patrol noticed a car being of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, being celebrated on the scene. Two men in another car were injured and driven erratically. When asked for his ID, the suspect was on the third Sunday of November every year. taken to hospital. Meanwhile, a young man was killed and not coherent and a quantity of shabu was found on him, so People between 21 and 30 years accounted for the another was injured when a dump truck driven by a he was taken to the police station. He is being sent to con- biggest number of victims, 50 fatalities, in the first half of Pakistani hit their car on Qashaniya road. The truck driver cerned authorities. the year, while people above 61 remained the least acci- was held for questioning. dent-prone age category. With 71 cases, Al-Ahmadi Governorate was the venue of the biggest number of fatali- Suspects arrested in crackdowns ties, while Mubrak Al-Kabeer came last with only 17 cases. Inspection campaigns by Jahra police in Abdaly, indus- The total number of road accidents, registered across trial Jahra and Sulaibiya resulted in the arrest of two Kuwait in this period amounted to 49,437 with Hawalli citizens and an Egyptian under the influence of drugs. Governorate accounting for the biggest number, 13,610 The suspects had a quantity of hashish and hallucina- accidents. Mubarak Al-Kabeer saw 3,117 accidents, the tory tablets. A Sudanese was also arrested on theft fewest number. The total number of registered vehicles charges, along with 21 violators. topped 1,793,037. The Capital City accounted for the lion’s share of 643,496 while Mubarak Al-Kabeer, again, came last with only 97,348 vehicles, according to the report. Drug possession The number of traffic bookings hit 3,550,928, including Firefighters tackle the blaze 2,905, 457 indirect violations. The value of fines levied A KD 10 note presented by a citizen to policemen instead amounted to KD 34,882,870, including KD 7,635,795 levied of his ID revealed two heroin envelopes. The incident took in the Capital City and KD 2,075,915. Team to inspect place in industrial Ardiya, when the car was stopped in a KUWAIT: The teenager’s car after the accident. A total of 37,194 vehicles have been impounded routine check. Police searched the car when they noticed the driver was not normal. He was taken to the police sta- maids’ offices tion for further processing. By Hanan Al-Saadoun

Shooting report KUWAIT: Assistant Interior Ministry Undersecretary for Ahmadi detectives are looking for a driver who fired his Nationality and Passports Affairs Maj Gen Sheikha Mazen weapon randomly in Fahd Al-Ahmad, scaring residents. Al-Jarrah formed an inspection team under the direct supervision of Acting Director General of Residency Affairs Department Maj Gen Talal Maarafi. He said this team will Maid reports rape carry out surprise inspection campaigns at domestic help A citizen’s driver in Qairawan had sex with the neighbor’s offices to check for violations. He said that the team will maid without her consent. The Asian maid told her sponsor deport all those who violate the law and violating offices about what happened, so he took her to the police station will face legal action. and complained against the driver. Investigations are underway. —Al-Rai Male servant stabs sponsor Kuwait, France hold A security source said that a citizen accused her ser- vant of stabbing her. She said the suspect is an Indian joint military exercises man who works for her. When she entered the kitchen, she saw him wearing gloves and holding a knife. He KUWAIT: Kuwaiti and French armies started a joint military exercise enti- then stabbed her. The suspect also stole KD 50 from tled “Pearls of the West”, which runs until November 27. “Such exercise KUWAIT: Under the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah the children’s bedroom. Police are investigating. comes in implementation of a defense cooperation agreement between Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and in the presence of the hon- Kuwait and France,” said a statement by Moral Guidance Directorate in orary president of Kuwait Handicapped Club Sheikha No injuries in fire the Kuwaiti army. “The agreement shows Kuwait’s army eagerness to Sheikha Al-Sabah, the handicapped committee in coopera- strengthen military cooperation with friendly countries and drawing tion with the handicapped issues follow-up society and Firemen put out a fire that broke out in two food stores in upon their expertise to develop fighting capabilities,” it added. The state- engineering society held the First Educational Exhibition at Salhiya. Al-Madina fire center received the call and rushed ment further indicated that a host of coordination meetings have been to battle the blaze with support from Shuhada and backup held over a year to unify military concepts in accordance with a strategy the Special Education School. KFSD participated with aware- centers. No injuries were reported. that aims to enhance Kuwaiti army readiness. —KUNA ness programs and brochures. —By Hanan Al-Saadoun

KUWAIT: KGL Company honored Kuwait Fire Service Directorate members in the presence of its Director General Major Gen Yousuf Al-Ansari and Deputy Director General for fighting and Human Resources devel- opment Brig Khalid Al-Mikrad during a major celebration at Jumairah Hotel. The honoring was due to fire- men’s efforts during a fire in the warehouse of the company in Ramadan. —By Hanan Al-Saadoun Kuwait Airways, Boeing discuss deal Indian staff nurse commits suicide By A Saleh KUWAIT: An Indian staff nurse, KUWAIT: Kuwait Airways will hold a meeting with Boeing to discuss who was working in Jahra the purchase of 10 Boeing 777 aircraft. Sources said the meeting will Hospital, reportedly committed discuss Boeing’s offer of discounts and advantages to Kuwait to suicide on Friday afternoon in her decide whether to go ahead with the purchase. The sources did not Abbassiya flat. Sani Jobi, 33, was provide the date when the meeting is scheduled to take place. They found in critical condition in the said Boeing is ready to offer suitable discounts and promises to deliv- toilet of her apartment by police er the required aircraft quickly, besides maintenance and follow up. who rushed to the scene after neighbors reported the matter. Kuwaiti, Iraqi officials meet Though, the police tried to save Kuwait-Iraq communications took place to hold the meeting of her by rushing her to Farwaniya the Higher Joint Committee between the two countries in January, hospital in an ambulance, she Sani Jobi or before the end of this year. Sources said these contacts complete died on way, sources said. what the two foreign ministers started during the visit of Iraq’s for- Quoting forensic report, the police later confirmed eign minister to Kuwait lately, adding that a technical team from that it was a case of suicide as she reportedly injected both countries began preparing the meeting’s agenda. The sources air into her body using a syringe after locking herself in said the two sides are keen on holding the meeting and discuss lin- the toilet. Sani hailed from Ernakulum district of Kerala gering issues. They said the meeting will discuss moves to form a state. She is survived by husband Joby Abraham and joint airline company based on KAC’s compensation agreement of two children Janet and Joshua. $500 million.

KUWAIT: Kuwait Dive Team members lifted six tons of waste from the shore of Fahaheel beach, as part of a large-scale campaign to clean up the national beaches. The abandoned items were all considered quite harmful to the marine environment and living creatures’ habitat, team leader Walid Al-Shatti said yesterday. The team in coordination with several authorities have already removed hundreds of tons of neglected materials deemed harmful to the marine environment, Shatti said. —KUNA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 LOCAL In Brief Development plan Risky pact Weak outputs By A Saleh KUWAIT: MP Hamdan Al-Azmi reiterated his position KUWAIT: The parliament’s educational committee will against the GCC security pact which the government recent- study the weak education outputs in Kuwait as a top KUWAIT: Parliament Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem, MPs ly passed to the parliament’s priorities committee as a top priority, panel member MP Ahmad Al-Azmi announced. and ministers are set to attend a meeting for the National priority. The lawmaker stressed that the agreement ‘under- He explained on that regard that the subpar level of Assembly’s financial committee this morning, which is mines Kuwait’s sovereignty and contradicts with its constitu- outputs continues to deteriorate despite the huge scheduled to address the state’s development plan. The tion.’ He urged Kuwaitis to reject the pact “in order to protect funds spent annually on education, which are equal to government is expected to give a full presentation about the Kuwaiti people’s gains and freedoms,” and called for fol- 12 percent of national income. He blamed the ‘govern- the plan, its projects, financial costs and deadlines, in lowing the European example of states which achieved eco- ment’s poor execution’ and lack of accountability as the addition to explaining the reasons behind the previous nomic and social integration yet follow different laws. main reasons behind that reality. plan’s failure and ways to avoid them in the future. Photo of the day

KUWAIT: Sea-goers enjoy a day out on the beach as Kuwait City’s skyline is seen on the background. The current moderate weather provides an opportunity for people to enjoy outdoor activities after a long hot sum- mer which forced many to limit their movement to indoors. — Photo by Joseph Shagra Zain participated in World Diabetes Day ‘Zain Bus’ mobile clinic initiative introduced

KUWAIT: Zain, the leading program towards the health sector with the public through social telecommunications company in to provide all the support needed media and SMS services. The mes- Kuwait, participated in the globally to the community in which it oper- sages promote the concept of celebrated activities of World ates. healthy living and preventing the Diabetes Day on last Friday. The A notable contribution from beginning of diseases that are company’s participation came as Zain saw the adoption of the ‘Zain non-communicable, such as dia- part of its partnership with Bus’ initiative, a mobile clinic that betes, as well as highlighting the Dasman Diabetes Institute, which facilitates the necessary trans- importance of adopting a healthy aims at raising awareness about portation of Dasman Diabetes lifestyle. the disease that is witnessing Institute’s medical staff next year Zain’s contribution to World alarmingly increased rates in the all year long to provide free blood Diabetes Day’s activities falls under Kuwaiti society. sugar testing throughout the the company’s corporate social Zain’s participation in World country, serving schools, college responsibility umbrella and aims to Diabetes Day included a number campuses, malls, and other loca- raise awareness within the com- of year-long awareness activities tions. munity and shows its keenness in that come in line with its Zain’s participation also includ- having a productive role in social Corporate Social Responsibility ed awareness messages shared and health activities. kuwaiti film competes at festival

CAIRO: The feature-length Kuwaiti movie titled He Was My Friend has been chosen among eight other Arab movies to be in competi- tion for the top accolade in this year’s Cairo International Film Festival. Spanning 100 minutes, the movie deals with the life trajectory of three friends, from their child- hood days to their adult days, said the movie’s direc- tor Ahmad Al-Khalaf, in remarks to KUNA yesterday. The movie follows the choices the three friends make in their adult lives, one studies movie-making, the other starts his own business, and the third- whom the title is about- delves into a directionless life which leads him to drug addiction and eventual death from an overdose. Screened earlier in Kuwait and some Gulf countries, the movie was well-received, said the director, staying in Kuwaiti theaters for six weeks, which is a good length of screening time for a suc- cessful movie by Kuwaiti standards.—KUNA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 LOCAL

kuwait digest Local spotlight Has the wall The bedoon actually fallen? to Comoros

By Ghanim Al-Najjar

alls are usually used for protection and those built by states and communities to protect themselves Wfrom foreign enemies might be the most famous. By Muna Al-Fuzai Walls were also used to isolate societies and separate them from one another out of fear or racism, just like the racist, internationally- condemned isolation wall built in Palestine. However, the most symbolic wall ever, be it on erection or on falling, was the Berlin Wall that separated East and West Germany, splitting the capital Berlin in two, the 25th anniver- [email protected] sary of whose fall was celebrated on Oct 29. Some historians Developmentplan deem the fall of the Berlin Wall to mark the end of the Cold War, the fall of the Soviet Union and building a new interna- he sudden announcement made by the tional system assumingly based on more just basics and con- Kuwaiti government to facilitate the process cepts, but here we are, ending up without any new systems Tof getting economic citizenship of the or justice. Comoros for thousands of stateless people was Some parties tried to make a historic story out of the fall very wrong. It was widely criticized and even of that wall and described it as a revolution by the oppressed mocked by human rights activists, international locked behind on the Eastern side who marched towards the Al-Jarida walls and tore it to pieces. Moreover, on one of my rare visits organizations, parliamentarians and social media. There’s no better example than the recent press Some parties tried to make a release made by Amnesty International labeling this a game played with the lives of more than historic story out of the fall of 100,000 bedoons. I couldn’t agree more because that wall and described it as a the fact that a county like Kuwait that has spent kuwait digest millions over the years figuring out solutions to revolution by the oppressed the complicated issue of bedoons whose numbers Hate speech vs freedom of expression are increasing every year without a solid, impartial locked behind on the Eastern or rightful end to their agonies and demands now side who marched towards the comes up now with such a pathetic and unethical By Dr Bader Al-Daihani solution certainly provoked public anger. To make walls and tore it to pieces. things clear here, I believe that there are two cate- espite the huge difference between them and expression is well-protected by all international laws and out of good intentions, some people sometimes constitutions. gories of bedoons in Kuwait. The first are those to Berlin, I saw them selling pieces of the wall’s debris as sou- Dmix up between hate speech and the freedom of Though hate speech and social abhorrence have very who do not hold any other nationality of any other venirs, reminiscing a ‘public legend’. Well, the truth was far expression. Hate speech is very dangerous for social limited impact on individuals, these are strictly forbid- country, and are present here since a long time, much simpler and lies in an announcement made by the East security because it is full of racism, sarcasm, mockery den in advanced nations because of their social hazards. but for certain reasons such as living in the desert, German authorities declaring the end of a ban on its subjects and disrespect for those belonging to other sects, doc- Hate speech’s danger even multiplies and goes as far as have not been naturalized in the official docu- trines, races and religions. It is an attempt to impose using violence and other criminal acts when govern- to cross the wall to the Western side, which made thousands ments. The second category are those who rush to the wall where the gates were not enough to let them opinions by force, which widens minor and secondary ments take vague attitudes towards it or when it has through, forcing many of them to climb the wall, which was gaps and differences, making them look like basic ones direct or indirect impact on those governments’ policies belong to regional countries such as Iraq or Syria, wrongly portrayed as ‘destroying a symbol’! or the most important conflicts within a society. Such and decisions. but they hide their legal documents in the hope of So the real incident was less romantic than the story that calls are based on enhancing social abhorrence, slander In other words, this happens when substantial cir- getting Kuwaiti citizenship because it will provide went around. Regardless of details and accuracy, the results of of social and religious elements and instigating violence cumstances are available in the form of election systems, them with more benefits than their original coun- and terrorism, which blows away the foundations of enfranchisement, political participation, school curricu- such a symbolic act put an end to a cruel international system tries, such as housing, jobs and possibly intelli- that many hoped would be replaced by a more just and fair peaceful co-existence amongst various social groups or lums, the policies followed in promotion and employ- one that meets people’s aspirations of equality, respecting elements. ment in government jobs, namely those that result in gence information. I think the issue of bedoons human dignity and any wall impeding peaceful co-existence - On the other hand, freedom of speech and expres- alienating certain sects, for instance. This can be easily needs to end with a long-term solution because it the acceptance of others and getting closer to justice values. sion are civilized concepts that do not impose certain detected in underdeveloped countries where power, is becoming a critical and embarrassing situation And now, after 25 years, here we are still running in circles. We opinions. They rather cordially and objectively discuss authority and wealth are monopolized or where cabi- for Kuwait at all levels of social, political, economic, even retreated and built so many other walls of aggression, opposite opinions argumentatively using proofs and evi- nets are formed through sectarian quotas such as the humanitarian and security aspects. I don’t think dence and mostly profound speech that is much differ- case in Iraq and Lebanon, for example. dominance, tyranny and assaulting frail, marginal people. the Kuwaiti government has dealt seriously with Poverty and unjustified armament races are increasing. We ent from that of hate without resorting to humiliating, That also includes some governments allowing sec- this issue. It was left for time to heal, which was built another higher and stronger wall to replace the one that undermining or disrespecting a certain sect or person tarian extremists promote hate speech and tamper with fell. Extreme power still rules the world and it seems that the because of his/her opinion, origin, doctrine or religion. national and social coherence and solidarity through wrong. Because since the issuance of the walls of tyranny, hatred and discrimination are more mental Accordingly, hate speech is internationally and consti- undermining certain sects in various public or private Nationality Act in 1959 till the early ‘80s, these states rather than mere construction and blocks of cement! tutionally banned and those promoting it are socially media. people were allowed to work in all fields including outcast in civilized communities while freedom of —Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Jarida —Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Jarida the army and police. Later, after the invasion of Kuwait in 1990, the country’s policy of discrimina- tion started with no clear strategy towards them. Are they citizens or not? Should they be allowed kuwait digest to stay in Kuwait or moved out by the power of

IDs for sale There are many contradic- tions towards dealing with By Hassan Al-Essa them. Most people are wonder- hough opportunists who had been once ing why don’t they just give citi- bought by money can easily sell them back at Tany given moment for the right price, home- zenship to those who deserve it lands are not goods sellable on various markets. Money cannot buy patriotic belonging or loyalty. and move out those who don’t. Now, when corruption cases are prevailing and To describe Kuwaiti policy mafias are dominating Kuwait, opportunism is dom- inant in the form of bribes and favoritism in this towards the bedoon, I would say ‘finders keepers’ country. However, the announce- it is vague and inscrutable. ment made by Sheikh Mazen Al-Jarrah the other day about ‘purchasing a homeland’ for Kuwait’s stateless law? Are they entitled to the right of work, mar- people in the Comoros is not surprising! riage, education and medical treatment as any citi- The goods displayed for sale is a state that sells zen or expat or not? What do we need to do with citizenship regardless of loyalty to such poor coun- tries. They only settle for the right price to grant citi- the second category? Talk to their governments or zenship to those the oil-rich state of Kuwait wishes not? There are many contradictions towards deal- to cast out and get rid of as if they had been the ing with them. Most people are wondering why ones who created their own problem in the first don’t they just give citizenship to those who place. deserve it and move out those who don’t. To Since it has been common here to keep the peo- describe Kuwaiti policy towards the bedoon, I ple busy with such political trivialities every now and would say it is vague and inscrutable. then, the Comoros citizenships now on display at In order to find out who within the bedoon is Kuwait’s political bourse are not really different from lying or not, this mission was given to the Ministry the previous official project proposed by the gov- of Interior and later a local committee This mission ernment puzzled with bedoons launched in the was left for years to a local committee called the 1990s, when bedoons were advised to get any citi- central committee to address the situation of ille- zenship they could purchase, and when some gal residents. Even this committee was given dif- bedoons did purchase those citizenships with hope ferent statements over the exact figure of the to lead more peaceful and steady lives, they found bedoons and whether those who been granted out that they were forged and that they had been nationality belong to the first category or not. So swindled, which led to depriving their children from many questions were left unanswered. education. These bedoons are humans and can’t afford to They have no alternative now, but statements wait years to get a job or send their kids to occasionally made by the head of the illegal resi- schools. If Kuwait wants to move on this road of dents’ apparatus on the government’s funding of buying new citizenships, then it should be left for their children’s education on condition of the avail- every bedoon to show his/her interest by a written ability of an official birth certificate in addition to document and all applications for nationality must endless farfetched conditions. be reviewed in a fair and apparent way. And every The Comoros citizenships project that will be bedoon must be guaranteed access to court to paid for from public funds though a certain estab- challenge any decisions that could be made by the lishment or company acting as a broker in return for authorities. This is a right that no one can deny. a certain fee does mean that bedoons will be Nevertheless, when the Kuwaiti government acts deprived of residency and other privileges the gov- as a middleman to purchase another country’s ernment had bestowed on them. They will continue ‘economic citizenship’, this is a new contradiction. to ‘enjoy’ them, but eventually, the bedoons prob- According to the proposal, the bedoons would be lem will be exportable and deportable to others and allowed to remain in Kuwait as foreign nationals. by this, the bedoons problem would end and Kuwait The whole idea will be a new chapter in violating would then deserve to be described as a the rights of many humans who could be entitled ‘Humanitarian Center’ without bedoons or any other to Kuwaiti citizenship and documents because headaches. Everything seems to be sellable nowa- they don’t want to go back to their home in the days from national identities to humanity positions! first place. Yet, this should not be at the expense of —Translated by Kuwait Times from Al-Jarida Kuwait. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014

After American Pakistan police arrest Christian in hiding for ‘blasphemy’ girl’s jihadi quest, a focus on outreach Page 11 Page 10

KOBANE: A Kurdish Peshmerga fighter picking-up a mortar shell during fighting against Islamic State (IS) group in the Syrian besieged border town of Ain Al-Arab (known as Kobane by the Kurds). — AFP Islamic State faces war of attrition in Kobane Kurdish fighters mounting fierce resistance

BEIRUT: The Islamic State group is locked in a war of strike after strike against IS positions, he said. Every time deadlocked, even since about 150 heavily armed Iraqi defenders and their peshmerga reinforcements. IS still attrition in the Syrian border town of Kobane, where IS seized a building, positioning dozens of fighters peshmerga forces entered Kobane at the end of controls vast areas around the town, but has deployed Kurdish fighters backed by US-led air strikes are mount- inside, the US-led coalition warplanes would bombard October to reinforce their Syrian Kurdish comrades. most of its fighters to the frontlines, leaving its positions ing fierce resistance. Two months after IS launched a them, killing a large number of militants. Caillet said Kobane has become the scene of “urban warfare in a vulnerable to attack. “This is making the group increas- major offensive to try to capture the strategic prize on that foreigners, including French, Uzbek and Chechen town divided into two,” he said. Snipers are playing a ingly nervous,” said Abdel Rahman. The fierce fightback the Turkish frontier, the jihadists have failed to defeat jihadists, have been battling alongside Syrian combat- key role, with jihadists positioned on rooftops in areas has even sparked hopes among Kurds that IS could be the town’s Kurdish defenders. “Several weeks ago, it ants. “There were even five French (jihadists) killed in a under their control and on the battle frontlines, said driven out of the town. “We are witnessing the defeat” looked like Kobane would fall, but it is now clear that it single strike,” he said. Abdel Rahman. He also doubts the town will fall to IS of IS in Kobane, said Farhad Shami, a Kurdish journalist will not,” said Romain Caillet, a French expert on jihadist Abdel Rahman said the two sides had remained thanks to the “high morale” of the town’s Syrian Kurdish inside the battleground town. — AFP movements. “IS controls more than half of the town but is unable to advance further,” he said. Buoyed by a string of victories in Syria and Iraq, IS launched a major offensive on September 16 to seize Kobane and expand its self-proclaimed Islamic “caliphate”. The jihadists believed they would quickly conquer the small town in northern Syria, which was lit- tle known to the outside world before the deadly fight- ing broke out. Even the United States and Turkey warned in October that the town was teetering on the brink. IS took over dozens of villages surrounding Kobane, known in Arabic as Ain Al-Arab, besieging the town’s Kurdish fighters. On October 6, the jihadists reached the gates of Kobane, triggering panic among civilians. Tens of thousands fled across the border into Turkey in fear of the reputed brutality of the IS fighters. The jihadists, equipped with advanced weaponry seized from Iraqi and Syrian troops, then fought their way into central Kobane. But their advance has since faltered in the face of fierce Kurdish resistance and US-led bombings on IS tar- gets. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, more than 600 jihadists and nearly 370 Kurdish fighters have died in the battle for Kobane. The fighting also killed around 24 civilians in Kobane, which used to be home to around 150,000 people, most of them Kurds. IS “now faces a war of attrition that is costing it more than its Kurdish adversaries”, said Rami Abdel Rahman, director of the Britain-based Observatory. Kurdish forces on Wednesday cut off a key supply route used by the jihadists, according to the Observatory, which monitors the war in Syria through a network of local sources.

‘A trap’ Kobane has become a major symbol of resistance against IS, which has committed widespread atrocities and imposed its harsh interpretation of sharia law. The town’s capture would be a major prize for the jihadists, giving them unbroken control of a long stretch of Syria’s border with Turkey. But after IS seized dozens of Kurdish villages and broke the defenses of Kobane in mid-October, “then it fell into a terrible trap,” said Caillet. Initially the United States said it did not consider Kobane to be strategic, but then “US warplanes went into action” launching SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 INTERNATIONAL

Algerian President Bouteflika ‘hospitalized in France’

GRENOBLE: Algerian President Abdelaziz the fight against Islamist groups in the region. Bouteflika, 77, who has been plagued by ill health Bouteflika spent 80 days being treated in Paris for since suffering a “mini-stroke” last year, has again the mini-stroke in 2013. He returned to Algiers look- been hospitalized in France, a French government ing frail in a wheelchair in July of that year and was source told AFP on Friday. The clinic in the southern not seen in public for months. He travelled back to city of Grenoble did not offer a reason for the hospi- Paris for more minor treatments in January. That did talization nor give an update on his condition. not stop him standing for election for a fourth time The Algerian presidency did not confirm the in April, winning with more than 80 percent of the report but said it would release a statement later on vote. The opposition refused to recognize the Friday. Bouteflika has hardly been seen in public result. since his re-election in April. According to the regional newspaper Le Dauphine Libere, Bouteflika Rare public appearances was admitted in the cardiology unit of a private He has been seen only on rare occasions since. In clinic called the Alembert. It said the entire floor a break from tradition, he failed to appear in public had been booked to ensure security. About 35 anti- for Eid al-Adha prayers marking the end of the riot police were deployed in and around the hospi- annual hajj pilgrimage to Mecca last month. On tal and cordoned off the street. A police source said November 1, he made another appearance, visiting GRENOBLE: An Algerian plane believed to be carrying Algerian President Abdulaziz Bouteflika takes Bouteflika discreetly flew into Grenoble on a cemetery housing the remains of Algeria’s inde- off from Grenoble-Saint-Geoirs airport yesterday. Algeria’s ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Thursday. pendence war heroes in an Algiers suburb. He came hardly been seen in public since his election to a fourth term in April 2014, has been admitted to Bouteflika is a war veteran who became in a wheelchair. One of the few surviving veterans hospital in the French town of Grenoble two days ago. — AFP Algeria’s youngest minister at the age of 25 and has of the war of independence against France, the presidency for more than two terms. In addition Arab Spring protests in 2011. When the Arab Spring ruled the country since 1999. Bouteflika came to power after helping to end the to health concerns, his rule has been dogged in erupted in January 2011, Algeria witnessed deadly He has not openly named a successor and his country’s devastating civil war in the 1990s. recent years by corruption scandals implicating unrest. A month later, Bouteflika met an opposition health woes have sparked concern about who will Amendments to the constitution in 2008 cleared members of his inner circle. However, Bouteflika demand and lifted a 19-year state of emergency. He replace him if he cannot complete his term as the way for him to run indefinitely. He has since tak- remains popular, being credited with helping to also granted pay rises and announced piecemeal leader of an energy-rich country that is a key ally in en steps to prevent future presidents from holding end a devastating civil war in the 1990s and contain political reforms. — AFP Iraq forces break jihadist siege of main oil refinery Top US general arrives in Iraq as campaign expands KIRKUK: Iraqi forces broke a months-long siege by jihadist arrived in Iraq for talks on the the further expansion of military fighters of the country’s largest oil refinery yesterday as the top operations against the jihadists. A US-led coalition is carrying US officer flew in to discuss the expanded war against the out air strikes against IS jihadists in both Iraq and Syria, while Islamic State group. Ousting IS fighters from around the refinery Washington has announced plans to increase the number of its would mark another significant achievement for Baghdad, a military personnel in the country to up to 3,100. Dempsey was day after pro-government forces retook the nearby town of to hold talks with “Iraqi political and security officials on (the) Baiji. “Iraqi forces... reached the gate of the refinery,” the gover- next phase of the campaign to defeat (IS),” Brett McGurk, the nor of Salaheddin province, Raad Al-Juburi said. number two US envoy for the coalition battling the jihadist Three officers confirmed that Iraqi forces had reached the group, said on Twitter. refinery, 200 kilometers north of Baghdad, where security The US and other governments have pledged trainers and forces have been encircled and under repeated attack since advisers to aid Iraqi security forces in their battle against IS. June. The new success for Iraqi forces came a day after they American personnel are assessing possible deployment sites in recaptured nearby Baiji, the largest town they have taken back Iraq, including Al-Asad Air Base in Anbar province, a key area since IS-led militants swept across Iraq’s Sunni Arab heartland in that stretches from the borders with Syria, Jordan and Saudi June. Fully clearing the Baiji area of jihadist fighters would fur- Arabia to the western approach to Baghdad. The operation to ther boost Baghdad’s momentum and cap a week which also retake Baiji began more than four weeks ago when security saw pro-government forces retake a major dam. A joint opera- forces and pro-government fighters began advancing towards tion by the army and Shiite militia earlier this week wrested the town from the south, slowed by bombs militants had plant- BAGHDAD: Civilians inspect the site of a car bomb in Baghdad, Iraq yesterday. The nighttime blast in the Gorayaat back the Adhaim Dam in the eastern province of Diyala. ed on the way, and finally entered the town on October 31. area was the largest of four bombings in and around the city, mostly targeting Shiite areas. — AP A breakthrough preliminary deal reached on Thursday The huge refinery once produced 300,000 barrels a day, between the federal government and the autonomous Kurdish accounting for half of the nation’s needs in refined oil prod- region on long-standing budget and oil disputes also raised the ucts. It is also on the road linking the two largest cities under prospect of increased coordination in the fight against IS. The jihadist control, Mosul and Tikrit. Washington has repeatedly group on Thursday released an audio recording purportedly of stated that it will not deploy “combat troops” to Iraq, but 50,000 and not counting: its chief, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, after rumors that air strikes may Dempsey said on Thursday that sending out advisers along- have killed or wounded him. The IS group has had most of the side Iraqi forces was something that “we’re certainly consider- initiative, both on the ground and in the propaganda war, in ing.” As federal forces, Kurdish peshmerga, Sunni tribesmen South Sudan’s war dead recent months. But the man said to be Baghdadi seemed at and Shiite militia battle IS on several fronts, car bomb blasts in pains to reassure his followers and the lack of video failed to Baghdad continue to take a near-daily toll. At least 17 people NAIROBI: When gunfire shattered the dispel speculation he might still have been wounded. were killed in two explosions in northwestern neighborhoods silence of a December evening last year in America’s top military officer, General Martin Dempsey, of the capital. — AFP South Sudan’s capital Juba, initial reports pointed to several dozen rival soldiers dead. In the following days, gunfire and explosions continued to shake the city, as troops loyal to President Salva Kiir fought it out with those allied to his ousted deputy, Riek Machar, and terrified resi- dents cowered in their homes and inde- pendent observers kept indoors under curfew. Witnesses reported soldiers going door-to-door, as members of Kiir’s Dinka tribe hunted down ethnic Nuer, the peo- ple of Machar. At night, bodies were dis- creetly trucked out of the city and burned or buried, witnesses and human rights groups say. “We estimate as many as 5,000 BAGHDAD: Civilians inspect the site of car bomb in Baghdad, Iraq yester- people died in Juba during that first week day. The nighttime blast in the Gorayaat area was the largest of four alone. After that, it’s been the same kind of bombings in and around the city, mostly targeting Shiite areas. — AP thing over and over again in other towns. In some places, people have been there to better job of tracking the numbers of the consequences, armed groups have count, in others, not at all,” said one civilians killed than in South Sudan,” shot and gang raped patients in their Western aid worker, who asked that his added Skye Wheeler from Human Rights hospital beds, massacred civilians in name nor that of his organization be pub- Watch. “Alongside more vigorous report- churches, machine-gunned fleeing civil- lished due to the sensitivity of the issue. ing on human rights abuses, public esti- ians in swamps-leaving their bodies to Eleven months on and South Sudan is mates would have shed light on the vio- rot, be carried away by the Nile river or be still locked in civil war, with the killings in lence and the extent of abuse, and consumed by its crocodiles. Tens of thou- Juba having set off a cycle of retaliatory helped put pressure on both sides to end sands more are feared to have died from killings across large swathes of the coun- abusive tactics.” The reality in South hunger and disease in isolated villages, try. Both Kiir’s forces and rebels loyal to Sudan, however, has been the polar swamps and bush beyond the reach of Machar have been accused of wide- opposite: without any apparent fear of aid agencies. — AFP spread atrocities-massacres, gang rapes and child soldier recruitment-that have seen the country teeter on the brink of Militants post video genocide. But missing from the conflict is a clear death toll, as nobody-not even United Nations peacekeepers-has been of attack on Egyptian keeping count. The International Crisis Group (ICG), a army checkpoint conflict think-tank, estimates at least 50,000 people have already died but it CAIRO: Egypt’s most dangerous mili- supporters of Sisi. Text at the bottom of admits the true figure could even be dou- tant group on Friday posted its first the video describes him as the suicide ble that. It also says the failure to count the video message since pledging alle- bomber who attacked the Karam Al- dead is a scandal-both as a dishonor to the giance to Islamic State, with footage Kawadis military site. The man says the victims and as something that has kept purporting to show that the group was fighters “will be the swords that cut the country’s suffering off the international behind one of the most deadly attacks your heads.” The message appears radar. “It’s shocking that in 2014, in a coun- on Egyptian security forces in years. The directed at Egypt’s armed forces after a try with one of the largest UN peacekeep- nearly 30-minute video, whose authen- video posted on YouTube last month ing missions in the world, tens of thou- ticity could not immediately be verified, appeared to show militants beheading sands of people can be killed and no one was posted on the Twitter feed claiming three Egyptians accused of being can even begin to confirm the death toll,” to represent Sinai-based Ansar Bayt Al- informants for Israeli intelligence. The ICG researcher Casie Copeland said. Maqdis. The group this week pledged man says the group will not let Sisi get “Surely more can be done to under- loyalty to the Al-Qaeda offshoot now away with attacks on Muslims, saying stand whether the figure is closer to facing US air strikes in Syria and Iraq. It the former army general “has exceeded 50,000 or 100,000?” Instead, she argues, later changed its name to Sinai Province all limits”. the South Sudanese are victims of a on the Twitter feed, suggesting loyalty The video cuts to footage of a large process of “appalling dehumanization”- to the self-declared Muslim caliphate. explosion in the desert. Gunmen are the result being a lack of “concerted The footage was edited in a slick shown entering an area littered with action to end the war”. “Counting the fashion that resembled videos purport- dead men, some in military fatigues. dead goes beyond understanding the edly released by Islamic State, the ultra- Another image shows fighters climbing scale of this devastating war, it honors hardline Sunni militants that control atop a tank and raising the black flag of those who have been lost and is a mini- swathes of Iraq and Syria. President the Islamic State. A suicide bombing mum form of respect to the tens of thou- Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has expressed con- and a subsequent gun attack at Karam sands of South Sudanese who have been cern that an Islamist insurgency in the al-Kawadis in northern Sinai on Oct 24 killed.” Sinai could destabilize the Arab world’s killed more than 30 security personnel most populous nation and threaten its and prompted the government to Undocumented mass-murder neighbors. Militants have killed hun- declare a three-month state of emer- Akshaya Kumar of the Enough Project, dreds of soldiers and police since the gency in the area. At the end of the a genocide prevention campaign group, army ousted Morsi last year after mass video, a man in a black robe sits next to stressed the need to create accountability protests against him. Since last month’s a haul of heavy weapons and ammuni- with clear numbers in order to “counter attacks, Egypt has stepped up air strikes tion that he identifies as spoils of war the widespread belief that combatants and created a security buffer zone at its stolen from the armed forces. He says have immunity in South Sudan.” “It’s an border with the Gaza Strip. the war against the state has just imperfect science but in other countries, The video shows a man threatening begun.- — Reuters such as Syria, the UN has done a much SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 INTERNATIONAL High price of keeping Colombians alive

BOGOTA: Wilson Borja has 13 bodyguards to pro- leftist guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries and drug tect him from people like the paramilitaries who gangs. The UNP took over from a protection force once tried to kill him, an intimidating security detail called the Administrative Security Department that funded at great expense by violence-wracked was set up in the 1960s, around the time Marxist Colombia’s government. Borja, 62, a former guerrilla group FARC (the Revolutionary Armed Congressman known for championing left-wing Forces of Colombia) launched what has become causes, was ambushed by a team of gunmen out- Latin America’s longest-running conflict. side his home on the morning of December 15, The unit has a commission to evaluate the threat 2000. He is now one of the 7,500 people the to whoever requests protection: human rights Colombian government pays to protect, at a total activists, union bosses, politicians, indigenous lead- cost of $600,000 a day-a hefty sum for a country ers, journalists, teachers or the heads of demobi- where the average person earns about $20 a day. lized armed groups. It has detectives, bomb units, Borja has a metal frame in his right leg to replace ballistics experts and criminal investigators, as well the 10 centimeters (nearly four inches) of bone he as bodyguards outsourced from private companies. lost to a gunshot wound-one of the more fortunate victims of Colombia’s 50-year-old conflict, which ‘Like having a child’ has killed 220,000 people. Besides his phalanx of “We’re a reaction force, not an attack force,” a bodyguards, he has two cars provided by the gov- UNP officer said, speaking on condition of anonymi- ernment, including one with bullet-proof armor. “I ty as agents trained at a firing range outside the don’t have a security detail for status or because it’s capital Bogota on a recent sunny morning. “In case BOGOT: Newly graduated police officers attend a ceremony commemorating the 123 anniversary of fashionable. I’d like to be able to walk around freely. of an attack, we seek to reduce, not eliminate” the Colombian Police at General Santander police school in Bogota, Colombia, on November 14, 2014. — AFP But this is my life. With the conflict in this country, threat. One of the few women bodyguards “We have to do the most we can to protect peo- the number of requests by more than 90 percent in any crazy person could kill me,” he said. described her job as “like having a small child. You ple, but we can’t guarantee nobody gets killed,” the next decade. “I think it’s feasible. Colombia is a His security is one of the largest provided by the have to be watching all the time.” said UNP director Andres Villamizar. Two years after completely different country than it was 20 years National Protection Unit (UNP), a government body Some bodyguards have even had to accompany the government and FARC launched ongoing ago,” he said. He admitted the program is prone to created in 2011 to guard people under threat from the people they protect to the bathroom. But the peace talks in Havana, applications for government problems like funds being used for non-security a wide-ranging conflict rife with kidnappings and worst part of the job, they agreed, is the stress of protection have fallen. Villamizar said he is opti- expenses and bodyguards being sent to run assassinations that has at various times drawn in working in a crowded area. mistic an improving security situation will reduce errands. — AFP US nuclear woes Pentagon chief orders a shakeup

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE: Pledging firm action to support nuclear enterprise lacked clear follow-up mechanisms.” The the men and women who handle the world’s most power- new reviews concluded that the management structure of ful and deadly weapons, the Pentagon will spend an addi- US nuclear forces is so incoherent that top-level officials tional $10 billion to correct deep problems of neglect and often are unaware of trouble below them. The reviews also mismanagement within the nation’s nuclear forces, found a “disconnect” between what nuclear force leaders Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said. Hagel ordered top-to- say and what they provide to troops in the field. bottom changes in the nuclear arsenal’s management, To illustrate the degree of decay in the intercontinental which he said had been allowed over the years to back- ballistic missile force, the reviews found that maintenance slide, afflicted by broken and missing equipment, poor crews had access to only one tool set required to tighten leadership and inadequate training and staffing. bolts on the warhead end of the Minuteman 3 missile, and Hagel told a Pentagon news conference Friday morning that this single tool set was being used by crews at all three - before flying to Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota ICBM bases, in North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. where many of the nuclear force troubles began - that the When one crew needed it, it was sent by another - by Defense Department will boost spending on the nuclear Federal Express. forces by about 10 percent a year for the next five years, Hagel said Friday the crews now have tool kits at each of saying there is no problem on this issue the Pentagon can’t the three bases and will soon get two each. The reviews fix. That would be a total increase of about $10 billion over also noted the poor morale across the force, saying that the five years. Currently the Pentagon spends about $15 that culture debilitates people who might otherwise flour- billion a year on the nuclear mission. ish. Missile crews in Launch Control Centers complained “The internal and external reviews I ordered show that a that equipment remained broken for months or years, and consistent lack of investment and support for our nuclear launch centers were even forced to shut down because of forces over far too many years has left us with too little problems that persisted for a decade. margin to cope with mounting stresses,” said Hagel, who Among his more significant moves, Hagel authorized This handout photo provided by the Pentagon shows The Heat Shield Counter-bore Tool - originally manufactured was flanked by senior Air Force and Navy officers. “The root the Air Force to put a four-star general in charge of its to support the Peacekeeper (PK) Missile System at Vandenberg Air Base and FE Warren Air Force Base. After draw cause has been a lack of sustained focus, attention and nuclear forces, according to officials. The top Air Force down of the PK weapons system, the Counter-bore Tool was returned to the depot. — AP resources, resulting in a pervasive sense that a career in the nuclear commander currently is a three-star. Lt Gen nuclear enterprise offers too few opportunities for growth Stephen Wilson is responsible not only for the 450 and advancement.” Minuteman ICBMs but also the nuclear bomber force. Hagel, who was getting briefings at Minot on Friday and Hagel has concluded that a four-star would be able to then planning to speak to airmen there, ordered two exert more influence within the Air Force and the appoint- reviews in February - one by Pentagon officials and a sec- ment would send a signal to the entire force that the mis- ond by outside experts - as a result of a series of Associated sion is taken seriously, the defense officials said. Press stories that revealed lapses in leadership, morale, Hagel also OK’d a proposal to upgrade the top nuclear safety and security at the nation’s three nuclear Air Force force official at Air Force headquarters in the Pentagon bases. Hagel acknowledged years of neglect since the Cold from a two-star general to a three-star. The review’s War’s end rendered America’s nuclear mission less relevant authors, retired Air Force Gen. Larry D. Welch and retired in a world of drones and counterterrorism. And he vowed Navy Adm John C Harvey Jr, found fault with one of the renewed accountability. unique features of life in the nuclear forces. It is called the One of Hagel’s predecessors, Robert Gates, fired his top Personnel Reliability Program, designed to monitor the military and civilian Air Force leaders in 2008 because of mental fitness of people entrusted with the world’s dead- similar problems. But Hagel said, “Previous reviews of our liest weapons. — AP Republicans’ options to counter Obama’s US immigration moves WASHINGTON: Republicans in the US Congress are warn- ing President Barack Obama that if he uses his executive powers to change immigration policy for undocumented residents, they will move to block or counter him. Obama is expected to announce steps by year’s end to allow pos- sibly as many as five million undocumented residents remain in the United States without fear of deportation. The move likely would allow them to work legally, at least temporarily. Republicans, who will control the House of Representatives and Senate in the new Congress that begins in January, are weighing how to respond. Here are some options being discussed:

Power of the purse Language prohibiting federal agencies from carrying out Obama’s orders could be inserted into a government spending bill that must be passed by Dec 11. Additional spending bills would provide more opportunities next year. But the Senate is controlled by Democrats for the rest of this year and is unlikely to go along, and Obama would almost certainly veto any such bill, this year or next. A breakdown in the appropriations process could lead to a government shutdown that party leaders do not want. WASHINGTON: Rep-elect Cresent Hardy, R-Nev, leaves after a closed-door meeting of House Republicans, on More targeted attack Capitol Hill, where the conference chose leaders and Some conservatives want to send Obama a problem- prepared freshmen lawmakers for the new 114th free spending bill for most federal agencies by Dec 11. But Congress that convenes in January. — AP funds for the Department of Homeland Security, the be used to carry out Obama’s plan. agency that would implement much of Obama’s executive Some Republicans have suggested writing bills sepa- order, would come with a condition: The money could not rate from the appropriations process to stop Obama. One idea would block the administration from collecting fees from immigrants who apply for work permits or ID cards for temporary legal status under Obama’s executive action.

Loretta lynch Several Republicans said they would demand Loretta Lynch, nominated as the next attorney general, reveal whether she supports the executive action before voting to confirm her. They could block her nomination unless Obama relents on immigration.

Lawsuit House Republicans could expand a lawsuit planned against Obama over his healthcare law to include the immigration action, or file a separate lawsuit.

Certifying constitutionality Representative Steve King of Iowa wants to require offi- cials to certify the immigration changes are legal under the Constitution and will not diminish enforcement of immigration laws. Failure to do so would result in cutting off funds to implement Obama’s orders. — Reuters p10 2_Layout 1 11/15/14 10:14 PM Page 1

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In Donetsk, homeless Ukrainians loathe Kiev government DONETSK: Despite living in a tiny cellar ter, aid agencies are stepping up efforts her home near Donetsk airport, scene of in Donetsk for more than three months, to help the roughly 460,000 internally fierce exchanges between Ukrainian Sergei is not complaining about the fre- displaced people (IDPs) to cope amid a forces and rebels. “They (Ukraine) can quent shelling or lack of running water. nominal ceasefire which is frequently forget Donbass. We were never with Instead, he saves his fury for his own violated. them. In Donetsk, we support the sepa- country-Ukraine. “It’s the Ukrainian army Many of those living in the cellars ratists,” she says. Their space is sparsely that has done all this damage,” the 56- with Sergei share his disgust at their furnished-three beds, three chairs, a year-old former miner rages, standing in home country and rely on pro-Russian table and a wardrobe-but the rebels front of the dusty mattress he sleeps on rebels to help them. Lyubov Domianova provide free food and clothes. Around as his wife watches with pursed lips. recalls an outbreak of shelling on 50 rooms in the pink eight-storey build- “The government doesn’t pay our pen- Wednesday from which she sheltered in ing are reserved for displaced people. sions,” he adds, his voice rising. “I am the room where she lives with her two Marina Shirishilova, 26, has lived Ukrainian but Ukraine has done me so daughters, grandson and some 20 other there with her husband and children much wrong.” people. “It was terrifying,” she says sim- since being evacuated from their home Along with dozens of others, Sergei ply. The 62-year-old is grateful to the in July. She says she spends her days and three members of his family are liv- separatists of the self-declared Donetsk keeping the children occupied. The fam- ing beneath what used to be a cultural People’s Republic who she says have ily survives on 50 hryvnias (2.5 euros, $3) centre in Donetsk, the eastern Ukrainian brought her food and aid. As for the per day. But Marina is hopeful of receiv- stronghold of pro-Moscow separatists Ukrainian army, she fears that they will ing a grant promised to her by the pitched against Ukrainian forces. They “come and kill us.” rebels following the birth of her third are among some 970,000 people who child, a tiny newborn who sleeps peace- DONETSK: Parliament members of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s the UN estimates have been displaced Needs money for children fully in a crib in the corner of the room. Republic attend a memorial ceremony in front of a statue of Russian revolu- tionary Fyodor Sergeyev known as Comrade Artyom in the eastern Ukrainian most over the border into Russia-by sev- Elsewhere in the city, Tatiana “Do you know when we will get the city of Donetsk. The ceremony was held with the leader of the self-proclaimed en months of fighting in Ukraine’s east. Samarina has found shelter with two money for the baby?” she asks, clutching Donetsk People’s Republic, Alexander Zakharchenko and new member of the As the conflict enters its first, harsh win- others in a student room after leaving the child’s identity papers.—AFP parliament before the first parliament session. —AFP Cold War fears over Ukraine ‘overblown’

PARIS: Secret “Russian subs” off Sweden, Soviet Union was an expansionist, ideo- tit-for-tat sanctions, NATO fighters scram- logical power with global ambitions and bling to intercept Russian warplanes: rela- deep hostility to Western interests,” wrote tions between the West and Moscow over analysts Samuel Charap and Jeremy Ukraine have sparked incidents reminis- Shapiro in a recent commentary in cent of the Cold War that terrified the Current History.”Post-Soviet Russia is world for decades. Even Cold War doyen unpleasant, and has transgressed a num- Mikhail Gorbachev used the highly sym- ber of key international norms in the past bolic 25th anniversary of the fall of the year, but it is not the Soviet Union.” Berlin Wall to warn the world was “on the Seismic changes have also taken place brink of a new Cold War”, adding that politically and economically since the col- “some are even saying that it has already lapse of the Iron Curtain, making it impos- begun”. And it’s not just former leaders. sible to talk of a re-run of the Cold War. Finland’s Prime Minister Alexander Stubb Despite sanctions over Ukraine, the also sounded the alarm, saying that Russian and Western economies are Russia’s actions over Ukraine were bring- deeply intertwined and politically, ing the world to the “brink of a Cold War.” Moscow and the West work together on But while experts agree that the cur- several other thorny issues, notably on rent situation is extremely dangerous, preventing Iran acquiring a nuclear bomb. they say it is very different to when the “The most important difference today is two nuclear-armed superpowers faced the factor of China,” said Sergey off, seemingly only minutes away from all- Radchenko, an expert on Russia and the out global destruction. Instead of a Cold Cold War at Britain’s Aberystwyth War, experts see a period of geopolitical University. “Today, China is the greatest rebalancing after years of the United assurance Russia has that it will not be States assuming the role of sole super- isolated, neither politically nor economi- COLORADO: Photo shows the apartment complex in Aurora, Colo, which police say is the home of one of the three teenage girls who, according power. “Saying that we’re in a Cold War is cally. The difference is great, and the gist to US authorities, were en route to join the Islamic State group in Syria when they were stopped at an airport in Germany. — AP to misunderstand the situation,” says of it is that the West will find it a lot more Vladimir Evseev, director of the Moscow- difficult to deter Russia through a show of based think-tank NCO Public Political force,” Radchenko told AFP. After American girls’ jihadi Studies Center. “This isn’t a Cold War, but a period of transition. Western domination ‘Cold peace’ is coming to an end. The West can no So what do we have if not a Cold War? quest, a focus on outreach longer impose its will on the world,” Camille Grand from the Paris-based added the expert. Foundation for Strategic Research says he prefers the term “Cold Peace”. “We’re in a ‘Expansionist, ideological power’ new post-Cold War architecture where Authorities stop Denver girls from flying to Syria Several factors in the current tension the idea that cooperation is the natural between Washington and Moscow differ way of dealing with Russia is no longer DENVER: Gathered under the fluorescent lights together for years after authorities learned in Schools teacher gave them a glimpse into the from the terrifying limbo that existed valid,” he told AFP. “In the long term, of an austere Denver mosque, a group of par- 2008 that small groups of young Somali men had array of social media sites they might be using. between the superpowers until the Berlin Russia does not have the means to be a ents stared at a photo projected on a wall in gone back to their homeland to fight with the al- The teacher encouraged them to set rules for Wall fell in 1989, experts say. Firstly, the superpower. That is a sort of illusion to front of them. It showed a knife, a gun and a Qaida-linked terror group Al-Shabab. A handful when their kids can be online. Cold War was more than a conflict please the Russian people.” The West has phone. Some seemed perplexed. “You can kill of others have traveled to Syria in the past year to Qusair Mohamedbhai, general counsel for the between two competing superpowers, it to realize that it has entered a new period someone with a gun or a knife, but a phone take up arms with militants, and outreach efforts Colorado Muslim Society, who helped organize was a battle of ideology, a battle of ideas, in geopolitics and “stop wasting our time might get me 10 more recruits,” said Seamus ramped up. the meeting, said it was important to ensure peo- which simply no longer exists, Evseev hoping it will go back to normal,” said the Hughes of the National Counterterrorism In Colorado, three girls from east African ple know what resources they have, and educa- said. “There are ideological differences, analyst. However, Radchenko points out Center, who traveled from Washington, DC, to immigrant families, ages 15 to 17, were radical- tion efforts would continue. FBI officials planned speak to parents and Muslim leaders about the ized online, swapping messages with top Islamic to meet with school leaders and others as part of but the Iron Curtain no longer exists and one similarity with that period in history: ease with which their children can be lured to State recruiters on Twitter and other social the plan. The meeting was similar to those held it cannot exist in our time.” the conflict in Ukraine is being “pursued terror on the Internet. media sites. At Thursday’s meeting, Hughes dis- several years ago in Denver after concerns arose Quite simply, as unpalatable as through proxies”. “In this sense, what we The Thursday night meeting was the first for- played pictures of dozens of young people lured that young men were returning to Somalia to Vladimir Putin’s Russia is to the West at are seeing in East-West relations today is a mal encounter between federal counterterror- in similar ways. “All these kids were reachable join Al-Shabab. Worried parents contacted offi- the moment, it is a long way from being replay of the Cold War-yes, on a smaller ism officials and Denver’s tight-knit Muslim before they crossed the line,” Hughes said. He cials with similar fears after the girls’ trip, US the Soviet Union that antagonised scale but with equally dangerous possibili- community since authorities last month showed photos of jihadist propaganda tailor- Attorney John Walsh said. That spawned the lat- Washington and Europe for decades. “The ties of escalation.”—AFP stopped three suburban Denver girls from fly- made for young, alienated Americans, including est series of meetings, which he said were ing to Syria to join Islamic State extremists. It’s the voice of a Malcolm X speech overlaid on designed to help families protect themselves. part of a joint effort by Muslim leaders and fed- images of bombed-out Middle Eastern villages, a “The adults that are here must take this mes- eral law enforcement around the country to riff on the millennial Internet saying “YOLO” - You sage back to the youth,” said Abdur-Rahim Ali, stop kids from going overseas to fight in pur- Only Live Once - converted to “YODO,” for You imam of the Northeast Denver Islamic Center. 15 drug suspects arrested ported holy wars. “I want to build a relationship Only Die Once. “Their audience is not 40-some- “We have to be vigilant and consistent in educat- with your community,” said Thomas Ravenelle, thing guys, it’s our kids,” Hughes said. “They’re ing the youth. It takes community effort.” Ahmed LISBON: Portuguese and Spanish police cepted the truck there and found drugs special agent in charge of the Denver FBI office. tricking our kids.” Ferjani, 15, one of several teens in the audience, say they have arrested 15 people on suspi- hidden behind a truck trap door. “We don’t want to be talking with you for the The crowd sat quietly through most of the said the thought of his friends and classmates cion of trying to smuggle 2.1 metric tons Investigators seized 2,140 kilos (4,718 first time the next time children go overseas.” three-hour presentation, snacking on falafel and going overseas to fight was a scary prospect. of hashish into Spain hidden inside a con- pounds) of drugs and arrested three As terror recruiting becomes easier in an hummus. Since the girls were stopped last Seeing FBI officials was a sign they were there to crete mixer truck. A cross-border investiga- Spaniards, a Romanian citizen and a increasingly connected world, there have been month, the east African immigrant community help and would likely make young people feel tion that began last year allowed officers Moroccan national, a statement said yes- alarming cases of young Americans joining has been on edge, and some parents asked how more comfortable coming forward with their to detect the truck, escorted by a van full terday. Spanish police then arrested 10 Islamic extremists across the county. Law to deflect media attention. Others wanted to concerns, said Ferjani, who stopped Ravenelle for of suspects, as it entered Portugal from Spaniards preparing to receive the drugs, enforcement and community leaders in know how they could monitor their own chil- a private chat after the meeting. “I want to ask Spain to be loaded up in a secluded loca- including two Spanish police officers, in Minneapolis, for example, have been working dren’s use of the Internet after a Denver Public him to come speak at my school,” he said.— AP tion near the town of Tavira. Police inter- the southwestern region of Huelva.— AP Next US postmaster general to inherit thorny problems

WASHINGTON: America’s new postmas- years ago to the day” after he started his ies - largely from online purchases but Postal Service to continue to adapt and ter general will face the same daunting career as a 20-year-old postal clerk in not by enough to put the service into to serve Americans and their business- problems as the man she will succeed: Pittsburgh. “So it’s probably time to step the black. The board met as hundreds of es.” Donahoe oversaw a restructuring of budget losses in the billions and battles aside.” The agency reported a $569 mil- disgruntled Postal Service workers and the agency as it sought to deal with with Congress over cost-cutting. The US lion revenue increase in the fiscal year their allies demonstrated outside the falling first-class-mail volume. “Pat was Postal Service’s Board of Governors on that ended Sept 30, but an overall loss agency’s headquarters over recent post the calm in the financial storm,” said Friday named Megan Brennan, now the for the year of $5.5 billion. The heavy office closures around the nation. Mickey D. Barnett, chairman of the agency’s chief operating officer, to the losses are a result of a congressionally Several dozen of them attended the Board of Postal Governors. In an inter- top post in early 2015 when Postmaster mandated $5.6 billion annual payment public meeting inside but did not dis- view, Donahoe said he decided to retire General Patrick Donahoe retires. She will for future retiree health benefits. The rupt the session. “about a month and a half ago.” He said become the first woman to head the shortfall “underscores the need for com- Postal-worker unions welcomed the the recent controversy over the mid- agency. Brennan called the promotion prehensive legislation to repair the change of command. “We hope that the September security breach involving the “the honor of a lifetime, especially for Postal Service’s broken business model,” next postmaster general will reverse hacking of personal employee data was one who comes from a postal family.” the agency said in a statement. Donahoe’s policies of lowering stan- not a factor. The agency has about NEW ORLEANS: Mail for a route in the Mid-City section of New Orleans is The announcement follows Donahoe’s Legislation to put the Postal Service on dards, reducing hours, outsourcing work 491,000 employees. Postal Service offi- own disclosure he will retire Feb 1. firmer financial footing is bogged down and diminishing a great American insti- cials have pushed Congress to pass com- sorted and waits to be picked up by recipients at the New Orleans post Donahoe, frequently at odds with in Congress. tution,” said Mark Dimondstein, presi- prehensive legislation that would allow it office. An internal Postal Service audit says about 49,000 pieces of mail Congress and the nation’s postal unions, The Postal Service’s deteriorating dent of the American Postal Workers to end most Saturday mail deliveries and were monitored during the last fiscal year under a far-reaching federal sur- told reporters, “We are much leaner, financial state comes as fewer and fewer Union. Said Frederic Rolando, president reduce the payment for future retiree veillance program and more oversight is needed to ease privacy concerns. much more technologically-centric than people use its biggest money-maker - of the National Association of Letter health benefits. The Postal Service is an Under the program, called “mail covers,” information on the outside of a we were a few short years ago. We still first class mail - as the Internet contin- Carriers: “We hope that in addition to a independent agency that receives no tax piece of mail is recorded for use in law enforcement investigations. Postal have a long way to go.” ues to gain popularity. Some losses are new name, this change also involves a dollars, but it still is subject to congres- Service spokeswoman Toni DeLancey says it is used only under limited cir- He announced his retirement “39 offset by an increase in package deliver- vision for the future that will enable the sional control.—AP cumstances.” — AP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Thousands of Rohingya boat people ‘missing’ Relatives fear the boats have been pushed out to sea

BANGKOK: Thousands of Rohingya boat people had been pushed out to sea to “let these people Thailand”, fearful that authorities are getting who have left Myanmar in the past month have drift to other shores”, but that they had adequate tough on illegal migrants, he said. Thailand’s ter- yet to reach their destinations, say relatives and food and water. Tens of thousands of Rohingya ritorial sea extends up to 12 nautical miles from an advocacy group for the persecuted minority, Muslims were displaced in 2012 after deadly the coast, according to ISOC and the Royal Thai raising fears their boats have been prevented clashes with Buddhists in Myanmar’s Rakhine Navy. Navy spokesman Rear Admiral Kan from reaching shore. About 12,000 Rohingya, a State. Many Rohingya now live in squalid camps Deeubol said he was unsure whether a “push mostly stateless Muslim people, have left the with little or no access to jobs, healthcare or back” policy was still in effect, but added that western Myanmar state of Rakhine since Oct 15, education. Prejudice against the minority group Thailand had a right to interdict illegal boats. said Chris Lewa of the Arakan Project, which is widespread in Myanmar, which says they have plots migration across the Bay of Bengal. no right to citizenship, despite having lived in Crazy with worry Another 4,000 boat people, both Rohingya and the area for generations. On Friday, US President Sajeda, 32, lives in Thae Chaung, a once- Bangladeshis, left neighboring Bangladesh dur- Barack Obama stepped up international criticism sleepy fishing village near the Rakhine capital ing the same period, said Lewa. of such discrimination and called on Myanmar to Sittwe that has become a teeming camp for The boat people are headed for Malaysia, but grant them equal rights. Rohingya displaced in 2012. She said goodbye most transit through Thailand, where smugglers to her 13-year-old son Mubarek on Oct. 18. He and traffickers hold them at jungle camps near Right to block then boarded a fishing boat with 62 other the Malaysian border until relatives pay ransoms Two senior Thai military officials told Reuters Rohingya, among them woman with young chil- to secure their release. About 460 boat people that measures were in place to deter boats from dren hoping to reunite with husbands in were found and detained by the Thai authorities coming near the country’s shores. Banpot Malaysia. The boat set sail for a larger people- in November, but thousands more have not Phunpian, spokesman for the Internal Security smuggling ship moored far offshore, waiting to made landfall or contacted relatives after what is Operations Command (ISOC), said its army offi- sail across the Bay of Bengal. Sajeda, who uses usually a five-day voyage. “Where are they?” said cers were trained to warn boats and their crews only one name, has heard no news from Lewa. “We have become very concerned.” The not to anchor near Thailand’s coast and that Mubarek. “I’m going crazy with worry,” she said. last time so many boat people went missing was Thailand had a right to block boats in seas it Concern about the fate of the boat people in 2008, said Lewa. Hundreds of Rohingya, many patrols. “If people are trying to come into our appears to have slowed but not halted the exo- of them starving and dehydrated, were later res- country illegally, do we have a right to block? If dus from Myanmar. Reuters witnessed Rohingya cued from Indonesian and Indian waters, while they are in the sea area that we patrol we can gathering to board a boat at Ohn Taw Gyi village, others were feared lost at sea. stop them from coming in,” said Banpot. The not far from Thae Chaung, and learned that at Thailand’s prime minister later said there boat people who left Myanmar in the past least one other boat had departed in the previ- were “some instances” in which Rohingya boats month might be “hiding on islands near ous two weeks.—Reuters ISLAMABAD: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani (left) and Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrive for a ceremony at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad yesterday. — AFP Afghan and Pakistan leaders pledge to end turbulent ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan Afghanistan would serve as the heart of pledged to begin a new era of economic Asia to ensure that economic integration cooperation yesterday, with Afghan in Asia becomes a reality,” he said. The President Ashraf Ghani saying three days two sides plan to work together on the of talks had ended 13 years of differences. CASA-1000 electricity line and the ambi- Ghani and Pakistani Prime Minister tious $7.6 billion dollar Turkmenistan- Nawaz Sharif said collaboration on eco- Afghanistan-Pakistani-India (TAPI) gas nomic and energy issues would form the pipeline. The 1,800-kilometre TAPI project basis of better security in the troubled aims to link the gas fields of Central Asia region as US-led NATO combat troops to energy-hungry markets in Pakistan leave Afghanistan after more than a and India, with international giants decade of fighting the Taleban. ExxonMobil, Chevron, Petronas, BP and The two countries have long endured Total all interested, according to sources. testy relations, with former Afghan presi- “Today we have taken fundamental steps dent Hamid Karzai regularly accusing to ensure that South Asia connects with Pakistan of supporting Taleban insur- Central Asia and Central Asia connects to gents trying to overthrow his regime. South Asia,” Ghani said. Pakistan has accused Kabul of not doing enough to shut down bases on its soil for Security issues militants attacking Pakistani targets. The Pakistan was one of only three coun- fact that Ghani chose to make Islamabad tries to recognize the Taleban regime that the destination for his first bilateral visit was ended by the 2001 US-led invasion since taking power in September is seen and the cooperation of Islamabad-and as an important sign of wanting to importantly its powerful military-are seen improve ties. The former World Bank as crucial to long-term stability in economist arrived in Islamabad on Friday Afghanistan. Pakistan has long been con- but aides had begun negotiations with cerned about the influence of arch-rival Pakistani officials a day earlier. India in Afghanistan, fearing “encir- clement” on its western border. As well as ‘13 years in three days’ government officials, Ghani also met LAHORE: Pakistani Christians shout anti-government slogans during a rally to condemn killing of a Christian couple, in Lahore, Pakistan. Police After talks between Ghani and Sharif Pakistani army chief General Raheel Sharif in Pakistan said they have arrested as many as 45 Muslims in connection with the killing of the Christian couple for allegedly desecrating the yesterday, the two sides’ finance ministers on Friday, just a week after the general Quran. — AP signed a deal aimed at more than dou- had been in Kabul for talks. bling trade between the two countries to Yesterday Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s $5 billion by 2017, as well as simplifying desire for stability in Afghanistan and Pakistan police arrest man customs protocols. “I want to welcome support for the reconciliation process to the enormous steps that have been taken achieve peace. Pointing to Pakistan’s in the last three days to achieve progress wariness about outside mediation, Sharif on the economy,” Ghani said at a joint stressed that reconciliation efforts should in hiding for ‘blasphemy’ news conference with Sharif afterwards. be “fully Afghan-led and Afghan-owned”. “We have overcome obstacles of 13 years Afghanistan faces a big test in the com- LAHORE: Pakistani police said yesterday they posting blasphemous messages on a Christian confirmed his arrest. Blasphemy is a hugely sensi- in three days,” he said in an apparent dig ing months as NATO ends its combat mis- have arrested a Christian man who went into website that he was moderating. “In 2011, a local tive issue in Pakistan, with even unproven allega- at the troubles of the Karzai era. The sion against the Taleban, leaving local hiding after being accused of committing blas- resident of Talagang filed an application with the tions often prompting mob retribution. Those Afghan leader, who took the presidency forces to fight on against the resilient phemy. Qaisar Ayub was arrested in the eastern police accusing Ayub of using derogatory lan- who take part in violent attacks are rarely if ever in a power-sharing government after a insurgency. About 12,500 US-led troops city of Lahore and is being held in a police sta- guage against the prophet of Islam on his web- prosecuted-a fact not lost upon the relatives of protracted and bitter election battle will stay on into next year on a training tion in Talagang town, around 300 kilometers site”, Hussain said. The policeman said the the deceased. On November 4, a Christian bond- against rival Abdullah Abdullah, said and support mission, but a senior southeast, where a case was registered against accused, a computer science graduate, went into ed laborer and his pregnant wife were beaten by cooperation on gas and energy projects American general has warned the Afghan him three years ago. “We are investigating the hiding after the case was filed against him. “The a mob of 1,500 people then thrown on top of a lit would be key. “What we have agreed on forces cannot sustain their current rate of accused over blasphemy charges filed against accused was declared absconder by a session furnace in a crazed reaction to rumors they had is a shared vision where Pakistan and casualties.—AFP him in 2011,” local police official Khurram court in Talagang in 2012 and since then the thrown pages of the Koran into the garbage. The Hussain said, adding Ayub was shifted to police has been searching for the accused”, horrific incident sparked outrage and protests Talagang days after he was arrested in his native Hussain said. across Pakistan. Police have arrested more than Lahore. Ayub, who in his 40s, was accused of Mobeen Ahmed, another senior police official, 40 suspects.—AFP India to hike Bhopal gas disaster payout

NEW DELHI: India’s government has promised to Ananth Kumar late Friday in New Delhi to Union Carbide chemical plant in the central city increase compensation for Bhopal gas disaster demonstrators demanding higher compensation of Bhopal on December 2, 1984. The long-term victims as the 30th anniversary of the tragedy for victims, the rights group said in statement. impact of toxins released after the gas leak led to looms, Amnesty International said yesterday. The Thousands of people were killed when 40 tons of a string of diseases, which the state-run Indian pledge was given by India’s chemicals minister lethal methyl isocyanate gas spewed from the Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said had killed 25,000 people by 1994. Amnesty called the Indian government’s enhanced compensation commitment a “major victory” for survivors. “India’s government has agreed to increase a multi-million dollar com- pensation claim against Union Carbide over the 1984 gas leak... which poisoned more than half a million people,” the London-based organization said. The group gave no details about the higher compensation, and the Indian government was not immediately available to comment. But Amnesty said it welcomed the “important move” and called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to “ensure the government’s pledge is honored”. According to Indian official figures, 3,500 people died within days of the accident. But the ICMR later estimated the immediate number of deaths at 8,000 to 10,000. Survivors and their children say they are still afflicted by cancer, vision problems, fatigue, heart disease and other ailments. Indian authorities blamed the gas leak on design and maintenance prob- lems but Union Carbide attributed it to employ- ee sabotage. In 2012, the Indian government filed a Supreme Court petition asking for higher compensation from the company, which was set at $470-million in a settlement reached in 1989. BHOPAL: In this file photo, victims who lost their sight in the Bhopal poison gas tragedy sit US-based Dow Chemical which bought Union outside the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal. India’s government has promised to hike com- Carbide after the disaster, insists that all of the pensation for Bhopal gas disaster victims as the 30th anniversary of the tragedy looms, company’s liabilities were covered in a 1989 Amnesty International said. — AFP agreement. — AFP

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An Afghan shop owner carries a water container as he attempts to extinguish a raging fire at the central market of Mazar-i-Sharif late on Friday. More than 200 shops were destroyed with no casual- ties reported as a fire swept through a clothes market in the northern Afghan city. — AFP Gitmo force-feeding shrouded in secrecy

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba: Behind the through a tube inserted through the nose and directly media outlets have asked the government to make the from dying. She also said there was not “sufficient evi- barbed wire of Guantanamo Bay prison, hunger-strik- into the stomach. Rights groups decry the practice as 28 known videos of his force-feedings public. The dence” that guards force-feed Dhiab “in order to delib- ing inmates are routinely force-fed, a practice defended torture, and have demanded more transparency from videos show Dhiab as a feeding tube is inserted and erately cause him pain or suffering”. Kessler did, howev- by officials as necessary medical treatment but labeled prison officials about force feeding. removed from his nose, as well as the location of er, order the release of the videos. by critics as torture. But, for all the debate surrounding Cozad said the decision to tube-feed prisoners - guards and the room used during the procedure. Since then, Cozad has banned filming the feedings. the practice, information about it is scarce, and force- even against their will - is based on medical assess- Last year, US District Judge Gladys Kessler said “it is “The reason I’ve opposed that is because they reveal feeding remains shrouded in secrecy. “We don’t talk ments, to prevent them from dying of lack of nutrition, perfectly clear... that force-feeding is a painful, humili- some of our tactics, techniques and procedures. It’s a about this,” said Rear Admiral Kyle Cozad, commander and continues only until the inmate is considered ating and degrading process”. But in a reversal last procedure in the military manual that would impact my of Joint Task Force-Guantanamo, arguing the silence is healthy again. “It’s a matter of medical concern and week, she agreed with the government that force-feed- force. It’s an operational security issue and it’s a poten- designed to prevent inmates scoring misleading propa- that’s the only reason we would enteral-feed one of the ing is a “medical necessity” to prevent the detainee tial safety issue for my people.” — AFP ganda points. “Detainees manipulate the media, on a detainees,” said Cozad. “When they begin to eat or they routine basis, and I say that with confidence and con- become nutritionally stable, then we make the deter- viction,” Cozad added, speaking to a small group of mination to take them off of that list.” Putin to cut short G20 summit journalists at the naval base in Cuba last month. According to the command in charge of Continued from Page 1 koala diplomacy was followed by less cuddly formal talks Among the prison’s 148 detainees, it is unclear Guantanamo, prisoners who are involved in “non-reli- on the G20 sidelines between Putin and Western leaders exactly how many have staged hunger strikes or how gious fasting” are removed from their cells in a so- Yesterday, in a further acknowledgement that the including Cameron and French President Francois many have been force-fed. The US military detention called “forced cell extraction” by guards and strapped Kremlin-backed statelets in Ukraine are effectively break- Hollande. center has not released any information about the to a restraint chair to be force-fed. A feeding tube is ing away, President Petro Poroshenko issued a decree When Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper was force-feeding of inmates since Oct 2013, and prison inserted into a prisoner’s stomach through his nose ordering the withdrawal of all state services from rebel- approached by Putin to shake hands he said, according to authorities recently banned filming the act. Previously, and he is fed a nutritional supplement for 20 minutes. held eastern regions. And officials said five civilians, includ- Canadian media: “Well, I guess I’ll shake your hand, but I the graphic recordings of the forced feedings and cell Hunger-strikers are sometimes administered ing two children, and three more Ukrainian soldiers died in only have one thing to say to you: you need to get out of removals of hunger strikers were the only record of painkillers. the latest fighting north of Donetsk late Friday. There was Ukraine.” In contrast, there was concordance at the G20 on those events. A federal judge has ordered the redacted Cozad decides after consulting with his medical staff no immediate comment from the G20’s Australian hosts or the need to turn back an outbreak of Ebola that has so far release of the videotapes, but granted a request by whether to feed a prisoner by force. “I have no moral or other delegations such as US President Barack Obama’s to claimed more than 5,000 lives across eight countries, par- President Barack Obama’s administration for a month- ethical issue with it,” he said, adding that he is only act- Putin’s decision to leave early, which came after some testy ticularly in west Africa. “G20 members are committed to do long pause on releasing them. The government is ing to “preserve the health of the detainee population”. exchanges in Brisbane yesterday. what is necessary to ensure the international effort can expected to appeal the release order. “We are an isolated place... we don’t have the ability to “An exchange of opinions on the situation in the south- extinguish the outbreak and address its medium-term Last year, Guantanamo prisoners staged the largest medevac somebody who is gravely ill who maybe went east of Ukraine took place” in a meeting between Putin economic and humanitarian costs,” the leaders said. protest in the prison’s history - involving two thirds of on non-religious fast for a prolonged period of time,” and Germany’s Angela Merkel, the Kremlin said. “Vladimir However, there was no G20 cash commitment to back up all detainees at its peak and spanning six months. Cozad added. Putin in detail explained Russia’s approach to the situation.” the statement. Prisoners say they are being held in legal limbo. Up to In a legal complaint, Syrian detainee Abu Wa’el Also yesterday, a German embassy worker was expelled Across the globe in London, the Ebola crisis got some 46 of the hunger strikers, according to official figures, Dhiab asks that prison authorities stop force-feeding from Moscow in what Berlin saw as a “retaliatory measure”, help from rock music stars Bob Geldof, One Direction, were fed by force using so-called “enteral feedings” him, saying the practice amounts to torture. Several a German diplomatic source said. The German weekly Der Bono and around 30 others. They gathered in a studio to Spiegel said the move followed the expulsion of a Russian record a 30th anniversary version of the Band Aid charity diplomat from Bonn. single to raise money to fight the deadly virus. UN chief UAE lists Brotherhood as a ‘terrorist group’ Before his own tense meeting with Putin on the G20 Ban Ki-moon warned the secondary impacts of the health sidelines, British Prime Minister David Cameron said Russia crisis could include serious disruption to farming in the Continued from Page 1 Nusra Front, Syria’s Al-Qaeda franchise, and Ahrar al-Sham, faced a choice, with one option to implement an agree- west African countries that “could provoke a major food another Syrian rebel group, went on trial in the UAE in ment to allow stability to return to Ukraine free of crisis affecting one million people across the region”. Ban Qatar’s emir on Tuesday publicly invited fellow Gulf September. The UAE has been taking part in US-led air Moscow’s meddling. “It’s important to warn of the dangers also echoed former Soviet Union leader Mikhail rulers to a Doha summit, apparently seeking to forestall strikes against the IS group in Syria, along with fellow Arab if Russia continues to head in the other direction,” Cameron Gorbachev’s fears that tensions between Russia and the what diplomats say is an attempt by some peers to move it states Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The Emirati said, bluntly warning that Putin had failed to serve Russia’s West had brought the world to the brink of a new Cold elsewhere in protest at what they see as an Islamist tilt in list also includes the Federation of Islamic Organisations in own interests by exposing it to punishing Western sanc- War, and described climate change as “the defining issue his foreign policy. Yesterday, the UAE named the Qatar- Europe, as well as Muslim associations in Britain and other tions. “If that path continues and if that destabilisation gets of our times”. based International Union of Muslim Scholars which is European countries. worse, the rest of the world, Europe, America, Britain, will But Abbott - who is sceptical about man-made climate headed by the Brotherhood’s spiritual guide Sheikh Yusuf The oil-rich Arab monarchies of the Gulf have not have no choice but to take further action in terms of sanc- change - has fought hard against mentioning global Al-Qaradawi on its terror list. Shiite Hezbollah in the Gulf faced the widespread protests which have swept other tions,” he said. warming in the G20’s closing statement. However, Obama states and brigades with the same name in Iraq also figure regional states since 2011. But authorities have cracked G20 host Tony Abbott went into a week of Asia-Pacific said a Sino-US breakthrough in Beijing this week on reduc- on the list, but not Lebanon’s powerful Iranian-backed mil- down on dissent and calls for democratic reform, draw- summitry vowing to confront Putin, particularly over the ing carbon emissions proves that a post-Kyoto deal to itant group Hezbollah. Several brigades fighting on both ing criticism from human rights groups. Those mainly tar- downing of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet over Ukraine arrest climate change is achievable, as he unveiled a $3 bil- sides in the Syrian conflict along with Islamist groups in geted have been Islamists. In August, the UAE toughened in July. In the event, yesterday, the Australian prime minis- lion pledge to a UN-backed climate mitigation fund. “If Libya, Tunisia, Mali, Pakistan, Nigeria’s Boko Haram as well anti-terrorism laws in a bid to stamp out terror financing, ter was all smiles as he posed for a handshake with a simi- China and the US can agree on this, then the world can as Afghanistan’s Taleban account for the bulk of the list. hostage-taking, human trafficking and money launder- larly grinning Putin - before the two leaders were pho- agree on this - we can get this done,” he said in a speech in Fifteen Islamists accused of joining and financing Al- ing. — Agencies tographed holding koala bears together. However, the Brisbane. — AFP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 ANALYSIS

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ears may be rising in the West that eastern Ukraine could be plunged back into all-out con- Fflict but a new offensive by pro-Russian forces is unlikely any time soon, analysts said. The amount of military hardware being moved into the war-torn region is insufficient for a major operation, which would probably not be launched during Ukraine’s harsh winter, experts told AFP. Instead, the deploy- ments may be designed to deter Ukraine from launch- ing a bid to reclaim the territories or send a message to a domestic audience in Russia. “There is a positional war of attrition going on. Any Shiites in fear as deadly bigotry spreads large-scale offensives are highly unlikely,” said Pavel Felgenhauer, an independent military analyst based in By Mohammed Abbas between Christians and Muslims, a suicide bomber killed 15 Malaysia, Indonesia. It’s really quite a striking phenomenon.” Moscow. “For a major operation, you need thousands people at a Shiite ceremony, while in Vienna, a Shiite mosque Satellite TV channels, believed to benefit from support in of tanks. There are a lot less than that - and mainly just flood of anti-Shiite propaganda online and on satellite was evacuated after a bomb threat. And in Indonesia, the Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, feature inflammatory artillery.” In recent days, a string of Western powers television is spreading bigotry and violence to coun- world’s most populous Muslim state, an “Anti-Shia Alliance” preachers labelling Shiites grave worshippers, justifying their have spoken out over fears that Russia is sending rein- Atries which have so far had little experience of the sec- led by hardline Sunni clerics this year held its first national slaughter as heretics. forcements to eastern Ukraine, parts of which have tarian hatred that has set the Middle East alight. Shiite convention. been taken over by separatists loyal to Moscow. Muslims from Australia to Nigeria, from Britain to Indonesia, Hate Spreads The Kremlin denies any involvement in the conflict are increasingly the victims of intimidation and even violent Wave of Bigotry Most mainstream Sunni leaders condemn Sunni extremist but supports the rebels politically. A nominal ceasefire attacks from fellow Muslims as hardline Sunni ideologies gain The great majority of the world’s Muslims are Sunni, and groups, but that has done little to stem anti-Shiite bigotry. punctuated by frequent spells of fighting has been in an ever more global reach. “The rise of anti-Shiism or Shia- the schism with Shiism dates back to a 7th century dispute Rasoul Al-Musawi, the Shiite community leader shot in place in eastern Ukraine since September. NATO’s phobia, is quite concerning to Shiite communities living in over who should succeed Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Sunni Sydney, told AFP he could not be certain his attackers were the West, and the Internet, Youtube, Twitter and Facebook jihadists at the heart of the current anti-Shiite campaign sectarian, but said some shops in the city had put up “No commander in Europe, US General Philip Breedlove, play a big role in promoting these hate messages,” said Yousif claim Shiites have to pay for the bloody repression of Sunnis Shiites” signs and the Islamic State’s black flag. Last month said Wednesday that “columns of Russian equipment, Al-Khoei, a prominent Shiite community leader in London. by Syrian leader Bashar Al-Assad, a member of the Alawite gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying Shiite Muslims in primarily Russian tanks, Russian artillery, Russian air Khoei, a director of the Al-Khoei Foundation, a charitable sect, an offshoot of Shiism. Assad’s backing by Shiite Iran and Quetta, Pakistan, killing eight, part of an “unprecedented” defence systems and Russian combat troops” were and educational organisation, said there had been an Lebanon’s Shiite Hezbollah movement has added to the vitri- escalation of violence against the country’s Shiites since entering Ukraine. The Organization for Security and increase in threats in Britain including against himself and ol. The Internet is awash with anti-Shiite material, including 2008, Human Rights Watch said. Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has warned that vio- has called for greater police vigilance. Last year he helped gruesome videos of executions, part of a social media cam- Days later, gunmen killed seven members of Saudi lence could get worse and is concerned about tanks Shiite victims of a violent attack by Islamic radicals, which the paign by the Islamic State jihadist group which experts say Arabia’s Shiite minority, prompting the government to close and heavy weaponry witnessed by its observers mov- British press dubbed the “first case of Muslim sectarian vio- has rallied thousands of Westerners to its cause. the Riyadh bureau of a privately-owned television channel ing through east Ukrainian territory held by sepa- lence in Britain”. This year low level intimidation continues, Andrew Hammond, Middle East analyst at the European known for its anti-Shiite rhetoric. In London last year, radical ratists. And Ukraine’s government says it is preparing Khoei said, particularly at some universities, where there have Council on Foreign Relations, said that the spread of smart- Islamist protesters carried placards and shouted slogans for “combat operations”. long been concerns over infiltration by Islamic radicals. phones and social media had given anti-Shiite sentiment including “Kill the Shia kafirs” and “Shia are allies of Satan”. In Australia, a Shiite community leader was shot in the global reach. “I definitely think we’re seeing a wave of anti- Fahad, a Shiite, tried to remonstrate with them, but was beat- Could Last for ‘Decades’ face outside a prayer hall on November 3, reportedly hours Shiite bigotry... It’s obvious to see in recent years the readi- en with fists and flag poles. “They’re not going to stop,” he Breedlove said NATO’s “first guess” was that Russia after passersby had shouted “Shiite dogs” and had threatened ness within the Sunni mainstream to take anti-Shiite posi- told AFP, giving only his first name. “As long as they have sup- may be trying to wipe out stubborn Ukrainian resist- to return to carry out an attack. In Nigeria, where attacks on tions which would not have happened before,” he said. “It’s port, as long as they have funding, as long as the idea is ance at strategic hotspots across rebel territory, such Shiites are relatively rare despite widespread violence reaching places that you wouldn’t imagine. Pakistan, Britain, there, how can you stop them?” —AFP as Donetsk airport, in order to control a “more contigu- ous, more whole and capable pocket of land” that could be held long-term. But Konstantin Kalachev, head of Moscow-based Political Expert think-tank, Obama gets glimpse of life as lame duck argued that it would not benefit the Kremlin to move “from a semi-frozen conflict to a hot phase”. “What is happening now is not the build-up to an offensive,” he By Julie Pace Still, Obama this week has clearly relished emerges from a half-century of military rule. tion part of his legacy has clouded his ability said. “Russia needs a military presence (in Donetsk and being able to focus on one of his foreign And Suu Kyi, the country’s democracy icon, to clearly see the shortcomings of that Lugansk) in order to start marshalling these people S President Barack Obama is getting policy priorities: an expansion of U.S. quickly put to rest rumors of a rift with process. While he was blunt in his calls for (the separatists) and to force the field commanders to his first glimpse of life as a lame-duck engagement in the Asia-Pacific region, Obama, her fellow Nobel Peace Prize laure- Myanmar to swiftly enact constitutional work together.” He added that the “sabre rattling” of Upresident traveling overseas. And so which he hopes becomes a central part of ate. “We may view things differently from reforms and end persecution of minorities, sending in extra troops and equipment also aimed to far, he has reason to like what he sees. his legacy. While Obama has often been crit- time to time but that will in no way affect the president publicly outlined few conse- “stop Ukraine thinking about trying to reclaim the ter- Obama arrived in the Asia-Pacific region icized for letting his so-called pivot to Asia our relationship,” said Suu Kyi, who warmly quences if those steps don’t occur. ritories where the coalmines are”. weakened by a cascade of crises that have languish amid more urgent matters, his trip embraced Obama during their joint news “Consequences are the key, not words,” Ukraine’s economy has been hit hard by the unrest, put him on the defensive for much of this this week has suggested he still could conference. said John Sifton, the Asia advocacy director which has been going on since April and claimed over year, and politically damaged by Democrats’ breathe new life into that effort. Still, Obama’s ability to focus on the reset at Human Rights Watch and a tough critic of 4,000 lives, and coal mining is one of the country’s thrashing in last week’s midterm elections. Obama’s stop in China proved to be sur- with Asia also laid bare the unevenness of the administration’s Myanmar policy. major industries. Felgenhauer suggested that the But during stops in China and Myanmar, prisingly fruitful. He and President Xi Jinping that effort six years into his presidency. Even “Incentives and disincentives must be com- rebels see the current ceasefire deal as a “betrayal” and there were few overt signs that Obama’s unveiled an ambitious joint plan to reduce as Obama and Xi highlighted areas of agree- municated as often as possible, including in were trying to provoke an escalation in fighting. troubles at home had followed him abroad. greenhouse gas emissions, an agreement ment, there was little progress on the drivers public.” Obama was due to arrive back in “They’re trying to show to the Kremlin that Kiev is get- Instead, Obama secured unexpected that was the product of months of secret of tension between their nations, including Washington tonight, where the reception ting ready to attack,” he said. “Their appeals seem to agreements with China on climate change, negotiations between Washington and human rights, cybersecurity, and China’s from congressional Republicans may not be have worked somehow and Russia has sent in some military cooperation and trade. And in Beijing. The two leaders also announced actions in maritime disputes with its neigh- as warm as those he received overseas. —AP deals to increase military cooperation and bors. Some leaders in Beijing remain deeply weaponry, mainly artillery.” Myanmar on Friday, Obama received a full- throated endorsement of his commitment extend the lengths of visas given to each skeptical about Obama’s outreach in the But he believed that the volume of forces and hard- to the country’s democratization from other’s citizens. region, seeing it as an effort to contain ware being deployed “are completely inadequate for revered opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi In Myanmar, which is also known as China’s rise. And Obama did little to quell an offensive and the time of year is not suitable.” “In and was enthusiastically greeted by young theory, there is a possibility of major actions after New people at a town hall in the bustling com- Year, in January or February. But I doubt it will happen mercial capital of Yangon. “You’re always in the winter - more likely spring,” he said. popular in somebody else’s country,” the Natasha Kuhrt of the Department of War Studies at president told the cheering youth. “When King’s College London described the movements as an you’re in your own country, everybody is “intimidation tactic” targeted at people watching the complaining.” situation from Russia. “I don’t actually think it’s going From Myanmar, Obama flew to Brisbane, to go further than that,” she said. “It’s also a way of say- Australia, where he arrived Saturday for the ing domestically that ‘we have to stay tough’.” Others Group of 20 economic summit. For a belea- warned that, despite recent movements, the conflict guered White House, the trip has been a in the east of Ukraine could still drag on for many welcome relief from criticism and crisis in years to come. Philippe Migault, director of research at Washington, as well as a reminder of the the Institute of International and Strategic Relations in opportunities that could still exist in the Paris, dismissed the idea of a fresh offensive, saying president’s final two years in office. In turn- such a move would risk “losing everything”. He added ing overseas so quickly after the midterms, that a frozen conflict “is in the interests of separatists Obama is following a path well-trodden by and of Russia - a form of political fait accompli. It could his predecessors. For second term presi- go on for decades.” —AFP dents who, like Obama, find themselves with diminished political and popular appeal, the world stage can look like a wel- coming place. All articles appearing on these To be sure, Obama has signaled in the week and a half since the midterm elections pages are the personal opinion of that he doesn’t intend to just quietly jet off the writers. Kuwait Times takes no to overseas capitals and immerse himself in responsibility for views expressed foreign affairs. He has jumped into the fray over net neutrality by unveiling his plan for a therein. Kuwait Times invites read- “free and open” Internet. White House offi- ers to voice their opinions. Please cials are putting final touches on a package send submissions via email to: opin- of immigration executive orders that have [email protected] or via snail Republicans outraged. And Obama is hold- ing his ground in the fight over the mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. Keystone XL oil pipeline and appears to be The editor reserves the right to edit readying for a veto of congressional legisla- any submission as necessary. tion that seeks to force construction of the Burma, leaders repeatedly thanked Obama critics of his Myanmar policy who say his project. for being a willing partner as the country desire to make the country’s democratiza- p15_Layout 1 11/15/14 10:01 PM Page 1

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Clarke to miss SA ODIs Thanyakon leads Classic Neuer out of Spain friendly PERTH: Australia captain Michael Clarke will miss rest of the one-day interna- THAILAND: Thailand’s Thanyakon Khrongpha recovered from two consec- BERLIN: Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will miss Tuesday’s away tional series against South Africa with a hamstring injury, the country’s cricket utive bogies to fire a five-under-par 67 for a two-stroke lead after the friendly for the world champions against Spain with discomfort in his right board (CA) said yesterday. Clarke re-injured his problematic left hamstring on penultimate round of the Chiangmai Golf Classic yesterday. Thanyakon’s knee, the German Football Association (DFB) confirmed yesterday. Friday in Australia’s 23-run win over the Proteas in the first match in Perth and round of seven birdies and two bogies took his three-day total to 15-under “I’d have liked to have played against Spain with the best team, but we had scans on Saturday. “Michael had scans today in Perth for his ongoing left 201, chased by Indian duo of Rashid Khan and overnight leader Jyoti didn’t want to take any risks with Manuel,” said Germany head coach hamstring problem and as a result has been ruled out of the remaining matches Randhawa at joint second. Joachim Loew. Neuer was Germany’s stand-in skipper in Friday’s 4-0 win in the... ODI Series,” CA team doctor Peter Brukner said in a statement. “Michael Australian rookie Kalem Richardson, who carded a bogey-free 64 and over Gibraltar in a Euro 2016 qualifier, which left the world champions third will return to Sydney for further treatment and an update on his fitness for the his compatriot Scott Barr were a further shot back on 12-under. in their qualifying group, as Loew’s first-choice captain first test in Brisbane will be made in due course.” Perth also hosts the second After bogies on the 11th and 12th hole, Thanyakon bounced back Bastian Schweinsteiger recovers from a knee injury. game on Sunday with George Bailey confirmed to lead the home superbly to sink three consecutive birdies and then gained another shot on Loew will now use either Borussia Dortmund’s Roman side, a role he is set to continue to play in the five-match series. the last to increase his advantage at the top of the leaderboard. “I’m feeling Weidenfeller or Hanover’s Ron-Robert Zieler as goal- Clarke’s injury sidelined him for the entire one-day series against a little nervous but I think there is more excitement than pressure,” the 24- keeper against Spain and will be down to his third- Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates and almost all of a preced- year-old, eyeing his first Tour title, told reporters. “It has been quite some choice captain against the European champions. “We ing one-day tournament against South Africa and hosts time since I led in an Asian Tour event. “I felt a little angry with myself after I have two excellent alternatives, who have more than Zimbabwe. The recurrence of the injury has stoked fears Australia bogeyed 11th and 12th. I could have avoided it but I told myself to get deserved their chance to play against Spain,” said Loew. “I over it and I’m glad I was able to recover strong.” know that I can completely rely on both of them.” With could head into a four-test series against India without their top India’s Khan had a superb back nine, where he gained five shots, and midfielders Andre Schuerrle, Marco Reus, Christoph batsman and master tactician, while another breakdown signed for a six-under-par 66 to stay in hunt of the title. Kramer having already missed the Gibraltar win with could be the end of his World Cup ambitions. The first “I was struggling with my irons and gave myself long putts which was a injury, it means Loew has just 19 of his original Test against India will start on Dec. 4.—Reuters bit frustrating,” Khan said. —Reuters 23-man squad.—AFP Zain Community partners 642 Marathon Company employees took part in the health activity KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommuni- with special needs. 642 Marathon had cations company in Kuwait, announced its organized an exclusive lane for people Community Partnership to 642 Marathon; with special needs to participate, which a unique sporting event aimed at promot- resembled their solidified humanitarian ing a healthier lifestyle. The marathon’s concerns for an important social group to starting point took place on Gulf Road and join the run. witnessed vast participation from the gen- Zain further explained that its keenness eral public and a number of Zain employ- in participating in 642 Marathon was to ees. encourage the public and directing them Zain’s participation in the run comes in to pursue a healthier lifestyle in order to line with its Corporate Social Responsibility live healthy and fit through sports activi- and Sustainability strategies to promote a ties. The number 642 reflects the total healthier lifestyle to the entire community. number of human muscles used for run- The company is always keen on shoulder- ning, and is a creative way to drive aware- ing initiatives that work towards enhanc- ness of this aspect amongst the public. ing the society’s welfare. It is worth noting that Zain has long 642 Marathon witnessed a huge public been committed to the welfare of the soci- participation from all age groups, as well ety by supporting initiatives that tackle an as a distinctive participation from Zain important aspect in relation to the society. employees who were keen to take part in The company was the main sponsor of the this initiative to support the company’s biggest health programs of the year enti- objectives of promoting a healthier tled ‘Rijeemy’ Health Program. The first of WASHINGTON: Capitals left wing Marcus Johansson (right) from Sweden, falls over New Jersey Devils defenseman Marek Zidlicky, from the lifestyle through the importance of sports. its kind event was held during the Holy Czech Republic, in the third period of an NHL hockey game. —AP The event also witnessed the organization Month of Ramadan at 360 Mall and wit- of the costumes 5K run competition, which nessed the overwhelming participation of encouraged children and adults alike to nearly 1500 participants. For this reason, Devils edge past Capitals adopt a healthier lifestyle. Zain will continue exerting maximum Zain stated that this initiative was espe- efforts in promoting activities that leave a cially unique due to the introduction of the positive social impact as part of its firm WASHINGTON: Braden Holtby made the only just over a minute into the final period. outshot 20-8 in the period. Special Needs category, catered for people Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy. mistake in a game of stellar saves, getting Columbus’ Curtis McElhinney stopped 24 shots. The two-goal lead was plenty for Jimmy caught behind the net and practically gifting Steve Mason made 34 saves for Philadelphia. Howard, who stopped 25 shots for his seventh Mike Cammalleri a third-period goal in the New victory. Luke Glendening put Detroit on the Jersey Devils’ 1-0 win over the Washington ISLANDERS 4, PANTHERS 3 board six minutes in when he backhanded a Capitals in the NHL on Friday. Kyle Okposo scored the deciding goal in the rebound of Drew Miller’s shot past Corey Racing behind the net to clear the puck, shootout as the New York Islanders beat Florida Crawford, who finished with 32 saves. Holtby instead passed it straight to Cammalleri, for their fifth straight victory. Patrick Kane scored Chicago’s lone goal dur- who easily drove his shot inside the far post with Nikolay Kulemin, Ryan Strome and John ing a power play later in the first. Brendan Smith 10:22 remaining for his seventh goal of the sea- Tavares had goals in regulation for New York, put the game away with an empty-net goal. son. and Jaroslav Halak stopped 35 shots. Frans Corey Schneider made 30 saves for his first Nielsen also scored in the shootout. COYOTES 5, CANUCKS 0 shutout of the season for the Devils, who have Aaron Ekblad, Jimmy Hayes and Brian Martin Hanzal scored three straight goals - won two straight after a four-game skid. They Campbell scored for Florida, and Vincent including two only 9 seconds apart - and Devan also ended the Capitals’ four-game winning Trocheck had two assists. Roberto Luongo made Dubnyk made 35 saves in Arizona’s first shutout streak. 30 saves. Jonathan Huberdeau scored the only of the season, a rout of Vancouver. The teams combined to go 0 for 7 on power goal in the shootout for Florida. The Panthers Shane Doan and Keith Yandle, on a power plays. Schneider is the only goalie to have start- scored twice in the final 10 minutes of the third play in the final three minutes, also had goals for ed all of his team’s games this season. It was his period to tie it. Arizona. The Coyotes, who entered last in the 13th career shutout. Holtby made 27 saves. Western Conference and 28th overall in the NHL, RED WINGS 4, BLACKHAWKS 1 ended their three-game losing streak. Dave PENGUINS 2, MAPLE LEAFS 1 Johan Franzen and Tomas Tatar both scored Tippett earned his 200th career coaching win. Pascal Dupuis netted two goals and Sidney during Detroit’s dominant second period as the The Canucks lost for only the third time in 11 Crosby reclaimed sole possession of the NHL Red Wings beat Chicago. Franzen scored his fifth games. Ryan Miller allowed four goals on 13 scoring lead with an assist in Pittsburgh’s win goal, with an assist from Henrik Zetterberg, at shots in the first two periods. Dubnyk earned the over Toronto. 4:49 of the second to break a 1-1 tie. Tatar added win and his ninth NHL shutout in his first start The Penguins bounced back from a 5-0 loss at his fifth 1:10 later when he sent in a rebound of since allowing five goals in a Nov. 2 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday and killed all Joakim Andersson’s shot. The Blackhawks were Washington. —AP six Maple Leafs power plays. Toronto scored three man-advantage goals in a win over Boston on Wednesday. Cody Franson NHL results/standings scored a third-period goal for Toronto. Jonathan Bernier was solid in stopping 39 Pittsburgh Columbus 4, Philadelphia 3; New Jersey 1, Washington 0; Pittsburgh 2, Toronto 1; Detroit 4, Chicago 1; NY Islanders 4, shots. Penguins backup Thomas Greiss made 30 Florida 3 (SO); Arizona 5, Vancouver 0. Western Conference Eastern Conference saves, including 13 in the third period. Pacific Division Atlantic Division W L OTL GF GA PTS Montreal 12 4 1 45 43 25 Tampa Bay 11 4 2 61 46 24 BLUE JACKETS 4, FLYERS 3 Anaheim 11 3 3 47 37 25 James Wisniewski and Nick Foligno both Detroit 8 3 5 44 38 21 Vancouver 12 6 0 53 52 24 Ottawa 8 4 4 45 41 20 scored two goals as Columbus ended a nine- Calgary 10 6 2 55 48 22 Toronto 9 6 2 54 45 20 game losing streak by topping Philadelphia. Los Angeles 8 5 4 42 38 20 Boston 10 8 0 49 48 20 Ryan Johansen had four assists for the Blue San Jose 9 7 2 53 51 20 Florida 5 4 5 27 35 15 Jackets, who tallied three goals on the power Arizona 7 9 1 45 56 15 Buffalo 3 13 2 24 66 8 Metropolitan Division play and avoided a team record for consecutive Edmonton 6 9 2 43 58 14 Pittsburgh 11 3 1 57 33 23 losses. Central Division NY Islanders 11 5 0 52 45 22 Jakub Voracek, Claude Giroux and Michael St. Louis 11 4 1 45 32 23 New Jersey 8 7 2 44 50 18 Del Zotto scored for Philadelphia, which had Nashville 10 4 2 41 34 22 Washington 7 6 3 49 45 17 NY Rangers 7 6 3 47 50 17 won three straight. Foligno broke a 2-2 tie with Winnipeg 9 6 2 33 36 20 Chicago 9 7 1 45 34 19 Philadelphia 7 6 2 48 47 16 10:13 left in the second period. Wisniewski put Carolina 5 7 3 36 47 13 Columbus up 4-2 just under four minutes later Minnesota 8 7 0 44 35 16 Columbus 5 10 1 42 58 11 when he scored during a 5-on-3 advantage. Dallas 6 6 4 46 53 16 Note: Overtime losses (OTL) are worth one point in the Colorado 5 8 5 44 59 15 standings and are not included in the loss column (L). Del Zotto brought Philadelphia within 4-3

SCOREBOARD B’desh sets Zimbabwe CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh: Scoreboard on the fourth day of the third and final Test between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in Chittagong yesterday: Bangladesh 1st innings 503 (Imrul Kayes 130, Tamim Iqbal 109, Shakib Al Hasan 71; ikandar record target Raza 3-123, H. Masakadza 2-23, T. Panyangara 2-70, S. Masakadza 2-77). Zimbabwe 1st innings 374 (E. Chigumbura 88, S. Raza 82, H. Masakadza 81, R. Chakabva 65; CHITTAGONG: Mominul Haque scored his fourth Test century to leave Jubair Hossain 5-96, Shafiul Islam 2-50) Zimbabwe chasing a world record 449-run target to win the third and Bangladesh 2nd innings (overnight 23-0) final Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong yesterday. Mominul made an Tamim Iqbal c M’shangwe 65 unbeaten 131 as Bangladesh, seeking a 3-0 sweep after winning the first Imrul Kayes c Mutumbami b Panyangara 15 two Tests, piled up 319-5 in their second innings before declaring in the Mominul Haque not out 131 M. Mahmudullah c Mutumbami b Panyangara 30 post-tea session of the fourth day’s play. Shakib Al Hasan c Ervine b M’shangwe 17 The tourists ended the day on 71-1 still needing 378 runs more with Mushfiqur Rahim c M’shangwe b Raza 46 nine wickets in hand to record an improbable win. The highest fourth Shuvagata Hom not out 3 innings total so far that won a Test was 418-7 by the West Indies against Extras (b8, lb3, w1) 12 Australia in Antigua in 2003. Total (for five wickets declared; 78 overs) 319 Fall of wickets: 1-36 (Imrul), 2-149 (Tamim), 3-204 (Mahmudullah), 4-237 (Shakib), 5-308 (Rahim) Sikandar Raza was unbeaten on 43 and Hamilton Masakadza was on Bowling: S. Masakadza 7-0-28-0, Panyangara 12-3-31-2, Raza 25-0-114-1, M’shangwe 18-2-77-2, 26, the pair having put on 67 for the second wicket after opener Brian Chigumbura 9-2-19-0, H. Masakadza 7-1-39-0 (w1) Chari was leg-before to Rubel Hossain for zero. Mominul, who was playing only his 12th Test, hit 13 fours in his 189-ball innings. Zimbabwe 2nd innings: He put on 113 for the second wicket with Tamim Iqbal, who missed the S. Raza not out 43 chance to become the first Bangladeshi batsman to score centuries in B. Chari lbw b Rubel 0 H. Masakadza not out 26 both innings of a Test when he was bowled by Natsai M’shangwe for 65. Extras (lb2) 2 Tamim had made 109 runs in the first innings. Mohammad Total (for one wicket; 19 overs) 71 Mahmuddulah hit 30 off 28 balls, Shakib Al Hasan made 17 and skipper Fall of wicket: 1-4 (Chari). Mushfiqur Rahim scored a brisk 46 off 30 balls to hasten the declaration. Bowling: Shafiul 4-0-8-0, Rubel 3-1-16-1, Taijul 6-1-17-0, Jubair 2-0-12-0, Shakib 3-0-16-0, The Test series between the two lowest-ranked teams will be followed by Shuvagata 1-1-0-0 Zimbabwe need 378 runs more with nine wickets in hand. CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal plays a shot during the fourth day of the third wcricket Test match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. — five one-day internationals. —AFP p16_Layout 1 11/15/14 9:13 PM Page 1

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 SPORTS Relentless Pakistan eye series victory in Dubai

DUBAI: Pakistan will continue to attack a Tests after suffering a fractured skull hapless New Zealand with spin as they when he was hit by a Corey Anderson’s eye a series win in the second Test start- bouncer in the first Test, where he how- ing in Dubai from tomorrow. ever made a career-best 176. Pakistan inflicted a big 248-run defeat Experienced Taufeeq Umar, who on the Kiwis in the first Test in Abu Dhabi played the last of his 43 Tests in July for a 1-0 lead in the three-match series 2012, is likely to replace Shehzad. The with left-arm spinner Zulfiqar Babar and rest of the batting is expected to flourish leggie Yasir Shah posing serious prob- after Younis Khan, Misbah-ul Haq and lems. Besides a spin web, paceman Rahat Mohammad Hafeez scored centuries in Ali, man-of-the-match for his six wickets the first Test. in the game, reverse swung the ball to Pakistan will be slightly worried over pile further problems on New Zealand their fifth bowler Hafeez after he was batting, folded for 262 and 231 on a flat reported for suspect action during the Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch. first Test. New Zealand captain Brendon There seems no change in fortune for McCullum hoped his team would get a the tourists as the Dubai stadium pitch good start by winning the toss. promises more help for spin and in turn “The toss was a big factor for us, espe- multiplies problems for the struggling cially when you’re coming over here to New Zealand batsmen. play a team so familiar and red hot in New Zealand’s best batsmen against these conditions. Hopefully I win the toss spin, Kane Williamson (3 and 23) and next game,” said McCullum. Ross Taylor (nought and eight), were all The third and final Test will be played at sea against Pakistani bowling. Opener in Sharjah from November 26-30. The Rod Latham showed some grit against teams also play two Twenty20 and five spin, scoring his maiden hundred in the one-day internationals. first innings but that wasn’t enough to thwart Pakistan. Teams (from): Skipper Misbah-ul Haq said he was Pakistan: Misbah-ul Haq (capt), still not eyeing a white-wash, like his Mohammad Hafeez, Taufeeq Umar, Shan team did against Australia with a 2-0 Masood, Younis Khan, Asad Shafiq, Azhar scoreline just a week before the New Ali, Haris Sohail, Mohammad Talha, Rahat Zealand series. Ali, Imran Khan, Ehsan Adil, Sarfraz “We should just take it one by one and Ahmed, Zulfiqar Babar, Yasir Shah. it’s really important to just focus and do New Zealand: Brendon McCullum things right and if there are weak areas (capt), Hamish Rutherford, Tom Latham, do that right,” said Misbah, who cap- Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Corey tained his 15th Pakistani win, a national Anderson, BJ Watling, Luke Ronchi, record. “It is more important to put in a Jimmy Neesham, Mark Craig, Tim BOSTON: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of an NBA combined performance and then you Southee, Doug Bracewell, Neil Wagner, basketball game. —AP get the desired result and I never believe Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi. in white-washes, we just focus on the Umpires: Paul Reiffel (AUS) and next game and stick to basic rules”. Ranmore Martinesz (SRI) Tv umpire: Rod Cavaliers scrape past Celtics Pakistan will miss opener Ahmed Tucker (AUS) Match referee: Andy Pycroft Shehzad, ruled out of the remaining two (ZIM). —AFP BOSTON: LeBron James scored a season-high only 27 minutes, and Austin Rivers scored 17. Denver got its first road win of the season. 41 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a Andrew Wiggins scored 20 points and Corey Denver had seven players score in double fig- 19-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Brewer 18 for Minnesota, which lost its fourth ures in just its second victory of the season. Boston Celtics 122-121 in the NBA on Friday. straight. Aaron Afflalo scored 10 of his 17 points in the James made one of two free throws with 36 first half, and rookie Gary Harris and Wilson seconds left to give Cleveland a one-point lead. ROCKETS 88, SIXERS 87 Chandler each finished with 13 points. Kyrie Irving then missed a layup and Avery James Harden scored 35 points, including an The Nuggets led by as many as 32 points and Bradley rebounded for Boston, which called off-balance layup with 9 seconds left, to lead shot 49 percent from the floor. The Pacers are timeout with 7 seconds to go. But the Celtics Houston past winless Philadelphia. still without three of their starting five due to couldn’t get a shot off as Rajon Rondo, who fin- The Sixers led by one point before Michael injuries. David West (right ankle), George Hill ished with 16 assists, lost control of his dribble Carter-Williams bounced the ball off his foot and (left knee), Paul George (fractured tibia) did not near the top of the key just before the final out of bounds to give Houston the ball. Harden play. buzzer sounded. powered through the lane to hit the game-win- Irving had 27 points and Kevin Love added 12 ner. Philadelphia had a chance to win it at the HORNETS 103, SUNS 95 points and 15 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who buzzer, but Carter-Williams missed a jump shot. Kemba Walker scored 12 of his 19 points in earned their third straight win. Kelly Olynyk led Tony Wroten scored 19 for the Sixers, who led for the second half as Charlotte rallied past Phoenix. Boston with a season-high 21 points, and Jared most of the game after an embarrassing 53- Al Jefferson and Gary Neal each had 14 points Sullinger and Jeff Green had 19 apiece. point loss to Dallas on Thursday. The Sixers for the Hornets, who won for the first time in five remain the NBA’s only winless team, dropping to road games. Lance Stephenson scored 13, and PISTONS 96, THUNDER 89 0-9 for their worst start since opening the 1972- Bismack Biyombo finished with 11 points and 10 Brandon Jennings scored 25 of his 29 points 73 season with 15 consecutive losses. rebounds. in the second half and overtime, leading the Charlotte had lost the last five games in the Detroit past Oklahoma city. Jennings made a JAZZ 102, KNICKS 100 series. Eric Bledsoe had 22 points and matched a tiebreaking 3-pointer to give the Pistons an 87- Trey Burke made a jumper from the corner as career high with 11 rebounds for the Suns, who 84 lead with 2:32 left in overtime. He added time expired to help Utah overcome a 46-point had won two in a row. another 3 while falling to the ground, increasing effort from New York’s Carmelo Anthony. the advantage to 92-84. Anthony’s 3-pointer with 2.3 seconds left tied MAGIC 101, BUCKS 85 DUBAI: New Zealand cricketer Hamish Rutherford prepares to bat during a net prac- Jeremy Lamb set career highs with 24 points it at 100 and lifted the Knicks to the century Tobias Harris had 26 points and 10 rebounds tice session at the ICC Cricket Academy in Dubai. —AFP and 10 rebounds for Oklahoma City, which led mark for the first time this season. But Burke to lead Orlando. Victor Oladipo returned to 48-42 at halftime. Reggie Jackson had 20 points caught the ball near the Jazz bench and nailed Orlando’s lineup as the Magic earned their 17th and 12 assists, and Serge Ibaka finished with 19 the jumper for the win. consecutive home win against Milwaukee. points and 10 boards. Jackson missed a 16-foot The Knicks lost their seventh straight game. Oladipo, who suffered a facial fracture right Poulter storms fadeaway jumper at the buzzer in regulation Gordon Hayward scored a season-high 33 points before the season started, scored 13 points. that would have lifted the Thunder to their first for the Jazz, and Derrick Favors added 21 points Milwaukee pulled within seven on John two-game winning streak of the season. and 12 rebounds. Henson’s hook shot with 6:15 remaining, but the clear in Turkey Magic scored the next seven points to pull away. SPURS 93, LAKERS 80 NUGGETS 108, PACERS 87 Brandon Knight scored 14 of his 24 points in the Tim Duncan had 13 points and 11 rebounds Ty Lawson had 11 points and 10 assists as first quarter for Milwaukee. —AP BELEK: Ian Poulter seems to be in the ern Turkey and the deluge of rain that fell and Cory Joseph scored eight of his 14 points in mood to turn the $7 million Turkish would have prevented play resuming on the fourth quarter as San Antonio beat Los Airlines Open into a one-man show after many courses. Angeles on one of the worst shooting nights of NBA results/standings storming six strokes clear of the field when “We had two storms, one at 3am and Kobe Bryant’s 19-year NBA career. Kawhi the weather-interrupted second round another at about 5am with in excess of 40 Leonard scored 12 points for the defending NBA Denver 108, Indiana 87; Orlando 101, Milwaukee 85; Atlanta 114, Miami 103; Cleveland 122, Boston 121; Utah 102, ended yesterday. After a thunderstorm millimetres of rain,” said tournament direc- champions, who added a comfortable win over brought play to a premature close on tor Miguel Vidaor. NY Knicks 100; Houston 88, Philadelphia 87; New Orleans 139, Minnesota 91; Detroit 96, Oklahoma City 89 (OT); the 1-8 Lakers to their victories over the Clippers Charlotte 103, Phoenix 95; San Antonio 93, LA Lakers 80. Friday, the players returned to a sopping “The amazing thing about this golf and Warriors earlier in the week. San Antonio Eastern Conference Western Conference wet Montgomerie Maxx Royal course early course is the drainage is incredibly good. pulled away in the fourth quarter for its eighth in the morning to complete their rounds We came out here this morning and the Atlantic Division Northwest Division win in 11 meetings with the Lakers. W L PCT GB Portland 6 3 .667 - and there was no stopping Poulter who course was actually quite dry.” Bryant scored nine points for the Lakers, had been fortified by plenty of “beauty The storms briefly woke up Poulter Toronto 7 2 .778 - Utah 4 6 .400 2.5 going 1 for 14 fro the field. The NBA’s leading Brooklyn 4 4 .500 2.5 sleep”. overnight but he said he was fresh and Oklahoma City 3 7 .300 3.5 scorer missed his first 10 shots and all five of his Boston 3 5 .375 3.5 Minnesota 2 6 .250 3.5 The 38-year-old Englishman birdied the ready to deal with anything that was 3-point attempts. NY Knicks 2 8 .200 5.5 15th, his first hole of the day, before reel- thrown at him in the third round late yes- Denver 2 6 .250 3.5 Philadelphia 0 9 0 7 Pacific Division ing off three straight pars to add a six- terday. “I was in bed at seven last night, I Central Division PELICANS 139, TIMBERWOLVES 91 Golden State 6 2 .750 - Chicago 7 2 .778 - under 66 to his opening 64. had enough of my nine hours of beauty LA Clippers 4 3 .571 1.5 Jrue Holiday missed just one shot while scor- Cleveland 4 3 .571 2 Poulter has yet to win this season after sleep that I require,” he explained. ing 24 points through three quarters as New Sacramento 5 4 .556 1.5 suffering a difficult time with niggling “I didn’t think we were going to get any Milwaukee 4 5 .444 3 Orleans set several offensive team records. Detroit 3 6 .333 4 Phoenix 5 4 .556 1.5 injuries but he is overjoyed to be back near action this morning but we’ve managed to The Pelicans’ 139 point total, 56 made field LA Lakers 1 8 .111 5.5 his best. do that which is good news.” Sharing sec- Indiana 3 7 .300 4.5 goals, 66.7 percent shooting and 48-point mar- Southeast Division Southwest Division “It’s really exciting, 2014 was looking ond spot on 136 were Spain’s Miguel Angel gin of victory all set new records for a game. Washington 6 2 .750 - Memphis 8 1 .889 - pretty glum,” he told reporters after finish- Jimenez (73), Shane Lowry of Ireland (66), Their 15 made 3-pointers tied a club high. Atlanta 5 3 .625 1 Houston 8 1 .889 - ing with a 14-under total of 130. American Brooks Koepka (67), Wade Holiday was 9-of-10 shooting, hitting both 3s Miami 5 4 .556 1.5 Dallas 6 3 .667 2 “Hopefully we can turn it into a good one.” Ormsby of Australia (71) and South African he attempted and all four free throws to go with Charlotte 4 5 .444 2.5 New Orleans 5 3 .625 2.5 Orlando 4 6 .400 3 San Antonio 5 3 .625 2.5 There were more thunderstorms in the pair Hennie Otto (69) and Branden Grace nine assists. Anthony Davis added 22 points in early hours of Saturday morning in south- (69). —Reuters Abu Dhabi rule again in Cape Town

CAPE TOWN: Abu Dhabi Ocean good job controlling the race. Two Racing led from start to finish to win down, plenty more to go.” the Volvo Ocean Race in-port race in Abu Dhabi now lead the overall Cape Town yesterday and confirm table for the in-port series by three their current position as the nine- points from Team Brunel month event’s dominant force. (Netherlands), who chased them in British skipper Ian Walker led the just over a minute behind on crew from the Emirates to a narrow Saturday. The all-women’s crew of 12-minute victory in Leg 1 from Team SCA (Sweden) were third. Alicante, Spain to Cape Town last Team Alvimedica (Turkey/USA), week (Nov. 5). winners of the first in-port race in the That victory was eked out over 25 series in Alicante, ripped one of their days and some 6,487 nautical miles sails and now need to fix it quickly (nm) as against just eight miles in before the fleet departs for Abu Saturday’s hour-long in-port sprint Dhabi on Wednesday for the 6,125 but Abu Dhabi still proved the best of nautical miles (nm) trip on Leg 2. a seven-strong fleet in mastering There are two separate competitions changeable winds and squalls. in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 edi- “Cape Town can be like that when tion, one offshore which comprises the wind comes round Table nine legs, 38,487nm and 11 port Mountain. We had really good crew stopovers. That concludes in work today, I was out of breath just Gothenburg, Sweden on June 27, watching them,” said Walker. 2015. The other is the in-port series CAPE TOWN: Team Brunel (left), Abu Dhabi Team (right) and SCA “We just tried to do the right thing that will be played out over 10 of the (center) race during the in port race of the Volvo Ocean Race in CHINA: Ian Poulter of England tees off in this file photo. —AFP and our navigator, Simon Fisher, did a ports.—AFP Table Bay. —AFP p17 2_Layout 1 11/15/14 10:16 PM Page 1

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 SPORTS NZ snap Australian supremacy WELLINGTON: New Zealand shattered captain Cameron Smith rated his side’s per- Australia’s rugby league supremacy with an formance as “brave but unfortunately we historic 22-18 victory in the Four Nations came up against a better side.” tournament final at Westpac stadium here In a feisty opening, it was Australia who yesterday. dominated. They were twice denied points The defending champion Kangaroos when first Josh Mansour spilled the ball were left mesmerised by the Shaun over the line and then Corey Parker was Johnson-led running game as the Kiwis held up. pulled off back-to-back wins over Australia But it was only a matter of time before for the first time in 61 years. they would be rewarded and the break Johnson, the stand-out performer when came from a Cooper Cronk kick in the 10th New Zealand shocked Australia 30-12 in minute which New Zealand fumbled and the opening game of the tournament four Michael Jennings snapped up the loose weeks ago, was again the architect of their ball for the try. victory and was again named man-of-the- It was a signal for New Zealand to go to match. His elusive running set up Manu the interchange early and the injection of Vatuvei for his first try to give New Zealand Greg Eastwood and Martin Taupau turned an eight-point buffer at 14-6 at half-time, the game dramatically. and when Australia closed within two Captain Simon Mannering was no points in the second half Johnson stunned longer battling on his own as the reshaped the Kangaroo defence with a brilliant solo Kiwi forward pack began to rampage up try. the middle. The result was sweet revenge for New Taupau put Shaun Kenny-Dowall Zealand who were humbled 34-2 when through a gap to spark a 60-metre move they last met Australia in a decider-the that resulted in a try in the right corner to World Cup final last year. Jason Nightingale. But this time there was no sign of the Deft footwork by Johnson, when he opt- New Zealanders being underdogs as they ed to run on a fifth tackle, saw him beat five recovered from giving Australia an early try defenders before a wide pass to Vatuvei by taking the lead midway through the first put the giant wing over in the left corner. half and were never headed from there. With Johnson also landing three goals, Coach Stephen Kearney said his side had New Zealand went to the break leading 14- set themselves a standard they would have 6. Australia again started strongly after the to live up to. “We’ve got a great young team break, closing within two points at 14-12 and the future’s bright,” he said. “Australia when Daly Cherry-Evans put Sione are going to keep coming back at us and Mata’utia over wide out and Cameron the challenge is for us to keep improving.” Smith landed his second goal. While Kearney praised Johnson and his But Johnson reignited the Kiwis when partner in the halves Kieran Foran, he said he squared up Greg Inglis in a solo jink it was the Kiwi forwards who set up the vic- through the Kangaroo defence and tory. Vatuvai snapped up his second try when LONDON: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic plays a return to Japan’s Kei Nishikori during their singles ATP World Tour Finals semifinal tennis match at the Without those guys doing the hard he ran over the 18-year-old Mata’utia for O2 Arena in London yesterday. —AP hards you’re not going to get the opportu- New Zealand to lead 22-12 with 20 min- nites that Shaun got and Kieran was pre- utes to play. Australia were rewarded with sented with. a late try to Ben Hunt to ensure a cliff- With the 10-times world champion hanger finish but were unable to cross the Djokovic downs Nishikori Kangaroos suffering a rare finals defeat, line again. —AFP to reach ATP Tour Finals

LONDON: Novak Djokovic survived his first seri- third time in four years-a fitting reward for he pressed home his advantage with another ous test of the ATP Tour Finals as the world num- another dominant year that saw the Serb win break to open the second set. But his concentra- ber one advanced to the final with a 6-1, 3-6, 6-0 Wimbledon, reach the French Open final and tion wavered and a double fault in the next victory over Japan’s Kei Nishikori yesterday. claim five other ATP titles. game allowed Nishikori to break back. Djokovic had swept through the group stage Nishikori had also enjoyed an impressive That miscue brought a mighty cheer from the at London’s O2 Arena in imperious style, but he campaign and became the first Asian player to crowd, who sensed they might get a competitive was pushed harder by Nishikori, who became qualify for the Tour Finals after reaching the US match after all, prompting an angry response the first player to take a set off him since Open final in September, beating Djokovic in the from Djokovic, who clapped his racquet in sar- October, before a strong finish secured the semi-finals. The 24-year-old can leave London castic acknowledgement of the way the support Serb’s fourth appearance in the final of the pres- with his head held high after a solid week’s work, had swung against him. tigious season-ending event. The 27-year-old but he will be frustrated to have let Djokovic off Djokovic seemed surprisingly rattled by the has now won 31 successive indoor matches, the hook when he seemed to have turned the atmosphere and Nishikori began dictating the including 14 at the Tour Finals, and his final tide in his favour in the second set. points with more aggression. For the first time opponent will be either six-time champion all week, Djokovic was under pressure and Roger Federer or Stan Wawrinka, who meet in an SUPERLATIVE STANDARDS Nishikori made him pay as he broke for a 5-3 all-Swiss semi-final late yesterday. Djokovic landed the first break in the fourth lead and took the set. Djokovic, who has lifted the Tour Finals tro- game of the match when a searing forehand Nishikori, who twice needed treatment on his phy three times, remains on course to become forced Nishikori to lunge for a volley that he wrist during the first two sets, held a remarkable the first man to win the event three years in a couldn’t control. 21-2 record in decisive sets this season. row since Ivan Lendl in the 1980s. Even by his superlative standards, this was a But he couldn’t convert two break points at “Kei was playing great and this has been the masterclass from Djokovic and he closed out the the start of the final set and Djokovic, reinvigo- best season of his life but he made some crucial first set in 23 minutes. Yet, with the prospect of rated by that escape, broke in the next game to double faults in the third set,” Djokovic said. “Of their afternoon’s entertainment ending much turn the tide. course I will watch the other semi-final. I’ll get soon than hoped, the 17,500 capacity crowd Nishikori finally crumbled after that and LONDON: South Africa’s Bakkies Botha gathers the ball mid-air during the interna- some popcorn and enjoy it from my bed.” threw their support behind Nishikori in a bid to Djokovic emphatically closed out a win he cele- tional rugby union match between England and South Africa at Twickenham sta- On Friday, Djokovic had guaranteed he will raise his game. brated with only a cursory wave to the crowd dium. —AP finish top of the year-end world rankings for the Djokovic seemed in a merciless mood when who had so irked him. —AFP Springboks outsmart England Double the excitement, LONDON: South Africa returned to win- Hougaard and fly-half Handre Pollard, their ning ways with a 31-28 victory over places taken by Cobus Reinach and Lambie England at a rainswept Twickenham yester- respectively. day. A scrappy opening saw the Springboks as dashing duos shine England, 20-6 down early in the second take the lead in the 10th minute. England half, capitalised on the sin-binning of Victor fly-half Owen Farrell, running from close to Matfield to score 14 points while the veter- his own line, gave a poor pass to Watson, LONDON: Billed as an aperitif before the main an lock was off the field as forwards David who was engulfed by a horde of green course served up by the likes of Roger Federer Wilson and Ben Morgan rumbled over for shirts. converted tries to tie the match at 20-20. South Africa worked the ball wide to and Novak Djokovic, the unsung doubles But South Africa, still a man down, wing Bryan Habana but knocked on. players have provided the real excitement at regained their composure to score a try However, Robshaw had infringed and this week’s ATP World Tour Finals. through man-of-the-match Schalk Burger, Lambie kicked the routine penalty. South World number one Djokovic and Federer while impressive fly-half Pat Lambie kicked Africa made it 10-0 when England scrum- have barely broken sweat to reach the semi- 16 points in total. half Danny Care took too long at the base finals of the year-ending tournament - the for- “Conditions were tricky to begin with, of a ruck and saw his pass intercepted by mer dropping nine games in three round- but at 20-6 up we felt we had the job 75 Jan Serfontein, the centre running in unop- robin matches and his great Swiss rival offer- percent done,” Burger told Sky Sports. “We posed from 60 metres for a converted try ing up a mere 13. needed to keep composure then sadly we under the posts. Ten of the first 11 singles matches in the got a yellow card and we were on the back England spent plenty of time in the round-robin stage failed to go the distance, foot,” the openside flanker added. Springbok half but failed to make it count with all kinds of reasons being put forward for “But, we huddled together and said, in the 26th minute when lock Dave the one-sided nature of the match-ups, from ‘we’ve been here before’ and that’s what Attwood, having broken clear, delayed the slow court surface to fatigue. Yet the saw us through.” This was England’s second what should have been a try-scoring pass world’s eight best doubles teams have had agonising three-point loss in as many to Watson and the Springbok defence crowds on the edge of their seats with some weeks following their 24-21 defeat by recovered. Farrell kicked a penalty but fast and furious action. world champions New Zealand but they Lambie responded and South Africa were That was the case again on Friday when could have few complaints. 13-6 up at half-time. American world number one pairing Bob and England captain Chris Robshaw lament- Mike Bryan, true stars of the discipline after ed how his side were never in front, saying: ENGLAND CAUGHT COLD “We were a little bit reactive today. “We South Africa stunned England barely 38 claiming 16 grand slam titles together, allowed them to get ahead of us and then seconds into the second half when reached the semi-finals, celebrating a high- we were playing catch-up,” the flanker Lambie’s well-judged kick ahead was energy 7-6 (3) 7-6 (2) victory over Alexander explained. Fresh from their shock tour- superbly caught by fullback Willie Le Roux, Peya and Bruno Soares with their trademark “chest bump”. “This is one of the best courts in opening 29-15 defeat by Ireland in Dublin, running at pace, and he fed Reinach, who LONDON: Bob Bryan (right) and Mike Bryan pose with the ATP World Tour No 1 Doubles Team the Springboks made it 12 games unbeat- ran in under the posts from 20 metres for the world and it’s where we want to play,” Bob told Reuters. “Going out there playing in front trophy presented to them during the ATP World Tour tennis finals in this file photo at the O2 en against England as more doubts were his first Test try. arena on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014. —AP raised about the ability of the 2015 World Then came Matfield’s sin-binning and of a packed house gets the adrenaline flow- Cup hosts to challenge for the Webb Ellis England made their advantage count with ing, gives us goose bumps every time.” ing in too. “The levels have improved so nitely attract the top singles players too. Trophy. two huge driving mauls that led to tries for Half of the doubles matches so far have much. If we played the same as we were in “In the Olympics, everyone plays for that Defeat was England’s fifth in a row- prop Wilson and replacement Morgan. gone to sudden death match tiebreaks (the 2003 when we were first world number ones gold medal and that’s the toughest doubles albeit four were against the All Blacks-and But South Africa hit back through first pair to 10 points) and Bob says they are we wouldn’t even make the top 20 now.” draw in tennis,” Mike said. “Indian Wells is tra- their worst run of results since they suf- Burger, who went in on the blindside fol- happy they are giving the London public val- While proud of their numerous achieve- ditionally good too, 23 of the top 30 (singles fered seven successive losses in 2006. lowing a close range line-out off a penalty. ue for money. “The singles matches have ments, Bob said the ATP could still do more to players) played doubles there. Everyone It also meant that in 13 matches under And just after the hour mark, England were been finished in like 50 minutes...that’s too maximise the potential of a game more famil- wants to see Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer coach Stuart Lancaster against the south- a man down when hooker Dylan Hartley quick for a hot ticket that’s expensive. The iar with club players around the world. playing another match. ern hemisphere giants of South Africa, New was sin-binned for stamping. doubles matches add to the show. “We’re “We have been lucky enough to have good “The doubles guys hold their own and it Zealand and Australia, England had won Lambie’s third penalty made it 28-20 to leaving it all out there and giving fans some turnouts at our matches over the last 10, 12 would be interesting to see more Olympic just two. the Springboks before England replace- drama.” England’s scrum and line-out again held ment fly-half George Ford’s penalty, virtu- years,” Bob said. “But the ATP could step it up. style events.” The Bryans, bidding for a first up well but they once more suffered from ally his first touch, cut the deficit to five They do a great job at this event and hopeful- year-end title since 2009, take on French poor decision-making, loose kicking and points. But Lambie put South Africa eight NUMEROUS ACHIEVEMENTS ly that carries over to other smaller events. duo Julien Benneteau and Edouard Roger- needless knock-ons. points in front with just four minutes left Identical twin Mike said men’s doubles is “Every doubles player today is extremely Vasselin in late yesterday’s semi-finals. South Africa responded to their Dublin when his kick to touch set up a line-out experiencing a boom, especially with the best professional, everyone has a coach, no one Benneteau, ranked 26 in singles, said dou- debacle by making five changes with from which he landed a close-range drop- doubles players sharing the year-end tourna- parties, everyone hits the gym. Maybe 15, 20 bles should not be under-estimated. “It’s England making just one, injury-enforced, goal. England created a 79th-minute try ment spotlight with the singles since 2003. years ago it was journeymen enjoying the amazing to play here in doubles,” he said. switch as Anthony Watson replaced Bath for South Africa-born centre Brad Barritt “I think it’s as strong as its ever been, we lifestyle, now we are all here to win and only “Only in Davis Cup can we play with this team-mate Semesa Rokoduguni on the but Ford missed the conversion and it was have all the legends around, guys that have the best survive.” kind of atmosphere in doubles. “I think the wing. the Springboks who were denied a try won numerous slams like Daniel Nestor, Both are already looking forward to the ATP could do more and I know they are Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer, signif- with the last play of the game by the Leander Paes, you’ve got the cream of the 2016 Rio Olympics when they will be aiming working on it and players are pushing them icantly, dropped both half-backs Francois replay official. —AFP crop and some of the best singles guys jump- to defend their title at an event that will defi- to work on it.” —Reuters SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 SPORTS

FIFA judge: England damaged World Cup bid process

LONDON: England received stinging nary proceedings could be launched confederation. England has been a vocal its attempts to gain Warner’s support, On some of the other criticism from FIFA over its bid team’s relating to England’s bid. critic of Warner, FIFA and FIFA President embarking on high-profile trips to bids, Eckert said: conduct in the 2018 World Cup contest “We do not accept any criticism Sepp Blatter since its humiliating vote Trinidad and Tobago. But having Australia (2022): There were attempts to in a corruption report that accused it of regarding the integrity of England’s bid result. reviewed evidence from ethics prosecu- divert Australian government funding set “damaging the image” of world football. or any of the individuals involved,” the Eckert accused Warner, who resigned tor Michael Garcia, Eckert criticized aside for African projects to countries with FIFA ethics judge Joachim Eckert English FA said in response to the report. from FIFA in 2011 to avoid a corruption England for agreeing to Warner’s request ties to FIFA voters. Two Australia consult- found “potentially problematic facts and “We conducted a transparent bid and, as investigation, of “showering the England to pay $55,000 to sponsor a Caribbean ants “violated the bidding and ethics rules.” circumstances” surrounding England’s the report demonstrates with its refer- 2018 bid team with inappropriate Football Union dinner in 2010, which Japan (2022): The bid team distributed bid, specifically criticizing the bid team’s ence to the England bid team’s ‘full and requests” to gain his vote. “damaged the integrity of the bidding several different gifts, worth from $700 to attempts to woo disgraced former FIFA valuable cooperation,’ willingly complied Eckert said in his 42-page report that process.” $2,000, to senior FIFA officials and their vice president Jack Warner. with the investigation. Warner’s expectation that bidders would Eckert found the damage was of a wives in 2010. The bid teams of Australia, Japan and “We maintain that transparency and accommodate his wishes was in “appar- “limited extent” as was also the case South Korea (2022): A proposal of Dr. South Korea were also rebuked for their cooperation around this entire process ent violation of bidding rules” and FIFA’s when England provided “substantial Mong-Joon Chung, a FIFA vice president conduct in bidding for the 2022 World from all involved is crucial to its credibili- ethics code. assistance” for the Trinidad and Tobago and honorary president of the Korean Cup. ty.” England, which included David “England 2018’s response showed a under-20 team to train in Britain in 2009, Football Association, to establish a global Eckert ruled none of the actions of Beckham and FA president Prince willingness, time and again, to meet and appeared willing to provide “bene- football development fund gave the the bidding nations affected the integri- William as ambassadors in its bid team, such expectation, thereby damaging the fits” to a Warner-owned club. appearance of “a conflict or an offer of ty of the vote, made in 2010, which gave received only two of the 22 votes in the image of FIFA and the bidding process,” England found a job in Britain for a benefits” to influence FIFA voters. the 2018 tournament to Russia and the 2018 election. the German judge added, saying ethics “person of interest” to Warner, Eckert United States (2022): There was “no 2022 tournament to Qatar. However, he Eckert’s report rebuked England for proceedings could be launched against said, giving the appearance “it sought to major problematic conduct” by US officials, said he believes “serious violations of its ties to Warner, the former head of “specific individuals.” confer a personal benefit” to influence although discrepancies were found in the bidding rules” occurred and that discipli- CONCACAF, the North American soccer England’s bid team was very public in his vote. documentation submitted. —AP Mancini: Balotelli ‘fine’ at Liverpool

MILAN: New Inter Milan coach Roberto among a squad of players that has suf- Mancini said he had no plans to bring fered few highs and plenty of lows Mario Balotelli back to the Serie A club under Mazzarri in the 53-year-old after beginning his second spell with the coach’s 17-month tenure. Although Nerazzurri yesterday. many Inter fans have already called on Mancini, who spent four success- Mancini to ditch the 3-5-2 used by laden years at Inter between 2004-2008, Mazzarri, Mancini gave little clues as to succeeded Walter Mazzarri who was which tactical formation he would sacked on Friday after Inter had slipped deploy. “We can play with a three-man to ninth in the league with only four as much as a four-man defence. I have wins from their opening 11 games. some ideas about how we should be But as the Italian prepares to talk over playing, but I want to talk to the players likely tactical and possible personnel first,” he said. changes with his current crop of players, Asked if he would find space in his Mancini said Balotelli-currently enduring future team for Japanese wingback Yuto a difficult start to the season at Nagatomo, Mancini replied: “He’s a top Liverpool-was not on his radar. player and a Japanese international. I “Mario’s doing fine at Liverpool and will definitely try to use him.” should do well there. He should do A number of leading Inter players, everything to make the best of his including forward Fredy Guarin and opportunity there,” Mancini told defender Nemanja Vidic, have been sub- reporters in Milan yesterday. ject to fierce criticism amid Inter’s poor Balotelli started his senior career start to the campaign. under Mancini at Inter and, after falling But Mancini said: “They (Guarin and out with subsequent Inter coach Jose Vidic) are both great players. Vidic is still Mourinho, followed Mancini to getting used to things here after playing Manchester City in 2010. for so many years in England with However Balotelli’s notorious discipli- Manchester United. nary problems meant the pair clashed “Guarin can be a very important regularly and City eventually sold the player for Inter. I have to talk to him.” Italy striker to AC Milan in January 2013. Mancini, meanwhile, hailed the relative- Now at Liverpool, where he has failed ly young age of Inter’s squad: “It’s a to score a league goal so far, Balotelli is plus, absolutely, because we can still FARO: Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo (center) vies with Armenia’s defender Taron Voskanyan (left) and Armenia’s midfielder Karlen likely to the last player on Mancini’s grow and use our enthusiasm to create Mkrtchyan (right) during the UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifier, Group I football match. —AFP Christmas wish list. a young and powerful squad in the Instead, Mancini is expected to focus future. “I want us to be playing good Ronaldo scores Euro goal on reinstilling confidence and belief football.” —AFP Chile crush Venezuela, record as Germany toils BERLIN: Cristiano Ronaldo became the cutting inside to fire into the bottom corner in ing with a humiliating 1-0 defeat to the Faroe Paraguay defeat Peru European Championships’ all-time top scorer by the 73rd. Islands, while Northern Ireland surrendered its giving Portugal a 1-0 victory over Armenia, while lead in Group F to Romania. SANTIAGO: Alexis Sanchez tormented back and I’m happy,” Valdivia said. “I trained Germany could only beat Gibraltar 4-0 as its GROUP D The result in Greece is almost certain to Venezuela’s defence and opened the scor- hard to be back and I hope this is the first World Cup victory hangover continued on Thomas Mueller scored twice as Germany got prompt the dismissal of coach Claudio Ranieri, ing with a header as Chile romped to a 5-0 step of a good history with Chile.” Forward Friday. Portugal captain Ronaldo broke the its Euro 2016 qualifying campaign back on track who hasn’t won a game since taking over in the home victory on Friday, while Paraguay Eduardo Vargas added another in the sec- deadlock in the 72nd minute to take his tally with an unconvincing 4-0 win over Gibraltar. summer and has now lost three straight at defeated 2-1 Peru in Asuncion. ond half with Rodrigo Millar scoring in the across Euro finals and qualifying to 23 goals. Mueller opened the scoring in the 12th home. Sanchez, in great form with Arsenal in 77th minute to make it 4-0. Substitute Pablo Denmark’s Jon Dahl Tomasson and Turkey’s minute and claimed his second 17 minutes later. Greek Football Association president Giorgos the English Premier League, broke the Hernandez capped the scoring with Chile’s Hakan Sukur had previously scored 22 goals Mario Goetze made it 3-0 in the 38th, before an Sarris has called an emergency board meeting deadlock in the 17th minute and almost fifth in stoppage time. each. Germany was looking for a high score own goal from Yogan Santos completed the and said he took “full responsibility for the most scored a spectacular goal from a corner lat- In Asuncion, Paraguay beat 2-1 Peru as against Gibraltar, a territory of just 30,000 people scoring in the 67th. unfortunate selection of this coach.” Sarris er during the first half. their rebuilding stage continues after miss- which is playing its first qualifying tournament Germany coach Joachim Loew said before- pledged to make changes “so that the national Chile dominated the match in the south- ing out on the World Cup in Brazil. Angel and had already lost 7-0 to both Ireland and hand he wanted a result to reflect his side’s sta- team never again has such a shameful evening.” ern city of Talcahuano and went 2-0 up in Romero’s 70th minute opener was can- Poland in Group D. However, there were whistles tus as the World Cup winners and he started The Faroe Islanders, winning only their third first-half stoppage time with a low shot celled out four minutes later by Peru’s Paolo from some fans at full-time after watching the with a very attacking line-up and just three European qualifier in 19 years, celebrated after from Jorge Valdivia, who was returning to Guerrero, but Paraguay sealed the victory World Cup holders labor against a defensively defenders. the four minutes of injury time were up. Several “La Roja” (The Red) after reconsidering his two minutes into stoppage time when set-up side made up mostly of amateurs. The home side dominated the game but of them in tears as they were clapped by Greek Convincing in Brazil during the summer, found it hard to penetrate the visitors’ stubborn decision to quit the team after the World Derlis Gonzalez scored a penalty after fans at Karaiskaki Stadium in Piraeus. Germany had been held to a 1-1 draw by Ireland defending, especially in the second half. Cup. Valdivia’s influence grew in the second Yoshimar Yotun handled the ball and was The remote archipelago of 50,000 inhabitants and beaten 2-0 by Poland in its two previous Liam Walker almost scored for Gibraltar with half as Chile overwhelmed Venezuela. “I’m sent off. —Reuters is ranked 187th among 208 nations in FIFA, while Euro 2016 qualifiers. It also lost 4-2 to Argentina an audacious effort from the sideline just before in a friendly repeat of the World Cup final in the interval, only to be denied by a great save Greece is ranked 18th. Joan Edmundsson scored September. from Manuel Neuer. in the 61st minute, firing in a ball that fell favor- Elsewhere, Greece slumped to a shock 1-0 Germany remains three points behind Group ably in front of Greece goalkeeper Orestis defeat at home to the Faroe Islands and D leader Poland, which won 4-0 in Georgia Karnezis. In Bucharest, Romania looked rejuve- Denmark came from behind to beat Serbia 3-1. thanks to second half goals from Kamil Glik, nated under coach Anghel Iordanescu, returning There were qualifying wins for Poland, Scotland, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Sebastian Mila and for his third spell at the national team, fighting Romania and Hungary. Arkadiusz Milik. hard to beat Northern Ireland 2-0. Paul Papp In London, Teofilo “Teo” Gutierrez headed in a Shaun Maloney’s 75th-minute strike was scored twice in six minutes in the second half, late goal as Colombia came from behind to beat enough for Scotland to beat Ireland 1-0 in finally beating goalkeeper Roy Carroll who had the United States 2-1 in a friendly. Here’s a Glasgow, moving the Scots level on points with been key to his country’s opening run of three roundup of action from Friday’s Euro 2016 quali- Ireland and Germany. wins. There was a late winner at Budapest’s fying games: Groupama Arena, where Hungary’s Zoltan Gera GROUP F scored in the 84th minute to beat Finland 1-0 GROUP I Greece continued its disastrous run in qualify- and claim third place. —AP Ronaldo’s winner against Armenia meant Portugal stayed one point behind group leader Denmark. The Real Madrid star struck from close range following a goalmouth scramble. Nicklas Bendtner scored twice as Denmark came from a goal down to beat Serbia 3-1 in Belgrade. The match was played in an empty Partizan stadium because of incidents in a quali- fier between Serbia and Albania last month. Serbia was penalized by UEFA for pitch skirmish- es involving players and fans over an Albanian flag that was flown above the stadium by a drone. Serbia winger Zoran Tosic opened the scoring with a low strike from 12 yards (meters) in the fourth minute. But Bendtner equalized from close range in the 60th before centerback Simon Kjaer gave the visitors the lead two minutes later by heading in a free kick from Christian Eriksen. Bendtner made it 3-1 in the 85th. Serbia coach Dick Advocaat was quoted by UEFA’s website: “This is our first terrible match since I became the manager. If someone should be blamed then it’s me. And, yes, I will think about resigning.” France, which has already qual- ified as the host of Euro 2016, drew 1-1 with Albania in Rennes. Albania defender Mergim Mavraj stunned the hosts with a header in the 40th. But France sub- NUREMBERG: Germany’s Sami Khedira (left) vies with Gibraltar’s Ryan Casciaro (right) during CHILE: Chilean player Eduardo Vargas (right) vies for the ball with Gabriel Cichero of stitute Antoine Griezmann salvaged a draw by Venezuela during their friendly football match in Concepcion. —AFP the UEFA 2016 European Championship qualifying round Group D football match. —AFP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 SPORTS

‘Don’t think, just play’: MIT engineers football success

NEW YORK: The Massachusetts Institute common.” The architect of the school’s because it gives him a chance to “not place in pop culture decades ago when “Four years ago, we didn’t get a lot of of Technology’s reputation of academic new-found gridiron greatness is 42-year- think.” He said it’s natural for MIT players late comedian George Carlin read the people out to the games,” said senior superiority is well chronicled. But the pri- old Chad Martinovich, a soft-spoken to be analytical because their days in scoreline “MIT, 3 to the 4th power.” running back Justin Wallace, who has vate research university is now excelling coach who has the team riding a never- class revolve around problem-solving. No one is suggesting MIT is ready to scored 16 touchdowns this season while in a sector of society once deemed before-seen three-year winning streak. Still, the books versus ball balancing take on undefeated and top-ranked averaging an eyebrow-raising 7.4 yards unthinkable for a bastion of brainpower: He endures the kinds of problems act is a delicate one, he said. “I’m much Mississippi State, as the list of its victims per carry. “We do now.” With 81 Nobel football. you might expect coaching a bunch of more productive during the season,” this year includes Becker College, Salve laureates having ties to MIT, the percep- MIT is undefeated going into its last rocket scientists. “It’s both rewarding and Goldsberry said. “When you have your Regina University, Pomona-Pitzer, and tion of the student body is one of book- regular season game on Saturday challenging at the same time,” whole day lined out, you need to be effi- Maine Maritime. But it’s hard to find fault ish scholars. With 33 varsity sports, how- against the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Martinovich said. “You can throw a lot at cient. People here try to do as much as with an 8-0 team that’s averaging more ever, there aren’t just a bunch of aca- and headed to the Division III playoffs. them from a mental standpoint in terms possible, as well as possible.” than 42 points a game heading into demics walking around the Cambridge “I hate to say it - because people say of memorization - scheme and tech- The team cannot escape MIT’s cere- Saturday’s regular season finale. campus just outside Boston. it a lot - but back in high school I wasn’t niques. bral roots, as its moniker is (of course) MIT dropped football in 1901, 15 “What people don’t realize is that just even sure MIT had a football program,” “What we have to break them of is the Engineers. The mascot? Tim (MIT years after it lost a game to Yale 96-0, about 25 percent of the undergraduate said senior wide receiver Brad paralysis of analysis, where they tend to spelled backwards), a beaver, chosen but resurrected the program in 1988. population at MIT are varsity athletes,” Goldsberry, a Colorado native majoring overthink things and it slows them 100 years ago, the school says, “because The lean years have disappeared since Martinovich said. “That’s the most in in electrical engineering and computer down as athletes. We’re always saying, of its remarkable engineering and Martinovich arrived on campus six years Division III nationwide. “People don’t science. ‘Don’t think, just play.’” mechanical skill and its habits of indus- ago. Last year’s 6-3 record set the table think of that because all they think of is “I’m hoping that’s becoming less Goldsberry said he enjoys football try.” The team’s brainy reputation won a for this year’s stellar campaign. the stereotype.”—Reuters Nigeria revive Cup bid as South Africa qualify

ABUJA: Defending champions Nigeria beat Congo Brazzaville 2-0 yesterday to revive their bid to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations as South Africa and Cameroon ensured their presence in the finals. South Africa beat Sudan 2-1 in their first outing since the slaying of captain Senzo Meyiwa to top Group A, while Cameroon edged past DR Congo 1-0 to claim Group D. Zambia pipped hosts Mozambique 1-0 in Maputo to qualify in Group F with table top- pers Cape Verde Islands. Burkina Faso and Gabon qualified from Group C. Burkina Faso beat Lesotho 1-0 in Maseru and Gabon held home team Angola to a goalless draw in Luanda. On Friday, Tunisia held Botswana to a goalless draw to also advance to the finals. Second-half goals by Ikechukwu Uche and Aaron Samuel against Congo in Pointe-Noire boosted Nigeria’s prospects of making it to Equatorial Guinea, who stepped in as hosts on Friday in place of barred Morocco. Nigeria now have to beat group leaders South Africa in Uyo on Wednesday to ensure automatic qualification behind Bafana Bafana regardless of Congo’s result in Sudan also on Wednesday. Villarreal striker Uche celebrated his long- awaited return to the Super Eagles in style when in the 59th minute he tucked away a penalty after Congo goalkeeper Massa FINLAND: Tina Maze smiles on the podium after winning an alpine ski, women’s fouled goal-bound Emmanuel Emenike. World Cup slalom, in Levi. —AP Congo failed to draw level in the 65th minute, when Vincent Enyeama saved a Maze wins World penalty taken by Thievy Bifouma after Godfrey Oboabona handled a goal-bound shot inside his box. Cup slalom opener Substitute Aaron Samuel then made the game safe for Nigeria a minute to full time LEVI: Slovenia’s Tina Maze won yesterday’s “I’m really happy to have held on to the when he struck from inside the box. opening World Cup slalom race at Levi, set- lead I had from the first leg, which has South Africa secured their ticket against ting a blistering first leg pace and then proved to be difficult for me to do in the Sudan in Durban to record 11 points from keeping her rivals at bay. past,” said the 31-year-old Maze. The win five matches, meaning they will now not be The former World Cup winner timed 1 represented a big step forward for Maze, under pressure when they visit Nigeria on minute 55.15 seconds to underline her who took gold in the downhill and giant Wednesday. Ajax midfielder Thulani Serero return to top form, 00.34secs clear of Frida slalom at the Sochi Winter Olympics in scored his first international goal for South Hansdotter of Sweden and 00.52secs ahead February. Africa in the 38th minute, when he slotted of Austria’s Kathrin Zettel. She finished a disappointing 22nd home a cut-back from inside the box to give Olympic and World Cup slalom champi- behind joint winners Anna Fenninger and Bafana Bafana the lead. on Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States Shiffrin in the giant slalom which opened Tokelo Rantie then doubled Bafana could only manage 11th place over two the season in Solden, Austria on October Bafana’s advantage in the 53rd minute, when seconds behind Maze. 25. —AFP he dribbled his way past his markers before stabbing home past the Sudan goalkeeper. Sudan pulled a goal back through Al Hilal forward Salah Ibrahim in the 77th minute Ogier extends from close range. Cameroon won Group D YAOUNDE: Cameroon’s Moting Choupo (13) vies for the ball against DR Congo’s Junior courtesy of a 71st match winner by Vincent Kabananga (13) during their 2015 African Cup of Nations (CAF) qualifier, group D, football Aboubakar against DR Congo in Yaounde. match. —AFP lead in Wales In Kampala, Uganda pipped Black Stars of Ghana 1-0 after both teams played a 1-1 tom team Guinea in a final game and Ghana Kanyenda earned Malawi only their second draw in Kumasi three months ago. host Togo. win in the qualifying series. The Flames now DEESIDE: World champion Sebastien Ogier ing the year with a morale-boosting win Uganda match winner was Savio Kabugo, Malawi revived their hopes of qualifying have six points from five matches, the same stretched his lead in the season-closing are all but over when he slithered into a who fired the Cranes ahead after just 10 min- for the Nations Cup after they beat Mali 2-0 as Mali, with Algeria already qualified. On Wales Rally GB yesterday after his closest ditch in stage nine, the Finn finishing the utes. But Uganda face a daunting trip to at the Kamuzu Banda Stadium in Blantyre. Wednesday, Mali host Group winners Algeria rival, Volkswagen teammate Jari-Matta day over three and a half minutes adrift. Morocco in midweek when they battle bot- Second-half goals by Robert Ngambi and and Malawi are away in Ethiopia. —AFP Latvala, span into trouble. Ogier, who was Ogier told the sport’s official website only 6.4sec in front of Latvala overnight, is wrc.com: “The battle with Jari-Matti was now 58sec clear of Mikko Hirvonen’s Ford enjoyable and exciting. Now the gap is Focus, and over a minute clear of Citroen quite comfortable but in these conditions driver Kris Meeke. Latvala’s hopes of finish- it’s easy to make a mistake.” —AFP Time running out for big four ahead of Asian Cup

SEOUL: Time is running out for Australia, Australia, Aguirre has recalled some familiar encouraging performances: defeats to Japan, Iran and South Korea, Asia’s four faces. Makoto Hasebe, 2010 and 2014 World Uruguay and Costa Rica were close, and failed participants from the 2014 World Cup, Cup captain, returns along with midfield sandwiched by exciting wins over Paraguay to find form before the continental champi- partner Yasuhito Endo. With defenders and Venezuela. onship. Yasuyuki Konno and Atusto Uchida on the New South Korea coach Uli Stielike takes The regional heavyweight quartet collect- list, the Japan lineup is likely to be an experi- his first away trip - to Jordan and Iran - since ed just three points between them and fin- enced one with Keisuke Honda of AC Milan being appointed in September. ished bottom of their respective groups at and Borussia Dortmund’s Shinji Kagawa also “These are good tests for us,” Stielike said. Brazil. In total, the four teams have managed expected to start. “The Asian Cup is fast approaching and we just five wins between them in their last 33 “I do have a team in mind for the Asian need to be ready. Jordan and Iran will give games. Important friendlies during the Cup,” Aguirre said. “I want to win these two us a good indication of where we are.” international window will give managers a games so we can head to Australia with our Stielike’s recall of former Arsenal striker last chance to assess players before squads confidence high. This is the last opportunity Park Chu-young has made headlines after are selected for the Asian Cup, which kicks to work with players firsthand before the the star’s poor World Cup, although the club off in Australia in January. Asian Cup.” form of Son Heung-min is cause for opti- There is a reasonable chance of a victory Still fresh in his job, Australia coach Ange mism. The Bayer Leverkusen striker scored or two: South Korea travels to Iran on Postecoglou has been searching for the both goals for the German club in last Tuesday while Japan and Australia, finalists Socceroos’ best combination. With one win week’s 2-1 win over Zenit St. Petersburg in in the 2011 Asian Cup, meet in Osaka. from 10 games, pressure is building and the the Champions League and is expected to Four days before the Australia game, team has slumped to No. 94 in the FIFA rank- start for the Koreans against Iranian team Japan takes on Honduras on Friday in ings, the lowest in its history. A 0-0 draw that hasn’t played since the World Cup. Toyota. Coach Javier Aguirre has won just with the United Arab Emirates and a defeat Seven of the 16 Asian Cup hopefuls are one of four matches since taking over in to Qatar last month didn’t help. The tinker- involved in the Gulf Cup, an eight-team tour- August, a tepid 1-0 victory at home to ing will finish next week. nament in West Asia. Host Saudi Arabia is Jamaica. He selected an experimental team “Beyond the Asian Cup will be World Cup expected to be in the running and has been that lost 4-0 to Brazil in October, prompting qualifiers, that won’t be the time to throw grouped with Yemen, Bahrain and Qatar, NEWTOWN: French rally driver Sebastien Ogier and his co-driver Julien Ingrassia of reports of concern within the JFA over the players in or experiment,” Postecoglou said. Asia’s form team at the moment after wins Volkswagen Motorsport compete in the Hafren Sweet Lamb special stage of the team’s direction. South Korea’s World Cup campaign was over Australia, Uzbekistan, North Korea and 2014 Wales GB Rally. —AFP For the matches against Honduras and dire, but the team rebounded with some Lebanon. —AP Djokovic downs Ronaldo scores Nishikori to reach Euro goal record ATP Tour Finals as Germany toils

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LONDON: Slovenia’s Alez Mertelj (lower center left) scores past England’s goalkeeper Joe Hart during their Euro 2016 Group E qualifying soccer match at Wembley Stadium. — AP Rooney dazzles on 100th cap

LONDON: Wayne Rooney marked his 100th cap haven’t faced that (going behind).” England debut at right-back and he helped cre- but it was the visitors who made the break- five goals of Charlton’s overall record of 49. with a valuable goal as England hit back to beat The win strengthened England’s position atop ate an early chance for Raheem Sterling with a through. Gary Cahill then had to block from Kevin Slovenia 3-1 yesterday and preserve their perfect Group E ahead of the resumption of qualifying burst down the flank, only for the teenager to Andraz Kirm whipped a free-kick into the Kampl after Jagielka tied himself into a knot in a start in Euro 2016 qualifying. matches in March and means that Roy Hodgson’s drag wide. England box from wide on the left and dangerous position, but in the 65th minute After a dire first half at a subdued Wembley side will travel to Glasgow for Tuesday’s friendly England monopolised possession, but their Henderson rose higher than everyone at the near England completed the turnaround. Stadium, Slovenia took a surprise 57th-minute against Scotland with their post-World Cup lack of invention made for a torpid first half on a post, only to head the ball past Joe Hart for an When Adam Lallana’s deflected cross was lead when England’s Jordan Henderson headed momentum intact. pitch that bore the scars from last weekend’s NFL own goal. blocked at the near post by Handanovic, the ball the ball into his own net. “It was not going to be easy. They were disci- match between the Dallas Cowboys and the Slovenia were threatening to spoil Rooney’s squirted up into the air and Welbeck threw him- But Rooney equalised almost immediately, plined and well organised,” said Hodgson. “When Jackonsville Jaguars. big day, but the 29-year-old elected to take mat- self in to send it trundling into the net. scoring his 44th international goal from the we went a goal down, it was very important to Having won their previous two group games ters into his own hands. Visiting captain Bostjan Seven minutes later the Arsenal striker com- penalty spot to move level with third-place break back and in the end it turned out to be a without conceding a goal, Slovenia were content Cesar was celebrating his own milestone-a pleted his brace, neatly exchanging passes with Jimmy Greaves in the all-time England scoring very good victory.” Rooney was accompanied by to sit deep and counter-attack, but they almost record-breaking 81st cap-but barely a minute Sterling before steering the ball past Handanovic chart, before Danny Welbeck’s brace secured vic- his young sons Kai and Klay as he led the teams went ahead when Milivoje Novakovic headed after Henderson’s goal, he clipped Rooney’s heels to score his fifth goal in four qualifying games. tory. onto the pitch and he was then presented with a narrowly wide at a corner. England forced as the England captain surged into the box. “In the end we can be sorry, because we “It was a good day in the end,” said Rooney. commemorative golden cap by England and Slovenia back at the start of the second half, Rooney blasted the ensuing penalty inside missed a nice opportunity,” said Slovenia coach “We had to show character and that will be good Manchester United great Bobby Charlton. Rooney heading wide and then teeing up Phil Handanovic’s right-hand post, equalling Greaves’s Srecko Katanec. “England had some problems for us in the team. Since the World Cup, we Southampton’s Nathaniel Clyne made his Jagielka to work Samir Handanovic with a header, tally of 44 England goals and closing to within and we couldn’t take this opportunity.” — AFP

MOSCOW: Russia’s Anna Pogorilaya performs Italy target Croatia jinx during the short program at the Cup of Russia ISU Grand Prix figure skating event. — AP MILAN: Italy host Croatia at the San Siro today Dortmund are expected to spearhead Italy’s in a crucial Euro 2016 qualifier with misfiring attack as the hosts bid to claim a first win over striker Mario Balotelli’s place in the team Croatia in 72 years (although Croatia was part under threat. The four-time world champions of the former Yugoslavia from WWII until are in reconstruction mode after a second 1992). straight first-round exit from the World Cup Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi, who will where mercurial striker Balotelli failed to live pick up his 100th cap, should marshall the up to expectations. After a poor start to his midfield in the absence of Juventus stalwart Liverpool career, Balotelli was sidelined by Andrea Pirlo and Marco Verratti of Paris Saint new coach Antonio Conte for their opening Germain. three Group H wins against Norway, For former Milan forward Zvonimir Boban, Azerbaijan and Malta. now a respected football pundit in Italy, their And without him Italy are currently run- absences could be telling. “Without Pirlo and ning second behind leaders Croatia on goal Verratti, Italy are a lot less fluid,” Boban told difference. To general surprise, Conte called Gazzetta dello Sport on Friday. Italy’s last vic- Balotelli into his squad for Croatia and a tory over Croatia came months before the friendly against Albania on Tuesday in Genoa. country entered World War II - when Vittorio Speculation from Italy’s Coverciano training Pozzo’s side ran out 4-0 winners at Genoa’s ground this week suggested it could be Luigi Ferraris stadium in April 1942. In their six Balotelli’s last chance to convince Conte that meetings since then, Croatia have won three he still has a future in blue. and drawn three against Italy. Although Balotelli is reported to be suffer- Boban, who also underlined the impor- ing from a minor hamstring injury and is not tance of Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, expected to start against Niko Kovac’s side, added: “It will be a tactical, difficult and physi- the Reds striker has been watched closely all cal game. It will probably end in a draw. We’ll week. “Today he’s here and he has to answer put Italy in difficulty.” Croatia have scored nine to me. I will judge him by what he does in the goals in three wins over Malta (2-0), Bulgaria next seven to nine days,” said Conte. (1-0) and Azerbaijan (6-0) and Modric is hop- Italy’s players, at least in public, have been ing Pirlo’s absence swings the game in their quick to rally to Balotelli’s cause. “Until now favour. “Pirlo usually plays a crucial role for Balotelli has been training well and that’s Italy so there’s no doubt they will miss him,” what counts,” said Juventus defender Giorgio said Modric, who was among 12 players rest- Fernandez and Hongo bag titles in Moscow Chiellini. “For you (media), what counts is how ed in midweek when Croatia faced Argentina MOSCOW: Spain’s European champion Javier second after the short programme, claimed her drop down to third. Local favorite Anna many times he sneezes, goes to the toilet, calls in London. Fernandez romped to the men’s title at the Cup of first senior title with a delightful free routine set to Pogorilaya, who took gold in her first assignment his mum or his girlfriend. “All we care about is “The battle in midfield could be decisive.” Russia yesterday thereby clinching a place in the “Carmen” by Georges Bizet. at Skate Canada but was third after the opening the squad, winning on Sunday and this is De Sciglio, however, believes Conte has ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix Final. “It’s amazing. I’m very happy to win,” said the day, improved her position with a solid perform- something you can’t do on your own, we have instilled Italy with enough tactical nous and The popular 23-year-old thrilled the local 18-year-old Hongo, who is in her maiden season ance of “The Firebird Ballet Suite” by Igor to do it together.” belief to end their winless run against the crowds with a series of quads in his free routine to on the senior circuit. “I’m trying hard to get closer Stravinski to finish as runner-up. Milan midfielder Mattia De Sciglio called Croats, whose biggest achievement interna- “The Barber of Seville” by Gioacchino Rossini. to skaters like Mao Asada,” she added. Hongo The Russian also booked her place at the Grand on the media to “leave him alone” and added: tionally was their third place finish at the 1998 Fernandez racked up a total of 265.01 points, a scored a personal best free skate mark of 118.15 to Prix finals in Barcelona. “I was too nervous today,” “He’s always in the spotlight because of his World Cup. “We’ve worked hard on all our clear 13.01 ahead of Russia’s Sergei Voronov in sec- take her to a career best sum of 178pts and Pogorilaya said. “I was hoping to enjoy my skating unique character, but he’s a good guy and phases of play, and that has simplified ond, while the Czech Michal Brezina was third on leapfrog overnight leader Alaine Chartrand. in front of the home crowd but it didn’t work out easy to get along with. things,” he added. “We’re not afraid (of 241.23 points. The Canadian had led after the opening day, that way. It’s too hard to skate at home. I could “On the pitch he has what it takes to come Croatia). We have to be vigilant because they In the women’s section, Rika Hongo of Japan, but an error-strewn free programme saw her hardly keep myself under control.” — AFP back and prove people wrong.” Sassuolo’s have a lot of quality players, but we are bet- Simone Zaza and Ciro Immobile of Borussia ter than they are.” — AFP Non-oil sector growth drives Oman economy

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BRISBANE: OECD President Jose Angel Gurria (back left), Senegal President Macky Sall, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (back right), Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (front left), Canada Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Chinese President Xi Jinping wave during the family photo at the G20 Summit in Brisbane yesterday. — AP G20 summit opens, growth tops agenda

Leaders must deliver on initiative to add $2tn to global GDP: Abbott

BRISBANE: Australia’s prime minister vowed that world economy, are under pressure to take definitive action at this from the plans, estimating that the additional growth could journalist saw police take two gas masks and a pocket knife leaders would deliver on an initiative to add $2 trillion to year’s summit, rather than simply producing a set of vague, lift 1 billion people out of poverty if it was poured into the out of their bags before escorting them away. Knives and global GDP, promising freer trade and more investment in unmeasurable goals. The International Monetary Fund has poorest 20 percent of G20 households. gas masks are on a lengthy list of banned items in the city infrastructure as heads of the 20 largest economies began warned about a “new mediocre” for the world economy, Before intensive talks could begin, however, leaders took this weekend; prohibited items also include eggs, guns, cementing plans to drag sagging growth out of the dol- putting renewed focus on the G20’s growth initiative. time to enjoy a traditional Aussie barbecue at the state kites and reptiles. drums. Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who has repeatedly Each country is expected to present a comprehensive Parliament House, feasting on king prawns, oysters, lamb Six thousand police officers were on duty to maintain promised this year’s Group of 20 gathering in the Australian plan at the summit on how they will achieve their contribu- and pavlova, a popular meringue dessert generally served order, many dumping bottles of water on themselves to city of Brisbane would be more than a talkfest, said the tion toward the $2 trillion goal, but whether the commu- with fruit and whipped cream. Several of the leaders’ spous- cope with temperatures that are expected to reach 40 growth plans would add millions of jobs and boost global nique will reveal any of those details is unclear. World GDP es visited a wildlife sanctuary where they cuddled with degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) today. The summit will GDP by “more than 2 percent” above expected levels over this year is about $77 trillion. koalas and fed kangaroos. conclude today with the release of an official communique, the next five years. Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey said the group’s growth Dignitaries were greeted by a traditional Aboriginal wel- a rundown of what the countries have achieved and want “That is millions of jobs and trillions of dollars in extra strategies include 1,000 measures that will lift infrastructure come ceremony, featuring singing, dancing and the solemn to achieve in the future. production,” Abbott said as he officially opened the two-day investment, increase trade and competition, cut red tape hum of a didgeridoo, before entering their first official Tax avoidance by big, multinational companies was G-20 conference. “Yes, we want freer trade and we will deliv- and increase employment. closed-door meeting. expected to be high on the agenda, particularly in light of er it. Yes, we need more infrastructure and we will build it,” “While we still face economic challenges in many parts Outside the convention center where the summit is tak- the recent leak of documents suggesting that hundreds of he said. of the world, I’m optimistic our 2 percent commitment will ing place, hundreds of protesters braved a scorching heat big companies such as Pepsi and IKEA had organized tax- “This is our message to the world: that governments can deliver the growth the world needs,” Hockey said. wave and a labyrinth of roadblocks to stage rallies demand- lowering deals with Luxembourg. deliver, that governments can agree that the world can be ing everything from action on climate change to banning The tiny European nation’s neighbors reacted angrily to better, that there can be higher jobs, higher growth and Poverty Russian President Vladimir Putin from the gathering. the news, noting that they have had to impose harsh aus- more jobs.” But rights groups such as The Civil Society 20 group, or The protests have been largely peaceful. Two activists terity measures on their own citizens to keep government G-20 nations, which represent 85 percent of the global C20, want assurances that the poor will benefit the most were detained for questioning; an Associated Press photo- budgets afloat following the global recession. —AP

Battered, Greece faces Iran to draw on SWF to years to recoup recession withstand oil price slide ATHENS: In a tiny, windowless storeroom, elderly women sort through items DUBAI: Iran will draw on its sovereign ance its state budget; Brent crude is now normally destined for the trash. It’s an unlikely place to be saving lives. The women volunteer at a charity clinic that recycles drugs sent by relatives of dead wealth fund to cope with damage to its below $80 a barrel. The IMF estimated cancer patients, recovering stroke victims, or new mothers who overstocked on economy from plunging global oil prices, last month that Iran would run a general baby formula. The half-filled boxes of medicine are stacked to the ceiling, wait- Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh was government deficit of $8.6 billion this ing to be mailed to growing numbers of unemployed Greeks who have been quoted by the ministry’s news agency year, at the official exchange rate. denied hospital treatment since the economic crisis started. Greece’s recession - Shana as saying. “By drawing upon its Zanganeh also said Iran would raise the economy shrank every year since 2008 - was declared over on Friday. “I National Development Fund to reim- tax revenues to compensate for the promise that growth will continue at an even faster pace,” Greek Prime Minister burse contractors active in upstream impact of the oil price slide, but Shana Antonis Samaras said. “No Greek will miss out ... Hope is back, Greece is back.” projects, Iran will make up for the impact gave no details. The economy is recover- That’s bold talk, as the recession has left Greek society looking battered: One of the oil revenue decline on these proj- ing only slowly from a deep recession in every five households has no working member, and a staggering 3 million of ects,” Zanganeh said, according to a triggered by the sanctions, so it may be Greece’s 10.7 million people have lost state health insurance because the long- Shana report yesterday. difficult to introduce any major tax term unemployed and their dependents lose benefits. Iran’s National Development Fund is increases. Cardiologist George Vichas set up the Metropolitan Community Clinic three ATHENS: Shoppers look at the windows of a leather goods shop in worth about $62 billion, according to the Iran will adopt “a contractionary mon- years ago to continue treating his patients who lost health insurance. Now he central Athens on Friday. — AP Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute, which etary policy” for the next year, Zanganeh oversees a network of 250 volunteers who recycle medicine, provide checkups a quarter and a million jobs shredded. One of them belonged to Yiannis tracks the industry. Some of its assets said. He did not elaborate, but his state- using donated medical equipment, and set up appointments at hospitals and Bouchelis, a 60-year-old graphic artist who hasn’t worked for four years. may be frozen by international sanctions ment appeared to indicate the central clinics offering charity slots. “It’s really bad. It’s not just the money but our morale,” he said. “We want to imposed over Iran’s disputed nuclear bank would not loosen policy in an effort “I had never imagined we’d be working on this scale,” he said. “People who feed our families and live in dignity - that’s the main thing.” Unemployment program. to offset the drop in oil revenues. come to us have a sense of shame, anger and deep sadness ... Our aim is to rocketed from around 7 percent in mid-2008 to nearly 28 percent in late 2013, Iran is hoping to ramp up its oil and Under the administration of President replace that with hope.” as more than 250,000 businesses went to the wall. Youth joblessness spiked gas output if it can win a lifting of the Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who left office The consequences of the recession, including the austerity cuts imposed by above 60 percent. At just a little over 50 percent now, a whole generation is sanctions at talks on the nuclear pro- last year, monetary policy was loosened successive Greek governments, have been felt far and wide, laying waste to being denied the skills and experience needed to secure a future. There are many of the country’s public services and traditions. gram with world powers this month. But to fight the effect of the sanctions, indications that the rise in unemployment has led to an increase in alcoholism, to increase output it needs to invest fuelling a leap in inflation and deprecia- “The timeframe of the crisis does not overlap with the social consequences drug use, poverty and a fall in the birth rate, among other things. heavily in ageing production facilities tion of the rial currency in the free mar- of the crisis,” said Alexander Kentikelenis, a sociologist at the University of Those without work receive unemployment benefits only for up to a year - Cambridge. “The economic recession may have lasted six years, but the social most getting the basic rate of 360 euros ($445) per month. More than 80 per- and infrastructure, and the oil price ket. Under his successor Hassan Rouhani, crisis may end up taking longer.” Here are some of the social impacts - by no cent of people out of work currently get no financial assistance. Dimitri B. plunge has slashed the money it has the central bank has tightened policy, means all - of the recession. Papadimitriou, president of the Levy Economics Institute, a public policy think available to do that. The International stabilizing the rial, and annual urban THOUSAND A DAY - As many as a thousand people were losing their jobs tank based near New York City, argued that hope for a recovery based on Monetary Fund has estimated Iran needs inflation is down to 19 percent from every day at the height of the depression, which saw the economy contract by strong exports was not realistic. — AP an oil price above $130 a barrel to bal- peaks above 40 percent. — Reuters MANSOORI

BUSINESS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 Non-oil sector growth drives Oman economy Real GDP growth forecast at 4-4.5% for 2014-15

NBK ECONOMIC REPORT

KUWAIT: Non-oil activity will be driving Oman’s growth in the coming Focus shifts to gas production year following the unbudgeted purchase of missile defense systems years. With conservation in mind, the Omani government has opted to Oil production averaged 942,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2013, up and wage standardization in the public sector. Meanwhile capital manage its crude oil reserves by limiting production, shifting its focus 2.6 percent year-on-year (y/y). It is expected to grow at a tepid pace expenditures, which will include some of the $1 billion Oman-Iran gas to diversifying its economy. The public deficit is expected to widen as this year and the next; the government announced its intention to pipeline, should see a strong pick up as Oman continues to pursue its investment expenditures begin to take off and revenues recede maintain oil production between 950,000 and 960,000 bpd for the vision of a diversified economy. As a result, total expenditures may because of declining oil prices. In tandem, a contraction in the current next five years. An increased use of gas-intensive enhanced oil recov- grow by a yearly average of 5 percent over the forecast period. Oman account surplus is expected on the back of a growing energy import ery (EOR) practices will be needed to achieve this extraction rate given is expected to be in deficit by 2015, and to break even in 2014. bill. Credit and the stock market are expected to benefit from the boost Oman’s ageing wells. in aggregate demand, the latter supported by the $30 billion worth of Current gas production falls short of the country’s domestic Current account surplus projects to be executed over the coming years. This is sizable compared demand, with the country importing gas from Qatar to fill the gap. The Preliminary official numbers estimate 2013’s current account sur- to an estimated GDP size of $80 billion for 2013. Real GDP is expected lack of adequate feed stock has also impacted Oman’s ambition to plus to have shrunk to 6.4 percent of GDP, down from 10.1 percent to grow by 4 percent in 2014 and 4.5 percent in 2015, driven by a expand of exports capabilities. While well depreciation could see this the year before. Weaker oil export revenues coupled with a rapidly strong non-oil performance averaging 7 percent over the forecast peri- supply gap persist, Oman is investing in new gas reserves that could growing import bill drove the sultanate’s trade balance down by 7 od as the government’s diversification ambitions, focusing on the help boost output. Current readings of gas production point to contin- percent y/y. Meanwhile, the services and transfers deficits continued tourism, industrial and manufacturing sectors, begin to have an impact. ued decline with average daily output contracting by 8 percent during to expand, while the income deficit contracted due to an unusual the first half of the year. In an effort to tap new gas reserves, the gov- large jump in credited income. ernment has prioritized the development of the BP Khazan tight gas The current account surplus is projected to decline over the fore- project, expected to come online in 2017. However, with imports cast period. Weaker oil prices and growing energy needs are expect- expected to remain necessary, Oman is talking with Iran on building a ed to hold back growth in the trade surplus. The services deficit will new gas pipeline that would help loosen supply constraints. continue to expand, albeit at a slower pace as projects aimed at Ambitious development goals and diversification will continue to boosting tourism and transport come to fruition. An increasing expa- pressure Oman to efficiently manage its maturing hydrocarbon triate population will see remittances grow, thus widening the trans- resources. Oil GDP growth is expected to slow to 0.8 percent this year fers deficit. and 0.5 percent the next, from 2.8 percent in 2013. Credit to pick up Consumer price inflation Credit is growing at a healthy pace, following a drop late last year Headline inflation averaged 1.1 percent in 2013, the lowest since which was caused by the introduction of prudential regulations. 2005. Growth was withheld by timid increases in housing and trans- Credit growth averaged 9.5 percent for the first eight months of the portation, which make up 46 percent of the basket of goods. Core year, outperforming so far its 2013 average of 8.7 percent. inflation, which excludes housing and food, registered a deceleration The expected pick-up in real estate and non-oil activities may as well, averaging 0.6 percent in 2013. come as a boon for local lenders as they comply with the Central Current headline inflation remains low, standing at 1.0 percent in Bank of Oman’s (CBO) regulations. These seek to reduce the share of August and averaging 1.1 percent year-to-date. Receding food prices, personal loans in banks’ portfolios in favor of mortgages and SME following an international trend, and transport prices continue to lending. The CBO is expected to continue to strengthen its domestic apply downwards pressure, while modest movements remained financial environment, as evident by recent regulation capping for- prevalent in the rest of the subcomponents. eign credit exposures. The real estate sector is expected to drive future inflation up. The monetary environment remained accommodative. Private Recent housing data revealed that the traded value of properties in sector deposits increased by an average of 14 percent over the first the sultanate has almost doubled in 2Q14 from a year ago. In addition, eight months of 2014 due to a strong pick-up in demand deposits Oman’s population has grown exponentially in recent years, topping 4 and a healthy uptick in saving deposits despite softening deposit million inhabitants in April, and is expected to continue to attract for- rates. As a result, both the narrow and broad measures of money (M1 eign workers despite recent limiting measures. The CPI is expected to and M2) saw a noticeable jump over the same period expanding by a average 1.5 percent in 2014 and 3.0 percent in 2015. monthly average of 26 percent y/y and 14 percent y/y, respectively. Monetary conditions are expected to continue to be accommodative, Fiscal surplus supported by a solid economic backdrop. Given the sultanate’s peg to Provisional numbers saw 2013’s fiscal surplus registered close to the US dollar, policy rates are expected to persist at their low levels. expectations, on the back of a steadily expanding expenditure bill. The The benchmark repo rate currently stands at 1 percent. surplus stood at 0.9 percent of GDP. Hydrocarbon revenue, which con- tinues to dominate total revenue, came in at OMR 12.2 billion, up 7 Regional tensions percent y/y, as oil prices remained buoyant (until October). A healthier economic environment helped the Muscat Securities Expenditures, on the other hand, saw a 2.9 percent increase from Market outperform its 2013 levels. Yet despite reaching a record high 2012’s year-end numbers. in September, the index ascent was marred by volatility, brought We expect a gradual decline in the fiscal balance ahead. The gov- forth by regional geopolitical and financial spillovers. The MSM 30 ernment’s intentions to cap hydrocarbon output will increase its sensi- index currently stands at 7020 in October. The slew of planned indus- tivity to international oil prices, which are expected to decline over the trial and infrastructure projects are expected to boost earnings at the forecast period. Current expenditures are expected to increase this stock market. 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Zain Technology Conference to support its strategic direction 65 global partners to attend Istanbul conference

KUWAIT: Zain Group, a pioneer in Additionally ZTC will also host an exhibi- present the latest trends in Digital Furthermore, Allam noted, “Demand mobile telecommunications in eight tion whereby Zain’s technology partners Transformation with recommendations for mobility, broadband, big data and markets across the Middle East and will showcase their latest innovations, on how mobile operators need to adapt cloud are drivers for transformation in Africa, is set to host its 4th annual Zain products and solutions. and be ready for the future. the modern ICT space, and Zain recog- Technology Conference (ZTC) between Zain Group CEO Scott Gegenheimer, Scott Gegenheimer commented: nizes that our customers’ aspiring digi- November 17-19, 2014 in the vibrant city Zain Group Chief Technology Officer “ZTC is growing bigger with every pass- tal lifestyles are driving the demand for of Istanbul, representing its largest tech- Hisham Allam and Zain Group Strategy ing year, reflecting the development of innovative apps, services, and devices” nology event to date and attracting Officer and Business Development the dynamic telecommunications ZTC 2014 will be well covered on more than 65 global technology part- Officer Emre Gurkan will be amongst a industry, where today’s innovations are Zain’s LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram ners. host of Zain management figures to tomorrow’s differentiators. Together pages, as well as to live blogs covering The theme of this year’s conference is make presentations at the event, detail- with our partners, technology innova- many aspects of the event that will be “Enabling an Inspiring Digital Lifestyle ing Zain’s strategy and future technolo- tion and its implementation to enhance available on Zain’s corporate website. Experience”, and the occasion allows gy direction that is set to transform Zain our customer’s mobile experience lies at Zain is a leading telecommunica- Zain a prime opportunity to assess and Group from a mobile consumer only the heart of what Zain is doing.” tions operator across the Middle East adapt its ambitious strategy and future company into a digital lifestyle integrat- On his part, the Group CTO Hisham and Africa providing mobile voice and technology direction in a transparent ed service provider serving both con- Allam said: “We look forward to hearing data services to over 43.6million active and collaborative manner. sumers and businesses with a focus on from our technology partners and customers as of 30 September, 2014. Relevant technology and business top- Enterprise. devising ways to utilize network solu- With a commercial presence in 8 coun- ics that will be discussed over the three In addition there will be keynote pre- tions and applications in ever more effi- tries, Zain operates in: Bahrain, Iraq, intensive days of interactive sessions sentations made by three of Zain’s main cient, productive, and successful ways. Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and include: Network Evolution; Next global technology providers, namely Zain is already a highly successful, effi- South Sudan. In Lebanon, the Group Generation Networks; Big Data; Telco Ericsson, Huawei and Nokia Networks as cient organization, but in order to manages ‘touch’ on behalf of the gov- Cloud; Customer Experience Management; well as a presentation by globally remain relevant and a leader, events ernment. In Morocco, Zain has a 15.5% Zain Group CEO Scott Innovation and Future Services; and renowned information technology such as the ZTC are a crucial part of our stake in Wana Telecom, now branded Gegenheimer Energy Efficiency and Site Optimization. research and advisory firm Gartner who journey.” ‘INWI’, through a joint venture. Halliburton ups pressure on Baker Hughes as talks stall

NEW YORK: The world’s second downturn and resist pressure from oil may also be pushed to do deals over rebound fairly soon, sellers would biggest oil services company, producers to slash prices. the medium term, bankers said. Such wait until then, hurting chances for Halliburton, is threatening to over- As oil prices fall, oil field service companies could include Apache large deals. Brent crude traded at turn the board at Baker Hughes after companies get squeezed, one indus- Corp, Hess Corp, Marathon Oil Corp $79.60 a barrel on Friday, down from merger talks between the two US try lawyer said. That’s because when or Devon Energy Corp, bankers said. $115.06 on June 19. companies stalled, the smaller com- prices fall far enough, it’s no longer Those four exploration companies Until prices stabilize, exploration pany said Friday. Baker Hughes said economical to get oil out of the along with the oil services companies and production company deals will Halliburton, which had presented an likely remain asset-level deals in dis- “unsolicited proposal” last month to tressed situations such as Samson buy all outstanding shares, had noti- Resources’ sale of its Bakken assets. fied it of its intention to nominate “Certainly there will be instances candidates to replace the entire where you will find more compro- board at the April 2015 annual meet- mised balance sheet operators possi- TOKYO: A man looks at an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo ing. bly being more inclined to sell their on Friday. —AP The move opens the possibility of entire position,” said Ted Harper, a a hostile takeover bid by Halliburton. fund manager at Frost Investment “Baker Hughes considers the notice Advisors LLC in Houston. Iraq’s southern oil output to be an attempt by Halliburton to Not all will be targets, he said. pressure the Baker Hughes board Some exploration and production averaging about 3m bpd into accepting a transaction with companies will seek to buy at a dis- Halliburton on Halliburton’s terms,” count additional potential reserves said the statement from the world’s near where they are already drilling BAGHDAD: Iraq’s current southern oil out- tants swept through the north in June third-biggest oil services company. “to enhance returns from existing put is averaging about 3 million barrels per almost unopposed by the army. The ultra- Baker Hughes said Halliburton production,” he said. day (bpd) and average export levels stand at hardline Al-Qaeda offshoot has seized oil refused to increase its initial offer, Because exploration and produc- about 2.5 million bpd, the country’s oil minis- and petroleum products in an attempt to which it said the larger company tion companies will slow or stop ter said yesterday. create a self-sustaining caliphate. US claimed would “produce $2 billion in drilling if they are not making money, The output and export levels indicate that airstrikes in recent weeks have helped pre- synergies after any required divesti- there is enormous pricing pressure fighting and unrest has not derailed an vent the group from making further tures.” on oil field services providers as oil expansion of supplies from OPEC’s second- advances. Iraq’s oil exports from its southern Baker Hughes, based in Houston, prices fall. largest producer. “Of course the average daily terminals held close to a record high in Texas, as is Halliburton, did not dis- Indeed, the tumbling price may production in Iraq sometimes exceeded 3 October. close further details of the offer. have pushed the companies into a million barrels per day, we may sometimes Exports from Iraq’s southern terminals “Baker Hughes is disappointed that dialog, especially if Halliburton’s man- reach 3.2 million barrels per day,” oil minister averaged 2.55 million barrels per day (bpd), Halliburton has chosen to seek to agement believes that oil prices Adel Abdel Mehdi told reporters. according to shipping data for the first 23 replace the entire Baker Hughes could remain low for some time. “Some of it goes to domestic refineries. days of October tracked by Reuters. An indus- board rather than continue the pri- While Halliburton “has first mover The numbers are unstable ... The average try source who monitors the exports had a vate discussions between the parties,” advantage” in its bid to acquire Baker exports also climbed to an average of about similar estimate. Iraq’s oil supplies were held CEO Martin Craighead said in the Hughes, “it’s common knowledge 2.5 million barrels per day.” Iraq’s southern back by decades of war and sanctions. It has statement. The possible merger that Schlumberger made a run at production capacity has been fluctuating, been expanding oil production in the south comes amid a drop in oil prices-at Baker Hughes years ago to plug a sometimes reaching 3.4-3.5 million bpd. Iraq since Western companies signed a series of their lowest levels since 2010 — major hole in (well) completions. That is facing its gravest crisis since the fall of service contracts with Baghdad in 2010, and which could force oil companies to hole remains unfilled,” Bill Herbert, Saddam Hussein in 2003. Islamic State mili- boosted export capacity. —Reuters restrict their exploration efforts, oilfield analyst at energy-focused something that would directly investment bank Simmons & Co told impact subcontractors like Baker clients on Friday. Hughes and Halliburton. “Further, GE is lurking in the shad- New Iraq Grain Board ows as well, manufacturing cultures Deal-making WILLISTON: A sign and flags flying at a Halliburton facility in are comparable,” said Herbert. Talks that could lead to oilfield Williston, North Dakota. The world’s second biggest oil services General Electric Co. has a large oil and chief appointed services provider Halliburton Co buy- company, Halliburton, is threatening to overturn the board at gas business. While another bidder ing rival Baker Hughes Inc may herald Baker Hughes after merger talks between the two US companies for Baker Hughes may not emerge, LONDON: Iraq’s grain board chief has been and rice yearly. The United Nations Food and increased deal-making in the energy oilfield services companies and pri- removed from his post and replaced by a man Agriculture Organization predicts Iraq’s import business as companies bet on a pro- stalled, the smaller company said on Friday. —AFP vate equity firms will be looking to who was previously sacked from the position, needs will grow given “conflict-related challenges tracted drop in oil prices, industry buy up any Baker Hughes business trade ministry officials said on Friday. Trade to production, storage, and other logistical bankers said. ground. If it’s too expensive to drill, including Baker Hughes, all have mar- units shed to meet antitrust require- Minister Milas Mohammed Abdul Kareem arrangements”, it said in a recent report. Competing service companies there’s no need to pay an oilfield ket values that range between about ments if the Halliburton deal goes removed Grain Board Director General Hassan Millions of Iraqis depend on the government’s including National Oilwell Varco Inc service company. “The services guys $20 billion and $31 billion. through, bankers said. “There is going Ibrahim from his position on Thursday, three min- extensive subsidized food system, which is man- and Weatherford International may are the last marginal dollar,” the In the end, price expectations will to be reasonably competitive bidding istry officials, including a senior official, told aged by the trade ministry. Though it has long also be targets, bankers and lawyers lawyer said. While services companies decide whether upstream explo- on the part of the General Electrics, Reuters. These officials said Ibrahim was removed been criticized by the international community for said. In any deal, the incentives will are likely to feel the effect of lower oil ration and production companies the National Oilwell Varcos and some because of his alleged role in a spoiled rice ship- being wasteful and corrupt, the UN has recently be the same: consolidation would prices sooner, overleveraged explo- turn into sellers. If sellers’ manage- of the midcap players,” said Frost’s ment. warned that food insecurity is deepening due to allow them to better weather the ration and production companies ment believe the oil price will Harper. —Agencies Ibrahim, who has spent most of his 33-year the disruption of the system amid raging conflict career as a civil servant in the country’s grains in northern and western Iraq. The ministry sources industry, confirmed to Reuters that he no longer said Abdul Kareem acted against Ibrahim after held his post but disputed the account of the min- launching an investigation last weekend into the Euro-zone’s paltry growth istry sources as to why he was removed. allegedly spoiled rice shipment. “Relying on the Ibrahim did not comment on the disputed rice findings of the investigation team on the corrupt- shipment but he dismissed the account of his ed rice shipment, the Trade Minister ordered on rate disappoints investors removal given by ministry officials as “completely Thursday (the removal) of the Grain Board chief wrong.” Ibrahim was replaced by Muthanna and appoint Muthanna Jabbar as the new head”, Jabbar, who himself held the position until 2009 the senior official said. LONDON: The euro-zone economy is failing the ECB is under pressure to provide more Greek emrgence when he was removed in a corruption scandal to pick up any real momentum despite the stimulus. If prices start falling on a sustained In perhaps the most momentous develop- involving kickbacks in sugar deals and a damaged Sacked official good news that Greece has finally emerged basis - so-called deflation - growth may be ment, the figures showed Greece is out of tea cargo. Jabbar, who has denied any wrongdo- Ibrahim said he had been moved to the post of from its crippling, six-year recession. choked further as consumers delay purchases recession ing, declined to comment on his return to the Director General of the State Company for Fairs The 18-country currency union posted a in the hope of cheaper bargains down the for the first time in six years. Greece post- Grain Board. The trade minister’s move comes at a and Commercial Services - another state-owned 0.2 percent increase in output in the third line and businesses fail to innovate and ed annual growth of 0.4 percent in the sec- time when government forces are battling Islamic company that is part of the Trade Ministry. His quarter of the year compared with the three- invest. “Growth is still nowhere near strong ond quarter, followed by 1.4 percent in the State militants who swept through the north of replacement Jabbar was himself sacked in 2009 month period. That’s not enough to make a enough to eat into the vast amount of spare third. According to Eurostat, Greece slipped the country in June almost unopposed by the Iraqi when Iraq’s Integrity Committee issued arrest war- serious dent in the near-record unemploy- capacity in the region and hence diminish into recession in the summer of 2008. army. The presence of the ultra-hardline Sunni rants for him along with two brothers of then- ment, and few economists think it’s going to the risks of deflation,” said Jonathan Loynes, Greece is now among the fastest-growing insurgents in Iraq is expected to boost grain Trade Minister Abdul Falah al-Sudany. Ibrahim get much better any time soon and may chief European economist at Capital economies in the euro-zone, having expand- imports by the government because the militants then took over as Director General. Iraq’s Integrity require more help from the European Central Economics. “As such, the numbers do nothing ed in each period this year. In the third quar- gained control of more than a half million tons of Commission said it had solid evidence that the Bank. to ease the pressure on the ECB and govern- ter, its output swelled by 0.7 percent quarter- wheat and are managing to mill flour and distrib- trade minister and his two brothers were taking The figure reported by the Eurostat statis- ments to provide more policy stimulus.” on-quarter. ute it, after seizing state silos and mills. Islamic kickbacks in sugar deals and approving a large tea tics agency Friday was stronger than the 0.1 However, it’s going to take years for State is using wheat in a bid to win over Iraqis and cargo that turned out to be damaged. percent tick recorded in the second quarter, Shaky center Greece to recoup the economic ground lost as an economic weapon to deprive anyone it A gunfight broke out between Trade Ministry which most in the markets had expected to A more detailed look at Friday’s figures during the recession, one of the most savage believes is an infidel from having the commodity, guards and forces who attempted to arrest Jabbar, be repeated. It is also equivalent to an annu- shows much of the growth was due to France to afflict a developed economy in the past while oil products and kidnapping for ransom pro- the two brothers and suspected ministry officials alized rate of around 0.8 percent, way short expanding 0.3 percent during the quarter. 100 years. Its economy is now around a quar- vide funding for their operations. The militants are in 2009. The minister was arrested and released on of the US’s 3.5 percent. Many had feared Europe’s second-biggest ter smaller than when the recession started. hoping their management of the staple food item bail. He and his two brothers fled the country. The “After a false dawn when the euro-zone economy could sink back into recession. “This does not reflect reality,” said Foteini will help make their self-proclaimed caliphate self- Trade Ministry denied wrongdoing, saying critics exited recession just over a year ago the fun- France’s outperformance helped to make up Kyzouli, who used to make a living in renting sufficient. If they succeed, particularly with the or disgruntled former employees wanted to sully damentals and overall economic picture have for a muted 0.1 percent gain in Germany, out properties but now eats at a soup planting season now in full swing, it could give its reputation. The commission also accused failed to see a substantial improvement,” said Europe’s biggest economy. Germany has long kitchen. “I believe we will get worse and them influence among some Iraqis in Sunni areas Jabbar of being part of a corrupt ring inside the Danae Kyriakopoulou, an economist at the been Europe’s driver of growth, but its key worse.” who depend on the commodity, though execu- ministry. Some of the allegations against Jabbar Centre for Economic and Business Research. export and industrial sectors have seen a No country was immune to the global tions and beheadings have alienated people who were linked to allegations of kickbacks or corrup- Deflation risk sharp drop in recent months, partly as a financial crisis of 2008-9, but few were in as once welcomed them. tion involving expired or dangerous food discov- Though the euro-zone has avoided reces- result of uncertainty over Ukraine. bad a state to deal with it as Greece. Years of Meanwhile, the central government, already ered in state warehouses in southern Iraq, accusa- sion, weak growth is a problem because the Meanwhile, Italy continued to contract profligate government spending had com- struggling with raging sectarian violence and a tions he denied. Ibrahim has been vocal about the region faces an additional threat - deflation. with a 0.1 percent quarterly drop, suggesting bined with a super-charged credit boom to weak economy, risks losing credibility if its man- government’s commitment to continuing to pay At only 0.4 percent in the year to October, the euro-zone’s third largest economy contin- give the illusion that Greece had won its agement of a strategic food item erodes. its staff who are still working in state silos and mills inflation is far below the 2 percent rate the ues to lag the rest of Europe as it struggles to place among the developed world elite by The Board imports millions of tons of wheat in Islamic State-held areas. —Reuters European Central Bank looks for. As a result, reform its economy. adopting the euro money in 2002. —AP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 BUSINESS

Kuwait bourse recoups after losses

BAYAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

KUWAIT: Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) ended last week in up, supported by the random purchasing operations execut- the green zone. The Price Index closed at 7,201.26 points, up ed on the small-cap stocks that returned to control the mar- by 0.93 percent from the week before closing, the Weighted ket direction, whilst the Weighted and KSX-15 indices Index increased by 0.58 percent after closing at 475.78 declined due to the profit collection operations that concen- points, whereas the KSX-15 Index closed at 1,149.70 points, trated on the large-cap stocks, especially after it witnessed up by 0.42 percent. Furthermore, last week’s average daily strong increases during the previous session, among an turnover increased by 6.33 percent, compared to the pre- increased trading activity especially the value by 89.99 per- ceding week, reaching KD 19.83 million, whereas trading cent. The stock market ended the weekly activity with a volume average was 166.26 million shares, recording a mixed closing to its three indices, as the Price Index declined decrease of 0.26 percent. slightly, however maintained the 7,200 point level, followed As far as the KSE indices performance during the last by the KSX-15 due to the selling pressures on the stocks week; the market initiated its activity with an increase to all groups, whereas the Weighted Index closed in the green its indices, whereas the Price Index moved up by 48.19 point zone. to reach 7,180.80 point, in a strong reflex after the market For the annual performance, the price index ended last declined in many sessions with big losses during the last week recording 4.61 percent annual loss compared to its week, followed by the Weighted and KSE-15 indices, sup- closing in 2013, while the weighted index increased by 5.06 ported by the strong and active purchasing activities on the percent, and the KSX-15 recorded 7.61 percent growth. large-cap stocks especially in the Financial sector, in parallel with the return of the GCC stock markets to increase once Sectors’ Indices again, among a decline to all of the trading activity indica- Nine of KSE’s sectors ended last week in the green zone, tors. while the other three recorded declines. Last week’s highest However on the second session of the week, the stock gainer was the Insurance sector, achieving 2.00 percent market returned to its downward direction that over con- growth rate as its index closed at 1,215.39 points. Whereas, trolled the market performance in general and included the in the second place, the Financial Services sector’s index low priced stocks especially of the companies that did not closed at 983.50 points recording 1.90 percent increase. The disclose its third quarter financial results of the current year, Industrials sector came in third as its index achieved 1.50 followed by the Weighted and KSX-15 indices, due to the percent growth, ending the week at 1,177.37 points. The selling pressures on the large-cap stocks and the investment Basic Materials sector was the least growing as its index groups for profit collection objectives, with a slight increase closed at 1,192.91 points with a 0.47 percent increase. to the trading value. In addition, the Price Index ended its On the other hand, the Health Care sector headed the trading activity on Tuesday’s session in the green zone with losers list as its index declined by 6.08 percent to end the a 45.73 point up, followed by the Weighted and KSX-15 week’s activity at 991.67 points. The Oil & Gas sector was sec- indices, supported by the limited random purchasing opera- ond on the losers’ list, which index declined by 2.08 percent, tions executed on the stocks groups especially some large- closing at 1,141.04 points, followed by the Consumer cap stocks that made it in realizing good gains for the third Services sector, as its index closed at 1,189.27 points at a hands, representing 56.84 percent of the total market trad- highest traded in terms of value; with a turnover of KD 38.50 quarter of 2014, among a decrease in the trading value by weekly loss of 0.10 percent. ing volume. The Real Estate sector was second in terms of million or 38.83 percent of last week’s total market trading 15.33 percent, due to the absence of the motivators and lack trading volume as the sector’s traded shares were 16.56 per- value. The Financial Services sector took the second place as of trust by the large investors. Sectors’ Activity cent of last week’s total trading volume, with a total of the sector’s last week turnover was KD 26.61 million repre- Moreover, the Price Index continued realizing the daily The Financial Services sector dominated total trade vol- 137.70 million shares. sented 26.85 percent of the total market trading value. gains on Wednesday’s session to break the 7,200 point level ume during last week with 472.50 million shares changing On the other hand, the Banks sector’s stocks were the — Prepared by the Studies & Research Department

US stocks creep up to new records amid caution

WALL STREET WEEKLY OUTLOOK NEW YORK: US investors are cautious. The “We came so far so fast, it would only be famous pieces to stunning levels. Earlier this Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P natural to pull back at least a little bit,” said week, a 1925 Patek Philippe watch sold for a 500 each repeatedly broke all-time records Tom Cahill of Ventura Wealth Management. record $21.3 million in a Geneva auction, and over the past week. But by Friday neither had “Between now and the end of the year, the in the same city a sapphire known as the Blue managed to rise as much as 0.4 percent in the markets probably will move sideways a little Belle of Asia went for an unprecedented $17.3 five sessions. Friday ended with the S&P 500 bit and then move a little higher.” million. managing a minor surge in the final minutes In New York, Christie’s sold two iconic Andy of trade to eke out a fresh record, up 0.39 per- Buoyant collectibles Warhol paintings for more than $151 million, cent for the week at 2,039.82. Wall Street shares remained supported by and Sotheby’s auctioned off two Mark Rothko The Dow Jones Industrial Average added firm earnings growth over the past week, paintings for a combined $76.5 million. 0.35 percent for the week, ending at with Walmart’s forecast-beating third-quarter 17,634.74, 18 points below its Thursday results Thursday boosting its shares 4.7 per- A Merry Xmas? record. cent and propelling the Dow to a new zenith. But the gains of the newest tech darlings Meanwhile the Nasdaq Composite kept up For many that was a good sign-along with a come close. Shares of Chinese online mar- its march to recover from the 2000 dot-com rebound in consumer spending in October keter Alibaba passed $115 Friday, up 60 per- crash that stunned markets. On Friday the reported by the Commerce Department cent since its market debut in September. heavily tech-oriented gauge finished at Friday, and the plunge in gasoline prices-that The price valued it at $286 billion, over $100 4,688.54, its best level since March 28, 2000. year-end holiday spending on travel, gifts and billion more than US online retail king After a 1.77 percent gain for the week, it nev- restaurants could be strong. Amazon. ertheless remained 360 points shy of the all- The factors underpinning the gains remain The pre-Christmas shopping season will time high on March 10, 2000. unchanged: the combination of weak eco- only begin in earnest in the second half of The widespread caution was clear, with nomic growth elsewhere and central banks November, and that could set the pace of the shares at high valuations by a number of keeping the global markets flush with cheap markets for the rest of the year. “The econo- measures. “Neither buyers nor sellers are cash. my is growing reasonably well right now,” showing much conviction at this juncture. it is Those with surplus have few places to put said Cahill. “The price of oil continues to go basically a game of chicken right now to see it; bond yields remain ultra-low. Stocks still lower, that is good for the consumer. Some NEW YORK: The New York Stock Exchange in New York. Big banks led the mar- which way the market turns and, importantly, have not shown the froth of the markets for analysts believe this could be one of the ket lower in early trading on Wednesday pulling indexes down from record why it turns (if it turns at all),” said analysts at art and other collectibles, where the mega- strongest retail seasons we had in a few highs. Regulators in the US and Europe fined five major banks more than $3 Briefing.com. wealthy continue to bid up the price of years.” — AFP billion for manipulating foreign-currency trading. — AP MANSOORI

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 BUSINESS

British engineer IMI to buy German valve maker for $190m

LONDON: British engineer IMI Plc said generation industry. IMI, which supplies flow-control sys- which makes valves and actuators that Reuther) see improving margins in 2014 it would buy German valve maker Power markets in China and India are tems such as valves for power, nuclear, can withstand extreme temperature versus 2013,” Selway said. Bopp & Reuther Bopp & Reuther Holding GmbH for an forecast to grow 5 percent to 7 percent oil and gas and petrochemical plants, and pressure. The business accounted reported revenue of 90 million euros and enterprise value of 152.6 million euros every year over the next five years, IMI has been growing through acquisitions. for nearly 40 percent of the company’s EBITDA of 11.2 million euros in 2013. IMI ($190 million) to expand in emerging said in a statement. The company, Chief Executive Mark Selway told total revenue in the first half of 2014. said the acquisition, which will add to markets, particularly China and India. which also reported a 6 percent decline Reuters in August that deals were on The Bopp & Rather deal will give IMI earnings in 2015, is expected to be com- Privately owned Bopp & Reuther, in revenue for the four months to IMI’s radar as the company set a target access to a new high-margin opportuni- pleted around the end of the year. Shares which has a large customer base in October-end, said it expects savings of of doubling operating profit by 2019. ty in the aftermarket business, Selway in the FTSE-100 company were marginal- China, India and South Korea, makes about 9 million euros from the deal by The German company will become part said on a conference call on Friday. ly down at 1128 GMT on the London control and safety valves for the power 2017-end. of IMI’s Critical Engineering division, “We are expecting that they’ll (Bopp & Stock Exchange. —Reuters EU’s Juncker defends position, urges global tax evasion fight Top firms paid less during Juncker’s time as PM

BRISBANE: European Commission head Jean- Claude Juncker urged a global fight against tax evasion yesterday while defending his position after revelations top companies paid less tax during his time as Luxembourg premier. “I really do think that on the international, on the global level, we have to fight all together against tax evasion,” he told reporters ahead of the G20 summit in Brisbane. Tax is a key issue at this weekend’s gathering of world leaders in the sun-baked Australian city, with the host country Friday vowing a “very aggressive” crackdown on tax avoidance. KABUL: Smoke stacks from a brick kiln pollute the sky on the outskirts of It comes as Juncker, who took over the Kabul yesterday. Afghanistan is having trouble keeping hard-earned devel- European Commission on November 1, faces opment gains due to looming security challenges when NATO military forces pressure over generous tax concessions offered withdraw in 2014, an internal World Bank audit in 2012 reported. —AFP to top global companies when he was prime minister of Luxembourg. An international journalistic investigation Obama tells G20 US cannot revealed this month that Luxembourg allowed hundreds of top companies-including Pepsi, ‘carry world economy’ IKEA and Deutsche Bank-to enjoy preferential tax treatment. BRISBANE: The United States cannot “carry the “Analysis by the IMF and OECD indicates that full The revelations reveal that in some cases tax world economy”, President Barack Obama said yes- implementation of these strategies will lift our col- bills were as low as 1.0 percent of earnings for terday, as the G20 readies an action plan that lective GDP by 2.1 percent through to 2018 above some of the world’s richest companies-a politi- could boost growth prospects for rich and poor the trajectory implied by the policies at the time of cally explosive development at a time when nations alike. Leaders of the world’s top industrial the St Petersburg summit (last year).” cash-strapped EU governments have sharply cut economies are meeting in Brisbane to nail down budgets. ways to boost their combined growth by at least ‘Hope and optimism’ Asked whether he agreed that Luxembourg’s two trillion dollars via domestic policy reforms, G20 nations, which make up 85 percent of the tax policies had been “picking peoples’ pockets”, and so generate millions of new jobs. world economy, plan to meet the goal by accelerat- Juncker said: “Tax avoidance is an important BRISBANE: Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott (left) officially welcomes European The US economy is finally kicking into gear just ing infrastructure investment, financial reform and issue for each and every one of us. “We are Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (right) to the G20 Leaders’ Summit in as challenges emerge elsewhere to the world out- encouraging free trade. The newspaper said a new decided in Europe to fight against tax evasion,” Brisbane yesterday. —AFP look, notably in Europe, China and Japan. Obama overseer, run by the International Monetary Fund he said, adding that when he had addressed the urged his G20 colleagues to work harder to rev up and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and EU before being voted into office as president whose call for tax reform comes as Europe is still sweetheart tax deals. growth. “Over the last few years the US has put Development, would monitor the G20 commit- he had mentioned this as an issue. struggling with the impact of austerity meas- Australia has enthusiastically backed calls to more people back to work than all other advanced ments and hold countries to account if they do not ‘Fair tax competition’ ures and an uneven recovery, repeated that he close corporate tax loopholes in its role as host economies combined,” he said on the sidelines of deliver. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, the Juncker, who was Luxembourg’s prime minis- was committed to reducing tax loopholes with- of this weekend’s G20 summit in Brisbane, mak- the summit, with the US unemployment rate G20 host, admitted global growth was fragile but ter from 1995 to 2013, has previously denied he in Europe. ing it a primary focus of the meeting. falling to 5.8 percent in October, its lowest level said “the message that should come from us over was the “architect” of the system and vowed to “What we are intending is not a fully Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey said since July 2008. “But America can’t be expected to these next two days is a message of hope and opti- fight “unfair” tax evasion as head of the EU’s fledged harmonization on each and every Thursday the practice of corporations shifting just carry the world economy on our back. “So mism”. executive. detail, but eliminating from our national tax profits from one nation to another to minimize here in Brisbane the G20 has a responsibility to act, “Yes, our world can grow and, yes, our world He said yesterday that tax evasion some- legislations the open gates for tax evasions,” he their tax was robbing countries of much-need- to boost demand and invest more in infrastructure can deliver the jobs that our people want,” he said said. “I am in favor of tax competition but I am ed revenue and had to stop. “It is theft when and create good jobs for the people of all our in opening remarks to the world leaders before times happened due to the “interactions also in favour of a fair tax competition in someone does not pay the tax that is due to a nations.” The G20 leaders were initially expected to their closed-door talks. “It is not just what we want between very divergent national tax rules” and sign off on a vow to lift growth by two percent to achieve, it is how we will deliver it. We believe Europe was working to change this. “In accor- Europe.” The commission is currently investi- nation and it undermines the ability of that over the currently projected level in the next five that, as a result of the work that we will do, the dance with the law you can create a situation, gating several member states over allegations nation to be able to deliver the sorts of services years. world can grow by more than two percent more the result of it is a very low taxation for compa- they offered corporate giants such as Apple, that are essential to alleviate poverty, to reduce But a draft copy of the Brisbane Action Plan over the next five years than would otherwise be nies. This has to be avoided,” he said. Juncker, Starbucks and Amazon state aid in the form of inequality,” Hockey said. —AFP said that, owing to worries about sluggish condi- the case.” tions worldwide, the leaders will agree to reforms Whether the rhetoric can be matched by that could accelerate growth by 2.1 percent. results remains to be seen with growth disappoint- Activists ask Fed chief to focus on people’s struggles “We have developed comprehensive growth ing in Europe while Japan is once again pumping strategies that address these challenges,” the plan out huge amounts of money to prop up its econo- WASHINGTON: In a rarity for a US central bank the economy to the Fed officials and “they listened cities so they can create jobs in infrastructure proj- says, according to The Australian newspaper. my and even China is starting to falter. —AFP chief, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen met Friday very carefully,” Barkan said. ects. with activist groups calling for a fairer economic Yellen “asked people questions about their per- With two regional Fed bank presidents prepar- recovery and a more transparent Fed. sonal experiences in the economy,” he added. ing to step down-Charles Plosser for the About 20 representatives of community and The coalition gave the Fed officials a list of six Philadelphia Fed and Richard Fisher at the Dallas Brazil execs arrested as labor organizations met with Yellen for an hour in proposals to make the central bank more transpar- Fed-the coalition is pressing for a transparent the meeting room of the policy-setting Federal ent and democratic. “The economy is not working process for selecting their successors. Petrobras scandal grows Open Market Committee, the activists said. The for the vast majority of people,” Barkan said. “The The Philadelphia Fed said on its website Friday groups were banded together as “Fed Up: The Federal Reserve has huge influence over the num- that the executive search firm it hired has set up an RIO DE JANEIRO: Federal police on documents in the offices of Brazil’s National Campaign for a Strong Economy”, lobby- ber of people who have jobs, over our wages... and email address to receive inquiries in the interest of Friday sharply expanded what is becom- biggest builder, Odebrecht, and the ing Yellen and her team to orient Fed policy to yet we don’t have discussion and engagement over helping the bank “in a broad search for its next pres- ing Brazil’s biggest political kickback Mendes Junior and Engevix firms. For boost employment and wages. what Fed policy should be.” ident.” “Philadelphia has hovered around eight per- scandal, arresting top construction com- months police have been investigating In addition to Yellen, Fed Vice Chairman Stanley Wearing T-shirts emblazoned with “What recov- cent unemployment for all of 2014; in the black pany executives and detaining another the alleged Petrobras kickback scheme in Fischer and board members Lael Brainard and ery?”, the activists criticized the Fed’s isolation from community it’s over 14 percent,” said Kati Sipp, head former director of the state-run energy an effort they named “Operation Car Jerome Powell participated in the meeting. “We had the general public. “Our wages are on a flat line for of Pennsylvania Working Families and a “Fed Up” company. Authorities allege top officials Wash.” a very good conversation,” said Ady Barkan, repre- 30 years,” said Anthony Newby, director of activist. “We want the Fed to spend some time in from oil company Petrobras operated a Many of the allegations center on senting the Center for Popular Democracy. The Minnesota Neighborhoods Organizing for Change, the neighborhoods where regular working people kickback scheme on contracts involving what police have heard from Alberto activists presented their views about conditions in which wants the Fed to give interest-free loans to live.” —AFP several billion dollars, with the money Youssef, a convicted black-market money eventually being fed back to the govern- dealer who said that he laundered hun- ing Workers Party and other top parties dreds of millions in the scheme and that for political campaigns. the governing party benefited from it. On Friday, police arrested Renato Youssef, who is talking to police in Duque, the former director of services of exchange for a lighter sentence, claims Petrobras, for his alleged role in the recently re-elected President Dilma scheme. Rousseff and former President Luiz Inacio Petrobras is Brazil’s biggest company Lula da Silva knew about the kickbacks. and is in charge of tapping big offshore He has offered no proof, and both lead- oil fields and creating wealth that leaders ers deny the allegation. hope will propel the country to devel- In March, police arrested Paulo oped world status. But the debt-plagued Roberto Costa, a former director of firm hasn’t met development goals, and downstream operations at Petrobras, for the riches remain buried deep under the his purported involvement in the money- sea. Authorities also struck at the heart of laundering scheme that police have said some of Brazil’s biggest private construc- amounted to close to $4 billion. Costa, tion companies, enterprises that are con- who is under house arrest in a plea bar- sistently among the top donors to politi- gain deal, has told prosecutors that he cal campaigns via legal contributions. accepted bribes from big construction Now, police are directly targeting firms and other contractors to win bids them for allegedly making illegal kick- from the oil producer. Also Friday, Brazil’s backs worth exponentially more than the comptroller general’s office said it will legal campaign contributions. The case investigate allegations that about 20 fuels widespread belief among Brazilians Petrobras officials accepted bribes to that their political system is rife with cor- award contracts several years ago to SBM ruption, especially when it comes to big Offshore, a Netherlands-based supplier A BP refinery in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The German economy, Europe’s biggest, returned to modest growth of 0.1 percent in infrastructure works and state-controlled of offshore oil vessels. the third quarter - avoiding a technical recession after contracting slightly in the previous three-month period, official data companies. Last year, millions of Petrobras said it had no immediate Brazilians took to the streets in anti-gov- comment. In a separate case involving showed on Friday. —AP ernment protests calling for the end of the oil company, a Senate commission is graft, which many blame for siphoning investigating Petrobras’ purchase of the off funds needed to improve woeful pub- Pasadena Refining System in 2006. China, Myanmar sign $7.8bn of deals lic services that also angered demonstra- Petrobras paid Belgium’s Astra Oil tors. $360 million that year for a 50 percent BEIJING: China and Myanmar signed deals worth ing energy projects on track. In 2011, President Thein reformist government has sought to decrease its Police arrested top executives during stake in the refinery. A year later, Astra $7.8 billion for energy, agriculture, telecommunica- Sein suspended the $3.6 billion, Chinese-led dependence on China, which was cemented during raids on the offices of builders OAS and exercised an option requiring Petrobras tions, infrastructure and finance during Chinese Myitsone dam project, some 90 percent of whose years of Western sanctions put in place in response to Queiroz Galvao, the industrial engineer- to buy the remaining 50 percent. Premier Li Keqiang’s visit to the Southeast Asian power would have gone to China. human rights abuses carried out by the ruling junta. ing firm UTC and Iesa Oil and Gas. An Petrobras refused, but lost an arbitration country, state media reported yesterday. The project has not been resumed. China and China has watched nervously as the new government arrest warrant also was issued for the top case in the US in 2012 and had to pay The deals made on Friday include an agreement Myanmar have traditionally had close ties, with has courted the United States, and Beijing has been executive of builder Camargo Correa. $820.5 million for the remaining 50 per- to build natural gas power plants, as well as $300 mil- Myanmar relying on its powerful northern neighbor stung by criticism that it is only interested in Authorities hauled away boxes of docu- cent, including interest and legal fees. In lion in small-scale loans for agriculture, said the offi- for economic and diplomatic support when it was Myanmar for its natural resources and that its invest- ments and the personal bank accounts of the end, Petrobras paid $1.18 billion for a cial China Daily newspaper. under wide-reaching Western sanctions, before ment has come at a huge cost, with criticism focused the executives were frozen. refinery that cost Astra $42.5 million in China and Myanmar also agreed to set up an elec- embarking on political reforms four years ago. on a gas and oil pipeline and hydroelectricity proj- Police also searched and confiscated 2005. —AP tricity cooperation committee, with the aim of keep- Since taking power in March 2011, Myanmar’s ects. —Reuters BUSINESS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014

The next generation Mercedes-Benz CLS

now available at Albisher & Alkazemi Co

Cult design featuring a futuristic lighting system • Sporty interior featuring modern luxury KUWAIT: Mercedes-Benz authorized General received and highly sought after in Kuwait.” ers are not dazzled but drivers of the CLS roundabouts on the route to the headlamps. engine, output is 20 kW more at 245 kW (333 Distributer, Abdul Rahman Albisher & Zaid The CLS-Class’s exciting design and thrilling CoupÉ always benefit from the best possible - hp). Its torque increases by 110 Nm to 480 Nm Alkazemi Company has announced the arrival proportions are subtly adapted to these high- in other words brightest - illumination of the A friendly greeting: and is available in the wide engine speed of the new generation four door Mercedes- tech demands. As before, it has a long bonnet, road and carriageway edges. These anti-daz- ‘Welcome home’ function range from 1200 to 4000 rpm. The CLS 500 Benz CLS Coupe. This iconic model design a slim window line with frameless side win- zle, main-beam headlamps can be kept on One charming feature of the new MULTI- hits its power peak at 300 kW (408 hp) and up now has a more incisive front section, and an dows and a roof with a dynamic rearward permanently. New MULTIBEAM LED head- BEAM LED headlamps is that, in addition to to 600 Nm of torque. interior that has been enhanced even further, slope. All in all, the design of the latest-genera- lamps therefore offer a new level of safety, providing daytime running lamps, side lights with many new, perfectly presented details tion CLS Coupé is more dynamic than ever. which benefits other road users too. and turn signal lamps via multifunctional The usual high Mercedes that combine modern luxury and a hand-craft- How so? Examples include an expressive new In addition to the camera on the wind- fibre-optic cable, they also welcome the driver standard of quality ed feel with a passion for sport. The vehicles’ diamond radiator grille, a pronounced front screen, this new lighting system uses four con- by casting a pleasant blue light when the vehi- The latest assistance systems from the S- technical innovations bring exemplary func- bumper with large air intakes, MULTIBEAM trol units per vehicle, which calculate the ideal cle is unlocked. Class are also available in the new CLS as tionality on the road. Futuristic MULTIBEAM LED headlamps and new, darkened rear tail light pattern 100 times per second and control optional extras. These include DISTRONIC LED headlamps take the lighting system to a lights with multi-level functionality. all 24 high-performance LEDs in each preci- Sporty interior featuring modern luxury PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot, new dimension. High-performance, precision sion LED module quickly and individually. Ample space; simple, sporty elegance; BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, PRE-SAFE LED modules automatically provide the best Taking the lighting system Each LED is dimmable in 255 stages. New hand-crafted perfection, and premium mate- Brake with pedestrian detection, PRE-SAFE possible illumination, whatever the road and into a new dimension MULTIBEAM LED headlamps provide excep- rials are hallmarks of the model’s’s stylish inte- PLUS, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane traffic conditions. Other leading-edge tech- The new CLS-Class is already equipped tionally fast and precise, anti-dazzle continu- rior. The new generation CLS ramps up this Keeping Assist, Traffic Sign Assist, Active nologies include the nine-speed automatic with LED High Performance headlamps as ous main beam and light up the road surface impression by placing greater emphasis on Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC including transmission 9G-TRONIC, powerful new standard. Alternatively, the vehicle is optional- and its edges much more brightly in many sit- sportiness, exclusivity and functionality. A parking in end-on spaces, as well as a 360∞ engines, intelligently networked driver assis- ly available with new MULTIBEAM LED head- uations. new, free-standing colour display in the head camera. tance and safety systems, as well as an lamps as designed and developed by unit with a 20.3 cm screen diagonal (8”) will advanced multimedia system with internet Mercedes-Benz. This innovation sees Optimum vision on bends and roundabouts help to define the dashboard’s contemporary Ideally networked access. In terms of performance, the AMG ver- Mercedes-Benz starting a new chapter in light- As well as the high-performance, precision styling. Also new are the redesigned three- A choice of infotainment system (Audio 20 sion - the CLS 63 AMG CoupÉ S-Model takes ing design. Since MULTIBEAM LED technology LED module, each MULTIBEAM LED headlamp spoke sports steering wheel and many refined CD or optional COMAND Online) is available pole position with an output of up to 430 kW combines the best of today’s lighting tech- contains a module for the low-beam head- details, which contribute to the interior’s high in conjunction with the new, free-standing (585 hp). nologies and is able to adjust the light distri- lamp, which can be swivelled up to 12 degrees quality look and feel. The central control panel display in the head unit with a 20.3 cm screen When Mercedes-Benz launched the CLS ten bution very quickly and automatically to virtu- to the outside for an active light function with in the centre console now has four buttons diagonal (8”). Both enable the internet to be years ago it established the four-door coupÉ ally any road and traffic conditions, it always special features that have never been rather than just two previously, thus speeding surfed without restrictions when the vehicle is segment, thus underlining the brand’s leader- ensures thus far unrivalled broad and bright achieved before. The latter is likewise camera- up operations in many cases. With five attrac- stationary. A Bluetooth(r)-capable mobile ship role in automotive design. For the first illumination of the road surface and edge of controlled. For example, an anticipatory func- tive interior colours, six types of trim and dif- phone with data option is all it takes. Equally time, here was a vehicle combining the ele- the carriageway for high performance and tion means that the active light function starts ferent qualities of leather to choose from, new is a now standard and integral Media gance and dynamism of a coupé with the precision without dazzling other car drivers. to swivel before the driver has even turned. including Leather PASSION Exclusive, the pos- Interface for connecting an iPod or iPhone. comfort and functionality of a saloon. What is The camera-based Adaptive Highbeam The bend is therefore illuminated effectively as sibilities for individualization are vast. Audio and video playback is possible from more, the CLS was the first vehicle to be avail- Assist Plus system supplies the information soon as possible. This active light function will various sources, for example via Bluetooth, able with dynamic LED High Performance required for illumination. If it detects oncom- also swivel back to the straight-on position Efficient, sporty engines from an Apple iPod or iPhone, from an SD headlamps, making it iconic in terms of its ing traffic or vehicles in front with their lights before the corner ends, allowing the driver to Thrilling dynamism and exemplary effi- card, USB stick or CD/DVD. lighting system. Due to its immense charisma, on, each of the 24 individual, high-perfor- identify dangers earlier when entering and ciency are the strong points of the new COMAND Online additionally comes with the CLS Coupé has established itself as a style mance LEDs in a matrix light source is con- exiting bends. The anticipatory control allows engines available for the next-generation the LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control icon, and continues to stand out as exception- trolled electronically so that various areas of an additional range of between 30 and 60 CLS-Class. The new CLS400 comes with V6 system; digital TV/radio reception is a further al in its segment. the road surface can be masked out, depend- metres, depending on the traffic situation. petrol engine with exhaust gas turbocharging option.”The new CLS demonstrate Mercedes- Michael Ruehle, CEO Abdul Rahman ing on the situation. Combining the matrix Another unique feature is used at round- Endowed with a biturbo drive system; it has a Benz’s ongoing efforts to remain at the fore- Albisher & Zaid Alkazemi Company comment- light source with proven LED Intelligent Light abouts: before entering onto a roundabout, 3.5-litre displacement. Thanks to its high out- front of technological leadership and main- ed on the new arrival: “The CLS has been pop- System technology, the headlamp control sys- the cornering light function is activated to the put potential and extremely high torque at tain the benchmark in the luxury vehicle mar- ular from the day it was introduced and we tem improves on the precision of today’s light left and right to ensure maximum visibility on low engine speeds, this engine sets new ket,” added Ruehle. The Mercedes-Benz CLS expect the latest high tech innovations intro- sources and sets a gap with a minimal width all sides at an early stage. For this purpose the benchmarks in its segment. Compared to its Coupé is now available in Albisher & Alkazemi duced in this new model to be equally well for the main beam. In this way, other car driv- navigation system supplies the positions of predecessor, which had a naturally aspirated Co’s Shuwaikh Showroom.

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WASHINGTON: AT&T Mobility, the nation’s second- chunk of random digits into a digital fingerprint largest cellular provider, says it’s no longer attaching that’s as identifying as a Social Security number. hidden Internet tracking codes to data transmitted AT&T said its tracker was part of a testing project from its users’ smartphones. The practice made it that’s been phased off of its network. nearly impossible to shield its subscribers’ identities “This is more like a license plate for your brain,” online. said Jacob Hoffman-Andrews, a senior staff technol- The change by AT&T essentially removes a hidden ogist with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a civil string of letters and numbers that are passed along liberties organization that opposed the practice. to websites that a consumer visits. It can be used to “Everything you wonder about, and read, and ask track subscribers across the Internet, a lucrative data- the Internet about gets this header attached to it. mining opportunity for advertisers that could still And there are ad agencies out there that try to asso- reveal users’ identities based on their browsing ciate that browsing history with anything that identi- habits. Verizon Wireless, the country’s largest mobile fies you.” firm, said Friday it still uses this type of tracking, known as “super cookies.” Verizon spokeswoman ONLINE PRIVACY Debra Lewis said business and government cus- For mobile users, the quest for online privacy isn’t tomers don’t have the code inserted. There has been easy. Even if subscribers wanted to switch service no evidence that Sprint and T-Mobile have used such providers to what they think is a more privacy-friend- codes. ly carrier, they would likely be slapped with hun- “As with any program, we’re constantly evaluat- dreds of dollars in early termination fees before leav- ing, and this is no different,” Lewis said, adding that ing. DEDHAM: In this May 14, 2014 file photo, an AT&T logo on a store. America’s second-largest cellular consumers can ask that their codes not be used for The magazines Wired and Forbes first reported provider, AT&T Mobility, said Friday it would no longer add tracking codes to its subscribers’ devices. advertising tracking. But that still passes along the last month that Verizon and AT&T were inserting the That practice made it nearly impossible to keep a user’s identity private on the Internet. — AP codes to websites, even if subscribers say they don’t tracking numbers, even if their subscribers wanted fear government investigators can obtain such per- ing congressional reform. want their data being used for marketing purposes. to opt out. The investigative website ProPublica also sonal data and even track Americans’ movements On Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported The tracking codes are part of the latest plan by the discovered that Twitter’s advertising arm was using without their knowledge or consent. that the US Marshals Service was flying airplanes cellular industry to keep tabs on users and their Verizon’s tracking codes, which could be used to Caonsumers’ interest in privacy and their digital above American cities to secretly collect certain cell- devices. While the codes don’t explicitly contain per- build a dossier about a person’s behavior on mobile anonymity has intensified in recent years, following phone information from criminals while incidentally sonal information, they’re unique and nonetheless devices. revelations by former National Security Agency ana- gathering data from innocent Americans. The Justice sent to websites alongside personal details that a Some cell providers already collect and store the lyst Edward Snowden. Top secret NSA documents he Department would not confirm the practice, but said user may submit voluntarily - like a name or a phone approximate location of their subscribers’ phones, leaked to journalists revealed the NSA was collecting in a statement Friday the Marshals Service “does not number. according to government documents from 2010. the phone records and digital communications of maintain any databases for the purposes of retaining That means enough data can transform a large That has raised alarm among privacy advocates, who millions of citizens not suspected of a crime, prompt- cellphone information of the general public.” — AP HTC Re camera Google Glass future clouded SAN FRANCISCO: After two years of popping up at high-profile events sporting Google fun, but doesn’t Glass, the gadget that transforms eyeglasses into spy-movie worthy technology, Google co- founder Sergey Brin sauntered bare-faced into a Silicon Valley red-carpet event on Sunday. beat phones He’d left his pair in the car, Brin told a reporter. The Googler, who heads up the top- KERHONKSON: Don’t live your life zoom using a software technique that secret lab which developed Glass, has hardly through a screen. That’s the premise degrades image quality. But when given up on the product-he recently wore his behind HTC’s new Re camera, which that’s all you have, that so-called digi- pair to the beach. aims to let users document all of life’s tal zoom eliminates the need to crop But Brin’s timing is not propitious, coming as little moments and actually experi- photos later. The Re doesn’t offer that many developers and early Glass users are los- ence them, too, instead of watching option, so other half-marathon run- ing interest in the much-hyped, $1,500 test ver- through a viewfinder or a screen. In ners appear far ahead in the distance. sion of the product: a camera, processor and fact, the Re doesn’t have either - we’ll With zoom, I wouldn’t seem as much stamp-sized computer screen mounted to the get to that. The camera, launching late of a slowpoke. edge of eyeglass frames. Google Inc itself has yesterday in the US, is tiny, waterproof The Re comes with a fixed-focus pushed back the Glass roll out to the mass mar- and easy to grip. But, at $199, is it lens that’s ideal for subjects four feet ket. good enough to replace your smart- to 130 feet from you. Closer up, you’ll While Glass may find some specialized, even phone or digital camera? notice some blur, even if the subject is lucrative, uses in the workplace, its prospects of still. I got some OK shots of my cousin’s becoming a consumer hit in the near future are HOW IT WORKS 2-year old in a New York City play- slim, many developers say. Some people asked if it was an ground, but images lacked the sharp- Of 16 Glass app makers contacted by asthma inhaler, but the Re is better ness I usually strive for. Also because Reuters, nine said that they had stopped work MOUNTAIN VIEW: In this June 5, 2014 file photo, a man walks past a Google sign at the compa- described as a miniature submarine of how you hold the device, it’s biased on their projects or abandoned them, mostly ny’s headquarters in Mountain View. The politically-fraught issue of forcing big, multinational periscope, about the size of a small toward horizontal shots. because of the lack of customers or limitations companies to pay more tax will be high on the agenda at G-20 summit late yesterday and candy bar. There’s no need to turn it After the playground visit, we went of the device. Three more have switched to today in Brisbane. — AP on. You grab it, and it’s ready to shoot. to a well-lit indoor exhibit of “Sesame developing for business, leaving behind con- To take stills of up to 16 megapixels, Street.” Shots of Big Bird and other sumer projects. “We are as committed as ever to a consumer cise and biking. click one button quickly. Or hold that Muppets came out fine, though feath- Plenty of larger developers remain with launch. That is going to take time and we are Mobile game company Glu Mobile, known button and record video at 1080p high ers looked duller than shots I took Glass. The nearly 100 apps on the official web not going to launch this product until it’s for its popular “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood” definition. A second button triggers a with the better cameras in Apple and site include Facebook and OpenTable, although absolutely ready,” O’Neill said. Brin had predict- title, was one of the first to launch a game on slow-motion video mode. Samsung phones. one major player recently defected: Twitter. ed a launch this year, but 2015 is now the most Glass. Spellista, a puzzler released a year ago, is Like I said, there’s no viewfinder or Shots were disappointing in low- “If there was 200 million Google Glasses likely date, a person familiar with the matter still available, but Glu has discontinued work display of any kind. You can view what light settings, whether outdoors at sold, it would be a different perspective. There’s said. on it, a spokesman for the company said. you’re shooting through an app on night or inside a dark bar. Part of that no market at this point,” said Tom Frencel, the Another developer, Sean McCracken, won your phone, but if I’m going to do that, comes from the lack of a flash. But Chief Executive of Little Guy Games, which put GLASS SELLING... ON EBAY $10,000 in a contest last year for creating an I might as well just take the shot with many camera phones do better with development of a Glass game on hold this year After an initial burst of enthusiasm, signs aliens-themed video game for Glass, Psyclops, that consumers are giving up on Glass have my phone. flashless images - in some cases and is looking at other platforms, including the but Google never put it on the official hub for been building. Google dubbed the first set of Glass apps, making it tougher to find. He has The lens is wide-angled, so ostensi- because their lenses are able to open Facebook Inc-owned virtual-reality goggles several thousand Glass users as “Explorers.” But quit working on updates. bly you’ll shoot whatever you point at, wider for more light and less blur. Oculus Rift. as the Explorers hit the streets, they drew stares Still, there are some enthusiastic developers. but in practice it wasn’t that simple. I Several key Google employees instrumental and jokes. Some people viewed the device, Cycling and running app Strava finds Glass had to guess where subjects would SO WHO SHOULD USE THE RE? to developing Glass have left the company in capable of surreptitious video recording, as an well-suited for its users, who want real-time end up relative to the background. The Re does allow you to watch the last six months, including lead developer obnoxious privacy intrusion, deriding the once- data on their workouts, said David Lorsch, vice Many times, they were too far off to your kid’s recital or a parade or to talk Babak Parviz, electrical engineering chief proud Explorers as “Glassholes.” “It looks super president of business development. And entre- the side. I also didn’t notice my glove to your friend eye to eye, without a Adrian Wong, and Ossama Alami, director of nerdy,” said Shvetank Shah, a Washington, DC- preneur Jake Steinerman said it is ideal for his obstructing many of the shots taken screen in the way as you try to record developer relations. based consultant, whose Google Glass now company, DriveSafe, which detects if people during a half-marathon in a Hudson the moment. And a Glass funding consortium created by gathers dust in a drawer. “I’m a card carrying are falling asleep at the wheel. Because it’s always “on,” it’s quicker Google Ventures and two of Silicon Valley’s Valley state park last weekend. And nerd, but this was one card too many.” than whipping out your phone or biggest venture capitalists, Kleiner Perkins while phones and digital cameras Glass now sells on eBay for as little as half PIVOTING AWAY show you the image as soon as you camera to snap impromptu fun. I Caufield & Byers and Andreessen Horowitz, qui- etly deleted its website, routing users to the list price. Some developers recently have felt In April, Google launched the Glass at Work snap it, I didn’t find out my pictures found it was better for video than unsupported by investors and, at times, Google program to help make the device useful for were poor until I got home and looked snapshots as minor blur doesn’t mat- main Glass site. Google insists it is committed to Glass, with itself. specific industries, such as healthcare and man- at them on my phone. ter when everything’s moving anyway. The Glass Collective, the funding consor- ufacturing. So far the effort has resulted in apps You don’t have to have an HTC And HTC has included technology to hundreds of engineers and executives working on it, as well as new fashionista boss Ivy Ross, a tium co-run by Google Ventures, invested in that are being tested or used at companies phone to control settings and transfer minimize camera shake for video, but only three or four small start-ups by the begin- such as Boeing and Yum Brands’ Taco Bell. images to your smartphone. You can not yet for stills. Kids seem to gravitate former Calvin Klein executive. Tens of thou- sands use Glass in the pilot consumer program. ning of this year, a person familiar with the sta- Google is selling Glass in bulk to some busi- use free apps for Apple and Android toward the device, not knowing what tistics said. nesses, offering two-for-one discounts. devices. You can also set up backups it does. My cousin’s kid ran around “We are completely energized and as ener- gized as ever about the opportunity that wear- A Google Ventures spokeswoman declined CrowdOptic, which uses Glass as portable com- to Dropbox or Google Drive, though with the Re. It was neat seeing the to comment on the number of investments and puters for surgeons and other people out of that feature wasn’t working reliably world through her eyes. It’s also good ables and Glass in particular represent,” said Glass Head of Business Operations Chris O’Neill. said the Web site was closed for simplicity. “We offices, is currently in use at 19 U.S. hospitals with the pre-production software I to have in a pool, as it’s waterproof, just found it’s easier for entrepreneurs to come and expects that to grow to 100 hospitals early was testing. It’s supposed to be fixed unlike most phones. Glass was the first project to emerge from Google’s X division, the secretive group tasked to us directly,” she said. The lack of a launch next year, said Chief Executive Jon Fisher. Alex with the version that ships. But the Re is no replacement for a date has given some developers the impression Foster began See Through, a Glass advertising camera phone. It’s more of a supple- with developing “moonshot” products such as self-driving cars. Glass and wearable devices that Google still treats Glass as an experiment. analytics firm for business, after a venture firm IN ACTION ment for the times you don’t want to overall amount to a new technology, as smart- “It’s not a big enough platform to play on earlier this year withdrew its offer to back his There’s no zoom. This is a flaw with hold your phone. You’ll have to decide phones once were, that will likely take time to seriously,” said Matthew Milan, founder of consumer-oriented Glass fitness company camera phones as well, which fake if that’s worth the price tag. —AP evolve into a product that clicks with con- Toronto-based software firm Normative Design, when it became clear no big consumer Glass sumers. which put on hold a Glass app for logging exer- release was imminent. — Reuters Song to dying infant BET’s ‘106 & Park’ to end on-air run, go digital LOS ANGELES: BET says its long-running music-variety released by the channel that the move online will bring series “106 & Park” is airing its last daily episode next “106 & Park” to where its audience connects with music captures Internet’s heart month, then going digital. the most. BET said Friday that the “106 & Park” brand is moving Details of the online show, including its frequency, LOS ANGELES: With his infant son clinging to life, Chris keep up with all the messages he’s been receiving. online to BET.com. It will also remain part of the cable start date and hosts, are still being developed. “106 & Picco picked up a guitar and sang softly to the boy, urg- “For the next few days, Chris is spending time with his channel with occasional specials, including its New Park” debuted 14 years ago, and its guests have includ- ing him to “mend those broken wings and learn to fly.” family, his friends and his community while he continues Year’s Eve show. ed first lady Michelle Obama, Jamie Foxx and Tom After video of Picco performing the gentle Beatles’ to grieve,” family friend Brett Walls told The Associated BET executive Stephen Hill says in an internal memo Cruise. The show’s final air date is Dec. 19. — AP ballad “Blackbird” in a hospital intensive care ward was Press in an email. posted online, it quickly captured the Internet’s heart. He added that Picco, who lives in the Los Angeles Then it just as quickly broke that heart when Picco’s son suburb of Loma Linda, recognizes the impact his video died days after his mother, Ashley, passed away. has had and hopes he might use it at some point to Yahoo Mail users furious over disruptions “My little fighter, Lennon James Picco, went to sleep in help others. his daddy’s arms late last night,” the musician with the Meanwhile, a memorial service is planned Saturday at SAN FRANCISCO: Yahoo Mail users vented their anger on In an email response to an AFP inquiry, the Loma Linda University Church’s youth ministry wrote on Loma Linda University Church for mother and son. Picco Twitter Friday about disruptions plaguing the free mes- California-based Internet firm said it was “working to his Facebook page Wednesday. “He was dressed in an and his 30-year-old wife were anticipating their son’s saging service. Website Downrightnow.com, which moni- mitigate a Yahoo Mail issue that is limited to a small seg- outfit that Ashley bought for him, with little guitars on it.” birth in February when she suddenly became ill last tors popular online services, displayed a graph showing ment of users.” The song and other images Picco posted of himself week. Picco said doctors delivered Lennon by emergency multiple disruptions of Yahoo Mail in the past 24 hours. “We apologize for the inconvenience as we certainly with his wife and their son brought an outpouring of C-section after Ashley died in her sleep Saturday. The boy “Yahoo mail is down... AGAIN,” one Twitter user wrote, understand email is a critical service for our customers,” grief and prayers to his Facebook page, YouTube and oth- was born 16 weeks premature. San Bernardino County using the hashtag #yahoomail. “Totally frustrated.” it said. The service was almost back to full functioning er sites. coroner spokeswoman Sandy Fatland said an autopsy “Anyone else having constant problems with as of early afternoon in California, according to Yahoo. Picco did not immediately reply to phone and email was performed but it could be weeks before Ashley @yahoomail lately? After 15 years, I’m on the edge of Yahoo said its email service has 110 million active daily messages Friday, saying on Facebook that he couldn’t Picco’s cause of death is known. — AP abandoning it #yahoomaildown,” said another. users. — AFP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 HEALTH & SCIENCE

Study finds as world warms, US gets more lightning WASHINGTON: Lightning strikes in the United storms, sparking more lightning. The energy that States will likely increase by nearly 50 percent by storms get from vapor is the biggest driver in the end of the century as the world gets warmer increasing lightning strikes in the future, Romps and wetter, a new study says. While those condi- said. The new study shows that at any given level tions were already known to promote thunder- of rainfall intensity, there will be more lightning in storms in general, the new work focused on light- the future. Harold Brooks, a National Oceanic and ning strikes themselves. Researchers calculated Atmospheric Administration severe storm mete- just how much lightning flashes increase as air orologist, said the study makes sense and marks warms, clouds fill with more energy from water an advance over previous work. The result is vapor and rainfall intensifies. They concluded that important mostly because it means more natural for every degree Fahrenheit the world warms in sparks for dangerous wildfires, which are already the future, lightning strikes will go up nearly 7 forecast to worsen with man-made warming, percent. That’s 12 percent for every degree Romps, Brooks and other meteorologists said. Celsius. Lightning deaths have been falling from Because scientists forecast that the world may about 100 per year in the 1960s and 1970s to 33 get about 7 degrees warmer (4 degrees Celsius) per year in the last decade. So far this year 25 by the end of the century, based on current car- people have been killed, NOAA data shows. bon dioxide emission trends, that comes to a 50 Brooks said the drop is because of people chang- percent increase in lightning strikes, said David ing their behavior to be safer in storms and bet- Romps. He’s the atmospheric scientist at the ter medical treatment of lightning victims. The University of California Berkeley who led the top states for lightning deaths in the past study. “When you used to have two lightning decade are Florida, Texas, Colorado, Georgia, strikes, now you’ll have three,” Romps said. “It’s a North Carolina and New Jersey. About 80 per- substantial increase.” The researchers based their cent of lightning victims are male. Michael calculation on 2011 weather data from across the Mann, a Pennsylvania State University climate US. They presented their results in a paper scientist, said this study “is yet another reminder released Thursday by the journal Science. that there are likely some unwelcome surprises MAINE: Lightning strikes north of Macworth Island in Portland, Maine. A new study says flashes of Romps said the key is that warmer air holds in store ... when it comes to the impacts of cli- lightning in the US will likely increase by nearly 50 percent by the end of the century because of more water vapor. Water vapor is fuel for thunder- mate change.” — AP global warming. — AP Buoyed by China deal, US seeks world climate pact

Sino-US breakthrough proves global deal is achievable

BRISBANE: A Sino-US breakthrough on curbing carbon emissions proves a global deal on cli- mate change is achievable, US President Barack Obama said yesterday, as campaigners hailed new momentum in long-stalled talks. Announcing a $3 billion contribution to a UN- backed climate change mitigation fund, Obama said the China-US deal unveiled earlier this week showed the way forward. “If China and the US can agree on this, then the world can agree on this-we can get this done,” he said in a CUTTACK: An Indian daily wage laborer holds a basket filled with coal on his head as speech on the sidelines of the G20 summit in he works at a local coal depot on the outskirts of Cuttack, 25 kilometers from the Brisbane. The UN and green campaigners wel- eastern Indian city of Bhubaneswar, India. — AP comed Obama’s funding pledge, saying it con- firmed global warming is now central to the political agenda following the surprise deal between Washington and Beijing to reduce their greenhouse emissions. Fast food targets Climate experts conceded that Republican opposition meant Obama could struggle to ful- fill his $3 billion commitment, but said he was black kids in US fuelling momentum for change in an area where talks have faltered since the historic Kyoto Protocol of 1997. “You can sense the WASHINGTON: Fast-food restaurants in the obesity rates among children aged two to energy lifting in this critical conversation across United States are “disproportionately” target- five-raising hopes that obesity might be on the planet-the game has changed,” Greenpeace ing black children and kids in middle-income the wane. Australia chief executive David Ritter said. “A and rural areas, according to a newly pub- Meanwhile, obesity among workers in global deal has become more likely, no ques- BEIJING: A passenger airliner and birds fly past a coal-fired power plant in Beijing. Chinese lished study. Researchers at Arizona State the United States is costing the nation $8.65 tion. Climate is now front and centre for the US, leaders pledged for the first time to cap the country’s decades-long growth of greenhouse gas University and University of Illinois at billion a year in lost productivity, according it’s front and centre for China, that means it’s emissions. — AP Chicago looked at 6,716 fast-food outlets to a study released Friday. The study by Yale front and centre for all of us.” French diplomatic source. World Vision chief increasingly extreme weather patterns. “To see nationwide to check the extent of indoor University researchers is the first to give Tim Costello said Abbott was “like King Canute, the US put $3 billion into the fund is further and outdoor marketing aimed at youngsters. state-level estimates of the cost of worker ‘Leapfrog’ dirty development trying to send back the tide of climate change evidence that they’re determined to see a Marketing towards children ranged from free absenteeism due to obesity. Those costs Obama outlined his pledge to the Green when other leaders are saying this has to be global deal done by next year,” said Tim toys to ads featuring sports celebrities and ranged from $14.4 million in Wyoming to Climate Fund (GCF) in a speech at the discussed”. Flannery of the Sydney-based Climate Council. cartoon characters, as well as play areas and $907 million in California, it said, adding that University of Queensland, telling the audience UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon “It’s a clear message to the world that the US promotions for kids’ birthday parties. obesity accounts for 9.3 percent of all absen- he wanted to ensure his grandchildren could described climate change as “the defining has moved on this issue and it expects the rest “Majority black communities, rural areas teeism costs nationwide. visit Australia’s famed Great Barrier Reef “50 issue of our times” and used the Brisbane of the world to move.” France and Germany and middle-income communities are dispro- “Understanding all economic costs of years from now”. He said the fund would help meeting to call on other G20 leaders to con- have already pledged $1 billion each, with portionately exposed (to child-directed mar- obesity, including lost productivity, is critical developing nations cope with climate-related tribute to the GCF, which will hold a donors’ Japan reportedly set to announce a $1.5 billion keting) and specifically to indoor displays of for policymakers working on obesity pre- issues such as rising seas while also backing meeting in Berlin on November 20. “The transi- donation this weekend in Brisbane. kids’ meal toys, a popular strategy among vention at any level,” said lead author Tatiana environmentally friendly infrastructure projects. tion towards a low-carbon, climate-resilient UN climate chief Christiana Figueres has chain restaurants,” the study said. “In light of Andreyeva. The report said overweight peo- “(It will) let them leapfrog some of the dirty future is accelerating,” said Ban, who will host called for an initial capitalization of $10 billion these findings, it is important to urge the ple often had to miss work for health rea- industries that powered our development and talks in Paris in December next year aimed at by the end of the year. But Republican James fast-food industry to limit children’s expo- sons. “Quantifying not just obesity-related go straight to a clean-energy economy,” he said. reaching a global agreement to succeed Kyoto. Inhofe, regarded as the chief climate change sure to marketing that promotes consump- health care costs, but also economic costs, is Obama’s announcement stymied efforts by “I urge other leaders and major economies, sceptic in the US Congress, signaled he would tion of unhealthy food choices.” The endur- essential for informed decision-making,” she G20 host Tony Abbott-who questions the sci- especially at the G20, to come forward with fight to block the GCF funds, following recent ing popularity of fast food is widely seen as added in a statement. Nearly 35 percent of ence of man-made climate change-to reduce contributions that will sustain this momen- mid-term elections which left the president star- contributing to an obesity crisis in the American adults are obese, according to the the issue to the margins of the Brisbane sum- tum.” ing at lame-duck status in his final two years. United States, where one in three adults are Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mit. Despite Prime Minister Abbott’s reluc- “President Obama’s pledge to give unelected considered obese, according to the Centers which estimates the annual medical cost of tance, climate change appears set to be men- ‘Clear message’ bureaucrats at the UN $3 billion for climate for Disease Control. In February, a study in obesity at $147 billion. The Yale study tioned in the G20 leaders’ final communique The GCF is designed to help poorer coun- change initiatives is an unfortunate decision to the Journal of the American Medical appears in the Journal of Occupational and on Sunday, a concession to US and European tries invest in green technologies and build up not listen to voters in this most recent election Association reported a 43 percent fall in Environmental Medicine. — Agencies pressure that was described as a “victory” by a their defenses against rising sea levels and cycle,” Senator Inhofe said. — AFP Triumphant comet probe sends last-gasp data from ‘alien world’ PARIS: Robot probe Philae uploaded a slew of last- In one of many jaw-dropping achievements, the minute data to Earth Friday from a comet in deep robot lab appears to have lifted itself slightly on Friday space, before going to sleep at the end of its historic and rotate the larger of its solar panels to absorb as mission, ground controllers said. Data streamed in as much energy as possible to be stored for a possible soon as Europe’s pioneering robot lab reestablished wakeup later. Philae had landed in a dark ditch after a late-night contact with its orbiting mothership, bouncy touchdown Wednesday, and did not get Rosetta, but its limited battery soon started wavering. enough sunlight to recharge its batteries sufficiently “My #lifeonacomet has just begun,” said an official to extend its mission. Mission engineers dream, how- tweet in the name of the washing machine-sized lan- ever, of making contact with the lander “at some der perched on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko point” in the coming months as the comet, with since Wednesday-concluding with a restful “zzzzz”. Philae hopefully still clinging to its surface, moves “S’ok Philae, I’ve got it from here for now. Rest well...,” closer to the Sun. said a response tweeted on behalf of Rosetta. Philae’s historic on-site survey of a comet travelling The European Space Agency (ESA) said its robot at 18 kilometers (11 miles) per second, currently at a lab had entered “idle mode”, with all instruments and distance of 510 million kilometers (320 million miles) most systems shut down after three days of non-stop from Earth, is the highlight in a more than decade- work-taking pictures and probing the comet’s density, long mission. Philae landed Wednesday after a nail- temperature, composition and atmosphere. “Prior to biting seven-hour, 20-km descent from Rosetta, which falling silent, the lander was able to transmit all sci- had travelled more than a decade and 6.5 billion kilo- ence data gathered,” said a statement. The lander and meters (four billion miles) to meet up with the comet its mothership, which relayed Philae’s data to Earth, in August this year. The touchdown did not go entire- had only two communications windows per day-the ly as planned, when Philae’s duo of anchoring har- last opened around 2130 GMT on Friday and closed at poons failed to deploy and it lifted off again... twice. 0036 GMT the next morning as Rosetta disappeared The lander finally settled in a crevice in a location that in orbit behind the comet. remains a mystery, and data revealed it was shad- Mission controllers had feared the robot may not owed from sunlight that could have extended its core, RIVAS: Residents and tourists gather around a whale as they try to return it to the ocean from Popoyo beach in Rivas, Nicaragua. — AP even have enough power to make contact during this battery-powered mission of 60-odd hours. window-but they were pleasantly surprised. “Science from an alien world” ESA Operations tweeted when ‘First comet drilling’ Massive whale beached in southern Nicaragua contact was made. “Info now flowing from @ Among the most anticipated data from Philae is Philae2014.” The channel should open again around chemical analysis of a drill sample which scientists MANAGUA: A huge whale was stranded Friday on a white sand Nicaragua and elsewhere-spent the day trying to get the whale back 1000 GMT Saturday, but lander manager Stephan hope will shed light on the origins of the Solar System beach on Nicaragua’s southern Pacific coast, despite efforts by into deeper waters, but gave up in exhaustion as the sun went down. Ulamec told AFP from mission control in Darmstadt, 4.6 billion years ago, and maybe even life on Earth. dozens of tourists and residents to get it back to sea. The whale, esti- Police and officials from the environment ministry traveled to the Germany, he did “not really expect” contact with Philae The ESA confirmed that Philae had drilled Friday, mated at 18 meters (59 feet) long, beached itself Friday morning at scene to discuss strategies to try to save the massive marine mam- then. “The chances that we could reestablish the link though it did not specify whether a sample had been Popoyo beach, in the town of Tola, some 111 kilometers (70 miles) mal, which may be a humpback. The Pacific region off Nicaragua’s again tomorrow are really very, very low,” he said. “The obtained. “I confirm that my (drill) went all the way south of the capital, according to the Environment Ministry’s dele- southern coast sees a lot of humpback whales and dolphins at this battery is not completely empty, but it is below the lev- DOWN and UP again!!” said a tweet in the robot’s gate in the region, Mario Rodriguez. More than 50 people-from time of year. — AFP el the central computer needs to boot” up. name. “First comet drilling is a fact!” — AFP SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 HEALTH & SCIENCE

Federal ban sought for animal testing on cosmetics

WASHINGTON: Hoping to build off recent bans in products. said. Rep Fred Upton, R-Mich., chairman of the House legislation echoes the industry’s “longstanding com- Europe and India, opponents of animal testing for Last year, the European Union banned the sale of Energy & Commerce Committee, said if a bill is intro- mitment to ultimately eliminate the need to conduct cosmetics plan to make a big push for a similar prohi- new cosmetic products containing ingredients tested duced next year, “we could take a look at it to get a animal testing” on cosmetics. bition in the United States. The effort could be a on animals, and India followed with a similar ban. better understanding at that time.” Of the 55 co- Hurson said cosmetic companies largely stopped tough sell in a Republican-controlled Congress. Sara Amundson, executive director of the Humane sponsors of the Moran bill, only one was a animal testing on finished products in the 1980s, and Virginia Democrat Don Beyer is expected to take the Society Legislative Fund, called the Moran bill a Republican - Michael Grimm of New York. The now only consider using them when mandated by lead on the issue when the new Congress convenes “marker” to build political support, with a sustained Humane Society Legislative Fund donated $5,000 to government bodies or for safety evaluations of new next January. lobbying effort to follow next year. To date, more Grimm’s campaign, citing his leadership and advoca- ingredients when no viable alternative is available. He is succeeding retiring Rep Jim Moran, D-Va, than 140 cosmetic companies have endorsed the bill, cy on animal protection issues. Under federal law, manufacturers aren’t required to who has introduced legislation that would prohibit including Paul Mitchell, the Body Shop, LUSH Fresh “I have a puppy that I rescued from a puppy mill test cosmetics on animals to prove product safety, testing cosmetic products on animals, as well as the Handmade Cosmetics and Burt’s Bees. The legislation and I think that these are issues that are close to my but the FDA says it’s consistently advised cosmetic sale of any new cosmetics if the final product or any might not face the most receptive environment next heart and close to the hearts of many of my con- manufacturers to employ whatever testing is appro- component was developed using animal testing. year, with regulation-averse Republicans running stituents back home in Staten Island and Brooklyn,” priate and effective. Amundson said even though fin- “The United States must be a world leader and not a both houses of Congress, but Amundson said that Grimm said. The bill would not affect animals used for ished products aren’t tested on animals, some indi- follower,” Beyer told supporters in a campaign email proponents will cast it in a pro-business light. biomedical research. The cosmetic industry trade vidual ingredients and formulations are. Amdunson, highlighting the issue. His state is home to several “If US companies have to comply with what’s group, the Personal Care Products Council, referred to the Personal Care Products Council and the FDA were cosmetic companies, such as Tri Tech Laboratories of already transpiring, for example, in the EU, one would an earlier statement by its executive vice president unable to provide an estimate of how many animals Lynchburg, a custom manufacturer of personal care want to ensure there aren’t any trade barriers,” she for government affairs, John Hurson, who said the are used in cosmetic testing each year. — AP

Rat poison chemical linked to India sterilization deaths BILASPUR: Tablets linked to the deaths of more than a licence. dozen women who visited a sterilization camp in India An investigation is now under way into why the are likely to have contained a chemical compound drugs were bought locally when there was enough commonly used in rat poison, two senior officials in stock of the medicine with the state’s central procure- Chhattisgarh state said yesterday. Preliminary tests of ment agency, Agarwal said. “There was no incentive to the antibiotic ciprocin tablets were found to contain procure locally so we need to investigate why it was zinc phosphide, Siddhartha Pardeshi, the chief admin- done. This means something is wrong,” he said. More istrator for the Bilaspur district, told Reuters. possible victims arrived at hospitals from villages on The antibiotics were handed out at the mass sterili- Thursday and Friday, some clutching medicine strips zation held a week ago in the impoverished state. At from Mahawar and complaining of vomiting, dizziness least 15 women have died, most of whom had attend- and swelling, a doctor at the district’s main public hos- ed the camp. Authorities tested the tablets after being pital said on Friday. The new patients had not attend- informed that zinc phosphide was found at the nearby ed the sterilization camps, but had consumed the factory of Mahawar Pharmaceuticals, the firm at the drugs separately, the doctor and another official said. centre of investigations into the deaths at a govern- The state government said it had seized 200,000 ment-run family planning camp, Pardeshi and tablets of Ciprocin 500 and over 4 million other tablets Chhattisgarh health minister Amar Agarwal said. manufactured by Mahawar. Police have arrested Samples of the drugs have now been sent to labo- Ramesh Mahawar, the firm’s managing director, and ratories in Delhi and Kolkata to verify that the tablets his son. Mahawar has said both are innocent. India is were contaminated as the preliminary report suggest- the world’s top sterilizer of women, and efforts to rein ed, Pardeshi said. “But, this is what we anticipate,” he in population growth have been described as the most said. “Symptoms shown by the patients also conform draconian after China. Indian birth rates fell in recent with zinc phosphide (poisoning).” Mahawar, run from decades, but population growth remains among the BRISBANE: Protestors carry clocks to show timing is running out during an Ebola protest event in Brisbane yester- an upscale residential street in state capital Raipur, had world’s fastest. Sterilization is popular because it is day. Several protests have been organized in connection with the G20 summit. — AFP been barred from manufacturing medicines for 90 cheap and effective, and sidesteps cultural resistance days back in 2012 after it was found in to have pro- to and problems with distribution of other types of duced sub-standard drugs, but it did not lose its contraception in rural areas. — Reuters World leaders vow to extinguish Ebola Mali scrambles to prevent new outbreak BRISBANE: The world’s most powerful economies vowed yes- Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, although its land border with terday to “extinguish” the Ebola epidemic ravaging west Africa, Guinea will remain closed. The announcement came a day as the vast desert nation of Mali scrambled to prevent a new after Liberia lifted its state of emergency, announcing huge outbreak of the killer disease. Despite some hopeful signs from gains in fighting Ebola. Africa-where Liberia has lifted its state of emergency and But attention has now turned to Mali where there are fears Senegal reopened borders with the worst-hit countries-the an isolated outbreak could spark a major crisis after the deaths recent deaths of three people in Mali have fuelled fears of a from Ebola of three people infected by a Guinean imam who new hotspot. died of the disease. A fourth person, a doctor at the Bamako As pop stars recorded a new “Band Aid” single in London to clinic where the cleric died, is in intensive care with Ebola. Mali help combat a disease that has killed over 5,100 people in has placed 256 people under observation and teams of investi- Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, the meeting in Brisbane gators are tracing health workers and scouring Bamako and made no new pledges of cash. “G20 members are committed the imam’s home village of Kouremale, which straddles the to do what is necessary to ensure the international effort can border with Guinea, for possible cases. extinguish the outbreak and address its medium-term eco- Former colonial power France said it was including Bamako nomic and humanitarian costs,” the leaders said in a statement, in its list of destinations subject to Ebola flight checks, and the as they welcomed the IMF’s initiative to release $300 million to French development minister, Annick Girardin, was to make an combat Ebola. They also promised to share best practices on unscheduled visit to Mali yesterday. “The situation in Mali is protecting health workers on the frontline, as a Sierra Leone worrying,” she told AFP in Conakry. “I have decided to travel doctor with US residency was flown to be treated for Ebola at tomorrow to Bamako to meet the Malian authorities to see the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. how we can scale things up.” There is no known cure for Ebola, BILASPUR: An Indian nurse tends to a patient, who suffered from complications that also killed 13 women one of the deadliest known pathogens which spreads through after undergoing mass sterilization in a government-run program, in a ward at the district hospital in Bilaspur ‘Mali situation worrying’ contact with bodily fluids, but trials for several possible treat- yesterday. India’s opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded yesterday a “thorough probe” into the The G20 pledge came as Togo, which is coordinating the ments were announced this week in west Africa and Canada. deaths of 13 women undergoing sterilization surgery as local media alleged the victims were treated with west African fight, warned the world “cannot relax efforts” The World Health Organization said Friday that 5,177 people antibiotics contaminated with rat poison. — AFP despite some encouraging reports from west Africa. Senegal are known to have died of Ebola across eight countries, out of said on Friday it was reopening its air and sea borders with a total 14,413 cases of infection, since December 2013. — AFP WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 Australia Embassy ustralian Visa Application Centre, Level 25, Al Tijaria Building Al Soor Street, Opp. Al Shuhada Garden ASharq, Kuwait City. Working hours and days: 09.30 - 17.30 Sunday - Thursday. Submissions of new applications can be made until 16.30 each day. The last hour of opening is for decision letter collection only. Website Address: www.vfs-au-gcc.com. Information email ID: [email protected] Telephone: +971 4 2055900. Contacts page on VFS website for Kuwait: (including map) http://vfs-au-gcc.com/contactus_KBOQ.html. Visa options for lodgement with VFS: (to download forms, checklists, fee list) http://vfs-au-gcc.com/allaboutvisa.html Embassy of Slovak Republic Christian Nakhle Diplomats with the ambassador of France. Fahad Al-Rashed, Ambassador of France school owner he Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Kuwait informs the public that due to the Public Holiday of the TSlovak Republic - ‘The Day of Struggle for Freedom and Democracy’. The Embassy will be closed on Sunday 16, November 2014 and the Consular Section will be closed on Monday 17, November 2014. The Embassy will resume the normal duties on Tuesday, 18-11-2014. EMBASSY OF INDIA n view of high rate of heart attacks in Kuwait among the Indian Community, the Indian Doctors Forum will hold Ian interactive function on heart related problems and issues on Thursday, 20 November 2014 at 7 pm in the Indian Embassy Auditorium. A leading team of Indian Cardiologists will be present on this occasion. All members of the Indian community are cordially invited to attend. Light refreshments, tea/coffee etc. will be served on pay- ment basis. Fahad Al-Rashed with diplomats Elie, pianist Kuwait Times Calendar of Events November 28 Friends of CRY Club (FOCC), announces plans for 2014 Chess Tournament for children of all ages upto high-school. “CRYchess 2014” will be held at the Salmiya Indian Model School (SIMS), Salmiya, Kuwait,on Friday, 28th November 2014, from 0930 - 1630 hrs. The players will be allocated groups by their age, to play in the Swiss pairing format. For more details, registration forms, Rules of CRYChess 2014, visit www.focckwt.org or contact FOCC mem- bers. 22 - Kuwait Textile Association Bazaar - Held at Stephanie Cheng, pianist Teachers at school Sadu House on November 22. 22 - Kuwait English School Annual Bazaar - At KES French School of Kuwait organizes ‘Piano Prestige’ concert in Salwa, block 11 on November 22. Tables are KD 20. 28 - British Ladies Society Bazaar - At BSK on By Faten Omar Nakhle said they are supporting the French School of with the French Embassy in Kuwait, where the school fol- November 28. Kuwait, where 12 percent of students are Kuwaiti in addi- lows the French educational system under a joint agree- he French School of Kuwait organized a “Piano tion to French citizens and students of other nationalities. ment to ensure the quality of education and follow-up of 28 - Nominations are invited for ‘Pravasi Kalashri Award’ instituted by the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Prestige” concert on the occasion of the 50th anniver- “In the future, if there is any project for the expansion of any update to the curriculum, which is supervised by the Akademi (KSNA) for the year 2015 from Malayalam Tsary of diplomatic relations between Kuwait and the branches of this school, we will support it with the aim French government and administered directly through the theatre personalities in Kuwait. Non-resident Keralites France and the 25th anniversary of the establishment of of spreading the French language in Kuwait, especially agency of French education. with more than 15 years of expatriate life in Kuwait the French School of Kuwait. since the new minister of education called for teaching At the end of the ceremony, Taiwanese-American and have contributed significantly and comprehen- “We wanted to celebrate this occasion in a cultural way French to elementary school students in public schools,” he pianist Stephanie Cheng and guest Elie played different sively to Malayalam theatre may apply. Eligible candi- through several events. We had a seminar at Kuwait explained. The owner of French School of Kuwait Dr Fahd amazing pieces of music. Cheng has performed extensively dates shall submit their full profile detailing their con- University and Gulf University, and music was played on Al-Rashed announced the launch of the Kuwait-French in the US, France, Italy, Japan and Taiwan to great critical tribution to theatre with photographic support to the the occasion of 50 years of diplomatic relations between Friendship Society. Rashed said during the ceremony that acclaim. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from KSNA Kuwait Chapter Ad-Hoc committee on or before Kuwait and France,” French Ambassador to Kuwait Christian the Assembly supports the historical relations between the the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She joined November 22, 2014. Out of the applications, two can- Nakhle said during his speech at the ceremony on two countries on economic and social issues. the faculty of the American University of Kuwait as an didates shall be nominated by the Chapter to the Thursday evening. He pointed out that the school has a strong relationship Assistant Professor of Music in the fall of 2012. Central Executive of the Akademi in Thrissur which will announce the winner of the award at its meeting on November 28, 2014. 28-29 - Street Fest 2014 will be held at a parking lot in AlShaab AlKhaled area on Friday and Saturday from 3pm to 10pm. Instagram @streetfestkuwait Website: http://www.streetfestkuwait.com/ 29 - 10K Charity Run organized by FSRI at the Marina Crescent. Register at www.runq8.org Email: [email protected] December 8 - The 2nd Japanese Speech Contest co-sponsored by Embassy of Japan and Kuwait University has been rescheduled from October to Monday, December 8th, 2014 at the auditorium of National Library of Kuwait as follows: Date and Venue 17:30, December 8th, 2014 National Library of Kuwait Eligibility 1) 16 years of age or above, residing in Kuwait. 2) Neither one of his/her parents is native Japanese speakers. 3) The one who won the first place since Japanese ACK Engineering students participate Speech Contest in March 2014 is not eligible. Contest 1) Beginners-Intermediate Learners Contest 2) in the ‘PetroBowl’ competition Advanced Learners Contest Application deadline November 16th, 2014 The application form needs to be submitted with a tudents from the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) - answer both technical and non-technical questions associ- young future petroleum engineers and also as an amazing summary of your speech. School of Engineering - were awarded second place ated with the oil and gas industry. The panel of judges was platform to exchange knowledge. Prize. A winner of “Advanced Learners Contest” will Sin the annual “PetroBowl” competition organized by comprised of distinguished industry professionals in The PetroBowl competition has grown in size and popu- be awarded the prize of one return ticket from Kuwait the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) at Al-Habarah Kuwait. Bringing together academic institutions and busi- larity internationally since its debut in 2002 and is hosted to Japan by Etihad Airways. Center of Kuwait Oil Company (KOC). nesses with a focus on the oil and gas sector, Dr Saad annually in Kuwait. ACK would like to congratulate the Application / inquiry PetroBowl is a fast-paced quiz competition whereby Balhasan - Head of Petroleum Engineering Department at School of Engineering and its students, looking forward to Embassy of Japan students from competing schools are challenged to ACK - described the event as an academic motivator for their participation and success in next year’s competition. Mrs. Yasmin / Omaima 25309458/25309400. [email protected] Speed cartoonist Jitheshji ‘infotains’ Arpan audience Guiding of the Contest Application form can be downloaded from our website. (http://www.kw.emb- By Sunil Cherian film has the song ‘Why this kolaveri’ japan.go.jp/index_ar.htm) but do not know the significance of 3 t is a potpourri of several things. You (the film’s title), say, there are 3 primary get to see the cartoons in a blink colors and human color vision is Iwhile the speed cartoonist fills your trichromatic. And he carefully avoids ears with information with his water- the trinity in Christianity and the What’s On - Submission Guidelines flow talk. Cartoon, for the first time, is a trimurti in Hinduism. stage show, and mind you, not a cheap one, in Jitheshji’s stage shows. The GK through a few lines All photos submitted for What’s On speed cartoonist - he has a world This is Jithesh’s style. Entertaining record of drawing 50 caricatures in 5 and educating. When drawing Gandhi, should be minimum 200dpi. minutes - was in Kuwait this weekend he would write the year 1869, Gandhi’s Articles must be in plain text and to take part in ‘Raag ‘n’ Rachna’,the stage birth year, on the board. The number 1 should include name and phone show and cartoon workshop organized is the trademark Gandhi stick while 8 by Arpan, Kuwait. forms his eyes, 6 his nose and 9 his numbers. Articles and photos that ears. As the caricature Gandhi is evolv- fail to meet these requirements will Telling cartoons ing, Jithesh would be enlightening the In the Arpan program on Friday at the board. When the boy said PSY, the audience with the other significances not be published. the Indian embassy auditorium, master cartoonist elaborated it as Park of the year 1869. General knowledge Jitheshji captivated the audience by Jae-sang before triggering the next through a few lines is his technique. Please send them to drawing celebrities they called out. question, what is the national song of “We remember anything funny. [email protected] After a fast sketch of PSY, the Gangnam India? The young student was silent Learning through images also stays in Style Korean singer, he called a young and the cartoonist half-jokingly said our memory. Cartoons serve both boy to the dais to name the figure on people nowadays know which Tamil these,” he said. WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Dasman Diabetes Institute celebrates World Diabetes Day 2014

n keeping with the ideals of World Diabetes Day, Dasman lic. One of the highlights of the event was the screening of els in some patients, they were quick to offer advice and tips, The main aim of this celebration was to promote aware- Diabetes Institute which was founded by Kuwait blood sugar levels, HbA1C, blood pressure as well as body counseling patients to take better care of their health by ness of diabetes and health in general among the public. IFoundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) measurements that was open to everyone. introducing them to a healthier lifestyle of exercise and bal- During this event, there were complementary medical organized an informative and fun-filled event and celebrated Compassionate nurses and doctors patiently conducted anced diet. Patients of different ages, nationalities and screening, blood testing, nutritional and medical counseling, the World Diabetes Day 2014, by organizing various in-house the procedures, and dealt with a large crowd of patients. careers benefitted from the guidance and many viewed healthy cooking demonstrations and physical exercises. This educational, medical and entertaining activities for the pub- Almost 1000 guests attended the event. Observing risky lev- these screening tests as an eye-opener. event was held on 13th November 2014.

Lu&Lu Hypermarket announces winners of Pinoy Fiesta

u&Lu Hypermarket, the largest retailer Five lucky draw winners were awarded in the region, congratulated the win- their prizes by from Hatim - Lu&Lu Business Lners of their latest campaign, ‘Pinoy Development Manager; Abdul Kadher, Fiesta’, which celebrated the stimulating fla- Lu&Lu General Manager and Aslam - vors of Filipino food. The prize distribution Lu&Lu Deputy General Manager. ceremony was held on 13 November, at the Winners John Randolph, May C. Robles, Al Rai branch of Lu&Lu Hypermarket. Janette Antolin, Marina J. Gomes and During the campaign period, from 15 to Fakroudin were very excited about their 25 October, shoppers reveled in the fun free trip, and thanked Lu&Lu Hypermarket competition by purchasing quality prod- for conducting the exciting Pinoy Fiesta ucts from the Philippines worth KD 3 or campaign. Lu&Lu Hypermarket with its more that entitled them to enter the draw flawless reputation for service and afford- to win air-tickets to Manila. ability serves more than 10 million cus- The country’s largest shopping super- tomers every month. The Hypermarket is market operator started the grand promo- committed to providing a one-stop shop- tion to encourage their shoppers to explore ping experience that consistently delivers the variety of Filipino foods. value for money to their customers.

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa sponsors blood donation campaign

umeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, media, bloggers and the hotel’s management to support the humanitarian mission of the Kuwait’s idyllic resort, has sponsored a team. Hakan Petek, General Manager, said: “We Central Blood Bank of Kuwait. Jblood donation campaign called: “Every understand the importance of having a healthy As part of the Bikers Group’s Corporate Social Blood Donor is a Hero,” in an effort to boost the supply of blood in the blood bank. We know that Responsibility (CSR) activities, we are keen on supply of donated blood in the country. as we are sponsoring this event, a patient in hos- playing an active part in supporting the commu- The campaign was organised by the Pharaoh pital is receiving a blood transfusion. We are con- nity, charity events and environmental activities.” Bikers in collaboration with the Kuwait Central fident that someday, somehow this event will The hotel’s active participation in other CSR Blood Bank (KCBB). The event, which took place help save lives and we are proud to be part of it.” activities includes the World Breast Cancer on Friday, 7 November 2014, attracted 200 Ramez Adel, President of the Pharaoh Bikers Awareness Month, the World Autism Awareness donors from various participating bikers’ clubs, group, said: “Our objective through this event is Day and the annual Earth Hour campaign. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 TV PROGRAMS

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

An emotional beginning, a fresh start, perhaps the establishment of a new Close relationships and other ties between people become a focus for relationship or new patterns of living is coming up for you now. Your conversations much of your energy. New partnerships are entered into and old ones are renewed or today are full of quick answers, great wit and a surplus of insights and solutions. This is a else they are left behind. A partnership can raise high hopes and give your spirits a boost. wonderful time to write and communicate with real originality. Inventions and break- People close to you are optimistic and have good prospects. You may find yourself ana- throughs are possible. Completing a short story and submitting it to be published can be lyzing your life situation and surroundings. You could find yourself giving advice to accomplished today. You may be sought after for your advice regarding very personal someone–perhaps a young person–concerning a fishing, camping or survival trip you issues. You will be able to be understanding and handle this very volatile material. Music, participated in lately. Conversations of an inspiring kind may be in order with young peo- spiritually filled visions, clear communication with others all go toward making this a very ple or others around you. This is a good time to review the social scene. There is a nice day and one filled with renewed appreciation. renewed perception of commitment that could lead to marriage or some form of yoga.

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

You find yourself at your most imaginative, at least when it comes to ideas A pronounced curiosity about taboos and mysteries plays a greater part in and thoughts. Today you will have an opportunity to rise above the everyday thoughts your life now. Your mind is on cutting through the nonessentials and penetrating to the and soar into more cosmic musings. Libraries, museums and perhaps art shows–all have a core of any situation you may find. This may mean you are reading instructions on how to particular appeal for you just now. You have a desire to explore all kinds of new horizons. put together an easy-to-assemble product. Sex, taxes, investments and life’s other most Travel, education and other ways to stretch your horizons will open new doors of oppor- compelling phenomena may captivate your interest more than ever. You are determined tunity. Religious, philosophical and cultural matters are likely to have special appeal for to become more organized and informed so that when tax time comes next year, you will you; transmitting ideas on a broad scale brings gain. This is a time in your life where you be able to get through it quickly! For those of you who are not married–you may become will be able to enjoy those that support you, as well as the accomplishments you have more interested in finding that perfect mate. The search for a mate and marriage in par- achieved. ticular are crucial for you–you are driven.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) nformation that you have been examining and thinking about will now You may find the need to be persuasive today. You are able to be most suc- begin to take shape and prove useful to you. This is a time of action and cessful in this endeavor. A good conversation with those you love is possi- embarking on new projects. A growing sense of direction and self-worth will find you ble. Sympathy and understanding are emotional qualities that take on greater impor- ACROSS DOWN reaching out and establishing yourself. Circumstances can throw you into positions where tance. It’s wisdom, not knowledge, that counts now. Coming to grips with the past or get- 1. Counting the number of white and red 1. A sudden very loud noise. you must use your mind and deal with communications, service or enclosed hidden inter- ting in touch with the mystical and the spiritual are the things that give you a sense of blood cells and the number of platelets in 1 2. Used as a Hindi courtesy title. ests. You may deal with education, psychology, spiritual enlightenment or teaching princi- completeness. There is time today to have a little private conversation with someone you cubic millimeter of blood. 3. A human female who does housework. ples and techniques. Networking this afternoon may turn up some valuable opportunities. love. General good feelings and a sense of support and harmony makes this a happy time. 4. Relating to or demonstrating acapnia. 4. (architecture) Forming or resembling an Get on the phone and start dialing your colleagues and associates. Let them know your Your home environment, friends and surroundings in general become simplified and 12. One of the most common of the five arch. ideas. Be patient–the universal energies are about to turn the corner to favor you. major classes of immunoglobulins. 5. Grown for its thickened edible aromatic receive encouragement. Young people have a lot to teach you this weekend. 15. The syllable naming the sixth (submedi- root. ant) note of a major or minor scale in 6. Goddess of criminal rashness and its solmization. punishment. ) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 16. (biology) Bent or curved backward or 7. Any tropical African shrub of the genus Cancer (June 21-July 22 downward. Protea having alternate rigid leaves and There is a feeling of being at peace and stable on the emotional level at this This morning is a good time to devote time and energy to completing some 17. (usually followed by `of') Released from dense colorful flower heads resembling time. Stability and permanence satisfy a deep emotional need. Music is likely to something onerous (especially an obliga- cones. creative project. Take a survey of your property now–draw up a plan for a spring planting. play a more important role now. A period of material acquisition can satisfy a deep yearning to tion or duty). 8. Acute ulceration of the mucous mem- Romantic and social relationships are apt to be in a state of change; respond to the chal- be free from want. You have questions today that are on an emotional level. You have needs 18. A loose sleeveless outer garment made branes of the mouth or genitals. lenge and establish new directions and you will stave off those feelings of dissatisfaction. but you seem to have trouble getting others to respond. Because you appear so self-sufficient, from aba cloth. Feel good about yourself. This is a great day to partake in self-improvement activities. Start others may find it very difficult to imagine that you might need love and attention. A new hob- 9. A strong emotion. with a new hairstyle or outfit. Your support system is becoming more secure. You are able 19. Any of various often strong-smelling 10. A very poisonous metallic element that by fascinates you. You enjoy expressing yourself creatively–intellectually, the people who plants of the genus Cleome having showy to dispense with some of the unessential and develop what is most basic in your environ- share your interest are compatible friends. Plan to enjoy a little quiet time with a loved one has three allotropic forms. ment. You encourage better support. tonight. spider-shaped flowers. 11. A unit of length of thread or yarn. 20. Affect with wonder. 12. A republic in the Middle East in western 22. Carry out or participate in an activity. Asia. 24. A hard gray lustrous metallic element 13. An ancient Egyptian city on the west Aquarius (January 20- February 18) that is highly corrosion-resistant. Leo (July 23-August 22) 26. A Kwa language spoken in Ghana and bank of the Nile opposite Cairo. 14. Chief port of Yemen. Making a good impression and putting your best foot forward take on a Your home environment, friends and surroundings in general get attention the Ivory Coast. today. You could be working on a picture album or scrapbook, or shuffling 21. A flat-bottomed volcanic crater that was greater importance as a new cycle gets underway in your life now. Appearances and style 27. Analyze syntactically by assigning a keepsakes into a more organized place. You feel that your life is balanced and you keep yourself may count more than substance. Romance, the arts and life’s other pleasures seem to take formed by an explosion. busy trying to keep it that way. You are wise to make notes for the chores or jobs you will want constituent structure to (a sentence). center stage. There is a pronounced curiosity about taboos and mysteries in which you 23. A fragment broken off from the edge or to complete later. This will keep you from becoming distracted. You could gain from young 31. Neuralgia along the sciatic nerve. may soon become quite interested. You could feel great support from those around you, 34. Any plant of the genus Amorpha having face of stone or ore and having at least one people this afternoon. These young people have lists of their own to complete and you may be thin edge. or circumstances could dictate your taking action–you feel healthy and natural. Perhaps able to help guide them. You may spend time to consider the food and gifts to be purchased odd-pinnate leaves and purplish spicate you will plan to attend or create a treasure hunt where your friends and you search for flowers. 25. A metrical unit with unstressed-stressed during this winter season–a plan will help you economize. Today you can work out a family treasure. Everything points to your taking the first steps in a creative direction. Fun activity budget that is agreeable to all. 38. Weapons using atomic energy. syllables. with others is the basic idea for the afternoon and evening. 39. Having nine hinged bands of bony 28. Lean end of the neck. plates. 29. An unnaturally frenzied or distraught 40. The sense organ for hearing and equi- woman. librium. 30. A mass of small bubbles formed in or on Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) 41. Fleshy and usually brightly colored cov- a liquid. er of some seeds that develops from the 32. Freed from illness or injury. Supporting your friends and ideals–maybe even struggling with them– Today you will be able to tackle tasks that require real discipline or organi- ovule stalk and partially or entirely 33. The formation of frost or ice on a sur- comes into the picture now. This may involve quite a bit of volunteer service. You are zation. You will find yourself in a very practical mood–working with, instead of against, envelopes the seed. face. actively involved on a social level, taking a bigger part in collective events. You have little yourself. You may have some serious or contemplative moments. There is a yearning for 42. A compartment in front of a motor vehi- 35. A tricycle (usually propelled by ped- patience for people who do not live up to their principles. Broadening your intellectual adventure and far horizons or to just have fun; you remain steadfast in your determination cle where driver sits. alling). and spiritual horizons takes on a high priority now. You are intent on seeing the big pic- to finish whatever project you start. Travel may be in order soon so pull out the patient side 44. (from a combination of MOdulate and 36. Relating to of containing or affecting ture and getting to the point. Being in touch with ideas and people on a grand scale keeps of you as the opportunities will come to you soon. This evening you may find yourself in a your mind busy. The study of psychology or self-help tools may be helpful in understand- poetic mood. You are able to put your dreams and ideals into words and communicate DEModulate) Electronic equipment consist- blood. them through speaking and writing. Your whole mental environment takes on an almost ing or aiding others. You feel a love of order and law–an appreciation for responsibilities ing of a device used to connect computers 37. A large fleet. otherworldly hue at this time. by a telephone line. 43. A partially opened flower. and duty. Problems are seen as lessons, rather than obstacles. 46. Range of what one can know or under- 45. Large elliptical brightly colored deep- stand. sea fish of Atlantic and Pacific and 47. A Russian prison camp for political pris- Mediterranean. WORD SEARCH PUZZLE Yesterday’s Solution oners. 48. A Tibetan or Mongolian priest of 50. A member of the North American Lamaism. Indian people living in southern Arizona 49. (Greek mythology) Goddess of the earth and northern Mexico. and mother of Cronus and the Titans in 51. Having a specified kind of border or ancient mythology. edge. 52. An organic compound that contains a 54. An informal term for a father. hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom 55. Harsh or corrosive in tone. which in turn is doubly bonded to another 56. American political cartoonist (1840- carbon atom. 1902). 53. Minute freshwater crustacean having a 59. A college town in central New York on round body enclosed in a transparent shell. Lake Cayuga. 57. A protective covering for a knife or 61. One section of a lyric poem or choral sword. ode in classical Greek drama. 58. Someone given to teasing (as by mock- 64. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind. ing or stirring curiosity). 66. Something resembling the head of a 60. (astronomy) A measure of time defined nail that is used an an ornamental device. by Earth's orbital motion. 68. A metallic element of the rare earth 62. Japanese architect (born in 1913). group. 63. A genus of Laridae. 72. The part of the nervous system of verte- brates that controls involuntary actions of 65. A low triangular area where a river the smooth muscles and heart and glands. divides before entering a larger body of 73. In a nasal manner. water. 76. (usually followed by `to') Having the 67. An Iranian language spoken in necessary means or skill or know-how or Afghanistan. authority to do something. 69. Any of numerous local fertility and 78. System of measurement based on cen- nature deities worshipped by ancient timeters and grams and seconds. Semitic peoples. 79. To say or state again. 70. Speaking a Slavic language. 80. Any of various strong liquors distilled 71. Flightless New Zealand rail of thievish from the fermented sap of toddy palms or disposition having short wings each with a from fermented molasses. spur used in fighting. 81. Large brownish-green New Zealand 74. 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he ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ star credited her big sister Kim for stripping off in a recent shoot for Paper magazine and Tthinks the 34-year-old mother of one looks “incredible”. She told E! News: “You know what? If you’ve got it, flaunt it. I think Kim has an amazing body, she looks incredible. To each their own. “I think Kim looks great and if you have the confidence to do that, more power to you. And people just, I think, went so hard on her during her pregnan- cy that I think it’s almost that she feels so liberated to show everyone, like, ‘Look how bomb I look.’ And she does, she looks great.” Khloe, 30, went on to praise the brunette beauty’s relationship with her husband Kanye West and revealed they decided Kim would star in the contro- versial full frontal shoot together. She explained: “The thing that I love about Kim and Kanye, they do things together, like that’s something they both agreed to do as a couple—even though it was just Kim—but they discuss it and they both think it’s art and it’s cool, and that’s their thing.” Along with the nude shots, Kim - who has 16-month-old daugh- ter, North, with the ‘Bound 2’ rapper - also recreated French photogra- pher Jean-Paul Goude’s famous “Champagne Incident” for the cover of the New York magazine. She shared the image on her Instagram account, along with the caption: “Paper Magazine new cover alert! - such a honor to work with the legendary Jean-Paul Goude!!!! Shot this in Paris. Can’t wait for you to see the whole issue.” She also tweeted about her unusual ability, saying: “And they say I didn’t have a talent...try balancing a champagne glass on your ass LOL.”

Keith Richards put Jerry Hall’s kids off drugs he 58-year-old model - who has four children, Elizabeth, 30, James, 29, Georgia, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini 22 and Gabriel, 16, with her ex-husband, Rolling Stones rocker Mick Jagger - Tbelieves seeing their father’s bandmate Keith passed out on the family sofa put them off experimenting with drugs and alcohol. She told The Times newspaper: “My to become a mother kids are very grounded, that’s never been an issue. I mean, they spent their life looking at Keith Richards passed out on the couch, you know. That could be it.” The blonde he ‘I Don’t Care’ hitmaker - who she starred from 2008 to 2010 before leav- beauty added that she and Mick, 71, only enjoyed the occasional glass of wine and rejoined this year’s panel alongside ing for the US version - confessing she felt believes her kids have simply followed the good example they set for them. She said: TLouis Walsh, Mel B and Simon Cowell there was “unfinished business” for her on “We were always into working hard. One glass of wine but nothing addictive. Maybe three years after she was fired from ‘The X the series and was keen to create more tal- they’re hereditary these tendencies. The main thing about my kids is that they’re very Factor USA’ - admitted she needs time to ent. She explained: “I felt like I needed to good people.” Jerry claims her strict parenting also helped to keep her kids in line “reflect” and isn’t sure whether she will put a lid on it - there was unfinished busi- growing up and is extremely proud of what they have achieved. She said: “(I) was return to the competition next year or quit ness. A lot of the focus goes to the judges much stricter about sweeties and things like that. But I was much stricter that they the series to start a family with her hus- but a lot of the time I find that ridiculous. I had to be polite to people who came over. That was when they got in the worst trou- band, Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini. She genuinely want to create talent.” Cheryl ble, if they were rude. We had to eat together and they had to go to bed at a certain said: “You couldn’t do them both. Next year also insisted that the tension on the panel time and they had to get up to go to school. That was about it. “The girls are very suc- is going to have to be the time where I between her and show boss Simon Cowell cessful modelling. My son, James, just did a TV series with Martin Scorxese. He’s just reflect on what I’ve done and think about isn’t put on for the cameras and claims the signed a five-year contract with Universal, coming out with his first album. And then what I want to do. I’m not ruling it out. “To 55-year-old music mogul often makes Gabriel did really well in his GSCEs. Mick and I were so proud of him.” think about going back next year at this “snide remarks” at her behind the scenes. point is too much. I put my heart and soul She told The Sun newspaper: “Simon is into it — I’m not a half-hearted person. Simon. He hasn’t changed one bit. He’s giv- “You feel like you’re on the biggest roller- ing us a hard time. What people don’t coaster. I can’t even think about it right realise is what goes on backstage. There’s a now. I need to find my balance, sit down, lot of snide remarks and competing.” have a drink and rethink things.” The 31- year-old brunette beauty also opened up about her return to the show - on which

Justin Bieber’s father ordered to pay $13,000 for damaging house

eremy Bieber, 39, was sued by his former landlord in Kitchener, TMZ.com. A source previously claimed Jeremy was a “bad influence” on Ontario, Canada, who claimed he left pet urine and feces stains all the singer, who was criticised for a string of bad behaviour earlier this year Jover the property when he moved out in September 2012. A judge and was recently ordered to do community service at charitable founda- sided with the landlord and ordered the ‘Beauty and a Beat’ hitmaker’s tion MusiCares, as part of a plea deal he struck after being charged with father to pay $12,852.93 for the extensive damages, which also included a damaging his former neighbour’s house in Calabasas, California. The toilet that broke after someone flushed a hairbrush down it. The 20-year- ‘Boyfriend’ hitmaker was also ordered to pay $80,000 in damages after he old star is expected to cover the bill, as he paid $1,650 every month for pelted the house with eggs causing around $20,000 worth of damage to Jennifer Lawrence rescues Jeremy’s rent, according legal documents obtained by gossip website the property. Katherine Heigl’s dog Ricky Hile vows to ‘never he ‘State of Affairs’ star, who runs her own foundation to help get dogs out work with Rita Ora of shelters and into loving homes, has revealed the ‘Hunger Games’ star Treunited her with her Chihuahua, Gertrude, after the pooch escaped from he 24-year-old rapper - who has been dating Rita since July - revealed that while her hotel room in Manhattan, New York City on Thursday (13.11.14). Recalling the he likes to be involved in certain aspects of his girlfriend’s artistry, he won’t ever incident, the 35-year-old star said: “Oh my gosh, this is so embarrassing! I had to Tjoin her in the recording studio because of the way things ended between the use the facilities so I went to my mom’s room because a lot of people were in my ‘Black Widow’ singer and her ex-boyfriend Calvin. Ricky explained: “Rita and I listen to room. “I guess when I got out - she [Gertrude] gets really upset and nervous each other’s music and tell each other what we think, but I’d never work with her. “I when she can’t see me or hear me - so she must have snuck out of my room, and think that always ends relationship. It’s the same with designing, you’ve got to do your suddenly I just hear this voice in the hallway like, ‘Whose dog is this? Somebody own thing and support each other when you can.” Rita, 23, dated the ‘We Found Love’ lost their dog.’ And I’m like, ‘Mom, it’s probably Gertrude.’ So my mom goes out DJ for just over a year before they split in June 2014. Following their split, the 30-year- and Jennifer Lawrence has my dog.” The former ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star is upset she old DJ banned his former love from performing the track ‘I Will Never Let You Down’ - never got to thank the 24-year-old Oscar winner. She said: “I was so mad [that I missed her] because I was like wait, I love her.” Katherine has adopted 34 animals which they worked on together - at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards in August. At the since moving from Los Angeles to a farm in Utah last year with husband Josh time, he cryptically tweeted: “You’ll only know 1 side... but just know I had a damn good Kelley and daughters Naleigh, five, and Adalaide, two. She told the ‘Today’ show: reason” However, chatting at the Charlotte Simone and Kyle De’volle bag launch at “Yeah, I think it’s 34. I don’t know, I haven’t done the math. I have eight dogs, four Steam & Rye in London on Tuesday, Ricky - who is the son of the American designer cats, nine horses, two miniature horses, two donkeys, two goats, and we had 10 Tommy Hilfiger - revealed that he and his pop star girlfriend are getting along really chickens but two died.” well, despite the long distance. He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “I’m not living in London, but I visit all the time. I love it, especially the weather. It makes me appreciate how lucky we are in LA.” lifestyle SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 Gossip

Vanessa Lachey still figuring motherhood out he 34-year-old star, who has son Camden, two, with husband Nick Lachey, is set to welcome a baby girl into the world next month, and says she is much more relaxed ahead of her due date this time round. The TV presenter Tsaid: “Less than three years ago, I was pregnant for the first time and worried about getting everything right. Parenthood has been pretty amazing for me and my husband, Nick, but don’t get me wrong; we’re still figuring things out.” Vanessa admits she didn’t instantly bond with her baby bump when she was expecting Camden and only started to enjoy her pregnancy after she found out he was a boy, but her maternal instinct kicked in as soon as she gave birth. She told American Baby magazine: “Once Camden was born, certain fears calmed down. I no longer thought, Will I be able to do this? My instincts really did kick in. We stumble and make mistakes, too, but that’s what learning is. That’s the beauty of it.” The brunette beauty, who previously revealed she suffered from the Baby Blues because she felt over- whelmed, tries not to compare herself to other mothers. She said: “With social media, people share mostly their best moments. Don’t feel like you’re not doing enough when you see a mom posting about making applesauce after you bought it. Ha ha! It’s fine! Just for raising a little human being you should be commended.”

Steve Carell claims rumours he’ll be nominated for an Oscar he ‘Foxcatcher’ star has won rave reviews for his per- formance in the new film, but admits he doesn’t believe The will be among those in the running for Best Actor at the prestigious event in Los Angeles next February. Asked about the Oscar buzz surrounding the movie, he said: “It makes me supremely uncomfortable. I think it makes every- body uncomfortable.” But the 52-year-old actor, who stars in the Olympic wrestling drama alongside Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo, admits he is very flattered. He said: “It’s nice to be talked about that way. It’s nice to be part of that conversa- tion. You can’t put too much stock into it.” Steve - who wore a large prosthetic nose to play coach John du Pont in the movie - says everyone on the set took their jobs “very, very seriously.” He told E! News: “The nose is such a small part of the whole thing. I think Bill [Corso] did a great job with the hair and makeup and it was effective, but we all took this very, very seriously and that was just one component. And I think so much of it was learning the story, trying to under- stand who these people were.”

Sam Smith wants to meet Britain’s Queen Elizabeth

he 22-year-old singer insists he doesn’t want to be recognised for any of his work by the monarch, but he would love to have a one-on-one meeting with her, however brief. He Tsaid: “I’d love to meet the Queen. I don’t want an award - I literally want to shake her hand.” Meanwhile, the ‘Stay With Me’ hitmaker recently met another person he idolised, leg- endary US Vogue magazine Anna Wintour - who Meryl Streep’s icy ‘Devil Wears Prada’ charac- ter Miranda Priestly was widely believed to be based on. Describing walking into the fashion bible’s offices, he said: “It was like walking into ‘The Devil Wears Prada’. The only thing that wasn’t like it was Anna. She was the most kind and friendly person. “It is beautiful to meet someone who is truly a legend in her field. I’d like to be a legend in my field, one day.” Sam was invited to meet Anna after he featured in Teen Vogue. He explained: “I mentioned I was a big of Anna and I think she saw me in it and wanted to meet me.” Marvin Humes is ‘very romantic” he former JLS singer is a devoted husband to Saturdays star Rochelle Humes - with who he has 18-month-old daughter Alaia-Mai - and the pair think it is very important Tto have a regular date night. Richelle said: “He’s very, very romantic. I can’t complain about that. “We always make sure we do date night. No matter how busy we are, we always make time to go for a drink and have dinner at least once every two weeks. “We always have the rule of no phones at the table. Leave your phone upstairs! Or, if we’re out, as soon as he arrives at the restaurant, I’m like, ‘Come on, hand it over.’ And he has to put his phone in my bag. “Unless it’s someone calling about the baby, we’re not allowed to answer. Why bother paying for a nice meal when you spend it checking your phone?” Rochelle admitted Eva Longoria isn’t afraid of failure she is very much in charge in their relationship and “soppy” Marvin is usually willing to do the things she wants to do. She added to heat magazine: “He’s more soppy than he likes to he former ‘Desperate Housewives’ actress isn’t a perfectionist and won’t be held back from trying to be the best at whatever let on. He’d quite happily come shopping with me all day and not moan. And he’d quite she wants to achieve. She said: “It’s not that I don’t stumble and get it wrong, I stumble all the time but I think the difference happily watch a chick flick. “He’s quite patient with me. I think he’d probably like people to Tbetween me and someone else is I’m not afraid of failure. “I don’t care if I fail. Perfectionism prevents progress. People stop think that he wears the trousers a lot - themselves because they won’t even try. “You live with fear guiding your life, as opposed to hope, and so you fear failure. “I’d rather but he really doesn’t.” my guiding principle was success, achievement and hope. I’ve believed this since I was little. “If I was going to be a cheerleader, I wanted to be head cheerleader. If I’m going to play clarinet, I’ll be first chair of the clarinet.” And the brunette beauty admits she fails “all the time” but always learns from her experiences. She added to Psychologies magazine: “[I fail] all the time. And every time I’ve failed, I’ve grown. “I know that sounds like a cliche but in Catholicism, we say the tree is being shaken to its foundation, so the leaves fall off and all you’re left with are the roots. But the leaves grow again and all you were doing was shedding the dead weight.”

Jennifer Aniston finds time to have fun on movie sets

he 45-year-old actress, who is engaged to ‘The Leftovers’ star Justin Theroux, says she Twasn’t intimidated about working along- side Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis and Jason Bateman on the film. She said: “I have more fun than all of these guys combined. I worked hard on delivering those [raunchy] lines.” As well as working hard, Jennifer also found some time to have fun on the movie set and the group used to try to get Bateman to laugh because he used to be good at keeping a straight face. She said: “Bateman is a real pro. To make him break is kind of a big deal.” Asked who she thinks would be the best boss in real life, she said: “I think Bateman would be a great, great boss. He’s straight and narrow, on point and honest. But he might be strict. He might get mad.” But the 45-year-old actor doesn’t think he would like working for the blonde beauty. He added to PEOPLE magazine: “I think I would be early, and we’d stay long. You’d get good travel opportuni- ties.” Christoph Waltz has joined the cast for the sequel and admits it was like working with his children. He said: “I have experience with the cir- cus, and I have four children. So three more guys I could add.” LIFESTYLE38 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014

A picture taken on October 10, 1967 shows the body of Ernesto “Che” Guevara, the Argentine-born hero of Latin American revolutionaries is on public display in Vallegrande. Lost for half a century, historic photographs of A reproduction taken on November 7, 2014, shows an undated picture taken by AFP journalist Marc Hutten of Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara taken by an AFP photographer shortly after his execution have come to light in Spanish missionary Luis Cuartero (2nd L) leading a ceremony in Bolivia around 1967. a small Spanish town. — AFP photos Historic photos of dead Che Guevara resurface in Spain ost for half a century, historic photo- 1967. The photographs belong to Imanol Bolivia at that moment.” graphs of Cuban revolutionary Che Arteaga, a local councillor in the northern After Arteaga rediscovered the pictures, he LGuevara taken by an AFP photographer Spanish town of Ricla. He inherited them from said, “I searched on the Internet for ‘French shortly after his execution have come to light his uncle Luis Cuartero, a missionary in Bolivia journalist Che dead’, and Hutten’s name came in a small Spanish town. in the 1960s. up, along with some photos that are just like The dark-bearded guerilla leader lies in a “He brought back the photographs when mine.” After Cuartero took the photos, his fam- stretcher with his dead eyes open, his bare he came for my parents’ wedding in November ily had no further contact with Hutten, who chest stained with blood and dirt, in the eight 1967,” said Arteaga, 45. “My aunt and my died in March 2012, shortly before the mis- black and white photographs taken after he mother told me a French journalist had given sionary himself. was shot by the Bolivian army in October them to him.” Arteaga had the photographs examined by He and his aunt found the photos among an expert who said they were printed on a Cuartero’s belongings after the missionary kind of paper that has not been made for died in 2012. decades, confirming that they date to the “I remembered he had photographs of Che 1960s. Guevara and my aunt said: ‘Yes, I know where “Hutten told us he had sent four or five they are,” Arteaga said. “They were in boxes reels of photos to AFP in Paris,” said Sylvain with a load of photos of Bolivia.” Estibal, current head of photography for the Europe and African region at the world news Death of a revolutionary agency. Other rare colour photographs of Guevara’s But when Hutten passed through Paris a body by AFP correspondent Marc Hutten, tak- few months after Guevara’s death, he found en after it was laid out by Bolivian soldiers, that “only a few of his photographs” from that were published in the international media at batch had made it to his editors, Estibal said. the time. “Where the others ended up is still a mys- Imanol Arteaga, nephew of Spanish mis- But one of the newly discovered shots tery.” Arteaga said he spoke to his beloved sionary Luis Cuartero, gestures during an seems to have been taken at a different Imanol Arteaga, nephew of Spanish missionary Luis Cuartero, shows photos taken on uncle every day for the last 14 years of his life, interview in Ricla, near Zaragoza on moment. In it, Che appears with matted hair October 10, 1967 by former AFP journalist Marc Hutten. but that whole time “the photographs were November 7, 2014, surrounded by photos and a jacket crudely buttoned around his left unmentioned”. “What matters to me is taken on October 10, 1967 by former AFP chest. The missionary’s stash of pictures also ior member of Fidel Castro’s revolutionary Vallegrande before being buried in secret. that these photos were my uncle’s. They have journalist Marc Hutten, showing the corpse includes a photo purportedly of the body of regime in Cuba. Arteaga believes it was Hutten who gave sentimental value,” Arteaga said. “But now I of Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physi- Guevara’s revolutionary companion Tamara Hunted by the CIA, he was captured by the the photographs to Cuartero, possibly as a realise they have historical value too.” —AFP cian, author, guerrilla leader, Ernesto “Che” Bunke, laid on a stretcher with her face disfig- military in Bolivia on October 8, 1967, and exe- means of getting them quickly out of the Guevara displayed in the Bolivian town of ured. An Argentine-born doctor, Ernesto “Che” cuted the following day. His body was dis- country. “He asked my uncle to take the pho- Vallegrande. Guevara came to world prominence as a sen- played to the press in the village of tos because he was the only European leaving

DreamWorks animation sale talks with Hasbro end asbro does not plan to acquire DreamWorks Animation, in a deal that Hwould have been worth at least $2.3 bil- lion, Variety can confirm. The toymaker ended conversations with the toon studio on Friday, causing DWA’s stock to plummet more than $2 a share after the close of the trading day on Wall Street. While sources close to the merger discussions between the two companies say talks were in their early stages, the very idea had Hollywood considering the prospects of an entertainment juggernaut that would have combined popular franchises, TV shows, digital platforms, and a growing consumer products, live events, loca- tion-based entertainment business. There were several factors that led to the talks ending between Hasbro and DreamWorks. Hasbro chief Brian Goldner is said to have grown skittish over the impact the potential merger had on Hasbro’s stock, which fell 4% on Thursday to $54.98 and another 1.75% on Friday to High school students and residents perform in the streets of Marikina, a suburb of Manila, as they take part in the Marikina Sapatos (Shoe) Festival yesterday. The festival is $54.02. Investors regained confidence in Hasbro an annual competition with floats, a parade and street dancing to highlight the city, known locally as “the shoe capital of the Philippines”. — AFP photos after talks of the merger were reported to have ended. Analysts criticized the deal, especially the price DWA was asking for, which some say ranged between $30 and $35 a share. That was Manila — shoe capital of the Philippines far too high for some observers. DWA chief Jeffrey Katzenberg wanted at least $30 a share. Some put it as high as $35. “DreamWorks Animation’s potential as an acquisition target has been a leading investment thesis for owners of the stock since DWA went public in 2004, following the box office success of ‘Shrek 2,’” said Richard Greenfield and Brandon Ross, analysts at BTIG Research on Friday, follow- ing news that the talks were underway on Thursday. “Unfortunately for DWA, the compa- ny’s inconsistent creative output, and thus finan- cial performance, makes it hard to understand why anyone would want to acquire the company at its current market valuation, let alone the $3 billion plus that management supposedly cov- ets.” FBR Capital Markets also was doubtful, saying “Katzenberg, we believe, has a constructive view of DWA’s value, which can make it hard for the seller and buyer to agree on pricing.” Neither side has officially commented on why the talks fell apart, nor the potential of a deal. The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news of both sides parting ways. Hasbro follows recent conversations DWA has had to sell the toon studio. In September, it discussed such a sale with Japanese tech giant SoftBank, that also ended just days later. — Reuters lifestyle SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Film Review ‘Big Eyes’ reveal far too little he eyes may be the windows to the easy enough to believe that her courage soul, but they wind up revealing far and instinctive honesty might fail her in Ttoo little in “Big Eyes,” an unpersua- the moment, and that she might become sive, paint-by-numbers account of the a willing participant in a deception that fraud perpetrated by Walter Keane, who Walter says is no big deal, and yet some- succeeded in fooling the public and how crucial to the success of their opera- amassing a fortune by passing off his wife tion (“People don’t buy lady art,” he Margaret’s paintings as his own. Despite notes). It’s also understandable why the Amy Adams’ affecting performance as an lie might become harder and harder to artist and ‘50s/’60s housewife complicit in expose as her work becomes a cultural her own captivity, this relatively straight- phenomenon. Before long, Walter is forward dramatic outing for Tim Burton is opening his own gallery; selling countless too broadly conceived to penetrate the prints, posters and postcards; discussing mystery at the heart of the Keanes’ the motivations behind his art on televi- unhappy marriage-the depiction of sion; earning a sly endorsement from no which is dominated by an outlandish, less a lover of consumerist art than Andy ogre-like turn from Christoph Waltz that Warhol and seizing every opportunity to increasingly seems to hold the movie present paintings to politicians, digni- hostage. Still, the tale’s colorfully enter- taries and movie stars, such as Joan taining veneer and the name talents Crawford. involved should draw an appreciative number of arthouse patrons to the Silent outrage Weinstein Co. release, set to open The problem is that on some level, Christmas Day. despite this carefully orchestrated flurry Although this independent produc- of activity, “Big Eyes” doesn’t seem to trust Guitarist Richie Faulkner (L) and singer Rob Halford of Judas Priest perform at The Pearl concert theater at the Palms Casino Resort as the band tion qualifies as a change of pace for either the factual truth or the emotional tours in support of the album “Redeemer of Souls” on Thursday in Las Vegas, Nevada. — AFP Burton following the elaborate live-action logic of the dilemma it’s showing us. fantasy worlds he’s inhabited of late, it’s Shifting uncertainly between exagger- plain to see what might have personally ated comedy and tense domestic drama drawn him to the story of a shy, stifled (and propelled both ways by Danny artist whose creations captivated many Elfman’s churning score), the film skips with their eccentric fusion of the tender along on the surface, never really and the grotesque. And while there may approximating the texture of an actual, Russian punk group thank be no overtly supernatural trappings in lived-in marriage, or the complexities of a evidence, Burton, reteaming with his “Ed family situation where a woman would Wood” writing duo of Scott Alexander feel compelled to lie to her own daughter and Larry Karaszewski (whose other (played as a teenager by Madeleine Amnesty for support biopic credits include “The People vs. Arthur), who’s clearly too wise and per- Larry Flynt” and “Man on the Moon”), has ceptive to be so fooled. And whenever effectively rendered the story as a sort of Margaret’s pained reactions and increas- ampaigners from Amnesty International 20th-century fairy tale, about a sweet ingly bitter, sarcastic exchanges with yesterday honoured two members of the damsel in distress locked away by an evil Walter aren’t deemed expressive enough, CRussian punk group Pussy Riot who enchanter who somehow manages to Nolan’s narration is on hand to spell out served 22 months in prison for staging a shock keep her and the outside world under his the obvious (“Now the cover-up was performance in a Moscow cathedral in 2012. spell for more than a decade. worse than the crime!”). Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Reinforcing the storybook feel, the Although saddled with similarly on- Alyokhina thanked their supporters during their events are narrated by a side character, the-nose dialogue and hemmed in by the week-long visit to Britain, their first time in the real-life San Francisco Examiner columnist essentially passive nature of her role, country, in which they will also speak at the Dick Nolan (Danny Huston), who offers Adams manages to supply the film with a Cambridge Union and to British lawmakers in a pithy but clunky observations about the compelling center, showing Margaret’s parliament building. overweening sexism of the era and the tireless painting to be at once a conces- “I believe in you!” Tolokonnikova said at the limited options available to a Christian sion to Walter’s demands, a vital creative dinner in London, attended by human rights single mother and divorcee like Margaret outlet and an eloquent act of defiance. campaigners who wrote letters to the pair in Doris Hawkins Ulbrich (a blonde-wigged Increasingly, her paintings seem to prison and to Russian President Vladimir Putin to Adams). That presumably explains why express the silent outrage that their cre- demand their release. she seems so quiveringly fragile when we ator cannot, which makes it all the more Asked whether Britain should stop letting in first meet her in Northern California in unnecessary when the film has her expe- Russian oligarchs, Alyokhina said: “We are 1958, frantically packing her things and, rience visions of big-eyed people staring absolutely not happy that Russian officials are along with her young daughter, Jane at her in public, in a mannered attempt to stealing money and taking it to Europe to enjoy (Delaney Raye), leaving her never-seen suggest her increasing guilt and anxiety themselves. first husband. over the situation. “We can’t tell local politicians who to allow in Her doll-like fragility eventually giving and who to ban. The only thing we can say is Signature paintings way to a hard-won resilience, Adams’ that corruption is a bad thing and on that basis With little money and no real plan, Margaret is an effortlessly sympathetic they might think about who they let in,” she said. Margaret moves with Jane to San figure. Then again, one might well feel The two women were convicted over their Francisco, setting up shop at an outdoor sympathy for anyone with the misfortune performance critical of Putin and the Russian art fair and displaying her signature of being married to Walter Keane, played Orthodox Church. They had almost served their paintings of forlorn-looking children with by Waltz with the sort of aggressive sentences in full when they were freed under an abnormally large, soulful peepers. These showboating intensity that entertains ini- amnesty in December 2013. in turn catch the eye of the smooth-talk- tially, but eventually gives the picture They have since set up a centre to campaign Nadezhda Tolokonnikova (L) and Maria Alekhina members of the Russian punk rock band ing Walter Keane (Waltz), a successful almost no room to breathe. for prisoners’ rights in the Mordovia region Pussy Riot pose for photographs at Amnesty International UK headquarters in East London real-estate man who has made the pur- In its smartest touch, the film makes around 320 miles (510 kilometres) southeast of yesterday, before speaking at a reception with activists who campaigned for their release suit of art his life’s passion, in a manner of time for the voices of various art-world Moscow where Tolokonnikova served her sen- from prison. — AFP speaking. Sweeping the naive Margaret tastemakers-namely, a local gallery cura- tence. activity with foreign funding to register as “for- Tolokonnikova said, adding: “In some circles, off her feet with his intoxicating tales of tor (Jason Schwartzman) and the New She said she was unconcerned by a law eign agents”. being branded as a ‘foreign agent’ is a mark of having lived and painted in Paris, where York Times art critic John Canaday (a passed in 2012 in Russia requiring all charities “We’re not worried. We keep working,” quality”.—AFP he studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts delightful Terence Stamp) — who form a engaged in what officials perceive as political and drew inspiration for his many sort of dryly funny Greek chorus, reacting Montmartre street scenes, Walter seems with unconcealed horror to the massive too good to be true-partly because he’s a success of the Keane paintings, which known womanizer, as Margaret’s only Canaday witheringly describes as “an friend (Krysten Ritter) can attest, but also infinity of kitsch.” This is the second movie because Waltz’s wolfish, trust-me grin is a in as many months (after “Birdman”) to ABC continues to dominate clear tipoff. feature a heated argument between a But Margaret is anxious for a better Times reviewer and the object of his or life, desperate to keep custody of Jane her derision, and it’s wise enough to view and genuinely smitten with Walter, so she Margaret Keane’s legacy with a measure as ‘Scandal’ hits 6-week high swiftly accepts his proposal of marriage. of critical detachment, acknowledging Not long after a blissful Hawaii wedding the porous boundary between art and and honeymoon, Walter, with his keen kitsch, the frequent clash of populist and n updated Nielsen nationals released tion of CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory,” again lion viewers overall) all were up from their talent for showmanship and self-promo- elitist sensibilities and the inherent sub- Friday afternoon, most of CBS’ lineup saw Thursday’s No. 1 program-took a backseat. national averages of last week, though tion, begins shopping their paintings jectivity of a spectator’s response. Idownward adjustments, while “The Big “Scandal” was up 10% week-to-week to they’re expected to come down from their around San Francisco, eventually per- Despite its relatively realistic setting Bang Theory” (4.5/15 in 18-49, 16.90 million hit a six-week high in adults 18-49 (3.2 rat- football-inflated prelims; at its current num- suading local impresario Enrico Banducci and restrained use of visual effects, viewers overall) held at its prelim demo rat- ing/9 share, 10.0 million viewers overall), ber, “Mom” was at a series high. Drama (Jon Polito) to display them near the rest- Burton’s 17th feature as a director is as ing while coming down slightly in total view- according to preliminary national estimates “Elementary” remained at its low level clos- rooms in his famous nightclub, the hun- meticulously designed as one would ers; this was the second straight week of from Nielsen, winning the 9 o’clock hour by ing out the night (1.2/4 in 18-49, 6.9 million gry i. But when passersby ignore Walter’s expect. Taking advantage of splendid gains for “Big Bang,” as viewers seem to have 3 shares over the CBS comedies and also pre- viewers overall). work and instead find themselves gravi- views of San Francisco (including the found the show on its new (old) night. vailing in total viewers. Fox’s “Bones” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 5.5 million tating toward Margaret’s big-eyed waifs, Palace of Fine Arts, where the real Though it came down 0.2 in the nationals, “Grey’s Anatomy” had another solid out- viewers overall) was down a tenth to its low, he begins openly claiming credit for the Margaret Keane can be seen seated on a “Mom” hit a series high in 18-49 (2.6/8) and ing kicking off the night (2.4/7 in 18-49, 8.3 and “Gracepoint” (0.8/2 in 18-49, 3.4 million latter, which his wife has made the mis- bench in the background) and Hawaii, drew its second largest overall audience million viewers overall), placing second viewers overall) edged up week to week. take of signing with her new married where much of the later action is set, d.p. (11.07 million). “Two and a Half Men” (2.1/6 in among the broadcasters in demos and NBC opened with “The Biggest Loser” name, “Keane.” Bruno Delbonnel’s images boast a 18-49, 8.75 million viewers overall) lost a matching last week’s average. And following (1.2/4 in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall), In the film’s pivotal stretch, Margaret warmth and richness of color appropriate tenth to match last week’s low, while “The “Scandal” at 10 p.m., rookie “How to Get which was steady week to week and pulled learns the full extent of her husband’s to the film’s subject, amplified by the McCarthys” (1.4/4 in 18-49, 6.36 million view- Away With Murder” (2.9/9 in 18-49, 9.2 mil- into a tie with Fox’s “Bones” for a deep third- fabrications, but finds herself too vivid period detailing of Rick Heinrichs’ ers overall) and “Elementary” (1.0/3 in 18-49, lion viewers overall) was up a tick to hit a place finish behind CBS and ABC. It was fol- shocked, betrayed and frightened to production design and Colleen Atwood’s 6.53 million viewers overall) both shed two three-week high and easily beat the com- lowed by lame-duck comedies “Bad Judge” reveal the paintings’ true authorship. It’s costumes. — Reuters tenths to hit their lows. bined 18-49 scores of “Elementary” and (0.9/3 in 18-49, 3.7 million viewers overall) There were no demo adjustments for “Parenthood” in the hour. and “A to Z” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.4 million view- ABC’s winning lineup, though all three shows Compared to the same November sweep ers overall), with the former steady and the went up slightly in total viewers. The only night of a year ago, ABC’s Thursday lineup latter falling to its low, and “Parenthood” non-CBS show to change in the nationals was up 33% in adults 18-49 and 30% in total (season-low 1.0/3 in 18-49, 3.6 million view- was Fox’s “Bones,” which edged up a tenth viewers. The night figures to take a tumble in ers overall). (1.3/4 in 18-49, 5.50 million viewers overall) coming weeks when the dramas take a two- CW’s “The Vampire Diaries” again hit a low to match its score of the prior two weeks. month break, but season-to-date the net is in the prelims (0.7/2 in 18-49, 1.6 million Among networks, the total-viewer derby up vs. its Thursday average of last year by viewers overall), though it has often been was closer but CBS prevailed over ABC (9.40 more than 20% in both demos and total adjusted up to a 0.8 in the nationals. And million to 9.22 million). The Alphabet won viewers. “Reign” held steady (0.4/1 in 18-49, 1.2 mil- over runner-up CBS by 0.7 in 18-49 and 0.3 in Ratings for CBS are subject to revision due lion viewers overall). 25-54. to preemptions in both Miami and Buffalo Preliminary 18-49 averages for the night: NFL Network’s game between the Buffalo for the evening’s “Thursday Night Football” ABC, 2.8/9; CBS, 2.3/7; Univision, 1.1/3; NBC Bills and Miami Dolphins averaged a 2.8 game telecast nationally on NFL Network, and Fox, 1.0/3; CW and Telemundo, 0.6/2. demo rating and 7.79 million total viewers, but “The Big Bang Theory” (prelim 4.5/15 in In total viewers: CBS, 9.9 million; ABC, 9.2 down a bit from last week’s Cleveland- 18-49, 17.1 million viewers overall) will again million; Fox, 4.5 million; NBC, 3.7 million; Cincinnati matchup. rule as the night’s No. 1 program in 18-49, Univision, 2.8 million; CW and Telemundo, One week from their fall finales, ABC dra- 25-54 (6.3/17) and total viewers. 1.4 million. —Reuters mas “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Scandal” and “How to Comedies “Mom” (2.8/8 in 18-49, 11.8 mil- Get Away With Murder” impressed once lion viewers overall), “Two and a Half Men” This photo released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Charlie Day, left, as Dale Arbus, again last night, winning for the net in key (2.2/7 in 18-49, 9.5 million viewers overall) and Jennifer Aniston as Dr Julia Harris, D.D.S. in New Line Cinema’s comedy, “Horrible Bosses 2,” a Warner Bros Pictures release. The comedy releases in the US Nov 26. — AP demos while everybody else-with the excep- and “The McCarthys” (1.6/5 in 18-49, 6.9 mil- Russian punk group thank Amnesty for support

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Jean-Marc Vallee, center, winner of the Hollywood breakthrough director award, Laura Dern, left, and Reese Witherspoon pose in the press room at the Hollywood Film Awards at the Palladium yesterday, in Los Angeles. — AP

ritain’s Benedict Cumberbatch and A-list veteran Julianne Moore took top honors yesterday at the BHollywood Film Awards, billed as the official start of Tinseltown’s annual prizes season. The best film award went to thriller “Gone Girl” star- ring Ben Affleck as a husband accused of murdering his wife, played by Rosamund Pike. Other British stars also had a good night, with those picking up prizes includ- ing Keira Knightley, Jack O’Connell and Eddie Redmayne, for his portrayal of paralyzed physicist Stephen Hawking. Cumberbatch was named best actor for his role as World War II Nazi code-breaker Alan Turing in “The Imitation Game,” with costar Knightley also earning best supporting actress. “Oh my, oh my, oh my,” said the heartthrob “Sherlock” actor, accepting his prize at the Palladium theatre in downtown Hollywood, adding backstage that “this is just the beginning, so who knows?” when asked about the looming awards season. Moore, a three-time Oscar nominee for previous films, was named best actress for “Still Alice,” a heart- Actors Channing Tatum (L) and rending film about a linguistics professor stricken with Actor Benedict Jenna Dewan-Tatum arrive for Alzheimer’s Disease. Cumberbatch, winner of the 18th Annual Hollywood Best supporting actor went to Robert Duvall for his Hollywood Actor for ‘The Film Awards. title role in “The Judge” with Robert Downey Jr, who pre- Imitation Game,’ poses in the sented him with his prize. The top ensemble award went press room during the 18th to “Foxcatcher,” a rare dramatic outing for comic actor Annual Hollywood Film Steve Carell, in a real-life story centered on the 1988 Awards at The Palladium. Olympic Games in Seoul. Briton O’Connell was named best new Hollywood actor for his role in Angelina Jolie’s “Unbroken.” The actress-turned-director welcomed him on stage saying “Aye up me duck”-a reference to his northern English vowels. The awards, which have trademarked the term “The Official Launch of the Award Season,” were tele- vised for the first time this year by CBS, rival to ABC which broadcasts the Academy Awards and NBC which airs the Golden Globes. Tian Jing accepts the Industry journal Variety noted archly that the awards were “more mystery than suspense,” as it is unknown Amy Adams presents the Hollywood international Hollywood actor award on award. — AFP photos who actually votes for the winners, and may well be a small group of industry insiders. stage at the Hollywood Film Hollywood heavyweight producer Harvey Weinstein, Awards at the Palladium. Actor Chris Pratt accepts the known for his peerless command of awards season cam- Hollywood Blockbuster Award paigning, said the Hollywood Film Awards were of Mike Myers, winner of the Hollywood for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ growing importance. documentary award, left, onstage during the 18th “This year because it’s televised, it’s going to be super and Shep Gordon pose in the press Julianne Moore with her Annual Hollywood Film Awards big. Very important awards tonight, very big indication room. award. at The Palladium. of stuff,” he said on the red carpet. — AFP